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Stephanie is again joined by Jody Hamilton. They dissect Trump's repeated declarations of imminent deals with Iran, questioning the credibility of his statements as he seems increasingly detached from reality. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they highlight his bizarre behavior during public appearances, including falling asleep on stage and his drugged demeanor. They also touch on the political implications of Trump's actions, from his perceived threats to Iran to the ongoing cover-up of serious allegations against him. With special guests John Fugelsang and Frangela, they explore the outrageousness of the current political climate, the hypocrisy of Republican narratives, and the need for accountability in the face of such overwhelming chaos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John talks about Trump's repeated declarations of imminent deals with Iran, questioning the credibility of his statements as he seems increasingly detached from reality. He highlights Trumps bizarre behavior during public appearances, including falling asleep on stage and his weird drugged demeanor. John also discusses Trumps ​new ​nominee ​for ​Director ​of ​National ​Intelligence, ​Jay ​Clayton. ​And ​if ​you're ​wondering ​what ​intelligence ​experience ​Clayton ​has ​that ​qualifies ​him ​to ​oversee ​your ​country's ​entire ​intelligence ​apparatus, ​the ​answer ​is... ​he ​went ​on ​CNBC ​this ​week ​and ​hinted ​that ​California ​elections ​might ​be ​rigged. Next, Ann Larson, author of "Clean Up on Aisle Five," joins the conversation, shedding light on the struggles of grocery workers during the pandemic and the systemic issues of poverty and exploitation in the food industry. Together, they explore the implications of corporate greed and the urgent need for a living wage for essential workers. Then, Simon Moya Smith and Julie Francella, return for another edition of "We're Still Here". One of the standout moments in the episode is the discussion around the upcoming House of Smoke and Ash event, organized by the James Beard Foundation. This indigenous culinary event showcases the rich foodways and traditions of native chefs, emphasizing the importance of food sovereignty and the need for greater recognition of indigenous contributions to our culinary landscape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailThe hardest seasons of life can make you wonder if God has gone quiet or if you did something wrong. We go straight at that fear by walking through the Book of Job and the idea of the refiner's fire: what if your suffering is not proof of abandonment, but a setting where God is shaping something holier in you? Job is called “perfect and upright,” yet he still loses nearly everything. That alone dismantles the myth that righteousness guarantees comfort, and it opens a better question: what kind of person can we become when life is stripped down to the bone?We talk about covenant faithfulness that is not transactional, the kind of trust that says, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him.” We explore why God often gives perspective instead of explanations, how discipleship can require trust before understanding, and how trials can remove pride, control, and self-sufficiency so dependence on Jesus Christ can finally take root. Along the way, we connect Job's journey to modern scripture in the Doctrine and Covenants and to Joseph Smith's experience in Liberty Jail, where suffering is met with eternal perspective rather than instant relief.We also look at why Job powerfully points to Jesus Christ: innocent suffering, rejection, grief, silence, and endurance. Because Christ descended below all things, He understands every form of pain and can sanctify what we cannot fix today. You'll leave with five concrete practices for enduring trials without becoming bitter, staying turned toward God, and anchoring your identity in Christ instead of circumstances. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the lesson from Job you're trying to live right now.Support the showYou can reach me anytime at email: tandrewsen.monat@gmail.comInstagram @toddtalks_ig

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Psalm 69:32 offers hope for believers navigating seasons of pain, discouragement, and spiritual confusion. In this devotional, Jennifer Slattery explores how emotional wounds, anxiety, and difficult circumstances can sometimes lead us to question God's presence and goodness. Drawing from the life of David, she reminds readers that faith is not the absence of struggle but the continual choice to bring our fears, doubts, and burdens into God's presence rather than relying solely on our own strength. Highlights Emotional wounds and difficult circumstances can lead believers to question God's goodness. David's example shows the importance of turning to God honestly during seasons of pain. Self-reliance often increases discouragement rather than alleviating it. God's presence brings renewed joy, peace, and spiritual strength. Biblical joy is rooted in God's faithfulness, not changing circumstances. The joy of the Lord provides strength for weary and overwhelmed hearts. Prayer, worship, and time in God's presence help restore hope. Christ offers sustaining grace when we lack the strength to carry our burdens alone. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God who sees you—change the way you approach difficult seasons? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: When the Wounds We Suffer Cause Us to Doubt GodBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading: The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live! Psalm 69:32 NIV Lately, I’ve felt bruised and discouraged. I’m trying to honor God, but sometimes find it confusing, particularly in some complicated and highly consequential situations. Unlike David, the ancient Israel king who wrote today’s verse and the surrounding chapter, I’m not facing anything life-threatening. No one is hunting me down to kill me. No one is trying to destroy my dreams or my career. But I’ve been feeling under attack, just the same—by my thoughts, my pain, and numerous confusing complications that can make life feel so challenging. When I land in this place, I’m tempted to respond in various unhealthy ways. Often, my first reaction is self-reliance. This typically makes my circumstances worse while also increasing any sense of inadequacy or hopelessness I feel. Eventually, however, I respond to the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit and seek God in my pain and overwhelm. It is then, in His presence, that my heart starts to revive as His light and life fill my soul. Perhaps this is what Scripture references in Psalm 16. In this passage, also written by David, we read: I keep my eyes always on the Lord.With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;my body also will rest secure,You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand (vs 8-9, 11, NIV). Joy and peace come through proximity to Christ and aligning ourselves with His truth. And that joy gives us strength (Neh. 8:10). David seemed to understand this. Although a victorious warrior, many times over, who demonstrated great wisdom and restraint, Scripture rarely, if ever, paints him as self-reliant. And while he often openly expressed his pain and his fear, unfiltered, he never remained stuck in despair. Not because he didn’t struggle or quickly overcame his struggles. Rather, he found the strength to rise above the chaos raging around and within him by deliberately and consistently turning to God. And resting in the Lord’s loving embrace. Intersecting Life & Faith: Does your life feel heavy? Is your mind presently bombarded with one anxious or painful thought after another? If so, I get it. I’ve been there and am certain I will land in that place yet again. Those seasons can wear us down emotionally and physically, stealing our sleep, clarity, and peace. But we don’t have to remain stuck in our pain or navigate it alone. God bids us to come to Him, as David did, and find in Him the strength to remain standing when our knees feel ready to give way. As Nehemiah 8:10 so clearly proclaims, the joy of the Lord is our strength. That doesn’t mean we must deny our pain or suppress it behind a forced, “Praise the Lord! Hallelujah.” It doesn’t mean laughter will always overpower our tears. Biblical joy isn’t the surface-level, circumstantial emotion with which we often equate it. True joy, biblical joy, is the deep, abiding assurance that God is with us, working in us, and orchestrating everything we encounter for our good and His glory. Phrased another way, biblical joy is an enduring awareness of Christ’s grace. Knowing that we are lovingly held, faithfully led, and eternally blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms displaces our despair with hope and revives our souls. Candy and caffeine might give us a mid-afternoon pickup, but only Christ can sustain us when we’ve lost the strength to stand on our own. Perhaps this is, in part, what God means when He promises to replace our weakness with His supernatural strength. What might that look like for you, in this present season? How might turning your heart toward the Lord in your fear and pain help alleviate the burden weighing on your soul, allowing you to walk just a little lighter? Allowing you to maintain confident hope that a better day will indeed come? If you’re in a dark and challenging season, perhaps find a quiet place to connect with the Lord. Turn on some praise music, light a nice-smelling candle, and simply sit with your Father. Ask Him to help you sense His presence, and rest in His embrace for as long as necessary, trusting Him to infuse your innermost being with His joy, peace, and strength. If this resonated with you, you might also find this Faith Over Fear podcast episode helpful: Taking Every Thought Captive: Breaking Free From the Lies That Hold Us. Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:5 Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 94:19 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Fathers tell us again and again not to judge. We nod our heads. We agree. We repeat the commandment. And then we continue judging. The reason is simple. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:19:25 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Volume III page 27 paragraph 23 00:29:20 Julie: Sometimes I feel we have to do something in actions not turn first to prayer 00:29:29 Holly Hecker: Judgement is one of the 12 forms of Holy Silence 00:33:58 Holly Hecker: in the book written by fr Basil Nortz, it's the hardest one to detach our dearest possessions - our prescious opinions 00:36:19 Catherine Opie: Apologies I came into the meeting slightly late, can I please request the reference to where we are in the text? 00:36:55 Kate: Page 28, #25 00:37:25 Catherine Opie: Reacted to "Page 28, #25" with

Bra Aubrey and the listeners share their thoughts on Bafana Bafana’s loss to Mexico, the anti-immigrant riots in Ireland, and other trending news. Bra Aubrey also raises the question of why the term “xenophobia” seems to be reserved for South Africa, alongside other topics discussed on the show this evening. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Bra Aubrey, Xenophobia, Nigeria, Malawi, Ghana, Bafana Bafana, Mexico, Anti-illegal immigrants The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can spend your whole life chasing the thing you think will make you happy, and never once realize you were never built to catch it. That's the trap most high achievers live inside. Run faster. Earn more. Hit the next goal. The rabbit just speeds up. Peter Sage has spent decades coaching people out of that loop. He breaks human consciousness into four levels: To Me, By Me, Through Me, As Me. Most of us are stuck grinding in By Me, mistaking motion for meaning. He's lived the test, not just taught it. Six months in a UK prison, stripped of his business, his marriage, and everything he owned, and he chose to walk in smiling. This conversation will change how you carry whatever you're carrying right now. Because the outer world always follows the inner one. Get your Free PDF and Audiobook Copy of The Inside Track! The Inside Track: An Inspirational Guide To Conquering Adversity Amazon Ebook Audiobook Peter's Website Peter on Instagram Peter on YouTube In this episode you will: Understand the Curse of the White Rabbit and why achievement alone never delivers fulfillment Learn how to raise your financial thermostat so your own programming stops sabotaging you Discover the four levels of consciousness (To Me, By Me, Through Me, As Me) and why most people stay stuck Break free from GOOP (the Good Opinion of Other People) that quietly drives your decisions Master the three levels of change (intellectual, emotional, identity) that make new behavior actually stick For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1939 For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960 Follow The Daily Motivation for essential highlights from The School of Greatness More SOG episodes we think you'll love: Lewis Howes Solo [Don't WASTE Your Life] Peter Diamandis Shaka Senghor & Christian Howes TOPICS Peter Sage, four levels of consciousness, Through Me, Curse of the White Rabbit, financial thermostat, GOOP, self-worth vs net worth, friendly universe, identity change, personal transformation Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You believe in God. You also believe somebody is a sinner, that someone deserves what's coming, that you're being punished. The contradiction doesn't show up because everyone you know carries it too. The depression. The feeling of being judged. The joy that keeps slipping out of reach. Jennifer Hadley sits with A Course in Miracles Text Chapter 10, the section ACIM calls the denial of God, naming what's quietly closing the door. What if the call you've been waiting for is the one you haven't answered?  To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Course in Miracles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Powerofloveministry.net⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LivingACourseinMiracles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We can grow and live without suffering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: A Texas jury convicts Karmelo Anthony in the murder of Austin Metcalf, and 60,000 Christians gather in the Netherlands for a massive Pentecost worship event many see as a sign of renewed spiritual hunger in Europe. FOCUS: Steven Spielberg's new alien blockbuster Disclosure Day is triggering debate inside the church over UFOs, deception, and the supernatural. MAIN THING: Christians in Sudan are caught in the crossfire of one of the world's worst humanitarian crises as millions are displaced and churches are destroyed. LAST THING: James 1:2-4 SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Churches and charities are warning that the federal government's plan to increase taxes on discretionary trusts could cost the welfare and community sector billions of dollars in donations. They fear up to 30 per cent of their income could disappear.If you attend a Donald Trump rally in the United States, you'll almost certainly hear his favourite song – the high-camp late 70's hit by the Village People, “YMCA”. And you'll increasingly hear another song that, strictly speaking, has nothing to do with politics. It's the evangelical anthem, “How Great is Our God”. Now, some evangelical leaders fear the MAGA movement has hijacked their music, even their worship style.  On the northern fringe of Sydney, among gum trees and very loud native bird song, the Catholic Church plans to build Australia's newest cathedral. The proposal by the Diocese of Broken Bay has attracted criticism for its expense. But the church hopes the stunning new design, which captures the essence of the nearby bushland, will convince the critics.GUESTS:Mark Fowler is a charity lawyer and advisory committee member for the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, a commonwealth agency. Professor Leah Payne of the Portland Seminary is the author of God Gave Rock & Roll to You.Niall McLaughlin is the architect on the planned Broken Bay cathedral.

66% of Veterans struggling with thoughts of suicide have never spoken to anyone about it in their entire lives. In this powerful, full-length episode, SMA (R) Tilley sits down for an unforgettable, raw conversation with Keith Hotle, the CEO of  @StopSoldierSuicide   Together, they dismantle the dangerous myths surrounding Veteran mental health, unpack the heavy psychological toll of transition isolation and share a heartbreaking lesson from the Sergeant Major's own military career that every Leader and Family Member needs to hear.

In late April, 98 of the world's 100 hottest cities were located in India. From mid-April to May 2026, daily maximum temperatures exceeded 46°C across large parts of the country. During extreme heat, lack of access to cooling can mean the difference between life and death in the world's most populous country. While government data puts the heatwave death toll at 37, social activists say that figure falls far short of the reality faced by people forced to work in scorching temperatures. The heat stress has also been compounded by acute water shortages in several parts of India. FRANCE 24's Navodita Kumari and Fantine Dantzer report.

The ASX 200 closed down 21 points at 8604 (0.2%), well off its lows for the day, with most sectors rallying throughout the session and the banking sector staging a turnaround. CBA fell 0.3%, with the Big Bank Basket easing only slightly to $265.42 (0.4%). Financials were generally firm, with MQG up 0.7%, while the insurance sector also performed well, led by QBE up 0.9% and MPL higher. REITs enjoyed a solid session, with GMG up 0.3% and SCG rising 1.6%. TLS also had a strong day, gaining 2.2%, although REA was a disappointment, falling heavily. Both WOW and COL posted gains as defensive buying in the supermarket sector helped push them higher. Retail stocks were also in demand, led by WES up 1.3% and APE rising 4.3%.Healthcare was another bright spot, with CSL recovering a further 1.6% and RMD also posting gains. Elsewhere, technology stocks remained under pressure but recovered from their lows, with XRO down 1.1% and WTC off 4.6%, while the All-Tech Index fell 0.1%.It was a different story in resources, although the sector also bounced from early lows. BHP fell 1.9% and RIO dropped 1.8% as iron ore and copper prices weakened. Gold stocks were also under pressure, with NST down3.3% and NEM lower. Lithium stocks slipped away, with MIN falling 2.6% and LTR off 3.3%. In energy, WDS rose alongside STO, although gains were relatively muted. Uranium stocks came under heavy pressure, with PDN dropping 8.8% and DYL down 7.6% as short sellers gained the upper hand.In corporate news, OML had a good day, up 9.6%, after receiving yet another NBIO, this time from Bain Capital. QUB rose 0.4% after the PNG competition regulator backed the company's planned takeover by Macquarie. On the economic front, NAB is now saying the next move in local interest rates is likely to be a cut. Business confidence rebounded as price pressures softened, according to the NAB Business Survey. However, Australian consumer confidence slipped back towards record lows, with the Melbourne Institute-Westpac Consumer Sentiment Index falling to 80.6, one of the lowest readings in its history.Asian markets mixed. Japan up 2.1%, Hong Kong up 0.1%, and China up 0.8%. South Korea jumps 8%.US futures: Dow up 8 and Nasdaq up 170. Oil down 1.5%. Europe opening slightly easier. Marcus Today – Daily Market Insights Marcus Today provides clear, practical commentary for self-directed investors – covering markets, portfolios, education, and decision-making without the noise. If you'd like to go further: Start a free 14-day trial of Marcus Today http://bit.ly/mt-trial-podcast Join Marcus Today Use code MTPODCAST for 10% off http://bit.ly/mt-join-podcast-offer MT20 – Managed ETF Portfolio A professionally managed portfolio run by Marcus Padley and the team, using ASX-listed ETFs with active market timing. http://bit.ly/mt20-podcast Principles – How We Think About Investing A short video series on timing, behaviour, and decision-making. No stock tips. http://bit.ly/mt-principles-podcast — Disclaimer This podcast is general information only and does not consider your personal circumstances. It is not personal financial advice. 

Brian Gunter - Revelation 14:9-13 - We worship an infinitely holy God who demands justice against sinners for their sin. Our doctrine of Hell even affects some essential Christian doctrines, so we must be prepared to explain and defend what the Bible teaches about Hell.

Welcome to Christ Community's Online Service! Suffering is something we all experience, but what if God could use it for something good? In this message from 1 Peter 4, discover how God meets us in our struggles, shapes us through difficulty, and invites us to trust Him even in the hardest seasons. Learn how suffering can deepen your faith, strengthen your character, and draw you closer to Jesus. For prayer and to stay connected, please visit: https://www.cccgreeley.org For Giving: https://www.cccgreeley.org/give/ Discussion guide: https://cccgreeley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-6-6-7-Group-Discussion-Questions.pdf Sign Up for A Summer Baptism Opportunity!

Today I am joined by Liz Wheeler of Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary. Liz is a passionate animal advocate who has spent her life dedicated to protecting animals and inspiring compassion for them. She has completed a certificate in Animal Welfare from Thompson Rivers University and a certification in Anthrozoology at the University of Windsor. Her enthusiasm for connecting people and animals together has led her to a career as a professional fundraiser. She's worked at the Ottawa Humane Society, Humane Canada (Canadian Federation of Humane Societies) and is currently the Philanthropy Manager at Faunalytics. In 2022, Liz began rescuing chickens and is now the proud founder of Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary. Her passions include convincing government officials to care about animals and eating vegan food.To connect with Liz: Visit her website:https://www.secondhandstories.ca/Follow the Sanctuary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandstories_/Check out:https://faunalytics.org/And connect with Liz on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lizmwheeler/When you've finished Liz's episode, check out Episode 132 with Liz's Faunalytics colleague, karol orzechowski: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/podcast/episode/31bf3cc5/episode-132-its-not-propaganda-with-karol-orzechowski-of-faunalyticsAt the end we briefly get to chatting about Women Funders in Animal Rights (WFAR), an organization of which we are both so proud to be members. Learn more about WFAR on their website https://www.womenfundersinar.org/and check out Deanna Meyler's DYBTH episode where we talk all about WFAR: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/podcast/episode/3693a605/episode-129-putting-your-money-where-your-values-are-with-deanna-meylerTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Welcome back to the grind. Expect a bunch of rain this week! Saves me from having to water the lawn. In the news this morning, a recall on baby wipes sold at Target, a Marine fought off a teenager who attempted to rob him, a shooting at a festival in Ohio over the weekend, the remains of a missing student are found in Japan, a trailer carrying fireworks catches fire on a highway in Tennessee, and a 70 year old man in Massachusetts is facing attempted murder charges after trying to drown a teenager. In sports, the Brew Crew swept the Rockies over the weekend, the Miz sets a record on the speed gun, a recap of the NBA & NHL playoff action from the weekend, the President's appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight, Mitch Marner sets a record with his hat trick on Saturday, and Denny Hamlin gets a win in Michigan yesterday. We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed the Osbourne's plans to create an A.I. version of Ozzy…and whether or not it's a cash grab. A family that took in a pregnant stray cat realized that she had not five babies…but six! A couple of dudes in Canada helped a baby moose reunite with it's mother after getting separated on a highway by a jersey barrier, and it appears that the Star Wars Lego sets are making their way back to the original owners. In food-related news, Chipotle plans to give away a bunch of freebies after the NBA Finals, KFC has a collectible Krypto bucket, and last year it was jalapenos in your wine…this year it's apparently frozen pickles. Elsewhere in sports, there's a lawsuit trying to stop the UFC event at the White House from happening, the Tampa Bay Lightning goalie wins the Vezina trophy, the Bears moving to Indiana took another step forward this weekend, and Golden Tempo returned to the track to win the Belmont Stakes. Apparently, lots of people don't update their software on their various devices…so we looked at the reasons why the don't. Do you suffer from "Email Apnea"? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about kid that ended up in the hospital after eating a THC lollipop, a #FloridaWoman who got scammed by a fake Liam Neeson, a 37 year-old woman pretended to be a 12 year-old girl for 14 months in order to get adopted by a family, a robot wearing a clown wig kicked a kid, and a #FloridaMan was watering his lawn with a hose in one hand…and his hose in the other hand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faith like a child is not weak faith, ignorant faith, or blind religious sentiment; it is the right kind of faith because it comes to Christ with empty hands and a dependent heart. When the Lord Jesus said, “Suffer little children to come unto me,” He showed us that the doorway is not pride, performance, intellect, ritual, or religious self-confidence, but simple trust in the One who calls. A child does not negotiate terms, present qualifications, or boast in achievement; a child simply comes because he is invited and because he believes the one calling him is good. That is the beginning of true faith: not confidence in the flesh, but helpless dependence upon the Lord Jesus Christ. But childlike faith does not end with merely coming to Christ; it continues as Christ is formed in the believer and the believer abides in Him until He appears.“But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.” Luke 18:16 (KJB)

The final tune-up is in the books, and now all eyes turn to the World Cup. Jimmy Conrad, Charlie Davies, and Tony Meola break discuss the positives and negatives from the USMNT's 2-1 loss to Germany. The guys examine the team's response to conceding an early goal, Antonee Robinson's spectacular equalizer, and the encouraging signs shown against one of the world's top teams. They also discuss the less convincing aspects of the display, including sloppy stretches in possession and a lack of precision in the final third.Rafa Honigstein joins to offer his perspective on the match, Germany's performance, and how Mauricio Pochettino's side is viewed heading into the World Cup. And, to end on a positive, Antonee Robinson insists his injury isn't serious. Call It What You Want is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow the Call It What You Want team on X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JimmyConrad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @CharlieDavies9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TMeola1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/⁠Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Paramount+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit the betting arena on CBS Sports.com: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/⁠For all the latest in sportsbook reviews and promos: ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/

In this powerful spiritual talk, Rev. Lee Wolak explores how to stop suffering over problems that are not happening now. Learn how mindfulness, present moment awareness, inner peace, spiritual growth, and conscious living help you release fear, quiet the mind, and stop giving life force to imagined stress.  Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers spiritually, emotionally, and in community, consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb should never have been friends, they were too different from on another. But they did have one thing in common – they both agreed to create the perfect murder – and a mundane pair of eyeglasses would be their undoing. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/BobbyFranksREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywzfbb6bLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:”The Perfect Murder of Bobby Franks” by Troy Taylor – from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3lo6CvP (Available on Kindle, paperback, and as an audiobook narrated by Darren Marlar)(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2021

Most growing companies are held together by spreadsheets that nobody fully understands — built by someone who left three jobs ago, maintained by someone who doesn't know why it exists, and quietly critical to daily operations. In this episode, Jeff Mains sits down with Garrett Fritz, co-founder of MetaCTO, a fractional CTO firm that helps mid-market companies transform outdated operational processes into custom, scalable software.Garrett breaks down why so many organizations are trapped in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mindset, how AI has lowered the barrier to custom software without eliminating the need for expertise, and when it actually makes sense to build your own tool versus buying off-the-shelf SaaS. He also shares how internal tools can evolve into white-labeled revenue generators — and the most common mistake founders make when they try to take that leap too fast.Whether you're drowning in manual processes, questioning your SaaS spend, or wondering how to implement AI responsibly, this episode delivers a practical, no-hype roadmap.Key Takeaways4:37 — **The #1 operational inefficiency Garrett sees:** Hundreds or thousands of employees running mission-critical operations on a spreadsheet built a decade ago by someone who's since been promoted — and nobody knows why it has the formulas it has. 6:15 — **What "turning spreadsheets into apps" actually means:** MetaCTO embeds in the business, decodes the spreadsheets, understands the workflows, and builds working software that can replace the internal process — or be taken to market as a SaaS product. 7:54 — **Profitable from day one:** Because Garrett and his partner came with a thick Rolodex from 15–20 years in tech leadership, MetaCTO launched with clients already lined up — no burning cash to find product-market fit. 13:27 — **70% of AI POCs never see the light of day:** The excitement dies when teams realize how much effort is involved. MetaCTO's focus is getting those 90%-done prototypes all the way to the finish line. 18:34 — **Build custom vs. buy SaaS — the real decision framework:** After 2–4 weeks embedded in a business, MetaCTO looks at licensing costs, actual feature utilization (often just 2% of the SaaS product), man-hours wasted, and growth trajectory to determine the ROI break-even point. 28:25 — **Niches win:** SaaS isn't dead — it's narrowing. The companies gaining ground are building hyper-specific tools for specific industries (think: Procore, but only for commercial plumbers) where the UI, reports, and workflows are built around exactly how that niche operates. 31:33 — **The #1 mistake when productizing internal software:** Not talking to the second customer. Your problems aren't always everyone else's problems. Validate outside your organization before building for market, or you risk six months of rework when the deltas turn out to be core to the platform. 33:40 — **How to actually quantify the ROI of custom software:** Bake usage analytics into every product from day one. Track utilization, time on platform, transactions processed, and revenue generated — then compare to the man-hour cost baseline captured during discovery. 39:14 — **Responsible AI implementation starts with one rule: Resist "Accept All."** Don't grant admin tokens to AI agents for convenience. Suffer through permissions early so you don't face irreparable reputation or business damage when a bad actor exploits an over-permissioned agent. 41:22 — **The smartest first step for any leader feeling stuck:** Use AI tools like Replit to build a prototype with fake data. Don't try to connect it to real systems — just use it to force yourself through the problem-solving process. Come to the conversation with a working wireframe and you'll skip weeks of expensive discovery.Tweetable QuotesAt the heart of it is some Excel spreadsheet that some employee made 10 years ago — and it is critical to the operation." — Garrett Fritz"70% of AI proof of concept projects have never seen the light of day. It's pretty common to get excited about something and then realize, oh, this is a lot more effort than we thought." — Garrett Fritz"You can't just give a layman a chainsaw and expect to be a carpenter. A little bit of finesse and experience goes a long way." — Garrett Fritz"The niches win. The companies gaining ground are building hyper-specific tools for specific industries — where the UI, reports, and workflows are built around exactly how that niche operates." — Garrett Fritz"We never build it and run away. And as you can imagine, anyone who's created a piece of software has never said 'I'm done' either." — Garrett Fritz"Resist 'Accept All.' Give the AI admin access for convenience, and you're one bad actor away from irreparable damage to your business." — Garrett Fritz"AI is most valuable when it's applied to real business friction — not just trendy experiments or chatbots. Nobody needs another one of those." — Jeff MainsSaaS Leadership Lessons1. Familiarity is the enemy of efficiency. The "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality keeps organizations locked in spreadsheet-driven operations for years — sometimes decades. The pain point has to get big enough to justify change, but by then the cost of switching is enormous. Don't wait for a crisis to modernize.2. The barrier to custom software has dropped — but expertise still matters. AI tools like Replit and Lovable have made it possible for non-developers to prototype software. But there's a massive gap between a 90%-done prototype and a production-ready, secure, maintainable application. Knowing what you're doing still matters.3. Don't buy features you'll never use. Most enterprise SaaS customers use 2% of the product's functionality — but pay for 100% of the license. When your team is only using 2% of the product and only 50% of the people who should be using it actually are, you're compounding inefficiency at every layer.4. Build for the second customer before you build for the market. If you think your internal tool has market potential, validate it with people outside your organization before investing further. Your problems are not automatically everyone else's problems. The cost of discovering core delta requirements after six months of development is enormous.5. Measure everything from day one. Custom software that doesn't have baked-in usage analytics is a black box. You can't demonstrate ROI, you can't justify ongoing investment, and you can't make intelligent roadmap decisions. Instrument every product with utilization metrics, transaction data, and performance monitoring from the start.6. AI governance isn't optional — it's the first conversation. The most dangerous thing you can do is grant your AI agents broad permissions during development and never revisit it. Treat AI like a junior employee: define its scope, limit its access, and require human approval for anything with downstream consequences. Someone always has to be the final buck.Guest Resourcesgarrett@metacto.comhttps://metacto.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/grfritz/https://www.linkedin.com/in/grfritz/Episode SponsorThe Futureproof Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfkXKUPZ5xuOqMPR7_gzGybncTtavyR1NThe Captain's KeysSmall Fish, Big Pond – https://smallfishbigpond.com/ Use the promo code ‘SaaSFuel'Champion Leadership Group – https://championleadership.com/SaaS Fuel ResourcesWebsite - https://championleadership.com/Jeff Mains on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffkmains/Twitter - https://twitter.com/jeffkmainsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thesaasguy/Instagram - https://instagram.com/jeffkmains

To start the hour we have the "Chump Line," and Howie discusses problems Democrats have created with voting.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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Ricardo Teixeira and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission, the shock from the Iran war. Lastly, they discuss new rules at Stellenbosch res. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Today we look at the various reasons we suffer that the Bible records. Deuteronomy 28 Luke 13:4 Job 1:8-12 John 9:2-3 1 Peter 3:17

In this episode Aminta talks about the reality that we are guaranteed to face persecution and suffering when we live like Jesus. How can we equip ourselves to be ready to stand firm no matter what comes our way? Tune in and listen as we get battle ready! Support the show

We naturally live a very circumstantial life. We see the world and even Christ through the lens of circumstance. How would our lives change if we could learn to see circumstance through the lens of Christ? Like Paul we might be able to say in truth "To live is Christ, to die is gain" To support the work and worship of Redeemer, subscribe to our channel and consider supporting us by giving a tax deductible gift at the link below. https://Redeemer-Church-Rockwall-517189.churchcenter.com/giving

Sign up for PrizePicks with code: HMA and get $50 in lineups instantly when you play your first $5+ lineup! Link: https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CORNERWVU football could be negatively impacted by a potential shift in Big 12 conference scheduling plans. In this video, we break down why this plan would likely not work for the Mountaineers and other Big 12 football programs.In this video, we discuss:-The specifics of the potential "Major Move" in the Big 12.-Why WVU might be at a disadvantage compared to other conference members.-The potential long-term fallout for the football program and the athletic department.-What Wren Baker and the WVU leadership need to do to protect our future.Would this new era be a major setback for the Gold and Blue? I want to hear from YOU. Drop a comment below with your thoughts on these Big 12 changes!✈️ Book your travel plans with Mountaineer Travel: ✈️https://mountaineer.travel/a/Q3YFPENZG6Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornholeCouz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/joinOther Ways To contribute to the channel:Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USFanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVrSubscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSportsSocials:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalkerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kearabilwe Nonyana of Prime XBT says Asia-Pacific and US markets hit record highs earlier but have since weakened amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty and no peace deal. He points to a split between an AI-driven equity rally and weaker commodities, while the rand remains under pressure and government bonds have strengthened despite rate hikes. Kearabilwe Nonyana – VIP Portfolio Manager, Prime XBT SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

1 Peter 2:11-2511Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. 12Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.13Be subject for the Lord's sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. 15For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. 16Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God. 17Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.18Servants, be subject to your masters with all respect, not only to the good and gentle but also to the unjust. 19For this is a gracious thing, when, mindful of God, one endures sorrows while suffering unjustly. 20For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. 21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. 22He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. 23When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 

On this episode, Harry Symeou reacts to Arsenal's heartbreaking UEFA Champions League final defeat. Hours after returning from Budapest and with very little sleep , we try break it all down and maintain some perspective on what's been an amazing season regardless of the outcome last night. Donate to Gooners vs Cancer here: https://goonersvcancer.com/ To sign up as a Patreon, get additional episodes, ad-free episodes and become a part of our discord server, click the link below: https://patreon.com/thechroniclesofagooner?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Listen to 'The Rise of Pafos FC' on Apple podcasts or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-of-pafos-fc-with-harry-symeou/id1334407316?i=1000746012823 #arsenal #afc #premierleague

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WILLING TO SUFFER THE FACTORY YOUTH When we share in God's suffering, we also share in His glory.

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In this ride, we talk about how people need to suffer to make moves in their lives. Also, get out of America if you're not going to be a good person. A conversation about growth through struggle, personal responsibility, and what it means to deserve the opportunities this country offers 

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God never promised His people a life free from suffering and sorrow in this world. But He has promised to be with us when we hurt. Today, R.C. Sproul invites us to take courage in the presence of the Lord. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/god-is-present-when-his-people-suffer/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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In June 1865, two children went into the woods for a picnic and never came home — and what was found a week later would horrify New England for nearly a decade before a wandering old man's confession turned the case into something far stranger than anyone imagined.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/busseywoodsFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: It began when a teenager made a deal with the Devil in the mid 1970s. That's when the werewolf sightings began – and some experts say there is proof of their existence. (Werewolves of Central England) *** Some think they are escaped circus freaks, others that they are strange medical experiments gone wrong. Some believe them to be ghosts or demons. What are the terrifying white animals or entities people are seeing in Pennsylvania – and could it be more than one kind of creature? (Mystery Monsters From P.A.) *** A couple moves to an old mining town with a dark past… and the darkness apparently hasn't gone away yet. (The Old Mining Town) *** Is it any surprise that something strange might happen in a pub that used to be a church? One of our Weirdo family members tells her story. (Bandit) *** One of the best worst poets of all time has taken inspiration from a certain mountain in North Carolina – but even when there for the solitude, he wasn't alone. (The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain) *** In 1946, a sadistic killer dressed in a white mask terrorized a small town at night. And to this day, the Moonlight Murders killer could still be at large. (The Unsolved Texarkana Murders) *** Plus, I'll share a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor, a story called “The Most Monstrous and Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:32.648 = Show Open00:04:06.836 = Werewolves of Central England00:12:36.537 = Mystery Monsters From P.A. ***00:28:16.172 = Bandit00:30:39.204 = The Old Mining Town00:37:40.282 = The Phantom Hitchhiker of Grandfather Mountain ***00:40:39.173 = The Unsolved Texarkana Murders00:47:50.775 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 100:53:29.952 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 2 ***01:20:10.413 = The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal of Modern Times, Part 3 ***01:40:39.633 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Werewolves of Central England” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am“Mystery Monsters from P.A.” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/wps4dtr“Bandit” by Weirdo family member Eleanor, submitted directly to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit“The Old Mining Town” by ADM for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/tg9dfby“The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain” for North Carolina Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/vgh3tvv“The Unsolved Texarkana Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://ow.ly/2miw30mTCSo“The Most Monstrous And Inhuman Criminal Of Modern Times” from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3J5acmx(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: November, 2018

Welcome to Loving Later Life, episode 128. This episode grew out of a combination of necessity, serendipitous timing, and changes coming. Please join me as I share all the above. Until the next time, live passionately, live vulnerably, and keep loving later life!

Contrary to what you may have heard, following Jesus Christ does not guarantee an easy, happy life. The Bible clearly teaches that as we walk with Christ, we are to expect pain and suffering. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro clarifies the purpose of this suffering as we continue in the book of Colossians.

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There are many people who claim that when you follow Jesus Christ, you'll enjoy a life of comfort and blessing. But on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro explains that this is contrary to the teaching of Scripture. The apostle Peter writes that followers of Christ are actually called to suffer. But why—and what does this mean?

Podcast Summary: What is Sober? ☕Doctor John rejoins Mike and Glen in the Sober.coffee shop to dissect a foundational question: "What is sober?" Together, the hosts challenge common misconceptions about recovery, emphasizing that true sobriety is a gritty, transformative journey rather than an instant emotional fix.Key TakeawaysThe Roadmap to True SobrietyAbstinence is only the baseline. True recovery requires moving past being "dry" by actively cultivating a willingness to change.The happiness myth. Abstinence does not automatically guarantee happiness, and expecting immediate joy can cause doubt.Insides vs. outsides. Comparing your internal struggles to the external appearances of others is a dangerous trap.A "get-well" program. Alcoholics Anonymous is designed for healing, not for providing a constant emotional high.Suffer better. Sobriety means learning to endure the "ism," understanding that spirituality—not AA alone—fills the inner void.Fluctuations are normal. It is completely acceptable to not feel okay, as enthusiasm for the program naturally ebbs and flows.The Karate Kid MetaphorBroken healers. Members of the program act as wounded healers, passing down survival tools to the next person.The humble guide. Like the janitor in The Karate Kid, a sponsor simply guides the newcomer using lived experience.Trust the process. Newcomers must practice honesty, openness, and willingness ("wax-on, wax-off") even when the steps do not make immediate sense.Principles of RecoveryAction over emotion. Willingness is the greatest principle, defined not by how you feel but by the actions you take.Feelings are not facts. Doing what feels good often leads to pain, while doing what is right eventually brings fulfillment.The second opinion. Check with a sponsor regularly to audit your true motives and align with a higher power.The ultimate definition. Being sober means fulfilling the ultimate human need to give unconditional love through 12th-step service work.Highlight Quotes

Most people spend their lives trying to avoid pain. But what if the very struggles you're fighting are the tools God uses to shape your character, deepen your faith, and prepare you for the battles ahead?