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„VEB Horch und Guck“ – so nannten die DDR-Bürger das Ministerium für Staatssicherheit hinter vorgehaltener Hand. Ganz besonders genau horchen, konnte die Stasi mit einer riesigen Abhöranlage, die sie hoch oben auf dem Brocken in der Nähe von Wernigerode errichtete, nur wenige Meter von der ehemalige Ost-West-Grenze.

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     1/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1956 BUDAPEST

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     2/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1837 BUCHAREST

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     3/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1994 ROMANIA

CLOSE OF THE COLD WAR:     4/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1967 BERLIN

Garlasco, spuntano i messaggi della cugina di Chiara: “Mi sa che abbiamo incastrato Stasi”.

Colpo di scena nelle nuove indagini sul delitto di Garlasco. Le ricerche, condotte nel canale di Tromello hanno dato risultati che i carabinieri definiscono "positivi".

Das Stasi-Museum "Runde Ecke", der Markt mit seinen früheren Untergrundmessehallen, eine versteckte Parkbank – all das sind Schauplätze im Debüt-Roman "Was du kriegen kannst". Clemens Böckmann erzählt darin von einem Autor, der durch Zufall eine Frau kennenlernt, die ihm seine Lebensgeschichte anvertraut. Eine Frau, die Opfer und Täterin zugleich ist. Uta hat in der DDR für die Stasi spioniert und als Prostituierte gearbeitet, erst freiwillig, dann unter Zwang. Der Roman beruht auf einer Begegnung im echten Leben und ist eine Collage aus Gesprächen, Ich-Erzählung, Stasi-Berichten, Protokollen und Aktennotizen. Ein Rechercheroman über die DDR, über Vertrauen, und den Versuch, eine Lebensgeschichte zu durchdringen. Wie erzählen wir uns Erinnerungen und wie gehen wir damit um, dass sie nie verlässlich sein können? Clemens und Nadine spazieren durch Leipzig, zu den Schauplätzen des Romans, und sprechen darüber. Nadine Kreuzahler empfiehlt Wolfgang Schiffer & Dinçer Güçyeter (Hrsg.): "Die Backstage eines Buches", 204 Seiten, Elif Verlag. Bettina Wilpert: "Die Bärtige Frau", 187 Seiten, Verbrecher Verlag. Clemens Böckmann empfiehlt Christina Wessely: "Liebesmühe", 176 Seiten, Hanser Verlag. Das Buch Clemens Böckmann: "Was du kriegen kannst", 416 Seiten, Hanser. Der Ort Museum in der "Runden Ecke" mit dem Museum im Stasi-Bunker. Bürgerkomitee Leipzig e.V. Der Leipziger Markt Eine Parkbank Der Autor Clemens Böckmann, 1988 in Düsseldorf geboren, lebt in Leipzig, arbeitet als Autor für verschiedene Zeitungen, fürs Radio und im Dokumentarfilm. Er ist Herausgeber verschiedener Sachbücher zu NS-Verfolgung und Täterliteratur. 2024 veröffentlichte er die Prosaminiaturen "How I missed the war". "Was du kriegen kannst" ist sein erster Roman.

"Wahrhaftigkeit" ist nicht mein erstes Kriterium beim Lesen eines Buches. Im Gegenteil, mit allzu viel Sinn für das Mögliche wäre Harry Potter ein sinnloser Streber in Eton gewesen statt eines mäßig begabten Zauberlehrlings in Gryffindor und Drogon eine überdimensionierte Echse in den Sümpfen um Venedig statt ein feuerspeiender Drache über Braavos. Langweilig.Bei Romanen, die etwas realere Begebenheiten abbilden hingegen, sagen wir, das Leben in der DDR, weiß ich es zu schätzen, wenn die Autorin oder der Autor, wenn sie schon nicht die Begebenheiten 1:1 abbildet, dann doch die Gefühle, die in der Luft lagen, die Erlebnisse, die die Protagonisten geprägt haben, exakt wiedergeben, statt sich eine retrospektive Idylle zu bauen. Looking at you, Uwe Tellkamp. Dessen absurder Roman "Der Turm", den zu lesen uns das westdeutsche Kleinbürgertum im Jahr 2008 auftrug, weil sie endlich einen Ossi gefunden hatten, der sie nicht verabscheute, hielt ich jahrelang für den Grund, dass ich einen weiten, weiten Bogen um jeglichen "Wenderoman" machte. Dabei entgingen mir Werke wie "89/90" von Peter Richter und sogar das immens lustige "Vom Ende des Punks in Helsinki" von Jaroslav Rudiš. Das muss ich nun alles nachholen. Denn, wie ich seit der Lektüre von Charlotte Gneuß' "Gittersee" weiß, kann man über eine Zeit, die man selbst kind of erlebt hat, lesen, ohne mit dem Kopf zu schütteln. Es war wohl immer nur dieser auch hier im Studio B saftig verrissene "Turm", der mir die Retrospektive versauerte. Und natürlich die in den Neunzigern prävalente Ostalgie mit ihren Superillus und MDR-Talkshows und dem ständigen Gejammer der angeblich Abgehängten, von denen man genau die gleiche direkte Linie zu einer AfD-tolerierten Landesregierung ziehen kann, wie vom rechtsradikalen Uwe Tellkamp.Unter einer ebensolchen präfaschistischen Konstellation lebt man heute (Danke, Uwe!), wenn man in Gittersee wohnt, einem Vorort von Dresden, welches wiederum der Geburtsort des Literaturpodcast und -newsletter "Lob & Verriss" ist. Ich weiß also, wovon ich lese, wenn dieses Städtchen im gleichnamigen Roman von Charlotte Gneuß Schauplatz einer wahrhaftigen Begebenheit in tiefen, tiefen DDR-Zeiten ist. Dabei spielt es kaum eine Rolle, dass Gittersee, obwohl von meiner Hood nur fünf Kilometer entfernt, für mich damals, in den 80ern, auf dem Mond lag. Denn der Mond lag in der gleichen DDR und dort waren die Verhältnisse überall dieselben, außer vielleicht in Berlin und von dem haben wir in Dresden-Löbtau genauso geschwärmt wie Karin und Marie in Gittersee.Das tun die beiden Sechzehnjährigen im Jahr 1976 hauptsächlich auf der Stein-Tischtennisplatte vor der Schule und langweilen sich dabei ein bisschen. Es liegt sich nicht sonderlich bequem auf dem heißen Beton, schon gar nicht im beginnenden Sommer. "Unbequem" ist für Karin in diesem seltsamen Ort Gittersee ohnehin irgendwie alles. Wir reden hier nicht von der Unbequemlichkeit, die ein Teenager in 2025 erlebt, dessen tägliches Internetkontingent schon um 16:30 Uhr aufgebraucht ist. Wir reden von dieser seltsamen Langeweile, vor der Langeweile, die es nur im Osten gab, mit zwei TV-Programmen, zu wenig Brause im Sommer, zu schweren Fußbällen auf unbeschatteten Hartplätzen, wenn man ein Junge war und Klamottenproblemen, seltsam riechenden Haarsprays und Jungs in Kutten als Mädchen. Für Karin beginnen damit aber nur die Schwierigkeiten. Ihre spätgeborene kleine Schwester im Krippenalter muss bespaßt werden, denn ihre Mutter ist abwesend. Zunächst noch nicht körperlich, aber wenn sie abgekämpft abends nach Hause kommt, hat sie keinen Nerv für den Balg. Da kann Karin "die Kleine" noch so abgöttisch lieben, eine Sechzehnjährige hat andere Sachen im Kopf. Zum Beispiel ihre erste Liebe Paul, 17, der sie spontan bittet, mit in die Tschechei zu fahren, sächsisch für die CSSR, von Gittersee nur eine Stunde mit dem Moped entfernt, zum Biertrinken, Klettern und Rummachen. Irgendwas ist seltsam an der Bitte, so kurzfristig am Freitagnachmittag, wie stellt er sich das vor, drei Tage boofen und schwoofen, pardon my sächsisch, das erlaubt Vati nie. Mutti ist es eher egal. Seltsam ist: Paul hat für Ostverhältnisse utopisch viel Geld dabei, 600 Mark. Um Kletterzeugs zu kaufen in der Tschechei, sagt er. Klingt fast plausibel.Natürlich darf Karin nicht mit, Paul und sein Kumpel Rühle fahren los und nur einer kommt zurück. Ein paar Stunden später stehen die Behörden vor der Tür: “Was wusste Karin von der Republikflucht ihres Schwarms?”Hier beginnt eine Odyssee durch einen Sommer, es ist der Sommer '76, wird bald klar, durch einen Ozean von Teenagergefühlen, durch den Schlund, den die Stasi jedem unter die Füße stellte, den sie für vulnerabel hielt. Nichts, was eine 16-Jährige aus einem Dorf fest in Stasihand auch nur ansatzweise managen kann.Ich habe exakt fünf Kilometer von Karin entfernt gebebbelt. Unser beider Hinterhöfe waren wiederum jeweils fünf Kilometer vom Dresdner Hauptbahnhof entfernt, der, auf dem 13 Jahre nach der Romanzeit die Leute auf fahrende Züge von Prag in den Westen aufspringen wollten. Der Unterschied in diesem Ostdreieck war, dass vor meiner Haustür die Straßenbahnlinie 7 in zehn Minuten zum Hauptbahnhof fuhr, vor Karins Tür fuhr noch nicht mal ein Bus. Warum das für die Volkswirtschaft der DDR, oder sind wir ehrlich, der UdSSR, so wichtige Dorf von der Großstadt abgeschnitten war, wird klar, wenn man weiß, dass dort Uran abgebaut wurde. Dafür brauchte man Bergarbeiter, aber die sollten sich nicht unbedingt mit dem Volk verschmischen, also stellte man ihnen ein paar Platten hin und einen Konsum und eine Kneipe und ließ das Dorf Gittersee nicht zur Vorstadt von Dresden werden.Die Wahrhaftigkeit im Roman entsteht durch Charlotte Gneuß' Sprache. Zum Beispiel hat kein Kind über fünf im Osten "Mama und Papa" gesagt. "Mutti und Vati" war der Kompromiss zwischen Zuneigung und Respekt, der die Kindheit zur Jugend machte. Ein Fahrrad wurde "ab-" nicht "an-" geschlossen und man erinnert das erst, wenn man es nach Jahrzehnten wieder liest. Es geht hier nicht um Lokalkolorit, es geht um die Exaktheit in der Sprache, die es braucht, um ein wahrhaftiges Bild einer Zeit und eines Lebens zu erzeugen, völlig wertungsfrei. Ich kann mir vorstellen, dass das in extrazonalen Ohren possierlich oder sozialistisch klingt, je nach Vorurteil, aber ich habe das Privileg bestätigen zu können, dass hier handwerklich genau gearbeitet wurde. Damit erarbeitet sich der Roman eine Ehrlichkeit, die er braucht, wenn er von der Zustandsbeschreibung des real existierenden Sozialismus zur "realen Fiktion" kommt. Hier: wie die Stasi versucht, die sechzehnjährige Karin zur Informantin, zum IM, zu machen. So psychologisch perfide wie geschickt arbeitet sich die Staatsmacht, "der Apparat", an der gerade von ihrer ersten großen Liebe verlassenen Jugendlichen ab, es bricht einem das Herz beim Lesen. Ob es gelingt, überlassen wir der Leserin. Ich im gleichen Alter wie Karin war pre-89 natürlich der Meinung, dass ich die Schergen aus der Tür gelacht habe, denn ich hatte, ganz der Rebell, zur NVA-Musterung einen P.I.L. Sticker an meinem FDJ-Hemd zur Musterung, ey! Und post-89 spielte es keine Rolle mehr, es gab Techno und Drogen und die Gewissheit, dass man ein standhafter Oppositioneller gewesen war. Es brauchte 35 Jahre, um mir wieder Zweifel an der eigenen Heldengeschichte einzuimpfen und allein dafür gebührt "Gittersee" jede Lobpreisung.Das Buch hätte natürlich im Jahr 1991 von einem der ehemaligen IMs geschrieben werden und erscheinen müssen, von jemandem, der in der gleichen Position war wie die Protagonistin. Aber das ging nicht. Nicht weil es unter denen keinen gegeben hätte, der das genauso präzise und wahrhaftig hätte beschreiben können wie Charlotte Gneuß, who knows, unter den Hunderttausenden hätte es sicher Talente gegeben, looking at you Sascha Anderson, sondern weil eine wahre Story einer Autorin wie der Protagonistin die gesellschaftliche Vernichtung durch Spiegel und BILD bedeutet hätte. So muss es ein paar Jahrzehnte später eine “wahrhaftige” Geschichte tun, statt einer wahren, geschrieben von einer Spätgeborenen. Vielleicht etwas zu spät, um aus dem Überleben in der vergangenen Diktatur zu lernen, für die kommende gerade richtig. Mit dem Vorteil, dass die Freiheit der Fiktion aus einer schnöden Lifestory einen durchaus dramaturgisch spannenden Roman, fast einen Krimi, macht. Und da man eine Autorin wie Charlotte Gneuß, Jahrgang 1992, schwerlich des Mitläufer- oder gar Tätertums in der DDR bezichtigen kann, versuchte das deutsche Feuilleton uns zu erklären, dass so jemand ja schwerlich einen Roman schreiben kann, der das Leben in der DDR realistisch wiedergibt, nur weil ihre brutale Erzählung den "Heile-Welt-Uwe-Tellkamp-Fanboys and -girls" in den FAZ u.ä. Redaktionsstuben das Lesevergnügen versaut.Denn insgesamt ist Gittersee eine beeindruckende Erinnerung daran, dass die DDR nicht nur Poliklinik und Rechtsabbiegerpfeil war. Dass die Legende von der Solidarität, dem achso happy Leben in den Brigaden, dem vertrauensvollen und hilfsbereiten Zusammenleben, exakt das war: eine Legende. Dass die DDR vornehmlich ein Gefängnis war, welches die Leute, die darin eingesperrt waren, gegeneinander auf- und um den Verstand gebracht hat, in den Wahnsinn trieb. Und eine Erinnerung daran, dass Gefängnisse nicht nur Wärter brauchen, sondern auch Capos, und wie man zu keinem solchen wird, ist eine Weisheit, die auch heute nicht unnütz ist. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

Ref.: Tobias Ain, Redner, Verkaufstrainer, Autor, Wisch (im Kreis Plön in Schleswig-Holstein) Geboren ist er in der DDR - der Marxismus war seine erste Religion. Als Jugendlicher bewarb er sich sogar bei der Stasi. 1989 floh Tobias Ain über die Prager Botschaft in den goldenen Westen, aber auch der hielt keine Antworten für seine Sinnsuche parat. Er versuchte es bei den Zeugen Jehovas - 27 Jahre lang -, im Buddhismus.... und schließlich mit der Bibel. Was er dort fand, veränderte sein Leben radikal. Heute sagt Tobias Ain, dass Jesus Christus die Antwort auf seine jahrzehntelange Suche ist. Im Standpunkt erzählt uns der Autor, Verkaufstrainer und Coach von seiner bewegten Geschichte.

In this episode of Grumpy Old Geeks—Mad Hatter edition—we kick things off with a refresher on Staingate and the joys of delamination (spoiler: it's not a spa treatment). Then we dive into the U.S. government's latest tech innovation: buying up domains that sound like QAnon Mad Libs in support of Trump's meme coin. Meanwhile, DOGE decided to hand the steering wheel of housing regulations to a college kid and an AI. What could possibly go wrong? Not to be outdone, Elon shows up to a Trump meeting wearing two hats—one for each of his unchecked egos—and MoviePass launches a crypto-tied box office fantasy league, because we've clearly learned nothing.In the actual news, 4chan has risen from the dead like a less hygienic Lazarus, but it's still broken (shocker). Worldcoin's eyeball-scanning overlords are now teaming up with Tinder and Visa—romance and capitalism, together at last. Bitcoin mining is officially more pointless than Beanie Babies, and Microsoft says AI now writes 30% of its code—explains a lot, really. Meta somehow manages to forecast $1.4 trillion in AI revenue while also letting its bots get horny with minors. Meanwhile, Pinterest suddenly pretends to care about AI slop (while being the biggest copyright vampire online), and ChatGPT gets less clingy after OpenAI dials back its update that made it sound like your overly supportive aunt. Plus: more AI lies, shady benchmarks, pillow guy legal drama, and a reminder that North Korean remote workers also hate awkward small talk.We cool off with a Media Candy binge: Schmactors Season 2 is here, Andor returns, Conclave confuses us in the best way, and Ryan Coogler is giving X-Files a reboot we probably don't deserve. Jeremy Renner turns down Disney's lowball Hawkeye offer (respect), and musically we vibe with Maria Somerville and Anka Wolbert's latest releases. In Apps & Doodads, Apple and Epic are back in court, Apple Arcade keeps feeding us Mahjong, and Meta's Ray-Bans go full Stasi. Lyft wants your boomer parents off the road, and Google is sunsetting old Nest thermostats like it's Logan's Run for smart homes. Finally, we peek At the Library with Jason Pargin's black box paranoia, Scalzi's lunar love story, and a massive stack of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror. Rounding out the show: a shout-out to The Alarm's Mike Peters, gone too soon at 66.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Head over to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use the code "GOG" for 20% off.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/695FOLLOW UPStaingate 101: What is Delamination?US Government Registered Several Websites Potentially Linked to Trump Meme CoinDOGE Recruits College Kid to Help Rewrite Housing Regulations With AIElon Wears Two Hats During Trump Meeting in Desperate Bid for AttentionMoviePass Launches Box Office Betting Platform Unfortunately Tied to CryptoIN THE NEWS4chan is back after a nearly two-week shutdown, but it still has some serious problemsWorld partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more placesBitcoin Mining Is No Longer Worth itMicrosoft CEO says up to 30% of the company's code was written by AIMeta's AI chatbots were reportedly able to engage in sexual conversations with minorsMeta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT a sycophantic messStudy accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmarkLawyer for MyPillow Founder Filed AI-Generated Brief with ‘Nearly 30' Bogus CitationsPinterest launches new tools to fight AI slopTime saved by AI offset by new work created, study suggestsUndercover North Korean Remote Workers Hate This One Weird QuestionMEDIA CANDYSchmactors Season 2!AndorConclaveRyan Coogler Confirms X-Files Reboot Is His Next ProjectJeremy Renner Says Disney Offered Him Half His Hawkeye Wage for Season 2Maria Somerville - LusterAnka Wolbert - Cocoon TimeAPPS & DOODADSEpic Games just scored a win against AppleApple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment optionsMeta Is Turning Its Ray-Bans Into a Surveillance Machine for AIApple Arcade Mahjong Titan+Lyft Silver wants to keep your aging parents off the roadGoogle is cutting off support for these older Nest Thermostats — what you need to knowAT THE LIBRARYI'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom: A Novel by Jason Pargin63 New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Arriving in MayWhen the Moon Hits Your Eye by John ScalziCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSThe Alarm frontman Mike Peters dies aged 66See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

//The Wire//2200Z May 2, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNITED STATES TO REDUCE DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS REGARDING UKRAINE PEACE TALKS. GERMANY DESIGNATES AFD PARTY AS AN EXTREMIST ORG.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events-Germany: Yesterday Germany's main domestic spying agency publicly classified the entire Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as a far-right extremist organization. This prompted the United States to issue statements of condemnation, as German authorities crack down on growing dissent via the open use of domestic intelligence agencies.Germany: This afternoon a vehicle ramming incident was reported in Stuttgart after a vehicle collided with a group of people waiting at a bus stop. A total of 11x people were wounded and at least one victim has succumbed to their wounds. The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene.AC: It's not immediately clear as to if this was a legitimate and deliberate terror attack, or if it was more of a tragic motor vehicle accident. Local authorities claim that the incident was merely a traffic accident, however German police have been known to openly lie about terrorist attacks being terror attacks, so this is an unreliable source for determining causation. In any case, the driver being arrested for questioning after the incident could indicate that it was a more deliberate attack. -HomeFront-Washington D.C. - This morning the White House announced that the USA will take a reduced role in the continuation of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that “It is now between the two parties, and now — now is the time that they need to present and develop concrete ideas about how this conflict is going to end. It's going to be up to them".AC: The United States will probably not walk away from this war as much as one might be inclined to think based on this statement. This sentiment is probably intended to force both Russia and Ukraine back to the table and to get serious about a peace deal.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: The classification of the AfD party in Germany as an extremist group is completely unsurprising, especially as the latest polling data suggests the AfD might actually be the largest support base in the country. Interestingly enough, the agency that issued this label is the Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz (BfD), or Germany's main domestic intelligence service. While most other nations frame their intelligence services as being foreign in nature (at least on paper), Germany does indeed have a modern day domestic equivalent to the STASI, the infamous intelligence service of the Cold War. What's perhaps most interesting is that the AfD party isn't really a right-wing or conservative party...even by European standards. It's generally described as a centrist party, at most. Even by American standards, most of the AfD's political platform is in alignment with the American Democratic party.Germany using their domestic spying agencies to crack down on this group and open up a wealth of tools to not just spy on, but actually kinetically target members of this party, is a very interesting development that points out just how far to the political left the federal institutions are in Germany.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

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The rise of authoritarianism from liberal, capitalist states builds on existing institutions. From goose-stepping totalitarianism to iron-fisted presidents of a banana republic; they're just retooling the factory, not building from scratch. Secret police are a key instrument in every 20th Century example. The USSR had Cheka, Nazis had the Gestapo, East Germany had the Stasi, Ba'athist Syria had the General Intelligence Directorate. A feature of secret police is their targeted repression of opponents, rather than the indiscriminate oppression of populations suspected of anti-regime activities. That brings us to ICE and the use of War on Terror language to frame immigrants as threats to the state, thereby assigning them a criminal status that is then later used as justification to expel them from the US.

Today, Stasi is joined by Emily Wilson Hussem—author, speaker, YouTuber, wife, and mother—to discuss Emily's new book, Sincerely, Stoneheart. Emily pulls back the curtain on the enemy's relentless schemes to attack our hearts. Satan attempts to fill us with fear and discouragement to keep us from stepping into the fullness of who we truly are in Christ. We each hold a unique beauty that God placed within us, and when we root ourselves in God, we can step boldly into the life we are created for.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 23:1 (NIV) – The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.Psalm 103:12 (NIV) – as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.Matthew 6:34 (NIV) – Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.2 Corinthians 2:11 (NIV) – in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.John 10:10 (NIV) – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.John 8:32 (NIV) – Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.…..EMILY WILSON HUSSEMWebsite: https://emilywilsonministries.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/emilyywilsonnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emwilss/Book: Sincerely, Stoneheart: Unmask the Enemy's Lies, Find the Truth That Sets You Free   https://amzn.to/4kl4nDhMarcam: A live action, educational and entertaining kids show for children ages 2 - 6  https://marcamshow.com/Emily Wilson Hussem Bio:Emily Wilson Hussem is a speaker, author, wife, and mother who shares her witness of faith at conferences and events across the globe. She shares on the topics of femininity, faith, dating, motherhood, and relationships, and her books, videos, and talks continue to inspire and encourage women of all ages. Emily lives in Southern California with her husband, Daniël, and their three glorious children, Zion, Jedidiah, and Pearl. …..RESOURCESThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis  https://amzn.to/3FumB5gCaptivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge  https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Pagine al buio oggi: letterale in Spagna e Portogallo, metaforico sul futuro dei negoziati per l'Ucraina e del prossimo Pontefice. Leggiamo poi del bilancio dei primi 100 giorni di Trump, dei risultati delle elezioni in Canada, della prima giornata di semilibertà per Alberto Stasi. In conclusione: "Secondo me non siamo diventati ciechi, secondo me lo siamo, Ciechi che vedono, Ciechi che, pur vedendo, non vedono", scrisse Saramago in "Cecità", romanzo molto citato oggi per raccontare il blackout la cui origine resta misterioso. 

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Amidst the most depressing Canadian election cycle in history, society unravelling and police being re-purposed as soviet style Stasi thought enforcers - Morgan and I went to a pretty decent war movie over the weekend that brought back some wonderful memories

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John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His new book, Experience Jesus. Really. is available now. Links Reconnecting with God as a Distracted Church Leader | An Interview with John Eldredge Helping Others Restore Personal Worship & Connection with God | An Interview with John Eldredge Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul WildatHeart.org Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community. Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights John shares insights from his extensive background as a therapist and author. He encourages listeners to embrace a more experiential relationship with God. John argues that many Christians overlook the importance of intimacy with the divine, often focusing too heavily on intellectual understanding. By inviting God into everyday decisions, individuals can cultivate a deeper spiritual life and seek joy and connection with God in their daily lives. 01:50 - Introduction of John Eldredge 02:30 - John's Background and Work 04:00 - Impact of "Wild at Heart" 05:00 - Evolving Insights on Men's Needs 06:30 - Addressing Modern Challenges for Men 08:00 - The Importance of Validation for Men 09:30 - Engaging Men in Spiritual Discussions 11:00 - Check-in Practices for Men's Groups 12:30 - Spectrogram Activity Reflection 14:00 - Addressing the "I'm Fine" Mentality 15:30 - Entry Points for Men's Retreats 17:00 - Importance of Purpose and Meaning 18:00 - Introduction to "Experience Jesus Really" 19:30 - The Trilogy of John's Books 20:30 - The Need for Experiential Faith 22:00 - The Impact of Internet Life on Spirituality 23:30 - Seeking Rest in God 25:00 - The Role of Desire in Spiritual Life 26:30 - The Concept of Spiritual Amphibians 28:00 - Inviting God into Daily Life 29:30 - The Importance of Mysticism in Faith 31:00 - Understanding Mysticism in Christianity 32:30 - The Need for Experiential Connection with God 34:00 - Ordinary Mystics and Childlike Wonder 35:30 - The Relationship Between Left and Right Brain 37:00 - The Role of Relational Connection in Faith 38:30 - Reframing Mysticism as Experiential Faith 40:00 - Finding God in Creation 41:30 - Communing with God Through Worship 43:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Experiencing God The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Waardeer je onze video's? Steun dan Café Weltschmerz, het podium voor het vrije woord: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/doneren/Nederlands ondernemersklimaat stort volledig in: 18 procent bedrijven wil het land verlaten door regeringsbeleid!Niet in het nieuws: de Europese Commissie pleegt een coup door miljarden voor een Europees leger uit te geven zonder toestemming van de lidstaten. Tegelijkertijd krijgen populistisch rechtse politici in Bosnië, België, Frankrijk en Duitsland een opvallend gelijke en hardnekkige straf opgelegd.Podcasts over ultrarechts en de persoonsgerichte aanpak onthullen steeds duidelijker hoe gemeenten en politie zich ontwikkelen tot een moderne Stasi – met dossiers, surveillance en politieke afrekening als nieuw normaal.---Deze video is geproduceerd door Café Weltschmerz. Café Weltschmerz gelooft in de kracht van het gesprek en zendt interviews uit over actuele maatschappelijke thema's. Wij bieden een hoogwaardig alternatief voor de mainstream media. Café Weltschmerz is onafhankelijk en niet verbonden aan politieke, religieuze of commerciële partijen.Wil je meer video's bekijken en op de hoogte blijven via onze nieuwsbrief? Ga dan naar: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/videos/Wil je op de hoogte worden gebracht van onze nieuwe video's? Klik dan op deze link: https://bit.ly/3XweTO0

0:00 - Trump on "Liberation Day" 9:59 - Former Commerce (and Kellogg's CEO) Sec Carlos Gutierrez on tariffs...temporary, opening bid 33:05 - FLASHBACK: Reagan on tariffs 52:43 - Why DP is single: almost got divorced because great husband wasn't taking out trash, unloading dishwasher...equity 01:12:02 - Dan Proft Parenting Tip: Negligent parent or Stasi narc? 01:28:10 - Director for Homeland Security & Counterterrorism at Center for Security Policy, Kyle Shideler, explains that the attacks on Teslas are working since “the currency of terrorism is attention” and also How to Prosecute the Tesla Bombers. Follow Kyle on X @ShidelerK 01:43:43 - Columnist for the New York Post & co-author of Stolen Youth: How Radicals Are Erasing Innocence and Indoctrinating a Generation, Karol Markowicz: Don’t let the leftists memory-hole their madness.Check out Karol on her own show, the “Karol Markowicz Show” on iHeartRadio 01:58:01 - Police halt investigation of "murder" of sex doll 02:00:41 - Dr. Michael Huber, distinguished healthcare professional, founder of Immune Enhancement Corporation and VIROMAX, shares how you can maintain your immune resilience with Virogo. For more on Virogo visit myvirogo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the world's definition of beauty? How often have we squeezed, strived, and starved ourselves in order to meet its impossible standards, only to feel we're never enough? Today's podcast is Part 1 of a two-part series on Dreaming with God, where Stasi shares God's invitation to see ourselves through His eyes—to trade striving for rest, shame for grace, and the enemy's lies for God's Truth. God not only calls us beautiful (SoS 1:15), but He also invites us to walk in union with Him, partnering with Him in the joy of becoming who He has created us to be and offering what He has uniquely planted in our hearts.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Song of Songs 4:1 (NLT) – You are beautiful, my darling, beautiful beyond words. Your eyes are like doves …2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT) – So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord – who is the Spirit – makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.John 15:5 (NLT) – Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.1 Thessalonians 5:24 (NIV) – The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.Matthew 22:39 (NLT) – … ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'…..RESOURCESBecoming Myself: Embracing God's Dream of You by Stasi Eldredge  ⁠https://amzn.to/4gYrsZy⁠Quote: “Today you are you. That is truer than true. There is no one alive who is you-er than you.” Happy Birthday to You! By Dr. Seuss  ⁠https://amzn.to/4ihqNn0⁠…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

When you set aside your programmed pragmatism and rediscover wonder, life with Jesus takes on a whole new depth. In this episode, John Eldredge shares how technology and the internet constantly fight for your attention and how you can push back by embracing ordinary, mystical moments to connect with God. You'll also hear why prayer, lingering, and turning your heart toward God are essential for your Christian walk.    Key Takeaway   The hyper-rational, left-brain approach to life isn't good for your soul. You were designed to experience beauty, wonder, and connection with God.  There's a battle for your attention and affection, and the world is constantly trying to pull your union with God apart. Turning your heart toward God often comes before intellectual understanding. Learning to linger in God's presence is essential for healing, connection, and repairing your soul in a world programmed for distraction.   John Eldredge   John Eldredge is an author, counselor, teacher, and the president of Wild at Heart. He and his wife, Stasi, have three sons and are proud grandparents. John loves all things beauty, nature, adventure, and more.    Key Quotes   10:35 - " Psalm 91, he who dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. And I think that idea of rest, let your anxiety come down, let the cortisol come down, let the fight or flightcome down a little bit. I think this is a brilliant gospel moment to be able to show people, you know what, you can actually be safe in the love of God, you can actually feel safe in His care and in His protection. If we can get people, back to your thing, if we can get the wonder back. If you can get the cynical adult pragmatism to just put the gun down for a minute and just go, you know what, you can actually take refuge in the presence of God. You will find it to be that lovely fort experience of, I feel good." 38:54 - "You sit with another human being and look eye to eye and listen to one another, it literally heals the human brain. It is a healing experience to your physiology to listen with compassion and to be listened to with compassion. That's just basic human connection."   Links from Today's Conversation   Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Apply to join the next DadAwesome Accelerator Cohort: Email awesome@dadawesome.org   Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word “Dad” to (651) 370-8618 Experience Jesus. Really. by John Eldredge Audible: Experience Jesus. Really.  Wild at Heart Events 30 Days to Resilient in the One Minute Pause App Connect with dadAWESOME   Make a Donation to dadAWESOME Join the dadAWESOME Prayer Team Receive weekly encouragement by texting "dad" to 651-370-8618

Der letzte SED-Vorsitzende eröffnet den 21. Deutschen Bundestag. Die Linke, die sich selbst nur als umbenannte SED bezeichnet, wird reguläres Mitglied des Parlaments. CDU und SPD, deren Mitglieder von der SED unterdrückt und ermordet wurden, paktieren mit ihr, um linke Politik durchzusetzen. Ein später Sieg der DDR? Hubertus Knabe ist einer der wichtigsten Forscher zum Unterdrückungssystem der DDR. Er leitete viele Jahre die Gedenkstätte Hohenschönhausen. Tichys Einblick sprach mit ihm über Gregor Gysi, die Wiederauferstehung der Stasi unter dem Namen "Meldestelle" und sein neuestes Buch "Tag der Befreiung". Darin beschreibt er, wie das Regime des Dritten Reiches nahtlos in das der DDR überging. Ostdeutschland wurde 1945 nicht befreit, sondern fast zwei Generationen lang weiter unterdrückt. Das Buch können Sie auch im Tichys Einblick Shop bestellen. Mit dem Kauf unterstützen Sie unsere Arbeit: https://live.tichyseinblick.shop/produkt/knabe-tag-der-befreiung/

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Stasi is happy to welcome back Liz Wright — best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community — whose life is a beautiful testimony of profound transformation because of the love of Christ. Today's conversation is a divine invitation. Jesus is calling us into rest — not just as a moment of pause, but as a way of continually living in Him. Together, they unpack the power of trusting Jesus and the freedom that comes when we surrender and believe. May your heart be drawn closer to Him as you receive the rest He so freely gives!…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Psalm 62:1 (NIV) – Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.Jeremiah 6:16 (NIV) – This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But you said, ‘We will not walk in it.'Hebrews 4:1-3 (NLT) – God's promise of entering his rest still stands, so we ought to tremble with fear that some of you might fail to experience it. For this good news – that God has prepared this rest – has been announced to us just as it was to them. But it did them no good because they didn't share the faith of those who listened to God. For only we who believe can enter his rest. As for the others, God said, “In my anger I took an oath: ‘They will never enter my place of rest,'” even though this rest has been ready since he made the world.Matthew 11:28 (NLT) – Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) – For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.Ephesians 4:23-24 (NLT) – Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God – truly righteous and holy.Philippians 4:19 (NLT) – And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.…..LIZ WRIGHTWebsite: https://lizwright.org/Website: https://www.jointheimc.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lizwrightShow: https://www.god.tv/ministries/liz-wright/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizwrightministries/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizwrightministriesLIZ WRIGHT BIOLiz Wright's story is one of radical transformation. She was miraculously healed of Motor Neuron Transmission Disorder and delivered from the pain of traumatic life events. In a desperate situation, she had a physical visitation from Jesus Christ that turned her world upside down and everything she had believed to be true. She understands suffering and the power of the Cross to heal and restore. Liz is a living miracle!She walks a life of encounters with Jesus as a messenger to His Bride and is called to activate people into encounters and the experience of His love. Liz has done this for thousands across the globe through her ministry.Liz is host of the Charisma podcast Live Your Best Life with Liz Wright, presenter of the TV show Encountering God with Liz Wright, a best-selling author, international speaker, and CEO and Founder of the International Mentoring Community. Her passion is that you would become all that Jesus created you to be.…..Quote: Elisabeth Elliot – “Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants us stressed and occupied.”…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

John Eldredge joins us today. We're living in a moment where most people report either a lack of or no experience of Jesus in their daily lives. The war right now is for your attention. Every algorithm, every notification, every distraction is designed to keep you from the one thing your soul is actually craving: intimacy with Jesus. We've been grandchildren of the Enlightenment, disciples of the internet, consuming endless content about faith without actually experiencing the living, breathing presence of Christ. But what if - and this might sound wild - what if Jesus is actually waiting to meet you right now? Not in some distant, theological concept, but in the very moment you're listening to this. Your soul is wired for connection. You were created for intimacy with the Father, with Jesus, with the Holy Spirit. This isn't just for special saints or mystics - this is for you. Ordinary people can become ordinary mystics, experiencing God's presence in the most mundane moments of life. So buckle up. We're about to dive into a conversation that isn't just information - it's an invitation. An invitation to turn your heart, to create sacred space, and to encounter the living Jesus in a way that will absolutely transform everything. Are you ready? John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. To learn more, visit www.wildatheart.org.John's Book:Experience Jesus. Really.John's Recommendations:Experiencing the Depths of Jesus ChristThe Practice of the Presence of GodSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowEmail jjohnson@allnations.us, so we can get your creative project off the ground! Support the show

John Eldredge is the founder of Ransomed Heart Ministries, dedicated to helping men and women deepen their relationship with God through resources, writing, and retreats. He is the bestselling author of *Wild at Heart*, which explores masculinity and encourages men to embrace their adventurous, untamed nature. Alongside his wife Stasi, he co-wrote *Captivating*, guiding women to embrace their God-given identity, and later wrote *Moving Mountains*, focusing on the power of prayer. John lives in Colorado Springs, CO, with Stasi, continuing his work in ministry and writing.Follow John  on Instagram @wildatheart and visit Wild at Heart.org for more information.----What is MTNTOUGH Fitness?MTNTOUGH is The #1 Fitness App Trusted By The DedicatedOur premier functional fitness programming is conveniently packaged for hunters, first responders, military, and mountain athletes. Train at home, at the gym, or on the go.Since 2016, MTNTOUGH has been dedicated to helping individuals achieve their personal goals by creating a foundation for physical and mental toughness. The brand's best-in-class programs are developed, tested, and proven by former Navy SEALs, Army Rangers, and renowned physical trainers. MTNTOUGH+ programs are used by elite groups and operators, including special ops forces, wildland firefighters, backcountry hunters, professional mountain athletes, and more. The MTNTOUGH fitness lab is headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, surrounded by some of the world's top mountain athletes.

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service.We hear about the death of one of the oldest languages in the world, when an 85 year old woman died and took it with her in 2010.Our expert guest is Dr Mandana Seyfeddinipur, who is the Head of the Endangered Languages Archive which endeavours to preserve languages that are disappearing at “an alarming rate.”We also hear about the historian who helped bring a former Stasi officer to justice decades after he killed a man.Also the moment Bolivia elected its first ever indigenous president in 2005.The Thai couple that broke the world record for the longest kiss twice.Plus, it's 60 years since the controversial black activist, Malcolm X was assassinated. We hear from a man who was in the audience in New York when it happened.This programme contains outdated and offensive language.Contributors: Dr Anvita Abbi – linguist who documented one of the oldest languages before it died Dr Mandana Seyfeddinipur – Head of the Endangered Languages Archive Dr Filip Gańczak – the historian who helped convict a former Stasi officer of murder Herman Ferguson who was in the audience when Malcolm X was assassinated Álvaro García Linera – Vice President of Bolivia under Evo Morales for 14 years Ekkachai – one half of the couple who broke the record for the world's longest kiss(Photo: Boa Senior in Hospital. Credit: Anvita Abbi)

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On 29 March 1974, Czesław Kukuczka stormed into the Polish embassy in East Berlin, threatening to detonate a bomb unless he was allowed to escape to the West. Shot at point-blank range while trying to cross the Berlin Wall, the identity of Kukuczka's killer remained a mystery for decades - until archive documents led investigators to former Stasi officer Martin Naumann. Naumann's historic trial made him one of the first former Stasi officers to be convicted of murder.Dan Hardoon speaks to Dr Filip Gańczak, the historian whose work helped bring Kukuczka's killer to justice.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: The Berlin Wall. Credit: Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty Images)

In today's episode, Stasi Eldredge invites us into a powerful conversation about the freedom Christ has won for us – and the spiritual warfare that seeks to keep us from living in it. Through Scripture and personal stories, Stasi exposes the enemy's schemes, which are designed to keep our hearts captive and separate us from experiencing the love of God. But take heart: through Christ, we have the authority to break the enemy's lies and step into the fullness of the life God has won for us. You are chosen, you are loved, and you are made for freedom.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Galatians 5:1 (NLT) – So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law.1 Peter 5:8 (NLT) – Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.John 10:10 (NLT) – The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.Romans 8:1 (NLT) – So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.Ephesians 4:26-27 (NLT) – And “don't sin by letting anger control you.”Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.Isaiah 61:1 (NLT) – The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released and prisoners will be freed.James 4:7 (NLT) – So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.1 Peter 5:9 (NLT) – Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.Ephesians 1:4 (NLT) – Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.Romans 5:8 (NLT) – But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.Ephesians 2:4–5 (NLT) – But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God's grace that you have been saved!)1 John 1:9 (NLT) – But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.Song of Solomon 2:14 (NLT) – …Let me see your face; let me hear your voice. For your voice is pleasant, and your face is lovely.Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) – Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.Luke 10:19 (NLT) – Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.Isaiah 52:1–2 (NLT) – Wake up, wake up, O Zion! Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your beautiful clothes, O holy city of Jerusalem, for unclean and godless people will enter your gates no longer. Rise from the dust, O Jerusalem. Sit in a place of honor. Remove the chains of slavery from your neck, O captive daughter of Zion.2 Corinthians 3:17 (NLT) – For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Chris is outraged by a recent 60 Minutes segment from Germany that he compares to a modern-day Stasi operation. He exposes how German authorities are collecting data on citizens' online activities—enforcing censorship reminiscent of autocratic regimes—and contrasts it with the free speech values we cherish in America. Markowski also recommends the German film The Lives of Others to illustrate life under oppressive surveillance. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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The Stasi used blackmail, intimidation, and imprisonment, as well as psychological manipulation, to target perceived dissidents. By the time the organisation's activities ended following the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the Stasi was regarded as one of the most effective intelligence agencies of the Cold War ...

Stasi sits down with Stacey Burton to share two exciting ministry updates. First, they celebrate the launch of the very first Captivated podcast airing on YouTube! Second, they explore the global epidemic of loneliness and the deep longing we all have to belong – just as we are. We are made for connection, and community can help healing begin. To support this, we're introducing Captivating Fires – a monthly, Christ-centered gathering where women can come as they are, feel known, and restore their hearts. Join us in this beautiful movement of belonging and hope!…..SHOW NOTES:…..It's not too late to join us for Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – wildatheart.org/ablazeAblaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, every Tuesday through February 18, 2025. You can catch up on previous sessions, or register, at wildatheart.org/ablazeFor more on Captivating Fires, visit: https://wildatheart.org/events/captivating-firesWatch today's Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLtS6Xi3nQoVERSES: Revelations 4:3, 6 (NIV) – The one sitting on the throne was as brilliant as gemstones—like jasper and carnelian. And the glow of an emerald circled his throne like a rainbow. … In front of the throne was a shiny sea of glass, sparkling like crystal.Psalm 25:16  – Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: https://wahe.art/4jFlAXuSpotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Today Stasi welcome's back her dear friend – and prayer warrior – Melanie Boudreau, as they explore the beauty of lives fully surrendered to God's heart, the power of intercession, and the miracles of healing from prayer. Melanie shares encouraging first-hand testimonies of ways she partners with God  in order to witness his healing work in ordinary moments. Friends, this is such an inspiring conversation, as together Stasi and Melanie invite us to risk trusting God in our daily Christian life, by walking boldly in faith and in His presence.…..SHOW NOTES:…..It's not too late to join us for Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – wildatheart.org/ablazeAblaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, every Tuesday through February 18, 2025. You can catch up on previous sessions, or register, at wildatheart.org/ablazeVERSES: 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NIV) – Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.Galatians 2:16 (NIV) – Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, Lord, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.John 20:21 (NIV) – Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.”Mark 16:15-18 (NIV) – He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”John 9:3 (NIV) – “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.…..MELANIE BOUDREAUPodcast: Strategic Intercession   https://podcast.strategicintercession.com/Website: www.melanieboudreau.comBIOAfter a stint in Bible college, two community colleges, and a university in Florida, Melanie graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas, School of Allied Health, with a degree in medical technology. As an ASCP certified medical technologist, she expected an exciting career in the health field. Instead, she soon discovered that parenting was an even greater passion. The mother of one child who was neurotypical and two with neuropsychiatric disorders, she used her education to interact with specialists and to research interventions for her children. In 2018, she founded Relationship Restoration Strategies, a 501c3 which exists to increase quality of life for children with autism and their caregivers in nations or regions with little access to effective intervention. RRS serves to benefit people with Autism Spectrum Conditions through introducing caregivers to Relationship Development Intervention, remediation crafted to develop Mindful Guiding Relationships as a means to promote cognitive development.Meanwhile, Melanie works as a Team Director for Apostolic Intercessors Network, a Christian business that links professional level intercessors with individuals, families, and workplace leaders around the globe. Melanie loves hiking, skiing, camping, traveling and Hungarian puli dogs. She has been happily married for over thirty years and have two grandchildren.…..RESOURCESThe Neurobiology of Fracturing by Janina Fisher  janinafisher.comWild at Heart Podcast  wahe.art/3xsHmuv…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

Join us for this heartfelt episode as Stasi welcomes Jenni Graebe—wife, mother, podcaster, and author. Together, they explore the joys and challenges of cultivating a balanced home and family rooted in God's love. Jenni shares her journey of faith and how leaning into God's grace through every season led her to her life's calling. From her newest book, The Rhythm of Home, co-authored with her husband, Chris, Jenni unpacks a few of the rhythms that nurture their family: speaking life, serving, seeking adventure, slowing down, and staying in awe. The wisdom and authenticity in this conversation are sure to inspire and encourage your heart.…..SHOW NOTES:…..REGISTER: Ablaze: Setting Hearts on Fire for Jesus – wildatheart.org/ablazeAblaze is an exclusive six-week online journey, beginning Tuesday, January 14, 2025For more information or to register, visit wildatheart.org/ablazeRELATABLE VERSES: Ephesians 4:29 – Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.Psalm 46:10 – Be still, and know that I am God.Psalm 19:1 – The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Philippians 4:6 – Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.…..GUESTPodcast: https://wahe.art/49QoFjjWebsite: https://www.therhythmofus.com/Instagram: https://wahe.art/4gtX2hLFacebook: https://wahe.art/4gvs2OBJENNI GRAEBE BIOChris and Jenni have married 20 years and they understand the ups and downs of marriage. They are passionate about married couples stepping into the plan and purpose that the Lord has for them. The Rhythm of Us Roadmap is almost two decades in the making. They have sought wisdom from those who have been married for 30, 40 & 50+ years. From these mentors and their own life experiences- they discovered these Rhythms that are helping thousands of couples finally get their marriage in Rhythm. When they aren't writing and podcasting- they are chasing their 5 kids around Franklin, TN.Jenni's Books:The Rhythm of Home: Five Intentional Practices for a Thriving Family Culture by Chris and Jenni Graebe  https://amzn.to/3ORSuWNThe Rhythm of Us: Create the Thriving Marriage You Long For by Chris and Jenni Graebe  https://amzn.to/3VCMFAh…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:Spotify Podcasts – https://spoti.fi/42SsOipApple Podcasts – https://apple.co/42E0oZ1 Google Podcasts – http://wahe.art/3M81kxLAmazon Music & Audible – https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ

HAS THE IRON CURTAIN RETURNED? 1/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1882 BUCHAREST

HAS THE IRON CURTAIN RETURNED? 2/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1904 SERBIA CORONATION

HAS THE IRON CURTAIN RETURNED? 3/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1916 WARSAW

HAS THE IRON CURTAIN RETURNED? 4/4: The Picnic:A Dream of Freedom and the Collapse of the Iron Curtain by  Matthew Longo  (Author) https://www.amazon.com/Picnic-Dream-Freedom-Collapse-Curtain/dp/0393540774/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= In August 1989, a group of Hungarian activists organized a picnic on the border of Hungary and Austria. But this was not an ordinary picnic―it was located on the dangerous militarized frontier known as the Iron Curtain. Tacit permission from the highest state authorities could be revoked at any moment. On wisps of rumor, thousands of East German “vacationers” packed Hungarian campgrounds, awaiting an opportunity, fearing prison, surveilled by lurking Stasi agents. The Pan-European Picnic set the stage for the greatest border breach in Cold War history: hundreds crossed from the Communist East to the longed-for freedom of the West. Drawing on dozens of original interviews―including Hungarian activists and border guards, East German refugees, Stasi secret police, and the last Communist prime minister of Hungary―Matthew Longo tells a gripping and revelatory tale of the unraveling of the Iron Curtain and the birth of a new world order. Just a few months after the Picnic, the Berlin Wall fell, and the freedom for which the activists and refugees had abandoned their homes, risked imprisonment, sacrificed jobs, family, and friends, was suddenly available to everyone. But were they really free? And why, three decades since the Iron Curtain was torn down, have so many sought once again to build walls? Cinematically told, The Picnic recovers a time when it seemed possible for the world to change. With insight and panache, Longo explores the opportunities taken―and the opportunities we failed to take―in that pivotal moment. 1930 MINSK

Flahback! John and Myself (Chris) welcome returning guest and stellar researcher, Jay Dyer to Afternoon Commute to discuss: Carol Quigley, Tragedy and Hope, Russia, Nukes, Nuclear Politics, Edward Teller, Robert Oppenheimer, Communism, The Police State, East Germany under the Stasi, Statecraft and Politics, Perception Management, The Panopticon, Kissinger, The Soviet Union, VICE Network, Lord of War, Nicholas Cage, Black Ops Video Games, Black Mirror, Gamification, Smart Cities, Minority Report, Sentient World Simulation, Ginni Rometty, Pre Crime, Google Books, Facebook, AT&T and Time Warner, Wikileaks, Edward Snowden, Pamela Anderson, Julian Assange, Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

If you're coming into this Christmas exhausted or empty, it may be because you're focused on secondary things—from finding the perfect gift to enduring the imperfect family gathering. In this timely message of hope, John and Stasi reorient us to the deeper, truer story of Advent season—which is both a celebration of Christ's first coming as a babe in the manger and an anticipation of his second coming as King. Your Christmas joy will increase exponentially as you look not only back at Jesus' arrival into our world, but forward to his return._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 803Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App

Where do you find yourself as Christmas nears? Are you entering into it with Jesus or lost in the rush of too little time and too much to do? The pull is to either up your game and be amazing...or lower expectations and settle for little hope and joy. In this third week of Advent, John asks Stasi, Jamie, and Stacey about the story they're telling themselves this Christmas, lessons from past holiday experiences, and the unique pressures women face in this season._______________________________________________There is more.Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at Questions@WildatHeart.orgSupport the mission or find more on our website: WildAtHeart.org  or on our app.Apple: Wild At Heart AppAndroid: Wild At Heart AppEpisode Number 802Watch on YouTubeMore pauses available in the One Minute Pause app for Apple iOS and Android.Apple: One Minute Pause AppAndroid: One Minute Pause App