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Why would a naked yogi be received as a blessing, and why would a great master decline a title others might revere? In this second part of the two-part Masters of the Tradition series (watch or listen to Part 1 here), Thom answers questions about Shukadeva, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the place of women in the tradition, and the meaning behind Guru Deva's throne and parasol. Along the way, he opens a wider view of the Shankaracharya tradition, its stages of life, its hidden maternal lineage, and the cultural world from which these symbols emerge. Listen to or watch this episode to explore the stories, symbolism, and living context behind the tradition.Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - Who is the blue-skinned master with no robes?[00:56] A - Shukadeva and the Demigods[05:00] Unity Consciousness and Fearlessness[09:19] A Naked Yogi as Blessing[11:52] Q - Why did Maharishi Mahesh Yogi not become a Mahamandaleshwar?[11:56] A - The Four Stages of Life[16:07] Maharishi as a Forest Dweller[18:47] Accepting the Mahamandaleshwar Title[19:53] Q - What role do women hold here?[20:03] A - Paralakshmi's Injunction[24:14] Saraswati and the Hidden Lineage[26:20] Q - What is Guru Deva's throne?[26:34] A - The Throne of Jyotir Math[31:24] A Badge of RankUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/ 

Checking in with Matt Roush to talk what's good in TV and streaming services. Will be FNALLY have Permanent DST??? ABC News Steven Portnoy breaks it down. Also, Beer Dave with all the beer related happenings in an around Cincinnati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thom talks about pressure washing the deck with 55KRC's Gary Sullivan. and it's another "Monday with Marty".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entre Espanha e Argentina, o futebol mostrou, mais uma vez, que nunca se separa da política. As acusações de racismo contra os dois países não devem deixar esquecer que o esporte deve ser também um espaço de resistência. Thomás Zicman de Barros, analista político Apesar de só ter marcado no final da prorrogação, não há dúvida de que a Espanha dominou a final da Copa do Mundo contra a Argentina. Muita gente no Brasil comemorou a derrota dos nossos vizinhos. Para além da rivalidade e do futebol ruim apresentado pela alviceleste, muitos justificavam a torcida por motivos políticos. Como disse antes mesmo do início do torneio, política e futebol são inseparáveis. Para alguns, torcer pela Argentina significaria legitimar o racismo que marca o país. Houve até quem transformasse essa escolha numa forma conveniente de expiar o racismo brasileiro, apontando o dedo para os outros. A Argentina convive, sim, com um grave problema de racismo. Os episódios se repetem nas arquibancadas, nas redes sociais e, por vezes, entre os próprios jogadores. O silêncio de muitos de seus principais atletas diante desse fenômeno também é eloquente. Como se diz hoje, não basta não ser racista: é preciso ser antirracista. Neste aspecto, porém, a Espanha também leva cartão vermelho. Trata-se do país onde Vini Jr. foi alvo de uma escancarada campanha racista, que no entanto tentaram apagar. Até mesmo Javier Tebas, presidente da La Liga, em vez de enfrentar o racismo que se abatia contra o jogador, insinuou que era Vinicius que provocava as torcidas. Fenômeno atravessa séculos O racismo espanhol e argentino vem de longa data. A Espanha foi uma das grandes potências coloniais da era moderna. Ainda que tenha perdido esse protagonismo ao longo do século XX, enfrentando décadas de decadência, conservou por muito tempo uma imagem de si mesma como centro civilizador. A Argentina percorreu uma história diferente, mas chegou a um lugar parecido. Desde o século XIX, parte das elites de Buenos Aires procurou apresentar o país como uma espécie de Europa transplantada para a América do Sul. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, intelectual que viria a ser presidente do país, resumiu esse projeto na fórmula que atravessou gerações: "civilização ou barbárie". A civilização era a Europa. A barbárie eram os povos indígenas, os mestiços, os gaúchos, todos aqueles que não cabiam no ideal de uma nação branca e europeia. Mas há algo curioso nessa frase. Se Sarmiento precisou opor civilização e barbárie é porque a chamada “barbárie” não branca existia e resistia. E isso vale para os dois finalistas desta Copa do Mundo. A Espanha nunca foi apenas Madri. É, na prática, uma comunidade plurinacional, onde catalães, bascos, galegos e tantos outros disputam há séculos diferentes maneiras de entender o próprio país. Foi também nessas periferias que se organizaram algumas das resistências mais duradouras ao franquismo. E a Espanha do século XXI tampouco é a Espanha sonhada pelos nacionalistas. É um país profundamente transformado pela imigração. Basta olhar para Lamine Yamal, prodígio da seleção espanhola, para perceber isso. Ele é o filho de imigrantes que mostra que a Espanha real é muito mais diversa do que o imaginário construído pelos supremacistas. Algo parecido se vê na Argentina. Por trás da fantasia de uma nação exclusivamente europeia sempre existiu outro país: indígena, mestiço, popular. A Argentina dos chamados cabecitas negras, mobilizados pelo peronismo contra as elites portenhas. Uma Argentina que nunca aceitou desaparecer. Maradona: a Argentina que resiste Maradona talvez tenha sido seu símbolo mais poderoso. Reivindicava sua origem guarani, fazia questão de afirmar sua identidade latino-americana, abraçava causas anti-imperialistas quando isso podia custar muito caro. Era, talvez sem o dizer, a revanche daquela Argentina que Sarmiento havia chamado de “barbárie”. É curioso notar que os jogadores argentinos de hoje, tão omissos quando o assunto é racismo, tenham encontrado tanta convicção para defender a soberania argentina sobre as Malvinas. Depois da vitória sobre a Inglaterra, exibiram uma faixa reafirmando a reivindicação do arquipélago. O gesto lembrava algo que Hannah Arendt observou ao analisar o imperialismo moderno: as hierarquias raciais e a lógica imperial nasceram da mesma visão de mundo. Não é possível combater uma e ignorar completamente a outra. Nada disso transforma a Argentina em exemplo de antirracismo. Nem absolve a Espanha de sua dificuldade em enfrentar o preconceito arraigado. Agora, se política e futebol são inseparáveis, é preciso celebrar os momentos de resistência. O futebol continuará sendo um campo de disputa. Que seja também um espaço de luta antirracista.

What keeps a body of knowledge alive across thousands of years without losing its purity? In this first part of a two-part series, Thom traces the Guru Parampara, the lineage of the Shankaracharya tradition, from Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Guru Deva back through Vyasa, Shankara, and the ancient masters who carried Vedic knowledge forward. Along the way, he explores why preserving the purity of the teaching matters just as much as sharing it. This series also serves as a fitting prelude to upcoming Guru Purnima celebrations for 2026. You can find out more about Guru Purnima events near you by following this link: https://thomknoles.com/guru-purnima-2026/ Listen to or watch this episode to explore the tradition, the terminology, and the living provenance behind Vedic Meditation. Episode Highlights[00:45] How This Knowledge Arrived Here[04:02] Reading the Lineage in Stone[05:56] Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Guru Deva[08:39] From Gaudapadacharya to Vyasa[10:57] The Meaning of 1008[13:00] The Lineage Before Vyasa[16:08] What Guru Parampara Means[18:47] Becoming an Initiator[20:51] Why Thom Wears a Silk Dhoti[23:55] The Meaning of Jai Guru Deva[27:36] Why Guru Purnima Matters[29:46] The Ceremony of GratitudeUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Send us Fan MailJuly 4, 1976 was the bicentennial, the two hundred year anniversary of the birth of the United States of America. In this episode Grandpa Edward Jeffrey Hill relates how he and Grandma Juanita Ray Hill celebrated this day in style with their friends Thom and Sue Curtis. Be prepared for a BOOM!

Thom talks with American journalist, talk show host, publisher, and co-author of several non-fiction books, Karen Hunter, about D.E.I., what it mean to be "white", and how people unfortunately need to see the consequences of their voting. What Does It Mean to Be "White" in America Today?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Show Notes This week on MSB: Domon takes our Gundam Boy Evaluation Test and scores off the charts in one metric, Schwarz Bruder remembers the old ways, the Death Army displays unexpected potential, Master Asia finds some new students, Nina has theories, and Thom finds himself on desperate ground. Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, the recap music Window by 1000 Handz, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, all licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.comRead transcript

Thom is joined by Christopher Armitage, Journalist. Criminal justice Researcher, former law enforcement officer, veteran, author of “The Existentialist Republic“ who reports that we are beginning to convene Grand Juries over DOGE. Also Mike Johnson claims that the Pentagon needs more money for ‘Fighting Communism." Plus Geeky Science! Why Are Your Flights Getting So Bumpy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Diana Thomé, small animal practice owner and chair of AVMA's House Advisory Committee, is our guest on this week's podcast. She reflects on her journey from new graduate associate to practice owner at the same clinic, highlighting the importance of mentorship, leadership, and building a practice culture centered on people, pets, and purpose. She shares how reinvesting in yourself through lifelong learning, new skills, and interests beyond the clinic can help sustain a fulfilling veterinary career. Finally, she encourages new and recent graduates to recognize that the future of the profession is shaped by those willing to step forward and lead. Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice. NVA helps great vets become even greater with multiple paths to build a career that's uniquely yours. Wherever you want to go next, NVA has a path to help you get there. Visit Careers.NVA.com to find your next role.

SPCA furry friends of the week. Michelle Jones let's us know what to check out in and around Cincinnati.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess and Thom discuss the inaugural Church Answers Awards and five key reasons the Awards are so important to the health of churches in the United States. The post Why the Church Answers Awards Are So Important appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom and Jess unveil the 12 categories of the Church Answers Awards. They discuss why these particular categories were chosen. The post The 12 Categories of the Church Answers Awards appeared first on Church Answers.

Dan covers the news of the day and offers his opinions. Also, Pastor Chad joins the show with Plain Glass, Stain Glass.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NOTE: For Ad-Free Episodes, 100+hrs of Bonus Content and More - Visit our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/thewheelweavespodcastFind us on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Website, and join the conversation on Discord!In this episode Dani and Brett are joined by Special Guest Thom DeSimone to discuss PERSPECTIVES 5-8 of Chapter 37 of A Memory of Light!We would like to thank everyone who renewed their annual pledges on Patreon!! Thank you so much to april kvam, MKM, Connor Tubbesing, AI Culture Repository, Maureen, Shane Cristy, Antoine Benoit, Zachary, Hannah Gann, CD Harris, and Anthony Nguyen for your continued support!We would like to acknowledge and thank our Executive Producers Brandy and Aaron Kirkwood, Sean McGuire, Janes, LightBlindedFool, Big C, Deyvis Ferreira, Green Man, Bennett Williamson, Hannah Green, Noralia, Greysin Ishara, Helena Jacobsen, Matthew Mendoza, Sims, Cyndi, Manethraen, Andrew Scarponi, Mr. Boddy's Body, David, and HoneyBunchesOfJason!The Wheel Weaves is hosted and edited by Dani and Brett, produced by Dani and Brett with Passionsocks, Cody Fouts, Mozyme, Jamie Young, Jared Berg, Rikky Morrisette, Matt Truss, Antoine Benoit, MKM, Magen, Colby T, Gabby Young, Ricat, Chris G., Sarah Creech, Saverio Bartolini, Mag621, William Johnson, Courtney B, Hammar's Lament, Bret's Pickle Facts, ThElfwitch and Tina Gruene; with music by Audionautix.Don't forget to leave us that 5 star review if you enjoy the show for a chance to win exclusive merchandise!Check out https://www.thewheelweavespodcast.com for everything The Wheel Weaves!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-wheel-weaves-podcast-a-wheel-of-time-podcast--5482260/support.

Dan talks to movie Critic Steve Oldfield about the death of "Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill. And Julie Isphording joins Dan to talk about respecting the weather when you workout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more churches struggle to find qualified pastors, the future of church hiring is changing fast. In this episode, Thom and Sam explore what pastor shortages mean for congregations, why old search processes are becoming less effective, and how churches can adapt with greater clarity, flexibility, and realism. The conversation focuses on practical ways churches can rethink staffing, develop internal leaders, and build healthier expectations for the next generation of pastors. The post The Future of Church Hiring When Pastors Are in Short Supply appeared first on Church Answers.

There's never any shortage of characters on the world stage who demonstrate what appear to be anti-evolutionary behaviors, but what if the very forces that seem to obstruct life are part of what drives its evolution? In this follow-up episode on Ravana, the essential villain (you can find the first episode here), Thom responds to listener questions about adversity, the severity of rishis when creating consequences, the relevance of mythos for householders, the symbolic meaning of Ravana's 10 heads, and how to honestly evaluate our own Ravana-like actions. Along the way, he offers a Vedic view of resistance, showing how disruption, challenge, and even apparent destruction can serve the larger movement of growth and awakening. Listen or watch to explore how this perspective can change the way you meet the pressures of everyday life.Episode Highlights[00:45] Questions From Part One[01:11] Q - Is adversity needed for growth?[01:25] A - Evolution Requires Disruption[04:34] Near Extinction Drives Adaptation[06:57] Why Adversity Creates Rigor[10:37] Destroyers Get Destroyed[11:27] Q - Why are rishis so severe?[11:44] A - Resistance Can Look Extreme[15:25] Michelangelo And The Marble[18:53] Q - How is mythos relevant to householders?[19:15] A - Householder Life Meets Ravana[21:45] Elevational Theater In Life[24:20] Great Stories Reveal The Pattern[25:21] Pattern Recognition Makes Us Human[27:48] Humanity And Self-Destruction[29:08] Q - What do Ravana's 10 heads mean?[29:17] A - Formidability Through Many Forms[31:52] Ten Heads And Twenty Arms[33:26] A Different Form For Each Observer[34:27] Q - What's the best way for a new meditator to engage with mythos?[34:32] A - Enjoy The Story First[38:06] Learn The Deeper Meaning In Satsang[41:02] Q - How should we think about ourselves if we have served the Ravana function?[41:15] A - Evolution Includes A Lesser Past[43:53] Growth Comes From A Smaller Self Useful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Thom is joined by Phil Ittner, Veteran War Correspondent based in Kiev, Ukraine & host of the ‘On the Edge‘ podcast. Russia escalates attacks on Kiev as Ukraine retaliates on Russian oil tankers. Donald speaks again with Putin before antagonizing NATO leaders at Ankara. Zelensky says Russia is losing tactically on the battlefield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Linda Miller, star of King Kong Escapes, shares memories of working with Ishiro Honda, her friendship with Akira Takarada, and acting with Kong himself! Plus on-set shenanigans, her favorite Toho films, and livin' the convention life. And you know we've got plenty of Green Slime talk. Plus, author Thom Shubilla joins the party!It's a special episode with some special people. HUGE thanks to Linda Miller for stopping by Camp Kaiju, HUGE thanks to Thom for making it happen, and HUGE thanks to you all for listening! We hope you enjoy.Follow us on patreon.com/campkaiju, leave a rating and review, follow on Instagram, send an email at campkaiju@gmail.com, or leave a voice message in the ANSWERING MACHINE ZONE at ⁠⁠⁠(612) 470-2612⁠⁠⁠.We'll see you next time for G-Fest content, more King Kong Escapes, and other Kaijuly goodies!TRAILERS AND CLIPS King Kong Escapes (1967); The Green Slime (1968); Gamera, The Invincible (1966); Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964); King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962); Alien (1979); Cat People (1942); E.F. Hutton commercial; The Green Slime Theme SongSHOUT OUTS & SPONSORSSubstack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Film Criticism by Matthew Cole Levine⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plays by Vincent S. HannamKing Kong vs. Godzilla by Thom Shubilla⁠⁠⁠⁠GFest 2026The Video Store MPLS - Fundraiser Link!Camp Kaiju: Monster Movie Podcast. Interview with Linda Miller, Star of King Kong Escapes and The Green Slime. Hosted by Vincent Hannam and Matthew Cole Levine, with Thom Shubilla and Linda Miller © 2026 Vincent S. Hannam, All Rights Reserved.

The night is darkest before the dawn, and boy is it getting dark!Rand and Cadsuane keep running into each other in Bandar Eban, which is tricky when one lives under the threat of murder on sight.Nynaeve is kicking ass though, going on what feels like a bottled episode to track down the missing king.Rand gains some information on Graendal's whereabouts, but at a high cost.Mat ogles Aludra's dragon designs after planning an elaborate cover for him and a few others to enter Trustair. But instead, Trustair comes to Mat.And Rand finally meets Tuon face to face, and sparks fly.Let us know what you thought about these chapters by using the links below.X - @BloodAndAshPodBluesky - @bloodandashes.bsky.socialEmail - moritz@bloodandashespodcast.comYouTube - Blood and AshesFacebook - BloodAndAshesPodcastWeb - www.bloodandashespodcast.com (Now with voicemail capabilities!)Discord - Blood and Ashes (If the link doesn't work, drop me a message and I'll email you a fresh one)Merch - Blood and Ashes Merch! (If you send in some good ideas, we'll use them too!)Enjoy!Mo, Willie and Jody

In de FC Afkicken Non-WK Daily van vrijdag 10 juli bespreken Bart Obbink en Jean-Paul Rison het laatste voetbalnieuws. Met vandaag onder meer PSV dat Obispo kan verkopen aan Lens, Boekhoorn die voor NEC op zoek is naar een zusterclub, Arthur Zagré die terugkeert bij FC Utrecht, Schendelaar die de nieuwe keeper van Sparta moet worden, AZ dat nog een bod op Thom van Bergen afgewezen ziet worden en Barcelona dat Adeyemi wil!In de podcast verwijzen Bart en Jean-Paul naar: De goal van Adeyemi tegen Lille: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/w9X7lthnVh8 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our weekly Adopt A Pet segment with Greg Hasket of Cincinnati Animal Care. And "Hey Michelle" joins us to talk about what's ahead for the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thom examines the common attendance ceiling of around 70 and the leadership, structure, and mindset issues that keep churches from breaking through. The post Why Some Churches Plateau at 70 (and Stay There) appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom discusses the often-overlooked mission field of Sunday workers—and how churches can rethink schedules and structures to engage them. The post How to Reach People Who Work on Sundays appeared first on Church Answers.

Crypto Cop Tom Alber lets you know about the phone call scams that you are getting and why you should never respond to them. Especially text! Thom also lets you know who's behind these scams. @USCryptoCop 

The Hawkman is in for Thom. He talks to ABC'S Jim Ryan about a mysterious dust cloud that could be headed our way. And Wednesday means Pastor Chad joins the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello!Ugly stuff? Broken Bones? The earliest archaeologists a century ago ignored these. But not my guest today! Flint Dibble is an ancient historian and archaeological scientist who studies people, animals, and the environment in the ancient Greek world. According to his words, his goal is to make real archaeological research accessible to everyone.With the publication of "The agropastoral debate in context: the relationship between the consumption and management of animals at Azoria on Crete" I wanted to share this conversation I had with Flint about the food in Ancient Greece. What do we know? What does the archaeological evidence tells us that is the same, similar or diverges, from the literary sources that survived the passage of time?What animals were eaten in ancient Greece? How did the ancient Greeks prepared them? And what was the difference between home cooking and sacrificial, professional butchering and cooking for public feasts? How were the poor and the elite different in their eating habits, and how was the food cooked at home and in mobile situations? What does the isotope analysis of teeth and bones tells us about the climate through a millennia of ancient greek history, and how that affected the agropastoralism and transhumanism? When were the first chickens eaten in the Greek context? All the above and a lot more are discussed in our conversation with the fantastic Flint Dibble!The write up about Flint's article can be found here:A goat's tooth may have solved a 100‑year debate about ancient Greek farminghttps://theconversation.com/a-goats-tooth-may-have-solved-a-100-year-debate-about-ancient-greek-farming-285839The article:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12520-026-02512-7Flint's YouTube channel:www.youtube.com/@flintdibbleMusic by Pavlos KapralosEnjoy!Thom & The Delicious Legacy PodcastSupport the podcast on Ko-Fi and Patreon for ad-free episodes!https://ko-fi.com/thedeliciouslegacypodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedeliciouslegacySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thom is back and the show is full of new news! Guest Christopher Armitage explains that 18 States Have Complied with the GOP Election Theft Plan - How Many is Enough? Are Democrats Really Communists, Or Is The GOP Just Scared? Why Did Masked Fascists March Through Washington On July Fourth? Did Trump Just Admit The Whole Game Is Rigged? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Thom and Sam tackle a growing challenge for churches across the country: finding qualified staff. What once seemed routine—posting a position and waiting for candidates—has become far more difficult. This conversation explores why the staffing pipeline has narrowed, how outdated assumptions are exacerbating the problem, and why churches that rethink staffing models and develop leaders internally will be better positioned for the future. The post Why Churches Are Struggling More and More to Find Staff appeared first on Church Answers.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! We hope all of our Canadian listeners had a great Canada Day, and all of our American listeners had a great 250th Fourth of July! As we are officially past the Fourth, now, you know what that means - it's officially Spooky Season! We don't make the rules - we just enforce them!  That said, "Tis the Podcast" won't be going full spooky until September 1st! As such, after our usual pre-show, catch-up banter, Julia, Thom, and Anthony continue their journey through Stars Hollow by once again talking a show they all love: "Gilmore Girls"! For those following along at home, the episodes discussed this week are: Season 2, Episode 10: The Bracebridge Dinner and  Season 7, Episode Episode 11: Santa's Secret Stuff Trust us when we say, this one fun, festive episode that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit and help simulate Christmas for you on these ridiculously hot, Summer Days! So settle back, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

Episode Summary Here's our fifth episode of The Deco-Stop; a deeper look into the humans behind deep-sea science and technology. We've done our science dive, and now it's time to decompress, and discuss tales at sea, career paths and the social & political aspects of deep-sea science. We have gazed into the abyss, and now it's gazing back at us.   In this episode Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea inspired and supportive board games: Finspan and Endeavor: Deep-Sea. Join us for this behind-the-scenes chat with the developers of some deeply authentic and enjoyable deep-sea-inspired board games.     Check out our lovely new website where you can find more detailed notes, images and links to the wider reading. In this episode… Welcome back to the Deep-Sea Podcast, your punk take on all things deep sea!    In our fifth instalment of the Deco Stop series, Thom gets his game on with the creative team behind two incredible Deep-Sea-inspired and supportive board games. We hear from Michael O'Connell, the co-designer of Finspan, who gives us an insider look into the development of this game for 'fish people' which features ocean zonation, the creation of your own personal eco-system and the midnight zone- filled with some of our favourite deep-sea cuties. Thom also talks with Jarratt and Carl, the creative duo behind Endeavor: Deep-Sea, an award-winning deep-sea inspired board game that uses real-life research and events to craft a deeply authentic gameplay akin to real deep-sea research team experiences.    As one of our infrequent in-person interviews, this one hums with personal connection, bringing another heartwarming Deco-Stop Episode all about the human aspect of the deep-sea community to you, our much-appreciated listeners.  Support the show The podcast is self-sustaining (just) thanks to our lovely listeners. Thom and Alan take no money for the show. All money is put back into running it. Here's a link to our page on how to support us, from the free options to becoming a patron of the show. Check out our podcast merch here!   Feel free to get in touch with us with questions or your own tales from the high seas on: podcast@deepseapod.com We'd love to actually play your voice, so feel free to record a short audio note on our brand new answerphone! https://www.speakpipe.com/deepseapodvoicemail Thanks again for tuning in; we'll deep-see you next time!   Find out more Social media BlueSky: @deepseapod.com https://bsky.app/profile/deepseapod.com   Twitter: @DeepSeaPod https://twitter.com/DeepSeaPod   Instagram: @deepsea_podcast https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_podcast/   Keep up with the team on social media Twitter:  Alan - @Hadalbloke https://twitter.com/Hadalbloke Thom - @ThomLinley  https://twitter.com/ThomLinley Instagram:  Thom - @thom.linley  https://www.instagram.com/thom.linley/ Inkfish - @inkfishexpeditions https://www.instagram.com/inkfishexpeditions/ BlueSky: Thom @thomaslinley.com https://bsky.app/profile/thomaslinley.com  Alan @hadalbloke https://bsky.app/profile/hadalbloke.bsky.social   Reference list Interview Links Finspan Finspan – Stonemaier Games Sharks & Reefs Expansion - Finspan Anarchytabletop.bsky.social   Endeavor Deep-Sea Endeavor: Deep Sea, Standard Edition $59USD | Burnt Island Games Endeavor Deep Sea: Uncharted Waters by Burnt Island Games — Kickstarter Wellycon Discoveries from the deep – the Bounty Trough expedition | Te Papa's Blog Credits Theme: Going Home by Harvey Jones

Thom's Nutshell: Look for the benefit in all situations - practice positive opportunism. In another passage from Joe C.'s Beyond Belief, Allen ties our daily reflection to Emotional Sobriety and the importance of dislodging our false self in pursuit of an emboldened authentic one. Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com  Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs   Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events   Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/   Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):  https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986   For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g   Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings.   We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Alan Berger on Getting Back to the Future(00:04:06) - The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous(00:08:27) - Don't Say AA '(00:11:41) - Thomas Had Enough of the False Self(00:16:00) - Living With Your Value System(00:21:52) - In the Simpsons Episode 8,(00:24:57) - Happy Hour: Positive Opportunism and Emotional Sobriety(00:26:24) - How to Control Your Thoughts(00:30:34) - Positive Opportunism in Life(00:34:09) - Alan on Bad Mouth and AA

What if the villain is not outside evolution, but part of what gives it shape? In this first episode of a two-part exploration, Thom uses the characters of Ravana and Rama, from the epic Ramayana, to unpack Vedic mythos, dharma, and the surprising role of the antagonist in the unfoldment of consciousness. Along the way, he reframes mythology not as fantasy or fallacy, but as a way profound knowledge becomes relatable and alive. Listen or watch to explore why, in the Vedic worldview, even destructive forces may have a place in the larger movement of evolution. You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/3sGz4FP6LTwEpisode Highlights[00:45] What Mythos Really Means[05:32] Valmiki and the Ramayana[07:54] Conditions for an Avatar[10:18] Ravana Enters the Story[13:06] Ravana's Origin in Vaikuntha[16:52] What Is a Rakshasa?[19:12] Dharma and the Flow of Life[23:31] Villainy Gives Shape to Heroes[24:59] Nothing Is Anti-EvolutionaryUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

In this engaging episode, Minter Dial welcomes back Thom Dennis, ex-Royal Marine officer, former CEO, and the founder of Serenity in Leadership, to discuss his new book, Rewilding the Corporate Mind: Rediscovering Nature's Blueprint for Leadership in an Age of Disruption and Division. The conversation focused on the urgent need to rethink conventional leadership paradigms by drawing inspiration from nature's complexity and wisdom. One concept discussed was the rewilding metaphor itself—how letting go of excessive control, both in business and in personal development, can create space for healing, creativity, and genuine innovation. A key theme that emerged was the importance of trust—both in oneself as a leader and within organisations more broadly. The discussion explored the dangers of Victorian-era control, the pitfalls of binary thinking in management, and the subtle but essential role of humanities and broader perspectives in rebalancing cultures that have long prized only economics, engineering, and linear ROI metrics. Several points were raised, including the difference between destructive command-and-control systems and more regenerative, self-sustaining models of leadership, as well as what businesses can learn from ecological restoration and the wisdom of indigenous approaches. Whether you're grappling with corporate burnout, seeking new models of transformation, or simply curious about how to foster healthier cultures amid disruption, this episode offers a profound meditation on leadership, resilience, and the need to reconnect with both nature and ourselves. Tune in for an exploration that challenges received wisdom and opens up fresh pathways for bringing humanity back into business.

My guest is Matt Pink who joined us for a live recordingonline and some Sober Club members got to ask some questions too.  Matt is the founder of THOM Follow him @betterlifeguy   www.jointhom.comHappy to announce I will be speaking at an event on theCosta Del Sol on Tuesday 7 July at 10 am Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.Thought about training to be a sober coach?Get instant access to our free webinar What does it mean tobe a sober coach, dm or email Connection is key   https://www.thesoberclub.com/explore/https://www.thesoberclub.com/events/New to Sobriety? Sober Curious?Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection.Check out The Sober Club, for low cost support,accountability, inspiration, connection and a whole host of content on holisticliving. Membership includes and online course Get the Buzz without the Booze, our private non judgemental community online and regularzoom meetings, plus a whole library of exclusive wellbeing content www.thesoberclub.comIf you want to support the work go towww.buymeacoffee.com/janeyleegraceThank you for listening! Please share, rate and reviewIf you're struggling, always reach out, tell someone you'redoing this! @janeyleegrace Ditched the Booze and want to inspire others? Janey offersholistic sober coach training, our next course starts October 18-19, emailJaney for a chat to see if its right for you – janey at janeyleegrace.com Supplements for recoveryThe BEST Magnesium blend ever is the blend from Clive – ifyou use this link https://clivedecarle.com/?sld=16for everything you buy, a bit goes into our Sober Clubgiveback fund If you can afford it, also get Vit D3, Amino Acids and Iodine (ifyou're menopausal) Check out my newSubstack, you can be a free subscriber or paid for some juicy extras SobrietyRocks…& TheWoo Works Follow Janey on social media@janeyleegrace

Thom identifies clear, measurable indicators that a church is aging—and what leaders can do before it becomes irreversible. The post Five Early Warning Signs Your Church Is Aging Too Fast appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom explores the less obvious barriers to growth—especially internal culture, comfort, and unspoken preferences that quietly resist change. The post The Hidden Reason Most Churches Stop Growing appeared first on Church Answers.

Happy Monday, Christmas Fanatics! This week, Julia, Anthony, and - making his triumphant return - Thom (!!!) sit down to celebrate the fact we're over halfway to Christmas 2026! After catching up on what the elves have been up to, they discuss one of the Christmas episodes of a television show they've wanted to cover for a while: "Gilmore Girls"! The episode in question? Season One, Episode Ten's: Forgiveness and Stuff.  While the elves may not be in agreement when it comes to which characters are likable or whether the revival even exists, all three have a special love for this show, which results in one fun, festive episode we guarantee you is the perfect way to kick-start your week! So settle in, relax, and enjoy! And, as always, thanks for your love and support, y'all!

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Thom's Nutshell: We all have opinions. We all prefer certain outcomes. But attaching expectations to them is a choice. Disappointed? Upset? Devastated? Check your expectations. Why do we avoid going towards our pain? Because we don't have faith in our ability to cope with it. In emotional sobriety we work on our self-esteem, which is part of that perpetual engine moving us towards wholeness. From James Redford. The Struggle: “If it were any easier, it would be meaningless. If it were any harder, it would be impossible.” More from James Redford: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Redford/author/B0B6QG81CK?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=fc6b511e-c7e0-4483-9773-b2a68db7ade9 Our music is provided by the great southern artist Jefferson Ross. Learn more about Jefferson at jeffersonross.com Visit our website: www.emotionalsobriety.info Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com  Follow us on social media: Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs   Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events   Allen's book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/   Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below):  https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986   For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g   Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We'd love to stay in touch in between meetings.   We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments. Chapters (00:00:07) - Emotional Sobriety: The Hurt Locker(00:07:45) - In the Elevator With Real People(00:09:15) - It Doesn't Even Matter If It's Good(00:11:44) - Living With an Addiction: Step 12(00:16:18) - Alan on Emotional Sobriety(00:20:57) - Emotional Sobriety and Relationships(00:25:18) - Part 8: Cooperation and Integrity(00:27:40) - I Want to Be Seen(00:32:01) - Poem for the Soul: James Redfern

Have we met before? Is it possible to be over apologetic? And if Cosmic Consciousness is so special, then what's the function of God Consciousness and Unity Consciousness? In this Ask Thom Anything episode, Thom responds to guest questions on when an apology is appropriate, how Cosmic Consciousness differs from God Consciousness and Unity Consciousness, and whether past-life connections continue into this life. He explores responsibility without sorrow, the refinement of perception through higher states of consciousness, and the braided nature of lifetimes. Listen or watch to understand the grounded Vedic perspective on relationship, enlightenment, and continuity across lives. Episode Highlights[00:45] Q - How should we apologize?[01:08] A - Only Apologize if You're Sorry[02:15] Responsibility vs Sorrow[04:55] Q - How does Cosmic Consciousness Compare with God and Unity Consciousnesses?[05:08] A - Understanding What Is Relevant[07:13] Senses Refine Beyond Cosmic Consciousness[09:01] From Almost Self to Self[10:48] Love Is Recognition of Self[13:50] Q - Do past lives reconnect in this life?[14:05] A - Lifetimes Follow Braided Threads Useful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Thom and Bill dissect minute 43 of FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN.

Most ministry positions are not vulnerable to advancing AI capabilities, especially those that are people-to-people ministries. Thom looks at other aspects of AI influences on the church. The post Five Major Shifts in Churches Influenced By AI appeared first on Church Answers.

Thom welcomes Dr. Chris Lohrstorfer, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Enrollment and Professor of Wesleyan Theology at Wesley Biblical Seminary. He talks about how many pastors ascribe to theologically orthodox trinitarianism, but haven't really thought through what it means for their ministry, especially the fullness of the role of the Holy Spirit. As a pastor himself and an educator of pastors, he is seeing the surprising shifts that can happen when the light bulb switches on for leaders about what it means to partner with the Spirit in ministry. The post Why Too Many Pastors Are Not Fully Relying on the Holy Spirit appeared first on Church Answers.

Many pastors feel it every year: “I hate summer attendance!” In this episode, Thom and Sam unpack real-world insights gathered from conversations with pastors across the country about the predictable, and sometimes preventable, summer slump. The post The Church Summer Slump: What Every Pastor Should Know appeared first on Church Answers.

Does Nature really need us to organize forest floors? And do we all suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) to some extent? We often think of OCD as being a personal affliction, but as Thom explains in this episode, it's much broader than that, reflecting a general lack of trust in Nature's organizing power. Thom explores OCD through the lenses of entropy, control, addiction, and inner order, and how we can collectively display OCD-like traits.  Thom explains how Vedic Meditation can complement existing treatments by helping the brain settle into a more orderly state., and he also shares a simple coming-to-your-senses technique that can help quiet obsessive momentum in the moment. Listen or watch to learn how a deeper experience of inner order can change the way we relate to the world around us. Episode Highlights[00:45] The Search for Order[04:32] Heat Reveals Perceived Disorder[09:24] Nature Orders the Forest[12:50] When Order Turns Dysfunctional[16:22] Meditation Restores Inner Order[20:21] Q - What quiets obsessive compulsive thoughts?[20:36] A - Nature Knows Best How to Organize[22:50] Do Less, Accomplish More[25:53] Come to Your Senses[28:31] Q - Is OCD similar to addiction?[28:42] A - Addiction and External Control[33:11] Growing Field Independence You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PjWnIbONr3I Useful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Show Notes This week on MSB, G Gundam sets an unprecedented pace that would put the Shrikes to shame, Nina raises some interesting questions about the timeline, Thom dishes of scientific facts, and Domon takes a leap of faith. Ready? Go! Mobile Suit Breakdown is written, recorded, and produced within Lenapehoking, the ancestral and unceded homeland of the Lenape, or Delaware, people. Before European settlers forced them to move west, the Lenape lived in New York City, New Jersey, and portions of New York State, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut. Lenapehoking is still the homeland of the Lenape diaspora, which includes communities living in Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. You can learn more about Lenapehoking, the Lenape people, and ongoing efforts to honor the relationship between the land and indigenous peoples by visiting the websites of the Delaware Tribe and the Manhattan-based Lenape Center. Listeners in the Americas and Oceania can learn more about the indigenous people of your area at https://native-land.ca/. We would like to thank The Lenape Center for guiding us in creating this living land acknowledgment. You can subscribe to Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, visit our website GundamPodcast.com, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com. Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photos and video, MSB gear, and much more! The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, the recap music Window by 1000 Handz, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, all licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 licenses. All music used in the podcast has been edited to fit the text. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.comRead transcript

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Author Bette Dangerous - Heidi Siegmund Cuda joins Thom- what can America learn from other nations about punishing disloyalty to our nation?.. and why did we let things get so bad in the first place?Plus - Is Trump considering suspending the right to habeas corpus to make arbitrary arrest legal? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.