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Dental A-Team's marketing mastermind Eve joins Tiff on the pod to discuss the top marketing strategies that can be easily implemented in your practice. They touch on social media, offline marketing, retention, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript:   The Dental A Team (00:01) Hello Dental A Team listeners. I am in the studio air quotes there because you know, we're in two different places I say that all the time, but I am in the studio with someone very very special today and I'm so excited I just I adore this human being more than I think she will ever know I think she thinks she knows how much I adore her but she has no freaking idea   And I'm so excited to bring her here with you guys today. And I always bring my consultants and they are by far and away the A team and they make the Dental A Team who we are. And I'm always just so happy to bring them to you. But today you guys, I have the most amazing human being. I have Eve with us. And some of you may know Eve's name. ⁓ All of you likely see her handiwork every single week in your inboxes, in your email. ⁓   invitations, if you're part of our doctors groups, you are seeing her sprinkles of fairy dust and everything that the Dental A Team puts out, our logos, everything that we do. Eve is our marketing genius behind the scenes and she hates that term, but she really is our marketing genius. I have.   Eve, I'm just so happy to have you here. Like I could sit here and talk about you for the whole podcast and the amazing things that you've been able to do with us and for us. But first and foremost, massive welcome, massive thank you for taking this on. This is not, you love to be behind the scenes, but being in the face of everything is not your favorite space. And I somehow convinced you to do this. And Eve, thank you so much. And how are you today? How excited are you to be here with all of us?   Eve (01:37) I   am equally excited and nervous to be here. This is definitely one of the things that I had to challenge myself to do. you know what? It scares me and it's something new that I've never done before. So ⁓ let's do it.   The Dental A Team (01:52) I'm so excited. for all of our listeners, if you've ever attended one of our monthly webinars, we do free webinars so everybody knows every single month. It's the third Thursday every month. Eve actually, that's her. She is responsible for those. She puts them on. You've probably heard her amazing voice on there and maybe even seen her face a time or two, but that is the handiwork of Eve. And I know most of the content and most of the stuff, the engagement that you're seeing is put on by the consultants, but I want you guys to know   Eve is freaking brilliant. She is a mastermind and she has so many tools in her tool belt. And honestly, she, and I are constantly just in awe. Eve of the, we've told you this before, where we'll create content now, you guys. we, Kiera and I create the content. We're like, yep, let's rock and roll. And we send it over to Eve and I'm like, my God, I didn't even think of that. Like she's thinking of like dental things for us now too, because.   You've just done so much of it with us and you pour your heart and your soul into everything that you do. And I think when it comes to a great marketer, that is a massive piece of what really makes you shine and makes the company that you're working with or for truly shine as well is that you pour your heart and soul in there and you become who you're working with and you become that piece of content and you just embody it and you literally, like, ⁓ it makes me think of like Jim Carrey.   Jim Carrey does really, really well studying everything that he's going to his characters, right? So he does all the studying and he literally becomes them. And I've watched documentaries about him where he's like this different human. And that's what I imagine you doing Eve, when you go in and you do all of our content and all of our slideshows, our decks, all of that. You just become that content and you make everything just shine a little bit brighter. So massive kudos to you. Huge thank you and.   Again, thank you for doing this podcast with me, you guys. This is gonna be huge. Obviously we're doing it about marketing. I get so many questions about marketing and if you know I love marketing, it just lights up my soul, I don't know why. I love changing something a little bit to get a different result and to see what happens and use different words, use different tools, and it really, really lights my soul on fire.   I get asked a lot of marketing questions and something that even just what you talked about right now when we're prepping for this, I'm like, gosh, I actually get asked these questions constantly and I get asked for marketing companies. We have a ton we can recommend. We have time we work really closely with, but Eve, I really, really wanted you to come in today and really help us narrow down some effective marketing strategies that you've seen that you think can translate very easily to dental practices. We are a dental consulting company.   So our marketing might be a little bit like a smidgen different than an actual dental practice, but I think that a lot of it translates and marketing is marketing in my opinion. So there's a million things. And I think there's two that you just talked with me about that I want those to be like, this is the meat of it. But one question I get asked a lot that I wanna pick your brain on and I want just like, put this out there. And first off, before we even get started, everyone know Eve is like,   She told you she is equally as excited as she is nervous. And she is really, really fantastic at making sure that anything that goes out is as accurate as possible. So just know this is coming from ⁓ her marketing brain, The learning, the training, everything that she's got behind her and also opinions. Like these are things that we've...   tested, these are things that we've done, things that she's done, whether it's with our company or not, and opinions that we have on things that could or could not work. So with that said, one of the biggest questions I get asked is social freaking media. do I, dental practices on social media. And there's a whole bunch of different avenues for that and a whole bunch of different genres of dental practices. think I see like cosmetic practices or these smile design practices, obviously, they're gonna get a good   foothold and it's going to be more important for them to be on social media. But something Eve that I've always thought or been told is that for a general dental practice, your social media is really there to help boost SEO and it's really there to like get in front of your patients. It's not necessarily going to be something great to get in front of people who don't know you. And I think of that because I think of like the stretch within the country.   of how many people are randomly coming across social media accounts, what's your opinion on social media and dentistry?   Eve (06:29) ⁓ Well, think first and foremost, think social media is very important. And no, first and foremost, thank you so much for all the kind words. Thank you. Is this episode about me? That's great. Glad I came. Now, I do think that social media is very... And I think that more and more dentists are realizing now that social media is super important, is one of the main pillars of marketing. Because if people don't know that you exist, they're never going to come to your door. ⁓   The Dental A Team (06:36) Of course, of course. Yes.   Eve (06:59) One mistake that I think many ⁓ business owners in general do is they treat social media purely as a sales tool. ⁓ Social media can be that if you play it right, but it's more about awareness. It's more about building that trust with your community. It's about ⁓ showing like how you show up for your community. actually, my dentist, ⁓ I love their social media. They really just, their social media makes me feel like we are best friends.   ⁓ Like even seeing the familiar faces, ⁓ just seeing everything that they do kind of on a day to day or them taking me behind the scenes and stuff. It's really, something that really does build that trust with the audience.   The Dental A Team (07:40) Yeah, what is it for for dental practices? like you said, like sales, they're using it for sales. Are they going to gain new patients from it? What should it be used for?   Eve (07:51) You definitely can get new patients from it, but ⁓ for, if we're talking about acquisition, I would definitely recommend running ads. So your feed is not just basically covered with, I don't know, promo on whitening. And then the next post is ⁓ kids are going back to school, book your checkup and stuff like that. ⁓ Social media is to build that trust with the community, to kind of show who you are to them enough that they   are going to like you and they're going to trust you and they're going to come to you. After all, feel like dentistry is a very, and I don't think people really think about it this way, but it's a very kind of like intimate service really. ⁓ So I think that trust is just very, ⁓ very important.   The Dental A Team (08:36) Thank you. Yeah. And what I'm gathering there is that it should be a reflection of who you are. So who your practice is. And I think that kind of flows into a lot of podcasts that we've done on really knowing who you are, how you want to show up in the world. So what your core values are, what your mission and your vision are. And I feel like then if your social media is speaking to that, it's kind of as just putting yourself on display rather than saying,   please come schedule. hate, I hate, like I always think of like the Easter bunny, right? And the like Easter bunny picture that everybody posts. It's like happy Easter. And it's like everybody posted that or happy St. Patrick's Day and it's the little leprechaun. And it's like, huh, just be different. Like do a picture of your team with little leprechaun hats on and say happy St. Patrick's Day. Like do bunny ears on the doctor and not this like stock photo that everyone's using and then following it up with,   by the way we've got a whitening special for wedding season. Like everybody's doing that. So I love the way you said that.   Eve (09:40) Yeah. And I would challenge anyone that's listening to it to kind of try to be themselves for a minute and try to actually present themselves the way they are. Not what, not in the way that everybody else expects them to be. Like you're saying, it's, don't know, Christmas is coming. Everybody's posting happy Christmas from X, Y, and Z. ⁓ dental try to be different, try to, try to do what you as a person would do because that there is a massive chance that whatever you do or whoever you are will actually.   really make someone relate to you ⁓ even more.   The Dental A Team (10:12) Yeah. And you're trying to attract that patient avatar of the patients that you want, not everyone you're trying to, you're trying to narrow down your niche. So thank you. Perfect. ⁓ massive piece that I wanted to chat about B and I actually just got off a call this morning, ⁓ with a client and she had asked me for ideas on this and, ⁓   really just like boots on the ground marketing is what I like to call it and community outreach. And I love that style of marketing, especially for practices that are in a really community based town. like LA, maybe not like as many things to do, but there's still some, think boots on the ground style marketing you can do, but especially for those rural cities or rural communities within a big city that can do that kind of community outreach. What do you feel, how relevant do you feel?   that is or earlier you called it like offline marketing. How relevant do you feel that is? Because I do feel like a lot of marketing companies even are pushing so much online, so many Google ads, so much SEO and everything is like this online presence. And I do believe in Google ads and I do believe in Google reviews to boost all of that, but there's still gotta be something else that can go in.   Eve (11:05) Mm-hmm.   The Dental A Team (11:28) line with it, but what are you seeing that works really well or experiencing yourself?   Eve (11:33) 100%. And I think, and that's something that I mentioned to you earlier, that I feel like so many dental practices move online so much that there was so much room in offline marketing. There was this whole pool that is basically uncovered. And I brought an example of myself where I really, I do love my dentist and if he's listening, I love you, but I have moved. I have moved. now it means that it's like a 45 minute trip for me to go and visit my dentist.   The Dental A Team (11:55) Yeah.   Eve (12:02) I'm on a lookout for a new dentist. And what I've noticed is ever since I moved, I've been getting flyers from literally everyone with my name on it. So obviously they have access to my name, my address and everything. I've got flyers from the pest control guys, from people that are offering to fix my roof. People that are doing landscaping, driveways, everything else. I have not received a single one from a dentist. And this is someone that I actually genuinely need. So I know my job now is to go on Google.   The Dental A Team (12:31) Yeah.   Eve (12:32) run all those reviews and pick a new dentist ⁓ that I hope that I can trust. But that kind of shows that there is that massive gap, really. Because if you were in my area, so if you're in South Ogden, Utah, look. Yeah.   The Dental A Team (12:48) I have a dentist for you. I didn't know that's where you moved.   I have a dentist for you, but go on, go on.   Eve (12:55) Perfect.   So if you're in this area anyway, just know that there is zero offline ⁓ competition for you. So you can for sure attack this area. ⁓ But seriously though, I feel like he has that everything is moving online so much that there was more room again for offline marketing or even when it comes to like community ⁓ inspired initiatives. ⁓   The Dental A Team (13:16) Yeah.   Eve (13:21) You know, and you can be as creative as creative as you want. I've seen one dental practice around dropping like toothbrushes. think their slogan was smile more or something like that. And they were dropping toothbrushes and they were hanging them in, in a little bags on door handles of the houses. ⁓ so even doing things like that as well, even though obviously it might be a little, you know, it might be time consuming. It might need a lot of planning, but those things do, they might not get you up.   The Dental A Team (13:36) ⁓ smart.   Eve (13:48) They might not get you a new patient right away, but they slowly build up that kind of trust or it slowly shows people that, hey, we are in your community. We're serving your neighbors.   The Dental A Team (13:57) Mm-hmm.   I could see that. Yeah, I think a lot of dental practices pulled back from the flyers and they became, I don't know, think that, I think in the, I know when I was in practice, when we were in, we did thousands, we would do drops of thousands of these.   flyers and they would come back. would get the fly with the patients would bring them in. They would get them. But it takes so many times for those to get in front of someone before they're ready to call. And they would say, you know, I've had this here for six months and it's been hanging on my fridge and I finally decided to call or I was finally due for my cleaning that I think people just got they shied away. They got scared of it and felt that the ROI might not have been there, especially when maybe like the marketing   marketing budget, there's so much of the marketing budget going to Google Ads and going to website revamps and a lot of marketing companies just to host the website. It's a huge chunk of the marketing budget anymore that I think they stopped doing so many of those styles of marketing. But I can think of actually a handful of clients right now that   could probably benefit from that. And especially Eve, like you're saying now in a saturated market in Utah, is a very saturated dental market. If you're not receiving those and you're kind of looking out for them, that is a huge untapped area that those dentists could probably get. Yeah. Yeah. Just waiting.   Eve (15:23) I would be a very easy patient to just tip over. I'm literally, I'm here right now. Just come.   I'm literally just waiting. Yeah. But also what you mentioned, I think is really important when, when you said that, they might get a flyer and then they might get something else. Those are called touch points. And right now it's, it's proven that it takes seven to 12 touch points to actually convert a lead, which is like the patient to be, if you will. So now imagine how many.   The Dental A Team (15:32) Yeah.   Yeah.   Eve (15:52) how many in how many different areas you need to do those touch points to get in front of those people. ⁓ For example, you I'll give I'll give you my example. Let's say I got that flyer a week later when I see the same practice on social media, I'm going to probably pay a little bit more attention. Right. I'm going to go on Google and check their Google reviews, check out their websites, see what they do, see, look at the doctors, see if I think that I will actually gel with any of the doctors. ⁓   The Dental A Team (16:09) Yeah.   Eve (16:21) And so all of that are little touch points that actually lead to me picking up that phone and scheduling my first appointment with them. So it's not, you know, like, obviously sometimes it might happen, but usually it's not just one thing. It's a combination of a lot of, a lot of things. And that's obviously that's, that's work. And that's, you know, that's going to take up a chunk of your ⁓ marketing budget. ⁓ But it's definitely something that, something that works.   The Dental A Team (16:48) Yeah, yeah, I love that you said that I talked to practices about that constantly that it takes seven up to I think you said 12 and I've heard 13 times. And that's I talked to them about that for treatment planning. So if a patient needs treatment, like we're telling them multiple times, or speaking in or around it, we're not saying you need a crown seven times, we're saying like, there's something going on here, because of that same reason. And I tell them   I use the example of social media and you're scrolling on social, you're on Instagram, right? And you're like, ⁓ you like slow down because you're like, that's a cute pair of leggings. Like, and then you're like, gosh, it's an ad. So you scroll faster, right? But then the leggings come up again. And then it's like a different picture of the leggings. It's a different girl wearing the leggings, but it's the same leggings. And then all of sudden you're like so many times over, you're like, this is a sign I'm supposed to have these leggings. And now you're clicking on the boutique and you're like, am I buying these leggings? And next thing you know, the leggings are on their way, right?   You had no inclination, you did not go on social media to find leggings, but the leggings found you. And that's what that marketing is. It's like so many touch points, right? Yes, that's how they get you. And that's kind of, that's also what we're working against, right? Because that $30 pair of leggings that I just bought off Instagram that I have no idea if they're good or not, could have been a copay for a dental appointment too. So if we're not getting in front of our patients and we're not advocating for their dental health more,   Eve (17:45) That's how they get you.   The Dental A Team (18:08) than these legging companies and these boutiques on Instagram or whatever ads you're getting, because it's going to go off your algorithm, they're advocating for you to purchase whatever that thing is. So if you're not advocating for the patient's health and getting out in front of them, you're not really doing your due diligence as a dental practice. The sitting and waiting for patients to find you just isn't, I just don't think it's a thing anymore. I don't think that there's like walk-ins, you know, I don't.   Eve (18:30) 100%.   The Dental A Team (18:33) Some where for sure there could still be walk-ins, I just the sitting and waiting. I don't think is working anymore, you know   Eve (18:39) And also I think it's worth mentioning that you as a dental practice owner, you are competing with so many other practices who are literally pumping their money into their marketing, who are always chasing the next trend, the next thing to do to get in front of your patients really. So there is always that competition. And I know it's never a kind of a relaxing feeling when you know that there's someone out there trying to get even your existing patients.   But that leads us to another point, which is the retention. And as we know, to retain a client or to retain a patient is always, always cheaper than acquiring a new one. So when we talk about marketing, we also need to mention that ⁓ retaining your current patients. So making sure that, you know, making sure that your follow-ups are in check, making sure that you're reaching out, reaching them out with emails, that your reactivation process is   you know, is in place is just so important because that's actually, it's, it's so much easier to retain your existing patient who's already been there, knows you and hopefully trust you. Right.   The Dental A Team (19:46) Yeah, they're already bought it and you've built that relationship. And I think if you're a dental practice listening to this podcast, you are a dental practice who's likely relationship based. But I do think Eve, to your point, it gets so lost in ⁓ the other pieces. We get so focused on treatment or so focused on acquiring new patients. I walk into practices all the time and I have one practice in mind and he's going to listen to this. He's going to know exactly who he is.   And he's constantly asking me, what about marketing? And I'm like, bro, you just, you took over this great practice. You've got like 8,000 patients right now. Like your job right now is to retain the patients that you have. And maybe even, you know, if you're in a practice and you've had this practice for a long time, or you just took over a practice who's been around forever, there are thousands of patients who have not been seen in two plus years.   that know your practice. And so like Eve saying that reactivation space, like hit up those patients that already, they're already near you. If they've moved, they'll tell you. They are already bought into that location and reestablish that relationship because it is the cheapest form of marketing. And again, like Eve said, you already have that relationship started. And so you don't always have to.   pour a ton of money into marketing. And if you are in an area that you do, then do it. Your marketing budget, we usually say to keep marketing, our consultants advise like 3%. I've seen it all the way up to 5 to 8%. But 3 % to 5 % is usually a pretty decent chunk. And that should be of your collection. So that's of your overhead. So 3 % of your collections. Yeah.   Eve (21:25) like is that of your total budget or is that   your... Yeah, okay.   The Dental A Team (21:29) Yep, of your collection. So whatever last month's collections were, whatever your average collections are, we usually recommend 3 % up to 5 % of that poured into marketing. But to that point, I have so many practices that are like new patients, new patients, new patients. And I worked with doctors personally who just, everything was about the new patients. And if we're not remembering the patients that are already coming, we're doing a disservice to every patient that walks through that door. So.   strictly only focusing on those new patients is not going to build that relationship that keeps patients coming. And you're always going to be in the rat race for those new patients. And you don't have to be. One day you're going to be like, we're full. One day it's going to be like, well, I'm actually almost ready to retire. Like I'm good. And we want to, we want to see you get to that point. So I think that was massive Eve, what you said, and that retention and that reactivation is huge, huge.   What do you feel like, ⁓ to kind of wrap us here, I know AI is coming in really, really strong for a lot of practices. Is there anything that you've seen offhand, just off the bat, working well when it comes to AI in the marketing world?   Eve (22:44) ⁓ I think plenty, and especially for dental practices. And I feel like right now there is a, there is, ⁓ an uptick in companies, specifically dental companies helping out with that. And I don't know if I can mention names of the companies or not. So keep it quiet. I think, I think we know which ones we're, we're talking about. There are just so many companies now that are specifically designed for dental practices to help you out with it. Exactly. With the retention, right? there are companies that will.   The Dental A Team (22:59) You can.   Eve (23:14) literally do all the job really for you when they send out automated follow-up emails or follow-up texts, or they'll send out texts that are confirming patients' appointments. There's just so much happening right now. And I get that for a lot of ⁓ dentists and dental practices that might seem very overwhelming or the word AI itself might kind of not make you feel all fluffy and fuzzy inside because it is a little bit scary in the direction that it's   going in. But I think there are a lot of ways beyond what we know like chat GPT and stuff that the AI can do for you. I would say as a general advice, would just say you can always give it a shot. You can always try it. You can always track it. And you can measure your results. Because at the end of the day, if you try something and it doesn't work, you can try it again in a different way, or you can move on to a new thing.   One thing I would say though is just don't be scared of AI because AI for businesses is actually a very powerful tool.   The Dental A Team (24:20) I've even seen practices follow up with new patient calls. They'll keep a list of new patients that have called the practice and maybe not scheduled. They've asked a couple questions and then they'll call and follow up or they'll shoot them and.   in AI message, right? They'll have a system in place where it's like, hey, kind of like, it makes me think of, I use a lot of this protein company, right? This first form and they do fantastic at emails. And I'm always like, what is this one? Like, what's this new product, right? And as soon as I go look at it, a couple minutes later, right? I get that, we saw you looking email, right? And I'm like, yeah, I know. And so it's just getting that, it's the touch points though, right? It's like, hey, don't forget about this. And they'll gear.   a lot of the marketing towards the things that they know I want. And I think it's brilliant and it's AI. There's not a man on the other side that's like, Tiffanie looked at this, let me shoot this email. Like, it's all automated. So in the same voice, the same situation, even when patients are calling and they're just asking questions, it's like shooting an AI message that says, hey, did we answer all of your questions? Like, what questions do you have left? Because a lot of time patients will call and they'll still have more questions, but they might not   And so getting that extra touch point, I've seen them turn unscheduled like calls into a completed new patient. It works. And so in the same vein, doing all of those pieces to retain and to follow up with patients that maybe just didn't, they're not a patient yet. But as I'm speaking that I'm going back to like our original conversation of social media. And I think Eve,   something you do really well with our marketing is that everything is consistent and it's constantly in Dental A Team's voice. And so even down to your confirmation texts and emails that are asking if patients are coming to their appointments, if it's not in your voice of your practice, who you are, it's confusing. And it's not confusing.   Eve (26:20) and it's not finished.   The Dental A Team (26:22) Right? Like it's not like I sit there thinking, is confusing. This is weird. Sometimes I do. Right. But in subconsciously in the back of my brain, it's like a detachment. Every time something's different or something just doesn't fit, it's a detachment to that place. But when they're all succinct and everything flows and they're consistent, I'm more attached. Think about like Lululemon. If Lululemon all of a sudden was like this sterile email that came through, it wasn't like, girlfriend, I found the best set.   set of leggings you need, right? They were just like, look at these leggings. I'd be like, that was weird. Right. And it would detach me from that brand and that company. What do you think about that Eve?   Eve (27:00) 100%. And I am a big, I think I'm like Dental A Team's guard when it comes to branding and that goes for, that goes for everything that goes for your brand colors that goes, that goes for the use of your logo or even the images that you use, the videos that you use as well. So I think all of it. and I know we could probably talk about branding for another two hours or so, but yes, that consistency. And I know we might sound fluffy, but that consistency builds that trust. If, for example, you have a patient that.   The Dental A Team (27:05) You are.   Eve (27:29) goes to your social media and looks at all your posts and then decides to go to your bio and actually click on the website. If that website is different, speaks differently than your social media, there is going to be a little bit of that in trust, right? All of it basically should follow the ⁓ same branding. And the same goes for your voice as well. So at least then people also know what they can expect from you. If you are a dentist and there is a dentist in Salt Lake City and that's a...   pediatric dentist ⁓ and Tiff, you might know who I'm talking about as well. I didn't even know he was our client, but I've been following him on Instagram just because I love his Instagram. But he definitely comes to mind for me as someone, as a dentist or as a practice with a very strong branding. ⁓ I can be scrolling on Instagram. know exactly, even if there is nothing written on it, I know exactly which post is his. ⁓   The Dental A Team (28:02) Mm-hmm.   Eve (28:28) And it's crazy, but this does build that trust that we are talking about. The whole branding really is about building that familiarity. Like, of course we're going to trust things that we find familiar.   The Dental A Team (28:38) Yeah, I totally agree. And I think pedo practices do it, they do it really well. Pedo practices, they can speak their voice really cleanly. I oftentimes have like general practices. I'm like, go look at the pedo practices. Like look at these ones. These are ones I work with. Like look at their messaging and their branding because they really do know how to speak to it. But it's because the specialty practices, ortho, pedo, oral surgery, perio, they have to do so much more marketing because they're not   they're not getting the like, I need a cleaning phone call. Their specialty, so they're getting more referrals or they're getting patients that's like, gosh, my kid needs ortho. So they have to do so much more marketing. think they're more in tune with it. And I think recently in the last 15 years or so, marketing in the general dentistry world has really had to ramp up more than it ever was before. And we're just still learning so much. I think that speaks to like this massive change of   not having the flyers going out. It's like, okay, well, this might not be working, so let's cut it. And I hate that. You said something earlier about tracking. I only cut or change things if I can prove black and white that it is or isn't working. if a patient calls and they're upset because they got too many confirmation texts, like one patient out of 600 is upset and then practices are changing their method. And I'm like, but it worked for 600 other people, this one patient, you know? So I definitely agree with all of that. And I think   I think the key takeaways today are to, one, would say evaluate your area, right, Eve? Like look at what your competition is and what are they doing? I think something you said earlier was like really, really sticking to the boots on the ground, still working and still being one of those touch points. And I actually really love that touch point because it's so much different.   than the online ones. You're just getting blasted with online ones, but all of a sudden you have one that's in person in real life and you're like, oh, this is new. This is different. Exactly.   Eve (30:34) It's so crazy because it used to be the other way around. You get   a stack of flyers like this in your mailbox every single day.   The Dental A Team (30:41) Yes,   I remember being in office and getting calls from just mostly cranky old ladies. And I'm like, one day this is going to be me. I'm going to be this cranky old lady. And they would be so upset that I kept sending these flyers. And I was like, I didn't send them. Like I have a company and I don't know how they got your name, but they're like, take me off your list. You know, but that's not happening anymore because we're not sending them. Like you need those calls. That's how you know it's working. If you've got patients, non-patients, if you've got people calling, complaining that they're getting your flyers, that's how you know it's working guys. They're looking at them and they're calling you.   So due to diligence, figure out in the area, like what's best for you? What's gonna work? I do think I love the community outreach. I love getting in front of patients in that way. And then remember your social media is a brand, you guys. Is this supposed to be speaking who you are? And like Eve said, it should mimic what your website shows as well. So if your website needs some revamping, reach out. We've got some great companies that work on that.   It's a really great tool to have and I think we undervalue and underestimate how much our website actually does for us. It's an insanely helpful tool because people still aren't going to look at them. So,   Eve (31:51) And especially,   I feel if your website hasn't been updated for long, ⁓ make sure that it's mobile friendly. right now, obviously, I don't know the exact figures for dental practices, but I reckon that maybe 80, 90 % of people that look at your website look at it on their mobiles. And I don't know about you, Tiff, but for me, if I go on a website and after five seconds, I'm all lost and nothing makes sense, I'll click that X button very quickly.   The Dental A Team (31:55) Yeah.   ⁓ yeah.   For sure.   so fast. Yeah. Our attention spans just, you got it. You got to catch people literally five seconds. You guys, it's not our. Yup. my God. Tick tock killed us. I know. Yeah. Well, Eve, I think that was fantastic. I super appreciate you doing this podcast with me. I knew I wanted to pick your brain selfishly and ⁓ you're just the best human I could possibly think of to help dental offices really understand how they can.   Eve (32:23) It's right. Tick tock, tick tock. Tension span.   The Dental A Team (32:47) effectively market their practices. So Eve, thank you for today. Thank you for prepping for this. I know you've been stressed for weeks because I asked you weeks ago. So thank you. I think this was fantastic and you just gave so much information to so many people. So thank you for being here.   Eve (33:02) Thank you so much. And yeah, thanks for having me. It wasn't as bad as I thought. You made it easy too, so thank you.   The Dental A Team (33:07) Perfect, then I'll let you know when the next one is. I'm just kidding. I'm just kidding. Good.   You're welcome. You're welcome. I promised you I would do my best. So everyone, hope if you are driving, you re-listen to this and you take down some tips and some tricks. If you weren't driving, I hope you were writing notes. Re-listen to this a few times, you guys. There's a lot of nuggets in there to pick up from Eve.   a lot of really great information. As always, drop us a five star review below. We'd love to know which tips worked best for you or which tips you're most excited for. And I always say this, you guys, if there's something you're doing that we didn't talk about that you think someone else should know, put it in that review because people really do read them. And we are here to just spread as much knowledge as we possibly can to as many people as we can. And as always, you can hit us up at Hello@   Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. If you have any questions, if it's marketing, like just FYI, I tell you all the time that the consultants really do answer most of those, but Eve is in the background of those as well. So if you have a question and you're like, Eve, what do you think? Like we're here for you, okay? She would freaking love that. So Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. You guys can reach us and as always, thank you for being listeners. Thank you for sharing these with other people. This is a really, shareable episode, you guys.   Marketing is hard, it's hard to understand, it's hard to see an ROI, and all the help that we can give each other is what we're here for. So go share this episode and we'll catch you next time. Thanks guys.   Eve (34:35) Thank you.

SlapperCast Episode 342: "Stadium Show in a Shoebox" This episode was recorded in two bits. The first is a vancast segment recorded on Monday, August 18th, as we drove from Montana to Oregon, shortly after dropping Frank off at the airport. The second segment is a SassyCast recorded in Omaha a week earlier with our good friends Matt and John Werner of… you guessed it, the Sassanachs. This conversation will be split into two parts across two episodes. Among other sassy things, the brothers tell us about their first band The Screaming Idiots, and the Sassanachs' upcoming Christmas single “I Won't Remember Christmas This Year.” Show dates Blaggards.com (https://blaggards.com/shows/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pg/blaggards/events/) Bandsintown (https://www.bandsintown.com/a/3808) Follow us on social media YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/blaggards) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/blaggards/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/blaggards) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/blaggards/) Become a Patron Join Blaggards on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards) for bonus podcast content, live tracks, rough mixes, and other exclusives. Rate us Rate and review SlapperCast on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slappercast-a-weekly-talk-show-with-blaggards/id1452061331) Questions? If you have questions for a future Q&A episode, * leave a comment on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/blaggards), or * tweet them to us (https://twitter.com/blaggards) with the hashtag #slappercast.

In Episode 125 of Off Topic, Eric dives into a mix of trending topics and timeless lessons. From how short-form content is bringing social media full circle, to why stepping outside your niche can boost engagement, this episode is packed with practical growth tips for creators. Eric also gets personal, sharing how the change in weather has him ready for Christmas, and highlights country music stars who worked tough blue-collar jobs before hitting it big.If you're looking for social media growth strategies, creator motivation, and a reminder that success comes from hustle, this one's for you.

Welcome to the Christmas series! Joseph and Mary are almost to Bethlehem, but a storm has come to knock them off course. They endure a near-death experience to finally arrive where they are meant to be. Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year around this time, people are looking for routine. What's my new routine going to be with kids, school, work, church, everything? So, it's important that churches help them engage in their faith. Here are 5 things our churches do to maximize engagement between now and Christmas.

On today's episode of The Pod At The Palace with Curtis Wilkerson: - Can Hogs hold off SEC suitors in race for Caleb Holt? - Piecing together Arkansas' ideal 2026 class - Hot Take Tuesday: Who is Arkansas' biggest swing player? OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #sampittman #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Visit www.betsaracen.com to check out the latest spreads, lines, O/U, parlays, and more! BetSaracen has specials running every day that are unique to everyone here in the great, state of Arkansas! Download the BetSaracen app today on the Apple or Google Play store and get to winning big ONLY with BetSaracen…Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saracen/id1612098207 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WALTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING OF ARKANSAS IF YOU ARE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OR THE RIVER VALLEY, have Walter Christmas Lighting install & set up your house with professional Halloween & Christmas lighting like you've never seen before! - All materials provided - Any color, any pattern - Free maintenance throughout the holiday season If you sign up for Halloween lights you will also get your Christmas Lights for 50% off! Text our guy Brett for a free estimate at 479-459-1380 IT'S WALTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING OF ARKANSAS…YOUR LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING EXPERTS! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIS HEALTH Basis Health is changing the way healthcare is delivered by providing mobile medical visits at the comfort of your home. A doctor will come to your home for urgent care, primary care, IV hydration and more! Basis Health… they are here for you when and where you need them most! Learn more at basishealth.org today! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/chancek_media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ hears IRHA Ger Hyland's fears about the shortage of driving tests and massive red tape using nonEU drivers to ease the Xmas supply crunch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Days away from the 2025 NFL season, Jeff and Michael are like kids at Christmas on the latest episode of The Jeff Reinebold Show on Pro Football Ireland.This podcast is presented by SBK - we are delighted to work with SBK this year and we are excited for the season ahead.You can check out SBK's odds and join here  - thank you for your support. Each signup makes a huge difference to PFI this season. (18+ Be Gamble Aware)Support PFI by signing up for NFL Game Pass here

September is here – and that “back to school” feeling isn't just for the kids. For wedding suppliers, it's the perfect time to reset, refocus, and set yourself up for the busiest booking months of the year.In this episode, Katie and Roxy dive into why Q4 is your secret weapon for growth. From Christmas and New Year proposals sparking the January contract boom, to Valentine's engagements fuelling March bookings – the work you do now determines how booked you'll be next year.We'll cover:Why nothing changes if nothing changes – and how to break the cycleHow algorithms, SEO and content flow need Q4 to gain tractionSmart ways to use styled shoots, networking and planning to get aheadWhy Wedcon in November is the ultimate accelerator for wedding business owners

National Day is round the corner, and what better time to cast a thought back to the Gibraltar of yesteryear. Our News Editor Christine Vasquez told us about a GBC News feature ‘Llevame Donde Naci”.We've previously spoken to the University of Cambridge Team of Linguists about their research of Llanito and Gibraltar English. They have a long-standing interest in Llanito, and now they're asking you for your help with a survey about your language history, use, proficiency, and attitudes. We spoke to Professor Brechtje Post, Professor Joanna Sitaridou, and Research Assistant Amber Holt.A-Level students recently received their results and those who performed exceptionally well - and as a result have obtained a place at a leading university - are eligible to apply for the Kusuma Trust Excellence Prize. The application process is now open and Michelle Tosso was in the studio to tell us how it works. A locally produced Christmas horror film is being pitched to distributors. It's called Vases and its tag line; ‘when loved ones are vanishing from their graves, a determined Police Officer must summon every resource to unravel the chilling mystery'. Director Nigel Canepa and actors Peter McKay and Kavish Sachanandani told us more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why Jesus came to earth at the moment in time that He did? Or, why not 5,000 years ago? To better understand, we’re going to have to go back to a Bold Steps message more closely associated with Christmas! Pastor Mark Jobe says, it’s all about the Power of God’s Perfect Timing. Bold Step Gift: Walk Like Jesus: Who He Calls Us To Be Become a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd talks about the importance of always refining the methods to accomplish a mission, and not being married to "the way we've always done it." There are many ways to allocate resources, so how do we leverage what we have for the maximum impact? Todd looks back on the podcast and talks about what's next.Show Notes:Follow FILO on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook FILO Emails: The best way to stay in the loop with what FILO is up to, is to sign up to receive our emails.FILO Advent: As we head into the Christmas season, the busiest stretch of the year for so many of us, we're also launching a NEW FILO Advent Devotional. By signing up, you'll receive a short, focused encouragement to help you slow down, reset, and stay rooted in Jesus while you pour yourself out for others. 

What's up, dudes? Thunder! Thunder! Thunder! ThunderCats Christmas! Hoooooo!!!! Nicholas Pepin of Pop Culture Roulette and Laramy Wells from Moving Panels join me to talk about the humanoid feline aliens! In the issue #41 story ‘Footprints' from 1987, Cat's Lair is directly in the path of a creature called the Metokangmi! King Hanuman of Hook Mountain warns the ThunderCats, describing the destruction and fear in the creature's wake. Every Rammastide (the Third Earth equivalent of Christmas which commemorates the first defeat of Mumm-Ra) the inhabitants live in fear. Fortunately, this year Cat's Lair reminds the Metokangmi of its lost mate, and it just builds a snowman.Subsequently, issue #89 sees WilyKit and WilyKat build a snowman in the shape of Lion-O. Of course, the Mutants decide to crash the ThunderCats' Rammastide festivities, knocking over the snowman. Luckily, the intruder alarm alerted the heroes who quickly hid as snow sculptures and overtake the foes. The heroes then invite them in to celebrate.Finally, in issue #128, Snarf is home alone preparing a feast on Rammas Eve, when a traveling salesman tries to cash in. The sidekick tries to haggle with him, making a huge mess. As the ThunderCats return, they invite Snarf and the salesman to the Tower of Omens for Rammastide.Fierce beasts? Yep. Crazy art? Uh huh. Poontang? Only if it's the name of the traveling salesman! So grab your Sword of Omen and let it give you sight beyond sight for this episode on ThunderCats Christmas comics!Pop Culture RouletteFB: @PopCultureRouletteTwitter: @popcultrouletteIG: @popcultrouletteMoving PanelsFB : @MovingPanels Twitter: @MovingPanels IG: @movingpanels Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Welcome to the Christmas series! Joseph reels in hurt, anger, and confusion. Joseph and Mary have been robbed of everything. They continue their journey, losing hope and patience with each other. What will bring them back to each other? Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 184 w/ Adventures Matt and Nat Part 2 - Building A Community, Amassing 126k YouTube Subscribers + AuthenticityIn Episode 184, Part 2 of the Winging It Travel Podcast, I sit down with Matt and Nat from Adventures of Matt and Nat to explore the creative side of their journey. With over 126,000 YouTube subscribers and a thriving Patreon community, these two have cracked the code on building an authentic travel brand while staying true to themselves.We dive into how they built their YouTube channel from scratch, the lessons learned along the way, and why authenticity, consistency, and community are at the heart of their success. From investing in their very first Sony camera during the pandemic, to filming 50 states in a year, to now running sold-out group trips across Europe, Matt and Nat share the real story behind their steady rise on YouTube.This episode is packed with creator tips for anyone dreaming of starting a travel channel—everything from nailing good audio and clean editing, to finding your voice on camera, to creating thumbnails and titles that draw new viewers in. They also break down the importance of value-driven content—why showing people how to see, eat, and experience the most out of a destination is more powerful than just chasing cinematic shots.We also go behind the scenes of their Patreon community—how they started it with just a handful of members (one of them being family!) and grew it into a loyal group that now meets up offline, supports one another, and has become bigger than just Matt and Nat themselves. They talk candidly about hosting group trips in Greece, Ireland, Italy, and the Christmas markets, the lessons of balancing free time with structured activities, and why community is the key to sustainable travel content creation.Whether you're a travel creator, digital nomad, or just curious about how to turn passion into a full-time adventure, this episode offers both inspiration and practical advice.

Christmas in September, The Song Title Game, Father's Day, Misheard Lyrics, Kids These Days Have No Idea.. and the Timewaster!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week to celebrate 250 Episodes Matt and Dylan of Christmas 365 answer questions from listeners like yourself! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget about having a traditional work-life balance. I've heard this echoed by many other startups and small business owners, and even a few well-known entrepreneurs. Personally, I set boundaries on only a handful of things—like my birthday and Christmas—but beyond that, most of my “social life” happens at conferences or networking events. I often work weekends, and it's not unusual for me to be up working until 3 a.m. The night-owl side of me, probably the astrophysicist in me, makes that routine feel almost natural.

No turkey for Christmas, Gaza flotilla and teachers encouraged to strike.

In his world, humility rules...

On today's episode of The Pod At The Palace with Curtis Wilkerson: - Caleb Holt post-visit vibe check - Quick hits on Arkansas' standing with other '26 targets - Razorback retention plan for next year OFFICIAL MERCH: https://insidearkansas.myshopify.com/ #arkansas #razorbacks #football #basketball #baseball #sampittman #johncalipari SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS: BET SARACEN Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! Visit www.betsaracen.com to check out the latest spreads, lines, O/U, parlays, and more! BetSaracen has specials running every day that are unique to everyone here in the great, state of Arkansas! Download the BetSaracen app today on the Apple or Google Play store and get to winning big ONLY with BetSaracen…Arkansas' #1 Sports Betting App! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/saracen/id1612098207 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WALTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING OF ARKANSAS IF YOU ARE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS OR THE RIVER VALLEY, have Walter Christmas Lighting install & set up your house with professional Halloween & Christmas lighting like you've never seen before! - All materials provided - Any color, any pattern - Free maintenance throughout the holiday season If you sign up for Halloween lights you will also get your Christmas Lights for 50% off! Text our guy Brett for a free estimate at 479-459-1380 IT'S WALTER CHRISTMAS LIGHTING OF ARKANSAS…YOUR LOCAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING EXPERTS! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OZK INSURANCE Alright Razorback fans—let's talk insurance. Nobody wants to deal with the hassle of shopping around, and that's why we use and recommend OZK Insurance. They're based right here in Arkansas, and they shop multiple carriers to find the best coverage and price for you—whether it's home, auto, business, you name it. Whether it's Saturdays at Razorback Stadium or everyday life, you want protection you can count on. So count on OZK Insurance & get a free online quote at ozkinsurance.com, or call (479) 715-4200. OZK Insurance—Protection made simple. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BASIS HEALTH Basis Health is changing the way healthcare is delivered by providing mobile medical visits at the comfort of your home. A doctor will come to your home for urgent care, primary care, IV hydration and more! Basis Health… they are here for you when and where you need them most! Learn more at basishealth.org today! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALUMNI HALL 3417 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703 479-435-6352 www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall The best and largest selection of Razorback gear Apparel for the family - mens, womens, kids, pets too Razorback apparel, accessories, hats, Yeti, gifts - Alumni Hall has it all Hall Pass Rewards - Earn points with your purchases and get rewarded! Once you've spent $150 (which is easy to do), you'll get $10 off your next purchase We know some athletes so for our friends that shop the big and tall Hogs gear - shop today at www.insidearkansas.com/alumnihall Alumni Hall - The ultimate Razorback shopping destination! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/chancek_media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working holidays, lunch at your desk, small talk at meetings, wild Christmas parties & tea breaks... we discuss 5 strange work habits in the UK. Interactive Transcript Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership Transcript Isi: [0:22] Hiya! Mitch: [0:23] Hiya! Isi: [0:24] Hiya! Mitch: [0:25] Welcome to Easy English... Welcome to the Easy English Podcast. For those of you listening, you should be made aware, as per usual, that this episode is also available as a video episode on our YouTube channel. Because in this one, I'm going to be showing you some pictures and you might also want to look and watch along, as we identify five work habits that Germans might not understand. Isi: [1:03] Oh. Mitch: [1:03] And, I've harnessed the power of AI to create some images of typical work scenarios in the UK, which might be a little bit strange, not just for Germans, but for you guys, wherever you're watching from, if it's not in the UK. Isi: [1:23] Okay. I don't know what's coming, but I'm prepared for nothing. Mitch: [1:31] But, before we go into this week's topic, we have an exciting announcement that we've been working on over the summer, right Isi? Isi: [1:42] Yes. We changed our memberships, I think that's the first announcement. And with that, also produced a new trailer on our YouTube channel, so if you're listening, hop over there. If you're on the YouTube channel, click on it here, somewhere. So yeah, there's a new trailer, a very detailed, long trailer, that explains everything about our memberships, about our work, about our content, so please, please watch that. What we can tell now is that we, made our memberships easier and... we had before five memberships, now we have three, and to us they make more sense, then hopefully, to you. Mitch: [2:26] Yeah we've defined them a bit more in the areas of Supporter, which is for anyone that wants to help keep our project Easy English running, because at the moment it's currently just myself and Isi, little old us, and our project Easy English is kind of a community funded project, run by you, designed by you, inspired by you and made for you. You know, our podcasts and videos are free to watch and listen to, so becoming a member not only helps you learn with us, but also helps keep our project running. It's just a small amount you pay every month if you were to join the Supporter Membership and in return we'd also invite you to join our Discord server, which is a chat-based app, Is that right? Isi: [3:13] Server. Tool. Mitch: [3:14] Tool, where you can meet other members like yourself, who are supporting us, who are learning with us. But you can also meet with myself and Isi, and we'll discuss just general topics, get to know each other, and we'll get to say thank you for helping to support Easy English. Isi: [3:29] Yeah. I share lots of pictures of Nola. Mitch: [3:34] There'll be Nola pictures. There'll be dinner pictures. There'll be holiday pictures, food pictures. Isi: [3:38] All my guilty pleasure food. It's on there. So, yeah, for sure. I mean, our Discord is, for us, a place where we daily, meet our Easy English family, and it's a lot of fun. It's like a place where we just daily hang out. It's great. Mitch: [3:57] The second membership is the Learner Membership, which has now just combined the Video and Podcast Membership into one. So you're going to get all of the learning material for all of our episodes, whether it be a podcast episode or video episode. Isi: [4:10] All in one. Mitch: [4:11] Exactly, and you'll also be invited to Discord. And then the final membership is our Conversation Membership, which includes everything we've just said, but adds on our really fun, really relaxed and really useful and helpful conversation calls, which happen every Tuesday. It's a group setting it's online we all create a pub themed background, a bit like what we're doing here in the background and we just chat about topics which will be referenced in videos, we chat about topics that will help you if you're working in English, if you're coming to live in England, or if you're just wanting to surround yourself in the English-speaking world. Isi: [4:50] So, if you want to become a member and get more comfortable with your English, learn with us, get to know us, chat with us, be part of our little world, then go to easyenglish.video/membership Support Easy English and get interactive transcripts and bonus content for all our episodes: easyenglish.fm/membership

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Join the Get Organized HQ Virtual Conference - FOR FREE!!!Has giving or receiving gifts been an area of tension for you? Do you find the kids get way too many toys for their birthday or Christmas? Do you get stressed at the time and money it takes to get the perfect gifts for friends and family?It can be a challenge to navigate keeping an organised home when it comes to gifts. Add in the desire for minimalism and frustrations can flare.Learn in this episode how to have helpful conversations that balance values and community.Join the Get Organized HQ Virtual Conference - FOR FREE!!!Claim your FREE ticket hereJoin our community Leave a Google ReviewFollow me on InstagramFollow me on FacebookJoin my Facebook groupLeave a review on Apple PodcastThank you to my sound engineer, Jarred from Four4ty Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Christmas series! Joseph and Mary embark on a treacherous journey to Bethlehem. Joseph struggles to keep up his strength, and Mary makes a mistake that may cost them the entire journey.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Toy Power Podcast; its another News heavy episode; as we take a snap shot of the Crowdfunding that's still in progress from the MOTU Snake Lair & the Star Wars GunShip. Then we look at some teaser images of the Transformers Missing Link Ultra Magnus... We have some questions if it will be as articulated as the previous releases? McFarlane has a new Batmobile on offer for everyone's garage & Blokees Galaxy Version 08 is a has a really neat roster of figures! Will the Figure Obscura: The Jersey Devil, be haunting your neighbourhood? Or is the Marvel releases of Deadpool, Doop & Mysterio sets more your desire? Star Wars Black series announces some long overdue classic figures as well as some Christmas designs that are so bad they are good?!? Then it gets more personal; as we plug our latest Scores! There's certainly a bit of Jealousy in the room - but also some love as Ben surprises Trent with a custom missing accessory. Frank surprises us all with some outstanding Comics - some of which are quite old - plus an awesome plan to display them! Rounding out the ep; its a bit of a round table chat about what we are Reading / Watching / Playing! All this & more - hope you enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Skyler, Anthony, and I discussed Batman: The Animated Series Season 3, episodes 11 through 15.11/96. "The Ultimate Thrill" 12/97. "Over The Edge"13/98. "Mean Seasons" 14/99. "Critters" 15/100 " Cult of the Cat"Follow us! Abrar: @brownboywonderpodcast, Brownboywonders Skyler: @skyler8bit, @RSR_PodcastDaniel: @RSR_Podcast, DanielMCGAnthony: @AnthonyLantern, @AnthonyReviews, The Grud PodcastRay: @TheRaySketchesFULL BATMAN TAS SCHEDULESEASON 11. "On Leather Wings"2. "The Cat and the Claw: Part I"3. "The Cat and the Claw: Part II"4. "The Last Laugh"5. "Nothing to Fear"6. "Pretty Poison"7. "The Underdwellers"8. "P.O.V."9. "The Forgotten"10. "Be a Clown"11. "Heart of Ice"12. "Two-Face: Part I"13. "Two-Face: Part II"14. "It's Never Too Late"15. "I've Got Batman in My Basement"16. "Christmas with the Joker"17. "See No Evil"18. "Beware the Gray Ghost"19. "Feat of Clay: Part I"20. "Feat of Clay: Part II"21. "Prophecy of Doom"22. "Joker's Favor"23. "Vendetta"24. "Fear of Victory"25. "The Clock King"26. "Appointment in Crime Alley"27. "Mad as a Hatter"28. "Dreams in Darkness"29. "Eternal Youth"30. "Perchance to Dream"31. "The Cape and Cowl Conspiracy"32. "Robin's Reckoning: Part I"33. "Robin's Reckoning: Part II"34. "The Laughing Fish"35. "Night of the Ninja"36. "Cat Scratch Fever"37. "The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne"38. "Heart of Steel: Part I"39. "Heart of Steel: Part II"40. "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"41. "Tyger, Tyger"42. "Joker's Wild"43. "Moon of the Wolf"44. "Day of the Samurai"45. "Terror in the Sky"46. "Almost Got 'Im"47. "Birds of a Feather"48. "What Is Reality?"49. "I Am the Night"50. "Off Balance"51. "The Man Who Killed Batman"52. "Mudslide"53. "Zatanna"54. "The Mechanic"55. "Harley and Ivy"56. "Blind as a Bat"57. "His Silicon Soul"58. "Shadow of the Bat: Part I"59. "Shadow of the Bat: Part II"60. "Fire from Olympus"61. "The Demon's Quest: Part I"62. "The Demon's Quest: Part II"63. "Read My Lips"64. "The Worry Men"65. "Paging the Crime Doctor"Batman of the Phantasm (1993) SEASON 266. "Sideshow"67. "A Bullet for Bullock"68. "Trial"69. "Avatar"70. "House & Garden"71. "The Terrible Trio"72. "Harlequinade"73. "Time Out of Joint"74. "Catwalk"75. "Bane"76. "Baby-Doll"77. "The Lion and the Unicorn"78. "Showdown"79. "Riddler's Reform"80. "Second Chance"81. "Harley's Holiday"82. "Lock-Up"83. "Make 'Em Laugh"84. "Deep Freeze"85. "Batgirl Returns"Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero SEASON 386. "Holiday Knights"87. "Sins of the Father"88. "Cold Comfort"89. "Double Talk"90. "You Scratch My Back"91. "Never Fear"92. "Joker's Millions"93. "Growing Pains"94. "Love Is a Croc"95. "Torch Song"96. "The Ultimate Thrill"97. "Over the Edge"98. "Mean Seasons"99. "Critters"100. "Cult of the Cat"101. "Animal Act"102. "Old Wounds"103. "The Demon Within"104. "Girl's Night Out"105. "Mad Love"106. "Chemistry"107. "Beware the Creeper"108. "Judgment Day"109. "Legends of the Dark Knight"Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003

This week we are discussing the weather in Ireland. Specifically the evening of January 6th 1839, when 'Women's Christmas' was interrupted by one of the worst storms in Irish history.We discuss the loss of life, livestock and (tree) limbs, and explore how the lack of support following the disaster helped to further cement the view that being governed from London was not necessarily in the interests of the Irish-Catholic majority......and yes we do also mention the potato famine.Guest Host: Evie Heathcote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britain's Got Talent turned West End star Sydnie Christmas joins Jonny Seifert on Secure The Insecure Podcast this week.Sydnie opens up about the ups and downs of auditions, her career from the D & B Academy taking part in Eastenders workshops to working on cruises and winning Britain's Got Talent. Plus, Sydnie opens up on working with Jeff Brazier and Aston Merrygold recently on the 101 Dalmations musical Tour.You can see Sydnie Christmas doing her own show at the Adelphi Theatre on the 9th September 2025 by visiting https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/sydnie-christmas-live-in-london/Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure.Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifertInstagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcastTikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two alternative Choose Your Own Adventure pods in one this week - a mammoth deconstruction of another day of doom or, skip to (01:25:55) for a quick 30 seconds of relative positivity.For those with the stomach for it, part one looks at the game itself. A clear mismatch of player capability, aptitude and attitude doesn't give much room for positivity and it's difficult for everyone not to look to bigger themes of summer recruitment, system rigidity and a continued long term cycle of away day challenges. A defense of data cynicism also features: it's not a barrel of laughs…Part 2 looks more deeply at the challenge at hand and the potential approach to the months leading to Christmas. Does everything rest on a huge transfer deadline day or should the club - and the head coach - finally stick and stop waiting for a magical twist. Does the Papa John's or whatever it's called matter? How should we approach Stockport? You decide.Finally, huge thanks to our listeners for sticking with us as well as the team in hard times. Huge shout outs to those of you who have contributed to keep us on air: you know who you are.COYG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Quiz - General Knowledge Today's Questions: Question 1: According to the nursery rhyme, who, 'sat in the corner eating a Christmas Pie''? Question 2: What type of structures are used to conduct a water stream across a valley? Question 3: How many astronauts manned each Apollo flight? Question 4: Which word is defined as 'an interpreter or professional guide for travelers'? Question 5: Where is Capitol Hill? Question 6: Which word is defined as 'confused, perplexed'? Question 7: Which word is defined as 'pertaining to breakfast'? Question 8: What word is used in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet for the letter L? Question 9: Which word is defined as 'coastal navigation; the exclusive right of a country to control the air traffic within its borders'? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on Real Ghost Stories Online, a collection of encounters that blur the line between the ordinary and the otherworldly. Angela from Michigan recalls a night in the late '90s that should have been harmless fun at a scrapbooking party. Instead, she found herself staring through a hazy, Vaseline-like shimmer at a man in overalls—standing in the doorway of her friend's home. When she spoke up, her friend casually confirmed: Oh, that's just the old man who owned the house. He can't come into this part. A chilling reminder that renovations don't always erase the past. Then there's Stacy, who visited a cemetery Christmas display with her mother. As they drove the narrow, one-way path, headlights appeared in her rearview mirror. But when she pulled over to let the car pass—there was nothing there. No vehicle, no sound, no trace. Just an empty road in the middle of a graveyard. Eric shares the bizarre story of his debit card—used to buy donuts at 8 a.m., yet somehow discovered minutes later buried deep in a box of clothes during his garage sale. With no duplicates, no logical explanation, and bank records confirming the purchase, the only conclusion left may be paranormal interference—or something darker attached to his sensitive girlfriend. And finally, Daniel's four-year-old daughter describes a dream conversation with her great-grandfather. In it, she cheerfully recounted family memories—before abruptly turning somber: “No Daddy, they killed him. He told me last night.” She was right. Her grandfather had been stabbed to death decades earlier, information she could never have known.   These are the stories that remind us: the dead aren't always done speaking. Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

For the final panel of the 2024 Brettcon event, Gus and Luke sit down with director David Carson to discuss The Blue Carbuncle and are joined by fellow cast and crew members from the episode including Ros Simmons (Catharine Cusack), Amelda Brown (Jennie Horner), Esther Dean (Wardrobe), David Eve (Sound), Stuart Doughty (Assoc Prod). FULL VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/UZ0Ng27DQZc To see more of the work by artist Benjamin Dewey referenced in the audio intro, look for @benjamindewey on both Bluesky and Instagram. (Recorded on May 25, 2024 in Guildford, England.) If you missed Brettcon but wish you had a bit of the merch, then you are in luck! Click the link to visit our Etsy store. *Brettcon attendees will remember the issues we had with the microphones at the event, especially this first panel.  The sound does improve. Please bear with us. Please remember to like and subscribe!  Submit feedback to contact@sherlockpodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sherlockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherlockpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/SherlockPod Web: http://sherlockpodcast.com/ Sherlockian Relics: https://sherlockian-relics-collection.myshopify.com/ Merch: http://www.etsy.com/shop/LukeHolwerda

A daily quote to inspire the mind, gratitude to warm the soul, and guided breathing to energize the body. Quote: Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs. –Farrah Gray Gratitude: The smell of Christmas trees Guided Breathing: Equal Breathing. Visit TheDailyRefresh.com to share your unique piece of gratitude which will be featured on an upcoming episode, and make sure to watch the tutorial of how to make The Daily Refresh part of your Alexa Flash Briefings! Call to action: If you want to take your life to the next level, check out my Free Training; 3 Hours to your big idea. In just 3 hours, you'll have THE BIG idea that you can go all in on, and the best part, the entire training is free! Visit YourBigIdea.io to start today!

Welcome to the Christmas series! Caesar's decree for a nationwide census couldn't come at a worse time for Mary and Joseph. But perhaps this journey to Bethlehem is exactly what God planned all along.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merry Christmas you beautiful people!We begin the show by looking at a Christmas Not So Classic. This one is from one of the biggest bands of all time, U2. They recorded a version of the British classic I Believe In Father Christmas, and it's okay.Here's a link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD6QSJsASVMThen Bob Baker is looking for Christmas in Where Are You Christmas, and he finds it at Mount Rushmore (with thanks to Benji Pearson).Next up it's the quiz, and we have a little contoversy about some of my pronunciations in the last episode.Halloween is on the horizon and in previous years listener Benji Pearson has dressed as ghosts from A Christmas Carol. This year he's thinking of being the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come and he asks for my advice, of which I give him very little.Then Bob is back with Do You Hear What I Hear and he's looking at two weeks, or as us Brits would say 'A fortnight'.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.com/This episode's version of A Christmas Carol is an episode of the western TV show Cimarron City. It's an interesting one, You can watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=soC3lLkqiiAGet in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comWeb: totalchristmaspodcast.comMerry Christmas!

Send us a textA few years later I visited the St. Egidio community in Rome. On Christmas morning, after the last mass, all the chairs in the church are rearranged, tables are set up, and a banquet is served to the poor in the neighborhood.I have Mass on Sunday, August 31 at St. Isidore @ 9:30/11:30 amfrjoedailey@gmail.com

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Yet another warning on private investments! I remember hearing about a company by the name of Yieldstreet a few years ago and how it was a new way for smaller investors to get access to private investments and diversify away from stocks. The company promoted their platform with the tagline, “Invest like the 1%.” Unfortunately, it is now coming out that several investors may have lost everything they invested in the platform. One gentleman shared with CNBC how he invested $400,000 in two real estate projects: A luxury apartment building in downtown Nashville overseen by former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann's family office, and a three-building renovation in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York. Each project had targeted annual returns of around 20%. After three years, Yieldstreet declared the Nashville project a total loss, which wiped out $300k of his funds and the Chelsea deal needs to raise fresh capital or it will face a similar fate. Unfortunately, he is not alone and CNBC reviewed documents that show investors put more than $370 million into 30 real estate projects that have already recognized $78 million in defaults in the past year. Yieldstreet customers who spoke to CNBC say they anticipate deep or total losses on the remainder. Looking into this platform in more detail, it's crazy what they were doing. Their portfolio doesn't just consist of real estate as there is also private equity, private credit, art, crypto, and other less common investments. It appears Yieldstreet makes money by charging a management fee of around 2% on invested funds. The craziest part to me though was in several cases, Yieldstreet went to its userbase to raise rescue funds for troubled deals and told members the loans combined the protections of debt with the upside of equity. But in one case, a $3.1 million member loan to rescue a Nashville project was wiped out after just a few months! One of the big problems with these platforms is professional large investors are more disciplined when looking at investing in this space and the smaller players may be getting the bad deals that are passed over by the more established players. It's unfortunate to see people lose money like this, but this is why I avoid the private investment space. There is just not enough clarity and in many cases these platforms seem to be in it for themselves rather than for their investors. I will continue to invest in good, quality equities as I worry, we will continue to hear stories like this from investors who put money into private investments thinking they were investing in a safer asset, just to find out years later there is nothing left.     Will tariffs hurt this holiday season? Here we are already at the end of August and before you know it, you'll be thinking about putting out the Christmas lights and decorating your home. For the past few years, we have seen growth in holiday sales, but this year could be different as it appears from recent conference calls from CEOs at Walmart, Home Depot and Target that they are seeing the tariff increases starting to come through. During his recent conference call, the CEO of Walmart, Doug McMillon, said that the impact of tariffs has been gradually increasing to protect the consumer, but he also said that the company is seeing cost increases each week as it rebuilds inventories with new products post tariff. He also mentioned that they may not be able to protect the consumer from rising prices much longer. What is also bad about this is that retail sales may rise, but consumers will receive less product to put under the Christmas tree considering sales are not adjusted for inflation. This could be the delayed inflation that Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve has been waiting for and unfortunately, it may show up when people begin shopping for Christmas gifts. Maybe there should not be an interest rate cut in September after all?    Should you work in retirement? When many people are in their working years, they can't wait to retire so they can do what they want to do. For some people that retirement works out well, but science has shown that there's health benefits to working in retirement along with financial benefits. The health benefits would include more physical activity as you're not laying around the house or sitting in the rocking chair on the front porch. Instead, you're moving around walking places and staying active. Working also helps you stay connected with other people, which has been proven to extend your life. The financial benefits from working in your later years would include taking out less from your retirement accounts to maintain a good lifestyle. Also, you can hold off on Social Security which means you'd get a larger Social Security check when you do decide to collect. The type of work you do depend on you and some people in retirement have started a second career that is a job that they always wanted to do. Some people just work part time to stay active and involved. If you're in retirement, you can take a low stress job because you don't really need all the income to cover your expenses as long as you have the financial accounts/investments to do so.   Financial Planning: The challenge of creating retirement income For decades, American workers relied on pensions, but today retirement security largely depends on defined contribution plans like the 401(k), where the burden has shifted to the individual saver. The real challenge comes when it is time to turn a pile of assets into a reliable, inflation-adjusted income stream that can last 20–30 years. Some retirees look to CDs and Treasury bills, which are guaranteed and currently pay about 4% interest, but they offer no appreciation to offset inflation and yields will likely decline as short-term rates drop. Corporate bonds may provide a slightly higher return, but they come with interest rate, credit, duration, and reinvestment risks that often outweigh the modest extra yield. Others consider annuities, which can create a pension-like income stream, but these require handing over principal, and because they are designed by insurance companies, the terms typically favor the provider rather than the investor. High-dividend stocks can also be appealing, but they may be a trap, as struggling companies often have elevated yields due to falling stock prices, which can be compounded further if the dividend is cut. On the other end of the spectrum, broad market indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq have been popular for growth, but their dividend yields remain low, around 1.2% and 0.8% respectively, forcing investors to sell shares for income, and poorly timed sales can shorten portfolio longevity. Even dividend aristocrats, known for steadily increasing payouts, currently only yield about 2% to 2.5% on average. There is no simple solution, but one truth stands out: accumulating assets is very different than generating income from them. Retirees need a clear income plan before leaving the workforce in order to maximize both security and enjoyment in retirement.   Companies Discussed: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), Zoom Communications Inc. (ZM), Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) & Viking Holdings LTD. (VIK)  

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1: • Todd is corrected on what church pastor Tom Pennington serves at. • Did MacArthur's memorial change your opinion on bagpipes? • How can I approach a Catholic funeral without compromising my faith? • Should Christians avoid alcohol completely—or just avoid drunkenness? Segment 2: • Do altar calls distort the gospel—or can they be helpful? Segment 3: • How should I counsel two young Amish men considering leaving their community? • I'm 13 and want to share the gospel—where do I start? Segment 4: • Has my fitness routine become an idol—or am I overthinking it? • Should I sing at my old church's Christmas event—or would that hurt our new ministry? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Alonso is here to help us chat about the 2024 Christmas movie, The Holiday List. ABOUT THE HOLIDAY LISTA woman sets out a well-intentioned plan of bringing her dysfunctional family together in the wake of the family's matriarch, her mother-in-law.AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR THE HOLIDAY LIST:November 22, 2024 | Various VOD StreamersCAST & CREW OF THE HOLIDAY LIST:Brittany Snow as CharlieLucas Bravo as WesleySimon Callow as SamuelChloé Jouannet as JackieElektra Kilbey as LolaBRAN'S THE HOLIDAY LIST SYNOPSIS:Charlie and her husband, Wesley, visit his family after the death of Wesley's mom. His sister, Jackie, shows up with her girlfriend, Lola—but it's unclear if their dad realizes Lola is more than just “a girl who's a friend.” It quickly becomes clear that this family is a bit dysfunctional. Wesley and Jackie immediately start arguing, while Wesley keeps bringing up the fact that Charlie was flirting with the cab driver on the way over. That's dad's cue to slip out and head to the pub by himself.The night spirals, and everyone ends up getting wasted. After Wesley falls asleep, Charlie stumbles into the kitchen, finds Wesley's mom's diary in a box, and writes a list of “things the family needs to do” inside it.The next morning, Jackie discovers the diary and assumes the list was written by their mom—a set of wishes for the family. The list itself is simple: spend more time together and reconnect as a family.As the visit continues, Charlie and Wesley fight but eventually commit to really diving into their marriage and making it work. Jackie's girlfriend proposes and they decide to get married, and the family comes together to spread their mom's ashes.

The holiday season is officially here, and that means tailgates, fall festivals, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas gatherings, and all the festive events in between! In this episode, I'm sharing 15 must-buy Costco items that will make entertaining and hosting guests so much easier this season.  From bulk pantry staples to time-saving essentials, these are the products that will help you prep ahead, entertain effortlessly, and spend more time enjoying the celebrations rather than stressing in the kitchen. Whether you're planning a cozy fall gathering or a big Christmas feast, this episode has everything you need to stock your kitchen now and simplify your holiday hosting.   COSTCO ITEMS MENTIONED: Heavy duty, long aluminum foil Garbage bags Paper goods, such as paper towels and plates Solo cups Acrylic flatware for easy entertaining Rosemary Parmesan Bread- Hands-down the best bread I've ever tasted! Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil  Croutons Flat cut beef brisket Prime Beef Tenderloin Belgian Waffles Pecans (at least 1 pound) Walnuts Ham   RECIPES MENTIONED: Homemade Croutons Best Texas-Style Beef Brisket Three Beef Tenderloin Recipes + Sides and Desserts to Go with Them Pioneer Woman's Pecan Pie Pecan Pie Bread Pudding Banana Nut Bread Strawberry Nut Bread Pumpkin Pecan Bread Lemon Blueberry Nut Bread Peach Pecan Bread Brown Sugar Crusted Kentucky Spiral Ham   LINKS: Kosterina olive oils, balsamic vinegars, & vinaigrettes- Use my link to receive 15% off your first order! Porter Road- Use my code FAMILYSAVVY15 for 15% off!   WHERE TO LISTEN The SavvyCast is available on all podcasting platforms and YouTube. One of the best ways to support the show is by leaving a rating and review—I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my friends!   LIKED THIS EPISODE? CHECK THESE OUT! Must-Have Baby Items Every Grandparent Should Keep at Home Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube The Ultimate Dinner Party Guest Checklist: 15 Habits of the Most Gracious Guests Tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube   FOLLOW ALONG WITH FAMILY SAVVY: https://linktr.ee/familysavvy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a7f83db4-4715-4f8b-a280-ebcb1d551542  

Welcome to the Christmas series! Mary and Joseph are wed before God, forcing them to endure ridicule, gossip, and shame from their community. Will this break their marriage before it has even begun?  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas is supposed to be a time for joy, comfort, and Mariah Carey. But for one woman spending the holiday in her childhood home—a late-1700s colonial with a haunted reputation—it became a night she'd never forget. Freshly divorced and feeling a bit like a lonely ornament tossed into a landfill, she returned to the house where she'd once danced around decking the halls for ghosts past. Only this year, one ghost decided to RSVP. While refilling an ice tray, she came face-to-face with a glowing Civil War soldier—full uniform, shadowed face, and just enough eerie charm to ruin your quiet nightcap. What did he want? Was it a message? A memory? Or just a long-time spectral roommate checking in for the holidays? Either way, this haunted holiday turned into something more heartwarming than terrifying… and possibly a lesson that no one is truly alone on Christmas—even if your date is from the 1860s. If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show at http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ or call 1-855-853-4802! Want AD-FREE & ADVANCE RELEASE EPISODES? Become a Premium Subscriber Through Apple Podcasts now!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online/id880791662?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1 Or Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Or Our Website: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 

Devoted Know Your Enemy listeners will recall that, in November 2021, we released a fairly dense, theory-driven episode on Frank Meyer, the Communist from New Jersey whose exploits on behalf of the Party in the UK got him kicked out of the country and back to the United States, where he eventually turned right and became a key figure in the post-war U.S. conservative movement, both as an editor at National Review and an architect of institutions like the American Conservative Union, Young Americans for Freedom, and the Conservative Party of New York. Of course, we had more to say about Meyer, and we're devoting another episode to him, this time focused on the details of his incredible life, thanks to the publication of an extraordinary new biography of Meyer, Daniel J. Flynn's The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer. Flynn discovered a trove of never-before-seen papers of Meyer's that range from personal documents (tax returns, Christmas cards from Joan Didion, his dance card from college) to his correspondence with nearly every conservative writer and intellectual of note in the 1950s and 60s. Armed with these files, Flynn offers a vivid portrait of a brilliant, eccentric political life and mind.Listen again: "Frank Meyer: Father of Fusionism" (November 10, 2021)Sources:Daniel J. Flynn, The Man Who Invented Conservatism: The Unlikely Life of Frank S. Meyer (2025)Frank S. Meyer, In Defense of Freedom: A Conservative Credo (Regnery, 1962)F.A. Hayek, "Why I am Not a Conservative," from The Constitution of Liberty: The Definitive Edition (2011)George H. Nash, The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945 (Basic Books, 1976)Garry Wills, Confessions of a Conservative (Doubleday, 1979)"Against the Dead Consensus," First Things, March 21, 2019...and don't forget to subscribe on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

Struggling to hear God's voice in everyday life? In this inspiring episode, pastor and author Heather Sheldon Comber shares how divine encounters often show up in ordinary moments—from tangled Christmas lights to life-altering loss. Discover practical wisdom and honest stories that will help you recognize and respond to hearing God's voice in your own journey.Scriptures referenced:Psalm 139Luke 1:26-38John 6:1-15John 10:271 Peter 2:2Psalm 42Psalm 91:1Matthew 6:9Father Talks: A Journey of Honest Conversations, Laughter, and Intimacy With The FatherHeather's favorite Bible study tools:NIV Bible | Leather-Bound Journal | The Hebrew-Greek Key Word Study BibleLearn more about Heather at her website: www.HeatherSheldonComber.comClick here to send us your email for our newsletter OR to send a message to the show! We have no way of responding unless you leave your email.

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