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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack episode Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan joins us to talk about the EU Parliament, the rolling back of workers rights and environmental protections in the name of competitiveness and simplification and why Ryanair are flying to occupied territory. And yes, we also discuss her party's position on hare coursing. The Right To Tell, whistleblower Special Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-163159955

Episode 296 – A Very Special Podcast Hosts – Daniel, Jason, Alex, Scott Cramton and Ryan Rebmann In this EP Critical Clix, Degeneration Clix and Clixed Off join together for a moment of solidarity against recent toxicity in certain parts of the community

D-Generation Clix, Critical Clix, and Clixed Off come together for a joint podcast to address the current toxicity.

In this Special Podcast episode, I discuss the wrestling events that happened over the weekend. WWE Night of Champions (1:42) to TNA Slammiversary (18:33) to NXT Great American Bash (41:12) to AEW Forbidden Door (48:23)    Twitter: @My2Podcast Instagram: my2centspodcastg2 Business email: my2centspod@yahoo.com

Episode 262: What Is the YGC Giving Collective?In this special episode of the Redesigning Your Relationships Podcast, we're taking you behind the scenes of the YGC Giving Collective and sharing the heart behind one of our favorite annual initiatives.Learn why we created the Giving Collective, how it works, and the impact it has made through supporting women entrepreneurs in our community.We also highlight our past grant recipients, Somya Gupta of Mala Market and Nancy Maldonado of The Little Juice Shop, and share how collective giving has helped provide funding, visibility, and community support for women-led businesses.Whether you're a business owner, community leader, or someone who believes in women supporting women, this episode will show you how small contributions can create lasting impact.In this episode:• What the YGC Giving Collective is• Why collective giving matters• Stories from past grant recipients• How the annual giveback works• Ways you can get involved and support this year's recipientTogether, we rise. Together, we give. Together, we grow.To learn more or contribute to the YGC Giving Collective, visit direct link here.with love and intention,Yvette Valdenegro & Geovanna Burgess WhiteResources & Links: ⁠

Get to know the newest additions to the Broken Arrow Athletics team! Join Dylan Rivera as he sits down with Executive Director of Athletics Dr. Dustin Smith, Associate Athletic Director Jason Culler, and Assistant Athletic Director Desiree Hall for a special conversation about their backgrounds, what brought them to BA, and what they're most excited about as they begin their journey with Tiger Athletics. #BuildTheLegacy x #goba

Sunday, June 21, 2026316 Soundillusion – 06.2026 – Fête de la Musique Special - Podcast by André Mac B.SI316 - A - 21.06.2026#Soundillusion#Podcast#Berlin#fetedelamusique#Liverecording#FuckCancer#StaySafe#MusicLover#PodcastForHumanity

HortWeek editor Matthew Appleby discusses the 2026 salaries report on the HortWeek Podcast with Fresh Horticultural Careers director Viki Halkett and Haymarket Recruitment marketing manager Vishnu Kannan.Higher-paid roles are becoming more common across the horticulture sector, as employers respond to rising costs and changing demand. New HortWeek research, drawing on internal sample data from jobs advertised on www.HortWeek.com, shows steady growth in roles paying £40,000 and above, reflecting a shift towards more skilled, technical and management-focused positions.The findings are based on HortWeek's analysis of salary data from across the UK gardening sector, using a consistent sample of roles advertised on HortWeek.com to compare how pay bands changed between 2021 and early 2025. The data show a clear upward movement, with mid-range and higher-paid roles taking a larger share of the market over time.The panel discusses what kind of technology is replacing manual labour in the industry — and should humans be worried about “the robots” taking their jobs?We debate whether employers are taking on fewer entry-level staff due to the recent National Minimum Wage rise and what that means for young people who want to start out in the horticultural industry.Viki tells us what kind of salaries technical experts or managers expect to earn and what will be the most highly sought-after technical and specialist skills in the world of environmental horticulture green jobs in the future.Submitted questions from Capel Manor College students are also tackled by the panel. The answers include the essential information on where you can gain work experience after gaining a horticulture qualification, what starting salaries are and what qualifications employers prefer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Coarse Language: Listener Discretion is AdvisedMeanwhile… the Rolled Spine bros continue their look at 1986's all time great DC Comics (but with way worse audio) with the Eagle Award Winning run of Alan Moore, Steve Bissette, and John Totleben (with many others) on The Saga of Swamp Thing #20-53. We Think You're Special!Hashtag us as #RSPDCSFriend us on FacebookEmail us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us at @rolledspineIf the main DC Bloodlines blog isn't your thing, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts.

# Jeden Tag ein Set Special Podcast 130 # by Roumex 5000 Tage – Jeden Tag ein Set! Das große Jubiläum wird heute mit einem besonderen back-2-back-Set von A.D.H.S. und Thomas Schumacher gefeiert. Die beiden Berliner sind nicht nur häufig gemeinsam an den Decks zu finden, sondern verbringen mindestens ebenso viel Zeit zusammen im Studio. Mit seinem neuen Label K.ZPT hat A.D.H.S. zuletzt frischen Wind in die Szene gebracht. Im März 2026 erschien die erste große EP-Veröffentlichung – eine Zusammenarbeit der beiden –, gefolgt von der „Planetfall EP“ von Thomas Schumacher und A.D.H.S. aktuellem Rave-Hit „ARES“. Auch diesen Sommer stehen viele gemeinsame Sets auf dem Programm. Umso mehr freuen wir uns, dass sie zum 5000-Sets-Jubiläum die Zeit gefunden haben, ein exklusives Set für „Jeden Tag ein Set“ einzuspielen. Von Anfang an geht es voll zur Sache – der Rave kommt direkt ins Wohnzimmer! Freut euch auf ein Set, das ausschließlich aus eigenen Produktionen besteht – darunter sechs bisher unveröffentlichte Tracks und drei brandneue Kollaborationen von A.D.H.S. und Thomas Schumacher. Viel Spaß mit A.D.H.S. b2b Thomas Schumacher! Mehr Sets gibt es auf www.JedenTagEinSet.de A.D.H.S. findest du unter @adhsofficial Thomas Schumacher unter @thomas-schumacher

Graduate Sunday Special Edition Podcast: Words of Wisdom for Graduating SeniorsIn this special episode, the adult leaders of the small groups for the Graduating Seniors share memories, appreciations, and words of wisdom for the Class of 2026. (We love y'all!)Many thanks to our youth leaders, the Senior Class of 2026, and your D Group leaders: Tedy Dasher, Brad Malemezian, Jennifer Harry, Gil Kersh, and Aly Palmer. #graduation #seniors #umc #ogumc #wisdom

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack It's been another clown-show in UK politics over the last couple of weeks. Re-joining me to wade through the mud is Prof Richard Murphy. He analyses the recent Local Elections and the state of the Labour Party. We discuss the attacks on the Green's Zack Polanski and explore the need for a vision beyond the politics of mediocrity. This is a great example of Richard's ability to cut through the bullshit and it's why he's a listener favourite. Don't miss it. The By-election Special Podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158481974 James Leonard podcast here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-158043146

Topics: Brant and Sherri discuss narcissism in the pulpit and ways to preemptively deal with it.   Quotes: "If the system keeps producing something unhealthy, maybe it's time to ask if we need to keep the system?" "If you have a stage and a spotlight, what do you think is going to happen?" "This is all healthy; not just for the church, but for the person in the position and their family." "We're supposed to know the people we're doing life with—not just watch them from a distance."

On this episode we have an extended conversation with Caleb,Caleb Jesse Kinyanjui a pre-sale technical engineer by day... By night he has a podcast with his wife, where they engage deep conversations about relationships and marriage in the 21 century.

Today I celebrate the 1 year anniversary of my Youtube special 5836 by sitting down and talking to Lee Serviss and Aaron Hill, host of the Aren't We Special podcast. These guys are newer comedians who are obsessed with Stand Up Comedy like myself. They have a podcast called Aren't We Special where every week they sit down and talk about a special. A few weeks ago they talked about 5836 and I really appreciated their honesty and passion for the Special. I wanna thank everyone out there in the Comedy World who has watched my special and shared it with friends. Lets keep it going. Also tune into Aren't We Special and hear what they had to say about 5836. - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2-dean-delray-and-the-half-baked-buns/id1888980050?i=1000759393779  Here is a link to my special incase you have not seen it yet. https://youtu.be/nbeaApu4OP0?si=nSmK66I2cNn0i4Mq  My tour dates are here - https://www.deandelray.com/tourdates  Join my Patreon and support the podcast - https://www.deandelray.com/patreon 

The recently announced two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is giving investors hope that traffic will normalize soon in the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that before the war serviced a fifth of global oil supply. As countries search for workarounds to plug the shortfall, a spike in global commodity prices has reinvigorated inflation worries, prompted expectations for central bank tightening, and weighed on global growth sentiment. The path of US inflation this year will depend on the pass-through to consumers and whether the Strait sustainably reopens. In this special edition of Simply Put, we talk with geopolitical analyst Rachel Ziemba about the Strait of Hormuz's role in global commodity markets, how higher raw material costs affect consumer prices, and what it will take to normalize traffic in the Strait.

This week I am joined by Simon as we focus almost entirely on the transfer market, that perennial theatre of optimism where intent is often mistaken for strategy. Chelsea, we are told, are now prioritising the acquisition of so called Premier League proven players, a phrase that carries with it both reassurance and a faint sense of retreat.We examined a number of names currently circulating with varying degrees of credibility. Murillo of Nottingham Forest offers physical presence and composure, Van Hecke of Brighton a more measured and technical profile, while Aston Villa's Onana represents a different kind of midfield authority altogether. Newcastle's Woltemade adds further intrigue, and Darwin Núñez, formerly of Liverpool, remains a figure of fascination, equal parts chaos and potential. Whether this collection of targets reflects a coherent plan or simply a change in tone is open to debate.Attention then shifted to the less glamorous but arguably more important matter of outgoings. Selling well has long been an afterthought at Chelsea and yet this summer it may prove decisive. The development pathway for players such as Josh Acheampong also demands careful handling, with the right loan move potentially shaping not just his future, but the credibility of the club's wider approach to youth.We closed, somewhat cautiously, by looking ahead to the visit of Manchester City. Confidence is in short supply and not without reason. Chelsea may compete, they may even resist, but certainty remains elusive against a side so accustomed to imposing its will.Jai&Si This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Coarse Language: Listener Discretion is AdvisedMeanwhile… the Rolled Spine bros do their first recording together of this year as Mr. Fixit & Illegal Machine join Frank to look back at one of the most important graphic novels ever... and it's a peachy keen Batman comic book, too!We Think You're Special!We Think You're Special!Hashtag us as #RSPDCSFriend us on FacebookEmail us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us as a group @rolledspine, or individually as Diabolu Frank & Illegal Machine. Fixit don't tweet.If the main DC Bloodlines blog isn't your thing, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts.Batman, Robin, The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller, Klaus Janson, Lynn Varley, DC Animation, DC Comics, DC Special, DC Special Podcast

Topics: Brant has a hope-filled conversation about the end times with author and friend Mike Bishop. They reframe judgment, resurrection, and Jesus' return…not with fear, but as good news.   Quotes: "There's a lot of wonderfulness ahead—it's not just a fear thing." "The story the Bible tells is not escape—it's a united new heavens and new earth." "Judgment is actually good news—God will finally deal with evil and set things right." "Why would you not want a just God who will sort everything out perfectly?" "Everything we do now is training for reigning in the new heavens and the new earth." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Topics:  Brant talks with neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren about his book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. They explore how neuroscience and faith work together to transform our lives. They also discuss anxiety, grief, worship, hope, and the possibilities of changing our brains by changing our thinking.    Quotes: "You are not just the patient. You're also the surgeon." "Your thoughts change your brain. Your brain changes your body." "Don't believe everything you think." "We shouldn't spend our lives reacting to things that were never true in the first place." "Abundance isn't freedom from hard circumstances. It's flourishing in spite of them." "What makes it anxiety or excitement is the story you're telling yourself." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Topics: Brant sits down with Marty Solomon, creator of the BEMA Podcast about his new book The Gospel of Being Human, The talk about identity, shame, and what the gospel is actually trying to heal.   Quotes: "When the story starts with my sinfulness, the whole story becomes about the removal of sin instead of the restoration of shalom." "If my fundamental identity is belovedness, then I'm free…free to make mistakes, free to stop protecting myself." "Shame is what happens when guilt becomes my identity." "The gospel starts with good news, moves through bad news, and ends with good news again — but we often forget how it starts." "Adam and Eve isn't just a story about what happened back then. It's a story about why we sin today." . . . See Marty's books here. Check out Marty's website here. Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

In A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS hat er sich sofort in unsere Herzen gespielt – Egg! Der vorlaute, aber loyale und gutherzige Knappe an Ser Duncans Seite, der sich eben mal als Targaryen-Prinz entpuppt, ist eine der faszinierendsten Figuren in der Lore von GAME OF THRONES. In diesem ausführlichen Special taucht Alper tief in die Welt von Eis und Feuer und erklärt euch das gesamte Leben von Aegon Targaryen. Ob politisch oder familiär – als König Aegon V. hat er stets mit den unterschiedlichsten Herausforderungen zu kämpfen, die seine Geduld und seinen Charakter auf die Probe stellen. Dabei entwickelt Egg eine zerstörerische Obsession mit Drachen und magischen Ritualen. Auf eine Person kann sich Egg aber stets verlassen – seinen Gefährten und besten Freund Duncan den Großen. Wie entwickelt sich die herzliche Freundschaft der beiden in Eggs Erwachsenenalter? Wie schafft er es als vierter Sohn eines vierten Sohns auf den Eisernen Thron? Welche GAME-OF-THRONES-Figuren lernt Egg ebenfalls kennen? Und welche FETTE Lore-Info hat Egg-Darsteller Dexter Sol Ansell nebenbei einfach mal so ausgeplaudert? Diese und noch viele weitere spannende und tragische Einblicke in das Leben von Aegon "Egg" Targaryen bekommt ihr in diesem extralangen Special auf CINEMA STRIKES BACK! Viel Spaß und Valar Morghulis. :)

Pastors Patrick, Antony, and Raul give an overview of Lent. Learn what Lent is and why we observe it as church, how our Sunday gatherings will be reflective of the season, and what resources are available to help families engage Lent.

Court TV and Scripps News investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, providing the latest updates as authorities continue the search.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/ Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/ Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/ Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/join FOLLOW THE CASE: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttv Twitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTV Instagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvlive YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTV WATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVE  https://www.courttv.com/trials/ HOW TO FIND COURT TV  https://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Brant and Sherri discuss his recent complex family events. This discussion is about grief, guilt, forgiveness, and acceptance.   DISCLAIMER: This episode also contains references to domestic abuse and childhood trauma. Please be advised. 

Coarse Language: Listener Discretion is AdvisedMeanwhile… about 45 minutes to an hour into a recording session with T. Ross Aitken, we finally “record,” and this was the stuff that didn't fit elsewhere…We Think You're Special!Hashtag us as #RSPDCSFriend us on FacebookEmail us at rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.comTweet us as a group @rolledspine, or individually as Diabolu Frank & Illegal Machine. Fixit don't tweet.If the main DC Bloodlines blog isn't your thing, try the umbrella Rolled Spine Podcasts.

Send us a textEverywhere we look, the backlash against trans lives is growing louder. We're facing policies targeting healthcare, book bans erasing our stories, coordinated campaigns to sow fear and confusion. This backlash isn't happening in isolation, though. It's part of a much larger cultural and political force determined to roll back gender justice for all of us. Today In the Den, Sara and acclaimed policy analyst Julie Kohler dig into what's beneath the backlash across America—how it formed, why it's intensifying now, and how it's shaping our politics, our families, and our public life. Julie weaves research, history, and storytelling to show the connective tissue between attacks on the trans community, assaults on reproductive freedom, and attempts to reassert rigid gender norms.Special Guest: Julie KohlerJulie Kohler is an acclaimed writer whose work has appeared in CNN, The Washington Post, MSNBC, The Daily Beast, and many other outlets. She is also the co-creator, executive producer, and host of the Wonder Media Network podcast White Picket Fence. The podcast has won multiple awards, including a 2025 Webby Award for Best News & Politics (Limited Series & Special) Podcast and a 2024 Signal Award for Best News & Politics Podcast. Julie has two decades of experience working in philanthropy, advocacy, and higher education and is a highly sought out speaker on a variety of topics pertaining to gender justice, policy, and politics. She is the president of BMK Consulting, a philanthropic and nonprofit strategy consulting firm, and a Senior Advisor at the New School's Institute for Race, Power and Political Economy. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Democracy Alliance, a progressive donor network, and as a fellow in residence at the National Women's Law Center. She has served on the boards of many organizations working to strengthen democracy, including, currently, the Pipeline Fund. She has a Ph.D. in family social science from the University of Minnesota and lives in Washington, DC with her family.Links from the Show:Julie's podcast White Picket FenceJulie's websiteJoin Mama Dragons today In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today. Support the showConnect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

Topics:   Brant revisits being 'hat guy' and how he went Twitter viral over the holidays with an unintended hot take.   Quotes: "We can't quite pin down why he's so cool." "A lot of things we do don't make kingdom sense." "Unity is a defining characteristic of believers." "Good job everyone, except for that one lady." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Topics:  Brant's New Look, Taking The Community Out of Communion, Working Shoulder To Shoulder, What AI Can't Do     Quotes: "It's an itemized experience stripped of all its meaning." "We're all individually wrapped aren't we?" "We're supposed to break bread together." "I just want some comrades." "I like America."

Topics: Brant and Sherri talk about what to possibly expect, culturally, in the New Year.     Quotes: "If you don't talk about it all the time, you won't do it." "Loving our enemies doesn't come naturally." "Without love you're just noise and you're making things worse." "It's not funny. It's not entertaining. It's coming up." "People who are rooted in their faith have a mental health advantage." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Topics: Brant and Sherri review the "Most Listened To Podcasts" of 2025 On this episode (Aired 1/24/25): Brant checks in from the CURE Hospital in Zimbabwe. He's joined by his friends Brooke and Meg. Check out our other podcasts: Living Unoffended Podcast Apple  //  Spotify  Urban Bible Stories Apple  //  Spotify  Snacks and Good Company  Apple  //  Spotify 

The Dadley Boyz share some of their favourite things in wrestling...MERRY CHRISTMAS!ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@MichaelHamflett@MSidgwick@WhatCultureWWEFor more awesome content, check out: whatculture.com/wwe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you memorized all of the 12 Days of Christmas song? Did you know that these themes in the song had a deeper Catholic meaning? Prepare to get the song stuck in your head as you dive deep into some catechetical truths! Timmerie unveils the song's potential role as a secret catechism tool during times of Catholic persecution in England (1558-1829). This joyous melody might have served as a covert means for Catholic children to learn and remember their faith. Here's a breakdown of the hidden Catholic meanings in each verse: Partridge in a Pear Tree: Jesus Christ, the self-sacrificing savior. Two Turtle Doves: The Old and New Testaments, symbolizing the continuity and revelation of God’s word. Three French Hens: The theological virtues - Faith, Hope, and Charity. Four Calling Birds: The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Five Golden Rings: The Torah (first five books of the Bible.) Six Geese A-Laying: The six days of creation. Seven Swans A-Swimming: The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Eight Maids A-Milking: The Beatitudes Nine Ladies Dancing: The fruits of the Holy Spirit, condensed for memorability. Ten Lords A-Leaping: The Ten Commandments Eleven Pipers Piping: The eleven faithful Apostles (excluding Judas who betrayed the Lord. Twelve Drummers Drumming: The twelve articles of faith in the Apostles' Creed. Timmerie challenges you to not just enjoy the melody, but to delve into the rich tapestry of faith these verses represent. Try to work on memorizing all of these important aspects of our faith! It's an invitation to rediscover the depth and joy of the Catholic Church, especially in times of trial.

This Court TV special examines the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner, the family dynamics surrounding the case, and the charges against their son, Nick Reiner.Watch 24/7 Court TV LIVE Stream Today https://www.courttv.com/Join the Investigation Newsletter https://www.courttv.com/email/Court TV Podcast https://www.courttv.com/podcast/Join the Court TV Community to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo5E9pEhK_9kWG7-5HHcyRg/joinFOLLOW THE CASE:Facebook https://www.facebook.com/courttvTwitter/X https://twitter.com/CourtTVInstagram https://www.instagram.com/courttvnetwork/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@courttvliveYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/COURTTVWATCH +140 FREE TRIALS IN THE COURT TV ARCHIVEhttps://www.courttv.com/trials/HOW TO FIND COURT TVhttps://www.courttv.com/where-to-watch/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Exploring the latest developments in the deaths of legendary actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, and the legacy they leave behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on our show:Shopify Winter Editions 2025 Special Podcast- and finally, The Investor Minute which contains 5 items this week from the world of venture capital, acquisitions, and IPOs.Today's episode is sponsored by Mirakl.https://www.rmwcommerce.com/ecommerce-podcast-watsonweeklyThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

So many people in our Thin Thinking community aren't just navigating weight, food, and mindset… they're also carrying quiet anxiety under the surface. And as the holidays approach—with the social events, family expectations, food everywhere, and the pressure to be "on"—that anxiety can really kick into high gear. That's why I am so excited about this week's Thin Thinking Podcast episode with Brad Robinson, creator of the Anxiety Project Podcast. Brad and I dive into the kind of practical, grounded tools you can start using immediately—perfect for this season when your nervous system may feel a little extra tender.  It's an empowering, compassionate conversation that I know will support you—especially as we head into a season that can feel overwhelming for even the calmest among us. I hope you'll tune in, take what resonates, and feel a little more grounded, confident, and supported as you move through the holidays. Come on in! Check Brad's Website here and The Anxiety Project Podcast here   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… How to prepare your mind before social events so you feel steadier walking in. How to gently face your "dragons" instead of avoiding or numbing. Simple habit and routine shifts that calm your mind and create more order. Why social anxiety often leads to emotional eating (and what to do instead).   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Listen to the Special Podcast on Social Anxiety: The Heart of Social Anxiety   Join my FREE Online Masterclass:  BREAKING FREE: Mastering Your Mindset for Lasting Weight Release Join my FREE Masterclass: "How to Stop the "Start Over Tomorrow" Weight Struggle Cycle and Begin Releasing Weight for Good." Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

Do you carve a Jack O'Lantern with your kids around Halloween? It may be an enjoyable tradition for your family, but did you know there's a deeper legend to the Jack O'Lantern? It should give you a chilling reminder of the presence of evil and why you need to teach your kids to never dabble in it. With Halloween approaching, Timmerie emphasizes the Catholic origins of the holiday, noting that it's historically known as All Hallows' Eve. She addresses misconceptions about Halloween, highlighting the need to understand and embrace its Catholic roots while being cautious of certain practices associated with the holiday. Timmerie shares her curiosity about the Jack O'Lantern after hearing someone express reservations about letting their child carve one. This prompted her to research its history, leading her to discover its origins in an Irish myth about a man named Stingy Jack. The story tells of Jack tricking the devil on multiple occasions, resulting in him being denied entry to both heaven and hell upon his death. Left to wander the earth, Jack carries a glowing coal inside a carved turnip, which evolved into the modern-day Jack O'Lantern. This legend, Timmerie believes, offers a valuable lesson about the dangers of meddling with the devil. She mentions the importance of recognizing and teaching the realities of heaven, hell, and purgatory, especially to your kids. The story serves as a reminder to always choose God's path and resist the temptations of evil. As Halloween has roots in the celebration of All Saints Day, Timmerie encourages you to embrace its true meaning by commemorating the lives of the saints and Christ's triumph over evil. Timmerie invites you to reflect on how you can incorporate more Catholic elements into your Halloween celebrations, especially in light of the rich history and teachings that the holiday holds for the faithful.

When Melissa wrote to The Patrick Madrid Show, her email was simple and direct: she’d been a bridesmaid in two weddings years ago, both involving Catholics who married outside the Church without dispensation. Now that she understands her faith better, she wonders if she sinned by participating. Patrick begins with calm reassurance. “If you didn’t know the Church’s teaching at the time, then no – you didn’t sin,” he says. “You can’t be guilty of what you didn’t know.” Ignorance doesn’t excuse every act, but it removes moral culpability when the person truly doesn’t understand what they’re doing. Still, he added, “If your conscience bothers you, bring it to confession. Just mention it briefly and leave it at the foot of the Cross.” Patrick then turns to the practical question: should Catholics attend such weddings? To explain his answer, he points to the example of St. John the Baptist. Herod’s marriage to his brother’s wife wasn’t valid, and John spoke out against it. That’s what led to his imprisonment and death. Patrick imagines Herod visiting John in prison: “Can you picture Herod saying, ‘John, I know you disagree with my marriage but just come to the reception. Keep the peace. Have a good meal.’ Do you think John would have said yes?” Patrick pauses. “If St. John the Baptist wouldn’t go along to get along, why should we?” For him, the choice is about integrity. A Catholic can love family without surrendering faith. In moments of tension, fidelity to Christ matters more than social comfort.

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Jacqueline from Long Beach calls in with a question: Is it okay for Catholics to celebrate Halloween? Patrick explains that Halloween actually began as “All Hallows’ Eve,” the vigil before All Saints' Day, a time meant to honor the saints in heaven and pray for the faithful departed. While the modern version has become more secular – and sometimes includes dark or occult themes – its origins are deeply Catholic. Patrick shares that in his own family, they’ve always enjoyed Halloween, but in a way that keeps faith front and center. His wife, Nancy, made saint costumes for their 11 kids – like St. Michael the Archangel, St. Thérèse of Ávila, and even the Pope – so that their trick-or-treating became a lighthearted witness to Christ. Neighbors were often surprised and delighted when they met “little saints” at their doors, sparking small but meaningful conversations about faith. He reminds you that there’s nothing sinful about dressing up or collecting candy, as long as families avoid celebrating evil and instead use the day to point to God’s goodness and the communion of saints. Still, while Patrick may disagree, he respects parents who choose to skip Halloween out of devotion or caution. His advice: pray, follow your conscience, and make decisions that keep Christ at the heart of your home.

Image via Mike Worley Photos / Shutterstock. On this episode of Trending with Timmerie, HGTV designer Paige Rienzo opens up about her powerful journey of healing from addiction, finding faith, and breaking free from New Age spirituality. After years of battling destructive habits with food, alcohol, spending, and work, Paige found herself in multiple 12-step programs searching for peace and purpose. But as she tells Timmerie, the road to recovery came with its own dangers. Many in the recovery community, she explains, are offered “a counterfeit spirituality” – a blend of New Age practices like yoga, crystals, and Eastern meditation that mimic faith but lack Christ. Paige shares how this subtle drift pulled her away from truth before she encountered the real healing power of Jesus and the Catholic Church. She reflects on the emptiness of “spiritual but not religious” culture and how authentic healing only happens through surrender, prayer, and the sacraments. Her story is one of courage, conversion, and rediscovering her worth in God – a reminder that no amount of self-help or self-improvement can replace divine grace.

Image via Marco Iacobucci Epp / Shutterstock. In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick shares inspiring details from Pope Leo XIV’s historic canonization of seven new saints at St. Peter’s Square – an event that drew 70,000 faithful. Among them were the first saints from Venezuela and Papua New Guinea, including St. Peter To Rot, martyred for defending Christian marriage during World War II, and St. José Gregorio Hernández, the beloved “Doctor of the Poor.” Also canonized was St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanist turned zealous apostle of the Rosary who built the famous Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii. Patrick shares each saint’s extraordinary witness of faith – from the rainforest missions of St. Maria Troncatti to the charitable works of St. Vincenza Maria Poloni and St. Maria del Carmen Rendiles Martínez, who overcame disability to found a religious order.

In this episode of Trending with Timmerie, Timmerie speaks with Dr. Susan Caldwell, a Catholic OB-GYN who specializes in NaPro Technology – a groundbreaking approach to women’s health that finds and treats the root causes of infertility instead of masking symptoms. Dr. Caldwell shares the story of a woman told she could “never have children without IVF.” After beginning NaPro charting with the Creighton Model System, doctors discovered endometriosis that traditional fertility clinics had overlooked. Through specialized NaPro surgery and hormonal support, that same woman welcomed a healthy baby girl – no IVF required. Dr. Caldwell explains how NaPro-trained surgeons differ from typical OB-GYNs: they don’t just burn away lesions; they remove the full disease, often working with urologists or bowel specialists to restore the body’s natural design. She and Timmerie stress that many women are misdiagnosed or given birth control instead of real answers – and that NaPro offers hope, healing, and authentic care that honors a woman’s fertility rather than shutting it down. For women struggling with infertility, painful cycles, or endometriosis, this conversation offers a faith-based, medically sound alternative that respects both life and health.

Many Catholics have wondered why, at most Masses, the congregation receives only the consecrated Host, and not from the chalice. In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick unpacks the theology behind this practice and clears up one of the most common misconceptions about Holy Communion. He explains that during the Last Supper, Jesus shared both His Body and Blood with the Apostles because He was ordaining them as the first priests of the New Covenant – not setting a universal rule for laypeople. At Mass today, when the faithful receive the Eucharist under either form – the Host or the Precious Blood – they receive the whole Christ: Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Nothing is missing. Patrick also shares that receiving under both kinds is a more recent development in Church history, only becoming common after the 1960s. Before that, laypeople traditionally received only the Host to prevent confusion and to safeguard belief in the Real Presence. Whether a parish offers both forms or just the Host, the grace received is the same.

On The Patrick Madrid Show, 11-year-old Walter from Orlando calls in to share how being an altar server has helped him grow closer to Jesus. He talks about his favorite parts of serving – ringing the bells, carrying incense, and bringing the water and wine to the priest – and explains how those moments help him believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Walter even says that he often thinks about becoming a priest one day, and Patrick encourages him to keep listening for God’s call. The two swap stories about their own altar boy experiences, from serving multiple Masses on feast days to treasured memories of Holy Week. This uplifting exchange shows how altar serving plants seeds of faith and vocation in young hearts. If you’ve ever wondered what altar serving means for kids today – or how it can inspire the priests of tomorrow – you’ll love this heartwarming conversation.

When it comes to raising teenagers in today’s digital world, parents often face this big question: “Should my teenager have a phone?” It’s about safety, responsibility, and protecting kids from the bad corners of the internet. On The Patrick Madrid Show, a young listener named Jacob from Massachusetts calls in with a bold request. His parents had told him that if Patrick gave the green light, they’d buy him a phone. So, what is Patrick’s advice? Smartphones vs. “Dumb Phones” Patrick says that if Jacob had asked for an iPhone or Android, the answer would have been a resounding “no.” Why? Because, as Patrick put it, “Handing a 14-year-old a smartphone is like giving him a stick of dynamite.” The dangers are real: -Easy access to inappropriate content -Predators who target young teens online -Addictive apps like TikTok and Snapchat -A constant stream of distractions that interfere with school, prayer, and family life Instead, Patrick recommends what he calls a “dumb phone” – a device designed for communication, but without the traps of social media or unrestricted internet access. Safe Alternatives for Teens Patrick gives Jacob a few options worth considering: Flip Phones (Charity Mobile)These simple phones make calls and send texts but offer little else. Patrick praises the show sponsor Charity Mobile, a Catholic-owned provider that offers flip phones while donating a portion of every bill to pro-life and Catholic charities. They do allow limited access to internet, which would be great for Jacob when he's a bit older. Gabb PhoneSpecifically built for kids and teens, the Gabb Phone looks like a smartphone but comes without an internet browser, app store, or social media. Parents get peace of mind, and kids get freedom to call and text. The Light PhoneThis sleek, minimalist phone allows calls, texts, directions, music, alarms, and notes – but nothing more. There's no Instagram, YouTube, or web surfing. It’s designed for people who want to stay connected without falling into digital overload. Each of these options provides what Patrick believes every teen needs: a way for parents and kids to stay in touch in case of emergencies – without opening the door to unnecessary temptations. A Catholic Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age Parents face an uphill battle. On one hand, kids need a way to call home after sports practice or text if there’s a problem. On the other hand, unrestricted digital access can undermine their spiritual, mental, and emotional growth. Patrick’s advice to Jacob shows a balanced approach: -Safety first. Phones should protect, not endanger. -Limited freedom. Give kids responsibility gradually. -Family values. Choose options that align with Catholic teaching and protect innocence. By starting with a Gabb Phone, Light Phone, or flip phone, parents can help their children build healthy habits before eventually upgrading – if and when they’re ready for the responsibility. For Catholic families, the lesson is clear: give your teen a safe tool, not a digital temptation. The goal is about helping them grow in virtue.

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Topics: Brant talks with author and mom-of-ten, Abby Halberstadt, about the joys, struggles, and eternal significance of parenting. Her new book You Bet Your Stretch Marks releases in September.   Quotes: “We are forgetting machines. We need to hear the truth again and again." “Parenting is a long obedience in the same direction.” “Your identity isn't in motherhood, it's in serving Christ.” “True quiet time doesn't have to be Instagram-worthy to count.” “You are planting seeds that may grow into fruit you'll never see.”