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Questions? Feedback? Send us a text!Most technology projects in higher education don't fail because of the technology.They fail because institutions struggle to sustain the change required to make them successful.The software gets purchased. The implementation begins. Teams work hard. But somewhere between launch and long-term adoption, priorities shift, leadership changes, or attention moves to the next initiative before the original work delivers its full value.In this episode of Transformed, Higher Digital Co-founder and CEO Wayne Bovier sits down with Julia Arreguy, Chief Technology Officer at the California Community Colleges Technology Center, to explore why organizational change—not technology—is often the determining factor in institutional success.Working across the largest higher education system in the nation, supporting 115 colleges and more than two million students, Julia brings a unique perspective on technology leadership, institutional transformation, AI, and the realities of driving change at scale.This conversation centers on a simple but important idea:Technology challenges are difficult. Organizational challenges are what determine whether the work succeeds.Julia shares insights on:Why organizational alignment is often harder than the technology itselfHow leadership consistency influences long-term project successWhy many institutions abandon initiatives before realizing their intended outcomesHow AI is creating new urgency across higher educationWhy intentional adoption matters more than chasing the latest technology trendWhether institutional structures are prepared for accelerating changeThe leadership behaviors that build trust during periods of uncertaintyWhy supporting internal change-makers can accelerate transformationWhat new CIOs and technology leaders should understand before introducing major changeWhy higher education's people remain its greatest source of optimismThroughout the conversation, Julia offers a practical reminder that transformation isn't about launching more initiatives.It's about staying committed long enough to achieve the outcomes those initiatives were meant to deliver.This episode challenges a common assumption:Technology is rarely the biggest obstacle.The harder work is maintaining alignment, sustaining momentum, and helping people navigate change when the pressure continues to rise.If you're leading technology, operations, strategy, or institutional transformation, this conversation offers valuable insight into what it actually takes to move change forward—and keep it moving.Subscribe to Transformed for more conversations with higher education leaders navigating complexity, technology, and the future of the institution.Subscribe or follow TRANSFORMED wherever you listen, to get the latest episode when it drops and hear directly from leaders and innovators in higher ed tech and digital transformation best practices.Find and follow us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/higher-digital-inc 

Es freut mich sehr, dass ich für dieses Gespräch Oliver Gorus gewinnen konnte. Es fügt sich inhaltlich an das kürzliche Gespräch mit Prof. Konrad Paul Liessmann an, gibt aber einen anderen, sehr wesentlichen Blickwinkel wieder, den wir ebenfalls in der breiten Diskussion viel zu wenig hören. Oliver Gorus ist seit einem Vierteljahrhundert Unternehmer in mehreren Branchen. Er ist Gründer und Herausgeber des freiheitlichen Online-Magazins »Der Sandwirt«, Kolumnist und Kommentator bei den »Freiheitsfunken«, bei »eigentümlich frei«, beim Kontrafunk und auf X. Er ist glücklicher Familienvater, Schwabe und ungern auf Reisen. Er lebt in Südtirol und liebt die Freiheit. Es war geradezu erfrischend, mit jemandem zu sprechen, der Freiheit als Konzept und Lebenspraxis ernst und sehr persönlich nimmt. Die meisten Menschen, denen ich heute in Europa begegne, gerade auch formal Gebildete, scheinen mir eher einer Untertanen-Mentalität anzuhängen. Was kann der Staat für mich tun? Oder, noch schlimmer, was sagt mir der Staat oder ein beliebiger Vertreter einer Obrigkeit, was ich tun soll? Und wenn es kein Leitbild von oben oder einer beliebig banalen Bubble gibt, ist man verloren. Dieser Weg in die Sackgasse, in der wir uns in Europa befinden, beschleunigt sich täglich. Darum erscheint es mir so wichtig zu sein, Dinge und vor allem vermeintlich intellektuelle Ideen, die sich aber eher als Glaubenssätze herausstellen, fundamental zu hinterfragen. Wir beginnen mit der Grundfrage: Was ist Freiheit, besonders im Kontext der heutigen Zeit und der Veränderung über die Zeit? Verschiebt sich die Bedeutung »Freiheit von« (negativ) gegenüber »Freiheit zu« (positiv)? Hat sich auch die Bedeutung des Wortes Liberalismus vs. Libertarismus verschoben? Wie stehen Freiheit vs. Kollektivismus heute? Sind »links« und »rechts« noch zeitgemäße Einordnungen? Welche gesellschaftlichen Aspekte fallen überhaupt in diese Betrachtung? Ist Philip Pettits republikanische Definition von Freiheit relevant? Es ginge nicht um das Beherrschtwerden, sondern um das Potenzial, beherrscht zu werden. Was ist der Unterschied? Geht es dem Sklaven, der vom Herrn Champagnerfrühstück serviert bekommt, nicht gut? Was ist das Problem? Warum sind die Corona-Maßnahmen ein bedrohliches Beispiel für den Zustand der Freiheit in Europa und der westlichen Welt? Ein aktuelles Beispiel sind die immer totalitäreren Maßnahmen, die in der EU und Deutschland beschlossen werden, gerne während der Urlaubssaison oder während einer Fußball-WM, in der Hoffnung, dass die Menschen abgelenkt sind und Journalisten noch weniger kritisch arbeiten als sonst. »Ein Geheimdienst, der im Verborgenen arbeitet, bekommt operative Fähigkeiten, damit wird das alte Trennungsgebot — eine der Lehren aus dem Dritten Reich — missachtet. […] Das sind Strukturen, die hier gebaut werden, die an die dunkelsten Zeiten unserer Geschichte erinnern.« Dies ist aber nur eines von zahlreichen Beispielen. Wie sind wir in diese existenzielle Krise geraten, in der wir in Europa stecken, und besteht hier nicht ein Zusammenhang? Sind Menschen, die Freiheit wollen, nicht in der Minderheit? Sind wir Untertanennationen, lieben die meisten Menschen gar das betreute Denken? »Wir Freiheitlichen sind im deutschsprachigen Raum traditionell und schon immer in der Minderheit. […] Ich glaube, dass die Freiheit in Deutschland in den Köpfen der Menschen unterentwickelt ist und es nur eine Minderheit ist, die überhaupt bemerkt, dass hier solche Machtstrukturen aufgebaut werden.« Ist die Situation hoffnungslos, oder kann sich daran etwas ändern? Wird sich genug Druck im Lande für wesentliche Änderungen aufbauen oder werden die Fähigen und Klugen schlicht Deutschland, Österreich und Europa verlassen und damit die Situation wesentlich schlechter machen? Ist eine Zersplitterung der Gesellschaft zu vermeiden, oder erkennen wir gerade einen Trend ins Gegenteil? Ist der Begriff der »Krise« überhaupt anwendbar oder erleben wir eher Zusammenbruch als Krise? Entwickeln sich Gesellschaften in Zyklen? Wie wären diese zu denken? Was ist die Rolle von Kultur? Wer bestimmt, was zur Kultur wird? »Von dem Ich und dem Du geht es über in das Man. […] Da gibt es dann plötzlich dieses kollektive Wir.« Sind Individuen in der heutigen Phase, wenn eine Nation über den Zenit ist, noch eine Wirkmacht? Was oder wer dann? Wie endet der Zyklus aber dann und was geschieht danach? »We gave authority to the people who explained things. Not the people who built them.«, Marc Andreessen Und dazu passend: »The world you see everywhere around you, could never have been built by the people you see now living within it.«, Eric Weinstein Was ist davon zu halten? »Würde heute ein Ludwig Erhard leben, der Vater des Wirtschaftswunders, der würde verzweifeln, der wäre völlig machtlos.« Warum sind die USA trotz aller Probleme, die es dort gibt, deutlich erfolgreicher als Europa? Gibt es einen Technik-Zyklus, den die USA treiben und wir verpassen? Oder ist dies überhaupt ein Phänomen, das gar nicht mehr einzelnen Nationen leicht zuordenbar ist? Wie kann in einem Gemeinwesen überhaupt eine Entscheidungsfindung stattfinden, die zu konstruktiven Ergebnissen führt? Zentral oder dezentral? In welchem Verhältnis? Oder ist Anarchismus eine Variante? »Steckt in der Demokratie immer schon die Saat des Versagens?« Begegnen sich Extremisten im Kollektivismus? Kann man am Wesen des Menschen vorbei theoretisieren? Und was sind die Folgen davon? »In allen menschlichen Kulturen gibt es Strukturen.« Können und dürfen wir Menschen ändern? Auf welcher Ebene und in welcher Skalierung sollten und können Entscheidungen effektiv getroffen werden — was hat das für Konsequenzen? Braucht es die Kleinteiligkeit, den Flickenteppich? Leben wir aktuell gar in einer Fürstenherrschaft? »Diese ›unsere Demokratie‹ ist eine Aristokratie.« Was nun? Gibt es einen Ausweg? Im Grunde gibt es drei Möglichkeiten: Über das Danach nachdenken und entsprechende Konzepte vorbereiten auf emergente Phänomene hoffen Parallelstrukturen schaffen Warum ist der Volkswagen-Konzern ein gutes Spiegelbild für die deutsche Gesellschaft? »Die Leistungsfähigen werden bestraft und die Nicht-Leistungsfähigen oder Nicht-Leistungswilligen werden belohnt. Das führt dazu, dass immer mehr Leute die Seite wählen, wo sie alimentiert werden.« Wie kann es einen Neuanfang geben? Regional? Wenn wir in Europa über den Euro alle Fehler und alles Versagen über Nationen verteilen? Wie soll das funktionieren? Ist das nur eine Phase? Was wird zerbrechen? »Harte Zeiten produzieren gute Leute, gute Leute produzieren gute Zeiten, gute Zeiten produzieren schwache Leute, und schwache Leute führen alles wieder zum Zusammenbruch. […] Wir haben gerade sehr, sehr viele, sehr, sehr schwache Menschen.« Wie kann es aber gelingen, Schwache und Bedürftige weiter zu unterstützen ohne ein Sozialsystem, wie wir es heute haben, das völlig seinen Fokus verloren hat und in keiner Weise nachhaltig ist? Welche Rolle spielt Bildung? Warum ist unser aktuelles Bildungssystem trotz der enormen Kosten, die es verursacht, so dysfunktional? Führt staatliche Wohlfahrt und Bildungswesen zum Gegenteil des erwünschten Effektes? »Kinder lernen schon in den Familien, vom Staat abhängig zu sein. […] Echte professionelle Jugendarbeit und Sozialarbeit ist ein Kampf gegen Windmühlen.« Ein Bonmot, das ich kürzlich gelesen habe sagt: »Most jobs today are adult daycare.« Ist das zu polemisch? Wie ist das zu denken mit aktuellen Entwicklungen in künstlicher Intelligenz und Robotik — einige Jahre in die Zukunft gedacht? »Der Bildungssektor wird sich anpassen, sobald er nicht mehr staatlich ist. […] Es wird sich ein so bunter Strauß an Bildungsformen ausbilden, dass es auch für die unter Anführungszeichen Schwächsten hervorragende Bildungsmöglichkeiten geben wird.« Andere Episoden Episode 155: Freiheit oder Sicherheit? Ein Gespräch mit Prof. Konrad Paul Liessmann Episode 153: Potent Stuff, A Conversation with Prof. Jacob Howland Episode 152: Säkulare Glaubensbekenntnisse Episode 150: Wie kommt Neues in die Welt? Episode 144: Was ist Fortschritt? Ein Gespräch mit Dr. Daniel Stelter aus ökonomischer Perspektive Episode 141: Passagier oder Steuermann? Ein Gespräch mit Markus Raunig Episode 138: Im Windschatten der Narrative, ein Gespräch mit Ralf M. Ruthardt Episode 136: Future Brunels? Learning from the Generation that Transformed the World. A Conversation with Dr. Helen Doe Episode 131: Wot Se Fack, Deutschland? Ein Gespräch mit Vince Ebert Episode 130: Populismus und (Ordo)liberalismus, ein Gespräch mit Nils Hesse Episode 125: Ist Fortschritt möglich? Ideen als Widergänger über Generationen Episode 117: Der humpelnde Staat, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Christoph Kletzer Episode 114: Liberty in Our Lifetime 2: Conversations with Lauren Razavi, Grant Romundt and Peter Young Episode 113: Liberty in Our Lifetime 1: Conversations with Massimo Mazzone, Vera Kichanova and Tatiana Butanka Episode 108: Freie Privatstädte Teil 2, ein Gespräch mit Titus Gebel Referenzen Oliver Gorus auf X Der Sandwirt Philip Pettit, Republicanism. A Theory of Freedom and Government, Oxford University Press / Clarendon Press, Reihe Oxford Political Theory (1997) Ben Shapiro, Lions and Scavengers. The True Story of America (and Her Critics), Threshold Editions (2025) Ulf Poschardt, Shitbürgertum, Westend Verlag (2025) Ulf Poschardt, Bückbürgertum. Eine Geschichte verlorener bürgerlicher Kulturkämpfe, Westend Verlag (2026) Marc Andreessen Tweet Karl R. Popper, Die offene Gesellschaft und ihre Feinde (Original: The Open Society and Its Enemies), Routledge (1945) David Graeber, Bullshit Jobs. A Theory, Simon & Schuster (2018) Balaji Srinivasan, The Network State. How to Start a New Country (2022)

Are you controlling your anger—or is your anger quietly controlling you? Dr. Greg Gifford examines the difference between righteous and sinful anger and why Christians can be dangerously quick to justify their own reactions. Learn how trusting God's patience and perfect justice can change what happens when you feel disrespected, wronged, or pushed too far. Transformed Podcast Episode 187 | July 30, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

In this episode of the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast, host Cam St.Omer Donaldson is joined by two graduates of the JustGiving Digital Learning Grant Programme — Kayleigh Wingate from Cambridge Cyrenians and Claire Caborn from Dove Cottage Day Hospice. Both fundraisers work in small charities where wearing multiple hats is the norm, and both came into the DLG program with different goals — Kayleigh to build her fundraising foundations after a background in copywriting and marketing, and Claire to take her charity's first steps into digital fundraising ahead of a landmark 30th anniversary Big Give Christmas Challenge. Together, they share: What they learned across six months of the program — from email marketing and social media strategy to storytelling and grants Why it's okay not to have all the answers (and why that realisation was liberating) How the program boosted their confidence and sparked new strategies for their organisations Why Fundraising Everywhere feels like an extended fundraising team — and a "fundraising encyclopaedia" Applications for the Digital Learning Grant Program 2027 (sponsored by JustGiving) are now open. Head to https://www.fundraisingeverywhere.com/digitallearninggrant/ to apply. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to hit follow and enable notifications so you'll get notified to be first to hear of future podcast episodes. We'd love to see you back again! And thank you to our friends at JustGiving who make the Fundraising Everywhere Podcast possible.

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Just up the A3 lies the Hindhead Tunnel — a route many of us now drive through without a second thought. But who remembers the days before it opened? The long queues at the Hindhead traffic lights, buildings blackened by exhaust fumes, and the old A3 winding its way around the Devil’s Punch Bowl. Fifteen years on, the tunnel continues to provide safer, smoother and faster journeys for tens of thousands of motorists every day. Jo Gray meets Dominic Holyoak from National Highways, one of the dedicated team working behind the scenes around the clock to keep the tunnel running safely.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Host: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin) and Co-Hosts: (ronthe3manweav)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

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Send us Fan MailAs Christian parents, we no longer have the pleasure to just sit and let time pass us by. We have to get active, intentional about the teaching and living by example. Mattie Claire Jones gives her testimony of how her parents were very intentional to point her (and her brother) to Christ, to show her as they lived that example. Support the showAnd, Partner With Us! https://www.hisvessel.org/donate-and-partnerStay connected with His Vessel Ministrieshttps://www.hisvessel.org/ and https://www.hisvessel.org/podcastFor more information on...Discipleship: https://www.hisvessel.org/programsWatchmen: https://www.hisvessel.org/watchmenFind us on...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hisvesselministriesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hisvesselministries2232LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/15469126/admin/dashboard/X: https://x.com/hisvesselmin/

After years building software products, Chris Metcalfe crossed into People & Culture and noticed something surprising. Organizations invested enormous effort into understanding customers, testing ideas, and improving products, yet the work people did every day was rarely designed with the same discipline. That realization led him to ask a different question: what if work itself were managed like a product? In this episode, Dart and Chris discuss what happens when organizations move beyond HR as a service function, how product thinking changes the way work is designed, and why better work begins with solving the right problems.Chris Metcalfe is a product leader and organizational strategist helping organizations apply product management to the design of work. After leading product teams at Workday, Docebo, and Primark, he now helps People teams build product capabilities through Red Oak and PX as a Product.In this episode, Dart and Chris discuss:- HR through a product lens- Treating work like a product- The customer inside your company- Solving real work problems- Outcomes over outputs- The power of constraints- Product thinking for HR- Rethinking HR as product- And other topics…Chris Metcalfe is a product leader and organizational strategist who helps organizations apply product management to the design of work. He has held product leadership roles at Workday, Docebo, and Primark, where he led product teams spanning enterprise software and People & Culture. Today, he is the founder of Red Oak and PX as a Product, where he helps organizations build product-led People functions and apply product operating models to the design of work. He also writes The Operating Model, a newsletter on product leadership, organizational design, and the future of work.Resources Mentioned:Inspired, by Marty Cagan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119387507 Transformed, by Marty Cagan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1119697336SapienX: https://sapienx.co.uk/Chris's newsletter, The Operating Model: https://metcalfec.substack.com/ Connect with Chris:Red Oak: https://www.red-oak.agency/PX as a Product: https://pxasaproduct.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-metcalfe-red-oak/ 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.

Most hunters dream of that first epic public land adventure—yet the sheer complexity of regulations, gear, and strategies often feels overwhelming. Chris Riebli, aka Marksman's Creed, shares how he transitioned from private land hunts in Idaho to conquering backcountry public land hunts in Montana, revealing the mindset and methods that turned beginner mistakes into trophy successes. His story proves that with the right attitude and a little guidance, you can push beyond your comfort zone and elevate your hunting game.

God's call isn't reserved for the fearless; it's for the willing. In Exodus 3–4, Moses had many excuses for why he felt ill-equipped to answer God's call, yet God met every excuse with a promise of His presence, power, and provision.What if the thing holding you back isn't your ability, but your willingness to trust God's promise?Listen to this week's message as we discover how God transforms ordinary people by calling them to go and faithfully meets them every step of the way.

How do you respond when someone hurts, betrays, disrespects, or refuses to forgive you? The answer is rarely simple, but Pastor Rich reminds us that these are gospel questions—moments that reveal how deeply the grace of Jesus is shaping the way we live. In the final week of Transformed, Rich teaches from Romans 12:14-21 and calls us to bless instead of curse, pursue peace where possible, release revenge, and overcome evil with good. None of that means denying the harm or remaining in an unsafe situation. Instead, Rich shows how wise boundaries and tangible acts of goodness can keep hurt from having the final word through us. Speaker: Rich Greene Series: Transformed Week: 5 of 5 Date: July 26, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:14-21   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Forensic science has transformed the way crimes are investigated and justice is delivered. From fingerprints and DNA to new forms of anatomical identification, its breakthroughs have helped solve cases once thought impossible. Yet when evidence is misunderstood or experts overreach, the consequences can be devastating. In this episode, doctor and broadcaster Dr Radha Modgil speaks with Professor Lady Sue Black about her forty-year career as one of the world's leading forensic anthropologists. From a childhood spent helping her father prepare animals to work in anatomy laboratories, mortuaries and courtrooms, Sue reflects on the experiences that led her into forensic science and the responsibilities that come with presenting evidence in court. How certain can forensic science ever be? What happens when scientific evidence changes after a conviction? And how can juries be expected to understand complex findings? Drawing on landmark cases and her own pioneering research, Sue examines the role of the expert witness and the human cost of getting justice wrong. Professor Lady Sue Black is an anatomist and forensic anthropologist. She is the author of An Expert Witness, the final book in a trilogy that also includes All That Remains and Written in Bone. Dr Radha Modgil is a doctor, broadcaster and  author whose work explores health, wellbeing and the experiences that shape our lives. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan Mail You were made on purpose, for a purpose. Join Mary and me as we discuss her new Bible Study. She offers help to strengthen your spiritual core and embrace your one-of-a-kind design. Uniquely Made, Mary Rooney Armand - 35-day studySupport the showBe sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other forums you use. Check out Transformed on FB.

Anxiety may feel unavoidable, but what if managing the symptoms keeps you from confronting the deeper spiritual problem? Dr. Greg Gifford explains why your view of God's sovereignty, goodness, and fatherly care can radically reshape the way you respond to worry. Discover the biblical categories that can help you stop being ruled by anxiety and start trusting the God who knows exactly what you need. Transformed Podcast Episode 186 | July 23, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Dr. Katherine Lanning is an occupational therapist, founder of Transformed for Life, and host of the podcast by the same name. Her work sits at the intersection of faith and holistic wellness, where she combines her clinical background with a deep passion for helping women experience true, lasting transformation in Christ—spiritually, mentally, and physically.Having walked through her own seasons of struggle, healing, and growth, she now equips women to pursue lives that align with God's truth and design. Listen to Dr. Lanning's podcast, Transformed for Life, here.SUPPORT His Heartbeat through Crown of Beauty Internationalhttps://www.crownofbeautyinternational.com/donateCONNECT with His Heartbeat and Crown of Beauty InternationalWebsite// Facebook//InstagramEmail: crownofbeautyinternational@gmail.comConnect with Sue Corl's Instagram//Facebook// WebsitePurchase Sue's Transformational Bible Studies and Devotionals on Amazon!Sue Corl's best-selling books: Crown of Beauty Bible Study, Broken But UndefeatedCrown of Beauty International: EMPOWERING WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD WITH GOD'S TRUTH!

Investing in your team and leveraging their strengths really does pay off. In this episode of Roots of Success, Tracy Wallingford sits down with Steve and Anne Scarcella, ACE Ambassadors of the Year and co-owners of Brothers Lawn Services in Youngsville, Louisiana, to walk through three years of CliftonStrengths work, annual team off-sites, and what it actually takes to build a 65-person team where people thrive in their strengths instead of grinding through their weaknesses. This is one of the most honest and practical conversations we've had about what real team development looks like, not as a program, but as a practice. THE BIG IDEA:   A Strength Is Only an Advantage When You're Aware Enough to Use It Intentionally KEY MOMENTS:  [01:00] Brothers by the Numbers: 65 Employees, a Second Division in Baton Rouge, and a Team You Actually Want to See Every Day  [05:30] Opposites Attract — and Then They Build a Business Together  [07:30] Steve's Activator in Action: How a High-Speed Strength Gets Slowed Down (in a Good Way) by the Team  [11:00] What Led Brothers to Do Their First Team Off-Site — and What Off-Sites Expose  [15:00] Anne on Planning: Start in October, Find the House First, Build From There  [18:30] Budget, Dietary Restrictions, and the Art of Planning for 20 People (Without Herding Cats)  [22:30] "I've Been Seen": What the Team Took Away From That First Session  [26:30] A Strength Can Be a Weakness: Steve on Competition as a Blinder  [31:00] Navigating Tenured Employees Who Were Skeptical of the New Language  [34:30] Why They've Done the Strengths Session Twice With Nearly the Same People and Both Times Were Worth It  [38:00] Going Mobile: Why the Best One-on-Ones Don't Happen in an Office  Questions we answer.  What is CliftonStrengths and how do you actually use it with a landscape team?  What does it look like to take strengths work beyond a single session and make it a living practice?  How do you build a team off-site that's both fun and actually beneficial to the business?  When should you start planning a team off-site, and what should you think about first?  Why does staying together (not in a hotel) change the off-site experience?  How do you bring a vendor or peer visit into a team off-site without it feeling forced?  What is the "What I Need From You" exercise and how do you use it?  How do you handle long-tenured employees who are skeptical of new culture initiatives?  Why is knowing each other's strengths more important than having a specific set of them?  How do you keep strengths language alive between sessions and off-sites?   

In this episode of the Trial Lawyers College Podcast, Amanda Harber and Andy Delaney welcome Harris County Public Defender and 2025 TLC graduate Reshae Ridley to share her experience at the College's Three-Week program at Camp Dawson. Shay reflects on her path from military service and public service to criminal defense, why she believes psychodrama is the foundation for authentic advocacy, and how vulnerability transformed both her approach to clients and her courtroom skills. She also discusses the lifelong friendships formed through TLC, the value of continued learning, and why she believes the College is one of the best investments an attorney, or a supervisor, can make. Whether you're considering attending the Three-Week program or simply want to hear how human connection can elevate trial advocacy, this conversation offers an inspiring look at the heart of the Trial Lawyers College experience.

What role does God's Word play in your life?In this message from our Next Steps series, we explore what it means to be Rooted in Scripture and Transformed by the Spirit. In a world where everything seems to be constantly changing, God's Word provides a firm foundation, leads us to Jesus, and shapes us into His likeness.Join us as we discover why Scripture is essential for spiritual growth and why the real question isn't simply whether we read the Bible, but whether we allow it to change us.Are you allowing God's Word to transform your life?

Protestants in Purgatory? The Kerygma? The perseverance of the saints in Calvin? All this and more on today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.

(Original Run Date: 7/01/2026) Dr. Tom Curran talks about important truths to teach the next generation: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and stand up for Christ's teaching in the world. Tom explores the principle, “many live by the favor of the few” and the gift of the communion of saints.

(Original Run Date: 6/30/2026) Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Reign of Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8-17) about surrendering to the consequences of disobedience to God, even the loss of wealth, fame and power. Tom discusses themes written about in his upcoming book on his Camino pilgrimage, No Half Measures.Referenced Texts: Ascent of Mount Carmel and Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross.

Psalm 51 reminds us that no sin is greater than God's mercy. When we come before the Lord with a humble and repentant heart, He is faithful to forgive, restore, and renew us.David's prayer is a powerful reminder that God desires sincere repentance over empty words. He washes away our guilt, creates a clean heart within us, and restores the joy of His salvation. Redemption begins when we turn back to Him.

Zacchaeus wasn't respected. He was rejected, judged, and overlooked by those around him. But Jesus saw beyond his reputation and extended love, mercy, and favor.In Luke 19, we're reminded that God's grace isn't reserved for the perfect; it's offered to those willing to respond to His call. No matter your past or how others see you, Jesus still knows your name and invites Himself into your life.

Every voice you listen to is shaping you.Every message you consume.Every perspective you embrace.Every moment you give your attention.Not because your phone is inherently good or bad...But because what consistently captures your attention quietly forms the woman you're becoming.That's why we're wrapping up our July Digital Independence Challenge with one final Replay Rewind from the original REDEEM Her Phone Time series.Because the goal was never simply to spend less time on our phones.It was to become more attentive to the voice you want shaping you.In this episode, you'll discover:• why the voices you listen to are shaping your heart, mind, and everyday choices• the biblical difference between being conformed to the world and transformed by the renewing of your mind• three powerful questions to help you evaluate what's influencing you most• how comparing your screen time to your time with God can reveal what is truly forming you• practical ways to intentionally listen to God's voice more than the world's• why transformation doesn't begin with changing your phone habits—it begins with renewing your mindIf you've ever wondered why distraction feels so powerful...Or sensed that your phone is influencing more than just your schedule...This conversation is for you.And if this episode resonates, don't stop here.Episodes 105–122 walk through the entire REDEEM Her Phone Time series, combining biblical truth with practical phone stewardship tools to help you reclaim your attention, renew your mind, and become more present to God and the people He has entrusted to you.You'll also find the REDEEM Her Phone Time Guide and the REDEEM Her Time Screensaver waiting for you inside the free REDEEM Her Time Community.Because changing your phone habits was never the finish line.It's about becoming the woman God is shaping you to be.Come join the Digital Independence Challenge (and grab your free REDEEM Her Phone Time resources) inside the Community.YOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaREADY FOR YOUR NEXT CEO STEP?If today's episode made you realize you're tired of constantly restarting, losing focus, or trying to carry your business mentally all day long…your next step is The CEO Time Scaling Experience.This free private 5-part bingeable audio experience will help you stop leading from reactive BUSY-ness and start creating sustainable CEO momentum through intentional stewardship, rhythms, and focus.Inside, you'll discover:• why your rhythms keep collapsing• what actually creates sustainable momentum• why information alone doesn't create transformation• and how to lead your time, business, and life differentlyGrab instant access at:https://redeemhertime.com/scale

What does it really mean to live well—especially when life is busy, difficult, or draining? In Week 4 of Transformed, Pastor Josh teaches from Romans 12:11-13 and shows that living well is not the same as living a perfect life. It means serving God wholeheartedly without faking enthusiasm, remaining patient and prayerful when trouble comes, and keeping our lives open to the needs of people around us. If you want your faith to shape the way you meet pressure, pain, people, and everyday responsibilities, this message offers a clear and hopeful next step.   Speaker: Josh Mienser Series: Transformed Week: 4 Message: Live Well Date: July 19, 2026 Scripture: Romans 12:11-13   Connect with us: https://bit.ly/m/lifechurchia Learn more about LIFEchurch: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/ Give: https://www.lifechurchnow.org/give

Turning to Christ in a Muslim country is an amazing story. In this episode you'll hear the miraculous way Christ brought one former Muslim—Ulaanbek, our Kyrgyzstan Director—to Christ. He'll tell about his childhood troubles and how he was able to share the power of forgiveness with this estranged father. Hear how his personal testimony shapes the way listeners respond to the Gospel broadcasts of FEBC. This will be a very insightful conversation as we discover new ways to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of Muslim listeners in central Asia…Until All Have Heard.

What if worship is less about singing and more about living?   ---    The Apostle Paul longed to get to Rome. He knew that if the gospel were well-established in Rome, it would reach the ends of the known world. Before he ever got there, Paul wrote one of the greatest works on the Christian faith ever written - his letter now entitled “Romans.” Join us as we explore highlights from this incredible letter and see why, for Paul, there was no place like Rome.    Sermon Notes: http://bible.com/events/49636652 Submit a Question: bit.ly/BeyondSundayQuestions

Read OnlineTransformed by God's WordHe spoke to them another parable. “The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flour until the whole batch was leavened.” Matthew 13:33Yeast is small—invisible once it is worked into the dough. And yet, its influence is pervasive and powerful. This simple image—yeast worked into three measures of flour, causing it to slowly rise—reveals that the Kingdom of Heaven is built quietly, almost imperceptibly, from within. Like leaven silently transforming dough from the inside, so too does God's grace operate—hidden yet active—in the heart, in the Church, and in the world.Patiently watching dough rise can be a small wonder, especially for children. In this brief parable, the yeast symbolizes the Word of God, and the wheat flour, the human soul. When God's Word is welcomed by faith, it possesses the power to transform the entire soul. Just as yeast elevates and expands flour into bread, so God's Word elevates human nature and conforms it to Himself. How awe-inspiring it is to behold the gradual transformation of a soul animated by divine grace! Saint Augustine offers several interpretations of the “three measures” of wheat flour. He suggests they can represent the threefold interior life of the human person: heart, soul, and mind (cf. Matthew 22:37); or the three degrees of fruitfulness described in the parable of the sower—“a hundredfold, sixtyfold, and thirtyfold” (cf. Matthew 13:23); or even the three righteous men mentioned in Ezekiel—Noah, Daniel, and Job (cf. Ezekiel 14:14), each representing a distinct path of fidelity under trial. Each of these interpretations reveals how God's transforming Word is at work not only in the individual soul, but within the Church and throughout all humanity.Though “three measures” might not sound like much, it was in fact a substantial amount. According to ancient Jewish and Roman measurements, three measures (or satons) could equal nearly fifty pounds of flour—enough to feed more than a hundred people. The parable, therefore, is about abundance—the superabundant fruitfulness of God's Word when it is thoroughly received—penetrating deeply into the individual soul, the Church, and society. Like leaven in dough, this transformation takes time. Though not immediate, it is steady, enduring, and complete.Consider your own life: Has the Word of God been thoroughly mixed into your whole being—into your heart, your soul, and your mind? Has it leavened your interior life so completely that even your smallest actions are touched by grace? Has divine love taken hold of you—not in part, but in whole?Furthermore, do you see your interconnectedness with the Church and rejoice in the many ways God is at work within Her and Her members? Do you gaze upon the world and, with wonder and awe, perceive God's hidden activity? It is easy to focus on the worldly chaos and to be drawn into the sensationalism of evil. But it takes a truly perceptive soul—like a child watching dough rise—to behold the quiet, steady work of God, who is ever bringing His Kingdom to life—quietly, steadily, and far and wide.Reflect today on the quiet ways God is at work within you, within the Church, and throughout the world. Though you might not always perceive the movement of grace, trust that it is active—like yeast in dough—gently transforming, sanctifying, and preparing hearts for the glory to come. Resist the temptation to measure your spiritual growth by visible signs or immediate results. Instead, remain faithful to prayer, attentive to the Word, and docile to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. God's Kingdom unfolds in time, and its rising is certain. Even when the world seems overwhelmed by sin or division, remember that the leaven is at work. The final loaf is being prepared for the eternal banquet—and you are being made ready, one hidden grace at a time, until you are fully prepared to share in the joy of the eternal feast.Most Holy Word of God, speak to me, enter my heart, and transform me by Your grace. Send forth Your Word into Your Church on earth. Make Her holy, that She may reflect the beauty and strength of the Body of Christ. Use me and all the members of Your Body to witness to the world—especially to those who do not yet know You—so that they may be drawn into the wonder and awe of Your transforming power and come to partake in the superabundant Banquet to which we are all called. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Distant Shores Media/Sweet Publishing, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons  Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Send us Fan MailIt's not about ignoring the pain and pretending it away. Learn from someone with first-hand experience who gives more than empty promises. Don't miss this honest and inspiring podcast."EMBERS OF ENDURANCE: RISING ABOVE CHRONIC PAIN AND ILLNESS" - Available on Amazon - Carolyn Dale NewellSupport the showBe sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other forums you use. Check out Transformed on FB.

Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. - Colossians 3:18-21, ESV

Loneliness isn't always solved by finding more people—it often reveals a deeper spiritual need. Dr. Greg Gifford explains why God's grace, steadfast love, and presence satisfy the heart in ways that human relationships never can. If you've felt isolated, disconnected, or forgotten, you'll discover where lasting hope is actually found. Transformed Podcast Episode 185 | July 16, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

If you've ever wondered whether investing in your marketing, social media, and AI skills is really worth it, this interview is for you.In this Academy Member Spotlight, I sit down with Tara Robinson of RE/MAX First Choice Realty in Savannah, Georgia. Tara shares how joining the #GetSocialSmart Academy helped simplify her marketing, save valuable time, build confidence with social media, and embrace AI tools like Claude to grow her business.Whether you're a Realtor who struggles with consistency, wonders what to post, or feels overwhelmed by all the changes happening in social media and AI, Tara's story will inspire you.In this interview, you'll learn:✔️ Why Tara joined the #GetSocialSmart Academy✔️ How the monthly content calendars save her hours every month✔️ Why community matters more than ever✔️ How Claude AI became a complete game changer✔️ How AI helps with YouTube scripts, marketing, and content creation✔️ Advice for Realtors who feel overwhelmed by social media✔️ Why continuing education is one of the best investments you can makeIf you've been thinking about becoming more consistent with your content, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and real-world advice.Learn More:✨ Join the #GetSocialSmart Academy:https://katielance.com/academyConnect with Tara Robinson:

Headline: The Medieval Warm Period and the Rise of Parallel Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The Medieval Warm Period (950–1250 AD) was marked by low volcanism and climatic stability, facilitating the rise of "power empires" across the globe. Frankopan details the expansion of the Vikings into the North Atlantic, driven by the trade of valuable walrus ivory and hides. This colonization often involved violence and the forced movement of women from Ireland and Scotland to settle new lands like Iceland. In North America, the city of Cahokia thrived as a cosmopolitan center with massive mounds, yet eventually collapsed due to resource exhaustion and social unrest. Simultaneously, the Chola Empire in India and the Khmer in Southeast Asia flourished, fueling each other's growth through trade and diplomatic exchange. The Cholawere particularly successful in exporting Indian culture and Hinduism. Frankopan argues that these parallel empires succeeded because they could plan for the future without major environmental shocks, though they eventually "suffocated" under their own administrative and ecological weight. (4)1930S. FSA.  DUST BOWL

Headline: The Great Divergence and Geopolitical Climate Shocks Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History The "Great Divergence" explains why Europe accelerated in science and technology over Asia despite the latter's long history of learning. Frankopan suggests that geography played a crucial role; for example, England's coal fields were located near its capital and waterways, whereas China's were far from its population centers, making exploitation expensive. Additionally, while China's efficient bureaucracy stifled new ideas, European competition and the exploitation of colonial resources provided a "kickstart" for industrialization. Climate shocks also played a role; the Bengal famine in the 1770s shattered state revenues and destroyed families. A specific instance of climate impacting geopolitics occurred after the 1783 Laki eruption. As the Ottoman Empire struggled with internal disorder and crop failure in Egypt, Catherine the Great seized the opportunity to annex Crimea. This highlights how ecological pressures can distract major powers, allowing rivals to redraw global maps. (6)1900 JULIAETTA IDAHO

Headline: The Age of Turbulence and the Race Against Nature Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History From 1870 to 1920, the race for monetized resources like rubber and nitrates led to massive ecosystem degradation. Frankopan describes how rubber trees were transplanted from the Amazon to the Malay Peninsula, fundamentally altering local landscapes to meet global demand. New technologies like the telegraph and refrigerated shipping allowed goods to move cheaper and faster, often making it more affordable to ship grain from the US to London than from Ireland. While Western history focuses on transatlantic migration, Frankopan notes that migration within the Indo-Pacific region was even more extensive, profoundly shaping today's geopolitics. The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa captured the global imagination, but Frankopan reminds listeners that scientists like Eunice Footewere already warning about the "greenhouse effect" and the burning of carbon sources by the 1850s. He emphasizes that our current climate crisis is the culmination of a 200-year cycle of industrial acceleration and ecological aggravation. (7)1900 IDAHO

Headline: Sustainable Futures and the Weight of Modern Consumption Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History In the final segment, Frankopan highlights the staggering ecological footprint of modern life, noting that producing a single cotton shirt requires 2,700 liters of fresh water. He reveals that the global fashion industry contributes 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond textiles, the world faces a massive food waste problem, with 930 million tons of edible food discarded annually due to aesthetic standards and inefficient distribution. Frankopan argues that these cycles of consumption are "totally unsustainable" and rooted in a lack of public awareness about where products come from. Despite these grim statistics, he remains pragmatic and optimistic about the potential for innovation to improve the world. Drawing a final lesson from history, he observes that while empires must be "lucky" to survive, the consequences of bad luck are never shared equally, always hitting the most vulnerable hardest. He concludes that better education and preparation are essential to maximizing future opportunities and building resilience against inevitable environmental shocks. (8)1900 BURKE IDAHO, HECLAS MIN

Headline: Roman Stability, the Horse, and the Fragility of Empires Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History During the Roman Warm Period, Rome benefited from nearly 300 years of environmental stability, which Frankopan characterizes as "getting lucky." This period of low volcanic activity allowed for predictable budgets, institutional growth, and the city's transformation from brick to marble. However, the narrative shifts to the "magical" role of the horse in Central Asia. Frankopan describes horses as sacred animals and military assets that allowed humans to cover vast distances, ultimately enabling the Huns to dismantle the Roman infrastructure. He emphasizes that large, specialized empires are often brittle; a single failure in trade or water systems can lead to a "doom spiral" of famine and disease. Modern cities like Dubai, with only 24 hours of water reserves, mirror the fragilities of ancient Uruk or Nineveh. Finally, Frankopan reflects on biblical stories, like the Garden of Eden and the flood, as early lessons on the need for humans to live sustainably within a potentially hostile environment. (3)1930 CALDWELL IDAHO DUSTBOWL

Headline: Ancient Globalization and Volcanic Disruptions Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan explores the concept of ancient globalization, defining it through the long-range exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies between Europe, Africa, and Asia. He highlights nomadic peoples as the essential vectors who transported bronze, cereals, and livestock between cities. The conversation shifts to the profound impact of volcanic eruptions on human history. For instance, the eruption of Thera (Santorini) triggered changes in the variola virus, potentially leading to the rise of smallpox which killed millions over millennia. Another major event was the eruption of Okmok in Alaska in 43 BC. This caused global crop failures and disrupted the Nileflood, leading to famine and political instability in Egypt. These ecological pressures weakened Queen Cleopatra'sposition, allowing her rival Octavian to eventually take control of Egypt. Frankopan notes that while volcanoes do not directly cause political change, the resulting agricultural shocks create "turbulent" environments where political opportunists can transform republics into empires. (2)1956 IDAHO

Headline: The Holocene Transition and the Dawn of Human Adaptation Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title: The Earth Transformed: An Untold History John Batchelor introduces Professor Peter Frankopan to discuss how mankind responds to nature and catastrophic climate shifts. The conversation begins in the Holocene with two violent events: the breakdown of the Laurentide ice dam in North America and a massive tsunami off the Norwegian coast. Frankopan explains that these events shaped human ecologies, with the Laurentide floods accelerating circulation patterns and the Norwegian landslide physically severing Britain from mainland Europe. This geographic isolation later influenced British political identity and naval investment. The discussion moves to the transition from hunter-gatherers to farming, though Frankopan emphasizes that these categories are often blurred. He argues that the true driver of social hierarchy and urban settlement was calorie availability. By exploiting natural resources with less labor, early humans created social competitions and complex hierarchies. New scientific techniques like LiDAR now allow historians to see submerged habitations, highlighting how much our ancestors' destinies were tied to environmental shifts. (1)1910 IDAHO

Headline: Mosquito Empires and the Ecology of the Slave Trade Guest: Professor Peter Frankopan Book Title:The Earth Transformed: An Untold History Frankopan discusses the "mosquito empires" of the 17th and 18th centuries, where malaria and yellow fever dictated colonial limits. West Africa became known as the "white man's grave" due to high European mortality rates. Ironically, the transatlantic slave trade was partially driven by the genetic resistance to malaria found in some West African populations, making them "desirable" to colonizers for labor in malarial zones like North Carolina. The prosperity of Great Britain was built upon this exploitative African trade, alongside the extraction of silver, sugar, and tobacco from the Americas. Frankopan notes that new crops like potatoes and cassava also allowed for higher calorie provision, further fueling these labor forces. Furthermore, he touches upon the "Great Divergence," noting that Britain's eventual global dominance required the creation of resilient institutions and a powerful navy. Interestingly, the decline of indigenous populations in the Americas led to a period of significant reforestation and atmospheric change in the 1600s. (5)LITTLE JOE RIVER, IDAHO