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What do you really want?According to the Gospel of John, that's the first question Jesus asks His would-be disciples:“What do you want?”In this reflection on Psalm 1, John Ortberg explores why that may be one of the most important questions we ever answer.Our lives have a way of organizing themselves around our deepest desires.How do you spend your time?Your money?What makes you angry?What are you willing to sacrifice for?Those things often reveal what we want more accurately than our words do.Psalm 1 gives us a picture of a different kind of life: a flourishing person, like a tree planted beside streams of water, with roots sunk deeply into God.And John closes with the remarkable story of Natan Sharansky, who spent years imprisoned in the Soviet Union and memorized the entire Book of Psalms.When he was finally released, Sharansky refused to cross the bridge to freedom until his captors returned his copy of the Psalms.What we fill our minds with matters.Because what fills our minds helps shape what we desire.So today, ask yourself:What do I really want?And:What am I filling my mind with?In this episode:The first question Jesus asks in John's GospelHow our lives reveal what we actually wantPsalm 1 and the meaning of “blessed”What biblical flourishing looks likeThe tree planted beside streams of waterWhy invisible roots matterThe progression of walking, standing and sittingWhy Psalm 1 isn't a formula for easy circumstancesHow inner goodness crowds out envy and greedNatan Sharansky's remarkable storyHow the Psalms sustained him through Soviet imprisonmentWhy what we fill our minds with shapes our livesScriptures: John 1:35–38 • Psalm 1 • Acts 20:35 • Matthew 7:12#Psalm1 #JohnOrtberg #Psalms #Jesus #SpiritualFormation #Flourishing #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #Prayer #NatanSharansky

What's the right way to wake up?In this reflection on Psalm 5, John Ortberg continues the daily rhythm begun in Psalm 4.Evening is the time of peace. Morning is the time of hope.And don't worry: you don't have to become a morning person.John explores how Psalm 5 gives us a practical way to begin an ordinary day with God, even when we wake up carrying heavy burdens, difficult circumstances, or unanswered questions.Drawing from the ancient Christian invitation Sursum corda, “Lift up your hearts,” and the wisdom of Francis de Sales, John invites us to preview the coming day with God.What meetings are ahead?Who will you encounter?Where might you be tempted?Where might you have an opportunity to serve or encourage someone?Bring your actual day to God.Then wait expectantly.Maybe we shouldn't call the thing that wakes us an “alarm clock” at all.As John puts it, perhaps we need a resurrection clock.God has given you another day. This one will never come again.In this episode:Psalm 5 as a morning prayerThe rhythm of Psalms 3, 4, and 5Why you don't have to be a morning personWaking up with God when life feels heavySursum corda: Lift up your heartsWhy waking shouldn't begin with alarmFrancis de Sales on morning prayerPreviewing your day with GodPreparing for difficult interactionsLooking for opportunities to serveWhy morning is the time of hopeThe “resurrection clock”Living this day surrounded by God's careScriptures: Psalm 3:5 • Psalm 4 • Psalm 5 • Proverbs 27:14 • Psalm 118:24#Psalm5 #JohnOrtberg #MorningPrayer #Psalms #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #MorningRoutine #Hope

Have you ever run an award search, come up empty, and quietly wondered whether the flights you want are even out there?   That frustration usually comes down to one thing, and it isn't that the flights don't exist. It's that most of us were never taught how to search for them well. In this episode I break down two ways to search for award flights outside your credit card travel portal, where transferring points to airline partners can turn a one to one-and-a-half cent point into two, five, even ten cents of value, and why knowing how to search is the skill that unlocks all of it.   I get into both, the method most people lean on without realizing what it quietly misses, and the older, more hands-on approach that still turns up availability those tools can't see. Each one has real strengths and a few blind spots, and learning when to reach for which is what separates the searches that come up empty from the ones that end with a trip booked.   Whether you've leaned entirely on search tools and keep coming up short, or you're a confident manual searcher who has written those tools off, my hope is you walk away seeing why the best award searches use both, and where the flights you've been missing have been hiding all along.   Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/how-to-search-for-award-flights     Enrollment for Points Made Easy is open! Eager to learn the secrets of award travel so that you can turn your expenses into unforgettable experiences? Join the course here: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy  

The sermon contrasts the accelerating accumulation of human knowledge with the enduring lack of true wisdom, arguing that intellectual prowess cannot save humanity from folly. It introduces the book of Proverbs as a practical guide for daily living, emphasizing that genuine insight begins with the fear of the Lord rather than secular achievement. The speaker highlights the contrast between the wise person who trusts in God and the fool who despises divine instruction. Ultimately, the message points to Jesus Christ as the embodiment of wisdom and the only source of salvation from spiritual foolishness. Believers are called to humble dependence on Christ for both eternal redemption and practical guidance in everyday decisions.

Elena Burger is joined by a16z's Andy McCall and Joe Schmidt to break down two very different ways AI startups can go to market: the lighthouse and the landgrab. Should founders win a handful of marquee customers whose credibility unlocks an entire industry, or move quickly across a broad market where the ROI already speaks for itself? Drawing on Joe's Lighthouse or Landgrab framework and Andy's experience building sales organizations at Samsara and Meraki, they explore how founders can determine which strategy fits their market, when social proof matters more than math, and why the current rush to adopt AI has created a rare window for startups to sell big software again. They also get tactical on POCs, pricing and ACV, hiring early sales teams, moving from mid-market to enterprise, and why founders shouldn't spend too much time perfecting their GTM strategy before talking to customers. As Andy puts it: spend 1% of your time on strategy and 99% executing.   Resources: Read Joe Schmidt's "Lighthouse or Landgrab": https://a16z.com/lighthouse-or-landgrab-how-to-pick-your-ai-sales-strategy/ Follow Andy McCall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amccall/ Follow Joe Schmidt on X: https://x.com/joeschmidtiv Follow Elena Burger on X: https://x.com/VirtualElena Stay Updated:Find a16z on YouTube: YouTubeFind a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

French fries. Cookies. Potato Chips. Sweets. Hot dogs. Chicken Nuggets. Do these sound like foods some of your grandkids eat regularly? Or maybe this is pretty much all you're seeing them eat – minus an occasional piece of carrot or some green peas. Yet, as grandparents, we want what's best for our grandchildren, including strong minds and healthy bodies. Sometimes though, it's hard not to feel helpless, knowing you can't force your grandkids to eat differently, especially if their own parents are fine with these food choices.   But know this: there are still ways you can encourage these little people to accept and eat more fruits and vegetables, and I want to tell you about them. So grab your favorite Summer-time cooling drink, and let's continue this Special Summer Series focused on empowering YOU to better help your grandkids thrive plant-powered. Join me now!     Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com Learn -> www.plantnourished.com Enjoy 1:1 Coaching Support -> https://www.plantnourished.com/coachingwaitlist Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet: www.plantnourished.com/testdrive     Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished [Plant Based Diet, Plantbased Eating, Health, Healthy Eating, Family, Diet Transition Tips, Heart Health, Diabetes, Grandkids]

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Making a Scene Presents - DI vs. Mic Recording for Guitars and Bass: What's the Difference? Two Ways to Capture the Same Player Put a bass player or guitarist in front of a recording system and you can capture the performance in two very different places. You can take the electrical signal straight from the instrument before it reaches a loudspeaker, or you can place a microphone in front of an amplifier and record the sound after the amp, speaker, cabinet, air, and room have all changed it. That is the basic difference between DI and microphone recording, but it is not a contest between the “real” method and the “fake” method. Both are real, both have been used on successful records, and both can be either wonderful or awful depending on the player, instrument, song, room, equipment, and decisions being made. For an independent artist, the best method is not always the one that looks most impressive in a studio photo. It is the method that captures the emotion of the performance, fits the production, stays within the budget, and gives the artist enough flexibility to finish the record without creating a technical hostage situation. http://www.makingascene.org

What if the secret to building a better business isn't being slightly better than everyone else - but becoming impossible to compare?Josh Lowman is the founder of Gold Front, a category design studio that helps companies create, define and own their categories.In this conversation, Josh explains why differentiation usually gets ignored, how category strategy can align an entire company and why founders need a simpler place in their minds from which to tell their story.But this episode goes beyond strategy.Josh and Jeff explore the tension between love and money, why wanting financial success doesn't invalidate meaningful work, what it means to build a personal brand publicly and how Josh is navigating doubt during difficult seasons in his business.They also unpack the rapidly changing relationship between creativity and AI - from Josh's experiments building an AI-powered operating system for his agency to the increasingly important role of human judgment, emotion and craft.In this episode:• Why being slightly different usually isn't enough• The two ways a business can own its category• How category strategy aligns founders, marketers and product teams• Why great work alone doesn't guarantee a great business• Reconciling creativity, purpose, ambition and money• Building a personal brand without treating LinkedIn like a money machine• Sharing uncertainty instead of pretending to have every answer• How Josh built AI agents around Gold Front's strategy frameworks• The danger of overbuilding with AI• Why processed creativity quickly loses its value• What humans may still contribute that AI cannot• How to find work you genuinely want to do - and frame it differentlyChapters00:00 – We're All Greedy00:44 – What Makes a Good Business?03:13 – The Two Ways to Own Your Category05:51 – From World-Class Agencies to Gold Front08:10 – Why Great Work Wasn't Enough10:34 – Category Strategy as a Company-Wide Idea14:19 – How Ready Must a Company Be to Change?15:19 – Storytelling, Underdogs and Josh's Deeper Motivation17:43 – Reconciling Love, Money and Ambition23:09 – Learning to Actually Sell24:16 – Becoming Josh Lowman in Public26:14 – The Complicated Relationship with Content28:09 – Sharing Doubt When Business Is Down31:29 – Building an AI-Powered Agency OS36:11 – The Danger of Overbuilding with AI37:55 – Turning Expertise into Helpful AI Agents39:42 – The Builder's Brain vs. the Storytelling Brain43:58 – Why AI Creativity Feels Processed46:55 – Finding the Human Advantage51:03 – Josh's Best Advice for Building a Brand53:06 – The Lifelong Desire to Tell StoriesJosh Lowman is the founder of Gold Front.Find him at GoldFront.com and on LinkedIn.Connect with Jeff Abracen on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffabracen/]If you are or know a disruptive influencer who would make a great guest, we'd love to hear from you. Every Like, Share, Subscription and Review means a lot.Cover art by Daniel DevoyMusic by Stephen Voyce©2024-2026 The Disruptive Influence Podcast - Jeff Abracen

4th Step – On Obedience The Ladder of Divine Ascent was written primarily for monks. However, the words of Saint John Climacus at the beginning of the first chapter indicate that his intention is to address every person who longs for salvation. He says: “The gates of eternal life are open to all. The goal of our life is to follow Christ and to become like Him in His divine love.”

A big part of being a manager is communication -- it's how you build relationships with your supervisor, your direct reports, and your peers. It doesn't matter how well crafted your message is if the other person doesn't receive it. You can increase your influence by:Paying attention to the other person's receptivity, andChoosing language and metaphors that the other person cares about.After the EpisodeSign up for the next Communication Strategies for Managers, and strengthen foundational skills you use every day:https://maven.com/kimnicol/communication-strategies~Follow me on LinkedIn:⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnicol/⁠⁠~Get private coaching:https://kimnicol.com/

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Credit building is the other half of your credit repair business, and most Credit Heroes are leaving it on the table. Daniel Rosen breaks down how to help clients build credit from scratch, report rent as credit history, and keep clients paying you long after the deletions come through. Join Our FREE Start Repairing Credit Challenge: HERE  Repair clears the negatives, but a lot of clients are left with a thin file and a score that has nothing to grow on. What actually moves a score comes down to on-time payment history, low utilization under 30%, and some age and mix built up over time. Feed those, and you finish the transformation instead of stopping halfway. The fastest win is rent. If you're on Credit Hero Score, BuildCredit Rent reports a client's on-time rent as credit history and can back-fill up to 24 months, so two years of positive history can show up on the file with results usually landing in about 30 days. Only on-time payments get reported, so there's no new debt for your client to worry about. Once the rent is reporting, pair it with a secured card kept under 30% for a well-rounded file. Here's why it matters for your business: every repair client you finish is already a fit for building, so there's no new lead to chase and no trust to rebuild. Repair has an ending, but building is a reason clients stay with you month after month. Offer it right after a win, lead with rent because it's the easiest yes there is, and you turn a bill they're already paying into a stronger score for them and recurring income for you. Tune in!  P.S. Join the #1 event to grow your credit repair business: http://creditrepairexpo.com/   Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:38 Credit Repair Is Only Half the Job 03:36 Repair Fixes the Past. Building Creates the Future 04:06 Why Credit Building Is the Most Natural Upsell You Have 05:32 The Three Things That Actually Move a Credit Score 06:12 Two Ways to Feed the Score 06:54 Why Rent Reporting Is the Easiest Yes You'll Ever Get 07:52 Pair Rent Reporting With a Secured Card for a Real Score Climb 09:00 The Real Money Is Retention. Not the Commission 10:04 Who to Offer It To and When to Bring It Up 10:46 Exactly What to Say to Get an Instant Yes 11:14 Final Thoughts Additional Resources: Get a free trial to Credit Repair Cloud Get my free credit repair training   The BEST Credit-Builder Loans and Secured Cards in 2026 Make sure to subscribe so you stay up to date with our latest episodes.

In this episode, Dr. Meyers explores two deeply human patterns that quietly shape our relationships: Conforming to others in order to gain approval, and trying to change the people around us in order to feel more secure.While both strategies can feel like attempts to create stability, they often lead to the opposite - disconnection from ourselves, resentment in relationships, and a loss of clarity about what we actually want.Through clinical reflection and personal insight, this episode examines what it means to take the reins back.

In this passage we see how people and things are valued in Jesus' kingdom.

Lead Pastor Wes Terry preaches a sermon entitled "Will You Survive The Storm?" out of Matthew 7:24-28. This sermon was preached on July 26th, 2026 and was part of the series "Two Ways to Live."

Finding Joy in Suffering: What James Teaches the Modern ChurchConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. - James 1:2-3Few passages of Scripture challenge modern Christians as much as these opening words from James. The idea of finding joy in suffering seems almost impossible in a culture that spends enormous amounts of time and energy trying to avoid pain. We naturally seek comfort, security, and relief. Yet James begins his letter by confronting believers with a truth that feels uncomfortable but deeply necessary: trials are not outside of God's purposes.James does not write to people who are experiencing an easy season of life. He writes to believers who have been scattered and pressured because of their faith. Their circumstances were difficult, uncertain, and painful. But instead of offering them a message of escape, James gives them a new way of seeing their suffering.The Christian life is not a promise that hardship will disappear. It is a promise that God is present in the middle of hardship and is able to use it for our growth.A Culture That Runs from PainOne of the defining characteristics of modern society is the pursuit of comfort. From entertainment and technology to self-improvement and convenience, much of life is built around reducing discomfort and avoiding suffering.While there is nothing wrong with seeking relief from pain, this mindset can shape the way we view God and the Christian life. Many believers have unknowingly adopted the idea that following Jesus should result in a smoother, easier life. When suffering comes, they are left confused, discouraged, or questioning whether God is truly good.But Scripture presents a very different picture. Throughout the Bible, suffering is not portrayed as evidence of God's absence. Often, it becomes the very place where God reveals His presence most clearly. The Lord does not waste the trials His people endure. He uses them to deepen faith, produce endurance, and make believers more like Christ.Without a biblical understanding of suffering, the church becomes vulnerable to shallow faith. A faith built only around comfort will struggle when life becomes difficult. But a faith rooted in the character of God can remain steady even in seasons of uncertainty.Two Ways of Understanding the Christian LifeThroughout church history, faithful believers have understood that suffering plays an important role in spiritual maturity.Jonathan Edwards, the influential 18th-century pastor and theologian, intentionally prepared himself for hardship. In his personal resolutions, he reflected often on eternity, God's sovereignty, and the purpose of trials. He determined that when difficulties came, he would seek to understand what God was teaching him and how those moments could produce greater faithfulness.Edwards understood that the goal of Christianity was not simply a comfortable life, but a transformed life. This perspective stands in contrast to messages that present Christianity primarily as a path to earthly success, prosperity, or personal fulfillment. Such teachings are attractive because they appeal to our natural desire to avoid suffering. But they leave believers unprepared for the realities that Scripture repeatedly describes.Jesus never promised His followers a life without difficulty. Instead, He promised to remain with them through every difficulty.James's Message to Suffering BelieversJames wrote to believers who knew suffering firsthand. The early Christians had experienced persecution and displacement. They were not facing temporary inconveniences but genuine hardship because of their commitment to Christ.Yet James does not begin by explaining how they can escape their circumstances. He begins by showing them how to understand them.Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. - James 1:2James is not saying that pain itself is enjoyable. He is not asking believers to pretend that suffering does not hurt. Instead, he points them toward the greater reality behind their circumstances. Trials have a purpose; they test faith, expose dependence on God, produce endurance, and through that endurance God matures His people.Joy That Exists in the Middle of SufferingThe joy James describes is not based on changing circumstances. It is rooted in knowing that God is working even when life feels uncertain.Peter describes this same reality:In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. - 1 Peter 1:6Notice the connection between grief and rejoicing. Scripture does not deny the reality of suffering. Christians can experience deep sorrow while still having confidence in God's goodness. This is possible because Christian joy is not simply an emotion produced by favorable circumstances. It is a confidence that comes from seeing Christ as greater than our circumstances.Jesus Himself demonstrated this perfectly.Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:2Jesus endured the suffering of the cross because He looked beyond the pain to the joy that awaited Him. Because Christ endured suffering and overcame it, believers can face their own trials with hope.The Refining Work of TrialsJames reminds believers that trials are not meaningless. God uses them to strengthen and refine our faith, producing perseverance and spiritual maturity (James 1:3-4).Suffering is not merely something to survive until it passes. Through hardship, God exposes our weaknesses, removes false securities, and teaches us to depend more fully on His grace. Although trials may leave us with unanswered questions, Scripture assures us that God is still working, even when His purposes are not immediately clear.Perseverance requires patience. Spiritual growth rarely happens instantly, but like gold refined through fire, our faith becomes stronger as we learn to trust God in the midst of difficulty.A Hope That EnduresThe church today does not need a message that promises a life without suffering. It needs the truth that God remains faithful through suffering.A faith that has never been tested may remain shallow, but a faith refined through trials becomes steadfast. As believers learn to trust Christ through hardship, they discover that their hope is not built on changing circumstances but on the unchanging character of God.Paul reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope (Romans 5:3-5). This hope does not disappoint because it rests in God's love.James's message remains just as relevant for the church today. May we see trials not as evidence of God's absence, but as opportunities to experience His faithfulness—and may our suffering ultimately point others to Christ, the One who endured the cross and gives His people lasting hope.

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Episode Summary      On January 18, 2018, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, Green Beret combat medic Luke Sciulli stopped being the medic and became the patient. A booby-trapped building collapsed on him during a personnel-recovery operation, fracturing his C4, C5, and C6 vertebrae, both scapulas, and his pelvis, and leaving him with a spinal cord injury at C5. In this episode of WarDocs, SFC(R) Luke Sciulli walks through that day and the MEDEVAC chain that followed — forward surgical team, Kandahar, Landstuhl, and Walter Reed — and explains how living through the system he once operated permanently reshaped his view of casualty care, pain management, and patient advocacy.   SFC(R) Sciulli is candid about the recovery that nearly broke him. He describes the culture shock of moving from elite combat operations to a 30-bed spinal cord injury ward populated largely by elderly veterans, and the slow, deliberate realization that, in his words, the only person who was going to make his life better was him. He maps the framework that pulled him back — physical health, mental health, and career — and offers a direct message to wounded operators who cannot get out of bed: the discipline that earned the Beret, the Tab, or the Trident is still inside them.   The conversation then widens into the operational and strategic challenges Sciulli has tackled across an extraordinary career. He compares civilian and military trauma systems and argues that surgeons in major American cities now see more penetrating trauma than many military providers — making military-civilian partnerships essential to keeping skills sharp. He recounts building a joint, combined MEDEVAC architecture across five African nations, and embedding at forward surgical teams in Ukraine just kilometers from the front, where 60 to 90 casualties a day exposed gaps in Role 1 and Role 2 doctrine, risk tolerance, and interoperability that U.S. tabletop exercises rarely surface.   SFC(R) Sciulli also draws on his time supervising a 216-bed field hospital at Columbia University during the 2020 COVID surge and his current work with Vigilant Consulting and Valinor Enterprises advising on tactical medical technology. He makes the case for predictive analytics, wearables, and automated resuscitation systems to force-multiply providers in large-scale combat operations — while confronting the risk-acceptance and accountability questions that slow adoption. He closes with the cause he intends to define his legacy: fixing the negligent disconnect that leaves SOF medics and operators underutilized in the civilian, defense, and healthcare worlds, and expanding the transition programs that turn their hard-won skills into lives saved at home. Chapters (00:00-01:10) Cold Open and Introduction (01:10-05:30) Becoming the Casualty in Helmand Province (05:30-11:30) The Recovery That Rewired Everything (11:30-15:45) Civilian and Military Medicine, Two Ways (15:45-22:45) Distance, Mass Casualties, and Lessons from Ukraine (22:45-32:30) Field Hospitals, Tactical Technology, and Risk (32:30-36:15) Recruiting the Next Force and a SOF Medic Legacy Chapter Summaries (00:00-01:10) Introduction Dr. Soderdahl frames the journey ahead: a Green Beret combat medic who became the patient on the wrong side of an IED blast and now drives technology and policy for the next war. The standard WarDocs welcome sets up a firsthand look at military medicine from the austere edge of combat to the front lines of innovation. (01:10-05:30) Becoming the Casualty in Helmand Province SFC(R) Sciulli recounts volunteering to backfill a buddy's ODA as senior medic and the January 18, 2018 operation in which a booby-trapped building collapsed onto him. He details catastrophic injuries — broken C4-C6, a C5 spinal cord injury, fractured scapulas and pelvis — and the MEDEVAC through the forward surgical team toward higher care, including how his teammates stabilized and moved him. (05:30-11:30) The Recovery That Rewired Everything He describes six months split between Walter Reed and the Tampa VA, the jolt of moving from combat to a spinal cord injury ward, and the loss of career, health, and identity overnight. The turning point came when he accepted that no one else could make his life better, and built a deliberate framework around physical health, mental health, and career. (11:30-15:45) Civilian and Military Medicine, Two Ways Drawing on his paramedic, firefighter, and critical-care flight background plus SF service, Sciulli argues civilian surgeons now out-rep many military providers on penetrating trauma, making military-civilian partnerships essential. He also reflects on serving as senior medical provider for SEAL Teams Two and Eight and why interoperability comes down to people and personality. (15:45-22:45) Distance, Mass Casualties, and Lessons from Ukraine He explains building a joint, combined MEDEVAC system across Chad, Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, and Libya, then scales the problem to the Indo-Pacific and Eastern Europe. Embedded at forward surgical teams in Ukraine, he saw 60 to 90 casualties a day and learned hard lessons about volume, interoperability, civilian EMS integration, and U.S. risk tolerance. (22:45-32:30) Field Hospitals, Tactical Technology, and Risk SFC(R) Sciulli describes supervising a 216-bed COVID field hospital at Columbia University and why a military-style community made it work. He then identifies penetrating and shrapnel trauma as a top killer and makes the case for wearables, predictive analytics, and automated resuscitation — confronting the risk acceptance and human trust that slow adoption. (32:30-36:15) Recruiting the Next Force and a SOF Medic Legacy Speaking to students, residents, and recruiters, Sciulli reframes the pitch: the military needs people willing to operate beyond their comfort zone and scope, not just another credential. He closes on the legacy he intends to leave — fixing the negligent disconnect that leaves SOF medics and operators underutilized after service. Take Home Messages Experiencing Care Builds the Best Advocates: Living through the casualty evacuation chain as the patient teaches lessons no provider can learn from the other side of the litter. Empathy, pain management, and patient advocacy take on new meaning once a clinician has been the one strapped to the litter. Recovery Is a Decision You Make Daily: The hardest part of catastrophic injury is mental, not physical. Progress comes from a conscious choice to get up and be better than yesterday, supported by resources but driven by personal ownership of physical health, mental health, and career. Keep Military Providers Sharp in Civilian Trauma: Civilian surgeons in major cities now see more penetrating trauma and polytrauma than many military clinicians. An integrated military-civilian system that rotates providers through high-volume civilian centers is essential to keeping wartime skills ready. Plan for Volume, Distance, and Interoperability: Future large-scale combat means moving casualties across oceans and continents while relying on host-nation, partner, and civilian systems. High casualty volumes and contested distance demand generalist skill, civilian EMS integration, and a higher tolerance for operational risk. Close the Gap Between Research and the Warfighter: Government funds enormous amounts of combat casualty research and technology that never reaches frontline providers fast enough. The mission is to translate proven findings and devices into the warfighter's hands tomorrow — not years from now.   Episode Keywords military medicine, combat medicine, Green Beret medic, 18D combat medic, special forces medic, combat casualty care, TCCC, spinal cord injury recovery, polytrauma, Helmand Province, Walter Reed, MEDEVAC, forward surgical team, Ukraine combat medicine, mass casualty, large scale combat operations, LSCO, prolonged field care, tactical medicine, medical device innovation, SOF medic, military civilian partnership, WarDocs, Luke Sciulli, veteran resilience, penetrating trauma   Hashtags #MilitaryMedicine, #CombatMedicine, #GreenBeret, #WarDocs, #CombatCasualtyCare, #SOFMedic, #VeteranResilience, #TacticalMedicine   Honoring the Legacy and Preserving the History of Military Medicine The WarDocs Mission- WarDocs exists to honor the legacy of Military Medicine, preserve its history, and inspire every generation — across all Services, Corps, and Ranks — to serve with excellence and pride. Through mentorship, coaching, and education, we equip those considering, entering, and serving in military medicine with the knowledge, connections, and community they need to thrive. We celebrate Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoW, and Our Nation. Find out more and join Team WarDocs at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/ Check our list of previous guest episodes at https://www.wardocspodcast.com/our-guests Subscribe and Like our Videos on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast Listen to the "What We Are For" Episode 47. https://bit.ly/3r87Afm WarDocs- The Military Medicine Podcast is a Non-Profit, Tax-exempt-501(c)(3) Veteran Run Organization run by volunteers. All donations are tax-deductible and go to honoring and preserving the history, experiences, successes, and lessons learned in Military Medicine. A tax receipt will be sent to you. WARDOCS documents the experiences, contributions, and innovations of all military medicine Services, ranks, and Corps who are affectionately called "Docs" as a sign of respect, trust, and confidence on and off the battlefield, demonstrating dedication to the medical care of fellow comrades in arms. Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @wardocspodcast Facebook: WarDocs Podcast Instagram: @wardocspodcast LinkedIn: WarDocs-The Military Medicine Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wardocspodcast  

In this episode, you can learn:Why two people can hear the same truth—yet only one is transformedHow the condition of your heart determines what you're capable of receivingWhy the greatest battle in life isn't over information, but over your attention, values, and identityHow Jung, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, and Jesus all point to the same mystery: Why do some people change while others remain the same?Why becoming teachable may be one of the most important qualities a person can developThis episode explores the Parable of the Sower as far more than a lesson about agriculture or even Scripture—it becomes a profound model of human transformation. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and the teachings of Jesus, we examine why truth changes some people while leaving others untouched, why information alone is never enough, and how attention, humility, and teachability shape the person we become. Ultimately, the greatest battle is not over what we know, but over what kind of heart is capable of receiving truth and allowing it to take root.Remember the Third Temptation, too, with power (evil's way to expand the kingdom of darkness) versus guidance (Kingdom of God's approach)00:00 The Sower; The Battle for the Human Heart02:56 The Great Battle; The Allegiance of the Human Heart06:09 Knowing vs. Becoming; Why Transformation Is So Rare08:48 Why Do Some People Change While Others Don't?12:17 Power vs. Seed; Two Kingdoms, Two Ways of Changing the World15:52 Knowledge vs. Wisdom; The True Purpose of Thought19:16 The Parable of the Sower; The Four Conditions of the Human Heart22:02 Why Truth Takes Root in Some People but Not Others26:48 Curiosity, Certainty & Losing the Ability to Learn31:18 Attention, Repetition & Becoming the Person You Practice36:19 The Human Heart Shapes Civilization; Competing Kingdoms42:46 Are You Still Teachable?; The Invitation to Keep BecomingElevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism ‪Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autismX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

What happens when everything looks successful on the outside, but something still feels “fine”? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with leadership coach and Limitless partner Tiffanie Janowitz to explore self-trust, personal growth, intentional living, and the hidden cost of settling for “fine.” Growing up with a checklist of expectations, Tiffanie believed success meant following the rules, checking every box, and building the life she was supposed to want. But after challenging long-held beliefs, navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, and redefining what fulfillment really means, she discovered that “fine” isn't a destination—it's often the very thing keeping us stuck. In this powerful conversation, Jennifer and Tiffanie explore why self-trust is the foundation of meaningful success, how personal development fuels business growth, and why the biggest breakthroughs often begin when we stop living on autopilot. They discuss the danger of inherited beliefs, the importance of questioning old narratives, and how learning to trust your own voice can completely change the trajectory of your life and career. If you've ever felt successful on paper but unfulfilled inside, this episode will challenge the way you think about growth, purpose, and what it truly means to live intentionally. About Tiffanie Janowitz Tiffanie Janowitz is a mentor and coach to leaders who are ready to stop performing and begin operating at their true potential. Her path has been shaped by a series of personal and professional reckonings, including challenging deeply held beliefs, navigating major identity shifts, advocating for herself through breast cancer, and rebuilding her life with a stronger foundation of self-trust. Today, she works alongside her partners at Limitless Society, where personal development and business development are intentionally brought together. Through coaching, leadership development, and community, Tiffanie helps people reclaim their time, energy, agency, and ability to create a life that feels genuinely aligned. Connect with Tiffanie Janowitz Website: https://tiffaniejanowitz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffaniejanowitz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaniejanowitz Chapters 00:00 The Danger of Settling for “Fine” 02:00 Meet Tiffanie Janowitz 03:52 How Hard Things Change Your Perspective 06:05 Growing Up with Expectations and Checklists 08:14 Finding Her Voice 10:35 Breaking the Script 13:25 A Life-Changing Cancer Diagnosis 16:03 Gratitude in the Middle of Adversity 18:29 Two Ways to Face Every Obstacle 20:38 Preparing Before Life Happens 22:45 Why Personal Development Drives Business Success 25:35 The Inception Moment 28:10 Identity Beyond the Diagnosis 31:07 Raising Your Standards 33:40 Why Data Beats Emotion 36:03 Why “Fine” Can Keep You Stuck 39:35 The Power of the Words We Choose 42:07 Why Gratitude Changes Everything 43:55 Building Limitless 47:05 Leadership, Delegation, and Trust 48:58 Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mentor 51:55 Keep Pushing 54:00 Curiosity, Alignment, and Better Decisions 56:50 Lessons from a Child's Curiosity 58:50 Connect with Tiffanie Connect with Starter Girlz https://startergirlz.com Take the 2-Minute Success Block Quiz to discover what may be holding you back. Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b

“I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord… then you shall live… But if your heart turns away, and you will not hear… you shall surely perish… Therefore choose life, that you may live” (Dt 30:15-19). Obey the Lord and live; disobey and perish. Those were Moses's final words of welcome and warning to the Israelites to conclude the book of Deuteronomy (which we just finished together last month!). In this sermon, King David takes up this same theme in Psalm 37, reminding us that “evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the Lord shall inherit the land” (v9). Join us for this sermon for encouragement in your daily walk with the Lord!

Aaron Lee | 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 | FCBCW Youth Worship | July 19, 2026Christians witness to the world by the way we love and the way we live.https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/how-we-love-and-how-we-live

Lead Pastor Wes Terry preaches a sermon entitled "Who Will Lead You Where?" out of Matthew 7:15-23. This sermon was preached on July 19th, 2026 and was part of the series "Two Ways to Live."

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, The Psychic Being — Soul: Its Nature, Mission and Evolution, Section 4 The Psychic Being and Sadhana, pp. 121-123This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2026/07/14/two-ways-to-overcome-suffering-the-way-of-the-self-and-the-way-of-the-psychic-being/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #The Mother #yoga #integral yoga #spirituality #soul #Self #psychic being #suffering

 The Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 99-87 in NBA Summer League, and the win showed more than just highlight plays — it showed signs of real developmental progress.Haize breaks down why Caleb Wilson's 19 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks may be more important than another massive scoring explosion. Wilson showed a more complete game, impacting the floor as a scorer, rebounder, passer, and rim protector without needing to dominate every possession.But the biggest story may have been the Bulls' two-way players. Jaylin Sellers exploded for 24 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals, while Donovan Atwell drilled six threes on his way to 19 points and may be forcing his way into Chicago's two-way conversation. Tobe Awaka also impressed with 14 points, 10 rebounds, 3 steals, and 2 blocks, giving the Bulls another strong developmental showing.Plus, Haize previews Game 4 against the undefeated Los Angeles Lakers, where the Bulls young core will face a stronger test. Dailyn Swain must turn his connective impact into scoring pressure, Noa Essengue needs to stack another productive two-way performance, and Wilson must continue showing controlled all-around dominance.Also, Tiago Splitter's coaching staff is reportedly taking shape, with experienced assistants Rex Kalamian, Jonah Herscu, and Blake Ahearn expected to join the Bulls' bench.

“It is said that the soul is invisible, inconceivable, immutable, and unchangeable. Knowing this, you should not grieve for the body.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.25)

Two Ways to Live by Franklin City Church

Lead Pastor Wes Terry preaches a sermon entitled "Which Life Do You Want?" out of Matthew 7:13-14. This sermon was preached on July 12th, 2026 and was part of the series "Two Ways to Live."

Wednesday Evening- Pastor Larson- Luke 10:38-42

We can access resources through God's kingdom principles or the devils. Which way are you accessing them? Listen to this powerful and inspiring message that will give you keys to accessing kingdom resources God's way.

[ Psalm 1 ] Part 1 of "Psalms: A Word Centered Life"

The very first psalm acts as a sort of cover letter to the whole book of Psalms. We see why, and how it shows us the two ways we can choose to live

“Ekadashi, Janmashtami, Vamana-dvadashi, Rama-navami and Narasimha-chaturdashi should all be observed.” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 24.341)

With the impending 250th anniversary of this country of ours (AMERICA), we celebrate the only way we know how: by drinking three IPAs and three Belgian Trappist beers that are only united by three common colors. We sample the Reds, Whites, and Blues of Lombard, Illinois' Noon Whistle Brewing and Chimay, Belgium's Brasserie de Chimay in a side-by-side that frankly makes no other sense (and creates a real boondoggle in rankings.) We get a bit nostalgic in a different way as we feel some 2012 coming back to us; we get some real superstars for our own patriotic backyard wrestling celebration; we entirely ignore proper chalice use; and we're just looking for someone to validate our chocolate.  Beers Reviewed Noon Whistle Brewing - Hop Prism Red (Red IPA) Noon Whistle Brewing - Hop Prism White (White IPA) Noon Whistle Brewing - Hop Prism Blue (American IPA) Brasserie de Chimay - Chimay Première: Red (Belgian Dubbel) Brasserie de Chimay - Chimay Cinq Cents: White (Belgian Tripel) Brasserie de Chimay - Chimay Grande Réserve: Blue (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)

Chris Hand joins Dan, Joan, and Sam to talk Cheekwood and cheeks on seats | aired on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 on Nashville's Morning News with Dan Mandis Produced by Samuel RutherfordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you relying too much on referrals—or spending all your time prospecting? In this episode, Brent Gove and Eric Lofholm dive into one of the biggest questions in real estate: Should you focus on building relationships or hunting for new business?You'll discover how top-producing agents use both strategies to generate listings, attract buyers, and stay top of mind in any market. Brent shares powerful stories about the impact of relationships, including a chance introduction that led to an $86 million business outcome. Eric reveals simple, practical ways to stay connected with clients through email marketing, social media engagement, real estate anniversaries, and what he calls "virtual door knocking."You'll also learn:How to stay in front of past clients so they think of you firstWhy relationship marketing creates long-term business opportunitiesProspecting strategies that successful agents use every dayHow social media direct messages can generate conversations and appointmentsThe importance of building a pipeline before the market heats upWhy the best agents combine both relationship-building and active prospectingWhether you're a relationship-focused agent, a hardcore prospector, or somewhere in between, this episode will give you actionable ideas to help you generate more business now and position yourself for future growth.Listen in, take notes, and discover how to create a steady flow of opportunities through both relationships and hunting.

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In this sermon, guest preacher Jackson Hankey helps us seek the narrow way that Jesus describes in his Sermon on the Mount. We hope you enjoyed this sermon! To learn more about our ministry, you can visit us at the Harvest Plains website. Harvest Plains Church is a small church plant located in Mapleton, North Dakota. Our heart is to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our local communities, and to build disciples with Bible-centered preaching. If you're near Mapleton or the Fargo/Moorhead area, we'd love to have you join us!

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com

Tomorrow you're going to write a new chapter in your story, and the only real question is what kind of pen you'll be holding. All week in Exodus 14, we watched two million people stuck between the Red Sea and an army, caught in the cycle of fear, sarcasm, and worst-case thinking. But I've decided to throw in with Moses and plant my flag with the fear-not, stand-firm, expect-God's-help crowd. When I look back at everything God has already pulled off, parting waters and raising the dead throughout history, I can't find a single reason to believe He won't show up for me now. So what's the Red Sea in front of you, and which pen are you going to pick up?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

This Episode is Sponsored by Lodgify If you have been thinking about building your own direct booking channel and reducing your reliance on the OTAs, Lodgify is worth a serious look. It brings your booking website, channel management, guest messaging, and unified inbox into one place. VRS listeners can get 20% off yearly and bi-yearly plans with code VRS-20, valid through to the end of June. Visit Lodgify and use code VRS-20 to get started.  > Click here to visit Lodgify.com _________________________________________________________________________________________ Siddhi Mittal has one of those backgrounds that makes you wonder how a single person contains all of it. She grew up in Agra, studied computer science and AI at Columbia, landed on an asset-backed mortgage securities trading floor in New York, moved to London, spent six years in finance, had a full-blown existential crisis, quit to build a startup, stumbled into the vacation rental industry almost by accident, had a baby, got lost down an AI rabbit hole, nearly derailed her marriage, and is now running two businesses while teaching women worldwide how to use AI to earn more and work less. And it seems like all that happened without her taking a breath! Yhangry is a private chef booking platform she co-founded in the UK. It started as a consumer product for anyone who wanted a chef to cook at home. Then Siddhi discovered that 50% of her users were vacation rental guests and property managers, and everything changed. Yhangry is now one of the most interesting upsell opportunities in the STR space: property managers can generate a simple affiliate link, share it with guests, and earn commission whenever a chef is booked. No operational overhead. No coordination. The platform handles everything from booking to payment to quality assurance. The conversation covers all of that, and then it goes somewhere else entirely. Because Siddhi is also the founder of SheCompoundsAI, a live AI education event series focused on helping women build practical AI skills. She brings the same direct, jargon-free energy she uses on stage to this conversation, and what comes out is one of the most accessible explanations of prompting, agents, and reverse prompting I have heard anywhere. If you have been hovering at the edge of AI adoption and not quite sure how to get started, this episode gives you the simplest possible on-ramp. And if you are a property manager looking for a genuinely low-effort upsell revenue stream, the Yhangry conversation is worth your attention. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Join Our Live Free Masterclass on How to Add $14,800 a Month Signing Just 2 Clients Per Week with The LTV Retention Method Finishing up our 2 part series on Hormozi's value equation and why it's not the complete picture when it comes to your fitness and health coaching business, we wanted to dive deeper into what we previously discussed last episode with your intrinsic worth. We'll cover and explain the 3 pillars, the two ways to scale your business, why you'll eventually need to shift from improving your coaching skills to improving your business skills, and more!   Time Stamps:   (0:44) Previous Episode on The Value Equation (1:47) Making You More Valuable (2:05) Your Intrinsic Worth (2:57) Defining the Equation (4:37) Who Do I Need to Become? (5:52) My Story and Childhood (9:32) Persuasion Power (10:38) Impact Skills (11:47) Two Ways to Scale Your Business (14:42) Shifting Coaching to Business Skills (19:52) Action, Action, Action (21:57) How We Can Help ----------------

The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character – it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.Mike Neglia (with some help from Pilgrim Benham) explains, shows and tells how to preach Gospel centered sermons that proclaim the gospel from every passage at our in-person training event in St Petersburg, Florida. After graduating Bible college in Siegen, Germany in the summer of 2002, Mike flew to London, then hitchhiked across the UK and over to Ireland and finished up in the city of Cork. He helped out with Calvary Chapel Cork for a few weeks of summer outreaches and intended on leaving, but the pastor asked him to stay on “for a little bit longer.” He stayed in Cork as a full-time missionary youth outreach coordinator/assistant for more than two years. In 2005 the pastor felt called by the Lord to go elsewhere (New Zealand) and asked if Mike and Rachel would consider staying on and taking over the church. His first Sunday morning was October 18, 2005, preaching to a congregation of four people. Recommended Episodes:Is it a stretch to say that everything in the Bible points to Jesus? –https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics—Part-1-Is-it-a-stretch-to-say-that-everything-in-the-Bible-points-to-Jesus—-with-Mike-Neglia-e17q0sdResponding to Objections to Christ-Centered Hermeneutics: https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople/episodes/Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics—Part-2-Responding-to-Objections-to-Christ-Centered-Hermeneutics—with-Mike-Neglia-e18563kFrom Punk to Pastor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRutGpHvT8 The Preacher as Historian Linguist and Mystic: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/2/26/episode-36-the-preacher-as-historian-linguist-and-mysticConnect:For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective