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Forgiveness doesn't just keep us connected to what hurt us—it can take root in our hearts and keep us from the freedom God wants for us.In his most recent message, “Forgiveness,” Pastor Cody Sikes reminds us that offense will come, but we don't have to let it stay. Like the deep roots of the sycamine tree Jesus referenced in Luke 17, bitterness has to be dealt with at the root. Forgiveness doesn't mean what happened was okay—it means we trust God with it and choose freedom instead of allowing the hurt to keep holding us captive.Listen today!

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This week, Pastor Cody Sikes challenged us with a powerful reminder in his newest message, "The Little Foxes."The biggest threats to our faith aren't always the obvious ones—they're often the small compromises we leave unchecked. The good news? Repentance isn't about shame—it's about turning back to the Father and finding freedom, healing, and life.We believe this message will challenge and encourage you in your walk with Jesus!

On May 24, 1986, nineteen-year-old Shelley Sikes left work at Gaido's Seafood Restaurant in Galveston and began driving toward her boyfriend's home. She never arrived. Witnesses saw a pickup force her car off the road, and her Ford Pinto was discovered hours later with the driver's window shattered and her belongings still inside. Two men were ultimately convicted of aggravated kidnapping, but Shelley's case is not closed. She has never been found, and both men died in prison without providing information that brought her home. Investigators have made it clear that the case will remain open until Shelley is found. Shelley was 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighed approximately 90 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a scar on her right knee and was unable to bend her right index finger. Anyone with information is asked to call the Galveston County Sheriff's Office at 409 766 2300. Anonymous tips can be submitted at 866 248 8477. For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VoicesforJusticePodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   For even more content or to further support the show, join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Voices for Justice Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VFJPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@VoicesforJusticePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahETurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahTurney⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tax Notes legal reporter Trevor Sikes investigated how the qualified tips deduction under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has affected tipped workers in the year since the law's enactment.Sikes and fellow legal reporter A.J. Collins interviewed the following people for this episode: Morgan Harms, a server at William Jeffrey's Tavern in Arlington, Virginia Michael Chittenden, a lawyer with Covington and Burling Matt Catchpole, owner of the South Carolina restaurant group Panhandle Slam Hospitality Jim Toole, a clubhouse manager for the Lancaster Stormers, an American professional baseball team in Pennsylvania For more, read Sikes and Collins' story in Tax Notes, "Check, Please: Workers React to ‘No Tax on Tips' One Year In."Our audio sources for this episode:Vice President Vance Delivers Remarks in Michigan on Tax and Spending Cuts LegislationSecretary Scott Bessent Testifies on Treasury Department 2027 Budget RequestFormer President Trump Holds Rally in Las Vegas**CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jeanne Rauch-Zender, Paige JonesProducer: Jordan ParrishAudio Editor: Laura Kondourajian

Welcome to the CLD Talks x IADC World Community Development Conference 2026 Series. Conor and Eddie interviewed 11 practitioners from across the globe on the Wednesday of the Conference. We got a great insight to why people decided to start a career in Community Development, how Community Developmentworks in their part of the world and so many different cultures. In this episode we speak to Bethany Sikes from Volunteer Scotland.We asked a question which was themed around the conference which was “Community Development in a Chaotic World: Challenge, Change and CollectiveAction”. The responses and insights from all guests show great creativity and passion which is incredibly encouraging.  We have created playlists on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so you can easily access all the Episodes from this Series. Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/60edl6qcKw5MDbQ0QEym6R?si=60ec7cc6d046431a Apple Podcasts:Search the Station “CLD Talks @ the World CommunityDevelopment Conference 2026”  Make sure to find us on LinkedIn @ CLD Talks Podcast https://www.wcdc2026.org/ https://www.iacdglobal.org/

This week, Pastor Cody Sikes challenged us with a powerful reminder in his newest message, "The Little Foxes."The biggest threats to our faith aren't always the obvious ones—they're often the small compromises we leave unchecked. The good news? Repentance isn't about shame—it's about turning back to the Father and finding freedom, healing, and life.We believe this message will challenge and encourage you in your walk with Jesus!

If you've spent any time in a gym, you've heard it: you need carbs to build muscle. It's gospel. Every bro coach and most personal trainers will tell you the same thing. The problem is it's not actually true. And my guest this week is living proof. Robert Sikes is a pro natural bodybuilder who has been ketogenic for 11 years, eating fewer than 20 grams of carbs a day the entire time. No rice, no grains, no oatmeal, none of the stuff bodybuilders are supposed to live on. And he competes and wins on the world stage. In 2023 he got down to 3.9% body fat, making him the leanest man on earth at the time. He's also the founder of Keto Brick, a shelf-stable high-fat food he originally created for his own competition prep because nothing like it existed. In this episode, we get into the carb and muscle myth, what 11 years of keto has actually done to his blood work, and the tradeoffs nobody on social media wants to talk about. The argument for carbs usually comes down to insulin, which is a powerful anabolic agent. Everything grows in the presence of insulin, muscle included. But as Sikes lays out, you don't need excess insulin to build muscle. You need a caloric surplus, enough protein, enough training intensity, and enough recovery. The rest is just body fat you'll have to lose later, and the athletes chasing muscle through exogenous insulin often pay a steep price for it. The same myth applies to testosterone. People assume Sikes must be running sky-high levels to look the way he does, but he isn't. He competes in natural federations that don't allow TRT, and his testosterone typically sits between 400 and 600. When he was at 3.9% body fat, it dropped to 87. That's not a level anyone would call healthy, but it proves you don't need elevated testosterone to build and hold muscle. I've experimented with TRT myself and walked away from it, and we get into why the negative feedback loop made it not worth it for either of us. Where the conversation really opens up is the philosophical side. When do you intervene and when do you accept what nature gave you? We talk about genetics versus lifestyle, why he doesn't try to cheat death, and why an athlete's identity shouldn't be wrapped up in their physical abilities, because we're all biodegradable vessels of meat and bone that eventually deteriorate. His whole family eats this way too, including his kids, whose first real food was a beef knuckle bone rather than rice cereal. About Robert Sikes:  Robert Sikes is a lifetime natural competitive bodybuilder and CEO of Keto Brick, who traded traditional bro-dieting for a strict ketogenic approach back in 2014 after developing disordered eating on a high-carb protocol. Since making the switch, he earned his WNBF pro status and became the leanest man in the world in 2023. He now dedicates his work to coaching others through his Savage System program and fueling performance through his Keto Brick — a 1,000-calorie ketogenic meal he originally created for his own contest prep. Website: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/savage-perspectivepodcast/id1169900822 Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Peluva! Peluva makes minimalist shoes to support optimal foot, back and joint health. I started wearing Peluvas several months ago, and I haven't worn regular shoes since. I encourage you to consider trading your sneakers or training shoes for a pair of Peluvas, and then watch the health of your feet and lower back improve while reducing your risk of injury.  To learn more about why I love Peluva barefoot shoes, check out my in-depth review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/peluva-review/  And use code MICHAEL to get 10% off your first pair: https://michaelkummer.com/go/peluva  In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:42 Building muscle without carbs 05:02 Insulin, anabolism, and keto 07:53 Testosterone, TRT, and HRT 22:10 Injuries, identity, and aging 30:37 Balancing keto with real life 33:41 Raising a ketogenic family 35:52 Bloodwork, diet, and long-term competing 44:07 Keto Brick and fueling performance 47:41 Wrap Up Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. 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We often ask God to send His fire—but do we really understand what we're asking for? The fire of God doesn't just empower us—it first purifies us. In this powerful message, Cody Sikes unpacks Isaiah 6, revealing how God's presence exposes what doesn't belong, refines our hearts, and ignites us to live boldly for His Kingdom.Listen to the full message, "With the Holy Spirit and Fire," today!

Twelve years in, Toni Sikes shows no signs of slowing down. As founder and CEO of CODAworx—the leading platform for the public art industry—she has shepherded the ecosystem from ‘90s print directories to a global digital network representing over $13 billion in projects. For Independence Day 2026, CODAworx teamed with NOT REAL ART and nonprofit Arterial to launch 250: A Celebration of Public Art in the U.S.—an ambitious online exhibition featuring one artwork from each state, plus Puerto Rico and DC. Curated by NOT REAL ART's Kirsten Bengtson-Lykoudis and powered by CODAworx's extensive artist network, 250 is already live online and will remain available for all to explore indefinitely.How did this partnership come together? Toni and NOT REAL ART/Arterial founder Scott “Sourdough” Power unpack the vision behind 250, swap stories from the front lines of public art, and make the case for why murals, installations, festivals, and even giant flamingos belong at the heart of the American experience.See the 250 exhibition: Explore all 52 works online. Episode CreditsHost: Scott ‘Sourdough' PowerGuest: Toni Sikes, CEO and founder of CODAworx, advocate for big art and public art's economic power. Production: Crewest Studio, Los AngelesTheme Music: Ricky Peugeot & Desi DeLauro of Parlor SocialStay in the loop: Subscribe to NOT REAL ART for future episodes, follow us on Instagram, and tag your favorite public art using #FirstFridays250.

Pastor Cody Sikes reminds us that the way we see God shapes the way we live. In this powerful message, "Goodness of God," we discover that God isn't just good because of what He does—goodness is who He is. His presence, provision, and promises are all evidence of His unchanging character.Don't miss this encouraging word about trusting a Father who is always up to good.

In his message from this past Sunday, "Victory & Resisting," Pastor Cody Sikes explores Gideon's battle and shares four keys to walking in God's victory while resisting the enemy's schemes.

In his message from this past Sunday, "Victory & Resisting," Pastor Cody Sikes explores Gideon's battle and shares four keys to walking in God's victory while resisting the enemy's schemes. Don't miss this timely word!

What do obedience, sacrifice, and generosity reveal about your relationship with God?In this powerful message, Pastor Cody Sikes explores the three crossroads every follower of Jesus will encounter when it comes to money and stewardship: Obedience, Sacrifice, and Generosity.More than a message about giving, this sermon challenges us to examine our hearts and ask whether God truly has access to every area of our lives.Listen today & be encouraged to take your next step toward a life fully surrendered to God.

Stephen Sikes joins us on this episode of AI Supercyle and explains how the agentic brokerage is live.Stephen Sikes is COO at Public, an investing platform for serious investors.The Rollup is where the leaders of digital assets and finance converge. Live from the financial capital of the world.Timestamps00:00 Intro And Background01:18 Platform For Serious Investors02:26 Alpha AI Research Assistant03:53 Claude Opus Triggered Pivot04:36 Agentic Brokerage Goes Live05:22 Platform Shift Mobile To AI06:03 Direct To Consumer API13:02 Covered Call Via Agent14:24 Deterministic Workflow Explained15:25 Robinhood MCP Announcement16:40 Public Beats Robinhood Here21:00 Crypto As Asset Class Only25:33 Walk The Bid Order28:29 Can't Vibe Code Trading30:36 No Layoffs AI Adds More33:36 Growth Firms Always WinGuest Socials:Stephen Sikes X: https://x.com/Sikes_Public X: https://x.com/PublicPublic Website: https://public.com/Partners:Better than Banks. Transparent capital efficiency earning the highest yields in DeFi. Learn more here: https://infinifi.xyz/---APYX - Enhanced Digital Credit Yield, Onchain | On Track to Become the Largest Holder of STRC. https://apyx.fi/---Dinari - Over 230 1:1 backed tokenized stocks, ETFs & more with dividends. US-based SEC transfer agent. Available on 5+ chains & via API. https://dinari.com/---Relay is the fastest and most reliable way to swap any token on any chain. Learn more here: https://relay.link/bridge---Zama is an open source cryptography company that builds state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.Learn more here: https://www.zama.org/---Trezor is the creator of the first-ever hardware wallet. Securing crypto for 2M+ users worldwide. 100% open source. Learn more here: https://affil.trezor.io/aff_c?offer_id=133&aff_id=36664---

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There's a very real pressure in this season to pull back, disconnect, and grow apathetic… but God is calling His people to become a leading edge.Pastor Cody Sikes shared a powerful message on staying sharp, staying connected, and refusing to draw back in difficult seasons - don't miss this one! Listen to "A Leading Edge" today!

Missed Sunday? Check out Pastor Cody's newest message, "In Control or In Charge?" today and be encouraged and challenged to choose God's Word & His ways today- it's a choice we have been given! 

"The way that I care for The Word of God keeps my fire burning!" -Pastor Cody SikesThe Word of God has to the power to transform our hearts which changes the course and direction of our lives! Check out Pastor Cody's newest message, "One Thing is Needed," and be encouraged today!❤️‍

Jesus endured everything — the beating, the cross, the weight of our sin — and still chose the path of obedience and love. When Peter encountered the risen Jesus, restoration wasn't found in staying comfortable — it was found in stepping out and coming to Him with reverence.The same invitation is still being extended today. No matter how far you feel you've gone, Jesus is calling you back to Himself.Will you come? Listen to Pastor Cody's Easter message, "And Peter" today!

For episode 703 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Stephen Sikes, COO of Public Investing.Public.com is an all-in-one investing platform designed to make financial markets accessible to everyone through a mobile-first app. Originally known for introducing commission-free fractional stock trading, Public has expanded into a multi-asset platform allowing users to invest in stocks, ETFs, crypto, corporate bonds, and Treasuries, while offering AI-powered insights and a high-yield cash account. 

"The way that I care for The Word of God keeps my fire burning!" - Pastor Cody SikesThe Word of God has to the power to transform our hearts which changes the course and direction of our lives! Check out Pastor Cody's newest message, "One Thing is Needed," and be encouraged today! ❤️‍

“I was never raised to think that there was something that I couldn't do.” That spirit lives all through this rich Detroit is Different conversation with Angela J. Sikes, Founder and Principal of Ruby Global Marketing Consultancy, and a proud daughter of Detroit whose journey stretches from Seven Mile and Cass Tech to FAMU, Georgetown, Under Armour, and some of the biggest brand strategy rooms in the country. Angela breaks down how a Black woman from a family rooted in HBCU legacy, education, music, and faith built a career at the intersection of “brand, creativity, culture and commerce,” while never losing the authenticity of home. In this episode, she reflects on Detroit roots, pop culture, data, storytelling, Boomerang, Black representation in marketing, mentorship, and why curiosity, courage, and critical thinking still matter in every room. Her story uplifts the preservation of Black history and family legacy while showing how Black cultural knowledge is not a side note, but a powerful asset that has shaped successful campaigns and opened doors for future generations. This is a powerful listen on precedent, purpose, and preserving Legacy Black Culture while building what comes next. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Don't miss Pastor Cody's message from Sunday called, "What Are You Magnifying?" What we magnify begins to shape our lives. When we magnify fear, worry, or past failures, they grow bigger--but when we magnify the Lord, His truth, His goodness, and His promises begin to take their rightful place!This message will challenge you to examine what's been filling your thoughts and encourage you to shift your focus back to Jesus. 

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.

Steddon Sikes shares his family tree, their roots that they have at York University, and the legacy of his mother, Erma Louise "Robbie" Sikes.

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!

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.

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

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!

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. 

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!