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In this new series, Pastors Justin and Eric discuss books that have significantly influenced their faith. These books shaped them, and continue to impact their walk. In sharing these important works, we hope they'll be books you'll also take up and read. This episode was recorded live during the Wednesday Night Bible Study at FBC Hendersonville, NC, on September 2, 2025.

September 2, 2026; 6pm; MS NOW's Ari Melber reports on signs that President Trump is rattled by the upcoming midterm elections and is joined by Brett Meiselas, co-founder of the MeidasTouch News Network. Plus, Melber delivers a special report on Roy Cohn, the notorious lawyer widely considered to be Trump's “fixer” when he was a budding real estate developer. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Single-celled marine organisms called foraminifera may be microscopic, but they've had a massive impact on life on Earth. They also leave behind intricate shells that have become part of a fossil record stretching back more than 500 million years. Today, they're one of the most powerful tools scientists have for reconstructing Earth's past climates, helping us put the current (alarming) state of our warming planet into context.Check out Pale Blue pod here or wherever you listen to podcasts!A transcript and references for this episode can be found at acs.org/tinymatters.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Grosser is the Chairman and Managing Partner of UP.Partners, an investment firm backing entrepreneurs building the technologies that help move people and goods faster, safer, and more efficiently. Before founding UP.Partners, Adam was a General Partner at Foundation Capital and a Managing Director at Silver Lake, where he led the Energy and Resources Fund. Shaped by early lessons from innovators including Steve Jobs and George Lucas. In this episode, learn why AI is moving from bits to atoms, how he evaluates high-conviction physical AI investments, why technical moats and supply-chain resilience matter, and why ambitious founders should seek meaningful problems.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamgrosserWebsite: https://up.partners/

Chris Pritchard and Lee Johnston are joined on stage by John McGuinness MBE, three-time TT winner Davey Todd, Head of Motorsport Paul Phillips and the voice of Radio TT, Chris Boyde, for a special live edition of The TT Podcast.Recorded during the 2026 Classic TT, this episode explores John McGuinness's lasting impact on the Isle of Man TT, reflecting on three decades of racing, the people he has shared the Mountain Course with, and the moments that have shaped his remarkable career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In This Beautiful Country: How Italy's Nature Shaped Its Culture and Civilisation (Chelsea Green, 2026), discover Italy's unique ecological past and how it has shaped its present—and its future, with this riveting look at the incredibly diverse natural history and our need to preserve it. Italy is renowned for its antiquity, classical literature, philosophy, and modern-day culture, cuisine and fashion, but what has gone largely overlooked – and undocumented, even by its people – is its uniquely biodiverse landscape and wildlife. Italy has over 58,000 different species of wildlife, of which 4,777 are endemic, the highest in Europe. Italy provides a home for a third of all European flora and fauna, with a vast range of fruit and vegetable varieties: more grape varieties than France, more wheat than the US and more olives than Spain.  Edward Cutler, an art historian by trade, began to explore this history when, four years ago on his small Tuscan farm, he found a salamander that turned out to be endemic to that specific location. In understanding how Italy came together as a country, one of the youngest and still geologically active landscapes in the world, and made up of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes, glacial lakes, desert islands, caves and forests, Ed realised that this natural history has also had an incredibly important influence on its human history, especially its food culture and low-impact agriculture. And along the way, Ed discovers that Italy once was home to pygmy elephants, giant killer hedgehogs, and vampire-toothed deer. Today we can see the relics of those ancient creatures in the flashy blue lizard of Capri, gladiator crabs under the forum in Rome, the crested porcupine, the beautiful Apennine chamois and of course the Marzipan brown bear and Italian grey wolf, not forgetting its flora, including the world's rarest Christmas tree in Sicily. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

Hear how a trip to Nigeria became a lifelong commitment to a country, a culture, and a completely different way of life. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE How does an American traveler go from teaching English in Thailand to building a life in Nigeria? In this episode, Chris Joondeph shares the remarkable journey that led him from growing up in the United States to living abroad, studying international affairs, maximizing airline travel to explore the world, and ultimately falling in love with Nigeria. Chris reflects on meeting his wife, embracing Yoruba traditions through their traditional wedding and marriage ceremonies, relocating to Lagos, and co-founding Authentic Traveling Tours to help visitors experience Nigeria through local relationships and genuine cultural immersion. Along the way, he shares why Lagos is best explored with locals, the places in Nigeria that have captured his heart, and how meaningful travel can grow into a life, a community, and a true sense of home. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

Author Tess Woods had always dreamed of her big day, growing up watching her beloved Nana create in-demand bridal gowns. The stories of these dresses became a way for Tess to understand her family's origins in North Africa, which she left in the late 1970s. (Warning: This episode references the loss of a child.)Tess moved to Melbourne from Egypt when she was five years old.At large family gatherings, Tess dreamed of a big, fat, Egyptian wedding with 250 guests, food for days, belly dancing — the works.But after she became engaged to her sweet, mild-mannered Australian boyfriend Paul, Tess' parents' marriage imploded and she decided to elope to Fiji with a wedding party of just 11.Tess' cherished and feisty Nana made her wedding dress and her wedding underwear, and the nuptials were an unexpected hit.Tess and Paul moved their young family to Perth to begin their own story, which would unfold with ambition, tragedy and religion.Further informationThe Cairo Bridal Shop is published by Penguin Random House.This episode refers to the loss of a child. Please contact Red Nose on 1300 308 307 if you need support.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores migration, getting married, homemade wedding dresses, loss of a child, stillbirth, Japanese shrines, Kyoto, philosopher's walk, near death experience, collapsed lung, intubation, fear of death, religion, Coptic Christian, Catholic, lapsed Catholic, catholicism, church, Mass, Perth, physiotherapy, physiotherapist, historic fiction, divorce, family get togethers.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

14th Sunday after PentecostScripture Lesson: Jeremiah 18:1-4; Isaiah 64:8 

Sometimes I look back at an old picture of myself and think, "Who let me leave the house looking like that?" The haircut. The clothes. Whatever was happening — I thought it looked good. Why? Because everybody around me looked like that. I wasn't consciously imitating anyone. I was simply absorbing what was around me.That's how formation usually happens. Nobody wakes up one morning and decides, "I think I'll become impatient. I'd like to become addicted to approval. I'm going to become bitter." We don't choose those things in one dramatic moment — we become them gradually. One repeated thought. One unchecked habit. One influential voice. One small compromise at a time.But the opposite is true too. Nobody accidentally becomes patient, gracious, courageous, and deeply rooted in Christ either. That kind of person is formed as well.As we close out our Shaped series, we're asking the question that matters more than any other: I am not neutrally living — I am always becoming someone. The question isn't whether I'm being formed. The question is, who — or what — is forming me?

Don't Imbibe the Kool-Aid with Pastor David Whitney – Pastor Whitney and Pastor Pete explore this statement and dig into why they said that. Christianity is a faith that is built not on a person doing something for God in order to gain His favor. It is rather a faith that depends on God to forgive them their sins and give them the Holy Spirit, which has the power to overcome their...

Gil Rosen joins the conversation to discuss his book Alien vs. Decoding Genesis and his interpretation of Genesis through the original Hebrew text. He argues that many familiar biblical stories — especially the creation story, the serpent, the Nephilim, and the flood — have been flattened by translation and tradition. Throughout the episode, he connects Genesis to ancient astronaut ideas, the book of Enoch, global mythology, megalithic structures, and modern questions about AI and consciousness. gilrosen.net https://alienverses.info/ Gil's main argument is that Genesis reads very differently in Hebrew than in English. He believes the text points to multiple divine beings, not just a purely singular God. The serpent in Eden is framed as a bringer of knowledge rather than a villain. Genesis 6 and the Nephilim are presented as evidence of a hybrid experiment. Gil connects biblical stories to myths from other cultures around the world. The episode also explores whether advanced beings, consciousness, and AI could be connected. Gil sees this as a moment where science, spirituality, and history are starting to overlap again.   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support. For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   https://www.skool.com/audiobooks THE GRIMOIRE Audiobook Club and Library https://pegsandjokers.ca/ Family and Friends Cards and Pegs Boardgame online https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Disaster Maps, Volcano Sim, Asteroid Sim, Shipwreck Map, UFO Map etc Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats  Discord Chats Darren's books www.acanadianshame.ca Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/ Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com   Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction and book overview 1:00 — Gil's background and how he started questioning Genesis 5:00 — Elohim, plural language, and divine beings 10:00 — Narrative shaping and early mental programming 17:00 — Adam, Eve, the serpent, and the fruit of knowledge 24:00 — Jehovah, the Garden, and the physical nature of Genesis 33:00 — Enoch, the Nephilim, and Genesis 6 41:00 — The book of Enoch and forbidden knowledge 49:00 — Global mythologies and shared symbols 58:00 — The book's timing and current disclosure conversations 66:00 — Gil's simplified thesis of Genesis 70:00 — Sodom and Gomorrah and Abraham's negotiation 76:00 — Light weapons and declassified reports 81:00 — Ancient engineering and megalithic structures 86:00 — AI, consciousness, and the soul 94:00 — Closing thoughts and where to find Gil                    

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on an alert over an ecstasy pill that resembles Donald Trump.

How do you find joy in hard seasons and continue to trust God while you're waiting? Best-selling author, Bible teacher, and speaker Carol McLeod joins Theresa Rowe on Shaped by Faith for a powerful conversation about finding biblical joy, trusting God through disappointment and loss, and discovering what He may be doing during the “meanwhile” seasons of our lives. Carol shares why Psalm 16:11 has become such an important truth in her life: “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” If we want lasting joy, we have to go where true joy is found—in the presence of God. Carol McLeod is a best-selling author, Bible teacher, speaker, and host of The Significant Women Podcast. Keep reading...

Nvidia reported a blowout quarter, issuing optimistic revenue guidance that's pushing the stock higher. CNBC's Kristina Partsinevelos discusses CEO Jensen Huang's comments after the report and the response on Wall Street. Senator Dave Mccormick (R-PA) discusses inflationary pressures on Americans in his own state, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Iran. Ahead of the midterms, Sen. McCormick discusses the future of Democrats, Republicans, and bipartisanship. Amid summer travel, CEO of Chase Travel Jason Wynn sees Americans sticking to their vacationing plans despite cost pressures. He calls it an “E-shaped economy.” Kristina Partinevelos - 02:41 Sen. Dave McCormick - 15:53 Jason Wynn - 34:44 In this episode: Dave McCormick, @SenMcCormickPA Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin Kristina Partsinevelos, @KristinaParts Cameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For nearly four decades, Kendra Santos has had a front-row seat to the people and stories that have shaped rodeo. This week on In The LOOP, Jordan Jo sits down with Kendra to talk about a lifetime spent listening to cowboys and cowgirls, earning their trust, and sharing the stories behind the sport. Kendra reflects on the generations she has watched come through rodeo, the importance of preserving its history, and why the best stories often go far beyond who won. She and Jordan also talk about communication, keeping conversations open, and learning from the people who have helped shape the industry. At the heart of the episode is something Kendra has always believed: everybody has a story, and everybody has a different journey. It's a conversation about the people behind rodeo, the stories worth telling, and the importance of taking the time to listen. ----In The LOOP Podcast hosted by Jordan Jo Hollabaugh, is inspired by the western culture and breakaway roping lifestyle. This podcast highlights the raw, real, truth behind the box of the breakaway roping industry. Bringing you behind the scenes stories of what real life looks like everyday from; breakaway ropers, cowgirls, cowboys, producers, leaders, trailblazers, and the like, all sharing stories of the western culture and lifestyle that they live daily.In The LOOP Podcast & Fabrizio Marketing LLC are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.----New Episodes Every Thursday @ 9a ET on Cowboy_Plus YT----Get In The LOOP Podcast with Jordan JoGet the Newsletter at | www.inthelooprodeo.com/Like us on Facebook | www.facebook.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjoTag us on Instagram | www.instagram.com/inthelooppodcast.jordanjoFollow us on TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanjo.hollabaughWatch more on our Youtube Channel Watch on Youtube @ JordanJoHollabaugh ... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelsey Connors is a Senior Policy and Performance Underwriter at USAA. She holds the CPCU and AIDA designations from The Institutes and is an active leader within the CPCU Society, currently serving as President of the Arizona Chapter and Vice Chair of the Publications Committee. Here, Kelsey joins Chris Hampshire on In The Know for a conversation about underwriting, how her time as a Disneyland Jungle Cruise operator prepared her for a career in insurance, and the value of getting involved in the CPCU Society as soon as possible.   Key Takeaways ● Kelsey's pivot from Disneyland to the insurance industry. ● Getting involved with the CPCU Society. ● Kelsey's decision to pursue a career in insurance. ● Similarities between the Disney experience and the insurance experience. ● Details of an underwriting career. ● Utilizing AI in underwriting. ● Pursuing the CPCU designation. ● Rewards of involvement in the CPCU Society. ● A five-year look to the future of the industry. ● Attracting talent to the insurance industry. ● Kelsey's advice to her early-career self.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes ● "I always knew that underwriting was what I wanted as a long-term goal, and that was when I started looking into the CPCU Society." ● "My membership in the CPCU Society is by far the greatest thing I've done for my own career." ● "My role in the CPCU Society has given me even more confidence in my role as an underwriter." ● "I owe a lot of my career development to the CPCU Society."

Send us Fan MailVienna is surrounded, supplies are failing, and a continent feels like it's holding its breath. Instead of starting with maps and maneuvers, we start with a kneeling king and a scarred icon: Our Lady of Częstochowa, the Black Madonna, honored for centuries at Poland's Jasna Góra monastery. This story of the Battle of Vienna in 1683 is where Catholic history, Marian devotion, and the raw human experience of fear and hope collide.We walk through why the Black Madonna became a rallying point for a nation, including the legends around the icon's origins and the haunting scars that remain even after attempts at restoration. Those marks become a spiritual metaphor for so many believers: Mary does not look away from suffering, and faithful endurance can become a path to strength. If you've ever wondered why pilgrims cross countries to pray before an image, this is the kind of narrative that makes it click.From there, we follow King John III Sobieski as he entrusts his mission to Mary, uniting public action with private devotion. The siege of Vienna culminates on September 12, the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, with banners, rosaries, Mass, and a vision of spiritual warfare that frames courage as something nourished by the sacraments. Along the way we ask a hard question: what if the decisive factor in our darkest hours is not control, but surrender to God's providence?If this sparked something in you, subscribe for more Catholic storytelling and spiritual history, share this with a friend who loves the saints and the turning points of the Church, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of the Vienna story do you see differently now?Open by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsVisit our blog for full text of our podcasts https://journeysoffaith.com/blogs/eucharist-mary-saintsDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us by referring a friend! When they upgrade you get $20 and so does Journeys of Faith...

Greg David, contributor covering fiscal and economic issues for THE CITY and director of the business and economics reporting program and Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, and Nancy Jiang, journalism student and summer intern for The City Reporter, talk about the effects of NYC's "K-shaped" economy, with growing numbers of the very wealthy and the people qualifying for SNAP benefits. Plus, Greg explains the current turmoil in the bond market. Photo: An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear how facing fear, embracing discomfort and sharing the journey with Grace reshaped Jason's perspective on life. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Jason Wang takes you behind the scenes of his journey to complete the Seven Summits, from the moment a climb up Mount Kilimanjaro inspired an impossible dream to the years of preparation that culminated on the summit of Mount Everest. He shares what it was really like to spend more than 45 days on the mountain, explains the dangers of the Khumbu Icefall and the Death Zone, recounts the scariest moments of his summit push, and reveals why descending from Everest can be even more dangerous than reaching the top. Jason also reflects on his expeditions to Antarctica, visiting the South Pole, climbing alongside his relationship partner Grace, and the profound lessons these extraordinary experiences taught him about fear, resilience, relationships, and what truly matters in life. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!

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Max BootBook: Reagan: His Life and Legend Part One (Hour One) explores Ronald Reagan's early life, from a nomadic childhood shaped by an alcoholic father and an optimistic mother, to his success as a lifeguard, sports broadcaster, and Hollywood B-movie actor. It details his marriage to Jane Wyman and his leadership of the Screen Actors Guild during the anti-communist red hunts. Part Two (Hour Two) traces Reagan's presidency, beginning with his campaigns and the 1981 assassination attempt. It analyzes his supply-side domestic economics, foreign relations ending the Cold War with Mikhail Gorbachev, and the damaging Iran-Contra scandal. Alan TaylorBook: American Civil Wars: A Continental History, 1850 to 1873 Part One (Hour One) examines the ideological and geopolitical conflicts of mid-19th-century North America. It profiles figures like expansionist Jane McManis Cazneau, abolitionist Jane Swisshelm, and Black leaders Frederick Douglass and Martin Delany. It details the pre-war political struggles over slavery's expansion, including the Kansas-Nebraska Act. Part Two (Hour Two) covers post-1865 developments across the continent, focusing on Canadian confederation under John A. Macdonald, the French imperial intervention in Mexico against Benito Juárez, and the violent realities of Reconstruction under Andrew Johnson. It also outlines the brutal assimilation and subjugation of Native Americans in both the U.S. and Canada. Dennis SewellBook: Cromwell's Spy: From the American Colonies to the English Civil War Part One (Hour One) introduces George Downing, a brilliant Harvard graduate who rose to become Oliver Cromwell's scoutmaster general during the English Civil Wars. It explores his ideological training, his ruthless perspective on slavery, his intelligence victories in Scotland, and his facilitation of selling Scottish prisoners of war into colonial servitude. Part Two (Hour Two) details Downing's secret diplomacy with Cardinal Mazarin, followed by his opportunistic defection to Charles II upon Cromwell's death. To secure his position under the restored monarchy, Downing orchestrated the capture and rendition of his former regicide allies. David SheddBook: The Great Heist: China's Epic Campaign to Steal America's SecretsShedd analyzes China's multi-decade campaign of intellectual property and data theft against the United States, costing up to $600 billion annually. He explains how admitting China to the WTO in 2001 failed to foster democratization and details the massive scale of the Ministry of State Security. Using corporate examples like Apple and Google to illustrate this threat, he warns of America's vulnerabilities and advocates for defensive reforms, including a partial economic decoupling, modernized legal deterrence, and the establishment of a National Economic Security Council to better protect critical domestic industries and safeguard the nation's technological crown jewels.David K. RandallBook: The Monsters Bones: The Discovery of T-Rex and How It Shook Our WorldRandall recounts the historic discovery of the Tyrannosaurus Rex by pioneering paleontologist Barnum Brown. The narrative traces Brown's journey from a Kansas farm to his recruitment by Henry Fairfield Osborn for the American Museum of Natural History. Driven by Gilded Age competition funded by wealthy industrialists, Brown used geological expertise and dynamite in 1902 to unearth the first T-Rex fossils in Hell Creek, Montana. Despite facing devastating personal tragedy, Brown's efforts culminated in the legendary 1915 public mounting of the apex predator in New York, forever transforming the public's understanding of prehistoric life.

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Every family has a story. Some are spoken on purpose. Others are repeated so often nobody even notices anymore — "we never have enough," "people can't be trusted," "marriage is always hard." Repeated long enough, those statements become stories. And stories repeated long enough become beliefs your children carry into their own future.Mephibosheth knew what it was like to live inside the wrong story. Crippled as a child while fleeing a king he believed wanted him dead, he spent years hiding in Lo-debar — a place whose name literally means "nowhere." But when King David finally sent for him, it wasn't for judgment. It was to give him a permanent seat at the king's table.The story Mephibosheth believed about the king didn't match the king's heart. And some of us have been living the same way — carrying stories about God that don't reflect who He actually is.This week, guest speaker Pastor John Jupp continues our Shaped series by asking: what story is your home repeating? Because grace doesn't erase the painful chapters — it refuses to let them write the ending.

Martin Luther's outrage over a corrupt church selling indulgences helped ignite the Reformation, but the beliefs that grew out of that upheaval still shape Christianity centuries later. Zach, Al, John Luke, and Christian trace Luther's struggle with righteousness through Romans, his controversial problem with the book of James, and the tension between faith and works that Christians still wrestle with today. The guys confront the limits of human understanding, exploring whether our obsession with certainty leads us to argue over mysteries we were never equipped to solve. In this episode: Romans 1:16-17, 20; Romans 3; Romans 4; Romans 6-8; Romans 10; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; James 2; Hebrews 11 Today's conversation is about Lesson 7 of Theology 101: The Western Theological Tradition taught by various Hillsdale Professors. Take the course with us at no cost to you!  More about Theology 101: Examine the great questions of Western theology from the ancient Hebrews through today. The gift of speech, or reason, given by God to man, enables us to think about God and to worship Him.  This free online course pursues this purpose by examining the nature of God as revealed in the Bible, exploring the great theological questions and controversies of the early Christian church, studying the history of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and much more.  We invite you to join us and explore the nature of the relationship between God and man, and how a proper understanding of this relationship can lead to a free and happy life. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Hillsdale Homies  03:18 ‘Plain Reading' of Scripture Isn't So Plain 11:30 The Corruption Pushed Luther Too Far 18:21 Romans Changed Martin Luther's Theology 23:48 Why the Resurrection Matters as Much as the Cross 28:55 The Struggle Every Christian Faces 31:44 God the Giver & Man the Receiver 34:40 Luther's Problem With the Book of James 38:11 Some Questions Are Too Big to Answer 44:05 Faith Is More Than Believing the Right Things — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever built something - a business, a family, a life - and wondered whether anyone else could see what you see, this episode is going to stop you cold.Angel Martinez grew up with nothing. Adopted, raised in the Bronx, running laps around the block because that was the only competition available to him. What he built from that starting point changed the way women see themselves in sport forever, and created industries that didn't exist until he decided they should.What you'll take away:●       Why women were the most underestimated market in athletic footwear history, and how Angel saw it before anyone else did.●       How Jane Fonda gave women permission to sweat, have muscles, and take up space, and why that single cultural shift built a billion-dollar industry.●       The origin story of the Reebok aerobics shoe and how Reebok went from $1.3 million to $1.6 billion in just a few years.●       The HOKA origin story and why ultramarathon runners were the unlikely heroes that made it credible.●       What Angel learned about company culture at Deckers and why a shared "why" is worth more than any perk or paycheck.●       Why leadership has nothing to do with having all the answers.●       What three failed retirement attempts taught him about identity, purpose, and what it means to really be done.This is not a business podcast episode. It's an honest, energizing conversation about drive, vision, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts, from someone who has done it, repeatedly, against the odds.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a builder who needs to hear it. And if you haven't already, follow Toxic Free with KB so you never miss a conversation like this one.

Are unexplained fatigue, brain fog, inflammation, or other chronic symptoms sometimes connected to mold exposure or Lyme disease? In this episode of Shaped by Faith Radio, Theresa Rowe welcomes Dr. Vaughn Lawrence of Spirit of Health back for Part 2 of their conversation on infectious disease. This time, they take a closer look at mold exposure, Lyme disease, chronic illness, immune health, and the body’s natural ability to heal and recover. Dr. Vaughn shares his perspective on why mold and Lyme disease can be difficult to recognize, symptoms that may be overlooked, and why it is important to look deeper when someone has been struggling with ongoing health concerns. As people of faith, we want to be informed and intentional about caring for our bodies while ultimately placing our trust and hope in God. Keep reading...

When a family begins to live according to the values of the Kingdom, it becomes a counterculture within the larger culture. And as that culture produces visible fruit—through the way they love, serve, raise their children, build relationships, work, and live—the influence extends beyond the individual and begins to shape the culture around them.   The Homestead Mobile - August 7th, 2026

To hear the full episode and the series as it drops, sign up up at therestispolitics.com Alastair is joined by Andy Burnham's closest confidant, friend and former colleague, Steve Rotheram – the Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region to discuss…  Who really is Andy Burnham, and how is he going to change Britain? How have events like Hillsborough, and Thatcher's Northern neglect shaped him? And, how does he contend with his imposter syndrome, his ‘Catholic guilt complex', and his restless desire to be liked? Producer: India Dunkley Researcher: Miranda Crawford Video Editor: Josh Smith Social Producer: Celine Charles Executive Producer: Emily Kent Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---As far back as the Neolithic, the rhythms of life in city and country have led to vastly divergent attitudes, anxieties, and aspirations. But what happens when new technologies of communication and commerce begin applying these sets of characteristics not to entire communities, but to individual consumers? Jackson @Gracecthdralprk returns to Gladio Free Europe to discuss a typology of American life, examining two new and rival tribes currently coming into form. Shaped by recent capitalistic trends in education, land use, and advertising, these two sets of citizens are the urbane and self-critical “America A” and the exurban and self-satisfied “America B.” The hosts of Gladio Free Europe developed this concept across the last several years, and Jackson had just come out with a riveting essay on just what these categories are, and how their nuance can lead to more thoughtful analysis of the United States.America A, derived from the logic of the city, is a mindset and values system that purports to celebrate openness to experience, purity of thought and deed, and education over ownership. These preoccupations can even be seen in many Americans who do not live in the city, but instead orient toward the anxieties of urban life. America B, the logic of the sprawling exurbs, emphasizes common sense, hard work, practicality, and material attainment over intellectual reward. Both of these categories include Americans of all classes, all colors, and all political persuasions. Both are fundamentally bourgeois, deriving from different relations to capitalistic production. And both are fundamentally American, the modern expressions of tendencies reaching far back into this country's history.While these categories do not describe all Americans, they offer new means of understanding social division within the United States, and might help explain otherwise puzzling cultural trends and political developments. And though both of these tribes can be petty and petulant, hideously self-absorbed in light of the oppression and exploitation required to maintained their ravenous consumption, they each offer a persuasive vision of what the good life ought to entail.Read Jackson's new piece on America A and America B, with an introduction by Liam: https://newmoralworld.substack.com/p/alphabet-america

What if one overlooked factor quietly shaped all of Christian history—and still shapes the way you see Jesus today?

What happens when healing becomes another thing you're trying to achieve? In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Bailee for a tender conversation about grief, the feminine, Shuniya, and the power of not fixing yourself. We explore grief not as something you "get over," but as a living process to be felt, held, and slowly alchemized. Bailee shares how her journey led her into deeper stillness, sensory awareness, sound, archetype, and the feminine mystery. This conversation asks: What if there is nothing to fix? What if the next step is learning how to listen differently? Inside this episode, we explore:

What's up bros?? What a pleasure it is to have a thoroughly entertaining reunion for a housewives franchise. Shoutout the ATL ladies because we're having a great time not only talking about the reunion but more importantly watching it. Shamea is a lost cause but we think if she could simply just drop the victim crap she might actually be a good housewife, unfortunately, that's never going to change but the rest of these ladies killed it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OnlyFans creator and occasional mainstream performer Veronica Rose joins Sex Party for an episode packed with gangbangs, blowbangs, sex parties, facials, and a whole lot of head. She gets into what she loves so much about giving it, the mountains of solo content she's making for OnlyFans, dildos shooting fake cum everywhere, and the infamous heart-shaped bed that somehow becomes a character of its own.We also get into Veronica gearing up for collabs with both women and men, her enormous VHS collection, what you can find on her OnlyFans right now, the craziest request a fan has ever sent her, and whether more mainstream porn is in her future. This one is hilarious, filthy, completely unhinged, and guaranteed to leave your jaw on the floor. Like we always do. Enjoy EP 239: "Heart Shaped Bed" with Veronica Rose.Watch the video version of the show on YouTubeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIuCkOl_XummXVdu1t3XOuQFollow Veronica RoseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/missveronicarose (@missveronicarose) Follow the showInstagram: https://instagram.com/sexparty.fm (@sexparty.fm)Twitter: https://twitter.com/sexpartyfm (@sexpartyfm)Follow Dustin Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustin.rybka (@dustin.rybka)Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustinrybka (@dustinrybka)Sex Party with Dustin Rybka

Host Natalie Grueninger interviews historian Ebrahim Joseph about the surprising influence of ancient Persia, especially Cyrus the Great, on Elizabethan England. They explore classical and biblical sources, princely education, political advice, court drama (including The Wars of Cyrus), the Mary, Queen of Scots debate, and early contacts with Safavid Persia, showing how Persian models of charismatic and ruthless kingship shaped Tudor political culture. LEARN MORE ABOUT EBRAHIM JOSEPH https://www.history.ox.ac.uk/people/ebrahim-hanifehpour-0 Read ‘Honour and Deceit in The Warres of Cyrus, Classical Persia, and Elizabethan Politics' by Ebrahim Joseph https://doi.org/10.1017/S0018246X26101745 Learn more about today's sponsor - Simply Tudor Tours! https://simplytudortours.com/ JOIN 365 DAYS IN ELIZABETHAN ENGLAND https://www.nataliegrueninger.com/2026/05/17/365-days-in-elizabethan-england/ Learn more about your host: https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Support Talking Tudors on Patreon!

Vali Nasr is everywhere in the news these days. The Iranian American scholar has written scores of books and articles about Iran and the Middle East, and even before the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, he was someone policymakers and journalists regularly turned to for insight into Iran. On a personal note, I have followed his work for years, and since the outbreak of the war, I have found his commentary and analysis particularly useful. Back in 2017, Vali came on the show to discuss his life and career. I wanted to understand how he developed his worldview and built a career that also included a stint in the Obama administration, where he worked with Richard Holbrooke on Afghanistan policy. In this conversation, Vali opens up about the influence of his father, a prominent academic in Iran, and the trauma of being forced into exile after the 1979 revolution. He explains how those experiences shaped his worldview in ways that, at the time of our conversation, he said he was still coming to grips with. Vali Nasr is helping to shape our collective understanding of Iran at this critical moment. This conversation goes deep into the personal experiences and intellectual influences behind the views he holds today. This episode comes from deep in the archives. Global Dispatches is now 13 years old, and the first 200 or so episodes followed a different format from the show today. Back then, I focused less on topical and thematic issues in international affairs and more on the life stories of the people who shape our understanding of the world. For obvious reasons, this felt like a particularly good moment to republish my interview with Vali Nasr, which originally aired in April 2017.

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The conversation covers a range of topics related to music, including personal musical backgrounds, favorite artists, and the evolution of Christian music. It delves into the shift in Christian music towards worship, the impact of labels on Christian artists, and the loss of distinctiveness in Christian music. The conversation also explores the influence of secular music and the financial motivations behind the changes in Christian music. The conversation delves into the evolution of Christian music, the impact of oversaturation, and the exploration of secular music. It also discusses the boundaries of listening to secular music as a Christian and the influence of Christian adjacent music. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the resurgence of Christian music, the shift in church culture, and the theological depth of worship songs. It also delves into the influence of music on faith and the transcendent themes found in various art forms.TakeawaysEvolution of Christian MusicInfluence of Secular MusicImpact of Labels on Christian Artists Christian music has evolved and faced challenges due to oversaturation.The boundaries of listening to secular music as a Christian are subjective and influenced by personal conscience. Resurgence of Christian MusicShift in Church CultureTheological Depth of Worship SongsInfluence of Music on FaithTranscendent Themes in ArtChapters00:00 Personal Musical Backgrounds20:35 The Shift in Christian Music25:23 Influence of Secular Music27:46 Evolution of Christian Music28:17 Impact of Oversaturation28:59 Exploration of Secular Music32:33 Boundaries of Listening to Secular Music45:30 Influence of Christian Adjacent Music51:51 Resurgence of Christian Music53:05 Shift in Church Culture55:27 Theological Depth of Worship Songs58:27 Influence of Music on Faith01:13:37 Transcendent Themes in Art

Which letter best describes how the U.S. economy is shaped: C or K? We examine the arguments for both and why there's so much disagreement over who's faring best in today's economy.  Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.Your Next Listen — We resolve to watch these 2026 indicators  Connect with The Indicator — Sign up for The Indicator's weekly newsletter!— Buy the Planet Money book— Find our socials, YouTube and more!— For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+ Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Wisconsin elected the first-ever socialist member of Congress in 1910, and Milwaukee was run by socialist mayors for some 50 years. Now, a Democratic socialist is leading a primary race for Wisconsin governor. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

You might be more influenced by yuppie taste than you'd think.Back in the eighties – when pop music drowned in synths, the volume of everyone's hair was set to loud, and neon was in vogue – a new age dawned: the era of the yuppie. “Yuppie” comes from the acronym “YUP” – which stands for young, urban professional. Think Patrick Bateman from American Psycho or even Miranda Hobbes from Sex and the City. Nowadays, cities are full of young urban professionals, but this wasn't always the case. In his new book, Yuppies: the Bankers, Lawyers, Joggers and Gourmands Who Conquered New York, author Dylan Gottlieb argues that New York City was the first city to reorganize itself to cater to yuppies.  And it's not just cities that have changed. Yuppies have transformed our country's economy, politics, and culture, too.Brittany is joined by Dylan, assistant professor of history at Bentley University, to break down how yuppies catapulted us into our current moment.For more episodes on the history that explains our culture today, check out:How often do you think about the American Empire?Americans want a royal family. Now they have twoWere Americans actually healthier in the past?(00:00) What exactly is a yuppie?(05:37) The economics that created yuppies and their "meritocracy"(13:12) The violent cost of city revival(19:35) How yuppies created foodie culture(23:16) The politics of marathon-running(25:14) How yuppies remade the Democratic party(29:36) Should we bring back the term "yuppie"?Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World, Part One: Moss discusses how birds shaped human history, starting with the Wild Turkey, which nearly became America's national bird and was essential to pilgrim survival. The naming of the Turkey stems from 16th-century confusion regarding Turkish merchants and African Guinea Fowl. Moss contrasts the Turkey with the Bald Eagle, a symbol of predatory power adopted from Roman traditions and later by Napoleon and the Nazis. The segment explores the Pigeon, the "great communicator" crucial for military messaging during D-Day and World War I, including the heroic pigeon Cher Ami. A significant portion debunks the myth of Darwin's Finches, noting that Charles Darwin initially misidentified them and failed to label their specific islands. The discussion touches on the intelligence and convergent evolution of Australian species like the Magpie and Willie Wagtail. Finally, the Dodo is introduced as the "icon of extinction." This flightless bird's demise on Mauritius, caused by human-introduced predators like monkeys and rats, forced humanity to confront the reality that species could vanish forever. Moss notes that while the Dodo is gone, its story inspired modern conservation efforts to save birds like the Pink Pigeon and Mauritius Kestrel. (1)