Podcasts about Stockdale

Discover Lafayette welcomes a true living legend of service to Acadiana: Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel. Dr. Neiheisel was the 2017 recipient of the prestigious Lafayette Civic Cup, one of the highest honors for civic service in our community. Her journey in Lafayette began in 1966, when she started teaching at the University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL Lafayette), launching 59 years of impact in education, healthcare, and community leadership. With quiet determination, Dr. Neiheisel helped build UL Lafayette's Nurse Practitioner Program, serving as its first coordinator and director and laying the foundation for graduate nursing education across the region. Beyond academia, her heart for service shines through her long-standing work at Faith House of Acadiana, where she serves as a nurse practitioner and advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Her legacy of compassion is now honored through the Mary B. Neiheisel Patron of Hope Award, created in her name to recognize extraordinary servant leadership in our community. From South Texas to Lafayette “I grew up in a very small town in South Texas, about 40 miles from San Antonio, called Stockdale.” Dr. Neiheisel traces her path into nursing back to her mother’s influence. “My mother always said that she concentrated on me being a nurse when she was pregnant. She said it was implanted. Consequently, she bought me the Cherry Ames nursing books when I was very young. Any medical shows on TV? We watched them. My mother started out to be a nurse, but she wanted to get married. And in those days, they did not allow the nurses to be married. So I think, you know, it was just her wish on me.” Dr. Neiheisel received her early education in San Antonio, completing her baccalaureate degree at the University of the Incarnate Word before moving to Austin and later earning her master's degree at the University of Colorado in 1965. She shares how she met her husband, Richard Neiheisel, then a USL history professor, and how that connection ultimately brought her to Lafayette in 1966. USL in the 1960s Reflecting on her early years on campus, Dr. Neiheisel recalls the realities of nursing education at the time: “We were actually in a condemned building.” She describes a small campus, modest facilities, and close-knit classes, noting how both the university and its nursing program have evolved into institutions that are now nationally known. Answering the Call to Teach Dr. Neiheisel explains what drew her to nursing education: “I felt like there was a real need for more faculty, more teachers in nursing, to help students learn the things that would be best in caring for their patients.” She speaks candidly about advocating for nursing education in what was largely a male-dominated academic environment, addressing disparities in pay and recognition while helping shape curriculum, meet state board standards, and recruit new faculty. “In 1984, Acadian Ambulance came to our college to ask about starting an EMT program in our college. And I had worked some in emergency room. Not that much, but I had actually taught some emergency room classes. So I was asked to work with Acadian Ambulance on that program. That was a great experience, Acadian Ambulance is really the business model. They knew what they wanted, and we put this together and then we needed a coordinator for that program in our college. Since I had been working with it, the dean asked me if I would be the coordinator of that program. And I said, no, I’m waiting for the graduate program. And she kind of looked at me like, you’re dreaming. But we continued to talk about our graduate program, and probably it was 1988, we actually were given permission to open our nursing graduate program, and I was offered the position of the first graduate nursing coordinator, which that was really exciting. Building the Nurse Practitioner Program Inspired by Dr. Loretta Ford, whom she calls “the mother of nurse practitioners,” Dr. Neiheisel carried a long-held vision for advanced nursing practice. Dr. Loretta Ford, known as “The Mother of the Nurse Practitioner Program, was a profound influence on Mary Neiheisel. Dr. Neiheisel says, “The year that I graduated with my master’s degree, Dr. Loretta Ford, who is considered the mother of nurse practitioners, the superwoman of nurse practitioners, actually came to our class and told us about the nurse practitioner program that she was starting, and she was a pediatric nurse. So it would be a pediatric nurse practitioner program. I was fascinated by the description that she gave for nurse practitioners and the independence that they would have and the way that they would be able to help patients, help people, help the population, not only in illness but in health, to maintain their health, to prevent disease. And I continued to kind of follow Dr. Ford and read what she was doing and seeing these programs opened. And she did start her program at the University of Colorado. She had six nurse practitioner students that year. There was, again, a lot of opposition to another role for nurses, but there was also a lot of support. She went on a national news. She went all over the country talking about the nurse practitioner program. She went from the University of Colorado to New York, started nurse practitioner programs there. And by that time they were really spreading across the country. In 1988, we finally were able to start our graduate nursing program at USL.” She describes the early challenges, resistance from some physicians, and the persistence required to establish the program. Dr. Neiheisel went back to school herself to become a family nurse practitioner, helping launch the nurse practitioner track and graduating the program's first students in 1995. “It wasn't long before the physicians were employing the nurse practitioners, and now they're employed in clinics and hospitals.” High Standards and Lasting Impact Addressing her reputation as a demanding instructor, Dr. Neiheisel reflects: “I guess I did have high expectations knowing that one day I was going to need their assistance, perhaps played a role in it.” She speaks with pride about her students' success and the responsibility of preparing nurses to be confident, capable, and compassionate professionals. The Evolution of Nursing From glass medicine cups and manual dosage calculations to electronic health records and patient portals, Dr. Neiheisel walks through six decades of change: “Technology has changed things in many ways… but we have lost some of that more personal touch.” She noted that nurse practitioners often help bridge that gap by spending more time with patients and answering their questions. Retirement — and Staying Connected Though she recently retired, Dr. Neiheisel emphasizes that she remains deeply connected to both nursing and the university: “It's not like a total separation. I'm still very proud of our university and my years there.” She continues part-time work at Faith House, attends concerts on campus, and remains engaged with the humanities and music communities. A Life of Civic and Cultural Service Dr. Neiheisel reflects on decades of civic involvement, including United Way of Acadiana, Rotary Club of Lafayette, the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana, Acadiana Center for the Arts, Zonta International, Foundation for Wellness, and the Lafayette Public Library Foundation. Of all her commitments, she says simply: “Faith House is my love.” She shares candidly about learning the realities of domestic violence, supporting women and children, fundraising for shelter operations, and recognizing community leaders through the Mary B. Neiheisel Patron of Hope Award. Named in honor of Dr. Mary B. Neiheisel, the award celebrates those who have gone above and beyond in their support of Faith House and its mission. Each year, the Patron of Hope Award will be presented to an individual who mirrors Dr. Neiheisel's enduring passion for advocacy, service, and hope, Teaching, Challenges, and Why She Stayed On the most rewarding part of teaching: “Meeting students is a blessing, watching them learn. That ‘aha' moment is just so rewarding.” On the greatest challenge of teaching: “Keeping up. It seems like it's changing every five minutes.” And on why she chose to build her life in Lafayette: “The people. The atmosphere, the culture. I feel like I have several Louisiana families.” Life Beyond the Classroom In closing, Dr. Neiheisel shared her love of music, reading, travel, and the arts, along with a lighthearted story about an unsuccessful tomato garden that led her to grow zinnias instead. She speaks fondly of trips to Colorado, visiting her grandchild in Boston, and appreciating both travel and home.

Wise men and shepherds pay homage as they visit the manger, as youth from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Stockdale present a live nativity for the community Dec. 21 outside Brahma Brew Coffee Bar on Main Street in Stockdale. From all of us at the Wilson County News, we wish you a blessed and joyous Christmas!Article Link

The Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) has made an offer to purchase the former Stockdale Residence & Rehabilitation Center site, located at 300 W. Salmon St. Superintendent Todd Deaver presented a sales contract for the property to district board members Dec. 15. The contract, for 0,000, was approved in a 6-1 vote, with trustee Blaine Akin casting the lone opposing vote. Stockdale Residence & Rehabilitation Center closed in June 2021, following the winter storm of the previous February. Extreme temperatures and snow during that storm brought flooding and other damages, making the building uninhabitable and causing residents at the time...Article Link

Floresville Electric Light & Power System (FELPS) CEO Aaron Wagner (right) presents trustee John L. Akin with a lamp made from a circa 1920 residential meter Dec. 10 in honor of Akin's eight years of service on the utility board. Akin was recognized by the FELPS trustees for his service from 2018-2025, after meeting the term limit. “We just want to say thank you for everything you've done, not only for the board, but for FELPS and supporting us as a staff,” Wagner told Akin. A new Stockdale trustee will fill the role beginning in 2026.Article Link

Stockdale Watermelon Jubilee 2025 Queen Melone Holly Legard (right) and Jubilee Rodeo Princess Chezneigh Evans are decked out in festive colors Dec. 13, as they participate in the Mistletoe on Main lighted Christmas parade in Stockdale. See more photos from the event on page 13A.Article Link

Stockdale 4-H Club has been busy this holiday season. So far, club members: •Filled seven Samaritan's Purse boxes •Sold over 400 poinsettias •Listened to a presentation on Stop the Bleed from Mr. Dukas with Leo and Lily, the stuffed animals •And stocked the Caring Closet at Stockdale High School. Our next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at the Christ Methodist Church in Stockdale; our community service is conversation starter socks for Triumphant Warrior, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing joy to cancer patients across the United States through the gift of fun socks. Kierstyn Fey is the...Article Link

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On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Steve Brown, CEO of Headwaters and Lumina Lamb, about the much improved premium for the 2024/25 season, the origin of the Headwaters and Lumina Lamb venture and its strategy to double the number of lambs in the programme in the next five years... He talks with Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Transporting New Zealand, about new random road side drug testing being rolled out over the next few months, what it means for those operating vehicles and heavy machinery and what the test involves... And he talks with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch about the December Outlook, the presence of La Niña and the perils of summer camping in NZ. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Mark Stockdale, Policy & Advocacy Advisor for Transporting New Zealand, about new random road side drug testing being rolled out over the next few months, what it means for those operating vehicles and heavy machinery and what the test involves. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

We asked the question on Facebook:“What ideas would you bring to the ATA if you were in charge?”The response?Over 220 comments from shooters all across the world!In Part 1 of this multi-episode series, Zach, Ricky, Jon, and guest Joey Charnigo dive into the first set of major themes that came straight from the shooters themselves. This is a positive, forward-looking conversation built on what the community actually wants to see in the future of the ATA.We cover topics like:• Making major shoots more exciting and rewarding• Improving transparency, competition structure, and fairness• Strengthening youth programs and long-term membership• Helping new shooters feel welcome and confident• The future of tech, scoring, and the ATA's digital presence• How clubs like Nevada and Stockdale are leading by example• Why shooters are asking for more fun, more community, and more valueThis episode is not about complaining — it's about opportunity.The ATA has a rich history, a strong community, and a bright future if we listen to the shooters who care deeply about the sport.Part 2 is coming next week! Where we go even deeper into the remaining big themes with Jason Barnett from the ATA Executive Committee! If you're passionate about trapshooting and where the sport is headed, this conversation is the start of something big.Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

The Stockdale Chamber of Commerce and the Masonic Lodge invite all to Mistletoe on Main, Saturday, Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Main Street in Stockdale. The Stockdale Masonic Lodge No. 470, located at 105 Main St., will kick things off with its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Then shop vendor booths and enjoy a full day of holiday fun, community cheer, and your favorite small-town holiday events, entertainment, market, and arts and crafts along Stockdale's Main Street. Tickets for the Pancake Breakfast are available for in the Wilson County News office in Floresville. Admission...Article Link

Head to the Stockdale Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 13, for a plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during Mistletoe on Main. Hosted by the Wilson County Master Gardeners, plant lovers can come to buy or trade rooted cuttings. Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. If taking plants to swap, make sure the plant, starter, or cutting is labeled and free of pests or disease. The Stockdale Public Library is located at 602 W. Main St. in Stockdale.Article Link

MGG LIVE Interview with Paul Stockdale & Dave Molino by Ralph Barba

Wilson County Farm Bureau board President Milton Lowak (center) presents a monetary contribution and donation of ground pork to the Food Pantry Poth Area & Thrift Store, accepted by pantry Manager Dalene Valentine (right) and volunteer Eric Ellis. The Poth pantry, located on North Storts Street (U.S. 181) is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The county Farm Bureau also made similar donations to food pantries in Floresville, Stockdale, and La Vernia.Article Link

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor's Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •Nov. 14, Isaac Negasi, 44, of Dallas was arrested at the intersection of U.S. 87 and F.M. 1347 near Stockdale and charged with possession of between 1 and 4 grams of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, falsification of a drug test or possession of a falsification device, and an out-of-county warrant. Floresville Police Department •Nov. 16, Cory G. Wilkerson, 33, of Adkins was...Article Link

En el episodio de esta semana, Sara le cuenta a Mariana sobre el asesinato de Taylor Wright, y Mariana le cuenta a Sara sobre el caso de la familia Stockdale.

The Stockdale Brahmas battled the Santa Rosa Warriors in the first round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, in San Diego. The Brahmas received the opening kickoff and after trading possessions, the Brahma offense started to roll. With senior John Baca and sophomore Klayton Arnold paving the way, junior Coy Gann broke free for a 79-yard touchdown run, and the Brahmas had an early 6-0 lead. After senior Copeland Hall and senior Ricky Ayala stopped a Warrior runner and forced a punt, Gann connected with junior Calvin West for a 12-yard gain. As the second quarter began, Gann broke...Article Link

The road to State for this year's Stockdale Lady Brahma varsity volleyball team came to an end this weekend. The week started with a striking win on Nov. 11 in Yoakum, when the Lady Brahmas became the 3A D2 Region 4 Champions. The State Semifinal match between the Lady Brahmas and Clifton Cubs was held at Waco Midway High School Nov. 15. The Lady Brahmas fought until the very last point — with Clifton taking the first two sets (25- 22 and 26-24) and Stockdale taking the second two sets (25-23 and 25-19). The final set was full of back-and-forth...Article Link

April Gilchrist of the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce (right) welcomes Chef Nicholas Foreman of Down and Out, accompanied by his wife, Elizabeth, and their children, as Stockdale's newest eatery opens Nov. 15 inside the Brahma Express on S.H. 123. Down and Out is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. The menu includes a variety of sandwiches, including smash burgers and pulled pork.Article Link

Jane Jackson (left) and Cindy Lighty ring up the first official sale Nov. 15 as Blessed Again Thrift Ministry opens its doors in Stockdale. Located at Christ Methodist Church, 102 W. Main St., the thrift ministry is open Mondays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noon; use Person Street entrance at the rear of the church. Sales currently are cash only. The ministry is not accepting donations at this time.Article Link

The Stockdale Blue Bonnet Club held its monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 13, at the lovely home of Barbara Wiatrek. The meeting was called to order at 4:40 p.m. President Lana Wilson welcomed our newest member, Valerie Marrou, and introduced one visitor, Vickie Wiatrek. Minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. Mary Denson gave the treasurer's report. There was no new correspondence. Member Dana Zella will assume the duties of mailing sympathy/ get-well cards to local community members. Valerie Marrou will assume Memorial Committee duties, due to a member's leave of absence. New club member information cards and...Article Link

Semester 1 Cycle 2 Sixth grade All A's: Case Akin, Gianna Asti, Jaxon Brantley, Violette Bruno, Baylee Buck, Miraculous Campbell, Calvin Chew, Bria Cochrum, Jase Cotter, Mazy Dougherty, Hadley Dugi, Sawyer Griego, Candace Hastings, Emma Hastings, Falynn Jenkins, Yeats Lambeth, Adam Legard, Annabelle Musser, Ainsley Oliver, Zoey Osborne, Kinslyn Scheel, Levan Scheel, Madelyn Sekula, Ethan Skinner, Slade Smith, Addison Stavinoha, Avery Urrabazo, Weston Wiatrek, Mazie Wyatt A/B: Kaidyn Alvarez, Jagger Bass, Case Burt, Camden Clerc, Mason Dean, Braxton Drew, John Esquivel, Maci Freeman, Scarlett Gawlik, Lillian Gustafson, Hannah Jovanovic, Blake Mills, Nicolas Perez, Dani Shaw, Ramzie Valentine, Juan Veliz Seventh...Article Link

The Stockdale Lady Brahmas traveled to Pleasanton to take on the Jourdanton Squaws Nov. 3 for the Area title. Stockdale swept Jourdanton 3-0: 25-11, 25-23, 25- 17, securing the Area Championship title. The Lady Brahmas took on Hebbronville Nov. 6 in Alice, and claimed the Regional Semifinals title with a 3-0 win, 25-10, 25-16, 25-10. The team faced Industrial for the Regional Finals Nov. 11. Watch for playoff updates at wilsoncountynews.com.Article Link

The Stockdale Brahmas battled the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs in a District slugfest on Friday, Nov. 7, at Bobby Russell Field in Stockdale. The Mustangs received the opening kickoff and quickly scored, taking an early 7-0 lead. After the Brahmas' first possession abruptly ended, the Mustangs had the ball deep in Brahma territory. Brahma sophomore Caysen Lopez ripped through the offensive lineman and sacked the Mustangs' quarterback, which resulted in a safety. The Mustangs then punted the ball, and Stockdale senior Trenton Gordon returned the ball for 22 yards. On the next play, senior John Baca and junior Conner Hajovsky paved the...Article Link

The Nixon-Smiley Mustangs finished their 2025 football season on Friday night, Nov. 7, with a tough 42-30 loss to the Stockdale Brahmas. The defeat marked a balanced 5–5 season, as the Mustangs continued to show growth, pride, and determination under the Friday night lights. Junior quarterback Eric Rodriguez (2) led the Mustang offense with two touchdowns and a successful two-point conversion, showcasing his dual-threat ability. Sophomore Joe White (17) provided a spark with 87 rushing yards on just four carries, including a breakaway touchdown run. Junior Khali Jantes (20) added another touchdown and 54 yards on three touchdowns, while senior...Article Link

[Video below] Stockdale residents continue to be concerned about water, with a capacity crowd attending a town hall meeting Nov. 6 in hopes of organizing a mass protest at the next Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District (UWCD) public hearing on Nov. 21 in Pleasanton. Community members held the town hall meeting to discuss mounting concerns about a permit requested by Springs Hill Special Utility District (SUD) to pump water from a well on the northeast north- edge of Wilson County for transport and use in Guadalupe County. The district held an informational meeting Oct. 15 in Stockdale. (See “Stockdale residents...Article Link

Join the Stockdale Market Days for a Thanksgiving party, hosted by Amigas and Emprendedoras in the parking lot of the Stockdale Chamber of Commerce. Set for Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the party will include local vendors, handmade goods, and a Thanksgiving basket prize drawing. The event will also include a free food pantry. Donations of items, such as canned vegetables, beans, soup, dry rice, cereal, shelf-stable milk and baby formula, cooking oils and spices, canned proteins, and shelf-stable food packs are welcomed. Donations can be dropped off during the market event. If you need help...Article Link

Congratulations to the following high school volleyball teams in the Wilson County News coverage area for your bid in the playoffs! Regional Finals •La Vernia v Calallen, Monday, Nov. 10, 6 pm, at Cuero HS •Stockdale v Industrial, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 pm, at Yoakum HS Regional Semifinals •Floresville fell to Calallen, 2-3 – Nov. 6 •La Vernia def. Tuloso- Midway, 3-0 – Nov. 6 •Stockdale def. Hebbronville, 3-0 – Nov. 6. Watch wilsoncountynews.com for playoff updates.Article Link

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Calling all businesses! Would you like to host a Blue Santa Toy Drive donation station? The Wilson County Sheriff's Office, Floresville Police Department, Nixon Police Department, and Wilson County Emergency Services District 2 are teaming up for the annual Blue Santa Toy Drive and are seeking businesses to host donation locations. Interested businesses should contact: •In Wilson County or cities of Stockdale, Poth, or La Vernia — Wilson County Sheriff's Office Public Information Officer Deputy Skylar Dailey at 830-393-2535 •In the city of Floresville — Floresville Police Department at 830-393-4055 •In the city of Nixon — Nixon Police Department at...Article Link

Jillian Hrubetz and Carol Rutledge, both of Stockdale, take time to visit and read twin copies of the Wilson County News Sept. 19 at the Oklahoma Welcome Center, just across the Oklahoma-Texas state line. After a short visit, they proceeded to Oklahoma City to participate in the Oklahoma State Fair Llama Show. They're our Read All Over winners! Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information, and your phone number, to reader@wcn-online.com. If it is published, you may visit the WCN office to claim your prize.Article Link

Area law-enforcement agencies have reported the following recent activity: Editor's Note: All individuals arrested and charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt. Department of Public Safety •Oct. 20, Jesse Loredo, 51, of San Antonio was arrested at the intersection of U.S. 87 and Cibolo Ridge south of La Vernia and charged with theft of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. •Oct. 21, David L. Villalobos, 45, of Dallas was arrested at the intersection of S.H. 123 and F.M. 541 south of Stockdale and charged with possession...Article Link

Stockdale Independent School District (ISD) invites the community to attend a Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. in the Stockdale High School gym. Coffee and donuts will be provided for all veterans. Stockdale High School is located at 500 S. Fourth St. in Stockdale.Article Link

Wilson County may be home to an AI data center in the near future. A renewable energy and data infrastructure project — called Misae Energy Hub — is aimed to be established on 2,742 acres near Stockdale, through a company called Misae Investments. The company's website describes their expertise as developing “utility-scale solar parks, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and next-generation data centers” and “creating investment opportunities in critical infrastructure for the advancement of Artificial Intelligence and renewable energy.” The three-part infrastructure project includes: •“Mojo Solar” plus BESS SLF on 2,170 acres •Wilson BESS on 18 acres •500-megawatt Hyperscale Datacenter...Article Link

Stockdale cross country athletes Jersey Brantley (l-r) and Cooper Warrick are all smiles in Round Rock for the State cross country meet Oct. 30. They are finishing off an outstanding season with Brantley taking 94th place with a time of 13:14, and Warrick running a 16:20 and placing 11th. Congratulations!Article Link

Congratulations to Stockdale junior volleyball player Leann Wise on reaching an incredible 2,000 career kills.Article Link

The Stockdale Brahmas faced the Natalia Mustangs in a District game on Friday, Oct 31, in Natalia. The Brahmas received the opening kickoff and the Brahma offense began to “pound the rock” with senior Ricky Ayala and junior Trey Miller. Junior Coy Gann finished the drive with a 7-yard touchdown run, with senior John Baca paving the way. Junior Josh Hathaway added the extra point, and the Brahmas took an early 7-0 lead. The Brahma defense forced an early Mustang turnover with a “tackle for loss” by sophomore Tucker Hall and great pass defense by Miller. The Brahmas quickly countered...Article Link

In this riveting conversation with Dave Stockdale of Nightmare Masterclass, we dive deep into the crumbling foundations of media trust and how dark money shapes our information landscape. The discussion begins with a critical examination of the recent "Chorus" controversy, where progressive influencers took billionaire funding while decrying criticism as "misinformation" – adopting the very tactics they once condemned from the right.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is how it connects these media credibility issues to broader cultural trends in film and entertainment. We explore how modern horror directors like Ari Aster are creating sophisticated works with complex social commentary, only to have critics mischaracterize them through simplistic political lenses. Films like "Eddington" and "Weapons" aren't straightforward propaganda but artistic expressions designed to generate meaningful discourse about society's challenges.The fragmentation of media extends beyond news into entertainment, with streaming services oversaturating the market while younger generations increasingly disconnect from traditional formats entirely. Many Zoomers report they simply don't watch movies, creating separate cultural universes where shared reference points become increasingly rare. This disconnection mirrors the broader social atomization affecting everything from politics to personal relationships.Perhaps most fascinating is our examination of how parasocial relationships are replacing genuine social connections, a trend that Dave describes as potentially "Armageddon-like" in its implications. When people claim "there is no more social, only parasocial," they're describing a fundamentally broken society incapable of collective action or shared understanding.Whether you're concerned about media manipulation, fascinated by horror cinema's evolution, or simply trying to make sense of our increasingly fragmented culture, this conversation offers valuable insights into how we might navigate these challenging times with greater awareness and intentionality.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

What if the stories you tell yourself are literally changing your biology? In this mind-blowing episode, Julie sits down with Dr. Brenda Stockdale, a nationally recognized pioneer in psychoneuroimmunology who's spent over 20 years proving that your thoughts can be medicine.Dr. Stockdale reveals how your white blood cells have hundreds of receptor sites shaped like door locks—and your emotions hold the keys. You'll discover:Why "toxic positivity" can actually prevent you from getting the second opinion that saves your lifeThe difference between hope and "hope-inspired agency"—and why you need both to beat the oddsThe FBI consultant's technique of "acting as if" to change your biochemistryWhy resilience isn't something you're born with—it's developableThe dangerous myth that "I can't afford the luxury of a negative thought"Dr. Stockdale doesn't sugarcoat the science: she's collected stories from thousands of patients who were told they had months to live and are still here decades later. Her message? You're not a statistic.This isn't about wishful thinking or fairy-tale endings. It's about leveraging hard science to activate your brain's natural healing systems. Because sometimes the most radical thing YOU can do is breathe correctly and tell yourself a better story.Ready to discover the healing power you didn't know you had? This episode will change how you think about recovery—literally.Resources mentioned:Dr. Stockdale's book: "You Can Beat The Odds"Free 5-minute audio at brendastockdale.comMOJO Health's data-driven approach to cancer healing (mojohealth.org)Connect with Dr. Brenda Stockdale: Website: brendastockdale.com Book: "You Can Beat The Odds" available on AmazonConnect with Julie Stevens and the MOJO Movement: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mojohealthorg TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@julie.stevens97YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mojohealth Facebook: https://facebook.com/mojohealthorg Website: https://www.mojohealth.org/ DISCLAIMER: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on this podcast are the speaker's own and do not represent the views, thoughts, and opinions of MOJO Health Cooperative LLC, a Georgia Limited Liability Company, its respective officers, directors, employees, agents, or representatives. This podcast is presented by MOJO Health Cooperative, and cannot be copied or rebroadcast without consent. The material and information presented here is for general information purposes only, and not intended to supplant the expert advice and/or consultation of a medical doctor and/or a licensed physician, and/or an attorney. In short, this podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice, nor legal advice. The "MOJO Health" name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Again, none of the content of this podcast should be considered legal advice, nor medical advice. As always, consult a lawyer and/or a licensed physician in lieu of relying upon the advice of any of the participants of this podcast. The host(s) of this podcast are not licensed lawyers, physicians, doctors of osteopath, nor medical doctors in any jurisdiction anywhere. The host(s) of this podcast do not practice medicine and do NOT profess to be able to do any of the following: (1) diagnose, heal, treat, prevent, prescribe for, or removing any physical, mental, or emotional ailment or supposed ailment of an individual; (2) engage in the end of human pregnancy; (3) treat human ailments; nor (4) perform acupuncture. MOJO Health Cooperative LLC is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.

Levi tells the story of Stockdale, a POW in Vietnam, and how the secret of who made it back safely can help you become a successful day trader.

In this conversation, Logan Lewis and Winston Stockdale delve into the world of tournament fishing, discussing the mental strategies that top anglers employ, Winston's personal journey into fishing, and the intricacies of various fishing tournaments, including the Premier's Cup and the Last Mountain Walleye Classic. They explore the importance of mental preparation, the evolution of tournament formats, and the significance of teamwork in achieving success on the water. The discussion highlights the challenges and triumphs faced by anglers, emphasizing the blend of skill, strategy, and a bit of luck that defines competitive fishing. In this engaging conversation, Logan Lewis and Winston discuss the intricacies of tournament fishing, including the risks involved, the mental strategies required for success, and the importance of community support. They reflect on Winston's recent tournament successes, the challenges faced in competitive fishing, and the social aspects that make these events enjoyable. The discussion also covers Winston's future aspirations in guiding and the significance of learning in fishing. Overall, the conversation highlights the passion and dedication that drives anglers in their pursuit of excellence.Check out the website @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wkndwarriorsco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Don't forget to drop a review or rating on your listening platform so we can reach more anglers just like you!PODCAST LINKS: https://linktr.ee/wkndwarriorsfishingpodBe sure to follow the show @wkdnwarriorsfishingpodcast on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Subscribe to our YouTube channel for updates, behind the scenes, videos, giveaways and more!Email us at theweekendwarriorspodcast@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you by 13 Fishing Canada and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.PODCAST SPONSORS/DISCOUNTS:13 Fishing Canada: Use Code "WKNDWARRIORS" for 15% OFF www.13fishing.ca *EXCLUSIVE Discount on Rapala Canada and ALL 9 of their Brands! Use Code "WKNDWARRIORS" for 15% OFF www.rapala.ca*Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation: Grab yourself a Membership here: https://saskatchewan-wildlife-federation.myshopify.com/collections/membershipsDownload the Saskatchewan Master Angler App: https://swf.sk.ca/master-angler-p

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Ross Stockdale helps Small Business B2B Service Companies increase their net profit without breaking the bank in 12 months or less as their Fractional CMO. He creates and executes winning marketing strategies to increase profit and decrease time and headaches. He's also a fellow Podcaster!

We sit down with one of my favorite local podcasters...Peter Stockdale from the Audible Farm podcast! We delved into a wide array of off-the-board topics, including the future of the algorithm, Peter's new life changes of being able to work in podcasting full time, whether taxation is theft or not, the healthcare system, food stamps, and more! ==== LINKS ===== Audible Farm Podcast: https://audiblefarmpodcast.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AudibleFarm ===== Website: www.mcallisterhours.com Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMcAllisterHours Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kkuLRVsVJLi22RALUkNRh?si=6c663608a0744da1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mcallister-hours-podcast/id1509329541 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themcallisterhours/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mcallisterhours?fan_landing=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcallisterhours/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-739237

What happens when tech built to boost performance erodes trust? We unpack the legal, cultural, and human cost—and how leaders can protect psychological safety.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Imagine discovering that the same workplace tech meant to make your job easier is quietly dismantling trust, blurring boundaries, and draining morale. In this episode of The Hard Skills, we pull back the curtain on how tools like productivity trackers, AI decision-making, and remote monitoring reshape not just workflows—but the culture, safety, and well-being of entire teams. You'll hear how leaders face a growing legal and ethical duty of care in tech-integrated workplaces, and what it takes to meet that responsibility in real terms—not just policy statements. We explore the blind spots that make even well-intentioned technology harmful, the risks that can spiral into legal exposure, and the choices that can either protect or undermine psychological safety.If you've ever wondered whether the systems you've built are quietly shaping a culture you didn't intend, start here. This isn't theory—it's a deep, unflinching look at the human side of workplace tech. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Cameron Stockdale is an internationally recognized leader in organizational behaviour, workplace wellness, and change leadership. He is the former CEO of the Work Wellness Institute and currently serves as Chair of the International Leadership Association's Healthcare Leadership Community and Vice Chair of the Executive Health and Safety Council of British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in emergency health services, Dr. Stockdale brings a practical and policy-informed perspective to the intersection of health, leadership, and innovation. He holds a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Creighton), a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology (Edinburgh), a Master of Arts in Leadership (Guelph), and a postgraduate certificate in Organizational Behaviour from Harvard. Dr. Stockdale holds both national and provincial appointments advising Canadian governments on workplace policy and legislative change. His current research explores how emerging technologies influence psychological safety, legal accountability, and leadership practices in modern workplaces undergoing rapid transformation.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cameron-stockdale-388b4b46/#PsychologicalSafety #Trust #Tech #AI #LawTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Timestamps: (7:58) - Stockdale Family In 2008, the Stockdale family from Ohio appeared on the reality TV show ‘Wife Swap.'  Kathy and Timothy Stockdale were raising their four sons in a very strict, conservative manner.   This is an excerpt from the family manual Kathy prepared for ‘Wife Swap.'  We moved to the country to get the boys away from the city. Our children are being raised away from violent language, sexual influences, drinking, smoking, drugs, rap music all the things we left behind in the city. Instead we are raising our children on a diet of wholesome activities and farm work; keeping their minds pure and their bodies healthy and keeping out the influences of modern society. That is why we home-school. By 2017, two of the children remained in the family home - Jacob and James.  One day that year, while Timothy was at work, Jacob fatally shot his brother James and his mother Kathy.   He then attempted to take his own life by shooting himself in the head.  He survived and was hospitalised for many months. After he recovered, Jacob was charged with the murders of his mother and brother.   No motive for the killings has ever been revealed. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the murder/suicide involving the Stockdale family from ‘Wife Swap.' Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive true crime content.  You also get ALL episodes ad-free and weekly BONUS episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Skylight Calendar: The Skylight Calendar is here to keep your family organized. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars at SkylightCal.com/TCS

In episode 467, we flash back to December of 2021 to revisit the life and leadership philosophy of American war hero and former Vice Presidential candidate Admiral James Stockdale. The episode focuses on his experiences as a prisoner of war in Vietnam and his stoic approach to surviving extreme adversity. Hartmann delves into Stockdale's key influences, particularly the philosophical work "The Enchiridion" by Epictetus, which emphasizes controlling one's emotions and focusing on what's within one's power.   The episode offers listeners practical insights into: •Maintaining mental resilience during challenging times •Understanding the Stockdale Paradox •Developing emotional control and personal responsibility   Listeners will gain valuable leadership lessons about: •Distinguishing between what you can and cannot control •Maintaining dignity and strength under extreme pressure •The importance of mental fortitude in overcoming obstacles    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

Psalm 90,Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.3 You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!”4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.5 You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning:6 in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.7 For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed.8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.9 For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh.10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty;yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away.11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants!14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil.16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children.17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands! Admiral Jim Stockdale was one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the Navy — some of you have heard of him before. He was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War and he's most famous for an ordeal that began on September 9, 1965. He took off in his A-4 Skyhawk for a normal mission, but this time, on his way back, he got shot down, ejected from his plane, and landed in a village where he was captured by the enemy. They held him as a prisoner of war from 1965 to 1973 — he was kept in solitary confinement for four years, in leg irons for two years, and he was physically tortured at least 15 times.And he survived. He was later released and obviously everybody was fascinated by his story. Stockdale wrote a couple of books about his experience, but he was made most popular by a business book that includes an interview with him. In that book, the author asked him, How'd you do it? How'd you make it through that time?And Stockdale said here's the key:“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end […] with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality […].”In other words, you must hold together brutal facts and prevailing hope. This has become known as the “Stockdale Paradox” — or we could just call it the message of Psalm 90.Stockdale's answer is what we find in this psalm, which is relevant to all of us, because Psalm 90 is about life in a fallen world. The question behind this psalm is: How do you make it here? How do you do really live in this world? — that's the question. Anybody interested in that?! And this psalm shows us how in two parts: Verses 1–11 is You face the brutal facts.Verses 12–17 is You remember our prevailing hope.That's what we're gonna look at this morning. Father in heaven, thank you for your ancient words! And thank you for your Holy Spirit who is with us now. Speak to us, this morning, we pray, in Jesus's name, amen. Facing the Brutal Facts (verses 1–11)There are at least three ‘brutal' facts here, and as we look at them, I want us to think of these as facts that we would tell ourselves. So I'm gonna say them as things that you would say to yourself — #1 is this … if you want to make it in this world, face the fact that…1. God is God.Psalm 90 starts here:“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.”Verse 1 shows us right away that Moses is looking up! He starts with “Lord, you” — which means he's reading his situation in light of the Lord. This is a prayer of faith. And so whatever else he might say in this psalm, we know first that he's saying it to God — he's bringing it to God. And he knows God. Verse 2:“Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.”God is God. And God didn't just start to be God yesterday, but he has always been God. He was God before there was anything else. Before the mountains of the earth — before even the earth itself — God was who he is. He's bigger than us; he's older than us, and he's in control. We don't need to say anything about ourselves until we first understand this: It's not our world that God is part of, but it's his world that we're part of it. It's not that we fit him into our plans, but we exist for his purposes. It's not our story that he serves, but it's his story that we find ourselves in.So before you get stuck in your own head — or if you need to get unstuck — remind yourself that God is God. I think Psalm 90:2 is a great verse to memorize. It's the foundational, barest fact of all facts. God is God!We start there. We say that to ourselves. And then, soon enough, we get to ourselves and we realize that if God is God, we are not God. We are creatures. We are created. We're made. We are not from everlasting to everlasting, but instead we're time-bound.One of the interesting things of this psalm is the prevalence of time language. Just listen to all these words used: Generations, years, morning, evening, days. These words show up 15 different times in 17 verses. And what they're doing is they're forming the confines in which we live. When it comes to us, there's a beginning and an end to our lives here …And that brings us to the second brutal fact. Face the fact that…2. You will die. This is where Moses goes next, in verse 3. He's says to God, You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!”And this sounds like Genesis 3:19. The mention of dust alongside the allusion to death takes us back to the Garden of Eden and the curse of sin, and that helps make sense of Moses as the author of this psalm. Moses, perhaps more than anybody, was well acquainted with the brutal facts of the human condition. He wrote the first five books of the Old Testament, including this quote from Genesis — so he knew the story well! He knew everything from the creation of man to the fall of man to how the reality of sin played itself out in the idolatry and rebellion of the people of Israel. Moses wrote the origin story, and he had a front row seat to its implications.And Moses knew that death was the consequence of sin.That's something we don't tend to think about. We know death is certain, but we don't usually connect it to the curse. We don't think when someone dies: This person died because of God's judgment on sin. But that's where Moses goes! Look at verse 7:“For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.”Verse 11:“Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?”Moses connects the dots between God's judgment and death, and he leads us to do the same. That's the point of this rhetorical question in verse 11. He says Consider this! Think about this — because you probably haven't!Do you realize how effective God's curse on sin has been? God meant what he said when he told Adam in Genesis 2:17,“You shall surely die.”And for thousands of years, for billions and billions of people — for 110 people around the world every minute of every day — God has proven what he said. Every funeral you ever been to. Every loss in your life. Every graveyard you see with rows and rows of tombstones. They all testify to at least one fact: death is the curse of sin that God said it would be — Genesis 3:19, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” That is the only reason people die! Because God said that's what sin would bring. Because that's the judgment of God that sin would cost — God has never stopped paying that out. There is no escape.And for most of history, humans have been more in touch with their mortality than we are today.Today, as a society at large, we prefer to distract ourselves from it or numb ourselves to it. But that wasn't the case even 100 years ago.This Spring, Melissa and I were looking around at an antique shop, and I found this old framed print called “The Ages of Man.” It's an illustration of a man in eleven stages of life. At the center of it, there's the Garden of Eden and Adam eating the fruit — the fall of man which brought the curse — and then over to the left there's a stair climb up to a peak, and then a decline — it's goes up and then down, from cradle to grave. It's a visual reminder that you're gonna die.So I bought it … and brought it home, and put it in my study. And as I researched it, come to find out, there were countless prints like this, or iterations of it, that started circulating in the 16th century in the Western world. This particular one was published in 1906, but there are thousands and thousands of them in several different languages, and people used to have these prints hanging up in their homes and they'd see it everyday. We can hardly even think about our mortality. But brothers and sisters, friends, Psalm 90 is clear. You're going to die. Face it. Now to #3 … if you want to make it in this world, face the fact that…3. Life is hard. In case you thought death was the worst part, think again. The worst part, the brutalist fact, is that life is hard. And it's hard in part because it's so brief. That's the real contrast between God and us in Psalm 90. He is from everlasting to everlasting, and us … well … we get swept away with the rain. We're like a dream. We're like grass that's renewed in the morning, but then by evening, it's gone. Verse 9: our years come to an end like a sigh. Sigh — and we're gone.To really bring this point down for us, Moses gives a number in verse 10: Seventy years. That's the average. And this is fascinating. Think about this. Moses wrote this thousands of years ago — and there are different life expectancies in different parts of the world and there's been a little variance the past 200 years, but, altogether, 70 is about the average! Moses is right, and he's been right for a long time. Now, for some, Moses says, you might get to eighty. But you're talking that's an elite league.But 70–80 has been the standard life expectancy for most of human history — that's fascinating. Back before the flood, people lived a lot longer (I think that's the reference in verse 4). Kenan lived 910 years; Methuselah lived 969 years — that's a good run, but even that is like nothing before God. Methuselah's life to God is like yesterday afternoon. Yesterday afternoon! — that's a thousand years to God, so what about for 80 years? 70? Your life?It's a passing shadow. A vapor. And of that little vapor, that teeny little span, verse 10 says, is “but toil and trouble.”Wait, are we in Ecclesiastes? This sounds like Job on the worst day of his life (see Job 14:1–2)!No, we're in the psalms, and Psalm 90 is true. In that illustration of the stages of life — that picture now in my study — there's a caption beneath each decade that describes the decade, and the older the man gets, the bleaker the caption is (I had to use Google translate because it's in Swedish). But the caption under age 90 says, “At 90 years old, lame and bent, he has lost all memory of the joys of life.”It's kinda sad, but it's true to life under the curse. It's Psalm 90. And we need it. Now, of course, we can push back on all of this with some legitimate “whattabouts” — Whattabout this? Whattabout that? There are many blessings in this life! God's mercy is more! Amen! … but through verse 11, we need to hear Psalm 90 as it is. We find here the brutal facts about life in this world:God is God (not you).You're going to die.The brief time you have here is hard. Stockdale would say you gotta face the facts. Hold it here.But that's not the ending. Brutal facts are met with prevailing hope, and we find that in verse 12–17. Remember Our Prevailing Hope (verses 12–17)Verses 12–17 are six verses of petitions. Each verse is Moses asking God to do something surrounded by the background of these brutal facts. And we see two things here about hope.First, we see what hope does. How it drives Moses to pray a certain way.But secondly, and I think most important, we need to know what the hope actually is.We'll start with the is.What Hope IsIt's verses 13–14, and these are two verses I want to make sure you see. So everybody, do what you can to look at verse 13. Find verse 13.Moses prays: “13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”And the keyword here is “morning” in verse 14. It's the third time it's used in the psalm. Before I explain it, let me tell you first how I've always read this verse: I've understood it to mean that the way to rejoice and be glad all your days is to start each day, to spend each morning, getting your heart happy in Jesus.Meditate on the word of God, remember the love of God — private worship every morning. If you do that every morning, your days will be glad.That's how I've read Psalm 90:14, and that's been my practice, and guess what? I think it's true!I encourage all of you to start each morning in the word of God — be satisfied with the steadfast love of God! And, at the same time, I don't think that's what this verse is saying … because the word “morning” here is not referring to the literal morning.When “morning” is used in verses 5–6, it's symbolic of the earlier years of a person's life — it's the ascending stairs. When “morning” is used here in verse 14, it's symbolic of the new day of resurrected life. It's the reality of God doing what Moses prays in verse 13. Return, God! Come back! Fulfill your promises! Restore your people! Make all things new!In other words, “morning” in verse 14 is talking about heaven — the eternal morning.Moses is saying: if we can be satisfied with God's steadfast love in heaven — if that's our future, if God does that — then all our days here, on the way to that future, can have joy and gladness. Because we know that whatever happens here, the best yet to come! Whatever happens here, the worst thing is never the last thing. We have a future! We have a future with God! That's our hope. That's what the “morning” is referring to, and this starts to make sense. The petitions here demand this.In verse 15, Moses prays,“Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us …”He's saying, For as much time as it's been hard here, give us that same amount of joy! But look, if life itself is hard, if all of life is “toil and trouble” (which is what verses 1–11 tell us) then verse 15 requires another life.Moses is asking for a new life — that's the hope of heaven. The prevailing hope of Psalm 90 is a new heavens and new earth where we will be with God, in his fullness of joy, where at his right hand are pleasures forevermore.That's what the hope is, and now what does the hope do?What Hope DoesTwo things: work and wisdom.First, the hope of heaven means our work matters.Verse 17, Moses says:“Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!”Now this is saying a lot! It means that the brutal facts of verses 1–11 are not meant to make us despair, but to make us sober. The reality of our creatureliness, the certainty of death, the brevity and hardships of life — none of those things mean that life here has no meaning if heaven is real.If this world is all we have, then sure, “Let us eat, drink, and be merry — Blah to everything!” But if heaven is real, if we have a future with God, and our lives here are consequential to that future, then our work here matters. We have things to do, and we should do them. We plant and grow and harvest and share. We design and build and steward and multiply. We are blessed to bless, saved to serve, given to that we might give. And we should be steadfast in these things, immovable, always abounding in this work because we know that because heaven is real, our work here is not in vain (see 1 Corinthians 15:58).Our work matters.Second, the hope of heaven means we need wisdom.This is verse 12: “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”Now, what I'm about to say is going to be so plain and simple you're gonna be like “Duh!” Here it is: If heaven is real, and your life here matters, then it's wise to know your life here is brief.This is starting with the end in mind. Start with heaven. That's our future, church. Jesus is real and he has gone to prepare a place for us, and he's going to come again and take us to himself that where he is we may be also. Jesus said that! Heaven is as real as Jesus is!And then, you mean to tell me that my life in this world has meaning for that?! My life has consequence for that? God can use my life here to impact heaven?Sign me up! — How much time do I have?!Not a lot of time. Limited time. Your days are numbered. Now what effect does that have? It gives us wisdom. It gives us wisdom to make the most of the time we have.I have another little framed picture in my study. Melissa's late grandmother gave it to me (and I think it also came from an antique shop). But it says, Just one life, 'twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last.Josiah Bennett exhorted us with these words a few weeks ago. This is how we want to live. It's how I'm trying to live!We recognize the brevity of life here, and we do it full of the hope of heaven, the realness of Jesus, at the center of our minds and hearts — hold those two things together … heaven is real and life here is short … wisdom!This is our prevailing hope: Heaven is real. So our work matters and we need wisdom. So says Moses in Psalm 90 … face the brutal facts; remember our prevailing hope — which is not just a strategy for survival, this is how we thrive. This is not merely about how to make it in this world, but it's how to have joy and gladness all our days even amid the sorrows.Father, would you do that?This now brings us to the Table.The TableOne thing I want to make clear this morning is that the hope that Moses talks about here, and our hope, is not abstract, but it's personal. There's no doubt in the Psalm, anytime there's language about God returning, or the restoration of God's people, it's always pointing to the Messiah. Jesus is the person of our hope. Jesus himself says, in Revelation 22,“I am the root and descendant of David, the bright morning star” (Revelation 22:16).He is the one we hope in. He is what makes heaven heaven. We look to him this morning, and I want to invite you to do that. If you've never put your faith in Jesus, you're stuck in verses 1–11. Without Jesus, there is no hope. But you can have hope this morning. Come to Jesus. Ask him to save you. Make Jesus your hope. And for those of us who have done that — if you've trusted in Jesus — at this table we remember him and give him thanks! We want his glory to be magnified.

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