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Reed Morin Show
The Untold Story of the CIA's First Shadow War | Jacek Waliszewski

Reed Morin Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 126:06


The CIA's first shadow war didn't start in the Cold War — it started with OSS spies hunting Nazis in WWII. This is the buried mission they tried to erase.Jacek Waliszewski joins The Reed Morin Show to uncover the buried origins of the CIA black ops operation during WWII known as Operation Spike. Long before the Cold War began, OSS operatives were dropped behind enemy lines in the Alps to fight Nazis, hunt Mussolini, and launch what would become the CIA's first shadow war to stop soviets from attaining nuclear weapons. This is the real story the OSS operatives duringWW2.

Sermons Audio - St. John the Divine

The Rev. Dr. R. Leigh Spruill draws from Hebrews 11–12 and a personal memory of his brother's final high school track meet to reflect on what it means to run with endurance the race set before us. Surrounded by a “great cloud of witnesses,” the Christian life is not a solitary sprint but a shared journey of encouragement, perseverance, and hope in Christ.Whether you're weary in faith or feeling weighed down by life's burdens, this message is a reminder to lay aside what hinders and fix your eyes on Jesus, the one who runs before us and crowns the race with joy.

Street Shots Photography Podcast
Life in the Flash Lane

Street Shots Photography Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 78:01 Transcription Available


"Life is not significant details, illuminated by a flash, fixed forever. Photographs are." - Susan Sontag "I am forever chasing light. Light turns the ordinary into the magical." - Trent Parke   In this episode, Antonio talks about visiting the Cass County Fair in Nebraska, using the trip as a chance to explore how he wants to approach photography in his new environment. Surrounded by the mix of people, animals, and small-town fair details, he leaned into shooting with his often-neglected Fuji X-Pro3 and a wide 16mm lens, embracing the different perspective it offered. The outing became less about documenting the event in a straightforward way and more about experimenting with composition, perspective, and mood to see how his work might evolve outside of Brooklyn. Both he and Ward recently picked up compact Godox iT30 Pro flashes with the intention of using them for street photography, but once out shooting, each decided against firing them. That hesitation becomes the starting point for a deeper discussion on flash photography. They trace its evolution from the early days of magnesium powder and flashbulbs, through the era of Polaroid flashcubes, to the development of strobes and today's TTL units. The conversation touches on photographers who made notable use of flash, including Jessie Tarbox Beals, O. Winston Link, Philippe Halsman, and Bruce Davidson, exploring how each applied it to their work. Alongside the historical overview, Antonio and Ward get into the technical differences between older and modern flash systems, the practical challenges of using flash in the field, and how light-shaping tools and timing have played a role in iconic images.   Subscribe to our Substack Newsletter Help out the show by buying us a coffee! Support the show by purchasing Antonio's Zines. Send us a voice message, comment or question.   Show Links:   Antonio M. Rosario's Website, Vero, Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook page Ward Rosin's Website, Vero, Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook page. Ornis Photo Website  The Unusual Collective Street Shots Facebook Page Street Shots Instagram     Subscribe to us on: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio

Rising Higher
4483 - "Surrounded" Part 1 (Pastor Randall Sean Garcia)

Rising Higher

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 28:00


This Week in Google (MP3)
IM 832: Surrounded by Zuck - Inside Google Gemini

This Week in Google (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 196:51 Transcription Available


GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that's not the worst of it. Generative AI and the Future of the Digital Commons David Sacks on X: "A BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a "rapid take-off" to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly achieving a godlike superintelligence. Instead, we" / X A taxonomy of hallucinations (see table 2) Red Teams Jailbreak GPT-5 With Ease, Warn It's 'Nearly Unusable' for Enterprise Medicare will test using AI to help decide whether patients get coverage — which could delay or deny care, critics warn Podcasting's 'Serial' Era Ends as Video Takes Over Sara Kehaulani Goo named President of the Creator Network What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments Two-mile suspension bridge Will Giz allow the Skee-ballers to make this their next outing? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Tulsee Doshi Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)
Intelligent Machines 832: Surrounded by Zuck

All TWiT.tv Shows (MP3)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 196:51 Transcription Available


GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that's not the worst of it. Generative AI and the Future of the Digital Commons David Sacks on X: "A BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a "rapid take-off" to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly achieving a godlike superintelligence. Instead, we" / X A taxonomy of hallucinations (see table 2) Red Teams Jailbreak GPT-5 With Ease, Warn It's 'Nearly Unusable' for Enterprise Medicare will test using AI to help decide whether patients get coverage — which could delay or deny care, critics warn Podcasting's 'Serial' Era Ends as Video Takes Over Sara Kehaulani Goo named President of the Creator Network What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments Two-mile suspension bridge Will Giz allow the Skee-ballers to make this their next outing? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Tulsee Doshi Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

Radio Leo (Audio)
Intelligent Machines 832: Surrounded by Zuck

Radio Leo (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 196:51 Transcription Available


GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that's not the worst of it. Generative AI and the Future of the Digital Commons David Sacks on X: "A BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a "rapid take-off" to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly achieving a godlike superintelligence. Instead, we" / X A taxonomy of hallucinations (see table 2) Red Teams Jailbreak GPT-5 With Ease, Warn It's 'Nearly Unusable' for Enterprise Medicare will test using AI to help decide whether patients get coverage — which could delay or deny care, critics warn Podcasting's 'Serial' Era Ends as Video Takes Over Sara Kehaulani Goo named President of the Creator Network What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments Two-mile suspension bridge Will Giz allow the Skee-ballers to make this their next outing? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Tulsee Doshi Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

This Week in Google (Video HI)
IM 832: Surrounded by Zuck - Inside Google Gemini

This Week in Google (Video HI)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 196:51 Transcription Available


GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that's not the worst of it. Generative AI and the Future of the Digital Commons David Sacks on X: "A BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a "rapid take-off" to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly achieving a godlike superintelligence. Instead, we" / X A taxonomy of hallucinations (see table 2) Red Teams Jailbreak GPT-5 With Ease, Warn It's 'Nearly Unusable' for Enterprise Medicare will test using AI to help decide whether patients get coverage — which could delay or deny care, critics warn Podcasting's 'Serial' Era Ends as Video Takes Over Sara Kehaulani Goo named President of the Creator Network What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments Two-mile suspension bridge Will Giz allow the Skee-ballers to make this their next outing? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Tulsee Doshi Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)
Intelligent Machines 832: Surrounded by Zuck

All TWiT.tv Shows (Video LO)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 196:51 Transcription Available


GPT-5: Overdue, overhyped and underwhelming. And that's not the worst of it. Generative AI and the Future of the Digital Commons David Sacks on X: "A BEST CASE SCENARIO FOR AI? The Doomer narratives were wrong. Predicated on a "rapid take-off" to AGI, they predicted that the leading AI model would use its intelligence to self-improve, leaving others in the dust, and quickly achieving a godlike superintelligence. Instead, we" / X A taxonomy of hallucinations (see table 2) Red Teams Jailbreak GPT-5 With Ease, Warn It's 'Nearly Unusable' for Enterprise Medicare will test using AI to help decide whether patients get coverage — which could delay or deny care, critics warn Podcasting's 'Serial' Era Ends as Video Takes Over Sara Kehaulani Goo named President of the Creator Network What Happened When Mark Zuckerberg Moved In Next Door Google says it's working on a fix for Gemini's self-loathing 'I am a failure' comments Two-mile suspension bridge Will Giz allow the Skee-ballers to make this their next outing? Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Tulsee Doshi Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: spaceship.com/twit Melissa.com/twit

Kat on the Loose
FATHER DAMON - FOUND SCTM - a members-only secret sex club

Kat on the Loose

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 57:14


Damon Lawner Founded the members only ultra luxurious & exclusive private club SCTM back in 2013 for the Elite to socialize and have sex experiences - inspired in the movie Eyes Wide Shut. Surrounded by controversy and a lot of talk and gossip in the media, Damon, now known as Father Damon to his loyal following, wrote a tell-all book - Eyes Wide Open - where he opens the curtains and shows us the entire BTS of his life and the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Same Crit Different Day
Ep 17 Swamped and Surrounded D&D 5e 2024 Actual Play

Same Crit Different Day

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 80:10


*I Think our music/rain mic was on mute or very quiet, sorry for that!Same Crit Different Day is a Dungeons & Dragons 5e actual play podcast set in the homebrew world of Vaeloris. In the city of Drakenholde, the ancient dragon Vorthyrax the Crown Beneath stirs underneath the streets, threatening to return after 5,000 years of imprisonment. As the Seals of Vaeloris begin to weaken, a group of unlikely adventurers must uncover secrets, survive political intrigue, and decide if they'll be the realm's salvation—or its doom. "One dragon sealed. One city above it. One party absolutely not ready."

SH!TPOST
029: Should Anyone Debate the Far-Right? feat. Mehdi Hasan

SH!TPOST

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 60:57


Mehdi Hasan, a journalist renowned for confronting power directly and dismantling opponents in political debates, joined Posting Through It to reflect on his viral appearance on "Surrounded" — a YouTube debate show that recruited him to argue against 20 "far-right conservatives."Over nearly two hours, his opponents took turns sitting across from him and espousing racist bigotries, antisemitic conspiracy theories, and anti-democratic beliefs. When the cameras stopped rolling, Mehdi said one participant stood up and declared: "Left or Right, we all hate the Jews.""No one said a word," Mehdi recalled.The episode's explosive popularity (10.2 million views on YouTube alone) has reignited debates about "platforming" extremism and whether engaging with the far-right this way serves any constructive purpose. On this episode, we explore those criticisms with Mehdi, discuss his “hygiene tests” for debates, and explore why so many people who try to face off against the far-right end up failing.Links for Mehdi:* Check out Zeteo.com* Read “Win Every Argument: The Art of Debating, Persuading, and Public Speaking”* Watch “7 Debate Lessons YOU Can Learn From My Jubilee Video”* Follow @mehdirhasan on X and @mehdirhasan.bsky.social on BlueskyTransition Music: “WILL U STILL U” by Jeff RosenstockThrow a few bucks in our digital tip jar: https://tiptopjar.com/postingthroughitpod This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit postthroughit.substack.com

Integrity Church's Podcast
Songs For the Road: “Unshakable Security” (Psalm 125) - Week 6

Integrity Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 39:54


In Psalm 125, we are reminded that the believer's security is not built on our fragile grip on God, but on His unbreakable hold on us. Surrounded by His presence, shielded by His promises, and shaped by His purposes, we can stand firm even when life feels uncertain. This message calls us to trust the One who determines the end from the beginning, knowing that evil will not have the last word—God will.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Erasing Shame
Adopted but Never Feeling Enough. My Breaking Point Became God's Turning Point

Erasing Shame

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 85:03


What do you do when you're adopted into a loving Christian family… but you still feel like a reject? When you smile in church but go home to a voice in your head saying, “You're not enough. You were never enough.”When you've been told Jesus loves you, but deep down you believe He couldn't possibly want someone like you?That was Andrew Yook's life.Loved, but lonely. Surrounded, but unseen. Adopted, but still feeling abandoned.The emptiness drove him to choices that almost killed him—addiction, shame, self-destruction.And yet… Jesus came for him right there. In the middle of the mess. In the relapse. In the hopelessness.This is not a polished, sanitized Christian story.This is rejection, rage, relapse, rock bottom.It's meeting Jesus when you have nothing left to give.It's watching Him dig you out of the ashes—not just to save you, but to use your scars to heal someone else.In this episode, we rip the mask off and talk about:What “unwanted” feels like, even in a good homeWhy being told Jesus loves you isn't enough—you have to meet HimCarrying shame you didn't deserve, and the shame you createdThe lie of “i'm too far gone” and how to kill itWhy ignoring your mental health will wreck your soul and body tooHow to turn your most shameful chapters into weapons of hopeThe daily fight to shut down the voice that says you're worthlessIf you've ever felt like you can't outrun your past, that you'll never measure up, or that your pain has disqualified you—listen to this.Because Andrew's story is proof:You're not too far gone.You're not too broken.You are not alone.And if all you can manage right now is a whisper, let it be this:“Jesus, i need You.”Because the moment you speak it, He's already on His way.

Calming Anxiety
I am surrounded by a gentle loving energy

Calming Anxiety

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 10:58 Transcription Available


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The Spiritual Artist Podcast
Painting Angels Intuitively with Santa Fe Artist Eneida Valverde

The Spiritual Artist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 57:30


On this episode, CJ sits down with Santa Fe artist Eneida Valverde, whose life journey spans from her roots in Costa Rica to decades of teaching art in Maryland, and now, to the creative sanctuary of New Mexico. Surrounded by hollyhocks, peaches, and the ever-changing desert light, Eneida shares how her intuitional transcendental practice became the gateway to her current body of work—13 luminous angel paintings inspired by traditional retablos.Her process blends meditation, free-flow journaling, and intuitive mark-making, where shapes, patterns, and words emerge organically. Using watercolors, acrylic pens, and gold leaf, she transforms panels into spiritual expressions labeled with words like “Sanctuary,” “Attunement,” and “Alignment.” “I am following my soul and my spirit,” Eneida says. “I am connected to Spirit no matter what, and I am sharing it with everyone else in the universe. We are small, and yet we are huge.”Raised Catholic and deeply connected to nature, Eneida reflects on the importance of slowing down, sitting quietly, and letting each breath be a connection to Spirit. From teaching students to create loose, line-rich floral arrangements with sticks from the yard, to following her own soul's direction, her story is a testament to the beauty that arises when we stop judging ourselves and allow inspiration to flow.Learn more about Eneida and her classes, by visiting https://www.eneidasomarriba.comWant to learn more about CJ Miller? Check out his Spiritual Artist Retreats, 1:1 Personal Coaching, and Speaking Engagements at www.spiritualartisttoday.com. His retreats are designed to help you reconnect with your Creative Intelligence and express your true artistic voice. You can also find his upcoming schedule there, and his book, The Spiritual Artist, is available on Amazon.

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
Catherine Raynes: The Unlikely Doctor and The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 6:02 Transcription Available


The Unlikely Doctor by Timoti Te Moke Born into love but then thrust into violence, and shaped by struggle, Timoti Te Moke was never destined to be a leader. After an early start as a bright boy in the eastern Bay of Plenty, nurtured by his reo Māori-speaking grandparents, Timoti's life changed sharply when his mother took custody of him when he was six. He survived abuse, state care, gangs and prison, his life marked by trauma and pain. By fourteen, he was behind bars. By twenty, he'd crossed the Tasman, trying to leave his past behind. But it was a moment in a prison cell — a glimpse of blue sky — that sparked a life-altering question: What if this isn't all there is? Through grit and an unyielding drive for justice, Timoti transformed his life. He returned to Aotearoa, became a paramedic and, after facing racism and an unsupported manslaughter charge that nearly derailed his life, became a medical student in his fifties. Timoti is now a fully qualified doctor — proof that brilliance can come from anywhere, and that our society must change to allow it. A powerful, confronting memoir of injustice, identity and the cost of lost potential, The Unlikely Doctor is not just Timoti's story — it is every child's. Because when we remove the barriers for success, we don't just help individuals — we help reshape a nation. The Stars Are a Million Glittering Worlds by Gina Butson Thea, a young woman crushed by guilt, flees to Central America to escape her life in New Zealand. In Guatemala, she meets the charismatic Chris and his partner, Sarah, and the three of them form a tight bond. While the rest of the world is caught in the grip of the global financial crisis, the three friends find a false reality in the backpacker party town of San Pedro. Surrounded by the dark volcanic beauty of the Guatemalan highlands, Thea starts to come to terms with her past. But everything changes when a tragedy occurs. Knowing she has to leave Central America, but not ready to return home, Thea settles in Tasmania and into a new relationship. Bonded by grief, she and her partner make a life for themselves in Hobart. But years later, when tragedy strikes again, all Thea's old grief and guilt - together with unanswered questions - come to the surface. Against the backdrop of the pandemic and lockdowns, Thea begins to question the trust she has in her partner. She realises that if she wants to know the truth, she will need to come clean about her past. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracks To Relax - Sleep Meditations
Cottage Life Sleep Meditation

Tracks To Relax - Sleep Meditations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 137:52


Cottage Life is a guided sleep meditation designed to gently lead you into a peaceful and restorative slumber through the power of visualization and deep relaxation. Beginning with simple prompts to get comfortable and aware of your body, the meditation encourages you to gradually release tension by scanning your body from toe to head, softly repeating the word relax to yourself. This calming process, paired with gentle breathing and the subtle act of opening and closing your eyes, helps draw your awareness inward and quiet the mind.As your body settles, you are invited to imagine yourself at a serene cottage by a tranquil lake. This vivid visualization paints a picture of natural beauty: a cozy lakeside cottage, a fire pit nestled in the yard, and a dock stretching into rippling waters under the fading light of day. Surrounded by trees and the sounds of birds and squirrels preparing for nightfall, you make your way to the dock and settle into a comfortable chair, watching the sun begin its descent across the water. The imagery evokes feelings of comfort, stillness, and being at one with nature.As the sun dips lower, shifting the sky from yellow to orange to deep red, the lake's surface calms, reflecting the vibrant colors like a mirror. The gentle lap of water, the call of a loon, and the scent of a nearby campfire create a sensory-rich environment that soothes the nervous system. You are guided to embrace this moment of solitude and serenity, where there is nothing to do but relax and drift deeper into rest. With every word, this meditation helps you disconnect from the day and ease into a night of peaceful sleep.Tracks To Relax Sleep offer a soothing and effective way to help people unwind from their day and transition into restful sleep. By blending calming narration with gentle background music and guided visualization techniques, these meditations are designed to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and ease the body into a state of deep relaxation.Become a member and listen without ads at www.trackstorelax.com, listeners get access to the full library of meditations ad-free, enhancing the effectiveness of each session and providing a more immersive listening experience. New sessions released every month! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zo Williams: Voice of Reason
Are You Supported or Surrounded?

Zo Williams: Voice of Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 73:34 Transcription Available


A Deep Intrapersonal & Interpersonal Inquiry into Psycho-Spiritual Reciprocity and Energetic Integrity in Human Relationships

Zo Williams: Voice of Reason
Are You Supported or Surrounded

Zo Williams: Voice of Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 74:04


A Deep Intrapersonal & Interpersonal Inquiry into Psycho-Spiritual Reciprocity and Energetic Integrity in Human Relationships

Garden America Saturday
Late Summer Planting Starts Now [08.02.2025]

Garden America Saturday

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 79:14 Transcription Available


In this episode, your favorite garden buddies return after a short summer break as they broadcast live from the beautiful Mission Hills Nursery. Surrounded by late summer blooms, they share timely gardening tips for early August when the heat is still strong but new growth opportunities are just beginning. From reviving tired garden beds to planting fall vegetables and adding bursts of seasonal color, this recap covers everything you need to make the most of the season's second wave. Watch now and get inspired to dig back in.Join our gardening podcast and radio show Garden America LIVE every Saturday from 8-10 AM Pacific Time on Facebook. Tune in to ask questions, converse with fellow gardeners, or just enjoy the show.Listen to all of our gardening podcasts here: https://gardeningpodcasts.com/WEBSITE: https://www.gardenamerica.com/FACEBOOK:   / gardenamericashow  INSTAGRAM:   / gardenamericaradioshow  TWITTER:   / gardenliferadio  TIKTOK:   / gardenamerica  

Good Morning From The Chicken Coop!
Season 4 - Episode 208 - Surrounded by dolphins!

Good Morning From The Chicken Coop!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 6:21


This experience brought me to tears....

What's the Buzz at GraceHill!
Ep131 - National Youth Gathering 2025

What's the Buzz at GraceHill!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 67:27


At this year's LCMS National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, 35 of our youth, joined by 6 dedicated chaperones, were transformed by an unforgettable experience. Surrounded by tens of thousands of high schoolers from across the nation, our group encountered life-changing moments that deepened their faith. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our journey!

CYLINDER RADIO
I Was On Jubilee Surrounded With Cenk Uygur and Just Asked Questions

CYLINDER RADIO

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 12:33


Jubilee is clearly designed as a breeding ground for conflict, but it has the capacity to act as a learning opportunity. I was asked to come on a recent episode entitled "One Populist Vs 20 Democrats & Republicans" (even though I am neither) and my approach was one of genuine curiosity to understand how and why he thinks the way he does. This is my reaction.

Bigfoot Society
Horned Creatures Surrounded Our Camp in Iraq

Bigfoot Society

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 51:07


What happens when a family vacation to the Himalayas turns into a face-to-face encounter with something... not quite human? In this chilling episode of Bigfoot Society, we hear from a guest who, as a child, watched a large, white-furred creature climb a snow-covered mountain barefoot — and fast — in the remote northern region of Burma near the Himalayas. Years later, she realized what it might've been: a Yeti.But that's just the beginning.You'll also hear from a veteran with a shocking account of horned humanoid creatures encountered during Special Ops in Iraq… a hunter from Oklahoma who saw a Bigfoot drink from a river just 40 yards away… and a New Jersey researcher who says Sasquatch might be tied to ancient giant burial mounds.From shadowy figures behind oak trees to stone serpent carvings and glowing eyes on snowy ridges — this episode connects dots that will leave you questioning everything.Featuring stories from Burma, New Jersey, Kentucky, Iraq, and Minnesota.Buckle up. These aren't secondhand tales.They're real encounters. In their own words.

The_Whiskey Shaman
137: Minden Mill With Joe O'Sullivan

The_Whiskey Shaman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 92:49


We are back again with another banger episode. Today we chat with Joe, Master Distiller for Minden Mill Distilling. We talk all things from Dirty Garages to Estate grown grains. I really hope you enjoy.Mindenmill.comBadmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWZ4dGp2MzlucjVvdw==Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshamanMinden Mill oversees every step of the grain-to-glass process on one estate – no part is outsourced. Estate distilling is the highest calling of craft, ensuring unparalleled quality and authenticity.Featuring best-in-class stills and climate-controlled rickhouses, there is no other whiskey-making facility like it in the world.Starting with varieties of grain that will thrive in a shorter growing season, the harsh high desert climate yields a more savory and nutty flavor profile across our range of whiskeys.Surrounded by the Sierra Nevada mountains and a short drive from Lake Tahoe, our state-of-the-art estate distillery is open to visitors for tours, tastings, and craft cocktails that highlight the terroir of our pioneer landscape.Make a ReservationNevada Straight Bourbon WhiskeyA modern take on classic American whiskey, our Bourbon is savory and balanced.Nevada Straight Rye WhiskeyA celebration of the Carson Valley terroir, our Rye balances spice with candied orange peel notes.American Single MaltWith a highly innovative process, our American Single Malt is an elegant whiskey.After a years-long effort by the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission American Single Malt has officially been ratified as the newest category of American Whiskey on December 18, 2024. Minden Mill Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan has been a pioneer in the movement for category standard adoption, having apprenticed under Steve McCarthy, who is widely recognized as being the creator of American Single Malt in the 1990s.Today, Joe furthers the category's innovation as one of the few U.S. distillers making American Single Malt entirely on a single estate, cultivating the distinctive terroir of Nevada's High Desert region. Minden Mill remains committed to furthering American Single Malt through its membership with the Commission and educating consumers and trade on whiskey's newest chapter. Visit our estate distillery for a tour and tasting to discover the new dimension of American Whiskey!Our Estate Process100% Estate MadeState-of-the-Art DistilleryCrafting a Distinct TerroirDiscover the Estate Whiskey ExperienceDiscover a World-Class Whiskey ExperienceOur Family of Craft SpiritsSingle Estate WhiskeyThe Newest Category of American WhiskeyLeaders in Estate-Made American Single Malt

The David Pakman Show
8/1/25: MAGA questioning failed deportation scheme, Jubilee's debate meme-ification

The David Pakman Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 68:02


-- On the Show: -- David hosts a Substack Live with Sarah Matthews, deputy press secretary during the first Trump administration -- Donald Trump's immigration lies are unraveling as data proves immigrants lower crime and boost the economy -- Trump's FCC chair refused to deny Trump was behind Stephen Colbert's cancellation raising censorship concerns -- Viral debate shows like Surrounded are gamifying outrage and replacing serious discourse with clickbait conflict -- The Friday Feedback segment -- On the Bonus Show: South Park rips into Paramount after making $1.5 billion deal with them, Fox News host Steve Doocy disagrees with government spending for school supplies, and much more...

Philokalia Ministries
The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part III

Philokalia Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 67:00


In the writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian, we see so beautifully the desert fathers emphasis on praxis; that is, how we concretely live out our faith in our day-to-day life and relationships. They knew that Christ can be lost to the mind and the heart not only through sin but also simply in the warp and wolf of day-to-day life. We surround ourselves with things that provide us with a sense of security and identity. This goes beyond material goods and includes our being driven by busyness and the pursuit of the world‘s respect of our accomplishments. We can lose time through idle chatter, laziness, and sloth. With anxious hearts, we direct our energy toward pursuing the things that we have come to love within the world; education, art, athletics, and entertainment. We are zealous for what we love and willing to invest ourselves without counting the cost to pursue it.  However, Saint Isaac reminds us of the meaning and the weight of those small moments and affairs in our day-to-day life. Do we hold in mind the brevity of our life and that it has been entrusted to us in such a way that we will have to give an account before God for how we have used the gift? Do we see the “other” and Christ within the poor or those who are suffering and alone? More often than not our minds and hearts are abstracted by the things that titillate the senses and emotions.  Thus, Saint Isaac tells us acquire freedom in your manner of life; in particular freedom from turmoil. Do not find your freedom by what simply gives pleasure and so become a slave of slaves. Surrounded by abundance and conveniences we often have the sense that we are dependent upon them. Yet we do not realize that they will never help us to acquire humble thoughts or a pure minds. St. Isaac, therefore, describes renunciation as weaning ourselves from our attachment to the things of this world as well as from our own ego. Our dignity and destiny is found in Christ Who is our hope, our salvation, and our Love! --- Text of chat during the group: 00:05:37 susan: been away  what page are we on? 00:11:58 Myles Davidson: Page 143 “Love chastity…..” 00:13:11 Una: Trouble with my sound 00:13:11 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 143 paragraph 11 00:13:20 Una: Whose feet are those? 00:14:19 Adam Paige: Technical difficulties, please stand by ! ☺️ 00:14:37 Jamie Hickman: jealous! 00:29:05 Maureen Cunningham: How do you know you are killing the ego . How would you be different 00:31:33 Julie: Should I feel bad for liking  or surrounding myself with nice things 00:32:41 Eleana: I agree, the tentation when he have a spiritual life is to feel "good" and dressing to be seen or perceive as humble; it can also be false humility that I believe to be the worst pride. 00:33:07 Una: That false self can manifest in busy busy busy 00:34:15 Thomas: I've always thought that remembrance of death was about remembering our sins and that we will be judged and so forth, but Isaac says rejoicing, is this just a different aspect 00:34:44 Rebecca: “I live now. Not I.  But Christ live in me”  St Paul the Apostle 00:41:59 Jamie Hickman: The Mother Teresa story reminds me of paragraph 14: "Conduct yourself with knowledge..." -- this knowledge is intimacy, experience as you've called it, Father. She conducted herself with the love of her Love, He Who Thirsts. She really saw him thirsty there on the sidewalk, and she attempted to satiate him. 00:43:08 Joanna Martinez: There is a beutifuly done documentary film on Amazon Prime called "Sacred Alaska" about the life of small Orthodox community and their saints. The film is not free, costs $4.25, but highly recommended by way of illustrating exactly what St. Isaac speaks abot, living in the hands of God, with freedom to not have control over anything, but living by the grace of God 00:44:08 Nicholas B. Besachio: How does one stay humble when they hold a high position that comes with a lot of priviledge, nice things, and command over others. How does one direct those things toward the good. 00:48:32 Ryan Ngeve: Father what would be the proper approach about people who use busy-ness as an escape from sloth and sinful passions 00:48:51 Ryan Ngeve: To people * 00:49:36 Anthony: Replying to "How does one stay hu..."   Privilege and honor and authority includes responsibilities including in a way responsibility for souls under us. 00:51:04 Una: Interesting question, Ryan 01:02:14 Rebecca: Father, do you have any suggestions on how to ‘order the sense? 01:02:53 Jamie Hickman: Speaking of senses, I'd go to hearing. Music is more accessible, perhaps, than in ages past due to recording devices and proliferation of devices that play music. We know that faith comes from hearing, and so when much of our music is contrary to the Gospel, it is perhaps unsurprising that contemporary man struggles to believe. 01:07:30 Myles Davidson: St Paisios had only a tin can and a teaspoon as his only cooking and eating utensils 01:07:59 Julie: Silence can be scary with your own thoughts 01:08:07 Anthony: Reacted to Silence can be scary... with "

The Colin and Samir Show
Is YouTube Turning Into Reality TV?

The Colin and Samir Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 38:20


Come to Press Publish NYC: https://news.thepublishpress.com/press-publish-nyc In this solo episode, Samir breaks down the rise of Jubilee's Surrounded series—and why the latest episode left him uneasy. He explores the line between conversation and spectacle, and what it means for the future of YouTube content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking the way: A daily prayer walk
Walking the Way 30th July 2025 - Surrounded

Walking the way: A daily prayer walk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 12:39


Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we share in a regular rhythm of worship and devotion together. CreditsOpening Prayerhttps://www.faithandworship.com/prayers_Love.htm#gsc.tab=0Bible versePsalm 125:2 Thought for the dayRay BorrettBible PassagePsalm 125The Holy Bible, English Standard Version Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.Prayer HandbookClick here to download itSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Mormon Stories - LDS
Baptized in Utah to Fit In! - Gabrielle Zelaya | Ep. 2044

Mormon Stories - LDS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 133:29


Join us today for a unique Mormon Stories episode! Gabriella Zelaya shares her story of growing up amidst Mormon culture in Farmington, Utah as a non-member. Surrounded by an LDS-dominated community and extended family, Gabby navigated social pressure, exclusion, and judgment by the members that surrounded her.From feeling like an outsider in school to eventually converting to Mormonism as a teenager for a sense of belonging, Gabby opens up about the emotional toll of purity culture, “love bombing,” and the struggle to find self-worth. She recounts her journey through mental health challenges, her eventual disaffection from the Church, and the healing work she's done to break cycles of shame and rebuild her life on her own terms.Topics Include:-Growing up non-Mormon in a Mormon world-Conversion for community and survival-Love bombing and disillusionment-Breaking free and healing from traumaJoin us for this raw and inspiring conversation.___________________YouTubeMormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors!Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today:⁠⁠One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠Venmo⁠⁠Our Platforms:⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠Social Media:⁠⁠Insta: @mormstories⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: @mormonstoriespodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Discord⁠⁠Contact us:MormonStories@gmail.comPO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin
Surviving two firebombs: Owen Turnbull Pt.2

I Catch Killers with Gary Jubelin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 41:51 Transcription Available


Owen Turnbull was firebombed twice in a series of gang related wars. Surrounded by flames, Owen was shot in the stomach by a balaclava-clad gunman. Months later, the house was firebombed again. Deadly bullets peppered the house, and if his parents were home, they could have been killed. In part two, Owen shares how he left the bikies and the creative way he earns an honest living. Want to hear more from I Catch Killers? Visit news.com.au. Watch episodes of I Catch Killers on our YouTube channel here. Like the show? Get more at icatchkillers.com.au Advertising enquiries: newspodcastssold@news.com.au Questions for Gary: icatchkillers@news.com.au Get in touch with the show by joining our Facebook group, and visiting us on Instagram or Tiktok.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Christian Meditation
Surrounded by Rest

Daily Christian Meditation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 16:05


Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Ben Little, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Are you battling fear and worry on every front today? Meditate on 2 Chronicles 15:15. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
‘Delusional' - Power outages in community surrounded by wind farms

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 6:59


NSW Premier Chris Minns has a fresh problem on his hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3546 - Tennessee Clinic Denies Unmarried Pregnant Woman Care; Israel Confiscates Baby Formula w/ Mehdi Hasan

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 85:49


It's Casual Friday on the Majority Report: A pregnant woman in Tennessee is denied medical care under the state's Medical Ethics Defense Act—because she was unmarried, which conflicted with the clinic's so-called “Christian values.” We're joined by Zeteo News Editor-in-Chief Mehdi Hasan to discuss the mass starvation in Gaza, the ongoing Epstein cover-up, and his recent appearance on Jubilee's Surrounded. In the Fun Half: Andrew Cuomo appears on CNBC to reflect on losing the primary—and lays out a firm policy agenda focused on fearmongering, from anti-Semitism panic to Red Scare tactics. The chairman of the FCC openly calls for a media “course correction”—a not-so-subtle threat to align with the Trump agenda or risk cancellation. South Park takes a big swing at Trump's little thing as Tim Pool clutches his pearls. All that and more plus IMs.   The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors DELETEME: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/MAJORITY and use promo code MAJORITY at checkout. SUNSET LAKE: Use coupon code “Left Is Best” (all one word) for 20% off of your entire order at SunsetLakeCBD.com Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com  

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear
Parashiyot Matot-Masei - Hashem's Hand in War: Then and Now

Daily Emunah Podcast - Daily Emunah By Rabbi David Ashear

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025


In Parashat Matot, Moshe Rabbeinu is commanded by Hashem to avenge the Midyanim for causing Bnei Yisrael to stumble in the most severe sins. Moshe responds by selecting one thousand tzaddikim from each shevet, totaling 12,000 men. He sent them off to war along with Pinchas, the Aron HaKodesh, and the special trumpets used in battle to invoke Hashem's favor and bring victory. The Torah then states: " וַיִּצְבְּאוּ עַל־מִדְיָן " – They encamped against Midyan. Ramban explains that this means the Jewish army surrounded Midyan on three sides, leaving one side open. This was a direct command from Hashem, meant to offer the enemy a chance to flee. Even in war, we are commanded to show mercy. And Ramban adds that this wasn't a one-time instruction—this principle of compassion applies to all future optional wars. Later, the Torah testifies that the Jewish army wiped out Midyan without losing even one soldier. It was openly miraculous. To confront such a large enemy with only 12,000 men and suffer no casualties was clearly the hand of Hashem. This pattern has repeated itself throughout Jewish history. We show compassion to our enemies—and we experience miraculous victories. In a recent conflict, the Israeli Air Force flew nearly 400 warplanes over Iran. Not a single jet malfunctioned. There were no mechanical failures, no planes struck by enemy fire, and not one pilot was injured or captured. Before the operation, Israeli defense officials estimated that between 400 and 800 civilians could be killed in Iranian missile assaults. Some projections feared that if Iran fired all of its 2,000+ ballistic missiles, the death toll could rise to 4,000. In the end, only 687 missiles were fired. Of those, 97% were intercepted. Iran also launched 1,200 drones—99% of which were downed by Israeli defensive systems. According to military experts, these numbers are almost statistically impossible. But when Hashem is protecting us, statistics do not apply. Although we did not merit a completely casualty-free outcome like the war against Midyan, we witnessed an unmistakable miracle. And it wasn't only us who saw it. Even non-Jewish journalists around the world began to acknowledge that something beyond nature is protecting the Jewish people. A British journalist by the last name Heath recently wrote an article exploring the world's irrational hatred for the Jews. He asked: Why does a nation this small inspire so much hostility? In his own words: A nation this small should not be this strong. Surrounded by enemies, condemned in the UN, targeted by terror, boycotted, slandered, and attacked—and yet, the Jewish people thrive in every area: military, medicine, technology, agriculture, security, intelligence, morality, and resilience. They turn desert into farmland. They make water from air. They intercept rockets midair. They rescue hostages from the heart of enemy territory. They survive wars they are supposed to lose—and they win. The world watches and can't explain it. So they grasp for explanations: American aid, high-tech trickery, some hidden secret—anything but the truth. Because the truth means admitting it's Hashem. By all logic, the Jewish people should have disappeared long ago. That's how the story of every exiled, enslaved, and persecuted minority ends. But the Jews didn't disappear. We are stronger than ever. There is no cheat code that can explain how a nation returns to its homeland after 2,000 years. There is no rational explanation for how a people go from gas chambers to global influence. There is no historical precedent for surviving the Babylonians, Romans, Crusaders, Inquisitions, Pogroms, and Holocaust—and still standing strong today. Israel doesn't make sense—unless you believe in something higher. And that's what drives the world crazy. Maybe history isn't random. Maybe evil doesn't have the last word. Maybe the Jewish people aren't just a nation—but a living proof that there is a G-d in the world. Once a person admits that Israel's survival is divine, his entire moral compass has to reset. Because then he is not watching the final chapter of a fallen people, but rather the unfolding of something eternal. So the world tries to deny it—but it is becoming more and more obvious. We are incredibly fortunate to be the Am Hashem. We must appreciate that privilege and honor it by living as true representatives of Hashem—through our Torah and our mitzvot.. Shabbat Shalom.

The Small Business Show
FridAI - Surrounded by Agents.

The Small Business Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 19:39 Transcription Available


In this episode of Business Brain, Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean dive into the new agent abilities being rolled out by ChatGPT. These agents go beyond basic chatting, allowing users to automate tasks like managing emails, calendars, messages, reservations, and even moderating communities across platforms like Slack and Discord. They […] The post FridAI – Surrounded by Agents. Business Brain 669 appeared first on Business Brain - The Entrepreneurs' Podcast.

Philokalia Ministries
The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part II

Philokalia Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 64:58


Renunciation: The word has certain connotations that are often tied to deprivation or unhappiness. What we find in the writings of the great ascetics, St. Isaac especially, is something quite different; the weaning of ourselves from the things that we are attached to in the world in order to become more attached to God, to what endures and fills the soul with consolation and strength.  For example, we are called to embrace the practice of vigils, to rise during the night to pray and thereby humbling the mind and the body. Yet Isaac does not see this as costly but rather as restorative and promising consolation in times of trial and affliction. It is in silence, often deepest during the night and free of distraction, that we are able to listen to God and receive what he desires to give us.  Likewise, we are to persevere in spiritual reading while we dwell in stillness. We let go of the hectic pace of society and the busyness into which we often thrust ourselves in order to taste the sweetness of the wisdom of the scriptures and the fathers. Perhaps more challenging, we are told that we are to love poverty. We are to willingly let go of material goods and radically simplify our lives. In doing so, Isaac tells us, the mind remains collected and is secured from wandering. We often become anxious about our worldly security and protecting what ilwe have come to possess. We become driven to spend more time focused on the things of this world than we are pursuing the life of virtue and prayer. In a similar vein, Isaac tells us to detest superfluity so that our thoughts might remain untroubled. Again, filling our lives with things, activities, work or social engagements steals from us solitude and the silence that is born from it. Surrounded constantly by the noise and the affairs of the world we begin to experience intense anxiety and depression seeing only the presence of chaos and violence that makes one question reality and the value and purpose of life.  Part of the beauty of reading the desert fathers is that they reveal to us the beauty and the dignity of the human person made in the image and likeness of God and redeemed by the blood of Christ.  Their lives and their writings fill the heart with hope in a dark world and set the soul on fire to to embrace what has been promised us by our Lord. To God be the glory unto ages of ages. Amen. --- Text of chat during the group:  00:04:19 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 143, first short paragraph, 6 00:12:49 cameron: The names again please 00:14:56 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 143, first short paragraph, 6 00:14:59 cameron: Monk and monastery 00:15:13 cameron: Thank you. 00:20:52 Myles Davidson: Replying to "P. 143, first short ..." “Honor the work of vigil…” 00:21:55 Bob Čihák, AZ: P. 143, first short paragraph, 6 00:32:20 James Hickman: For years I've found myself waking up against my will, then over the years (more recently, and not always!) seeing it as a gift. But when I have an icon on my wall, I find it a grace when I lay there awake in bed and make simple prayer of the heart, simple acts. This seems valuable. I'll be ok to hear if there's more expected than this. Objectivity is desired here. Work in progress here. 00:33:05 David: I have a prayer book that has a Greek orthodox evening prayer and in the ending it says "we sing to you in the night- Holy, holy holy are you oh God, through the prayers of the Theotokos have mercy on me". Is this a practice when one begins a vigil? When I do wake I always try to say it but was not sure if it is something formal in vigils? 00:35:59 Jessica Imanaka: Several Trappist monks I know have said they don't need as much as sleep as medical science dictates. The deceased abbot used to say that prayer reduces the physical need for sleep. Whenever I go on retreat, praying the full office, I just can't sleep as much. My body doesn't want to. 00:36:13 Anthony: On waking up at night....some people say 3am is the devil's hour, so it's advisable to pray then.  I think that gives way too much focus on the devil's? Or is this real Christian tradition? 00:40:58 Myles Davidson: The noonday devil was a desert father thing 00:41:11 Nicholas B. Besachio: What does St. Issac say about demonic attacks on Faith. 00:41:26 Rebecca Thérèse: Christ died on the cross at 3pm so Satanists say a black mass at 3am, that's why some people refer to it as the devil's hour 00:42:30 Bob Čihák, AZ: Catholic apologist Jimmy Akin did a Mysterious World session # 98 on “Sleep” which I found helpful. Cf. http://jimmyakin.com/ . 00:43:45 Thomas: I have heard priests say not to pretend to be monks what do they mean by this, because we should imitate them 00:46:06 Una: Reacted to "Catholic apologist..." with

The Bob Cesca Show
Cliff Schecter Day

The Bob Cesca Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 61:20


Cliffzilla returns to the podcast today. Make sure to listen to the whole thing -- I successfully coaxed him into previewing what he'd do to the MAGA bros on that YouTube show Surrounded. It's like the Rolling Stones performing Gimme Shelter. Speaking of music, we started out talking about Ozzy Osbourne. We obviously talked about Donald's criminal connection to Jeffrey Epstein and what will happen next. And we talked about the White House's attempt to prosecute Barack Obama. Support Cliff at blueamp.co. Meantime, make sure to support this podcast by subscribing at patreon.com/bobcescashow. Music by Seth Adam.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Brian Lehrer Show
Mehdi Hasan vs. the Far Right

The Brian Lehrer Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 31:15


Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo, columnist for The Guardian and former MSNBC host, talks about his experience debating 20 far-right conservatives on the YouTube series "Surrounded," plus news related to the Jeffrey Epstein frenzy, the NYC mayoral race and more.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
What’s in Trump’s new AI policy and why it matters

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 6:38


President Trump unveiled his approach to the development of AI. Surrounded by some of the biggest names in tech, he signed three executive orders. One targets what Trump called "ideological bias" in AI chatbots, another aims to make it easier to build massive AI data centers and the third encourages the export of American AI tech. Amna Nawaz discussed the implications with Will Oremus. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
Did Anyone Win When Mehdi Hasan Debated 20 Far-Right Conservatives?

Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 22:19


In clips that went viral, Mehdi Hasan, editor-in-chief and CEO of Zeteo, columnist for The Guardian and former MSNBC host, debated 20 far-right conservatives on Jubilee's YouTube series "Surrounded."  He talks about the experience and why he's still not sure it was worth it.

The Betches Sup Podcast
Inside Trump & Epstein's PR Machine

The Betches Sup Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 63:19


In this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami critique Jubilee's YouTube debate platform and react to the latest episode of Surrounded with Medhi Hasan. Then, they deep dive into how digital dependency has eroded our attention span across generations. And finally, they unpack Jeffrey Epstein's influence over  powerful institutions of America and who is really protecting who. Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Benjamin Dixon Show
7-21-25 | Mehdi Hasan Versus The Ugly Face of Fascism

The Benjamin Dixon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 54:25


Support the show: Patreon.com/thebpdshow | Paypal.Me/HeyPastorBen | $HeyPastorBen on CashAppTonight I was on WURD out of Philadelphia, PA speaking with Dr. James Peterson. We discussed the Surrounded video of Mehdi Hasan versus the so-called far-right conservatives that turned out to be fascists. While this is a serious matter, I couldn't help be mock these incels. Here's why.

Rational Boomer Podcast
SURROUNDED - 07/22/2025 - VIDEO SHORT

Rational Boomer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 2:49


Surrounded

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
7/21/25: Trump Admits He's In Epstein Files, Trump Sues WSJ, El Salvador Prison Swap, Israel Starves Gaza, Mehdi On Surrounded

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 117:42 Transcription Available


Krystal and Emily break down the latest on the Trump Epstein drama, Alex Jones and Steve Bannon blame the Deep State, Trump sues WSJ for 10 Billion, a Prison Swap between Venezuela and El Salvador, Israel's starvation of Gaza, Mehdi Hasan debates far right conservatives on Surrounded, and we break down a report on Israel's ongoing siege of Lebanon. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.locals.com/support Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3542 - Accountability for Gaza, Putin's End Game w/ Matt Duss and Candace Rondeaux

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 80:54


It's Monday, and allegedly a fun day. First, Tulsi Gabbard tries to worm her way back into Trump's good graces with a fresh Obama conspiracy theory, while Trump shares an AI-generated video of Obama being “arrested” by FBI agents. In an especially desperate attempt to shift attention away from Epstein headlines, Trump threatens to block a deal for the Washington Commanders' new stadium—unless they bring back the team's old name. Then we're joined by journalist Matt Duss to discuss his new piece in Foreign Policy, “The Biden Administration Lied About Gaza. It's Time to Hold Them Accountable.” Later, Candace Rondeaux, author of Putin's Sledgehammer, joins us to break down Russia's war in Ukraine and the Wagner Group's role in meddling in U.S. elections. In the Fun Half we watch Mehdi Hasan debate 20 far-right panelists in Jubilee's Surrounded series. Andrew Cuomo left his home in Westchester Country to visit Long Island to raise money for his New York City mayoral race and someone was kind enough to secretly record his speech. Turns out it was voter turnout that caused his defeat by 12 points. Fox News does some "embedded journalism" by sending a reporter to Central Florida for a puff piece that covers "consensual interactions" like finger printing workers for a national immigrant data base. All that and more plus your IMs. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase Check out today's sponsors COZY EARTH: Go to cozyearth.com/MAJORITYREPORT for up to 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more.  RIUTAL: Get 25% off during your first month. Visit ritual.com/MAJORITY to start Ritual or add Essential For Men to your subscription today. SUNSET LAKE: Head on over to SunsetlakeCBD.com and use code NewSticks to treat your aches and pains to some much-deserved relief. This sale ends July 20th at midnight Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on YouTube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/