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Send us Fan MailPeaches goes solo to finish another stack of Operator Training Summit questions — or at least tries to before the ribs downstairs start calling his name.This is OTS FAQ Part 2, and it starts with one of the biggest questions candidates ask: what actually gets people through the hardest parts of selection and the job?Peaches' answer is pretty simple. Train your ass off. Build confidence through preparation. Get comfortable spending a lot of time on your feet. Run. Swim. Ruck. Be durable. And understand that the physical version of you that gets through selection may not be the version of you that your operational team eventually needs.Then he gets into what actually makes a good teammate: integrity, reliability, communication, stress tolerance, teamwork, trainability, fitness, and drive. The inverse is just as important. If people cannot trust you, cannot rely on you, or have to constantly motivate you to do your job, you become a liability fast.The episode also hits peer reviews, breath-hold apps, the four stupid mistakes candidates keep making, why dangerous jobs are still worth doing, and an easy way to build push-up volume without pretending every workout needs to be some heroic event.Then things widen out: drone warfare, one-way attack drones, counter-UAS, and why the next fight will probably look very different from Iraq or Afghanistan.Peaches also gives his mental-toughness trick: get on a treadmill, shut off every distraction, remove the clock, and live inside the suck. If you say you are running six miles, run six miles. Stop when the job is finished, not when it becomes uncomfortable.He also breaks down Whoop recovery scores, why yellow does not mean “take the day off,” how people sabotage themselves by redlining every workout, and why backing off to 70–80% can actually produce more useful weekly training volume.Then there is pipeline-specific stuff: possible two-week prep between BMT and SWAS, when spouses may join you, BAH questions, how fast a “good runner” should actually be, why Rocket Fins destroy your feet, what gear you can bring, and one of the most important lessons Peaches learned at Combat Dive School:Eat. Everything.You are not there to get shredded. You are there to pass. If midnight cookies and chips keep you fueled enough to survive the next dive, congratulations — you just discovered performance nutrition.Also: ribs, soul mac and cheese, Velveeta, creamed corn, and why there will apparently be a Part 3.Links:OnesReady.comOperatorTrainingSummit.comChapters:01:06 - OTS FAQ Part 2 Begins05:50 - What Gets People Through Selection?09:41 - What Makes a Good Teammate?16:00 - Breath-Hold Training and Peer Reviews18:16 - Biggest Candidate Mistakes20:10 - Why Choose a Job Where You Could Die?23:25 - How to Build Push-Ups Fast26:50 - How Drone Warfare Changes the Fight29:59 - Mental Toughness Without Distractions34:30 - Whoop, Recovery, and Training Readiness38:39 - Should You Take Recovery Weeks?41:56 - Is a SWAS Prep Course Coming Back?43:05 - Spouses, BAH, and Pipeline Logistics46:06 - How Fast Should a Good Runner Be?47:20 - Why Your Feet Cramp in Rocket Fins49:11 - What Can You Bring Into the Pipeline?49:54 - Should You Eat Everything You Can?53:50 - Midnight Snacks Saved Combat Dive School55:10 - Ribs, Soul Mac, and Part 3Support the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...

Zahra Nader joins Dr. Sandie Morgan to discuss why, for nearly every five women killed in Afghanistan by their own families, only one man is ever arrested, and how a newsroom of journalists writing under pseudonyms is building the record no one else is keeping.Chapters(00:00) - Why Afghanistan Is the Battleground for Women's Rights (02:07) - Founding a Newsroom in Exile (08:23) - How Zan Times Protects Its Journalists (11:59) - Child Marriage and the Laws That Enable It (19:22) - The Collapse of Maternity Care (24:53) - Afghanistan as a Global Bellwether (29:20) - Femicide, Impunity, and the Zan Times Fellowship (31:35) - What Listeners Can Do About Zahra NaderZahra Nader is the founder and editor-in-chief of Zan Times, a women-led newsroom in exile reporting on human rights violations in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. She began her journalism career in Kabul in 2011, and in 2016 joined the New York Times bureau there, becoming the first Afghan woman to work with mainstream Western media inside the country. She moved to Canada in 2017 for graduate study and was still a doctoral student in gender and women's studies at York University when the Taliban retook Afghanistan in August 2021. She founded Zan Times in August 2022 with $30,000 she had saved to build a home in Kabul, and now runs it from Edmonton alongside a network of journalists who report from inside Afghanistan under pseudonyms. She briefed the UN Security Council in October 2022, and was a 2024–2025 Knight-Wallace Fellow at the University of Michigan, where she studied sustainable funding models for exiled newsrooms.Key Points• Five years of Afghan women losing basic rights with no international consequence lowers the floor for what can be denied to women anywhere. International law has not prevented it, and that is the precedent that travels.• A newsroom reporting under an authoritarian regime protects people by compartmenting them. Zan Times journalists inside Afghanistan publish under pseudonyms, connect only to an editor, and do not know each other, so one arrest cannot expose the rest.• The Taliban's Code on Judicial Separation of Spouses removes any minimum marriage age. A father or grandfather can give a child into marriage without her consent, at any age.• School was the brake on early marriage, and it is gone. Parents used to defer marriage until a daughter finished school; with girls out of classrooms, Zan Times found families selling one-year-olds and two-year-olds for future marriage to settle debts.• The penalties encode the asymmetry. A man who beats his wife to visible injury, a broken bone, serves 15 days if she can prove it in court. A woman who goes to her parents and refuses to return, along with her parents, serves 3 months. Sandie converts it on air: 90 days against 15.• The 2025 US funding cut closed 445 clinics and hospitals and cut more than 3 million people off from healthcare. Rural women lost the mobile teams that were their only access to a midwife or a blood pressure check.• Restrictions push women out of healthcare even where they are still permitted to work. A Kandahar midwife supporting three children and a paralyzed father paid half her salary to a distant relative to pose as her brother, then stopped going in when the Taliban started asking for ID.• The countermeasure is documentation. Zan Times' femicide investigation across 10 provinces found roughly one arrest for every five women killed by a family member, with deaths certified as suicide despite visible signs of abuse. Subscribing to the newsletter at zantimes.com is the step the episode asks for.Resources• Zan Times• 'When she turns eight they will take her': rising number of Afghan girls being sold into child marriage• 'I don't know how to save my daughter from her husband': the brutal reality of the Taliban's new marriage law• Inside the deadly collapse of maternity care in Afghanistan• 'Her face was beaten in': how Taliban rule ushered in a new era of women being killed• Statement by Zahra Nader at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security (NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security)

Your spouse died. Now what happens to the house?In the middle of grief, surviving spouses are often suddenly faced with questions they never expected to answer:Do I stay in our home or sell it?Can I afford the mortgage on my own?Whose name is on the title?What happens to the mortgage after my spouse dies?Do I need probate?Should I downsize?And how am I supposed to make such a huge decision when I'm still grieving?In Episode 225 of Real Estate with Soul, Lori Alvarez talks about what happens when the person you built a home and a life with is suddenly gone—and you're left trying to figure out what comes next.This isn't an episode telling you to sell your house.In fact, sometimes one of the smartest real-estate decisions after losing a spouse is not making a real-estate decision immediately. What a surviving spouse may need to address first Staying in the family home vs. selling after a spouse dies Understanding title, the mortgage, trusts and the estate Looking realistically at the cost of maintaining the home on one income Why you don't have to immediately empty the house or get rid of your spouse's belongings Questions to consider before downsizing after the death of a spouse Moving closer to children or family Preparing and selling a home when you're finally ready Why probate, estate, tax and legal questions belong with the appropriate licensed professionals And perhaps the hardest question: Does selling our home mean I'm leaving my spouse behind?A house can hold decades of memories—birthdays, holidays, children growing up, ordinary mornings and a lifetime shared with another person.Selling the house doesn't erase those memories.And keeping the house simply because you feel guilty about leaving doesn't automatically mean it's the right decision either.There is no universal answer.The goal is to give yourself enough information, support and time to make the decision that's right for your life now.You don't have to make every decision today.But when you're ready, surround yourself with professionals who can help you understand your options without pressuring you into a decision.If you've recently lost your husband, wife or partner—or you're helping a parent, friend or family member navigate life after losing their spouse—please share this episode with them.In this episode, we talk about: One thought I hope you remember:You don't have to make every decision today.But when you're ready, surround yourself with professionals who can help you understand your options without pressuring you into a decision.If you've recently lost your husband, wife or partner—or you're helping a parent, friend or family member navigate life after losing their spouse—please share this episode with them. Real Estate with Soul with Lori AlvarezReal estate is personal. Let's talk about it. This podcast provides general educational information and is not legal, tax, financial, estate-planning or individualized real-estate advice. Circumstances vary. Before making decisions involving a home, mortgage, trust, probate, estate or taxes, consult the appropriate licensed professionals of your choice.

  Brannon and Tyler Patrick   On this episode: Nate goes straight to the interview because Aaron has the food poisoning.   Nate talks to Brannon and Tyler Patrick. Brannon and Tyler are brothers who are therapists, hosts of a call-in podcast called Therapy Brothers, and lead community retreats to help men become trustworthy. The brothers support both spouses, specializing in sexual addiction and betrayal therapy. They give first steps, if you are fresh, or maybe returning. Brannon and Tyler share how spouses can become blind to one another, not being able to see past their own hurts, and ways to see the other. They also discuss not killing sex to be a good man, curiosity about what's driving the appetite, shame, and how both persons in a marriage are loved. Listen in to hear more.    Therapy Brothers Rising Son   Canadian Samson Summit Sept 18-20 Oct 23-25, 2026 U.S. Samson Summit   NEW Samson Community App (Apple store) NEW Samson Community App (Google Store)   Send mail to: Pirate Monk Podcast/Samson House PO BOX 1656 Columbia, TN 38402   If you have thoughts or questions and you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.     The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society.   For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com.  Support for the women in our lives who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com. The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.

Greg Bluestein and Patricia Murphy dig into the competing strategies shaping Georgia's Republican ticket, with Mike Collins leaning into Donald Trump and Rick Jackson targeting voters who backed Brian Kemp and other Republicans in recent elections. They weigh what a strong Jon Ossoff showing could mean for Keisha Lance Bottoms and the rest of the Democratic ticket as Bottoms works to overcome Jackson's massive financial advantage. They also examine why the spouses of the four marquee candidates have largely stayed off the campaign trail and what that says about changing expectations, family priorities and the risks of modern campaigns. Have a question or comment for the show? Call or text the 24-hour Politically Georgia Podcast Hotline at 770-810-5297. We'll play back your question and answer it during our next Monday Mailbag segment. You can also email your questions at PoliticallyGeorgia@ajc.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if becoming a healthier leader at home doesn't require a major overhaul, but simply a two-degree shift? High-capacity leaders know how to solve problems, make decisions, and get things done. But the skills that make you effective at work don't always translate at home. That's because your greatest strengths, like your drive, capacity, and ability to fix things, can keep you from slowing down, listening, and connecting with the biggest fans under your roof. In this episode, Dr. Josh explores how small relational shifts can change the way you lead in your marriage and family. He also provides small, practical, two-degree shifts that can change the trajectory of your family and the atmosphere of your home. You don't need a 90-degree turn. You just need two degrees. *Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for $100 off your timepiece! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 The 2-Degree Shift That Changes Everything 1:30 Why High-Capacity Leaders Struggle at Home 2:28 You Don't Need a 90-Degree Turn4:38 The Rubber Band That Changed How I Parent8:00 The Three Most Important Words You Can Use in Your Home9:30 Why Leadership at Work Doesn't Translate at Home11:10 From the Pain Cycle to the Peace Cycle13:50 How to Pay Attention to Your Unrealized Emotions21:00 The 2-Degree Shift That's Gold for Your Children 22:45 The Most Powerful Two-Degree Shift for Your Marriage 24:05 Find Your “Adirondack Chair” Moment 25:15 Pick One Shift. Practice It for 30 Days Show Notes: Looking for one-on-one coaching to be famous at home? https://www.famousathome.com/individualcoachingMen, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort. Starts Jan. 2027. Seats are limited. https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Get a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/4cm9mRS Follow Josh on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joshua.straub Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

On the sixth and final Summer S'pouses, Conan, Sona, and Matt reunite with Liza, Tak, and Amanda for one final multi-matrimonial dialogue.   Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today on Valentine In The Morning: Jon is back with the Neighborhood Watch! We test our listener's memory to see if they were following along to Jon's story to win Dodgers tickets. Then, is there something completely untrue that you believed as a kid and into adulthood? Plus, what's the rudest thing your spouse has ever said to you? People call in and tell us all the comments they've heard from their partners. Listen live every weekday from 5-10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A person's demeanor is their outward behavior, attitude, or manner. A godly marriage requires both husbands and wives to have a calm demeanor. Spouses are commanded to treat their spouse gently and avoid being harsh or quarrelsome. Marriage will inevitably bring disagreements and difficult moments, but spiritual maturity is demonstrated by how we respond to them. To live out marriage God's way, both spouses must learn to control their emotions and maintain a peaceful demeanor even when conflict arises. __________ Proverbs 21:9 NLT, 1 Timothy 3:11 NLT, Proverbs 19:14 NKJV, Colossians 3:19 NLT, and 1 Timothy 3:3 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________    

We all do it—the little "tests" we give our spouses without ever telling them they're being tested. Will he notice? Will she remember? Does he even see me? Does she even care? Maybe it's the party we planned, the extra hours we put in at work, or that new haircut or dress we're hoping they'll notice. We put in the effort…and then quietly wait to see if they pass the test. And when they don't? Well, let's just say it doesn't always go the way we hoped. So why do we do this? And is there a better way to get the connection and attention we're really longing for? Grab your Java and join us for the conversation. Co-host: Hannah Nitz We want to hear from you! Did you enjoy this conversation? Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app.   Follow-up Resources: Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery What's It Like to Be Married to Me? And Other Dangerous Questions by Linda Dillow Blog: Did He Pass the Test? by Juli Slattery Follow Hannah Nitz at @hannahnitz Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

The Spouses (Liza, Tak, and Amanda) sit down by themselves to discuss the unexpected ways in which the podcast has altered their lives.   Wanna get a chance to talk to Conan? Submit here: teamcoco.com/apply Get access to all the podcasts you love, music channels and radio shows with the SiriusXM App! Get 3 months free using this show link: https://siriusxm.com/conan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The episode starts with fast reactions to sports and entertainment headlines, including the Heat signing Klay Thompson and the Cowboys signing Von Miller. From there, the hosts move into documentary recommendations, new DC and Marvel projects, and their thoughts on how streaming platforms shape what people actually remember and return to. They also discuss the marketing and execution problems behind some modern superhero projects, especially when it comes to Black-led stories and how audiences respond to them.Later, the conversation shifts into a broader cultural and relationship-heavy segment. The hosts react to a Penn State cocaine trafficking story tied to fraternity pledges, then unpack an alleged Alienation of Affection lawsuit involving Fantasia and what responsibility, if any, the “other person” should have in a cheating situation. That naturally leads into a long discussion about what kinds of men women should avoid and what kinds of women men should avoid, with the hosts emphasizing safety, emotional maturity, accountability, vision, and mutual support.

Learn how to manage complex divorces, navigate custody disputes, and protect yourself from narcissistic spouses with seasoned legal insights.Ready to end a toxic marriage, but worried your spouse will turn the process into a nightmare? In this episode, Jim Hanneman, a specialist in domestic relations law, offers clear, experience-backed strategies for managing high-conflict divorces, especially when narcissistic personalities or mental health issues are involved.You'll get a front-row seat to the tough realities of family law, hearing why some cases drag on for years, how to spot classic narcissistic behaviors, and how the wrong lawyer can worsen the conflict. Jim Hanneman arms you with step-by-step advice for handling manipulative or unreasonable exes, safeguarding your children, and finding peace through the legal process.Key takeaways:How to spot narcissistic and manipulative traits in divorceWhy setting and holding legal and personal boundaries is crucialThe role of experienced attorneys, guardians ad litem, and the court systemWhy “bulldog” lawyers and litigating for the sake of vengeance often backfireHow to balance finality, finances, and emotional health in custody and asset negotiationsIf you're struggling through a difficult divorce or facing a toxic co-parent, this episode is a must-listen. Learn to protect your interests, advocate for your children, and avoid costly legal and emotional traps.5 Frequently Asked Questions about divorcing a narcissist1. How do I know if I'm divorcing a narcissist? According to Jim Hanneman, a specialist in domestic relations law, look for behaviors like always needing to be right, never apologizing, controlling or manipulative actions, gaslighting, and making unreasonable demands.2. What should I do before starting a divorce from a difficult or abusive spouse?Gather information, consult an experienced family law attorney, and consider seeking counseling for emotional support and practical coping strategies.3. How do courts handle unreasonable or narcissistic spouses in custody cases?Accorindint to Jim Hanneman, a specialist in domestic relations law, courts may appoint a guardian ad litem, use psychological evaluations, and can order attorney's fees against parties who act unreasonably or drag out litigation.4. Is getting a “bulldog” lawyer the best approach in high-conflict divorces?Not necessarily. Jim Hanneman, a specialist in domestic relations law, says aggressive lawyers often prolong conflict and increase costs. Instead, choose an experienced, reasonable attorney with a track record managing difficult personalities.5. Can a prenuptial agreement protect my assets in case of divorce?Yes, but it must be in writing, fully disclose assets, allow each party to consult counsel, and be executed without duress, preferably well before the wedding.Need more advice or representation?Contact Jim Hanneman at divorceanddissolution.com or call 614-932-5000 to get expert help with your family law case.Submit your questions to www.lawyertalkpodcast.com.Recorded at Channel 511.Stephen E. Palmer, Esq. has been practicing criminal defense almost exclusively since 1995. He has represented people in federal, state, and local courts in Ohio and elsewhere.Though he focuses on all areas of criminal defense, he particularly enjoys complex cases in state and federal courts.He has unique experience handling and assembling top defense teams of attorneys and experts in cases involving allegations of child abuse (false sexual allegations, false physical abuse allegations), complex scientific cases involving allegations of DUI and vehicular homicide cases with blood alcohol tests, and any other criminal cases that demand jury trial experience.Steve has unique experience handling numerous high publicity cases that have garnered national attention.For more information about Steve and his law firm, visit Palmer Legal Defense. Copyright 2026 Stephen E. Palmer - Attorney At LawMentioned in this episode:Circle 270 Media Podcast ConsultantsCircle 270 Media® is a podcast consulting firm based in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in helping businesses develop, launch, and optimize podcasts as part of their marketing strategy. The firm emphasizes the importance of storytelling through podcasting to differentiate businesses and engage with their audiences effectively. www.circle270media.com

Does your retirement plan have a Plan B?Most retirement plans are built around assumptions.You're going to retire at 65. The market is going to provide a reasonable return. Social Security will start at a certain age. You're going to spend a certain amount every month. Your health will remain relatively good. Your spouse will be there alongside you.And hopefully, that's exactly what happens.But after doing this for as long as I have, I can tell you something: life rarely follows the spreadsheet perfectly.Markets fall. Inflation happens. People get sick. Spouses die. Kids run into trouble. Houses need repairs. People retire earlier than expected—and sometimes they end up living a lot longer than they ever imagined.None of that necessarily destroys a good retirement plan.What can create a problem is having a retirement plan that's so rigid that it only works if everything goes exactly as expected.So today I want to talk about building flexibility into retirement.Not because we're expecting something bad to happen.But because if you've spent 30 or 40 years building your retirement, your financial future shouldn't depend upon everything going

⚖️ Can You Write Your Own Divorce Agreement in California? | Los Angeles Divorce ⚖️ Can you write your own divorce agreement in California? Spouses can reach their own agreements, but the agreement needs to properly address the issues required for the divorce and be prepared in a form the court can use. A handwritten agreement or informal list of who gets what may not be enough to properly resolve all of the issues in a divorce. Property, debts, support, custody, and other applicable matters may need to be clearly addressed.

Rene Thomas Folse, JD, Ph.D. is the host for this edition which reports on the following news stories: Counties Not Pension Boards Control Retirement Pay and Classifications. CHP Officer's Dishonesty Dismissal Reduced to One-Year Suspension. Employer's Narrowly Worded Arbitration Clause Not Enforceable. Is Subrogation Available in Injured Federal Worker Malpractice Cases. No Loss of Consortium for Spouses of Injured Jones Act Seamen. Local Jurisdictions Must Include Needs of Disabled in Emergency Plans. New MRI-Based System Predicts Achilles Tendon Tear Location. Orthobiologics Are Growing Faster Than the Evidence to Support it.

Jay Mota, founder of ⁠⁠⁠Divorce Logic⁠⁠⁠, explains why AI gets divorce finances wrong, and how relying on it can cost you.For real financial clarity, connect with ⁠⁠⁠Divorce Logic⁠⁠⁠.***Follow WTF Divorce

In this episode, Jake and Gerb are back from taking a break for the summer! They discuss summer wins, the Fall starting back up in ministry and Gerb's passionate plea to stop tik toking & driving.  Big things happening in Lead! Indy September gathering at Andy & Candace Stephson's house September 10th 6-8pm! Email andy@lead222.com for more information! Spouses included in the invite!Register NOW for the coaching season starting up in September! Register NOW for the LEAD Summit, October 6-8 in Indianapolis!Register for both of these at lead222.com Have show topics you want us to cover? DM our Instagram or email us! jake@venturechristian.church or nathan@yourventurechurch.org  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @lead.222Help us grow the community!Subscribe, share, and leave a review.For more information about Lead222 or find a community of leaders in your area: ⁠⁠⁠www.lead222.com ⁠⁠⁠Lead222 Youth Ministry Staffingwww.Lead222/⁠⁠⁠staffing.com⁠⁠⁠

Episode #587: Su Thit, the founder of Spouses of People's Soldiers, frames military defection in Myanmar less as a single brave act than as an extended struggle against survival math. Leaving the institution means losing salary, housing, rank, and the thin protection that comes with uniform. Staying can mean remaining inside a system that demands obedience to violence. She describes the decision to defect as the hardest part of her own life—everything afterward is hardship with consequences: exile, scarcity, psychological strain, and the persistent ache of being unable to return home. In her account, the main barrier for those considering defection is not ideology but logistics—how to eat, how to earn, where to live once the military salary and accommodation vanish. Fear is reinforced by internal punishments: prison terms for running from the compound and even harsher consequences for fleeing a frontline battalion. Against that pressure, motivations vary. Some refused the illegality of coup initially. Some run because they do not want to die. Some remain inside for years because a parent's illness or family needs make departure feel impossible, even while quietly feeding information outward. Su Thit's organization operates as a set of practical supports meant to turn defection from a leap into hunger into a survivable transition. She describes arranging accommodation and food, supporting families with children in forest conditions, and providing monthly basic assistance from the Thai border—growing from dozens of families to now over 200. She argues spouses are a crucial leverage point inside the military household, and she invests heavily in testimony-driven media meant to weaken indoctrination. “If we can remove their brainwashing, at least they will not kill the civilians,” she says, treating reduced violence as a minimum gain even when full transformation is slow. The work expands into conscription cases as well, with families pleading for help to retrieve young men sent to the front line. Success depends on reach—knowing the area, having resistance links, being close enough to act. What remains, for her, is endurance under constraint and the insistence that defectors and their families—often undocumented, underpaid, and exhausted—still do not go back.

Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. Retired St. Paul Fire Captain Tom Bever dedicated his career to protecting people during their most frightening moments. When homes and businesses were burning, he ran toward the danger. When lives and property were threatened, he accepted the risks that came with wearing the uniform. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio But after Bever suffered serious line-of-duty injuries while fighting a commercial fire, he said the system he trusted to care for him became another battle, one that eventually cost him his career, his health, his financial security, and his family's home. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Bever's experience raises a troubling question: What happens when a firefighter gets injured while protecting the public but is denied the medical care needed to recover? Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. Denied medical care following a firefighter's line-of-duty injuries happens more often than many people think. Bever's heartbreaking story reveals the physical, emotional, and financial consequences that can follow when necessary treatment is delayed, disputed, or classified as “elective.” Today, the former captain lives with extensive nerve damage after undergoing surgeries on his shoulder, hip, and both knees. He medically retired from the St. Paul Fire Department in 2024, ending the career he loved after approximately 12 years of service. Tom Bever shares the full story as a guest on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms. The interview is also featured across Facebook and Instagram. A Firefighter Injured in the Line of Duty Bever's life changed in March 2020, during the early and uncertain days of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was working at a commercial fire in St. Paul, Minnesota, when icy conditions caused him to fall from a ladder. Bever was serving in a command role on the fireground, and despite being injured around midnight, he remained at the scene and continued working until the end of his shift at 8 a.m. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. “We were fighting a commercial fire, and I fell from the ladder. It was icy,” Bever recalled. “I was working the Delta Division as command, and I wasn't able to leave the fire, so I got hurt around midnight and worked the rest of my shift until 8 a.m.” His decision to remain at the fire reflected the commitment found throughout the first-responder community. Firefighters are trained to complete the mission, protect their crews, and serve the public, even when they are hurt. Unfortunately, Bever could not have known how serious his injuries were or how difficult it would become to obtain treatment. After finishing his shift, he attempted to seek emergency medical care. Under ordinary circumstances, a firefighter injured in a fall would expect to be evaluated promptly, especially when the accident happened during an active fire. Instead, Bever said he encountered another obstacle. Turned Away From the Emergency Room Bever initially wanted to visit one of the hospitals close to St. Paul. However, hospitals were operating under COVID-era restrictions and diversions. He eventually traveled to an emergency room in Woodbury, still wearing his firefighting clothing and carrying the unmistakable smell of smoke from the commercial fire. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. “I wanted to go to the closest hospital. We had lots of them in St. Paul, but unfortunately, because of COVID, they were on divert,” he explained. “So I ended up going to a Woodbury emergency room, and when I got there, I still had my jumpsuit and smelled of smoke and fire, and they turned me away.” For Bever, the rejection was difficult to comprehend. He had been injured while serving the public and arrived directly from a fire scene, yet he said he could not receive the immediate evaluation he needed. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. “I was kind of shocked by that,” he said. “So I had to call my chief and explain what was happening.” According to Bever, his chief intervened and contacted the medical facility. “He called and told them, ‘Hey, this guy literally just got hurt in the line of duty. You need to help him,'” Bever recalled. That initial struggle to obtain medical attention foreshadowed what he said would become years of disputes, delays, denials, surgeries, chronic pain, and financial hardship. Serious Injuries That Went Undiagnosed and Untreated A fall from a ladder can cause damage throughout the body, particularly when a firefighter is wearing heavy protective equipment. The effects may involve the shoulders, hips, knees, back, head, and nervous system. Bever said multiple serious injuries were not properly diagnosed and treated following the accident. In the years after the fall, he underwent four surgeries involving his shoulder, hip, and both knees. He continues to live with significant nerve damage. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. His doctors reportedly determined that the surgeries were medically necessary. Bever said, however, that officials classified the procedures as “elective,” creating barriers within the workers' compensation process. “Over the past four years, I've had four surgeries and had to fight tirelessly for the medical care I was promised, only to be met with constant obstacles and denials,” he said. “Even though my injuries were sustained in the line of duty and my doctors said the surgeries were necessary, state officials labeled them ‘elective,' and my workers' comp claims were denied.” For Bever, these were not optional procedures chosen for convenience. They were attempts to repair injuries he said occurred while fighting a fire and serving the citizens of St. Paul. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The dispute ultimately left Bever and his family facing overwhelming medical bills. “This left my family and me responsible for the overwhelming medical debt from injuries I sustained while protecting others,” he said. The Loss of a Firefighting Career Being a firefighter is rarely viewed as simply a job. For many, it becomes a calling, a community, and a central part of their identity. Firefighters train together, eat together, respond to emergencies together, and depend upon one another in dangerous and unpredictable conditions. When injuries abruptly end that career, the loss can extend far beyond a paycheck. Bever retired in 2024 because the cumulative damage prevented him from continuing to serve. His retirement brought an end to approximately 12 years with the St. Paul Fire Department, including service as a captain. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. “This has been the most difficult challenge I have ever faced,” Bever said. “The loss of a career I loved, and the city I thought would take care of me, has put my family in financial ruin.” His statement captures the sense of betrayal that can arise when injured first responders believe the agencies or systems they served have abandoned them. The badge, rank, fire station, camaraderie, and daily mission can disappear almost overnight. Yet the injuries, medical appointments, insurance disputes, and household bills remain. “It's a weight that's hard to put into words,” Bever said. Fighting Three Battles at Once Physical recovery is demanding under the best circumstances. It becomes far more difficult when an injured person is also battling the loss of a career and the possibility of financial collapse. Bever described his struggle as a war on three connected fronts. “It's nearly impossible to heal physically when you're fighting a battle on three fronts: the pain of the injuries, the mental toll of losing your calling, and the constant stress of financial survival,” he explained. Each problem intensifies the others. Chronic pain can interfere with sleep, concentration, mobility, and emotional health. Losing a meaningful career can create grief and uncertainty. Medical debt adds fear about housing, food, transportation, and the family's future. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. “These struggles are all connected, making true recovery feel out of reach,” Bever said. His experience shows why line-of-duty injuries cannot be examined as isolated medical events. The consequences can spread through every part of a first responder's life. He and His Family Now Live In A Barn As Bever's medical bills grew, his family faced a decision no injured firefighter should have to make. Bever said he and his family now live in a barn as they attempt to manage the financial damage. “We've already had to make the heartbreaking decision to sell our home just to try to keep up, but the bills are overwhelming,” he said. The image is difficult to ignore: A fire captain who spent years protecting other people's homes lost his own while attempting to pay for treatment related to injuries sustained on duty. The financial burden has not only changed where the family lives. It has also affected the time and experiences Bever can share with the people closest to him. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The Hidden Cost at Home Before his injuries, Bever described himself as an active husband and father. Outdoor activities such as hiking with his wife and fishing with his sons were important parts of their family life. Now, even those simple moments can be physically agonizing. “This burden affects my home life every day,” Bever said. “I've always been an active husband and father, but now, even simple things like hiking with my wife or fishing with my boys have become agonizing challenges.” The losses associated with a line-of-duty injury are not always visible on an X-ray or listed in a workers' compensation file. They include missed family outings, altered relationships, lost independence, disrupted plans, and the emotional pain of being unable to participate in activities once taken for granted. “It breaks my heart not to have these moments with them, because the energy required to fight these battles leaves so little left for the things that matter most,” Bever said. Behind every injured firefighter or police officer is often a family carrying part of the burden. Spouses may become caregivers while also managing finances and household responsibilities. Children see a parent in pain and watch the family's stability change. The show is distributed through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and other podcast platforms. Its interviews are also promoted across Facebook, Instagram, and other social media channels. These are among the hidden costs of denied or delayed medical care. It Happens More Often Than Many People Realize Bever's story is intensely personal, but it reflects broader concerns raised by injured police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and their advocates. First responders can encounter complicated workers' compensation systems at the very time they are physically and emotionally least prepared to fight them. Necessary treatment may be delayed while paperwork is reviewed, causation is disputed, or authorization is debated. Some of the most frequently reported challenges include: Delays in approving surgeries, therapy, medication, or specialist care. Disputes over whether an injury is connected to a responder's job. Insurance decisions that conflict with recommendations from treating physicians. Strict requirements governing which medical professionals may diagnose or treat an injury. Legal battles involving presumptive occupational illnesses. Higher barriers for psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder. An adversarial claims process that can continue for months or years. PTSD and other mental health claims may be especially challenging. First responders can be required to meet demanding evidentiary standards, comply with narrow statutory definitions, or receive diagnoses from approved providers before qualifying for benefits. Physical injury claims can also become complicated when insurers, third-party administrators, municipalities, or government agencies question the necessity of treatment or argue that a condition existed before the incident. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. Even laws designed to protect first responders do not always prevent disputes. Presumption laws may connect certain cancers, respiratory illnesses, cardiac conditions, or mental health injuries to firefighting or police work, but individual claims can still be contested. The result is a system that injured first responders may experience as combative rather than supportive. When “Elective” Does Not Mean Unnecessary The word “elective” can be misleading in conversations about medical care. In many medical contexts, an elective procedure is simply one that can be scheduled in advance rather than performed immediately as an emergency. It does not automatically mean the surgery is cosmetic, unnecessary, or optional from the patient's perspective. A procedure can be considered elective while still being essential to relieving pain, restoring mobility, preventing further damage, or allowing someone to return to work. For injured first responders like Bever, that distinction can carry life-changing consequences. When a medically recommended procedure is delayed or denied because it is categorized as elective, the patient may remain in pain while the underlying condition worsens. For Bever, the disagreement was not an abstract debate over terminology. It affected his ability to heal, work, support his family, and remain in the home they once shared. A Promise to Those Who Protect the Public Communities ask firefighters to enter burning buildings, climb icy ladders, work in extreme heat, inhale dangerous contaminants, and make critical decisions in chaotic conditions. Police officers, paramedics, and other first responders accept similar risks. In return, those public servants reasonably expect access to medical care when they are injured in the line of duty. Bever's story challenges communities, government leaders, agencies, insurers, and workers' compensation administrators to examine whether that promise is being kept. Listeners can hear the full interview through Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major Podcast platforms. Additional stories, photographs, and episode updates are available through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and the show's other social media channels. No system can automatically approve every claim without review. However, accountability and review should not create needless delays that worsen injuries or push legitimately injured public servants into financial ruin. Denied Medical Care After a Firefighter's Line-of-Duty Injuries: It Happens More Often Than You Think. The goal should be a fair, timely, transparent process that respects medical evidence and recognizes the realities of emergency service. Tom Bever Tells His Heartbreaking Story Tom Bever did not expect a fall from an icy ladder to begin a fight that would continue for years. He did not expect to lose the firefighting career he loved, undergo four surgeries, live with nerve damage, sell his family's home, and struggle to pay medical bills. His story is about far more than one accident. It is about what can happen after the emergency is over and the injured firefighter is left to navigate a complex system alone. Bever now speaks publicly because he wants others to understand that denied medical care after a firefighter's line-of-duty injuries happens more often than many people think. The full interview with retired St. Paul Fire Captain Tom Bever is featured on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Listeners can hear his story through Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms, with additional information available on Facebook and Instagram. His account deserves attention, not only because of what happened to him, but because the next injured firefighter, police officer, or first responder could face the same battle. They dedicate their careers to answering calls for help. When they become the ones who need help, the system should answer theirs. Download the Free Ebook about ways and tips to improve your health. 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Top Ten from 2025: #1 Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marriages and Recovering from a Sexless Marriage with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner (Episode 252)   *DISCLAIMER* This episode is intended for adults   Ephesians 5:21 (NIV) Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.   *Transcription of original episode* Maximizing Sexual Connection as Newlyweds to Long Term Marriages and Recovering from a Sexless Marriage with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner (Episode 252)   Questions and Topics We Cover: What are a couple of your most important tips for newlyweds? What are your favorite recommendations to share with couples who want to be proactive and enhance their sexual intimacy, even if things are currently going pretty well? Will you define what constitutes a sexless marriage and share  any trends you've seen over the years?   Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team   Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner are best known for their pioneer work in encouraging people of all faiths to connect their sexuality with their belief system ─ helping them embrace sex as good and of God. Dr. Clifford is a licensed clinical psychologist and Joyce is a registered nurse and clinical nurse specialist. They are highly respected authors and speakers, in addition to being parents and grandparents.    Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner's Website   At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.    Books By Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner: Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex Restoring the Pleasure The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment Sex FAQ We Didn't Have Time to Cover Today Information on Pelvic Pain   Previous Savvy Sauce Episodes with Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner: Easy Changes to Enhance Your Sexual Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner Maximizing Sexual Intimacy During the Three Most Challenging Phases of Marriage with Christian Sex Therapist Pioneers, Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner   Additional Previous Episodes on Sexual Intimacy on The Savvy Sauce: Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life with your Spouse with Dr. Jennifer Konzen Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma Hope For Treating Pelvic Pain with Tracey LeGrand Treatment for Sexual Issues with Certified Sex Therapist, Emma Schmidt Talking With Your Kids About Sex with Brian and Alison Sutter Natural Aphrodisiacs with Christian Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Douglas Rosenau Healthy Sexuality, Emotional Intelligence, and Parenting Children with Autism with Counselor, Lauren Dack Pain and Joy in Sexual Intimacy with Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese Identifying and Fighting Human Trafficking with Dr. Jeff Waibel Bridging the Gap Between Military and Civilian Families with Licensed Professional Counselor, Coauthor, Podcaster, and 2015 Military Spouse of the Year, Corie Weathers Enjoying a God-Honoring, Healthy Sex Life with Your Spouse with Certified Sex Therapist and Ordained Minister, Dr. Michael Sytsma Enjoying Parenting and Managing Conversations About Sex with Certified Sex Therapist and Author, Dr. Jennifer Konzen Conflict Resolution, Infidelity, and Infertility with Licensed Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese Hormones and Body Image with Certified Sex Therapist, Vickie George Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery Female Orgasm with Sue Goldstein Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, and Treatments Available with Dr. Irwin Goldstein Turn Ons, Turn Offs, and Savoring Sex in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Konzen Desire Discrepancy in Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma Answering Listener's Questions About Sex with Kelli Willard Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder Supernatural Restoration Story with Bob and Audrey Meisner Healthy Minds, Marriages, and Sex Lives with Drs. Scott and Melissa Symington Female Pornography Addiction and Meaningful Recovery with Crystal Renaud Day Building Lasting Relationships with Clarence and Brenda Shuler Healthy Ways for Females to Increase Sexual Enjoyment with Tracey LeGrand Pornography Healing for Spouses with Geremy Keeton Sexual Sin Recovery for You and Your Spouse (Part Two) Personal Development and Sexual Wholeness with Dr. Sibylle Georgianna Our Brain's Role in Sexual Intimacy with Angie Landry Discovering God's Design for Romance with Sharon Jaynes Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1 Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2 Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas Sex Series: God's Design and Warnings for Sex: An Interview with Mike Novotny Sex Series: Enhancing Female Pleasure and Enjoyment of Sex: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Degler Sex Series Orgasmic Potential, Pleasure, and Friendship: An Interview with Bonny Burns  Sex Series: Sex Series: Healthy Self, Healthy Sex: An Interview with Gaye Christmus Sex Series: Higher Sexual Desire Wife: An Interview with J Parker Sex Series: Six Pillars of Intimacy with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo 215 Enriching Women's Sexual Function, Part One with Dr. Kris Christiansen 216 Enriching Women's Sexual Function, Part Two with Dr. Kris Christiansen 217 Tween/Teen Females: How to Navigate Changes during Puberty with Dr. Jennifer Degler 218 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma 222 Pornography: Protecting Children and Personal Healing, Victory, and Recovery in Christ with Sam Black Special Patreon Release: Holy Sex: An Interview with Dr. Juli Slattery Special Patreon Release: His Desires and Her Desires in the Bedroom with Dr. Jennifer Konzen 224 Surprising Discoveries of Sex in Marriage: An Interview with Shaunti Feldhahn 227 Resolving Conflict in Marriage with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo Patreon 28 Re-Release: Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder Patreon 23 Her Desires and His Desires in the Bedroom with Dr. Jennifer Konzen Patreon 26 Holy Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery Patreon 28 Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder Patreon 29 Remaining Sexually Engaged Through The Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma Patreon 49: Story of Healing from Sexual Betrayal in Marriage: An Interview with Bonny Burns Patreon 52 God, Sex, and Your Marriage with Dr. Juli Slattery   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast.   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

Grant Clark continues the Proverbs series "How to Build a Life" by turning to what the book teaches about marriage. Rather than the usual texts in Genesis 2 or Ephesians 5, he draws five recurring themes out of Proverbs itself and presents them as five gauges on a dashboard, inviting listeners to check which one needs attention, whether they are married now or may be one day.He opens with recent headlines from an advice column, each one a person in a hard situation asking an expert what wisdom looks like for them:"My Wife Won't Forgive me for Cheating""I Can't Talk to My Wife About Money""My Husband Hates our Life""Do I Like Being Single Too Much to Fall In Love""Do I Work on my Marriage, or Cut my Losses?"The central text is Proverbs 31:10-31, the passage on the wife of noble character. Grant notes it is an alphabetical acrostic running the twenty two letters of the Hebrew alphabet, a literary device signaling completeness, and warns against the two common misreadings: turning it into a wife hunting checklist for men, or an impossible standard for women. It is an idealized portrait, not a job description."This passage is a rich way to end the book on a high note. While it depicts wisdom exemplified in the life of a woman, it is not a lesson only for women, but for men as well. Both men and women need to be like the 'Proverbs 31 woman'!" - Lindsay WilsonThe portrait functions as the embodiment of Lady Wisdom from Proverbs 1 to 9, set in contrast to the adulterous woman whose way leads to ruin."The 'good wife' points us to what Proverbs regards as 'the good life'." - Lindsay Wilson## 1) Become a Person of CharacterProverbs 31:10 and Proverbs 31:30 put character ahead of charm and beauty. Grant tells of asking his brother in law for advice before pursuing his wife, and being pointed to the question that mattered most: does she fear the Lord?"The Fear of the Lord is a reverential awe, that produces humble submission, to a loving God." - Skip HeitzigHe contrasts this with current cultural priorities, citing a 2025 University of Amsterdam study of dating app behavior which found physical attractiveness overwhelmingly determined who got matched, weighted roughly ten times more heavily than intelligence, personality, priorities, job, or height.## 2) Trust Your SpouseProverbs 31:10-11 can be read as the husband entrusting his heart to his wife, a vulnerability with real risk, since a spouse knows us best and has seen us at our worst. Grant passes on a practice from pastor John Tyson: take a fifteen minute window a day to share with your spouse what is happening in your inner world and to listen to what is happening in theirs.He then walks through research from the Gottman Institute on the roughly six hours a week that sustain a healthy marriage:A 2-minute meaningful goodbye in the morning.A 20-minute reunion at night processing the day and being present to one another.A hug and a six-second kiss every day.5 minutes of appreciation and affirmation every day.A 2-hour date a week.A 1-hour state of the union a week, zooming out and looking at the big picture of your life and relationships.## 3) Be LoversProverbs 5:15-20 speaks openly about sex within marriage, with no shame or awkwardness, using the imagery of the cistern, the well, and the fountain. Grant observes that in many ancient cultures marriage was primarily a familial and economic arrangement, which is part of why male unfaithfulness was often socially tolerated. Proverbs instead presents both the ecstasy and the exclusivity of sex in marriage, husband and wife belonging to one another. He is candid that for many this is a vision being built toward rather than a starting point, and offers the church's help for those for whom this gauge is a point of pain.## 4) Spouses are Close FriendsProverbs 2:16-17 uses a Hebrew word for companion that describes the closest of friends, a marked contrast to a setting where wives were often viewed as property and child bearers rather than companions. Grant then turns to how couples erode that friendship through their words, in Proverbs 25:24 and Proverbs 27:15."To nag is not to do thoughtful criticism, but to do 'drive-bys,' making brief caustic or cynical remarks that complain and question motives and character. Two telltale signs of a nagging statement is that it begins, 'You always . . .' or 'You never . . .'" - Timothy KellerThe alternative is not silence about real problems but pouring out the concern at the right time and place, working it through to completion rather than dropping barbs along the way.## 5) Marriage is Kept together by a CovenantGrant draws the contrast between a covenant and a contract, and between vows and speeches. A speech describes how the other person makes you feel. A vow is a promise: for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, forsaking all others. He calls forsaking all others the most radical part, a commitment made in faith without knowing what the future holds. He illustrates the alternative by reading a contractual, watered down version of the vows and letting it land."It is not your love that sustains the marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains your love." - Dietrich Bonhoeffer, written from prison in 1943He notes that Scripture nowhere makes happiness the purpose of marriage, referencing Gary Thomas in Sacred Marriage on marriage being ordered toward holiness more than happiness, with hard seasons serving to form us into the likeness of Christ.Ephesians 5:25: "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her..."Marriage is a billboard displaying the love of God, to a spouse and to the watching world. Grant closes by pointing underneath all five gauges to the covenant of grace Jesus has already made, loving us at our worst, forgiving us at enormous cost, and promising never to leave. It is hard to give what you have not received, so as the love, forgiveness, sacrifice, and unconditional commitment of Jesus go deeper, we are empowered to extend the same to a spouse. A marriage is not built in a moment but through thousands of ordinary daily decisions.Verses referenced:Proverbs 31:10-31Proverbs 31:10Proverbs 31:30Proverbs 31:10-11Proverbs 5:15-20Proverbs 2:16-17Proverbs 25:24Proverbs 27:15Ephesians 5:25

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about a pattern that runs quietly through the lives of many first responders — the inability or unwillingness to think about, plan for, or talk about the future in any meaningful way. Not because they do not have dreams. Not because they do not care about what comes next. But because years of operating in survival mode — shift to shift, call to call, crisis to crisis — trains the brain to live so firmly in the present that the future stops feeling real, accessible, or safe to invest in emotionally. This episode explores what that pattern costs first responders and their families — and what it actually takes to move from surviving to building something intentional.

It's been over a month since our last episode, J.R. is back from his extended stay in Nashville touring and Molly wants has so many things to say! Not really, but she did have an interesting conversation with our youngest about a line in a classic, hymn, we have teenagers with crushes which means discussion around framing relationships with opposite sexes and how to point to examples of character traits that are worth pursuing in a person. We'd love to have you join us around our digital table this week!Show NotesIntro: Travel, difficult people, lots of travel, keeping in touch with the family.6:00: People are weird and hard and dumb. J.R. recaps his summer touring and J.R. made progress on Molly's [not that] big to-do list.12:40: Molly tries a TikTok recipe trend: Boursin cheese sauce for pasta18:30: What J.R.'s been eating while away, store bought eggshells are a lot thicker than backyard chickens.20:40: How many songs did Fanny Crosby write?24:15: What does “Jesus is mine” mean?27:41: Seeing flaming gaps as a parent because of your weaknesses.29:18: How to see the goal, not just the rules and conversations with our kids33:55: Molly really likes @PleaseDontMarryALoser's content when it comes to developing relationships as a teenager.39:36: Teenage crushes, squashing them appropriately and pointing out good qualities in a person worth pursuing.45:35: Setting the tone for future potential guys by being a good husband and father.50:45: Doing sports with kids vs. putting them in traditional sports.57:02: J.R.'s most rewarding moment while touring and living in Nashville (it involved a couple big deal songwriters.)1:04:35: Show CloseCanavoxPique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy)Wealthfront Referral LinkMolly's preferred Stone Heating PadIncogni (data removal and internet anonymizer) Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at www.toobusytoflush.com/subscribe

Many people know the term “bipolar disorder,” but few understand what mania actually looks like, how depression presents, or why recognizing the warning signs can be so difficult. In this episode, host Gabe Howard sits down with ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) Member expert Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD. Dr. Cohen is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School professor, and former president and psychiatrist-in-chief of McLean Hospital. Together, they break down the realities of bipolar disorder, including the differences between bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymia. Listeners will learn: how some risk-taking behaviors could be warning signs how distinguishing bipolar from personality traits requires careful evaluation how caregivers need support and self-care to be effective They also tackle an important question: When is someone simply energetic, dramatic, or outgoing — and when could those traits point to a mental health condition? Using real-world examples and decades of clinical experience, Dr. Cohen explains how mental health professionals distinguish personality from illness. If you've ever wondered what bipolar disorder really looks like — or how to help someone who may be struggling — this episode is for you. We would like to thank McLean Hospital for providing educational support for this episode. “I've been doing this for 50 years and I've focused on psychotic disorders and bipolar disorders. [. . .] Most of them lead good lives and they're successful.” ~Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD Our guest, Bruce M. Cohen, MD, PhD, is the Robertson-Steele Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and President/Psychiatrist-in-Chief Emeritus at McLean Hospital. Currently, as Director of the Program for Neuropsychiatric Research at McLean/Mass General Brigham, he leads a consortium using cell culture, genomic, pharmacologic, brain imaging, and clinical studies to increase understanding and develop new treatments for psychiatric disorders. This work is particularly focused on identifying inherent factors that might be modulated to reduce the risk of illness. Convergent evidence from these studies highlights key factors underlying risk for illness, prominently including abnormalities of energy production and brain cell growth and maturation. These abnormalities affect brain development, brain remodeling during adolescence, and brain repair with age. In addition, his work has documented evidence-based dimensional approaches for diagnosing psychiatric disorders that describe each person seeking treatment more accurately and thoroughly than standard diagnostic models. Collaborating investigators work at McLean, the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, and international sites. Following undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduate (molecular genetic) and medical studies at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Cohen completed his residency training at McLean. He was co-founder of a Clinical Research Center, founding Director of McLean's Brain Imaging Center, and director of McLean's Residency Training Program, and a Vice President at McLean, before becoming President and Psychiatrist-in-Chief of the hospital. Under his leadership, McLean, which was struggling financially, established over 30 new programs, became financially stable and grew to treat more patients, perform more research, and teach more trainees than at any time in its distinguished history. He has taught locally, at McLean, Harvard Medical School, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as lecturing nationally and worldwide to academic and lay audiences. He has directed continuously funded translational research projects and centers for 48 years.  Dr. Cohen has over 400 publications and 5 awarded patents.  He authored one popular book for lay audiences and has chapters in 19 textbooks. He has consulted to industry and clinical centers. He has been featured in national publications as one of the best doctors in America, been named Psychiatrist of the Year twice by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts, and has won awards for research, teaching, and clinical care. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com.

If you win "Best Feature" at a film festival, but the festival doesn't give you a trophy, can you make your own trophy? Or is that too cringe? Spouses and filmmakers Kaye and Mariel disagree! Their film THE REBRAND (trailer here) won several film festival awards! But most of the festival organizations did not provide trophies, or any physical representation of the win for that matter. Kaye wants to design and 3-D print her own trophies to commemorate the occasion, and to serve as a reminder that "they like her They really like her!" But, while Mariel is proud of the work they have done and the awards they received, she's also trying to rely less on external validation. Who's right? Who's wrong?  If you want to check out the Obscure Cultural Reference, tap here! Thanks to reddit user u/dihydrogenmonoxidesoup for naming this week's case! To suggest a title for a future episode, keep an eye on the Maximum Fun subreddit at reddit.com/r/maximumfun! Thanks to Christian Duguay for letting us close the show with "Frisbee Golf (The Legend Of Tom Clutch)" by Cephalopods Are People! Make sure to check out the Valley Heat podcast if you haven't already. Start at episode 1 and enjoy the ride that is this hilarious show! SUBSCRIBE TO THIS PODCAST in APPLE PODCASTS or the RSS FEED ---Judge John Hodgman is member-supported! Become a member to unlock special bonus episodes and more. Memberships start at just $5 a month. Just tap here!

In this flashback episode, you'll discover 7 practical ways to support your spouse through life's challenges and crises. Whether you are facing health scares, job loss, emotional struggles, or major life transitions in your marriage, this video shows you how to be there for your partner when you really can't figure out how to help. Steve and Mary Alessi dive into their own story of surviving a heart attack (the subject of Steve Alessi's debut book "Forty-Two") and other difficult seasons...and share the secrets that helped them survive and thrive despite facing situations that could have made their relationship crumble under the pressure. You'll learn:The importance of empathy, patience, and understanding in marriageWhy stepping up as your spouse's primary support is essential (not your kids, parents, or friends)How to be "Team Spouse" even when you don't fully understand what they're going throughThe difference between supporting and enabling, and why timing and grace matterHow being a truly present spouse —trustworthy, present, and prayerful—can deepen your bondWith honest examples from their 35+ years together, Steve and Mary offer encouragement, practical advice, and a blueprint for handling marital storms with unity and strength.Listen now to strengthen your marriage, grow as a couple, and become the support your spouse needs through thick and thin! Send us a voicemail! Support the showJOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS WITH OUR NEWSLETTERSign Up for Our Family Business Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletterTEXT THE FAMILY BUSINESS DIRECTLYYou can connect with us via text to ask family questions and get updates on The Family Business! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800CONNECT WITH THE FAMILY BUSINESSFollow Us on Instagram and FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYFind more podcasts coming from our Metro Life Studios team, including:My Morning DevotionalMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show You can listen to all of these shows on our Metro Life Studios app here! Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Send us Fan MailYou shall not commit adultery.  Exodus 20:14Commit Adultery: “to corrupt, debase, or make impure.”But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.  Proverbs 6:32Without God, it's not Marriage.This is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.  Genesis 2:24“Haven't you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,' and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matthew 19:4-5God's definition of marriage: One man and One woman, united together for life.Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.  Ephesians 5:25Adultery starts in your heart.“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:2864% of Christian men admit to watching porn once a month15% of Christian women admit to watching porn once a monthThe average age someone is exposed to porn: 11 years old.Spouses that look at porn are 300% more likely to cheat and 200% more likely to get divorced.75% of teenagers have viewed porn by the age of 1741% of teenagers say they have seen images of nudity or sexual acts online during the school day (bypassing existing WiFi filtering.)58% say they came across porn by accident while surfing the web or on social media.Porn sites get more visitors each month than Netflix, Amazon, and Twitter combined.You can't manage lust, kill it.Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming.  Colossians 3:5-6Temptation often comes through a door that's been deliberately left open.Flee from sexual immorality.  1 Corinthians 6:18Guard your eyes.  The eye is the lamp of the body.  If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness.  Matthew 6:22-23I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman.  Job 31:1Get Help.Resources for a Stronger Marriage & Recovery from AdulteryTwo are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.  But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.  Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  James 5:16If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today's message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

God is in the business of showing His creatures unconditional love, and this will never change. It is part of His very being. God can only be good to us, because He is goodness itself. God can only love us, because He is love itself.We learn from the first chapter of Genesis that God created us in His own image. “Let us make man to our image and likeness”, God says to Himself.This not only indicates what God made us to be; it also indicates what we must strive to be. We are made in the likeness of God, but we must also strive to hard to be like God.What I am going to claim in this sermon is that we especially do that through the pursuit of our vocation, whether that be the priesthood, the religious life, or the married life.Unconditional love in a vocationThere is a special quality in a vocation, in that it demands of us unconditional love. We are required to commit ourselves up front to pursue a certain path for the rest of our lives, to stay on that path and never deviate from it.This is what married couples do when they exchange vows before the altar; this is what religious do when they make their perpetual vows; this is what a priest does when he is ordained.These vocations require unconditional love because of the fact that they do not know up front all that their vocation is going to require of them. They make a commitment up front to be faithful to a path but they do not know all that is on that path.Spouses, for instance, tell one another that they are going to stay by one another for life, no matter what happens in the future. If one of them gets cancer, if their house burns down and they lose their life savings, if they have quadruplets, no matter what, they will stick together.Spouses offer this unconditional love to one another when they marry. Priests and religious offer it to God. When a priest is ordained, he dedicates his life for the salvation of souls. He says, “I give myself unconditionally for the salvation of souls, for life, no matter what that may demand of me.We know that, for priests, sometimes the demands are costly. A priest does not know how the years of his priesthood are going to play out when he is ordained, and yet he commits himself.He may be asked to leave his home country and live overseas. He may have a superior who does not understand him. He may have faithful who do not listen to him and make bad decisions for themselves and their children. He may at times feel as if he is a failure. He may suffer an apparent excommunication just a week after he is ordained.It is beautiful to think that God created us human beings in His image and likeness and then also created ways to live our live that help us resemble Him, and that those paths of life require unconditional love of us.He created marriage at the same time that He created the human race. Then, when He became incarnate, He instituted two vocations that are intrinsically supernatural: the priesthood and the religious life.But Our Lord did not only institute the life of the Catholic priesthood and the life of the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. He also lived them. He showed us how to resemble God in these paths of life.

This episode of the Power Power Up Wealth podcast features Parker Thompson, a certified financial planning expert, with host James Derrick discussing the immense $54 trillion financial transfer expected over the next decade to surviving spouses. The conversation highlights the importance of planning ahead to ease financial transitions when a spouse passes away, covering key topics like tax implications due to the widow's penalty, changes in cash flow, and the significance of understanding pensions. Listeners are encouraged to adopt an active role in financial matters preemptively, ensuring a smooth transition during difficult times.

Send us Fan Mail“Why can't you just move on?” sounds simple, but after an affair it can land like a second betrayal. I break down what I wish an unfaithful spouse truly understood about betrayal trauma and why the discovery date is often the start of the pain for the betrayed partner, not the finish line. If you're trying to repair a marriage after infidelity, co-parent through heartbreak, or simply make sense of what happened, these truths give language to what your nervous system has been screaming.We walk through 10 specific realities: how trickle truth creates multiple “D-days,” why many betrayed spouses slip into detective mode to feel safe, and why the lies and gaslighting can hurt more than the affair itself. I also explain the difference between wanting perfection and needing accountability and how defensiveness shuts down healing fast. Along the way, we talk about the brutal spiral of questioning everything your memories, your future, even your own judgment and why rebuilding self-trust is just as important as rebuilding trust in a partner.Then we get practical about triggers and the nervous system: why a song, a restaurant, or a phone notification can set off fight, flight, or freeze, and how triggers can be information instead of proof that you're “failing.” We close with the misunderstanding that keeps so many people stuck: healing, forgiveness, and acceptance are not approval. Healing is for you, and peace is worth fighting for. If this resonates, subscribe, share this with someone who needs the words, and leave a review so more people can find support.Please follow me on instagram and facebook @happilyevenaftercoach and if you want to see what coaching is all about I offer a free 30 min. clarity call via zoom. Email me: hello@lifecoachjen.com for any comments or questions. Thanks for listening, please like and review as well as share with your family and friends. My website is www.lifecoachjen.com take the Free Quiz to find out how- How healed you are? 

The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. Behind the Badge: How One Canadian Police Leader Interviewed Serial Child Predators, Murderers, and Faced the Hidden Trauma of Investigating Canada's Most Horrific Crimes.  The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast social media like their Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , Medium and other social media platforms. Every day, millions of people consume true crime stories on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, streaming television, and major News websites. Podcasts dominate the charts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, while documentaries about serial killers and violent offenders attract enormous audiences around the world. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. #LawEnforcementTalk #Free #Podcast #Radio People are fascinated by criminal investigations. Supporting articles about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Medium , Blogspot and Linkedin. They want to know how detectives solve impossible cases. They want to understand what motivates serial offenders. They wonder what it feels like to sit across the table from someone capable of unimaginable violence. What most people never consider is the person asking the questions. The investigator. The police officer. The detective whose job requires entering the darkest corners of humanity, not once, but repeatedly over an entire career. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. For retired Canadian police executive Jenn Hyland, that wasn't entertainment. It was her life. In this compelling Podcast Audio Interview, Hyland takes listeners behind the interrogation room door to reveal the emotional, psychological, and professional realities of investigating serial violent criminals, interviewing child predators, and leading major criminal investigations throughout Canada. Her remarkable policing career spans three major law enforcement organizations and some of the country's most difficult criminal investigations. Along the way she learned that solving crimes is only part of the story. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. Living with what investigators witness is often the greater challenge. A Career Built on Service Jenn Hyland began her policing career with the New Westminster Police Department in British Columbia. New Westminster is one of the oldest cities in western Canada and once served as the largest community on British Columbia's mainland before Vancouver experienced explosive growth. Like many young officers, she started learning the fundamentals of policing. Every call was different. Domestic disputes. Traffic collisions. Mental health emergencies. Violent assaults. Missing children. Deaths. Every shift brought uncertainty. Those early experiences laid the groundwork for a career that would eventually place her among Canada's most respected investigative leaders. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Hyland later joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), one of the world's most recognizable law enforcement organizations. Known internationally as the Mounties, the RCMP provides federal policing throughout Canada while also serving many provinces, municipalities, Indigenous communities, airports, and specialized investigative units. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. The organization handles responsibilities that extend far beyond traditional policing. Its officers investigate organized crime, terrorism, border security, financial crime, cybercrime, international investigations, and violent criminal offenses spanning multiple jurisdictions. Working within the RCMP exposed Hyland to increasingly complex criminal investigations. She developed specialized interviewing skills that eventually made her one of Canada's leading investigators in serious violent crime. The Art of the Interview Television often portrays police interviews as dramatic confrontations where detectives yell at suspects until they confess. Reality couldn't be more different. Professional interviewers spend countless hours preparing before a suspect ever enters the room. They study evidence. Analyze timelines. Review witness statements. Understand behavioral patterns. Develop strategies. Prepare follow-up questions. Plan for deception. Every interview begins long before the recorder is turned on. Success often depends on patience rather than intimidation. Listening rather than talking. Understanding psychology instead of relying on pressure. Hyland explains that every interview is unique because every person brings a different personality, background, motivation, and emotional state into the room. Listen to this powerful episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, available on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LinkedIn, and all most major podcast platforms. The investigator's job is to discover the truth, not simply obtain a confession. Hunting a Serial Child Predator One investigation would remain unforgettable. A serial child rapist. The offender had preyed upon dozens of children over an extended period. Cases involving crimes against children are among the most emotionally devastating assignments in law enforcement. Every interview with a victim carries enormous responsibility. Investigators must obtain critical evidence while minimizing additional trauma to survivors. At the same time, they must prepare for the eventual interview with the offender. For Hyland and her investigative team, that meant understanding the offender's behaviors, identifying patterns, corroborating evidence, and patiently assembling a case capable of surviving intense courtroom scrutiny. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. The episode is available across major platforms including their website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, with highlights shared across their Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles. The work demanded extraordinary attention to detail. One overlooked fact could jeopardize justice for every victim. One successful interview could help provide answers for dozens of families. Looking Evil in the Eye Investigators rarely describe suspects as monsters. That may surprise many people. Professional investigators know the danger of allowing emotion to interfere with objectivity. Instead, they focus on facts. Evidence. Behavior. Statements. Contradictions. Even when interviewing someone responsible for horrific crimes, investigators must remain composed. Their professionalism often becomes their greatest investigative tool. Hyland explains that understanding criminal behavior does not mean sympathizing with criminals. It means learning how they think in order to expose deception and uncover the truth. The Investigation That Hit Closest to Home Perhaps no investigation challenged Hyland more than interviewing a mother accused of murdering her own child. Available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and most major Podcast networks. By that point in her life, Hyland was raising children herself. The emotional weight became impossible to ignore. Police officers are trained to remain objective. But they are also parents. Spouses. Children. Neighbors. Human beings. Walking into an interview room knowing the victim was a child while looking across the table at the child's own mother creates emotional conflicts few careers ever demand. The Podcast is available for free on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast website, also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartradio and most major podcast platforms. Still, investigators cannot allow personal emotion to influence the facts. Justice depends upon objectivity. That balance becomes one of the greatest challenges investigators face. Trauma Doesn't End When the Shift Ends One of the recurring themes throughout Hyland's career is the accumulation of Trauma. Television rarely shows investigators driving home after interviewing grieving parents. It rarely shows detectives lying awake replaying crime scene photographs. It doesn't show birthdays interrupted by homicide calls. Family dinners cut short. Vacations canceled. Sleep disrupted. The emotional toll builds slowly. Many investigators continue performing at exceptionally high levels while privately carrying years of accumulated trauma. By retirement, many discover those experiences never truly disappeared. Building a New Police Service Following her distinguished RCMP career, Hyland accepted another historic challenge. She became part of the leadership team helping establish the Surrey Police Service, a milestone in Canadian policing. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast continues bringing listeners real conversations from the front lines of crime, policing, trauma, survival, and healing. For decades, Surrey relied upon the RCMP for municipal policing. As one of Canada's fastest-growing cities, Surrey eventually made the decision to establish its own municipal police department. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. Creating an entirely new police organization required vision, planning, recruitment, training, community engagement, and extraordinary leadership. It represented one of the most significant policing transitions in modern Canadian history. On November 29, 2024, the Surrey Police Service officially assumed responsibility for policing the city. Hyland helped guide that transformation. From Police Leader to Author After retiring, Hyland continued serving others through writing. Her Book, "Tightrope: Balancing Duty with Courage and Conviction," explores the difficult decisions leaders face throughout policing and public service. The title reflects the constant balancing act required of police leaders. Compassion versus accountability. Leadership versus friendship. Duty versus family. Conviction versus convenience. The lessons extend far beyond law enforcement and resonate with anyone responsible for leading others during difficult times. Why This Podcast Interview Matters Today's true crime audience often focuses on criminals. Jenn Hyland reminds us that every investigation also includes victims, families, police officers, forensic specialists, prosecutors, and entire investigative teams whose lives are forever changed by the cases they work. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. The complete interview is available as a Free Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, LinkedIn, and major podcast platforms. This compelling Audio Interview provides listeners with rare insight into: Investigating serial violent offenders in Canada. Interviewing serial child predators. Building homicide cases. Crimes against children. Investigative interviewing techniques. Leadership under extraordinary pressure. Police wellness and cumulative trauma. The creation of the Surrey Police Service. Life inside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Lessons from an accomplished Author and police executive. Whether you're interested in policing, criminal investigations, psychology, leadership, or true crime, this conversation offers an honest and unforgettable perspective from someone who has lived it. Listen to the Complete Podcast Interview If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about policing, criminal investigations, leadership, and the human side of law enforcement, you won't want to miss this episode. The Interview and Investigating Serial Violent Crimes: Canada Police. Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and other major audio platforms. After listening, please share this story on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and your favorite social media channels. Every share helps people better understand the sacrifices made by investigators who spend their careers protecting children, seeking justice for victims, and confronting the worst crimes imaginable. 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Episode 254 of the Transition Drill podcast explores military spouse transition, family stress, and life after service for veterans, first responders, and military families navigating retirement from high-demand careers. You'll hear Angela DeJarnette on what happens when the uniform comes off, the family system changes, and what it takes to rebuild communication, purpose, and support before the home breaks under the weight of transition.Angie grew up in Franklin, Tennessee, and never planned on becoming a military spouse. Before marrying her husband, a Navy SEAL, she had built her own professional life in commercial real estate and was serving as vice president of her firm. Then came the promise of “one more deployment,” a courthouse marriage, and a life that stretched into 17 more years of military service.Angie talks about the hidden cost of service on the spouse and family. She shares what it was like to live overseas, adapt to isolation in Okinawa, give up control over parts of her life, and build strength through the women around her. While her husband deployed, trained, and served, Angie became the person holding the house, the kids, the decisions, and the emotional weight together.But the hardest transition wasn't a move. It was retirement. When her husband left the SEAL teams in 2019, the family struggled. They were yelling, missing each other emotionally, and learning that they'd been talking at each other instead of to each other. Angie explains how therapy, somatic work, nervous system regulation, and honest communication helped them rebuild.That personal experience became part of her mission. Angie founded The Steps Foundation to support military spouses, female veterans, and Gold Star families through the stress, trauma, identity loss, and uncertainty that come with military transition. Today, STEPS provides long-term support, virtual programming, community connection, and practical tools to help women rebuild their health, purpose, boundaries, and family stability.This episode is a direct reminder that transition doesn't just happen to the service member. It happens to the whole family.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.comSPONSORS:GRND Collective: Premium, veteran-owned sportswear built for those who show up, outwork the excuses, and give 100%. Score 15% off your order at thegrndcollective.com using promo code TRANSITION15 at checkoutBlue Line Roasting: Premium, law-enforcement-owned coffee roasted to fuel the shift. A portion of every order directly supports law enforcement families facing line-of-duty injury or loss. Save 10% at bluelineroasting.com with promo code Transition10Frontline Optics: Premium eyewear founded by a firefighter and built to withstand the job. Every single purchase helps support the First Responders Children's Foundation, serving families who've paid the ultimate price. Save 10% off your pair at frontlineoptics.com using promo code Transition10

Most adults aren't just overweight, they're under-muscled, wiped out, and wondering why “eating less” keeps leading straight back to the same body and the same problems. If you want to still be strong, mobile, and off a handful of meds when the kids are grown, it's time to stop chasing the scale and start protecting muscle, metabolism, and the basic habits that actually hold your life together.Episode SummaryAdam Lane sits down with online health coach Brad Schabacher to talk about what it really takes to stay healthy as a busy adult with a family, a job, and real-life constraints. They walk through Brad's shift from an out-of-shape dad to a consistent lifter, how environment and community make or break progress, and why simple habits like walking, lifting a few days a week, eating enough protein, and sleeping on purpose do more than any “40‑day challenge.” They also dig into the under-muscled problem in adults over 40, how GLP‑1 drugs can wreck metabolism if you're not lifting and eating enough, and why your kids, spouse, and future grandkids should be part of your reason for getting your health handled now.Key Takeaways How Brad used family as the reason to finally change his healthWhy your environment and gym community matter more than motivationThe “core four” Brad uses to get clients moving in the right directionHow to build fitness around work, kids, and real schedulesWhy walking plus strength training beats random cardioHow to think about treats without blowing up your progressThe role of coaching when you hit bumps or “bad” daysWhy muscle is non-negotiable after 40How GLP‑1 drugs can be used more responsiblyWhy long-term health should be part of how you think about retirement and grandkidsEpisode Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & setup01:26 Brad's story: from out-of-shape dad to health coach04:08 Environment & community05:45 Money, priorities & “I can't afford it”07:24 First domino: workouts, food, sleep10:40 Walking, marriage & connection12:10 Spouses, kids & leading by example15:25 Treats, flexibility & real life16:58 How Brad starts new clients20:05 Time, early mornings & “too busy”22:14 Tech, sleep data & recovery25:00 Protein, hydration & lifting basics26:53 Bad days, mindset & not quitting30:06 Holidays & starting before January31:04 Under-muscled adults & GLP‑135:05 Using GLP‑1s without wrecking metabolism41:18 Retirement, grandkids & long-term health43:15 Wake-up calls, labs & your why44:39 Connect with Brad & closeAbout the Guest Brad Schabacher is an online health coach who helps busy adults develop sustainable habits in the areas of food, movement, and mindset. After turning his own health around in his 30s, he's spent over a decade coaching clients across the U.S. to protect muscle, improve metabolism, and get strong enough to enjoy the rest of their lives.Connect with BradFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.schabackerInstagram: @schabacker18About the PodcastWelcome to the Happy, Healthy, Strong Podcast — hosted by Adam Lane. This show looks at what sustainable health really means through supportive nutrition, intentional movement, and habits that build strength without extremes.Every episode is designed to help you own your health so you can show up better for your family, your work, and your life.Listen & SubscribeIf you're serious about being happy, healthy, and strong for the long haul, hit follow on the podcast and connect with us on Facebook or Instagram to keep this conversation going.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oakstrengthInstagram: @oakstrengthWebsite: oakstrength.com

We all mess up. Parents fail their children. Spouses hurt each other. We lose our tempers, say things we regret, and make decisions we wish we could take back. The question is not whether we will fail as family members, but what we will do when we do. John's letter offers both a sober diagnosis—“If we claim to […]

Actor Peter Dinklage and playwright Erica Schmidt have been married for two decades, and even though they've collaborated on projects, it's rare for them to do an interview together. That's why we were so excited when they agreed to join Anna on stage at the Tribeca Festival to discuss how they balance privacy and family, why they wish interviewers would stop fixating on Game of Thrones, and how they met on a romantic evening when elephants walked through Manhattan. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Extra thanks to Alexandra Cohl and Katie Rayford, who helped with the live event, and Davy Gardner and Allyson Morgan, our talented friends at the Tribeca Festival. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Need to set up your Slate Plus feed? If you subscribed through Slate.com, check out our FAQ at slate.com/podcastfaqs for easy instructions. Members subscribed via Apple Podcasts get automatic access—no setup required. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Peter Dinklage and playwright Erica Schmidt have been married for two decades, and even though they've collaborated on projects, it's rare for them to do an interview together. That's why we were so excited when they agreed to join Anna on stage at the Tribeca Festival to discuss how they balance privacy and family, why they wish interviewers would stop fixating on Game of Thrones, and how they met on a romantic evening when elephants walked through Manhattan. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Extra thanks to Alexandra Cohl and Katie Rayford, who helped with the live event, and Davy Gardner and Allyson Morgan, our talented friends at the Tribeca Festival. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor Peter Dinklage and playwright Erica Schmidt have been married for two decades, and even though they've collaborated on projects, it's rare for them to do an interview together. That's why we were so excited when they agreed to join Anna on stage at the Tribeca Festival to discuss how they balance privacy and family, why they wish interviewers would stop fixating on Game of Thrones, and how they met on a romantic evening when elephants walked through Manhattan. This episode was produced by Cameron Drews. Extra thanks to Alexandra Cohl and Katie Rayford, who helped with the live event, and Davy Gardner and Allyson Morgan, our talented friends at the Tribeca Festival. Get more Death, Sex & Money with Slate Plus! Join for exclusive bonus episodes of DSM and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Death, Sex & Money show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/dsmplus to get access wherever you listen.If you're new to the show, welcome. We're so glad you're here. Find us and follow us on Instagram and you can find Anna's newsletter at annasale.substack.com. Our email address, where you can reach us with voice memos, pep talks, questions, critiques, is deathsexmoney@slate.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many fundraising conversations focus on the donor sitting across the table, but rarely are major philanthropic decisions made by one person alone. Spouses, children, attorneys, financial advisors, and trusted friends often shape the timing, confidence, and ultimate outcome of a gift. This episode explores how understanding those influence networks can remove hidden obstacles, strengthen donor relationships, and help donors make the decisions they already want to make. The best fundraisers aren't asking for gifts, they're helping donors navigate the people and dynamics that surround every significant decision.

This week, Alex and Scott tackle a difficult question from a missionary wife who, after experiencing significant trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, family challenges, and cultural stress during overseas service, no longer feels able to return to the mission field while her husband remains convinced they should continue. They explore the realities of missionary hardship, the emotional and spiritual toll of cross-cultural ministry, and the tension that can arise when spouses find themselves at odds over what they believe God is calling them to do. The conversation examines biblical concepts of calling, marriage, submission, family priorities, and the role of the local church in affirming missionary service. Alex and Scott encourage listeners to distinguish between personal desires, genuine calling, and God's providential limitations, while emphasizing that husbands and wives must seek unity, wise counsel, and pastoral guidance when navigating major ministry decisions. Key Topics Covered The emotional, relational, and spiritual impact of missionary trauma and culture shock. How to distinguish between personal desires, ministry ambitions, and biblical calling. The local church's role in affirming, evaluating, and guiding missionary service. Biblical perspectives on marital leadership, submission, and decision-making during disagreement. Balancing ministry commitments with responsibilities to spouse, children, and family health. Practical counsel for couples seeking unity when one spouse wants to continue missions and the other does not. Here's the conversation from Scott Dunford and his wife about missions. Do you love The Missions Show? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Show and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionsshow.com/premium The Missions Show is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionsshow.com.

When have you last examined your own flaws instead of fixating on your spouse's? Greg describes how distressed couples have a tendency to focus too much on their mate's issues instead of their own. Plus, Les and Leslie Parrott share how to tell if you're a healthy or an unhealthy spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Receive the book Healthy Me, Healthy Us for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Assessment Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships Counseling Consultation and Referrals Hope Restored Support This Show! If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

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We're not skirting the hard stuff today. From living with a spouse who won't get help, to raising kids in a culture that feeds anxiety and confusion, to dealing with hurt inside the church, these are the real questions you're asking.But before we get to them, we need to talk about something bigger: the slow drift away from truth, even inside the church. When everything becomes “discernment” and everyone claims special insight, we stop thinking clearly and start dividing over things that shouldn't divide us.We're going to get grounded again. Truth matters. Your family matters. And how you live this out right now matters more than ever.Show mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube | youtube.com/@HeidiStJohnPodcastInstagram | @‌heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @‌heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | heidistjohn.com/fanmailfriday