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Our brains go completely WILD when we go through our teenage years. It's a time where it feels like every disagreement with our parents turns into World War III, and every idea that could get us killed sounds like the most fun we could ever have. In this episode, we get into the science of what the brain is doing during the teenage years with clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour. Lisa co-wrote the college textbook “Abnormal Psychology” and was a consultant on Disney's “Inside Out 2.” She takes us deep into the developing brain to explain what makes teens tick. Plus, we talk about mental health, how boys and girls are struggling in different ways, and tips for anyone who has big feelings. Find our transcript here: https://tinyurl.com/ScienceVsTeens Check out Lisa Damour's podcast, Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GIh790via4L7oGAJ2mz1b In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Meet Lisa Damour (05:33) The teenage brain (11:20) Big feelings, what they mean, and how to respond (19:56) The teenage brain and abstract thinking (22:34) Teenagers and risk-taking (29:18) How long does adolescence really last?? (33:47) The different kinds of popularity (41:58) Should we be worried about kids these days? (46:57) How boys are struggling and how can we help (51:49) Oddball questions Credits: This episode was produced by Wendy Zukerman with help from Ekedi Fausther-Keeys, Rose Rimler, Michelle Dang and Meryl Horn. We're edited by Blythe Terrell. Wendy Zukerman is the executive producer. Fact checking by Diane Kelly. Video editing and sound design by Bobby Lord. Music written by Bobby Lord, Bumi Hidaka, So Wylie, Emma Munger and Peter Leonard. Science Vs is a Spotify Studios Original. You can join us for free on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15-year-olds across the OECD are now testing at levels last seen among 14-year-olds a decade ago, we've lost a full year of cognitive ability in ten years. One in five teenagers in the rich world would struggle to read their own phone bill. We dig into why: screens, AI shortcuts, the death of patient reading, and a "snowflake-isation" of education that's swapped hard exams for soft assessment. Ireland's own numbers aren't pretty either, with reading and maths both sliding since 2015. Is this really decline, or have we simply hit a natural ceiling on middle-class intelligence, meaning the real gains left are among poorer kids? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well?A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully.Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Coordinator, and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example. Rush, who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors, says David did more than accumulate resources for his son. He prepared Solomon for both great wealth and great responsibility.David knew Solomon would eventually build the temple in Jerusalem. So before transferring tremendous resources, David helped prepare his son for the work ahead.His example offers families four important principles for thinking about wealth transfer today.1. Pursue Unity Before Making a PlanThe first principle is unity: husbands and wives should agree on their plans for transferring wealth.We see this in 1 Kings 1. As David neared the end of his life, his son Adonijah attempted to establish himself as king. Bathsheba approached David and reminded him of the commitment concerning Solomon. David acted, and Solomon was publicly established as his successor.For families today, the circumstances are obviously very different, but the underlying principle remains valuable. Parents should work toward a shared vision for what they hope their wealth will accomplish and how it will eventually be distributed.That unity can clarify the plan for the entire family. Children and other heirs are less likely to receive conflicting messages when parents have already worked through difficult questions together.Before asking, “How much should we leave?” couples may need to begin with a more fundamental question: “Are we united about what we hope this wealth will accomplish?”2. Transfer Wisdom Before WealthAssets will eventually change hands. The larger question is whether wisdom will accompany them.David understood that Solomon needed more than resources. He needed spiritual and practical preparation.David prayed that God would give Solomon wisdom and understanding, and he personally instructed his son to know the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly. He also gave Solomon detailed plans for the temple and prepared him for the responsibilities he would inherit.In other words, David did not simply leave Solomon a fortune and expect him to figure things out.Parents today have a similar opportunity. Children and grandchildren can be taught biblical principles of stewardship alongside practical financial skills such as budgeting, saving, giving, investing, and making wise decisions.The goal is not merely to prepare assets for heirs. It is to prepare heirs for assets.That preparation may begin long before an inheritance is in view. Younger children can learn to manage small amounts of money and decide how to give. Teenagers can take on greater financial responsibilities. Adult children can increasingly participate in conversations about family resources, generosity, and long-term plans.Wealth without wisdom can create significant challenges. But when wisdom comes first, financial resources can become another tool the next generation is prepared to steward faithfully.3. Consider Readiness, Not Just AgeDavid recognized something important about Solomon: he was “young and inexperienced” (1 Chronicles 22:5).So David prepared him gradually. He imparted wisdom. He supplied practical plans and instructions. Eventually, Solomon received the resources he needed.Families today can also think carefully about both the timing and amount of wealth they transfer.No universal age marks when someone suddenly becomes ready for significant financial responsibility. Parents should consider an heir's spiritual, emotional, and financial maturity rather than relying on age alone.Where gaps exist, they can become opportunities for further preparation.That may mean gradually increasing responsibility over time. In some situations, families may use joint accounts while younger heirs learn to manage money. For larger inheritances, trusts or trustee oversight may provide both protection and an opportunity for continued growth in stewardship.Communication is also essential. Heirs should not necessarily be surprised by a family's wealth-transfer plan after a parent dies. Appropriate conversations ahead of time can allow children to understand their parents' intentions, ask questions, seek wisdom, and prepare for future responsibility.And those plans do not have to remain static. As children mature and circumstances change, parents can revisit their plans accordingly.4. Give Wealth a Purpose Beyond YourselfDavid accumulated extraordinary resources for the temple, drawing from both Israel's treasury and his personal wealth.Yet David would never build it himself. God had given that responsibility to Solomon.David could have looked at that limitation and decided the project was no longer his concern. Instead, he prepared extensively for something another generation would complete.That offers an important perspective on stewardship. We cannot take our possessions with us when we die, but we can thoughtfully use them while we are here in ways that bless others and support work that continues beyond our lifetime.For families, that may include making generosity part of family life now rather than waiting until an estate is distributed.Parents might invite children into giving decisions, support ministries together, or develop a family mission statement that expresses the values they hope will continue into future generations. Some families may also incorporate charitable gifts or trusts into their estate plans.The specific tools will vary. The deeper goal is to cultivate a family culture in which wealth is understood as something God entrusted, not merely something to consume or accumulate.Use Financial Resources to Build Something GreaterRush has seen this principle at work in her own family. She and her husband have used financial resources to take their children on family mission trips, giving them opportunities to serve together and learn to share the gospel.Those experiences illustrate an important possibility: financial capital can sometimes develop something far more important—spiritual maturity, relationships, wisdom, and a vision for serving others.For parents, that raises a worthwhile question: How might the resources God has entrusted to us today help prepare the people who may steward them tomorrow?The answer will look different for every family. But the biblical pattern reminds us that wealth transfer is not simply an estate-planning event at the end of life. It is an ongoing process of teaching, communicating, preparing, and modeling faithful stewardship.David prepared resources for Solomon, but he also prepared Solomon for the resources. That may be one of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My bank is being acquired, and the new bank has limited in-network ATM access when I travel. I'm considering switching to an online bank with a larger nationwide ATM network. What should I look for?I'm 40 and have three old 401(k)s from previous employers. Some advisors suggest consolidating them into one account with expected returns around 8% to 10%, while another is proposing a hedge fund targeting 15% to 17%. How should I evaluate these options?My daughter is in her 50s and currently incarcerated. When she comes home, she'll have no income, no car, and significant credit card debt, though she owns her home outright. Should she consider bankruptcy, and what's the best way to address her debts?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerNerdWallet | BankrateAdelFi Christian BankingAlly | Charles Schwab Bank | SoFi | Alliant Credit Union | AxosFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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TT: Horrendous Crimes The teenagers (Deven and Ethan) talk about a bunch of crazy things that happened in the world. From the Lindsey Clancy fiasco/trial, to more on Epstein, to Yeshua Ben David (Translating to Jesus son of David) who is running for Prime Minister of Israel in the 2026 election, leading the party Gan Eden (translating to Garden of Eden). That's just the tip of the iceberg in this show. With the normal list of topics like Flock, Thomas Massie, the Epstein files, and Israel; as well as a list of other crazy topics, it's sure to be a fun episode. Abolish Property Taxes in Ohio: www.AxOHTax.com Get more information about abolishing all property taxes in Ohio. https://citizensforpropertytaxreform.org/ Our Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@RealPowerFamily.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833)-233-6428
How can youth pastors and parents teach teenagers to trust God, live generously, and develop real faith? Doug Edwards shares the story of giving his last $5 when his plans had fallen apart and how that moment became part of a much bigger lesson about generosity, obedience, stewardship, and trusting God when you can't see what comes next. For youth pastors, student ministry leaders, volunteers, Christian parents, teachers, and grandparents, this episode explores something students notice more than we realize: whether the adults leading them actually live the faith they teach. Discover how sacrificial giving, Christian generosity, and everyday obedience can show the next generation what trusting God really looks like. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________
Ask Rachel anythingHas your teenager come home upset because their friends have suddenly turned against them? Or have you heard that your child is part of a group chat where everyone is being urged to stop talking to someone? When a friendship conflict spreads through a whole group—and onto social media—it can be hard for parents to know what to say, when to step in, and how to help without making things worse.In this episode of Teenagers Untangled, I'm joined by Dr Dominique Thompson, a physician and expert in supporting young people, to explore why teenagers can be so quick to exclude someone, and why it can feel so difficult to stand apart from the group. We talk about the role of peer pressure, black-and-white thinking and social media—and the difference between challenging hurtful behavior and shaming someone.If your child is being ostracized, you'll hear how to support them, work with the school and help them find other sources of connection. And if you're worried your teen might be joining in, we discuss how to start a conversation that encourages empathy without simply lecturing or blaming them.We'll also share practical ways to make home a safe place for difficult conversations—and a simple question that might help a young person pause before they join a pile-on.If this piece has raised anything difficult for you or your child, Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 (UK).If you want to read Rachel's expanded thoughts on this topic, click hereDr Dominique ThompsonSupport the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email teenagersuntangled@gmail.comMy website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact meInstagramFacebook
Der junge Johann muss als Kind rund um die Uhr lernen. Sein Vater drillt ihn regelrecht. Früh zeigt sich sein Talent im Dichten und schon als Teenager werden seine Texte für Geld verkauft. Das nutzt er allerdings ziemlich schnell auch für unmoralische Streiche. Mit 14 trifft er eine junge Frau, die sein Leben für immer verändern wird. Ihr Name: Gretchen …Schreibt uns! Ihr erreicht uns via Insta: Mira und HeikoExecutive Producer: Ruben Schulze-FröhlichRedaktion: Heiko Behr, Mira Dönges, Clara WeileHost: Mira Dönges, Heiko BehrSounddesign: Felix StäbleinProduktionsleitung: Josephine AleytBei „Mensch!“ erzählen Mira und Heiko die spannendsten, bewegendsten und überraschendsten Geschichten aus dem echten Leben unserer Lieblingspromis – authentisch, nahbar und voller Emotionen. Von Taylor Swift und Kanye West über Hape Kerkeling und Dieter Bohlen bis hin zu Heidi Klum und Madonna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seit mehr als 30 Jahren sorgt Pixar mit seinen Filmen für leuchtende Kinderaugen und feuchte Erwachsenenaugen im Kino. Höchste Zeit für Michael und Rüdiger, aus den bisher 31 Filmen der Animationsschmiede die 16 besten zu küren. Angesichts der Tatsache, dass einer von ihnen den ersten „Toy Story“ als Teenager im Kino sah und der andere sein Pixar-Kinodebüt erst elf Jahre später mit „Cars“ hatte, ein herausforderndes Unterfangen. Wie viele Fortsetzungen schaffen es auf die Liste? Haben die von der Kritik geschmähten jüngeren Pixar-Filme überhaupt eine Chance? Und wo werden die Klassiker „Findet Nemo“, „Ratatouille“, „Oben“, „WALL·E“ oder die „Toy Story“-Pentalogie landen? Wenn ihr zustimmt, ganz anderer Meinung seid oder einfach eure persönlichen Pixar-Listen teilen wollt, könnt ihr dies jetzt übrigens auch in der Filmduelle-Community bei Campfire unter https://www.joincampfire.fm/de tun.
Manche Stimmen erkennst du sofort. Am Tonfall kannst du sofort erkennen: muss ich mir Sorgen machen? Ist Entspannung angesagt? Sind es liebevolle Worte oder eine Ermahnung? Stimmen, die du gut kennst kommen hoffentlich von Menschen, die dein Herz erwärmen. Oder nicht? Wen hörst du, auf wen hörst du im Leben? Welcher Stimme gibst du Gewicht? Heute hören wir von Samuel – einem Teenager, der hören lernt. Und wir entdecken, dass Hören nicht an der Akustik hängt, sondern dass wir Menschen auch mit dem Herzen hören können.[Predigt zum Taufgottesdienst. Bibelstellen zur Predigt: 1. Samuel 3, 1-10 + 19. Jesaja 43,1. Johannes 10, 27-28. Predigt: André Krause ]
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Relational discipleship is more than a strategy—it's the way of Jesus. In this workshop, we'll explore how to move beyond programs and curriculum into the slow, sacred work of walking with students and families over time. Whether you're burned out, discouraged, or just hungry to see lasting fruit, we'll look at how relational discipleship offers hope not just for the teens we serve, but for us, too. This session will draw from Scripture, real-life stories, and practical frameworks to help youth ministers, volunteers, and parents build rhythms of presence, trust, and gospel-rooted transformation.Brian serves a national movement of disciple-making and church planting in urban centers across America. He is the Executive Director of Legacy Disciple, an organization devoted to cultivating a culture of gospel-centered leadership that transforms communities from the inside out. He also leads as the Director of Leadership Development with The Chicago Partnership, a network of churches working together to make Jesus visible in every neighborhood of the city. Additionally, Brian serves as the Area Director for CarePortal, building bridges between churches and the needs of vulnerable children and families. Beyond these roles, Brian advises organizations like the AND Campaign and Together Chicago, offering strategic support in areas of justice, unity, and community renewal. At the heart of his ministry, however, is a deep commitment to relational discipleship. Brian and his wife Heidi, his best friend and ministry partner since 2000, live in West Garfield Park on Chicago's West Side. Though they have no biological children, they have welcomed over 200 young adults into their home, walking with them in the everyday joys and struggles of life and faith.What Does Relational Discipleship Actually Look Like? - Rooted MinistryRelational Discipleship - Rooted MinistryThe Power of Imperfect Relational Discipleship - Rooted Ministry Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates. Register for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Send us Fan MailAndrea is casting a spell on the Grown Ass Kids Club and taking Ryan back to the world of Sabrina the Teenage Witch. They revisit the '90s sitcom that gave us talking cats, magical aunts, and a teenage girl who somehow managed to make witchcraft look like a perfectly reasonable extracurricular activity.Follow us @grownasskidsclub
This week we are reaching back to our very first season to resurface a conversation that has stayed with us. And there is a reason we keep coming back to it.There are a lot of conversations about the mechanics of opening a ketamine clinic. This one is about the why behind it.Dr. Glareh Imani is a board-certified emergency physician who opened Nameen Infusion and Wellness in Goodyear, Arizona after more than eight years in emergency medicine. Her background in neuroscience, her personal experience with ketamine, and a deep sense of gratitude shaped the kind of clinic she built and the way she shows up for her patients every day.What makes this conversation stand out is how honest and human it is. Dr. Imani talks about the unexpected challenges of opening a clinic, the patient transformations that confirmed she had made the right choice, and the personal evolution that came with doing this work. She also reflects on autonomy, on what it means to finally be the one making the decisions, from clinical protocols to the waterfall in her reception area.Recorded at the ASKP3 conference in Austin, Texas during our first season, this episode holds up beautifully. If you are considering the pivot from your current position, or if you are early in building your practice and need a reminder of why you started, this one is for you.What You'll Gain:· Dr. Imani's honest account of what it took to go from the idea of opening a ketamine clinic to actually delivering on it, including what surprised her most along the way· How her background in neuroscience and her personal experience with ketamine shaped both her decision to open a clinic and her approach to patient care· What set and setting actually means in the outpatient clinic context, and how Dr. Imani thinks about the environment she has created for her patients· Two patient stories that capture what ketamine therapy can do when it is delivered with intention and individualized care· What the transition from corporate emergency medicine to clinic ownership actually feels like, including the autonomy, the trade-offs, and the parts you cannot put a price on· How Dr. Imani balances running a clinic, working emergency medicine shifts, and family life, including what she says makes it all possibleEpisode 66 show notes:00:00:00 Teaser: "I'm Happier Now Because I Know I Can Help in a Different Way"00:00:18 Episode Introduction00:02:03 Background: From Neuroscience to Emergency Medicine to Ketamine Therapy00:06:13 Her Personal Ketamine Experience and the Decision to Open a Clinic00:08:19 Unexpected Challenges and the Backup for Everything Rule00:09:00 Ketamine in the Hospital vs. the Outpatient Clinic: Set and Setting00:10:33 Safety Standards and Why EM Training Is an Advantage00:13:00 Patient-Centered Care, Setting Expectations, and the Tools She Relies On00:15:08 Advice to Her Past Self: Start Sooner and Do Not Do It for the Money00:18:02 The Power of Autonomy and What Clinic Ownership Actually Feels Like00:19:40 Personal Evolution: Mindfulness, Journaling, and Resetting Yourself First00:23:21 Patient Stories: Transformation That Confirms the Decision00:26:24 Balancing a Clinic, ER Shifts, Family Life, and Why Community Matters00:28:40 Rapid-Fire Questions Begin00:37:00 Time Travel: Being a Teenager in Vienna as a Refugee00:38:22 Gratitude, Resilience, and the Gift of Helping Others00:40:10 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Dr. Imani00:40:54 Episode EndingConnect with Dr. Imani at:Nameen Infusion & Wellness websiteNameen Infusion & Wellness Instagram
Hi everyone, welcome back to Everymum the podcast, I'm Aisling Keenan. If you've ever looked at your child and thought, I just want to make life a little easier for you, then this episode is for you – but it might not be the episode you think. My guest today is Dr David Coleman, one of Ireland's best-known clinical psychologists. David has been working with children, teenagers and families for more than three decades, and many of you will know him from his television work, his weekly Irish Independent column, his regular appearances on radio, or from his books. His area of expertise is something I think every parent will be interested in: how we help our children deal with the inevitable difficulties of life. Because however much we might want to protect them from disappointment, worry, friendship problems, failure and all the other things that come with growing up, we obviously can't do that forever. David is actually about to take this conversation on the road with his nationwide 'Ready for Anything: Building Emotional Resilience in Children and Teenagers' tour, which gets underway this October. The focus is very much on practical ways we can help children develop the skills to cope with life's ups and downs, rather than trying to remove every difficult experience from their path. So today we're talking about what resilience actually means, whether some children are naturally more resilient than others, and that very tricky parenting question: when should we step in and help, and when should we let our children struggle a little? We'll also talk about disappointment, anxiety, the phrase “don't worry”, our own mistakes as parents, the importance of boredom, and how we teach children to cope when things don't go their way. And, crucially, we'll finish with one very simple question: what is the one thing every parent could start doing tomorrow to help their child become more emotionally resilient? This episode contains so many nuggets of wisdom, clever language changes and suggestions to reassess how your parenting might be impacting your child, and I know so many of you will find it very valuable indeed. Enjoy this episode with Dr Coleman, and I'll be back next week with more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17-year-old Rory O’Connor was killed after he was struck by a van on the N69 road at Dromin Upper near Listowel at 3 o’clock last Saturday morning. It had been the Athea boy’s birthday. A man had been due to appear before the district court in Cork today in relation to Rory’s death. Jerry spoke to Inspector Gary Carroll who’s head of roads policing in the Kerry Garda Division and West Limerick councillor Francis Foley.
In our Question Time podcast, Martin Lewis gives you answers on anything and everything, including: what should every teenager know about money? Martin has important answers that apply to every adult too. Can my son claim back tax he shouldn't have paid on his summer job? Are time of use tariffs still worth it in these times of energy price volatility? Can you stooze with other 0% finance offers, not just credit cards? We also have a council tax re-banding success, and Martin explains how you could too! Plus, why Question Time will never be the same again. If you want to ask Martin a question, you now can! His Question Time podcast lets you ask Martin absolutely anything and everything (within reason!). So, if you've always wanted to know if he's got a sweet tooth, what he'd take with him to a desert island, or you have a very complicated question about your finances, email it to MartinLewisPodcast@bbc.co.uk.
Read OnlineEmbracing and Becoming the LeastAn argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest.” Luke 9:46–48The Twelve Apostles had left everything behind to follow Jesus. Their lives had been radically transformed. As they accompanied Him on His mission, they heard the very voice of God preach and teach. They witnessed His divine power as He performed miracles and cast out demons. And yet, today's Gospel reveals that they still struggled with a common weakness of fallen human nature: ambition. They argued among themselves about who was the greatest.Jesus, though surely sorrowful over their foolish dispute, responded not with rebuke but with merciful instruction. He addressed the intention of their hearts by offering a striking lesson as He placed a child at His side. That child became a living parable—a model of true greatness in the eyes of God.In many cultures today, children are cherished, protected, and seen as possessing great dignity. Parents work hard to ensure their children know their value. But in first-century Israel, the perception of children was quite different. While loved by their families, children were socially insignificant. Their high mortality rate and inability to contribute to the household's livelihood often rendered them overlooked or dismissed. For Jesus to place a child at the center of His teaching and to equate receiving that child with receiving Himself would have been both startling and countercultural.In this act, Jesus uproots worldly standards of greatness. In His Kingdom, true greatness is not found in status, success, or acclaim. It is found in humility, simplicity, and openness of heart. To welcome the lowly, the unnoticed, and the vulnerable in Jesus' name is to welcome Jesus Himself. And to welcome Jesus is to welcome the Father who sent Him.Consider whom you most readily welcome and embrace. Teenagers often dream of meeting the rich and famous. Adults may strive for social status or recognition. In truth, we are not so different from the Apostles, who desired esteem among their peers and to be chosen while others are set aside.Jesus offers us two essential lessons through this living parable. First, like our Lord, we must love and embrace the lowly and the weak. Jesus was not drawn to the status of the Pharisees or the social elites. He found joy in embracing the child, the sinner, the tax collector, the leper, the crippled, the blind, and the poor. These were the ones who, because of their low status, were often more humble and receptive. If we wish to be like our Lord, we must seek out the humble and the lowly, for it was to such souls that He was drawn.Second, we are not only called to embrace the lowly, we are called to become the lowly. We must become like children: dependent, vulnerable, humble, and easily overlooked in the eyes of the world. Why? Because those are the very ones Jesus embraced. And if we desire to rest in His arms, we must take the lowest place, trusting that it is there that true greatness is found.Reflect today on the countercultural lesson Jesus taught and apply it to your own life. Turn your eyes to the weakest, humblest, and most vulnerable. Allow grace to draw you to these simple souls. Run to the sinner and outcast. Then, don't stop there. Strive also to live in that same humility and dependence. Turn from worldly views of greatness and embrace Jesus' view. Become like a child, embrace the weakest among you, and our Lord will embrace you. Most loving Lord, though You loved all people with the perfection of charity, Your mercy and compassion poured forth, especially upon the weakest, most humble, and lowliest. Please fill my heart with that same love You so perfectly exemplified. Help me also to heed Your warning that I must become humble and lowly like a child in order to receive the greatness of Your eternal embrace. Jesus, I trust in You. Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Keine Bienen, dafür KI-Drohnen, die jeden Regelverstoß bestrafen: In Kirsten Fuchs' „Sneaker“ bringt nur die Liebe zweier Teenager das radikal sichere Zukunftssystem ins Wanken.
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; Shedgate in Nova Scotia Ungodly distraction theft Pokemon heist in Winnipeg Teen and senior terror in Canada Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thecanadiangothic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; Shedgate in Nova Scotia Ungodly distraction theft Pokemon heist in Winnipeg Teen and senior terror in Canada Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: www.thecanadiangothic.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: thecanadiangothic.com/contact Subscribe to the show: thecanadiangothic.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.thecanadiangothic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanadianGothic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecanadiangothic/ Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/thecanadiangothic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Lots of parenting challenges in Port Charles these days! Portia is trying to do right by Des and Curtis, but what happens when Curtis gets out of jail? And Chase wants to be a part of Phoebe's life, but that means he has to surround himself with Quartermaines. Then there's Sonny, who has become a monster when it comes to Ava. What will happen to Avery when the war between her parents heats up? And Valentin and Jason might need to read a parenting book or two because they are flying blind. Meanwhile, Dante and Lulu are trying to loosen up and trust Rocco more. Teenagers are challenging! Also, Jordan has a sister, and she seems to be a tough cookie. #mauricebenard #kellythiebaud #rogerhowarth #maurawest #steveburton #delirious #barshampoo #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #hillstreetblues #kinshriner #nicholaschavez #afterlife #rickygervais #hallandoates #superstore #freaksandgeeks #freefallin #alanarkin #newgirl #lamornemorris #colonoscopy #takethenap #alleymills #billylibby #chickadee #fortgorgeous #robertgossett #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #marcuscoloma #useastaplegun #riptwitch #ripepiphany #ripsonyaeddy #waywardchickadee #barshampoo #ripmiffy #lovedogs #justinebateman #brookeshields #neilgaiman #dnice #cq #deborahcox #malcolmjamalwarner #lume #godzillaminusone #ripjacklynzeman #jasonmomoa #adambelanoff #thecloser #majorcrimes #wings #murphybrown #thecosbyshow #pinkalicious #ripbillymiller #ripmatthewperry #riptylerchristopher #riplesliecharleson #ripandrebraugher #ripjohnnywactor #dutchbarnvodka #chadduell #rickygervaisrobot #colinfromaccounts #ripanthonygeary #johnoliver
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Send us Fan MailWelcome to another episode. In this episode Sharon takes a Railway Rideout to the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway in Scotland. Paddy Range has been on a record breaking commuter journey – the shortest branch line in the UK in Stourbridge in the West Midlands and a we hear from Matt Hall who spotted the first day of service for Steam Hauled Auto Train being used as a Commuter Service on the ‘Bewdley Express' Commuter Trial Service on the Severn Valley Railway.Alasdair Stewart visits Romania to catch up with developments at the Sibui Agnita Railway and Laura happens upon a familiar loco to Making Tracks Railway Podcast Chevalier at the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway, one of the Kent Papermill locos!Plus a young railway enthusiasts 20 year old Morgan Mace who is the running for a BBC Wales Make a Difference award for his work lobbying and working with politicians to bring back the Caernarfonshire Railway between Bangor and Afon Wen, which Morgan says would bring economic benefits and reconnect communities.#Stourbridge #SevernValley #Bo'ness&kinneilRailway Links to the Railways and Organisations mentioned in this episode Stourbridge Junction West Midlands RailwayBo'wness and KinealRomania Sibiu Agnita RailwayHRH the Prince of Wales' message to the volunteers of The Ambulance for MonumentsUpdate on Tan y Bwlch Station House - Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Moving Pictures Welsh Pool and Llanfair Light Railway This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory.Radio Presenter and Diesel Fan Paddy Range regularly guests. Young Rail Enthusiasts George Woodward and Cynan Hughes (plus parents!) report back from interesting railways and events. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.
On September 11, 2001, with U.S. airspace closed after the terrorist attacks, dozens of transatlantic flights were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland. Thousands of passengers and crew from around the world landed in the small town, nearly doubling its population within minutes. Their story later inspired the Broadway musical Come From Away. In this episode of Zone 7, Sheryl McCollum welcomes her sister, Sharlene Bowen, who was working as a flight attendant aboard Delta Flight 15 from Frankfurt, Germany, to Atlanta when the plane was ordered to land in Gander. Sharlene recalls spending 30 hours grounded on the tarmac with little information, the moment she finally saw the attacks on television, and the note that led her to Constable Oswald “Oz” Fudge and a hug Sheryl sent from Atlanta. Over the next five days, she watched the people of Gander open their schools, homes, and churches to the “plane people," as the locals called them. Highlights: (0:00) Sheryl introduces the story of Gander, Newfoundland, and her sister Sharlene Bowen’s experience on September 11, 2001 (3:00) Sharlene remembers when an ordinary flight from Frankfurt to Atlanta suddenly changed and the crew learned something had happened in New York (7:00) “All US airspace has been closed.” The announcement that silenced an entire cabin (11:45) How passengers and crew worked together during 30 hours aboard the grounded plane● (16:00) Why every passenger had to be cleared before leaving the aircraft and how Gander prepared for thousands of unexpected guests (20:45) Sharlene finally sees the attacks on a TV at Walmart more than a day after they happened (23:00) A note and a police hat lead Sharlene to Oz Fudge and a message from her sister (28:00) Teenagers give free rides, Walmart hands over its keys, and the hockey rink becomes the town’s refrigerator (36:45) Local teenagers create a special experience for stranded Make-A-Wish kids who missed their trip to Disney World (41:45) Returning to Gander, hearing the original air traffic control recording, and seeing Come From Away with the people who lived the story (46:30) How the hug from Oz Fudge delivered on Sheryl’s behalf became part of the production of Come From Away (51:45) A scholarship fund started on the flight home has now sent more than 300 Gander students to college (56:45) Delta employees wave American flags along the Atlanta taxiway, and Sharlene share a message about remembering the way people cared for one another after 9/11 Enjoying Zone 7? Leave a rating and review where you listen to podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show and supports the mission to educate, engage, and inspire. --- Sharlene Bowen spent 34 years as a Delta Air Lines flight attendant and was a crew member aboard Delta Flight 15 when it was diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. She later became a level one trauma nurse and charge nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, where she recently celebrated 20 years of service. Related Episode From Crisis to Compassion: A 9/11 Retrospective with Constable Oswald Fudge Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an active crime scene investigator for a metro Atlanta police department and the director of the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute, which partners with colleges and universities nationwide. With more than four decades of experience, she has worked on thousands of cold cases using her investigative system, The Last 24/361, which integrates evidence, media, and advanced forensic testing. Her work on high-profile cases, including The Boston Strangler, Natalie Holloway, Tupac Shakur and the Moore’s Ford Bridge lynching, led to her Emmy Award for CSI: Atlanta and induction into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame in 2023. Social Links: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollum Instagram: @officialzone7podcast TikTok: @Sheryl.McCollum Sheryl’s new book, Swans Don’t Swim in a Sewer: Solving the Cold Case of the Flint River Killer’s Daughter, is available now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Delight Your Marriage | Relationship Advice, Christianity, & Sexual Intimacy
The Fatherhood Focus That Changes Everything with Brad Rhoads "Most parents miss the joys of parenting trying to be a good parent." That's what Brad Rhoads's mentor told him. And it wrecked him in the best way. Brad's a father of five. Married to Marilyn for 30 years. He ran a law practice for 22 years before launching Grace Marriage (gracemarriage.com), a ministry that equips churches with ongoing marriage support. But fatherhood? He'll tell you he was overcomplicating it. Diet, academics, activities, spiritual development, family worship. The list felt endless. And no matter how hard he tried, it never felt like enough. Then his mentor said something that shifted everything: "Brad, just make it your mission that your children feel delighted in. That they feel there's nobody in the world that likes them more than you." Not 800 things. One thing. Delight. And here's what happened: one of his daughters told him, "Dad, a lot of dads spend time with their kids, but I can tell you actually want to." That's the fruit of delight. Not perfection. Not checking every parenting box. Just a kid who knows her dad likes her. I'll add, since Brad, a man of genuine integrity, graciousness, and generous character likes his kids, they WANT to be like him. It reminds me of God and the way he loves us. When we believe we are delighted in, we are drawn to love and delight Him even more! Husband, if the enemy's been whispering that you're a terrible father, this episode is for you. Delight changes everything. He also says the number first thing you need to be a great dad, is to be a great husband. At DYM we coach husbands and wives to transform their marriage even if only one does the work, but we encourage the husbands to go first. Blessings, Belah PS - Want more insight into the health of your marriage? Take our free Marital Health Assessment to find out your Marital Health score. PPS - Ready to start your healing journey? Schedule a free Clarity Call and see if our programs are the right fit for you. PPPS - Here is what (another) recent Coaching Graduate had to say: [before coaching], "I thought things were great in our relationship" [after coaching] "I didn't know that this program could take our relationship to an even better level. I didn't know that there was still room to fall even more in love or be more grateful and close with my husband." Here is an AI-generated summary of today's episode: The Fatherhood Focus That Changes Everything: Interview with Brad Rhoads What if fatherhood didn't have to feel like drowning? Brad Rhoads, father of five, married 30 years, former attorney, and founder of Grace Marriage, sits down with Belah to share the one shift that transformed his parenting: making delight primary. His mentor called parenting "the modern-day black hole" and gave Brad a single mission: make sure your kids feel like nobody in the world likes them more than you. In this episode, Brad unpacks how that one phrase changed how he spends time with his kids, how he handles the hard seasons, and why the best thing a father can do for his children is love their mom well. "Parenting Is the Modern-Day Black Hole" Brad's mentor laid it out: the good diet, the activities, the music, the academics, the spiritual development, the family worship. "He said just like, ugh." The pressure to be a perfect parent is crushing, and it often backfires. "Most parents miss the joys of parenting trying to be a good parent. They feel this weight to really be a good, godly parent, but then their kids don't even necessarily feel like their parents like them." The mentor's counsel was simple: "Just enjoy your kids, and ultimately whoever's kindest will have the most influence." Make Delight Primary Brad shifted from analyzing everything to having fun with his kids. Not throwing discipline out the door, but flipping the priority. "I find that those that make discipline primary, it tends to cause rebellion." The more he did stuff his kids wanted to do, the more he liked them, and the more he wanted to spend time with them. It became a virtuous cycle. "Whoever likes you the most is who you're gonna wanna spend time around. And if you can tell somebody really wants to spend time with you, really enjoys their time with you, really thinks you're cool, really is into what you're doing, you're gonna be like, 'I kinda like that person.'" The Power of Pursuit Brad built simple, consistent rhythms: one morning a week breakfast with each kid (often McDonald's or Huddle House), one overnight a year with each child, and activities tailored to each kid's interests. One daughter loves the NFL, so they go to a different venue every year. Another got into golf, and it's now Brad's primary time with her. "The beauty of golf is if it's somebody you wanna pour into, golf takes a long time. And you're sitting beside somebody." He's also seen what happens when pursuit comes too late. Friends who tried to start breakfast dates with their high school kids found them uninterested. "They weren't into it. Dad just wasn't one of them." The relational capital wasn't there because other sources of influence showed more interest than Dad did. "Even if you get a no, it's still important to pursue. Your closest friends are the friends that pursue you the most." Strict Boundaries at Work Brad made a non-negotiable decision: home by 5:00 or 5:30 every day. At the law practice, if he had to ask for an extension to make that happen, he did. His uncle reinforced the culture: "If he saw me working at 6:00, 7:00 at night, he'd be like, 'What are you doing here? Go home, you idiot. You have a wife at home.'" At Grace Marriage, the standard is the same. Brad tells every team member: "If you don't feel like you're drawing closer to Jesus and closer to your spouse because you work here, I feel like I'm failing you as a leader." His conviction: "If something's gonna take a hit, I don't want it to be my wife or kids. If something requires my wife or kids to take a hit, I'm gonna have to find something else." Work Less, Bring More Value Through business coaching (Strategic Coach), Brad learned to measure value to the organization, not time spent at the organization. He got his work week down to 28-30 hours while bringing two to three times the value. The key was identifying his unique ability and delegating the rest. At Rhoads & Rhoads, he was spending 20 hours on legal research he hated when 20 hours with referral sources was a 10X difference in value. "The person doing the legal research actually enjoyed doing the legal research. I didn't. It made me a worse husband." For business owners: "There's a real opportunity in business skill to use your skills such that you have a ton of time with your wife and kids." When a Kid Doesn't Like You Brad shared one of his hardest parenting seasons: a daughter who seemed bothered by his very presence. "If I said hello it almost made her angry." Questions in the car were met with irritation. "How was your day?" got "Would you stop?" and "Who'd you hang out with?" got "Friends you don't know." Multiple factors contributed: a move, a sibling leaving for college, a school change. Brad read Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Gary Chapman twice and leaned into the book's encouragement: don't get frustrated, keep pursuing, listen, correct as little as you can. "By God's kindness, we played nine holes yesterday, and it was good." Delight as a Conduit to God Brad connected the parenting shift to theology: "God delights in you. God looks at you and says, 'Wow, I'm really pleased. I'm for you.' When you show you delight in your kids, it's a conduit to show that they're delighted in by God." Kids who feel delighted in perform out of desire, not pressure. They want to rise to the occasion because they feel filled, not because they're chasing approval. "I don't think any parent wants their kids to feel like they're always just falling a little bit short. A lot of parents unintentionally do that." And yes, there are still standards. Brad told his son headed to college: "I'm not funding idiot. If you wanna work hard and do this, I'll pay for your college. But money comes with strings." Different Parenting Styles as a Gift Brad and Marilyn used to frustrate each other. She's detail-oriented: diet, academics, church, scripture. He's fun, spontaneous, full of levity. For a while, Brad felt like Marilyn made their house heavy and frustrating. Marilyn told him, "Brad, when you're a parent, you actually have to parent." The breakthrough: "Our kids don't need two Marilyns and our kids don't need two Brads. Together we're perfect." He even told their adult kids: "Your mom over-parents and I under-parent. Together we're perfect." When Brad messed up recently (too strong with one of his daughters), Marilyn came with compassion first, understanding, support, and respect, then gentle guidance: "You probably ought to ask for her forgiveness for being a little too strong." He felt fully supported, not attacked. Marriage Comes First "If you're a dad and you're not showing your kids how to love a spouse well, you're not being a good dad." Brad and Marilyn went on a date once a week through all five kids. He told them: "I'm leaving you tonight because I wanna be a good dad, and I can't be a good dad without loving your mom well. I can't love your mom well without spending time with your mom." His warning: "Child-centered, youth-centered society is absolutely crushing marriage. Husbands feel ignored. Wives feel unloved. All the attention goes to the kids. And God designed marriage to come first, horizontal relationship-wise. When you violate God's order, everything breaks down." Grace, Not Condemnation Brad's encouragement for any dad feeling like a failure: "You're probably not failing all the time. You just feel like you are." God was a perfect parent, and Adam still fell. There's no perfect parent. "Romans 8:1: there's no condemnation in Christ Jesus. My hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ. It's not being the perfect parent." And when you're fatigued and feeling like a failure, delight is really hard. That's why the gospel has to be the foundation, not your performance. Connect with Brad Grace Marriage: gracemarriage.com Grace Marriage equips churches with ongoing, proactive marriage ministry, not crisis response, but a wellness model that helps couples grow year after year. If you're ready to get aligned in your marriage and moving toward shared purpose, we'd love to walk with you. Book a clarity call and let's talk.
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Parenting teenage boys can feel like a never-changing adventure filled with growth spurts, big emotions, tough questions, and endless pantry raids. In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sara sit down with father-son authors Tim and Mark Shoemaker to discuss how parents can help their sons grow into men who love and follow the Lord.Drawing from their book, 72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be, Tim and Mark share practical wisdom for navigating the teen years with intentionality and biblical truth. From building self-control and character to having meaningful conversations about identity, friendships, technology, dating, and faith, they offer encouragement for parents who want to disciple their sons well.You'll also hear why living out your faith at home matters more than perfection, how side-by-side activities can open the door to deeper conversations, and learn the five foundational truths every young man needs to understand as he grows.Whether you're raising a young boy or walking through the teenage years right now, this conversation will equip and encourage you to point your son toward a lifelong relationship with Christ.Resources:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark ShoemakerThe Very Best Hands-On Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions by Tim Shoemaker--Question of the Week: What is the best and worst part about being the exact age you are right now?-- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Tim Shoemaker and Mark ShoemakerProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.orgInstagram: @winshapecampsFacebook: @winshapecampsTikTok: @winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Truth About the Truth - Surprising Answers To Life's Difficult Questions - With Meir Ezra
The teenage years are some of the most defining, and challenging, years of a person's life.Suddenly, the world gets bigger. Teenagers begin questioning what they've been taught, forming their own morals and values, experiencing major physical and emotional changes, and facing choices they may not be prepared for.Alcohol. Drugs. Sex. Relationships. Peer pressure. Identity. Independence. Failure. Responsibility. And the growing realization that their choices now have real consequences.So how do you prepare a child for adulthood without trying to control their life?How do you answer their questions?How do you guide them to be successful while maintaining their independence?In this episode we are joined by a guest who happens to be a teenager going through these exact questions and problems, and he will be getting them answered by Meir Ezra, surely shaping the course of his life forever.While him and children around the world get their questions answered, so will parents... Parents, change the way you look at the problems your child is bound to go through, and get answers so as to be the best guide for them, ensuring they can successfully take on the world.
Clement Manyathela and listeners discuss a variety of issues, including some of Donald Trump's utterances during his speech on the first day of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly; the latest developments on the arrest of Lt-General Shadrack Sibiya, with a question about interactions with teenage girls involved in the situation. You’re listening to The Clement Manyathela Show on 702. Clement Manyathela makes sense of the news of the day while sharing information to guide you through daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles both the serious and the light-hearted on your behalf. Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 9 am to 12 pm (South African time) on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ask Rachel anythingIf your son seems apathetic, glued to gaming, or strangely unbothered by school, you are not alone, and you are not imagining it. I decided to create this discussion because I have been contacted by so many parents about the lacklustre attitudes they are seeing in their sons, looking for advice on what to do.Around the world, boys are falling behind academically, drifting socially, and retreating into screens. Meanwhile, girls are outstripping boys at school and university, and often hiding their own struggles under high achievement (a topic I recently covered both here with Dr Tara Porter and here with Dr Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell.)In this episode, I talk to Dr Leonard Sax—family physician, psychologist, and author of Boys Adrift and Why Gender Matters—about why so many boys are losing motivation and the practical things parents can do about it, starting now.You'll learn:What's really going on with boys today and why we should all care, because this isn't just a schooling issue; it's a future-partner, future-father, future-society issue.How modern schooling can switch boys off.Gaming: when it's harmless and when it's stealing your son's life, including clear, research-backed limits and rules you can put in place at home.ADHD or something else? The hidden role of sleep and screens.Masculinity, role models, and “good men” in a disrespectful culture.Porn, AI “girlfriends”, and the pull away from real relationships.Most importantly: how to pull your son back into real life.Dr Sax published his first version of this book twenty years ago and the issues it described; falling male achievement, rising screen immersion, AI companions, and collapsing couple relationships, are accelerating rather than levelling off.The habits and boundaries we choose while our sons are still at home may shape not just his grades, but his ability to form healthy relationships, be a good partner and father, and build a life he cares about in the real world.If you're worried about an unmotivated, gaming-obsessed, or emotionally flat son, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and concrete steps you can start using today.Don't forget to share this with anyone who is struggling with the issues or who might find it helpful.Link to my Substack where you can find all of the notes and a handy PDF cheat sheet for parentingSupport the showPlease hit the follow button if you like the podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message. Please don't hesitate to seek the advice of a specialist if you're not coping. There's no shame in reaching out for support. When you look after yourself your entire family benefits.Find all the tips from the episode on Substack: My email teenagersuntangled@gmail.comMy website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact meInstagramFacebook
It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the family has a big lunch, birthday or family gathering planned. Everyone is expected to be there… except the teenager who suddenly has “plans,” doesn’t feel like going, or would rather stay home. The parent says, “Absolutely not. You’re coming with us.” The teenager says, “But why must I go somewhere I don’t even want to be?” At what point do parents stop forcing teenagers to attend every family gathering and start respecting that they’re old enough to have their own social lives and make some of their own choices? Should parents still be forcing teenagers to attend family gatherings they don’t want to attend? Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the best way to wake up in Joburg Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening.Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (South African time) https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947 weekly newsletter here https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Let’s keep the conversation going online: 947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg 947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg 947 on X: https://x.com/947See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
18€ für einen Döner, 84€ für drei Pizzen und der normale Wocheneinkauf wird langsam zum Luxusgut. Während die Lebenshaltungskosten in Deutschland explodieren, flexen Teenager auf Social Media mit Luxusuhren und Leasing-Sportwagen. In dieser Folge von „Die Deutschen - Podcast“ sprechen Shayan und Nizar schonungslos über den grassierenden Fake-Flex-Kult, versteckte Armut und den extremen Kontrast zwischen Schein und Realität. Warum arbeiten Menschen monatelang, nur um im Luxusurlaub reich zu wirken? Und wie verliert man durch heimliche Abo-Fallen, fehlerhafte Nebenkostenabrechnungen und unnötige Versicherungen jeden Monat hunderte Euro?Wir rechnen vor: Wie viele Arbeitsstunden kostet dich ein einfacher Restaurantbesuch wirklich – und mit welchen einfachen Schritten holst du dir über 1.500 € pro Jahr zurück?Schreib uns deine Meinung in die Kommentare: Was war dein bisher teuerster oder absurdester Fehlkauf?
In this special Youth Ministry Unscripted Series looking at the past 25 years of youth ministry and the future 25 years of youth ministry, Cameron and Danny sit down with Dr. Kara Powell, Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute and Professor of Youth and Family at Fuller Theological Seminary. They discuss Dr. Powell's assessment on the past and future of youth ministry, including Fuller Youth Institute's new research on Generation Alpha. Kara Powell, PhD, is the Executive Director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI), the founder of the TENx10 Collaboration, the Chief of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, and serves as a faculty member at Fuller Seminary. Prior to that, Kara was an Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry and Practical Theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Practical Theology from Fuller Seminary with a focus on Pastoral Role Expectations in 2000, an MDiv from Bethel Theological Seminary in 1994, and a BA in human biology, graduating with Honors from Stanford University in 1991.Podcasts - Youth Ministry Through the Years Ask Rooted: How Do You Shift to Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry? The FYI on Gen Alpha: New Research and… | Fuller Youth Institute Follow the YMU podcast and download it wherever you find your podcastsRegister for the Rooted 2026 Conference in Nashville, Oct. 22nd to 24th. Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
What was supposed to be a fun day out quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal for a group of teenagers when an amusement park ride malfunctioned. We unpack what went wrong, the frightening moments that followed and how the incident eventually led to a massive $2 million payout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump interrupts his own speech to confront a CNN reporter, a teenager gets arrested in peanut butter, and a father opens up about his son's addiction behind bars! (Hour 2) full 1697 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:09:57 +0000 SdgcadckFGvI9fmsoHfRJYo3nubnLBGJ news Marty Griffin news Trump interrupts his own speech to confront a CNN reporter, a teenager gets arrested in peanut butter, and a father opens up about his son's addiction behind bars! (Hour 2) On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.
With New York ranked the best state in the country for teen drivers for the third year in a row, and New Jersey coming in third, according to a new WalletHub study, listeners call in to share their stories of learning to drive as a teen, teaching a teen to drive, and where in New York and New Jersey the road test is easiest.Photo: Rear view of car with handwritten sign reading Student Driver, warning other drivers that the person operating the vehicle is learning to drive, Dublin, California, May 2018. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The kids are making noise in MLS. Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall, Peyton Miller and the next wave of young American stars are making noise in MLS. Matt Doyle and Tom Bogert dig into what's next for the USMNT's teenagers, talk about Nashville clinching a playoff spot, the tightening place race and whether St. Louis has emerged as Vancouver's biggest challenger out West.0:00 Intro1:42 Philly's Stunning Comeback8:49 MLS' Young Stars19:45 USMNT's Next Generation31:21 Brad Stuver Keeps Austin Alive33:50 The Crowded Western Conference 41:16 Playoff Picture out East46:58 What's Wrong with New York City FC?52:42 Nashville Clinches57:19 Questioning LAFC, San Jose and Miami1:08:51 St. Louis vs. Vancouver1:19:46 MLS Managers Five-a-SideFor the sharpest coverage of American soccer, we've got you covered:https://linktr.ee/soccerwisehq
Kermit and Betty Eastman, both 99, celebrated an incredible 80 years of marriage after a love story that began as teenagers in Minnesota and endured Kermit’s World War II service. After raising generations of family together, the couple says the secret to their long marriage is simple: honesty, no secrets, and continuing to choose each other through every season. Listen For: How Kermit and Betty’s love story began when they were young neighbors Kermit’s survival of a World War II kamikaze attack while serving in the U.S. Navy How the high school sweethearts built a family across eight decades of marriage Their simple advice for a lasting marriage rooted in honesty and commitment To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates:https://www.godtube.com/blog/couple-celebrates-80th-anniversary.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/drive-in-proposal.html Tags: 80 years of marriage, long marriage, marriage advice, high school sweethearts, lasting love, Christian marriage, faith and family Enjoyed this episode? Get more stories of hope delivered weekly, sign up for The Good Word, our free newsletter: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Bianca hat einen Tick. Sie muss alles ab und zu richtig durchwaschen. Oma Rosi findet das bescheuert. Warum Sachen waschen, die man eh nie benutzt? Stattdessen benutzen Svenni und sie eine Sache lieber ganz lange.Jederzeit und so oft ihr wollt: Die NDR 2 Kult-Comedy direkt aus dem Mehrgenerationen-Haushalt der Familie Freese. Die lasziv zupackende Oma Rosi, Helikopter-Mama Bianca, Sohn Svenni und Untermieter & Labertasche Heiko: Die besten Folgen bekommt ihr jeden Morgen bei ARD Sounds.
In this episode, we normalize the conversations around early infertility diagnoses, premature ovarian insufficiency, and embracing life's unexpected paths with hope, purpose, and courage with Suddenly Infertile's, DaMarra "Chanel" King. About DaMarra: Diagnosed with infertility in her early teens, DaMarra “Chanel” King has spent much of her life navigating the intersection of faith, resilience, purpose, and healing. Her deeply personal journey inspired her to become an advocate and storyteller for those navigating infertility and life's unexpected turns. A Howard University alumna with an MBA from Point Park University, DaMarra brings a diverse background spanning education, human services, and public-sector leadership. She is also a wife, bonus mom, lifelong vocalist, and the creator and host of Suddenly Infertile, a podcast launched in 2025 featuring honest conversations about infertility, faith, healing, and finding purpose when life doesn't go as planned.
THE DEVIL WITHIN THE NEW MONSTERS: THE BUNNY MAN Episode Three: Midnight at the Overpass By the 1990s, everybody in Northern Virginia seemed to know the rules. Drive out to Bunny Man Bridge after dark. Wait until midnight. Turn off the headlights. Say his name three times. Maybe get out of the car. Maybe come on Halloween. Nobody could agree on exactly how you summoned the Bunny Man, but that hardly mattered. Because everybody agreed that if you stayed beneath that railroad bridge long enough, something would happen. In the final chapter of our three-part investigation into The Bunny Man, we follow one of America's strangest urban legends through its most important transformation. What began with two reported encounters with a rabbit-costumed stranger in Fairfax County in October 1970 eventually became something teenagers could actually participate in. This week, we head back beneath the railroad tracks outside Clifton, Virginia, during an era when American suburbia was developing some very particular nightmares of its own. Stranger danger was reshaping childhood. Parents inspected Halloween candy for razor blades and poison. The Satanic Panic warned that secret cults might be hiding behind otherwise ordinary American life, while a new generation of slasher movies discovered that the safest-looking suburbs made particularly effective places for monsters. The Bunny Man fit right in. His rabbit costume corrupted something associated with childhood innocence. His axe gave him the silhouette of a horror villain. Better still, you didn't need to travel into some remote wilderness to find him. You needed a car, a few friends and enough nerve to drive into the woods. Folklorists call it legend tripping: traveling to a supposedly haunted place specifically to test the story. Haunted railroad crossings, Crybaby Bridges, cemeteries, abandoned houses and mirrors capable of summoning Bloody Mary all operate on variations of the same brilliant idea. They don't merely give you a monster to believe in. They give you something to do. Bunny Man Bridge became one of those places. Every group of teenagers who drove beneath the tracks created another opportunity for reality to misbehave. A deer moving through the woods became a person. A branch became a weapon. A reflection became a pair of eyes. Then a freight train thundered overhead, somebody screamed, and by Monday morning four people remembered the same ten seconds four different ways. Then the internet arrived. The Bunny Man had spent decades traveling through newspapers, playgrounds, school buses, parties and word of mouth. Home computers and dial-up connections suddenly removed geography from the equation. The abandoned asylum could be repeated from website to website. An escaped inmate could acquire a name, a biography and a body count. Eventually, repetition itself began impersonating evidence. That makes the Bunny Man an important creature in the evolution of The New Monsters. He wasn't born online like Slender Man, and he wasn't collaboratively constructed on the internet like the Backrooms. The internet didn't create the Bunny Man. It inherited him. But before we leave Fairfax County, we return to the question buried beneath more than half a century of mythology: Who was actually inside the bunny suit? Strip away the asylum. Strip away the escaped inmates, mutilated rabbits, murders and supernatural bridge rituals, and two reported incidents remain. In October 1970, witnesses described a rabbit-costumed figure carrying weapons and angrily complaining about trespassing. During the first encounter, a hatchet reportedly came through the window of a car. Ten days later, a similarly dressed person was reportedly encountered near an unfinished house, again armed and again furious about trespassers. Was it an elaborate Halloween prank that escalated? An attempt to frighten people away from private property? Someone angry about the relentless development transforming Fairfax County around him? All are possibilities. None is an answer. More than half a century later, the person beneath those rabbit ears remains unidentified. And perhaps that's why the Bunny Man survives so well. Remove the supernatural mythology and the story doesn't become ordinary. The strange part was there from the beginning. A newspaper story became a playground story. The playground story acquired a bridge. The bridge acquired an asylum. The asylum acquired escaped inmates and murders. Teenagers turned the bridge into a pilgrimage site, and eventually the internet gathered every version into a sprawling digital mythology. No single person created the Bunny Man we know today. Thousands of people did. NEXT TIME ON THE NEW MONSTERS THE LOVELAND FROGMAN Next time, we're heading west to Loveland, Ohio, where another distinctly American monster emerged along the Little Miami River. The story begins with a murky 1955 account involving several short, upright creatures reportedly encountered near the river—one of them, wonderfully, supposedly holding something resembling a wand or metal rod that produced sparks. Then, in March 1972, a Loveland police officer reported encountering a strange leathery animal near the roadway. Another officer would soon encounter something as well. And this time, he shot it. Decades later, that officer would insist the famous Frogman wasn't a monster at all. According to him, he'd encountered a large, tailless iguana, probably someone's escaped exotic pet. That should have killed the legend. It didn't. Next time on The New Monsters: The Loveland Frogman. LISTEN • FOLLOW • WATCH Follow The Devil Within wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a 5-star rating and review. It remains one of the best ways to help new listeners discover the show. Watch The Devil Within on the Evio Creative YouTube channel, subscribe, and turn on notifications for new episodes and videos. And join us on Instagram at @thedevilwithinpod. The Bunny Man: Episode Three — Midnight at the Overpass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're all aware of the potential harm social media can cause young people, but what about gaming? Platforms like Roblox and Minecraft might seem like a safe option, but the online communities they offer are far from it. Kids end up chatting and playing with people they've never have met in real life - making them potential targets for grooming and exploitation That's something 19-year-old Caden Scott saw first-hand when a friend was targeted. He's co-founded a start-up called Azonic which he hopes will help law enforcement investigate online crime.
Noch nie hat ein Springreiter vor Steve Guerdat sämtliche Titel gewonnen: Olympiasieger, Welt- und Europameister und Weltcupsieger. Guerdats Karriere gleicht ebenfalls einem Parcours mit vielen Hürden. Beispielsweise hat er auf Geld und Spitzenpferde verzichtet, um für die Schweiz zu starten. Auf seiner 13-jährigen Stute Dynamix de Bélhème ritt Steve Guerdat in Achen zum Weltmeistertitel. Im zürcherischen Elgg trainiert und pflegt der gebürtige Jurassier mit seinem Team 25 Pferde. Der Grossvater war Pferdehändler, sein Vater ritt 20 Jahre in der Schweizer Nationalmannschaft und nahm ebenfalls an den Olympischen Spielen teil. Trotzdem fiel Steve Guerdat die Entscheidung als Teenager zwischen Fussball und dem Reitsport nicht leicht. Für die Karriere als Profireiter musste Guerdat auch im übertragenen Sinne viele Hürden überspringen: Sponsoring nahm er nicht um jeden Preis an, einen Dopingvorwurf musste er entkräften und unter seinem Einsatz für die Pferde litt seine eigene Gesundheit. Steve Guerdat ist zu Gast im Tagesgespräch bei Karoline Arn.
THE DEVIL WITHIN THE NEW MONSTERS: THE BUNNY MAN Episode Two: The Bridge There is a railroad bridge outside Clifton, Virginia, where Colchester Road narrows into a single lane and disappears beneath the tracks. For generations of Northern Virginia teenagers, it has been known by another name: Bunny Man Bridge. According to the legend, this is where the Bunny Man lived, killed and perhaps died. Some versions claim he was an escaped asylum patient who vanished into the surrounding woods after a transport bus crashed. Others add mutilated rabbits hanging from trees, murdered children, bodies suspended from the railroad tracks and a killer who eventually returned from the dead. It's a spectacular horror story. There's just one problem: almost none of it appears to have happened. In Episode Two of our three-part investigation, we follow the Bunny Man away from the documented encounters on Guinea Road and into the place that transformed him from a bizarre local mystery into a full-fledged American monster. Research by Fairfax County historian and archivist Brian Conley found no evidence of the asylum, the escaped inmates or the Bunny Man massacre supposedly connected to the bridge. The two documented incidents from October 1970 happened miles away. So how did the Bunny Man get to Clifton? We travel back through the history of the village itself, from the arrival of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad in 1858 to its importance during the Civil War, when the tracks became part of the military infrastructure connecting a country tearing itself apart. After the war, a railroad village grew here, preserving a pocket of older Northern Virginia even as suburban Washington expanded around it. That landscape gave the legend something Guinea Road eventually couldn't: permanence. Construction sites become houses. Woods are cleared. Empty lots acquire addresses. But a secluded railroad overpass surrounded by trees can remain unsettling for generations. Better still, it gave teenagers somewhere they could actually visit. The Bunny Man stopped being merely something people heard about and became something they could go looking for. From there, the mythology began building backward. An asylum appeared where historical research has found none. A bus crashed. Patients escaped. Rabbits were slaughtered. One fugitive supposedly died while another became the Bunny Man. Eventually murders, Halloween rituals and supernatural encounters were attached to the bridge, creating an elaborate origin story for a monster whose real identity had never been established. We'll explore why those additions were so effective, how the abandoned asylum became one of American horror's favorite shortcuts for hidden evil, and why the Bunny Man's axe survived the transformation from reported weapon to unmistakable horror icon. Most importantly, we'll see the moment when folklore becomes interactive. Teenagers began driving beneath the bridge after dark, turning off their engines and waiting for something to happen. Every movement in the woods, unexpected car or freight train thundering overhead offered another opportunity for the story to reproduce itself. Because the Bunny Man didn't become immortal when somebody died beneath those railroad tracks. He became immortal when people started going there to find him. NEXT TIME In the final chapter of our Bunny Man story, Midnight at the Overpass, we follow the legend through the 1980s and 1990s and into the early internet, when a regional Virginia ghost story suddenly gained access to a global audience. We'll explore Halloween pilgrimages, stranger danger, Satanic Panic and the peculiar rituals that taught generations of teenagers how to summon a monster. Then we'll return to October 1970 and the question that none of the mythology has ever answered: Who was actually inside the rabbit suit? LISTEN • WATCH • FOLLOW Listen & Follow: Follow The Devil Within wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss the final chapter of The Bunny Man. Rate & Review: Leave us a 5-star rating and review. It remains one of the best ways to help new listeners discover the show. Watch & Subscribe: Watch The Devil Within on the Evio Creative YouTube channel, subscribe, and turn on notifications for new episodes and videos. Join the Conversation: Follow @thedevilwithinpod and tell us: Would you spend midnight beneath Bunny Man Bridge? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised that teens have taken up the “tradwife” mantle and have begun building their personal brands and influencer content by adulterating the sanctity of marriage. Over the past month, there has been a whirlwind of commentary surrounding the teen tradwife trend – teens who’ve opted to get married early and share on social media how much they love marriage, submitting to their husbands, and not working. It’s obvious that teens absorb and assimiliate to much of the viral content they see on social media. Now, teens and young adults are creating content around traditional marriage values in order to be seen, gain followers, and go viral. In today’s episode, Kelly explains the tradwife trend and the real motivation for capturing pieces of your marriage and posting them as content for public consumption. Kelly argues that the motivation is nothing more than performance aimed at gaining attention. Examining the most popular TikTok video (the video that “broke” the internet), it’s easy to see how this content can deceive young girls into thinking this is what marriage is (and not liking the social media portrayal) or to jump into a romanticized version of marriage because the influencers make it look so blissful. Either way, it’s not biblical. Kelly ends with emphasizing the biblical definition of marriage and calls women to step into teen girls’ lives, ask questions, and help shape a biblical understanding of the institution of marriage. Articles referenced: Teenagers are buying into the tradwife fantasy, literally and figuratively Pew: 12th Grade Girls are Less Likely than Boys to Say They Want to Get Married Someday TikTok: Ava Ahavat What Does Coram Deo Mean? Scripture referenced: Genesis 2:24 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Matthew 6:1 Ephesians 5:22-23 Matthew 5:14-16 Proverbs 31 Revelation 19:7-9 1 Peter 3:3-4 Romans 12:2 NEW!! The Managing Media Creating Character STUDENT Study Guide! An 8-week biblical study examining how character is impacted by media and technology. This is the study every youth group/student ministry needs to be doing! Get your copy of the STUDENT Study Guide today! Need a kids-safe phone? Pinwheel is our favorite! Book a Speaking Event!! Buy the UPDATED book: Managing Media Creating Character (2024 Revised & Updated). Also available on Audible. Get Kelly’s new Study Guide & Workbook, with video teachings for small groups. Check out our brand new Brave Parenting Merch Sign up for the Brave Bullet Points newsletter! This helps us communicate what’s happening without social media – a win for everyone!
Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide. New reporting has found that the impact of rough sea waves on rescue-boat crews in the Coast Guard can lead to long-term effects, including traumatic brain injury. Dave Philipps, who reports about veterans for The New York Times, explains the significant blind spot in the Coast Guard and talks about how a teenager helped expose this widespread danger. Guest: Dave Philipps, who reports about war, the military and veterans for The New York Times. Background reading: Rescue-boat crews show signs of brain injuries. After an article by The Times, the Coast Guard vowed to protect crews from brain injuries caused by rough seas. Photo: Ruth Fremson/The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.