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Further reading: I Can Has Mutant Larvae? 200-Year-Old ‘Monster Larva' Mystery Solved ‘Snakeworm' mystery yields species new to science Hearkening back to the hazelworm Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. A few weeks ago when I was researching big eels, I remembered the mystery eel larva we talked about back in episode 49, and that led me down a fun rabbit hole about other mystery larvae. Let's start with that eel larva. Eel larvae can be extremely hard to tell apart, so as a catchall term every eel larva is called a leptocephalus. They're flattened side to side, which is properly referred to as laterally compressed, and transparent, shaped roughly like a slender leaf, with a tiny head at the front. Depending on the species, an eel may remain in its larval form for more than a year, much longer than most other fish, and when it does metamorphose into its next life stage, it usually grows much longer than its larval form. For instance, the larvae of conger eels are only about 4 inches long, or 10 cm, while an adult conger can grow up to 10 feet long, or 3 meters. On January 31, 1930, a Danish research ship caught an eel larva 900 feet deep, or about 275 meters, off the coast of South Africa. But the larva was over 6 feet long, or 1.85 meters! Scientists boggled at the thought that this larva might grow into an eel more than 50 feet long, or 15 meters, raising the possibility that this unknown eel might be the basis of many sea serpent sightings. The larva was preserved and has been studied extensively. In 1958, a similar eel larva was caught off of New Zealand. It and the 1930 specimen were determined to belong to the same species, which was named Leptocephalus giganteus. In 1966, two more of the larvae were discovered in the stomach of a western Atlantic lancet fish. They were much smaller than the others, though—only four inches and eleven inches long, or 10 cm and 28 cm respectively. Other than size, they were pretty much identical to Leptocephalus giganteus. The ichthyologist who examined them determined that the larvae were probably not true eels at all, but larvae of a fish called the spiny eel. Deep-sea spiny eels look superficially like eels but aren't closely related, and while they do have a larval form that resembles that of a true eel, they're much different in one important way. Spiny eel larvae grow larger than the adults, then shrink a little when they develop into their mature form. The six-foot eel larva was actually a spiny eel larva that was close to metamorphosing into its adult form. Not everyone agrees that Leptocephalus giganteus is a spiny eel. Some think it belongs to the genus Coloconger, also called worm eels, which are true eels but which have large larvae that only grow to the same size as adults. But worm eels don't grow much bigger than about two feet long, or 61 cm. If the mystery larvae does belong to the genus Coloconger, it's probably a new species. Until scientists identify an adult Leptocephalus giganteus, we can't know for sure. Another mystery larva is Planctosphaera pelagica, which sits all alone in its own class because the only thing it resembles are acorn worms, but scientists are pretty sure it isn't the larva of an acorn worm. It's not much to look at, since the larva is just a little barrel-shaped blob that grows about 25 mm across. This sounds small compared to the eel larva we just discussed, but it's actually quite large compared to similar larvae. Acorn worm larvae are usually only about a millimeter long. Planctosphaera has been classified as a hemichordate, which are related to echinoderms but which show bilateral symmetry instead of radial symmetry. Hemichordates are also closely related to chordates, which include all vertebrates. They're marine animals that resemble worms but aren't worms, so it's likely that Planctosphaera is also wormlike as an adult. Planctosphaera isn't encountered very often by scientists. It has limited swimming abilities and mostly floats around near the surface of the open ocean, eating tiny food particles. One suggestion is that it might actually be the larva of a known species, but one where an occasional larva just never metamorphoses into an adult. It just grows and grows until something eats it. So far, attempts to sequence DNA from a Planctosphaera hasn't succeeded and attempts to raise one to maturity in captivity hasn't worked either. Some people have estimated that an adult Planctosphaera might be a type of acorn worm that can grow nine feet long, or 2.75 meters, which isn't out of the realm of possibility. The largest species of acorn worm known is Balanoglossus gigas, which can grow almost six feet long, or 1.8 meters, and not only is it bioluminescent, its body contains a lot of iodine, so it smells like medicine. It lives in mucus-lined burrows on the sea floor. Another mystery larva is Facetotecta, which have been found in shallow areas in many oceans around the world. Unlike the other larvae we've talked about, they're genuinely tiny, measured in micrometers, and eleven species have been described. They all have a cephalic shield, meaning a little dome over the head, and scientists have been able to observe several phases of their development but not the adult form. The juvenile form was observed and it looked kind of like a tiny slug with nonfunctioning eyes and weak muscles. Scientists speculate that facetotecta may actually be the larva of an endoparasite that infests some marine animals. That would explain why no adult form has been identified. Genetic testing has confirmed that Facetotecta is related to a group of parasitic crustaceans. DNA has solved some mysteries of what larvae belong to which adults. For instance, Cerataspis monstrosa, a larval crustacean that was first described in 1828. It's over a cm long, pinkish-purple in color with stalked eyes, little swimming leg-like appendages, and neon blue horn-like structures on its head and back which act as armor. The armor doesn't help too much against big animals like dolphins and tuna, which love to eat it, and in fact that's where it was initially discovered, in the digestive tract of a dolphin. But scientists had no idea what the monstrous larva eventually grew up to be. In 2012 the mystery was solved when a team of scientists compared the monster larva's DNA to that of lots of various types of shrimp, since the larva had long been suspected to be a type of shrimp. It turns out that it's the larval form of a rare deep-sea aristeid shrimp that can grow up to 9 inches long, or 23 cm. Let's finish with another solved mystery, this one from larvae found on land. In 2007, someone sent photos and a bag of little dead worms to Derek Sikes at the University of Alaska Museum. Usually when someone sends you a bag of dead worms, they're giving you an obscure but distressing message, but Sikes was curator of the insect collection and he was happy to get a bag of mystery worms. The worms had been collected from an entire column of the creatures that had been crawling over each other so that the group looked like a garden hose on the ground. Sikes thought they were probably fly larvae but he had never heard of larvae traveling in a column. If you've listened to the hazelworm episode from August 2018, you might have an idea. The hazelworm was supposed to be a snake or even a dragon that was only seen in times of unrest. It turns out that it the larvae of some species of fungus gnat travel together in long, narrow columns that really do look like a moving snake. But that's in Europe, not Alaska. Sikes examined the larvae, but since they were dead he couldn't guess what type of insect they would grow up to be. Luckily, a few months later he got a call from a forester who had spotted a column of the same worms crossing a road. Sikes got there in time to witness the phenomenon himself. The larvae were only a few millimeters long each, but there were so many of them that the column stretched right across the road into the forest. He collected some of them carefully and took them back to the museum, where he tended them in hopes that they would pupate successfully. This they did, and the insects that emerged were a little larger than fruit flies and were black in color. Sikes identified them as fungus gnats, but when he consulted fungus gnat experts in Germany and Japan, they were excited to report that they didn't recognize the Alaskan gnats. It was a new species, which Sikes described in late 2023. His summer students helped name the species, Sciara serpens, which are better known now as snakeworm gnats. He and his co-authors think the larvae form columns when they cross surfaces like roads and rocks, to help minimize contacting the dry ground. Fungus gnats live in moist areas with lots of organic matter, like forest leaf litter and the edges of ponds. So the next time you see a huge long snake crossing the road, don't panic. It might just be a whole lot of tiny, tiny larvae looking for a new home. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening! BONUS: here’s the Hazelworm episode too! The hazelworm today is a type of reptile, although called the slow worm, blind worm, or deaf adder. It lives in Eurasia, and while it looks like a snake, it's actually a legless lizard. It can even drop and regrow its tail like a lizard if threatened. It spends most of its time underground in burrows or underneath leaf litter or under logs. It grows almost 2 feet long, or 50 cm, and is brown. Females sometimes have blue racing stripes while males may have blue spots. It eats slugs, worms, and other small animals, so is good for the garden. But that kind of hazelworm isn't what we're talking about here. Back in the middle ages in central Europe, especially in parts of the Alps, there were stories of a big dragonlike serpent that lived in areas where hazel bushes were common. Like its slow-worm namesake, it lived most of its life underground, especially twined around the roots of the hazel. Instead of scales, it had a hairy skin and was frequently white in color. It was supposed to be the same type of snake that had tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. It had a lot of names besides hazelworm, including white worm for its color, paradise worm for its supposed history in the Garden of Eden, and even war worm. That one was because it was only supposed to show itself just before a war broke out. People really believed it existed, although stories about it sound more like folklore. For instance, anyone who ate hazelworm flesh was supposed to become immortal. It was also supposed to suck milk from dairy cows and spread poison. Some accounts said it was enormous, as big around as a man's thigh and some 18 feet long, or 5.5 meters. Sometimes it was even supposed to have feet, or have various bright colors. Sometimes drawings showed wings. There does seem to be some confusion about stories of the hazelworm and of the tatzelwurm, especially in older accounts. But unlike the tatzelwurm, the mystery of the hazelworm has been solved for a long time—long enough that knowledge of the animal has dropped out of folklore. Back in the 1770s, a physician named August C. Kuehn pointed out that hazelworm sightings matched up with a real animal…but not a snake. Not even any kind of reptile. Not a fish or a bird or a mammal. Nope, he pointed at the fungus gnat. The fungus gnat is about 8 mm long and eats decaying plant matter and fungus. You know, sort of exactly not like an 18-foot hairy white snake. But the larvae of some species of fungus gnat are called army worms. The larvae have white, gray, or brown bodies and black heads, and travel in long, wide columns that do look like a moving snake, especially if seen in poor light or in the distance. I've watched videos online of these processions and they are horrifying! They're also rare, so it's certainly possible that even people who have lived in one rural area their whole life had never seen an armyworm procession. Naturally, they'd assume they were seeing a monstrous hairy snake of some kind, because that's what it looks like. Sightings of smaller hazelworms may be due to the caterpillar of the pine processionary moth, which also travels in a line nose to tail, which looks remarkably like a long, thin, hairy snake. Don't touch those caterpillars, by the way. They look fuzzy and cute but their hairs can cause painful reactions when touched. The adult moths lay their eggs in pine trees and when the eggs hatch the larvae eat pine needles and can cause considerable damage to the trees. They overwinter in silk tents, then leave the trees in spring and travel in a snaky conga line to eat pine needles. Eventually they burrow underground to pupate. They emerge from their cocoons as adult moths, mate, lay eggs, and die, all within one day.

Jesus consistently moved toward the overlooked, the broken, the ones others dismissed. Not to shame them—but to heal & restore them. And in every encounter, lives were changed and hope was awakened. Your story isn't any different- Jesus crossed boundaries, roads, and moments in time for you because He loves you! Listen to Pastor Cody's newest message, "But He Needed To" today!

Being aware of God means being spiritually awake to His presence—even in the middle of real storms, real pain, and real circumstances. Jesus never denied the storm, but He refused to be moved off the TRUTH that God was with Him and that God is able. Take some time today to listen to Pastor Cody Sikes' most recent teaching, "Awarenes of God." If you've been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in fear, this message is for you. 

Prepare your heart for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting starting January 11th. Pastor Cody's message, "Quietness Before God," invites us to begin the year still before Him and open to transformation. Listen today!

In this episode of Lead-Lag Live, I sit down with Stephen Sikes, Chief Operating Officer at Public, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming retail investing, brokerage platforms, and portfolio construction.From AI-powered research to custom-built indexes and the rise of agentic brokerage, Sikes explains how new tools are giving individual investors access to capabilities once reserved for institutions and what risks and responsibilities come with that shift.In this episode:– How AI research tools are changing how retail investors analyze stocks– What it means to build custom indexes using natural language– The rise of agentic brokerage and automated portfolio management– Where AI can help investors and where human judgment still matters– Why the next generation of brokerages may look nothing like the lastLead-Lag Live brings you inside conversations with the financial thinkers who shape markets. Subscribe for interviews that go deeper than the noise.Start your adventure with TableTalk Friday: A D&D Podcast at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts!Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgB6B-mAeWlPM9KzGJ2O4cU0-m5lO0lkr&si=W_-jLsiREjyAIgEsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75YJ921WGQqUtwxRT71UQB?si=4R6kaAYOTtO2V Support the show

Are you aware… or just overwhelmed?So often we become more aware of the storm than the Savior...more aware of the lack than the Lord who supplies. In this message, "Awareness of God," Pastor Cody Sikes reminds us that God has been present the entire time — even when circumstances try to blind us to the truth.If you're feeling distracted by fear, emotions, or the weight of what you're facing — this message is for you.

Josh Sikes of Bent Rods Guide Service talks with Don about what makes a great Christmas gift for sportsmen.

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This week's message from Pastor Cody reminded us that in God's Kingdom, obedience > perfection! We've been made new, given the ministry of reconciliation, filled with the Spirit, and empowered with authority to bring Heaven to earth. Every believer is called to step into the work of ministry. Be bold & courageous!

Mind Matters: Featuring Rex Sikes on Discover Your Potential In this powerful episode of Discover Your Potential, we sit down with mindset expert, author, speaker, and transformational coach Rex Sikes to explore how your thoughts shape your reality. Rex has spent over 40 years teaching people worldwide how to break limiting patterns, rewire their minds, and create a life filled with purpose, joy, and possibility. Rex shares the science and strategies behind mental reconditioning, emotional mastery, and the daily practices that help people shift from frustration to fulfillment. Whether you are navigating stress, wanting to improve your mindset, or ready to unlock your true potential, this episode is a guide to transforming the way you think and live. We dive into:• How your beliefs and inner dialogue influence every outcome• Daily mental exercises that boost confidence and clarity• The power of gratitude, focus, and consistency• Why mindset is the foundation of lasting change• How to take control of your thinking and reshape your future Rex's insights are simple, actionable, and life changing.If you want to strengthen your mind, elevate your perspective, and reveal your inner power, this conversation is for you. Website: https://www.rexsikes.comBook: https://www.rexsikes.com/booksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rexsikesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rex_sikesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RexSikes #DiscoverYourPotential #MindMatters #RexSikes #MindsetCoach #MentalFitness #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #PositiveThinking #TransformYourLife #Inspiration #PodcastInterview

This week's message from Pastor Cody reminded us that in God's Kingdom, obedience > perfection!We've been made new, given the ministry of reconciliation, filled with the Spirit, and empowered with authority to bring Heaven to earth. Every believer is called to step into the work of ministry.Be bold. Be courageous. And say, “It's my job, I'll do it.”

This week on The Work, we kicked things off with a little debate about whether I should open every episode with a song request — apparently y'all want me singing more than Greg does. From there, we dove straight into weekend adventures: Greg battled the wildest gravel road in Arkansas just to get to Whitaker Point, and I battled… well… my truck. Let's just say deer camp didn't go as planned. One pothole, a three-foot airborne moment, and a whole lot of broken suspension later, I ended up hauling my wounded 3500 home on a trailer. No deer, no meat, just a big repair bill and a very humbled Sikes.We talked fasting — Greg kicked off a three-day water fast and I shared how extended fasting fits better once you're out of a caloric deficit. Then we drifted into the carnivore-to-keto-to-back-to-carbs trend online, and why staying rooted in real food and consistent principles matters more than chasing the hype. People jump ship fast. I'll stick with what works.We also hit on social media, my “toilet paper in the fridge” reel experiment, and the strange corners of the internet — including the no-wipe carnivore movement and the people drinking their first morning urine. (No, neither of us are signing up for that.)We previewed the upcoming Hack Your Health event, where I'll be on the food addiction panel again — likely ruffling a few feathers with my stance on extreme ownership. At the end of the day, you put the fork in your own mouth. That message usually lands.From there it was travel, parental adventures (my folks are literally sailing around the world with six months' worth of Keto Bricks), winter nasal breathing, AI deepfakes, gym talk, upcoming deload timing, and plans for next year's show — including a massive local charcuterie board situation we're pretty excited about.We wrapped the episode the way we always do: ready to get back to work, film a reel, and keep pushing everything forward.Greg Mahler is also a lifetime natural bodybuilder, and can be followed on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ketogreg80/Register For My FREE Masterclass: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQ

In his newest message, "Take Your Shoes Off," Pastor Cody challenges us to return to humble obedience — not just in the big, miraculous moments, but in the small, unseen ones that reveal our heart before God.

In his newest message, "Take Your Shoes Off," Pastor Cody challenges us to return to humble obedience — not just in the big, miraculous moments, but in the small, unseen ones that reveal our heart before God.

TIME STAMPS: 00:00 How Robert & Coach Colt met; about Mr. Sikes, Keto Bricks, and Robert's podcasts Savage Perspectives and The Work. www.ketobrick.com IG @ ketosavage / https://ketogenicbodybuilding.com/ https://ketosavage.com/about/ https://naturalstatesavages.com/ 03:10 Trail running, cardio, and studying the book of Ephesians at men's group. “Be strong in the LORD.” Eph 6:106:15 Inspiration behind the making of the GLAZED DONUT Keto Brick!10:00 Recap of The WNBF Natural State Savages 2025 and plans for 2026; behind the scenes of hosting a bodybuilding competition.16:44 How to eat and celebrate after a show without ruining your results and your hard work.21:14 THE “C” WORD!!! Thoughts on tracking Calories, IIFYM, hormones, and sustainable fat loss.27:02 What are PEPTIDES and do they have any place in natural bodybuilding?29:11 This week's L.I.S.S. (thanks again Stef, from Maine!) and BAD COACH CALLOUT - the Keto diet is a fad diet ???38:02 Seven SUPPLEMENTS St. Peter encourages believers to embody to combat feelings of worthlessness. 2 Peter 1:5-8 “For this very reason make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these things are yours and abound, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful (some translations “useless”) in the knowledge of our LORD Jesus Christ.”39:52 SUPPLEMENT #1 - VIRTUE/GOODNESS; an overview of Robert's prayer life.40:04 How science shows that praying before meals increases the bioavailability of the food you are consuming and enhances your muscle recovery!41:00 SUPPLEMENT #2 - KNOWLEDGE; reading and podcast habits.43:00 SUPPLEMENT #3 - SELF-CONTROL; how to combat cravings and risky situations.44:00 Quitting PORNOGRAPHY and other harmful habits.45:05 SUPPLEMENT #4 - ENDURANCE/STEADFASTNESS; a conversation on meditation practices.47:07 SUPPLEMENT #5 - GODLINESS; church, mass, and Bible reading habits alone and as a couple. Sermons referenced for Leviticus 23 & The Feast of Trumpets as it pertains to The Day of the Lord: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoE9bR5UxLE / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2T2HKLBBLc&t=2159s 48:00 SUPPLEMENT #6 - BROTHERLY AFFECTION; how to encourage and remain in contact with those important to you.50:51 SUPPLEMENT #7 - LOVE; how Robert shares the gifts his Higher Power lovingly gave him with the rest of the world and pays it forward.54:03 Exciting news about Robert's new businesses and plans for 2026!Questions for Coach Rich? Book a consultation (free and paid options available) with the UK's leading Keto nutrition expert HERE: Keto 1-to-1 Consultation – KETO PRO SHOP (theketopro.com)Questions for Coach Colt? Your first 15 minute phone call is free. Booking link: https://calendly.com/ssyl/coaching-check-in?month=2024-10 Coach Richard's Supplement Store (UK): https://theketopro.com/collections/keto-supplements Coach Colt's Supplement Store (COMING SOON!) https://primalcutsfitness.com/ *customers may text or email in the meantime for our Venmo Storefront until our product page is finished, as it is still currently under construction*Link for KETO BRICKS: https://glnk.io/zvl/coltmiltonSave 10% on CARNIVORE BARS with code COLT10

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday affirms that we all have a part to play in the church! YOU have a part to play, and the body of Christ needs your God given gifts, time, and effort.

Don't miss Pastor Cody's newest message, “Into His Presence,” from this past Sunday! Teaching out of Exodus 33–34, he talks around the key of thankfulness in unlocking God's presence, why His presence is more valuable than His blessings, and how time spent with Him transforms us from the inside out. If you've been longing for deeper intimacy with God and fresh joy in your walk with Him, listen today!

Don't miss Pastor Cody's newest message, “Into His Presence,” from this past Sunday! Teaching out of Exodus 33–34, he helps unpack the key of thankfulness in unlocking God's presence, why His presence is more valuable than His blessings, and how time spent with Him transforms us from the inside out. If you've been longing for deeper intimacy with God and fresh joy in your walk with Him, listen today!

Send us a textWhen Dr. Felicia Lowman-Sikes walked into the kitchen during her lunch break and saw the GCA leadership team waiting, she had no idea what was coming. She was about to be named District Teacher of the Year. Cue the cameras, a little disbelief, and a lot of emotion.Felicia teaches kindergarten and brings energy, heart, and a love of learning into every lesson. She sings songs about nouns. She plans Fun Fridays with color themes and silly wigs. Her goal is simple. She wants every student to feel loved and to love learning.She didn't always plan on being a teacher. Law school was the original path until one education class gave her a glimpse of the classroom. That moment changed everything. She went on to earn her doctorate in curriculum and instruction and says she keeps learning because she wants to make a real difference.One of the best compliments she's ever received came after the school year ended. A student sent her a voice message saying he missed her, wanted to come back to school, and loved her. That kind of love sticks.Outside the classroom, Felicia finds peace in the outdoors. She loves gardening, hiking, and camping with her family. Her students have taught her a lot too. She's learned to stay resilient and not take life too seriously.She gives credit to her entire primary team, her co-teachers, her parapro Kay, her administrators, and her husband and daughter. This award is a celebration of her impact, but also of the people who support her along the way.

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, “Declarations and Destiny,” unpacks how God's declaration over Jesus launched Him into His earthly mission—and how we can also partner with God to lead our homes!

In this episode of The Cordial Catholic, I'm joined by Levi Sikes, the musical genius behind Former Ruins, to talk about his journey into Catholicism. What drew Levi out of his Evangelical Christian tradition, what drew him into Catholicism, and what continues to draw him in, evermore. And, as a musician, how Levi strives to bridge this gap, to explain and wrestle with his own paradigm shift, and to speak into a place of the deep faith and longing felt by others on journeys similar to his.It's an amazing interview!For more from Levi check out the Former Ruins website, on Bandcamp, and everywhere streaming music is found! You won't be disappointed.Sign up for our newsletter for my reflections on  episodes, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive contests.To watch this and other episodes please visit (and subscribe to!) our YouTube channel.Please consider financially supporting this show! For more information visit the Patreon page.  All patrons receive access to exclusive content and if you can give $5/mo or more you'll also be entered into monthly draws for fantastic books hand-picked by me.If you'd like to give a one-time donation to The Cordial Catholic, you can visit the PayPal page.Thank you to those already supporting the show!Theme Music: "Splendor (Intro)" by Former Ruins. Learn more at formerruins.com or listen on Spotify, Apple Music,A very special thanks to our Patreon co-producers who make this show possible: Amanda, Elli and Tom, Fr. Larry, Gina, Heather, James, Jorg, Michelle, Noah, Robert, Shelby, Susanne and Victor, and William.Support the showFind and follow The Cordial Catholic on social media:Instagram: @cordialcatholicTwitter: @cordialcatholicYouTube: /thecordialcatholicFacebook: The Cordial CatholicTikTok: @cordialcatholic

Corky Sikes shares his inspiring journey from backyard training in Jesup, Georgia, to becoming a global martial arts champion and respected school owner. Mentored by the legendary Don Carter, Corky's path took him from Shotokan karate to the dynamic world of Taekwondo, guided by influences like Cliff Yon and Ernie Reyes Sr. He recounts the thrill of competition, his first trophy win, and his relentless pursuit of excellence. More than titles, Corky's story is about passion, creativity, and building a legacy—both on the mat and in his community—through discipline, innovation, and lifelong service to martial arts.

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, “Declarations and Destiny,” unpacks how God's declaration over Jesus launched Him into His earthly mission—and how we can also partner with God to lead our homes!

Tune in today to hear Pastor Cody Sikes' newest message, "Connected and Covered" from this past Sunday! When we stay connected to Jesus and committed to each other, we grow stronger—INSIDE and out. 

DON'T MISS Pastor Cody's newest message, "Connected and Covered" from this past Sunday! When we stay connected to Jesus and committed to each other, we grow stronger—INSIDE and out. 

In this episode Josh & Jared talk with Kylie Sike Director of the JBBA & Weston Brooks current President of the JBBA. It was a great conversation on their history, JBBA values and the future, Nationals coming up, and plenty more. So, sit back relax and enjoy the show!

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, "Watch and Pray," was a powerful teaching on why and how we should pray!

This past Sunday, Pastor Cody Sikes shared a powerful message on the Holy Spirit called, “We Need The Holy Spirit” The Holy Spirit isn't distant or random—He's the living Spirit of God. He's been misunderstood—but He's never been more needed than now. Listen today!

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, "Watch and Pray," was a powerful teaching on why and how we shoud pray! Listen today!

What a beautiful day in God's house! If you missed church this past Sunday, we encourage you to check out Pastor Cody's newest message, "Godly Character" based out of 1 Timothy 4:7-8 and take notes! Training ourselves to live with Godly Character shows our inner response and reverence to the things of God. Don't miss this one!

Make sure and check out Pastor Cody's Easter message, "Jesus...Our Surety." As surety for you and I, Jesus paid the price by dying one death for all -- He was THE sacrifice for sin and literally exchanged places with us! This message will encourage and challenge you to walk FREE in what has been paid for for YOU!

Pastor Cody's message, "His Heart For The Church," is one to put on repeat! God's desire for us is that we would not just come to church, but that we would be a part of it! 

Send us a textTom Sikes joins the show to talk about he and Johnny's trip to the 2008 Masters tournament.  We also make predictions of winners and share a few of our favorite memories.To support our cause check out  johnnypacker.net and order a bag of fresh roasted coffee today!Support the show

Check out Pastor Cody's teaching called "His Heart for You!" God's Heart for you is that your life would look like He saved it--how? By our hearts responding to and reflecting HIS as we we live obediently, sacrificially and generously! 

As children of God, we are called to live a holy, set-apart life unto Jesus! Watch or listen to this powerful message, "Sons of The Day," from Pastor Cody Sikes today!

Tread Perilously's month of TV shows based on feature films continues with an episode of Alien Nation called "Fifteen With Wanda." When a Newcomer limo driver is witness to a crime on his wedding night, he enters witness protection with Sikes and Francisco as his detail. Unfortunately, the Newcomer took an aphrodisiac as part of the wedding/bonding tradition and must spend the next three weeks wanting nothing more than the 15 minutes with his bride to complete the mating ceremony. And with his day in court soon approaching, he is targeted for extermination. Meanwhile, Francisco's son gets involved with Lori Petty. Justin recalls the reason why he never watched Alien Nation despite being a big fan of the movie. Memories of the Fox network in the 1990s are examined, including The X-Files and M.A.N.T.I.S. The pair also recall what genre movies and TV were like before it all got Whedon-ized. Star Gary Graham proves to be the weakest link in moving Alien Nation to television. Co-star Eric Pierpoint proves more successful as TV's Mandy Patankin. The power of 1990s Lori Petty cannot be denied. Geography Corner leads to Southern California colleges. Justin learns a key detail about Newcomer physiology. Erik and Justin pitch a modern version of Alien Nation and discover the old Dr. Spock joke now requires a ton of context.

The Economic Club of Minnesota kicked off the second half of the 2024-2025 season on Wednesday, February 26th. The audience was treated to a riveting conversation between Brian Sikes, Chairman, President and CEO of Cargill and Sri Zaheer, Dean Emerita, Carlson School of Management. Brian offered some wonderful advice to students and young professionals in attendance. “Do your job really, really, well, there are no shortcuts, there are no magic pills that you can take, treat people really, really well, and just say yes.” In addition to advice, Mr. Sikes discussed some topics that are top of mind, free trade and tariffs. Everyone in attendance was grateful to be present for this event! 

When you are in the middle of a battle, don't look back-- start looking around you! Jesus is closer than you think, He is for you & He is WITH you! Check out Pastor Cody's message "In The Fire" from this past Sunday and allow your faith to rise!

Grab those headphones wherever you're at today and listen to Pastor Cody's newest teaching, "Benchwarmers!" Based on several Biblical accounts, God has consistently used the most unlikely, under-qualified people to do the most extraordinary things! Be encouraged today that even if you don't feel qualified, God can do so much with your faith-filled YES!

As RLC enters into a 21-Day Fast together this week, Pastor Cody brought a powerful teaching all around the concepts of Biblical fasting in his most recent message! Listen today!

Don't miss Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday called “Put Some Light On It!” Let's find the courage to shed light on shame once and for all in our lives – we were made for real intimacy with God and with people! There is no fear when we know perfect love. Listen today!

Don't miss Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday called “Put Some Light On It!” Let's find the courage to shed light on shame once and for all in our lives – we were made for real intimacy with God and with people! There is no fear when we know perfect love. Listen today!

Get your Bible out and spend time in God's Word today as you check out Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, "With the Holy Spirit and Fire!" As we start the year, let us ask God to purify our hearts and empower us with His Spirit! 

Check out Pastor Cody's latest message, "Fruit is Eternal" today!

For this episode, I am joined by my beautiful wife, Crystal, as we discuss 2024, our future plans, and make a big announcement.  You don't want to miss this one!   What you'll hear:   Homesteading and pet updates (2:06) Business achievements, community growth, and future plans for the business (6:36) Apparel launch and website revamp (8:04) Plans for Keto Brick in 2025 and a few personal updates (36:36) Parenting, family dynamics and challenges, and future goals (37:38)   Where to learn more:   Instagram   If you loved this episode and our podcast, please take some time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, or drop us a comment below!

What we believe about God determines what we believe about ourselves and ultimately how our lives take shape-- it's the single most important thing about us! Take some intentional time today to check out Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, "That's Who He Is," and allow the truth of who God really is to become true to you.

"If satan can talk you out of who you are, he knows you will never do things you are called and equipped to do." -Pastor Cody SikesAs we look to the Word of God, we see who we were really made to be! Knowing we have been made by God and that we're loved by Him is our very identity! Take some time to watch or listen to Pastor Cody's newest message, "That's Who You Are" today!

What if retiring meant more than just winding down? What if it included excitement, exploration, and a new beginning in your favorite corner of the world?  In this episode, Larry Sprung chats with Tommy Sikes, founder of Traveltirement, about the unique adventure of combining retirement with the allure of living abroad, particularly in Italy and France.  Tommy reveals how his personal passion and financial knowledge have led to helping others discover affordable housing and seamless transitions in these dream destinations. Together, they explore the ins and outs of balancing travel desires with financial realities, ensuring a thrilling yet sound journey into international living. Larry and Tommy discuss:  How the entrepreneurial mindset shaped Travel Retirement Discovering affordable properties in Italy and France The significance of niching down in content and business  Practical tips for retiring abroad Building an engaging online presence through YouTube and newsletters And more! Resources:  Mitlin Financial   The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung   Connect with Larry Sprung:   LinkedIn: Larry Sprung Instagram: Larry Sprung Facebook: Larry Sprung X (Twitter): Larry Sprung Connect with Tommy Sikes:  LinkedIn: Tommy Sikes Website: Traveltirement YouTube: Traveltirement™   About our Guest: Tommy Sikes has been travelling since he was young, inspired by his parents who instilled in him a love for exploring the world. Their encouragement to see new places left a lasting impact on him. When his parents passed away at the ages of 70 and 75, it served as a wake-up call for Tommy to live life to the fullest. Now, at age 53, he feels the urgency to pursue his own travel dreams. Tommy is on a mission to combine his passion for France and Italy with his expertise as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. He aims to help others achieve their dreams of living in France or Italy, sharing his knowledge and experience to make their goals a reality. Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.

Mark D. Sikes came to design as a second career after decades in retail, but he's made up for lost time. In just over ten years, he's released three best-selling books, earned a spot on the AD100, and worked for high-profile clients like Reese Witherspoon, Nancy Meyers and Dr. Jill Biden. More recently, Sikes brought his take on classic American style to Blair House, redesigning an iconic Washington residence used to host heads of state: its guest list includes everyone from Winston Churchill to Justin Trudeau.On this episode of the podcast, Sikes speaks to host Dennis Scully about why consistency has been the key to his success, the surprising strategy that helped his books take off, and why his muse is America.This episode is sponsored by Four Hands and SuryaLINKSMark D. SikesDennis ScullyBusiness of Home

Pastor Cody's message from this past Sunday, “Set Apart,” will bring new levels of understanding to what being consecrated unto the Lord truly means. Grab your notebook and a pen and get ready to learn!