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Anthony once again steers the conversation towards Raj's nerdiness. The effort nearly ended him, so please listen.

On this episode of Vibe Check, Zach sits down with award-winning playwright and performance artist Taylor Mac to talk about their new book, Bark of Millions, why art is political, the importance of making queerness visible in all spaces, and much more. You can find everything Vibe Check related at our official website, www.vibecheckpod.comWe want to hear from you! Email us at vibecheck@stitcher.com, and keep in touch with us on Instagram @vibecheck_pod.Get your Vibe Check merch at www.podswag.com/vibecheck.Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Vibe Check ad-free.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the Yinz Steel Believe podcast with Jeremy Betz and Shannon White! On this week's episode, the duo says breaks down the Offensive Line's stellar Week 3 and the Steelers big win before previewing the Steelers Week 4 home stand against the Cleveland Browns! Catch Yinz Steel Believe LIVE on the Steel Curtain Network YouTube Channel every Wednesday night or on audio wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Today Update delivers the biggest stories in sport in under five minutes. Published twice daily, it brings you breaking news and reports from across the globe. Subscribe now and make it part of your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simona Aebersold travelled straight from the EOC in Lithuania to Hungary for WOC 2027 training - and racing.A bit disappointing champs in Lithuania for Simona Aebersold, but already preparing for better results in WOC 2027! Listen to her learning points from EOC 2026, witch she will use towards WOC 2027.Enjoy listening!To get the premium at Livelox, use: "2XIVAR" (both capital letter and small caps works)To get the best orienteering equipment, go to Noname webshop: https://webshop.nonamesport.com/en/with the code: "IvarNat20", you will get 20% off!To get the best orienteering trainings, check out:O-Portugal.ptShoes for running on trails, flat and terrain:https://scantrade.no/merker/scott-l%C3%B8p/sko

The San Francisco 49ers are still 3-0 and still the NFC favorites — and Nick Bosa is still not on that football field. The Denver Broncos are coming to Levi's Stadium this Sunday and the most important defensive player on the roster is going to be watching from the sideline for the second straight week. And while this team has done a remarkable job of winning without him — Kyle Shanahan's offense covering for a defense that is operating well below its ceiling — the question that every honest 49ers fan has to start asking out loud is simple. How long can this go on?

Matt O'Leary discusses the New York Jets dropping two straight, and answers your voicemails! Sign up for PrizePicks with code HMA and get $150 in lineups if your first $5 lineup wins! https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/OLEARY All videos now available in Podcast Form: Apple : http://bit.ly/3V7KcNQ Spotify : https://bit.ly/4mc8bX7 le Chrome Extension: https://www.swvle.com/r/G7cAw5VyQ1tv Subscribe to the Talkin Jets Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TalkinJets/ For Serious Inquiries: mattoleary95@gmail.com MattOLearyNY Merch Shop: https://mattolearyny.com Social: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattolearyny TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattolearyny?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://instagram.com/mattolearyny ​ Call in and leave a voicemail: ‪(631) 517-0756‬ JUST JETS PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/justjets MUSIC - Saint Saxon Sound Lia Saint Saxon - Lofi Hip Hop Beats to Relax/Study to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuBuZy0pxE&t=2314s Saint Saxon Sound Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3CWknIA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Look to the cross and the empty tomb. Look at God who is for you. "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" — Romans 8:31   Whatever you're facing this week, you don't face it alone. 

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STRAIGHT BIBLE WEDNESDAY on Nephilim Death Squad.What does "Come and see" mean in John 1:35-39 (KJV)? G. Campbell Morgan traces how Jesus dealt with John the Apostle, the disciple whom Jesus loved.G. Campbell Morgan Sermon Breakdown, hosted by Matttttt Hepner and TopLobsta.Matttttt Hepner reads G. Campbell Morgan's chapter on John the Apostle and stops to talk it through. Morgan starts with John's background: son of Zebedee and Salome, partner in the fishing business with Simon and Andrew, from a family with hired servants, a cousin of Jesus after the flesh (Matthew 27:55-56), and a man with a house in Jerusalem, where he took Mary after the cross (John 19:26-27).Then Morgan follows John through the Gospels and turns to the Lord's methods with him: "What seek ye?" (John 1:38), the invitation to "come and see" (John 1:39), which Morgan ties to Revelation 1:1-2 where John "bare record ... of all things that he saw," the call to be fishers of men (Mark 1:17), the name Boanerges, sons of thunder (Mark 3:17), the sharp corrections ("Forbid him not," and the wish to call down fire, Luke 9:49-56), the way of the cross (Mark 10:38-39), and the confidence Jesus showed in trusting John with His mother and with the Revelation. It closes on John 21:20-23: "If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?"Questions answered• Was John the Apostle a cousin of Jesus? (14:32)• Why did James and John ask to sit at Jesus' right hand and left? (29:33)• What does "Come and see" mean in John 1? (44:04)• Why did Jesus call James and John "sons of thunder"? (52:33)• What did Jesus mean by "If I will that he tarry"? (1:12:06)Chapters0:00 Pre-Show: Money, Houses and Contentment5:44 Why Study John the Apostle? (G. Campbell Morgan)11:11 Reading Morgan: The Lord's Methods With John14:32 Was John a Cousin of Jesus? (Matthew 27, Verses 55-56)18:34 John's House in Jerusalem (John 19, Verses 26-27)26:47 Where John Appears in the Gospels29:33 Seats at His Right Hand and Left (Mark 10, Verses 35-37)34:00 John the Mystic, Seer and Poet (1 John 1, Verse 1)39:14 "What Seek Ye?" (John 1, Verse 38)44:04 What Does "Come and See" Mean? (John 1, Verse 39)50:06 "Fishers of Men" (Mark 1, Verse 17)52:33 Why Call Them Sons of Thunder? (Mark 3, Verse 17)59:29 Three Special Hours and Sharp Corrections (Luke 9, Verses 49-56)1:07:18 The Way of the Cross (Mark 10, Verses 38-39)1:12:06 "If I Will That He Tarry" (John 21, Verses 20-23)1:15:41 Closing: John, the Questing SoulWatch more Straight Bible: https://www.youtube.com/@StraightBibleFLStraight Bible on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBibleWear the series: The Great Physician – G. Campbell Morgan T-Shirt: https://www.toplobsta.com/products/great-physician-g-campbell-morgan-t-shirtNephilim Death SquadPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadSocial Media:@nephilimdeathsquad @davidLcorbo (Raven) @toplobsta (Top)Websites:Toplobsta.comNephilimdeathsquad.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.Hear it first, hear it ad-free, and watch us live: join the Death Squad on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadMembers also get 10–30% off merch.If this episode made you laugh, think, or pray for us, leave a 5-star rating and a review. It's the #1 way new listeners find the show.Seen something you can't explain? Shadow people, Dogman, demons in cans… send your story to NDS Chronicles and we might read it on air: chroniclesnds@gmail.comWear the uniform: https://www.toplobsta.comWatch every episode: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadX: @NephilimDSquad · @TopLobsta · @DavidLCorboChrist first. Crude humor. No apologies.Nephilimdeathsquad.com 

Pankaj Kumar: The Agile Team Split Between Seniors and Juniors Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "We have to focus not on individual tasks, but the team goals. Shared goals." - Pankaj Kumar   Pankaj describes a team that had all the ingredients for friction: senior people with deep experience, junior people who needed support, and a Sprint Goal that required everyone to move together. The weak signal showed up in the retrospective. The junior team members were quiet, and the seniors were implicitly treating mentoring as work that did not help them. Pankaj started with one-on-one conversations to understand what was behind the silence. Then he reframed mentoring around the team outcome. The senior people were not being asked to "lose time" helping juniors. They were being asked to build the capability the whole team needed to deliver. He also pointed out that learning flows both ways: junior team members often bring fresh technical knowledge that experienced people have not yet seen. By pairing senior and junior people on shared tasks, the team started to build trust, empathy, and confidence. The result was visible outside the team too. Stakeholders could see the difference in sprint reviews when the team showed up with more alignment.   In this segment, we talk about team dynamics, psychological safety, and mentoring.   Self-reflection Question: Where is your team still optimizing for individual tasks when the real need is a shared outcome? Featured Book of the Week: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch Pankaj mentions several leadership books that shaped his thinking, including Start With Why by Simon Sinek, Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek, and Stay Hungry Stay Foolish by Rashmi Bansal. The one that stayed with him most was Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch. What connected the book to his Scrum Master work was the push against bureaucracy and the image of building a speedboat instead of a large, slow ship. For Pankaj, that linked directly to empowered teams, fast learning, and the Scrum Master responsibility to help people move from hierarchy into ownership.   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

Ike, Spike, and Fritz analyze a historic day for Philadelphia as LeBron James officially makes his debut at Sixers Media Day. They also preview the Eagles' Monday night matchup in Chicago and break down the Phillies' postseason roster as they prepare for a showdown with the Braves.

In this episode, Brenda is joined by Prasanna Gopalakrishnan, former Global Chief Product & AI Officer at ADP and a veteran executive with over 25 years of experience leading digital transformation across tech, banking, and media.While much of today's conversation around Artificial Intelligence focuses on what machines will replace, Prasanna shifts the narrative toward a far more empowering question: What can AI make possible for human beings?Prasanna also shares where her optimism lands ten years out, from democratized superintelligence to breakthroughs in mental health and drug discovery, and what still keeps her up at night. If you're a leader, product builder, or HR decision maker trying to bring people along through AI change instead of running them over with it, this episode is for you.Connect with Prasanna on LinkedInWe Learned About Designing for PeopleThe Human AdvantageResponsible AI & TrustLeading Through TransformationChapters: 00:00 Welcome back to Be the Way Forward01:51 Meet Prasanna Gopalakrishnan02:06 When technology actually works for people05:08 Three questions to ask before you build anything07:00 Just because AI can, should it?08:49 What stays true about people across every industry12:11 Better at transformation, or just moving faster?15:03 Customers want a kill switch, and that's okay16:23 What she listens for when she walks into a company19:34 How do you measure people when AI does the work?21:28 The wrong question: what will AI replace?26:18 Superintelligence in everyone's hands28:30 The divide forming inside organizations31:34 Sprint thinking in the middle of a marathon35:36 The what, the how, and what actually gets rewarded37:19 Work, roles, and tasks are not the same thing44:43 Giving people room to figure it out46:42 The moment leadership became a philosophy50:19 The moral compass she never gave up53:01 Straight talk and why women hear it differently55:41 Ten years from now58:42 What keeps her up at night1:00:38 What being the way forward means#BTheWayForward #AnitaB #WomenInTech #AIEthics #FutureOfWork #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #ProductManagement #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveLeadership

Dating can feel like a job interview with flirting on top, and a lot of us are exhausted by the same loop: say the right thing, try to seem confident, hope “chemistry” appears, then wonder why it still feels disconnected. We sit down with Emma Galland, a holistic and tantric sex, love, and relationship coach and the founder of Tantric Awakenings, to talk about a different starting point: your nervous system, your body, and your ability to be present.Emma shares the story that brought her from decades of coaching into tantra, including a moment of intimacy that showed her what happens when someone holds steady presence through big emotion. From there, we get practical about what she teaches men and couples who struggle with modern dating, sexual insecurity, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and the feeling of doing everything “right” while missing the closeness they want. We also dig into her “soul gazing” tantric speed dating experiment, where people connect without talking and discover how much information lives in the body. Then we break down a deceptively simple question: how do you tell the difference between chemistry, anxiety, and real desire? If you want more presence, better communication, and a more grounded path to pleasure, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Send us Fan Mail Support the showThanks for listening!Check out this site for everthing to know about women's pleasure including video tutorials and great suggestions for bedroom time!!https://for-goodness-sake-omgyes.sjv.io/c/5059274/1463336/17315Take the happiness quiz from Oprah and Arthur Brooks here: https://arthurbrooks.com/buildNEW: Subscribe monthly: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1805181/support Email  questions/comments/feeback to tamara@straightfromthesourcesmouth.co Website: https://straightfromthesourcesmouthpod.net/Instagram: @tamaraschoondatingTwitter: @tamarapodcastYouTube and IG: Tamara_Schoon_comic now TamaraSchoonDatingWant to be a guest on Straight from the Source's Mouth: Frank Talk about Sex and Dating? Send Tamara Schoon a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17508659438808322af9d2077

Straight talk on what's behind the news, recorded live at the Full Circle in Brussels. Katrin Prybil of Reportrois explains how the far right's wins in German state elections will slow EU policymaking. Katrin also speculates about why European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered Canada an EU status that doesn't exist, and she reflects on how a referendum in Iceland brought back memories — of Brexit. Joanna Gill of The Parliament Magazine discusses a trend toward "climate hushing" even as heat and drought ravage Europe. Looking to the High North, where warming is happening faster than the global average, Joanna sees Russia and China sizing up new waterways while the EU mostly watches from the sidelines.Raziye Akkoc of Agence France-Presse unpacks what von der Leyen meant by "China Shock 2.0" and how a "Made in EU" proposal will play in upcoming talks between the EU and Beijing. On the hot topic of media freedom, Raziye says the EU press corps works in an environment that's a good deal more controlled than non-journalists probably realize.Support the show

Bob and Brad finally watch Martin McDonagh's In Bruges and fall hard for its mix of pitch-black comedy, tragedy, moral philosophy, and extraordinary performances from Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, and Ralph Fiennes. Then they review Clyde May's Straight Rye Whiskey, a bright, fruit-forward 94-proof rye that continues the brand's surprisingly strong showing.For longer episodes and special bonus content, consider joining our ⁠Patreon⁠ for as little as $3/mo!Film & Whiskey ⁠Instagram⁠Film & Whiskey ⁠Facebook⁠Film & Whiskey ⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠Email us⁠!⁠Join our Discord server!⁠For more episodes and engaging content, visit ⁠www.filmwhiskey.com⁠.

Join us as Sheila welcomes first-time guest Alex Smith to the show! Alex is married and a dad to three children, ages 13, 11, and 4, and for the past three years has been sharing his love of Disney through his blog, "Second Dad to the Right." Alex shares the story behind the name of his blog and how what started as his own Disney adventure has turned into a family affair. His children have gotten involved too, sharing their ideas and helping with the blog, making the experience even more rewarding as they get to enjoy it together. Disney trips can add up, and Alex's wife, Audrey, found a creative way to help make those visits happen by starting her own online SAT/ACT test prep tutoring classes. Together, they've been able to visit Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. Along the way, Alex has continued building his blog and helping other guests make the most of their own time in the parks. To close out the show, Sheila gets to know even more of Alex's Disney side as they talk about his time in the parks and the experiences that keep bringing him and his family back to the magic. You can follow along with Alex on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads @seconddadtotheright, and visit his website at seconddadtotheright.com. To reach out to Audrey for more information about her tutoring services, visit tutoringwithaudrey.com. Thanks for listening to Monorail Tales! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a review, and share the show with your Disney-loving friends. Keep the magic alive between episodes! Visit MonorailTales.com, join our Monorail Tales Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram for the latest Disney news, show updates, and plenty of Disney fun. Have a question, comment, or an idea for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com. Planning your next Disney vacation? Brandi & Ric with The Curated Travel Collection would love to help you plan a magical, stress-free vacation at no additional cost to you. Whether you're dreaming of Disney, Universal, a cruise, or an all-inclusive getaway, they're here to help every step of the way. Looking to add Disney Vacation Club points or purchase a DVC membership? Be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for expert service, outstanding prices, and a passion for helping Disney fans make the most of their membership. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for being part of our Disney family. Until next time, keep the magic alive... keep making magical memories... and we'll see you on the next Monorail Tales adventure!

This week on Back to the 80s Radio, Toscano & Chang are digging a little deeper into the music we love.We each picked five songs and bands that mean something to us—not necessarily the biggest hits or the songs everybody expects, but the tracks we still love cranking up after all these years.There are stories, memories, a few surprises, and plenty of great 80s music along the way.Turn it up and hang out with us for a night of deep tracks, great bands, and the music that made the 80s unforgettable.Back to the 80s Radio with Toscano & Chang.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/back-to-the-80s-radio--5883226/support.

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Hour one of DJ & PK for September 29, 2026: Kalani Sitake talks early bye and 9 games straight to finish conference play Bronco Mendenhall, Utah State football head coach Keyonte George joins from Utah Jazz media day

The United States rallies from three points down to win their 11th straight Presidents Cup, and the entire crew is here to break it all down. We react to all the biggest moments from a memorable week at Medinah, including Brandt Snedeker's captaincy, Team USA's young guns, the comeback, and much more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/foreplaypod

Bo Bassett beats Real Woods in two straight at Final X, Who's #1 is in the Books & we go around the sport as we close out September.SHOW TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - We're back!02:20 - Lack of Communication is Frustrating15:50 - Bo Bassett beats Real Woods26:45 - Future of Final X45:00 - Who's #1 Thoughts51:30 - College Campuses58:30 - Who's #1 TakeawaysRokfin.com/MatScouts for all of Willie's Content!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. NEW EPISODES WEEKLY! Support the show & leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.BASCHAMANIA is a Basch Solutions Production. Learn more about Basch Solutions, a digital marketing agency specializing in custom websites, content creation, and digital strategy, at BaschSolutions.com.

Straight from BNC LIVE!Is it a listening party?! An album release party?! Or is this just another podcast interview....?! It's neither but all 3 at the same time... its a conversation!!!!Introducing "GOOD FORTUNE BUFFET" directly from the creators themselves - BTMVLE Jotta Boy + Bauxmonkw/ guest speaker: Papi CleveOUT NOW EXCLUSIVELY ON BANDCAMP | SUPPORT REAL GOOD MUSIC MADE BY REAL HUMANSEpisode tracklist:1. Telekensis (04:16)2. House Of Mirrors (ft. Scxtt Aye & Padro) (16:50)3. Native Tongue (ft. Monae Marleau) (29:26)4. Swerve (46:00)filmed & edited by Tyree "SheepishNarco" Andersondirected by Derrick "HMTWN" HernandezCo-host: Papi CleveSpecial Guest(s): BTMVLE Jotta Boy, BauxmonkLocation: The Bricks Ybor - [BNC Live!]

JMU went to Norfolk and dominated Old Dominion 46-20, extending the Dukes' win streak over Virginia opponents to 24 straight, a run that dates back to 2015. Delvin Joyce breaks down the win: nine sacks, a defense that held ODU's running game to 14 yards, four touchdown passes from Cam Coleman, and a breakout day for wide receiver Jeremiah Harrison. Then JMU Hall of Famer Vad Lee joins the show to break down Coleman's performance and the QB-receiver connection that's still developing. Plus: a full Marshall preview ahead of Saturday's home game at Bridgeforth, a "What You Talking About, Willis" on JMU's supposed conference realignment overtures, and a Take It To The House on the strange power of being unrated. In this episode: Recap of JMU's 46-20 win at Old Dominion The 9-sack defensive performance and Bam Jackson's emergence as the defense's leader Cam Coleman's four-touchdown day and the wind's role in the second-half slowdown Standout performances from Jeremiah Harrison, Cole Keller, and George Petaway Vad Lee on Coleman's pre-snap reads, the receiver timing issues, and where the QB battle stands What You Talking About, Willis: the American Conference realignment chatter Marshall preview: Carlos Del Rio-Wilson, Xavion Turner-Bradshaw, and Delvin's three key questions Take It To The House: what it means to be unrated Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of To the House. We're closing in on 1,000 subscribers, and a giveaway is coming when we get there. Send your questions for "Toting the Mail" to jmusportsnews@gmail.com, subject line "To the House," or hit us up on Instagram/X @JMUtothehouse. New episodes of To the House drop every Monday. Also check out the JMU Sports News Podcast and Purple Perspective #JMUFootball #JamesMadison #DukesNation #SunBeltFootball #ToTheHouse #JMUDukes #VadLee #CamdenColeman #MarshallFootball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Morning XTRA with Tug and Los delivers conservative talk on the biggest political, cultural, and news stories of the day. Smart analysis, unapologetic opinions, and real conversations every weekday morning. Every weekday from 6a to 10a on XTRA 106.3! The 8 o'clock hour is brought to you by Central Heating & Air, your Atlanta Carrier Experts. 770-GET-HEAT, Centralheat.com First thing to know: More Oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the war Flashback to 2021: When CNN Told You What was 100% wrong, it was actually right Britney Spears Is at It Again Watch The Morning XTRA every weekday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the XTRA 106.3 YouTube or listen on the XTRA 106.3 App Follow XTRA 106.3:Website | YouTube | Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram Download the XTRA 106.3 App:iOS | AndroidAtlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Only Fwends! One of those ones where we thwee Fwends have a little natter. In this episode, Kyran's dad accidentally holidays in the spiritual home of French protests, the gang dives into the logistics of having sex with a bridge, Georgia prepares to play a gig for 50 rich people on a homophobic island and Rhys also reflects on being a cog (and the People's Princess) on The Traitors. It's Fwends!CONTACTVoicemail - speakpipe.com/fwendspodEmail - fwendspod@gmail.comFWENDS WITH BENEFITSGet ad free listening, access to the Simply Marvellous archive! (Simply Marvellous both the perfect adjective and also actually just the name of the old show). Plus other fun stuff!Apple: Subscribe above!Not Apple: https://fwends.supercast.comRATE AND REVIEWIf you'd be so kind, we'd absolutely love you to leave a charming rating and review? In whatever podcast app you're in right now...a little 5 stars will do?FOLLOW FWENDS ON INSTAGRAMGeorgia MooneyKyran NicholsonRhys NicholsonComedy Republic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As God transforms us from within, His love naturally overflows to others, bringing hope, joy, peace, and His goodness.

That 7.3% next to an immediate annuity isn't a yield. It reflects how long you're expected to live. In this episode, Stan explains why there are only two kinds of annuity rates, and why tracking the Fed won't help you get either one right.    In this episode, The Annuity Man discussed:  The PILL framework: principal protection, income for life, legacy, long-term care Payout rates and life expectancy in lifetime income products MYGAs as the annuity version of CDs and bonds Why the Fed and annuity rates don't always move together Shopping all carriers for the highest contractual guarantee   Key Takeaways:  A payout rate isn't an interest rate. Lifetime income payouts depend mostly on your life expectancy. The older you are, the higher the payout. MYGAs work like CDs. You lock in a guaranteed interest rate for a term you choose, from 1 to 10 years, and you can ladder several terms. Both rate types shift risk to the insurer. With a MYGA, you hand off interest-rate risk. With lifetime income, you hand off the risk of outliving your money. You can't time the market, so don't try. A carrier may cut its rates even when the Fed raises them, if it already has enough business from people like you. Treat annuities as commodities. Shop every carrier for the highest contractual guarantee, and for lifetime income, only use insurers rated A+ or better.   "Do not buy annuities for market growth. Listen to me: buy them for the contractual guarantees of the policy. End of story." —  Stan The Annuity Man   Connect with The Annuity Man:  Website: http://theannuityman.com/  Email: Stan@TheAnnuityMan.com  Book: Owner's Manuals: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/how-do-annuities-work YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXKKxvVslbeGAlEc5sra2g  Get a Quote Today: https://www.stantheannuityman.com/annuity-calculator!

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This week in the Great Azriel Ship War? Azris! Listen along as we uncover the evidence for Azriel and Eris and decide -- is it a Fireheart? Or does it belong Straight in the Cauldron?(Hint: We are giving it a 50/50 Hot Cup of Suriel Tea...)We love the Azris shippers--they showed up! The Azris fan-based is fun, passionate, and able to produce way more evidence than I think we were expecting. If you missed part 1 on Gwynriel and part 2 on Elain, check them out! And next week, stay tuned as we head for our fourth and final movement--you guessed it: Bryceriel.Happy shipping!

Behind some key defensive stops and four forced turnovers, Momence downed Iroquois West 28-20 in VVC play to pick up their second straight win, and put the program on the brink of a postseason berth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kelsey Mitchell is the new single-season scoring leader, Angel Reese hit 500 rebounds — a league FIRST — and that's only the beginning!  This week on the Weekly Sports Show, Pepper's got the scoop on:

A dominant win over the Cardinals pushed the Seahawks to 2-0 on the year and 12 straight victories dating back to last season. Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 82-yard touchdown headlines the offensive breakdown, but it's the offensive line's complete performance up front that gets the real credit, right alongside a competition brewing at right guard. Looking ahead to this weekend, we run through Washington's growing injury list and wonder if the Seahawks will avoid the strength of this Commanders defense to start the game on Sunday. We remind everyone what Sam Darnold did against the Commanders. But will he realistically be ready to go in time? The back half of the show turns to a story in this week's headlines that has Mike Macdonald recounting a blackmail attempt from Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton. But did the journalist who brought the story to light do so ethically? We close things out with our weekly Do Better and Better At Life picks, plus shoutouts to the Flock. Join our Sea Hawkers Podcast Pickem League - free prizes for weekly winners. Support the show Get in the Flock! Visit GetInTheFlock.com Or visit our website for other ways to support the show Subscribe via: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | TuneIn | RSS Follow us on: Facebook | Twitter Listen on our free app for Android, iOS, Kindle or Windows Phone/PC Call or text: 253-235-9041 Find Sea Hawkers clubs around the world at SeaHawkers.org Music from the show by The 12 Train, download each track at ReverbNation  

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The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com Garth Heckman Psalm 127:3-5 — "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”   We can see this verse from two different perspectives: You as a father and you under your father.  Let me start with the first…   I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FATHER  -  Dad reading praying every day.. still does.     -   My Dad at Spencer Lake youth camp       -   My Dad Turing himself in to the DNR   I was forged in the hands of a warrior… it is now my job to forge my sons so that they may forge their sons!        Young men are more lonely than ever before.        So we have a divide in our country today in Gen Z. Men are coming back to Jesus Women are opting out Men want marriage and families  More women then ever do not   One thing I do know: Scripture says family is a priority. And that makes it a target for satan our enemy.  Satan will attack not just the family       **but every element of it. Kids, husbands, Wives, young women meant to be wives, young men meant to be husbands.   #1 Thing men need to understand about the game of women and marriage.    Women love dangerous men… but wait there's more   You become unbelievably attractive when you know God, his word, hear his voice and obey.            SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD Arrows in the hands of an angry God!    It is in a woman's DNA to want a man of God!  Which is why many women do not want a man in todays world… there is a shortage of dangerous men.      So how does a young man grow, mature and lean into being a man of God.     #1 You will hang with who you hang with   Shad Shack and Benny - Don't miss the foundation to their decision: They did it together.    David and his mighty men.    Jesus had 1 best friend, 3 close friends, 12 solid friends, 72 like minded friends,  Jesus sent out the disciples in 12 and 2. Again, don't miss the point - you must have a ride or die crew for Jesus!      One of the biggest influences in my life as a young man in High School and my first year out of high school was hanging out with some college and career guys from my church. Tim Kruse, Brian White, Steve Wetzel, Tom Alexander, Sean O'Hearan. I would go down to the UW campus and watch and listen to them preach open air to the college students walking past from classes. They would get mocked, ridiculed and they would also see a lot of kids come to Christ. This group of about 12 guys were unstoppable.        #2 Understand you are an instrument of war.    Psalm 127:3-5 — "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”   Are you ready to be a man of God? A Father? A Warrior? All men must be willing to prepare to be a warrior who has children they are ready to unleash on the world for God. You may never have kids, but God will most definitely put young men in your life through out your faith walk to help launch into warfare. Are you ready to do that?   Notice the Psalm is written from the perspective of the father being the warrior, and his children (particularly sons, in the ancient near-eastern context) being the arrows he shoots into the future — meaning the original picture is about legacy and generational impact,  Now lets lip the metaphor — asking "what makes a good arrow, and who has to shoot it"        An Arrow Has No Power of Its Own — It Must Be Shaped   You can have a razor sharp broad head, a powerful bow… but if the arrow shaft is compromised it will never hit its target.    Before an arrow is ever shot, it has to be made: straightened, weighted, fletched. A crooked arrow, however sharp its tip, flies wildly off target no matter how strong the archer is.   There has to be disruption, challenge, pain and time. None of those can be skipped in order to be worthy of being in the hand of warrior.  Disruption breaks self-reliance. As long as a man's life is running smoothly on his own terms, he has little reason to depend on God. Disruption — losing a job, a relationship falling apart, a plan collapsing — tends to be what exposes how much a man was actually trusting in himself. Moses spent 40 years as a nobody shepherd in the wilderness before God called him; Joseph was sold into slavery and imprisoned unjustly before he was elevated. The disruption wasn't punishment — it was the thing that stripped away what he was leaning on so he'd have to lean on God instead.   Challenge builds endurance, and endurance builds character. This is almost verbatim what James 1:2-4 says — trials test faith, and that testing produces perseverance, and perseverance, if you let it finish its work, makes you "perfect and entire, wanting nothing." Romans 5:3-5 says something similar: suffering produces patience, patience produces experience, experience produces hope. The logic isn't "pain is good" — it's that character can't be built without resistance, the same way muscle can't be built without load.   Pain refines. Scripture repeatedly uses the image of metal being purified by fire — the heat doesn't destroy the metal, it burns off what doesn't belong (1 Peter 1:6-7, Malachi 3:3). Pain has a way of burning off performance, image management, and comfort-seeking, and revealing what a man actually believes when the stakes are real.   Time is what makes it real rather than manufactured. You can't compress spiritual maturity into a weekend. David was anointed king as a boy but spent years as a fugitive before he actually sat on the throne — the anointing came first, but the readiness came from time. Even Jesus, fully God, "learned obedience by the things which he suffered" (Hebrews 5:8) — there's something about lived, tested time that a single moment of decision can't substitute for.   What I'd add — a few things that change the picture, not just add to it:   Suffering alone doesn't guarantee godliness — the response does. Two men can go through the same disruption; one comes out bitter, hardened, and self-protective, the other comes out humble and more dependent on God. The pain isn't what transforms — how it's met is. Without humility and a willingness to actually submit to God in it, hardship just as often produces cynicism as character.   It's not meant to be walked alone. "Iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17) exists for a reason — a man processing pain in isolation is far more likely to either numb out or spiral than one who has other men actually in it with him. Community isn't an accessory to the formation process, it's usually the difference between suffering that shapes and suffering that just wounds.   The Word has to be the anchor, not just the pain. Scripture is what gives suffering meaning and direction instead of just being chaos a man survives. Psalm 1 and Joshua 1:8 both tie a man's fruitfulness to meditating on God's word — the trials do the breaking, but the Word is what rebuilds him toward something rather than just leaving rubble.   It's grace, not achievement. This is worth holding carefully — the goal isn't "suffer enough and you'll earn godly character." Galatians 5:22-23 calls maturity "fruit of the Spirit," not fruit of hardship. God does the actual transforming; the trials are the context he often works through, not a formula a man runs to produce holiness on his own effort.   So I'd say your instinct is right, but I'd reframe it slightly: it's not disruption, challenge, pain, and time that make a man godly — it's how he responds to those things, in community, anchored to the Word, surrendered to God, over that stretch of time. Take away any of those and the suffering can just as easily harden a man as shape him.               Application: The straightening process isn't punishment; it's what makes the difference between an arrow that flies true and one that veers off no matter how hard he's "launched" into life.   Scripture tie-in: Proverbs 27:17 — "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." An arrow doesn't sharpen itself; it's sharpened by something harder than itself pressing against it — mentors, fathers, Scripture, correction.     2. An Arrow's Power Comes From the Bow, Not Itself   Alex Revells video: waiting for my gun to kill someone… LOL.    Straight, precise, sharp, weighted, tested… but powerless with out the weight of the draw behind it.    An arrow, no matter how well made, has zero propulsion of its own. All its force comes from tension stored in something else — the archer's drawn bow.   Application: A young man's strength for life doesn't originate in himself — it comes from abiding in Christ, the source of real power. Self-reliance is like an arrow trying to launch itself; it goes nowhere.   Scripture tie-in: John 15:5 — "Apart from me you can do nothing." There are two parts to this… don't miss it!   The garden that was given to the man… run down, falling apart, walls broken down, weeds, overgrowth, birds and animals feces…  “You absolutely right… but just between you and me… you should have seen this place when it was just Gods”.      3. An Arrow Must Be Aimed — Direction Matters More Than Speed   A powerful shot with no aim is worse than useless — it can actually cause harm. The strength of the draw means nothing if the target is wrong.     Targets. White, black, blue, red, gold.  The overall target Matt. 6:33 seek ye first the kingdom Each circle is a greater focus in your life. My inner circle is the gospel shared with others   Application: Raw ambition, drive, and talent in a young man without godly direction is dangerous, not just wasted — misdirected strength (anger, sexual drive, ambition, competitiveness) becomes destructive rather than fruitful. The question isn't just "how much power do you have," but "what target has your life been aimed at?”   Scripture tie-in: Proverbs 4:25-27 — "Let your eyes look straight ahead... do not turn to the right or the left." 1 Corinthians 9:26 — Paul says he doesn't run "aimlessly" or box "beating the air" — deliberate aim, not just effort, is the point.     5. Arrows Are Made For War, Not Display   A quiver full of unused, un-shot arrows isn't a blessing; it's wasted potential.   What are young men trained for today? Gaming? Porn? Money? Partying? Status?    Scripture tie-in: Ephesians 6:12 — "we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against... spiritual forces of evil" — young men are being called into a real, active spiritual battle, not just personal self-improvement.   The question isn't whether you have potential — every arrow does. The question is: who's shaping you right now, what's your life aimed at, and are you willing to be trained for the fight you were actually made for?"

Hey friends! Today's tale of pentest pwnage is brought to you by four hours of sleep, a large mint hot cocoa, and unhealthy levels of giggity. There's a very good reason for all three, but you'll have to hang out to the end of the episode to hear it. First, let's talk about an escalation path I've never walked before: A really tight network is a beautiful and terrible thing — this client went from a C-minus-ish environment in past years to one where I could find basically nothing. No local admin creds laying around, no poisonable protocols, no juicy file shares. Straight into "well, try harder" mode I went. Two new-to-me tools join the arsenal — one that gives you a second opinion on a big pile of pilfered files (Titus), and a one-shot PowerShell command (GPOZaurr) that hands you a report card for everything that's wrong with your GPOs (plus how to fix it). The finding I almost walked right past — an ADCS issue where only a tiny handful of objects could enroll. I said "all right, I'll move on." Then I came back to it, and saw I had missed the (kind of) obvious attack path. A certificate I couldn't authenticate with — and the 0xdf write-up that rescued me from my own gap in knowledge. Machine account quota was set to zero — so of course I tried to add a computer object anyway. Spoiler: it worked like a dirty shirt. The scheduled task trick rides again — my favorite "this is not going to get fixed" Windows behavior. I had a client push back on this one hard: "You had to know the password of the DA you abused, right? You stole the TGT, right?" Nope and nope. How to actually defend against all of this — some ADCS tightening, a checkbox on your high-privilege accounts that a lot of folks don't have ticked, and my new mantra: RDP with purpose. And then it's personal time — my oldest son Cam passed his national paramedic exam, and I am busting my buttons. Stick around for the whole story, including the 4 a.m. potty break that changed everything, the two health care professionals I'd like to hand a party invitation to in person (and why my wife says "I don't know about that, dude").

When a crooked septum needs surgery and when it can wait A deviated septum is very common, and plenty of people have one without ever knowing it. So if a doctor tells you that you have a deviated septum, or you suspect you do, it is natural to wonder what happens if you simply leave it alone. In this episode of We Nose Noses, Dr. Reddy of NJ ENT explains when a deviated septum is worth fixing, when it is not, and answers the rapid-fire questions patients ask most. What You'll Learn Why many people with a deviated septum never need surgery The breathing, sleep, and CPAP problems that may make septoplasty worth considering How a deviated septum can relate to sinus infections and headaches Straight answers on nasal sprays, sleep apnea, insurance coverage, and whether a septum can become crooked again after surgery Struggling to breathe through your nose? Schedule a consultation with NJ ENT to find out whether your deviated septum is the cause and what your options are.  

On this special episode of the Flames Central Podcast presented by OrthoVirginia, Matt, Joe, and Emily react to the Flames' big win over Coastal Carolina, discuss the play of the game, and break down the performance of LU's defense. Plus, we dig into the mailbag, update you on Flames Fantasy, and much more!

Straight from the Necro Phone Call Line, this week we discuss RIVER'S EDGE the 1986 crime thriller featuring early performances by Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves and Ione Skye along with a supporting feature by Dennis Hopper. Call us on the Necrophone at 908-913-0782.   Intro:                    “Necromaniacs” – Mike Hill Outro:                 “Lethal Tendencies” – Hallow's Eve

The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@gmail.com Garth Heckman Psalm 127:3-5 — "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”   We can see this verse from two different perspectives: You as a father and you under your father.  Let me start with the first…   I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FATHER  -  Dad reading praying every day.. still does.     -   My Dad at Spencer Lake youth camp       -   My Dad Turing himself in to the DNR   I was forged in the hands of a warrior… it is now my job to forge my sons so that they may forge their sons!        Young men are more lonely than ever before.        So we have a divide in our country today in Gen Z. Men are coming back to Jesus Women are opting out Men want marriage and families  More women then ever do not   One thing I do know: Scripture says family is a priority. And that makes it a target for satan our enemy.  Satan will attack not just the family       **but every element of it. Kids, husbands, Wives, young women meant to be wives, young men meant to be husbands.   #1 Thing men need to understand about the game of women and marriage.    Women love dangerous men… but wait there's more   You become unbelievably attractive when you know God, his word, hear his voice and obey.            SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD Arrows in the hands of an angry God!    It is in a woman's DNA to want a man of God!  Which is why many women do not want a man in todays world… there is a shortage of dangerous men.      So how does a young man grow, mature and lean into being a man of God.     #1 You will hang with who you hang with   Shad Shack and Benny - Don't miss the foundation to their decision: They did it together.    David and his mighty men.    Jesus had 1 best friend, 3 close friends, 12 solid friends, 72 like minded friends,  Jesus sent out the disciples in 12 and 2. Again, don't miss the point - you must have a ride or die crew for Jesus!      One of the biggest influences in my life as a young man in High School and my first year out of high school was hanging out with some college and career guys from my church. Tim Kruse, Brian White, Steve Wetzel, Tom Alexander, Sean O'Hearan. I would go down to the UW campus and watch and listen to them preach open air to the college students walking past from classes. They would get mocked, ridiculed and they would also see a lot of kids come to Christ. This group of about 12 guys were unstoppable.        #2 Understand you are an instrument of war.    Psalm 127:3-5 — "Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them.”   Are you ready to be a man of God? A Father? A Warrior? All men must be willing to prepare to be a warrior who has children they are ready to unleash on the world for God. You may never have kids, but God will most definitely put young men in your life through out your faith walk to help launch into warfare. Are you ready to do that?   Notice the Psalm is written from the perspective of the father being the warrior, and his children (particularly sons, in the ancient near-eastern context) being the arrows he shoots into the future — meaning the original picture is about legacy and generational impact,  Now lets lip the metaphor — asking "what makes a good arrow, and who has to shoot it"        An Arrow Has No Power of Its Own — It Must Be Shaped   You can have a razor sharp broad head, a powerful bow… but if the arrow shaft is compromised it will never hit its target.    Before an arrow is ever shot, it has to be made: straightened, weighted, fletched. A crooked arrow, however sharp its tip, flies wildly off target no matter how strong the archer is.   There has to be disruption, challenge, pain and time. None of those can be skipped in order to be worthy of being in the hand of warrior.  Disruption breaks self-reliance. As long as a man's life is running smoothly on his own terms, he has little reason to depend on God. Disruption — losing a job, a relationship falling apart, a plan collapsing — tends to be what exposes how much a man was actually trusting in himself. Moses spent 40 years as a nobody shepherd in the wilderness before God called him; Joseph was sold into slavery and imprisoned unjustly before he was elevated. The disruption wasn't punishment — it was the thing that stripped away what he was leaning on so he'd have to lean on God instead.   Challenge builds endurance, and endurance builds character. This is almost verbatim what James 1:2-4 says — trials test faith, and that testing produces perseverance, and perseverance, if you let it finish its work, makes you "perfect and entire, wanting nothing." Romans 5:3-5 says something similar: suffering produces patience, patience produces experience, experience produces hope. The logic isn't "pain is good" — it's that character can't be built without resistance, the same way muscle can't be built without load.   Pain refines. Scripture repeatedly uses the image of metal being purified by fire — the heat doesn't destroy the metal, it burns off what doesn't belong (1 Peter 1:6-7, Malachi 3:3). Pain has a way of burning off performance, image management, and comfort-seeking, and revealing what a man actually believes when the stakes are real.   Time is what makes it real rather than manufactured. You can't compress spiritual maturity into a weekend. David was anointed king as a boy but spent years as a fugitive before he actually sat on the throne — the anointing came first, but the readiness came from time. Even Jesus, fully God, "learned obedience by the things which he suffered" (Hebrews 5:8) — there's something about lived, tested time that a single moment of decision can't substitute for.   What I'd add — a few things that change the picture, not just add to it:   Suffering alone doesn't guarantee godliness — the response does. Two men can go through the same disruption; one comes out bitter, hardened, and self-protective, the other comes out humble and more dependent on God. The pain isn't what transforms — how it's met is. Without humility and a willingness to actually submit to God in it, hardship just as often produces cynicism as character.   It's not meant to be walked alone. "Iron sharpens iron" (Proverbs 27:17) exists for a reason — a man processing pain in isolation is far more likely to either numb out or spiral than one who has other men actually in it with him. Community isn't an accessory to the formation process, it's usually the difference between suffering that shapes and suffering that just wounds.   The Word has to be the anchor, not just the pain. Scripture is what gives suffering meaning and direction instead of just being chaos a man survives. Psalm 1 and Joshua 1:8 both tie a man's fruitfulness to meditating on God's word — the trials do the breaking, but the Word is what rebuilds him toward something rather than just leaving rubble.   It's grace, not achievement. This is worth holding carefully — the goal isn't "suffer enough and you'll earn godly character." Galatians 5:22-23 calls maturity "fruit of the Spirit," not fruit of hardship. God does the actual transforming; the trials are the context he often works through, not a formula a man runs to produce holiness on his own effort.   So I'd say your instinct is right, but I'd reframe it slightly: it's not disruption, challenge, pain, and time that make a man godly — it's how he responds to those things, in community, anchored to the Word, surrendered to God, over that stretch of time. Take away any of those and the suffering can just as easily harden a man as shape him.               Application: The straightening process isn't punishment; it's what makes the difference between an arrow that flies true and one that veers off no matter how hard he's "launched" into life.   Scripture tie-in: Proverbs 27:17 — "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." An arrow doesn't sharpen itself; it's sharpened by something harder than itself pressing against it — mentors, fathers, Scripture, correction.     2. An Arrow's Power Comes From the Bow, Not Itself   Alex Revells video: waiting for my gun to kill someone… LOL.    Straight, precise, sharp, weighted, tested… but powerless with out the weight of the draw behind it.    An arrow, no matter how well made, has zero propulsion of its own. All its force comes from tension stored in something else — the archer's drawn bow.   Application: A young man's strength for life doesn't originate in himself — it comes from abiding in Christ, the source of real power. Self-reliance is like an arrow trying to launch itself; it goes nowhere.   Scripture tie-in: John 15:5 — "Apart from me you can do nothing." There are two parts to this… don't miss it!   The garden that was given to the man… run down, falling apart, walls broken down, weeds, overgrowth, birds and animals feces…  “You absolutely right… but just between you and me… you should have seen this place when it was just Gods”.