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Question of the DayWould you rather be President of the United States or Vice President of the United States... and why?

How we respond to God's Word is a huge actor in how skilled we will be in living life as God intends.Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 77:1-9Wisdom - Proverbs 16:20-22Witness - Jeremiah 46-49Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information.

In this engaging episode of IsraelCast, Steven Shalowitz sits down with Judge Roy K. Altman to discuss his new book, Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law. Drawing on history, archaeology, and international law, Altman addresses some of the most common accusations leveled against Israel, including claims of colonialism, apartheid, occupation, and genocide. He also shares insights from leading educational delegations to Israel and discusses how firsthand experience can challenge widely held misconceptions. The conversation explores Jewish indigeneity, the power of historical evidence, the rise of misinformation in the post–October 7 landscape, and the importance of defending truth in an age of growing polarization. Thoughtful and timely, this episode offers listeners a deeper understanding of the narratives shaping the conversation around Israel today.

Architectural Abundance: Tuning Out Market Volatility and Structuring Purposeful Wealth with Chad CoeIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Chad Coe, the Founder and Owner of COE Financial Group, to dissect the systemic emotional traps that frequently compromise long-term corporate and personal liquidity. Chad, an independent financial architect, seasoned corporate speaker, and professional auctioneer, brings a heart-centered yet highly disciplined philosophy to wealth management and capital preservation. This conversation serves as an essential strategic playbook for high-performing founders, mid-market executives, and entrepreneurial leaders who want to insulate their investment portfolios from sensationalized media noise, align their personal values with their financial infrastructure, and engineer a self-sustaining lifestyle that balances extreme professional velocity with intentional, restorative downtime.The Strategy of Abundance: Fiduciary Governance, Market Arbitrage, and Purposeful Asset AllocationThe primary vulnerability threatening the wealth retention of successful entrepreneurs is rarely a sudden macroeconomic shift, but rather a structural failure to isolate long-term capital preservation from near-term market noise. Chad Coe explains that when business owners react impulsively to sensationalized media headlines, political cycles, or policy fluctuations, they introduce severe transaction friction and emotional volatility into their asset management strategies. True financial optimization demands an unyielding focus on underlying business fundamentals—recognizing that corporate earnings, rather than daily news cycles, are the empirical drivers of equity appreciation over time. By partnering with an independent fiduciary advisor who is legally bound to put the client's interests first, founders can bypass institutional product pushing, minimize fee drag, and design a diversified asset architecture capable of aggressively compounding wealth while neutralizing the erosive toll of inflation on idle cash reserves.To insulate an enterprise or a personal portfolio against shifting industry trends, executive leadership must treat time management and personal networking as strict operational disciplines. Many high-achievers fall into the trap of reactive calendar scheduling, allowing administrative debt to crowd out the strategic peer masterminds and physical hobbies—such as high-level networking dinners or competitive pickleball tournaments—that actively recharge their cognitive capacity. Real-world wealth optimization is unlocked when an executive intentionally blocks out time for these high-leverage relationships, treating personal well-being as critical corporate infrastructure that sharpens real-time decision-making. Applying athletic metaphors to market execution, such as staying prepared and anticipating recurring patterns before they manifest on a balance sheet, enables leaders to maintain an authoritative edge in high-stakes negotiations and capital allocation alike.Furthermore, building an impactful legacy in an increasingly automated marketplace requires thought leaders to systematically deploy media platforms, such as strategic podcasting and intentional corporate philanthropy, to scale their inbound authority networks. Bypassing unverified matching services and focusing ruthlessly on high-quality, authentic storytelling allows founders to cultivate deep trust with prospective clients and cross-functional partners over years. This long-tail visibility strategy converts a leader's personal resilience and unique background into a powerful business development asset that continuously feeds the enterprise pipeline. Ultimately, permanent wealth mastery belongs to the organizations and individuals that treat life design as an engineered blueprint, executing regular gap analyses to align their daily calendars with empirical financial milestones to predictably scale long-term enterprise value.About Chad CoeChad Coe is the Founder and Owner of COE Financial Group, a premier keynote speaker, professional charity auctioneer, and independent wealth strategist. Drawing from a resilient background overcoming early educational challenges to build highly successful financial advisory frameworks, Chad infuses a heart-centered, transparent philosophy into asset allocation. He is a dedicated strategic connector and podcaster focused on helping corporate executives eliminate operational investment anxiety, clarify their core life values, and achieve true financial confidence.About COE Financial GroupCOE Financial Group is an elite independent financial planning and wealth management consultancy designed to help business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and families construct robust investment portfolios. The firm specializes in delivering comprehensive fiduciary spending audits, custom asset diversification strategies, and holistic retirement blueprints that integrate real estate and alternative investments. Through structured implementation playbooks and educational resources, COE Financial Group enables clients to ignore short-term market noise and secure sustainable, multi-generational wealth.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeCOE Financial Group Official Website: coefinancial.comChad Coe on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chadcoeKey Episode HighlightsTuning Out the Market Noise: Shifting your investment philosophy away from sensational headlines to focus entirely on long-term corporate earnings and data-driven business fundamentals.The Fiduciary Mandate: Selecting independent financial advisors who are legally obligated to act in your best interest rather than pushing proprietary institutional products.The Calendar Block for Restorative Freedom: Utilizing proactive time management systems to defend space for physical fitness, travel, and high-impact peer masterminds.The Power of Value-Driven Circles: Organizing curated networking dinners and entrepreneurial mastermind groups to share high-yield business opportunities and deepen strategic relationships.Thought Leadership and Media Scale: Leveraging podcast guesting and intentional corporate messaging to construct permanent, searchable authority assets that drive compounding visibility.ConclusionThe conversation with Chad Coe reinforces that elite wealth management is an intentional architecture built on structural discipline and radical clarity of purpose rather than reactive market speculation. By standardizing internal financial governance, removing emotional friction from asset allocation, and ruthlessly protecting human-centric strategic capacity, business leaders can transform volatile capital into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

In this episode, Heather joins Nicole Begley for an honest conversation about AI and the reality that it's no longer something we can ignore. Together, they explore the opportunities, concerns, and ethical questions surrounding artificial intelligence—especially for photographers and small business owners. This isn't a conversation about whether AI is coming. It's about how we choose to engage with it, where we draw our boundaries, and why staying informed may be one of the most important business decisions you'll make moving forward.  Key Takeaways:  AI isn't coming—it's already here. The conversation has shifted from whether to use it to how you'll engage with it. Ignoring technology doesn't stop its progress. It simply removes you from the conversation. Every industry will be impacted in some way. Learning about AI now helps you stay informed and adaptable. You get to create your own ethical boundaries. Every business owner can decide what they are and aren't comfortable using AI for. Authenticity still matters. Human connection, trust, and real experiences will always have value. Technology has always disrupted industries. AI is another evolution—not the first major shift we've experienced. Curiosity is more useful than fear. Understanding the technology allows you to make intentional decisions. AI is a tool, not an identity. It should support your work, not replace who you are. You don't have to use everything available. Thoughtful adoption is different from blind adoption. Adaptability is a business skill. The people who stay open to learning often navigate change more successfully. AI isn't asking for permission—it's already changing the world around you. The question isn't whether you'll encounter it… it's whether you'll understand it. The businesses that thrive won't be the ones who panic or ignore it—they'll be the ones who adapt. Press play and join the conversation that's shaping the future of every industry. How to Support the Podcast: Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. Please like, share, and leave a review. If you like the content, please share with your friends by posting on social media so that we can reach and impact more people. Join our next free coaching workshop: www.getcoachedbyheather.com Connect: Heather Lahtinen: Website, Facebook, Instagram   

Patrick explores the societal impact of birth control before shifting the conversation to artificial intelligence, a space where even Sting voices concern and listeners are sometimes tricked by AI-generated bands. He fields honest questions about faith, tackles tricky workplace dilemmas involving conscience, and responds to emails and calls with humor and frankness, sometimes blending deep spiritual issues with playful debates about the show’s recurring musical bits. Thoughtful, unscripted exchanges keep listeners engaged at every turn. The origins of the birth control pill - The Catholic Church was right about everything – https://x.com/thattradgal/status/2051349604919030100?s= (00:20) Audio: Sting on AI – https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052508038418842050/video/1?s=46 (01:53) Miriam (email) - Why don't we emphasize the Holy Spirit as much as we do God and Jesus? (07:15) Mike (email) - Is there any meaningful difference or a station preference that us listeners should elect to listen live over the reply? Don’t Keep Going! (38:52) Susie - I Work for a fortune 500 company and I was recently asked to send out an email to ask my partners to join a pride parade. I don't want to do it. What do I do? (28:47) Marcie - I stood up for myself in my job and ended up getting fired, but I got a better job and God has blessed me. (44:02) Chuck - Can you explain Jesus' response to the pharisees in Mark 2:18-22 about fasting? (48:11) (Originally Aired on 05/08/2026)

When Deidre Parish stepped into the role of superintendent of Amarillo ISD, she inherited responsibility for one of the largest organizations in the Texas Panhandle—serving nearly 30,000 students and leading thousands of employees across the district. But for Deidre, leadership starts with listening. In this episode of Hey Amarillo, Deidre shares her approach to guiding Amarillo ISD through a rapidly changing educational landscape. We talk about the opportunities and challenges that technology brings into the classroom, the realities facing today's students, and why schools need to do a better job telling the success stories that often go unnoticed. Thoughtful, passionate, and deeply committed to public education, Deidre offers an inside look at what it means to lead a school district and prepare students for the future.

I've been quiet.Not because I had nothing to say.But because life has a way of asking us to become before we can put words to what we're living.Over the past few years, I've walked through grief, friendship endings, business closures, motherhood, healing, rebuilding, and the uncomfortable process of meeting myself again beneath the roles, expectations and identities I had carried for so long.This episode isn't a life update.It's a conversation about what happens when life strips away what no longer fits.When the plans change.When certainty disappears.When you're asked to trust yourself in the dark.In this opening episode of Muse Haus, I share some of the chapters that have shaped me, the lessons that found me, and why this podcast was born from a season of becoming rather than arrival.If you've ever felt like you're rebuilding, redefining yourself, or finding your way back home to who you are, this conversation is for you.Pour a tea.Take a walk.Drive somewhere slowly.And come sit beside me.Welcome to Muse Haus.In this episode we explore: Grief, change and rebuilding  Friendship and business endings  Motherhood and identity  The courage to begin again  Trusting yourself through uncertainty  Remembering who you are beneath the noise Connect with Muse Haus: Instagram: @musehausco Instagram: @taraleemusesA space for the inner world. Thoughtful conversations, honest reflection, and remembering who you are beneath the noise. Connect with Tara:FacebookInstagram

Jon Hunter joins Chris Clements for one of the most personal and reflective conversations ever recorded on Light Beer Dark Money. Chris lost his father, Bill Clements, unexpectedly in 1995 when he was just 58 years old. What began as a lung cancer diagnosis became a two-month journey that forever changed the course of his life. Jon also reflects on the loss of his larger-than-life father, Dan Hunter, who passed away from congestive heart failure in 2005, and the lessons that continue to shape him more than two decades later.  Together, Chris and Jon explore fatherhood, loss, legacy, faith, resilience, perseverance, and the enduring influence of the men who raised them. They discuss the values their fathers instilled, the wisdom that only becomes clearer with age, and the responsibility of passing those lessons on to their own sons as they navigate adulthood.  Thoughtful, emotional, and deeply human, this is a conversation about grief, gratitude, and the realization that even after they're gone, our fathers never really stop teaching us.  A poignant and memorable episode of Light Beer Dark Money you won't want to miss.  Subscribe for weekly conversations on Faith, Freedom & Free Enterprise with Sean Noble and Chris Clements. Light Beer Dark Money Website: lightbeerdarkmoney.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lbdmpodcast?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/ #PrattPodcasting 

"Get more comfortable with silence. There's an exercise in improv where you count from one to ten. It forces you to pause, process, form, and then speak."This week on the How to Thrive podcast, Claire and Helen are joined by Jess Rogers, a conversations and improv trainer, and founder of Tama Learning. Jess will already be familiar to those who joined us at How to Thrive Manchester, where she brought the house down with her session on improv for managing change. She'll be doing it all again in London in October.Her day job sits across a spectrum from classic learning and development, all the way through to performing and teaching pure improv with groups like Banana Hut Gang and Blanche Improv in London. Everything she does, she says, comes back to conversations.In this episode, Claire and Helen talk to Jess about what improv actually is, why “yes and…” is widely misunderstood, and how accepting someone else's reality before adding your own perspective can transform the way you show up.We also explore the surprising overlap between improv skills and the skills that underpin every high-performing team.It's also one of the most joyful conversations we've recorded! We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.More about Jess:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-rogers-she-her-86766ba2/Tama Learning: https://tamalearning.com/With thanks to our sponsors:Lewis Silkin — a full service law firm that works closely with organisations to help protect and enhance what matters most. Thoughtful, commercial and deeply human. Find out more at lewissilkin.com.Lawyers on Demand — providing access to world-class flexible legal talent and innovative legal operations solutions for in-house legal teams around the world. Find out more at lawyersondemand.com.Springbird — a modern intellectual property firm supporting ambitious, fast-growing businesses with trademark and design protection that's transparent, commercially focused and free from unnecessary complexity. Find out more at springbirdip.com.How to Thrive events:Our events are a chance to come together with other Community Members to network and share learnings in a safe space. All of our events are focussed on HOW to thrive and deliver practical skills that you can incorporate into your work and home lives. Visit our website to find out more.Your How to Thrive hosts:Claire Sanders, former Corporate Lawyer, General Counsel and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting. Helen Silver-MacMahon, Human Factors Specialist, Veterinary Nurse and Co-Founder of Being Human Consulting.Music Credit: Lo-Fi Hip Hop (Never Old Fashioned) by Alex Kizenkov Podcast Production: Anthony Zahra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vietnam veteran, poet, educator, and essayist Bill (W.D.) Ehrhart joins our podcast to discuss his new collection, “Getting Shot At: Essays on War, Conflict and Culture Clash.” Drawing on more than fifty years of writing and activism, Ehrhart reflects on how Vietnam shattered his belief in American good intentions and how that disillusionment informs his sharp, plain-spoken essays on U.S. militarism, culture wars, and historical amnesia. The conversation ranges from controversial poems and “snowflake” politics on both the left and the right to the corrosive impact of technology on education and to his relationships with truth-tellers like Daniel Ellsberg and H. Bruce Franklin. Thoughtful, funny, and unsparing, this episode is essential listening for anyone trying to understand how past wars shape our present conflicts—and what it means to keep telling the truth in a country that keeps trying to forget.   About Bill Ehrhart Bill Ehrhart was born in Pennsylvania in 1948 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps straight out of high school, serving 13 months in Vietnam during some of the war's heaviest fighting. After returning home, he became one of the most widely recognized Vietnam veteran poets, publishing numerous collections of poetry, several volumes of memoir—including “Vietnam-Perkasie” and “Passing Time”—and multiple books of essays on war, politics, and American culture. Ehrhart earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and spent decades teaching, most notably at the Haverford School, where his work in the classroom paralleled his public writing as a critic of U.S. militarism and historical myth-making. His poems and essays are known for their plain-spoken language, narrative clarity, and unflinching moral engagement, qualities that have led scholars and fellow writers to describe him as “the dean of Vietnam War poetry” and a persistent voice of conscience.   Order the book: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/getting-shot-at/         Bill's Website: https://wdehrhart.com/ Follow Bill online: LA Progressive: https://www.laprogressive.com/author/w-d-ehrhart  The New Hampshire Gazette: https://www.nhgazette.com/author/w-d-ehrhart/  Greg's Blog: http://zzs-blg.blogspot.com/ Pat's Substack: https://patcummings.substack.com/    #W.D.Ehrhart#BillEhrhart#GettingShotAt#EssaysonWarConflictandCultureClash#Vietnam#veteranpoet#VietnamWarliterature#Antiwarveteran#Progressivepolitics#U.S.militarism#DanielEllsbergPentagonPapers#BruceFranklinVietnammyth#Snowflakeculture#Free#Technologyandeducation#Warmemoirandessays#LAProgressivewriter#NewHampshireGazette#PatCummings#PatrickCummings#GregGodels#ZZBlog#ComingFromLeftField#Podcast#zzblog#mltoday

I don't buy printable counseling resources anymore.Haven't for years.But to test a theory on the air, I broke that rule. I bought a popular, well-reviewed anxiety resource from one of the big teacher marketplaces and ran my paper test on it live.I expected to find junk.I didn't.It was polished. Thoughtful. Well-organized. It even cited real research.And that's what made the problem harder to ignore.In this episode, I look at what happens when a school counseling resource looks right, sounds right, and checks the boxes we've been told to trust… but still may not contain the thing a student actually needs.This is not a takedown of one creator.It's a closer look at a much bigger question in school counseling:If you took the worksheets away, would there still be an intervention?Fair warning: this one may change how you look at your shelf.********Join our new Skool for School Counselors community ********Want support with real-world strategies that actually work on your campus? We're doing that every day in the School for School Counselors Mastermind. Come join us! ********All names, stories, and case studies in this episode are fictionalized composites drawn from real-world circumstances. Any resemblance to actual students, families, or school personnel is coincidental. Details have been altered to protect privacy.******** Ready to spend a few days this summer with me, geeking out over school counseling and preparing for your best year ever? Grab your ticket here before this limited-seat event sells out!******** This work is part of the School for School Counselors body of work developed by Steph Johnson, LPC, CSC, which centers role authority over role drift, consultative practice over fix-it culture, adult-designed systems and environments as primary drivers of student behavior, clinical judgment over compliance, and school counselor identity as leadership within complex systems.

I Found Out My Boyfriend's Thoughtful Gift Was Her Secret SignalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2026-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

In this episode of Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord are joined by singer songwriter Noel Burke, best known for stepping into one of the most challenging roles in British music history when he became the frontman of Echo & The Bunnymen following the departure of Ian McCulloch.Noel reflects on joining the legendary Liverpool band during a period of immense change, working alongside Will Sergeant and Les Pattinson, and the challenge of performing songs that had already become part of British music folklore. He shares candid memories of touring with the band, winning over audiences, and finding his place in a group with such a devoted following.The conversation also explores Noel's early musical influences, his time with acclaimed Irish band St Vitus Dance, the realities of the music industry, songwriting, creativity, and the lasting impact of Liverpool's remarkable music scene.Along the way, there are stories about the post-punk era, life on the road, the pressures of following a celebrated frontman, and the friendships and musicians that shaped Noel's career. The discussion also touches on the late Pete de Freitas, drummer Damon Reece, and the often-overlooked chapter of Echo & The Bunnymen's history that Noel helped write.Thoughtful, honest and often very funny, this is a fascinating conversation with a musician who found himself at the centre of one of the most talked-about transitions in British rock.If you're interested in Liverpool music, post-punk, songwriting, music history, or the untold stories behind iconic bands, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Send us Fan MailEnd-of-life planning is about more than death, it's about leaving your family with clarity, stability, and peace of mind.On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, I spoke with Greg Barnsdale, death doula and author of Do Not Ignore Your Mortality about why end-of-life planning is one of the most meaningful acts of preparation we can make for our families.

What does it mean to find home in a wounded world? In this deeply moving episode of Now and Then ...Again, host Wendy VanderWal Martin welcomes Dr. Carlos Thompson, professor of Christian Ministry and Disability at Western Theological Seminary and steward of the Friendship House Fellows Program. Fresh from his keynote address at the Henri Nouwen Society's international conference, Longing for Home: The Prophetic Witness of Henri Nouwen in a Wounded World, Carlos reflects on the enduring wisdom of Henri Nouwen and the surprising places where God meets us. Drawing from Nouwen's vision of the “wounded healer,” Carlos explores why our deepest longings cannot be fulfilled through achievement, expertise, or self-sufficiency. Instead, home is something we receive—not create. Through stories of community, disability, friendship, and faith, he offers a powerful invitation to embrace vulnerability, honor our human neediness, and become fellow travelers with one another. This conversation challenges the myth of independence and reveals how belonging is discovered in relationship—with God and with others. Thoughtful, honest, and hope-filled, it is a rich exploration of what it means to slow down, “waste time” with Jesus, and discover that the very needs we try to hide may be the doorway to divine belonging. If you long for deeper connection, this episode is for you. Resources & Links Western Theological Seminary: https://www.westernsem.edu/ Friendship House: https://www.westernsem.edu/beyond-the-classroom/friendship-house/ Bio and Contact for Carlos: https://www.westernsem.edu/faculty/thompson/ Book Discussed: Wounded Healer Finding Our Way Home * TO DONATE & SUPPORT: https://henrinouwen.org/donate/ * SIGN UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: https://henrinouwen.org/meditation/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: https://henrinouwen.org/ * FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/henrinouwensociety/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nouwensociety FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/nouwensociety/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.ca/henrinouwen/

Hi friend! When was the last time you asked your spouse a question that made them pause and feel truly seen? In this episode, we're diving into 5 endearing, heartfelt questions you can ask your spouse to spark deeper connection, emotional intimacy, and meaningful conversation in your marriage. Whether you've been married for 5 months or 5 years, these questions will help you go beyond surface talk and truly show your spouse that you see them, hear them, and care deeply about who they are and what they're going through. Grab a pen (or hit save!)—because these questions might just open the door to some of the most powerful conversations you've had in a while. ............................................................................................................................

Welcome back to The Scott Adams School!Today, it's the Home Team: Erica, Marcela, and Owen covering current events, breaking news, and the stories everyone's talking about.Today's show includes:• A special Scott Adams whiteboard lesson on race and race-related issues• Discussion of the California election results• Current events, news, and whatever else the day throws at usA quick note to our YouTube community: we've opened the comments after the show. We simply ask everyone to be respectful and kind. Thoughtful discussion is welcome. Personal attacks are not.Please like, subscribe, and share the stream with friends. It helps us grow and helps more people discover the conversation.Interested in official Coffee with Scott Adams merchandise? You'll find links to Scott's books and official merchandise in the channel description.As always, thank you for spending part of your day with us. Sit back, relax, enjoy the conversation, and be good to each other.The opinions expressed on this show are our own.

What happens when mythology meets astrophysics, and the stars become storytellers? In this episode of The Podcast With A Thousand Faces, JCF's Joanna Gardner sits down with Dr. Moiya McTier - an astrophysicist, folklorist, author, and science communicator whose work bridges the worlds of science, story, mythology, and creativity. Since breaking barriers at both Harvard University and Columbia University, Dr. McTier has given hundreds of talks around the world, helped design museum exhibits, consulted on projects with Disney, and become a compelling voice helping people reconnect wonder, metaphor, and meaning with the cosmos. She is also the host of the astronomy podcast Pale Blue Pod and the author of the upcoming book Mothers of Invention. Together they explore Joseph Campbell's influence on her work, the mythic resonance of the Artemis II mission, the role of metaphor in both science and myth, and what creativity can teach us about being alive in an increasingly technological world. Thoughtful, expansive, and full of wonder, this conversation invites us to reconnect with curiosity, imagination, and the shared human experience beneath the stars. For more on Dr. McTier visit https://www.moiyamctier.com/ Instagram: @goastromo For more information on the MythMaker Podcast Network and Joseph Campbell, visit JCF.org. To subscribe to our weekly MythBlasts go to jcf.org/subscribeThe Podcast With A Thousand Faces is hosted by Tyler Lapkin and is a production of the Joseph Campbell Foundation. It is produced by Tyler Lapkin. Executive producer, John Bucher. Audio mixing and editing by Tristan Batt.All music exclusively provided by APM Music (apmmusic.com)

Jimmy gathers cider professionals Ron Sansone (Spoke + Spy Ciderworks /President of the CT Cider Association), Jeff Rogers (Rogers Orchards/Longview Ciderhouse), and Swapna Subramanian (Wild Yeast Evolutionary Biologist). The crew let us in on their working relationships, the over 200-year history of Rogers Orchards, and Swapna's fascinating scientific insight into wild yeasts and how it applies to Cider making. 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, I'm sharing how to create bonuses that genuinely increase conversions instead of just adding random extras to your offer. I explain why bonuses work so well—from reducing risk and increasing perceived value to helping buyers feel more confident in their decision—and the biggest mistake people make when stacking bonuses that don't actually support customer success. I also break down five types of effective bonuses, including templates, communities, complimentary training, checklists, AI prompts, and confidence boosters, plus how to choose the right number of bonuses based on your offer. Most importantly, I explain why the best bonuses help customers get results faster rather than simply making the offer look bigger. 3 Key Takeaways: Bonuses Should Support Results, Not Just Add Value The best bonuses remove obstacles, simplify implementation, and help customers succeed faster instead of simply making the offer look bigger. Strategic Bonuses Increase Buyer Confidence Bonuses work because they reduce risk, increase perceived value, and help buyers feel more certain that your offer will help them achieve the outcome they want. Quality Always Beats Quantity Adding too many random bonuses can overwhelm buyers and dilute your main offer. Thoughtful, relevant bonuses are far more effective than endless extras. LINKS TO RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Connect with Teresa on Website, (Grow, Launch, Sell), Sign up to Teresa's email list,  Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook, Subscribe to my Youtube

In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón sits down with actor, director, and The University of Texas at El Paso theater professor Jay Stratton for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, performance, teaching, and life in the arts. Stratton reflects on his years as a working actor in New York City, his journey from business student to theater artist, and the realities of building a career in regional theater. Along the way, the discussion expands into larger questions about storytelling, boredom, childhood imagination, academia, parenting, and the pressures of modern productivity. Thoughtful, funny, and deeply personal, the episode explores how art shapes the way we connect with community, culture, and ourselves. 

Heirloom, the new album from singer-songwriter Nathan Evans Fox, is out and an impressive manifestation of both creativity and almost historical documentation of an Appalachian artist. Fox joined Roots Music Rambler this week to talk about the new album, his journey to Nashville from the mountains of Western Carolina, fatherhood and more.  Like many artists today, Fox often shares little snippets of what he's working on via social media posts. One nugget of a song-to-be he shared a few months back drove well over one million views across his channels and the song wasn't more than a few lines. He took the queue to finish it in what became “Hillbilly Hymn (Okra & Cigarettes)” which anchors the album. It has a traditional mountain feel and was recorded in an a capella focus with what seems like family gathered round his singing on the front porch.  But the record traverses everything from fatherly advice for a child in Lots of Beginnings to a brilliant “fuck you” song for those Fox gives permission to hate in “Landlords Bill Lee Etc.” It's an amazing mix of home spun advice and statements about the polarization of today's world. He told us the record is a bit of a “seed bank” of his life for his children and the world he'll leave behind. Fox has never shied away from politics or social issues. He even told us when thinking about commercial country music, “The songs about trucks and jello shots don't come organically to me.” He told Frank and Falls a little about gourds, blueberries and seed banking, acknowledged participating in fundamentalist Christian rites like exorcisms, and told us he's leading an anti-confederate southern history book club this summer. To say we were entertained is an understatement. We think you'll be too.  Frank and Falls also share Roots Music Ramblers official member votes for this year's Americana Music Association awards and offer up music recommendations in our Pickin' the Grinnin' segment. Falls recently finished Ken Burn's documentary on Country Music. Frank shared an Instagrammer from Italy that just brings people joy in his feed named Metroman. Watch the Episode on YouTube Download the episode and subscribe at rootsmusicrambler.com, watch the full episode on YouTube, or download wherever you get your podcasts.  Also be sure to help spread the love of the show with Roots Music Rambler's new merch, now available at rootsmusicrambler.com/store. Authentic t-shirts, hats and stickers are now available.  Buckle up for The Hoe-Down and the Throw-Down! It's a new episode of Roots Music Rambler. Notes and links:  Americana Music Association 2026 Award Nominations Nathan Evans Fox Online Heirloom on Spotify Nathan Evans Fox on Spotify  Nathan Evans Fox on Instagram Nathan Evans Fox on TikTok Kanopy App  The Roots Music Rambler Store Roots Music Rambler on YouTube Roots Music Rambler on Instagram Roots Music Rambler on TikTok Roots Music Rambler on Facebook Jason Falls on Instagram Jason Falls on TikTok Francesca Folinazzo on Instagram Pickin' the Grinnin' Choices Ken Burns's Country Music Metroman on Instagram Subscribe to Roots Music Rambler on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, GoodPods or wherever you get your podcasts. Theme Music: Sheepskin & Beeswax by Genticorum; Copyright 2026 - Falls+Partners. All music on the program is licensed by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. Roots Music Rambler is a member of the Americana Music Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Tom Foley speaks with Pentagram Partner Hugh Miller about creativity, collaboration, and the experiences that shape a design career.   From music and typography to sketchbooks, record sleeves, and creative partnerships, Hugh reflects on the importance of self-critique, surrounding yourself with people who push you, and why great ideas rarely come from the first solution. You can find blog posts for this and other episodes at monotype.com/podcast.

Welcome to a new series on Investing Experts, Tax Alpha with Raul Shah! Today we're discussing asset location, ie, putting the right investments in the right accounts to pay the least in taxes. Leave us a comment about any tax topics you'd like to see discussed in this series.Show Notes:UnitedHealth, Hims & Hers, Gambling.Com - Value Investing With Raul ShahEpisode transcriptsFor full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions

“I think that art is the human experience. It's how we express ourselves.” - Jodi Krangle The Sound of Being Human What does it take to build a career using nothing but your voice? In this episode, we sit down with voice actor Jodi Krangle to explore the craft behind the commercials, brands, and stories you hear every day. From her early days in music and internet marketing to becoming one of the most recognizable voices in advertising, Jodi shares how performance, emotion, and authenticity come together behind the microphone. Along the way, we chat about the power of sound, the personality of brands, the realities of freelancing, and the growing impact of AI on creative work. Thoughtful, funny, and refreshingly grounded, Jodi offers a fascinating look into a profession most of us hear constantly but rarely think about. Her parting advice says it all: in a world increasingly shaped by technology, lean into being human. images: ©jodi krangle jodi krangle website jodi Krangle youtube Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Spotify | Email | RSS MORE ART UNKNOWN PODCASTS

In this episode of IngenioUs, Melissa Morriss-Olson sits down with Dr. Brooke Barnett, President of Rollins College, for a candid and inspiring conversation about authentic leadership, innovation, and the evolving future of higher education.Just months into her presidency, Dr. Barnett reflects on the experiences that shaped her leadership journey—from growing up in rural Kentucky and beginning her career in journalism to becoming a First Amendment scholar,provost, and now college president. Along the way, she shares how curiosity, relationships, and a deep commitment to community have guided her leadershipphilosophy.Together, Melissa and Brooke explore:The power of curiosity as a leadership strength Why authentic, relationship-driven leadership matters more than ever The transition from faculty member to senior leadership Leading innovation while staying grounded in institutional mission The future relevance of the liberal arts in the age of AI The emotional complexity of presidential decision-making Women's leadership and the unique pressures faced by women presidents Resilience, self-awareness, and sustaining oneself in demanding leadership roles Dr. Barnett also offers an inside look at the exciting vision unfolding at Rollins College, including the institution's “Innovation Triangle” and its commitment to experiential learning, creativity, and human-centered education.Thoughtful, insightful, and refreshingly honest, this conversation offers valuable wisdom for current and aspiring leaders both within and beyond higher education.About Our GuestDr. Brooke Barnett is the President of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. A former journalist and media law scholar, she previously served in senior leadership roles at Butler University and Elon University. Her leadership is known for its authenticity, collaborative spirit, and commitment to innovation rooted in mission and community.

Amanda Rand, President and CEO of Spinnaker Trust, joins Dr. Lisa Belisle on Radio Maine to discuss leadership, resilience, workplace culture, and building a meaningful life in Maine. After leaving Maine to attend Duke University and Harvard Law School, Rand returned home to raise her family and help lead one of Maine's premier wealth management firms. In this conversation, she reflects on how personal loss, motherhood, community involvement, and professional mentorship shaped her leadership style and her commitment to creating supportive environments for both employees and clients. Thoughtful and candid, this episode explores how empathy, long-term thinking, and strong community connections can shape not only organizations, but the people within them. Join our conversation with Amanda Rand today on Radio Maine—and be sure to subscribe to the channel.

Sometimes you can get everything you want as a dancer, only to discover the reality is quite different from what you imagined it would be. In this episode, author and former dancer, Rym Kechacha, shares how that realization shaped her own journey, from early ballet training in London to dancing professionally with Northern Ballet, where touring life was both joyful and intensely demanding. She reflects on what it felt like to end her career as a dancer earlier than expected, and how that ending opened the door to a new creative identity. Rym traces her path into teaching, studying creative writing, and eventually publishing fiction, shaped by a lifelong love of books and fantasy. Our conversation explores her latest novel, The Apple and the Pearl, a ballet-inspired fantasy that captures both the beauty and cruelty of the stage world, blending realism with folkloric and fantastical elements. Thoughtful and candid about reinvention, artistry, and creative freedom, Rym offers her insights on what happens when one dream ends and another begins. Listen in for a rich discussion on dance, writing, and the stories that carry us forward! Key Points From This Episode: Rym's upbringing in London and her love of dance from a young age. How she persuaded her parents to let her attend ballet school at age 16. The demanding daily schedule of life at Central School of Ballet. Figuring out her plans after Ballet School and how her love of story ballets guided her. How she joined Northern Ballet and what it was like touring with the company. The serious impact of arts funding cuts and austerity measures in 2010. Losing her place at Northern Ballet: why it was both sad and liberating. What Rym did next in her career: travelling, au pairing, and becoming a teacher. How she rediscovered writing, earned her creative writing MA, and published her first novel.  Reflections on the challenges of publishing and how ballet prepares you for rejection. Her experience writing her latest book, The Apple and The Pearl, and how it relates to ballet. A closer look at her upcoming novels, from Algerian history to London folklore and fantasy. Rym Kechacha is a former dancer, now writer from London, UK.  For more on Rym & this episode: Movers & Shapers: A Dance Podcast Follow us on Instagram & Facebook  

In this episode of Tea with Dr. D, host James Q. Del Rosso delivers a solo “Spilling the Tea” segment that revisits oral isotretinoin through a longitudinal lens, connecting its early clinical foundations to present-day practice. Framing isotretinoin as a “winding road,” Dr Del Rosso reflects on its 1982 approval, early safety observations, and the evolution of risk management strategies, including the iPLEDGE program. While concerns around psychiatric effects, inflammatory bowel disease, and teratogenicity have shaped prescribing behaviors, he emphasizes that most patients tolerate therapy well when appropriately monitored. A central theme is the value of foundational knowledge. Dr Del Rosso highlights considerations that remain highly relevant, including dosing flexibility, relapse patterns, treatment duration, and importantly, the impact of absorption on outcomes. Conventional formulations require adequate dietary fat for optimal bioavailability, and suboptimal fat intake may contribute to perceived treatment failure or relapse. He also reviews evolving data on dosing strategies, noting that a range of daily doses can achieve clearance. The priority, however, is durability of response. Clinicians are encouraged to focus on cumulative exposure and to individualize therapy, extending duration or adjusting dose as needed to maintain clearance. Newer formulations, including lidose and micronized isotretinoin, may help mitigate variability in absorption and improve consistency, though access and cost remain considerations. Additional insights address relapse risk and the importance of evaluating possible underlying contributors such as androgen excess. Laboratory monitoring practices have also evolved, with a more streamlined approach focusing on key parameters like liver enzymes and triglycerides, alongside strict adherence to pregnancy prevention protocols. Ultimately, the episode reinforces that while isotretinoin prescribing has modernized in certain respects, many core principles remain unchanged. Thoughtful dosing, attention to absorption, and individualized management are essential to optimizing long-term outcomes. Tune in to the episode to revisit the clinical foundations of isotretinoin, refine your approach to dosing and duration, and learn practical strategies for improving treatment consistency and long-term acne clearance.

Text us about this show.As a musician, there are two words that come to mind about Ryan Pearl: thoughtful and adaptive. He's thoughtful because what he brings to a song is expressive and intentional with generous amounts of feeling. He's adaptive because over the decades he's taken to instruments new to him and been put in situations where his chops are counted on sometimes in the spur of the moment. He's well versed in a number of genres and whatever the scenario calls for, Ryan delivers. He's the "sixth member" of The Willy Porter Band and could very well be the secret sauce of The Willy Porter Quartet. We have tracks by both bands to show just how Ryan is an important and valued component in both. Enjoy!"Larry Bought a Tractor" performed by The Willy Porter Bandwritten by Willy Porter℗ 2023 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter."Imaginary Wings" performed by The Willy Porter Quartetwritten by Willy Porter℗ 2025 Weasel Records. Used with permission of Willy Porter.Melody Audiology LLCAudiology services for all. Specializing in music industry professionals and hearing conservation.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showVisit Into The Music at https://intothemusicpodcast.com!Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/intothemusic E-mail us at intothemusic@newprojectx.comYouTubeFacebookInstagramINTO THE MUSIC is a production of Project X Productions.Host/producer: Rob MarnochaVoiceovers: Brad BordiniRecording, engineering, and post production: Rob MarnochaOpening theme: "Aerostar" by Los Straitjackets* (℗2013 Yep Roc Records)Closing theme: "Close to Champaign" by Los Straitjackets* (℗1999 Yep Roc Records)*Used with permission of Eddie Angel of Los StraitjacketsThis podcast copyright ©2026 by Project X Productions. All rights reserved....

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Today's episode is a little different, and important... As we approach upcoming local elections, we wanted to create something that feels increasingly rare… a space for thoughtful, respectful conversation about the future of Putnam County. This is not a debate. There are no rebuttals. And you won't hear candidates speaking about one another. Instead, each candidate, in contested races for County Commissioner in District 3 & 4, and County Commission Chair, have been invited to share their own vision, their priorities, their plans, and what they believe the future of this community can look like. Our goal is simple: to give you, the listener, a clear and positive way to hear directly from those who are asking for your vote… so you can make an informed decision based on ideas, leadership, and vision. We'll hear briefly from each candidate individually, with the same format and a consistent set of questions. So whether you are on the lake, in the car, or at home, we're glad you're with us. Let's meet the candidates now! For more information on our Putnam County Candidates: District 3 Candidates: Erin Olson: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMLzQXrMW/?mibextid=wwXIfr George Hooker: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588004236702 Bill Vargo: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551224158412 District 4 Candidates: Jennifer Ray: https://www.votejenniferray.com/ Paul Gardner: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572042872519 County Commission Chair Candidates Steve Hersey: https://www.votestevehersey.com/ Charles Gray: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551461069468 Podcast Sponsors: Tim Broyles State Farm Insurance https://mydowntownagency.com/ Lake Oconee Family Fitness & Fero Fit https://loffc.net/ Second Chance Boutique https://colinc.org/second-chance-boutique/

zAmazon drone delivery UK trials have finally become reality and, honestly, it feels exactly like Britain would make the future feel: slightly exciting, faintly ridiculous, and only a few minutes away from being shouted at by somebody in slippers holding a mug of tea. In this episode of Mark and Pete, we look at Amazon's first proper drone package deliveries in Britain, what they mean for technology, convenience culture, automation, and why the sight of a flying robot lowering loo roll into a suburban front garden somehow feels both futuristic and deeply, deeply British.The discussion ranges from the practical side of drone deliveries, including Amazon Prime Air, autonomous logistics, delivery technology, and the future of online shopping, through to the bigger cultural questions underneath it all. Because this isn't really just about parcels, is it? It's about a civilisation increasingly trying to remove friction from life entirely. Faster deliveries. Fewer humans. Less waiting. Less talking. Just algorithms, tracking notifications, and airborne electronics humming gently over semi-detached houses while seagulls assess the tactical possibilities.Pete and Mark also discuss:Amazon's long-running drone programmewhether delivery drivers eventually get replacedBritish reactions to new technologythe collapse of patience in modern lifeonline shopping cultureconvenience as a kind of modern religionand why Britain always manages to make the future look oddly suburbanThere's also biblical reflection from Proverbs on human desire and the simple fact that technology can solve practical problems without ever curing the deeper restlessness underneath modern life. People once waited weeks for goods arriving by ship. Now somebody gets annoyed if batteries take until Tuesday.Along the way there's the usual gently sardonic commentary, cultural observations, and the strange realisation that cyberpunk Britain apparently involves wheelie bins, pigeons, hanging baskets, and drones delivering dishwasher tablets to people named Gary.Thoughtful, funny, slightly melancholy in places. Like the future itself, really, only with better tea.

I've known Jedd Fisch for a long time.So long that when I walked into his building this spring, I didn't just see a head coach in year three — I saw the same guy from 2019 sitting outside his home in Hermosa Beach, pulling out notes and asking, what do you think of this?Back then, it wasn't a job.It was a vision.I remember him walking me through it — how he'd structure a program, how he'd communicate, how he'd build it for players, his PRO mantra and more. It was detailed. Thoughtful. Almost like he was already living in a future that hadn't arrived yet.Fast forward to today, and you can feel it the second you walk in the Washington facility.The building looks different. The roster looks different. The energy feels…settled.Not comfortable. Just clear. There is a steadiness to it.But every head coach has a starting point, and for Washington head coach Jedd Fisch, it all started with his curiosity to learn about the game of football.And that is where we started on today's Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth podcast, fueled by our founding sponsor 76, keeping you on the GO GO GO so you never miss a beat.Not the buzzword version. The real kind.The kind that shows up when you're five years old asking questions during the entire drive from New Jersey to Florida. The kind that never really turns off.That curiosity didn't just make him a better coach.It made him a collector — of ideas, experiences and people.And when you sit with him now, you realize his program isn't built off one philosophy. It's built on years of filtering what fits, what lasts and what actually connects with players.Personally, this conversation was a fun one for me.Coach Fisch and I first crossed paths in 2009 when we were both interviewing with the Seattle Seahawks. He got the job. I transitioned into media. But we stayed connected, and over the years we've had countless conversations around football, leadership and quarterback play.Which is why this episode felt different, as I only asked questions I didn't know the answers to.And honestly, those are usually the best conversations.Topics Covered* Demond Williams and why scars are unavoidable for quarterbacks* His relationship with QB1* A deep dive into Jedd Fisch's mind as a play-caller* His kitchen table as a child — something we ask every Elite 11 quarterback* Why Year 3 feels different in Seattle* What discipline looks like with this Washington roster* The potential of the 2026 Huskies* Why joy isn't a tactic — it's a byproduct of trustHope you enjoy this week's Y-Option conversation.And if you're just joining us, thank you. Take a look back at some of our recent episodes and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, where we pride ourselves on bringing thoughtful and insightful conversations around college football every week.Appreciate you being here and following along this spring.More coming soon.Much love and stay steady,YogiY-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.y-option.com/subscribe

In this episode of IsraelCast, Yaakov Katz joins Steven Shalowitz for an in-depth conversation about the intelligence failures, political assumptions, and regional dynamics that shaped the October 7 attacks and continue to impact Israel today. Drawing from his bestselling book While Israel Slept, Katz explains how Israel underestimated Hamas, the breakdowns within the intelligence community, and the lessons the country must learn to prevent another national tragedy. The conversation also explores Israel's ongoing challenges in Gaza, the evolving threat from Iran and Hezbollah, the fragile state of the U.S.-Israel relationship, and the growing importance of public diplomacy in an increasingly polarized world. Katz offers candid insight into Israel's internal divisions, the emotional toll of prolonged war, and why true national healing remains elusive. Thoughtful, urgent, and deeply informative, this episode provides listeners with a clearer understanding of the forces shaping Israel's present and the difficult choices that will define its future.

We are thrilled to welcome a designer who perfectly embodies American laid-back, high-style design: Nathan Turner! As a fifth-generation Californian, his work is infused with sunny colors, natural textures, and bold, fun touches. Nathan joins Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to talk about his highly anticipated third book, I Love Decorating: Creating Stylish, Thoughtful, and Personal Spaces. Nathan shares the hilarious and serendipitous story of his career, from getting a double major in business and economics to working as an antiques buyer in Europe simply because he spoke Italian. He also reminisces about his first Los Angeles shop, where his legendary in-store dinner parties accidentally launched his entire interior design career. Quick Decorating & Career Takeaways: Be Open to the Unexpected Pivot: Nathan stresses the importance of being open to new opportunities, especially early in your career. Despite having a practical degree in business and economics, he leaned into his love of Italy and the Italian language, which eventually landed him a job as an assistant and buyer for an antiques dealer. Make Your Space Feel Like a Home: When Nathan opened his first shop in LA, he didn't just display items on shelves—he reinstalled the building's little kitchen and started cooking for friends and decorators. By setting the shop up to feel like a real home and hosting events, he naturally showcased his aesthetic and inspired people to hire him. Embrace the "Adventure Yes": Even when clients first started asking Nathan to design their homes, he didn't have formal interior design experience. He describes himself as an "adventure yes" kind of person: he agreed to the projects and trusted his eye, esthetic chops, and work ethic to figure it out along the way. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Nathan Turner 00:57 Discussing Nathan's new book, I Love Decorating 01:41 How Nathan started his design career completely "by accident" 02:07 Getting a degree in business and economics to appease his parents 03:19 Studying abroad in Siena, Italy and embracing his "Italian era" 05:18 The chance meeting with an antiques dealer in San Juan Capistrano 06:12 Prematurely opening his own LA shop and running out of money by January 07:14 The famous LA shop dinner parties and the LA Times feature 08:22 Hosting elaborate events, like tenting the shop for a Turkish dinner 08:51 Transitioning organically into residential interior design 50:53 Closing thoughts and finding Nathan's fabrics at Ainsworth Noah Also Mentioned: New Book: I Love Decorating: Creating Stylish, Thoughtful, and Personal Spaces by Nathan Turner Previous Books: American Style and I Love California Ainsworth Noah (Fabric Showroom) Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hiro Shinn and Joe Krumholz are the founders of Foto Foto, a sustainable disposable camera.Thoughtful design meets radical sustainability.Please welcome Hiro Shinn and Joe Krumholz to Wear Many Hats.instagram.com/hello.fotofoto⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/wearmanyhatswmh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/rashadrastam⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rashadrastam.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wearmanyhats.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Let us know what you thought of this episode and any other comments you may have. Sean and Nicole Minor didn't just build a successful winery — they built a family business grounded in relationships, resilience, and long-term thinking. In this episode of Capital Region Family Business Center's A Seat at the Table, the founders of Sean Minor Wines reflect on their journey from meeting at Arizona State University in the 1980s to launching their winery in 2005 while raising four young children.Sean shares how years of experience in the wine industry — from Napa to Oregon — gave him the confidence to create something from the ground up, while Nicole explains what it meant to support that leap with unwavering belief and a growing family at home. Together, they discuss the intentional choices that shaped the company: avoiding unnecessary debt, building through relationships instead of heavy assets, and focusing on long-term sustainability over rapid growth.The conversation also explores the next generation of leadership as their daughter Elle steps into the role of head winemaker, the realities of succession planning, and the evolving challenges facing today's wine industry. Thoughtful, honest, and deeply personal, this episode is a masterclass in balancing entrepreneurship, marriage, family, and purpose.To learn more about Sean Minor Wines, visit: https://www.seanminorwines.com/Chapter Overview00:00 – Introduction and the founding story of Sean Minor Wines02:00 – Meeting at Arizona State and the values that shaped their relationship08:45 – Sean's wine industry journey and the decision to start their own winery12:00 – Launching the business with four young children and a leap of faith16:00 – Building a winery through relationships instead of heavy assets19:00 – Breaking through during the economic downturn and rapid growth22:30 – Nicole joins the business and helps lead the digital transformation27:00 – Raising children around the business and Elle's path to head winemaker32:00 – Succession planning, family dynamics, and building a real business42:00 – The changing wine industry, future growth, and defining successTo learn more about the Capital Region Family Business Center visit our website HERE. To learn more about River City Bank and how they can benefit your family business, visit www.rivercitybank.com

In this episode, Ya Fellin, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Clinical Decision Support and Provider Solutions at Wolters Kluwer Health, discusses how thoughtful partnerships, workflow integration, and trust are essential to scaling innovation in healthcare.This episode is sponsored by Wolters Kluwer.

In this episode of Search for Meaning, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback sits down with actor and painter Lisa Edelstein and artist Robert Russell to discuss their powerful new exhibition, A Palace in Time, at the Skirball Cultural Center.Inspired by Abraham Joshua Heschel's timeless vision of Shabbat as “a palace in time,” the exhibition explores memory, ritual, Jewish identity, family, love, and the holiness embedded in ordinary moments. Through Russell's luminous still lifes of ritual objects and Edelstein's evocative paintings drawn from family photographs, the couple creates an intimate meditation on what we choose to remember—and why.Their conversation with Rabbi Yoshi touches on the relationship between art and spirituality, the emotional impact of October 7, the role of nostalgia in Jewish life, and the experience of creating art as partners in both marriage and creativity. Together, they reflect on how beauty, ritual, and storytelling can help us navigate grief, deepen connection, and reclaim moments of sacred presence in an anxious world.Thoughtful, moving, and deeply human, this episode is an exploration of how art can become both memory and sanctuary.

A big single-stock win can feel like freedom one day and a tightrope the next. This plan walks through how a family holding ~$15M in NVIDIA shares can turn concentrated success into stable, low-stress wealth—without torching liquidity on taxes.Start with the only question that matters: How much diversified capital is needed to fund a confident lifestyle?Reverse-engineer that number, then use precise tools to reach it, keeping meaningful upside while lowering single-stock risk.What's inside this episode: - Decide your lifestyle floor first: Define the minimum diversified capital required to fund spending needs with confidence.- Complement, don't duplicate: Use separately managed accounts (SMAs) to add what's missing so exposure isn't stacked on top of NVDA, Apple, and Amazon.- Create tax “ammo”: Systematic tax-loss harvesting and long/short SMAs to build a reservoir of losses that can offset gains when trimming the position.- Account coordination, not silos: Asset location that overweights missing exposures—international, small caps, real assets—inside 401(k)/403(b) to hit global targets while cutting tax drag.- Optimize NVIDIA employee benefits: Mega backdoor Roth contributions paired with a generous 401(k) match for higher tax-advantaged compounding.- Thoughtful de-risking: Selective pruning vs. selling everything—manage taxes, sequence risk, and liquidity step by step.- Advanced tools, clear trade-offs: Exchange funds, covered-call overlays for selective income, and charitable gifting of appreciated shares via donor-advised funds.- Portfolio-level management: Make decisions across all accounts, not account-by-account.- Graduate from accumulation to optimization: Shift the focus to risk control, tax efficiency, and reliable cash-flow.Who this helps- NVIDIA employees with RSUs/ESPP and sizable NVDA exposure- Founders and tech execs holding concentrated single-stock positions- Anyone looking to diversify without a massive tax bill and buy long-term peace of mindThe bottom line— fund the lifestyle floor with diversified assets so one ticker never dictates your future, or your mood.--Advisory services are offered through Root Financial Partners, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. This content is intended for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment, tax, or legal advice. Viewing this content does not create an advisory relationship. We do not provide tax preparation or legal services. Always consult an investment, tax or legal professional regarding your specific situation.The strategies, case studies, and examples discussed may not be suitable for everyone. They are hypothetical and for illustrative and educational purposes only. They do not reflect actual client results and are not guarantees of future performance. All investments involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.Comments reflect the views of individual users and do not necessarily represent the views of Root Financial. They are not verified, may not be accurate, and should not be considered testimonials or endorsementsParticipation in the Retirement Planning Academy or Early Retirement Academy does not create an advisory relationship with Root Financial. These programs are educational in nature and are not a substitute for personalized financial advice. Advisory services are offered only under a written agreement with Root Financial.Create Your Custom Strategy ⬇️Get Started Here.Join the new Root Collective HERE!

Patrick explores the societal impact of birth control before shifting the conversation to artificial intelligence, a space where even Sting voices concern and listeners are sometimes tricked by AI-generated bands. He fields honest questions about faith, tackles tricky workplace dilemmas involving conscience, and responds to emails and calls with humor and frankness, sometimes blending deep spiritual issues with playful debates about the show’s recurring musical bits. Thoughtful, unscripted exchanges keep listeners engaged at every turn. The origins of the birth control pill - The Catholic Church was right about everything – https://x.com/thattradgal/status/2051349604919030100?s= (00:20) Audio: Sting on AI – https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052508038418842050/video/1?s=46 (01:53) Miriam (email) - Why don't we emphasize the Holy Spirit as much as we do God and Jesus? (07:15) Mike (email) - Is there any meaningful difference or a station preference that us listeners should elect to listen live over the reply? Don’t Keep Going! (38:52) Susie - I Work for a fortune 500 company and I was recently asked to send out an email to ask my partners to join a pride parade. I don't want to do it. What do I do? (28:47) Marcie - I stood up for myself in my job and ended up getting fired, but I got a better job and God has blessed me. (44:02) Chuck - Can you explain Jesus' response to the pharisees in Mark 2:18-22 about fasting? (48:11)

This week on bigcitysmalltown, host Cory Ames tells the story of the Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge at Phil Hardberger Park — in a new format for the show. Rather than a traditional guest conversation, this episode is a narrated oral history, recorded in the field at the park itself, weaving together tape from a morning walk Cory took with former Mayor Phil Hardberger and natural resources manager Wendy Leonard.Just a week or so before this episode was released, a bronze statue of Phil Hardberger was unveiled at the park that bears his name. He is 91 years old and still walks the trails.The episode covers:How Phil Hardberger promised San Antonio a new park while running for mayor — and spent two years looking for the right landThe phone call that led him to a former dairy farm on the north side, never fully clear-cut, 330 acres still largely as nature left itHow Wurzbach Parkway split the property in two — and why that became the genesis of one of the most celebrated wildlife bridges in the countryThe $23 million fight to fund the land bridge, the jury of architects Phil assembled, and the moment he committed to raising $12 million himselfHow the bridge was engineered — steel girders, three feet of soil, Corten steel walls designed to block sight and sound from 60,000 cars passing underneath dailyWhy animals began crossing before construction was even finished — and how within one year, all 31 mammal species known to inhabit the park had been documented using itWhat Wendy Leonard has learned managing the bridge's natural systems, and why the vegetation hasn't always cooperatedHow the land bridge reconnected a wildlife corridor stretching to the Salado Creek Greenway — and brought painted buntings back to the parkRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ 168. More Than Parks: How San Antonio Is Building Trails, Gardens, and Green Space Into a Growing City — A Creative Futures panel on green equity, urban nature, and the push to integrate green spaces into every corner of a fast-growing city. Essential context for this conversation.…..GET THE NEWSLETTER

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:I want to share a special invitation with you. You may have heard that I will be releasing my first book with IVP on July 28, 2026. It's a big deal and I am so overwhelmed with God' goodness in allowing me to share such an essential message about delighting in Him as the true essential foundation for all our spiritual growth and maturing. Truly, when we delight in the Lord, He promises to give us the desires of our hearts – namely, more of Himself!So, here's the invitation. If you feel this message is indeed important, and you know people – including yourself perhaps – who need to be encouraged to awaken and cultivate their delight in God, would you consider joining my book launch team? It's a great and super easy way to share the good news of God's love for us in Christ, Jesus, our Lord.**If you're interested, please go to gospelspice.com/awakendelight and find the section about joining the launch team, or email me at contact@gospelspice.com **Together, let's encourage everyone we know with the wonderful news that, in Christ, God delights in us and invites us to delight in Him!Jennifer Tucker joins Stephanie Rousselle to share her journey with prayer, mental health, and the integration of body, soul, and spirit. Jenn Tucker's story, interwoven through her three books—Breath as Prayer, Present in Prayer, and Prayer in Motion—offers practical wisdom for deepening connection with God amid life's hardships.NOTE! We're giving away a full set of Jenn's 3 books (Breath as Prayer, Present in Prayer, and Prayer in Motion) as well as 2 copies of “Prayer in Motion”. To enter, it's simple! Go to gospelspice.com/jenntucker and follow the simple prompt.Jenn begins by describing her upbringing in faith, where prayer was a checklist item—something to do in order to be a “good Christian”. When life became dark and difficult, this formulaic approach unraveled. Even with faithful churchgoing, parental duties, and ticking all the boxes, Jenn struggled with anxiety and depression, compounded by shame for feeling that way.She slowly discovered that faith is not about perfect performance or checking off tasks, but about honest, vulnerable communion with God. Freedom begins with releasing the guilt and shame attached to struggles with anxiety, fear, or broken expectations.When her daughter faced severe anxiety and panic attacks, Jenn  was forced to confront her own pain. The loss of control and the inability to “fix” things broke down years of self-sufficiency. Through “breath prayers”—simple, repeated prayers aligned with breathing—she found tethering to God possible even in crisis, when no other words would come. When you're overwhelmed, practice breath prayers or silent contemplation. Let your prayers be honest expressions of pain, confusion, and need. God's invitation is to commune with Him, not perform for Him.After enduring trauma and depression, Jenn discovered that both stillness and movement were vital for healing. He book Present in Prayer explores deep stillness and meditation on Scripture, fostering rootedness in God's presence.Yet, healing also required physical movement. Jenn learned to listen to her body, recognizing that gentle motion—walking, stretching—helped lift depression's weight, reconnecting her to hope. We are body, soul, and spirit. Movement can be prayerful—a way to invite God into every step, reminding us of His presence and goodness. Attending to your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs honors God's holistic design.Jenn details simple grounding practices using the senses for moments of anxiety or distress: naming things you can see, hear, touch, smell, and taste. These help anchor us in the present and open us to God's nearness. Even when bodies fail or senses are lost, God's presence remains, and hope is available—sometimes through pivoting to find new joys in brokenness. Use your senses to regain awareness of God's gifts, even in difficulty. Hunt for glimpses of goodness, fix your gaze on hope, and trust that your wholeness in Christ is not limited by present suffering.Jenn's journey teaches that prayer is communion, not performance; that movement and stillness are both sacred; and that hope is sustained by trusting God's presence through all circumstances. Every breath, every step, every struggle, and every joy can become a prayer—reminding us that God is with us, always.Remember! We're giving away a full set of Jenn's 3 books (Breath as Prayer, Present in Prayer, and Prayer in Motion) as well as 2 copies of “Prayer in Motion”. To enter, it's simple! Go to gospelspice.com/jenntucker and follow the simple prompt.MORE ABOUT “PRAYER IN MOTION”Move Your Body. Quiet Your Mind. Reconnect with God.What if prayer felt less like a routine and more like a rhythm—something that flows through all the moments of your day and movements of your body?In Prayer in Motion, author and artist Jennifer Tucker invites you to experience prayer in a fresh, embodied way—where movement becomes worship, and your physical self is embraced as part of your spiritual journey.With warmth and gentle wisdom, Jennifer offers a path to deeper peace, joy, and connection through simple practices that unite body and soul. You'll be encouraged to slow down, create sacred space, and engage in meaningful somatic movement—from stretching and breathing to dancing, drawing, and resting.Prayer in Motion offers:·         Thoughtful reflections on the biblical connection between body and spirit·         Helpful guides for creating daily prayer rhythms that keep you anchored to God as you move through your day·         Practical tools for mindful movement and embodied prayer·         Creative somatic exercises that promote rest, release, and restoration·         Encouragement to embrace your body as a beautiful, God-created giftWhether you're feeling disconnected, stressed, or just longing to experience God in a new way, Prayer in Motion gently leads you toward wholeness—helping you reclaim joy, deepen faith, and find peace one intentional movement at a time.Let this be your invitation to move with purpose, pray with presence, and worship God with your whole being.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Patrick welcomes listeners with pressing questions about Catholic family life, confronting topics like political influences in Catholic schools, preserving childhood innocence, and whether yoga should play any part in a Catholic’s day. He fields calls with practical, faith-rooted answers, sharing stories from his own childhood and exploring the tough choices parents and grandparents face as modern challenges creep into classrooms. Thoughtful advice and honest discussion await anyone seeking clarity on raising faithful kids today. Magda (email) – My daughter’s Catholic school religious teacher is bringing up politics and pushing liberal agendas (01:09) Maria - Should we be telling our kids that children don't commit mortal sins? (09:08) David - Liberal teachings and life have always been part of everyday life. (15:57) Sandra - I heard you mention yoga. My instructor is now injecting things about the divine in the lessons. Should I continue to go? (23:08) Elizabeth - During mass, the priest says, 'in union with Leo our Pope'. If a priest is offering Mass in Rome, what does he say and what does the Pope say? (31:50) Laurie - I feel like the woman unhappy with class teaching should know that if it is the school's curriculum she should call the bishop. If this is just one teacher, then she should tell the principal. (34:38) Susan - I disagree with caller who says liberalism is not taught. My friend's grandchild’s teacher said that her son could marry another boy. (37:39) Denise - My daughter's girl has a teacher who told her that boys can marry boys and girls can marry girls. My daughter refuses to tell me should I ask my granddaughter. (44:40)

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