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Here we continue and conclude our look back at the turning point in history that was the Protestant Reformation using "Turning Points" by Mark Noll.
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What did it take to end the War for Independence? When we think of the American Revolution's final chapter, we think of the Siege of Yorktown. Between September 28 and October 19, 1781, British forces endured a siege by the Franco-American forces that ultimately led to a triumphant Franco-American victory, British recognition of American independence, and the birth of a new nation. But the real story of the Yorktown victory is far more layered. It involved international alliances, enslaved people seeking freedom, and years of hardship. Today, we're revisiting the events of October 1781 as we revisit Episode 333. In this episode, we join three historians–Marcus Nevius, Ed Ayers, and Gretchen Johnson– who help us uncover: How American, French, and British forces converged at Yorktown The vital role of the French army and navy in securing victory And what this final battle looked like on the ground for soldiers, civilians, and Black Virginians alike Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/333 EPISODE OUTLINE00:00:00 Introduction00:03:59 Siege of Yorktown00:05:13 The British Military Approach00:08:50 The Importance of Virginia's Regions00:18:57 The Impact of War on Yorktown00:28:03 Dunmore's Proclamation and the British Strategy00:33:44 The British Invasion of Virginia00:48:00 Aftermath and Legacy00:55:49 ConclusionRECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES
What did it take to end the War for Independence? When we think of the American Revolution's final chapter, we think of the Siege of Yorktown. Between September 28 and October 19, 1781, British forces endured a siege by the Franco-American forces that ultimately led to a triumphant Franco-American victory, British recognition of American independence, and the birth of a new nation. But the real story of the Yorktown victory is far more layered. It involved international alliances, enslaved people seeking freedom, and years of hardship. Today, we're revisiting the events of October 1781 as we revisit Episode 333. In this episode, we join three historians–Marcus Nevius, Ed Ayers, and Gretchen Johnson– who help us uncover: How American, French, and British forces converged at Yorktown The vital role of the French army and navy in securing victory And what this final battle looked like on the ground for soldiers, civilians, and Black Virginians alike Show Notes: https://www.benfranklinsworld.com/333 EPISODE OUTLINE 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:59 Siege of Yorktown 00:05:13 The British Military Approach 00:08:50 The Importance of Virginia's Regions 00:18:57 The Impact of War on Yorktown 00:28:03 Dunmore's Proclamation and the British Strategy 00:33:44 The British Invasion of Virginia 00:48:00 Aftermath and Legacy 00:55:49 Conclusion RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODES
Sunday 26 October 2025 Ps Geoff Woodward "Turning Points to Growth" "Grow - October 2025" metrochurch, Perth Western Australia
n this episode of The Talking Tradesman Podcast, I sit down with James O'Keefe, founder of Unguarded Warrior — a men's retreat movement focused on helping men reconnect, rediscover purpose, and break free from the masks we wear. Find James Here - https://www.instagram.com/unguardedwarrior?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==https://www.instagram.com/jamesokeefenrg?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==James opens up about his journey from darkness to self-discovery, touching on addiction, accountability, and the crisis facing modern masculinity.We talk about the importance of father figures, emotional honesty, and the power of slowing down to understand who we really are. James shares raw stories from his own life — including the lessons he's learned alongside his wife, singer and actress Beverley Knight — and how inner work and self-awareness became the foundation of his growth.This conversation is a deep dive into mental health, self-mastery, forgiveness, and the small daily changes that transform lives. It's about breaking negative cycles, owning your story, and becoming the man you're meant to be.
Our analysts Brian Nowak, Keith Weiss and Matt Bombassei break down the most important tech insights from Morgan Stanley's Spark Private Company Conference and industry shifts that will likely shape 2026 and beyond. Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript ----- Brian Nowak: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Brian Nowak, Morgan Stanley's Head of U.S. Internet Research. I'm joined today by Keith Weiss, Head of U.S. Software Research and Matt Bombassei from my team.Today we're going to talk about private companies and technology – and how they're showing us the direction of travel for disruptive technologies and emerging investment opportunities.It's Wednesday, October 22nd at 10am in New York.Keith and Matt, we just returned from Morgan Stanley's Spark Private Company Conference last week in Los Angeles. It had over 85 private tech companies, 150 plus investor firms. There were a lot of themes that were discussed across the entire tech space impacting a lot of different sectors, including energy, healthcare, financial services, and cybersecurity.Keith, what were some of the biggest takeaways you took away from Spark this year?Keith Weiss: I'd say just to start off with, the Spark Conference is one of my favorite conferences of the year. It's a more intimate conference where you really get to spend time with both the private company executives and founders, as well as investors from the VC community and public company investors. And the conversations are more broad ranging; they're more about the thematics in the industry. They're more long term in nature.So, it's not just a conversation about what's next quarter going to look like, or what data points are you drumming up. You're having these thoughtful conversations about what's going on in the industry and how that's going to impact business models, how it's going to impact innovation cycles, how it's going to impact pricing models, within these companies. So, it tends to be a very interesting conference for me to attend.So, for me, some of the key takeaways. Typically, when we're in these innovation cycles, it feels like everybody's rowing in the same direction. We all understand where the technology's heading, we're all understanding how it's going to be delivered, and it's a race to get there. And you're having a conversation about who's doing best in that race, who's best positioned, who's got a better motor in their race car, if you will.So, to me, one of the big takeaways was we don't have that agreement today, right? There's different players that are looking at this market evolution differently. On one side of the equation, the application vendors – and a lot of this debate is in SaaS based applications. They see SaaS based applications having a very big role in taking these models that are inherently in-determinative and making them to be more determinative and useful within an enterprise context.Bringing them the data that they need to get the job done and the right data; bringing them the context of the business process being solved; bringing the governance that's necessary to use in an enterprise environment. But most importantly, to make it effective and efficient for the large enterprise.On the other side of the equation, you have venture capital investors and more early-stage investors who are looking at this as a huge phase shift, right? This is going to fundamentally change how we build software, how we utilize software, and they worry about a deprecation of that SaaS application layer. They think the model itself is going to start to encompass, it's going to start to subsume a lot more of that application functionality, a lot more of that analytics. And they see a lot more disruption going forward.So that debate within the marketplace, that's something that's interesting to me. It's something that we don't typically see in these innovation cycles. So that's takeaway number one.Takeaway number two, we're still really early days, and that's a little bit implied in in the first statement; I definitely hear a lot of it when I talk to the end customer. When I talk to CIOs. This wasn't necessarily at Spark, but earlier in the week, I was at a CIO conference, there was 150 CIOs in the room. One of the gentlemen on stage asked a question. ‘Who in the room has a good understanding of what we're talking about when we mean Agentic AI, when we mean agentic computing within our enterprise.' Of the 150 CIOs, four raised their hands. Still very early days in understanding how this is going to evolve, how we're going to actually deliver these capabilities into the enterprise.And the last takeaway I would say is more excitement about the federal government becoming a better customer for software companies overall. People are more interested in new avenues into that federal government. There's been some very successful companies that have opened the door to getting into these federal government contracts without going through the primes, without doing the typical federal government procurement cycles.And that's very interesting to the startup community, which tends to move faster, which tends to drive on innovation versus relationship building; versus being in an existing kind of incumbent prime. So, I thought that opening was – it was pretty interesting as well.Brian Nowak: it sounds like it's still very early, there are a lot of different points of view and no real consensus as to where technologies could go next. However, one theme with an enterprise software – [it] does seem like cybersecurity has a little more of a unified view.So maybe walk us through what you learned from a cybersecurity perspective and what should we be focused on there?Keith Weiss: Yeah, absolutely. If there is a consensus, the consensus is that generative AI and these innovations and the fast pace of innovation is going to be a positive for cybersecurity spending, right? The reason being, there's three main factors that are driving that overall spending.One is expansion of surface area, right? Cybersecurity in one dimension, you can think of how much is there to be protected, right? And if we think about the major themes that we're talking about, we're going to be developing a lot more software, right? The code generation tools are improving software developer productivity. You have an expanding capability of what you can actually automate.We'll be building a lot more software. That software needs to be protected, right? We have new entities that are going to be operating inside of enterprises, and that's the agents. So, CIOs are thinking about this future state where you have tens, thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands of agents operating in the environment, doing work on behalf of end users, but having permissions and having ability to execute business processes. How do we secure that side of the equation? We're talking about outside of just the four walls of the large enterprise, going into more operational technologies, being able to automate more of that work. That needs to be secured as well.So, an expanding surface area is definitely good for the cybersecurity budget. You can almost think of cybersecurity as a tax on that surface area. We generally think about it; somewhere between 4 and 6 percent of IT spend is going to be spent on overall security. So, that's one big driver.The second big driver is the elevated threat environment. So, while we're excited to get our hands on these extended capabilities of generative AI, the bad guys are already there, right? They're taking advantage of this. The sophistication, the volume and the velocity of these attacks is all increasing. That makes a harder job for the existing infrastructure to keep up, and it's going to likely necessitate more spending on cybersecurity to tackle these newer challenges; the newer dynamism within the cybersecurity threat appropriately. So, you're going to have to use generative AI to counter the generative AI.And then the last component of it; the last driver would be the regulatory environment. Regulatory tends to have some cybersecurity angles. If we think about it here, we're seeing it in terms of data governance is probably the big one. Where does this data go when it goes into the model? Are we putting the right controls around it? Do we have the right governance on it? So that's a big area of concern.A lot of complaining going on at the conference about the lack of consistency in that regulatory environment. All these different initiatives coming up from the state – really creates a challenging environment to navigate. But that's all good-ness for cybersecurity vendors that can help you get into compliance with these new regulations that are coming up. So overall, a lot of positivity around cybersecurity spending and startups definitely look to take advantage of that.Brian Nowak: Matt, so Keith says there's lack of consensus and boats being rode in every direction on what should be adopted first. And only 3 percent of CIOs know what agentic AI means. What did you learn about early signal on adoption? And some of the barriers to adoption? And hurdles that companies are talking about that they need to overcome to really adopt some of these new tools?Matt Bombassei: Yeah. Well, to Keith's point, it is really early, right? And that was a consistent theme that we heard from our companies at the conference. They are seeing early signs of cost efficiency, making employees more productive as opposed to maybe broad scale layoffs. But it's the deployment of these model technologies into specific sub-verticals – so accounting, legal engineering – where that adoption is driving greater efficiency within the organization.These companies are also adopting models that are smaller and a bit more fine tuned to their specific work product. And so that comes at a lower cost. We heard companies talking about costs at 1/50 of the cost of the broader foundational models when they're deploying it within the organization. And so, cost efficiency is something that we're seeing.At the same time, to speak to how early it is, one of the biggest hurdles here is change management and actually adoption. Getting people to use these products, getting them to learn the new technologies, that is a big hurdle. You know, you can lead a horse to water, you can't make it drink, right? And so, getting people to actually deploy these technologies is something that organizations are thinking through. How do we approach [it]?Brian Nowak: And you make an autonomous car drive? I know you've been doing a lot of work on autonomous driving more broadly. There were some autonomous driving and autonomous driving technology companies at Spark. What were your takeaways on autonomous driving from last week?Matt Bombassei: Yeah, well, not only can you make an autonomous car drive, you can make a truck drive and a bunch of other physical equipment. I think that was one of the takeaways here was that these neural nets that are powering autonomous vehicles are actually becoming much more generalizable. The integration of the transformer architecture into these neural nets is allowing them to take the context from one sub-vertical and deploy it in another vertical.So, we heard that 80 to 90 percent of the software, the underlying neural net, is applicable across these verticals. So, think applicable from autonomous ride sharing to autonomous trucking, right? What that means from our point of view is that it's important to get the scale of total miles driven – to establish that kind of safety hurdle if you're these companies.But also, don't necessarily think of these companies as defined by the vertical that they're operating in. If these models truly are generalizable, a company that's successful and scaled and autonomous ride hailing can switch or navigate verticals to also become successful potentially in trucking and other industries as well. So, the generalization of these models is particularly interesting for scale, and long-term market position for these companies.Brian Nowak: It's fascinating. Well, from consumer and enterprise adoption, the future of agentic computing and autonomous driving, there will be a lot more themes we all have to stay on top of. Keith, Matt, thanks so much for taking the time today.Keith Weiss: Great speaking with you Brian.Matt Bombassei: Thanks for having us.Brian Nowak: And thanks for listening. If you enjoy Thoughts on the Market, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share the podcast with a friend or colleague today.
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Obie and Shaun sit down with Joe Robinette, a longtime friend of Obie's, to talk about his life journey toward manhood and when God began getting his attention.
In this heart-wrenching yet inspiring episode, Dave Conord shares his incredible story of survival and faith after a devastating boating accident that nearly took his life. Hear how his life transformed dramatically from facing life-threatening injuries and the challenging recovery process, to rediscovering his faith and leaning on God's strength. Dave shares his journey of healing, forgiveness, and finding purpose amidst pain. This testimony is sure to touch hearts and provide hope to anyone facing their own battles. 00:00 The Boating Accident 00:42 Introduction to the Podcast 01:16 Life Before the Accident 02:38 Struggles and Turning Points 04:48 The Day of the Accident 10:15 The Aftermath and Rescue 13:33 Medical Challenges and Surgeries 18:34 Facing a Life-Changing Decision 19:06 The Aftermath of Surgery 20:15 A Journey of Faith and Recovery 24:24 Miraculous Survival and Reflections 29:36 The Power of Forgiveness 32:55 Finding Gratitude and Joy 36:42 A Prayer for Strength and Healing Dave is doing well today as a successful entrepreneur - in spite of his injuries - and loves to share his testimony to inspire faith and hope.
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This was a conversation with Heath Carter, historian and author of Union Made: Working People and the Rise of Social Christianity in Chicago. Heath walked us through his journey from growing up in evangelical Orange County to discovering a working-class theological tradition that has been largely erased from our collective memory. We explored how the social gospel wasn't born in elite seminaries but was hammered out by workers quoting scripture in union halls, threatening to leave churches that sided with their bosses, and forcing institutional Christianity to reckon with inequality. Heath traced how both Protestant and Catholic churches went from being uniformly anti-labor in the late 1800s to embracing living wages and collective bargaining by the New Deal era—not because theologians had brilliant insights, but because grassroots pressure made it pragmatically and theologically untenable to ignore the labor question. We discussed why this tradition was gutted in the late 20th century, what UAW President Sean Fain's evangelical faith reveals about what's still possible, and whether democracy can survive when we continually compromise democratic values for market demands. Heath reminded us that 1877 was also a catastrophically bad year in American history, but out of that devastation came movements that actually changed things—not through perfect strategies or ideological purity, but through small, faithful acts and found solidarity that transformed institutional incentives. It's a story we desperately need to remember right now. Heath W. Carter is associate professor of American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary, where he teaches and writes about the intersection of Christianity and American public life. Carter is the author of Union Made: Working People and the Rise of Social Christianity in Chicago, which was the runner-up for the American Society of Church History's 2015 Brewer Prize. He is also the co-editor of three books: The Pew and the Picket Line: Christianity and the American Working Class, Turning Points in the History of American Evangelicalism, and A Documentary History of Religion in America, 4th Ed. ONLINE CLASS - The God of Justice: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Contemporary Longing Join John Dominic Crossan, Peter Enns, Casey Sigmon, Aizaiah Yong, & Malcolm Foley As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at www.FaithAndPolitics.net Theology Beer Camp is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Get info and tickets here. _____________________ This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Renaldo pushes back on Bryce's claims that the mutilation of girls as a principle of Islam. Coming up Tonight on The Neoliberal: Part 1 of a two-part episode of The Neoliberal Round featuring Bryce Eddy of Turning Points USA and the Bryce Eddy Show. He joins me with my co-host Ricardo McKenzie to discuss American politics, Turning Points and why he supports Trump. Here is a 2-minute trailer of the upcoming show. It premieres later at 7pm. Subscribe on any stream, find your podcast stream here: The Neoliberal Round by Renaldo McKenzie https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal; and also on our Youtube Channel https://youtube.com/@renaldomckenzie. We will publish an op-ed of the interview in The Neoliberal Post https://renaldocmckenzie.com and The Neoliberal Journals https://theneoliberal.comLINK TO THE FULL EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3m2j7lSTm2qwXdd1VBWh7C?si=8Yj5d-LIQ-OibnRbSnKdrADonate to us so that we can expand and develop our grassroots podcast show at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ or at $renaldomckenzie
Hi there! Welcome to Episode 334 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. From India's composed dominance over Pakistan to South Africa's statement chase in Indore, England's tricky pursuit against Bangladesh and Australia's heist versus Pakistan— this episode breaks down a week full of defining moments at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. We revisit Kranti Goud's game-changing spell, Tazmin Brits' elegant century, Heather Knight's calm masterclass and Beth Mooney's breathtaking knock, while also diving into the resilience shown by teams like Bangladesh and Pakistan. Join us as we unpack intent, composure, and the evolving tactical edge across these crucial group-stage clashes — setting the tone for what's shaping up to be a gripping tournament.Thank you so much for tuning in to today's episode and for your incredible support. If you haven't already, make sure to hit the follow button and tap the bell icon on Spotify to stay updated with every new episode.Stay connected with us on social media – follow @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and Threads, and @neverontheback1 on Twitter (now X) for the latest cricket insights, fresh content, and much more throughout this action-packed season.You can also catch the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify for Podcasters, and many other streaming platforms. Plus, Never on the Backfoot is now on YouTube, so don't forget to subscribe for exclusive, in-depth content coming your way.Thanks again for all your love and support. Until next time, stay safe, take care, and keep enjoying the game. Bye for now!
On today's episode of The Rhett Palmer Show, we dove headfirst into some of the biggest questions shaping our world. From Trump's bold Middle East peace proposal to a pivotal election in Eastern Europe, and finally, whether the United Nations is still fit for purpose, the conversations were anything but ordinary.The show kicked off with a high-stakes topic: Can Donald Trump actually broker peace in the ongoing Gaza-Israel war? During a dramatic White House summit this week, Trump reportedly pushed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept a detailed 20-point peace plan—one that includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarming, and Arab states taking the lead in post-war governance. But would Hamas ever accept such terms? And what would it mean for regional stability if they did?Next, Rhett turned our attention to Moldova, a small nation with big geopolitical implications. In a significant political shift, Moldova's pro-European Party for Action and Solidarity won a majority, signaling a strong move away from Russian influence. With war raging just across the border in Ukraine, what does this election result mean for Eastern Europe, and could Moldova be the next battleground in the tug-of-war between East and West?Finally, the show took on a big-picture question: Has the United Nations outlived its usefulness? At 80 years old, the UN is seen by many as bloated and bureaucratic. While its Security Council remains powerful, it's often gridlocked. As global crises escalate—from wars to climate emergencies—is it time for a new kind of global cooperation, or can the UN still rise to meet today's challenges? Support the show
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Good morning and welcome to the Monday Breakfast show for the 6th of October 2025.Headlines: Protests in Morocco call for education and health reforms amid World Cup spending.No music for genocide campaign cultural boycottSegments: The Wire's Eduardo Jordan spoke with founding member of the Homeless Persons Union Victoria Patrick Chippalone about the union's petition against the City of Melbourne's plan to put private security guards onto the streets of Melbourne CBD. Read and sign the petition created by the union here.We then hear a segment from last week's iteration of Bunjil's Fire in which Uncle Robbie Thorpe spoke with R-Coo, a member of 44 Flats United, Meg, a lawyer and originating member of the Homeless Persons Union Victoria, and Fluffy who works in harm reduction and has lived experience as a homeless person, about the plan further. Listen to Bunjil's Fire on Wednesdays from 11AM to 1PM or on the 3CR website here.Shamikh Badra speaking at yesterday's Free Palestine rally held outside the State Library and Australian Future Fund. Shamikh Badra is a Palestinian man who holds a Masters degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Sydney and is a PhD candidate at the University of Wollongong where he researches Palestinian resistance, diplomacy and settler colonialism. His publications in professional journals cover appraisals of academic theory and activism to advance global solidarity for Palestine. His non-violent work includes a theoretical framework for the Great March of Return and leadership (2015) to foster Palestinian unity. The Monday Breakfast show was joined by Jaimie and Regan, members of Weapons Out, an organisation behind a week of actions between October 20 - 24 to disrupt weapons manufacturers across this continent. Weapons Out aims to slow down the supply chain for genocide and reveal the companies complicit in the US-Israel war machine. Find the arms dealer or manufacturer in your area here. Get in contact with Weapons Out at weaponsouttahere@proton.me to get involved. Read about the Future Fund's investment in weapons companies here and Declassifed Australia's reporting on the F35 parts pipeline here. Community Announcements: Tuesday the 7th of October marks 2 years since Gaza was bombarded and this phase of the Genocide began. The Palestinian community will gather to honour the loved ones killed by Israel. To join the Palestinian community in commemoration of the first day of Israel's genocidal escalation, there will be a Procession held outside M Pavillion on St Kilda Road starting at 5pm, followed by a 6:30pm Ceremony held outside Parliament House Spring Street.
Candace Owens has accused Turning Point USA leadership of covering up the truth about Charlie Kirk's assassination, alleging obscuring the fact that Kirk had explicitly rejected pro-Israel donor pressure just 48 hours before his death. She claims he told TPUSA executives, Jewish donors, and a rabbi that he was abandoning the Israel project and planned to bring her back on stage with him. Owens challenged TPUSA to publicly deny her statements, suggesting their silence proves they are protecting financial interests tied to pro-Israel donors. Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger emphasize that TPUSA's refusal to address these allegations directly points to a deeper corruption and donor-driven influence within the organization. Plus segments on the letter Charlie Kirk wrote just before his death to Netanyahu demanding Israel do its own propaganda, why Israeli control over TikTok is worse than China's and the plans underway for an attack on Venezuela. Also featuring Stef Zamorano!
A Jets fumble in the redzone on the opening drive of the game was one of the major turning points in the Dolphins MNF win. Fins have their work cut out for them moving forward as Tyreek Hill is not easily replaceable.
Pete Garcia and David talk about the bravery and boldness of Charlie Kirk, and the legacy that he leaves behind. Pete Garcia online: https://www.rev310.net/ Pete Garcia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeteGarcia542 www.worldviewmatters.tv © FreedomProject 2025
What does it take to build and sustain a thriving school culture? In this episode, Dr. Jared Smith, superintendent of Waterloo Schools and author of Turning Points, shares hard-won lessons from his journey as a teacher, principal, and district leader. From navigating setbacks to leading with vulnerability, Dr. Smith offers practical insights on building trust, empowering teams, and why culture is the cornerstone of student and staff success. Ready to learn from Dr. Smith? Join us in-person for our Leadership in Education Conference on Northwestern's campus on Tuesday, October 21. Learn more about the event and register here. Dr. Jared Smith is author of Turning Points and Learning Curve. Visit his website to learn more!
Become a supporter of The 'X' Zone Radio Show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Atlantis, Lemuria, the Garden of Eden, are these merely myths and fantasies of paradise lost, or actual places that have somehow disappeared from the face of the Earth?And what of the famous legends of a great and universal Deluge that are found in so many ancient cultures? Could there really have been a vast global inundation that drowned entire populations and submerged settlements throughout the world, to be enshrined in legend by the few survivors whose descendants repopulated the world?What's the connection between King Arthur and the Amazons of Wonder Woman? What happened in 56 BCE that changed all of Western history to follow, including the rise of Christianity?Where was Middle Earth, and what were the "Crystal Ships" of Tolkien's Elves? What is the relationship between the sinking of Atlantis, the Flood of Deucalion, and the Exodus?What was the dark secret of ancient Crete?What's the true story of the War in Heaven and Clash of the Titans?Learn the truths behind the myths!Visit oberon Zell at www.oberonzell.comPlease note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media.
Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate cover Max's recent reports on Charlie Kirk's falling out with Israel and the backlash from Netanyahu and his US proxies. They also discuss Max's meeting on the sidelines of the UNGA with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Trump's latest turnabout on Ukraine, and the hidden history of the US war on Venezuela.
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As a seemingly interminable conflict in Ukraine concludes its 43rd month of ground combat, aerial drone strikes, and stalemate, America's culture war enters a new phase with the assassination of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, followed by the suspension of late-night television host Jimmy Kimmel for an on-air comment made in the aftermath of Kirk's murder. GoodFellows regulars Niall Ferguson, John Cochrane, and H.R. McMaster discuss the current state of affairs in Ukraine (Sir Niall fresh off a visit to Kyiv), Kirk's murder as a watershed moment in a potential new cycle of political violence, plus whether America has reached a tipping point regarding free speech and government meddling for partisan benefit (our resident “grumpy economist” calling for the elimination of the Federal Communications Commission). Finally, a little sunshine (as in the Sundance Kid): the three fellows offering their favorite Robert Redford movies in honor of the recently deceased (and Scottish?) screen legend. Subscribe to GoodFellows for clarity on today's biggest social, economic, and geostrategic shifts — only on GoodFellows.
In this episode of the Marriage and Miracles podcast, hosts Janelle and Frankie Vignone sit down with their BFF, Daniel Hack, to talk about his journey from years of singleness to finally finding the one—a God-centered, serious relationship he knows is meant to be. Daniel opens up & gets vulnerable about the shifts he made in his mindset, faith, and practical steps that helped him prepare for the person God had for him. Together, they dive into topics like non-negotiables in Christian dating, creating emotional and spiritual intimacy, building trust, and breaking free from unhealthy relationship cycles.Follow Daniel Hack on IGFollow Frankie Vignone on IGFollow Janelle Lynnae Vignone on IGJoin the FREE 60-minute Masterclass- 3 steps to attract your dream husband.Timestamps:04:19- Non-Negotiables in Relationships06:30- Pursuing True Intimacy with God12:27- The Intimacy Ladder15:12- Building a Foundation of Trust20:29- Turning Points in Faith and Relationships28:10- Overcoming Secret Sins and Shame29:33- Lies We Believe About Love and Relationships34:06- Pursuing Intimacy with God37:47- Creating a Safe Space for Men in Relationships39:34- Breaking Free from Unhealthy Relationship Cycles47:28- Green Flags in Relationships53:03- Excitement for Marriage and Future ExperiencesIf this episode spoke to you, don't forget to share it with a friend!
On this episode of RNT Fitness Radio, I'm joined by Jay Jethwa who comes on to share a raw, real, and honest account of the last 45 weeks on his journey with us. Jay has dropped 36 kilos (79 pounds) in 45 weeks, and we recorded this a day before his photo shoot. There are few times I'm left pretty much speechless with very few things to say - I didn't have to ask anything. The story tells itself, and Jay literally comes on to share everything. A year ago, Jay was lost, unsure who he was, and in his own words, he was binge eating so hard he never wanted to wake up from the food comas he put himself into. Now he's a new man. He's also flying to the US from the UK to our upcoming retreat. This is a front-runner for our upcoming awards ceremony this year, and I can't wait for you to listen to this. Chapters: 00:00 The Struggle with Food and Identity 02:14 The Journey Begins: Seeking Help 06:37 Reflections on the Past: Who Was Jay? 12:10 The Cycle of Weight Loss and Gain 20:21 The Impact of Relationships and Parenthood 25:53 Realizations and Turning Points 30:17 The Dark Side of Food: Coping Mechanisms 38:27 Finding a Solution: The RNT Program 41:41 The Pizza Revelation: A Wake-Up Call 44:14 Hesitation and Commitment: The Journey Begins 47:35 The Decision to Change: Embracing the Challenge 51:35 Navigating the Holiday Hiccups: A New Approach to Christmas 55:04 Identity Shift: Transforming from Within 01:01:54 The Power of Self-Belief: Taking Action 01:05:28 Looking Ahead: Committing to Long-Term Growth Next steps: 1) Apply for 1-1 coaching: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/pro/ 2) Take our quiz to see if you're ready for a transformation: http://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transform 3) Get our free book shipped to your door: https://bit.ly/tybtylform 4) Try our free 28 day fat loss accelerator: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/transformation-accelerator 5) Optimum Nutrition: RNT20 for 20% off Connect with RNT Fitness: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Email Connect with Akash: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
https://globalsumudflotilla.org/Colonialoutcasts.comFormer Turning Points media team staff member, Carolinehttps://linktr.ee/babybluetxdiscusses the evolution of Charlie Kirk's Turning Points USA when she first started as a young staff member during its genesis and how it transformed into the corporate elite's tool to radicalize right wing youth into a far-right MAGA cultural incubator. But with the desperation of the elite class to frame Charlie Kirk's assassination as a “martyrdom” at the hands of the “violent left”, fragmentation within the far right is complicating things and preventing a blind fervor and galvanization for civil war sentiments. This is especially given the rapid spread of suspicions of an Israeli conspiracy among right-wing conservatives who are now flocking to Candace Owens and away from Turning Points new czar, Ben Shapiro.Caroline is a lawyer, progressive political activist, and former conservative who has seen the inside of the movement and chosen a different path. She spent years in right-wing spaces before realizing how deeply misinformation, exclusion, and fear were shaping the narrative. Today, she uses her legal training and personal experience to unpack propaganda and help others navigate their own political shifts. Her mission is to ensure people feel informed, empowered, and unafraid to question what they've been told.#charliekirk #turningpoints #civilwar #conservatives #politicalviolence #benshapiro #candaceowens #israel
Mindset vs Metrics — How Anders Hansen Turned Inner Game Into $12M in RevenueJoin me for a powerful conversation with Anders Hansen, founder of Real Magic LLC, who has built a business generating over $12 million in revenue in just 7 years, including multiple $1 million+ months. But what really sets Anders apart isn't just the numbers—it's how he thinks.In this episode, we dig into:Mindset over Method — Why your inner beliefs and self-image often determine what's possible in your business more than marketing, systems, or strategy.The Proctor Legacy — How working with the legendary Bob Proctor shaped Anders' approach to transformation, leadership, and scaling.Turning Points & Breakthroughs — The pivotal mindset shifts that allowed Anders to leap past “ceiling thinking” and plateauing, and how you can apply them too.Practical Tools for Mental Mastery — Actionable habits, rituals, and frameworks that Anders uses to stay grounded, ambitious, and focused—even under pressure.From Mindset to Million-Dollar Months — The bridge between mindset work and measurable revenue growth—and why many entrepreneurs get stuck trying to scale without first upgrading how they think.Whether you're a founder, business leader, or entrepreneur hungry for growth (financial, personal, or both), this episode will challenge you to examine the beliefs that are helping—and holding you back. Anders shows that the difference between where you are and where you want to be may not be a better plan, but a bolder mindset.Follow Anders here: https://www.andershansen.com/en/Anders on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/theandershansen
7 Turning Points for America: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk (Ep. 480)The assassination of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, is more than a tragedy—it is a Turning Point. Like St. Paul, Kirk lived boldly, proclaiming Gospel truth in the public square and calling a generation to courage. In this episode of IGNITE Radio Live, we remember his life and witness, share stories of lives changed, an impactful homily by Fr. Jonathan Wilson on the deeper meaning of this moment. We unpack Seven Turning Points for America—from narrative to truth, from positions to persons, from comfort to courage, from media manipulation to discernment, from mourning to mission, from sin's chains to confession's freedom, and from the sidelines to Spirit-filled action. We also share a powerful new tribute song honoring Kirk's legacy: Over the Storm (A Tribute to Charlie Kirk).This is not a time to sit back. It is a call to rise, to live IT in our homes and families, and to bear witness to Christ in the storm.God is calling. His grace is waiting.
In this week's conversation between Dr. James Emery White and co-host Alexis Drye, they dive into the Nicene Creed, as this year marks its 1700th anniversary. As the early church absolutely exploded in growth - from about 7,500 followers in A.D. 100 to around 30 million by A.D. 310 - the challenge and question facing them was this: How would they stay united? How would this fast-growing, quickly expanding movement remain unified in vision and values, mission and purpose? The answer became clear, and led to the Nicene Creed being written in A.D. 325 by the Council of Nicaea. Episode Links Modern-day churches are increasingly turning to the words of this ancient creed to ground themselves in the foundations of the Christian faith. In fact, Daniel Silliman recently wrote an article in Christianity Today titled, “How the Nicene Creed Became Cool Again” that you may be interested in reading. In honor of the Nicene Creed's 1700th anniversary, Dr. White recently kicked off a series at Mecklenburg Community Church titled “Credo,” which is the Latin word for creed. If you're interested in checking out this series, you can find it HERE. It's particularly important in our world today to ground the church in the words of the creed, especially in light of the findings of the most recent “State of Theology” survey showing that culturally, there has been a significant lapse in our understanding of what it means to be a Christian - among Christians. You can find that study HERE. Finally, if you are interested in doing some additional study about the Nicene Creed, there are a few books that we would recommend on this topic: Mark Noll, Turning Points; Phillip Cary, The Nicene Creed; Jared Ortiz and Daniel A. Keating, The Nicene Creed; and J.N.D. Kelly, Early Christian Doctrines. For those of you who are new to Church & Culture, we'd love to invite you to subscribe (for free of course) to the twice-weekly Church & Culture blog and check out the Daily Headline News - a collection of headlines from around the globe each weekday. We'd also love to hear from you if there is a topic that you'd like to see discussed on the Church & Culture Podcast in an upcoming episode. You can find the form to submit your questions at the bottom of the podcast page HERE.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated, likely for exercising his freedom of speech and for promoting respectful discourse and the debate of conflicting views and opinions. We are gutted by this, as three people who respected his faith, his courage, and his willingness to debate openly and respectfully. But that's not the only pivtotal thing happening this week. From the national exposure of the murder of the Ukranian refugee on the train in Charlotte to the senate testimony by Aaron Siri regarding the study on the childhood vaccination outcomes this week, there is a lot to being paying attention to, praying about and fighting for right now. And we wanted to talk about it and invite you into the conversation.
So I had the chance to sit down with Elesha Coffman, who's written what might be the only book entirely devoted to the Christian Century magazine, and we ended up diving deep into the whole messy question of what "mainline Protestantism" even means - which apparently stumped two past presidents of the American Society of Church History during her dissertation defense, with the best answer being something about railroads in Philadelphia. We talked through her journey from Christianity Today to studying the Christian Century, how these magazines both spoke to and sometimes wildly misjudged their audiences (especially around Billy Graham), and the cultural capital that tied together mainline Protestant clergy even when their theology and politics diverged from their congregations. What struck me was how the isolation of educated clergy - whether it's the 1920s pastor in North Dakota parceling out his weekly dose of seminary culture through the Christian Century, or today's mainline clergy feeling lonely in their own congregations - keeps showing up as this recurring theme in American church history. Plus, she's working on a book about the Religion News Service, which was apparently run by Jewish editors providing church news to Christian newspapers. This goes to show how much more complicated and interesting these stories get when you actually dig into the archives. Elesha Coffman is a historian of American Christianity and professor of history at Baylor University. She is the author of The Christian Century and the Rise of the Protestant Mainline and Turning Points in American Church History, as well as a biography of anthropologist Margaret Mead. UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - The God of Justice: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Contemporary Longing This transformative online class brings together distinguished scholars from biblical studies, theology, history, and faith leadership to offer exactly what our moment demands: the rich, textured wisdom of multiple academic disciplines speaking into our contemporary quest for justice. Here you'll discover how ancient texts illuminate modern struggles, how theological reflection deepens social action, and how historical understanding opens new possibilities for faithful engagement with our world's brokenness and beauty. Join John Dominic Crossan, Peter Enns, Casey Sigmon, Aizaiah Yong, & Malcolm Foley As always, the class is donation-based, including 0. INFO & Sign-Up at www.FaithAndPolitics.net Theology Beer Camp is a unique three-day conference that brings together of theology nerds and craft beer for a blend of intellectual engagement, community building, and fun. Guests this year include John Dominic Crossan, Kelly Brown Douglas, Philip Clayton, Stacey Floyd-Thomas, Jeffery Pugh, Juan Floyd-Thomas, Andy Root, Grace Ji-Sun Kim, Noreen Herzfeld, Reggie Williams, Casper ter Kuile, and more! Get info and tickets here. _____________________ This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Capital markets have priced out the worst-case scenario from U.S. policy uncertainty, but policy risks remain. Join Julia Hermann and Sarah Hirsch as they discuss the September Macro Pulse, examining what policy risks mean for inflation, the potential path for the Fed, and what it all means for investors.
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Finding victory over self-sabotage requires recognizing our own role in our suffering. The story of Gideon teaches us that before God performs miracles, He calls us to take responsibility. When we cry out to God, His help often comes in the form of more of Jesus rather than simply removing our problems. Jesus sees us not as we see ourselves, but according to His destiny for our lives. The path to overcoming self-sabotage involves daily worship, taking responsibility, and trusting God's Word as our guide—moving from merely believing in God to truly trusting Him with every aspect of our lives. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website
The fifth week in the series titled "Turning Points", with Campus Pastor Kellen Anderson.
In this powerful episode of The Relentless PursuitPodcast , host Joe Adams sits down with Brooke Moore to explore her incredible journey from a traumatic childhood and severe addiction to becoming a strong, independent mother and successful UPS driver. Brooke shares intimate details about her past, including a devastating vehicle accident, the profound impact of her father's overdose, and her struggle with prescription opiates. She talks about her fight to get her life back on track, entering a rehab program, and her relentless pursuit of happiness and self-love.This raw and inspirational conversation will resonate with anyone who's ever faced adversity, especially those battling addiction. Don't miss Brooke's heartfelt story of transformation and resilience.
The federal government will stop issuing paper checks for most benefit payments beginning in September. This change could create real challenges for unbanked individuals who rely on check-cashing outlets. On this episode of the Freedom to Rise Podcast, we explore how the Bank On Suncoast program, a collaborative initiative led by United Way Suncoast and regional partners, is helping ensure everyone has access to safe and affordable banking. Joining us is Mark Smith, Financial Security Manager at United Way Suncoast, and Kathleen Cramer, Executive Director of Turning Points, a Bradenton nonprofit that empowers individuals and families on their path to financial stability and independence.
If you've ever found yourself glaring at someone sipping champagne in business class while you're wedged into the back of the plane wondering how they got that upgrade — this episode is your answer. Julia Menez is a points and miles strategist and host of the Geobreeze Travel Podcast. She helps people stop wasting money on full-price flights and hotels and start using the credit card perks and travel rewards they're already eligible for — with zero shady loopholes or overcomplicated systems. In this episode, we talk about how to make your spending work smarter — how to use your money to create experiences, build in rest and joy, and finally take that luxury trip you keep pushing off. Julia shares actionable strategies, common mistakes to avoid, and how to pick the right card for your goals. Because let's be honest: you work hard. Your money should work just as hard for you. And because five-star travel isn't just for the rich, the retired, or the influencers with mysterious “sponsorships.” It's for you — when you learn how to play the game. This episode will show you how. Connect with Julia Free intro call: www.geobreezetravel.com/introcall Free points 101 course: www.geobreezetravel.com/freecourse IG: www.instagram.com/geobreezetravel Youtube: www.youtube.com/@geobreezetravel Related Podcast Episodes: Solo Adventures: A Guide for Women Travelers with Megan Grant | 265 How To Take A Sabbatical with Katrina McGhee | 336 062 / Winemaking Under The Tuscan Sun (Literally) with Mary Shea Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
Life's unfortunate events often leave us questioning God's presence and purpose. Joseph's biblical journey from pit to palace demonstrates how God works through our most difficult seasons. Through being sold into slavery, falsely accused, and imprisoned, Joseph maintained his faith and integrity. His story teaches us three crucial lessons: in our lowest moments, we learn dependence on God; in unfair circumstances, we practice integrity; and in seasons of waiting, we develop patience. Joseph's life reminds us that God remains present through every trial, using what others intend for harm to ultimately fulfill His greater purpose in our lives. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website
Episode 3090 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will continue a look at the story about 46 facts about the Vietnam War you may not know. The featured story appeared on the MSN website and was aptly titled: 46 facts … Continue reading →
Life's losing streaks can make us feel like remnants of our former selves, as happened to Naomi in the book of Ruth. After losing her husband and sons in Moab, she returned to Bethlehem bitter and empty, allowing her losses to reshape her identity. Through her daughter-in-law Ruth's loyalty and the kindness of Boaz, a guardian redeemer, Naomi's story became part of God's greater plan. This narrative reminds us that God works providentially through our messes, weaving hope through every step. In Christ, our ultimate Redeemer, we find our true identity beyond our losses - not as bitter, broken, or alone, but as chosen, valued, and loved. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website
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When life falls apart unexpectedly, we can learn from Paul's experience during a shipwreck in Acts 27. In the midst of chaos, Paul made three crucial choices that can guide us through our own storms. First, he chose to believe in God's promises despite his circumstances. Second, he gave thanks even while surrounded by fear and uncertainty. Third, he continued to obey God's calling wherever he found himself. These choices didn't immediately calm the storm, but they provided Paul with stability and purpose until he reached safe harbor. Like Paul, we can find hope in our darkest moments by standing on God's promises, practicing gratitude, and remaining faithful where we are. Follow and subscribe to stay updated with our latest content: Youtube | Facebook | Instagram | Central Wired Website
I almost made a catastrophic business move by shutting everything down. Thankfully, a conversation with my business bestie Sabrina helped me take a step back to assess. What started as a low-energy confession turned into a revelation about patience, energetics, and realigning offers with what lights me up, so we decided to bring it to the podcast.Find It Quickly03:05 - Discussing Business Challenges04:40 - Advice on Business Decisions08:17 - Turning Points and Positive Changes14:39 - Reevaluating Business StrategiesMentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 152: Q3 Business Bestie Chat with Colie JamesShoot It Straight PodcastConnect with Sabrinasabrinagebhardt.cominstagram.com/sabrinagebhardtphotographyShoot It Straight Podcast
Send us a textLIGHTHOUSE is open through August 2025We all have those moments—when something clicks, and suddenly we see our path forward with breathtaking clarity. These turning points aren't just coincidences; they're soul-level guidance breaking through when we need it most.In this special compilation episode, Sylvia takes us through the most powerful awakening moments from past conversations on Soul Level Human. From her own spiritual awakening that began with the passing of her childhood dog to James Wedmore's reluctant journey from spiritual skeptic to believer (after literally throwing Abraham Hicks books in the trash), these stories reveal what happens when we finally listen to those persistent nudges.Jenni Finley shares how intuitive dreams of red rocks led her back to her soulmate after years apart, while Autumn Reeser offers profound wisdom about breaking cycles of self-punishment to discover how loving ourselves creates more transformation than discipline ever could. Laurie Rivers recounts how a quantum mechanics class taught by a Holocaust survivor validated the spiritual experiences she had been pushing away, bridging her logical mind with her intuitive knowing.These transformational stories remind us that spiritual awakening isn't about bypassing human experience—it's about fully inhabiting it with greater awareness. As Sylvia puts it, we aren't "half soul and half human" but fully both: "It's not 50-50. It's 100-100."Whether you're just beginning to notice those intuitive nudges or you've been following them for years, these stories will remind you that you're not alone in your experiences. The path may not be linear, but when we trust our guidance even through uncertainty, something remarkable happens—we remember who we truly are and why we came here.Ready to deepen your own spiritual practice and take real-world action? Lighthouse enrollment is open through August 5th. This six-week mentorship program helps soul-led humans ground their energy, connect with their spirit team, and navigate uncertain times with clarity and purpose.Support the showI NEED YOUR HELP! Let's spread this message far and wide. Share on social and tag me @imsylviabeatriz so I can shout you out
Travis Richey was a successful hedge fund owner with a background in finance — until a paperwork mistake landed him in an Arizona state prison. Raised in Boston with family ties to organized crime, Travis built a career on Wall Street before a technicality changed his life forever. In this gripping episode, Travis opens up about his rise in the finance world, the moment it all came crashing down, and how he's now using his experience to help others through his nonprofit. #TrueCrimePodcast #WhiteCollarCrime #PrisonReform #FinanceGoneWrong #FromWallStreetToPrison #LifeAfterPrison #ArizonaPrisonStory #LockedInPodcast Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Buy Merch: http://www.ianbick.com/shop Timestamps: 00:00:00 Travis Richie's Early Life and Career 00:07:01 Growing Up with a Criminal Father 00:14:30 Reflections on Childhood and School Experiences 00:21:50 High-Earning Careers Without a College Degree 00:29:03 Navigating Securities Regulations: A Lesson in Legal Oversight 00:36:44 Uncovering Legal Challenges and Investor Relations 00:43:46 Embracing Hate Comments for Growth 00:51:10 The Courtroom Decision and Sentencing 00:58:29 Courtroom Appearance: The Importance of Image 01:06:42 Learning from Past Mistakes in Business 01:13:36 First Day in Prison: A Journey to the Unknown 01:20:52 From Inmate to Financial Literacy Teacher 01:28:27 Facing Felony Charges and Financial Ruin 01:36:29 Recognizing Privilege and Life's Challenges 01:44:43 Overcoming Probation Challenges 01:51:12 Success Stories and Turning Points 01:58:23 Travis Shares His Inspirational Journey Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices