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In today's message, “Transformed,” Pastor Jack Graham delves into the book of Acts for the remarkable story of the disciples and other believers who turned the world upside down more than 2,000 years ago with the simple yet powerful message of the Gospel. Their lives had been transformed by Jesus, so they shared it with the world! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/395/29?v=20251111

Ep. 242 | What a gift to have Karen Johnson and A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali) together in conversation to explore their extraordinary journeys of awakening and share the remarkable ways presence found to transform their hearts and minds—all of which culminated in the contemporary spiritual path known as the Diamond Approach. Karen's book, The Jeweled Path (the basis for this Jeweled Path Series), chronicles Karen and Hameed's spiritual adventures from the beginning: what happened in their childhoods, how they first met, the emerging realization that what they were experiencing was shaping into a unique path of awakening that others could follow and benefit from also, through the establishment of the Ridhwan School, home of the Diamond Approach. In this dialogue, Karen tells how incredible spiritual experiences would come to them right in the midst of life—in the grocery store, on the way to work, in a bar… And we hear the resonant story of when Hameed poured a life-changing transmission of presence into her hand. Karen and Hameed's vivid descriptions of what they experienced—“explosions of consciousness,” “streams of awakening,” “becoming a body of light, fullness, and presence, nowness embodied”—are awakening transmissions in their own right. And the point they drive home—that they were not the founders of the Diamond Approach, rather the teaching found them—has the magical effect of opening us to see reality in a different way. Listening to Karen and Hameed discuss their experiences, insights, and the emergence of the Diamond Path is simply an amazing experience on its own. Recorded August 13, 2026.“The interesting thing about presence is, if you talk about it when it's not there, it's just an idea—because presence is only now.”Topics & Time StampsIntroducing Karen Johnson, co-founder of the Diamond Approach, who joins Hameed Ali in The Jeweled Path Series which focuses on her book The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner Realization (00:42)How did it come about that Karen & Hameed were able to found a spiritual path together? (01:51)The personal element in the Diamond Approach allows for the spiritual possibilities of relationship (10:01)Hameed & Karen's conversations evolved into the student/teacher practice of inquiry so essential to the Diamond Approach (15:42)How Hameed switched from training to be a scientist to investigating the nature of reality (17:16)Hameed kept disciplined notes which allowed them to track their experiences, make sense of them over time, and realize this teaching was for others too (20:51)For Hameed, it wasn't one awakening but a stream of awakenings (22:39)If Hameed talked about an experience, Karen would start to feel it (28:28)Karen's experience of Hameed pouring a transmission into her hand (30:36)For some an awakening flushes out blocks & barriers, for others not (34:18)Hameed was able to collect presence in his hand and then give it away (36:53)For Karen, the transmission wasn't just an experience, it was realizing: this is what you are (37:47)When a bubble of pure awareness came to Karen & Hameed in a bar (38:49)What is a transmission? (40:56)How Hameed's motorcycle accident brought in the diamond structure (46:08)This is a spiritual path of felt understanding, not merely intellectual understanding (49:24)A teacher isn't just transmitting all the goodies, they're also transmitting all the grit (51:19)Hameed would receive transmissions from other teachings encompassing their whole path (52:32)Hameed & Karen were sure they would find explanations for their experiences in other teachings (54:40)Other twosome spiritual relationships: Aurobindo & the Mother, the founders of A Course in Miracles, Rumi & Shams, and more (56:19)Resources & ReferencesA. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali) and Karen Johnson, co-founders of The Ridhwan School, home of The Diamond ApproachKaren Johnson, The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner RealizationA. H. Almaas & Karen Johnson, The Power Of Divine Eros: The Illuminating Force of Love in Everyday LifeA. H. Almaas, The Pearl Beyond Price: Integration of Personality into Being: An Object Relations ApproachThe 16th Karmapa and the Black Hat CeremonySri AurobindoA Course in Miracles, Helen Schucman and the Foundation for Inner PeaceThe Jeweled Path Series is based on Karen Johnson's wonderful, in-depth recounting of how the Diamond Approach came into being through Hameed Ali and herself in her book The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner Realization, so listeners may want to get a copy of this book to study and follow along on this journey of awakening to presence.---Karen Johnson is the co-founder of the Diamond Approach as it is taught in the Ridhwan School today, having worked alongside Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) for the last 50 years. Karen was trained in art and dance and began the journey into the spiritual universe at 14 years old with the guidance of her parents. First, she was introduced to yoga and meditation, and then learned about other forms of spiritual practice. After attending California College of Arts and Crafts, she befriended Hameed Ali, and began a new trajectory where journeying into the secrets of the universe of Being became central to her life.The joy of discovery turned out to be a unique and specific approach to inner experience, which became the Diamond Approach. Karen received an MA in psychology JFK University in 1990. She continues to venture into the endless realms of the miraculous with her spiritual companion. She is the author of The Jeweled Path: The Biography of the Diamond Approach to Inner Self-Realization, and co-author with A. H. Almaas of The Power Of Divine Eros.---Hameed Ali (A. H. Almaas) was born in Kuwait in 1944. At the age of eighteen, he moved to the U.S. to study at the University of California in Berkeley. Hameed was working on his Ph.D. in physics when he reached a turning point in his life and destiny that led him to inquire into the psychological and spiritual aspects of human nature rather than the physical nature of the universe. He left the academic world to pursue an in-depth journey of inner discovery, applying his scientific precision and discipline to personal, experiential research. This included study with different teachers in different modalities, extensive reading, and continuous study of his own consciousness in an effort to understand the essential nature of human experience and reality in general.Hameed's...

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Many creatives - maybe even you -  sometimes think that being talented is enough to carry a person from struggle into purpose. Unfortunately, time after time, we discover that talent can not be your foundation. Grammy-nominated arranger and jazz trumpet veteran Fletch Wiley joins me to share how God radically changed his life and delivered him from drug addiction in just twelve hours — and how that transformation set him on a path straight into the band of gospel legend Andrae Crouch and a myriad of new opportunities. Hit play and let's dive in.To learn more about Fletch Wiley and his book, tap here. Send Allen a Text! Don't Build Your Creator Lifestyle Alone. Join the Community! In our 360 Creator Community, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a God-centered creator. Joining gives you access to our app, workshops and community conversations, so you can stop being isolated and frustrated and start enjoying creative confidence! Join today!GodandGigs.com/membershipSupport the showDownload our FREE 7 Day Prayer Devotional for Creatorshttps://godandgigs.com/prayerFOLLOW US!  InstagramFacebook YouTubeWant to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch! © 2026 Paul Creative Solutions

BJ Chursinoff is the pastor of Gospel City Church in Port Coquitlam, where he has served in ministry for over a decade. Alongside his wife Jess, BJ walked closely with Kyla Gillespie (formerly Brycen) through her journey out of gender transition and into full surrender to Jesus — a story shared in Kyla's own book and in a previous episode of this podcast.In this conversation, BJ shares:+ His own journey to faith and a decade of walking away before God called him back+How a Saturday-night recovery ministry called God Rock became Gospel City Church +The night Jess first approached Brycen (now Kyla) at a worship service + Why "everyone is broken" makes recovery ministry uniquely honest+ The moment Kyla shared her story — and why BJ and Jess responded, "We love you even more" + Why they asked Kyla for grace in the relationship, and what that cost them + Holding the traditional sexual ethic without wavering, while never pushing Kyla away + The invitation to live in their home during Kyla's detransition+ What it means to walk in both grace and truth like Jesus did BJ is passionate about the clear and faithful teaching of God's Word and longs to see people transformed by the grace of God. He loves Jesus, His Church, His Word, and the lost, and is committed to helping others grow in a deeper, more authentic walk with Christ. He is married to his wife Jessica, and together they have a daughter, Sydney.Links:Gospel City Church: http://gospelcity.ca/"Transformed" by Kyla Gillespie: https://www.amazon.ca/TransFormed-Journey-Confusion-Reassignment-Detransitioning/dp/B0FCL13CD7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RMB2RGDCMCGW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5JDi_aQXnLEQtzuMoi8PynJ58BYoMe1lVwmizmQhwF4.g-H52-FqRKnu7KEqkPbT9ougvPrzPzdq9WQ4ybxh-bc&dib_tag=se&keywords=transformed+kyla+gillespie&qid=1788534926&sprefix=transformed+kyla+gillespi%2Caps%2C134&sr=8-1Episode #118 with Kyla Gillespie on The Sowers: youtube.com/watch?v=ZrqxDwczqDU&source_ve_path=NzY3NTg&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fjoin.thesowerspod.ca%2F

Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan — Episode 471 | Ketamine, Ibogaine & Ayahuasca: Inside the Psychedelic Healing Revolution with Zappy Zapolin In this episode of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan, Dr. Foojan Zeine sits down with Zappy Zapolin — who went from one of Wall Street's youngest VPs at Drexel Burnham Lambert to a pioneer of the psychedelic medicine movement. Zappy directed the documentaries The Reality of Truth (25M+ views) and Lamar Odom Reborn, co-founded The Ketamine Fund providing free ketamine treatment to veterans with PTSD, and now runs Psychedelic Concierge, training the next generation of psychedelic guides. This heartfelt, honest conversation covers ayahuasca ego death, ketamine science, ibogaine addiction recovery, psychedelic safety, and why "set and setting" changes everything about the healing experience. In this episode you'll learn:

Romans 12:1-2 says we're not to be conformed to the world, but we need to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Join host Jim Weaver for a brand new live teaching at Refuge City Church with a message entitled "Transformed". Support the show

Why do we carry guilt and grudges when God has already released us from them through Christ's forgiveness? How do we learn to truly let go and extend that same mercy to others? Drawing on Joseph's final reconciliation with his brothers in Genesis and the unforgiving servant in Matthew 18, Fr. Nathan Dearen reveals the radical nature of God's forgiveness—it casts our sin away "as far as the east is from the west"—and calls us to let that mercy overwhelm the guilt of our past and flow through us to those who have wronged us.Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)Preacher: The Rev. Nathan DearenSt. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church | Louisville, KYhttps://www.sfitf.org

Send us Fan Mail Month after month, hope rises and falls. Anne shares how she dug out of a dark hole.Support the showBe sure to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other forums you use. Check out Transformed on FB. 

A Life Transformed by Christ Series: The Gospel of Luke Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Date: September 13th, 2026 Preacher: Joshua KirstineThe post A Life Transformed by Christ first appeared on Disciples Church.

The Transformation House Is Now Open!This is more than a house.It's a place where men can pursue lasting transformation through the power of the gospel.We're excited to announce that The Transformation House is officially open and ready to welcome men who are serious about change.Who is it for?Men 18 and older who are employed and ready to pursue a transformed life through biblical discipleship and accountability. Whether you've recently completed a residential treatment program or you're looking for a structured environment to help you walk faithfully, this program was built with you in mind.Here's what you'll find:

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Transformed By Truth – We will become one of three old fools: a pathetic old fool, a bitter old fool, or a holy old fool. Want to avoid the first two? Join us Sunday for tips to end up holy.

Friends, I've been doing this podcast for over eight years and one thing I've noticed since the beginning: guests always want to talk about spirituality. I know, I know, it's self-selecting. I'M the one who wants to talk about it. Sure, that's true. But also, everyone is EXCITED to discuss it when I bring it up. It's like it's on the tip of everyone's tongues and has been for a decade. Now, it's starting to be fully pronounced, like a spell shouted into the air. I'm sure you've seen it too: whether it's the convergence of witchcraft and feminism, the popularization of political wellness which has ritual components, the appearance of crystals in the Los Angeles mayoral race, the conspiratorial intimations about black magick during lockdowns... People have been trying to interpret the world through a spiritual lens that religion doesn't seem up to - but the political realm has so overwhelmed people's perceptions that instead of being TRANSFORMED by spiritual encounter, they're merely grafting it onto already-established, politicized worldviews.This includes political pundits and secularized media ridiculing spiritual perspectives as a distraction from their failure to scrutinize 60 hour work weeks, economic bamboozling, or outdated attitudes about gender.I've done my best to mediate this, because I could see it all coming (not bragging, promise, you can hear me discuss it on early episodes!). I've tried to occupy a sort of cultural position that was largely held in the past by de-witchers, fairy doctors, alchemical scientists and more, people who separated what's true and false when it came to spiritual paths, critiques, and pursuits. They constituted a whole classes of laborers people largely disappeared by the materialist, academic, and professional world.But we can't wait any longer, we need experts in this field. An expert I trust and appreciate so deeply on these matters is Thomas Waters, lecturer in history at Imperial College London (and AEWCH 98 guest) So we talk together about magick's role today, and the new magickal realm we find ourselves in.I'm so excited to share this episode with you. support the show: patreon.com/connerhabibbuy Magick: Decoding the Visual Culture of Spells, Illusions and Psychic Powers by Thomas Waters from an indie bookshop buy Cursed BritainA History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times by Thomas Waters from an indie bookshop

Venus Retrograde Heroine's Journey 2026 https://www.louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026Astrotheoros.com○ Use the code COSMICOWL at checkout for■ 1 free month if you select the monthly plan■ OR 1 extra month off of the already discounted yearly planRed Seeds Tarot https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheRedSeedsW.I.T.C.H. Oracle Deck https://a.co/d/0bOgiJsrthedeckofcharacter.comA Lot to Catch Up OnI am back from Chicago — and there is a lot I want to share before we dive into a week that honestly deserves its own documentary. Bear with me; Louise asked me to keep most of this in.The Chicago/UAC trip:I ran an OPA peer group for four wonderful people over four days in an Airbnb — deeply immersive, deeply draining, deeply wonderful. I gave everything I had and came out the other side genuinely moved. Then I went to the United Astrology Conference hotel, attended an OPA dinner where I got to see so many people I love, and recorded the Kepler College Book Club live from UAC with my friend Mary Gatterudz about my series book. That's on the Kepler College YouTube channel if you want a lively discussion. I also attended a pre-workshop run by Mark Jones — an English astrologer and former psychotherapist whose work I love — and finally got to meet him in person after Zoom-only connection.I didn't stay for the whole conference. 1,500 astrologers in a hotel is a little too peoply for me. But I learned something: I can go to the hotel, meet the people I want to see, and skip most of the lectures. The lectures are available to buy by recording anyway. The connection is the irreplaceable part.The OPA and The Professional Astrologer:If you're interested in becoming a more professional astrologer, I genuinely recommend OPA — the Organization for Professional Astrology. They run peer groups and mentorships, a consulting skills course, and an Astronomy for Astrologers course. What I love about their certification is that it's not a test of your techniques and knowledge — it's about how you actually work with clients. That's the whole thing.The new revised and expanded edition of The Professional Astrologer is out, and I have a chapter in it about writing for astrology. It covers everything from the power of peer groups to the pros and cons of practicing as both astrologer and psychotherapist, to the nuts and bolts of being financially viable. Worth getting a copy.Sphere and Sundry:In my gift bag from the pre-workshop was something I want to share: an essential oil by Sphere and Sundry — sphereandsundry.com. She makes what she calls talismanic materia — remedial-grade astrological elections using organic, wild-crafted ingredients and natural oils. She describes them as a good transit in a bottle. The one I received is Venus in Taurus 3, Amatory — and I genuinely feel this was meant for the Venus Retrograde class, given Venus is heading toward Scorpio and opposing Chiron in Taurus. I'll be using it. Worth checking out.Upcoming presentations:Atlanta Astrology Association, September 17th — I'm presenting on Ceres, and apparently first-time attendees can come free. Email me at louise@louiseedington.com if you'd like the invitation details. I believe it's at 7:30pm Eastern.OPA Live, September 20th — a panel of three astrologers on the Venus retrograde. A great way to hear more about the retrograde and decide if you'd like to join the class.London School of Astrology, Chiron Weekend, October 17th–18th — on Zoom, $99, and most of the proceeds go to charity. I've been recommended by Melanie Reinhart and Brian Clarke, which still makes me catch my breath. If you're interested in Chiron and what his first return to his discovery degree means, this is the weekend for you.Venus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — we start October 1st. Three weeks and three days from when I'm recording this, and I still have slides to finish. The price remains at $397 for the basic seven-week, eight-call course. Dragon Rider adds a year of Spiral Codex membership, a 30-minute one-on-one reading with me, and a personally chosen gift I'll mail to you — all for $500 added on. First run since 2017, and it's grown considerably since then. This is not just an astrology class — it's a guided inner journey with meditations, healing tools, and more than a little magic. louiseedington.com/VenusRetrograde2026AstroTheoros has added a lot since I last mentioned them:* Terms and decans (multiple systems), zodiacal releasing, dasha (Vedic), perfections* Fixed stars, minor aspects, vertex, lots of fortune and spirit* Additional asteroids including Ceres and Haumea and Chariklo (yes!)* True/mean/oscillating Black Moon Lilith options, White Moon* Show and hide aspect lines* A way to add your own external AI assistants — they've made a conscious choice not to incorporate AI themselves, but for those who want to, they show you how* Chart copy as image in one click; lock chart; time travelCloud-based, works on any device. Code COSMICOWL at astrotheoros.com — one free month on the monthly plan, or one extra month off the yearly plan.And: Cathy and I are recording on Friday — we'll be talking about the six-hour Elon Musk documentary premiering at what I believe is the Venice Film Festival, which focuses on his involvement in the 2024 elections. I think it might be a little bit explosive. Watch for it.The Cards — A First GlanceFrom the Red Seeds Tarot, the Witch Oracle, and the Deck of Character (available to buy again — links in the description):The Hierophant reversed. The Fall. Eight of Torches reversed. The Story Keeper. The Shield.That set of five says everything about this week: the guru structure collapsing, the descent into the depths, the delays and darkness of the no-moon phase, the call to rewrite the story, and a practical shield for the extraordinary amount of information that's incoming. More at the end.The Astrology at a GlanceThis is possibly the biggest week since the basket peaked in July. On September 10th alone:* Venus enters Scorpio at 0° — the exact degree of her Cazimi/Star Point on October 23rd* Mercury enters Libra — swapping signs with Venus, both heading toward retrograde in Scorpio* Uranus stations retrograde at 5°41' Gemini* The Virgo New Moon is exact at 11:27pm Eastern (separate video — go watch it)Before that: the Moon occults Jupiter on September 8th at 15° Leo — a world point. An occultation is like an eclipse of Jupiter: the Moon literally passes across the face of the planet, hiding it. This is relatively rare, and what it passes over matters. It passes over Alaska, Canada, the USA, and Greenland.The nodes remain at 29° until October 9th. Hekate has moved back past the North Node. Venus reaches the anaretic degree of Libra. Uranus barely moves all week — it's standing still. The news will be off the charts. That's not hyperbole.Day by DaySunday, September 6 (the first day of the week)The Moon is out of bounds in Cancer — way out of bounds — and there aren't many major aspects, which makes the day quieter than what follows.Moon conjuncts Ceres — the Moon in its own sign, the Great Mother in the Moon's sign, saying together: self-care, nurture, family. I chose to come home early from Chicago rather than stay through the whole conference. The Moon conjunct Ceres was opposing my Saturn, and I listened. My second daughter got engaged this month (both daughters in August — family, family, family).Venus opposes Vesta in Aries — your inner flame, your focus and commitment, your devotion to your own identity in the world. Pay attention to what comes up around that.The Moon squares Saturn retrograde (letting go of more self-limiting beliefs), sextiles the Sun at 14° Virgo (past South Node and Regulus — we are moving, even if it doesn't feel that way yet), then crosses Asteroid Lilith and Mars in Cancer — talk to the hand; what aligned, protective, guardian action are we taking now?The Moon then squares Pallas Athena and trines Nessus — seeing the poisons more clearly, with strategy and pattern-recognition behind the seeing.Monday, September 7The Moon is still in Cancer, starting to come back in bounds but not quite there.Moon sextiles Mercury — emotions and mind integrating, coming into conversation. As we move into the dark of the moon, this is an invitation: bring your feeling and your thinking together. Let them inform each other.Moon squares Eris — more inner table-flipping. What old beliefs, assumptions, and perceptions need to be overturned within you? The outer tables are turning everywhere. The inner ones matter too.Moon opposes Juno in Capricorn — our sacred contracts with the structures we live under. What have we been living by? What new structures do we want to birth? Conservative in sign, but the opposition is pushing for something different.The Moon then makes a T-square to Vesta and Venus — everything pointing inward. What are you devoted to? What are you creating? And pay attention to what comes up around Venus territory (values, relationships, desires, justice) — she goes retrograde to 22° Libra, and you're walking that ground now.At 12:49pm Eastern, the Moon enters Leo — and immediately squares Chiron in Taurus. What medicine are you bringing into your heart and into your body?The Moon then opposes Pluto (the shadow to the surface, and then the buried treasure), trines Neptune (spiritual warrior energy, the felt sense of interconnection), and sextiles Uranus — which is almost at a complete standstill. Uranus barely moves all week. It's concentrating its energy at 5° Gemini.Tuesday, September 8 — The Jupiter Occultation at 15° LeoI need to give this one proper space.At 2:36pm Eastern, the Moon occults Jupiter at 15° Leo.Fifteen degrees of a fixed sign is a world point — a degree of collective significance, felt beyond the personal into the global. And an occultation is like an eclipse: the Moon literally passes directly across Jupiter, blocking it from view. Jupiter's expansive energy — the king, the expander, the judge, the natural law — is being hidden. Absorbed. Transformed.What does this mean? Some delay in expansion. Some pause in the opportunities that have been opening. But more than that: a transformative phase. The energy of Jupiter goes underground and re-emerges with new qualities. This is the king being taken behind closed doors for a reckoning.The path of this occultation passes over Alaska, Canada, the United States, and Greenland — countries that have presented themselves, historically, as the dominant voices in global affairs.And here is what I genuinely cannot make up: the day before, the UN voted to adopt the Equal Earth Map — a new global projection that more accurately represents the actual size of the world's continents. On this map, Africa is significantly larger than we've been taught. South America is bigger. The USA, Canada, Greenland, and Russia are smaller — a more truthful picture.The USA was the only country in the UN to vote against it.Jupiter is expansion. The occultation tracks over the countries whose mapped expansion has exceeded their actual size. The timing is extraordinary.Jupiter will meet the South Node in Leo three times as it heads toward it — the fall of kings, of superpowers, of the power-over paradigm that has organized so much of modern history. Things are evening out. We're watching it happen.After the occultation, the Moon trines Pallas Athena — the strategic warrior and pattern-seer. The Moon is back in bounds. The patterns are becoming visible.The Moon starts the day at 6° Leo — the discovery degree of Chariklo. Note that. And Mercury in Virgo trines Juno — sacred contracts looked at through the lens of stewardship, meaningful work, the humble desire to do the right thing rather than the right thing as performance.Wednesday, September 9 — Dark Moon. Moon at the Eclipse Degree. Moon Conjuncts South Node.We are entering the dark of the moon — the three-day no-moon phase before the Virgo New Moon on Thursday night.The Moon is in Leo, moving toward the Sun, getting within 30° of it. And it starts the day at 20° Leo — the exact degree of the August 12th Solar Eclipse.The Moon conjuncts Hygieia at that eclipse degree — holistic, preventative health. Then trines Pallas Athena, trines Vesta, sextiles Venus at the anaretic 29° Libra. Everything pressing toward the border crossing.At 3:17pm Eastern, the Moon conjuncts the South Node at 29° — the nodes holding that eclipse degree until October 9th, charged with everything that's unfolded since August 12th. The Moon — the people, the collective emotional body — meeting the drain of the old paradigm. Having just occulted Jupiter the king. Having just been at the eclipse degree. Having just moved through all those aspects.Fall of kings. Fall of leaders. Fall of the power-over paradigm. The Moon and the people conjunct the South Node at the degree of the eclipse.You literally cannot make this up.After the South Node conjunction, the Moon moves into Virgo and conjuncts Regulus — which happens every month now, as the Moon cycles through, but this month it carries the full weight of what's been building. And Venus, still at the anaretic 29°, simultaneously sextiles the South Node and trines the North Node — releasing and building simultaneously. She is leading. After her retrograde, she is heading for the Aquarius North Node. She already knows the destination.Hekate has moved back beyond the North Node into Aquarius, going back over the ground she needs to integrate before moving forward again.Thursday, September 10 — Sign Changes and a New MoonWhat a day. Honestly, what a day.At 4:06am Eastern, Venus enters Scorpio. At 0° Scorpio — the exact degree of her Cazimi/Star Point on October 23rd, the heart of her retrograde. She is stepping into the territory she will descend through, previewing the deepest point of her underworld journey. And this Star Point at 0° Scorpio is the last Scorpio Venus Star Point in our lifetimes — I believe the next isn't until 2177. It is also the star point return for the USA. Make of that what you will.The underground river of the Venus retrograde is flowing. You can feel it if you listen.The Virgo Moon squares Uranus — which is barely moving, preparing to station.Ceres opposes Pholus — where have our needs not been met? The lid is off. Pandora's box, again. Seeing what we needed to see so we can finally move forward.At 12:20pm Eastern, Mercury enters Libra — swapping with Venus in a kind of cosmic dance. Venus has left Libra; Mercury enters. Both are heading for Scorpio and retrograde. Both will station direct on November 13th — the same day. This is rare, and I'll go deep on what it means in the Venus retrograde class.Venus at 0° Scorpio opposes Chiron in Taurus — the axis of the entire retrograde. The wound and the medicine. What is our medicine for becoming fully human in a world that has forgotten it?At 2:27pm Eastern, Uranus stations retrograde at 5°41' Gemini. Five degrees — the number of change. Gemini — media, news, communication, information. Mercury at 0° Libra (a world point) as Mercury's own sign stations into retrograde. The news is going to be off the charts.The Sabian symbol for 6° Gemini (rounding up): Workmen drilling for oil. James Burgess says: an insatiable questing for knowledge and information that can take us deep into emotional process and the uncovering of dark secrets. A zealous appetite for knowledge and understanding.The Omega symbol (Sandbach): In the far north, an ancient tower carved of ice. The degree angel is Manakel — accountability and knowledge of good and evil. He says: you have so many thoughts and perceive so many ideas that it can become difficult to decide where to focus. Don't let this overwhelm you. Keep focused on the flow. There is a spiritual rightness at work beneath all things. The simple intent to stay attuned to it is your magic.The Chandra symbol: A claw foot holding a ball. The attempt to grasp wholeness, to overcome Gemini's fragmented quality — fixing the liquid into a substantial form from which you can ascend to see the surrounding territory. The struggle is not in trying to put things together. It's to resist the distractions of lesser and trivial things.The Pleiadian symbol: A sinkhole opens up in the earth. Things are collapsing.The Azoth symbol: A book of formulas. Astrology is a symbolic language, just as mathematics is, just as alphabets are. We are writing new stories. Which brings us to the Story Keeper arriving in the cards.At 11:27pm Eastern, the Virgo New Moon — exactly nine hours after Uranus stations retrograde. I've done a full separate video and post for this. Please watch it. But know that the new moon landing nine hours after Uranus's retrograde station, with Venus and Mercury both freshly in new signs, with the basket energy still active — this is not a quiet new moon. The seeds you plant tonight carry all of this.Friday, September 11 — 25th Anniversary. Venus Day.Rest in peace all who were lost on this day.The Moon is in Virgo, just minutes past the new moon, still in the no-moon phase. New lunar cycle beginning.The Moon sextiles Mars — what aligned action are we taking now? Not the push-push-push of unchecked ambition, but the stewardship energy, the guardian energy, the action that comes from genuinely wanting to be of service.The Moon opposes Nessus — still more poisons to be named and seen. But I don't think we're much longer in this. I really don't.Mars in Cancer squares Pallas Athena in Aries — they're moving apart, but Mars is still learning: less attack, more guardian. Less force, more protection. From within, this means the same. Talk to your inner Mars.The Moon trines Juno and then moves into Libra at 7:51pm Eastern.Saturday, September 12 — Moon Conjuncts Mercury. Air Kite. Cardinal Grand Cross.The Libra Moon conjuncts Mercury at 2°31' Libra — and note the degree: 2°31' Libra directly opposes the last Venus Star Point at 2° Aries (March 22, 2025). The previous Venus retrograde's deepest point, directly activated as the Moon and Mercury meet in the sign of balance and justice. Venus is reaching back through time, reminding us of what was seeded then, and asking: what has been growing since? What is ready to be harvested — or released?Balance, harmony, justice, scales — the Mercury-Moon conjunction in Libra is a fertile meeting of heart and mind in the sign that seeks fairness. There could be some genuinely good news today.The Moon trines Pluto (more shadows illuminated, more buried treasure found), opposes Neptune forming a kite, and trines Uranus still at its station point. Fire and air kite pointing at Neptune in Aries — the spirit of new beginning, the dissolution of the old, the love-thy-neighbor energy as the basis for everything we're trying to build.Juno squares Pallas Athena — our sacred contracts pressing against the wise strategy. For me, this is the table-flipping energy of Eris in a longer arc: where unfettered power-over and greed have caused harm to people, the contracts that maintained that are collapsing. And we can have something better. The form of things that's collapsing — in politics, in institutions, in how we organize society — was always imperfect. What we build next doesn't have to be.Mercury trines Pluto, then opposes Neptune, then trines Sedna and Uranus — an air kite closing the week. Rational understanding, shadow revealed, adapting to what needs to change, the breakthrough aha moments. Stay with it all. Let it sift.The week closes with the Moon squaring Pholus and Ceres and then opposing Saturn — a brief Cardinal Grand Cross, initiating. New things beginning. Something that was seeded at the new moon is putting out its first tentative root.The Cards in DetailThe Hierophant, reversed:The original Hierophant — one who reveals sacred things — was from the Eleusinian Mysteries. There was one male Hierophant and two female Hierophantides, appointed for life, who revealed divine knowledge to the initiates and welcomed them with the laws of the Mysteries: only those with pure hands and hearts could enter the rites.But in the last quarter of the Great Wheel — as the patriarchy rose, as the rites were co-opted, as direct access to the sacred was replaced by institutional intermediaries — the Hierophant became the one who stood between you and the divine.This card, reversed, is saying clearly: you have access to divine knowledge yourself. You do not need an intercessory. Let go of the attachment to gurus and external teachers as the gatekeepers of truth. You can challenge the tradition. Everyone — everyone — has access to the sacred within them.This arrives in the week that Jupiter is occulted, that the South Node continues its fall of kings, that the astrology community continues reckoning with its own pedestals. Make no mistake: the Hierophant reversed is speaking directly to all of it.The Fall:In this deck, this is Persephone going into the underworld — and that descent is what the rites at the Eleusinian Mysteries were really about: the fall of the soul into the orbit of the Moon, not as punishment, but as initiation.The patriarchy reframed the fall as shame — the fall from grace, the fall from perfection, the original sin. The real fall, as I understand it, was the descent into the patriarchal paradigm itself. And that is what's falling now.Persephone descending is Venus descending. The Venus retrograde is coming. The underground journey — done consciously, with guides, with courage — is not the fall from grace. It is the fall toward grace.Eight of Torches (Wands), reversed:In the dark of the moon, with Uranus at a standstill and so many signs changing simultaneously — yes, you may feel like you lack momentum. Delays, obstacles, nothing quite moving forward. That's the reversal.But here's what's actually happening: knowledge is being revealed to you. There is so much coming in this week — the occultation, the sign changes, the station, the new moon, the news. The work is to let it in without being overwhelmed. Receive it. Let it settle. When the moon starts to gain light — which it will, very shortly — you will be able to see more clearly.The Story Keeper (Witch Oracle):“You are made of moonlight and stories. The night and the trees know this. Which is why, when you need a change in your narrative, you would do well to seek their counsel.Some stories lift us up and encourage our potential, our inherent magic. Other stories limit, diminish, or destroy our worth. You are being asked right now to consider which stories you are listening to, and which ones you are telling.Telling yourself a story of empowerment will bring a surge of energy to you. Notice how your shoulders drop, your breath deepens, your heart warms. Telling yourself a story of scarcity or disempowerment leaves you tight, small, and cramped.While we are very selective about the books we read and the stories we watch on film, we are far less selective about the stories we tell ourselves. Now is the time to question the narratives you are allowing into the ear of your spirit. Are they helpful or hurtful?A witch acknowledges her stories of lack and frustration, but she chooses to focus on the ones that nurture her vitality.”This is the Azoth symbol of the week — the book of formulas. We are writing new stories. The Story Keeper asks: which one are you writing?The Shield (Deck of Character):This is an extra card this week, from a deck I love that's available to buy again — link in the description.It's the dark of the moon. A lot of information is incoming — the news around the Uranus station and the new moon is going to be significant. The Shield says: energetically, protect yourself. Not to deflect the knowledge — we need that — but to deflect the inconsequential things. Create a boundary so you can collect what matters, and let it sift in its own time. This is a big week. You don't have to process all of it in real time.Summing UpThe Jupiter occultation at a world point, tracking over countries whose global dominance is being rebalanced on the new world map. The Moon conjuncting the South Node at the eclipse degree, the people meeting the drain, having just occulted the king. Venus entering the exact degree of her coming Star Point in Scorpio — the last Scorpio Star Point in our lifetimes. Mercury entering Libra as Venus leaves, both heading toward their retrogrades and their simultaneous direct stations. Uranus stationing at the number of change in the sign of media and news. The Virgo New Moon nine hours later. A cardinal Grand Cross to close.The Hierophant reversed says: you have always had access to the sacred. You don't need anyone between you and it.The Fall says: Persephone's descent is not a punishment. It is an initiation.The Eight of Torches says: let the knowledge land. It's doing that right now.The Story Keeper says: question the narratives you're allowing into the ear of your spirit.And the Shield says: you are going to need good energetic boundaries this week. There is a spiritual rightness at work beneath all of this. Stay attuned to it.That is your magic.— LouiseVenus Retrograde: Heroine's Journey — starts October 1st. $397 for the full journey (payment plan available). 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As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website.  Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this message, we explore Daniel chapter one and the pressure to conform to a dominant culture. When Daniel and his friends find themselves captive in Babylon, they face intense pressure to erase their identity and adopt new names, language, and dietary habits. Instead of launching a violent rebellion, Daniel resolves not to defile himself and proposes a humble ten-day test. His respectful, counter-cultural response demonstrates how standing firm in God's ways brings unexpected favor. How do you respond when the world tries to shape you into its own image? Watch this video to discover how to resist cultural conformity, allow the Holy Spirit to renew your mind, and love a broken world with the gentleness of Christ. Cody King www.stonepointchurch.com

In Nary a Horse Left Standing: How a Nineteenth-Century Epidemic Transformed Medicine, Animal Welfare, and the Modern City (MIT Press, 2026), Dr. Lee Dugatkin chronicles this little-known crisis, revealing how the epidemic disrupted nearly every aspect of urban life. From coast to coast, livelihoods collapsed as horses lay sick, or worse dying, on stable floors, fires raged unchecked without horse-drawn wagons, and city development stalled for lack of horsepower. Just as the Gilded Age was dawning and industrialists were poised to amass fortunes, the flu slowed progress to a crawl. Yet the tragedy also catalyzed revolutions in medicine, animal rights, and transportation. Veterinary science in the U.S. was still emerging, but detailed medical reports from the epidemic helped validate germ theory and discredit outdated beliefs. The crisis also spotlighted early animal welfare efforts, with fledgling groups like the ASPCA advocating for sick horses forced to work. Finally, the sheer vulnerability of relying on animals for transport spurred a shift toward mechanized systems. As illuminating as it is humbling, the book brings to life a critical account of a crisis that still speaks to the complex public health and transportation challenges we face today. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we approach the 50th anniversaries of Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Roots (1976) and its landmark television adaptation (1977), journalist and storyteller Lucas L. Johnson II reflects on the enduring legacy of Haley's work through the voices of those it continues to move, including scholars, artists, genealogists, students, and original cast members like LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen. With vivid personal anecdotes, emotional tributes, and probing reflections, Remembering Roots: How an American Classic Transformed the World (Broadleaf Books, 2026)shows how Haley's vision gave birth to a genealogy movement, inspired generations to reclaim their identities, and challenged America to confront its past. From a sixth-grader who became the first lawyer in her family, to a blind musician empowered by his father's retelling of Roots' most iconic scene, Johnson traces the ripple effects of Haley's griot storytelling across time and culture. As debates rage over which histories get told, Remembering Roots boldly asserts the necessity to remember and retell our stories. A call to action, this book reaffirms that storytelling is not just an art — it's a path to healing. A companion reading and viewing guide to the book and film is available here. Lucas L. Johnson II is a former reporter for the Associated Press, where he worked for more than twenty years mainly covering politics, education, and religion. He is the author of Finding the Good and coauthor of Youth Change Agent. Lucas works in higher education and has taught high school and college students. A freelance writer and communications strategist, Lucas lives in Nashville, Tennessee. You can find him at his website. Subscribe, like, follow, and rate Additions to the Archive with Sullivan Summer on Instagram, Substack, and wherever you get your podcasts. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture 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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In this episode of The WarriorBabe Show, Nikkiey sits down with WarriorBabe Angie - a 47-year-old nurse practitioner and single mom who knew exactly what it took to be healthy but put everyone else first. After 10 years without a routine, 1,300 steps a day, and a battle with depression, she hit a breaking point and finally took the step she'd been putting off for months.She shares how eating more food completely changed her body composition (even though she only lost 9 pounds), why she ditched cardio for good, and how the right support helped her become the role model her daughter needed. Join Our Free WarriorBabe CommunityTake the Free Quiz - Get Your Personalized WB4 Plan Get Toned With The Macro Method + 7 Bonus Gifts  If you've got a story about how The Macro Hour Podcast has positively impacted your life, we'd love to hear from you! Fill out this short form for a chance to be featured!Wanna collaborate with WarriorBabe? Click HERE! Follow Nikkiey and WarriorBabe's Socials:WarriorBabe - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | WebsiteNikkiey - Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Welcome to The Macro Hour Podcast, where we talk about mindset, methodology, and tactics that will help you lose body fat, build muscle, be strong, and feel insanely confident. We've got a no-bullshit, no-nonsense approach with a lot of love ...

In this episode, Jeanine and Steve are joined by Claire Hill of Woodland Hill Photography, a Difference Maker Revolution founding member, photographer, and business owner from the UK.Claire shares how everything she has learned about client experience, ideal client avatars, and intentional client journeys has influenced not only her photography business but also a second business she built from scratch—an Airbnb she runs with her brother.She explains how defining an ideal client helped shape the entire Airbnb experience, from the garden and welcome touches to the emails, activities, and personal story behind the property.They also explore how Claire has transformed her photography client journey, why the experience can be more exciting than simply taking the photographs, and how thoughtful touches can create clients for life.Claire also shares what being part of the Difference Maker community has meant to her personally and professionally over the years.In this episode, you'll discover:How Claire used an ideal client avatar to create an Airbnb experience from scratchWhy every touchpoint in the client journey should have a purposeHow personal stories and thoughtful surprises create deeper client connectionsWhy the client experience can be just as important as the photographsHow the Difference Maker community has helped Claire grow and step outside her comfort zoneA wonderful conversation about creating experiences people remember, building lasting relationships, and putting the client at the heart of everything you do.Ready to take the next step?You can now join us for 7 days for just $7 and experience what the Inner Circle community is all about.JOIN FOR 7 DAYS FOR JUST $7

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What does genuine Christian community look like, and why do we need one another to grow? In this message from Romans 12, Pastor Mark Reynolds explores how grace extends beyond individual transformation to foster authentic relationships in which we are known, supported, challenged, and loved. Discover how Christian friendship becomes one way God transforms us—and makes the love of Jesus visible in a divided and lonely world. 

We experienced some challenges with the audio quality and have carefully edited the recording as much as possible to improve clarity and accessibility. We hope this makes the recording easier to listen to, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding. Mike Day:- This House Pt.24: Flourishing in Exile, Pt. 4: Formation: A Call to Maturity https://drive.google.com/file/d/1A0CGJSCocmImqyJecrct3YxXq_t9BvfG/view?usp=sharing .The ultimate goal of spiritual formation is achieving a loving union with God, defined as a process of being formed into Christ's image for the sake of others.123 Roadmap: The material is structured around three main pillars: Context (Formation for Exiles), Discipleship (Call to Maturity), and Formation (Being to Becoming).4 Context (Formation for Exiles): Drawing from 1 Peter 2:11, Christians are viewed as "aliens and exiles". The document contrasts three relationships to surrounding culture:56 Separation (Bomb Shelter): Focuses on isolation from cultural influence for protection and purity.7 Assimilation (Mirror): Adapts to cultural norms for relevance and commonality.8 Holy Presence (Salt & Light): Focuses on intentional presence in culture to achieve transformation and influence. Formation in exile is framed as essential for long-term fruitfulness and serves as a powerful church apologetic.910 Discipleship (Call to Maturity): Based on Mark 1:17 ("Follow me and I will make you fish for people"), discipleship is broken down into three components: Follow, Form, and Fish. New Testament views on maturity include being conformed to Christ (Paul), following His steps (Peter), becoming mature and complete (James), and moving toward perfection (Hebrews).111213 Stages of Faith: Adapted from Peter Scazzero's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, the document outlines six stages of faith intersected by "The Wall":14 Stage 1: Life-Changing Awareness of God15 Stage 2: Discipleship (Learning)16 Stage 3: The Active Life (Serving)17 The Wall18 Stage 4: Journey Inward19 Stage 5: Journey Outward (From my inner life)20 Stage 6: Transformed by Love21 Discipling Culture Concepts: It mentions a coreture framework adapted from Mike Breen's Building a Discipling Culture, focusing on Jesus as the vine, abiding, pruning, growing, and bearing fruit.

Questions? Feedback? Send us a text!Technology is no longer confined to the systems and services higher education manages. It's increasingly shaping how institutions make decisions, manage risk, govern themselves, and execute strategy.Data. AI. Cybersecurity. Business continuity. Governance. Strategic projects. Institutional decision-making. Nearly every major priority now depends on technology—and that changes what technology leadership needs to look like.In this episode of Transformed, Higher Digital Co-founder and CEO Wayne Bovier sits down with David Robinson, newly appointed executive leader at Technological University Dublin, to explore what happens when technology moves from an operational function into the center of institutional leadership.David's new role, overseeing technology, strategy and planning, governance, risk and compliance, libraries, project management, and sustainability intelligence, is more than a career milestone. It offers a window into a larger shift: technology is becoming increasingly intertwined with institutional strategy.The conversation centers on a critical question:If technology touches nearly every strategic decision a university makes, why is technology leadership still treated as an operational function?David shares insights on:Why technology has become an executive issue—not simply an IT issueHow fragmented systems, processes, and data make institutional decision-making harderWhat it means to make governance operational rather than leaving policies on a shelfWhy technology leaders need to understand the institution beyond their own functionWhy separating from day-to-day technology decisions is one of David's biggest leadership challengesHow AI is accelerating the need for stronger technology representation at the executive levelThis conversation challenges a familiar assumption:Technology is not simply something the institution uses. It is increasingly part of how the institution decides, governs, manages risk, allocates resources, and executes strategy.And that means the way institutions lead and organize themselves has to evolve with it.David's story offers a practical look at what happens when technology, data, governance, and institutional strategy are treated as interconnected—not separate functions operating in parallel.Because the challenge for higher education isn't simply keeping up with technology. It's building institutions capable of making good decisions with it.If you're a CIO, president, provost, executive leader, or anyone responsible for navigating technology and institutional strategy, this conversation offers a different way to think about how technology is reshaping institutional leadership—and what that means for the decisions being made today.Subscribe to Transformed for more conversations with higher education leaders navigating technology, leadership, institutional complexity, and the future of the university.#HigherEd #CIOLeadership #DigitalTransformation #AIinEducation #HigherEducation #Transformed #HigherDigitalSubscribe 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 

Anika Burgess, author of Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History, explores the dangerous, experimental origins of photography, commencing with Daguerre's 1839 copper-plate daguerreotypes. Burgess details the introduction of the wet collodion glass process, which required toxic chemicals like cyanide and highly explosive gun cotton. Key figures highlighted include the eccentric Nadar, Louis Boutan's pioneering underwater photography, Carleton Watkins's mammoth prints of Yosemite, and Jacob Riis's flash-powder documentation of Manhattan tenements. The discussion spans early astronomical photography of the moon, medicine's risky embrace of X-rays, and Eadweard Muybridge's motion studies that birthed cinema. (1)

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katelyn Rhoades. Shared how she transformed a $750-per-month social media side hustle into a seven-figure business. As a visibility strategist and founder of Influence Marketing Studio, she explained how entrepreneurs can leverage social media, personal branding, and consistent content creation to build audiences, create opportunities, and generate revenue. Her story demonstrates that location, background, and resources are no longer major barriers to success when visibility and digital platforms are used strategically. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Show how social media can be used to create business opportunities. Teach entrepreneurs the importance of visibility and personal branding. Demonstrate how a side hustle can become a scalable business. Help listeners understand the fundamentals of social media marketing. Inspire people to overcome fear and take action on their business ideas. Explain how content creation can lead to multiple streams of income. Key Takeaways 1. Visibility Creates Opportunity Katelyn's central message is that people cannot buy from, hire, or recommend someone they do not know exists. By consistently showing up online and sharing expertise, entrepreneurs can attract clients, partnerships, media opportunities, and new revenue streams. 2. Start Before You're Ready Katelyn did not begin with a detailed business plan, funding, or a built-in audience. She started by sharing simple social media marketing tips online and learning through action. Her success came from consistent execution rather than waiting for perfect conditions. 3. Social Media Is the Most Accessible Marketing Tool She stressed that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube provide entrepreneurs with free access to large audiences. People can build businesses simply by sharing valuable knowledge and expertise consistently. 4. Focus on One Platform First Rather than trying to master every social channel simultaneously, Katelyn recommends choosing one platform and becoming exceptionally good at it. This focused approach allows entrepreneurs to learn faster and build authority more quickly. 5. Monetization Begins by Solving Problems As her audience grew, followers began asking her questions about social media growth. Instead of continuing to answer those questions for free, she packaged her expertise into paid consulting services and coaching calls. Her success shows that demand often reveals itself through audience questions. 6. Learn Skills Using Free Resources Katelyn emphasized that modern entrepreneurs have access to unprecedented learning opportunities through: YouTube AI tools Online tutorials Free educational content She believes anyone can acquire valuable skills if they are willing to invest the time. 7. Multiple Revenue Streams Grow Naturally What started as social media management evolved into: Agency services Coaching Content creation Brand partnerships Sponsored content Podcasting Digital products She views business growth as a domino effect where visibility creates additional opportunities. 8. Organic Marketing Still Works Unlike many marketers who rely heavily on paid advertising, Katelyn built her business largely through organic content and relationship-building. Her strategy focuses on: Authenticity Consistency Audience engagement Value-driven content 9. Almost Any Interest Can Become a Business One of her strongest points was that people often dismiss their expertise or hobbies as insignificant. Katelyn believes there is an audience for nearly every niche, provided there is genuine demand and a clear way to help people. 10. Mistakes Are Part of Success Katelyn openly discussed her challenges, including: Navigating a lawsuit related to content usage Learning copyright rules Hiring mistakes Holding on to employees too long She credits those experiences with making her a stronger entrepreneur. Key Themes Entrepreneurship Through Visibility The interview repeatedly underscores the idea that online visibility is no longer optional for entrepreneurs seeking growth. Personal Branding Building a recognizable personal brand can create opportunities that extend far beyond an initial service offering. Action Over Perfection Taking imperfect action consistently is more valuable than waiting for the perfect plan. Audience-Driven Business Creation Successful entrepreneurs listen closely to what their audience is asking for and create solutions accordingly. Notable Quotes On Entrepreneurship "Visibility creates opportunity." On Finding Your Expertise "Is there something that you're passionate about that you know a lot about that you could talk about without getting sick of it?" On Growth "I decided I was going to go all in on that channel and just become the expert." On Learning "If there's a certain skill you want to learn, you need to go learn it. It's free. It's at your fingertips." On Consistency "If you want something bad enough, it can't be easy." On Overcoming Fear "My drive and my heart was so much bigger than that fear." On Visibility "Show up on social media." On Business Ideas "Listen to your audience." On Content Creation "You can monetize any hobby that you have." On Entrepreneurship "I honestly think you can monetize any hobby that you have." On Hiring "Hire slow, fire fast." On Leadership "When you know something's off, stop trying to make it work and just do the hard thing." Success Highlights Grew a $750-per-month side hustle into a seven-figure business. Built Influence Marketing Studio into a successful agency. Grew a substantial social media following through organic content. Secured major brand partnerships. Earned media recognition, including features in major publications. Developed multiple income streams through visibility and personal branding. Bottom Line Katelyn Rhoades' interview is a blueprint for building a modern business through visibility, content creation, and personal branding. Her journey proves that entrepreneurs do not need large budgets, major connections, or a big-city location to succeed. By consistently sharing expertise, listening to audience needs, and embracing opportunities, individuals can transform knowledge and passion into profitable businesses and long-term wealth. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katelyn Rhoades. Shared how she transformed a $750-per-month social media side hustle into a seven-figure business. As a visibility strategist and founder of Influence Marketing Studio, she explained how entrepreneurs can leverage social media, personal branding, and consistent content creation to build audiences, create opportunities, and generate revenue. Her story demonstrates that location, background, and resources are no longer major barriers to success when visibility and digital platforms are used strategically. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Show how social media can be used to create business opportunities. Teach entrepreneurs the importance of visibility and personal branding. Demonstrate how a side hustle can become a scalable business. Help listeners understand the fundamentals of social media marketing. Inspire people to overcome fear and take action on their business ideas. Explain how content creation can lead to multiple streams of income. Key Takeaways 1. Visibility Creates Opportunity Katelyn's central message is that people cannot buy from, hire, or recommend someone they do not know exists. By consistently showing up online and sharing expertise, entrepreneurs can attract clients, partnerships, media opportunities, and new revenue streams. 2. Start Before You're Ready Katelyn did not begin with a detailed business plan, funding, or a built-in audience. She started by sharing simple social media marketing tips online and learning through action. Her success came from consistent execution rather than waiting for perfect conditions. 3. Social Media Is the Most Accessible Marketing Tool She stressed that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube provide entrepreneurs with free access to large audiences. People can build businesses simply by sharing valuable knowledge and expertise consistently. 4. Focus on One Platform First Rather than trying to master every social channel simultaneously, Katelyn recommends choosing one platform and becoming exceptionally good at it. This focused approach allows entrepreneurs to learn faster and build authority more quickly. 5. Monetization Begins by Solving Problems As her audience grew, followers began asking her questions about social media growth. Instead of continuing to answer those questions for free, she packaged her expertise into paid consulting services and coaching calls. Her success shows that demand often reveals itself through audience questions. 6. Learn Skills Using Free Resources Katelyn emphasized that modern entrepreneurs have access to unprecedented learning opportunities through: YouTube AI tools Online tutorials Free educational content She believes anyone can acquire valuable skills if they are willing to invest the time. 7. Multiple Revenue Streams Grow Naturally What started as social media management evolved into: Agency services Coaching Content creation Brand partnerships Sponsored content Podcasting Digital products She views business growth as a domino effect where visibility creates additional opportunities. 8. Organic Marketing Still Works Unlike many marketers who rely heavily on paid advertising, Katelyn built her business largely through organic content and relationship-building. Her strategy focuses on: Authenticity Consistency Audience engagement Value-driven content 9. Almost Any Interest Can Become a Business One of her strongest points was that people often dismiss their expertise or hobbies as insignificant. Katelyn believes there is an audience for nearly every niche, provided there is genuine demand and a clear way to help people. 10. Mistakes Are Part of Success Katelyn openly discussed her challenges, including: Navigating a lawsuit related to content usage Learning copyright rules Hiring mistakes Holding on to employees too long She credits those experiences with making her a stronger entrepreneur. Key Themes Entrepreneurship Through Visibility The interview repeatedly underscores the idea that online visibility is no longer optional for entrepreneurs seeking growth. Personal Branding Building a recognizable personal brand can create opportunities that extend far beyond an initial service offering. Action Over Perfection Taking imperfect action consistently is more valuable than waiting for the perfect plan. Audience-Driven Business Creation Successful entrepreneurs listen closely to what their audience is asking for and create solutions accordingly. Notable Quotes On Entrepreneurship "Visibility creates opportunity." On Finding Your Expertise "Is there something that you're passionate about that you know a lot about that you could talk about without getting sick of it?" On Growth "I decided I was going to go all in on that channel and just become the expert." On Learning "If there's a certain skill you want to learn, you need to go learn it. It's free. It's at your fingertips." On Consistency "If you want something bad enough, it can't be easy." On Overcoming Fear "My drive and my heart was so much bigger than that fear." On Visibility "Show up on social media." On Business Ideas "Listen to your audience." On Content Creation "You can monetize any hobby that you have." On Entrepreneurship "I honestly think you can monetize any hobby that you have." On Hiring "Hire slow, fire fast." On Leadership "When you know something's off, stop trying to make it work and just do the hard thing." Success Highlights Grew a $750-per-month side hustle into a seven-figure business. Built Influence Marketing Studio into a successful agency. Grew a substantial social media following through organic content. Secured major brand partnerships. Earned media recognition, including features in major publications. Developed multiple income streams through visibility and personal branding. Bottom Line Katelyn Rhoades' interview is a blueprint for building a modern business through visibility, content creation, and personal branding. Her journey proves that entrepreneurs do not need large budgets, major connections, or a big-city location to succeed. By consistently sharing expertise, listening to audience needs, and embracing opportunities, individuals can transform knowledge and passion into profitable businesses and long-term wealth. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Katelyn Rhoades. Shared how she transformed a $750-per-month social media side hustle into a seven-figure business. As a visibility strategist and founder of Influence Marketing Studio, she explained how entrepreneurs can leverage social media, personal branding, and consistent content creation to build audiences, create opportunities, and generate revenue. Her story demonstrates that location, background, and resources are no longer major barriers to success when visibility and digital platforms are used strategically. Purpose of the Interview The interview was designed to: Show how social media can be used to create business opportunities. Teach entrepreneurs the importance of visibility and personal branding. Demonstrate how a side hustle can become a scalable business. Help listeners understand the fundamentals of social media marketing. Inspire people to overcome fear and take action on their business ideas. Explain how content creation can lead to multiple streams of income. Key Takeaways 1. Visibility Creates Opportunity Katelyn's central message is that people cannot buy from, hire, or recommend someone they do not know exists. By consistently showing up online and sharing expertise, entrepreneurs can attract clients, partnerships, media opportunities, and new revenue streams. 2. Start Before You're Ready Katelyn did not begin with a detailed business plan, funding, or a built-in audience. She started by sharing simple social media marketing tips online and learning through action. Her success came from consistent execution rather than waiting for perfect conditions. 3. Social Media Is the Most Accessible Marketing Tool She stressed that platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube provide entrepreneurs with free access to large audiences. People can build businesses simply by sharing valuable knowledge and expertise consistently. 4. Focus on One Platform First Rather than trying to master every social channel simultaneously, Katelyn recommends choosing one platform and becoming exceptionally good at it. This focused approach allows entrepreneurs to learn faster and build authority more quickly. 5. Monetization Begins by Solving Problems As her audience grew, followers began asking her questions about social media growth. Instead of continuing to answer those questions for free, she packaged her expertise into paid consulting services and coaching calls. Her success shows that demand often reveals itself through audience questions. 6. Learn Skills Using Free Resources Katelyn emphasized that modern entrepreneurs have access to unprecedented learning opportunities through: YouTube AI tools Online tutorials Free educational content She believes anyone can acquire valuable skills if they are willing to invest the time. 7. Multiple Revenue Streams Grow Naturally What started as social media management evolved into: Agency services Coaching Content creation Brand partnerships Sponsored content Podcasting Digital products She views business growth as a domino effect where visibility creates additional opportunities. 8. Organic Marketing Still Works Unlike many marketers who rely heavily on paid advertising, Katelyn built her business largely through organic content and relationship-building. Her strategy focuses on: Authenticity Consistency Audience engagement Value-driven content 9. Almost Any Interest Can Become a Business One of her strongest points was that people often dismiss their expertise or hobbies as insignificant. Katelyn believes there is an audience for nearly every niche, provided there is genuine demand and a clear way to help people. 10. Mistakes Are Part of Success Katelyn openly discussed her challenges, including: Navigating a lawsuit related to content usage Learning copyright rules Hiring mistakes Holding on to employees too long She credits those experiences with making her a stronger entrepreneur. Key Themes Entrepreneurship Through Visibility The interview repeatedly underscores the idea that online visibility is no longer optional for entrepreneurs seeking growth. Personal Branding Building a recognizable personal brand can create opportunities that extend far beyond an initial service offering. Action Over Perfection Taking imperfect action consistently is more valuable than waiting for the perfect plan. Audience-Driven Business Creation Successful entrepreneurs listen closely to what their audience is asking for and create solutions accordingly. Notable Quotes On Entrepreneurship "Visibility creates opportunity." On Finding Your Expertise "Is there something that you're passionate about that you know a lot about that you could talk about without getting sick of it?" On Growth "I decided I was going to go all in on that channel and just become the expert." On Learning "If there's a certain skill you want to learn, you need to go learn it. It's free. It's at your fingertips." On Consistency "If you want something bad enough, it can't be easy." On Overcoming Fear "My drive and my heart was so much bigger than that fear." On Visibility "Show up on social media." On Business Ideas "Listen to your audience." On Content Creation "You can monetize any hobby that you have." On Entrepreneurship "I honestly think you can monetize any hobby that you have." On Hiring "Hire slow, fire fast." On Leadership "When you know something's off, stop trying to make it work and just do the hard thing." Success Highlights Grew a $750-per-month side hustle into a seven-figure business. Built Influence Marketing Studio into a successful agency. Grew a substantial social media following through organic content. Secured major brand partnerships. Earned media recognition, including features in major publications. Developed multiple income streams through visibility and personal branding. Bottom Line Katelyn Rhoades' interview is a blueprint for building a modern business through visibility, content creation, and personal branding. Her journey proves that entrepreneurs do not need large budgets, major connections, or a big-city location to succeed. By consistently sharing expertise, listening to audience needs, and embracing opportunities, individuals can transform knowledge and passion into profitable businesses and long-term wealth. #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ isTUVU CommunitiesCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.What happens when a committed Christian leader finds herself trapped in a life-interfering habit she cannot seem to overcome?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright sits down with author Rose Ann Forte during CPE Summer 2026 for a candid conversation about addiction, shame, transformation, neuroscience, Scripture, and the renewing power of God.Rose Ann shares her personal journey of developing a severe alcohol problem while serving as both a church leader and an executive. After years of struggling with shame and asking why she could not stop, she entered a science-based program focused on neuroscience and changing thought patterns.What she discovered surprised her: many of the principles being taught reflected biblical truth—but without acknowledging the King behind the Kingdom.That realization helped lead Rose Ann to combine Scripture, prayer, meditation on God's Word, gratitude, intentional practice, and principles of neuroscience into a Christian approach to personal transformation. Her journey ultimately led to the devotional Transformed by His Promises, developed in collaboration with Dr. Karl Benzio. In this conversation, Rose Ann and TS discuss how these principles can apply not only to alcohol dependence, but to many kinds of life-interfering thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and habits—including unhealthy relationships with technology and other patterns that interfere with a believer's relationship with God. In This EpisodeRose Ann's journey from church leadership and alcohol dependence to freedomOvercoming shame associated with addiction and destructive habitsWhy changing behavior requires changing thought patternsThe connection between neuroscience and biblical principlesRenewing the mind through Scripture and intentional practiceUnderstanding cognitive dissonance and competing thought patternsWhy repetition helps create new habitsThe importance of Scripture memorizationHow journaling reinforces biblical truthThe spiritual and psychological power of gratitudeReplacing unhealthy habits rather than simply trying to eliminate themHow everyday habits—such as reaching for a cell phone—can interfere with time with GodWhy transformation requires practice, persistence, and dependence upon GodThe biblical principle that practicing something can eventually produce patterns of slavery—or patterns of freedomWhy age does not disqualify anyone from being transformed or used by GodRose Ann's reminder that it is never too late for God to transform your lifeRose Ann emphasizes that transformation is not limited to overcoming dramatic addictions. Anything repeatedly interfering with your relationship with God, your thinking, your emotional health, or your ability to walk in your calling deserves attention.One of the central messages of this episode is simple:God is not finished with you.Whether you are 40, 60, 80, or beyond, your past does not determine the limits of what God can still accomplish through your life. Rose Ann points to her own later-in-life transformation and TS highlights Moses, who was 80 years old when God called him into the defining assignment of his life.If something in your life is not working, continue pursuing God.Pursuing God is always the answer. Keywords / TagsRose Ann Forte, Roseanne Forte, Transformed by His Promises, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, TS Wright, CPE Summer 2026, Christian addiction recovery, Christian recovery, biblical transformation, renewing the mind, Romans 12 transformation, neuroscience and the Bible, Christian neuroscience, breaking bad habits, overcoming addiction with God, alcohol recovery Christian, freedom from addiction, Christian devotional, life interfering behaviors, life interfering thoughts, life interfering habits, Scripture meditation, Scripture memorization, biblical mindset, cognitive dissonance, Christian mental health, gratitude and faith, Christian personal growth, spiritual transformation, overcoming shame, freedom in Christ, Christian testimony, God's promises, Christian counseling, Karl Benzio, breaking strongholds, replacing bad habits, spiritual disciplines, Christian podcast, faith based recovery, Kingdom living, biblical psychology, Christian author interviewCall to ActionIf this conversation encouraged you, subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone who may be struggling with a life-interfering habit, and leave a review so more people can discover these Kingdom conversations.Be sure to learn more about Rose Ann Forte and her devotional Transformed by His Promises as you pursue greater freedom, renewed thinking, and a deeper relationship with God.And remember: it is never too late for God to transform your life. 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Past wounds, harsh words, and repeated failures can leave you feeling permanently defined by what happened to you. Dr. Greg Gifford offers biblical hope by showing how a renewed mind, a right view of yourself, and confidence in God's truth can break the cycle of self-pity. If you're ready to stop living like a victim, this conversation points you toward lasting freedom in Christ. Transformed Podcast Episode 190 | August 27, 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!

We're re-airing this episode where Allie delivered her long-awaited response to Andy Stanley's LGBTQ sermon at the Unconditional Conference. We go in-depth with what exactly Stanley said in his sermon about Christianity in relation to LGBTQ issues and "identities" and his statement that Rosaria Butterfield and Dr. Christopher Yuan, who have an abundance of wisdom on this topic, have nothing to say to parents struggling with their kids' LGBTQ "identities." But what does Stanley get wrong by claiming that homosexuality is an identity, and why does it matter? We answer these questions and underline one of LGBTQ-affirming Christianity's biggest faults. Share the Arrows 2026 is on October 10 in Dallas, Texas! Tickets are on sale now at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://sharethearrows.com⁠⁠⁠ Share the Arrows is sponsored by: A'del Natural Cosmetics: AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Range Leather: RangeLeather.com/ALLIE We Heart Nutrition: WeHeartNutrition.com Buy Allie's book "Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion": ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.toxicempathy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Time Codes 0:00 Intro 2:43 Background 7:03 Dr. Al Mohler's WORLD 11:01 Reaction to Unconditional Conference 16:20 Response to Stanley's sermon 35:00 Laure Perry, Christopher Yuan, Rosaria Butterfield, Becket Cook 47:15 Dr. Michael Brown & Andy Stanley 53:29 Gender confusion: Stanley vs. the Bible 56:46 God's definition of marriage --- Links: WORLD: "Go and sin no more" https://wng.org/opinions/go-and-sin-no-more-1696305138 --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 896 | From 'Trans Man' to Transformed by Christ | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part One) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-896-from-trans-man-to-transformed-by-christ-guest/id1359249098?i=1000632613519 Ep 897 | A Detransitioner on the Lie of Trans ‘Joy' | Guest: Laura Perry Smalts (Part Two) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-897-a-detransitioner-on-the-lie-of-trans/id1359249098?i=1000632747460 Ep 859 | Why You Can't Be a Gay Christian | Guest: Dr. Christopher Yuan https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-859-why-you-cant-be-a-gay-christian-guest-dr/id1359249098?i=1000625169321 Ep 796 | Former Lesbian Activist Calls “Soft” Christians to Repentance | Guest: Rosaria Butterfield https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-796-former-lesbian-activist-calls-soft-christians/id1359249098?i=1000610921016 --- Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey