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At a dinner in 2010, physicist Sean Carroll is handed a phone. On the other end: A wealthy patron looking to potentially fund his research. Months later came an invite to a conference. It would take place on an island. The caller was Jeffrey Epstein. Sean declined. Many others didn't.On today's show, why did so many academics say yes to Epstein's invites and money? And what Epstein's ability to ingratiate himself with them reveals about how science research is funded. Come see Planet Money live on stage in April! Twelve cities. Details and tix here: https://tix.to/pm-book-tour. Related episodes: What an Epstein recording reveals about how elites get jobsAmerican science brain drainFor sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Fact-checking by Sierra Juarez. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Astrologer Ileana Reyes joins me to talk about childhood astrology, and how placements in the twelve houses are experienced early in life. While most astrological consultations focus on adults who have the autonomy to make their own choices, reading a child's chart offers a unique glimpse into their foundational environment, early developmental milestones, and raw temperament. The core of the conversation takes listeners on a step-by-step journey through the twelve astrological houses, specifically tailored to the experiences of children from birth through their early teenage years. Ileana breaks down how each house manifests differently in a child's life, from the 1st house representing physical vitality and tantrums, to the 3rd house signifying early speech and sibling dynamics, all the way to navigating peer groups in the 11th and processing big emotions in the 12th. Beyond the houses, we also dive into the vital ethics of reading children's charts. We discuss the importance of avoiding self-fulfilling prophecies, the profound impact of parent-child synastry, and how astrology can be used as an empowering tool to offer kids the exact support, creative outlets, and encouragement they need to flourish. This is episode 528 of The Astrology Podcast. Ileana's Website and YouTube Channel https://matriarchastrology.com https://www.youtube.com/@MatriarchAstrology Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction00:24:35 1st house00:38:47 2nd house00:46:35 3rd house01:07:50 4th house01:23:30 5th house01:31:33 6th house01:36:11 7th house01:42:00 8th house01:48:04 9th house01:52:47 10th house01:58:00 11th house02:03:40 12th house02:08:27 Wrapping up02:10:46 Credits Watch This Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qvipmTitns – Listen to the Audio Version of This Episode Listen to the audio version of this episode or download it as an MP3:
Episode 2.89Mark's Sandwiches: How the Gospel of Mark Uses Interruptions to Teach TheologyIn this episode of Narrative Juxtaposition: How the Bible Speaks Through Story Placement, Michael and Zach examine one of the most distinctive literary techniques in the Gospel of Mark—often called the “Markan sandwich.”Readers frequently notice that Mark begins one story, suddenly interrupts it with another, and then returns to the original narrative. At first glance the structure can feel abrupt or even chaotic. But when read carefully, these interruptions reveal deliberate narrative design. Mark places one story inside another so that each interprets the other.We explore several of the clearest examples. In Mark 5, the healing of the bleeding woman interrupts the urgent mission to save Jairus's daughter, showing that faith remains meaningful even when God's timing includes delay. In Mark 11, the cursing of the fig tree frames the cleansing of the temple, revealing the fig tree as a symbolic judgment on fruitless religion. And in Mark 6, the joyful mission of the Twelve is interrupted by the execution of John the Baptist, reminding readers that faithful proclamation often leads to suffering.Throughout the episode we show how Mark communicates theology not primarily through explanation but through narrative placement. The Gospel's structure forces the reader to slow down and hold multiple scenes together, allowing the stories themselves to interpret one another.By paying attention to how the stories are arranged, readers begin to see that the interruptions are not distractions—they are the interpretation.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/MmElw3Zd0fAMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stoneLicense code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com
Interview with Brian Miller, Director & CEO of Astra ExplorationOur previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/astra-exploration-tsxvastr-high-grade-argentine-discovery-opens-in-multiple-dimensions-9016Recording date: 5th March 2026Astra Exploration (TSXV: ASTR) is a junior precious metals company with a focused two-country portfolio in Chile and Argentina, and a clear near-term strategy centred on its La Manchuria gold-silver project in Santa Cruz province. Following a strong PDAC 2026, the company is well positioned heading into what could be a transformational period of exploration.La Manchuria is a low sulphidation epithermal system with a dual-target structure. Near surface, the company has confirmed an expanding bulk disseminated gold-silver system — one that has grown with every drill programme conducted to date. Deeper in the system lies the primary prize: a potential high-grade feeder zone, the kind of structure that drives the most significant epithermal discoveries in Patagonia. Astra has been methodically building toward testing that target, beginning with near-surface drilling to establish scale and validate the geological model before committing capital to deeper holes.Two programmes have now been completed, totalling 7,500 metres across 36 holes. Of the 25 holes drilled in the second programme, 13 have been released with results. Twelve remain pending from the laboratory and are expected to be published by the end of March 2026. These represent a near-term, defined news pipeline that does not require the company to raise capital or commence new fieldwork to deliver.The third programme — another 5,000 metres — is set to begin within approximately one month. Astra holds roughly $4 million in cash, sufficient to fund this programme in full. The budget was structured at the time of the company's $6.2 million raise to ensure exactly this kind of operational continuity. The third programme will begin to shift focus toward deeper targets, moving the company closer to the high-grade feeder discovery scenario that underpins its long-term investment case.Argentina's operating environment has also improved significantly. Under President Milei's administration, permitting has accelerated and foreign investment capital is flowing into the country at a pace not seen in recent years. Santa Cruz province permits year-round drilling, removing the seasonal constraints that limit many other jurisdictions and enabling a consistent cadence of results throughout 2026.Beyond Argentina, Astra holds two Chilean projects — Pampa Paciencia, adjacent to two operating copper mines, and a high sulphidation target in the active Maricunga belt — that provide strategic optionality without requiring meaningful near-term capital. Pre-drill work is planned at Cerobio in Chile in the coming weeks, with the potential to unlock value through partnership or joint venture as the belt attracts renewed attention following Chile's improved political backdrop.For investors, the proposition is straightforward: a funded explorer with an expanding near-surface discovery, a high-grade feeder thesis yet to be tested at depth, a defined catalyst schedule across the next 60 to 90 days, and a macro tailwind from both gold prices and an improving Argentine investment climate. Astra enters the next phase of its programme with momentum, capital, and a story that is only beginning to register with the wider market.View Astra Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/astra-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com
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When Luke records Jesus commanding the Twelve to take nothing for the journey, neither staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money, he activates a deliberate stripping that recalls the scriptural logic of exile as exposure. The Hebrew root ג-ל-ה (gimel-lamed-heh) can function as “to uncover” or, by extension, “to go into exile,” linking displacement with nakedness in the prophetic texts themselves. There, exile is repeatedly portrayed as being uncovered, stripped naked, and shamed before the nations. Nakedness is not merely physical but signals dispossession and removal from the land. In Luke 8, the Gerasene demoniac embodies this condition, naked, outside the city among the tombs, cut off from communal and tribal life, a living figure of exposure in exile. When Jesus restores him, he is clothed and seated in his right mind, and he is commanded to return home to bear fruit as a witness, with nothing in hand but the knowledge of his sins and the command of God. Immediately afterward, in Luke 9, Jesus sends the Twelve out divested of staff and supplies, stripped of institutional and tribal supports, and of any authority derived from them. Though not naked in body, they are stripped of the signs of power, protection, affiliation, and provision. Both the demoniac and the Twelve thus reflect the same scriptural function: exile as nakedness, and exposure out in the open as the precondition of restoration for mission.ῥάβδος (rhabdos) / מ-ט-ה (mem-ṭet-heh)Staff; tribe, delegated power. From the triliteral root נ-ט-ה (nun-ṭet-heh), to stretch out, to extend, to incline.“And you shall take in your hand this staff [מַטֶּה (maṭṭeh)] with which you shall do the signs.” (Exodus 4:17)The staff represents what is stretched out. In Exodus, it symbolizes the instrument through which delegated authority operates, acting as an extended hand. In Numbers 17, each leader brings his staff, which denotes his tribe. Extension here signifies lineage: what is stretched out becomes a branch, and that branch becomes a tribe. Thus, the rod is not just wood but a visible symbol of authority and continuity, indicating the ordered descent and delegated power.ῥάβδος (rhabdos) / ש-ב-ט (šin-bet-ṭet)Rod, scepter, tribe. From the triliteral root ש-ב-ט (šin-bet-ṭet), associated with striking and ruling.“You shall break them with a rod [בְּשֵׁבֶט (be-šebeṭ)] of iron.” (Psalm 2:9)The rod is the instrument of rule. It disciplines, enforces, and governs. In Proverbs, it corrects; in Isaiah, it becomes the rod of divine anger; in royal psalms, it signifies sovereign authority. The same word names a tribe, linking governance with structure. The rod is therefore not merely a stick but embodied jurisdiction, the visible sign of judicial and royal power.ῥάβδος (rhabdos) / ק-ל-ל (qof-lamed-lamed)Rod; stick; branch, to be light, slight.“And the Philistine said to David, ‘Am I a dog, that you come to me with sticks [בַּמַּקְלוֹת (ba-maqqelot)]?'” (1 Samuel 17:43)This rod belongs to the field, not the throne. It is the shepherd's implement, the ordinary support of the traveler. In Genesis 30 Jacob uses rods in the tending of flocks; in Samuel David carries them into battle as a shepherd confronting a warrior. The stick here signifies pastoral presence rather than institutional authority. It is wood in the hand of the lowly, not the emblem of a court.ῥάβδος (rhabdos) / ש-ע-ן (šin-ʿayin-nun)Staff of support. From the verbal root ש-ע-ן (šin-ʿayin-nun), to lean upon, to rely.“Behold, you are trusting in Egypt, that broken staff [מִשְׁעֶנֶת (mišʿenet)] of reed.” (Isaiah 36:6)The staff here is what one leans upon. It represents reliance, alliance, and structural backing. When it breaks, dependence collapses, and the individual who is leaning on it falls. The rod becomes a metaphor for political trust and misplaced confidence. It is not an instrument of striking but of support, the symbol of that upon which stability rests.ῥάβδος (rhabdos) / שַׁרְבִיט (šarbiṭ)Scepter; royal staff. Likely a Persian (modern-day Iran) loanword associated with imperial authority.“If the king holds out the golden scepter [שַׁרְבִיט (šarbiṭ)] that is in his hand, he shall live.” (Esther 4:11)In Esther, the rod is sovereignty compressed into a single gesture. Life and death depend on whether it is extended. It is not the shepherd's staff, not the tribal symbol, not the rod of discipline. It is ceremonial kingship embodied in gold. The scepter draws the line between execution and mercy, exclusion and acceptance. Authority is visible, concentrated in the king's hand.But does the king's own life ultimately matter? A wise leader knows that his life is of little value because it does not belong to him. As Jesus commands, the sign of God is neither the owner, the support, nor the strength of God's many peoples. There is no god but God. Scripture repeatedly shows, through Persian rulers like Cyrus and Xerxes, that real control belongs neither to Israel, nor to the king, nor to the empire. Sovereignty belongs to God alone, who governs history itself, directing kings as easily as he directs the sun and the moon, according to his plan.πήρα (pera)Shepherd's bag.“And he took his staff [τὴν ῥάβδον (ten rabdon)] in his hand and chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook and put them in the shepherd's bag [εἰς τὴν πήραν τὴν ποιμενικήν (eis ten peran ten poimeniken)]…” (1 Samuel 17:40 LXX)David advances toward Goliath carrying two things: the rabdos (ῥάβδος) and the pera (πήρα). The rabdos is the shepherd's staff, the maqel (מַקֵל), a rod in the hand of one who tends flocks. The pera is the shepherd's satchel, the container of stones and the place of stored provision. One extends the arm; the other holds what sustains the strike. This is the only occurrence of pera (πήρα) in the Septuagint.The five stones evoke Torah, the Five Books. Their smoothness carries the root ח-ל-ק (ḥet-lamed-qof) / ح-ل-ق (ḥāʾ-lām-qāf). In Hebrew, ḥalaq is to divide, to apportion, to allot. In Arabic, ḥalaqa is to shave, to make smooth, to strip bare. These are not separate functions. To smooth a stone is to shape it by removal. To allot land is to cut it from the whole. The triliteral holds division and preparation together.The brook itself sharpens the resonance. Naḥal (נַחַל), from the root נ־ח־ל (nun-ḥet-lamed) / ن-ح-ل (nūn-ḥāʾ-lām), in Hebrew is a wadi, a seasonal stream. But the same consonants in both languages yield naḥalah (נַחֲלָה), naḥala (نَحَلَ) / niḥla (نِحْلَة) inheritance, endowment, gift, or allotted possession. Water and land converge in the root. David reaches into the stream and draws out inheritance. Surat al-Naḥl سورة النحل refers to “The Bee,” an animal associated with provision, honey, and divinely guided producti...
Thirteen years of dead ends in the Gilgo Beach case. Every suspect cleared. Then a pizza box changed everything.Today we break down exactly how LISK—the Long Island Serial Killer—was arrested. The Suffolk County task force, the Chevrolet Avalanche tip, the cell tower evidence, the DNA breakthrough, and the pizza crust that allegedly tied it all together.The investigation stalled for years after bodies were discovered along Ocean Parkway in 2010 and 2011. Then a new task force formed in February 2022. Six weeks in, an investigator noticed an old witness statement about an "ogre-like man" driving a Chevrolet Avalanche.A database search returned one name: Rex Heuermann.Cell phone records allegedly connected the alleged Gilgo Beach Killer to burner phones in every instance. But investigators needed physical evidence.Enter whole genome sequencing. This cutting-edge technology can extract DNA from degraded samples traditional testing couldn't use. A California lab applied it to hairs found on the Gilgo Beach victims. According to prosecutors, hairs on six of seven victims linked to LISK or his immediate family.But they still needed his DNA directly.May 2023. Heuermann discards a pizza box outside his Manhattan office. Investigators retrieve it. DNA from the crust matches a male hair found on Gilgo Four victim Megan Waterman. A profile found in only 0.04% of the population.July 13, 2023. The alleged Long Island Serial Killer arrested. Twelve-day search of his Massapequa Park home. Fifty-eight hard drives. Over two hundred firearms. The planning document that prosecutors say supports the Gilgo Beach case.The defense has challenged the DNA technology as "magic." Judge Mazzei rejected those challenges. The LISK trial happens September 2026.Seven women. Thirteen years. Finally, a trial.Part 5 of 5.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #TrueCrimeToday #LongIslandSerialKiller #GilgoBeachMurders #DNABreakthrough #PizzaBox #OceanParkway #SuffolkCounty
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Investigators had been watching the man they believed was LISK—the Long Island Serial Killer—for months. They had cell tower evidence. Burner phone records. But they needed DNA.Then he threw away a pizza box.In the final part of our Gilgo Beach Killer series, we examine how a discarded pizza box allegedly provided the evidence that led to charges in a thirteen-year cold case—and what happens when the alleged Long Island Serial Killer faces trial in September 2026.The investigation stalled for years after bodies were discovered along Ocean Parkway. Then a new Suffolk County task force formed in February 2022 with a mandate to apply modern technology to old evidence from the Gilgo Beach murders.Six weeks in, an investigator noticed an old witness statement. An "ogre-like man" driving a Chevrolet Avalanche near where Amber Costello vanished. A database search returned one name.From there, cell phone records allegedly connected the alleged Gilgo Beach Killer to burner phones in every instance. But investigators needed physical proof.Enter whole genome sequencing—technology that can extract DNA from degraded, rootless hairs. A California lab applied it to evidence from six victims. According to prosecutors, the results linked hairs to LISK and his family.Then the pizza. DNA from the crust matched a male hair on Gilgo Four victim Megan Waterman. A profile found in only 0.04% of the population."That was a remarkable day," DA Tierney said. "You read the report and you read it again."July 13, 2023. The alleged Long Island Serial Killer arrested. Twelve-day search. Fifty-eight hard drives. Over two hundred firearms. The planning document.The defense challenged the DNA technology as "magic." Judge Mazzei allowed it—the first time in a New York criminal trial.The LISK trial happens September 2026. Part 5 of 5.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #HiddenKillers #LongIslandSerialKiller #GilgoBeachMurders #DNABreakthrough #PizzaBox #OceanParkway #SuffolkCounty
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Part 5 of 5: How the alleged Long Island Serial Killer was finally arrested.Investigators had been watching the man they believed was LISK for months. They had cell tower evidence placing his phone with burner phones in every instance. But they needed DNA to make the Gilgo Beach case.Then he threw away a pizza box.In this final episode, we examine how a discarded pizza crust allegedly provided the evidence that led to charges in the thirteen-year Gilgo Beach cold case—and what happens when Rex Heuermann faces trial in September 2026.The investigation stalled for years after bodies were discovered along Ocean Parkway in 2010 and 2011. Then a new Suffolk County task force formed in February 2022. Six weeks in, an investigator noticed an old witness statement about an "ogre-like man" driving a Chevrolet Avalanche near where Amber Costello vanished.A database search returned one name.Cell phone records allegedly connected the alleged Gilgo Beach Killer to burner phones in every instance. But they needed physical proof.Enter whole genome sequencing—technology that can extract DNA from degraded samples. According to prosecutors, hairs on six of seven victims linked to LISK or his family.Then the pizza. DNA from the crust matched a male hair on Gilgo Four victim Megan Waterman. A profile found in only 0.04% of the population.July 13, 2023. The alleged Long Island Serial Killer arrested outside his Manhattan office. Twelve-day search of his Massapequa Park home. Fifty-eight hard drives. Over two hundred firearms. The planning document.The defense has challenged the DNA technology. Judge Mazzei allowed it—first time in a New York criminal trial. The LISK trial happens September 2026.After thirty years and seven women, the architect will finally face trial for the Gilgo Beach murders.Thank you for following this series.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#RexHeuermann #GilgoBeach #LISK #GilgoBeachKiller #LongIslandSerialKiller #GilgoBeachMurders #DNABreakthrough #PizzaBox #OceanParkway #SuffolkCounty
This week on Faith Unfiltered Podcast, host Karin Peter sits down with Phil Caswell, Andrew Bolton, and Jewell Bolton to dive into the life of Apostle Kisuke Sekine, a true pioneer who helped transform Community of Christ into a global movement. From janitorial service for Boy Scouts to the Council of Twelve, Sekine's legacy is a masterclass in humility and cultural bridge-building. The original lecture can be found here. Listen to more episodes in the Cuppa Joe series. Download the Transcript.Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey. NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ.
Guest post by Iaros Belkin, Founder of Belkin Marketing A deep tech founder spent $180,000 on traditional marketing in 2024. PR agency, LinkedIn ads, conference sponsorships. Result? 287 inbound leads, zero institutional investors secured. Top tips for Tech Founders Then he attended three private events over six months. Two invitation-only Davos gatherings, one Tulum music festival. Cost: $35,000. Result? Twelve family office conversations, three term sheets, one became his Series B lead at $2.4M. For deals measured in millions the closure is likely to happen on a different level. In the places that you'd least expect. The Event Ecosystems Most Founders Never Think About Davos Week remains the concentrated capital access point, but not how most think. Forget the official Forum. Real conversations happen at private dinners hosted by family offices at chalets all over the mountain. Guest lists of 12-20-30, organized around specific themes. UnDavos Summit, founded by Mark Turrell, is another good example. Now in its 15th year with 1,500+ delegates, it combines public sessions with invitation-only investor roundtables. Unlike official WEF requiring institutional sponsorship, UnDavos selects based on achievement. A robotics founder attended UnDavos 2025 and three private dinners. Within the week: met 8 family office principals, secured 2 term sheet discussions, landed Fortune 500 pilot customer intro. Investment: $12K. Outcome: Series B discussions with 2 Swiss funds, $8M pipeline. Then there's the Tulum-Ibiza music circuit. Nobody really thinks of it as a deliberate networking infrastructure. But it has the same international high-level crowd you could meet in Davos. Not party tourism — think tech entrepreneurs, family office principals who love to party. And chill with entertainment magnates, music industry executives and artists with tens of millions of social followers. VIP or backstage access to major performances functions as a curated business environment. A tech founder secured backstage at a Black Coffee performance in Ibiza. Met a family office principal, two music executives, another Web3 founder. Follow-up over 6 months: $3M investment plus strategic partnership. Investment: $5K. How to Actually Get The Access WEF's Official Technology Pioneers status is the fastest pathway for companies without existing networks. Requires Series A+ and breakthrough innovation. If selected: 2-year engagement, automatic Davos invitation. The most institutional and predictable way of solving the access issue would be membership organizations. For example, Belkin Marketing Club offers a subscription-based solution to private and VVIP gatherings across multiple events ecosystems worldwide while Backstage.global provides verified backstage access to major music concerts and festivals. Some strategic advisors can also facilitate introductions to private dinners and invitation-only gatherings. Advisor vets founder readiness, makes introduction to host, founder builds relationship independently. The Numbers Look Good Traditional marketing ($150K-500K annually) reaches middle management and junior analysts. Strategic event presence ($30K-80K annually) provides direct access to 10-30 C-suite partners and institutional allocators with actual decision authority. Conversion rates run 2-5x higher. Institutional investors don't decide based on pitch decks. They invest in people. These highly saturated days at private gatherings show how executives handle stress, treat service staff, whether they listen or only talk. Whether we approve or not, trillions in capital operate through networks that don't respond to cold outreach. For founders seeking institutional funding, ignoring these networks means accepting structural disadvantages. By Iaros Belkin, Founder of Belkin Marketing Iaros Belkin is a founder of Belkin Marketing, a boutique agency serving as Strategic Advisor to Deep Tech, Web3 and AI Founders. With over a decade of experience navigating h...
"The staff of the man whom I choose shall sprout." After Korah's rebellion, God confirms Aaron's priesthood through a miraculous sign. Twelve staffs are placed before the ark, and Aaron's alone buds, blossoms, and produces almonds overnight. Dead wood comes to life by God's power. In this chapter and the opening of the next, we see God establishing the priesthood that would serve until a greater Priest came, one whose resurrection from the dead confirmed His eternal priesthood forever. The Rev. Timothy Barkett, pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kingman, AZ joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Numbers 17:1-18:7. To learn more about Good Shepherd Lutheran, visit goodshepherdlckingman.org. The Book of Numbers is far more than an ancient census report. It is the story of a people learning to trust God in the wilderness, and failing, and finding grace anyway. In this series, host Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors walk through the Old Testament book of Numbers chapter by chapter. We follow Israel from Sinai toward the Promised Land, through grumbling and rebellion, fiery serpents and a talking donkey, faithless spies and faithful priests. The journey is hard, the failures are many, and God remains faithful to a faithless people. These ancient accounts point us to Christ. The bronze serpent lifted on a pole points to the cross. The rock struck for water points to the one struck for us. The high priest whose death frees the manslayer points to the Great High Priest whose death sets us free forever. Join us as we discover that the wilderness has more to teach us than we ever expected. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
January 16th, 1943, Truman Quick and the 401st Bomber Group, crew of the Ol' Shakey, embark on a dangerous exercise in the skies above North Africa. But everything is not as it seems. Something's wrong. There are secrets in the sand, ghosts in the machine, and designs beyond human comprehension written with pen and ink. The Crew of the Ol' Shakey are soon to find out they're the best crew for the job, in the worst possible way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark 3:13-15 Appointing the Twelve Sam Choi
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, and Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, have announced almost €6 million in funding to support 32 projects designed to engage the public in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through the Research Ireland Discover Programme. The Research Ireland Discover Programme is a national initiative to widen participation in STEM. This year's projects will engage with people of all ages, from early childhood through to adulthood, through creative, community-embedded and inclusive approaches to STEM engagement. Announcing the awards, Minister Lawless said: "STEM is one of the most powerful forces driving Ireland's creativity, resilience and future prosperity. The projects announced today will widen access to STEM by bringing wonder, curiosity and real opportunities for learning into people's everyday lives. This investment isn't just about supporting programmes – it's about sparking imaginations. It brings conversations about research and innovation directly into our communities and helps nurture a new generation of explorers, problem solvers and innovators who will shape Ireland's future." Welcoming the announcement and her department's funding of six projects, Minister Naughton commented: "Today's funding is about opening doors for our children and young people. By supporting STEM projects both inside and outside the classroom, we are helping children and young people across Ireland to discover that science, technology, engineering and maths are not abstract subjects, but real career paths that they can step into. This investment will ensure more children and young people can see themselves in STEM, build their confidence, and will empower them to pursue it as part of their future." Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland, added: "The projects funded today highlight the creativity and ambition of Ireland's STEM engagement community, and their commitment to inspiring the next generation of scientists. They are also playing a vital role in helping people of all ages feel informed and connected to the role of STEM research in society. Research Ireland's strategy, launched earlier this week, is built on the three pillars of Talent, Economy and Society. We are proud to support these partners as they deliver programmes to democratise access to STEM across the country, and help support talent for our future economy and society." Some highlights of the 32 projects supported through the Discover Programme this year are: Energize, led by Ann Butler at Junior Achievement Ire Ltd, will target 6th class students in national and DEIS schools to educate them in sustainability, biodiversity and renewable energy, while exposing them to careers in STEM at an early age; The Chemistry Toolbox, led by Dr John O'Donoghue at Trinity College Dublin, will support early-career researchers and teachers to co-create inquiry-based chemistry investigations for the new Leaving Certificate specification, strengthening practical science particularly in DEIS and rural schools; H2O Heroes, led by Dr Caroline Gilleran Stephens at Dundalk Institute of Technology, is a hands-on environmental education programme that empowers communities to investigate water quality, biodiversity and climate action using their local rivers and green spaces as 'outdoor laboratories'; Twelve higher education institutions and 8 organisations are leading projects in this year's Discover programme. These are: Circus250 CIC, Dublin City University, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Education for Sustainability, Irish Computer Society, Irish Manufacturing Research, Junior Achievement Ire Ltd., Kinia, Mary Immaculate College, Maynooth University, National College of Ireland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, South East Technological University, Stop.watch Television Ltd., Technological University of the Shannon, The National Concert Hall, Trin...
Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Father Charles Murr joins Terry Gospel – Matthew 10:1-7 – Jesus summoned His Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus. Jesus sent out these Twelve after instructing them thus, “Do not go into pagan territory or enter a Samaritan town. Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'” Memorial of Saint Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs Saint Augustine and Companions, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day
Pastoral Reflections Finding God In Ourselves by Msgr. Don Fischer
Gospel Matthew 20:17-28 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the Twelve disciples aside by themselves, and said to them on the way, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be handed over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death, and hand him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day." Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, "What do you wish?" She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom." Jesus said in reply, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?" They said to him, "We can." He replied, "My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Reflection It's clear that when the disciples heard the proclamation that Jesus made about what was to happen to Him at the end of his life, they didn't grasp it. They were confused. And I think it's fascinating to see James and John with their mommy coming to Jesus and asking for a special favor that they be put in positions of greatest authority and respect and honor. And Jesus is just shaking his head and saying, you know, they don't yet get it. They don't understand. And all he does is say, you know what you're asking? You really don't even know what you're asking. First of all, things like that are in my father's hands. I'm not the one determining what the future will be like. My father is the one in charge. But please know this, he keeps saying, please know that what I'm asking you to become is not people of great honor and prestige and importance. But you've all got to be servants. Keep service in mind. It's essential. Closing Prayer Father, our nature thrives in positions of authority and power. We like to have things that make us seem successful, and that's nothing unusual for a human being. The ego is sort of set in a way that that's what they want, but we have to always counter those desires with such a simple and beautiful teaching that comes up over and over again. We're not here to be served. We're here to serve. And we asked this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clay goes full no-filter mode in this legendary segment, drawing a hard line between actual single moms and “moms who are single.” He calls out the ones who weaponized the court system out of jealousy after dad chose “Becky with the big butt,” dragged every text, screenshot, and nude photo into family court, won full custody, and now only let dad see the kids every other weekend… then complain they get no help. “Twelve out of fourteen days you chose this,” Clay says. “You're not a single mom — you're a mom who's single.” Then he flips the script and gives single dads the ultimate game plan: take the kids to the Cypress Point safari and petting zoo, send them home raving about “what Daddy did,” and watch Mom turn into the bad guy while you collect the Parent of the Month award. He even predicts the hate mail: “I know all the single moms — I'm gonna be getting it on this one… but I meant every word of it.” Raw, real, and 100% Clay Edwards. You've been warned.
Growing In God Podcast Program Number: GIG #291 Title: Preparation for Purim Web Description: As Christians we need to see the significance of Purim for us. Satan is working as much or more today to thwart God's plan as he did when Esther and Mordecai faced the annihilation of their people. The purification and preparation they went through, which reversed the edict of destruction and made them the ones who brought victory, are exactly what we require. Show Notes: Why should Christians celebrate Purim? What does it have to do with us? It has everything to do with us. If Haman's plot to kill all Jews in the Persian Empire had happened, the line of Christ would have been destroyed. Yeshua (Jesus) would not have been born in Judea; there would be no Christianity and no return of Christ to reign as King in the earth. So Purim is very relevant to us, as are its lessons for us today. Before becoming queen, Esther had to undergo twelve months of purification. And there needs to be a cleansing and a purity on us that enables us to come boldly before the throne of grace and stand in the presence of God. As queen, Esther knew she could die if she came into the king's presence without his invitation. And if we want God to move today, then we must humble ourselves, seek His face, and turn from our wicked ways as we read in 2 Chronicles 7. At this time of Purim, we see satan working to annihilate the Jews and Israel just as he did in Esther's day. What is happening in the Middle East right now absolutely impacts the plan of God, the Kingdom of God, and all that we stand for as believers. Purim celebrates the fact that Mordecai and Esther had the king's signet ring and carried out his decree. And if we are to carry out the will of God in the earth, then we must be the purified vessels who can wield His signet ring in righteousness, justice, and honor. Let us prepare our hearts to come before the King today. Key Verses: • Esther 3:8–11. "If it is pleasing to the king, let it be decreed that they be destroyed." • 2 Chronicles 7:12–16. "[If] My people … turn from their wicked ways, then I will … forgive their sin." • Acts 1:9–12. "Jesus … will come in just the same way as you have watched Him go into heaven." • Esther 2:12. "Twelve months under the regulations for the women—for the days of their beautification were completed." • Esther 4:11. "I have not been summoned to come to the king." • Hebrews 4:16. "Draw near with confidence to the throne of grace." • Esther 5:2–3. "The king said to her, 'What is troubling you, Queen Esther?'" • Esther 7:10. "They hanged Haman on the gallows which he had prepared for Mordecai." • Esther 8:8–11. "The king granted the Jews … the right to assemble and to defend their lives." Quotes: • "The ultimate victory that came was not because of what the king did. It's because of what Mordecai and Esther and the people did in rising up to save their own lives." • "If we're going to celebrate Purim, one of the things we must have is this purification drive and preparation drive in our hearts because it's about us." • "What He's looking for is that His anointing would rest upon the Body of Christ to move in the earth today, to see the kingdom come and be established, and the things that need to be dealt with, dealt with in all righteousness and justice." Takeaways: 1. Purim shows us satan's persistent attempts to destroy the Jewish people both to prevent the birth of the Messiah in the past and to hinder His Kingdom today. 2. Purim shows us our need for purification and preparation to come into the presence of God. 3. Purim shows us our need for humility and repentance to be God's prepared instruments that will execute His will with righteousness and justice.
In this episode, I'm sharing the real reason I traveled to Tanzania and trekked to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro - the roof of Africa.This wasn't a fitness goal. It wasn't a bucket-list flex. It was a spiritual pilgrimage rooted in a story that began decades ago, back when my identity was water polo and I wore “U.S. youth team” and “junior national team” like a second skin. There was another athlete from Oregon on those teams - Jeff. We trained together, competed internationally together, and even became rivals during high school season. That kind of brotherhood doesn't disappear.After college, Jeff chose to travel. He was offered the chance to summit Kilimanjaro. On the way to the gates, the bus taking the group went over a cliff and everyone died. Jeff never even reached the mountain. When I heard the news, something locked in: one day, I would climb that mountain.Life moved forward. Military. Fitness. Building businesses. Years went by. And then, twenty-five years later, while volunteering in hospice with terminally ill patients, one woman - lucid in her final days - looked at me and said, “Jeff came to see me.” Then she delivered the message that hit like lightning: “It's time for you to summit the mountain.” When she said “Kilimanjaro,” I knew the time had arrived.So once Tribe Class 003 completed in December 2025, I began planning. In late January I flew to Tanzania, adjusted to the jet lag, and started the trek. And before I tell you anything else, I want to honor the people who made it possible: for 12 clients, it took 42 porters, guides, chefs, and staff carrying tents, food, tables, chairs, toilets - building camp, breaking camp, and running past us every single day to set everything up again. Respect. Gratitude. Always.Twelve of us began. Three of us reached the summit. One man had to be airlifted out. Another suffered such severe altitude sickness he forgot who he was for 36 hours.The mountain was both hard and easy.Hard because of environment: exposure to sun, temperature regulation, dehydration risk, dust and shale that make each step slide backward. Easy because of mind: I didn't train for this trek. I bought my boots days before leaving. No altitude acclimation. No prep hikes. What I did have was commitment. Single-mindedness. There was no story in my mind where I didn't summit.While others distracted themselves with constant talking and data - filling space to escape discomfort - I returned to one thing: attention. I repeated a mantra thousands of times.That mantra became my mind's projection: love, compassion, selflessness - instead of pain, suffering, and resistance.And this is the lesson I'm offering you:Your life is like a dream. The mind projects the images, but consciousness guides the dream through attention. Put your attention on fear, and you live a nightmare. Put your attention on presence, and you live in peace.Commitment is not attachment to an outcome.Commitment is devotion to the moment that leads to the outcome.Every outcome is a succession of moments.Every summit is a succession of steps.So take one step at a time - fully - without distraction.There is only the Self.
Read OnlineThen the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your kingdom.” Matthew 20:20–21What a bold move by the mother of the sons of Zebedee! A common misconception at that time was that the Messiah would usher in a new political and earthly kingdom and those who held positions of power in this kingdom would bask in earthly glory. However, Jesus' mission as the Messiah was to establish a far superior Kingdom through His Passion and Resurrection. These two disciples, along with their mother, did not yet understand this.Just before this passage, Jesus took the Twelve aside and prophesied His Passion and Resurrection: “...the Son of Man will be handed over… they will condemn him to death… be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day.” This is the third time in Matthew's Gospel that Jesus predicts His Passion. It's surprising that, immediately after this prophecy, the mother of the sons of Zebedee asks Jesus to give her two sons the most prominent positions in His Kingdom. Jesus initially responds, “You do not know what you are asking.”In many ways, Jesus says the same to us. When we pray and seek to grow closer to God, we don't always understand what we are truly asking for. Like these two disciples and their mother, we might think that growing in holiness means God will protect us from all illnesses, difficulties, crosses, and problems—replacing them with consolations, a comfortable life, family unity, success at work, notoriety, and even wealth. But that's not the Gospel. The Gospel always points us to the Cross, while promising God's grace to carry it, not avoid it.As Jesus said to these two disciples, He also says to us when we pray for greater holiness: “Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” In other words, the path to holiness is the Cross. It's the only way. Jesus tells us this in many ways, just as He told His disciples three times. They did not understand or chose not to believe what He was saying. The same is true for us. When we seek holiness, our Lord tells us that we must be willing to be “handed over,” “condemned,” “mocked and scourged and crucified,” so that, with Jesus, we can be raised up. Each person's path to the Cross will be unique, but we all must accept it if we want to share in Christ's Kingdom. It is the only way.Reflect today on Jesus looking at you with love and asking, “Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” Try to understand what that means. What does the Cross look like in your life? Often, when we encounter crosses, we flee from them, presuming they are bad, and even pray for them to go away. Yet our Lord lovingly tells us to carry that cross with His strength, peace, and joy. That is the only way to authentic holiness and the only way to true greatness in the Kingdom of God. Do not fear Christ's Cross. It is the answer to all you long for in life.My gentle Lord, like Your disciples, I often want my crosses removed from my life rather than carry them with the aid of Your grace. I desire to drink from the Sacred Chalice of Your Passion so that I may share in Your Resurrection and glory. Give me courage when I encounter the crosses You wish me to carry and the wisdom to discern Your path to glory. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Christ meeting the wife and the sons of Zebedee by Paolo VeroneseSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Ready to watch text turn into tiny people you can actually paint? We kick off March with big plans, bigger shows, and a hands-on look at a workflow that converts AI prompts into resin-ready 3D figures for your next diorama. It started with a listener asking how to crowd a Union Pacific Big Boy display, and it grew into a full pipeline: prompt, generate, refine, export, print, and paint. Beyond the bench, we mention HeritageCon plans and flag open registration for the US nationals. Our lineup continues with a shop talk episode focused on motivation—what keeps us building when time is short—and show spotlights for April, including Roscoe Turner in Indianapolis and the Wine Country Model Expo in California. The Dojo on Facebook just cleared 5,700 members, and daily posts now deliver show reports, 3D previews, and jaw-dropping builds that make you want to prime something tonight.If you love scale modeling, resin printing, or just the thrill of learning a new trick, press play and join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's eyeing a new printer, and leave a review telling us what figure you want to generate next.Email us at plasticmodelmojo@gmail.comModel Paint SolutionsYour source for Harder & Steenbeck Airbrushes, Mixing supplies, and great advice!SQUADRON Adding to the stash since 1968Model PodcastsPlease check out the other pods in the modelsphere!KitMasxCustom Canopy Masks for the Scale ModelerDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Give us your Feedback!Rate the Show!Support the Show!PatreonBuy Me a BeerPaypalBump Riffs Graciously Provided by Ed BarothAd Reads Generously Provided by Bob "The Voice of Bob" BairMike and Kentucky Dave thank each and everyone of you for participating on this journey with us.
Today's Scripture passages are Exodus 27 - 28 | Mark 4:10-20 | Luke 8:9-18. Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPWORD40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeTo reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form.Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.
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THOU SHALT NOT KILL! Those were the words of the GREAT I AM, Jehovah, the words given by the Creator of the universe, of all things, to Moses. Not killing was a commandment, not a suggestion, one of the ten, but perhaps the most important one. Those Holy, Divine words, once again, were: YOU AND I SHALL NOT KILL! But now, in this woke, radically liberal, transgender society of ours, comes the so-called mercy killing, the ending of life in the form of: ASSISTED SUICIDE. Call it what you will, but in reality, it is indeed KILLING. Twelve states and the District of Columbia allow this so-called mercy killing, this euthanasia, this ASSISTED SUICIDE. More states are considering similar laws, as well. Such laws permit physician/assisted suicide, which euphemistically is referred to as: MAID: MEDICAL AID IN DYING. When certain conditions are met, and a person presumably rational and able to make decisions wants to die, and at least two physicians so agree, a prescription can be issued for a lethal, death-inducing poisonous substance which would then be injected into the body of the person wishing to die, and shortly thereafter, death occurs. That death, presumably, is sanctioned by the family, loved ones, spouse, or other of such a person, and the state sanctions, allows it, and in some cases even encourages it. Most of the states have what is called “the value of the six month left to live rule.” Physicians must certify that there is no cure for the illness and that within six months or less, the individual will die. For that individual, they say, there will be little but pain, suffering, loss of life, and complete bodily deterioration. There is supposedly a five day waiting period between the lethal prescription and the death of the individual by injection. In that period, that person can supposedly change his/her mind and the killing procedure will be aborted. The person would then agree that the inevitably progressive condition which can not be reversed by any known treatment will be the way in which death occurs, and not by the lethal prescription. Those individuals and organizations which endorse assisted suicide think of the cost of the care of the individual during that supposed death-happening six months, and, they say, society is better off financially and otherwise if the suicide occurs. That, to me, is totally unacceptable, even barbaric, and I for one could never authorize or participate in the assisted suicide, the death of a family member or loved one. Could you? Governor Kathy Hochul of the once-great-state of New York says of the assisted suicide bill she signed: “THIS BILL IS ABOUT FREEDOM, AUTONOMY, AND COMPASSION.” Freedom to die? The autonomy to make the decision to die? And all of that is compassion? Not for me. What about you? The reality is that assisted suicide treats human life as negotiable when pain or physical decline begin and take over a human life. The cry for help, which we hear so often in the elderly and disabled, is then redefined as a right to die. But medical science has never been better, developing cures, new medicines, new abilities to treat once untreatable illnesses, sometimes even overnight. There is now, in this day in age, always the possibility of treatment, the alleviation of pain, and even CURE. All such possibilities mitigate against MERCY KILLING. Many believe the elderly, disabled, those suffering from some form of dementia, those in pain, and those easily led and misled by family and physicians can not make any rational decisions, much less the decision to die. Such individuals should not be allowed, legally allowed, by the states and by our courts to make decisions to die! THOU SHALT NOT KILL! My own mother suffered a horrible death from a cancer which could not be treated 40 years ago. Her pain was agonizing. In spite of that, she fought to live every minute of every day, believing it was worthwhile for her to do so. The thought of mercy killing or assisted suicide for our mother was never even discussed as a possibility by our family. Have you had such an experience in your family? Would you have accepted the mercy killing of your loved one, would you? You matter. I matter. Every one of us matters to someone, a few or many. Even more importantly, YOU, all of us, matter to our GOD who created us. He told us this very day was the day He created for us, and we should be glad and rejoice therein, and not think about assisted suicide or killing ourself. That somehow, we in pain and perhaps terminally ill, had purpose for living that day. We were surrounded by friends and loved ones, by caregivers who in fact cared, and the Christ of Glory was our portion that day. That was more than enough to be glad and rejoice, even if such rejoicing could not be verbalized. THOU SHALT NOT KILL! There are now wonderful painkillers available. Cures for almost every kind of disease are at work or on the horizon. There is hope to cure or extend life. There are less reasons than ever to choose death over life. I, for one, believe that assisted suicide, euthanasia, so-called mercy killing, is anything but merciful, and in fact, morally and Biblically DEAD WRONG! And, what about you, my fellow American, and Christian, brother and sister, do you believe in mercy killing? Would you authorize and participate in the death of a terminally ill loved one, would you?
Most people don't fail at life because they weren't smart enough or talented enough. They struggle because no one ever gave them the ground rules. Twelve years of school, and rarely does anyone sit you down and say: here is how you build a life that doesn't quietly fall apart on you. That's what this episode is about.**The Foundations: Money That Doesn't Wreck You**The first two ground rules are financial, and they're not complicated — they're just unpopular. Don't carry consumer debt, and live below your means. Consumer debt is a quiet life-wrecker: invisible in the moment, compounding in the background. The gap between what you earn and what you spend is where real freedom lives. It's not about being cheap — it's about being intentional. Lifestyle inflation is real, and resisting it is how you actually get ahead.**Protect Your Health Before It Drifts**Your body is the vehicle for everything you do — your energy, your relationships, your ability to show up. And most people don't feel the consequences of their health decisions until they're deep into them. Maintaining your health is dramatically easier than rebuilding it. The ground rule is simple: don't be perfect, but don't let things get too far gone. Move, sleep, eat real food, get checkups.**The Drift Principle**Most of life's biggest problems aren't sudden events — they're slow drifts that go unnoticed until they become a crisis. You don't wake up $40,000 in debt one day. You don't suddenly have a broken marriage. You drift there, one small decision at a time. Understanding the drift principle changes how you read your own life. Small corrections are cheap. Big corrections are expensive — in time, money, and sometimes relationships you can't fully recover.**Audits, Compasses & Enough**Doing regular life audits — even a simple one with coffee and a journal twice a year — keeps the drift visible before it becomes irreversible. Having a compass (knowing where you actually want to go and what's non-negotiable) protects you from ending up wherever the wind takes you. And knowing what "enough" looks like for you personally keeps you from trading things that actually matter for things that won't satisfy.**Personal Principles & the Long Game**Three to five personal principles — not a long list, just a short one that you genuinely live by — become the needle on your compass when everything else is uncertain. And underneath all of it is the long game: small steps, done consistently, that compound over time. The person who exercises three times a week for twenty years is a different physical being than the person who does it sporadically. Consistency beats intensity every time.Pick one area today and ask yourself honestly: am I drifting? You don't have to fix everything. You just need to notice it.Jill's Linkshttp://jillfromthenorthwoods.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@startwithsmallstepshttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/startwithsmallstepshttps://twitter.com/schmernEmail the podcast at jill@startwithsmallsteps.comBy choosing to watch this video or listen to this podcast, you acknowledge that you are doing so of your own free will. The content shared here reflects personal experiences and opinions and is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only. I am not a licensed healthcare provider, psychiatrist, or counselor. Any advice or suggestions offered should not be considered a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. You are solely responsible for any decisions or actions you take based on this content.
Well hello again. Its been more than 2 years. I'm trying again so please bear with me. So to get this podcast restarted, here are 12 things women say turn them on. #BilingualOrgasm?
Twelve years in, it would be easy to start believing our own press. We're growing. We're hungry. We're bringing friends. There's momentum, influence, reach. But Paul confronts that instinct in 1 Corinthians: “Not many of you were wise… influential… of noble birth.” God chose the foolish. God chose the weak. God chose the lowly—so that no one may boast before Him.The reason anything is happening in this church is not because we are great—it's because God is good. Not because we hustle—it's because He moves first. This city does not need our abilities and strategies—it needs a crucified and risen Savior lifted high. So we resolve to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. We are a people formed by grace, fueled by the Spirit, and sent for the glory of the King. We boast in the Lord—and together we shine His name over our city. We boast in Jesus.
Have infertility or loss ever made you feel like you're carrying more than you can hold?In this episode of Purpose Beyond Motherhood from Twelve 12 Ministries, we're sitting down with Heather LaVigne for a real conversation about infertility, miscarriage, endometriosis, and the slow work of healing when your heart is tired.Heather shares her long road through unexplained infertility, IVF, secondary infertility, and multiple losses. She also talks about the moment she realized endometriosis had been impacting her body for years, and what it looked like to keep showing up to God when she honestly felt like she couldn't anymore.We talk about lament, the words you're scared to say out loud, and the kind of community that helps you breathe again.If you need an episode that makes space for grief while still pointing you back to Jesus, press play.Book + resources mentioned Barren (Heather LaVigne) Dark Clouds, Deep MercySupport + community Twice-a-month virtual support group: Twelve 12 Ministries Website Shop Instagram + Facebook: @twelve12ministries Email: info@twelve12ministries.org
This episode profiles the shooting murder of 35-year-old Melvin Ford, who was murdered on October 27, 2017, in the 500 block of East 26th Street. Melvin, a witness to an earlier shooting, had been planning to testify as a witness for that case but was killed ten days before trial was scheduled to begin.This episode also profiles the unsolved murder of 21-year-old Leann Faulk. Leann was last seen on Saturday, November 16, 1985, leaving her boyfriend's parent's home in Oxon Hill. Leann's body has never been located.
This episode profiles the various crimes committed by Stephen Michael Cooke, Jr., including orchestrating the murder of his girlfriend, 24-year-old Heidi Louise Bernadzikowski for her life insurance benefits on April 20, 2000, and also the solicitation to intimidate a witness for his co-defendant, while awaiting trial, fourteen years later.This episode also profiles the unsolved stabbing murder of 17-year-old Deborah Ann Brooks, who was found beaten and stabbed in a wooded area off of Sharpersville Road in Waldorf Charles County on Friday, November 14, 1980.
TWELVE CHIMES, IT'S MIDNIGHT, Ep 11: Have you reached a point in your life where things seem to be going by too fast? Ever felt overloaded by the incessant demands of work or family? What if instead of rapidly speeding by, time suddenly allowed you to take a break? Join us now as we follow Mr. Murray Adams, an older, retired gentleman recently admitted to the Morningview Nursing Home, in the play "Slowdown." CREDITS:Tonight's play was written by Josh Horowitz who also provided the piano themes and cover art! Producer/Director: Aimee Pavy Writer/Narrator: Josh Horowitz Murray Adams: Dana J. Kelly Jr. Robert Adams: Brett Stillo Dr. Green: Aaron Seymour The Orderly: Cody Nichols The Nurse: Audra Wolfmann Barbara: Beth Abdallah
Read Online“Lord, it is good that we are here. If you wish, I will make three tents here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” Matthew 17:4The Apostle Peter's reaction to the Transfiguration reveals that he was overwhelmed by his firsthand experience of a glimpse of Jesus' true glory. Not long before this moment, our Lord took His disciples north to Caesarea Philippi and asked them privately who they thought He was. Peter boldly proclaimed, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16). In response, Jesus promised Peter that He would build His Church upon him and that Peter himself would be entrusted with the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. It was a good day for Peter.Shortly after this, however, Jesus began to reveal to His disciples that He “must go to Jerusalem and suffer greatly from the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised” (Matthew 16:21). In response, Peter pulled Jesus aside and said, “God forbid, Lord! No such thing shall ever happen to you” (Matthew 16:22). Jesus replied harshly to Peter's rebuke: “Get behind me, Satan! You are an obstacle to me. You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do” (Matthew 16:23). It was a bad day for Peter.Jesus then taught His disciples, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 16:24–25). Not only was Jesus soon to suffer greatly, but His followers, including the Twelve, were called to follow Him on this difficult path. This was hard news for them to accept.In today's Gospel, we hear the story of the Transfiguration. Interestingly, Jesus allowed the disciples to reflect on His prediction of suffering for six days before taking Peter, James, and John up a mountain for prayer and solitude. Jesus, aware of their confusion and struggles, was transfigured before their eyes. “His face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light. And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, conversing with him” (Matthew 17:2–3). Peter exclaimed in this moment of glory, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” It was another good day for Peter.We all have good days and bad days. But what defines a good day versus a bad day? Was the day of Jesus' Crucifixion a bad one for Him? Certainly not. Though filled with intense suffering, it was the most glorious day in history because His perfect obedience to the Father's will was fulfilled. Similarly, Peter's good and bad days can be understood in terms of his willingness to obey Christ, especially when the demands were great.In our lives, we must also define our good and bad days through the lens of obedience to God's will, especially when His will calls us to bear the Cross and practice sacrificial love. It's easy to love God when we are consoled, but it becomes much more difficult when we face trials. Peter's declaration, “Lord, it is good that we are here,” is the perfect prayer for us to echo in every circumstance. When we are consoled, as Peter was at the Transfiguration, we must pray this prayer. But unlike Peter's earlier missteps, we must also say, “It is good,” when we encounter opportunities for sacrificial love, even when difficult. Reflect today on your own good and bad days. Use the lens of holy obedience and your call to live a life of sacrificial love. Do not hesitate to cry out to the Lord, “It is good!” Consider whether you view every cross and every invitation to love sacrificially as something good. This is what God desires for you; embrace His desire with determination and joy. My sacrificial Lord, You embraced the Cross and saw it as truly good. You looked beyond the suffering and saw the fruits of Your sacrifice. Help me to imitate You by seeing every act of sacrificial love as the good I desire. I love You, Lord. Help me to love You and others with all my heart. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Transfiguration of Jesus Christ by José Luiz Bernardes Ribeiro, CC BY-SA 3.0Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
Veteran New York singer/songwriter George Usher returns to action with a new album that's been some 30 years in the making, Stevensonville. Twelve original songs, each about a citizen of the fictional town of the album is named for. Each is accompanied by a full color illustration and lyrics collected in a 12" x 12" 28-page booklet. This is a limited edition, individually numbered 12" LP vinyl pressing of 200, being released March 20 by Strothard Bulldog Productions. Stevensonville is a 12-part illustrated song-cycle that delves into the myriad goings on in its namesake locale. Each song and illustration represents a different inhabitant of Stevensonville. They sometimes reference each other in the manner of Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology or Thornton Wilder's Our Town. The characters who people dark, repressed Stevensonville have their own very unusual and pressing issues to cope with, before they can gamble on leaving. George Usher's poetic lyrics and folk-rock and chamber pop musical settings combine with Laurie Webber's colorful, magnetic illustrations for a stunning, unique presentation. Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0t2r3lAo89AALlzzvpmwwr?si=vdtz4wXLRKWdGjaX3IThsg social media www.Instagram.com/george.usher About Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris The Music Matters Podcast is hosted by Darrell Craig Harris, a globally published music journalist, professional musician, and Getty Images photographer. Music Matters is now available on Spotify, iTunes, Podbean, and more. Each week, Darrell interviews renowned artists, musicians, music journalists, and insiders from the music industry. Visit us at: www.MusicMattersPodcast.comFollow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh For inquiries, contact: musicmatterspodcastshow@gmail.com Support our mission via PayPal: www.paypal.me/payDarrell voice over intro by Nigel J. Farmer
"We seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them." Twelve spies enter the Promised Land and return with stunning evidence of its abundance. But ten see only giants and fortified cities, and their faithless report spreads like wildfire through the camp. Only Joshua and Caleb trust God's promise. In this chapter, we encounter the pivotal moment that condemned a generation to die in the wilderness. The question it poses remains: Will we trust God's Word or our own fearful assessment? The Rev. Brandon Metcalf, associate pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Bethalto, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Numbers 13. To learn more about Zion Lutheran, visit zionbethalto.org. The Book of Numbers is far more than an ancient census report. It is the story of a people learning to trust God in the wilderness, and failing, and finding grace anyway. In this series, host Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors walk through the Old Testament book of Numbers chapter by chapter. We follow Israel from Sinai toward the Promised Land, through grumbling and rebellion, fiery serpents and a talking donkey, faithless spies and faithful priests. The journey is hard, the failures are many, and God remains faithful to a faithless people. These ancient accounts point us to Christ. The bronze serpent lifted on a pole points to the cross. The rock struck for water points to the one struck for us. The high priest whose death frees the manslayer points to the Great High Priest whose death sets us free forever. Join us as we discover that the wilderness has more to teach us than we ever expected. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
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Twelve years. Ten lessons. All real.In this episode, Januar and I unpack the 10 biggest things he's taught me in 12 years of marriage ! From being Team #1 and choosing joy, to understanding roles, letting people be people, and trusting that together… we're going to be alright. It's honest, a little funny, and very us.
For seven years, Lewis Lent worked as a janitor at a movie theater in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. He volunteered his time helping the blind. He studied the Bible and became an ordained minister. He mentored neighborhood kids who called him "the Big Brother." And behind that mask of kindness, he was hunting, abducting, and murdering children across the northeastern United States.In this episode, we trace the full story of Lewis Lent from his troubled childhood in rural upstate New York through his nomadic years drifting across Florida, New Mexico, and the Northeast, to the horrific crimes that would eventually define him.We cover the nineteen ninety abduction and murder of twelve year old Jimmy Bernardo from a Pittsfield strip mall, the nineteen ninety two disappearance of sixteen year old Jamie Lusher in Westfield, Massachusetts, and the nineteen ninety three kidnapping, rape, and murder of twelve year old Sara Anne Wood in Sauquoit, New York.We also tell the story of the girl who stopped him. Twelve year old Becky Savarese, who faked losing her breath and slipped out of her backpack to escape Lent at gunpoint on a frozen January morning in nineteen ninety four. Her courage and quick thinking cracked open cases that had gone cold for years and ended a predator's reign of terror.This episode covers the massive multi-state investigation, the three day interrogation that produced Lent's chilling confessions, his so-called "master plan" to imprison children in a hidden room in his apartment, and the courtroom proceedings that put him away for life.We also examine the thirty year search for Sara Anne Wood's body, a search that continues to this day because Lewis Lent refuses to tell her family where he buried their daughter.If you have any information about the whereabouts of Sara Anne Wood or Jamie Lusher, please contact the New York State Police Troop D Headquarters at 315-366-6000.
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As the Mages return a familiar North Vegas trailer park, they discover they aren't the only ones seeking their quarry. Guest Starring: Misfit_Playland as Jasmine
Milo, Patrick and Phoebe are back at the Suetonius. Patrick is in charge this week for Rome's first ever nepo-uncle: Claudius. Sometimes in a palace coup, you just grab the nearest uncle and make him Emperor and if you're really lucky he conquers Britain. Something like that. Milo's Time for Questions show is being taped at Big Belly in London on Wednesday, a few tickets left if you're a London listener: https://bigbellycomedy.club/event/milo-edwards-presents-time-for-questions/ Loads more like this on the Patreon from just $5 per month, here: https://www.patreon.com/mastersofpod
You're riding along with Kaitlyn Raitz as she breaks down the real mechanics of touring at scale: staying human on a bus, finding tiny routines that keep you sane, and surviving the sleep math when you're one of twelve buses on a massive run. Then it's straight into the onstage reality of modern country arena production: 24 musicians, a full string quartet, choir, and horns, plus the challenge of making strings translate in a loud arena. You get the practical gear-and-tech layer too: DPA mics and pickups, dynamic EQ, managing cello loudness, and how tools like ToneDexter fit into keeping tone consistent when the room is working against you. You also get the career side, unfiltered: how the Eric Church gig happened through the Nashville relationship web, why being excellent and easy to be around matters, and why “Nashville is a ten-year town” if you want longevity. Kaitlyn's stories span arranging and learning charts mid-tour from iPads, to the whiplash of getting a Grammy call with barely any runway, to recording in LA and wondering how anyone actually functions there. The episode closes with the mindset and performance skills that keep pros durable: protecting your brain and nervous system, flipping a stage persona on and off, and the practical win of transitioning to IEMs for a cellist when monitors are run well. Bottom line: this is how you keep your craft sharp, your head steady, and your show consistent night after night. Always Be Performing. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 522 – Monday, February 23rd, 2026 February 23rd: Curling Is Cool Day Guest co-host: Kaitlyn Raitz 00:01:55 Protein and Joy on the bus 00:02:14 Passing the time productively on the bus…and on the tour Swimming Swimply OR PlacesToSwim.com Thrifting 00:05:53 Sleeping on the bus! Twelve tour busses on this tour 00:07:26 24 Musicians on stage String Quartet 8-Person Choir Horn/Woodwind Quartet 00:09:45 Micing a string quartet in an arena DPA Mics AND pickups Dynamic EQ 00:14:47 Cellos and Loudness ToneDexter 00:18:50 Writing, arranging and learning charts mid-tour! Reading from iPads Eleanor Denning, String Lead and Arranger on the Eric Church Tour Bitter Pill has a cellist, too! 00:21:33 Getting the Eric Church gig Sub list for the Nashville Symphony Everything in Nashville is relationship-based Be good at what you do, and also be a pleasant person that people want to be around Nashville is a ten-year town 00:25:07 SPONSOR: Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/GIGGAB to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code GIGGAB. 00:26:55 You played on the Grammy's? Used to play with Brandy Clark, and occasionally gets a one-off gig call still. AND, a week-and-a-half before the Grammy's, the call came in Do you want to play the Grammy's with me? Kaitlyn has questions for LA-denizens: How do you live in LA? Do you see people that you know? Do you take public transportation? Recorded at Sunset Sounds in LA 00:33:05 Protecting your brain and nervous system Take on a persona “You are Kaitlyn Motherfucking Raitz” “We are bad bitches, we have earned this” Gary Cherone is the master of turning the stage persona on AND OFF Let the lights blind you 00:40:25 Transitioning to IEMs It's great for a cellist! IEMs are better than having to use bone conduction Kaitlyn's IEM mix – she hears the band It comes down to who's running monitors Ultimate Ears UE7 Pros IEMs 00:47:06 Kaitlyn Raitz's Music 00:48:52 Gig Gab 522 Outtro Follow Kaitlyn Raitz On Instagram On Facebook Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post From the Eric Church Tour to the Grammys: On the Bus with Cellist Kaitlyn Raitz – Gig Gab 522 appeared first on Gig Gab.
This Devotional address with Elder Neil L. Andersen was delivered on Sunday, February 22 at 5:00 PM MST in the BYU-Idaho I-Center. Elder Andersen was named to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on April 4, 2009. Neil L. Andersen was born in Logan, Utah, and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. He graduated from Brigham Young University, where he was a Hinckley Scholar, and earned a masters of business administration from Harvard University. After completing his education, he settled in Tampa, Florida, where his business interests included advertising, real estate development and health care. Elder Andersen and his wife, Kathy Williams Andersen, are the parents of four children. Prior to his call as a general authority, Elder Andersen served as a mission president in the France Bordeaux Mission and as president of the Tampa Florida Stake. He was serving as the senior member of the Presidency of the Seventy prior to his calling to the Quorum of the Twelve. He was named a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in April 1993, at age 41. Elder Andersen previously led the work of the Church in southern Brazil and, again as a member of an area presidency, oversaw the Church in western Europe. He has also assisted in supervising the work of the Church in Mexico and Central America. In addition, he supervised Church audiovisual production, including the filming of “The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd” and managed construction of the broadcast facilities in the Conference Center as the executive director of the Church Audiovisual Department. He speaks French, Portuguese and Spanish in addition to his native English.
Cameras everywhere. GPS in every phone. Digital footprints on every transaction. We're told it's impossible to disappear in the modern world. Nancy Guthrie's case says otherwise. Twelve days missing. More than a hundred investigators. Eighteen thousand tips. And still — no vehicle of interest, no named suspects, no confirmed sighting since she was last inside her own home in Catalina Foothills.Former FBI Special Agent Robin Dreeke — twenty-one-year Bureau veteran who served as Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program — breaks down what this case reveals about the gap between the surveillance world we think we live in and the one we actually live in. He explains what a successful extraction from a residential property would require, why the blind spots in our security infrastructure are wider than most people realize, what the absence of a vehicle of interest actually signals to investigators, and why Nancy's doorbell camera, pacemaker app, and family proximity didn't prevent what happened.Then Dreeke addresses the human element that may ultimately determine whether this case is solved. Eighteen thousand tips have flooded the investigation, but the one that matters most hasn't come in. Dreeke explains the psychology behind witness silence — why people who have relevant information don't come forward, how loyalty and denial create barriers even when someone knows they should call, the difference between a witness who hasn't connected the dots and one who is actively shielding someone, and what finally tips that balance. He speaks directly to whoever out there has been sitting on a piece of this story, explaining what it would take to get them to pick up the phone today. Because someone knows something. They just haven't said it yet.All individuals discussed are presumed innocent until proven guilty.#NancyGuthrie #RobinDreeke #FBIExpert #HowToDisappear #WitnessPsychology #SavannahGuthrie #MissingPerson #TipLine #TrueCrimeToday #CatalinaFoothillsJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.
The insurance policies started in 2015. By 2017, prosecutors say Kouri Richins had positioned nearly $2 million on her husband Eric's life—without his knowledge. When he discovered her alleged financial fraud in 2020, he met with a divorce attorney. Eighteen months later, he was dead.Robin Dreeke spent his FBI career reading the behavioral patterns that precede violence. His "Life Arc" framework asks not just what someone did, but what made them capable of it. In this Hidden Killers conversation, we apply that framework to the Kouri Richins case—examining the prosecution's timeline through the eyes of someone trained to assess threats before they materialize.The compressed timeline is what stands out. Prosecutors allege Kouri obtained fentanyl on February 11, 2022. On Valentine's Day, they say she left a poisoned sandwich in Eric's truck—he survived. On February 26th, she allegedly went back to her supplier asking for "something stronger." By March 4th, Eric was gone. Robin explains what that escalation pattern reveals about psychological state—and why a failed attempt typically increases rather than decreases risk.But the foundation was laid years before. Financial fraud. Falsified documents. A Power of Attorney Eric never signed. When he confronted her in 2020, something shifted. Robin breaks down what happens to someone's behavioral baseline when their deception is exposed and divorce becomes a real threat.Trial begins February 23rd. Five weeks. Twelve jurors. This conversation provides the behavioral lens for understanding the patterns they'll see—the years of positioning, the escalation, and the trajectory that allegedly led to a Moscow Mule laced with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#KouriRichins #EricRichins #RobinDreeke #FBIProfiler #LifeInsuranceFraud #FentanylPoisoning #UtahMurder #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #BehavioralAnalysis