Podcasts about shadrack

While Mackie fiddles with the Shadrack's mechanics just enough to make it look catastrophically broken, Hilde and Hopper attempt to scare the ship's crew into accepting an "inoculation" against their mysterious contagion.  If you enjoy the mildly unhinged antics of Stardaddy and his band of merry madpersons, be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. New episodes hit the feed at midnight Tennessee time every Wednesday. Want even more from Team Meatbag? Check us out online at www.astronomicapodcast.com.  Here you'll find links to all of our social media plus an open invite to our Discord server. Questions, comments, or details on how exactly Connect works? Email them to astronomicapodcast@gmail.com and we'll definitely get back to you sometime this month. And finally, if you just absolutely love us and wish to provide support in a monetary manner, you can find us at patreon.com/AstronomicaPodcast. Not only will you enjoy the warm fuzzy feeling of helping us foot production costs, you'll also find a number of fantastic extra perks plus get bragging rights with all your nerdiest friends. Thanks as always for listening and we'll see ya next week!    Send us a message through this weird thing that didn't exist before but exists now.Support the show

I captured this sermon from my Local Radio Station WHUR 96.3FM that broadcasted Rankin Memorial Chapel's Guest Pastor Rev. Dr. Themal Bryant.  She preached about Shadrack, Meeshack and Abindego.

Sintonía: "Blind Barnabas" - The Golden Gate Quartet"Everybody´s Gonna Have A Wonderful" - Sister Rosetta Tharpe with The Dependable Boys; "Dese Bones Gonna Rise Again" - The Golden Gate Quartet; "Jesus Hits Like The Atom Bomb" - The Pilgrim Travellers; "What Could I Do" - Mahalia Jackson; "Lead Me To That Rock" - Wandering Boys; "Forgive Me Lord And Try Me One More Time" - Sister Rosetta Tharpe; "Go Where I Send Thee" - Alphabetical Four; "What A Time Singing With Angels" - The Galilee Singers; "What Could I Do" - Sister Ernestine Washington; "Jesus Is Here Today" - Sister Rosetta Tharpe & The Sam Price Trio; "Shadrack" - The Golden Gate Quartet; "I´ll Tell It" - The Pilgrim Travellers; "The Sun Didn´t Shine" - Alphabetical Four; "This Train" - Sister Rosetta Tharpe & The Sam Price Trio; "Satisfied" - Wandering Boys; "Gospel Train" - The Wright Brothers Gospel Singers; "The Natural Facts (That´s All)" - Sister Rosetta Tharpe & the Sam Price TrioTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación (2xCD) "Black Gospel" (Disky Communications, 2000) La primera parte de esta recopilación (CD 1) se emitió el 04/02/2025Escuchar audio

If you make it your obsession to treasure Christ above all else in Babylon, it will cost you dearly. Just ask Shadrack, Meshak, and Abednego. But it will be worth it. And the Lord will make sure you have what you need to remain faithful to him against all odds.Treasuring Christ in Babylon...1) The opposition we'll face2) The miracle we'll pray for3) The fellowship we'll receiveText: Daniel 3:1-30

Aubrey speaks to Dr Thabo Mashongoane, CEO of the Mining Qualification Authority (Skills Council) about his journey to getting where he is and how he managed challenges and obstacles that he encountered.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Friday morning, the 6th of December, 2024, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today.We go to the Book of Daniel 2:19:”Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven.” Then we go straight to the Gospel of Mark 4:41:”And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!” - Jesus, speaking to the weather and calming the storm, a physical impossibility. Here at Shalom, we've got a favourite saying, and it goes like this: ”One genuine miracle equals a thousand sermons.” If you imagine Nebuchadnezzar telling his wise men, ”I want you to interpret a dream I had last night because I cannot sleep and I'm very anxious and fearful.” And they said to him, ”Well King, tell us what you dreamt and we'll interpret it.” “No, no, no, no. You must tell me what I dreamt and then interpret it.” They said, ”There's nobody on earth that can do that.” And the king started to kill the wise men, the sorcerers and the magicians, until the soldiers came to Daniel, Meshack, Shadrack and Abednigo. Daniel said, ”Give us time and we will interpret it.” Folks, you see, that's a genuine miracle, and of course, we know that when Daniel interpreted the dream, everything changed.I want to tell you a little story, a few years ago, I'm sure many of you in South Africa remember it, we had a prayer meeting in Bloemfontein, in the middle of our country. Our country was in dire straits. Over one million people arrived at that meeting, an open-air meeting. It was an incredible occasion. One of my sons brought his friend, a professional rugby player, an unbeliever, to the meeting and he told me afterwards that the young man was very impressed by the beautiful music. He was impressed by the massive crowd and he was interested in the message that I brought, but that didn't change anything. Then out of the blue, a whirlwind started at the back of the crowd and it came right forward taking up into the air, blankets, deckchairs, cooler boxes, never to be seen again, and hovered over the stage for a while, in a perfectly calm day with not a breath of wind. This young man was so amazed by this event that he gave his life to Christ.Today, let us not underestimate the miracle-working power of our God.Jesus bless you and goodbye.

Shadrack Wambui Advocate Of The High Court on #DriveInn With Chiko Lawi by Capital FM

Send us a Text Message.On this Spotlight Episode we have Special Guest Actor Greg Allan Martin. He talks about  his journey from the courtroom to the acting industry, we learn about  his new show Shadrack,  his character, and what to expect, he also shares advice on how he prepares for a role and how his travel experiences helped develop him as an actor, all that and so much more!!!Like, Follow, Comment and Subscribe on all Platforms:@justactingupshow‪@gregallanmartin#justactingupshow #shadrack  #pureflix

Today's episode is a change up from typical ultra conversations but an important one nonetheless. Whether you are training for the Olympics or your own big goals, having coaches and people in your corner that want the best for you on the field or trail is important.  One of Scott's former athletes shares her journey with the author of All In Stride to hopefully help other athletes navigate training, disordered eating, and more. Hope you enjoy! In All in Stride, Johanna Garton tells the gripping and inspiring stories of Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, running for Division One universities, their blossoming romance as college students, and ultimately their service as U.S. soldiers and professional runners. Woven through the narrative is the story of Samantha Schultz, who also competed for the U.S. Army. Like Elvin and Shadrack, she struggled with several obstacles throughout her journey, including poor coaching, over training, the intense pressure to make the Olympic team, and disordered eating, a condition that plagues so many young female athletes.

We loved speaking with author and sportswriter, Johanna Garton, whose most recent book, All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream,” was published on Tuesday, April 2. We met Johanna at the Boston Marathon and were thrilled to invite her to talk about her new book on our show. The book is about professional runner, Elvin Kibet, and her husband, Shadrack Kipchirchir and their journeys from a village in Kenya to collegiate athletes to world class American athletes, their love story, and their experiences as distance runners for the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) for the U.S. Army. Fun fact—Shadrack paced Kipchoge to his sub 2 marathon in 2019. Through a series of interviews with Kibet, Kipchirchir, and their coaches, Garton weaves the story of the many obstacles, including racism, sexism, and disordered eating, that both athletes overcame to reach success their running careers, their challenging but happy childhoods in Kenya. Both decided, in spite of their challenges, that they wanted to serve in the U.S. Army because they were so grateful for the opportunities they were able to seize in the U.S. through running and wanted to serve their country. In her book, Garton also shares the story of WCAP athlete and 2020 U.S. Olympian Samantha Schultz. Schultz struggled with eating disorder recovery, which ultimately led to her retirement from competing in modern pentathlon. . Witnessing Schultz's eating disorder struggles was a culture shock for Kibet, having never seen or heard of anyone experiencing this growing up in Kenya, and it influenced her decision to study public health and research how to better address such issues. Kibet and Kipchirchir are now parents to two-year old Mylo and recently competed in the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfartherandfaster/message

Buy All in Stride Here! We are speaking about the new book All In Stride by author Johanna Garton featuring the intertwining running journeys of Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife Elvin Kibet as they go from young kids in Kenya to sports careers in the US NCAA system and US Army. Elvin has joined us as well and we will link back to her pre Olympic trials interview with us in February if you missed it. Elvin was a 6 time all American while at university of Arizona and qualified for the USA Olympic Trials Marathon 18 months post partum after having her first baby, her son Mylo in 2022. Her husband Shadrack had made multiple US World Championship teams and the 2016 US Olympic Team in the 10,000m.  Johanna is an author who in addition to writing All In Stride a has written such books as Edge Of The Map which is based on the lives of trailblazing mountaineer Christine Boskoff and her partner Charlie Fowler and Awakening East about moving her adopted children back to China for a year- her website is http://JohannaGarton.com .

One of the most irresistible songs in all of gospel music is the Golden Gate Quartet's a cappella rendition of the story of Daniel in the lion's den – “Shadrack.”

Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month. Her book details the gripping and inspiring stories of elite runners Elvin and Shadrack. Beginning with their upbringing in Kenya, Garton follows the runners through their journeys to the United States, competing for Division One universities, their romance during college, and ultimately their service as U.S. soldiers and professional runners. More than just a running story, All in Stride takes readers behind the scenes to explore the difficulties Elvin and Shadrack faced, including adjusting to an entirely new culture in the U.S., bigotry and intolerance, the stresses and joys of global competitions like the Olympics, joining the U.S. Army's World Class Athlete Program, and discovering the ever-changing landscape of what it means to be an American. Woven through the narrative is the story of Samantha Schultz, who competed in the sport of modern pentathlon for the U.S. Army.  Sammy's journey involved several obstacles including poor coaching, overtraining, the intense pressure to make the Olympic team and a dive into disordered eating, a condition that plagues so many young female athletes. In this conversation we discuss: - Johanna's background and early introduction to running - The stories of Shadrack & Elvin - The story-writing process - The challenges of "making it" as a professional runner And so much more. Find out more about ALL IN STRIDE Buy direct from Johanna Buy on Amazon Johanna's Instagram Join us at the Sydney Marathon Run Club on the 28/4/24 You can find us here: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@strongerstride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@sophielane⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lydia_mckay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our latest Youtube video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Discount Codes: TAILWINDSTRONG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tailwindnutrition.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Tailwind's premium Hydration and Rebuild products! STRONGERSTRIDE ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.solemechanics.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for 15% off Vivobarefoot shoes ⁠⁠ STRONGER15 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://skorcha.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 15% of Skorcha Sunscreen

The American dream and the Olympic dream collide in Johanna Garton's new book, "All in Stride." All in Stride: A Journey in Running, Courage and the Search for the American Dream is about Olympian Shadrack Kipchirchir and his wife, Sgt. Elvin Kibet, two American professional runners. Both competed in February's U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. Shadrack competed for Team USA in the 10,000m at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. Johanna Garton is a longtime Colorado-based endurance sports writer who met the married couple in Denver. All in Stride tells the story of how the runners independently made their way from Kenyan villages to American colleges, the military and professional running. Their American dream turns into an Olympic dream as each pushes to represent their new country. Their adjustment to American culture isn't easy and includes brushes with bigotry and intolerance. "I heard about this program that was part of the U.S. Army based in Colorado Springs. It was soldiers in the U.S. Army who also were training to become world class athletes. I went down and spent time at one of their workouts, and I happened to meet Shadrack, who's kind of the main character in this book," says Johanna. Johanna Garton started her career as an immigration lawyer. But her love of distance running won out career-wise. She transitioned to sports writing and writes mainly about endurance sports. Johanna ran for Syracuse University as a walk-on. She's run more than 20 marathons including five Boston Marathons . And, she even made it to Everest Base Camp in 2022. On this Dying to Ask: What it's like when the American dream and the Olympic dream collide The role the US Army plays in helping athletes get to the Olympics The special role Team USA's immigrant athletes play in the Olympic experience  

“Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, ‘Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here!' So Shadrack Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, and the satraps, prefects, and governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; Their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them" (Daniel 3:26-27). Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego spent time with God daily—giving him glory, seeking his face, and openly proclaiming their devotion to him. When the time for the furnace came, those who had seen and heard their witness could not discount the source of their very lives: the Most High God. ~ Laura Lee Groves Do you struggle to make choices in the hard times of life that prove God is faithful to those around you? If so, this episode of Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms is for you. Tune in now to listen to today's entire devotion and start your day off praying God's Word for your family! LINKS: Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use!  Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Visit Today's Show Notes Discover more Christian podcasts at LifeAudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at LifeAudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In other words, when Jesus says yes, nobody can say no. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We read many stories and accounts of people in the Bible who God revealed his plan purpose for their lives. Joseph saw the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to him.” though unclear to him, .it was God's s plan of great things to come. The plan of heaven for daniel was revealed and confirmed. The program of God for meshak, Shadrack and Abednego was unravelled in the sight of all that plot their downfall. I announced this to you today. letter written by God for your life. No postmaster can stop or hinder it in Jesus name.

Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release dateContact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

Ever dreamt of a white Christmas? Well, it's a rarity in East Tennessee, but that doesn't mean we skimp on holiday cheer! Join me, Dusty, your guide on the Tennessee Roads podcast, as we travel through the heart of Appalachia to experience a Christmas like no other. You'll discover the magic of homemade decorations and family heirlooms, the wonder of caroling and storytelling, and the joy that community involvement brings. Get ready for a taste of Smoky Mountain Toons and Tales, a delightful blend of history, humor and festive tunes that capture the essence of the holiday season.Feeling adventurous? It's time to dive deeper into the Smoky Mountains and uncover the vibrant holiday offerings of Dollywood. From the enchanting Twas the Night Before Christmas show to the traditional Christmas in the Smokies show, there's something for everyone. We'll also explore holiday hotspots like Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland and Frightworks Haunted Holidays, along with the family-friendly Peppermint Trail in downtown Knoxville. And for the ice skating enthusiasts, let's glide over to the outdoor rink at Market Square and the indoor rink at Ice Chalet.Sponsor: Frightworks haunted househttps://www.frightworks.com/Tennessee Valley Coalition for the Homeless:https://tvchomeless.org/Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales:https://www.facebook.com/gbtunesandtales/

In this episode, we speak with Shadrack Frimpong, a global leader and academic, on his remarkable journey in impact and community development in Africa. Shadrack founded Cocoa360, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to facilitate access to education and improve health care through cocoa farming revenue. Shadrack has a PhD, an honorary doctorate, and two master's degrees and is currently in medical school training to be a physician.Shadrack's story begins in Tarkwa Breman, Ghana, where he was born to a peasant cocoa farmer and a charcoal seller. Despite his economic background, Shadrack has always shown remarkable leadership. From co-founding a Scholarship and Talents Club in high to guiding dozens of students in accessing global educational opportunities to Students for a Healthy Africa and the African Research Academies for Women, Shadrack is deeply committed to addressing crucial issues like health care and education in Africa. Our conversation centres on his unique approach to poverty alleviation. He challenges prevalent misconceptions and emphasizes the centrality of healthcare in addressing poverty. His critique extends to the inefficiencies in current resource allocation and the often misguided focus of development programs. Shadrack believes financial aid alone does not suffice in poverty alleviation; health and well-being are equally critical.Cocoa360, his nonprofit, is a testament to Shadrack's innovative approach. This model ingeniously integrates healthcare, education, and cocoa farming, enabling communities to sustain their health and educational needs through agricultural activity. This self-sustaining model departs from traditional aid systems, promoting community-driven development and empowerment.Shadrack expounds on issues in the cocoa value chain, such as child labour and underpayment and how their model keeps children in school and brings parents to the farm. He also discusses the complexities of policy and advocacy in improving the lives of cocoa farmers.With Cocoa360 as a template and armed with research in medicine and development, Shdrack wants to create a scalable blueprint for sustainable community development in Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thanksgiving Eve; I thought turkeys could fly; At what age are you assigned to bring food to T-giving?: Asteroid heading our way; Movie prop auction; Food as a weapon; Brown Friday. And, passes to the Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland

In this illuminating interview, we join the dynamic force behind Adia PR, Alison Shadrack. Recognized as one among the cream of PR advisors in the UK, Alison's passion about brand positioning, storytelling, and personal resonance comes to life in her insights and strategies. This conversation is essential for individuals interested in PR, more so for entrepreneurs, influencers, and thought leaders keen on innovative ways to bring their brands to the limelight. The key to a successful PR strategy isn't intense advertising or networking, it's about understanding the market and building your strategy around this. From reviving dead products to connecting with journalists, Alison encompasses all there is to know about PR. Her focus is customer-centric, reiterating the mantra that successful PR is not about you, but your customers.Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview:Learn how to approach PR from a customer-centric standpoint, adding value to their lives to make your brand more appealing.Discover Alison's innovative strategies to revive dead products and the role of storytelling in this process.Understand the importance of approaching the right journalists with the right message and building strong relationships with them.ResourcesAdia PR WebsiteLinkedInInterview HighlightsSecrets of a Customer-centric ApproachImportance of PR is emphasized more on the clients and the customersRecognizing the need to add value to the clients' lives through your brand"In PR, it's not about you. It's about your customers, your clients."Reviving Dead ProductsRole of storytelling is key in reviving an old productImportance of finding the right angle for the product "You've got to find the right story, the right angle to see. You don't have to reinvent the wheel if it's working."The Art of Approaching JournalistsThe value in understanding the roles of PR agency, linking the client and the journalistThe importance of building a relationship with your ideal journalists"Don't bombard them every single day and really annoy them."Remember to listen to the full interview for more insightful discussions on these topics and many more!Support the show

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Oct 13th Publish Date: Oct 12th Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Friday, October 13th and happy heavenly birthday to MLB HOF Eddie Matthews. ***EDDIE MATTHEWS WALK OFF 1957 WS GM4*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. 1. Cobb Commission Gives County Manager 3-Year Contract Extension 2. Marietta Welcomes Back First Black Homecoming Queen as Part of Festivities 3. Powder Springs Man Stole 4,000 pounds of Copper from Acworth Business All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news,  we encourage you to listen and subscribe! BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: Cobb Commission Gives County Manager 3-Year Contract Extension The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend County Manager Jackie McMorris's contract for three  years, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. Her new base salary will be $350,000, an increase from her previous  $291,700. McMorris has held the role of county manager since April 2020, succeeding Rob Hosack. Before that, she had a  background in academics and had worked in government roles, including serving as the head of Cherokee County's  community relations department and chief of staff for former Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. The vote for  her contract extension took place with no discussion among the commissioners......…….Get more stories like this from  mdjonline.com STORY 2: Marietta Welcomes Back First Black Homecoming Queen as Part of Festivities Marietta High School is celebrating homecoming with a special guest, Brenda Russaw McCrae, the school's first Black  homecoming queen from 50 years ago. McCrae, a 1973 graduate, has returned for the festivities. She integrated the  previously all-white school in 1964 and was the first Black cheerleader. The celebration includes a homecoming kickoff at  Glover Park Brewery, a fan fest at Northcutt Stadium, and a parade along a revised route. Additionally, the event will honor  Marietta High junior Liv Teverino, who tragically lost her life in a car crash last month. Brenda McCrae's visit is a reminder  of the school's history and the progress it has made. STORY 3: Powder Springs Man Stole 4,000 pounds of Copper from Acworth Business Frank Donald McConnell, a temporary employee, is accused of stealing around 4,000 lbs. of copper tubing and pipe  from Hayes Pipe Supply in Acworth. He was apprehended on August 4th after an employee found him inside the  business after work hours. McConnell had worked there from March 30 to August 4, with a schedule of Monday to  Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The company's operations manager discovered approximately 3,900 pounds of  copper missing, valued at $32,400. McConnell allegedly made four sales of the stolen copper to Alsobrooks Recycling  in Hiram. He faces charges of second-degree burglary and theft by taking regulated metal, was arrested on September  28, and released the following day on a $35,000 bond.......................…..(pause) We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. We'll be right back Break: ESOG – ELON – JRM STORY 4: All New, Award-Winning, Drive-Through Light Show Synced to Music coming to Jim R. Miller Park Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, in partnership with Cobb County Parks, is launching a spectacular drive-through  light show at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, open from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7. The show features custom-built light displays  synchronized to Christmas music, including a 300-foot RGB tunnel, 50-foot Christmas trees, and North Pole-themed  displays. After the show, visitors can explore Santa's Village in the Jim R. Miller Event Center, offering activities,  inflatables, food, and the chance to meet Santa. This collaboration aims to bring joy to Cobb County residents and visitors. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland is known for pioneering synchronized drive-through Christmas light shows.  For tickets and more information, visit Shadrack Christmas dot com slash Marietta dash ga. STORY 5: Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The Atlanta Ballet is set to perform its unique rendition of The Nutcracker from December 8 to 26 at the Cobb Energy  Performing Arts Centre, featuring live music by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Award-winning choreographer Yuri  Possokhov reimagined this classical ballet in 2018, incorporating intricate costumes, ornate sets, advanced lighting,  and video projections. The production has received acclaim for its entertainment and innovation. The performance  will be accompanied by a festive atmosphere, with winter decorations, holiday shopping, sweet treats, hot cocoa, and  seasonal cocktails. Tickets start at $35 and are available online or at the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office. Group sales  are also available. Visit atlanta ballet dot com slash nutcracker for more information. We'll be back in a moment Break: DAYCO – DRAKE – POWERS STORY 6: Cobb Fire Saves Horse Trapped in Creek This week, Cobb County firefighters collaborated with a local nonprofit, the Large Animal Response Group, to rescue a  mare named Raven trapped in a creek near Stout Park in southwest Cobb. Raven's owners sought help when they couldn't  free her themselves. The mare was sedated, and with the joint efforts of firefighters and the rescue group, they managed  to pull her 20 feet across the creek and up a three-foot embankment. After about 20 minutes of recovery, Raven was up  and walking again. The Large Animal Response Group, formed seven years ago, focuses on rescuing horses but is also  equipped to help with cattle and llamas. They provide training for firefighters and volunteers and raise funds for  specialized equipment. Raven was successfully rescued and is now in good health. STORY 7: Whats happening on Friday In Cobb County tonight, you have three exciting options. 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For the first time we finally get to talk to a cousin in Kenya when TeaRon (IG: @tearonworld, TT: @tearon__) chats with viral TikToker and aspiring actor, Shadrack "Chesoni" Ochieng (IG:@actor_chesoni, TT: @chessonibaby). Chesoni let's us get to know him beyond the short form content and interactive TikTok Lives as he shares stories of his childhood, the hardships that lead him to where he is today, and how he still manages to dream big while helping those close to him do the same. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––About UBIQUITOUS BLACKS Podcast:Ubiquitous Blacks is an internationally focused podcast that explores similarities and differences of the Black/African diaspora experiences around the world. The goal is to shed light on the differences and similarities between us all, while learning to celebrate those very things.World News, Politics, Pop Culture and More are discussed by host TeaRon and an array of awesome guests.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Follow our guest:ChesoniInstagram - www.instagram.com/actor_chesoniTikTok - www.tiktok.com/@chessonibabyYouTube - www.youtube.com/@CHESONIMEDIAFollow Ubiquitous Blacks on Social Media: IG - instagram.com/ubiquitousblacks/ , Facebook - facebook.com/UbiquitousBlacks

In episode 112, Coffey talks with Monica Guzman about how organizations can promote healthy dialogue about social and political issues.They discuss the current perceived and actual US social and political divide impacts workplaces; employees' changing expectations of employers; “pernicious assumptions in our politics”; certainty vs. curiosity; using curiosity as a tool to mitigate conflict; the importance of curiosity in innovation and business; creating a culture of curiosity; the importance of “ritualizing” organizational values in responding to conflict; understanding other's workstyles and preferences; and how leaders can develop curiosity as a skill.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and author who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. Her new book, "I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" was featured on the Glenn Beck Podcast and named a New York Times recommended read. She's Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey; and advisor for Starts With Us and the Generations Over Dinner project. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public.She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.Monica Guzman can be reached at:https://www.moniguzman.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniguzmanhttps://twitter.com/moniguzmanhttps://www.facebook.com/moniguzmanhttps://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/?hl=en About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives:1. Understand the impact of external social-political factors on the workplace.2. Use of curiosity as a conflict-resolution tool.3. Cultivate a culture of curiosity in the workplace to maintain a healthy environment.

5-21-2023 Daniel 1: 17-21 Right Living In A Wicked World Intro: Nebuchadnezzar was king over Babylon. The Jews were led in captivity there. Daniel and his three friends Shadrack, Meshak and Aded-nego were brought before the king as the best of the best of the captive Jews. The king was going to train them in all the ways of the Babylonians. That included the kings food. Daniel and his friends would not eat those things that were considered unclean to them according to Jewish law. Daniel told the prince of the Eunichs that he would not defile himself with the kings meat and wine. Melzar the prince of the Eunichs had a soft spot for Daniel and his friends and agreed to let the Hebrew children eat pulse and water for ten days. After the ten days they reported to the king and they were more healthy than the kings best men. They proved that right living in a wicked world can put us in a bad spot but it will always turn out good for God's people. Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…..

5-21-2023 Daniel 1: 17-21 Right Living In A Wicked World Intro: Nebuchadnezzar was king over Babylon. The Jews were led in captivity there. Daniel and his three friends Shadrack, Meshak and Aded-nego were brought before the king as the best of the best of the captive Jews. The king was going to train them in all the ways of the Babylonians. That included the kings food. Daniel and his friends would not eat those things that were considered unclean to them according to Jewish law. Daniel told the prince of the Eunichs that he would not defile himself with the kings meat and wine. Melzar the prince of the Eunichs had a soft spot for Daniel and his friends and agreed to let the Hebrew children eat pulse and water for ten days. After the ten days they reported to the king and they were more healthy than the kings best men. They proved that right living in a wicked world can put us in a bad spot but it will always turn out good for God's people. Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…..

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/443Shadrack Kiprotich shares his experience working in the industry and how his company is using technology to empower farmers in Kenya. Shadrack talks about his journey in the tech industry, from winning awards to working on open-source projects.  Shadrack also talks about his upbringing and shares some insights into Kenyan culture.  Shadrack talks about his upbringing and shares some insights into Kenyan culture, from the food to the music. Shadrack shares his journey of discovering low-code platforms such as Microsoft's Power Platform and explains how he found himself answering coding-related questions in his commerce classes and how he introduced his classmates to the Power Platform.  Shadrack shares his journey from studying finance to becoming a business applications enthusiast.  Shadrack shares his experience of forming a community group to empower local enthusiasts and how he sees low-code platforms shaping the future of application development. He also discusses his passion for adding artificial intelligence to business applications and the benefits it can bring. He also discusses some of the challenges associated with implementing AI and the importance of understanding the needs of the organization before implementing AI solutions. Shares his experiences as a community builder in the tech industry. Kiprotich emphasizes the importance of building relationships and supporting others within the community. He also discusses some of the benefits of community building, such as access to resources and the ability to learn from others. Kiprotich encourages listeners to try new things and take on new challenges, as this can lead to personal and professional growth.  OTHER RESOURCES: Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP  90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ GitHub: https://github.com/shadrackkiprotich  AgileXRM AgileXRm - The integrated BPM for Microsoft Power PlatformSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

In other words, when Jesus says yes, nobody can say no. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Ephesians 2:10 10 For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. We read many stories and accounts of people in the Bible who God revealed his plan purpose for their lives. Joseph saw the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to him.” though unclear to him, .it was God's s plan of great things to come. The plan of heaven for daniel was revealed and confirmed. The program of God for meshak, Shadrack and Abednego was unravelled in the sight of all that plot their downfall. I announced this to you today. letter written by God for your life. No postmaster can stop or hinder it in Jesus name.

Hosts Josh Albert and Sarah England sit down with Shadrack Biwott, an accomplished long distance runner living right here in Folsom, CA. Born and raised in Kenya, Shadrack came to the United States in 2002 where his running career took off. Hear why he started running as a boy in Kenya, hear his unique approach to being a professional athlete, and why he believes a simple smile is a superpower. Please rate, subscribe, and share this podcast with everyone you know. We can be found on Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Topics included in this episode: Rift Valley Province in Kenya Boston Marathon New York Marathon Karen Locke, agent John Mansoor, CA International Marathon Founder A huge thank you to our sponsors and partners: UC Davis Graduate School of Management, Raley's, and Metro EDGE.

FULL SHOW NOTES https://podcast.nz365guy.com/423 A short introduction about Shadrack Inusah's life – Family background, hobbies and interests. Hear Shadrack's story about how he got involved in the Power Platform. Shadrack's involvement in the community and other group events What App did Shadrack create for the Power pap African challenge Shadrack talked about the importance of mentorship in the tech industry Talks about Shadrack's journey into becoming a Microsoft MVP How many Business Applications MVPs are there in Ghana? What excites Shadrack the most about the Power PlatformThe biggest decision Shadrack ever made in his life The benefits of becoming part of the MVP community OTHER RESOURCES  Microsoft MVP YouTube Series - How to Become a Microsoft MVP 90-Day Mentoring Challenge - https://ako.nz365guy.com/ Gretchen Opferkew - https://podcast.nz365guy.com/dynamics-365-adoption-with-gretchen-opferkew/ Shadrack Inusah's GitHub: https://github.com/KojoShaddy/ AgileXRM AgileXRm - The integrated BPM for Microsoft Power PlatformSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening

‘The way you show people that they matter is aiming your curiosity at them. Ask yourself “what kinds of people do I talk about, but never with?” Whoever is underrepresented in your life will be overrepresented in your imagination.' —Mónica Guzmán Ready to fight back against the confusion, heartbreak, and madness of our dangerously divided times? Find the answers you need by talking with people—rather than about them—and asking the questions you want across the divides you want, curiously. Seeing where people are coming from isn't just possible. It's easier than you think. Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and author who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. Her new book, “I Never Thought of it That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times,” was featured on the Glenn Beck Podcast and named a New York Times recommended read.  Monica is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, an organization working to build a more curious world; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. The program will be facilitated by Village Square friend and Executive Director of Bridge USA, Manu Meel. Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

How often do you challenge your assumptions about others and get curious - especially about those in your workplace or your family who have different views than you, political or otherwise? In our increasingly polarized society, my guest today, Mónica Guzmán, believes that we can't count on institutions to bridge those divides for us - we have to do it one conversation, one person, at a time.  Today, we discussed how she got involved in the work of helping people understand each other better and what role her journalism career played in that mission. We dived into how to bring emotion back into conversations rather than trying to win arguments with data, and a magic question you can ask people who disagree with you to better understand them. We talked about how to have more curious conversations and how to navigate roadblocks. Some great tips for those of you going into election season or tense family dinners over the holidays!Key Takeaways:You can't have a negotiation if there is no talking. We are judging more while talking less and that only leads further to divide, and not to empathy and understanding.The level we think change doesn't matter, one-on-one conversations, is where change happens the most.You often believe that the people that you love and care about who disagree with you are not the majority but an exception to the rule. However, if you talk with others who disagree with you, you will find out that they are not the exception, but the rule"If we don't engage across disagreement, we risk not seeing variables that are really important to other people, and make for a far more honest accounting of everything that's at play when people make decisions." —  Mónica GuzmánAbout Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels:Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's the director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. Monica's new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times has been praised by the media, readers and influencers alike. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.Resources  Mentioned:The Empathy Edge: Interview with Edwin Rutsch, How Empathy Circles Can Change the WorldCenter for Building a Culture of Empathyhttp://cultureofempathy.com Empathy Circle Websitehttp://www.empathycircle.com Check out Edwin and an Empathy Circle in action in the documentary Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear: trumphobiamovie.com/watchConnect with Mónica Guzmán:Braver Angels Website: https://braverangels.org/Monica's Website and info about her book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times: https://reclaimcuriosity.comWebsite: https://moniguzman.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/moniguzmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniguzman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reclaimcuriosityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

How often do you challenge your assumptions about others and get curious - especially about those in your workplace or your family who have different views than you, political or otherwise? In our increasingly polarized society, my guest today, Mónica Guzmán, believes that we can't count on institutions to bridge those divides for us - we have to do it one conversation, one person, at a time.  Today, we discussed how she got involved in the work of helping people understand each other better and what role her journalism career played in that mission. We dived into how to bring emotion back into conversations rather than trying to win arguments with data, and a magic question you can ask people who disagree with you to better understand them. We talked about how to have more curious conversations and how to navigate roadblocks. Some great tips for those of you going into election season or tense family dinners over the holidays!Key Takeaways:You can't have a negotiation if there is no talking. We are judging more while talking less and that only leads further to divide, and not to empathy and understanding.The level we think change doesn't matter, one-on-one conversations, is where change happens the most.You often believe that the people that you love and care about who disagree with you are not the majority but an exception to the rule. However, if you talk with others who disagree with you, you will find out that they are not the exception, but the rule"If we don't engage across disagreement, we risk not seeing variables that are really important to other people, and make for a far more honest accounting of everything that's at play when people make decisions." —  Mónica GuzmánAbout Mónica Guzmán, Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels:Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's the director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. Monica's new book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times has been praised by the media, readers and influencers alike. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.Resources  Mentioned:The Empathy Edge: Interview with Edwin Rutsch, How Empathy Circles Can Change the WorldCenter for Building a Culture of Empathyhttp://cultureofempathy.com Empathy Circle Websitehttp://www.empathycircle.com Check out Edwin and an Empathy Circle in action in the documentary Trumphobia: What Both Sides Fear: trumphobiamovie.com/watchConnect with Mónica Guzmán:Braver Angels Website: https://braverangels.org/Monica's Website and info about her book, I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times: https://reclaimcuriosity.comWebsite: https://moniguzman.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/moniguzmanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniguzman/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reclaimcuriosityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/moniguzman/  Don't forget to download your free guide! Discover The 5 Business Benefits of Empathy: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy  Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaTwitter: @redsliceFacebook: Red Slice

Mónica Guzmán joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis as they reach across the political divide to explore how the Left and Right might better engage one another in respectful debate.  Mónica shares her experiences as a liberal living in deep, blue Seattle yet grappling with her immigrant parent's support for Trump.  They also discuss the limitations of reason to resolve our differences, why viewing people as complex and not merely complicated helps us bridge divides, and why Mónica has hope for a brighter future.   About Mónica Guzmán Per her website, Mónica Guzmán is Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, host of Crosscut's interview series Civic Cocktail, and author of I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. ​ Moni was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she studied how journalists can better meet the needs of a participatory public. ​ Before committing to the project of helping people understand each other across the political divide, Mónica cofounded the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey and led a national network of groundbreaking local newsletters as VP of Local for WhereBy.Us. ​ She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign.  

Daniel’s background as royalty. The story of Daniel and Babylon parallels Joseph in Egypt. Meshack, Shadrack and Abednego. The lion’s …

Daniel’s background as royalty. The story of Daniel and Babylon parallels Joseph in Egypt. Meshack, Shadrack and Abednego. The lion’s …

In episode 74 of the Global Captive Podcast, supported by legacy specialists R&Q, Richard is joined by Shadrack Kwasa and Sanjay Joshi for an eventful third quarter investments update. In a bumper episode, Shadrack and Sanjay focus on recent activity in the UK bond markets, interest rates and currency volatility and what the environment means for captives. There is also an extended interview with Jelto Borgmann and Dirk Schilling, of HDI Global, to discuss European captive trends concerning new formations, Solvency II, cyber and D&O. Senior Reporter Luke Harrison returns from the FERMA Forum in Copenhagen where the energy transition and role for the commercial market and captives was debated. In several short interviews, Luke is talks to: Professor Simon Grima, FERMA Board Member Dr. Ulrich Adamheit, Head of Business Risk at Vattenfall Marc Paasch, Global Head Strategic Risk Consulting and Global Head Alternative Risk Transfer, WTW Claude Weber, Managing Director, Marsh Captive Solutions Marine Charbonnier, Global Programs and Captives Regional Director Europe at AXA XL For more information on the upcoming European Captive Forum, which Richard and Luke will be attending: https://www.europeancaptiveforum.com/ For more information on the Cayman Captive Forum: https://web.cvent.com/event/770fc642-d36b-4e12-b98b-6e7862f8e6fe/summary You can subscribe to the Global Captive Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. Contact Richard: richard@globalcaptivepodcast.com Visit the website: https://www.globalcaptivepodcast.com

In this GCP Short, produced in partnership with London & Capital, we discuss managing investment portfolios for cell companies. Richard is joined by London & Capital's Kate Miller, Partner and Head of Institutions, and Shadrack Kwasa, Executive Director. Kate and Shadrack discuss the type and profile of cell captives they work with, the unique challenges and considerations for cells when looking for investment management services and their own approach to managing cell assets. For more information on London & Capital's captive services: https://www.globalcaptivepodcast.com/londonandcapital You can subscribe to the Global Captive Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. Contact Richard: richard@globalcaptivepodcast.com Visit the website: https://www.globalcaptivepodcast.com

THE THESIS: The people who run Joe Biden are showing everyone he is irrelevant to them.   THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES:  We have a senile Figurehead who babbles about issuing policy statements his supposed emplyees ignore and overrule. The Bible tells us the story of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, who has driven by God into the fields where he grazed on grass like a cow for many years.  God Humbles Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4) THE NEWS & COMMENT: The State of collapse in our fallen world:  Here is a person who has [her] job because [she] somehow knows [she] is a woman, [she] identifies as black and is sexually attracted to [other] women; this person gets to go on TV and overrule the “President” for whom [she] works.  [AUDIO] -  WH @PressSec says Biden didn't actually mean the Covid pandemic is over despite saying it: "Just to step back for a second, when he made those comments, he was walking through the Detroit car show, the halls of the Detroit car show, he was looking around." This is hard an isolated incident. The Figurehead is of no consequence to the people who run the Country.  Do Biden's words even matter anymore? As his staff once again rushes in to clarify, it isn't clear who's running the country On the other end of the spectrum is Ron DeSantis. He is making The Party live in the world they are trying to create for us and their response are both hilarious and useful. If God affords DeSantis the opportunity to debate the Figurehead, the Governor will be able to show the emptiness of the Party's promises to the people. [AUDIO] -  WATCH: Gov. DeSantis after Rep. Jeffries compared him to a human trafficker: “When Biden is flying these people all over the fruited plain in the middle of the night, I didn't hear a peep out of those people!” The next thing Governor DeSantis should do is get copies of the pornographic books The Partry is shoving down the throats of parents and kids and have them always on hand to show to cameras when he is attacked as a book banner. [AUDIO] -  CNN's Jake Tapper helps PEN America touts its study of "book bans" in schools because the conservatives don't like LGBTQ/CRT themes. But guess what? CNN won't put the actual graphic images of oral sex et cetera from books on screen so people can understand the fuss. Curating books is not banning. THIS is banning  “GaysAgainstGrooming”: BREAKING: After being banned by @PayPal and @Venmo less than 24 hours ago, We have JUST been banned by @Google!  Big tech is coordinating a massive attack on our organization for trying to protect children. THIS IS INSANE. In case you have friends who have been conned into the belief that this “sex-ed” is about “good touch” and “bad touch”, show them this:  [VIDEO] - A teacher friend and I looked through some of the “sex-ed” curriculum in the separate Country of Washington. Watch and see what we discovered. WARNING: Language, images https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBrS4Dx8wtI THE LISTENERS: Edward I never watch Trump TV shows , I thought he was a crude inarticulate speaker and a number one A hole. I voted for him twice and his policies worked. The only way to explain it; is my what I learned in my 20 years in the Marine Corps: Jerks, nasty , uncouth people win wars . The good marines were mainly jerks. As General Chesty Puller said. “ Until you served brig time your not a true marine”. And during an inspection at Camp Pendleton .” I had enough of this, take me to brig where the real marines are”. All Chesty did was earn 6 Navy Crosses the second highest combat award. Now in 2022 I wish Donald Trump would just go away and play golf. He is to old. 75 to me is terminal for public office. I am 89. —- —- Janine: "Marketing with Terror"--Excellent points in both hours of the show. They brought to mind how much I try to get generations younger than mine to watch "Scrooged". The opening when Bill Murray's character runs his ad for the Christmas show. It shows the horror and speaks in frightful tones and sounds of Acid Rain, Drug Addiction, International terrorism, Freeway killers. Maybe Obama is actually consulting with Bill? Fear isn't new. And it works! Got George HW Bush, establishment member, in the White House. ---   ---   ---   --- Paul: I don't understand why this comparison isn't being made. Hotels could be forced to house the homeless.  https://radio.foxnews.com/2022/08/31/la-hotels-could-be-forced-to-house-the-homeless/ Shelter coordinator claims Martha's Vineyard has no housing for migrants https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-shelter-coordinator-marthas-vineyard-no-housing-migrants Blessings,  Paul from Port Orchard ---   ---   ---   --- Mark Hello Todd it is 1230am and The Spirit is not letting me sleep so I must share this with you. I beg your forgiveness. I get confused when you talk about God, you talk about the trinity yet you separate them as different and it is so frustrating to where I want to find another podcast. I dont want to though, you try so hard and I have to respect that, so I need to share with you what The Spirit is saying to me.  First I dont agree with the term trinity, it is a word that Catholics used to describe God. I do not agree with anything Catholics teach. For instance, the bible says not to call any man father, it also tells us not to bow to any graven image, and most important, go before Jesus to repent of sins and nothing about moving beads in your hand praying to Mother Mary.  I believe in God The Spirit, and God The Flesh. If God is all Spirit, then it makes sense that The Holy Spirit is all God, and Jesus in the flesh is all God, and Spirit. In Roman times they believed in a whole mess o gods, these gods had children called demi gods. How do you explain to those who have such beliefs to where it makes sense.  God was born of the flesh and had all the power of Himself. There is only one God, His name is Jesus and He has adopted us into His family. We are His children, like Israel, He is also our brother, like Israel He brought them out of Egypt, now He brings us out of bondage from an everlasting fire. By the way satan does not control anything in Hell. Hell is his punishment.  Satan controls the Earth now, I am so amazed at all who follow him, even in the churches. So many strong healthy men bowing down to mandates. You think of Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednigo. ( im to tired to look up spelling) There were a lot of Israelites in the crowd of those bowing to the kings nebbys image for fear of burning, church today is no different. Cowards. ---   ----   ---- Tracy Todd!!! I tend to be long winded so I will do my very best to keep it short. Ha! 1. I did the 2 rounds at McD's!!!! Shamefully on my way home from small group (yikes) it was a long way from home. I swear I might have done it 3 times!!!! First in Graham, then Sumner and finally Auburn. Oh so scary. But I laughed when you stated it on your cast today!!!! Here's my double whammy for you brother…. Ready… 2. I signed up for Sota!!! Yay!!!! 3. Bought my Bonefrog today. Now in all fairness, I don't drink coffee so I buy it for those I love which reminds me… please give Mr. Crookshank an idea… Christmas pack???? 3 packs of 12 oz. Light dark and medium for $50???? BAM! Corporate Christmas presents done!!!! I'm just saying. Love you brother. PS. Auburn Green River basin is infested with those who refuse to work and get Riverfront RV/Camping for free while KC officials do nothing except spend our tax dollars. Can't wait until God says it's ok to leave the separate country of Washington. - Right girl on the wrong coast!!! ---   ---   ---   --- Tom Want to grow your show?? Todd I love you but todays show made want to cry. Yes you have great ideas but listening to you sometimes is like the joke of the coach that has a great half time speech and then the door to the field is locked. Where is the tea party? Where is the third party. Where is the list of companies that eschew woke and want to start the parallel economy?? Use your power and vast influence to let us all help. Publish and talk about non woke alternatives. Not just your sponsors. I would love to have a list of woke companies that we should all avoid. If you made such a list it would something all your listeners could get behind. Many would share your list and share your show. Secondly where is the tea party. All us “ patriots” are putting all our eggs in the Trump basket. But he is the only one. Where will america be if they finally get to trump. We all know that the republicans are worthless and feckless , but what and where is our alternative?? Use your power and influence to make and get a woke list generated . Talk about it and your listeners will share it with their friends. Talk about a third party and your listeners will share your ideas with their friends. Yes you have great ideas of what needs to be done but as my dad always said “ the steam that blows the whistle, never turns the wheel” . Please use your resources and influence to help us make the needed changes. Keep up the good work, Good job, Tom in Ellensburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow! This one is critically important! As soon as I got wind of Monica Guzman and her efforts to depolarize America, I knew I had to speak to her. Monica is Director of Storytelling at Braver Angels - the largest cross-partisan organization seeking to build bridges across the political aisles. She is also the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How To Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations In Dangerously Divided Times. Some of the topics covered include: How is curiosity the answer to our divides, political or otherwise? Why are our current political divides “dangerous?” What would you say to people who have tried to find common ground with people they disagree with, and no matter what they do or say, it just doesn't work. so they give up on even trying? What would you say to someone who is so mistrustful of the media that they no longer take in new information at all?You suggest that no politician, group, or institution can bridge us the way that 1-on-1 conversations will. What makes conversation so powerful? How does human nature stand in the way of curiosity? In your book, you talk about a powerful trip you took to Sherman County in March of 2017. Tell us more about that experience. What practical tips do you have for approaching family gatherings when you don't agree with your loved ones? What tips do you have when engaging online with anyone who doesn't agree with you? If you're trying to have a curious conversation and are hitting a roadblock, how can you change your approach to get more out of the interaction? Curiosity across divides takes courage, and a willingness to be open and honest. How can people take the first step and practice exercising their curiosity muscle in a safe way before diving into a difficult conversation?About Our Guest:Mónica Guzman is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She recently wrote the book, I NEVER THOUGHT OF IT THAT WAY: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. I was introduced to her via an article she wrote for the Greater Good Science Center at Cal, entitled How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard Conversations, which I loved.Find out more at:https://braverangels.org To order her book, visit,I Never Thought Of It That Way at Amazon.To read her outstanding article, visit the Greater Good Science Center,How to Stay Open and Curious in Hard ConversationsPlease remember to like, share and review. Many, many thanks for listening!If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com

What a treat to bring you today's conversation with Mónica Guzmán. Mónica is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award- winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. Personally, I have been a fan of Mónica and the Braver Angels organization more broadly over the past few years. Their work cannot be understated; we all recognize that polarization is one of the key threats to our society today. If you are someone who wants to build bridges, check out their work. As Mónica discusses, bridge building does not mean that you necessarily shift your views to be more centrist; on the contrary, you can hold strong political opinions grounded firmly in your values AND at the same time understand and respect someone else's opinions and values. In this episode we discuss Mónica's experience of being the liberal daughter of two Trump-voting parents; the different types of polarization we face today; why Mónica believes curiosity is the strongest antidote to polarization; the tendency to have more empathy for our in-group versus out-group; building "short bridges;" the story of Braver Angels and its work across the country, including with members of congress; the future of debates; the problem with trying to control misinformation; how to have productive political conversations with others; and more. Purchase Mónica's book, "I Never Thought It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times": https://www.amazon.com/Never-Thought-That-Way-Conversations/dp/1637740328 Highlights from this episode: "If all you're doing is disqualifying people when they don't affirm facts, that doesn't address what's really underneath it all—which is people's concerns.... The real work is listening to each other's honest concerns." "As a society we need to have a collective search for truth... the problem is that any conversation does not involve all of us, because we're so fractured. in order to make sure that conversation involves all of us, we're going to have to build trust." "Building trust means that you have to listen to someone without correcting them." "We're not going to build truth until we build trust." Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nsHhFJVZ48s Follow Dr. Goodman: Instagram: @matthewgoodmanphd Website: https://matthewgoodmanphd.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Stress-Reduction-Effective-Practices-ebook/dp/B09R1D6HN2 If you find this useful, please consider sharing with a friend/loved one, rating or reviewing, or supporting the show : ) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthewgoodmanphd/support

Mónica Guzmán lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. She's Director of Digital and Storytelling at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, host of the Crosscut interview series Northwest Newsmakers, and author of the upcoming title from BenBella Books: I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Follow @11QuestionsPod on Instagram & Twitter for more. https://www.instagram.com/11questionspod https://www.twitter.com/11questionspod #11Questions #MonicaGuzman #INeverThoughtOfItThatWay

See the From the Mic website for transcripts and more. Or click here to download it directly.And the Country Dance and Song Society for information about Contra and English country dance across the continent.Soundbites featured in this episode (in order of appearance):All tracks of Tony's calling were recorded at the 2011 Dare to Be Square Weekend in Brasstown, NC and distributed by CDSS as the DTBS SyllabusTony calling Dosido & Face the Sides, track 033Tony calling the singing square The Auctioneer, track 133Tony calling The Kitchen Lancers, track 064Tony calling The Merry-Go-Round, track 157Other LinksTony and Beth Parke's website has all manner of good things including access to their catalogue where you can order Tony's books:Square Dance Calling: An Old Art for a New CenturyContra Dance Calling: A Basic TextShadrack's Delight – 43 original dances by Tony! (The title dance, “Shadrack's Delight,” celebrates its 50th anniversary this year!)And more!Tony Parkes interviewed by Julie Vallimont on our sister podcast, Contra Pulse!Contra Pulse Episode 23Check out this lovely video of Tony calling the classic square dance mixer “The Merry Go Round” at the 2020 Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend, including an introduction by David Millstone. The dance originated with Ralph Page, was adapted by Tony's mentor Ted Sannella, and then adapted by Tony himself. Tony traditionally calls The Merry Go Round” as the last dance at the New England Folk Festival (NEFFA).

M Ó N I C A G U Z M Á N is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award- winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. www.monicaguzman.com   www.braverangels.org

Nebuchadnezzar builds a giant statue of himself. And Daniel's friends, Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednego, are offered a choice: to bow or to burn. Seth and David talk about the significance of Nebuchadnezzar's "image" and why Jesus as the "image" of God matters so much to the story of Daniel 3. Thank you so much for listening! Please consider rating us and leaving a review. That's one of the ways you can help others see and worship Jesus in all of Scripture. If you would like to see more of Spoken Gospel's content or donate to our mission, visit: SpokenGospel.com (https://www.spokengospel.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=sg-podcast&utm_content=show-description)

Have you ever wondered how to have a meaningful conversation with someone with whom you disagree vehemently on a particular topic? Do you have family members that you disagree with politically, and cannot have a conversation without things becoming heated and toxic? What if there were a book that could teach you "How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times"? There is, and this week I am honored to have the author of that book on the Derate the Hate podcast to talk about her latest book, "I Never Thought Of It That Way"MÓNICA GUZMÁNis a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award- winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents.Take-aways and Quotes from MÓNICA GUZMÁN"Those who are underrepresented in your lives, will always be over-represented in our imaginations"Curiosity in 1-to-1 conversations will save us (like no politician, group, or institution can)"If there's one thing that most people on the left and right can agree on, it's that the way we treat and talk to the other side is broken"Monica's promise: "This book will equip and inspire you to be one level more curious about the people who disagree with you than you have ever been."What have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you've got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on Facebook, MeWe, Instagram, Twitter . Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast, and if we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!Please check out our affiliates page by clicking HERE!

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Monica Guzmán, the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. Mónica Guzmán is a bridge builder, journalist, and entrepreneur who lives for great conversations sparked by curious questions. She's director of digital and storytelling at Braver Angels, the nation's largest cross-partisan grassroots organization working to depolarize America; host of live interview series at Crosscut; and cofounder of the award-winning Seattle newsletter The Evergrey. She was a 2019 fellow at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, where she studied social and political division, and a 2016 fellow at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University, where she researched how journalists can rethink their roles to better meet the needs of a participatory public. She was named one of the 50 most influential women in Seattle, served twice as a juror for the Pulitzer Prizes, and plays a barbarian named Shadrack in her besties' Dungeons & Dragons campaign. A Mexican immigrant, Latina, and dual US/Mexico citizen, she lives in Seattle with her husband and two kids and is the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gZNKTyc7 Email Andrew: a.keen@me.com Watch the show live on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajkeen Watch the show live on LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gatW6J8v Watch the show live on Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gjzVnTkY Watch the show on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gDwPgesS Subscribe to Andrew's newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gzwFsxPV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second episode of this two-part episode, Phil continues his conversation with Shadrack Kubyane, co-founder of Coronet Blockchain. Shadrack talks about his childhood and education background and how it helps him with what he does now. He also discusses how he gathered his knowledge in cryptocurrency.

Episode #6 with Shadrack Kubyane who is the Co-Founder of Coronet Blockchain and is also referred to as Africa's Blockchain Baron.What We Discuss With Shadrack KubyaneIs blockchain late to Africa, or has it arrived just in time? What benefits does blockchain provide from an Africa perspective? How can blockchain be utilised to improve intra-African trade?Why and in what circumstances would you integrate blockchain technology into the operations of a small business in Africa?And much more...Full show notes and resources can be found here: Unlocking Africa show notesDid you miss my previous episode where I discuss Expert Advice on How to Enter African Markets Successfully. Africa Market Entry and Expansion with Bolaji Sofoluwe? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser on LinkedIn at TerserAdamu, and Twitter @TerserAdamuConnect with Shadrack on LinkedIn at ShadrackKubyane, and Twitter @ShadrackKubyaneSupport the showDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.uk

A long time ago, in a desert far away Jesus winced in pain as He stared at a magnificent angel. Satan, disguised as a mighty being of light stood before Jesus exuding raw power and bold confidence. Jesus, who hadn't eaten in 40 days, tottered on weak legs. His vision blurred, and His stomach grumbled.    Satan glanced at Jesus' belly and grinned. “You're hungry.” Then the angel stooped down, picked up a smooth stone and rolled in his powerful hand. Satan spoke. “All the angels and I were there when you created this planet. I remember the awesome power of your words. You spoke and created light. Your words were so powerful.”   Satan looked at Jesus and tossed him the stone. Jesus caught it but didn't break eye contact.    Satan continued, “You will need that power to accomplish your mission. So before you begin your ministry, all of heaven needs to know that you have the ability to take care of yourself, to save yourself.”    Jesus didn't speak. His face was calm, his eyes were bold.    Satan couldn't tell if his disguise had worked, so he pointed to the rock still in Jesus' hands. “You haven't performed a miracle or shown a sign of your true nature for thirty years. It's time to speak again, to create again. If you are the Son of God, turn that stone into bread.”    Satan had prepared for this very moment for centuries. He had strategized every word, every gesture, every pause for the most powerful effect. And now he waited for the perfect few seconds and then pounced, “Do it, and prove to the Universe that you truly are the Son of God.”   Jesus, weak and emaciated from hunger and thirst, seemed like an easy mark in front of the brilliant angel. Yet, beneath the human frailty, Jesus had an invisible Source of strength. He had faith.   Jesus too, had been preparing for this moment, countless hours pouring over the Scriptures, meditating on their meanings, memorizing the sacred verses, hundreds of early mornings, up before dawn, walking, listening, and praying in the fields.    During all those hours, Jesus had learned one thing: God's got this. No matter what, no matter the issue, no matter the struggle, no matter the need. God's got this.    And at this very moment of his temptation, Jesus chose to trust.   Jesus chose to pray. And as he silently prayed, Jesus saw the trap.    Would Jesus trust in God to provide for His needs, or would He give in to doubt and try to save himself?    God called Him into the desert. For 40 days God had kept His body going without food or water. Could Jesus trust in God for just a little bit longer, or was it time to take matters into His own hands?   Jesus bowed his head and took a long, slow breath. God's got this, He said silently. Then a Bible verse flashed into His mind.    Jesus looked up and stared into satan's eyes, Jesus tossed the rock away. It cracked and rolled across the craggy ground. Jesus spoke. “It is written: Man does not live by bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”   In one simple reply, Jesus demolished the doubts, the fears, and the lies of satan.    Jesus was saying, “I trust in my Father. I don't have to prove my identity to you or his love for me. I don't have to save myself. God will provide.”    Inside Satan boiled with rage. In one simple move, in one simple verse, Jesus had put him in checkmate. He had hoped that Jesus would argue and try to reason with him as so many other humans had done. But Jesus sidestepped the debate and went straight to the root: God's character. Jesus declared that God was good and worthy of His trust, even if he was starving.    Satan swallowed his anger and smiled. He must maintain his disguise as an angel. His next temptation was even more sinister, he would trick Jesus through religion. Satan looked up towards heaven, nodded and said, “Now the Father wants me to take you to the temple. It's time to prove your faith.”   Then satan snapped his fingers, and suddenly both of them disappeared. The desert was empty, and the rock still lay on the ground.  Satan's first temptation failed to work with the greatest Man who ever lived, but it has been quite successful with the rest of us men.    The message is loud and clear, “You can't trust in God. You have to save yourself. You are responsible for the outcome.”   As humans, we are all responsible for certain areas: our emotions, our thoughts, our attitudes, our actions. But as humans, we are not responsible for the end results, for the outcomes.   That is God's responsibility.    When we get these two roles mixed up, we fall into the traps of pride, anxiety, greed, or depression.   When we struggle with one of these negative choices, we need to step back and see if we are taking God's place and trying to control the outcomes.  God does a much better job at saving and solving than we do.    Shadrack, Meshack, and Abednego understood this. On the majestic plain of Dura, a golden statue shone in the morning sun. Standing over 90 feet tall and glittering with gold, this idol held the promise of life and death. Life for everyone who obeyed the king's command to worship, and death for anyone who dared to defy his orders.  Yet when the music played, when thousands fell to their knees, three men remained standing. They could feel the pressure to conform, they knew the rewards for obedience, they could see the black smoke rising from the furnace. But still they stood.  Rough hands grabbed them and dragged them before the king. When given another chance, one of the men boldly spoke, “We will only worship the one true God, and He can save us from your fire, but even if He doesn't, we will never bow down to your idol.”   Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego took responsibility for their actions, but they left the outcome in God's hands. Faith lets go of the outcome and trusts in God's wisdom, God's timing, and God's purpose.    Satan tempts men when he distracts us with problems, with temptations, with deadlines, with bills, with demanding people, as as we take our eyes off Jesus, we forget His promises, His loving character.   We forget “Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added to you,” Matthew 6:33. We forget “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all,” Psalm 34:19. We forget “I am with you always, even till the end of the world,” Matthew 28:30. We forget that God's got this.    Instead, we hear the message of the world, “You're on your own. So Get ‘er done. Grit your teeth and push hard. It's a dog-eat-dog world. Survival of the fittest. You are the master of your fate, the captain of your soul. You are a man. It's all up to you.” When we swallow this poisonous philosophy, our thinking becomes clouded and we begin to think, “I've got this.”   And so many men step out of a life of faith and trust and into a life of strain and stress. We compete. We complicate. We compromise.       We strap on the weight of the world and chase success, acceptance, wealth, worth.    All the while not knowing that we are falling for the first temptation. Will we trust in God to save us or will we try to save ourselves?    We forget that because three men of faith chose to trust, Shadrach, Meshack, and Abednego not only survived the furnace, but they walked with God in the fire.    Jesus is the Blueprint for Men, and in his first temptation of the wilderness, Jesus shows us how to conquer. He used one simple Bible verse, a verse a child could memorize, a verse that reminds us that God's got this.   Before the battle, Jesus spent time in the Word. He read it, meditated on it, memorized it. He ate it, ingested it, made it a part of his soul, and when he needed the strength, the clarity, and power of God's word, it was there.    That is why our daily habits are so important. That's why our spiritual disciplines are vital. These actions don't save us or earn God's love, but they do equip us, they prepare us for battle, they build our faith in God's goodness.   And when our day in the desert comes, when all our strength is gone and satan is standing in front of us, when he fills our minds with doubt and our hearts with fear, when he says that we are on our own and that God won't save us, we will bow our heads and whisper like Jesus, God's got this. And the perfect verse will come to mind.   Then we will stand straight, shoulders back, chin held high. We will look evil right in the eye. And we will speak words of power.   We will say, “It is written….”   And like Jesus, we will be victorious.    God Bless.