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Day two on the Oregon Coast Trail takes us south from Nehalem Bay for a day dominated by beach walking, a tiny boat crossing, unexpected rain, relentless headwinds and the discovery that not all sand is created equal. What initially looks like an easier day turns into nearly 11 challenging miles, and convincing proof that MJ and I might actually be backpackers after all. My Tent is Not Viable! Because this pod has become all Oregon Coast all the time (and no, spoiler… more to come) I have to share yet another special creation. Newly minted Pedalshift listener and merch designer Simone was so moved by the Brock and Tim Sprocketshift disaster of night 1 that she created a special design just for the two of us… yes, my tent is not viable has now been memorialized on an ornament. But you have to see it in the shownotes at pedalshift.net. It features the classic line and… because of course… a flooded tent. Plus the new Pedalshift logo, which you might get to see soon on other things! COMING SOON. Super excited to show you what we've been working on! Go check out the special edition my tent is not viable design and more Simone's designs at her Etsy shop… link in the shownotes! Live Show! Friday September 11th, 5pm PT - 8pm ET Topics TBA, but it's a summer closeout and certainly a preview of some stuff coming in the fall. ALSO we're doing a super fun giveaway exclusively for people that make it to the live show itself… there's some incentive for ya! ALSO ALSO, some special previews of all sorts of things. Am I being cagey? YES. Show up anyways! Chat room is fun, live shows are fun… but if you can't make it, it's the pod for the following week. pedalshift.net/live! Email reminders coming too. Maybe some previews of my previews? Who knows? Sign up at the site. Oregon Coast Trail – Part 2 Breaking camp at Nehalem Bay State Park after a less-than-restful first night. The day's route comes with an unusual Oregon Coast Trail feature: a small boat crossing of the Nehalem River. Hiking out the Nehalem Bay spit rather than road walking Highway 101 or relying on another bus. A $10, on-demand boat ride that you essentially hail like a water taxi. Naturally, Tim is delighted. Early beach walking into a surprisingly strong south wind—and the realization that hiking into a headwind can be plenty annoying too. Overcast, cool Oregon Coast weather turns out to be pretty much perfect hiking weather for Tim and James. Then the rain finally arrives. Rain gear gets its first legitimate test as wind, rain and cold hands briefly turn the morning into some genuine Type 2 fun. Reaching the mouth of the Nehalem River, where ocean waves, river current and fishing boats all converge. Calling for the boat and crossing the Nehalem River to continue south. Boat-crossing soundscapes, fishing stories and a little local wildlife discussion along the way. An unexpected rail walk after the crossing, followed by some improvised navigation back toward the beach. The terminology of the trip is established: good sand is firm and easy to walk on; bad sand is soft, energy-sucking nonsense. Continuing south toward Rockaway Beach with sea stacks appearing down the coast. Sustained headwinds approaching 20 mph turn what should have been a helpful prevailing wind into an all-day adversary. Rockaway Beach provides a badly needed break from the wind—and Indian food for the day's big meal. Back into full rain gear for the final push toward Barview Jetty. Headwinds + rain + bad sand = a surprisingly demanding backpacking day. Despite the conditions, Tim and James finish just shy of 11 miles. Another successful test for the new backpacking gear, including Tim's Hyperlite Southwest 40. Arriving at Barview Jetty Campground thoroughly cooked and very ready for dry clothes and tents. The campsite itself gets mixed reviews, particularly when Tim discovers that "level tent site" is apparently more of an aspirational concept. Day two verdict: challenging, fun and another successful proof of concept. Bigger conclusion: Tim and James may officially be backpackers again—and longer trips suddenly seem entirely plausible. Statistics Miles hiked 11 Nehalem Rivers crossed by boat 1 Prevailing tailwinds received: 0 Headwinds: Yes Sand varieties identified 2 Indian food recs in Rockaway Beach 1 Campground rating: 7 Flats: N/A
Growth isn't automatic, but it can be guaranteed. In this week's episode, the first in a two-part series, John reveals his personal blueprint for guaranteed growth and the three simple disciplines that set extraordinary leaders apart. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Chris Robinson offer strategies to help you turn intentional growth into a daily habit, no matter where you're starting. Key takeaways: You can't learn anything while you're talking. Sustained thinking will change your life. Your growth must be intentional. Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Growth Guarantee (Part 1) Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Guarantee and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource." Take the next step in your growth journey and become a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team Member. Click here to speak with a Program Advisor today! References: Watch this episode on YouTube! Get the Every Day with Purpose online course for 75% off Apply this week's episode with other growth-minded leaders in the Maxwell Leadership Podcast Social Community Rise with strength, clarity, and purpose with Kelvin Henry's guide to resilience Join the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team
Welcome to the Win Cycle Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Co-Founder Kelli McMaster interview Sami Inkinen, co-founder and COO of Trulia and CEO of Virta Health, discussing his journey of high performance in sports and business. He emphasizes the importance of managing energy over time, integrating work, family, and personal interests, and treating oneself like an Olympic athlete. Inkinen highlights the significance of sleep, nutrition, and movement for sustained high performance. He also shares his approach to building high-performance cultures at Trulia and Virta, focusing on individualized support, community, and the role of leadership in modeling healthy habits. Inkinen's strategies include weekly planning, prioritizing rest, and fostering a culture of sustainable high performance. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Learn more about Win Cycle: https://wincycle.org/ Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Book a complementary needs assessment coaching call: https://calendly.com/coaches-purplepatch/offseason-assessment-call Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com
#273: Steve Scalzi is an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons and now the Head Coach of the Motor City Cruise. He brings extensive experience in coaching, player development, leadership, and team building at the highest levels of basketball. Throughout his career, Scalzi has worked within highly competitive collegiate and professional environments, developing a deep understanding of what it takes to build strong teams, cultivate a winning culture, and maximize individual potential. His stops include Boston College, Northeastern, OKC Thunder, Phoenix Suns, and the Detroit Pistons. He has coached players like Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Paul George, Carmelo Anthony, Devin Booker, Cade Cunningham, and Jalen Duran. He has coached alongside Darko Rajakovic, Scott Brooks, Billy Donovan, Mark Daigneault, Monty Williams, & BJ Bickerstaff, as well as Sam Presti. His experience provides valuable insight into leadership, organizational culture, performance, and the pursuit of excellence, principles that extend well beyond the basketball court. Today, he brings that perspective to Building Excellence to discuss the people, principles, and practices that drive sustained success.For more on Steve you can check out the Detroit Pitons and motor City Cruise Website, as well as Linkedin. Enjoy the show!
# Episode 157: Swedish Ghost Rockets – A Deep Dive into Declassified UAP History **Episode Summary** – In this compelling episode of the Rocky Mountain UFO Podcast, we examine recently declassified government files that illuminate decades of military and intelligence encounters with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). From the 1946 Swedish Ghost Rocket wave to modern infrared footage of "cold orbs" over the Gulf of Oman, this presentation reveals a consistent pattern of advanced technology that defies conventional explanation. --- ## The 2021 Gulf of Oman Incident: UAPs React to Weapons Fire Among the most striking revelations in recent document releases is footage from September 2021, captured by a U.S. Special Operations Forces AC-130J gunship during a live-fire exercise over the Gulf of Oman . **Key details from the incident:** - Approximately **25 UAP instances** were observed on infrared sensors - Objects described as **"cold orbs"** approximately four feet in diameter - Speeds ranging from **250 to 1,300 miles per hour** - No detected means of propulsion - Objects appeared to **react to the aircraft firing its main cannon**, described as "similar to how dolphins playfully swim in a pod" The objects were first spotted hovering above a water-activated flare dropped as a mock target, suggesting deliberate observation of military activity . --- ## FBI Reconstructions: Massive Triangular Craft The fifth PURSUE tranche of declassified files, released August 7, 2026, includes FBI digital reconstructions of large triangular objects that have repeatedly appeared near military installations . **Notable triangular UAP sightings include:** ### Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan – 2002 At approximately 4:30 AM, a U.S. military pilot observed stars becoming obscured, revealing a massive equilateral triangular object estimated at **over 150 meters in size** – larger than any aircraft ever built . The object: - Flew from west to east at a stable speed of approximately 150 knots (277 km/h) - Emitted **no sound or light** - Maintained constant altitude - Was witnessed by a fellow pilot who asked, "Did you see that?" ### Additional Sightings - **2011 Afghanistan** – Two U.S. servicemen reported a similar triangular craft - **2023 Colorado Springs** – A former Pentagon employee described a "dark, triangular object that felt transparent" Harvard astrophysicist **Avi Loeb** noted that a 150-meter craft would exceed any known aircraft in size, lending credibility to military witnesses with decades of experience . --- ## Historical Context: The 1946 Swedish Ghost Rockets The episode traces the phenomenon back to the summer of 1946, when approximately **1,500–2,000 sightings** were recorded across Scandinavia . **Characteristics of the Ghost Rockets:** - Observed during both day and night - High-speed projectiles with ball or projectile shapes - Incandescent colors: blue, white, red, green, or yellow - Sometimes associated with noise - Observed too far away for detailed examination The Swedish Defense Staff conducted a comprehensive investigation but attributed sightings to astronomical phenomena – a conclusion that U.S. Project Blue Book and Project Grudge officers accepted without further investigation . ### The Soviet Missile Hypothesis At the time, many assumed the objects were Soviet V-2 rockets developed from captured German technology. The Soviets had active missile programs at Mittelwerk, Germany, in 1946, potentially conducting test launches toward the North Sea . However, declassified Swedish files show sightings continued even after press coverage ended, suggesting the phenomenon transcended any single explanation . --- ## Performance Characteristics Defying Known Physics Across multiple declassified documents, a consistent pattern emerges of UAPs exhibiting performance characteristics that **cannot be reconciled with known aerospace engineering** : | Characteristic | Documentation | |----------------|---------------| | 90-degree turns at high speed | Multiple military encounters | | Cold-IR objects emitting no heat | Gulf of Oman 2021 | | Hypersonic travel without sonic signatures | Various reports | | Sustained transmedium flight | Multiple sensor data | | Instantaneous acceleration | Historical and modern cases | These characteristics have been documented across **decades of multi-sensor military encounters**, sworn Congressional testimony, and the unclassified record of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence . --- ## The PURSUE Declassification Program The released documents are part of the **Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE)** , launched by the Department of War on May 8, 2026, following President Trump's February 2026 directive ordering agencies to declassify UAP and UFO records . **What's included:** - 41 files released in the fifth tranche (August 7, 2026) - 513 MB of video footage, 130 MB of documents - Materials from the Pentagon, FBI, CIA, State Department, and Office of the President - Unresolved cases spanning from the 1950s to 2026 **Official statement:** Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated, "These files, hidden behind classifications, have long fueled justified speculation – and it's time the American people see it for themselves" . --- ## Conclusion: A Persistent Reality The cumulative evidence presented in this episode suggests that UAPs represent a **persistent reality rather than explainable errors**. From the 1946 Ghost Rockets to modern military encounters, these declassified sources demonstrate: 1. **Consistent reporting** of advanced performance characteristics across decades 2. **Active documentation** by multiple government agencies 3. **Repeated interactions** with military assets 4. **Unresolved cases** that the government cannot explain As former defense analyst Marik von Rennenkampff observed, "These new records continue to show a great deal of strange and extremely inexplicable activity in the sky" . --- **Listen to the full episode of the Rocky Mountain UFO Podcast for an in-depth analysis of these documents and the implications for our understanding of non-human technology.** *The truth is out there… and it's waiting in the Rockies.*
Rebellion and activism have always been necessary to move America toward progress, with always present obstacles to overcome, including violent opposition from those with their own view of what makes the country great. That truth, with all the contradictions that arise when ideals fail to match reality, is explored in “We've Been Here Before.” When mythmaking threatens to replace history, this book, by Angela P. Dodson and Michael I. Days, is an essential and timely present for America's 250th birthday. Co-author Angela P. Dodson joins Equal Time to talk about the heroes and the hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rebellion and activism have always been necessary to move America toward progress, with always present obstacles to overcome, including violent opposition from those with their own view of what makes the country great. That truth, with all the contradictions that arise when ideals fail to match reality, is explored in “We've Been Here Before.” When mythmaking threatens to replace history, this book, by Angela P. Dodson and Michael I. Days, is an essential and timely present for America's 250th birthday. Co-author Angela P. Dodson joins Equal Time to talk about the heroes and the hard work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this compelling episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and available on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of obedience to our spiritual calling—an aspect that holds deep significance within our Christian community. Throughout our spiritual journey, there are instances when obedience to God's will becomes a paramount pursuit. These moments not only strengthen our faith but also deepen our relationships, guiding us toward the fulfillment of our individual divine purposes. The reassuring truth remains steadfast: with the Lord as our unwavering guide, we possess the inherent capacity to embrace obedience, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on a profound exploration of this transformative human experience. For those seeking guidance in embracing obedience to their spiritual calling along their path of faith, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for obedience within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of embracing obedience to our spiritual calling and discovering the extraordinary sense of fulfillment that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of persevering through our spiritual journey—an endeavor that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Along the path of faith, there are moments when enduring challenges and persisting through trials become a paramount desire. These moments not only strengthen our faith but also breathe resilience into our relationships, propelling us toward our individual dreams. The unwavering truth remains steadfast: with the Lord as our constant guide, we possess the innate ability to persevere, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing profound inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in persevering through their spiritual journey of faith, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and perseverance, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for perseverance within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of persevering through our spiritual journey and discovering the extraordinary sense of perseverance that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this compelling episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the compassionate Dr. Tim Clinton and available on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of healing on our spiritual journey—a concept that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our pursuit of spiritual well-being, there are moments when experiencing healing and finding solace becomes a paramount desire. These moments not only enrich our faith but also foster deeper connections in our relationships, guiding us towards inner peace and emotional restoration. The comforting truth remains unwavering: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we possess the inherent capacity to experience healing, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our spiritual journey. Drawing inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on a profound exploration of this transformative human experience. For those seeking guidance in attaining spiritual healing along their path of faith, we extend a warm invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for healing within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of achieving spiritual healing and discovering the extraordinary sense of peace that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this enchanting episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the delightful theme of experiencing joy in our spiritual journey—an endeavor that profoundly resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our walk of faith, there are moments when savoring the delights of our connection with the divine becomes a paramount desire. These moments not only deepen our faith but also infuse joy into our relationships, propelling us toward our individual dreams. The comforting truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we possess the innate ability to revel in these moments of delight, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing profound inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek to embrace the joy of their spiritual journey, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for delight within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of savoring the delights of our spiritual aspirations and discovering the extraordinary sense of joy that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this engaging episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and available on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of nurturing meaningful relationships—an exploration that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Along our spiritual journey, there arise moments when the desire to cultivate and strengthen our connections with others becomes a central focus. These moments not only deepen our faith but also breathe vitality into our relationships, propelling us toward the fulfillment of our individual dreams. The comforting truth remains unwavering: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we possess the inherent capacity to foster these relationships, unveiling renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Grounded in sacred scriptures, we embark on a reflective journey exploring this transformative aspect of the human experience. For those seeking guidance in cultivating meaningful relationships along their path of faith, we warmly invite you to explore the Pray.com app. By downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, firmly rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for nurturing relationships within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. Join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of fostering meaningful relationships and discovering the extraordinary sense of connection that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of exploring spiritual revelations through Scripture—an endeavor that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our spiritual journey, there are moments when understanding and connecting with the teachings of sacred texts become a paramount desire. These moments not only enrich our faith but also invigorate our relationships, propelling us toward a deeper understanding of our individual spiritual journeys. The reassuring truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we have the innate ability to grasp the wisdom embedded in Scripture, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our spiritual quest. Drawing deep inspiration from the sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in comprehending spiritual revelations along their path of faith, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for understanding within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of spiritual revelations through Scripture and discovering the extraordinary sense of insight that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BUQ865. CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA credit will be available until July 9, 2026.Rethinking the CLL Treatment Sequence: Guidance on Selecting and Sequencing Modern Treatment for Sustained Efficacy Across Lines of Therapy In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BUQ865. CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA credit will be available until July 9, 2026.Rethinking the CLL Treatment Sequence: Guidance on Selecting and Sequencing Modern Treatment for Sustained Efficacy Across Lines of Therapy In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BUQ865. CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA credit will be available until July 9, 2026.Rethinking the CLL Treatment Sequence: Guidance on Selecting and Sequencing Modern Treatment for Sustained Efficacy Across Lines of Therapy In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
Election Years Often Bring Volatility, Not Lasting Market Changes Investor questions surrounding the upcoming midterm election continue to increase, particularly regarding how election results could impact financial markets. Historically, heightened market volatility leading into an election is completely normal. Volatility has typically increased as Election Day approaches, with October often proving to be the most volatile month of the election cycle. Once election uncertainty passes, however, market volatility has generally declined. More importantly, history shows that investors should focus less on election outcomes and more on what happens afterward. Since 1950, every 12-month period following a midterm election has produced a positive return for the S&P 500, with an average gain of approximately 16.6%. Even the weakest post-election year generated a positive return. Political control has also shown surprisingly little impact on long-term market performance. Looking back to 1933, the S&P 500 has produced double-digit average annual returns regardless of which political party controlled Washington. While election outcomes certainly influence policy discussions, long-term market returns have been driven primarily by corporate earnings rather than politics. For long-term investors, maintaining focus on business fundamentals remains far more important than attempting to predict election results. Tariffs, Consumer Spending, and Interest Rates Remain Key Economic Drivers Trade policy continues to evolve following the Supreme Court’s ruling against tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In response, the administration implemented a temporary 10% universal tariff through Section 122, which expired after 150 days. Going forward, tariffs can now be implemented under Section 301, allowing for more permanent and country-specific tariff rates. While individual tariff rates may vary by trading partner, the overall economic impact compared to the previous structure remains relatively modest. Investors should expect continued headlines surrounding tariffs, but these developments are largely part of an anticipated policy transition rather than a significant shift in trade strategy. Beyond trade policy, consumer health remains one of the most important indicators for the broader economy. One metric receiving close attention combines average mortgage rates with average gasoline prices. Historically, when mortgage rates exceed 6% and gasoline prices rise above $4 per gallon, the combined burden begins placing meaningful financial pressure on consumers. Sustained periods above this threshold have often coincided with mid-cycle economic slowdowns or, in some cases, recessions. Despite these headwinds, the U.S. consumer has remained remarkably resilient. However, prolonged pressure from elevated borrowing costs and energy prices could eventually begin to weaken consumer spending, making this an important trend to monitor. Interest rate expectations also continue to shift. Current market expectations suggest the Federal Reserve is unlikely to cut rates in the near term, with some investors now anticipating the possibility of additional rate hikes later this year. As leadership at the Federal Reserve evolves, markets will closely watch how policymakers respond to inflation, consumer strength, and broader economic conditions. Any unexpected shift toward higher interest rates would represent a meaningful change from the expectations many investors held entering the year and could influence both market sentiment and economic growth. Greg Powell, CIMA® President and CEO Wealth Consultant Email Greg Powell here Bobby Norman, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA® Managing Director Wealth Consultant Email Bobby Norman here Trey Booth, CFA®, AIF® Chief Investment Officer Wealth Consultant Email Trey Booth here Ty Miller, AIF® Vice President Wealth Consultant Email Ty Miller here Fi Plan Partners is an independent investment firm in Birmingham, AL, with a team of professionals serving clients across the nation through financial planning, wealth management and business consulting. The team at Fi Plan Partners creates strategies in the best interest of their clients using fee based investing. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Economic forecasts set forth in this presentation may not develop as predicted. No strategy can ensure success or protect against a loss. Stock investing involves risk including potential loss of principal. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor.The post Volatility and Votes first appeared on Fi Plan Partners.
This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BUQ865. CME/MOC/EBAH/NCPD/CPE/AAPA credit will be available until July 9, 2026.Rethinking the CLL Treatment Sequence: Guidance on Selecting and Sequencing Modern Treatment for Sustained Efficacy Across Lines of Therapy In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and HealthTree Foundation for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis activity is supported by an educational grant from Lilly.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.
In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of cultivating faith in our spiritual journey—a pursuit that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our walk of faith, there are moments when nurturing our belief and experiencing a profound connection with the Divine becomes a paramount desire. These moments not only enrich our faith but also invigorate our relationships, propelling us toward our individual dreams. The reassuring truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we have the innate ability to deepen our faith, discovering renewed hope and purpose in our journey. Drawing deep inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in nurturing their faith along their spiritual path, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for faith within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of nurturing our faith and discovering the extraordinary sense of belief that resides within each one of us. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chanelle spoke graciously about how obedience to the Word of God through prophetic voices can evoke spiritual blessings and sustenance.
Mike and Charlie listened to LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's session at SEC Media Days. Coach Kiffin discussed LSU's talented 2026 roster, the SEC's nine-game conference schedule, and college football's need for a salary cap. Blake Ruffino, the founder of the Are You Serious Sports Network, joined Sports Talk. Ruffino recapped Coach Kiffin's appearance at SEC Media Days. Ruffino also shared his thoughts on new QB Sam Leavitt and S Ty Benefield.
Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward discovery. Ramsdell discusses threats to federal research funding, the private sector's limited tolerance for risk and the need for scientists to communicate clearly. Rebuilding trust, he argues, starts with listening, finding shared values and explaining how basic research leads to new treatments, economic value and national security. Sustained support for science matters because no one can predict where the next major breakthrough will begin. Series: "Deep Look Public Speaker Series" [Science] [Show ID: 41113]
Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward discovery. Ramsdell discusses threats to federal research funding, the private sector's limited tolerance for risk and the need for scientists to communicate clearly. Rebuilding trust, he argues, starts with listening, finding shared values and explaining how basic research leads to new treatments, economic value and national security. Sustained support for science matters because no one can predict where the next major breakthrough will begin. Series: "Deep Look Public Speaker Series" [Science] [Show ID: 41113]
Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward discovery. Ramsdell discusses threats to federal research funding, the private sector's limited tolerance for risk and the need for scientists to communicate clearly. Rebuilding trust, he argues, starts with listening, finding shared values and explaining how basic research leads to new treatments, economic value and national security. Sustained support for science matters because no one can predict where the next major breakthrough will begin. Series: "Deep Look Public Speaker Series" [Science] [Show ID: 41113]
Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward discovery. Ramsdell discusses threats to federal research funding, the private sector's limited tolerance for risk and the need for scientists to communicate clearly. Rebuilding trust, he argues, starts with listening, finding shared values and explaining how basic research leads to new treatments, economic value and national security. Sustained support for science matters because no one can predict where the next major breakthrough will begin. Series: "Deep Look Public Speaker Series" [Science] [Show ID: 41113]
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the economic consequences of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices. Renewed tensions in the Middle East have reignited concerns that fuel-importing economies, particularly across Africa, may be forced to keep interest rates higher for longer as inflationary pressures persist. In other interviews, Hayley Ivins-Downes, Managing Executive for Real Estate at Lightstone Property talks about new data showing that foreign buyers snapped up an estimated R153 billion worth of residential property in Cape Town over the past decade, highlighting the growing influence of international demand in the city’s luxury housing market, while another concerning trend shows that the number of young South Africans buying homes has fallen sharply from 108,000 in 2005 to just 45,000 today. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa 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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, about the economic consequences of a prolonged period of elevated oil prices. Renewed tensions in the Middle East have reignited concerns that fuel-importing economies, particularly across Africa, may be forced to keep interest rates higher for longer as inflationary pressures persist. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa 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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The engineering firm **Deep** has launched **Vanguard**, the first **undersea research habitat** constructed in four decades, to facilitate long-term **human habitation** on the ocean floor. Located in the **Florida Keys**, this innovative station operates at **ambient pressure**, allowing researchers to live and work in a **submerged laboratory** for extended periods without the constraints of traditional diving. By eliminating the need for frequent decompression, scientists can conduct **real-time analysis** of biological samples and more effectively manage **coral reef restoration** efforts. The facility also serves as a specialized **training ground** for the space industry and educators, utilizing a **moon pool** for easy aquatic access. Ultimately, this project serves as a **technological foundation** for a future roadmap of larger, modular habitats designed to explore deeper **marine zones**. Through this enhanced accessibility, the mission aims to inspire **ocean conservation** and provide a permanent base for the next generation of **aquanauts**.http://atlantisseacolony.com/#VanguardHabitat #DEEPVanguard #UnderseaResearch #OceanFloorHabitation #FloridaKeys #AmbientPressure #CoralReefRestoration #SubmergedLaboratory #Aquanauts #SpaceIndustryTraining #MoonPool #ModularHabitats #OceanConservation #NextGenerationAquanauts #OceanExploration #SustainableOceans #FutureUnderwaterHabitats #ColonizeTheOcean
Making music in the age of streaming, AI, and the content treadmill is harder and easier than ever. But that's not the point at all, is it?Making a record, something you truly give your all to, is timeless and precious, but it's easy to lose yourself in it or break your momentum within it.I don't have a perfect answer, but I do know music is like the tide. It's comes it with force, retreats to develop, then returns again. The key is catching the wave and riding it as far as it goes.For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore
Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com
Performance coach Alan Stein Jr shares lessons from training NBA legends like Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant. He discusses the fundamentals that separate elite performers, why he does not let his kids win at games, the danger of measuring success by outcomes vs process, and why the unseen hours of practice matter more than highlights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mental Performance Coach and decorated U.S. Army veteran Andy Riise shares how his biggest breakthroughs didn't happen on a battlefield, they happened in a school performance center during a time he was struggling at West Point. "Mental toughness is a learned behavior. It's a set of skills." Life is about always crossing a bridge, with resilience in the middle between survival on the left and thriving on the right. Sustained success is about optimization, not perfection and human character is the multiplier. "I've never met an effective leader that hasn't fundamentally cared about other human beings."
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com Book - The Price of Becoming -- www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Andy Stumpf is a retired Navy SEAL who spent 17 years on active duty, including assignments with one of the most elite special operations units in the U.S. military. He's a New York Times bestselling author. His newest book is Drownproof: Eight Life Lessons to Keep Your Head Above Water. Key Learnings "What you allow in your presence is your standard." It doesn't matter what your corporate ethos is. It doesn't matter what's tattooed on the wall behind you. If your actions don't align with your speech, it means nothing. Speech is debatable. Actions have impact. You can control almost nothing in your life, but you can control the boundaries you set and your willingness to maintain them. There's a difference between a SEAL and a team guy. A SEAL is there for the title and the individual journey. A team guy is there for the mission and the team. They wear the same uniform. From the outside, you can't tell them apart. Internally, everyone knows. Andy would rather have a group of team guys than a group of SEALs. Your ability to accomplish unbelievable things is 100% aligned with what group of people you bring into your organization. You'll get fooled in the interview process. People wear masks. That's just how it works. The reps come after. Set up consistent feedback. Bi-annual after-action reviews on performance and how they're showing up as a person. 80/20 the interview. Talk 20%. Make them talk 80%. The more they speak, the harder it is to keep the mask on. Let people go faster, not slower. It's way easier to solve this problem six months in than six years in, when they've already catastrophically impacted the culture. Drown-proofing is not an exercise in being drown-proof. It's an exercise in self-control. You bob up and down in a pool for an hour with your hands tied behind your back and your feet bound. If you panic, you sink. If you stay calm and control your breathing, you can do it indefinitely. The test occurs in the water, but it has almost nothing to do with the water itself. The world is chaotic. That doesn't mean you have to be. When everything around you is going sideways, walk yourself back. What can I actually control? My breathing. My self-talk. My priorities. My next move. The circle of influence vs. the circle of concern. Draw a line down the middle of a legal pad. On the left, write everything you're worried about, working on, occupied by. That column will be huge. On the right, write what you actually have direct control over. You'll only be able to write one thing: yourself. The most effective leadership tool is mentorship. Andy's mentor Dave Hall gave him "just the perfect amount of rope to hang myself, and then maybe he'd help me get it around my neck just a little bit." Dave would let him fall short, then crush him, then sit there and facilitate what he needed to fill the gap. A high standard is a finely sharpened blade. It can cut in both directions. Andy's mentor, Dave Hall, ultimately died by suicide. One reason Andy believes it happened is Dave couldn't hold himself to the same standard anymore, and it destroyed him. Have grace for yourself. Not every goal is worth your life. Focus on post-traumatic growth, not post-traumatic stress. Trauma doesn't have to destroy you. If you take the time and energy to work your way through it, it can turn you into a better version of yourself. Motivation can be outsourced. Discipline cannot. Motivation is like the tide. It comes in and out. Discipline is doing the things you need to do regardless of how you feel. Win the micro-battles, not the war, in one fell swoop. If you try to attack 10 bad habits overnight, you'll fail. Pick one for a week. Build momentum. Stack days. You win the war via the micro-battles. If you don't think of yourself as a leader, you'll never step into a leadership void. You'll tell yourself you're not the person. Not qualified. Not capable. Stop treating leadership like the DMV. You don't show up at the window and challenge the test with no preparation. You crawl, walk, run. You practice. Every interaction is either a micro-deposit or a micro-withdrawal of leadership capital. Sustained high performers master the basics. They make no attempt to be flashy. They make no attempt to gain 50 yards at a time. They'll do one yard 50 times in a row. If they see a real opportunity with managed risk, they'll go big. Otherwise, one yard. Over and over. Andy's champagne moment a year from now: being there with the people he loves. "Would you rather have all the things you think you want in life and enjoy them by yourself? Or be surrounded by people who truly love you for who you are? I'm taking the latter every time." Reflection Questions What are you allowing in your presence right now that contradicts the standard you say you hold? What's the cost of letting it continue? If you drew the line down the legal pad today, what would be in your concern column that shouldn't be? Where is your energy going to things you cannot control? More Learning #234: Jocko Willink - Why Discipline Equals Freedom #363: Admiral William McRaven - The Bin Laden Raid, Saving Captain Phillips, & Leadership Lessons for Life #633: General Stanley McChrystal - On Standard: Choices That Define a Life Podcast Chapters 00:00 The Price of Becoming - Pre-Order Now! 01:13 Meet Andy Stumpf 02:45 "What You Allow in Your Presence Is Your Standard" 04:30 What You Walk Past in Your Personal Life 05:59 Why He Wanted to Be a Navy SEAL at 11 Years Old 08:54 The Difference Between a SEAL and a Team Guy 11:38 How to Hire Team Guys, Not SEALs 16:34 The Story Behind Drownproof 18:23 What Drownproofing Actually Is 22:09 The Real Lesson Is Self-Control 25:55 Getting Shot in Iraq 30:38 Two Years of Rehab and the Return to Combat 33:58 Learning to Be a SEAL from Dave Hall 37:31 High Standards Are a Double-Edged Sword 40:05 Post-Traumatic Growth, Not Just Post-Traumatic Stress 42:45 Motivation Can Be Outsourced. Discipline Cannot. 47:20 Win Small Battles, Not the War Overnight 48:33 If You Don't See Yourself as a Leader, You Never Will 51:29 How to Practice Leadership Every Day 54:15 Getting Tricked Into Writing the Book 55:48 The Joe Rogan Blurb on the Front Cover 57:38 What the Best Leaders Have in Common 59:03 The Champagne Question: Being With the People You Love 01:03:53 EOPC
In those moments in life when we feel like the gates of hell are fighting against us... we can find peace in the fact that Believers and the Church are sustained by Jesus Christ.
In those moments in life when we feel like the gates of hell are fighting against us... we can find peace in the fact that Believers and the Church are sustained by Jesus Christ.
You are the one everyone calls.The one who holds space. Who shows up. Who gives until there's nothing left — and then gives a little more just to prove you're worth keeping around.And somewhere beneath all that generosity, there's a quiet ache you don't let anyone see.A hunger that never gets fed. A voice whispering: When is it my turn?You learned early that your worth lived in your usefulness. That love was conditional on caretaking. That receiving — truly receiving — was selfish, or unsafe, or simply not available.And so your care circuit — the system in your brain designed for mutual nurturing, for giving and receiving — became a one-way street.But care was never meant to deplete you.In its truest expression, it is the energy of growth — expanding equally inward and outward, like a tree whose roots go as deep as its branches reach high.And if you've been pouring all your energy outward while your roots starve, you already know what happens. You hollow out. You burn out. You become the strong one who can't admit she's barely holding on.Let me explain how this works neurologically.Your care system is driven by oxytocin (the bonding neurochemical) and serotonin (the well-being neurochemical).It lives in the interplay between your prefrontal cortex and limbic system, and it was designed for reciprocity.The giving and the receiving were always meant to flow in both directions.If you give warmth to others without receiving warmth yourself, your brain doesn't register it as care — it registers it as depletion.The warmth you offer? Your nervous system needs to feel that warmth directed toward you, too. Without it, the system burns out.And what looks like compassion begins to feel like obligation. What started as love becomes resentment. What felt like service becomes a cage.Here's how the vow forms: If your early life taught you that care only flows one way — that your emotional needs are too much, that help never comes, that your value exists only in what you provide — unconscious contracts take hold.I must take care of everyone else before myself. It's not safe to receive help. My worth is tied to my ability to give.These vows created a version of you that the world rewards.People love how selfless you are. How reliable. How endlessly available.But reward is not the same as love. And your nervous system knows the difference, even when your mind tries to argue otherwise.Here's what's happening in your body when you overextend chronically:Your oxytocin levels drop because bonding requires mutuality — and you're not letting anyone bond with you.Your cortisol levels rise because chronic one-directional giving without replenishment signals to your body that you are in survival mode.Your serotonin becomes dysregulated because well-being requires rest, and you've made rest conditional on everyone else being okay first.Modern research on compassion fatigue confirms what your body already knows: Sustained giving without receiving leads to emotional exhaustion, disconnection, physical illness, and eventually complete shutdown.Self-care isn't selfish, love. It is the foundation that makes genuine care sustainable.If you don't give to yourself, you are not giving from fullness — you are giving from debt. And debt always comes due.I created an audio journey to help you begin receiving.Listen here.The journey is called The Embrace of Growth, and it's guided by Empathica — your Unconscious Emotional Circuit Breaker.She understands that your caretaking isn't strength. It's a strategy. A strategy that once kept you safe, kept you valued, kept you necessary.But you are not a child trying to earn your place anymore. You are allowed to need. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to let someone else hold you without immediately reciprocating to prove you're not a burden.At the end of the audio journey, I offer a practice: Allow someone to do something for you this week without reciprocating immediately.Let a compliment land. Let a door be held. Let someone ask how you are and answer honestly.Notice what happens in your body. Notice the discomfort. That discomfort is the edge of an old vow dissolving.If you want to go deeper — if you're ready to explore which caretaking contracts are keeping you from receiving love — I invite you to explore the full Oracle Journey.This work isn't about becoming selfish. It's about restoring balance to a system that was never supposed to flow in only one direction.You have given enough today, love. Let tonight be yours.KassandraEnjoy the 10-minute audio journey to help you meet the part of yourself that carries this sense of internal care.
Wars get the headlines. A civil war can wreck a country's economy and dominate its news for a decade. But if you assume war is the most costly form of violence a society faces, you would be wrong.In this week's VoxDev Talk, James Fearon (Stanford) joins Tim Phillips to argue that the violence happening quietly inside homes and on ordinary streets does far more damage than war and terrorism combined.Drawing on his new book Worse Than War (PUP), written with Anke Hoeffler, Fearon estimates that interpersonal violence, meaning homicide, intimate partner violence and severe physical abuse of children, kills and injures more people than war, and costs society more too. Large-scale collective violence hits very few countries in any year. Almost every country carries rates of homicide and assault that exceed the global average for war.Fearon's argument is not that war does not matter. It is that the interpersonal violence is less dramatic and often hidden from view. There is evidence on what works to reduce it, but we aren't giving the problem the attention it needs.The book behind this episode:Hoeffler, Anke, and James D. Fearon. 2026. Worse than War: The Global Costs of Violence. Princeton: Princeton University Press.To cite this episode:Phillips, Tim, and James Fearon. 2026. "Interpersonal violence costs the world more than" VoxDev Talk (podcast). About James FearonJames Fearon is the Theodore and Frances Geballe Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences and professor of political science at Stanford University, and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. His research spans civil and interstate war, ethnic conflict, the international spread of democracy, the evaluation of foreign aid and institution building, and the costs of collective and interpersonal violence. He was elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2012 and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2002.The book is co-authored with Anke Hoeffler, professor of development research at the University of Konstanz and co-author of Breaking the Conflict Trap, whose work on the economics of civil war includes the influential conflict-trap research with Paul Collier.Research and concepts discussed in this episodeInterpersonal versus collective violence. The book distinguishes collective violence, perpetrated by organised groups such as states, rebel organisations, terrorists, or criminal gangs, from interpersonal violence, committed by individuals. Interpersonal violence is broken down into homicide, intimate partner violence, and severe physical abuse of children. The central finding is that the average annual cost of interpersonal violence is far larger than that of interstate and civil war, somewhere between five and 20 times larger, with a best estimate of about eight times.Prevalence, not intensity. The reason interpersonal violence costs more in aggregate is that it is far more widespread. Very few countries experience large-scale collective violence in any given year, but almost all countries carry annual death and injury rates from homicide, intimate partner violence, and child abuse that exceed global average war death and injury rates. For 2000 to 2019, the authors estimate a global annual average of not quite 1.5 deaths per 100,000 people from war and terrorism, against about 7 per 100,000 for homicide.Intimate partner violence. The authors estimate global annual averages of about 3,300 and 1,600 per 100,000 people for intimate partner physical and sexual assault respectively, which is roughly twice those rates for women specifically.Severe physical abuse of children. Measured conservatively, capturing beatings far more serious than a mild spanking, the estimates imply that 15% of children aged 14 or younger are subjected to monthly beatings that would be classed as assaults if the victims were adults.Economic costs versus well-being costs. Civil war can cause severe economic devastation in the worst-affected countries, mainly through reduced growth, and at the global level the strictly economic costs of collective violence may exceed those of interpersonal violence. But economic loss is only one cost. Drawing on methods that use what people pay to avoid risks of death or injury, the authors estimate well-being losses that are far greater for interpersonal violence, because it kills and injures so many more people each year. The authors note that the difficulty of estimating the economic cost of interpersonal violence means their figures probably understate it relative to collective violence.Why interpersonal violence stays invisible. National media and political debate focus far more on collective violence, partly because it is dramatic and episodic while interpersonal violence is persistent and, happening inside households, often practically invisible. Sustained public and policy attention on the scale of interpersonal violence is itself a step towards reducing its costs.It is not just "culture". Against the view that little can be done because interpersonal violence is cultural, the authors point to a broad range of programmes and policies with evidence behind them. For homicide and intimate partner violence, measures that reduce alcohol access and consumption. For intimate partner violence and child abuse, adolescent dating programmes and parenting programmes. Across all forms, police reform to improve accountability and training, and more police in countries with low ratios of police to homicides.Reducing collective violence. There is reasonable evidence that UN peacekeeping operations are a relatively inexpensive way to lower violence in civil war countries and to reduce the chance of war resuming after a peace agreement. The authors note that rising conflict among the permanent five members of the UN Security Council, and sharpening regional rivalries among larger states in conflict-affected areas, have sharply reduced the prospects for new peacekeeping operations for now.
Since 1882, the Sagrada Família has spanned generations, techniques, and eras.Marking the centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death, this SPOT episode offers an architectural, historical, and sensitive exploration of this extraordinary work. More than a monument, Barcelona's basilica stands as a monumental demonstration of architecture's long timescale.From Gaudí's funicular models to Mark Burry's digital tools, from tree-like columns to the Nativity façade, the Sagrada Família reveals a work that has outgrown those who first conceived it.Sustained for more than one hundred and forty years by generations of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and donors, it reminds us that some architectures are not built on the scale of a human life.What if architecture were less about leaving one's mark than about becoming part of a continuity?
Preview for Later Today: Guest: Samuel Ben-Ur. Samuel Ben-Ur, from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, identifies Hamas as being sustained by funding and political cover from Qatar and Turkey. He questions their roles as mediators while providing terror groups shelter.1922 GAZA GREAT MOSQUE
1 Peter 4:12-19June 21, 2026Pastor Nick Shaffer
David wrote Psalm 41 in the middle of one of the hardest seasons of his life. He was sick. His enemies were plotting against him. And one of his closest friends had betrayed him.Yet in the middle of all of it, he prayed: "Lord, be gracious to me." (Psalm 41:4)He didn't pretend everything was fine. He didn't hide his sins or his struggles. He brought all of it — raw and unfiltered — to God.That's the invitation in this message. We don't need to put on a polished, filtered version of ourselves before coming to God. His grace already knows the best and worst parts of us, and it never walks away.God's grace lets us admit we're not okay — and then refuses to leave us that way.
Faith Tested & Sustained | James 1:1-18 | James: Faith Alive Scott Armstrong | Lead Pastor
https://youtu.be/KO73WzejTXI https://www.uncommen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/June-19-fixed.mp3 There is a silent but devastating epidemic spreading through the modern church, and it has absolutely nothing to do with a lack of access to Scripture. The crisis is happening on bedside tables, in glove compartments, and on phone screens across the country — Bibles owned but unopened, reading plans downloaded and abandoned, chapters started and never finished. Far too many men own the Word. Far fewer live inside it. We hear the same confession from men everywhere: “I know I should be reading more.” They intend to engage. They mean to get back to it. But the gap between intention and discipline keeps widening, and the cost shows up in their marriages, their leadership, and their faith. Building a consistent bible reading plan for men is not a spiritual luxury reserved for pastors and seminary students — it is the baseline infrastructure of every man who wants to lead well and stand firm when pressure arrives. The modern definition of spiritual maturity has tricked men into measuring themselves by church attendance, by grace before dinner, by the Bible verse they post on social media. But a real bible reading plan for men goes far deeper than surface performance. It is a daily, aggressive, intentional encounter with the living Word of God. In this article, we are breaking down seven ways a real bible reading plan for men actually works — not in theory, but in the daily grind of a man's real life. Quick Answers What is the best bible reading plan for men? The best bible reading plan for men is one you will actually stick with — and one that includes accountability. Whether you read chronologically, book by book, or topically, pairing your structure with daily devotions for men and at least one other man who will ask you where you are in the Word makes all the difference. Structure without accountability is just good intentions stored in an app you will delete in three weeks. How do I build a consistent bible reading plan for men? Start small and start with someone else. Two chapters per week in a men's Bible study outperforms ten chapters per day in isolation every single time. The men who stay consistent in their bible reading plan for men are not the ones with the best apps or the most natural discipline — they are the ones who made the Word a shared commitment rather than a private intention. Escaping the Checkbox Trap: When Bible Reading Becomes Empty Religion The number one enemy of a sustainable bible reading plan for men is not busyness. It is treating Scripture like a task to complete rather than a God to encounter. Men are wired to accomplish things — check the box, close the app, move on. That same efficiency that makes men effective in the boardroom becomes a catastrophic liability in their walk with God when it reduces daily devotions for men to a spiritual obligation with zero actual transformation. The checkbox trap looks like this: you open your bible reading plan for men app, read three chapters in seven minutes, tap “complete,” and close it before your coffee cools. Nothing changed. No prayer was prayed over what was read. You technically stayed in the Word, but you may as well have read a user manual. Spiritual performance — the appearance of discipline without the substance of encounter — is one of the enemy's most effective tools against men who actually want to grow. A bible reading plan for men is not a reading goal. It is a relationship tool. The men in Scripture who were shaped by the Word wrestled with it, prayed before they opened it, returned to the same passages repeatedly, and brought the text into direct conflict with their actual lives. That is what a real bible reading plan for men requires — and it starts by killing the checkbox entirely. Pray Before the Page: The Nehemiah Model Nehemiah contains one of the most powerful models in all of Scripture for what a bible reading plan for men actually produces in practice. When Nehemiah received devastating news about Jerusalem — the walls destroyed, his people in disgrace — his immediate response was not a to-do list. It was prayer. Nehemiah 1:4 (ESV) records it directly: “As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven.” Sustained, serious, grief-driven prayer — not efficient prayer. But here is where the Nehemiah model goes further than most men expect: prayer was not the substitute for action. It was the preparation for it. After his sustained season of prayer, Nehemiah walked into the throne room of the most powerful king on earth and asked for permission to rebuild what was broken. He prayed, and then he moved. A bible reading plan for men that is genuinely rooted in prayer does not produce passive men who offer “I'll pray for you” as a polite exit from someone else's pain. It produces men who are ready to act when the moment comes — because the preparation has already been done on their knees. Men's Bible Study: Why You Cannot Stay Consistent Alone No bible reading plan for men survives in isolation. This is not an opinion — it is a biblical pattern. The disciples traveled in pairs. Paul always had a companion. David had Jonathan. Elijah had Elisha. The mythology of the lone spiritual warrior who grows deep in God without community around him is a fantasy that leaves men alone, stale, and inconsistent. Men's Bible study is not a soft option for men who need emotional support. It is a combat tactic. Men's Bible study works for the same reason a workout partner works: you show up when you do not feel like it because someone is counting on you. Your bible reading plan for men stops being a private intention and becomes a shared commitment. When you read together, things happen that never happen alone — someone spots a connection you missed, asks a question that cracks the passage open, or brings a real-life application from their week that makes the text land in a completely different way. Most men who fall off their bible reading plan for men do so because no one ever asks where they are. Build accountability into the structure. Two chapters a week in a men's Bible study far outperforms ten chapters a day in silence. Reading Through the Dark Seasons: What David and Elijah Teach Us Here is exactly where most bible reading plans for men break down: the dark season. The health scare, the business failure, the marriage conflict, the month where everything goes wrong at once. Men who were reading consistently hit a wall of pain and quietly stop — because the last thing they feel like doing is opening the Word when God feels absent or the circumstances feel impossible. David did not have that option. When Absalom launched a coup against his own father and David fled Jerusalem in humiliation, the Psalms he wrote during that period are some of the most honest, raw words in all of Scripture. He cried out. He questioned. He accused. And then, in the same poem, he praised: Psalm 18:2 (ESV) — “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge.” His daily devotions for men were not performed during easy seasons. They were forged in the hardest ones, written from the middle of betrayal and exile and fear. Elijah provides the other side of the same coin. One day after his greatest spiritual victory — calling fire from heaven, publicly dismantling the idol worship of an entire nation — he ran into the wilderness and asked God to kill him. The spiritual high had crashed into an emotional trough he could not climb out of. God's response was to feed him, let him sleep, and tell him to get back up. The men who sustain a bible reading plan for men through the dark seasons are the men who built the habit during the good ones, before the bottom dropped out. Your Bible Reading Plan for Men Has a Mission Bigger Than You One of the most convicting threads in Scripture is the concept of planting seeds. Paul wrote it plainly in 1 Corinthians 3:6 (ESV): “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” Most men evaluate the effectiveness of their faith by results they can measure — decisions made, prayers answered on schedule, people they personally watched cross a line of faith. But a mature bible reading plan for men shapes you to be a planter, not a harvester on demand. What you read this week is building something in you that will emerge in a conversation six months from now that you cannot predict. Your daily devotions for men are not just personal — they are missional preparation. The man who stays consistently in his bible reading plan for men is the man who, when a colleague gets the diagnosis or a friend calls at 11 PM with nowhere to go, has something real to say. He is not scrambling. He has been sitting in the Word long enough that it comes out of him naturally, without performance. Men's Bible study and consistent daily devotions for men do not just make you more spiritually literate. They make you more useful to God, because the enemy never knows when the seeds you have been quietly planting are going to bear fruit. Read What You Have Never Read: Explore the Whole Bible Most men who drift from a bible reading plan for men are actually drifting from the same ten chapters they have always read. They know Matthew, Proverbs, a handful of Psalms, and maybe Romans. The rest of Scripture — Nehemiah, the minor prophets, the pastoral epistles, First Kings — remains almost entirely untouched. And the untouched portions of the Bible are consistently where the richest, most specific application is found. A real bible reading plan for men moves through the whole counsel of God. It reads Nehemiah and finds a complete model for prayer and decisive action. It reads First Kings and stands inside the most extravagant construction project in human history — a temple so covered
What if one of Israel's most significant biblical sites remains largely unknown to modern visitors? In this episode, Ryan Levin introduces listeners to Efrat and Solomon's Pools, a remarkable Second Temple-era water system that supplied Jerusalem with fresh water for centuries. Located in the biblical heartland of Judea, these pools tell a story that connects archaeology, Scripture, and modern Israel. Ryan explains the historical significance of the site, the challenges of preserving it, and why restoring access to Solomon's Pools could create an entirely new pilgrimage experience for visitors seeking to walk in the footsteps of the Bible. This conversation is a fascinating exploration of heritage, identity, and the importance of preserving biblical history for future generations. Key Takeaways Efrat sits in the biblical heartland of Judea near Bethlehem and Jerusalem Solomon's Pools are the largest man-made ancient water reservoirs in Israel The pools supplied fresh water to Jerusalem and the Temple for centuries Water played both practical and spiritual roles in Jewish life and worship Archaeological preservation is essential for protecting biblical heritage The modern restoration effort seeks to make the site accessible to visitors Biblical places continue to tell an important story today Chapter Markers 00:00 – Introduction and meeting at NRB 02:00 – What is Efrat and why does it matter? 05:00 – The biblical significance of Judea and Bethlehem 08:00 – Discovering Solomon's Pools 12:00 – Why access to the pools has been difficult 16:00 – Water, Jerusalem, and the Temple connection 20:00 – Biblical history and modern preservation efforts 24:00 – The challenge of protecting heritage sites 28:00 – Vision for restoration and future tourism 32:00 – Why Christians should care about biblical Judea 35:00 – Final invitation to visit and support the project Visit https://thejewishroad.com for more conversations exploring Israel, biblical history, and the places where Scripture comes alive. To learn more about Efrat and the restoration of Solomon's Pools, visit: https://kerenefrat.org/ You can explore current preservation projects, learn about the history of biblical Judea, and support efforts to restore one of Israel's most important ancient heritage sites for future generations.
The high statistical prevalence of burnout in the education system has moved past the realm of speculation and into undeniable systemic reality. While modern teacher preparation programs provide good technical training, they consistently fail to equip people with the emotional tools required to withstand chronic occupational stress. Katrina G. Huels, an educational consultant, former special education leader, and author of Transformational Tools for Special Educators, joins Emily to talk about the cumulative emotional load of behavior management, chronic staffing shortages, and high administrative demands. They outline practical micro-interventions, and reframe emotional intelligence not as a passive wellness trend, but as a critical, evidence-based instructional skill set. TAKEAWAYS Educator burnout frequently leads to detachment from instructional purpose, high absenteeism, and significant early-career retention deficits. Teacher preparation and district professional development programs rarely include formal training on managing chronic physiological stress and emotional fatigue. Shifting an educator's baseline out of a chronic survival state requires self-awareness, self-regulation, and internal motivation. Integrating brief, structured regulatory check-ins into existing daily routines helps prevent acute stress responses from overriding clear situational analysis. Sustained district-wide improvements in school culture and collaboration starts at the top, in administration. Check out our continuing education courses for educators through our online platform, the Neurodiversity University! Find them here and here. Katrina G. Huels is an educational consultant and former special education leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning classrooms, specialized programs, and district leadership. Her work focuses on helping educators sustain both their effectiveness and well-being in one of the most emotionally demanding areas of education. Drawing on her background in psychology, neuroscience-informed practice, and educational leadership, Katrina translates research into practical, real-world tools educators can use throughout the school day. Her work emphasizes emotional intelligence, neuroplasticity, and professional resilience. She is the author of Transformational Tools for Special Educators: How to Beat Burnout and Become the Best at What You Do and The Motivation Toolkit: Cultivate Your Inner Drive. BACKGROUND READING Katrina's website, Instagram The Neurodiversity Podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you're invited to join our Facebook Group. For more information go to www.NeurodiversityPodcast.com If you'd like members of your organization, school district, or company to know more about the subjects discussed on our podcast, Emily Kircher-Morris provides keynote addresses, workshops, and training sessions worldwide, in-person or virtually. You can choose from a list of established presentations, or work with Emily to develop a custom talk to fit your unique situation. To learn more, visit our website.
Gale force winds can come at any time and in any season. Sometimes storm clouds warn of their imminent arrival, but other times you wake up surprised by the strong gusts that have pushed in under the cover of darkness.But what about when the storms aren't outside your window, but inside your life? Where should you turn?One place to find the answer is in the book of Isaiah, one of Jill's favorite books in the Bible. Jill teaches about the character of God by sharing how He cared for the Israelites and Isaiah, but she also shares practical stories from her many years of ministry to illustrate God's promise to shelter us when things get difficult. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111
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