Podcasts about Serious Business

Many expected the Messiah to come as an all-conquering king, yet Jesus came eating and drinking. Throughout the gospel, he was always going to, at, or coming from, a meal, and would even eat together with sinners and tax collectors. This highlights a critical part of Jesus's ministry, that of fellowship, or “koinonia” in Greek. By spending time with people, he allowed them to feel a sense of attachment and belonging, which is a far more powerful and genuine motivator than threat or force. Similarly, we should also embrace fellowship, and through "koinonia" bring light to the darkness in people's lives. --- Scripture: Luke 5: 27-33 Jesus Calls Levi and Eats With Sinners 27 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, 28 and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. 29 Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them. 30 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law who belonged to their sect complained to his disciples, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” 31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” Jesus Questioned About Fasting 33 They said to him, “John's disciples often fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours go on eating and drinking.” Luke 7:33-35 33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.' 34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.' 35 But wisdom is proved right by all her children.”

In June's VermontBiz, we take a close look at Rutland. From one side of the county to the other, its communities are buzzing with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Our conversations with community leaders indicate that the county's economy is steady and providing new opportunities but organizations are braced for federal funding cuts and potential losses. In Environmental news, Vermont missed its emissions goals, despite a drop in fossil fuel use and pollution levels. And a verdict is expected soon in the tree cutting case in Green Mountain National Forest. VermontBiz also gets into the summer spirit with a “Scoop” on Prouty's Parlor - a new mother-daughter owned and operated Ice-Cream shop located in Merchant's Row in Rutland! And don't miss our special SBA insert featuring Small Business Persons and Small Business of the year awards! All this and more is in the June issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Many of us view being Christian as serious business, in which we have to work hard in order to improve our relationship with God. However, joy and laughter are just as important as repentance and hard work, without which any relationship will become a tough burden. In fact, when Jesus was with the disciples, he not only disciplined them, but also joked and played with them, which allowed him to truly bond with them. God operates with us in the same way, and if we just look out for His cues, we will be able to form a much deeper and richer relationship.   Scripture: Matt 14: 13-21 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” 16 Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” 17 “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered. 18 “Bring them here to me,” he said. 19 And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. 20 They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. 21 The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

In May's VermontBiz, meet the writer behind the profiles that we've been featuring since 2002! Our own Joyce Marcel has explored everything from the unexpected success of croutons to the cutting edge technology of electric airplanes. After writing more than 200 cover stories, she is putting away her pencil looking forward to retirement. VermontBiz reports on the economic upheaval for agricultural producers in Vermont caused by the Trump administration's tariffs. We also shed some light on the 8 farm workers in Berkshire detained by armed agents of US Border Patrol. And don't miss our special Best of Business AWARDS section! The 9th annual BOB Awards honor over 120 Vermont business “treasures” identified by over 66,000 readers during our survey in early 2025. Who are the winners? Pick up an issue and find out! All this and more is in the May Issue of VermontBiz – Celebration more than 50 years of Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Serious Business / Acts 5:12-20Get the episode here.                                                                                 

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Differences between serials and novels Planning your story when writing serials Knowing when to end each episode Is there money in writing serials? Marketing serialized fiction Find out more about KimBoo: houseofyork.info Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you'd like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you'd like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack 

How does play shape our minds and our bodies? And why do the experts say it's just as important for adults as it is for kids? Most importantly, how do we integrate it into our everyday lives? This hour, guest host Noelle Evans explores those questions. She talks about the science and joy of play with a panel of researchers and facilitators who say fun is serious business. Scott Eberle, former vice president of The Strong National Museum of Play and past editor of the American Journal of Play Stephen Demanchick, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist-supervisor Keith Gomez, IMPROV coach and co-owner of the Focus Theater in Rochester

Jesus calls all of us to be childlike in our humble trust. God describes heaven as play. We explore these aspects of God's word and find that childlike play is a conduit for a joyful connection with God.

Te gast in Café Kockelmann zijn staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman over opblaastanks, SP-leider Jimmy Dijk over zijn zorgen over een wapenwedloop, oud-minister Halbe Zijlstra over de wereldwijde handelsoorlog, initiatiefnemer van Rood Vooruit Reshma Roopram, programmamaker Splinter Chabot over de verbouwing van het Binnenhof en politiek verslaggever Mats Akkerman over de Voorjaarsnota. Café Kockelmann is een programma van Omroep WNL. Meer van WNL vind je op onze website en sociale media: ► Website: https://www.wnl.tv  ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/omroepwnl  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omroepwnl ► Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/wnlvandaag ► Steun WNL, word lid: https://www.steunwnl.tv ► Gratis Nieuwsbrief: https://www.wnl.tv/nieuwsbrief 

In April's edition of VermontBiz we take a close look at Killington Mountain Resort, which is set to undergo a metamorphosis to solidify its reputation as a world-class, four-season destination. We discuss this public private partnership with Michael Sneyd,[snaid] president of the Resort Residential Division for Great Gulf, who is spearheading the project. At the University of Vermont, an academic from out West, Dr. Marlene Tromp,comes East to be UVM's 28th president. In Vermont Biz Construction Industry news: 2024 ended on a high note and the industry anticipates similar results this construction season, despite the Trump administration's threatened tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. And don't miss our special insert in partnership with the Vermont Chamber announcing the 19th annual Best Places to Work in Vermont! All this and more is in the April Issue of VermontBiz - Celebrating more than 50 years of Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Since 2018, Parklab has been at the forefront of revolutionizing play and recreational spaces. Whether it's the whimsical indoor space at Changi Airport or the timber playground at Nassim Mansion, they are a testament to this vision. By designing spaces that integrate seamlessly with their surroundings, Parklab ensures that the act of play is accessible for all. CEO Jensen Goh is not just building playgrounds, he's also cultivating spaces that nurture imagination, joy, and a sense of freedom for future generations. So, how can play shape our world? On The Right Business, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Jensen Goh, CEO, Parklab Group to find out more. Presented by: Hongbin Jeong Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg) Want to get featured on our show? Drop me an email today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congress re-convenes this week. It'll get to the brass tacks of the President Donald Trump agenda including a big tax cut and what to do about the 2026 budget. We get the rundown now from WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Congress re-convenes this week. It'll get to the brass tacks of the President Donald Trump agenda including a big tax cut and what to do about the 2026 budget. We get the rundown now from WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We speak with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer of Threatlocker during Zero Trust World 2025, held annually in Orlando, Florida with IT professionals from 28 countries in attendance. Zero Trust World 2025 aims to empower IT professionals to embrace a default-deny security posture and build stronger, more resilient cybersecurity frameworks. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of both known and unknown cyber threats and gain actionable strategies to secure their environments and elevate their cybersecurity efforts. Plus, it's a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with the brightest minds in the industry.#ztw25 #zerotrust #zerotrustworld #mysecuritytv #threatlocker

This week, we chat with Siqi Chen!Siqi is the founder and CEO of Runway, a next generation FP&A platform that makes finance actually understandable and accessible to the entire team.As an operator and founder, he served as the CEO of Sandbox VR (a16z), VP of Product and Growth at Postmates (later acquired by Uber), CEO of Hey, Inc (Google-funded, acquired by Postmates), Head of Product at Zynga (IPO 2011) and CEO of Serious Business (funded by Lightspeed, acquired by Zynga). In addition to his operational roles, Siqi is an investor in nearly a hundred companies, including notable names like ElevenLabs, Amplitude, Pipe, and Mercury.Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Siqi made significant contributions at NASA JPL, where he achieved the distinction of being the sole recipient of a Congressional Space Act award while still in school. This recognition was a result of his contributions to machine vision technology on the Mars Exploration Rovers.Follow Us!Siqi Chen: @bladerRunway: @runwaycoErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

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In February's VermontBiz we bring you a profile of Corinne Prevot, the young owner, founder and designer of the proudly made-in-Vermont outdoors accessories brand Skida. Learn how this Pennsylvania native's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the outdoors turned a high school hobby into a thriving Vermont business. VermontBiz's Economic Report focuses on Lamoille county: preparing for growth, infrastructure and the future. Can careful planning birth a region that serves full-time residents,second-home owners and tourists? In a tale of transformation: Emily and Justin Rose converted the former IGA in North Ferrisburgh into The Piano Gallery. The sales floor — once the grocery department — showcases new and refurbished pianos, while the old stockroom is now a workshop for in-house repairs. Finally — VermontBiz is pleased to honor outstanding business of the year: Union Mutual Insurance! All this and more is in the February Issue of VermontBiz, Serious Business...Serious News! For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

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In our most anticipated issue of the year, January's VermontBiz brings you Vermont's top 111 companies ranked by sales revenue. And this 38th edition is packed with charts showing Vermont's fastest growing companies from last year to 36 years ago, with profiles of Vermont Smoke and Cure, Connor Contracting, Ivy Computer and others. Plus, we identify firms to keep your eye on for their growth and innovation over the last 5 years, including Fluency, Mamava, Champlain Housing Trust, 89 North and Twincraft. After his overwhelming victory in the fall elections, VermontBiz has an exclusive interview with Governor Phil Scott as he begins his 5th term. He still has quite a bit of “unfinished business…” And we get a sneak peek at the revitalized Waybury Inn, a beloved East Middlebury landmark (now under new ownership) All this and more is in the January Issue of VermontBiz. Celebrating more than 50 Years of Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Why Leadership is Personal: Lessons from Debra Neill" ✨ Are you leading your life—or just living it? ✨ In this week's episode of @yourdayoffpodcast, we sit down with Debra Neill, Chief Energy Officer at @seriousbusinessconf, to explore the deeper connection between personal growth and leadership. This isn't just about running a business—it's about creating a life that works for YOU.

Join us for an inspiring conversation co-hosted with Corey from the Your Day Off Podcast @hairdustry, featuring Deborah Neill Baker, Principal and Chief Energy Officer of Neill Corporation. Together, we dive into redefining leadership, fostering community, and evolving for success in the salon industry. This episode is packed with insights from a 47-year industry veteran and the heart behind the Serious Business conference.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Chris Savage is a master at pivoting. He co-founded Wistia with his best friend in his living room, originally aiming to create an online filmmaking competition platform. When that didn't work, they shifted to portfolio tools and later to secure video hosting for businesses, which became Wistia's core offering. Chris wasn't afraid to turn down major clients like HBO when their goals didn't align. Despite running a $300k monthly loss and receiving multiple life-changing acquisition offers, he rejected them and took on $17.3M in debt to continue growing the business. In this episode, Chris opens up to Ilana about the highs and lows of building Wistia, how he made tough decisions, and what it takes to build a lasting business. Chris Savage is the CEO and co-founder of Wistia, a leading video-hosting platform designed to help businesses create, host, and analyze video content in a way that maximizes engagement and drives growth. In this episode, Ilana and Chris will discuss: (00:00) Introduction  (00:19) The Twists and Turns of Launching Wistia (05:02) Pivoting and Finding Success in the Unexpected (08:22) From Zero to Paying Customers (10:14) Rejecting an HBO Deal and Searching for Investors (14:51) How Focus and Authenticity Drive Success (18:02) Building a Serious Business with Fun Marketing (20:33) Learning to Make Tough, Risky Decisions (23:11) Chris's Secret to Balancing Creativity and Speed (26:34) The Struggle to Close Deals and Break Even (30:31) How He Pushes Through Hard Moments (31:05) Turning Down Life-Changing Offers (35:23) What Chris Learned from Taking Time Off (38:24) The Power of Building a Personal Brand (43:05) Why Wistia is the Top Choice for Video Marketing (46:17) Chris's Top Business Lessons Chris Savage is the CEO and co-founder of Wistia, a leading video-hosting platform designed to help businesses create, host, and analyze video content in a way that maximizes engagement and drives growth. A strong advocate for the Boston startup ecosystem, Chris is passionate about exploring unconventional paths in tech, entrepreneurship, marketing, video, company-building, and behavioral economics. Before founding Wistia, he contributed to an Emmy Award-winning documentary and, in 2009, earned recognition as a Top Young Entrepreneur by BusinessWeek. Connect with Chris: Chris's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cjsavage Chris's Twitter: https://x.com/csavage Resources Mentioned: Webinar Wizard: https://wistia.com/webinarwizard  Leap Academy: Ready to make the LEAP in your career? There is a NEW way for professionals to Advance Their Careers & Make 5-6 figures of EXTRA INCOME in Record Time. Check out our free training today at leapacademy.com/training

As a follow-up to a recent episode featuring Debra Neill (Neill Education and Serious Business conference) and our talk about the big picture of where events may be headed, this week I dig deep into the power of conferences - and what makes great ones stand out. In my opinion, the conference space is where we have the biggest opportunity to create added value to our larger industry. Listen in for more.

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In this conversation, Egil Pedersen reflects on his experiences growing up in a small Norwegian village and how he transitioned from short films to his first feature film, “My Father's Daughter,” the first-ever Sámi-language premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. His cinema inspirations include David Lynch's “Twin Peaks” and “Show Me Love” (orig title: Fucking Amal) directed by Lukas Moodysson. Egil touches on the challenges and opportunities in the Norwegian film industry, the importance of cultural representation, and the evolution of his creative process. The discussion also delves into the nuances of humor in film and the intricate relationship between comedy and drama, exploring how these genres can intersect and enhance storytelling. He also discusses the importance of identity in his film, the challenges of navigating film festivals, and the excitement of future projects, all while reflecting on the inspirations that have shaped his filmmaking journey.What Movies Are You Watching?Like, subscribe and follow us on our socials @pastpresentfeature

The evolution events (of all kinds) is such an important topic given the significant role they play in our industry. Debra Neill is CEO of Neill, an iconic, educationally focused family-owned organization. Not your traditional chief executive officer", Debra is instead Chief Engergy Officer, a fitting title given her genuine passion and positive energy around our industry and its future. Check out Neill's iconic Serious Business conference (1/11-12, New Orleans) at seriousbusiness.net.

This was a BLAST!! Join the fun as we party with the ANGELS. Recorded at JOY FEST  in South Africa, with Throne Room Mystic and the "Wells of Mem (Water)" mystical community in Jo'Burg. This was a drunken messy bliss out! Heaven is so much fun. Jesus loves us! The Angels do too. Let's not forget "Joy is the Serious Business of Heaven" C S Lewis. 

November's VermontBiz profiles Lisa Keysar - President and CEO of Montpelier's Union Mutual of Vermont. This year the company celebrates its 150th anniversary and Keysar is the 15th person to be the company's CEO and the first woman to lead the firm since it was founded in 1874. A Migrant Justice study spotlights the numerous challenges faced by immigrant workers on dairy farms throughout the state, including low wages, unsafe working conditions, substandard housing and discrimination. And Frontier Airlines is coming back to the 802! Burlington International Airport is anticipating even further growth, and plans a $50 million dollar upgrade! Make sure to check out VermontBiz' special section on the 15th annual Rising Stars Class of 2024, highlighting the top 40 new leaders in Vermont under 40 years of age. All this and more is in the November Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

LinkedIn is very divisive! Some people love it, and others hate it and everything it stands for. And if you've ever hangout on the subreddit, LinkedIn lunatics, then you can see why.Now for all the braggarts and the ‘what working during my wedding taught me about b2b sales' posts, there is a lot to like about LinkedIn and many opportunities to be had…if you do it right!We can all learn how to be good LinkedIn citizens, So if you're LinkedIn has two followers, or 20,000, there is plenty to be getting your ears around in this conversation with John Moore -the question is…have you endorsed me yet?Key Takeaways:Why Humour Makes You Human (and Helps You Get Hired): Ditch the cringe! Learn how humour can break the ice and make your cybersecurity expertise more relatable.Building Your Personal Brand Brick by Brick: Discover John's three-pronged approach to building a lasting LinkedIn legacy (think Time, Effort, and Commitment!).Embrace the Journey: Failure is Fertilizer (But Not Fertilizer for Your Profile): Don't shy away from sharing lessons learned.The Power of Storytelling: Learn how to craft compelling narratives that resonate with your audience and build genuine connections.LinkedIn as Your Digital Shopfront: Make sure your profile shines!Show NotesNegotiate Anything PodcastHumour is Serious Business in Cybersecurity ComplianceAbout John MooreJohn C. Moore brings over two decades of dynamic experience in recruitment and operations management to his role at TekBank. With a keen eye for talent assessment and acquisition, John has mastered the art of full-cycle recruitment, excelling in sourcing, screening, and onboarding top-tier candidates. His expertise extends across diverse areas, including IT recruitment for commercial and government sectors.LINKS FOR John MooreJohn's LinkedInTekBank

A couple of weeks ago, I (like many of you) packed my van and headed to the beach. At other places around the state Tennessee and in Mississippi, others were doing the same thing. Our destination was a hallowed beach in Florida where all my children and their children make an annual pilgrimage to be together for a week. It is a lot of work but, really, we do this for joy. We do nothing productive while we're there—we build sand castles, lay out on the beach and read, swim, eat delicious food, play card games, make signature drinks, and just talk and be! It is sort of a celebration of God's goodness to us that produces nothing of value, as the world counts value. But as I look around and see all these folk together, the fruit of Teri's and my life together, I experience stabs of joy, sometimes almost too much to drink in. As I said, we really produce nothing, but that is not the point. The point is to be fully human and give thanks.            This week, as we ponder the way God forms us and what he wants to see in us, we see something similar. When God formed his people, who were to be like him—his images in the world to reflect to the world what he is like—he did it through annual festivals. Under command, three times a year, a family would pack up all their extended family and head to Jerusalem. The feast we are looking at this week to start a new series called Surprised by Joy is the Feast of Booths. So they packed all these people in sort of like a caravan and went to Jerusalem and lived in booths for a whole week. It happened after the harvest was in and was to be a reminder of God's grace to them while they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, when the only way they survived was his great grace. It was also to give thanks for the harvest. But what is more interesting about this feast is, it is the only festival with the explicit command to rejoice!             I have thought about that a lot. Why joy? I suspect it is because, as C. S. Lewis says, “Joy is the serious business of heaven.”  (C.S. Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer)  Even before the world was created, God existed in himself full of joy. Joy is intrinsic to God. Quite simply, we serve a happy God. The good news is we don't have to wait to get to heaven to experience joy—we can experience it right now. And so, for the next several weeks, we are going to dive into this joy and explore the feast of joy God has for his people.             We are also relaunching Our Big Backyard generosity campaign as we seek to build a place to house and express this joy—a place that screams joy, a place of festival and celebration for all of us and for our neighbors. I can't wait to talk about this with you. 

A couple of weeks ago, I (like many of you) packed my van and headed to the beach. At other places around the state Tennessee and in Mississippi, others were doing the same thing. Our destination was a hallowed beach in Florida where all my children and their children make an annual pilgrimage to be together for a week. It is a lot of work but, really, we do this for joy. We do nothing productive while we're there—we build sand castles, lay out on the beach and read, swim, eat delicious food, play card games, make signature drinks, and just talk and be! It is sort of a celebration of God's goodness to us that produces nothing of value, as the world counts value. But as I look around and see all these folk together, the fruit of Teri's and my life together, I experience stabs of joy, sometimes almost too much to drink in. As I said, we really produce nothing, but that is not the point. The point is to be fully human and give thanks.            This week, as we ponder the way God forms us and what he wants to see in us, we see something similar. When God formed his people, who were to be like him—his images in the world to reflect to the world what he is like—he did it through annual festivals. Under command, three times a year, a family would pack up all their extended family and head to Jerusalem. The feast we are looking at this week to start a new series called Surprised by Joy is the Feast of Booths. So they packed all these people in sort of like a caravan and went to Jerusalem and lived in booths for a whole week. It happened after the harvest was in and was to be a reminder of God's grace to them while they wandered in the wilderness for 40 years, when the only way they survived was his great grace. It was also to give thanks for the harvest. But what is more interesting about this feast is, it is the only festival with the explicit command to rejoice!             I have thought about that a lot. Why joy? I suspect it is because, as C. S. Lewis says, “Joy is the serious business of heaven.”  (C.S. Lewis, Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer)  Even before the world was created, God existed in himself full of joy. Joy is intrinsic to God. Quite simply, we serve a happy God. The good news is we don't have to wait to get to heaven to experience joy—we can experience it right now. And so, for the next several weeks, we are going to dive into this joy and explore the feast of joy God has for his people.             We are also relaunching Our Big Backyard generosity campaign as we seek to build a place to house and express this joy—a place that screams joy, a place of festival and celebration for all of us and for our neighbors. I can't wait to talk about this with you. 

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Money is something we all deal with and reveals a lot about what we value. Jesus tells a story that reminds us to lean into what we have been entrusted with and to use all we have for the glory of God and the good of others. He has given us good gifts to enjoy and use, not hoard and hide.

This week we bring you a conversation about just how seriously we take lore (and a couple other aspects) in gaming. If you have thoughts, please feel free to leave a comment, or come to the Discord, and tell us there! (See link below!)   d20 Network Spotlight:  The Story Told -- https://thestorytold.libsyn.com/   Game of the Week:      Steve G: Spectral Exterminators -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/472859/spectral-exterminators?affiliate_id=2018399      Steve S: Ghost Ops -- https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/246179/ghost-ops-a-modern-day-covert-ops-rpg?affiliate_id=2018399   Check out info for the PGX convention here:  https://www.pittsburghgamingexpo.com/    Wurmbrew eventbrite page:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wurmbrew-2024-tickets-1010504404877?aff=oddtdtcreator   *We have an affiliate link with Drive-Thru RPG.  All this does, is give us a small percentage of your purchase cost on Drive-Thru as a "referral bonus".  It does not cost you, as a consumer, anything extra.*   We greatly appreciate the donations of our Patreon supporters: Eric Witman, Jeff McKinney, Joshua Gopal-Boyd, Dave Smith, Brett Bowen, Streety, Nate Doverspike, and Dec!  Y'all make keeping this going possible!   As always folks, have fun, be kind to each other, and go play some rpgs!   Join the conversation on our Discord! Me And Steve RPG Discord  https://discord.gg/5wWNcYW You can reach us at meandsteverpg@gmail.com On Facebook as Me and Steve RPG Podcast On Twitter @AndRPGs Our Drive-Thru RPG affiliate link https://www.drivethrurpg.com/?affiliate_id=2018399 Support us on Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/MeandSteveTalkRPGs We are proud members of the d20 Radio Network! http://www.d20radio.com/main/

An expository sermon from Leviticus 24:1-23 on the seriousness of holiness.

In September's VermontBiz, we profile Janice St St. Onge, a true pioneer in the investment community who has been working quietly to improve the economy for several decades. In 2011, she created the for profit Flex Fund - providing flexible risk capital for young companies in Vermont's food system, forestry and clean technology spaces We also look at the Construction industry which is having a tremendous year! Building projects may not be as visible as they were a few years ago. The most obvious construction today involves infrastructure. VermontBiz' economic report focuses on Franklin County – which continues to sit on the three-legged stool of agriculture, manufacturing and tourism. Finally - it's award time! We celebrate the 25 fastest-growing companies in Vermont over the past five years. All this and more is in the September Issue of VermontBiz. Serious Business...Serious News. For a subscription, call 802-863-8038 or go to vermontbiz.com/subscribe.

Dr. Neal Cushman, Dean of BJU Seminary, gives the annual Dean's Challenge to start of the Seminary Academic Year. This year's challenge focuses on "Ministry is Serious Business," and the need for committed pastors.

In this episode, we explore how memes are reshaping the digital landscape and learn about innovative content licensing strategies with SmarterLicense founder Liz Hagelthorn.Liz Hagelthorn, founder and CEO of SmarterLicense, joins the pod to discuss the intricate world of meme culture and content licensing. With her extensive background in managing viral meme accounts and working with creators, Liz shares invaluable insights on monetization strategies for creators and the evolving landscape of digital IP. The conversation touches on AI's impact on content creation, effective brand engagement with memes and surprising parallels between meme economics and cryptocurrency trends.Links mentioned from the podcast: Liz's TwitterSmarter License WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore how memes are reshaping the digital landscape and learn about innovative content licensing strategies with SmarterLicense founder Liz Hagelthorn.Liz Hagelthorn, founder and CEO of SmarterLicense, joins the pod to discuss the intricate world of meme culture and content licensing. With her extensive background in managing viral meme accounts and working with creators, Liz shares invaluable insights on monetization strategies for creators and the evolving landscape of digital IP. The conversation touches on AI's impact on content creation, effective brand engagement with memes and surprising parallels between meme economics and cryptocurrency trends.Links mentioned from the podcast: Liz's TwitterSmarter License WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, Avery Akkineni, CoinDesk, Vayner3-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen and Avery Akkineni. Executive produced by by Uyen Truong. Our theme music is "1882” by omgkirby x Channel Tres with editing by Doc Blust. Artwork by Nicole Marie Rincon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you can't remember the last time you had fun, you're not alone. If you want to have more fun, prioritizing it may be the key.