Podcasts about Silence

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Both Abraham and Habakkuk experienced the mystery of divine silence. In this interview based on his book Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts. Rather than demanding explanations, let's choose joy in God's sovereignty. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Both Abraham and Habakkuk experienced the mystery of divine silence. In this interview based on his book Why Doesn't God Answer My Prayers?, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts. Rather than demanding explanations, let's choose joy in God's sovereignty. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/ 

In this powerful tenth installment of How to Love a Transracially Adopted Person, host April Dinwoodie marks ten years of writing at the intersection of Valentine's Day and Black History Month with a clear and urgent message: love without protection is no longer enough. What began as a reflection on romantic love and adoption has evolved into something deeper — a reckoning with identity, loss, belonging, race, safety, and responsibility. In this episode of Born in June, Raised in April, April examines the incomplete love narrative often attached to adoption and challenges the cultural myth that adoption is a simple, tidy love story. Drawing from her lived experience as a Black woman raised in a white family, she explores how love without truth creates fragility — and how love without protection creates harm. April shares personal reflections on growing up deeply loved, yet not always protected from racial harm. She unpacks the emotional tension between gratitude and grief, belonging and rupture, and calls parents, professionals, and institutions into a more courageous understanding of what real love requires. This episode is both personal and universal — a call-in to anyone who claims to love Black and Brown people, especially Black and Brown children. Because in this moment, protection is not optional. It is the measure of love. Keywords adoption, transracial adoption, protective love, identity, race, belonging, grief, Black identity, family dynamics, racial justice, advocacy, parenting, adoption narrative, loss, responsibility Takeaways Adoption is not a simple love story — it is a complex human story that requires truth. Gratitude and grief can coexist from the very beginning of an adopted person's life. Silence in the face of racial harm is not neutral. Loving a Black or Brown child requires racial awareness and active protection. Protective love requires courage, advocacy, and structural accountability. Love that avoids truth is fragile; love that refuses protection is incomplete. Sound Bites "Love without protection is no longer enough." "Silence is not neutral to a Black child." "Exceptional love is not safe." "Survival skills are not the same as protection." "Protection is not a statement. It is structure." Chapters 00:00 Ten Years at the Intersection 03:40 The Incomplete Love Narrative of Adoption 12:15 Gratitude, Grief, and the Both/And 18:30 When Love Isn't Connected to Protection 25:10 The Responsibility of Transracial Adoption 32:45 Protection as the Measure of Love 36:50 A Call-In to Parents, Leaders, and Institutions  

In this episode, Dan Sullivan shares how one powerful question can transform any sales conversation. Instead of pitching, you invite prospects to imagine their bigger future and talk themselves into working with you. Learn how The R-Factor Question® builds instant trust, filters out wrong-fit clients, and makes every sales call about them, not you. Here's some of what you'll learn in this episode:How to use one question to turn any sales conversation into a deep, future-focused discussion.Which types of businesses and professions can most effectively use The R-Factor Question.What it means—and what to do next—when someone refuses to answer The R-Factor Question. Show Notes: A great sales conversation starts long before you speak, with a trusted referral that pre-sells your credibility and lowers resistance.​The R-Factor Question instantly signals that the conversation is going to be about the prospect's future, not your offer or your agenda. When you ask someone to imagine their life three years from now and describe what progress would make them happy, you shift them into possibility thinking. The person who does most of the talking in a sales conversation is the one doing the buying, so let your prospect talk themselves into their future. Silence after you ask the question is your best tool because it proves the question has landed and gives the prospect space to think deeply. When a prospect openly shares their dangers, opportunities, and strengths in response, they're demonstrating real trust and a desire for a relationship with you. If someone refuses to answer The R-Factor Question, they're telling you they don't trust you, and the most productive move is to graciously end the conversation. The first thing anyone truly buys in the marketplace is a relationship, long before they decide on a product, service, or program. People don't actually want your answers; they want better questions that help them discover their own best answers and next steps. Asking questions you genuinely don't know the answer to keeps you curious, keeps them engaged, and reveals what they really want to transform. By focusing on their three-year future, you immediately differentiate yourself from every salesperson who is focused on this quarter's sale. A prospect who shares painful parts of their past or their failures with you is demonstrating deep trust, which is the foundation for any meaningful transformational work. Knowing early that someone is not a fit protects your time, energy, and team so you can focus on clients who genuinely want your help. Resources: How To Improve Business By Asking Good Questions

We often feel abandoned by God when calamity strikes. The story of a questioning prophet shows how God works through even our worst disasters. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer explains how to find joy when everything falls apart. Rather than demanding explanations, what if we chose joy in God's sovereignty? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

In this powerful episode of the Silence the Shame podcast, Shanti Das sits down with Major Fred Watson, a seasoned law enforcement leader, for an honest, unfiltered conversation about mental health in law enforcement. In this episode, you'll hear about: 1. The emotional and psychological toll of serving as a police officer 2. How repeated exposure to trauma affects officers, their families, and communities 3. Why stigma and culture still keep many in uniform from asking for help 4. The role of leadership, policy, and peer support in changing the system 5. What real mental health support for first responders should look like Whether you're in law enforcement, a first responder, a family member, or a concerned community member, this episode offers insight, compassion, and real solutions.

Listen to today's podcast... “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be.”  Anne Frank Studies show that even low-level chronic noise increases aggression and decreases cooperation and is associated with increased risk for peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Today is the day to lower the noise level. Being quiet reduces your stress. It allows the mind to focus and be more creative. It can boost your immune system. Take One Action Today To Build Your #Resiliency!      Building Resiliency and Celebrating Quiet Day: Breathe: Become aware of your breath and inhale and exhale slowly and deeply inhale for 5 minutes. Try this meditation: Turn off the lights, light a small candle and watch the flame. This stills the optic nerve, and calms the nervous system. At work, take advantage of a quiet room.  Many companies have developed quiet spaces where employees can take a moment or two during the working day to relax, have a break, meditate, pray or simply ‘take stock' without the distractions and interruptions of office life. Get out into nature:  Taking a walk along a park path or country road early in the morning or before bed can bring focus and serenity to one's mind.  Looking for resources to build your resiliency? Check out my Live Smart blog at worksmartlivesmart.com #mentalhealth #hr

You get judged on what you do next.   Not the mistake. Not the slip-up. Not the imperfect launch.   In this episode, I share a story from my first customer in business — a job that went wrong, a difficult conversation, and a lesson that's shaped how I've lead ever since.   Mistakes are inevitable when you're building and growing. What separates professionals from amateurs is ownership.   Silence damages trust. Avoidance erodes authority. But fast, honest follow-through builds relationships that last.   If there's something you've been avoiding — a message, a call, a conversation — this episode is your reminder.   That your response defines you.  

Each year, police officers kill over 1,000 people they've sworn to protect and serve. While some cases, like George Floyd's and Sandra Bland's, capture national attention, most victims remain nameless, their stories untold. Professor Terence Keel's new book, "The Coroner's Silence" reveals a disturbing truth about these cases: coroners and other death investigators are often complicit in obscuring the violent circumstances of in-custody deaths. ​In our latest, we talk with Prof. Keel about the complicity and silence of coroners in the police and in-custody deaths. Bio//Dr. Terence Keel (@TerenceKeel) a professor of human biology, society and African American studies at UCLA. His latest book is The Coroner's Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence.-------------------------

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Pat Riley wants MBA coaches to go back to wearing suits and ties, Darryn Peterson breaks silence on why he has missed so many games this year, and Draymond Green co signs Anthony Edwards calling Memphis hotels horrible and much more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI...1:58 - Pat Riley wishes NBA coaches still wore suits and ties12:00 - Darryn Peterson breaks silence18:50 - Draymond co-signs Anthony Edwards calling Memphis hotels horrible24:55 - Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao part 243:04 - Cowboys leaning towards using franchise tag on George Pickens (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let me ask you: What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next closed deal had nothing to do with your product knowledge, your pricing, or your pitch? What if it came down to three simple micro behaviors that most salespeople never bother to master? I was speaking to a group of students and marketing professionals at BYU-Idaho recently, and this question came up in a great way. We were talking about what actually drives buying decisions, and I shared something I believe with every fiber of my being: your prospect’s emotional experience with you as they walk through their decision journey is a more consistent predictor of outcome than any other variable. Read that again. Their emotional experience. Not your features. Not your price. Not your killer deck. People are asking five questions as they go through a decision to buy: Do I like you? Do you listen to me? Do you make me feel important? Do you understand me? Can I trust you? If you can get to yes on all five, you win. And the micro behaviors below are exactly how you do it. Micro Behavior #1: Read the Room Authenticity without respect for your audience is arrogance. I know that sounds blunt, but I mean it. I see salespeople all the time who show up however they want to show up, dressed however they feel like dressing, presenting however they feel comfortable, and then wonder why the deal stalled. Being “authentic” does not mean ignoring your buyer. It means showing up for your buyer. When I was in outside sales doing field work, I had clothes hanging in my car on a hanger. If I was walking into a company where everyone wore suits, I put on a jacket and a tie. If I was walking into a manufacturing plant full of people in polo shirts, I changed in the parking lot. When I sold in Clemson, South Carolina, I wore a Tiger tie. I’m a Georgia Bulldog, but I was in their house. Showing up in Clemson with a Dawgs tie would have cost me the deal before I ever opened my mouth. Reading the room is not fake. It is the highest form of respect you can show another person. It says: I see you. I came prepared for you. You matter to me. That one shift, from showing up for yourself to showing up for your buyer, will change your results immediately. Micro Behavior #2: Shut Up and Listen This is the easiest and fastest way to be likable on the planet, and most salespeople still will not do it. When you give another human being your full, undivided attention and actually listen to them, they fall in love with you. I am not exaggerating. I said this to the students at BYU-Idaho and I will say it here: if you just listen to people, they will do almost anything you ask them to do. Why? Because the most insatiable human need is the need to feel important. To feel like you matter. And when you give someone your full attention, you are filling that need in a way that almost nobody else in their life is willing to do. The mechanics are simple. Ask a great question. Then shut up. Resist every urge to jump in, interject, or start mentally composing your response while they are still talking. Just listen. The reason this is hard is that when our mouth is not moving, we do not feel important. We feel like we are losing ground. We feel like silence is weakness. It is not. Silence and attention are your greatest sales weapons. Micro Behavior #3: Tell Them Their Own Story Back to Them This one is where everything clicks together. Once you have listened, here is what you do when you open your mouth: tell them the story they just told you, back to them, in the context of how you can help them. Let me say that one more time because it is that important. When words come out of your mouth, you should be telling your prospect the story they just told you about themselves and their situation, framed around how you can solve their problem. That is it. That is the whole game. This answers the question every buyer is silently asking: “Does this person actually understand me?” And even if you do not get every detail right, if they can see you are genuinely trying to understand, they will still feel it. They will still think: this person cares about me. When you can read the room, listen without an agenda, and reflect their story back to them in a way that connects to your solution, you have answered yes to four of those five buying questions before you ever ask for anything. One More Thing: The Pipe Is Life I was asked at the end of that BYU-Idaho session: “If you could leave us with one thing, what would it be?” My answer was immediate. The pipe is life. It does not matter how likable you are. It does not matter how well you listen. It does not matter if you have mastered every micro behavior in this post. If you do not have a pipeline, none of it matters. The number one reason salespeople fail is an empty pipeline. And the number one reason pipelines are empty is that salespeople stop doing the prospecting work every single day. Especially on the days you are tired. Especially at the end of the day when you just want to go home. Feed the pipe. Pick up the phone. Make one more call. Join Sales Gravy at our next live workshop event. These are high-energy, immersive experiences built to sharpen your mindset, your skills, and your pipeline. Get the details and register at salesgravy.com/live.

The Kouri Richins trial brings Katie Richins-Benson, Sister of Eric Richins, to the stand in this segment.The Kouri Richins murder trial continues in Utah as the state prosecutes the children's book author for allegedly poisoning her husband Eric Richins with fentanyl. Prosecutors allege she killed him for insurance money after secretly increasing his policy to $1.9 million. The defense maintains Eric died from accidental drug use.True Crime Today delivers real-time trial coverage as it happens—key testimony, critical cross-examinations, and the moments that matter. No waiting for nightly recaps. Watch the case unfold live.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #TrueCrimeToday #LiveTrial #EricRichins #UtahCourt #TrueCrimeNews #CourtTV #TrialWatch #BreakingCrime

The investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez took a significant legal turn this week when a Texas appeals court denied habeas corpus petitions filed by D4VD's parents and brother, ordering them to comply with California grand jury subpoenas. Dawud, Colleen, and Caleb Burke had argued that redacted affidavits prevented them from understanding why they were deemed material witnesses. The court disagreed, though a February 24 rehearing keeps the door open.The Burke family ruling is the latest escalation in what has become a defining feature of this case: widespread noncooperation from D4VD's inner circle. Neo Langston, a close friend and streamer, was arrested in Montana after failing to appear and testified for roughly 40 minutes — a duration retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer believes signals repeated Fifth Amendment invocations. An unidentified female witness failed to appear, prompting prosecutors to seek a body attachment. Manager Robert Morgenroth testified for three days but was reportedly overheard discussing prosecutorial pressure over his failure to contact police.A footnote in the Texas ruling references "The People of the State of California v. David Burke," which analysts say strongly suggests sealed criminal proceedings are already underway. D4VD has not been charged. Sources say he is no longer cooperating with investigators.This episode covers the Texas ruling, the full pattern of witness resistance, and what February 24 could mean for the trajectory of this case. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.#D4VD #CelesteRivas #BurkeFamily #GrandJurySubpoena #TexasCourt #NeoLangston #TrueCrimeToday #LAPD #JusticeForCeleste #BethSilvermanJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Katie Richins-Benson, Sister of Eric Richins, takes center stage in the Kouri Richins trial.Kouri Richins stands accused of poisoning her husband Eric Richins with a lethal dose of fentanyl in March 2022—allegedly to collect on a $1.9 million life insurance policy she secretly increased just weeks before his death. What prosecutors describe as a calculated murder-for-profit scheme, the defense calls a tragic accident involving a man who, they claim, had a hidden drug problem.This is gavel-to-gavel coverage of one of the most closely watched trials in Utah history. A children's book author. A grieving widow who wrote about "heaven" for kids while allegedly researching untraceable poisons. A husband who may have been killed in his own bed.Hidden Killers brings you complete trial coverage with expert analysis—no sensationalism, just the facts as they unfold.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #KouriRichinsTrial #EricRichins #UtahTrial #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #FentanylPoisoning #MurderTrial #TrueCrimeCommunity #Justice

Your brain may be ruining your life, not in obvious ways, but quietly and consistently. In this episode, Dr. Bray explores how everyday thinking patterns like overanalyzing, constant anticipation, and mental replay can slowly undermine performance, relationships, and well-being without us realizing it's happening. Rather than blaming stress, circumstances, or other people, Dr. Bray looks at how the brain's natural drive to protect and prepare often works against us in modern life. He explains how outdated survival patterns show up in work, leadership, and personal relationships, and why so many capable people feel mentally exhausted, stuck, or unable to fully enjoy success. If you've ever felt like your own thoughts are getting in the way of the life you want, this episode will challenge how you think about thinking. It offers a powerful reframe for understanding your mind, not as something to fight or fix, but as something that needs better guidance before it quietly takes over.   Quotes by Dr. Bray "Your brain did not evolve to make you calm or happy or fulfilled. It evolved to keep you alive."   "Just because your brain produces a thought doesn't mean it's true, useful, or worth your attention."   "Is this information — or is this imagination?"   "A delayed response becomes rejection. A brief comment becomes criticism. Silence becomes meaning."  

What happens when the people leading your organization are silently falling apart — and no one has a system in place to help them? Psychologist and author Melissa Doman returns to Transform Your Workplace to pull back the curtain on one of the most overlooked conversations in the workplace: leadership mental health. In her new book Cornered Office: Why We Need to Talk About Leadership Mental Health, Melissa makes the case that leaders have been conditioned — by biology, sociology, culture, and centuries of expectation — to hide their emotional struggles. And that silence? It's costing organizations their best people. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who leads, works with, or aspires to lead — because the cost of ignoring this conversation is far greater than the discomfort of having it. Key Timestamps [00:00] — Welcome & episode intro from host Brandon Laws; why this conversation hits home for leaders [02:00] — What's in the episode: silence, burnout, and a practical framework for leaders to talk about mental health [03:30] — Melissa on why she wrote Cornered Office — including the workshop moment in London that changed everything [07:00] — How leadership mental health has been "quietly erased" by history, biology, and social norms [10:30] — The psychology of authority, impression management, and why leaders are conditioned to hide emotional struggle [13:00] — Melissa's three-stage framework: look back, name the present, choose differently — and where leaders get stuck [16:00] — Why not every workplace is safe for this conversation, and how leaders can find external peer support [18:30] — What happens when mental health goes unaddressed: burnout, reactive behavior, and the domino effect on teams [21:00] — How identity, culture, gender, and industry shape whether a leader feels safe speaking up [24:30] — Systemic change vs. personal responsibility: why individual leaders must take full ownership of their mental health regardless of the environment [26:30] — Leadership mental health archetypes and why communicating your struggles to your team actually protects them [28:00] — How to recognize the belief systems (your internal "operating system") that may be quietly undermining your leadership [31:00] — Mental Wellbeing Non-Negotiables™: Melissa's trademarked, personalized approach to mental health care that throws out one-size-fits-all wellness advice [34:00] — Why leadership mental health is a strategic and ethical priority — not a nice-to-have [36:00] — Melissa's biggest takeaway: normalizing the humanity inside leadership is the key to its sustainability [38:00] — Where to find Melissa, her keynotes, legal compliance program, leadership mental health training, and more A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, sponsored by Xenium HR Host: Brandon Laws In Brandon's own words: "The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders." About Xenium HR Xenium HR is on a mission to transform workplaces by providing expert outsourced HR and payroll services for small and medium-sized businesses. With a people-first approach, Xenium helps organizations create thriving work environments where employees feel valued and supported. From navigating compliance to enhancing workplace culture, Xenium offers tailored solutions that empower growth and simplify HR. Whether managing employee relations, payroll processing, or implementing impactful training programs, Xenium is the trusted partner businesses rely on to elevate their workplace experience. Discover how Xenium can transform your workplace: Learn more Connect with Brandon Laws: LinkedIn | Instagram | About Connect with Xenium HR: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Some conversations don't start with answers.They start with a shift you didn't see coming.In this episode, Robin sits down with Ashley Gross Minor for a deeply personal and honest conversation about what happens when something that once felt foundational and sacred begins to feel messy and complicated.Ashley spent more than a decade immersed in what many call the “K-World” of Kanakuk Ministries. She was a camper, leader, mentor, and believer whose faith was shaped in that space.But recently, something changed.After engaging with a widely circulated conversation featuring Elizabeth Carlock Phillips on The Shawn Ryan Show, Ashley found herself wrestling with questions she could no longer ignore.This episode isn't about proving facts or revisiting headlines.It's about what happens internally when new information collides with long-held trust.It's about the tension of holding both gratitude and grief. Of reconciling meaningful spiritual experiences with difficult realities. Of deciding what responsibility looks like when silence no longer feels right.This conversation may challenge you. It may resonate with you. It may simply invite you to reflect more deeply.(Listener discretion is advised as we discuss sensitive issues related to child sexual abuse.)Special Guest: Ashley Gross MinorAshley Gross Minor is a wife, mom, and business owner whose life has been deeply impacted by her experiences with Kanakuk Ministries. In fact, she spent more than fourteen years deeply embedded in what many refer to as the Kanakuk “K-World.” She was a camper. A staff member. A recruiter. A graduate of the Institute. A KLIFE director. A leader. A mentor. She sent children she loves to camp. She gave her life to Christ there at twelve years old.For most of her life, this wasn't just a camp. It was a spiritual home.But recently, Ashley listened to a three-plus- hour conversation between Elizabeth Carlock Phillips and Shawn Ryan on The Shawn Ryan Show. This conversation deeply impacted her understanding of what has unfolded over decades within the organization. She joins Robin on this episode to discuss her personal experiences at Kanakuk and why she can no longer remain silent.Show Notes:The Shawn Ryan Show: Elizabeth Phllips- Camp Kanakuk: Exposing One of hte World's Largest Summer Campshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vQriYkW8KQWebsite Ashely mentions: https://factsaboutkanakuk.com/Sexual Abuse Resources for the Columbia, MO area:True North of Columbia (formerly Rape & Abuse Crisis Service / RACS)24/7 crisis line: 573-875-1370 or 800-548-2480Services: confidential counseling, advocacy, support groups, legal/hospital accompanimentServes Boone County and surrounding areasServices are free or low-cost for survivors. SNAP – Survivors Network of those Abused by PriestsHotline: 1-877-SNAP-HEALS (1-877-762-7432)Peer support, advocacy, and referrals to therapists familiar with clergy abuse. The Hope of SurvivorsNational organization focused specifically on clergy sexual abuse and spiritual abuse recovery. These organizations are especially helpful when you want a clinician who understands spiritual betrayal, faith injury, or church dynamics.RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)24/7 hotline: 800-656-HOPEOnline chat and local provider referrals nationwide. Missouri Coalition / State Sexual Violence NetworkHelps connect you to community rape crisis centers and trauma therapists across Missouri. 

Pop music in 1990 was a wild experience. New queens of pop like Paula Abdul, Taylor Dayne, and Mariah Carey stood shoulder pad to bustier with 80s ladies Madonna and Janet Jackson. Hip-hop broke into the mainstream in a big way with M.C. Hammer and Vanilla Ice. The last gasps of hair metal still clung to the airwaves like so much AquaNet residue. Club music somehow how found its way onto Top 40 radio stations. And the totally unsubtle vocal stylings of Michael Bolton, Wilson Phillips, and others gave sad white people the confidence they needed to rock high-waisted jeans and pleated khakis. What a time to be alive! So join us as the Great Pop Culture Debate goes back to the beginning of the end of the 20th Century as we name the Best Song of 1990.Songs discussed: “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice; “There She Goes” by The La's; “Enjoy the Silence” by Depeche Mode; “Black Velvet” by Alannah Myles; “Groove is in the Heart” by Deee-Lite; “I'm Your Baby Tonight” by Whitney Houston; “We Didn't Start the Fire” by Billy Joel; “Vogue” by Madonna; “U Can't Touch This” by MC Hammer; “Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe; “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinead O'Connor; “Freedom ‘90” by George Michael; “Love Shack” by The B-52s; “Rhythm Nation” by Janet Jackson; “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic; “Hold On” by Wilson PhillipsJoin host Eric Rezsnyak, Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, and Jonny Minogue as they discuss and debate 16 of the most iconic songs from the year of the final decade of the 20th Century.For the warm-up to this episode, in which we discuss additional 1990 songs that didn't make the bracket, become a Patreon supporter of the podcast today. EPISODE CREDITSHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Derek Mekita, Jim Czadzeck, Jonny MinogueProducer: Bob ErlenbackEditor: Bob ErlenbackIntro/Outro Song: "Dance to My Tune" by Marc Torch#1990 #90s #90smusic #songsof1990 #vanillaice #mchammer #wilsonphillips #janetjackson #madonna #billyjoel #depechemode #whitneyhouston #dancemusic #pumpupthejam #technotronic #georgemichael #bellbivdevoe #b52s #loveshack #popmusicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many feel betrayed and shortchanged when God fails to come through as expected. Abraham experienced the mystery of divine silence when he prayed for Sodom. In this interview, Pastor Lutzer reveals how God answers our hearts in unexpected ways. God's hidden purposes often go beyond temporary relief. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren.    SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

You've recruited dozens. Maybe hundreds. You know the scripts. You know the process. You understand the industry. So why does recruiting anxiety still show up? In this episode of Recruiting Conversations, we get honest about something even high-performing leaders rarely admit: recruiting is personal. And when something is personal, it can feel vulnerable. If you've ever hesitated before making the call or felt resistance before following up, this episode will help you understand why, and what to do about it. Episode Breakdown [00:00] The Real Question Why does recruiting anxiety show up even when I've been doing this for years? [01:00] Recruiting Is Personal You're not just filling a role. You're asking someone to consider a major life change. That carries weight. [01:45] Reason 1: You Care About People Leaders who lead with heart don't want to pressure or manipulate. That care is good. Unchecked, it can turn into hesitation. [02:15] Reason 2: The Stakes Feel Higher When top producers consider joining you, it matters. They're trusting your leadership. Perfectionism can creep in and create paralysis. [02:45] Reason 3: Past Rejection Leaves Scar Tissue Ghosting. Silence. Hard no's. Even experienced leaders carry recruiting wounds they never processed. [03:15] Reason 4: Your Standards Have Grown You're no longer talking to anyone. You're looking for culture carriers. And when the bar rises, the fear of missing it rises too. [03:40] Reason 5: Imposter Syndrome Never Fully Disappears Even successful leaders have days where the voice says: Who am I to invite them into this? That voice doesn't mean you're unqualified. It means you're human. [04:00] What Do We Do About It? Acknowledge it. Normalize it. Build systems that move you forward anyway. Confidence is not the absence of anxiety. It's the presence of clarity. Clarity about what you're building Clarity about your value Clarity about your outreach rhythm Clarity about why your leadership matters [04:45] Final Reframe If recruiting still makes your stomach flip, that's not weakness. It's evidence that what you're doing matters. Start the call anyway. Hit send anyway. Follow up anyway. The best recruiters don't wait to feel confident. They take action and let belief grow along the way. Key Takeaways Recruiting Anxiety Is Normal – Especially for leaders who care deeply High Stakes Create Emotional Weight – That doesn't mean you're not capable Past Rejection Can Linger Quietly – Process it instead of carrying it Raising Your Standards Raises the Pressure – That's maturity, not weakness Clarity Beats Confidence – Build systems that guide action even when emotions fluctuate Recruiting changes lives. It reshapes teams. It creates new futures for people. If it feels weighty sometimes, that's because it is. But don't let the weight stop you. Let it remind you that what you're building matters. Ready to Build a Recruiting System That Reduces the Pressure? If this episode resonated with you and you want help building a recruiting structure that replaces hesitation with clarity, let's talk. You can book time directly on my calendar and we'll walk through: Where anxiety is showing up in your recruiting rhythm What systems might be missing How to build a consistent, confident outreach cadence And how to scale recruiting without carrying the emotional weight alone Go to bookrichardnow.com and grab a time that works for you. You do not have to figure this out by yourself. Let's build a system that makes recruiting feel lighter, clearer, and more powerful.

Cette semaine, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir la chercheuse en sociologie Lorraine Gehl dans Silence on joue. Dans le cadre de son doctorat, elle travaille sur le jeu vidéo et la précarité et ce sera très logiquement le sujet de notre entretien qui sera publié demain dans le flux du podcast. Mais, c'est la tradition quand on y pense, elle a aussi accepté de répondre au questionnaire de Silence on joue, sorte de questionnaire de Proust en 60 FPS.Pour commenter cette émission, donner votre avis ou simplement discuter avec notre communauté, connectez-vous au serveur Discord de Silence on joue!Soutenez Silence on joue en vous abonnant à Libération avec notre offre spéciale à 5€ par mois : https://offre.liberation.fr/soj/CRÉDITSSilence on joue ! est un podcast de Libération animé par Erwan Cario. Cette bande annonce a été enregistrée le 3 février 2026. Réalisation : Erwan Cario. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The 5D Academy with Zarathustra explores universal wisdom to foster total freedom from suffering in all areas of your life; health, wealth, love, and self. Each Academy podcast contains valuable insights and takeaways to become the best version of yourself and create an authentic, fulfilling life. Zarathustra transmits 5th Dimensional Quantum frequencies in each episode with transformational tools while discussing different topics to help you maintain this new frequency in your daily life. Zarathustra has created a practical system of transmitting the truth to his audience allowing transformation and freedom from suffering. Spiritual development requires an open heart. It is virtually impossible for a seeker to advance to higher consciousness if they don't love themselves. The belief system which has been ingrained in our cellular memory from childhood that we are not good enough results in a conditioned mind. The conditioned mind holds the false belief that there is something missing in our lives, that we are incomplete, that we need to gain something in order to become happy and whole, which is not true. After a life time of searching, Zarathustra has blended a practical system of Eastern and Western methods and techniques to help the Academy members to free themselves from anxiety, negative thoughts, lack of self-love and self-acceptance and destructive emotional patterns through a systematic way to raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency, which enables you to live a vibrant life of freedom and happiness. The Key Elements To Freedom: Zarathustra recognizes continuity and consistency are the key elements to freedom. In order to help you achieve your spiritual goals, it's best to have a highly effective spiritual practice, free of dogmas, false beliefs and superstition that helps you raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency as well as the ability to maintain this newly found higher level of consciousness. This translates to a life filled with inner peace, self-love and happiness which is the goal of every spiritual seeker. New knowledge and benefits are gained with each replay. Scroll down for a record of all 5D Academy podcasts and for more information about Zarathustra's 5th Dimensional Academy of Higher Consciousness, Upcoming Events, Workshops or 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness Training Programs, please visit: www.Zarathustra.TV WARNING: The 5D Academy transformational process is highly effective and very intense. You may find it severely challenging as old patterns shift. Working with Zarathustra requires absolute ownership and personal accountability. If you are mentally unstable, weak, tend to blame others, and/or are unwilling/unable to take personal responsibility please do NOT proceed. Zarathustra is not a doctor and makes no medical claims. Nothing Zarathustra or any agents/employees of 5th Dimensional Quantum Awareness communicates should be construed as medical or psychological advice of any kind. Please see a health professional for all medical assessments & treatments. By viewing this statement and using any products, services or information contained herein, you agree to our Disclaimer and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zarathustra, 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness and any employees/agents of the Company of any liabilities. Website: www.zarathustra.tv/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zarathustra5d/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/zarathustra5d/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/zarathustra5d Twitter: www.twitter.com/Zarathustra5d

Host Angel Santana opens a raw, urgent conversation about bullying that goes beyond headlines—this is a story about changed children, sleepless parents, and the quiet signs that something is wrong. Through a mixture of faith, hard truth, and compassionate advocacy, the episode follows the emotional journey from discovery to action, showing listeners how to listen for the signals and respond with courage. In short, powerful scenes, you'll hear why bravery means speaking up, why protection is an act of love, and how faith can turn fear into healing. If you've ever worried for a child's safety or felt powerless, this episode is a roadmap to hope and a call to keep showing up.

Your voice is more than what people hear. It's how you meet yourself. In this episode, we explore voice as a pathway to healing, clarity, and personal growth. Not performance. Not perfection. Just honest sound. You'll discover how working with your voice can shift your inner dialogue, release stored emotion, and help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have gone quiet over time. This is a sound healing journey rooted in resonance—where your voice becomes a tool for growth, not judgment. As you learn to connect through vocal expression, you begin shaping your identity through sound, creating a bridge to self-discovery that feels natural, grounded, and real. Vocal therapy here isn't about singing better or speaking louder. It's about listening deeper. About letting your voice guide you toward alignment, confidence, and self-trust. When you nurture growth through voice, speaking starts to feel less like effort and more like coming home. If you've ever felt unheard—even by yourself—this is your invitation to pause, listen, and let your voice lead the way. If this resonates with you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to reconnect with their own voice. For more such content, follow me on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healing_you... LinkedIn- / glorialybecker Website- https://glorialybeckercoaching.com Gail Donohue - https://www.gaildonohuecoaching.com This episode features Yarona Boster, an Advanced Certified Life Coach, Certified Speaker Coach, TEDx speaker and moderator, and a two-time international best-selling author. With over 18 years of experience in human development, psychology, and coaching, she helps people craft emotionally resonant messages rooted in empathy, resilience, and purpose. Her TEDx work explores foundational loss and parenting, shaped by her personal experiences with grief and transformation. If you've ever felt unheard even by yourself this is an invitation to pause, listen, and let your voice lead the way. Connect with Yarona: www.yaronaboster.com www.linkedin.com/in/yarona-boster/ https://www.instagram.com/yarona.boster/ #PowerOfYourVoice #FromSilenceToStrength #VocalHealing #soundhealing #VoiceAsMedicine #somatichealing #emotionalrelease #innerdialogue #selftrust #selfdiscovery #authenticexpression #nervoussystemhealing #traumainformed #healingjourney #confidencefromwithin #thehealingyoumethod #YaronaBoster #personalgrowth

S!RENE is a Dutch-Nigerian music artist, saxophonist, DJ and producer who has built a following with his music that fuses Afro Beats, Amapiano, jazz, African funk, and more. Following performances alongside Ezra Collective and at London's Jazz Café, he speaks to Headliner about his stunning debut album, Silence Gives Life - his latest work that fuses a plethora of genres and sounds, and speaks to the relationship between silence, music, and life.

An April Fools Prank Goes Awry.By SilverFoxMullet.Listen to the ►Podcast at Steamy Stories.Spring break was just that, a break. My leg, actually.When I went home to Ottawa for spring break, I met up with a few of my old high school buds, and we took a day trip to the Quebec side for some skiing at one of the nearby hills, north of Ottawa. Mid-gafternoon, I hit a patch of ice and went down hard. It was quite a day for falls, as the hills were pretty icy this late in the season. I tried to get up, but my right ankle hurt like a bitch. None of my friends had stopped, as we were all falling a lot today, they just assumed I would get up and follow them.“Aw fuck!” I groaned. I lay there in the snow for a few minutes, until someone slid to a stop next to me.“Hey, are you all right?” the guy asks.“No, I hurt my ankle. Fuck.”“Don’t move it, I’ll find the ski patrol. Hang on.” He skied away to get help.30 seconds later another guy stopped. Same question. "Hey are you all right?“"I think I sprained my ankle. There was a guy here a minute ago, he said he’d send the ski patrol.”The guy turned and looked around, then waved and yelled “Ici! Over here! Vien! Here they are.”Two guys in red jackets stopped and asked what’s wrong. This other guy said “Good luck!” to me, and skied away, as I recounted the fall and my symptoms. The ski patrol guys were great, they radioed for a stretcher and 20 minutes later they’re loading me into an ambulance. The rest of the day was a lot of waiting, x-rays, and paperwork. The local hospital had a seasonal trauma unit for all the ski injuries, and they’re used to dealing with the inter-provincial healthcare.I called my Dad, who said he’d fetch me from the hospital, then called my buddies who were still in the chalet . He told them to go home without me. They commiserated and said they’d drop by my house tomorrow and see how I was doing.I eventually got a cast on my right leg. It spanned from my toes to my mid-thigh. I was issued a pair of crutches, and a whole ream of instructions (in both French and English of course) about what to do and what not to do. My Dad showed up somewhere during this tedious process and reassured me everything would be fine.We got home really late, after stopping at a pharmacy for pain meds, and stopping for takeout, damn I was hungry by then. I was asleep in minutes after I took one of those pills after getting home.Next morning, I had to take another pill, damn leg was throbbing like mad. I had to learn how to negotiate using the toilet with crutches, fuck, that’s pain in the arse. Then I had to figure out how to shower. They gave me a shower bag for the cast but I couldn’t get the damn thing on by myself. Mom was trying to be motherly (naturally) but I was way too embarrassed to be seen naked in front of her. My Dad was a trooper, he helped me with all the bathroom stuff, and I got my shower Okay.I wasn’t going to be able to drive for a while, so my folks said they’d drive me back to school in Toronto. I could come home by bus and get my car once I was able to drive. Great.“Actually, if I could have my car on campus, one of my buddies could drive me around. None of the other guys have a car.” Not that my rattly old car was much of a ride, but it got us from A to B.“Okay” my Dad says, “Your mother can drive you there, and I’ll follow in your car, then we’ll drive back together.”“Awesome, sounds like a plan!”The rest of the day my parents helped me work out how to deal with the cast and crutches and take care of personal stuff by myself, like getting dressed, showering, shaving (yeah, ever try to balance on one foot to shave? fuckin hell), and using the toilet. My mom went shopping and bought me a bunch of baggy sweat pants, something that would go over my cast.My old friends dropped by with some hard coolers the next day, thinking it would cheer me up; but I had to pass on those due to the meds I was on. They laughed at me and drank it all, themselves. We all had a good laugh about my predicament, and they wished me luck at college. Gonna need it, eh?Then it was time to head back to school. I’d been texting and calling my buddies at school, told them the whole idiot story of my misadventures. They laughed at me big time, and of course they worried about their ride, what was gonna happen to my car? I told them about the arrangements and they were happy that it would still be available.The drive to school was really tedious, seemed to last forever, because it was so fricking uncomfortable to sit there with that stiff cast on. They got me and my stuff into my room in the dorm, and said their good-byes. I was so happy that I was on the first floor! No stairs here but there were stairs all over campus. Sure, there’s elevators everywhere but I didn’t know where most of them were.First order of business, I gotta pee after that road trip. I used the big accessible stall in the bathroom, that was great. Grab bars, lots of room, it really was made for this kind of thing. Easier than the bathroom at home, that’s for sure.I was the butt of a lot of jokes and shit for the first few days, but otherwise it was fine. Down in the dining hall I spotted someone else who’d had a fun spring break. There was a girl with her whole arm in a cast, like from shoulder to wrist, with the elbow bent at 90 degrees. I wondered what happened to her. Skiing too I supposed. My buddies said we’d make a great couple and told me to go ask her out. No way, dudes, not gonna happen. I can’t talk to girls, I always get freaked out and clam up.The end of March rolled around, and I still had weeks to go before getting my cast off. There was a party on Saturday night, and I was weaning off the strong meds by now so I could have a few drinks. My floor mates were getting me drinks, too; so I ended up having a few more than I would normally have. I was feeling buzzed by the end of the night.One of the guys suddenly showed up with a wheelchair. "Robbo! we got you some wheels, man!“"Where’d you steal that from?” I asked, a little dubious about the idea of them scamming someone’s chair.“No-No, totally not stolen, we got it for you from the Red Cross. It’s legit, dude!”“All right! Let’s check out my new ride then!” I hopped over and settled into the chair. They adjusted the footrest out for me and one of them took my crutches, and they started wheeling me away. "Where we goin?“ I asked."It’s a surprise.” says one of them, and then pull a pillowcase down over my head so I can’t see where we’re going. When I try to pull the covering off, they stopped me, and then the started grabbing my arms & duct taping them to the chair’s armrests. We were outside by now, and I started yelling, until they taped the pillowcase tight against my mouth, to muff my yelling. Now I was getting pissed, but there’s not much I could do, except literally ride this out.They laughed and giggled and make goofy jokes as they wheeled me around campus. Eventually, I had no idea where I am, and it suddenly strikes me that it was now April 1st. The alcoholic buzz is wearing off fast under the rush of my adrenaline and anger, and I wondered what kind of demented nightmare game they’ve come up with.I heard more laughing, girls this time, and they make whispered comments back and forth with the guys. I m now in a building, but I had no clue where. My chair was pushed around some more, bumping into stuff, and then a body is dumped in my lap, then they yanked the duct tape off the pillowcase and I can again my mouth. The room is pitch black. The giggling and laughing is cut off by the slamming of a door, and everything goes quiet.I think there’s a girl in my lap, or a small, really nice smelling guy with long hair. She’s quiescent, asleep or passed out, pressed against my chest.“Hey. Hey, wake up.” I said.No response, she’s just sitting there, draped over my lap. She’s warm and breathing, so it’s not a manikin or something. I wondered if she’s okay.I started to shift a bit, can’t use my arms because they’re taped down, but I try to shake her awake with my rocking shoulders. It didn’t work, and now I’m afraid that if I move too much she’ll fall off onto the floor.“Hey, uh, miss, wake up.” louder. She’s out of it. I turn my head to the side so I’m not yelling in her ear and holler “Hey, enough crap, let me out of here!” Silence reigns. Well, fuck. Now what?‘Now what’. Then the fire alarm starts blaring. It startles the heck out of me, but still isn’t enough to wake the girl.  I heard loud commotion in the halls for about 30 seconds, but then suddenly there is silence. Fuck, this is getting serious. What if it’s a real fire? No, no way, it's April 1st now, gotta be a prank. I’ll just wait for her to wake up, and we’ll get out of here. My eyes adjusted to the darkness and I began to see faint outlines of what is probably a maintenance closet or storage room.The alarm rings for an annoyingly long time. 15 minutes I guess, I dunno, but it seems interminable. And I need to pee now. When the alarm finally stops the need to pee gets more insistent. I shifted uncomfortably under the weight of my passenger. Her hip is pressed up against my groin, adding to the struggle of my urge to piss.More time passes, and damn, I gotta go bad, now. I’m gonna wet myself, and her too, if I don’t get out of here right now. I’ve tried speaking to her, yelling, shaking her, and then there was another alarm that went on and on. She just isn’t gonna wake up. Did those morons drug her or something?I’m desperate now. “Come on, sleeping beauty, wake up!” Sleeping beauty? Yeah, fine, I’ll try that before I piss all over her. I think a girl would be slightly less angry about a stolen kiss than wet pants. So I seek her mouth. There was a little light coming in under the door, but suddenly that light went out, and only a faint intermittent light glowed. Oh, crap! That would be the emergency exit lighting. I eventually bumped my faced against her nose, then lowered a bit and kissed her, probably a little too hard for a wakeup smooch, cause I'm dying’ here, gotta pee, gotta pee, gotta pee.She’s got nice soft lips, really quite kissable, and I kinda wished she was awake and under different circumstances. I kissed her again, even harder. No response. I try again, this time I let my tongue do the talking, and I push into her mouth. Helluva way to experience my own first tongue-kiss . Finally, she stirred & turned into the kiss.Surprised, I pull back, and say “Oh thank god you’re awake, help me up!”She startled, yelping at me, “Who are you?!”“Help me, please, I’m gonna piss my pants! Untie me!”In the dim red glow of an exit sign I finally saw her face. She’s kinda cute, not particularly pretty, and she has a cast on her right arm. It’s the girl I saw in the dining hall a few times.“Hurry!" I pleaded.She struggled off me, and stood. Where the hell did you take me! she demanded.I told her that we were both abducted by campus hooligans and locked in some storage room, but I didn t know which building. Then I said; But I gotta pee right now and my leg is in a cast, and I m bound to this wheelchair.She felt the tape on my wrists. It's slow going for her to undo the tape with her one weak hand, the way she’s pulling at it, she’s obviously not left handed.I’m not gonna make it, and I looked around. We’re in a janitor’s room or something. I spotted a stack of small waste baskets. "Quick, grab one of those buckets and put it between my legs.”She’s quick on the uptake, I’ll give her that, and she grabbed the bucket for me. “Pull my pants down, hurry.”“What? No!” she protested.“Argh. Please, I’m gonna wet myself.” I grind out through my clenched teeth.She reached out with that uncoordinated left hand of hers and fumbles with my sweat pants. I squirmed to lift my hips a bit to help, and the elastic waistband slipped down, exposing my tight briefs.“You gotta help. Pull me out, aim for the bucket. Please?”I can see she’s not happy with the situation, and she’s fighting with her distaste at touching a man, a total stranger at that, in such a bizarre circumstance. But she perseveres, and that delicate hand fishes in my shorts for my cock. She paused momentarily as she made contact, then pulled my cock free. She picked up the empty bucket and aimed my hose toward the container.I groaned as I let loose. Oh god, finally! The relief was incredible. The poor girl was acting shocked as she dutifully aimed me at the bucket, and she even nudged the bucket a bit closer. I pissed on and on, holy fuck there was so much, and eventually I ran dry.Her disposition is no longer shocked, but instead she appeared to be curious.“Oh thank you, you saved me so much embarrassment. You can put me back in there now. Thanks.”She hesitated, and timidly tried to one-handedly stuff my cock back through the fly, and after a couple of clumsy tries I’m all set. And of course now my cock was growing fast in her hand, as I no longer had to pee, but there’s a wonderful-smelling girl handling that most sensitive part of my anatomy. Something that’s never happened before.That last drop of pee evidently got on her hand, and she looked a bit frantic now, “Ew” she says.“Just wipe it on my sweats, it’s Okay.” I told her, and she rubbed her hand on my inner thigh. That doesn’t help with my ever increasing boner of course.She looked up at me, and her brow wrinkled. “Do you smell smoke?” she asked.It’s my turn to be startled, and I looked toward the door. Oh Fuck, there’s smoke coming in under the door! That alarm was real! Why wasn’t it still going off? “Quick, help me get this tape off!” She started trying to pull up my sweats, but I say “No, leave that, just get me undone!”She started working on the tape on my left arm, and it took a few minutes to get me free. Working together, my right arm is unstuck in less than a minute. “Check the door.” I told her as I looked around the room. No other doors, just shelves, a big sink, a floor pan for filling and emptying mop buckets, and stacks of boxes and stuff.She tried the light switch but it doesn’t work. Great, my idiot friends probably unscrewed the light bulb. Then she tried the door. “It’s locked!” she says.“From the outside? Why the fuck would it be set up to lock people in? Sorry. I swear when I get nervous.”“Is there really a fire, do you think?”“I guess so, there was an alarm that went off when you were out cold.”“What do we do?” She started frantically searching her pockets and said; “I can’t find my phone!”“I didn’t even bring mine to the party. No pockets.”The smell of smoke got stronger. I wheeled up next to the sink, and ran some water. Grabbing a package of paper towels, I ripped it open and dumped them in the sink. “Here, block up the crack under the door with these!”I handed her wads of soggy paper, and she knelt down to stuff them under the door. The smoke stoped coming in, thank goodness.  But now the room is black. “Now what?” she said.I shrugged, “I guess we wait and hope.”“I’m scared.” she said in a small voice.“Come here, sit on my lap here. Oh, uh, maybe pull up my pants first.” She helped me with that and sat on me. I think the gravity of the situation is now hitting her pretty hard, I know it’s got me freaked out. She burrowed into my neck and wraps her good arm wraps around me. “We’re Okay for now.” I tell her.I smelled her hair again, as she’s crushed against me. Damn that feels nice. Shit, I don’t even know her name. “I’m Robert by the way. Robert Green.”“Suzanne. Suzanne Shelton.”, she informed me.“I’d say pleased to meet you Suzanne, but under these circumstances, maybe the sentiment should be I’m ecstatic to meet you. If I was by myself I would have pissed my pants and suffocated.”She giggled, my goofy sense of humor somehow helped in this situation. “I’m glad to meet you too, Robert.”“So how did you get here?”“I don’t know, I was at the dorm party and felt dizzy, then you were kissing me.” She blushed again.“Sorry about that, I tried to wake you for like 20 minutes, but you were really out of it. I finally thought I would try the sleeping beauty trick, and it worked. Did you drink something someone else gave you?”“Oh. Shit. She seemed to recall. I think so. One of my floor mates gave me a coke. It must have been spiked?  I had to take some of my pain meds for my arm earlier tonight, it was bothering me. I keep trying to do too much with it all the time.”“Oh, yeah, you don’t want to mix booze or anything with that stuff, I know! Sorry about the pee episode. I really was going to wet my pants in another few seconds. Wet both our pants.”She blushed and giggled. “I never saw a guy like that, like your, thing, before.”“Wow. Okay, well, I never had a girl touch my co-, um, thing, before.”“It changed when I was putting it away. Was that, um, like…’"Yeah, well, when a pretty girl touches me like that, I’m bound to get aroused.”Her eyes went wide at that statement. “Oh” she said. She paused a few seconds, then put her head back on my shoulder. There was that scent again. "So. Um, you think I’m pretty?“"Well, yeah, of course. You’re what I think my grandpa would call 'fetching’”She giggled again. Damn, that sounds nice, and she smells really nice. Little Robert stirred down below. I heard a sharp intake of breath. Uh Oh. She felt that. I may have just ruined what might have been a moment.“Am I pretty enough to make you, uh, aroused, then?”“Oh, Suzanne, I am so embarrassed. Please, don’t be offended, it’s just circumstances, you know?”She pulled back again and looked at the door. Still no smoke. Then she looked at me with a sad smile, saying “I didn’t think so.” Suzanne started to get up, and I realized where our wires had crossed.I put my arms around her and said " Oh, no no. You’re very pretty, and definitely arousing.“She looked surprised, but settled back down on my lap. "Oh.” she said. “Thank you.”Just

How much would you give to hear the audible voice of God? What would you be willing to set aside for a few hours? What lengths would you go to if you knew you could have a face-to-face conversation with Him? This access to God is available right here and right now. All you have to do is… stop. In this teaching, Francis reminds us of the heart of our Heavenly Father - to be with us, to forgive us, to bless us more than we can imagine - and the beauty of pausing, waiting on Him, and listening. He also addresses the subtle distractions shaping this generation - the fear of missing out, the pressure to stay informed, and the addiction to constant movement. If you've felt anxious, overwhelmed, or spiritually dry, consider this an invitation to return to what you were made for.

MAHA isn't a health movement. It's a marketing engine driving activist propaganda. Derek looks at Tony Lyons, one of MAHA's key architects, and his recent strategic memo sent to Republican leadership about how to use MAHA talking points to retain power in the midterm elections.  Show Notes Tony Lyons's strategic memo to GOP leadership Examining Who Benefits From Kennedy's Anti-Science MAHA Push MAHA Supporters Form New Organization to Boost RFK's Goals in D.C. MAHA's money man has built a political machine. Will it matter for midterms? The co-founder of the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. super PAC is a Steve Bannon and MAGA media ally As MAHA turns 1, a fired-up movement is still figuring out how to fulfill its promises Skyhorse Publishing: About Us MAHA Action American Values 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it really possible for one person to make a dent in the suffering of the world? In this episode Thom explains why the most powerful contribution begins with ending our own suffering and aligning with the Unified Field through Vedic Meditation. He traces the way everyday gossip, blame and negativity ripple out into global conflict, and how twenty four hour bliss quietly reverses that trend from the inside out. Listen in for a radically practical reframing of peace, responsibility and your role in the evolution of consciousness.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - How can individuals relieve world suffering?[01:11] A - Ending Personal Suffering to Help the World[04:05] Living in Twenty Four Hour Bliss[07:10] The Seagull and the Stolen Eggs[10:00] Where Global Conflict Really Begins[13:30] Why War Never Delivers Real Peace[16:49] Ending Gossip with Dignity and Silence[20:22] Choosing Beauty and Generosity Over Hate[23:22] Silent Presence as a Gift to PeaceYou can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/EqbrHWEtwakUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ Registration is now open for Thom's only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25.This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom.You'll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona. Register before February 28th and you'll save $500 on your retreat fee. You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.

Join hosts Gaius and Jackson on Back To The Blockbuster as we dive deep into the iconic film 'The Silence of the Lambs' on its 35th anniversary and its 2001 sequel, Hannibal, for its 25th anniversary. Explore the psychological thriller's enduring legacy crafted by director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Ted Tally, based on the gripping novel by Thomas Harris. Delve into the unforgettable performances of Jodie Foster as the determined Clarice Starling and Anthony Hopkins as the chilling Dr. Hannibal Lecter, alongside a stellar cast including Scott Glenn, Anthony Heald, Ted Levine, and Kasi Lemmons. Unpack the film's intricate narrative and haunting atmosphere that continues to captivate audiences decades later. In addition, we reflect on director Ridley Scott's visionary approach with Hannibal and how the source material and screenplay by David Mamet and Steven Zaillian created a much different beast from its predecessor. We revisit the performances of Julianne Moore as Clarice Starling, Gary Oldman as the grotesque Mason Verger, and Ray Liotta as the corrupt Paul Krendler, alongside returning stars Anthony Hopkins and Frankie R. Faison. Explore the darker themes and intricate character dynamics that define a much different chapter in the Hannibal Lecter saga compared to the first movie and how they measure up side by side on their respective milestone anniversaries.Where To Watch The Silence of the LambsWhere To Watch Hannibal

Eighteen-year-old Anna Kepner found dead under a bed on the Carnival Horizon. Homicide by mechanical asphyxiation. Her sixteen-year-old stepbrother — the sole suspect — appeared in sealed federal proceedings and was released to guardian custody. Nearly sixteen hours passed before anyone checked on her. Her father slept across the hall. This episode combines the legal and psychological breakdown of the Kepner case. Bob Motta explains what sealed juvenile federal proceedings look like, why the FBI kept jurisdiction, and what the suspect's claimed memory loss and alleged medication non-compliance could mean for a defense strategy. He addresses the family's contradictory public statements and what we can actually learn from a case this locked down. The psychological dimension is just as critical — a blended family where the stepmother called them "the Three Amigos," a travel advisor recommended separate cabins, therapy had been ongoing for over a year, and witnesses allege violence the night before Anna was found. The warning signs were there. The story the family was telling filtered them out. Anna planned to graduate and join the Navy. Instead she got a night nobody checked on her.#AnnaKepner #CarnivalHorizon #BobMotta #CruiseShipDeath #BlendedFamily #SealedProceedings #FBIInvestigation #JuvenileJustice #TrueCrime #HiddenKillersJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Homily - 1st Sunday of Lent - Overcome Temptation with Scripture and Silence

On this week’s Bestie Advice Segment, we hold space for one of the most distressing submissions we’ve received. An anonymous listener shares her story of an affair that didn’t end when the truth came out, but instead evolved into manipulation, intimidation, and abuse.In this episode, we talk about coercive control, trauma bonds, shame, and the dangerous grey areas where fear keeps people stuck. This is a raw conversation about survival, safety, and what it really looks like when someone feels trapped between past mistakes and present danger. If you’ve ever felt silenced by fear, guilt, or the belief that you’re “too far gone” to ask for help… this episode is for you. Tune in for the full scope!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Silence can hurt more than yelling. If your stomach drops when your partner shuts down... If the quiet makes you spiral, overthink, apologize, or chase... If you've ever softened your truth just to keep the peace... This episode is for you. Because the silent treatment? It's not self-regulation. It's not space. And it's definitely not healthy communication. It's emotional withdrawal — often used to create leverage, not connection. And for women who grew up managing emotions to stay safe, silence doesn't feel neutral. It feels like danger. In this episode, I unpack: ✔️ Why the silent treatment triggers old wounds and codependent patterns ✔️ The difference between healthy space vs. emotional control ✔️ How over-apologizing, softening, or over-explaining reinforces the cycle ✔️ What to do when silence shows up — without becoming reactive or cold ✔️ How to stop chasing and start self-honoring without blowing up your relationship You'll learn how to stop rewarding withdrawal with pursuit... and how to step out of the pattern with clarity, calm, and truth. This isn't about fixing your partner. It's about choosing yourself without guilt, fear, or collapse. LINKS: ● Repair Guide for the Woman Taught to Keep the Peace https://breathworkcollective.myflodesk.com/repair-guide-for-women ● Free Empower YOU Breathwork: https://breathworkcollective.myflodesk.com/empower-breathwork ● Boundary Babe Academy: https://the-breathwork-collective.circle.so/checkout/boundary-mastery ● Follow My Journey: https://www.instagram.com/its.amandaclark/ ● The Supported Woman Group Transformation Experience: http://amandaclark.biz/supported-woman-group-coaching

In this episode, we dive deep into Violator, the 1990 album that cemented Depeche Mode as one of the most influential bands of all time. From the hypnotic minimalism of “Enjoy the Silence” to the dark pulse of “Personal Jesus” and “Policy of Truth,” Violator reshaped synth-pop, alternative, and modern electronic music.We break down the album's sound, themes, production choices, and cultural impact—why it worked, why it still resonates, and how it changed the trajectory of Depeche Mode's career. Whether you're a lifelong fan or hearing Violator for the first time, this episode explores why the album remains timeless.

what do you do when God feels quiet?in this episode of made to dwell, we talk about how to stay rooted in faith during seasons when god feels distant, silent, or hard to sense. instead of rushing to fix the silence or questioning your faith, this conversation explores how quiet seasons can deepen trust, form perseverance, and grow roots beneath the surface.if you've been praying without answers or wondering whether god is still near, this episode offers reassurance, scripture, and gentle practices to help you remain grounded and faithful in the waiting.

Michael Walker speaks to journalist Paul Holden, author of  ‘The Fraud: Keir Starmer, Morgan McSweeney, and the Crisis of British Democracy' In this interview, Paul speaks out about the smear campaign against him by Labour Together, with the help of a shady US investment firm.

What if the wilderness was not just a place of loss, but a place of encounter? In this sermon, Pastor David explores how God meets us in the wilderness; not always in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but often in the sheer silence.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKC

TRACKLIST: 01. Liquid Soul, E-Clip - Oasis 02. Karma 26 - Darwish 03. Antinomy, Ritmo - Coconut 04. Sonic Species, Fusion Field - Tweak It 05. Agmon - Lumina 06. Faders - Solaya 07. Bizzare Contact - Sunrise (DigiCult Remix) 08. Spinal Fusion - Mc'Kennas Dream 09. Relativ, Mindplex - Starlight 10. Arcana, DigiCult, MoRsei, West Galaxy - Shifted 11. A-Tech & Transient Disorder - Secret Valley (Original Mix) 12. StarLab - Oceans from Silence Trance World Order, авторская программа диджея и музыканта Psycoholic (aka M.Pravda). Oбзор музыки и эксклюзивных треков в стиле Psy-Trance. ▶ band.link/Psycoholic ▶ Если вам понравилась музыка, вы можете поддержать автора проекта по ссылке: pay.cloudtips.ru/p/a811f671 _________ #psytrance #psy #trance #fullon #melodic #underground #psycoholic #mpravda #psychedelic #electronic #pravdamusic #tranceworldorder 01. Liquid Soul, E-Clip - Oasis 02. Karma 26 - Darwish 03. Antinomy, Ritmo - Coconut 04. Sonic Species, Fusion Field - Tweak It 05. Agmon - Lumina 06. Faders - Solaya 07. Bizzare Contact - Sunrise (DigiCult Remix) 08. Spinal Fusion - Mc'Kennas Dream 09. Relativ, Mindplex - Starlight 10. Arcana, DigiCult, MoRsei, West Galaxy - Shifted 11. A-Tech & Transient Disorder - Secret Valley (Original Mix) 12. StarLab - Oceans from Silence

TRACKLIST: 01. Liquid Soul, E-Clip - Oasis 02. Karma 26 - Darwish 03. Antinomy, Ritmo - Coconut 04. Sonic Species, Fusion Field - Tweak It 05. Agmon - Lumina 06. Faders - Solaya 07. Bizzare Contact - Sunrise (DigiCult Remix) 08. Spinal Fusion - Mc'Kennas Dream 09. Relativ, Mindplex - Starlight 10. Arcana, DigiCult, MoRsei, West Galaxy - Shifted 11. A-Tech & Transient Disorder - Secret Valley (Original Mix) 12. StarLab - Oceans from Silence Trance World Order, авторская программа диджея и музыканта Psycoholic (aka M.Pravda). Oбзор музыки и эксклюзивных треков в стиле Psy-Trance. ▶ band.link/Psycoholic ▶ Если вам понравилась музыка, вы можете поддержать автора проекта по ссылке: pay.cloudtips.ru/p/a811f671 _________ #psytrance #psy #trance #fullon #melodic #underground #psycoholic #mpravda #psychedelic #electronic #pravdamusic #tranceworldorder 01. Liquid Soul, E-Clip - Oasis 02. Karma 26 - Darwish 03. Antinomy, Ritmo - Coconut 04. Sonic Species, Fusion Field - Tweak It 05. Agmon - Lumina 06. Faders - Solaya 07. Bizzare Contact - Sunrise (DigiCult Remix) 08. Spinal Fusion - Mc'Kennas Dream 09. Relativ, Mindplex - Starlight 10. Arcana, DigiCult, MoRsei, West Galaxy - Shifted 11. A-Tech & Transient Disorder - Secret Valley (Original Mix) 12. StarLab - Oceans from Silence

She never believed the incidents were connected. Houses make noise. Children misplace things. With six kids, chaos was normal, and coincidence was easier than meaning.But when the family moved, the disturbances moved too.Different towns. Different houses. Each time, the quiet would hold for a while. Then it would begin again — coins striking walls from empty hallways, deliberate knocks at four in the morning, footsteps overhead where no one stood. Once, a pair of tiny black boots appeared years after she had thrown them away in another county.The activity came in waves. Silence. Then escalation. What unsettled her most wasn't what happened inside the houses. It was the realization that nothing stayed behind when they left.Whatever it was didn't belong to the walls. It belonged to them.#HauntedHouse #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStory #ShadowFigure #FollowedHome #SupernaturalEncounter #PoltergeistActivity #UnexplainedPhenomena #HauntedFamily #RealParanormal #GhostStory #ParanormalPodcast Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

She never believed the incidents were connected. Houses make noise. Children misplace things. With six kids, chaos was normal, and coincidence was easier than meaning.But when the family moved, the disturbances moved too.Different towns. Different houses. Each time, the quiet would hold for a while. Then it would begin again — coins striking walls from empty hallways, deliberate knocks at four in the morning, footsteps overhead where no one stood. Once, a pair of tiny black boots appeared years after she had thrown them away in another county.The activity came in waves. Silence. Then escalation. What unsettled her most wasn't what happened inside the houses. It was the realization that nothing stayed behind when they left.Whatever it was didn't belong to the walls. It belonged to them.#HauntedHouse #ParanormalActivity #TrueGhostStory #ShadowFigure #FollowedHome #SupernaturalEncounter #PoltergeistActivity #UnexplainedPhenomena #HauntedFamily #RealParanormal #GhostStory #ParanormalPodcastLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Episode 359: Midlife Muscle, Mindset & The M-Factor with Alicia Erickson This week on You Are Not Broken, I'm joined by the strong, grounded, and refreshingly honest Alicia Erickson for a conversation about midlife reinvention — from hormones to heavy lifting. We talk about the real-life impact of perimenopause (and why projects like The M Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause matter), Alicia's decision to get sober at 45, and what happens when women stop shrinking and start building — muscle, boundaries, and belief in themselves. Alicia shares her journey into strength training, progressive overload, and even stepping on a bikini competition stage — not for validation, but for growth. We break down body recomposition (yes, you can build muscle and lose fat at the same time), the critical role of sleep, and how hormone replacement therapy can dramatically shift quality of life in midlife. This is a conversation about doing hard things on purpose. About eating enough. About lifting heavy. About community. About deciding your second half will be stronger than your first. You are not broken. You might just need a barbell. Why perimenopause feels chaotic — and what's actually happening hormonally Alicia's sobriety journey and the connection between alcohol, mental health, and midlife Why strength training is non-negotiable for women over 40 Progressive overload explained simply Sleep as the foundation for body composition Hormone replacement therapy and quality of life Body recomposition: burning fat while building muscle Eating more (not less) to support muscle growth The mindset shift from “smaller” to “stronger” The power of community and doing hard things together If this episode resonates, share it with a woman in your life who needs permission to take up space — in the gym, in her body, and in her life. Because midlife isn't the beginning of decline. It's the beginning of power. https://www.instagram.com/aliciae/ Listen to my Tedx Talk: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Why we need adult sex ed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take my ⁠⁠Adult Sex Ed Master Class:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in my sexual health and hormone clinic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Waitlist is open⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks to our sponsor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midi Women's Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Designed by midlife experts, delivered by experienced clinicians, covered by insurance.Midi is the first virtual care clinic made exclusively for women 40+. Evidence-based treatments. Personalized midlife care.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinmidi.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we explore the 13 years of silence from God in Abram's life, leading to a new covenant that redefines his identity and the physical sign of circumcision. We also discuss why Abraham laughs at the seemingly impossible promise of a son through Sarah and God's unwavering commitment to His divine plan.https://study-companion.kit.com/0a352e0e64 Click link to download your free, weekly PDF Study Companion - stuff you won't find in Sunday school — real scholarship, surprising history, and sermons from voices outside your usual orbit. Chapters00:00 13 Years of Silence01:35 God's Covenant and Name Change06:52 The Meaning of Circumcision10:05 Sarah's Impossible Son15:53 Abraham's Act of Faith18:54 Commitment Beyond Understanding

Film: Let the Right One In (Låt den rätte komma in), 2008, dir. Tomas Alfredson — the original Swedish version, not the American remake Oscar as the kid who fell through every crack in the social safety net — absent parents, unchecked bullying, zero adult intervention The film's place in the Nordic noir tradition alongside The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo — horror as a lens on the failures of Scandinavian social democracy Eli as an ageless predator disguised as a child — the anti-romantic vampire, feeding scenes played as animal attacks rather than seduction The castration subplot: the book, the brief film moment, and how it connects to the history of the castrati and the "monstrous trans" trope in horror (Silence of the Lambs, Sleepaway Camp) That pool scene — one of the top 10 horror scenes ever committed to film, don't @ us The grooming debate: Is the ending a love story or a tragedy on repeat? (Spoiler: it's the second one) Top 3 vampire films: Let the Right One In, Coppola's Dracula, The Lost Boys (According to Johnathon) What We've Been Watching: 28 Years Later, Abraham's Boys, The Thing, The Abominable Snowman, The Shining, Together Coming Soon: Scream 7, Undertone (A24) Next Month: True Detective Season 1 with the Baldwin Boys!

Rules of Engagement: A Journey Through 1 CorinthiansWhat does it look like to be the church in a world that doesn't always understand—or welcome—what we're about? That's the question the Apostle Paul tackled head-on in his letter to the church in Corinth, and it's the question we're wrestling with together this series.Paul planted a church in one of the most diverse, culturally complex cities in the ancient world. And almost immediately, things got messy. Division. Pride. Tolerance of things that shouldn't be tolerated. Silence where there should have been honesty. The Corinthian church was full of people who had the Spirit of God and the mind of Christ—and were still acting like the world around them.Sound familiar?Week by week, chapter by chapter, we'll walk through Paul's letter and discover that we are God's temple, keepers of an extraordinary mystery, and called to live like it. Rules of Engagement // Chapter 7A Study in 1 CorinthiansFebruary 22, 2026Jeremy Olimb // Lead Pastor

This week's wrap-up talk is about the part we usually skip over: creating an environment that makes quiet practices sustainable. Silence, simplicity, and sabbath are beautiful ideas but they require intentionality on our part to make those practices stick.

She never thought of herself as someone who attracted strange experiences. A few odd moments over the years, maybe—but nothing persistent. Nothing that suggested sensitivity. Her niece, however, was different. Quiet about it. Careful not to draw attention. But undeniably aware.When her niece came to stay in a small basement apartment, nothing seemed out of the ordinary at first. A walking tour through historic neighborhoods felt harmless. The apartment felt familiar. Normal. But certain moments didn't sit right—sounds that stopped instead of finishing, reactions that came before explanations, animals that froze without warning.As time passed, unease followed her beyond the apartment and into places that should have felt safe. Subtle changes in atmosphere replaced obvious signs. Silence became meaningful. Space felt occupied.#RealGhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalExperience #SensitiveAbilities #HauntedApartment #ShadowFigures #UnexplainedEncounters #SomethingFollowed #TrustYourInstincts #CreepingDread #TrueGhostStoryLove real ghost stories? Want even more?Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access:

Today's wrestling news, including...Janel Grant Breaks Silence On Vince McMahon LawsuitKenny Omega Update!AJ Styles Reveals Original Retirement Plans!Britt Baker No Longer A Dentist?!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@PhilMyChambers@GMorgan04@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.