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In this message, Pastor Baker teaches young people according to Nehemiah 6:1-4. Other Important Sites Our website: https://www.beatrendsetter.com Our YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/aportrendsetters Encouragement for young people - https://www.primetimefaith.com Productive Living Podcast - https://goo.gl/k9Vcqg
Do you constantly over-do, over-give, and over-perform to "earn your keep" in your relationships? On this episode of Ask Kati Anything, licensed marriage and family therapist Kati Morton transitions to an all-new, single-topic format to take a deep, evidence-based dive into the world of over-functioning. Through real community stories and personal reflections, Kati maps out the 6-stage cycle that leads from automatic over-giving straight into quiet resentment, eventual blowups, and toxic guilt. But this isn't just an emotional burden. Kati shares fascinating, decades-spanning clinical research—including the concept of "unmitigated communion," a 7-year study following 1,340 couples, and a chilling 2022 medical study linking "self-silencing" directly to physical cardiovascular risks like carotid plaque. If your body is carrying what your mouth refuses to say, it is time to break the loop. Tune in to get a clear, 4-step actionable framework to practice "deliberate under-functioning," express specific needs, and tolerate the discomfort of choosing growth over chronic exhaustion. Chapters: 00:00 - A New Format for Ask Kati Anything 02:00 - What is Over-Functioning? Community Stories 04:00 - Fawning, People-Pleasing, and the Need to Feel Safe 07:40 - Earning Love: Kati's Personal Story with Perfectionism 11:50 - The 6 Rungs of the Over-Functioning Cycle 22:02 - Episode sponsor message: BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough - go to https://bioptimizers.com/kati and use code KATI for 15% off your entire order Plus a Free bottle of Masszymes 23:34 - Unmitigated Communion: When the Self Disappears 30:23 - The Relationship Trap: 7-Year Study of 1,340 Couples 35:36 - The Cardiovascular Cost of Self-Silencing 38:27 - Step 1: Identify Your Current Rung 40:34 - Step 2: Deliberate Under-Functioning 45:30 - Step 3: Make a Single, Specific Ask 49:15 - Step 4: Tolerate the Discomfort (Data vs. Danger) 52:43 - Next Week's Preview: Understanding Health Insurance Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it, leave your questions for next week's topic in the comments, and don't forget to subscribe! Books Why Do I Keep Doing This? https://geni.us/XoyLSQ Traumatized https://geni.us/Bfak0j Are u ok? https://geni.us/sva4iUY ONLINE THERAPY (enjoy 10% off your first month) While I do not currently offer online therapy, BetterHelp can connect you with a licensed, online therapist: https://betterhelp.com/kati PARTNERSHIPS Nick Freeman | nick@biglittlemedia.co Disclaimer The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical or mental health advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any health problem or disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment. Viewing this content does not establish a therapist-client relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We welcome back author and psychiatrist Theodore Dalrymple to examine the modern cult of tolerance. Why is it so important that we avoid the temptation to refuse moral judgment, and how does non‑judgmentalism affect medicine, law, art, and family life? Show Notes Zero Tolerance The Skeptical Doctor Admirable Evasions: How Psychology Undermines Morality Farewell Fear The Pleasure of Thinking: A Journey through the Sideways Leaps of Ideas Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass Our Culture, What's Left of It: The Mandarins and the Masses iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!
ResourcesEpisode 50. How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want Episode 179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity Episode 98. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly?Episode 180. Break Free from Guilt and Blend with Authenticity and SecurityEpisode 187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)Episode 237. Communication Frustration? Gain Powerful Tools & Insight to Help Reduce Conflict & Stay ConnectedSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callYou don't need to navigate blended family life alone. Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies. Click the link to find out how to join: https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!
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Atlantic City. July 17th and 18th. Two days on objections, in-home sales, and the real conversations your techs are losing right now. Tickets and VIP info at wastenodaybootcamp.com Get access to real-time sales training, scripts, and role-play coaching inside the Blue Collar Closer community, join today https://wastenoday.pro/BCC Join the Waste No Day! Facebook group: https://wastenoday.pro/FBgroup Brian Gottlieb is a business leader, author, and speaker who built a company from a plastic folding table and $3,000 into a business that generated nearly a billion dollars in lifetime revenue. In the conversation, he talks a lot about leadership, building people, and creating a strong company culture inside the trades industry. Through his book, Beyond the Hammer, he focuses on practical leadership lessons that contractors and business owners can actually relate to — especially the messy realities of growing teams, leading people, and evolving as a business owner. He also shares how his goal was to write something for the industry that feels real and familiar to people working in it every day. In this episode, we talked about leadership, culture, belief, empowerment, training...
If you've spent years pouring yourself out for everyone around you — your children, your husband, your aging parent, your clients, your church — and you're exhausted, resentful, or just not feeling well, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're talking honestly about what happens when self-neglect goes unchecked. Not from a self-help angle, but from a faith-centered, whole-person perspective that takes both your body and your calling seriously. This episode is for the Christian woman who is done spinning her wheels, done running on fumes, and ready to start seeing herself the way God sees her. --- Why Good Women Stop Taking Care of Themselves It often doesn't start with a dramatic decision. It starts with one more yes. One more skipped meal. One more night staying up too late to get everything done. Over time, those small compromises quietly add up — and so do the consequences. A friend who worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over a decade watched this happen to someone she loved. Her colleague, a deeply dependable and caring woman, worked around the clock, rarely stopped to eat, took on the work of multiple people, and slowly stopped doing the things that once brought her joy — like traveling through Europe. Year after year, the workload got heavier, the complaints got louder, and yet the boundaries never came. The hard truth? The problem wasn't only the unreasonable management or the impossible workload. The deeper issue was that she didn't yet value herself enough to say no. This pattern doesn't stay in the workplace. It shows up in our homes, our marriages, our friendships, and our churches. --- What the Church Sometimes Gets Wrong About Sacrifice If you've spent any meaningful time in church, there's a chance you've walked away with an unspoken message: that giving everything, constantly, is what godliness looks like. That more sacrifice always equals more faithfulness. But that's not the full picture Scripture paints. You were made in the image of God. The same God who cares deeply about the child you're raising, the parent you're caring for, and the friend you drop everything for — that same God cares about you. Holistic health isn't just about what you eat or how you sleep. It's about recognizing that your body, your emotions, and your energy are worth stewarding — because they belong to Him. --- Three Things That Happen When You Stop Taking Care of Yourself 1. Bitterness can take root. When you give and give without boundaries, and no one seems to notice or reciprocate, resentment builds. It's not always loud. Sometimes it's just a quiet, growing heaviness that colors how you see everyone around you. 2. You end up tolerating sin. This one is uncomfortable, but it needs to be said. When we stay quiet, keep the peace at all costs, and never address what's actually wrong, we're not being gracious — we're enabling. Sin that's never confronted rarely changes. The book And the Shofar Blew by Francine Rivers illustrates this heartbreakingly well: a pastor's hidden sin went unaddressed for generations because the women closest to him chose silence over truth. Tolerating what God calls wrong isn't humility. It's harm. 3. Your body starts to break down. This is where holistic health and faith genuinely intersect. Dr. Josh Axe observed in his clinical practice that many of his patients dealing with autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, and other persistent symptoms were young mothers — women who were deeply devoted to caring for others but had stopped caring for themselves. The body keeps score. Chronic stress, emotional depletion, and poor self-care are not just spiritual issues — they show up physically. --- Jesus Had Boundaries — And So Can You The most powerful person to ever walk the earth did not spend every moment helping people. Jesus stepped away from the crowds. He retreated to pray. He protected his time with the Father even when people needed him, even when they were looking for him. If Jesus modeled rest, solitude, and limits — you are not being selfish when you do the same. You're being faithful. --- Practical Next Steps Worth Considering - Read Boundaries or Boundaries in Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend — widely recommended for a reason - Consider speaking with a counselor or pastor if you're struggling to identify or hold limits in your relationships - Ask for help — and be specific. Tell your husband, your friend, or your church community exactly what you need - Remember Matthew 11:28-29: "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." That's an invitation, not a suggestion --- Timestamped Highlights 0:00 — Opening truth: neglecting yourself isn't humility 0:30 — The story of Molly: what a decade of no boundaries actually looks like 3:52 — This isn't just a workplace problem — it shows up in our homes, marriages, and caregiving 4:19 — What the church sometimes gets wrong about sacrifice 5:17 — Three consequences of self-neglect: bitterness, tolerating sin, and getting sick 6:13 — And the Shofar Blew: what happens when we stay quiet about sin 8:08 — The physical toll: Dr. Josh Axe's observations on autoimmune issues and chronic fatigue in caregivers 9:08 — Practical resources: Boundaries books, counseling, and asking for specific help 9:37 — Jesus had boundaries too — and He's your model 10:36 — Closing encouragement and invitation --- Key Takeaways - Self-neglect is not a virtue. It has real spiritual, emotional, and physical consequences. - Bitterness, enabling sin, and chronic illness are three outcomes that often trace back to a pattern of giving without limits. - Jesus modeled boundaries consistently — stepping away, resting, and protecting time with the Father. - Asking for help and being specific about what you need is not weakness. It's wisdom. - Your body is worth paying attention to. Persistent fatigue, autoimmune symptoms, and emotional burnout are signals, not character flaws. --- Ready to Stop Waiting and Start Feeling Better? If this episode hit close to home — if you recognized yourself in Molly's story, or you've been running on empty for longer than you can remember — this is your sign to take the next step. A More Energy Strategy Session is designed for the woman who is done being overwhelmed and ready for a clear, focused path forward. You don't need another resource to sit on your nightstand. You need someone who understands both the clinical and the faith side of what's happening in your body — and can help you figure out what to do about it. Visit herholistichealing.com/services to book your session. Your health is worth fighting for — and so are you. This content is not meant to be medical advice.
Daniel Trilling writes about nationalism, migration and human rights for publications including the London Review of Books, the Guardian and the New York Times. His work has been shortlisted for the Orwell Prize, the Political Book Awards and the Bread and Roses Award for Radical Publishing. On this episode of Little Atoms he talks to Neil Denny about his latest book, If We Tolerate This: How the British establishment made the far right respectable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.
Pastor DJ Uithoven- Most of us would say we don't play favorites but our actions often tell a different story. Whether it's status, success, appearance, or influence, we can subtly treat people differently. James calls this out directly and reminds us that God's kingdom operates on a different standard. This week, we'll confront the biases we overlook and rediscover the power of mercy.
We must never submit to those who claim spiritual authority while leading with exploitation, domination, and contempt.
I break down how confusion - especially from childhood - can quietly drive your bad decisions, low confidence, and repeated patterns. I share how unpredictability and chaos shape your identity and why your brain keeps choosing what's familiar, even when it's harmful. I also walk you through practical steps to create clarity, build stability, and start rewriting the story you've been living. If you've ever felt stuck in patterns you don't understand, this episode will help you make sense of it and move forward.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - The Hidden Driver Behind Your Decisions02:30 - How Childhood Confusion Begins05:45 - Why Predictability Shapes Identity08:15 - Why You Repeat Harmful Patterns10:45 - How Confusion Gets Personalized13:30 - Step 1: Name the Confusion16:30 - Step 2: Build Daily Predictability19:00 - Step 3: Tolerate the Unfamiliar21:30 - Step 4: Get Out of Your Head23:30 - Step 5: Rewrite Your Story25:30 - You Are Not Your Confusion***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram
Faith, Family, Fun, & Fulfillment. It may sound cliche but that's, how I keep sane while covering the cesspool that is modern Tech.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe
Summary: We unpack the problem of fans selling their tickets to the other team…and how this parallels being okay with a little bit of sin entering in. This week's conversation centers on a fascinating parallel between sports fandom and faith: Stop Selling Your Tickets.The episode is inspired by a recent story where Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid expressed frustration after Sixers fans sold their home playoff tickets to New York Knicks fans in 2024, leading to a "home" game that felt like an away game. He's imploring Sixers fans not to do the same thing for this year's series against the Knicks.Key Discussion Points:The Ticket Dilemma: Why do fans sell their playoff seats? We unpack how this betrayal negatively affects the team's "home-court advantage."The Spiritual Parallel: The show explores how this mirrors our spiritual lives. Just as those who sell their tickets don't think it's a big deal to let a few Knicks fans in, we often compromise our values or allow small "sins" to enter our lives, and by doing so, they can take over. We can't dismiss, overlook, tolerate, or accept sin in our lives or the lives of other believers. We have to be willing to call it what it is and pursue holiness.Find out more about UNPACKIN' it Ministries: HERESubscribe to our YouTube channel! HEREClick HERE to support UNPACKIN' it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The ABC Decision Framework changed how we empower our team. Steve Sorenson, Senior Director of Learning & Culture at Johnsonville, breaks down how to build a culture where your team makes decisions without waiting for permission. Company culture training expert Steve Sorenson shares the ABC Decision Framework for employee empowerment and leadership development. Learn how to stop micromanaging, build organizational culture, and create decision-making frameworks that work in home services, HVAC, plumbing, and trades businesses. The behaviors you tolerate become your culture, here's how to change that. THE ABC FRAMEWORK: → A Decisions = Just do it (I don't need to know) → B Decisions = Tell me after (so I can back you up) → C Decisions = Ask me first (financial or customer impact) This one framework stops micromanaging and empowers your team overnight. Additional Resources: Connect with Steve: LinkedIn: Learn more about Johnsonville Subscribe to CSTG on YouTube! Connect with Chad on LinkedIn Chad Peterman | CEO | Author Learn more about the Peterman Brothers Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Key Takeaways: Why "the worst behaviors you tolerate become your culture" The ABC Decision Framework (A, B, C decisions explained) How to move from training to actual learning & development What Johnsonville does that home services companies miss The AI coaching tool they're building (and why it matters)
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Come unpack one of the most sobering parenting stories in Scripture: Eli the high priest and his sons Hophni and Phinehas (1 Samuel 2). Eli was a respected leader for 40 years — judge, priest, the man people from across Israel came to see. But while he led a nation, he failed to lead his own household. His sons stole from God's offerings, slept with the women serving at the Tent of Meeting, and treated holy things with contempt — and Eli's response wasn't enough.This message wrestles with the tension every parent, grandparent, mentor, and leader feels:* When is discipline too harsh? When is it too soft?* Why does the authority that works at work fall flat at home?* What happens when familiarity with holy things turns into contempt?* Is it easier to keep the peace than to fight for the heart?Eli finally spoke up — but the rebuke didn't match the sin, and his family paid the price. The good news? We have a Father who does not ignore what He loves. God steps in. God speaks the hard truth. And where Eli wouldn't say "my sons must die," our God said, "My Son will die for them."Don't ignore what you love. Have the courage to have the conversation.
Is a two-week ceasefire enough time to rewrite the rules of war, diplomacy, and political survival? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo unpacks a high-pressure geopolitical moment where Vice President JD Vance steps into the global spotlight, leading negotiations that could define both his credibility and his future. With oil markets surging, nuclear tensions unresolved, and an unforgiving War Powers deadline looming, the margin for error is razor thin. Behind the scenes, creative compromises, semantic maneuvering, and quiet concessions are shaping what may become a fragile path to peace. If Vance delivers, it won't just mark a diplomatic breakthrough, it could shift internal power dynamics in Washington in ways that are hard to ignore. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️
Being pretty doesn't protect you from bad treatment.In this powerful wake up call episode of Quality Queen Control, Asha Christina reveals why so many beautiful, high potential women end up tolerating disrespect, low effort, inconsistency, and straight up crumbs.You'll uncover the hidden psychology behind it the way looks can become a trap, how low self-concept hides behind “I'm chill” or “I don't want to seem high maintenance,” and why fear of being alone keeps you shrinking.The good news? You can break the pattern for good.
If you grew up in a household where money was protected, preserved, and kept safe at all costs, the idea of investment risk probably feels like a threat. But for first-gen women building wealth, learning how to tolerate and use risk strategically is one of the most important shifts you'll ever make. In this episode, Andrea breaks down what investment risk actually means, why first-generation women tend to be risk averse, and how to start stretching your capacity for risk so your money can actually grow.We'll cover: ✅ The difference between playing defense with your money and playing offense, and why first gen women default to protection over growth✅ How to figure out where you fall on the risk tolerance spectrum and what to do with that information✅ 2 powerful strategies to reduce your investment risk in the stock marketLet's connect: Website: www.buildinggenwealth.comInstagram: @building.gen.wealthLearn more about 1:1 Money Coaching: www.buildinggenwealth.com/moneycoaching
Welcome to Dark Work Daily—the podcast for those willing to do the work no one sees. Here, we dive into resilience, discipline, and perseverance required to unlock your full potential when motivation fades.
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The reality is, blended family life gives us plenty of painful moments to get caught up in: tension with an ex, a hard interaction with a stepchild, a family activity that goes sideways, or marital conflict. And it is easy for one negative moment to become the headline.In this episode, we unpack negativity bias, our tendency to notice the negative faster, feel it deeper, and replay it longer. When it goes unchecked, it can shape how we make decisions and relate to the people we love. And it can steal your joy and leave you feeling hopeless.This conversation is personal for us. As we reflected on our own journey, we were reminded how easy it would have been to let negativity define our marriage and our family years ago. But real (imperfect) progress became possible when we chose to refocus on the small wins along the way and hold onto hope. That made all the difference for us, and we want to equip you to do the same. You'll Discover:What negativity bias is and why it can make one hard moment feel louder than all the good ones combined How negativity bias impacts your marriage, your connection with step kids, and even relationships between homes Practical ways to reframe painful moments, interrupt negative self-talk, and move toward a growth mindset How to capture the good and cultivate belief so you can protect your emotional wellness and lead your family with greater hope and courageCLICK HERE to join the Blending Together CommunityResources on this topic:Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jon AcuffEpisode 117. Harness the Power of Positive Affirmation with Your Kids and Step-KidsEpisode 105. What powerful traits do you need to successfully blend and stay united?Episode 220. From Marginalized to Mainstream: How to Reclaim Confidence for Your Blended FamilyEpisode 165. How important is your mindset when it comes to blended family life? Episode 156. The 3 Super Strengths of a Blended Family MarriageEpisode 187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1 of 2)Episode 136. How to Intentionally Create Positive Family Time and Reduce Relational TensionEpisode 219. From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Strategy for Leading Your Blended FamilyEpisode 225. Gratitude Superpower: How to Boost Hope and Connection Through Challenging SeasonsEpisode 159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You're Continually Rejected and HurtEpisode 231. When Your Ex Starts Dating: How to Handle Their New Partner and Protect Your Kids
In this deeply embodied episode of Transforming 45, Lisa Boate sits down with modern mystic, adventurer, and embodiment guide Tina Erdman to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself in midlife. From nervous system healing and frequency, to identity, safety, and reclaiming your voice, this conversation weaves together science, spirituality, and lived experience. Tina shares how trekking mountains, living nomadically, and healing childhood patterns taught her that the body is the gateway to truth, joy, and authentic connection. If you're a midlife woman feeling exhausted, disconnected, or ready to stop performing and start being, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. In This Episode, You'll Discover: Why your nervous system—not your mindset—runs your life How identity is formed from survival, not truth What “raising your frequency” actually feels like in the body Why joy is not selfish, but essential for collective healing How to tell the difference between unsafe and uncomfortable The power of heart coherence and embodied safety How childhood patterns shape adult relationships Why midlife is the initiation into coming home to yourself How to rebuild trust in your body and intuition A compassionate way to have hard conversations without blame Powerful Takeaways for Midlife Women: You are not broken — your nervous system learned to survive Safety is a felt experience, not a thought Expansion can feel scary and aligned at the same time Healing happens through the body, not just insight Conscious relationships require curiosity, not performance Joy is a nervous system regulator and a form of service About Tina Erdman Tina Erdman is an embodiment guide, nervous system educator, and modern mystic who blends neuroscience, energy work, NLP, and lived experience to help people reclaim their life force, truth, and authentic voice. From summiting mountains to living as a nomad, Tina teaches that the body is the gateway to healing, purpose, and connection. Listen If You're: In perimenopause or midlife and feeling emotionally raw Healing from people-pleasing or burnout Navigating identity shifts after divorce, parenting, or career change Curious about nervous system regulation and embodiment Ready to feel safe being fully yourself Let's Stay Connected:
Pat McDowell (pictured) grew up in Northern California. I worked with him at the Fairfield newspaper 40 years ago before his career took him all over the world, working for the Associated Press, Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. The experience helped shape his views on journalism, on how well Americans know the rest of the world, and how the United States has changed. We talk about this, plus one of his harrowing field reporting assignments in Iraq, on today's Davisville. Compared to the 1980s, McDowell says, “I feel like [in the United States] we don't talk to each other as much, easily, now. There's a little more default hostility, like in political discussions.” Also, things don't work as well. "Our relationship with the corporate world and the service world has changed,” he says. “I am amazed at the level of service that people accept as OK here. You can't get anybody over the phone, everything is a chatbot, things don't work …. I just find it appalling that we've sort of let ourselves be put through what I think is the meat grinder of the MBA system where no money is allowed to be left on the table.”
Alicia Menendez is in for Nicolle Wallace. Alicia covers the infighting within the MAGA Republicans over the war in Iran, with members like Sen. Lindsey Graham cheering the war on while other members like Rep. Anna Paulina Luna criticizing the Trump administration and Graham for “acting as if [our troops] are expendable cattle.” Later, Alicia covers a potential upcoming SCOTUS ruling that could upend voting for several states in the country as well as overseas and military voters. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Episode 115The standard you tolerate: How your environment impacts your leadershipEPISODE DESCRIPTION Welcome to The Lonely Leader Podcast. In this short but powerful episode, James Rule explores how the environment around you quietly shapes your standards, mindset, and performance.From a cluttered desk to the signals in your workspace, the physical spaces we inhabit send constant messages to our brain about what is acceptable, what is normal, and what level of performance we tolerate.If leadership is about setting standards, then the environment we tolerate in our daily lives may be influencing our leadership far more than we realise.This episode challenges leaders to reflect on the hidden signals in their surroundings and consider how small changes in their environment can elevate focus, discipline, and decision-making.KEY TAKEAWAYS-How your environment influences your leadership mindset.-Why clutter and unfinished signals quietly lower your standards.-The psychology behind environmental conditioning.-How intentional spaces can reinforce discipline and clarity.-Why the small things you tolerate often define your leadership culture.EPISODES TO CHECK OUT NEXTEpisode 61 - Set your standards high Episode 4 - High performers do this every day to empower their mindsetEpisode 52 - Leadership Essentials: The legacy you leave ABOUT THE HOST James is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance. CONNECT & CONTACT Website www.thelonelyleader.co.ukThe Lonely Leader's LinkedIn James' LinkedInInstagramEmail: hello@thelonelyleader.co.uk NEWSLETTERSign Up to The Leadership Accelerator Newsletter for advice, inspiration and ideas, you'll also receive James' Tackling Imposter Syndrome guide.THIS SHOW WAS BROUGHT TO YOU BY LONELY LEADER MEDIA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send a textIn this week's episode 343 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing a powerful shift that changes the way we relate to other people's crises. When you grow up feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions, someone else's chaos doesn't feel like inconvenience. It feels like danger.In this episode, I explain how internal boundaries allow you to care deeply without collapsing into rescue mode.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:• Why people who were parentified or over-responsible growing up often experience other people's problems as an emergency their nervous system must fix.• The difference between setting boundaries and having boundaries internally, where you remain steady even when others are in chaos.• Why compassion and responsibility are not the same thing, and how learning to separate them changes your emotional life.• How rescuing often comes from anxiety, not true responsibility.• Why internal boundaries create internal safety, allowing you to stay whole even when others are struggling.How to Build Internal Boundaries1. Notice the activationYour body may react first: your chest tightens, your mind races, and you start planning how to fix the situation. This is your old wiring interpreting someone else's chaos as danger.2. Interrupt the automatic meaningInstead of thinking “If I don't fix this, I'm a bad person,” insert a new thought:“I can care without intervening.”“Their chaos is not my emergency.”3. Separate compassion from responsibilityYou can feel compassion for someone without taking responsibility for solving their problem.4. Tolerate the discomfort of not interveningYour nervous system may protest and tell you that you're being selfish or abandoning them. Stay present and allow the discomfort to pass without jumping in to fix it.5. Allow consequences to unfoldWhen you stop intercepting reality, people experience the natural consequences of their choices. Over time, your nervous system learns something powerful: other people's chaos is not danger.You don't have to stay stuck in the cycle of rescuing, fixing, and managing other people's lives in order to feel safe. Internal boundaries create internal safety and allow you to remain grounded even in the presence of someone else's crisis.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole athttps://higherpowercc.com/podcast/Feeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here:https://higherpowercc.com/drain/CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
Send a textIn this week's episode 343 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I'm sharing a powerful shift that changes the way we relate to other people's crises. When you grow up feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions, someone else's chaos doesn't feel like inconvenience. It feels like danger.In this episode, I explain how internal boundaries allow you to care deeply without collapsing into rescue mode.Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:• Why people who were parentified or over-responsible growing up often experience other people's problems as an emergency their nervous system must fix.• The difference between setting boundaries and having boundaries internally, where you remain steady even when others are in chaos.• Why compassion and responsibility are not the same thing, and how learning to separate them changes your emotional life.• How rescuing often comes from anxiety, not true responsibility.• Why internal boundaries create internal safety, allowing you to stay whole even when others are struggling.How to Build Internal Boundaries1. Notice the activationYour body may react first: your chest tightens, your mind races, and you start planning how to fix the situation. This is your old wiring interpreting someone else's chaos as danger.2. Interrupt the automatic meaningInstead of thinking “If I don't fix this, I'm a bad person,” insert a new thought:“I can care without intervening.”“Their chaos is not my emergency.”3. Separate compassion from responsibilityYou can feel compassion for someone without taking responsibility for solving their problem.4. Tolerate the discomfort of not interveningYour nervous system may protest and tell you that you're being selfish or abandoning them. Stay present and allow the discomfort to pass without jumping in to fix it.5. Allow consequences to unfoldWhen you stop intercepting reality, people experience the natural consequences of their choices. Over time, your nervous system learns something powerful: other people's chaos is not danger.You don't have to stay stuck in the cycle of rescuing, fixing, and managing other people's lives in order to feel safe. Internal boundaries create internal safety and allow you to remain grounded even in the presence of someone else's crisis.Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Fragmented to Whole athttps://higherpowercc.com/podcast/Feeling drained? Take my free Boundaries Drain Quiz to find out where your energy is leaking and how to reclaim it. Start your quiz here:https://higherpowercc.com/drain/CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE:Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletterLinkedinWork with Barb! Book a “Say No Without Guilt” Session
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Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+:https://leilahormozi.com/subscribe Discipline isn't about forcing yourself through discomfort. It's about consistency. In this episode, Leila Hormozi talks about the power of discipline and how small, consistent actions lead to massive success. High performers aren't just more skilled. They know when to tackle tough tasks first, even when fear and discomfort try to stop them. Leila shares a personal story of working out and how pushing herself too hard, too soon, led to avoidance, highlighting the importance of making tasks achievable. She also breaks down the idea of self-respect and how avoiding hard conversations or actions causes long-term harm, whether in business or personal life.In this episode00:00 The difference between discipline and ego01:20 "Eat the frog": doing the hardest tasks first02:08 Tolerate fear and discomfort to achieve breakthroughs03:41 Why self-respect is built one small decision at a time06:05 Taking small steps (in the right direction) to achieve big goals08:00 Success often means consistently going through boring systems More Value:Get the unfiltered memos I send my team as we scale Acquisition.com to $1B+: https://leilahormozi.com/subscribeReceive a curated set of internal memos from the past year at Acquisition.com: https://leilahormozi.com/acq Get your personalized $100m scaling roadmap: https://www.acquisition.com/roadmap
Send a textWelcome to our 115th episode! All you lit snobs and library weirdos out there, have we got a treat in store! This time on Fabulous Film & Friends we will be discussing not one, not two, not three but up to SEVEN filmed adaptations of Emilie Bronte's classic 1847 tale of love, passion, class struggle, family trauma, REVENGE! And haunted winds ripping through the northern English moors. WUTHERING HEIGHTS! I'm your host, Gino Caputi and I'm joined by my kid sis the English Literature Major and Wuthering Heights MEGA FAN, Roseanne Caputi and we will endeavor to find the truest and best filmed adaptation of the novel, starting from the 1939 William Wyler directed Laurence Olivier Merle Oberon venture all the way up to the current 2026 Emerald Fennel reimagining starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. For the first time on this podcast we're breaking with my iron clad rules and tradition and including a version produced for television. So we have the aforementioned 1939 production directed by William Wyler and starring Laurence Olivier as Heathcliff, Merle Oberon as Catherine and David Niven as Edgar LintonNow I watched this one but Roseanne didn't, big chicken that she is, the 1958 Dupont Show of the Week Presentation starring Richard Burton as Heathcliff, Rosemary Harris as Catherine and Denholm Eliot as Edgar Linton Then we jump ahead 12 years to a earthy yet still mod 1970 adaptation directed by Robert Fuest and starring Anna Calder-Marshall, Timothy Dalton as Heathcliff and Ian Ogilvy as Linton 22 years later we get the somewhat perfunctory production directed by Peter Kominsky and starring Juliet Binoche as Catherine, Ralph Fiennes as Heathcliff and Simon Shepherd as Edgar Linton Then 7 years after that we get the stellar TV version directed by Coky Giedroyc and starring Tom Hardy as Heathcliff, Charlotte Riley as Catherine and Andrew Lincoln as Edgar Linton 2 years after that there's the peculiar movie version directed by Andrea Arnold where the focus is on the younger versions of the characters starring Solomon Glave and James Howson as Heathcliff, Shannon Beer and Kaya Scodelario as Catherine and James Northcote as Edgar Linton And that brings up to 2026's Emerald Fennal version starring Margot Robbie as Catherine, Jacob Elordy as Heathcliff and Shazad Latif as Edgar Linton. Before we dive in, the synopsis: Young brooding Heathcliffe, a gypsy adopted by Thomas Earnshaw-- patriarch of Wuthering Heights, falls in love with his wild-eyed and passionate adoptive sister Catherine. Though Catherine and Heathcliff are soulmates, Catherine in turn marries foppish wealthy Edgar Linton. When Healthcliff leaves the Heights and returns a wealthy man, all hell breaks loose on the Northen English moors. Which filmed version truly captures the essence of Emily Bronte's classic novel?Find out!Watch the podcast on youtube:https://youtu.be/kMrbmMZcejY
In this episode of Church Is Messy, Rick and Svea explore the second half of 1 Corinthians 11, where Paul sharply rebukes the Corinthian church for their divisive behavior during communion. Paul's warning reveals how seriously God takes unity within the church.Rick explains that unity is not just a goal for Christians—it reflects God's very nature as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The problem in Corinth wasn't personal sin before communion, but pretending to be unified while practicing division, as wealthier believers feasted while the poor went hungry.Rick and Svea discuss what true unity looks like in practice: moving beyond tolerance to actively honoring and welcoming people across differences in age, background, culture, and life stage. They remind listeners that biblical unity in diversity is not a cultural trend but an ancient foundation of the church.The episode closes with a picture of this unity in action through multigenerational faith communities learning from one another around the same table.Topics discussed in this episode:00:00 - Intro02:32 - Introduction to 1 Corinthians 11 Passage03:39 - God's Discipline and Importance of Unity04:37 - The Trinity and Unity07:01 - A Thought Experiment08:40 - Divine Discipline vs. Condemnation09:42 - Better Not to Meet - A Church Out of Whack10:20 - Taking Communion in an Unworthy Manner12:33 - Communion as a Meal in Small Groups13:32 - Clarifying Unity in Christ vs. Loving All People15:42 - The Tolerate, Celebrate, Elevate Progression16:30 - Philippians 2 - The Mind of Christ18:11 - Practical Application in Church Life20:32 - Idealized Small Group Expectations21:07 - Loneliness Epidemic22:51 - Cultural Shift on Unity and Diversity26:54 - Christian Foundation for Unity28:12 - Beauty and Goodness of Unity30:38 - Preview of Next Week
We explore how small tolerances turn into accepted habits and how identity often follows behavior we let slide. We share a three-part method to catch early drift, use the right tools, and refocus on what is good so goals stay intact.• mental conditioning as strength training for life• tolerance turning into acceptance and identity• media and culture examples of shifting norms• early signs of negative habits and drift• building and using a personal mindset toolbox• limiting social media and resetting inputs• navigating negativity in close relationships• daily evaluation to prevent habit creep• refocusing attention with “something good”• three-step framework recap and weekly challengeContinue on with something good today. I might even challenge you, I might ask you every time we get together for walk and talk or sit and talk what's something good today?https://aarondegler.com/
ResourcesEpisode 231. When Your Ex Starts Dating: How to Handle their New Partner and Protect Your KidsEpisode 170. Co-Parenting Pitfalls for Bio and Step Parents: How to Avoid "Milestone Mishaps"Episode 135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-SpouseEpisode 226. How Two Homes Raise Kids that Thrive: A Co-Parenting Blueprint for Caring Parents [with Jay & Tammy Daughtry]Episode 112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics that Can Destroy Co-Parenting - and Hurt the KidsEpisode 212. 3 Negotiation Strategies to Increase Collaboration and Influence in Your Co-Parenting RelationshipEpisode 188. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 2 of 2)Episode 20. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex Has Different RulesSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callSubscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you to do that today so you don't miss a single episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!
Toxicity at work isn't always obvious. Most times, it shows up as sarcasm, neglect, and unresolved conflict. Catherine Mattice learned this firsthand while working as an HR leader inside an organization where one person slowly broke a good culture. Leadership would not step in, and she watched good people leave. That experience led her to spend years helping organizations understand and address the quiet harm they often ignore. In this episode, Dart and Catherine discuss how toxicity emerges from systems, not just people, why it is often tolerated for far too long, and what leaders misunderstand about responsibility, power, and repair.Catherine Mattice is the founder and CEO of Civility Partners, where she helps organizations address workplace toxicity, bullying, and incivility. She is the author of Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies.In this episode, Dart and Catherine discuss:- How toxic behavior actually shows up at work- Why ambiguity fuels bullying- When neglect becomes a form of harm- The spectrum from incivility to harassment- Why leaders tolerate “low-level” bad behavior- How culture lives in everyday interactions- When high performers become protected sources of harm- Why managers shape culture more than CEOs- What repairing a toxic workplace really takes- And other topics…Catherine Mattice is the founder and CEO of Civility Partners. Her work focuses on helping organizations identify and address workplace bullying, incivility, and toxic behavior. She works closely with leaders, managers, and HR teams to redesign the conditions that shape how people treat one another at work. Under her leadership, Civility Partners has worked with over 250 clients, including major organizations like Chevron, NASA, and Stanford University. She is the author of Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies and has created over 60 courses on LinkedIn Learning.Resources Mentioned:Navigating a Toxic Workplace For Dummies, by Catherine Mattice: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Workplace-Dummies-Catherine-Mattice/dp/1394326130Connect with Catherine:Official website: https://civilitypartners.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinemattice/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.
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Culture forms in what leaders tolerate. This episode explores how small, consistent actions define organizational norms, shaping performance, trust, and engagement.
Fr. Patrick preached this homily on February 12, 2026. The readings are from 1 Kings 11:4-13, Psalm 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40, James 1:21bc, Mark 7:24-30 --------------- Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube:: / @slakingthirsts
Did you know that intentionally tolerating anxiety can help you make clearer decisions, and even find moments of joy, during an unwanted estrangement from your adult child(ren)? In this useful episode, Reconnection Club host Tina Gilbertson talks about the importance (and practicality) of tolerating anxiety when facing estrangement from adult children. Tina explains how anxiety comes from our own thoughts and feelings, not just from what happens to us. She shares five practical steps to help parents manage anxiety so it doesn't influence important decisions during estrangement. You'll hear why it's helpful to separate the urge to soothe anxiety from the desire to reconnect with your estranged adult child(ren). In a nutshell, contacting them out of anxiety can lead to regret. That's why Tina encourages parents to focus on calming their anxiety first, through both top-down and bottom-up techniques that help them relax. By managing anxiety, rejected parents can think more clearly and make better choices about how to respond -- rather than react -- to their adult children's estrangement. Finally, Tina reminds listeners that there will be times when they feel calm, and it's important to use those moments to learn, plan, and even enjoy life. For evidence-based information and tools to repair your relationship with your estranged adult child(ren), read Tina's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. Club members can discuss this and every episode in the General Discussion forum inside the Reconnection Club. Not a member yet? Learn more and join. Follow us on Instagram. EPISODE LINKS: https://directory.traumahealing.org https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/whatispolyvagaltheory https://hakomiinstitute.com/about/what-is-hakomi Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 144: What's Your Strategy? [https://reconnectionclub.com/144] Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 97: The Road Map to Reconnection, Part 1 [https://reconnectionclub.com/97] Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings By Letting Yourself Have Them [ https://amzn.to/2Zbc0S2 ] Reconnection Club Podcast Ep. 69: It's OK to Enjoy Yourself During Estrangement [https://reconnectionclub.com/69]
The Dean's List with Host Dean Bowen – According to Erin Friday, an attorney and co-leader of Our Duty, a parent support group that opposes transgender medical procedures for minors, “California is the death-star of gender ideology, and the state desperately needs to return to biological reality.” The Department of Education has launched an investigation into the California...
This week I've invited my dear friend and colleague, Megan Hellerer, back on the podcast. Megan was on the podcast in the fall of 2024 for the launch of her first book, Directional Living. Here's that first episode.I wanted to have her back on to discuss:What life is like as a 41 year old mom with a 2.5 year old, a year after writing her bookHave her discuss how the life she's living feels like her dream, but never one she would have imaginedThe unique let down she experienced (as many authors do) after putting her big project into the worldWe also dig into a rich discussion around this generation and younger generations' inability to tolerate uncertainty, and how the ability to do so is crucial when it comes to pursuing and experiencing that which you want in this precious life. I found myself furiously taking notes and contemplating my year ahead in a whole new way.Private coaching spaces are open.Work with me PrivatelyConnect on InstagramWebsitePodcast Production by James Jorge
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You get what you tolerate. Communist subversives have been charged. Celebrate the wins when you get them. Understanding how they use propaganda. They are going to put what in the water? Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What are things you tolerated in 2025 that you don't want to tolerate in 2026? Today we are going to explore tolerations, messes, and irritations. You know the things that annoy you on a daily basis and steal your I feel good energy. If I ask you the question what are you tolerating? What's the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe the first thing that comes to your mind is something about your teen, your boss, or your partner. In other words you are tolerating your relationships. Or, maybe the first thing that you thought of is the color of your kitchen wall, all those piles of papers on the table, or the kitchen disposal that hasn't worked in a year. You are tolerating things in your physical space. Heres the thing. All of us tolerate things we shouldn't, instead of handling them. Every time we tolerate things instead of managing them they drain our energy. It steals our attention away from what we really want to do and what we want to achieve. And if we don't handle these little things in life we can go into resignation. Like if I can't handle these little irritations then I can't have what I want and we feel this at a deep unconscious level. This episode helps you become aware of what you're tolerating and gives you a plan to clean up your irritations and messes in your physical space and your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is no doubt in my mind that we, as a nation (and, across the world) are facing a moral confusion if not a complete moral crisis. And, unless righteous, bold men step up to the plate, we'll continue to see the moral decay of everything we love from our favorite institutions, to our families, and our neighborhoods, and even the threat of losing this great nation. That isn't hyperbole. Today, I am joined by John Lovell, founder of Warrior Poet Society and former Army Ranger to discuss what we as men can do about it. We talk about mercy and justice (and, how to satisfy both), why we should hate injustice, the dangers of communism and socialism, why we must unite behind Truth (with a capital T), why "happiness" is inferior to "joy," and why we should pursue peace if possible but truth at all costs. 00:00 - Introduction & Catching Up 01:20 - Why John Wrote "The Lions of Mercer" 03:49 - Justice, Fiction, and Catharsis 07:15 - The Cry for Justice 08:07 - Modern Culture and Victimhood 08:51 - Loving the Good vs. Hating the Evil 11:44 - Redemption, Failure, and Public Dogpiling 13:01 - Loyalty, Forgiveness, and Standing by Brothers 16:14 - What Is "The Good"? 18:27 - Justice, Mercy, and the Role of Christ 20:15 - Judgement, Hypocrisy, and Accountability 23:07 - Integrity and Personal Alignment 24:39 - Happiness vs. Joy 26:39 - Teaching Discipline and Long-Term Thinking 27:03 - You Can Only Replicate Who You Are 28:22 - Wrestling With Faith and Christianity 29:02 - The Dangers of Atheism & Moral Relativism 31:05 - America's Moral Foundation 32:42 - Who Decides Morality? 34:12 - Rise of Socialism & Cultural Rejection 35:38 - New York, Ideology, and Consequences 36:36 - Unity vs. Compromise 38:41 - What Makes Someone American? 39:58 - Parenting, Boyhood, and Raising Men 40:45 - Why Boyhood Resurrected Was Written 42:38 - Risk, Adventure, and Rite of Passage 46:14 - Finding Balance in Parenting 47:09 - Trust, Risk, and Leadership in Marriage 51:27 - Why Should Your Wife Trust You? 52:21 - Leadership, Submission, and Marriage Dynamics 55:49 - Biblical Structure for Marriage 59:04 - Loving Leadership and Wise Authority 01:00:54 - Closing Thoughts & Transition to IC Segment 01:01:15 - Where to Find John Lovell 01:02:13 - Q&A Teaser Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready