Podcasts about Unbound

It's that time of year ago before the adventure season kicks off where we are joined by Chris Timms to recap the highlights of 2025. In this special awards episode, we discuss the stories that moved us and the people who mattered. Here are the categories and nominees:Male Athlete of the YearHisashi Kitamura, with his win at TMBTLodowijk Vriens, wins in HK and Bali and top 10 in Cape TownJohn Stingray Onifa, with multiple wins across AsiaGuangfu Meng, 2nd win at HK100 and win at Chiang Mai by UTMBFemale Athlete of the YearSunmaya Budha, 2nd in WMTRC and an miraculous win in Cape TownHau Ha, another amazing year with wins in Tsiagu and Chiang Mai by UTMBFuzhao Xiang, 2nd place at Western States and wins across many shorter distances across AsiaVeronika Leng, 2nd place at HK100 on her comeback and 5th at CCCRace / Challenge of the YearWorld Trail MajorsHong Kong 100Vietnam Mountain MarathonAsia Trail MastersPenang SkyraceIzu Trail Journey JapanUTMBTransLantau Chiang MaiOthersTsaigu Trail GodzoneEndurance Feat of the YearStone Tsang solo traverse across TaiwanGrant “Axe” Rawlinson and Luke Richmond Row across “The Ditch”Fundraising of the YearNatalie Dau's 2nd Project1000 across Philippines, fundraising for female charities across AsiaJo Lodder and John Fan, 3100km UNBOUND ultra run from Beijing to China raising money for disabled charitiesListen to the episode to find out who the winners are..We loved watching these people reset the limits of what's possible in 2025 and would love to hear from you about who we missed. Here's to even more amazing achievements in 2026!

In this episode, I sit down with Kristi Mohn to talk about the 20 year anniversary of Unbound Gravel, the impact of community and local flavor on race longevity, and why the work for women and diversity is always worth doing. We talk about leadership in every day life and the power of subtle influence that occurs independent of platform size. Kristi has some very cool new things coming up including a gravel training camp called Training Grounds in Patagonia, AZ in late February that's meant to help riders get ready for the big spring classic races like Mid South and Unbound. You can learn more about Training Grounds here: https://www.ridebikeseatfood.com/traininggroundspatagonia

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy welcomes back Jonathan Brush— President and CEO of Unbound. Tune in to hear Jonathan explain how Unbound trains young adults to thrive by building meaningful lives rooted in responsibility, relationships, everyday excellence, and resilience. Listen as Andy shares his personal endorsement and together they explore what sets Unbound apart from traditional education. The conversation highlights the power of expectations, the importance of creating value (not just making money), and a hopeful, faith-centered approach to preparing young adults for life, work, and purpose. Connect with Jonathan Online:  DontWasteThisYear.com Website: https://beunbound.us/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/be.unbound/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BeUnbound Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getunbound

In this episode, Caroline shares embodiment in real time. This is a riff. She's craving something specific at this moment in time, and she's talking about it. Watch how an embodied MG evolves from craving to manifestation in real time by becoming a part of this process. This is an episode unlike any other. Enjoy! Gahhhhh how was that for you?! Make sure you subscribe, follow, come say hiii on IG, and do all the things. It's an abundant and overflowing world over here so make sure you're an active part in the giving / receiving.If you love the show, if my work is of value to you please help me spread the word and leave us a 5-star review, tag me on IG when you listen, and share your fav episodes with your favorite friends. Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube DISCLAIMER: all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with The Embodied MG is for entertainment purposes only.

Mads Würtz Schmidt might be a newcomer to gravel, but he's already established himself as one of the best in the world. The 31-year-old Danish rider went all in on the sport last year with little financial support and ended up winning the Traka, becoming the European Gravel Champion, and snagging fourth at Unbound. This year, he'll be racing alongside Keegan Swenson and Matt Beers as part of the new Specialized off-road team. Mads joined Payson in Girona to talk about his reluctant departure from the WorldTour, how becoming a dad has changed everything, and why he prefers doing heat training to altitude training. They also talk about his dominance as a junior and U23 rider, the low point in 2022 when he thought about quitting cycling altogether, and how he thinks the introduction of teams into gravel (including Specialized Off-road) will change the sport. Thank you to TrainingPeaks for sponsoring this episode. Go to TrainingPeaks.com/withpace and use code DREAM20 for 20% off TrainingPeaks Premium. Thanks also to Osprey.com for sponsoring this episode. Head to their website to shop last year's collection for up to 40% off.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

What should Christian families consider when their kids graduate from high school? In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow respond to a heartfelt question from the Jacks family about helping teens navigate life after graduation—whether that means college, work, missions, a gap year, or something else entirely. Drawing from personal experience raising their seven children, the Renos unpack practical, biblical principles for this pivotal life stage. They challenge the one-size-fits-all mindset often found in both homeschool and traditional school circles, and instead emphasize prayer, discernment, responsibility, and relationship. If your family is approaching (or already facing) the post-high school transition, this episode offers both wisdom and encouragement. What You'll Learn in This Episode: - Why there is no one "right path" after high school - The pros and cons of college, gap years, trades, and entrepreneurship - How to know when your teen is ready for independence - Why relationships and responsibility are key to maturity - How to help your child walk in faith as they discover God's calling Scripture Referenced: Colossians 3:23–24 Resources: Visionary Parenting (Read a Free Sample) – Get equipped to lead your family spiritually: https://visionaryfam.com/parenting VFM Live Events – Connect with us at a Visionary Family event or retreat: https://visionaryfam.com/events Unbound.org – A discipleship program helping young adults discover their calling: https://beunbound.us Connect With Us: Have a question or prayer request? We'd love to hear from you. Send an email to podcast@visionaryfam.com. Our prayer team reads and prays over every message.

Dima Zelikman is the Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Unbound Merino, where he leads brand strategy, growth marketing, and creative direction. With a focus on simplicity, versatility, and performance, he has helped shape Unbound Merino into a global travel clothing brand trusted by customers in over 100 countries. As CMO, Dima drives the vision of the “Pack Less. Experience More.” movement. Building a brand that inspires and empowers travelers to live and explore with freedom. In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:00] Intro[00:00] Sponsor: Taboola[01:55] Positioning products around customer lifestyles[03:33] Turning personal travel pain into a business idea[07:27] Sponsor: Next Insurance[08:40] Creating business momentum before quitting a job[10:37] Prioritizing early traction for repeatable growth[13:04] Testing campaigns with minimum budgets[14:50] Callout[15:00] Scaling communication through relevant topics[21:00] Sponsor: Electric Eye[22:10] Creating a feedback loop through data analysis[23:01] Identifying unmet needs in your market[25:32] Prioritizing product quality over everything[27:26] Driving conversions before perfecting visualsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeMerino Wool Clothing & Apparel unboundmerino.com/Reach your best audience at the lowest cost! discover.taboola.com/honest/Easy, affordable coverage that grows with your business nextinsurance.com/honest/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

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New art. New name. New frequency.I can't sing...but I just did because I was on the treadmill and it dropped. Here we go MG, you ready for it?!?WIDEWAIT WHATSATISFACTION Gahhhhh how was that for you?! Make sure you subscribe, follow, come say hiii on IG, and do all the things. It's an abundant and overflowing world over here so make sure you're an active part in the giving / receiving.If you love the show, if my work is of value to you please help me spread the word and leave us a 5-star review, tag me on IG when you listen, and share your fav episodes with your favorite friends. Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube DISCLAIMER: all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with The Embodied MG is for entertainment purposes only.

Riding faster on gravel isn't about copying road training plans or just riding longer and harder — it's about training smarter for the unique demands of the surface. In this episode, Rosa Klöser breaks down how she prepares to win the biggest gravel races in the world, from Unbound to the Rift, on courses that couldn't be more different.We get deep into how she structures her training blocks, why VO₂ max and fatigue resistance matter more than you think, and how nutrition, pacing, and altitude play a bigger role than raw power. Stay to the end, where Rosa explains the mindset shift that helped her start winning — not just surviving — the hardest gravel races on the calendar.Go to ⁠⁠www.roadmancycling.com/2026⁠⁠ to sign up for Not Done Yet. Places are limited and applications close on 12th Jan!A BIG shoutout to our incredible sponsors - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parlee Cycles ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Whether it's a tough day, a gruelling training session, an epic road trip or sitting on the side of the road, exhausted and wondering how you'll get to the top... The answer is regularly to just get back in the saddle and ride. Ride The F...ing Bike. RTFB!"Go check out their amazing bikes at https://www.parleecycles.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4Endurance⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Pro level fuel, made accessible. Myself and Sarah trust 4Endurance for all our fuelling needs. Their reange is HUGE and won't break the bank. Go check them out here https://4endurance.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WAHOO ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wahoo has been at the forefront of elevating indoor training for years. They have everything in the range that you could possibly need to create a "pain cave" that makes you want to get those indoor sessions done. Go check out the Wahoo KICKR BIKE PRO and all their range at https://eu.wahoofitness.com/

We have all seen God working in our lives, however, we might not all be aware it is God who is working in our lives.  This is why it is so important we start talking about it more.  The more we share our experiences the more people understand how God works and how much He truly loves us.  If you would be willing to share any experience you have had of how God has worked or is working your life, please email me at catherine@findingtruenorthcoaching.com or just click here.  It won't take up much of your time and your story could be just the story that someone needs to hear today.  Prayerfully consider sharing.  Everyone has a story and the world needs to hear them.  I look forward to spending time with you again tomorrow and I will have another witness for you next Wednesday.  Remember Jesus loves you and so do I. Have a blessed day!Thank you so much for sharing your witness. What an amazing testimony of how much freedom you can get from inner healing. Unbound is a remarkable model of inner healing. Unbound deliverance ministry is a model of prayer developed by Neal Lozano. It is the model for deliverance most widely endorsed by Catholic bishops and priests throughout the world. Unbound guides people to surrender more fully to Jesus and encounter the truth that sets them free.UNBOUND is a safe, loving, effective prayer model that helps people respond to the good news of the gospel. UNBOUND ministry teaches how to listen and respond in Five Key areas as people seek greater freedom in Christ and help others to do the same. If you would like to learn more about unbound, Click Here. I have personally been trained in the unbound prayer model as well as having gone through at least two unbound sessions of prayer myself. It is an incredible method that truly frees people from bondage. The freedom felt afterward is amazing. I highly suggest everyone check into it. If you would like more info on Unbound or if you would like Rosa to pray with feel free to email her at janet0042009@icloud.com. Thank you again, Rosa, for your powerful testimony. I hope you will share more testimonies about all the ways the Lord is working in your life. We look forward to hearing from you again. www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Get ready for a SUPER episode! One might even call it a MARVELous episode! On this episode of the podcast, author Saadia Faruqi stops by the show to share about her latest book, "Ms. Marvel: Remnants of the Past". Saadia shares about her background as an author, how she got an opportunity to tell a story in the ever-expanding cannon of Ms. Marvel, and how all kids should feel seen in the literature they consume.  Enjoy! About Saadia Faruqi Saadia Faruqi is a Pakistani American author and interfaith activist. She writes the popular children's early reader series Yasmin and other books for children, including award-winning middle grade novels, chapter books, and graphic novels. Her 2025 novel The Strongest Heart, depicting mental illness and its effect on families, received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, School Library Journal, Booklist and the Horn Book. In 2024, The Partition Project, highlighting the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan, won the South Asia Book Award. Her 2023 graphic novel Saving Sunshine, about animal conservation and biodiversity, was a finalist for the Eisner award, a Kirkus Best Book, and a New York Public Library Best Book. Additionally, A Place At The Table (co-written with Laura Shovan) was a Sydney Taylor Notable in 2021 for its heartwarming friendship story between a Muslim and Jewish girl. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret, a magazine for Muslim art, poetry and prose, and was featured in Oprah Magazine in 2017 as a woman making a difference in her community. She lives in Houston, TX with her husband and children.  About 'Ms Marvel: Remnants of the Past' Ms. Marvel trips into a mystery that brings her from Jersey City to Lahore, Pakistan, and back again, all on a chase for a magical artifact in this adventure from Marvel Press. Kamala Khan is Jersey City's premier super hero, Ms. Marvel! She's stretched between going to the mosque, posting Avengers fanfic on the internet, and fighting crime. But then a clash ends with a pair of priceless spectacles in the wrong hands—Ms. Marvel's! Now she's on a mission to return them to where they belong, once she's figured out where that is. A mysterious new bad guy drops hints at magical secrets the spectacles hold, setting Ms. Marvel on a quest to Lahore, Pakistan. It's the trip of a lifetime, seeing the land of her father's youth, but Kamala is forced to grapple with what to do when the choice between right and wrong isn't so clear. Saadia Faruqi delivers a beautiful exploration of the Pakistani American experience through the eyes of Marvel's Kamala Khan. Make sure to check out the Dtalkspodcast.com website! Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com AND Thanks to Self Unbound for this episode of the podcast: Your quality of life: physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, is a direct reflection of the level of abundant energy, ease, and connection your nervous system has to experience your life!    At Self Unbound, your nervous system takes center stage as we help unbind your limited healing potential through NetworkSpinal Care.    Access the first steps to your Unbound journey by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or at www.selfunbound.com  

Episode 5 of the New Year's Eve Lollapalooza is a masterclass in what happens when high-performing people slow down long enough to tell the truth.Jay Doran and co-host Mike “Mike Drop” Calhoun bring together a loaded room: Matt McHale, Chase Gallagher, Rob Wishnick, Bill Reiman, Bill Mervin, Jim Sabellico, and Stephen Ronald—a group with real history, real scars, and real momentum heading into 2026.The conversation starts the way the best ones do: quick intros, long relationships, and a reminder that nobody's here by accident. Then it turns into something deeper—words for the year, what those words cost, and what they unlock.You'll hear:Jim Sabellico break down the shift from Bold (2025) to Alignment (2026), and why owning your story is the fastest path to freedomRob Wishnick on evolving in a changing mortgage market—and returning to obsession as a competitive edgeBill Reiman on the tension between vitality and faith, and the line that lands: “Without faith, fear decides. With faith, purpose leads.”Stephen Ronald on moving from Relentless to Unbound—and why the way you get to 90 isn't how you get to 150Bill Mervin on consolidation, guardrails, and building the next chapter without burning the house downChase Gallagher on simplify to scale, and why removing complexity can actually enhance performanceMatt McHale on stewardship and leverage, and how the real advantage is learning faster by borrowing wisdom from people who've already lived itThen Jay shifts the whole room with a question:What's the biggest lesson you learned in 2025—one sentence only?What follows is a rapid-fire set of truths about discipline, presence, leadership, and letting the past stop weighing you down. The episode closes with a call to connection—because proximity, tribe, and authenticity aren't just “nice ideas”… they're the framework.If you're walking into 2026 trying to become more aligned, more grounded, and more intentional—this one will hit.

Happy 2026. Today we talk about a simple reflection question that can revealed how embodied and aligned you are. Caroline also reveals some changes to this work and world. And invites you into a new 3-day embodiment experience dropping soon. Enjoy!!! "ahhh...there it is" An embodiment experience that leaves ManiGens dripping in satisfaction. Now.Not someday. Not after proving their worth. Not after burning anything down. Satisfaction in the body is an experience. NOW. Let me show you how.Here's what you get:4 audio pillars.2 awareness meditations.1 exclusive subliminal to activate that YUM frequency.$47 for a limited time  and lifetime access for those saying YESSS and taking aligned action. I hope this reaches the ManiGens ready to feel more embodied than ever.  Gahhhhh how was that for you?! Make sure you subscribe, follow, come say hiii on IG, and do all the things. It's an abundant and overflowing world over here so make sure you're an active part in the giving / receiving.If you love the show, if my work is of value to you please help me spread the word and leave us a 5-star review, tag me on IG when you listen, and share your fav episodes with your favorite friends. Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube DISCLAIMER: all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with The Embodied MG is for entertainment purposes only.

30 lessons about being an MG...let's goooo.Your next embodiment experience is about to drop, babe."ahhh... there it is"a 3-day journey to experience satisfaction as an MG. now.  Gahhhhh how was that for you?! Make sure you subscribe, follow, come say hiii on IG, and do all the things. It's an abundant and overflowing world over here so make sure you're an active part in the giving / receiving.If you love the show, if my work is of value to you please help me spread the word and leave us a 5-star review, tag me on IG when you listen, and share your fav episodes with your favorite friends. Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube DISCLAIMER: all information and advice shared on UNBOUND with The Embodied MG is for entertainment purposes only.

Rupal Patel, a former CIA intelligence analyst, has developed an annual tradition called the "Capture Your Year" exercise. This method helps to recognise unacknowledged achievements and identify areas for improvement. Plus, we'll discuss the importance of sharing these insights with others for mutual growth and reinforcement. Make sure to listen in for actionable tips that can transform how you approach your yearly goals and planning.Check the full episode here: https://www.liveunbound.com/podcasts/the-cia-toolkit-for-life

Welcome back to Unbound, in today's episode Caroline invites you into the conversation we are about to have in Effortless Manifestation: becoming an embodied MG. In this potent 26-min episode she uses a powerful analogy about breadcrumbs to get you out of your head and into your body, and elevates the conversation about your "sacral no." Dive in. Effortless Manifestation page Welcome to the world of The Embodied MG, I'm here to expand every inch of your experience of the new world. Here you get a 5/1 POV on building the new world through sacral response and alignment. Excited to have you here! If you love the show, if my work is of value to you please help me spread the word and leave us a 5-star review, tag me on IG when you listen, and share your fav episodes with your favorite friends. Follow on InstagramWebsiteThe Embodied MG on YouTube

Two Aerakai warriors duel for the title of Unbound.Support the show Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MortalsAndPortals Discord: https://discord.com/invite/tG5WJCWxjD Wiki: https://mortalsandportals.miraheze.org/wiki/Main_Page YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MortalsandPortals Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/MortalsandPortals/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortalsandportals/ Email: mortalsandportals@gmail.com

Lex Rofeberg is joined again by Lexi Kohanski, and Liana Wertman (our friends at The Torah Studio) for the 3nd conversation in our 2025 edition of ApocryFest: Hanukkah Unbound and Un-Canonized. In this episode, they explore a text called 4 Ezra. You can sign up for ApocryFest 2025 by heading to www.JudaismUnbound.com/apocryfest. Do so, and we'll send you all sorts of cool Apocryphal stuff, during Hanukkah, to help enrich your experience of this holiday! And you can register for The Hanukkah Apocrypha Extravaganza on December 21st, via this link!For all of our episodes from past years' ApocryFests, click here.Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! This time around we are offering The Torah of Kink, Hasidism and Neo-Hasidism, Queering Kedusha (Holiness), and Brit Milah Unbound: Exploring Circumcision!

This week it's just your three favorite boys discussing pink characters and green characters, and finally revisiting the Melee Bracket!Fight Court Plugs

In this episode of Latinaly, we're having the kind of conversation that feels more like wisdom over wine than an interview. I sit down with Kae Kronthaler-Williams — global software marketing executive, author, and a woman whose quiet inner work has shaped her life just as powerfully as her career has.Her new book, Not Made for You, calls out the systems women navigate every day — but today's episode goes deeper. We talk about the woman behind the accolades, the bias she's survived, the healing she's done, and the inner strength she's built in rooms that were never designed for her.This episode is part mentorship, part soft life, part “I didn't know I needed to hear that.” Whether you're mid-career, pivoting, burnt out, or just trying to remember who you are outside of your job — this one is for you.We cover:✨ The harmful mindset that women of color are pushed to work twice as hard✨ Healing from workplace trauma✨ Navigating ungrounding life shifts✨ Claiming space without apologizing✨ Soft power, legacy, and learning to trust yourself againSettle in — this is a conversation you're going to feel.FOLLOW LATINALY:⁠LATINALY ON INSTAGRAM⁠⁠LATINALY ON TIKTOK⁠⁠LATINALY ON FACEBOOK⁠Be on the next Signed, Kiah:⁠NGL LINK ⁠OR⁠KIAHBURGOS.COM/ASK⁠⁠LATINALY MERCH⁠ FOLLOW KIAH:⁠TIKTOK⁠⁠INSTAGRAM

Praise Series #9 Praise & Thanksgiving Psalm 145:1-3 “I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king;  I will thank you forever and ever.  Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever.  The Lord is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding.”I read this and thought it was a great verse for this series.  I was talking to a friend on the phone, and she mentioned that she was talking to a family member and they had a great discussion on gratitude.  She said they talked about being thankful for this day, the sun, and all the little things.  She was explaining to him how important gratitude is.I was talking with another friend after mass, and she also happened to mention gratitude. She suggested picking one night of the week and having the kids think of at least one thing they can be thankful for and then talking about how important gratitude is.  There are so many benefits to gratitude and no downside.  One benefit of gratitude is that it can help you shift your mood.  You can take any circumstance that you are in and find something in that moment to be grateful for.  No matter how bad the situation is, if you can find something to be grateful for, then it will help shift your mood.For example, if you have lost a loved one recently, you can be grateful that you had that loved one to lose; some people don't.  If you broke your arm, you can be thankful that you still have your arm, or that it will heal eventually.  Some people lose their arms and have to figure out how to live life without them.  Although even in that circumstance, you can be grateful that you didn't lose more than your arm, or you can be grateful that although you lost your arm, at least you didn't lose your life.  These are examples of how you can find something to be grateful for in any situation, even the bad ones.  However, what about the good times?  It is important to be grateful in the good times as well.  Sometimes, when things are going well, we don't take the time to stop and be grateful for it.  Why is this?  Is it that we are just too busy?  Is it that we don't think of it?  Is it because we don't want to jinx it?  I'm not sure why we don't do this more. Maybe it is a combination of all those reasons.  The reason why isn't really important.  What is important is that we start doing it now.  If we want God to trust us with more, then we need to show him that we appreciate what we already have.  What can you be thankful for today?  Can you pause this episode and list five things that you are grateful for today?  They don't have to be big things; it could be as simple as the changing of the leaves or the snow falling.  I find myself so much more grateful this time of year.  I drive around in awe of God's magnificent beauty, and it makes me so grateful to be alive.  What makes you smile, brings you joy, and makes you grateful to be alive?  Have you thanked the good Lord above for it yet?  Why not? You wouldn't have it without Him.  “I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king;  I will thank you forever and ever.  Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever.  The Lord is great and is to be highly praised; his greatness is beyond understanding.”  I just talked about gratitude and how we should be grateful to God for all that we have.  Now, I want to talk about praise.  This is why I read the verse to you again.  It is so beautiful.  I will proclaim your greatness, my God and king, I will thank you forever and ever.  Do you see how the two sentiments go together so nicely in this verse?  First is the praise, talking about how great the Lord is.  Then it ends with I will thank you forever and ever.  The author is taking time to stop and thank the Lord for all that He has done for him.  Then it says, Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever.  Do you see how both of these things are so important to the Lord?  He wants us to thank Him every single day and also praise Him forever.  Praising the Lord can be something else that we forget to do.  We don't usually forget to pray to the Lord when we need something; however, praising him is not something that we think to do.  What if you started adding praise into your prayers?  What if, at the same time as you are asking God for something, you were also telling Him how great He is?  For instance, “Dear Lord, I ask that you be with my son as he has a contest at school today.  Please help him to be calm and remember what he has learned.  Please help him to be gracious, whether he wins or not.  Lord, you are truly amazing.  You do so much for us, and we are so very thankful.  I love you, Lord, and I ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen.  Did you see how easy it is to praise the Lord?  It could be as simple as adding a line or two to the prayers you are already saying.  Another time we seem to forget to praise the Lord is after He has answered our prayers.  This may sound strange, as you would think the first thing we would do when our prayers are answered is thank the Lord.  However, sometimes, we don't realize our prayers have been answered.  Sometimes we see good things happen and think we are lucky.  Or we know something great happened, but we don't remember that just so happens to be the exact thing that we were praying for.  It is not that we are trying to forget about God; we just don't see the miracle He gave us.  I have been noticing God's miracles much more often ever since I started writing down my prayers.  I have been making a conscious effort to write down the things I am asking God for and those that others ask me to pray for.  I write them down in a notebook, and then I leave space underneath so I can go back and write notes when they have been answered.  Here are a few answered prayers:My friend's eye was healed!A young severely depressed girl found a treatment center after being told all the beds were filled.My friend is raising more than $20,000 for her mission cause in Haiti.  A woman who was losing hope that her baby would ever get to come home, as he was in the hospital for over a year, got to take her baby home.  Someone else's toe was healed.A woman who had several miscarriages was finally able to get pregnant again and have a healthy pregnancy.A friend who was really ill with COVID and then had a blood clot and was in the ICU for a while is now home with his family.A church was starting a new UNBOUND ministry and wanted prayers for its success.  Their first session was awesome.A friend had to have eye surgery and was very anxious.  She had a very successful surgery and was able to sleep through it all.  A friend's brother needed to find a new residential facility.  He was living on the other side of the state, and it was hard for my friend to get to see him.  Now he is living just minutes away.  God is so good!  He is there answering our prayers.  If you can't see how God is working in your lives, then may I suggest you start writing down your prayers?  Keep a list of all the things you have asked God for, and periodically review it to see if any have been answered.  It's not really if they have been answered as much as it is noticing when they are answered.  Because God tells us, “Ask and it will be given to you.”  He does answer our prayers; we just need to pay attention.  I believe the more you can praise the Lord and thank the Lord, the more you will be aware of His presence in your life.  I don't think that if you praise and thank the Lord, He will show up more; He is already showing up.  I just think if you are praising Him and thanking Him, you will see it more.  Will you take the time to notice Him?Dear Heavenly Father, I ask that you bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, we want to praise you and thank you.  We repent for all the times that you answered our prayers, and we did not thank you or praise you.  Lord, we are sorry for all the times that you answered our prayers, and we didn't even recognize that you answered them.  Lord, help us notice this more.  You are so great, and you always answer our prayers, help us to see this every time, Lord.  We love you so much, and we ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen. Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.  I look forward to spending time with you tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in July 2025 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “When My love covers you, you know you are covered. You feel My presence, but when you fall, and you think you have messed up, you think that My love is gone. No, My love is more, so get up and start again, for I never cease to teach and I never fail to love. Stand firm even if you fall. Stand firm.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

Your biggest advantage in e-commerce is being a founder who refuses to get knocked out.In this episode of High Voltage Business Builders, Neil Twa sits down with Dan Demsky, CEO and co-founder of Unbound Merino, an 8-figure DTC apparel brand built on nearly a decade of grit, adaptation, and relentless reinvention.Dan opens up about the real challenges DTC operators are facing today: tariffs slashing margins overnight, supply chain volatility, rising acquisition costs, and the pressure to stay profitable while scaling. He explains how his team survived by tightening cash flow, cutting waste, and becoming sharper operators instead of panicking or raising prices too quickly.If you're building in ecommerce and want to understand what's actually happening on the ground, how high-AOV brands survive acquisition costs, or what retail expansion really looks like this episode is a masterclass in real-world leadership and long-term DTC growth.In This Episode, We Cover:✅ Why survival comes down to “don't get knocked out” and strong cash-flow discipline✅ How to audit spending, tighten costs, and become a sharper operator✅ Why high AOV is critical when acquisition costs hit $50+ per customer✅ Surviving COVID, freight spikes, and now tariffs as a long-term founder✅ What retail expansion actually requires: timelines, risk, buybacks, and buyers

Send us a textHere we are again with another recap episode. Alan and Liz chat about their last ten reads and we've also linked the full episode for each book in case you want to hear more!If you're behind in your listening then this episode is for you. You can get a feel for each of the last 10 books, before going back to the episodes in order of which books you're most interested in.Unbound, by Bill Donahue Full episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/16892720Run Less Run Faster, by Bill Pierce and Scott MurFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17210285What If?, by Ashley VarleyFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17210375Believe Training Journal, by Lauren Fleshman and Roisin McGettigan-DumasFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17284114Chasing Mastery, by Matt FitzgeraldFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17343771Mud, Sweat and Bears, by Harriet GaywoodFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17397837Feet In The Clouds, by Richard AskwithFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17528270How To Run, by Scott F. ParkerFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17621086Marathon Mindset, by Erica RasmussenFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17676440Stroke of Luck, by Steven KellyFull episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/976876/episodes/17925455You probably noticed we talked about a book Liz is reading that was not reviewed yet called The Running Shaped Hole. If you're interested in learning more about that then you can find it on the publisher's website here: https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459749054-the-running-shapeLink for 20% discount on Caffeine Bullet https://caffeinebullet.com/RUNNINGBOOK Discount automatically applied and visible on checkoutSupport the showAny feedback or suggestions on this review or any of our other podcast episodes would be greatly welcomed. Leave us a review using your favorite podcast player or contact us on social media. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/runningbookreviews/Twitter: https://twitter.com/reviews_runningInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningbookreviews/ Podcast webpage: https://runningbookreviews.buzzsprout.com If you have been enjoying the podcast and want more, you can find some extras on our By Me a Coffee site! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/runningbookreviews

Have you been naughty or nice? Either way, Vee and Elle are serving up the ultimate sexy gift guide to help you heat up your season.We're sharing the toys, experiences, and books we actually love… and several come with special discount codes just for GGD listeners. Happy HOlidays, naughty snowballs!Vee is bedridden from a sex injury, and Elle has pelvic girdle pain. Our fave toys - why are we doing this? (Answer: because we helpful, good girls :) (5:55)Best Couple Toy: Sex Swing. (7:36)Best G Spot Flapping Vibrator. (14:20)Best Vibrator: Hitachi Magic Wand. (16:14)Best G-Spot/P-Spot Stimulator: njoy. (18:55)*Sensory Play sexy eye mask: Purple PassionExperiental = Vee's #1 combo gift: Rope and a workshop or BEDucated. (23:34)https://beducate.me/pd2548-gonedeep**use code GONEDEEP69 for 65% offBest for Witchy Sluts: Waands Crystal Pleasure Wands, Cervix Wands, yoni eggs, and butt plugs. (27:37)What's the point of a yoni egg? (32:27)**use code GIRLSGONEDEEP for 15% offBest Personalized Experience: Hiring a professional: coaching, dominatrixes, yoni massage, shibari session… (34:32)-Priestess Francesca-Rina Trevi-Magda Kay-Leola Watkins-Briana Cribeyer-Work with Vee! (email or DM GGD)Best Ergonomic Sexual Experience: Sex Wedge Pillow. (37:43)Best For Easy Cleanup After Squirting: Waterproof Blanket. (39:50)Best Electroplay Experience: Violet Wand, mixed with conductive shibari rope. (40:37)Best Sexy Accessory: Nipple Clamps with chain. (41:37)Best Party Experience: Sex Parties! (42:45)Best At-Home Unique Experience: Love is Art Kit! (43:30) **use code GODEEPER for 10% offBest Icebreaker Game: WHOREible Life. (46:11)**use code GONEDEEP for 10% offBOOKS: (47:20)Unbound by Kasia UrbaniakPolywise by Jessica FernEight Dates: Essential Conversations For A Lifetime of Love by The GottmansWant by Gillian AndersonKink by R.O. Kwan and Garth GreenwellFrom Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess by Alisa KriegelSeek the Risk by Adam DarrowSacred Sex Ed by Leola Watkins

Send us a textSpecial Guest: Zayn Silva and Avery Arden, Writers for Unbound's Trans Advent Devotional. Zayne is Digital Minister at Middle Collegiate Church, Avery is also a board member for More Light PresbyteriansQuestion of the Week: As we approach Advent, what does it mean for us right now and what does it mean for your own identity as trans?Trans AdventFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

The lovely and multi-talented, artist/writer, landbeorht (It means 'Bright Land' btw) was kind enough to sit down for a chat and I hope you'll enjoy the results. We covered a lot of ground in the episode; how she arrived at Dramione, her art background and a variety of wildly different topics including how to cover the smell of weed, bougee grocery stores, food allergies and more.She also gives us a little background on the Unbound for Gaza auction. You'll find links to the charities mentioned in the episode if you want to know more or donate to their worthy causes. Palestinian Red Crescent Society - https://www.palestinercs.org/en/DonationGaza Soup Kitchen - https://gazasoupkitchen.org/World Central Kitchen (Gaza mission) - https://donate.wck.org/give/525879/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=reliefpage-headerYou can find landbeorht on Instagram, Tumblr, and AO3 Follow The Dramione Effect on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky for all the unhinged recs and updatesThe Dark That Remains by Sinusiridum on AO3Red Door 79 by galfoy**JK Rowling created and owns the Harry Potter series. We do not own the rights to the series or any of its characters. This podcast offers views and opinions and is meant to be a fun discussion about our love for the Dramione fandom. Fanfiction is an entirely voluntary pursuit and is not meant to be reviewed as a published work.Please do not engage in buying or selling fanfiction. It is illegal and also assholery.Warning: This episode contains explicit adult content. Please be advised.

Too Hot for TV's Dylan Rees joins Mark & Joe to discuss the next two Unbound stories - A Storm of Angels & Masters of War!

Bicycle touring numbers feel like they're down—fewer loaded panniers on the road, Adventure Cycling Association facing major financial headwinds, and a lot of long-time tourers quietly aging out. But is touring actually in decline, or is it just shifting into something that looks different—like bikepacking, gravel, and shorter, more flexible trips? In this episode I dig into Adventure Cycling's recent membership and financial update, talk through generational and economic trends, and explore whether we're seeing the end of an era… or just the end of one version of it. Is Bicycle Touring in Decline? What the ACA Letter Tells Us Recent email to ACA membership on a vote regarding selling their building in Missoula Membership down from almost 40,000 in 2023 to about 18,000 today. Donations down. Demand for guided tours has softened. Sales of maps/routes have dropped with free digital tools and GPS routes everywhere. Their diagnosis Members aging out of cycling. Some people don't feel enough value in a paid membership. Travel patterns are changing; inflation and costs are up; maybe fewer people committing to long guided tours. The building sale piece: ACA can sell their big, underutilized Missoula headquarters for ~$2.55M, then lease back just the space they need. The goal is to buy a "runway" of a few years to rebuild membership and modernize programs (digital experience, routes, tours, events). This is serious—membership halving in a couple of years is not a blip. But this is one institution. It's a single data point, not the whole story. Is ACA's Crisis Proof That Touring Is Dying? Possible "touring is in trouble" interpretation: If the biggest U.S. touring org is shrinking, maybe demand really is falling. Fewer people willing to pay for routes, maps, and guided tours could indicate less interest in traditional loaded touring. Alternative explanations: Value perception problem: If you can download GPX routes for free, people might not feel like they need a membership. Younger riders may not connect with a membership model or a print magazine in the same way. Business model problem vs. touring problem: Guided tours and paper maps are specific products. Those can decline even if DIY touring thrives. If a streaming-era kid doesn't buy DVDs, it doesn't mean movies are dead—just that the business model changed. Same question here: is ACA Blockbuster, or are movies in trouble? The Aging Out Effect The ACA explicitly mentions aging out of cycling. Talk through generational dynamics: A lot of classic touring energy came from the boomers and older Gen X. Long, multi-week tours require time, health, and often retirement or very flexible work. People aging out doesn't necessarily mean the activity is dying, but: If younger generations aren't replacing those numbers, you get a visible decline. Touring can look intimidating: expensive gear, big time commitments, safety fears. Possible barriers for younger riders: Student debt, unstable housing, fewer long chunks of vacation, higher baseline anxiety around traffic and climate disasters (heat, smoke, extreme weather). The Rise of Bikepacking and Off-Road Travel Ttouring may just be changing costume: More folks are drawn to bikepacking and gravel: lighter gear, off-road routes, "adventure" branding. Social media and brands push a certain aesthetic: frame bags, dirt roads, epic photography. Contrast vibes: Classic touring: fenders, racks, panniers, highways, small towns, campgrounds. Bikepacking: singletrack/doubletrack, BLM land, forest roads, more "expedition-y", often shorter but punchier trips. If someone is out for five days with bags on their bike, sleeping outside and moving every day… and we're calling that bikepacking instead of touring… did touring really decline, or did it just get relabeled? Is bikepacking now the umbrella term for bike adventuring? Is It Just a (pardon the pun) Cycle? Historical perspective: There was a big touring boom in the 1970s and again mini-waves around the early 2000s . We thought the 2020 COVID bike boom would impact things, but did it? Outdoor sports often rise and fall with the economy, culture, and media stories. Economic cycle: High inflation, higher travel costs, and general uncertainty can make long trips harder. At the same time, travel has become more fragmented: people take 3-day trips instead of 3-week odysseys. Cultural cycle: Right now, gravel and ultra-events (Unbound, etc.) get the headlines. Touring is slow and unsexy by comparison. Slow unsexy things tend to look "dead" for a while… until the next backlash against all the hype and burnout. We might be in the hangover phase after the COVID bike boom and a big cultural swing toward short, 'epic' experiences. Other Factors That Make Touring Feel Smaller Safety and traffic fears: distracted driving, speed, road rage, social media amplifying every horror story. Climate and weather extremes: heat domes, wildfire smoke, storms—touring has always danced with weather, but now the dice feel loaded. Information overload: paradoxically, infinite online info can make people freeze and not choose any tour. Shift to micro-touring: overnighters, weekend campouts, credit-card touring instead of epic cross-country runs. That looks less visible on the ACA radar but might be the real growth area. What ACA's Plan Signals About the Future Positive outlook: Selling an underused building to buy time to modernize could be a good sign. It's a choice to adapt instead of slowly bleed out. They're explicitly planning to invest in: More routes and route updates Digital and website improvements Stronger advocacy tools Expanded tours and member events The big question: Can an organization built around old touring models reinvent itself for a world of bikepacking, GPS, and dispersed, remote communities? Will they pivot toward being the hub for all forms of bike travel, not just pannier touring? Final Take: Is Touring Actually in Decline? Yes, in the classic sense. Fewer people paying for memberships, maps, and guided pannier tours. The touring demographic that built ACA is shrinking and aging. No, if you widen the definition. Bikepacking, mixed-surface, overnighters, and "ride-to-your-Airbnb" trips are essentially touring by another name. People are still traveling by bicycle; they're just doing it with different gear and routes. Mostly, it's in a messy transition. Legacy institutions and business models are under intense pressure. New formats (digital communities, route-sharing platforms, YouTube, social media) are where a lot of the energy lives now. The story isn't "touring is dying"—it's "touring is migrating." Go on any kind of bike trip—overnight, credit-card, dirt, paved, doesn't matter. Support whichever orgs, creators, or communities actually help them get out the door (ACA, local groups, creators, etc.). If you're an ACA member, vote on the building sale by November 24. Whatever side you land on it seems like this will likely define things for ACA for the next several years. •Bike touring has always been a niche. The question isn't whether the niche survives—it's what form it takes for the next generation. And we all get to shape that.

In this episode, we talk about Paul's boldness and unstoppable capability to preach the gospel, even on house arrest (Acts 28:30-31).

Matthew 18:21-22 “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”A few of the ladies from my prayer group and I attended a bootcamp to teach us about the unbound method of deliverance.  Unbound is a method of setting people free from the things that weigh them down.  Sometimes we open doors to the enemy in ways we didn't know and Unbound helps us close those doors.  There are 5 Keys in the Unbound program.  The five keys are: Repenting of sin and expressing faith in Jesus; forgiving oneself and others; renouncing the lies, spirits, and tactics of Satan; taking authority over the works of Satan; receiving the Father's blessing. When you go through an Unbound session you meet with someone and they walk you through each of these keys.  In our first night of training we covered an intro and then we learned about the first two keys.  The first one was repenting of sin and expressing faith in Jesus.  We all sin, it is a part of our daily life, and yet when we sin in hurts our relationship with God.  When we sin we are opening a door for the enemy to come in.  Repentance for our sins is a big part of our freedom.  If we truly want to be free we can't have our sins hanging over us.  One way our sins can invite the enemy in is because He will then use that sin to make us ashamed of what we did.  Shame is straight from hell, it is not from God.  Once we start to feel ashamed then we pull away and we tend to isolate because we feel as though we aren't worthy of anything.  Once we repent we bring our sins out of the darkness and into the light and they no longer have hold over us.  The second key we talked about is forgiveness.  This is the one that left the biggest impression on me.  This is the one that I don't think we realize how important it is.  I remember when I was at a Bible study and they were talking about forgiveness.  We were talking about Matthew 6:14, “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” When they said that God forgives us the same way we forgive those who trespass against us I was so surprised.  I had no idea what they were talking about.  Now, I have been a Catholic for my whole life and this was only about 10 years ago.  I have probably said the Our Father prayer more times than I can count and yet I never really put two and two together.  Have you ever had a time when you heard something or realized something and it was life changing for you?  I can remember two times this has happened for me with scripture.  The first one was when I discovered Romans 8:11, “And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.”  When I discovered we have the power of the one who raised Jesus from the dead, the same power Jesus had, that was life changing for me.  The second time was when I discovered what I am really saying when I say the Our Father prayer.  “Forgive us O Lord as we forgive those who trespass against us.”  Did you know that is what you are saying?  How many times do you say that prayer, have you said that prayer?  If you say the rosary every day you have said it at least 6-5 times daily.  When I heard this I was determined to learn how to forgive better.  I was determined to not hold things against people.  I have done my best to do this.  Over the course of the last 10 years have a learned quite a bit about forgiveness in my quest to become better at it.  First I learned what forgiveness is and is not.  Forgiveness is making a decision that you are no longer going to give the thing that happened any space in your brain anymore.  You are not going to think about it and you are not going let it dictate what you do and how you act.  Forgiveness is an act of the will, it is not a feeling.  You can, not feel like forgiving someone and yet you can still forgive them.  You can forgive someone and yet not feel like anything has changed.  Forgiveness is not saying the thing that the other person did was ok, it was not.  When you forgive you are not letting the other person off the hook and condoning their behavior.  Forgiveness is making a decision to turn the judgement over to God.  Forgiveness is making a decision that you are no longer going to let the unforgiveness eat you up inside.  The person you are refusing to forgive probably has moved on and your unforgiveness is not bothering them at all.  The analogy that I have heard time and time again about forgiveness is that it is like taking a little sip of poison every single day with the expectation that the other person will die.  I know you are angry, hurt, sad, I am sure you have every right to be and also, as long as you keep thinking about it and refusing to forgive, you can't really heal.  I talk to people I know about unforgiveness all the time since learning we will be forgiven as we forgive.  I can't help it, I understand what is at stake and I know it is not worth it.  Whoever you are refusing to forgive has probably taken enough from you, are you really going to let them take you eternal salvations too?  What they did to you, is not forgiving them worth the risk of God not forgiving you?  Our teacher on Monday told us about a preacher/minister who had died and found out he was on his way to hell.  He said he saw how horrible it was.  In hell this man saw another man on all fours on fire from head to toe.  He had a collar around his neck attached to a chain and a demon was holding the chain.  Our teacher told us that this man went to hell because he had unforgiveness in his heart.  I was curious to hear the exact story so I looked it up online.  I will put a link to the article in the show notes.  It turns out is was a priest who had a heart attack and must have flatlined at some point.  CLICK HERE for the article.Here is what priest said, "I thought I was going upward because I thought I had done so much good in this lifetime trying to help so many people and made so many decisions that were godly decisions, but as opposed to me going up, I went down.”  This priest was very angry as he said he did so much good in his lifetime.  Then he said he saw Jesus and Jesus gave him a personal message.  "He said, 'You have been secretly upset with the people who have hurt you. You had been hoping that I would punish the people that hurt you. These are not your people. These are my people.' He said, 'I only want you to focus on the assignment I am giving you.' The priest explains, “Although I did good, the thing I had in my heart was the unforgiveness to the people who wronged me. A person that can't forgive is a person that has forgotten how much they have been forgiven of.”This example is probably not what we want to hear.  I know it scared me when I heard it and yet we must hear it.  We have to know what will keep us from spending eternity with our Father.  This is why God sends people to share these messages with us.  Mary gave the little children of Fatima an image of hell and told them that more people than we know are ending up there.  Forgiveness is not easy, I know that.  I know that I don't understand some of the things that have happened to you.  I know people can be terrible and they do terrible things.  If you are struggling to forgive I ask you to review what forgiveness is and is not again.  You don't have to forgive and forget.  You don't have to forgive the person and invite them over for Christmas.  It is perfectly ok to forgive the person and never see them again, never tell them you forgave them, never talk to them again.  Forgiveness is for you, it is not for them.  The last line the priest said really hit me.  “A person that can't forgive is a person that has forgotten how much they have been forgiven of.”  What if all the people we wronged refused to forgive us?  What if God held original sin against us and refused to forgive us?  What if he refused to send His only son to save us?  Forgiveness is so much more important than we think it is.  I know so many people who are refusing to forgive because they say the other person doesn't deserve forgiveness.  You might be right and also, forgiveness is about them, it is about you.  It is about setting yourself free from the spirit of unforgiveness.  Unforgiveness can block so much from the Lord.  It can block healing, it can block graces, it can block your forgiveness from the Lord.  Is it really worth it?I want to take a minute to add some hope to this episode as if you are harboring unforgiveness it might be very scary to think of the consequences.  You might have had some truly terrible things done to you and you want the Lord to forgive you and yet you have no idea where to even begin forgiving the other person or people.  Here is the thing, the Lord doesn't expect you to forgive on your own.  We can't actually forgive on our own. All we can do is say, yes Lord, I want to forgive, and the Lord can change your heart for you.  If you are at a point right now where you really can't even say, Lord, I want to forgive, please help me, that's ok, the Lord meets us where we are at.  Can you say I want to want to forgive?  Can you say, Jesus, can you give me the grace to want to want to forgive?  If so, Jesus will help you get to that point and then you can move to actually forgiving.  My teacher told a story about a woman who was doing an Unbound session and the woman who she was working with refused to forgive her sister.  Well, this is the first key, you can't move on to the rest of the keys if you can't first get through forgiveness.  The woman was adamant that she would not forgive or even pray for her sister.  The woman leading the session asked if she would be able to ask Jesus to help her want to want to forgive.  She said yes and she asked Jesus.  She said ok, now she wanted to want forgive, but she still couldn't forgive. The leader asked her if she would be willing to do 1% of the work to forgive if Jesus could do the other 99%.  She said she thought she might be able to do that and so she forgave her sister 1% and Jesus did the rest.  Remember, forgiveness is an act of the will, it is not a feeling.  She might not have felt any different after she forgave her sister that 1% but she was willing to do it.  God will meet you where you are at too!  If all you can say right now is, “Lord please give me the grace to want to want to want to forgive.”  That's ok, just say it.  God is the one who does the forgiving.  We just need to say the words and God does all the hard parts.  God is asking us to let Him in, to not refuse to let Him work on any area of us.  Can we do that?  Can we give God even a tiny little crack of a window where He can come in and transform our heart?  Don't let the unforgiveness of what others did dictate the level of forgiveness you get from God.  Haven't then done enough, don't let them continue to have an effect on your life and definitely not your eternity.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to bless all those listening to this episode today.  Lord, today's topic was a hard one.  I ask you to open people's hearts and minds and let them hear the word that you want them to hear.  Holy Spirit I ask you to convict each person listening to this of any unforgiveness that they may have so we can all work to forgive.  Sometimes our unforgiveness is hidden and so we ask for you to show us any areas we need to forgive in Lord.  We say yes to you coming in and helping us forgive.  We say yes to you forgiving us as we forgive others.  We say yes to loving your children as you love them.  We love you Lord and we are sorry for closing you out and not letting you heal our hearts by guarding them with unforgiveness.  We need your help Lord and we are so grateful you always come when we call.  We ask all of this in accordance with your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen.Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus.   I look forward to meeting you hear again on Monday.  Remember, Jesus loves you, and so do I!  Have a blessed weekend! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

A list of banned books may signal what to keep out of classrooms, libraries, and their own bookshelves. But for founders of banned-book clubs, it's the perfect place to find next month's read. We speak with three people, including MS NOW'S Ali Velshi, who founded their own banned-book clubs as part of Unbound Pages, our year-long series on the anti-book banning movement in America.

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What happens when the revolutionary fervor of Marxism meets the probing depths of the psychoanalytic couch? In this intellectually stimulating conversation, Andrew Flores (host of The Parallax Viewer) explores the fascinating and often contentious relationship between psychoanalytic theory and left politics.The discussion begins with a fundamental question: why should Marxists care about psychoanalysis at all? Flores argues that psychoanalysis doesn't just treat individual symptoms but addresses the "bourgeois subject"—the psychological effects of living within capitalist social relations. As he eloquently explains, "What psychoanalysis does is deal with a bourgeois subject, the effects of bourgeois consciousness... Marx invented the symptom, not Freud." This provocative claim opens a pathway to understanding how our internal psychological conflicts might reflect broader social contradictions.Delving into Lacanian theory, Flores unpacks the three registers—Imaginary, Symbolic, and Real—that structure our experience, showing how they relate to political formation and revolutionary potential. The conversation weaves through structuralism, Althusserian Marxism, and contemporary thinkers like Alain Badiou and Domenico Losurdo, revealing the complex theoretical lineages that continue to shape leftist thought.Perhaps most relevant to our current moment is the discussion of social fragmentation, paranoia, and what might be called our collective psychosis. As conspiracy theories proliferate and ideological certainties dissolve, psychoanalytic concepts offer valuable tools for understanding how individual and collective delusions form in response to social trauma.Whether you're a seasoned theoretical traveler or new to these intellectual territories, this conversation offers fresh insights into how we might understand the relationship between our inner lives and the social structures that shape them—and perhaps how we might transform both.Send us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

A fun chat with Mia Sheridan all about her new book The Fix, man-eating bears, and how DIYing helps her writing. Plus – Dave's school has too many fire drills, Laura is on the lonely girl diet, and Andrew's got his hands full with middle schoolers. We also recommend: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison, Unbound … Continue reading Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat

What's the difference between collaborating with Nature and mining her secrets? Where is the line between imitation and interpretation? And can love only work its magic through the creative, rather than the critical, faculty? Wes & Erin continue their discussion of two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne: “The Birth-Mark” and “Drowne's Wooden Image.”

This is the One where Dave really goes off the Reservation! And also finally reads Lobo Unbound! Signal of Doom was voted #13 in the Top 100 Comic Book Podcasts on Feedspot! Check it OUT! https://podcast.feedspot.com/comic_podcasts Please support the show on Patreon! Every dollar helps the show! https://www.patreon.com/SignalofDoom Follow us on Twitter: @signalofdoom Dredd or Dead: @OrDredd Legion Outpost: @legionoutpost

On this episode of the MY FOURTH ACT podcast, I have the distinct thrill of speaking with 5 extraordinary women who jointly wrote a just-released book, “Women Unbound: Navigating Transitions Gracefully,” published by Balboa Press, an imprint of Hay House.It is a tale of how five voices, strangers at first, with decidedly different life journeys and experiences, joined in courage and kindness, and over a period of two years blossomed into a chorus of truth and tenderness.The extraordinary women?Maria Hernandez, a technology and innovation thought leader who served as Chief Innovation Officer for IBM Latin America.Lama Karma Chotso, an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun for over 35 years, and the former leader of a Dharma center in Florida.Jennifer DiMarco: An executive with 30 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, and a special focus on quality and compliance.Sarah Lewis: An architect and urban planner, with 25 years of expertise in both the private sector and as a public sector planner in the Boston area.Catherine Seo, PH.D.: An educator, filmmaker, and passionate advocate for those living with lipedema and related chronic conditions.It was my privilege to serve as a Mastermind host for these spectacular humans and write the Foreword for “Women Unbound.”

The short stories we cover in this episode pit the magic of art against that of scientific discovery. In one story, a woodcarver transcends his materials and his own humble talents to create a sculpture that bears an otherworldly resemblance to a real woman. In the other, a scientist uses his estimable but flawed powers to improve on Nature's design by removing a birthmark from his wife's otherwise-perfect face. The varying results of these efforts seem to correspond to the extent with which love, that most magical of forces, underscores them. “You cannot love what shocks you,” the scientist's wife remarks when her husband expresses how disturbed he is by her imperfection. What's the difference between collaborating with Nature and mining her secrets? Where is the line between imitation and interpretation? And can love only work its magic through the creative, rather than the critical, faculty? Wes & Erin discuss two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne: “The Birth-Mark” and “Drowne's Wooden Image.”

Infostealer Targeting Android Devices This infostealer, written in Python, specifically targets Android phones. It takes advantage of Termux to gain access to data and exfiltrates it via Telegram. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Infostealer%20Targeting%20Android%20Devices/32414 Attackers exploit recently patched Adobe Commerce Vulnerability CVE-2025-54236 Six weeks after Adobe's emergency patch, SessionReaper (CVE-2025-54236) has entered active exploitation. E-Commerce security company SanSec has detected multiple exploit attempts. https://sansec.io/research/sessionreaper-exploitation Patch for BIND and unbound nameservers CVE-2025-40780 The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC.org), as well as the Unbound project, patched a flaw that may allow for DNS spoofing due to a weak random number generator. https://kb.isc.org/docs/cve-2025-40780 WSUS Exploit Released CVE-2025-59287 Hawktrace released a walk through showing how to exploit the recently patched WSUS vulnerability https://hawktrace.com/blog/CVE-2025-59287

Benay Lappe, founder and rosh yeshiva of SVARA: a Traditionally Radical Yeshiva, returns to Judaism Unbound! She was our first ever guest on this show, in Episode 3: Exodus, and she's returned many times before -- but this time, she specifically is here to reflect on how American-Jewish life has transformed over the course of the past 10 years, since that first appearance. Love what you hear? You can listen to Benay Lappe in conversation with our co-host Dan Libenson, in another podcast that's part of the Judaism Unbound family of podcasts! It's called The Oral Talmud -- learn more about it and subscribe here.If you're enjoying Judaism Unbound, please help us keep things going with a one-time or monthly tax-deductible donation -- support Judaism Unbound by clicking here!

On October 20th, 2025, Arthur Waskow – a revolutionary activist and teacher of Torah – died at the age of 92. He was an inspiration to our work at Judaism Unbound in more ways than we can articulate. Even as our organization was launched when he was already in his 80s, he found so many ways to collaborate with us and offer his unique forms of Torah to our audiences. He presented at 5 consecutive ShavuotLIVE gatherings, frequently moving attendees to tears, welcomed Judaism Unbound as a partner for many of his programs with The Shalom Center, and was twice a guest on this podcast.For those who would feel moved to hear from Arthur's voice shortly after his passing, we wanted to re-release those two appearances of his on Judaism Unbound. The first is Episode 166, entitled The Freedom Seder, and the second is a bonus episode called Confronting Carbon Pharaohs.Well into his 90s, Arthur Waskow was committed in mind, spirit, and body to the betterment of our world. He reminded us, over and over, that the word Adamah – meaning earth or soil – and the word Adam – meaning earthling, are intertwined, meaning all of us as earthlings are inherently connected to the planet, earth, that we live on. May his memory be for a blessing and a revolution. ----------------------------------Donations in honor of Arthur Waskow's life and legacy can be directed to The Shalom Center -- an organization he founded -- via this link.

Our story tonight is called The Gatekeeper Tree, and it is ever-so-gently a spooky bedtime story. I know that's not for everyone, so if it's not for you, the good news is that we have hundreds of other episodes to listen always at your fingertips. This story is about a late night expedition, the flickering light of a lantern in the woods, tree roots that might trip you up, or make way, depending whether or not you ought to be there, a fox kit and a fairy circle, and the prize found at the journey's end. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠Premium channel⁠⁠⁠. The first month is on us.

Should we be reviving the Nazirite vow, a practice that is typically seen as "ancient," "outdated," or "antiquated?" Might it have liberatory potential for Judaism and the world? Xava De Cordova and Michael Sokolovsky of Xai, How are You? join Lex Rofeberg and Rena Yehuda Newman of Judaism Unbound for a crossover episode about Nazirite philosophy, rabbinic agendas, the Kol Nidrei declaration, and the metaphysical importance of vows! -----------------------------------Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming courses in the UnYeshiva, beginning in mid-late October. Amazing learning opportunities are available for registration exploring the book of Jubilees, Jewish Exile and Liberation, the Talmud, and Antisemitism Unbound! Financial aid is available via this link.-----------------------------------More about Xai, How are You?: Queer Jews Michael Sokolovsky and Rabbi Xava De Cordova play with the multi-millennial dialectic that is the Talmud. Join them as they throw drash, seek prophetic insight and uncover the rabbinic smuttiness inherent in the system. You can subscribe to Xai How are You via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any of your other favorite podcast apps, so go give them a listen! For a previous combo episode of Judaism Unbound and Xai How are You, see Episode 269: Shabbetai Zevi -- Permitting the Forbidden.

Spencer Martin of Beyond the Peloton / WEDU / Peacock's Tour de France team & Andrew Vontz, co-host of the Beyond the Peloton podcast & creator of the Choose the Hard Way podcast & newsletter talk about why 15 minute training sessions count and how we get it done on the road, at the playground with the kids or at home. We're both dads, bike racers and recovering perfectionists who have found 15 minutes is plenty of time to get in an impactful workout. Marketing might persuade you to think you need an hour, a $20,000 bike, and a $12 recovery shake to stay fit. You don't. We talk about how to train when you're traveling, at your kid's soccer practice or living out of a GoRuck bag. Andrew shares why he always has a TRX and a GoRuck bag in his truck wherever he goes and brings it with him on the road. Spencer shares his Drago-style hill sprint workout secret and why carrying your child might be the ultimate force multiplier to build strength. This episode is part of an experimental series of short episodes exploring real-world functional training for real people with busy lives who are committed to staying fit. Whether you're racing Unbound, BWR, Mid South, Overland, Gravel Worlds, or just a busy parent who enjoys running, riding, lifting, hybrid training, Hyrox, or being able to get off the floor after a Netflix binge without injuring yourself, your fascia and breathwork will thank you for listening to this stunning episode. Leave a comment or DM @hardwaypod and let us know what you think of this new format. The number one way to support Choose the Hard Way is to become a paid subscriber at alwaysthehardway.substack.com. That's where I write about mindfulness, bikes, and what it takes to stay human in an optimized world. At https://www.onerealvoice.com/, Andrew Vontz coaches leaders to thrive as storytellers and stand out in the long-form podcast conversations where real influence is built. If you have a podcast — or are starting one — I can help you win from episode one and keep winning. When you're ready to be great, DM me @hardwaypod. Wherever you're listening, subscribe and do humanity a favor when you hit five stars. Crypto curious? With over $1 trillion in transactions, Blockchain.com is your trusted partner on your crypto journey. Create your free wallet and earn up to 10% in annual rewards. Choose the Hard Way Newsletter: https://alwaysthehardway.substack.com/ One Real Voice Coaching & Strategy: https://www.onerealvoice.com/ Beyond the Peloton Newsletter: https://beyondthepeloton.substack.com/

Over the past handful of years, Dylan Johnson has emerged as one of the key voices in gravel through his YouTube channel, where he does deep dives on everything from drivetrain efficiency and crank length to tire size and science-backed training tips. At the same time, he's been rising through the ranks of gravel racing, competing in the Grand Prix every year and taking a top 10 at Unbound in 2025. This year, however, he was sidelined with a broken tibia after being hit by a truck just before the second round of the Grand Prix. Payson sat down with Dylan in Bentonville shortly before Little Sugar to talk about how his YouTube channel developed, how it fits in with his coaching business and training, and how much he's improved as a cyclist since his early days in collegiate racing. They also talk about his ongoing road to recovery after his injury and how the mental toll might be the toughest part of all. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveen Email: howdy@withpace.cc

Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. One day, God's delight in his Son will be in us.

The battle for the next generation is real—and it starts with education. I'm joined today by Jonathan Brush, President of Unbound, to talk about the crisis on our college campuses and why we need a new way forward. You'll hear how Unbound is equipping young people with real-world skills, deep faith, and the courage to lead in a culture that's hostile to truth. This is a conversation every parent needs to hear!