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On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book “Welcome to Negative World.” Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous “Three Worlds” framework, why “winsomeness” evangelism […]
On this episode of “The Kylee Cast,” Dr. Joe Rigney, a pastor, author, and fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College, joins Federalist Managing Editor Kylee Griswold to discuss his essay in the new book "Welcome to Negative World." Pastor Rigney and Kylee dive into Aaron Renn's famous "Three Worlds" framework, why "winsomeness" evangelism failed, how American laws and institutions turned against natural law, and the need for Christian clarity and courage rather than Jesus PR. Follow Pastor Rigney on X: https://x.com/joe_rigneyGet a copy of "Welcome to Negative World" here: https://canonpress.com/products/welcome-to-negative-world-how-to-read-the-times-youre-inThe Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.
Increased inequality, crumbling welfare services and skyrocketing rents. What has happened to the welfare state? And can it survive our decreasing taxpayer bases and ageing populations?Joining us on the Room for Discussion stage to discuss these questions, is one of the world's leading analysts of the welfare state, Professor Emeritus in Sociology of Pompeu Fabra and Bocconi University - Gøsta Esping-Andersen. His work focuses on the topic of welfare capitalism and his most known book “The Three Worlds of Welfare Capitalism” has helped shape the discipline as we know it today. Later in his career he relates his welfare studies to demographic issues such as the role of women and trends in fertility rates.Touching on topics such as wealth disparities, economic growth and “welfare-chauvinism”, this interview will help us understand dimensions of social inequality in the current political landscape. After a lifetime of studying these topics, where does he think we are headed? Don't miss this opportunity to ask your questions to one of the world's leading scholars on welfare systems!
What if everything you've been chasing isn't what will actually fulfill you? Performance coach and bestselling author Jim Murphy joins us on The Greatness Machine to unpack what it truly means to live the best possible life. Jim opens up about his journey from professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization to losing his identity after a career-ending injury, and how that turning point led him to a deeper understanding of fulfillment. Together, they challenge the belief that achievements, money, and status create happiness, and reveal why those pursuits often leave even high performers feeling empty. The conversation explores Jim's concept of “PALMS” (Possessions, Achievements, Looks, Money, Status), the trap of ego-driven living, and how real freedom comes from turning inward toward presence, gratitude, and selfless love. Jim also shares practical insights on mastering the ego, releasing attachment to outcomes, and cultivating a more heart-centered approach to performance and leadership. They also dive into Jim's new book, “The Best Possible Life,” where he introduces the “Three Worlds” model, a powerful framework for moving beyond external results and reconnecting with a more meaningful way of living. In this episode, Darius and Jim will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Guest Background (01:54) The Journey from Athlete to Author (05:33) Understanding the Hedonic Trap (09:19) The Importance of Self-Awareness (13:10) Outcomes vs. Experience in Sports (17:01) The Misunderstanding of Self-Love (19:10) The Role of Mindfulness and Relationships (21:00) Tools for Healing and Growth (22:18) The Power of Servant Leadership (22:41) The Heart of Leadership (23:33) Aligning Energy for Success (26:11) The Power of Surrender (28:24) Mastering the Ego (35:50) Introducing 'The Best Possible Life' Jim Murphy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Inner Excellence, a globally embraced performance philosophy used by elite athletes, executives, and leaders to train their heart and mind for peak performance. His upcoming book, The Best Possible Life (March 31, 2026), expands on this work, offering a broader vision for purposeful living. A world-renowned performance coach, Jim works with high achievers across sports and business. He began his career as a professional baseball player with the Chicago Cubs organization before transitioning into coaching roles with the Texas Rangers and the South African Olympic baseball team. Today, he leads Inner Excellence retreats worldwide and serves as President of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, an initiative focused on building communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty. Connect with Jim: Website: https://innerexcellence.com/ LinkedIn: https://es.linkedin.com/in/innerexcellence Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
River of Life is an inter-denominational, interracial, Spirit-filled church located in the heart of Wakulla County, Florida. We share the sermons from our services in the hopes they'll reach others determined to worship God in spirit and truth.
In today's episode, we're joined by Professor Ingo Schmidt for a wide-ranging discussion on economic theory and left politics. Dr. Schmidt is a Professor of Labour Studies at Athabasca University in British Columbia, Canada. His PhD research focused on trade unions and Keynesianism, and his work has placed him at the center of critical debates in political economy. Originally from Germany, Schmidt is a blacklisted economist there and has long been active in peace and international solidarity movements. He has authored or edited several books and collections including: Market populism, its right-wing offspring and left alternatives. (Policy Press, 2021) Reading Capital Today: Marx After 150 Years (Pluto, 2017) The Three Worlds of Social Democracy: A Global View (Pluto, 2015) For donations, educational courses and membership inquiries visit: http://www.ClassUnity.org
Welcome to 2026, brothers.This episode is a return to the foundations. A reset. A reorientation to what this work has always been about.As we move into a new year, it's easy to get pulled toward advanced concepts, elevated language, and high-level spiritual ideas. But real mastery doesn't begin at the top. It begins at the beginning. And in this episode, we go back to the core principles of cognitive mastery, awakening, and the Alpha State.At the heart of this conversation is a simple but profound framework: the three worlds. The outer world, the inner world, and the energetic world.The outer world is the physical world. It's the world we all share. Bodies, money, relationships, environments, circumstances, results. It is neutral. It is dense. It is obvious. Science understands this world well because it is observable and measurable.The inner world is the mental world. Your thoughts. Your feelings. Your narratives. Your conditioning. This world is private. No one has access to it but you. And yet, this inner world is the cause of how you experience the outer world. Your thoughts generate feelings. Feelings drive actions. Actions create results. And those results reinforce the thoughts. This is the universal truth. This is the Model of Alignment.The energetic world is the most subtle of all. It's your aura. Your spiritual blueprint. The field you move through and leave behind as you interact with people, places, money, opportunity, and life itself. Most men have very little conscious access to this layer, not because it isn't real, but because it is quiet. Subtle. Working behind the scenes.In this episode, I explain how all three of these worlds are happening simultaneously. They are not separate. They are integrated into one unified human experience. And above all three is the Alpha State. The watcher. Consciousness itself. The unified awareness that sees all three worlds clearly without being trapped inside any of them.This is where awakening begins.Not by becoming something new. Not by self-improvement or self-judgment. But by remembering what you've always been.The first step in this process is kindergarten-level simple and lifelong profound: separating thoughts from facts. Over and over again. Until it becomes second nature. Until you can clearly see the difference between the neutral outer world and the stories you're running about it.This is why the Brotherhood exists. It is the entry point. The foundation. The place where men begin the awakening process by mastering the basics: buffering, relationships, money mindset, and the Model of Alignment. This is where you learn to see the program you've been running and consciously choose a new one.In this episode, I also introduce what's coming in 2026, including deeper work inside the Academy and my own Impossible Goal for the year, which I'll be updating throughout the podcast as it unfolds.This episode is an invitation.An invitation to remember who you are.An invitation to step into the Alpha State.An invitation to begin again—properly, deliberately, and consciously.Welcome to 2026, brothers.Elevate your Alpha.
Welcome to Episode 1 of Crossing Thresholds: Religion, Resilience & Migration, a special mini-series of Walk Talk Listen produced by the Joint Learning Initiative on Faith & Local Communities (JLI). This series brings to life new research on climate change, faith, and human mobility from JLI's recently published Climate, Faith & Migration report, developed in collaboration with Christian Aid. In this opening conversation, Maurice Bloem speaks with Vera Solovyeva, an Indigenous leader and researcher from the Sakha Republic in Siberia. Vera introduces the cosmology of the Three Worlds and the Three Souls, a worldview that shapes identity, responsibility, and resilience for her people. She reflects on ecological imbalance, cultural pressure, spiritual loss, and the deep relationship between people and land. Vera explains how indigenous knowledge systems guide communities in responding to climate change, not only as practical adaptation strategies, but as living expressions of culture, faith, and belonging. This episode sets the tone for the series by connecting lived experience with evidence, showing how global research findings are rooted in real stories from the frontlines. Learn more: The full Climate, Faith & Migration report by JLI and Christian Aid is available here. Listener Engagement: Learn more about Vera via her Instagram account Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).
Nobel laureate Sir Roger Penrose dismantles standard cosmology, arguing the Big Bang wasn't the beginning and quantum mechanics is fundamentally wrong. He then connects a real, gravitational wave function collapse to the non-computational nature of consciousness and why today's AI can't truly understand. Sponsors: - Get 50% off Claude Pro, including access to Claude Code, at https://claude.ai/theoriesofeverything - As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e Timestamps: - 00:00 - The Big Bang Wasn't The Beginning - 02:14 - Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) - 09:12 - The Collapse Problem - 14:31 - A Feeling of Elation - 24:32 - Gödel and Understanding - 37:32 - Gravitational Collapse - 50:05 - Critique of Modern AI - 57:12 - Black Hole Information "Paradox" - 1:04:15 - Wheeler, Wigner, & Witten - 1:15:04 - Richard Feynman in Poland - 1:20:25 - Libet's Timing of Consciousness - 1:32:49 - Three Worlds, Three Mysteries - 1:44:14 - Why Quantum Mechanics Is Wrong Links mentioned: - Stuart Hameroff [TOE]: https://youtu.be/0_bQwdJir1o - Classical Theory [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9409195 - Rebecca Goldstein [TOE]: https://youtu.be/VkL3BcKEB6Y - The Emperor's New Mind [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Emperors-New-Mind-Concerning-Computers/dp/0192861980 - Fashion, Faith, and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Fashion-Faith-Fantasy-Physics-Universe/dp/0691178534 - Perturbative Gauge Theory as a String Theory in Twistor Space [Paper]: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/0312171 - What Is Life? [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/What-Life-Matter-Autobiographical-Sketches/dp/1107604664 - Michael Levin [TOE]: https://youtu.be/Exdz2HKP7u0 - Why I Don't Buy the Simulation Hypothesis (Nor Materialism) [TOE]: https://youtu.be/3_lBPMc6JRY - Consciousness and Quantum Mechanics [Book]: https://www.amazon.ca/Consciousness-Quantum-Mechanics-Shan-Gao/dp/0197501664 - Ivette Fuentes [TOE]: https://youtu.be/cUj2TcZSlZc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The first episode of Tales Across Three Worlds highlights stories of urban legends and paranormal experiences from across the globe. This episode explores three tales from three different regions: the Caribbean, the Canary Islands, and New England. We discuss how culture and history shape local stories and ultimately transform into the enduring urban legends we have today. Producer: Alicia Zurita-PenaRecordist: Elana HealyWriter/Editor: Elana Healy, Jeremy Hilaire, Alicia Zurita-Pena
Confused by all the retirement advice out there? Mike Douglas kicks off with holiday planning and family milestones, then dives into the “three worlds of money”—Wall Street, banks, and insurance—and unpacks how tax loss harvesting can help balance your financial future. Get clear, practical insights to help you navigate retirement choices and avoid common pitfalls. Schedule your complimentary appointment today: MichigansRetirementCoach.com Follow us on social media: YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedInSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We celebrate the Summer of Superman by traveling to the future to Superman Final Crisis - Legion of Three Worlds by Geoff Johns and George Perez. Plus more DC Comics talk on Green Lantern, The New History of the DC Universe, Doomsday Clock, Superman Birthright, All-Star Superman, Gary Frank, and Mark Waid. If you would like to hear episodes where we discussed Geoff Johns and Gary Frank Superman stories, please check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-42-superman-and-legion-of-super-heroes/id1653462591?i=1000622239954 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-137-superman-and-brainiac-by-geoff-johns-and/id1653462591?i=1000708930267 You can follow us on Bluesky @comicsdiscourse114.bsky.social, Instagram: @comicsdiscourse114, Threads: @comicsdiscourse114, and Facebook: Facebook Comics Discourse 114 Also, please leave us a 5-star review at your favorite podcast platforms. CD114 co-hosts art by Drew Moss with art by Tim Meakins
The Pugs are at the PCA General Assembly! And for their first interview from Chattanooga they welcome Aaron Renn back onto the show. After catching up with Aaron about his life following the Three Worlds of Evangelicalism phenomenon he's responsible for, the conversation shifts to evangelicalism and elites--or, why evangelicals can't seem to really develop any. By contrast, Roman Catholics have no trouble developing an elite class who go on to cultural prominence. So, why isn't that the case for evangelicals? Tune in and find out! Follow Aaron Renn on Substack at https://www.aaronrenn.com/ Connect with SHM Architects at https://www.shmarchitects.com/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8
The Pugs are at the PCA General Assembly! And for their first interview from Chattanooga they welcome Aaron Renn back onto the show. After catching up with Aaron about his life following the Three Worlds of Evangelicalism phenomenon he's responsible for, the conversation shifts to evangelicalism and elites--or, why evangelicals can't seem to really develop any. By contrast, Roman Catholics have no trouble developing an elite class who go on to cultural prominence. So, why isn't that the case for evangelicals? Tune in and find out!Follow Aaron Renn on Substack at https://www.aaronrenn.com/Connect with SHM Architects at https://www.shmarchitects.com/Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8
The Pugs are at the PCA General Assembly! And for their first interview from Chattanooga they welcome Aaron Renn back onto the show. After catching up with Aaron about his life following the Three Worlds of Evangelicalism phenomenon he's responsible for, the conversation shifts to evangelicalism and elites--or, why evangelicals can't seem to really develop any. By contrast, Roman Catholics have no trouble developing an elite class who go on to cultural prominence. So, why isn't that the case for evangelicals? Tune in and find out! Follow Aaron Renn on Substack at https://www.aaronrenn.com/ Connect with SHM Architects at https://www.shmarchitects.com/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
Jeremy speaks with Aaron Renn about his influential book, Life in the Negative World. They speak about his framework for understanding the three eras in which American Evangelicals have found themselves in the post-war context—the positive world, the neutral world, and the negative world—and we talk about the decline of institutions, Evangelical strategies for surviving and flourishing in the negative world, and much more.Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise more money: https://amphil.com/.#interview #podcast #newepisode #nonprofitCenter for Civil Society's YouTube ChannelCenter for Civil Society's YouTube Channel
Explore God's plan for the past, present, and future worlds. Together, we'll unpack important truths about Christ's return, God's ultimate judgment, and the glorious promise of new heavens and a new earth where righteousness will reign eternally.