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Melissa's old boss and mentor, Rev. Ginny Brown, joins her on the mic as the sixth woman in our new Everyday Woman series. Ginny spills the tea and explains how she went from a successful restauranteur, master mixologist, and sommelier to a clairvoyant counselor and psychic medium that can communicate with animals. Get ready to get WOKE, ya'll!If you enjoy this episode, text it to a friend and spread the magic of the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! :)SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Reaching "success" but feeling empty and unfulfilled Recognizing the strength and impact of CHOICEJoseph Campbell's "the hero's journey"How forgiveness can release past-life traumaThe study of mysticism through the lens of Harry PotterHuman design & Melissa's shit show experience in Australia The fear of being happyUsing clairvoyance and clairsentience to communicate with animalsThe meaning of SisterhoodRESOURCES:Check out Ginny's website and learn more about clairvoyant counseling: https://www.revginnybrown.com/Check out Rev. Ginny Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rev.gb/Learn more about Joseph Campbell's "the hero's journey": http://www.sfcenter.ku.edu/Workshop-stuff/Joseph-Campbell-Hero-Journey.htmLearn more about Human Design: https://www.jovianarchive.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?I'm here to help you take action now!Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.Free Resources & GuidesGet your copy of the free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideOr download your free cheat-sheet - The 15 Interview Questions Everyone Needs to Prepare ForDo you want to be the most prepared candidate as you head into your next job interview, ready for any of the common interview questions you may get?In today’s episode, and in honor of the 15th episode of the Equipped Interview Podcast, I’m going to help you jump-start your interview prep by sharing and talking through my list of the top 15 common interview questions you should prepare for.You can't prepare for every possible question you might get in a job interview. But - if you prepare the right way, and critically think through the right questions, you’ll build the right muscle memory and be fully prepared no matter what questions you actually get asked. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned:Free cheat sheet! 15 interview questions everyone needs to prepare forEpisode 13 - How to answer 'what are your strengths and weaknesses'You might also like - the free Interview Prep Quick Start Guide

Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?I'm here to help you take action now!Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.Free Resources & GuidesGet your copy of the free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideHave you ever been in an interview and thought “wow, where did that answer come from??” or “Why am I still talking??” I’m guessing the answer is a resounding yes. We all have moments where it feels like the interview is taking a wrong turn. In today’s episode, I’m going to make sure you walk away with a plan of not only how to prevent a bad answer, but more importantly, how to handle one in the moment - how to avoid panicking and feel good about how your interview went.You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned:The free Interview Prep Quick Start Guide"Damage Control: How to Recover From an Interview Disaster""Tell me about yourself" resources - article and podcast episodeThe S.H.O.W. Method (TM) - article and podcast episode

BIOWV state player of the yearUniversity of Minnesota pitching standout26 wins (2nd all time)Professional career with the San Francisco GiantsFormer pitching coach at Ball State, Michigan University, and Ohio UniversityFormer GM and head coach of Winchester Royals (college wooden bat league)Former Head Coach of Martinsburg HS (AAA) where he won the WV state championship in 2009Former Head Coach at Mercersburg Academy (prep school)Private instructorLifelong baseball man!!A baseball guy!SHOW NOTESIn the summer was about getting at bats, and not getting hurt pitchingPlay aggressively, and teach them how to failHave your expectations and reinforcing the positives to what you wantThe really good ones will take your information and ask you questions. They will work hard, stay late, and come in earlyGuys are starting to sleep better, trying to eat better, and hydrate better (WHOOP band).Better players are having a better mentalityIf the kids know you are prepared and you have a plan, and know you are passionate about what you are teaching, then you will get buy in from your playersRoutines are in order, expectations are in order (stretching, throwing, bases, speaking to adults, cleaning up the dugout).Players like to know what to expect “Tour defense” = gold jersey for the player who makes the best defensive playCaring about your facility creates more buy inCommunicate often with guys to set expectationsTake BP time to talk to guys and let them know you care about themSeek counsel as a coach! Just listen and make it usable for what you do

ONE HUNDRED EPISODES! You’ve seen us through Immortals After Dark, through Books that Blooded Us, and through a presidential election, so if there was any doubt that you’re stuck with us, put that right out of your mind! We love you so much for listening…and we hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we had recording it!Thanks to Tracey Livesay, Andie J Christopher, Kate Clayborn, Christina Lauren, Adriana Herrera, Nisha Sharma and Joanna Shupe for joining us, and to Steve Ammidown for popping in to say hi! Next week, we have an interstitial coming, and the following week, we’re back on read alongs with Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game! Get it at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple or at your local indie via bookshop.org.Show NotesIn between when we recorded and when you're listening, something great happened. How did Hollywood Squares work? What did the theme song sound like? What does Whoopi Goldberghave to do with it?Fated States will be back! One of our dedicated phone bankers and the head of the OSRBC-IAD book discussion, Caroline, had an amazing experience when she was phone banking the week before the election. And we are not at all jealous about her amazing gift basket from Kresley Cole! Check out Milla Vane on the Wicked Wallflowers podcast. Andie Christopher hosts Drunk Romance History on her Instagram feed every Saturday and it’s hilarious. Sarah joined her Saturday after a full day of Election drinking to talk Suddenly You.Do you know the book where a wave causes accidental penetration for a couple on a beach? NEITHER DO WE! Here’s the link to all the slides for Fuck, Marry, Kill and Would Derek Craven. And here are all the Title Smash slides. We invented a holiday. No big. We love Philadelphia. Gritty was an unexpected hero of the 2020 election. Now you know all about the Philadelphia Left. The Danielle Steele thread from Steve Ammidown at the Browne Pop Culture Library. We really need to talk about the 80s blockbusters The Thorn Birds, Clan of the Cave Bear, and Flowers in the Attic (and powdered donuts).It was Buffy and Spike in the mausoleum, not Buffy and Angel.We can't find the TikTok of Paul Rudd and his son, but instead we'll discuss if anyone knows where Michael J. Fox got his cloning machine? We’ll leave you to contemplate the whole “hero pooping” theory on your own, but we all know for sure that Elvis poops.

Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster?I'm here to help you take action now!Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here.There are some questions you just know you should be ready for during an interview. Two of them are 'what are your strengths?' and 'what are your weaknesses?' In today's episode I fully cover how to answer what are your strengths and weaknesses.You'll walk away with an understanding of:Why a hiring manager is asking these questionsHow you might get asked these questions (different versions to listen for)How you should (and shouldn't!) answer themWhy you should prepare to answer your strengths and weaknesses even if you're not asked the question directly in an interviewYou can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned or referenced:The free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideI didn't mention this in the episode, but if you're more of a visual learner, you may find helpful this article, "What are your weaknesses?" It provides the framework I discuss in the episode. You should know your "assessments." Here are a few to consider:16 PersonalitiesMyers-Briggs ( for this one, you'll probably need to find someone certified in their assessment to take it and get the results)StrengthsFinder 2.0 (book with assessment) or StrengthsFinder 34 Assessment from GallupDeloitte Business Chemistry (you might need to purchase their book if you want more detail than the PDF they offer on this page).

What do you need to do to prepare for a leadership interview? Are there specific leadership interview questions you can prepare for?Yes!In today's episode I dive into 5 specific, common leadership interview questions you should begin to prepare for before any leadership interview. This is the second of a two-part episode series. In part one, I reviewed the top 5 steps you can take to prepare for a leadership interview. Today, you'll walk away with new ideas and several steps you can take today to be prepared for common leadership interview questions.I also answer one question I received about interview best practices. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Want to speed up your interview prep process and get that job faster??I'm here to help you take action now!Get tailored interview coaching that works. Check out how you can expedite your interview prep process here!Show notesIn last week's episode, I mentioned or referenced:You should know your "assessments." Here are a few to consider:16 PersonalitiesStrengthsFinder 2.0 (book with assessment) or StrengthsFinder 34 Assessment from GallupConceptual thinking and case study frameworks examples from one sourceYou should check out a few leadership personalities like Simon Sinek, Brene Brown, Michael Hyatt, and Pat Lencioni.The free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideThis week I continued answering your interview questions! If you want your question answered, just send an email to Josh@equippedinterview.com or leave me a voice message and I'll answer your question on the podcast!

Rikki Bell joins Melissa on the mic for an extra special "villainess" themed episode to kick off the Halloween season! Rikki covers the life of Aileen Wuornos, the "monster" who killed 7 men while pretending to solicit sex. Melissa throws it back to the 1500's and tells the story of Elizabeth Bathory, a Hungarian Countess who allegedly murdered over 600 young girls and is considered the first female serial killer in history. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a 5 star review and spread the #mimosasisterhood word to all your friends!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:Melissa's enormous1993 Limited Too pink headphonesRikki teaching high school kids during the age of the ‘RonaMelissa finally moving in with her boyfriend after squatting at his house for 8 monthsRikki’s booming apparel business, Peony Jean Boutique Mimosa Sisterhood was accepted into a podcast accelerator program hosted by Almost 30, a Top 50 podcast in the world!Wine Review: Sweet Revenge - Sweet Red Wine from Michigan and The Chariot GypsyStories about two of the world’s most evil female serial killers, with many conspiracy theories as to why they did it... if they even did it at allRESOURCESCheck our Rikki's apparel shop: https://www.peonyjeanboutique.com/Follow Peony Jean Boutique on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peonyjeanboutique/Learn more about the Almost 30 podcast accelerator program: https://almost30.com/Watch Monster featuring Charlize Theron as Aileen Wuornos on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Charlize-Theron/dp/B00TT743E4 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you need to do to prepare for a leadership interview? Are there specific ways you can prepare?Yes!In today's episode I dive into 5 ways you should begin to prepare for a leadership interview. This is the first episode of a two-part series. Next week I'll dive into 5 specific questions you should be prepared to answer in a leadership interview. You'll walk away with several steps you can take today to set yourself up for a successful leadership interview later. I also answer one question I received about interview best practices. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned or referenced:You should know your "assessments." Here are a few to consider:16 PersonalitiesMyers-Briggs ( for this one, you'll probably need to find someone certified in their assessment to take it and get the results)StrengthsFinder 2.0 (book with assessment) or StrengthsFinder 34 Assessment from GallupDeloitte Business Chemistry (you might need to purchase their book if you want more detail than the PDF they offer on this page).Conceptual thinking and case study frameworks examples from one sourceYou should check out a few leadership personalities like Simon Sinek, Brene Brown, Michael Hyatt, and Pat Lencioni.The free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideThis week I continued answering your interview questions! If you want your question answered, just send an email to Josh@equippedinterview.com or leave me a voice message and I'll answer your question on the podcast!

What can we learn from how we see a politician interview?Agree or disagree with them, there are many long-standing strategies politicians use to get their message across, stand out, and get others to like them. In today's episode I dive into 10 ways you should (and shouldn't) act like a politician in your next job interview.I review 5 ways you should, and 5 ways you shouldn't use the strategies often employed by politicians around the globe. You'll walk away with a new approach to your interview mindset and an appreciation for how a politician interview plays out.I also answer one question I received about interview best practices. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned or referenced:Three recent episodes I referenced on today's show:Episode 1 - Is your approach to interviews all wrong?Episode 3 - The top 3 things every hiring manager is looking forEpisode 7 - Why should I hire you? (and how to nail your answer)The free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideA sketch from comedian Brian Regan inspired today's episode. Check him out! (no affiliation, I just love Brian's comedy!)This week I continued answering your interview questions! If you want your question answered, just send an email to Josh@equippedinterview.com or leave me a voice message and I'll answer your question on the podcast!

How can I stand out during a video job interview?Don't let technology or your appearance stress you out before, during or after your video job interview.Most if not all job interviews are happening through video right now. Set yourself for success using 5 simple tips. Almost all job interviews are virtual right now. Make sure you know what mistakes to avoid and how to set yourself apart for your next job interview.In today's episode I dive into technology, appearance, and a few extras with 5 tips to win the video job interview. I also answer two questions I received about interview best practices. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedInFacebookTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned and referenced:A recent episode focused on the common tell me about yourself question: Episode 4: Confidently answer 'tell me about yourself' using these 4 simple stepsThe free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideFor further reading: Harvard Business Review's "How to Nail a Job Interview - Remotely"This week I continued answering your interview questions! If you want your question answered, just send an email to Josh@equippedinterview.com or leave me a voice message and I'll answer your question on the podcast!

Duane discusses the differences between the battles and the war and how to decide when you have to fight the narcissistic ex.Show NotesIn today’s show Duane starts with a deep dive into the concepts of battles and wars. The experience we are forced into is not unlike a war where our decisions and tactics will determine our outcomes. Duane then takes a caller who is currently struggling with deciding their next move. Their ex is withholding the child using COVID-19 as the reason to limit contact. We then discuss finding extra support on the DSD Discord server. Duane takes a question about being paranoid of getting into another toxic relationship. A listener shares how they were single for over 5 years and was able to heal and ultimately find a healthy relationship. Another listener shares how they were married for 20 years and coupled with their children are recovering from over 43 years of trauma and abuse. We then discuss how every first date can feel like a job interview for narcissistic personality disorder. Finally Duane quickly addresses the issue of shaking the trauma dreams.Participate in the show!During the show you can call in live at1 (424) 373-54831 (424) DSD-LIVEhttps://www.callinstudio.com/show/DSDLIVE (Web Interface - free dialing)You can also leave a voicemail through the DSD websiteTable of Contents00:00 - Start of show04:09 - The difference of battles vs war19:10 - Comment - Does it get better if they get remarried?21:46 - Caller - Return caller, ex still withholding child for “covid”36:56 - Discussion - How the narcissists gets in your head - finding extra support39:31 - Comment - Paranoid about getting into another relationship47:13 - Comment - Stayed single for 5.5 years - broke the cycle50:20 - Comment - At 23 was with for 20 years - 43 years of trauma53:22 - Comment - Every first date is a NPD interview58:22 - Comment - Shaking trama dreams59:45 - End of show wrap-upShow SponsorThis episode was sponsored by Hypnosis Downloads - you can find out more and support the Podcast by visiting http://www.dadsurvivingdivorce.com/hypnosisLinks to find out more!YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/dadsurvivingdivorceWebsite - https://www.dadsurvivingdivorce.comHypnosis - http://www.dadsurvivingdivorce.com/hypnosisYou Get To Be You - https://yougettobeyou.com/duane

So many of us spend more time being afraid of - and worrying about -making mistakes instead of planning for a great interview. In today’s episode I share what I regularly see as the top 5 most common interview mistakes when I’m interviewing others and how YOU can avoid them.I also answer two questions I received about interview best practices. You can subscribe to the Equipped Interview podcast in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and many more players. Or, add the direct RSS URL into the player of your choice!Connect with me!Let me know what you think, share feedback, ask a question, or suggest ideas for the show!Email: Josh@equippedinterview.comLinkedIn: /company/equippedinterviewFacebook: /equippedinterviewTwitter: @EquippedIntLeave me a message! Got a question or want to share an idea? Head over here and record your message for me.Show notesIn today's episode, I mentioned and referenced:Several recent episodes:Episode 2: 5 Reasons why you should always be preparing for an interviewEpisode 4: Confidently answer 'tell me about yourself' using these 4 simple stepsEpisode 5: How to easily transform your interview questions using the S.H.O.W. Method(TM)Episode 6: How to answer behavioral and situational questionsThe free Interview Prep Quick Start GuideThis week I continued answering your interview questions! If you want your question answered, just send an email to Josh@equippedinterview.com or leave me a voice message and I'll answer your question on the podcast!I dive into these four steps in today's episode. For more details, check out Equipped Interview and several free interview resources, like worksheets and cheat sheets!After listening, check out the free Interview Prep Quick-start Guide and walk away with a clear understanding of whether you're ready and where to focus your next steps!

Episode SummaryIt’s back to your 3 regular hosts and no special guest. The guys cover a lot of topics and few were requested from a listener like favorite bystander story and top 3 beers. ----more----Show NotesIn this episode, we find out what Josh’s number one rule in his house is, how the choice of new school names Hanover county provided are awful, and some crazy Walmart/bystander stories.  Jayson talks about how he completely agrees with Country Style Donuts winning BEST donuts in Richmond in the Style Weekly. Josh also backs him as “his fat ass can not get enough of them.” What’s your favorite people’s of Walmart or bystander story? The guys share a handful of stories with one being a Facebook video from a local Walmart. They close it out with a poll question, What is your top 3 beers? Jayson said, “I’ve been buzzing about this all week because I don’t want to be a let down to the people.” Make sure you don’t forget to leave us a review/rating on apple where more than 50% of our listeners are!  Links of topics mentioned:School name options:http://hcps.us/events/what_s_new/school_name_change_survey Letter to Mayor Stoney:https://www.facebook.com/117589918304649/posts/3283694921694117/?extid=kbyVlDlBYUpusyAK&d=n Walmart twerking:https://www.facebook.com/100031543780879/posts/303459154048875/?extid=8MsbGDRb25QKemOH&d=n FOLLOW US ON/REACH OUT:Facebook: https://Facebook.com/ShaneEdmondsShowInstagram: https://instagram.com/shaneedmondsshowEmail: shaneedmondsshow@gmail.com 

In this episode, Carter interviews Tammy Chapman (The Chapel, Lake County) about how the gift of tongues deepened her walk with the Holy Spirit.Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month!Show NotesIn today’s episode, Pastor Carter conducts a fascinating interview with Tammy Chapman, Pastor, and wife to Senior Pastor Scott Chapman, at the Chapel, a local multi-site church. They discuss how to be faithful to and effective for Christ through partnering with Him, and the freedom and joy this offers.Relationship with the Holy Spirit and yearning for more. // Tammy gave her life to Jesus when she was 14 and admits she didn't know much. In college, she joined a Christian group and was discipled by a classmate. As she was growing and learning through God's word, her mentor, Jennifer, helped her connect to God through prayer. One of the group rules specified that speaking in tongues was not allowed, but Jennifer told Tammy that she had that spiritual gift. Tammy was moved by how close Jennifer was to God and how prayer flowed from her. She wanted a similar, deep intimacy with God, so she began to pray for the gift of tongues, before she had even heard it spoken.Presence and power of the Holy Spirit. // Gifts such as speaking in tongues or prophesying can be seen by some as somehow illegitimate, or fake. The Holy spirit is doing a work, worldwide, in His Church. His presence and power need space and acknowledgment. Some cessationists have recanted, and we're seeing less resistance and more openness to expressive spiritual gifts. [Read More]Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Bibleleadership)

SHOW NOTESIn the last episode, I told you about the unexpected arrival of an extra cria - Lewys. Sadly we lost him 4 days later to septicaemia caused by fly-strike between the toes of one foot. Unusual and with little sign - his size age and lack of active immune system meant he was unable to fight it off. We need to learn from such events without overly blaming ourselves. Keeping records help be clear which animal (and their offspring) may be susceptible to certain conditions. Sometimes the situations and circumstances are outside of our control. We do what we can. The other cria are progressing nicely - such a delight, especially in the midst of sadness. LINKS (https://www.nadis.org.uk/parasite-forecast/) NADIS (https://www.nadis.org.uk/parasite-forecast/) National Animal Disease Information Service (UK) for parisite forecasts  

A bit of a rant today! There is a persistent myth in the coaching industry that "only coaches who coach other coaches make money," or "only business coaches make money."This is 100% bullshit, un-useful, and keeps coaches from showing up for themselves and the people they serve. In this episode, I present a robust case to debunk this myth, so we can all get back to the work of making a difference in the world.---Show NotesIn this episode, I asked a handful of my colleagues who serve "regular people" and still have 6-figure businesses to speak to this issue. Here's how you can find them:Melanie ChildersLeah BadertscherClaire ByrneAngela Mascenik

Many of us are out of work and struggling to manage the very real, difficult reality of losing a job. Whether you were laid off, furloughed or are simply concerned about your job security, we want to help you manage the emotions, examine your situation and make a plan to move forward.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our fierce friends tackle losing your job - YIKES!  Some people lose their job because there is a pandemic, business closure or some other reason out of their control, others lose their job because the boss is a jerk or just plain wrong and some of us lose a job because our skill set is in some way not matched to the job.  So what do you do when this happens?  First, throw an effective, but short pity party.  Second, get to work!Reframing the situation is the first step - what opportunities are out there?  Kirsten’s sister was fired from a job over 20 years ago and as a result now runs a very successful and highly regarded veterinary hospital.  Now that’s a silver linin!.  Kirsten also has clients routinely tell they are in the end glad they were let go because they were MISERABLE!  Crina has experienced the same thing with people she has terminated.  There may be something good in losing a job - really!Spend some time understanding what went wrong - and the only person you can control is yourself - so mine for gold there.  How did this happen?  Was it the pandemic?  If so, maybe that’s enough digging.  If not, how did you find yourself with no job - and while there will certainly be people you want to blame, you will make the next decision about a job.  What do you need to know about yourself to make the next decision about a job a great one?Make a plan - do you need to talk with a lawyer to determine whether your termination was about the color of your skin, your gender, your age, disability or some other protected status? And get that unemployment application in! Do you want the same job or is it time for a new kind of job?  While you are deciding and once you have decided and are looking, keep your contacts warm, continue to educate yourself - look for ways to acquire new skills or training.And most importantly, treat yourself well during this time - get sleep, exercise, stay in touch with friends and colleague and keep that incredible brain firing - doing this will help you ward off depression and getting stuck and move you And the interesting reads referenced in the episode:CEO of Airbnb Taught Us an Extraordinary Lesson When He Fired 25% of His CompanyWhat to Do When You Have Been FiredThe Employment Situation - April 2020

TLDL?: Use your baking sheets wisely to save money.Show NotesIn this episode I share some ideas to save money with your baking paper. The show links also explain some of the other factors in saving money.Show Linkshttps://livelovefruit.com/toxic-cookware-to-avoid/https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dioxins-and-their-effects-on-human-healthhttps://lifeyourway.net/is-silicone-bakeware-really-safe/https://pamelasalzman.com/use-unbleached-parchment-paper/https://www.thekitchn.com/the-difference-between-bleached-amp-unbleached-parchment-paper-247031http://healthcoacharmy.com/try-instead-usual-baking-paper/https://www.chowhound.com/post/reuse-parchment-paper-retire-791670https://bakingbites.com/2008/12/reusing-parchment-paper/https://www.kitchenfeeds.com/best-parchment-paper/https://www.kitchenfeeds.com/parchment-paper-reused-recyclable/https://www.reddit.com/r/Frugal/comments/eq9akf/reusing_baking_paper/

SHOW NOTESIn this episode we cover: 1. Introductions of our hosts2. The birth and concept of our podcast3. The importance of Catholic communities in college and how to find them Timestamps: 0:58 - Introductions of our hosts3:36 - Why we started this podcast5:35 - Which instant noodle do you identify with?12:48 - Why do you think community is important?16:12 - How did you get involved with your community?22:37 - What makes a quality community?31:28 - What are practical ways in which you can integrate yourself in a community?34:43 - Cliques--what is your experience encountering/dealing with them?44:18 - How do you build meaningful friendships outside of your Catholic community?53:18 - What are your experiences with FOMO and how do you deal with it?1:00:22 - What should you do if your home parish or most accessible community is not of the same age cohort as you?1:06:57 - How can you start or revive a church community? What is a Newman Center?We mention something called a "Newman Center" multiple times throughout our podcast. A Newman Center is a Catholic community/church centered at secular universities, serving undergrad students and young professionals to help them grow in their faith as young adults. If you haven't heard of a Newman Center and are looking for a community, try a Google search and see if there's one near you!Go follow the talented artist Olivia who made our podcast art!Instagram: @ocdcostaoFollow us on our Instagram: @clumsy_candid

In the midst of change and transition comes the opportunity for innovation, new ideas and new ways of seeing the world. Join us as we continue to explore how to manage personal change and how to harness the opportunities that transition can offer.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work, our hosts take on Part II of Change and Transitions - Innovation.  After we get through the hard stuff of change - acknowledging endings and getting ourselves ready for what is to come, we get to the good stuff, innovation.  As a reminder, Crina and Kirsten put this two-part conversation in the context of William Bridges’ Change and Transition Model.Last week they discussed endings -  letting go, mourning loss, identifying what is being left behind.  And your response to change is often driven by how much notice you have.  Sudden change can be more traumatic and take more work and time to deal with.  When you know change is coming, it can sometimes be easier.  Think about how much easier it is to get kids off of n the playground when they have a 10-minute warning of leaving versus the kids who do not have any warning.Once you let go, you find yourself in the neutral zone.  Bridges describes this as the  in-between time when the old is gone, but the new is not fully functional.  It can be uncomfortable.  Folks can have low-energy and can get stuck.  You may have a sense of what to come, but you are not actually quite there.The next step is new beginnings and Bridges describes those as:Feeling differentForming new identities Forming new ideasMore energyOpenness to learningThe light at the end of the tunnel is innovation.  And out hosts take a dive into history to articulate that hard stuff can lead to good stuff.  History tells us that good things can come out of this pandemic.For example, the Black Plague led to workers earning a wage for their labors and the Enlightenment. Pandemics in the in the early 20th century led to the concept of modern altruism, led in Philadelphia by the African Free SocietyAnd look what is happening now  . . . we are all doing things that not long ago would seem impossible.  We are moving workers home, establishing new ways of doing things and new processes - in record speed. Crina and Kirsten get all “fortune-teller” about what will happen as a result of this COVID-19 pandemic.  Crina thinks sweatpants will be the new little black dress.  There will be new DIY with at home wax and dye kits.  But in all seriousness, this will be a time where we revamp our workplaces and our homes to accomodate long term changes in how we work.  We will rethink how we make money.  And hopefully we will use this opportunity to think how we create more of what we want - more meaning, ease and joy - in our lives.  Don’t miss the opportunity.And please enjoy this goodness:Five Predictions For What Coronavirus Means For Innovation Leaders“Coronavirus Capitalism”: Naomi Klein’s Case for Transformative Change Amid Coronavirus PandemicThe Number One Key to Innovation: ScarcityCOVID-19 Will Fuel the Next Wave of InnovationWhy Coronavirus Will Stimulate InnovationHow Epidemics of the Past Changed the Way Americans Lived

Episode 33 Show NotesIn this week's episode Dean has a crucial conversation on Culture in the workplace with former colleague and long-time friend, Michael Modica. Mike is a retired Columbia SC Police Sergeant. He now owns the Lazy Creek Pets In Lexington SC. www.lazycreekpets.comVisit www.LHLN.com for links to Mike's business and the full show notes. Also make sure to click on the affiliate sponsors links to get some of their awesome deals!

Show NotesIn this mini-series, we hear how the COVID-19 virus is impacting and changing colleges and universities. For this bonus episode, I interview graduating college senior Conner Yarbrough. Conner is an Electronic Media major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. He offers some great insight and perspective. Key takeawaysConcern about uncertain job prospects Media will change and may become more transparent Recognize that not all students have access to resourcesEducation will change Businesses are becoming more innovativePeople are very conscious of how they interact with each otherThe change in routine can be challengingFor some, the value of in person relationships has increasedPlease share, subscribe and review this podcast. You can connect with me via email at drjudyoskam@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @judyoskam

Our guest for this episode is Silicon Valley veteran, Samir Kaji. Samir is the Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank, a Kaufman fellow and the source of truth for venture capital and emerging VC funds. Together, Fahad and Samir discuss how the current COVID crisis is affecting venture capital and start-ups and what we can expect moving forward. Host: Fahad ShoukatGuest: Samir Kaji, Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank & Innovation Sector Strategy LeadSamir is currently a Senior Managing Director at First Republic Bank, leading the team's Venture Capital/Private Equity/tech banking efforts. Over the past several years, we've had a particular focus on the early-stage venture landscape, primarily Micro-VC & seed/Series A start-ups. Prior to joining First Republic, he spent 13 years at Silicon Valley Bank working in various capacities. Show NotesIn this episode, we take a detailed look at the world of Venture Capitalism and how it's been affected over the COVID pandemic thus far. Veteran Venture Capitalist, Samir Kaji, gives us great insight into the current state of Venture Capitalism. You'll hear his financial wisdom and foresight come through as he goes into detail about investing, advice for startups, and what we can expect for VCs and technology startups in the next 2-3 years.During this episode we discuss:the effect COVID-19 is having on big and small VC firmsadjustments startups need to start makingvisible inefficiencies revealed through the crisisfinancial options for startups during this time (PPP)how this current situation can define who you are as a leader and how your business can respondThank you for listening to our show! Learn more at Skiplist.com

Show NotesIn this mini-series, we hear how the COVID-19 virus is impacting and changing colleges and universities. For this bonus episode, I interview graduating college senior Anne Cox. Anne is a Digital Media Innovation major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University. You might recognize Anne from our trailer - she's the audio engineer and multimedia editor for this podcast. Key takeawaysSome graduating college seniors face an uncertain futureFind a company or organization you want to work for, try and get in at any level, then move upRecognize and value essential workers at all levelsPractice self care during this timeYou can find a story everywhere you lookUse free time to update your LinkedIn profile, resume and portfolioEmbrace technologyPlease share, subscribe and review this podcast. You can connect with me via email at drjudyoskam@gmail.com or on Instagram and Twitter @judyoskam

Episode 32 Show NotesIn this episode, Dean has a candid conversation with business development manager Kelle Corvin on the ways one can lead remotely. They also speak on the ways an employee can be successful while they are working from home. Please visit www.LHLN.org to see the full show notes. Also visit our affiliate sponsors links to check out their new products and deals!Until next time.....Leadership Rocks!

SHOW NOTESIn this episode we’ll talk about: How to survive a trip to Europe with two toddlers Tips on getting to Europe without breaking the bank Jetlag hacks Suggested itinerary ideas for London and Switzerland with kidsMore about your host AnnaWe have several sample itineraries and blog posts on our site where you can draw lots of inspiration for future trips.Please contact Anna directly at info@oleganatravelboutique.com:To buy a travel insurance policy, even if you didn’t book a trip with Olegana Travel BoutiqueTo plan a custom trip to Europe with kids or without - book a time on Anna's calendar here Join the conversation and ask any questions you have on Instagram – follow us at www.instagram.com/oleganatravelboutique

How To Choose The Right Marketing Technology For Your Company.Show notesIn this episode of the podcast, I talk about how to choose the right marketing technology for your company.As a digital marketer, I spend a lot of time revising and recommending marketing technology stacks for companies. I understand the importance of choosing the right tech, as it will help you eliminate headaches and bumps along the way and speed up your strategy deployment in a very simplified, easy way.In this episode, I identify key elements that you need to take into consideration when choosing the right marketing technology or tools for your company. QuotesThe goal is to have the right technology to deliver a sound marketing strategy and to have an integrated approach to it. Simplicity and collaboration always, always, always wins when it comes to choosing the right tech for your company.It's important to consider having a solid strategy before you start building your tech stack.Resources mentionedCheck out my marketing technology checklist.Connect with meFollow me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Visit my website to learn more.Subscribe to the podcastDon’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. See you in the next episode.

TLDL?: Save money by being clever with cutting your hair.Show NotesIn this episode we look at how to go zero waste with your hair and save money along the way.Show Linkshttps://www.thebalanceeveryday.com/get-a-discount-on-haircuts-1387827https://believeinabudget.com/how-to-save-money-on-haircuts/https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2012/09/11/1011853_12-ways-to-save-money-getting-a-haircut.html https://www.cashthechecks.com/9-ways-save-money-next-haircut/‘Home Budget’ - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/homebudget-lite-w-sync/id307620907

SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Denis Loubet. We are borrowing Denis from the long standing Non-Prophets show also produced by the ACA. Glad to have you Denis, welcome to the co-host chair!Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Sam from the UK. Oooooh boy, he wants to talk about why there is slavery in the Bible and why it’s misunderstood. Ready for some fireworks? Here we go!Next up, Minh from California would like to talk about when you deconvert from religion, what do you replace it with? (and Denis’ reply, “when you cure cancer what you replace it with… um health”) The following caller is Christopher from Pennsylvania is concerned about how to help mend a relationship with his family after avoiding them after deconverting. He is struggling with how to proceed. Christopher, you may find some solace in contacting the folks at Recovering from Religion. https://www.recoveringfromreligion.orgJames in Canada is next, calling in about having discussions with a Catholic friend who is questioning their faith. He is expressing some discomfort in helping this friend deconverting. He is troubled with feeling as though he is pushing him towards atheism and is concerned with the repercussions.Next up, David in New Jersey attempts to argue that he can apply the rules of logic to presuppositional arguments, I think. Some if not all of this word salad makes my head spin… Whoa, do not tell Matt he doesn’t understand the laws of logic. We have a live one here.Afterwards we have Jeremy from Louisiana. He ponders about Pascal’s Wager and asks Matt about it. “Which creator is the right one?” Matt did say at the beginning of the episode he has talked about Pascal’s Wager at least every episode the past 15 years he’s been on the show.And that’s it folks! Send your prayer postcards for Matt to answer on the show to 1507 W. Koenig Lane, Austin, TX, 78741 and check out the amazing artwork of Denis Loubet at http://www.denisloubet.com ! :)

Show NotesIn this episode we talk to Ilarna Nche, a very accomplished voice developer, and recently announced Alexa Champion and the Bixby Developer of the Year. Ilarna shares valuable insight into how to be a successful voice developer. If you are a voice designer/developer, aspiring to be one, or simply interested in the creative and technical process behind building a successful voice experience, this is a must listen episode.Ilarna talks about how she started developing for voice. She discusses how she started with an interest in technology which lead to broad degree in tech. She discusses how this led to her choosing voice as her technology of choiceWe discuss the creative process behind building a great voice experience. Ilarna discusses how she comes up with ideas for voice experiences and gives both design and development hints for building compelling experiences. We also talk about the exciting future for voice.Links from the show:Adassa Innovations - Ilarna's Capsules and Skillshttps://adassainnovations.com/Matchbox.iohttps://matchbox.io/Follow Ilarna on Twitter: @Ilarna_preachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilarnanche/All Bixby Developers Chat Episodes available at:bixbydev.buzzsprout.com/Guest: Ilarna NcheIlarna is an accomplished and prolific voice developer who has built a wide variety of popular and creative Alexa skills and Bixby Capsules. She is an Alexa Champion and was named the Bixby Developer of the Year for 2019. She has recently joined Matchbox.ioHost:Roger Kibbe (@rogerkibbe) is a senior developer evangelist for Viv Labs/SamsungMore about BixbySamsung Bixby is a next-generation, AI platform that enables developers to build rich voice and conversational AI experiences for the Bixby Marketplace, and Bixby devices including phones, watches, televisions, smart appliances and more.Bixby Developers Homepage - www.bixbydevelopers.comBixby Developers YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/c/bixbydevelopersBixby Developers Twitter - twitter.com/BixbyDevelopersBixby Developer News/Blogs - bixby.developer.samsung.com/Support the show (https://www.bixbydevelopers.com)

SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:04:26 Ronique - TN - Recently deconverted, is in a weird spot with spiritual/new age folks00:21:14 Hayden - DE - Would like to talk about their beliefs00:33:43 Jeron - TX - Is a believer, and is challenged with understanding the concept of God.00:45:40 Mika - Sweden - What is the definition of God from an atheist’s perspective.01:10:12 Sebastian - Chile - How prayer can help everyone, even non-believers.01:18:58 Erin - Eastern US - Their partner is getting into woo. Uh oh.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Vi La Bianca is joined by fellow Godless Bitches 3.0 host Jen Aldrich. Welcome back Jen.Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Ronique from Tennessee. She is struggling and is challenged by the “new age” folks in her life. Listen in to hear Jen and Vi talk about how to create boundaries and also how to navigate this within her community.Next up, Hayden from Delaware would like to talk about theistic belief and how it relates to atheism. Would like to also talk about how atheists tend to be condescending towards theists. Vi talks about understanding the process of deconverting and that the angry atheist can be part of that process. Like within any group, there’s almost always some bad apples.The following caller named Jeron from Texas claims to be a believer, but doesn’t think God exists. Is he a theist? Is he a Mormon? Does he truly believe in a deity? Tune in to hear Vi try to walk and talk through this.The next caller in the queue is Mika from Sweden wanting to discuss the definition of God from an atheist’s perspective. He provides a ton of fallacies and gish gallops a ton. Listen to all of it. It’s fascinating! The goalpost looks good here, oh wait I need to move them over there...Next up, Sebastian in Chile claims that prayer can help everyone, even non-believers. After a long story about traveling to Peru, and taking DMT in the Amazon jungle, he continues to claim how prayer helped remove “dark energy and heaviness.” Hmmmm. Our last caller of the day, Erin in the Eastern US would like to discuss how their partner is getting into woo and is concerned about them turning away from looking at the world skeptically and rationally. Vi and Jen help them looking at this and figuring out a way that strengthens their relationship.And that’s the end of the show! See you all next week for continued Adventures with Heathens…

Show NotesIn this episode, I interview Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Lynn Walsh. Lynn is assistant director of the Trusting News Project. Discussion topicsAdvice for journalists and news consumersEngagement roles in journalismThe future of journalismThe importance of your personal brandResources:Trusting News Project You can connect with me on Instagram or Twitter @judyoskam or email me at drjudyoskam@gmail.com

ATHEIST EXPERIENCE 23.03 for 2020-01-19 with Matt Dillahunty & Jenna BelkSHOW TIME-STAMPS00:06:57 Christian - Denmark - Further discussion about antinatalism00:34:39 Kayla - CT - Caller update: Has deconverted and hiring a humanist celebrant for her wedding.00:51:23 Alan - CA - Afraid of not having a “guide” that would intervene at the last moment01:00:28 Cory - NY - Would like to talk about biblical slavery, oh he gets mad.01:03:55 David - KY - Clarity on the position of what is life and if it is precious01:20:38 Michael - AZ - Is both a believer and a non-believer, but how though?01:21:50 Mike - Toronto - Is struggling with helping as many animals as possible and there is still suffering.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Jenna Belk. It’s going to be a great show!Let’s get to calls. The first caller is a returning caller, Christian from Denmark. He is still struggling with antinatalism (arguing it’s morally wrong to have children because they would possibly suffer in life and the afterlife) and would like to continue to talk about it. Next up, Kayla from Connecticut has an update on her deconversion and her wedding. They have decided to have a humanist celebrant. Congratulations Kayla! We are so happy for you! (Love Rings!) Keep being your awesome sassy self!The following caller named Alan from California is afraid of not having a “guide” that would intervene. Jenna provides some amazing advice, surround yourself with others where they can help if you stumble. Listen in to hear more!The next caller in the queue is Cory from New York wonders if God has the moral right to endorse slavery. Oooooh, one of Matt’s “favorite” topics. Listen in to hear Matt show how immoral slavery is. Next up, David in Kentucky is seeking clarity on what value we assign to life and if that life is precious. Tune in to hear Matt and Jenna talk through this topic.Afterwards we have Michael from Arizona. Claims to be a believer and non-believer. HOW THOUGH? We don’t get to find out… goodbye Michael. Don’t call back.Our last caller of the day, Mike from Toronto is calling about how he and his family are struggling with how to help animals and others who are suffering in the world. What can we do to help? Yes there are bad things that happen, a good response is how can we prioritize how we help out. Keep saving those older and elderly kitties Mike, they need all the help they can get.

SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:03:26 Brian - OR - How to discover answers to the ultimate question(s) using hypnosis.00:18:22 Moldred - NY - There are differences between religion and spirituality00:37:37 Owen - OR - Is questioning faith, sees the Catholic church as very convincing.00:59:26 Ameet - NY - Would like to discuss a personal event that occurred during the holidays01:16:01 Josh - TX - Is there a theist whose views you came to respect?01:25:40 Brandon - AZ - Has a justification for Hell01:34:19 Patricia - NY - Needs advice about indoctrination of young children01:43:14 Nick - Wi - Thinks it’s wrong to not bow your head during prayer over dinner.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Vi La Bianca is joined by Thomas Westbrook (aka Holy Koolaid.) Welcome back to the show Thomas, did you bring tacos?!Let’s get to calls.The first caller is Brian from Oregon. The answer is 42. Just kidding, Brian brings up a couple scenarios of how to use hypnosis when talking with believers and experiences. Listen in to hear Thomas and Vi talk through this call.Next up, Moldred from New York would like to talk about how there are differences between religion (which is a top down hierarchy) and spirituality (which is a bottom up). Listen in to hear Vi and Thomas break this down.The following caller named Owen from Oregon is concerned about how there is a lot of biased evidence provided by the Catholic church and is making him wondering what is true. Vi and Thomas have a great conversation about this.The next caller in the queue is Ameet from New York wanting to discuss an event that occurred during the holidays with his parents. His parents are concerned with his marriage prospects due to his atheism. Is it wrong to be loud about one’s atheism? NO it’s not wrong! Ameet, it does get better, keep staying true to yourself.Next up is a returning caller, Josh in Texas would like to know if there were theists whose views we came to respect. Absolutely, as long as there is honesty going both ways, there can be common ground reached. Afterwards we have Brandon from Arizona. He has justification for Hell. Claims every single sin is punishable by eternal torture and torment in Hell and Jesus died for our sins to save us from Hell. But why though? Yeah, let’s eternally punish people for finite crimes, that sounds fair. /sWe finally are able to talk to Patricia from New York, she is concerned about her brother raising children within a religious faith and is wondering how she can help lessen the chance of indoctrination. Vi provides the best answer and a quote: “The best way to bridge this gap is to have them learn about all the religions.” — Darrel Ray.Our last caller of the day is Nick in Wisconsin. Discussing how he disagrees with Vi not bowing their head during holiday dinner prayers. He says he would have handled it differently, and sees it as being slightly disrespectful to their family. It truly comes down to a point of respect (like in a place of worship) but in a family home, it’s different and you should be allowed to be yourself.

Women are told that they need to be likable in order to be successful, yet those that display “likable” characteristics are seen as less capable and professional.  This double standard creates an invisible ladder for men in the working world while at the same time dictating behaviors that are counter to women’s success.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of Crina and Kirsten Get to Work our terrific twosome gets down and dirty with likeability.  Alicia Menendez states in her book, The Likeability Trap- How to Break Free and Succeed as You Are, that likeability is primarily a mask for conscious and unconscious bias established and promoted by the patriarchy.  And with all things patriarchy – our hosts get after crushing that in this episode.We all want to be liked (well, most of us anyway) so what it the problem with being liked? The core of likeability is that we, as women, are expected to meet other’s beliefs about who we should be.  And that is we are kind, soft, warm, nurturing, relationship focused etc. Men, alternatively, are expected to be strong, assertive, decisive, direct, result focused etc.  While the boxes in which we put people do us all a disservice, the boxes women are expected to check are oftentimes not conducive to success. Women who are strong leaders and competent, capable employees are seen as too aggressive, shrill, angry, a battle axe or an ice queen. As Marianne Cooper wrote in the Harvard Business Review: “What is really going on...is that high-achieving women experience social backlash because their very success—and specifically the behaviors that created that success—violates our expectations about how women are supposed to behave. Women are expected to be nice, warm, friendly, and nurturing.”The first problem with likeability is that when we focus on being liked, we are judging ourselves against someone else’s values, not our own, and those can change.  Likeability is an ever shifting paradigm and changes with peoples’ opinions. Likeability focuses on the wrong things, it is hard to attain, it keeps women in their place.  We sacrifice our true selves in an attempt to achieve it and we expend unnecessary energy trying to get it.Kirsten discusses how the issue of likeability and how it can be exacerbated by the color of a person’s skin.  The workplace is often structured in ways that reward behavior considered socially appropriate in white men but socially inappropriate in women and people of color.  Joan C. Williams in her NYT opinion piece describes the phenomenon as providing an invisible escalator for white men.Crina discusses the particular problem likeability presents when you are a leader.But don’t fear – our hosts propose that authenticity, self-awareness, relatability and connection are solutions to the conundrum of likeability.  But if that does not work, do as Alicia Menendez suggests, if you must chose being trying to be liked and being successful, always choose success.Links to more infoFor Women Leaders, Likability and Success Hardly Go Hand-in-HandOpinion | How Women Can Escape the Likability TrapSend us your stories, questions, feedback, and comments to: yougettowork@gmail.com

Show NotesIn this episode 9 of “Less Stress More Joy”, you’ll learn an amazingly simple and effective way to melt away stress in 60 seconds or less. Sound impossible? Stay tuned!Steve Carter here, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC. and I’m your host for this podcast, “Less Stress More Joy”, 1-Minute Acts for Self-Care. In addition to hosting this, “Less Stress More Joy” podcast, I also host the, “Mind Over Stress” podcast. Episodes of both shows are available at www.MindOverStress.us.The two technique I’ll share in this episode are sooo… simple, but they work.There are a couple ways to apply “Stress Melting” so we’ll start with the most direct and fast acting version.Stress Melting Technique Number 1When you find yourself under heavy stress - and you gain a moment’s clarity of awareness of that stress - head to your refrigerator. If you have an automatic ice dispenser on the refrigerator door, get a glass or cup, engage the ice dispenser, and get two cubes of ice. If you have to open the freezer section, remove two ice cubes from one of the trays and put those two cubes in a glass or cup.Next, tune into your body and notice how strong your stress level is. Ask yourself in mind or - even better - out loud, “How stressed am I in this moment?”For simplicity, you can use what’s called the 0 to 10 SUDs scale, which is short for Subject Units of Distress. How stressed are you feeling? Zero is no stress and 10 is the maximum level of stress you can imagine. Where are you on that subject scale. Alternatively, you can assess your stress level as low, medium, or high.Allow yourself to take three comfortable breaths and say in mind or out loud, “I choose to release this stress”.Take the glass or cup holding the ice cubes and dumb two ice cubes into your free hand. Put down the glass or cup and transfer one of the two ice cubes into your free hand.Close your eyes and connect with the feeling in your hands. Simply notice the felt sense of cold. Feel the weight of the ice cubes and then again tune your attention to the felt sense of cold in your hands.Notice if both hands feel the same or does one hand feel different? Just notice.After about 30 seconds or less if your hands are too uncomfortable to continue, put whatever remains of the ice cubes back in the original container or place them in a sink.Dry your hands and rub them together slowly as if you’re applying hand cream.Allow three more comfortable breaths and again check in with your body and assess your stress level. You will likely find the stress level is at or near zero. You’’re now ready to return to your activities refreshed and relaxed.Stress Melting Technique Number 2Another way of melting stress away is to fill a glass with ice and pour in a favorite beverage. Sip slowly and keep your hands wrapped around the glass. As you sip, notice the felt sense of the beverage in your mouth, throat, and chest as you swallow. Allow your attention to move back and forth between drinking the beverage and the felt sense of cold from the glass as you hold it.Why Stress Melting WorksWhy do both of these techniques work? Because you’re tuning into mindful awareness of your physical sensations. You are literally changing your mind as the stress creating thoughts melt away.I suggest having a go with Stress Melting and sharing your results. Let me know your experience applying this simple technique by emailing me at CarterMethod@gmail.com.For more stress dissolving techniques visit us www.MindOverStress.us.Until our next visit, this is your host Stephen Carter, CEO of Stress Solutions, LLC wishing you and your loved ones blessings in abundance.Key words: stress, calm, relax, relaxation, mindful, mindfulness, mindful awareness.

CALLERSConner - TX - Personal unexplainable experiences can prove God.Josh - TX - What was your journey in and out of Christianity?Antonio - Panama - Continuing the previous conversation, definitions and spirituality.SHOW NOTESIn today’s very special (and extra long!) episode of Talk Heathen, Eric Murphy is joined once again by Vi La Bianca. Vi is amazing as co-host, they have so many golden nuggets of wisdom, I should be better at writing them down...Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Conner from Texas, had personal unexplainable experiences that can possibly prove God. Listen in to hear Eric and Vi unpack these assertions. Next up, Josh from Texas. Asked both the hosts about their individual journeys into and out of Christianity. Both provide amazing stories and journeys, please listen in to hear them both.The following caller is a returning caller named Antonio from Panama. Would like to continue the conversation about spirituality and the definitions. Tune in to hear Eric talk him down.

SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:07:30 Matt - MI - Investigating miracles and claiming they are supernatural00:30:10 Gregory - MA - Would like some helpful clarity on his desire to return to religious life.00:44:37 James - NC - Wonders how we feel about scientists who are banned by the community for their social gaffs.00:52:07 Valued Customer - Raising kids in religion as atheists, is struggling with being outed by their kids.01:06:41 A. Radical - Believes there is a mind/conscious creator behind the creation of the universe.01:29:06 Otangelo - Brazil - Happy holidays, it’s Otangelo. Goodbye01:31:50 Brett - WA - Claims the Earth cannot be here by natural means.01:33:45 Jon - Arguing about the laws of logic and using reason to justify worldviews.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Dragnauct Sylvas. Welcome to the co-host chair Dragnauct! We are glad you are here to join us!Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Matt from Michigan. He would like to explore the validity of miracles and backing up their claim of being supernatural in origin. Listen in to hear Matt refute these claims. Our first hangup in a while, tune in and see Matt use the magic button!Next up, Gregory from Massachusetts would like to talk about how he is feeling the need to return to a religious life. He is feeling challenged and uncertain about his lack of belief and needs some help and clarity on it all.The following caller named James from North Carolina would like to talk about scientists who have been banned by the scientific community due to their inaccurate opinions on social constructs. And... he dropped the call, Dragnauct says James should go back to biology class!The next caller in the queue is “Valued Customer” wanting to discuss raising their kids in religion and is concerned about them outing them while within a hostile and religious area. At some point, they will need to explain to their kids why they have lied and move forward. Next up, “A. Radical” believes there is a mind behind the creation of the universe and claims there is empirical evidence there is a conscious creator. Has a list of premises to back up his claims. Listen in to hear Matt and Dragnauct rebuke these premises and claims.Oh boy, Otangelo in Brazil would like to discuss a previous closed conversation between himself and Dragnauct… The conversation was closed, so it’s done. GOODBYE! (Good to have you back in the host’s seat Matt!)Matt’s on a roll, next up, Brett from Washington would like to discuss his paper that the Earth could not have formed due to random chance/natural means because the probability is way too high!Our last caller, Jon would like to talk about the laws of logic and how to use them to justify a specific worldview. He also claims you couldn’t have the laws of logic without God. Nope, wrong goodbye!

QUOTE"What Jesus is claiming is that the ultimate jubilee that the prophets pointed to has begun. Here it is. I’m doing it. It’s a massive claim."KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Sabbath was a big deal to Jesus. He and the Jewish religious leaders often disagreed over what observing the Sabbath should actually mean.Jesus announced his public ministry at a synagogue on the Sabbath by reading from Isaiah 61, which is a prophecy about a future time of jubilee.Jesus claimed that he was fulfilling all that the ritual and symbolism in the Sabbath pointed to. Jesus claimed to usher in a new age of peace and rest.SHOW NOTESIn part 1 (0-29:15), Tim and Jon review the conversation so far.Tim shares a quote from Samuele Bacchiocchi and his scholarly work, “Sabbatical Typologies of Messianic Redemption.” His essay examines traits of Genesis 1-2 that are carried forward in Jewish texts of the Second Temple period. One of the things that characterized the giving of the Sabbath laws was man’s relationship to and peace with the animals. Consider this excerpt from the Babylonian Talmud.“A. A man should not go out with (1) a sword, (2) bow, (3) shield, (4) club, or (5) spear.“B. And if he went out, he is liable to a sin-offering.“C. R. Eliezer says, ‘They are ornaments for him.’“D. And sages say, ‘They are nothing but ugly,“E. ‘since it is said, “And they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (Isa. 2:4).’” (Babylonian Talmud, Shabbat 12a: Jacob Neusner, The Babylonian Talmud: A Translation and Commentary, vol. 2 [Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 2011], 269.)Tim also shares Bacchiocchi’s findings on the connection between the themes of food, the Sabbath, and material abundance.Tim shares from 2 Baruch 29:4-6, “the Messiah shall begin to be revealed ... the earth also shall yield its fruit ten thousandfold and on each vine there shall be a thousand branches, and each branch shall produce a thousand clusters, and each cluster produce a thousand grapes and each grape produce a cor of wine.”Abundance through unending food, Tim says, was one of the signs viewed by the prophets as an indication that the Messiah had come.Tim also shares from Bacchiocchi’s findings on the theme of what he calls “Joy and Light.” Bacchiocchi cites Rabbi Levi said in the name of Rabbi Zimra.“‘For the Sabbath day,’ that is, for the day which darkness did not attend. You find that it is written of other days, ‘And there was evening and there was morning, one day.’ But the words, ‘There was evening’ are not written of the Sabbath. And so, the Sabbath light continued thirty-six hours.”(The Midrash on Psalms, translated by William G. Braude [New Haven, 1959], p. 112. Quoted in Samuele Bacchiocchi, “Sabbatical Typologies of Messianic Redemption,” p. 159.)In part 2 (29:15-34:00) Tim and Jon dive into Luke 4.Luke 4:14-21“Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written:“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisonersand recovery of sight for the blind,to set the oppressed free,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.“Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, ‘Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.’”In part 3 (34:00-50:45), Tim examines the word “release” or “freedom” in the Isaiah passage (Grk. aphesis, “release,” or Heb. deror, “Jubilee liberation.” See Isaiah 61:1 and Leviticus 25:10). This is the common word for “forgiveness” in Luke (Luke 1:77 and 3:3), but the word’s meaning is broader in this instance. It’s denoting release from burden or bondage. The word in Isaiah 61 is rooted in the Year of Jubilee (Leviticus 25), and it is about release from the social consequences of society’s collective sin—a freedom from debt, slavery, poverty, and oppression.Tim notes that forgiveness and release are the same word in the New Testament. The guys talk about how Jesus would have viewed “releasing” people from slavery to sin.In part 4 (50:45-58:30), Tim and Jon talk about the controversy Jesus created around the Sabbath. They note that the conflict was not about whether the Sabbath should be observed but instead about what that observance of the Sabbath entailed in practical terms.Take for instance this story from Matthew 12.Matthew 12:9-13 “Departing from there, he went into their synagogue. And a man was there whose hand was withered. And they questioned Jesus, asking, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?’—so that they might accuse him. And he said to them, ‘What man is there among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? How much more valuable then is a man than a sheep! So then, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.’ Then he said to the man, ‘Stretch out your hand!’ He stretched it out, and it was restored to normal, like the other.”Tim cites scholar R.T. France on this passage:“Fundamental to the rabbinic discussion was the agreed list (m.Šabb. 7:2) of 39 categories of activity which were to be classified as ‘work’ for this purpose, some of which are very specific (‘writing two letters, erasing in order to write two letters’) others so broad as to need considerable further specification (‘building, pulling down’), while the last (‘taking anything from one “domain” [normally a private courtyard] to another’) is so open-ended as to cover a vast range of daily activities. The 39 categories of work do not explicitly include traveling, but this too was regarded as ‘work,’ a ‘Sabbath-day’s journey’ being limited to 2,000 cubits, a little over half a mile. These two rules together made Sabbath life potentially so inconvenient that the Pharisees developed an elaborate system of ‘boundary-extensions’ (ʿerubin) to allow more freedom of movement without violating the basic rules. The ʿerub system illustrates an essential element of all this scribal development of Sabbath law: its aim was not simply to make life difficult (though it must often have seemed like that), but to work out a way in which people could cope with the practicalities of life within the limits of their very rigorous understanding of ‘work.’ The elaboration of details is intended to leave nothing to chance, so that no one can inadvertently come anywhere near violating the law itself. Some rabbis spoke about this as ‘putting up a fence around the law.’”(R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew, The New International Commentary on the New Testament [Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publication Co., 2007], 455–456.)In part 5 (58:30-65:30), Tim and Jon discuss how Jesus didn’t really dispute the validity of Sabbath practice. Instead, he insisted that he was fulfilling all the symbolism that the Sabbath pointed to.Tim notes that one way to characterize the life of Jesus is as one big jubilee announcement tour. Jesus went around and released people from sickness and death.In part 6 (65:30-end), Tim and Jon note that Western Protestant tradition tends to separate a social gospel from a proclaimed verbal gospel. This is a false dichotomy that didn’t exist in Jesus’ mind. To proclaim a full gospel of release meant release from cosmic sin and death as well as working to release from physical bondages as well.Thank you to all our supporters!Have a question? Send it to us at info@jointhebibleproject.com.Want to join The Bible Project? Go to www.thebibleproject.com/vision Show Resources:Samuele Bacchiocchi, “Sabbatical Typologies of Messianic Redemption.”R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew, The New International Commentary on the New Testament Show Music:Defender Instrumental by TentsMy Room Becomes The Sea by Sleepy FishThe Cave Resides Deep in the Forest by Artificial Music Show Produced by:Dan Gummel Powered and distributed by SimpleCast.

TALK HEATHEN 03.50 for 2019-12-15 with Vi La Bianca & Eric WellsSHOW TIME-STAMPS00:09:44 Mike - Germany - How to respond to someone who is fearful of their God.00:20:54 Rob - LA - Has irrefutable proof of the existence of God.00:37:40 Richard - USA - Struggling with letting go of prayer after de-converting00:50:09 Gabriel - MO - Has a syllogism he would like to share00:58:50 Chris - CA - Paranormal experiences might be real!01:16:53 Matthew - MI - How do you get over paranormal/supernatural events01:29:41 Joe - WA - Recently de-converted atheist, trying to protect their 5 yr old01:39:27 Charles - Canada - Visiting parents as an atheist, asked to pray and not sure how to handle that.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of Talk Heathen, we have Vi La Bianca as host and they are joined by Eric Wells. Eric is visiting us from Recovering from Religion where he is a Support Group Director. Welcome Eric, we are glad to have you join us today!Let’s get to calls. The first caller is Mike from Germany. He is concerned about a friend who is fearful of the afterlife and personal punishment at the hands of her God. He isn’t sure how to approach this and is wondering if he is helping at all. Listen in to hear Vi figure out next steps.Next up, Rob from Louisiana would like to talk about how he has irrefutable proof and explanation for the existence of God. He claims that God exists because we created him and is speaking as though he is an expert on how a theist thinks. Vi has a couple concerns and is ready to refute these claims, tune in and find out!The following caller named Richard from the USA wants to talk about how to completely let go of prayer after recently de-converting. It’s totally OK to continue to pray to yourself can be helpful. Just as long as you don’t expect a supernatural result or solution. The next caller in the queue is Gabriel from Missouri wanting to share a syllogism to prove God is imaginary. We really should apply the same skepticism and laws of logic to all claims, including the claims that take on the burden of proof by claiming God is imaginary. Listen in to find out where this conversation leads.Next up, Chris in California claims that paranormal activity and experiences with the paranormal is real. Would like to talk about this with Vi and Eric. Listen in to find out what they discover. Afterwards we have Matthew from Michigan. He is wondering how to completely get over the paranormal/supernatural events that haunt him. Vi has some great words of wisdom and is able to deconstruct this in a positive way. Then we have Joe from Washington. He is challenged with raising his 5 year old with secular ideals in a religious household and region. Listen in to hear Eric help him with navigating these murky waters. You are not alone Joe!Our last caller of the day, Charles in Canada would like to discuss how he visiting his parents as an atheist. He is concerned about how to handle their requests that he pray with them. Vi and Eric have really great ideas to continue to keep the peace with religious family.

QUOTE“Welcome to a fascinating industry in biblical scholarship. What we know is that every Jewish group that left a literary record, whether it’s the Qumran community, the Pharisees, the Zealots, and the early Christians—everyone is is talking about Daniel 9. And you can see why. It sets the clock."KEY TAKEAWAYSDaniel 9 and the passage commonly known as "The Seventy Sevens" is one of the most symbolically complex passages in the Bible and also has a wide range of scholarly interpretations surrounding it.Daniel 9 is directly related to Jeremiah 25.The Hebrew prophets like Isaiah in Isaiah 61 began to see the announcement of a jubilee not only as a practice but also as an announcement for a future time when all of humanity would get a restart.SHOW NOTESIn part 1 (0:00–8:20), Jon briefly recaps the conversation so far. Tim shares a verse from Isaiah, “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15). This verse, Tim says, is at the core of the theological claims behind the theme of seventh-day rest in the Bible.In part 2 (8:20–27:30), Tim turns to the book of 2 Chronicles.2 Chronicles 36:20-21“He carried into exile to Babylon the remnant, who escaped from the sword, and they became servants to him and his successors until the kingdom of Persia came to power. The land enjoyed its sabbath rests; all the time of its desolation it rested, until the seventy years were completed in fulfillment of the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah.”Tim says that the author of this passage would have had two prophecies from Jeremiah in mind when writing this. Jeremiah 25:11-14“This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years. ‘But when the seventy years are fulfilled, I will punish the king of Babylon and his nation, the land of the Babylonians, for their guilt,’ declares the Lord, ‘and will make it desolate forever. I will bring on that land all the things I have spoken against it, all that are written in this book and prophesied by Jeremiah against all the nations. They themselves will be enslaved by many nations and great kings; I will repay them according to their deeds and the work of their hands.’”Jeremiah 29:10-14“This is what the Lord says: ‘When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 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. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,’ declares the Lord, ‘and will bring you back from captivity. I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,’ declares the Lord, ‘and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.’”Tim notes that this is a very famous verse in the Bible, but many people aren’t aware of its original context—a promise from God that Israel will return from exile.In part 3 (27:30–46:45), Tim dives into Daniel 9:20, a passage commonly known as “the seventy sevens.”Daniel 9:20-27“While I was speaking and praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel and making my request to the Lord my God for his holy hill—while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, ‘Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding. As soon as you began to pray, a word went out, which I have come to tell you, for you are highly esteemed. Therefore, consider the word and understand the vision: Seventy “sevens” are decreed for your people and your holy city to finish transgression, to put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy and to anoint the Most Holy Place.’“‘Know and understand this: from the time the word goes out to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven sevens, and sixty-two sevens. It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble. After the sixty-two sevens, the Anointed One will be put to death and will have nothing. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood: war will continue until the end, and desolations have been decreed. He will confirm a covenant with many for one seven. In the middle of the seven he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And at the temple he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him.’”This passage, Tim says, maps directly onto the two Jeremiah prophecies.Tim notes that Daniel would have been heartbroken because he was hoping that this would have been a proclamation of good news that Israel would return from exile. Instead, the message is that Israel has a long way to go in its exile.There are many ways to read and interpret the 490 years (seventy sevens) in Daniel 9. Tim shares about a study from scholar Roger Beckwith, who has done an enormous study on the various interpretations of Daniel 9 in his paper, “Daniel 9 and the Date of Messiah’s Coming in Essene, Hellenistic, Pharisaic, Zealot and Early Christian Computation” (see show resources for link).In part 4 (46:45–end), Tim and Jon cover an important prophecy in Isaiah about a coming jubilee.Isaiah 61:1-3“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,because the Lord has anointed meto proclaim good news to the poor.He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captivesand release from darkness for the prisoners,to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favorand the day of vengeance of our God,to comfort all who mourn,and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beautyinstead of ashes,the oil of joyinstead of mourning,and a garment of praiseinstead of a spirit of despair.They will be called oaks of righteousness,a planting of the Lordfor the display of his splendor.”Tim shares a quote from scholar Bradley Gregory in his essay on Isaiah 61, called “The Post Exilic Exile in Isaiah.”“In Isaiah 40-55, the Babylonian exile is understood as an image of the Egyptian captivity. In the last ten chapters of Isaiah (56-66), the oppressive situation in Jerusalem after the exile has become another symbol. One gets the impression that the author doesn’t see the situation after the exile as any better than the situation in Babylon or enslaved in ancient Egypt. In all cases Israel is shackled because of sin, awaiting deliverance by Yahweh. The prescriptions for the jubilee have been eschatologized—the jubilee is now a metaphor and an image for a future hope. Isaiah has moved the concept for jubilee from a law to a concept of future deliverance.” Show Resources:Roger T. Beckwith, “Daniel 9 and the Date of Messiah’s Coming in Essene, Hellenistic, Pharisaic, Zealot and Early Christian Computation” Bradley C. Gregory, “The Postexilic Exile in Third Isaiah: Isaiah 61:1-3 in Light of Second Temple Hermeneutics” Show Music:Mind your Time by Me.SoExcellent by Beautiful EulogyGood Grief by Beautiful Eulogy Produced by Dan Gummel. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, please leave us a like or a review!In two weeks, we’re moving across the pond to Beverly Jenkins’s Indigo, with one of Sarah’s favorite heroines ever—Hester Wyatt, Underground Railroad conductor! Read Indigo at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie.Show NotesIn between our recording and release of this episode, Kristen Callihan did release a new book, Outmatched, which is cowritten with Samantha Young. But don't miss Scottie from Managed, who will appear later in season 2 as a book that blooded Jen.Munro. That's it. That's the show note.Some of the best of 2019 lists from Bookish, NPR and Kirkus. Sarah's website has all of her past Best of the Year Lists for the Washington Post. Amazon also has a best of the year list, but the Goodreads Award list is strange.Emma Donoghue's Room was a big literary fiction book back in 2010, and it was on all the end of the year lists.Jen will be appearing at The Book Cellar on Dec 7, 2019 if you're looking for something to do. She'll be talking about the best books of the year with other critics.Around the same time we recorded this episode, Kini at SmexyBooks wrote this thoughtful piece about transparency in romance reviewing.Kylie Scott's Repeat was also on our Amnesia episode.Love's Sweet Arrow is a romance-only bookstore in Chicago's south suburbs.Quelle suprise!.Jen also likes Rebecca Zanetti, who also resists romantic suspense that is just "women in peril" plots.Face/Off is a very goofy movie from the late 90s. So of course they're going to remake it.In this Juno Rushdon series, Jen wants the boss's book.We're talking about historicals, but we're not talking about Brazen and the Beast even though Jen wants you to know it's spectacular and you should definitely read it.I guess we're singing this episode: Just One Night is a twist on Phil Collins's One More Night in the Moulin Rouge movie and All Night Long.Jenny Nordbak recommended Dare to Love a Duke to Sarah, and after the unreliable narrators essay, Amy Jo Cousinsrecommended Any Old Diamonds to Jen.Who wouldn't want to talk about Frankenstein, Shelley, and Wollstonecraft?Don't sleep on the Gilded Age.Kennedy's Basketball series is also great. But in The Kingmaker duet, she also tackles the problem of missing and murdered indiginous women and land grabs on Native land. Here is a list of #OwnVoices Native American authors from BookRiot, and another from Smart Bitches, but Jen specifically recommends Pamela Sanderson.Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik.Jen interviewed Robin Lovett for Kirkus. And our friend @Bandherbooks was quite taken with the "space chaise" in this book.Jen and Sarah tried so hard to undersatnd the cinnamon roll phenomenon.Maybe you want to check out Jen's many amazing Pinterest boards featuring very specific romance novel cover kinks.Looking to buy some swag? You can buy Fated Mates buttons from Best Friend Kelly and Sarah has an awesome line of romance themed t-shirts and other swag from Jordanene.This week, our listener-recomended books are When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn and Truly, Madly, Yours by Rachel Gibson.

KEY TAKEAWAYS The land is entitled to a Sabbath rest as a part of the Torah commandments.If Israel disobeys the Torah and does not allow the land to rest, they will be punished by God, including being sent into exile.Romans 8 is similar to Leviticus 26. The land (creation) is waiting for its release from bondage, which will occur when humans attain their release from their bondage.QUOTE“What we call the natural world in the biblical story is an existence with humans living at odds with our real nature and our environment. (The Land) is not ours to do what we want with.”SHOW NOTESIn part 1 (0-18:35), Tim and Jon review the conversation so far and quickly go over the Jewish festival calendar year to recap how it reflects the theme of seventh-day rest. They also discuss the Year of Jubilee.In part 2 (18:35-32:40), Tim shares from Leviticus 26 and talks about the “covenant curses” that God pronounces. If Israel disobeys the commands, they will be exiled. Their exile is portrayed an inverted jubilee. Covenant loyalty will result in Eden blessing, freedom, abundance, and security, much like the jubilee.Leviticus 26:3-13“If you walk in my statutes and keep my commandments so as to carry them out, then I shall give you rains in their season, so that the land will yield its produce and the trees of the field will bear their fruit. Indeed, your threshing will last for you until grape gathering, and grape gathering will last until sowing time. You will thus eat your food to the full (Heb. שבע, seven) and live securely in your land.“I shall also grant peace in the land, so that you may lie down with no one making you tremble. I shall also eliminate harmful beasts from the land, and no sword will pass through your land…“So I will turn toward you and make you fruitful and multiply you, and I will confirm my covenant with you. You will eat the old supply and clear out the old because of the new. Moreover, I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul will not reject you. I will also walk among you (cf.  Genesis 3:8) and be your God, and you shall be my people. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt so that you would not be their slaves, and I broke the bars of your yoke and made you walk erect.”Tim says the takeaway from this passage is that covenant violation will result in seven anti-jubilee curses, slavery, poverty, and oppression, which is also portrayed with symbolic seven imagery.Leviticus 26:14-18, 21, 23-24, 27-28, 33-35“But if you will not listen to me and carry out all these commands, and if you reject my decrees and abhor my laws and fail to carry out all my commands and so violate my covenant, then I will do this to you: I will bring on you sudden terror, wasting diseases and fever that will destroy your sight and sap your strength. You will plant seed in vain, because your enemies will eat it. I will set my face against you so that you will be defeated by your enemies; those who hate you will rule over you, and you will flee even when no one is pursuing you.“If after all this you will not listen to me, I will discipline you for your sins seven times over.“If you remain hostile toward me and refuse to listen to me, I will multiply your afflictions seven times over, as your sins deserve.“If in spite of these things you do not accept my correction but continue to be hostile toward me, I myself will be hostile toward you and will afflict you for your sins seven times over.“If in spite of this you still do not listen to me but continue to be hostile toward me, then in my anger I will be hostile toward you, and I myself will discipline you for your sins seven times over.“I will scatter you among the nations and will draw out my sword and pursue you. Your land will be laid waste, and your cities will lie in ruins. Then the land will enjoy its sabbath years all the time that it lies desolate and you are in the country of your enemies; then the land will rest and enjoy its sabbaths. All the time that it lies desolate, the land will have the rest it did not have during the sabbaths you lived in it.”Jon notes that Western culture allows us to think that we own land. However, owning land in ancient Israel wasn’t reality. Instead, the land would return to the family originally entrusted with it every fifty years. God considers the land to be his, and Israel is tenants upon it.In part 3 (32:40-end), Tim finishes Leviticus 26.Leviticus 26:40-45“If they confess their iniquity and the iniquity of their forefathers, in their unfaithfulness which they committed against me, and also in their acting with hostility against me… or if their uncircumcised heart becomes humbled so that they then make amends for their iniquity, then I will remember my covenant with Jacob, and I will remember also my covenant with Isaac, and my covenant with Abraham as well, and I will remember the land. For the land will be abandoned by them, and will make up for its sabbaths while it is made desolate without them.“Yet in spite of this, when they are in the land of their enemies, I will not reject them, nor will I so abhor them as to destroy them, breaking my covenant with them; for I am the Lord their God. But I will remember for them the covenant with their ancestors, whom I brought out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the nations, that I might be their God. I am the Lord.”Tim notes that the same logic that gives the land rest in Leviticus 26 also appears in the New Testament, when Paul writes in Romans 8.Romans 8:19-23“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and will obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning in labor pains until now; and not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly while we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.”Creation will be liberated from its bondage when humans are liberated from theirs. Show Resources:Hittite King Suppiluliuma (Wikipedia) Show Music:Defender Instrumental by TentsAlways Home by Ian EwingThe Size of Grace by Beautiful Eulogy Show Produced by:Dan Gummel Join the Bible Project!thebibleproject.com/visionPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:02:55 Vanessa - MA - Wondering about compromising with Santa.00:06:10 Ryan - IN - Would like to talk about why atheists don’t believe. 00:25:38 Michael - TX - Has the BEST argument for the existence of God.00:33:08 Bree - WA - Attended grandpa’s funeral and received the fire & brimstone talk.00:39:02 Dean - NC - Using ancient documents, why can’t we use them as historical evidence.01:02:19 Nick - NY - Has the greatest evidence that Catholicism is the truest religion.01:13:11 Danny - London, UK - Would like to talk about Exodus01:24:45 Levi - WA - Living as an atheist in a religious household.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Don Baker is joined by Jenna Belk. Are you all ready for Don’s laugh? I am! Let’s get to calls.The first caller is Vanessa from Massachusetts. Wonders if it is ruining the magic of Christmas if they tell their young children about the myth of Santa Claus. Jenna and Don help her through this. It’s ok to pretend for a little while, but keep an eye on it.Next up, Ryan from Indiana would like to talk about why atheists don’t believe in a God. Jenna explains her history and her journey from Catholicism to being an atheist. Ryan also claims atheists are miserable. Oh that’s a stretch, we are all pretty happy at the Freethought Library. Listen in to find out how Don and Jenna unpack his arguments.The following caller named Michael from Texas has the BEST argument for the existence of God. First he defines the God he believes in, which is good, and his argument is fine-tuning and the multiverse hypothesis. Listen in to hear Don and Jenna break it all down.The next caller in the queue is Bree from Washington wanting to talk about her experience at a very religious funeral as an out atheist. I’m sorry you experienced that Bree, you have community with us here!Next up, Dean in North Carolina would like to propose that because the documents that make up the Bible are ancient due to when they were written, we should be able to use these documents as historical evidence. Sorry, confirming historical documents as evidence doesn’t work that way.Afterwards we have Nick from New York. He has the greatest evidence that Roman Catholicism is the one true religion. He also wants to fix the Church’s problems by writing and visiting Pope Francis in the Vatican. Also claiming that by believing in something it makes it true. Jenna provides some great resources for him.Wooo, after that interesting caller, we have Danny in London, UK. He would like to chat about Exodus and its historicity. What does it mean if it is true? Why should we care? He should talk to an Egyptologist about this. This one was interesting as well.Our last caller of the day, Levi in Washington. He is questioning his family’s religiosity and how to best approach them. Listen in to hear amazing Jenna’s advice.

QUOTE“Since it occurred usually only once a lifetime, an impoverished Israelite would spend most of his life anticipating this event of restoration. So when we get to Jesus and the Jesus movement, it was a jubilee movement. Jesus started his mission by reading from Isaiah 61. He said it’s the favorable year of the Lord, the year of release.”KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Year of Jubilee in Leviticus 25 is one of the most radical ideas in the Bible. Every 50 years, every Israelite was supposed to return to their original piece of allotted land.The jubilee would have effectively prevented cycles of intergenerational poverty and create a social and economic parity that would make Israel unique among all nations.Jesus announced that he was enacting the Year of Jubilee when he launched his public ministry.SHOW NOTESIn part 1 (0-7:30), the guys quickly review the conversation so far.In part 2 (7:30-21:30), Tim dives into Leviticus 24.Leviticus 24:1-4“The Lord said to Moses, ‘Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually. Outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, Aaron is to tend the lamps before the Lord from evening till morning, continually. This is to be a lasting ordinance for the generations to come. The lamps on the pure gold lampstand before the Lord must be tended continually.’”Tim shares a quote from Jacob Milgrom.“There are three kinds of oil. The first when the olives are pounded in order and put into a basket, and the oil oozes out. Rabbi Judah says, ‘Around the basket and around the sides, the oil that runs out of the basket, this gives the first oil…. The first oil is fit for lampstands.’”Tim and Jon observe that the first oil would be the safest, least likely to smoke. This would keep the soot for accumulating in the rooms where it is burning.Tim makes several observations about the lamp from Leviticus 24.The lamp (מאור / ma’or) is attended to every evening so that its light burns perpetually (“from evening to evening,” borrowing language from Genesis 1).The lamp is described with the vocabulary of the sun, moon, and stars in Genesis 1. They are symbols of the divine glory and markers “for signs and for seasons”—that is, for the appointed feasts (Gen. 1:14-16).The lamp is a symbol of the divine light that perpetually shines upon Israel, who is represented by the bread. Numbers 8:1-4 tells us that the light of the menorah “will give light in the front of the lampstand” (v. 2), shining in the direction of the bread.Leviticus 24:5-9 says that the bread is to be placed directly across from the light. Just as new bread is baked every Sabbath, so Israel is “recreated” every Sabbath. This bread is called “an eternal covenant” (Lev. 24:8), meaning it’s a symbol of the eternal relationship between God and Israel.Tim shares this quote from Michael Morales:“The menorah lampstand contains the same seven-fold structure, symbolizing the entire seven-part structure of time provided by the heavenly lights…. Just as the cosmos was created for humanity’s Sabbath communion and fellowship with God, so too tabernacle was established for Israel’s Sabbath communion and fellowship with God “every day of the Sabbath” (Lev 24:8). This ritual drama of the lights and the bread, symbolizes the ideal Sabbath, the tribes of Israel basking in the divine light, being renewed in God’s presence Sabbath by Sabbath.”(Michael Morales, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord, 189-190 [with embedded quote by Vern Poythress].)In part 3 (21:30-36:00), Tim dives into Leviticus 25 and the practice of jubilee.Leviticus 25:1-55“The Lord said to Moses at Mount Sinai, ‘Speak to the Israelites and say to them: “When you enter the land I am going to give you, the land itself must observe a sabbath to the Lord. For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year the land is to have a year of sabbath rest, a sabbath to the Lord. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards. Do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the grapes of your untended vines. The land is to have a year of rest. Whatever the land yields during the sabbath year will be food for you—for yourself, your male and female servants, and the hired worker and temporary resident who live among you, as well as for your livestock and the wild animals in your land. Whatever the land produces may be eaten.‘“Count off seven sabbath years—seven times seven years—so that the seven sabbath years amount to a period of forty-nine years. Then have the trumpet sounded everywhere on the tenth day of the seventh month; on the Day of Atonement sound the trumpet throughout your land. Consecrate the fiftieth year and proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee for you; each of you is to return to your family property and to your own clan. The fiftieth year shall be a jubilee for you; do not sow and do not reap what grows of itself or harvest the untended vines. For it is a jubilee and is to be holy for you; eat only what is taken directly from the fields.‘“In this Year of Jubilee everyone is to return to their own property. If you sell land to any of your own people or buy land from them, do not take advantage of each other. You are to buy from your own people on the basis of the number of years since the Jubilee. And they are to sell to you on the basis of the number of years left for harvesting crops. When the years are many, you are to increase the price, and when the years are few, you are to decrease the price, because what is really being sold to you is the number of crops. Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the Lord your God.‘“Follow my decrees and be careful to obey my laws, and you will live safely in the land. Then the land will yield its fruit, and you will eat your fill and live there in safety. You may ask, ‘What will we eat in the seventh year if we do not plant or harvest our crops?’ I will send you such a blessing in the sixth year that the land will yield enough for three years. While you plant during the eighth year, you will eat from the old crop and will continue to eat from it until the harvest of the ninth year comes in.‘“The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers. Throughout the land that you hold as a possession, you must provide for the redemption of the land.‘“If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative is to come and redeem what they have sold. If, however, there is no one to redeem it for them but later on they prosper and acquire sufficient means to redeem it themselves, they are to determine the value for the years since they sold it and refund the balance to the one to whom they sold it; they can then go back to their own property. But if they do not acquire the means to repay, what was sold will remain in the possession of the buyer until the Year of Jubilee. It will be returned in the Jubilee, and they can then go back to their property.‘“Anyone who sells a house in a walled city retains the right of redemption a full year after its sale. During that time the seller may redeem it. If it is not redeemed before a full year has passed, the house in the walled city shall belong permanently to the buyer and the buyer’s descendants. It is not to be returned in the Jubilee. But houses in villages without walls around them are to be considered as belonging to the open country. They can be redeemed, and they are to be returned in the Jubilee.‘“The Levites always have the right to redeem their houses in the Levitical towns, which they possess. So the property of the Levites is redeemable—that is, a house sold in any town they hold—and is to be returned in the Jubilee, because the houses in the towns of the Levites are their property among the Israelites. But the pastureland belonging to their towns must not be sold; it is their permanent possession.‘“If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and are unable to support themselves among you, help them as you would a foreigner and stranger, so they can continue to live among you. Do not take interest or any profit from them, but fear your God, so that they may continue to live among you. You must not lend them money at interest or sell them food at a profit. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.‘“If any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to you, do not make them work as slaves. They are to be treated as hired workers or temporary residents among you; they are to work for you until the Year of Jubilee. Then they and their children are to be released, and they will go back to their own clans and to the property of their ancestors. Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt, they must not be sold as slaves. Do not rule over them ruthlessly, but fear your God.‘“Your male and female slaves are to come from the nations around you; from them you may buy slaves. You may also buy some of the temporary residents living among you and members of their clans born in your country, and they will become your property. You can bequeath them to your children as inherited property and can make them slaves for life, but you must not rule over your fellow Israelites ruthlessly.‘“If a foreigner residing among you becomes rich and any of your fellow Israelites become poor and sell themselves to the foreigner or to a member of the foreigner’s clan, they retain the right of redemption after they have sold themselves. One of their relatives may redeem them: An uncle or a cousin or any blood relative in their clan may redeem them. Or if they prosper, they may redeem themselves. They and their buyer are to count the time from the year they sold themselves up to the Year of Jubilee. The price for their release is to be based on the rate paid to a hired worker for that number of years. If many years remain, they must pay for their redemption a larger share of the price paid for them. If only a few years remain until the Year of Jubilee, they are to compute that and pay for their redemption accordingly. They are to be treated as workers hired from year to year; you must see to it that those to whom they owe service do not rule over them ruthlessly.‘“Even if someone is not redeemed in any of these ways, they and their children are to be released in the Year of Jubilee, for the Israelites belong to me as servants. They are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.”’”Tim makes a few observations about the practice of jubilee and the Year of Jubilee. Giving people back their ancestral land would prevent the formation of monopolies and land owner dynasties. It would be a consistent (about once a lifetime) check to level the economic playing field of ancient Israel.Tim also notes that there are no narrative stories about Israel actually observing this Year of Jubilee. This causes some scholars to wonder whether the jubilee ever happened, or whether it was set up as an ideal to aspire to.Tim says that jubilee anticipates a future restoration. He shares a quote from scholar John Bergsma.“There is something inherently ‘eschatological’ about the jubilee, long before it was seen as a symbol of the eschaton by later writers. Since it recurred usually only once in a lifetime, the impoverished Israelite—or at least the one projected by the text—would spend most of his life in anticipation of this event of restoration. Also, from the perspective of the entire Pentateuch, the conquest and settlement of Canaan was a kind of ‘realized eschatology’—the fulfillment of the promise of the land of Canaan originally made to Abraham. Leviticus 25—in its present position in the Pentateuch—looks forward to the time when the ‘eschatological’ condition of Israel dwelling within her own land will be realized, and enacts measures to ensure that periodically this utopian, ‘eschatological’ state of Israel will be renewed and restored.”(John Bergsma, The Jubilee from Leviticus to Qumran: A History of Interpretation, 81)In part 4 (36:00-end), Tim and Jon talk about how the jubilee crosses into social, economic, and political views. Tim notes that Jesus launched his movement by declaring that the Year of Jubilee had arrived.Thank you to all our supporters!Show Resources:John Bergsma, The Jubilee from Leviticus to Qumran: A History of InterpretationMichael Morales, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? A Biblical Theology of the Book of LeviticusJacob Milgrom, Leviticus, Anchor Yale Bible CommentaryShow Music:Defender Instrumental: TentsShow produced by Dan GummelHave a question? 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SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:04:26 Gohan - TX - Invited call from Talk Heathen, would like to discuss pro-life/abortion.00:19:15 Richard - Malaysia - Would like to discuss intuition and how that figures into belief.00:36:19 Caleb - PA - Recently deconverted, wife is religious, how to approach this with her.00:47:35 “Canadian Catholic” - Canada - How his view on religion changed after being an atheist.01:08:26 Richard - AZ - Makes the argument that God/Gods will exist01:15:00 Guillermo - CA - Do you believe in faith?01:19:20 Tony - NY - Doesn’t believe in traditional religion, but believes God communicates through Math.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by Jenna Belk. Welcome back to the co-host chair Jenna!Let’s get to calls. The first caller is a returning caller, Gohan from Texas. He was invited to call in during Talk Heathen to discuss abortion, pro-life, and body autonomy. He uses a conjoined twins analogy that is rife with flaws and inaccuracies. If using flawed analogies doesn’t get to solutions, don’t use them!Next up, Richard from Malaysia would like to talk about intuition and how it figures into belief. Tune in and watch Jenna and Matt walk Richard through using logic to reach conclusions. The following caller named Caleb from Pennsylvania is concerned about his life as an atheist married to someone religious. Jenna offers some great recommendations to moving his relationship forward.Oh, you’ll love this… The next caller in the queue is “Canadian Catholic” from Canada wanting to discuss how his view changed from “inner circle atheist” to deeply devoted Roman Catholic. He also presents a hypothesis on consciousness. He called last week, you may recognize his voice. Next up, Richard in Arizona has an argument he’d like to share. He provides a science fiction argument that through current trends, AI will become “god-like”. Um, sure… no.Afterwards we have Guillermo from California. He wonders about atheists and their use of the word faith. Atheists tend to use the word faith as way to describe the trust they have or the confidence they have in certain things. Faith to believers is definitely used differently. I think he learned something. Yay!Our last caller of the day, Tony in New York would like to discuss how God communicates to humans through math. The equations in this argument and formulas are just not adding up here. (Math is not God btw.) Matt goes on to recommend watching Donald in Mathmagicland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_ZHsk0-eF0 Which ends with this quote by Galileo: “Mathematics is the alphabet/language with which “god” has written the universe.” As a metaphor, that is a beautiful concept.

QUOTE“The Holy One, blessed be He, created seven ages, and of them all He chose the seventh age only, the six ages are for the going in and coming out (of God’s creatures) for war and peace. The seventh age is entirely Sabbath and rest in the life everlasting.” – Rabbi EliezerKEY TAKEAWAYSThe seven festivals or feasts in the Jewish sacred calendar are integral to understanding the theme of the seventh-day rest in the Bible.These feasts have symbolic meaning connecting back to the creation account in Genesis and the story of the Exodus. They are meant to act as a way to remember and teach.SHOW NOTESIn part 1 (0-16:10), Tim and Jon recap the conversation so far, including the story of God giving Moses the Ten Commandments and instructions for the tabernacle. Interestingly, Tim notes that he isn’t pointing out all the layers of seven in the Bible, just highlighting some of the significant ones. For example, Moses goes up and down the mountain to commune with God seven times in the whole story of the TaNaK.Tim moves into the next part of the story. God is now dwelling in the tabernacle, also known as the tent of meeting. Unfortunately, God’s presence is so intense that no one can go in.In part 2 (16:10-25:00), Tim expands on the theme of Sabbath in Exodus.Exodus 23:9-12 Do not oppress a foreigner; you yourselves know how it feels to be foreigners, because you were foreigners in Egypt. For six years you are to sow your fields and harvest the crops, but during the seventh year let the land lie unplowed and unused. Then the poor among your people may get food from it, and the wild animals may eat what is left. Do the same with your vineyard and your olive grove.Six days do your work, but on the seventh day do not work, so that your ox and your donkey may rest, and so that the slave born in your household and the foreigner living among you may be refreshed.Tim observes that Sabbath rest isn’t just for the Jews. It’s also rest for the servants, the land, and the animals. All of creation is called to participate in seventh-day rest.In part 3 (25:00-35:00), Tim looks at a passage from Deuteronomy 15. Deuteronomy 15:1-6At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts. This is how it is to be done: Every creditor shall cancel any loan they have made to a fellow Israelite. They shall not require payment from anyone among their own people, because the Lord’s time for canceling debts has been proclaimed. You may require payment from a foreigner, but you must cancel any debt your fellow Israelite owes you. However, there need be no poor people among you, for in the land the Lord your God is giving you to possess as your inheritance, he will richly bless you, if only you fully obey the Lord your God and are careful to follow all these commands I am giving you today. For the Lord your God will bless you as he has promised, and you will lend to many nations but will borrow from none. You will rule over many nations but none will rule over you.Cancelling debts would sometimes happen in the ancient world when a new ruler came into power as an act of political and social favor. What’s unique about the Jewish idea in Deuteronomy, Tim notes, is that this release from debts is meant to be observed independently of any kingship or political system.In part 4 (35:00-44:00), Tim goes back to Leviticus to trace out the appointed feasts.Leviticus 23:2-4The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, a day of sacred assembly. You are not to do any work; wherever you live, it is a sabbath to the Lord.These are the Lord’s appointed festivals, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times.’”Here’s a simple way to lay out the sabbath and the appointed festivals.1. SabbathThe seventh day of each week.Duration: one dayRestrictions: no work2. Passover & Unleavened BreadThe first feast of the year.Duration: one day plus seven daysRestrictions: no work on the first and seventh days3. FirstfruitsHeld the day after the seventh day of PassoverDuration: one day4. The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost)Seven times seven and one days after PassoverDuration: one dayRestrictions: no work5. TrumpetsFirst day of the seventh monthDuration: one dayRestrictions: no work6. Day of AtonementTenth day of the seventh monthDuration: one dayRestrictions: no work7. TabernaclesMiddle of the seventh month (7/15-7/21)Duration: seven daysRestrictions: no work on the first and seventh days(Numbers 5-7 are commonly known as "The Days of Awe")The Sabbath represented a burst of Eden rest into ordinary time. These seven feasts all participate and develop aspects of the meaning of the original Sabbath.Passover and Unleavened Bread: redemption from death (new creation) and commitment to simplicity and trust in God’s power to provide food in the wildernessFirstfruits and Weeks: celebrating the gift of produce from the landTrumpets: announcing the sabbatical (seventh) monthDay of Atonement: God’s renewing the holiness of his Eden presence among his compromised peopleTabernacles: provision for God’s people on their way to the Promised Land. They are to act like they are living in God’s tent for a Sabbath cycle. “And you will take the fruit of the beautiful tree, the branches of a palm, and branches of a tree of leaf and of poplar trees by a river, and you shall rejoice before Yahweh for seven days” (Leviticus 23:40). Israel is called to rest in a mini-Eden tent made of the fruit of a beautiful tree for a Sabbath cycle!The dates of these feasts float independently of the perpetual seventh-day cycle. Occasionally, when a feast falls on the Sabbath, it becomes extra special. For example, passover falls on the Sabbath during Jesus’ week of passion when he is crucified.In part 5 (44:00-47:45), Tim moves on and discusses the Feast of Firstfruits and the Feast of Weeks / Pentecost.In part 6 (47:45-end), Tim covers the last three festivals: the Festival of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, and the Feast of Tabernacles.Tim notes that there are lots of overlapping calendars in the Hebrew Bible, and it can be difficult to keep them all straight. In modern times we have calendars like “the school year,” “the financial year,” “the sports year,” etc. All of these years and calendars overlay on our actual year in a different way. This is true of feasts in the Bible as well.These last few feasts are commonly regarded as “the days of awe and wonder” in modern Jewish life. The Festival of Trumpets is now known as Rosh Hashanah. This is would have been considered the Jewish New Year. The Day of Atonement is the next holiday where a symbolic goat takes Israel’s sins out of the camp. The Feast of Tabernacles is last. This feast is meant to reenact the Israelite wandering and journey in the wilderness. Israelites are expected to not work for seven days and camp out.Tim quotes from Pirke de Rabbi Eliezer.“The Holy One, blessed be He, created seven ages, and of them all He chose the seventh age only, the six ages are for the going in and coming out (of God’s creatures) for war and peace. The seventh age is entirely Sabbath and rest in the life everlasting.”Thank you to all our supporters! Have a question for us? Send it to info@jointhebibleproject.com.We love reading your reviews of our show!Show Music:Defender Instrumental by TentsLost Love by Too NorthFor When It’s Warmer by Sleepy FishAmbedo by Too NorthShot in the Back of the Head by MobyShine by MobyShow Resources:Michael Morales, Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord, A biblical theology of the book of Leviticus.Quote from Rabbi Eliezer can be found in Samuel Bacchiochi, “Matthew 11:28-30: Jesus’ Rest and the Sabbath,” pp. 297-99. Show Produced by: Dan Gummel Powered and Distributed by Simplecast.

The Atheist Experience 23.48 for 2019-11-17 with Matt Dillahunty & Don BakerSHOW TIME-STAMPS00:23:32 Brian - OH - Has proof god exists, it’s Tim Tebow.00:27:04 Charles - TX - Historical events caused by Jesuits? No.00:27:53 Joel - AL - Claims to have proof of reincarnation00:31:23 Patrick - FL - What is sufficient evidence for the existence of god.00:37:52 Paul - UK - Has definite proof that all the gods don’t exist00:47:12 Jonathan - AZ - Claims to have found a false argument by Matt 00:58:46 Jeroen - Curaçao - Invited a missionary in to discuss miracles, they deconverted.01:11:31 CC - Canada - Has evidence for god and he reconverted to Catholicism01:21:08 Eddie - NY - Believer who has doubts, needs help with understanding.01:32:20 Rick - Canada - Proof the Big Bang is in the bible and science is in the bible too.SHOW NOTESIn today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by one of our favorite co-hosts, Don Baker. Don is back with his list of Christian Failures. This week, Don continues to talk about souls for the 3rd time. He talks about where the soul goes when you die, spoiler alert: the soul doesn’t exist and it doesn’t go anywhere. If you’re following along and keeping track, this is topic #69.Let’s get to calls!The first caller is Brian from Ohio. He claims Tim Tebow is miraculous, it’s also a miracle that he wore 3:16, and everything lined up for a win 7 years ago. Ummmm… No. How do you determine it’s a miracle and how does it translate into proving a god.Oooh, this one is quick. Charles from Texas lists off historical events and claims it was all caused by the Jesuits. Nope, goodbye! The following caller named Joel from Alabama has a bald assertion that the soul is reincarnated through universal awareness. Instincts do not relate at ALL to reincarnation. There is also no evidence for this. The next caller in the queue is Patrick from Florida wanting to discuss why atheists don’t believe that god is the universe. We aren’t trying to redefine the universe as god. What attributes or properties justify putting a god label on the universe? (Answer: it’s not worth it and makes you seem ridiculous.)Next up, Paul in London, UK has proof that no gods exist. This assertation needs to be under the same scrutiny as the claim that there is a god. The burden of proof is on Paul here due to his claim. Afterwards we have Jonathan from Arizona. He called in to talk about Matt’s argument that alien abduction is more plausible than god and how that argument is false. It actually is plausible and could happen because it wouldn’t be a supernatural event. You do not get to assert that it is supernatural.Subsequently, Jeroen in Curaçao feels guilt about deconverting someone who he invited into his home where they discussed and dismantled miracles and other religious ideology.Next up, Catholic “Clearly” Canadian in Canada definitely has evidence for god. It’s why he reconverted to Catholicism. Where and what is your evidence, eh? Next caller, Eddie from New York is disgusted with immoral believers and is troubled by what he used to believe. He is having a really tough time, hang in there Eddie, you have community with us here. Please contact the kind folks at Recovering from Religion. They can help: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/Finally, we have Rick from Canada. Claims the big bang is in the bible along with scientific facts. Sorry, science doesn’t work that way.

Talk Heathen 03.44 for 2019-11-03 with Eric Murphy & Vi La Bianca SHOW TIME-STAMPS00:05:25 Ethan - CT - Questioning how long it takes to remove rituals from his life.00:19:30 Fred - FL - How do atheists write off all the religious testimony throughout history.00:42:40 Ha-Satan - CA - Has proof God is real and is happy to share!01:02:05 Jeff - PN - What is the difference between confirmation and confirmation bias.01:14:50 Dylan - TX - Struggling with possibly becoming a believer again.01:28:52 Becky - KY - Dealing with the upcoming holidays and theist relatives.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of Talk Heathen, Eric Murphy is joined by Vi La Bianca! Wow it’s already November! We are all ready for the cooler weather and cocoa! Eric, definitely enjoy the salted caramel flavored cocoa, it sounds decadent!After some announcements, they begin taking calls. The first caller is Ethan from Connecticut. He would like to talk about his recent deconversion and is wondering about how long it takes to get rid of personal religious rituals. Vi has really great ideas on how to transition from religious ritual to something more helpful in secular life.The next caller, Fred from Florida would like to discuss how Atheists can write off the thousands and thousands of religious testimony throughout history. Listen in and find out how Eric and Vi unpack and process this question and more.The following caller named Ha-Satan from California has proof that God is real and is willing to share through illogical allegory, incorrect reasons to dismiss others & their struggles, and claims atheists are condescending towards theists.The next caller in the queue is Jeff from Pennsylvania wanting to discuss how to determine the difference between confirmation bias and confirmation. Tune in to hear Eric’s explanation and many examples illustrating his point.Next up, Dylan in Texas is troubled with the possibility of going back to Christianity because what if we are wrong as atheists. Pascal’s wager can really cause a lot of problems in life and recovering from religion can help: https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/Our last caller, Becky from Kentucky talks about how to deal with her theistic relatives and in-laws during the upcoming holidays. Needs resources to help her not only being an atheist but also getting out of the bible belt. We have resources for you Becky!As a last note, if you need to talk to someone and are an atheist or non-religious person, please do visit https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/ or call 1-844-368-2848. They have trained agents at the ready to assist! https://www.seculartherapy.org/ is another wonderful resource ready for you if you need them.

The Atheist Experience 23.45 for 2019-10-27 with Matt Dillahunty & Don BakerSHOW TIME-STAMPS00:09:00 Jerry - MN - Questioning the end of life of a religious relative00:19:00 Christian - Denmark - Is it immoral to have children if you believe they’ll end up in Hell?00:36:00 Nick - OK - How to encourage a thriving atheist community in your area00:52:00 John - GA - Could the universe really have happened by random chance?01:07:00 Maurice - TX - Is death really and truly the end?01:20:27 Jamie - AR - Troubled with honoring her atheist daughter’s last wishes.01:37:22 Mike - AZ - Why did you choose Atheism over Agnosticism01:40:12 Gman - NJ - Has proof that god exists, and no he doesn’t really.SHOW NOTESIn this episode of the Atheist Experience, Matt Dillahunty is joined by the most fabulous Don Baker! We begin this episode with Don’s failures. This week’s topic is: Soul scams used by religions. For those following along, this is topic #68.Afterwards, they begin taking calls. The first caller is Jerry from Minnesota. He would like to talk about how to approach a religious relative’s end of life beliefs. As someone close to death, she may be embracing religion out of fear, perhaps a gentle touch is a good idea. The next caller, Christian from Denmark would like to discuss the idea that it is immoral to have children and believe they might end up in Hell. Listen in and find out how Matt and Don approach this idea!The following caller named Nick from Oklahoma wants to talk about his atheist group and best practices to encouraging and revitalizing a thriving atheist community.The next caller in the queue is John from Georgia wanting to discuss if the universe really could have happened by random chance and probability. Tune in to hear Matt’s explanation and debunking yet another ad-hoc rationalization.Next up, Maurice in Texas is asking about using circumstantial evidence to prove the existence of the afterlife and therefore God. Tune in and find out if the evidence provided is good enough for Matt and Don!Afterward, Jamie from Arkansas talks about how to truly honor her daughter’s wishes in death, Jamie is a Christian and her dying daughter is an atheist. This is something worth listening to as well as visiting Grief beyond Belief: http://griefbeyondbelief.org/Subsequently, Mike in Arizona discusses why we chose atheism over agnosticism. Guess what Mike, they are not mutually exclusive nor are they absolute as you claim. One is about belief and the other is about knowledge. That was a short call.Finally, Gman from Arizona has proof a god exists. Go ahead and prove it and don’t use circular arguments or rationalizations. We're still waiting… annnnddd.. you’re done!