Podcasts about uncertain times

Rebecca Hotsko chats with Lucas White about his outlook for the energy sector and the main drivers of performance for the sector long term, why Lucas thinks energy is still very cheap and undervalued at today's prices, his views on clean tech companies and the opportunities he sees in this space, his thoughts on coal companies transitioning to clean energy and why this may actually reduce shareholder value, how today's energy crisis is different from previous ones, such as the 1970s oil shock, how the move towards net zero climate targets will change the demand for resources, which resources will benefit the most from this transition, why he believes copper is the most important resource required to meet the need and demand for the energy transition, why Lucas prefers investing in the equities that are producing commodities rather than the commodities themselves, and so much more! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro04:19 - His outlook for the energy sector and the main drivers of performance for the sector long term. 02:25 - Why Lucas thinks energy is still very cheap and undervalued at today's prices, even after the price run up in 2022. 23:58 - Which segments of the market he thinks are most attractive in this space and offer the greatest opportunities long term? 29:56 - His views on clean tech companies and the opportunities he sees in this space. 29:56 - His thoughts on coal companies transitioning to clean energy and why this may actually reduce shareholder value. 39:31 - How today's energy crisis is different from previous ones, such as the 1970s oil shock. 41:50 - How the move towards net zero climate targets will change the demand for resources.41:50 - Which resources will benefit the most from this transition? 41:50 - Why he believes copper is the most important resource required to meet the need and demand for the energy transition. 46:37 - Why Lucas prefers investing in the equities that are producing commodities rather than the commodities themselves.And much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESCheck out: GMO Climate Change and GMO Resources.Related Episode: Listen to MI235: Investing in Uncertain Times w/ Louis Gave, or watch the video.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today! SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.Take stock of your finances and investing strategy with Betterment.Let an expert do your taxes from start to finish so you can relax with TurboTax.Talk to your clients about Desjardins Responsible Investment today and support what's right for society and what's good for business.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Find the perfect piece of jewelry for life's special moments with Blue Nile. Save up to 50% off today!Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.Connect With Lucas: Website | LinkedInConnect With Rebecca: Twitter | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In life, we can't escape adversity; we are bound to end up with some bumps and bruises. Maybe it's because of rough beginnings, difficult relationships with loved ones, or unexpected circumstances that inevitably come our way.  Having faith in God doesn't mean you won't face challenges and difficulties. Instead, it means we can know that we won't have to face those battles alone. Like the apostle Paul, who called upon God and rejoiced while being imprisoned, he constantly tried to find the blessing during the pain of being captive. Through his example, we can see that when we put our trust in God and focus on gratitude, we'll find strength to get through the rockier times of our lives.  Our guests this week have each faced significant trials, and chose to trust God during those times. Each of them found that facing negative experiences in this way equipped them with the tools to face future challenges in a healthier way. Marine Veteran Tom Schueman, who served in one of the bloodiest battles of the war in Afghanistan, opens up about staring death in the face daily, and how reading the Psalms reminded him that he wasn't alone. Teaching pastor Alli Patterson thought she had life figured out at an early age. She did all the “right” things, but quickly discovered early on in her career and her marriage that there were cracks in the foundation she'd carefully laid—and found herself searching for solace outside of her marriage. It was in the dark hours of almost losing everything that she left her future in God's hands, giving her the courage to try to restore what had been broken.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Max Lucado Upcoming interview: Fox and Rob Richardson   Tom Schueman Psalms G.I. Joe  Apocalypse Now  9/11 Always Faithful   Alli Patterson Crossroads Church  www.allipatterson.com How to Stay Standing: 3 Essential Practices for Building a Faith That Lasts   Interview Quotes: “It was my experience in combat where everything bad is happening all the time and you just have to figure out what you're going to do with two bad options. You know, it's a series of unfortunate events. And you have to make the best of all these unfortunate events.” - Tom Schueman “I was never alone and I was never abandoned…In the midst of the violence, in the midst of the death that was abounding all around me, I still had something good that I could hold on to. And I don't think I'd make it through those periods in my life without [faith].” - Tom Schueman “How can we be more resilient? How can we recover from these things? How can we get to a place where we have gratitude for adversity and say, ‘This adversity shaped me and made me a better man?'” - Tom Schueman “You can take Paul as such a great example of the ability to be persecuted but still to rejoice. And I think that's something worth studying and trying to incorporate.” - Tom Schueman “I started to see that maybe there were some things that weren't strong at the very foundation of my life. I started to see cracks in my ability to manage conflict, to tell the truth in all circumstances, to create relationships with people that were really different from me. I just saw that some things in my life—there were weak places, there were shifting sands under what I had built.” - Alli Patterson “I said, ‘I want to be who you made me to be. I want a real life. I want a real marriage. I want a real relationship with you. And I've ruined it all. Break me. Come get me.' And new life really began when I just kept walking that direction, no matter what it cost me.” - Alli Patterson “I think I felt a sense that God was angry with me or disapproved of me before I actually started talking to Him. When it's in the dark and in the quiet, we can tell ourselves these stories. And definitely my story was, ‘You're a terrible person, you're a terrible wife, you're a terrible friend, you're a terrible employee.' And I heard these loud, awful accusations all the time. But as soon as I began to actually engage God, as soon as I actually went to Him, surprisingly, He broke through that.” - Alli Patterson “When I encounter someone today that needs desperately to know you are not your worst moment, you are not your darkest hour, you are not your greatest sin, the only thing that I have to offer them is to be honest about my own story.” - Alli Patterson ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

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This week in the second part of a podcast episode discussing how to deal with uncertain times as both the leader who may be delivering a message as well as the person receiving it by Dr. Laura Sicola and Vocal Impact Productions.  You can listen to the first episode here: https://omny.fm/shows/speaking-to-influence/how-to-inspire-in-uncertain-times-part-i Here are a few things that you will learn in this episode: How you can set the tone of a conversation with empathy as well as calmness. Sharing how to prepare with communications in uncertain times and whether or not there is a message to give. Understanding what the three degrees of impact are. Knowing how important the first sixty seconds are and how to maximize that time. You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"Downshifting your ambitions doesn't necessarily mean you are throwing away your past or becoming a slacker. It may actually mean that you've finally recognized what it takes for achievement and ambition to be sustainable." - Dorie Clark What does it mean to always be ready? Today I talk about how to embrace not being ready. At the start of every new year, it can be all too easy to bog ourselves down with newly formed goals and deadlines, and plans. It can be much harder to purposefully slow down and simplify, but maybe that is just what we need right now. Maybe we don't need to always be ready. "Maybe to start the new year, we don't need another goal or another list." - Angela Chee In today's show, I talk about giving ourselves permission to slow down and times when the power of The Only can be both a blessing and a burden.  I share how I discovered my strong suit can also be my weakness and how we can all discover what doesn't serve us and let it go. "Maybe we don't need more. Maybe we need different." - Angela Chee Show Notes: How to embrace not being ready What does it mean to always be ready How to give yourself permission to slow down What does real personal growth look like Is it okay to not always be ready When can the power of The Only be a weakness "The true power of the only is not always doing it alone."- Angela Chee Brand and Resource Mentions: Listen to The Power of The Only Episode 70: 2022 Recap and the Power of Slow Read How to Make Peace with Feeling Less Ambitious by Dorie Clark Get your copy of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times by Michelle Obama Thanks for being a part of this bold and powerful conversation on The Power of The Only! Whether you feel like the only one in your company, industry or community or the only woman in the room, we're here to support you in stepping up, speaking up through power, presence and representation and to make an impact in your personal and professional life. Want even more insider tips, resources and training to help you own your voice and power and step into your leadership.  Join me in my free, invite only  YOU, Amplified!™ community! You can also join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter. Learn more about this episode of The Power of The Only with Angela Chee at www.angelachee.com/71

This week in the first part of a podcast episode discussing how to deal with uncertain times as both the leader who may be delivering a message as well as the person receiving it by Dr. Laura Sicola and Vocal Impact Productions.  Here are a few things that you will learn in this episode: How you can set the tone of a conversation with empathy as well as calmness. Sharing how to prepare with communications in uncertain times and whether or not there is a message to give. Understanding what the three degrees of impact are. Knowing how important the first sixty seconds are and how to maximize that time. You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions Website: https://vocalimpactproductions.com/ Laura's Online Course: virtualinfluence.today See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlos Fernández is the Colorado State Director of The Nature Conservancy, one of the most effective conservation organizations in the American West and around the globe. You probably remember Carlos from our first conversation back in August of 2020, in which we discussed his inspiring career trajectory, the importance of collaborative conservation partnerships, and several of TNC's cutting-edge initiatives throughout the West. - When we recorded that first episode, we were in the very early stages of the pandemic– a time marked by unprecedented uncertainty in almost every aspect of life. When we recorded today's episode– nearly two-and-a-half years after that first conversation– the worst of the pandemic is now behind us. Carlos was able to look back on that trying period with some perspective, discussing the many challenges and opportunities that arose from such a difficult few years. This conversation is a case study of how critical work can be produced during challenging times, and how optimism, focus, and old-fashioned teamwork can lead to lasting outcomes. - Carlos and I met up at his office in Boulder and had an in-depth conversation about TNC's conservation initiatives and collaborations over the past few years. I asked Carlos about his leadership strategies and tactics during the most intense days of the pandemic and what he and TNC  learned from those challenges. We talk about Carlos's recent 2022 year-end letter and TNC Colorado's 2022 Year In Review, and we dig into several inspiring conservation victories from the past 12 months. We also revisit the Southern High Plains Initiative and the Yampa River Fund, and we discuss TNC's future plans around climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion. We also talk about this year-long partnership between TNC and Mountain & Prairie, which we are both very excited about. --- The Colorado chapter of Nature Conservancy TNC Colorado's 2022 Year in Review Full Episode Notes & Links: https://mountainandprairie.com/carlos-fernandez-2/ Carlos's First M&P episode --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. On the fourth Tuesday of every month throughout 2023, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in Colorado and around the world, visit www.nature.org/colorado --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:00 -  Carlos discusses the evolution of TNC Colorado during COVID 10:00 - Why the eastern plains and grasslands of Colorado are important and such a focus area of TNC Colorado's work 12:00 - The power of partnerships in conservation work 14:45 - Why TNC Colorado feels it is important to focus on underserved and underrepresented groups in any work concerning climate change and conservation 19:30 - The importance of storytelling in conservation work 23:00 - How he and TNC prioritizes the focal points of their work, including who he seeks council from 30:45 - What he is excited about for TNC Colorado moving forward 33:30 - How he evaluates difficult choices and newest trends in conservation to ensure action is intentional and not controlled by external trends (not chasing every shiny object) 36:30 - What he thinks TNC Colorado's role is in the state's overall conservation sector, returning again to the importance of partnership and collaboration in this field  44:00 - The Yampa River Fund and updates us on its progress 49:45 - TNC's relationships with businesses  53:00 - Advice for folks looking to work in conservation 56:00 - Carlos and Ed talk about the upcoming podcast series that Mountain & Prairie will be conducting with TNC Colorado 59:45 - Book recommendations 1:01:45 - Parting words of wisdom --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

Organizations are facing massive internal and external challenges, such as supply chain disruptions, persistent inflation and labor shortages. While modern businesses need to align strategy, technology and workforce management, the key to fortifying yourself against these obstacles may lie in IT infrastructure and operations.    This episode features Douglas Toombs, a VP Analyst for Infrastructure & Operations and keynote speaker at this year's Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference. In this interview, Douglas explains that I&O not only affects people, processes and technology but also how leaders can align all three to create an innovative ecosystem to help their organizations withstand emerging headwinds. Dig Deeper Read: A Cost Optimization Strategy for I&O Leaders in Uncertain Times https://gtnr.it/3XO9lw3   Learn: What Any Leader Needs to Know About Cloud Computing https://gtnr.it/3J6WQYm   Discover: Gartner IT Infrastructure, Operations & Cloud Strategies Conference 2023 https://gtnr.it/3U5eyhf Watch: Opening Keynote, Gartner IOCS 2022 https://bit.ly/3kvjfEx  

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process – from closing the books to finalizing reports.In this episode, Heather Horn was joined by Gary Berchowitz, a leader in PwC's Global Assurance Quality - Corporate Reporting Services group, to discuss the challenges and judgments needed under IFRS with regard to many of the hot button topics that we've been discussing in this series: Russia / Ukraine, inflation, and others key areas driven by today's current environment.In this episode, you'll hear discussion of:1:40 - The impact of inflation and higher interest rates on asset valuations, income statement presentation, and other accounting topics11:33 - How to contemplate climate-related risks under IFRS, and the importance of bridging sustainability commitments and financial impact for investors18:14 - Russia, Ukraine, and accounting for uncertainty more broadly22:35 - Considerations for non-insurers with regard to the new insurance guidance, IFRS 1726:10 - Updates on the OECD's Pillar 2 global minimum tax proposal and the proposed deferred tax accommodations from the IASB31:32 - The importance of updating processes to adjust to the current environment 32:41 - IASB standard setting expected in 2023Check out other episodes of our Year-end toolkit series: Making materiality assessments and Accounting reminders for uncertain times.Gary Berchowitz is the Non-Financial Instruments Leader in PwC's Global Assurance Quality - Corporate Reporting Services group. Gary brings nearly 20 years of financial accounting experience, working to drive quality and connectivity throughout the PwC network and help local teams solve complex accounting issues in a practical way. Gary contributes to the firm's global view on a variety of financial reporting matters.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com

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שירי אירחה את סתיו זיו ממדולה, סתיו היא מגייסת ודיברנו על האקלים המשתנה ועל איך זה משפיע על חיפוש המשרה הבאה שלנו ועל גיוס מנהלי מוצר. ----- מגישה בפרק: שירי איבצן ארד עריכה: תמר הלוי הלחנה: מיכאל ינטיס

How to Thrive in Uncertain Times! You were born to live a BRILLIANT life. It's time to step beyond the hypnotism of what you think you can or cannot do. If you are really good doing something you don't like doing…. imagine what you can do with something you enjoy! You can't plan an inspired life! Start by doing ANYTHING you enjoy… what ideas keep coming back to you Listen to your heart in this moment. An honors graduate of Harvard Law School, Tama left her law practice to write and help others create their most extraordinary lives. She is a sought-after speaker and visionary career and book coach. She has been featured in USA Today and has been on Oprah Radio. She's also taught A Course in Miracles for 28 years. Tama is a bestselling author with several books to her name. Her most recent book Thriving Through Uncertainty: Moving Beyond Fear of the Unknown and Making Change Work for You is the perfect topic for our challenging times. Tama's Website Thriving Through Uncertainty You TubeDownload.

In today's episode, Gina discusses how to find and keep your sense of peace and calm during trying times of uncertainty and often disturbing news. From eating healthy, exercising and getting enough rest to what things to avoid, a range of recommendations are included. Listen in for tips on how to cheer up even during the most dark and disturbing of times. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! To learn more go to: https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program  Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Quote: Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. —Dalai Lama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In China, huge numbers of people are expected to travel and gather with family this weekend for the start of the Lunar New Year, just as the country experiences a major surge in COVID infections. NPR's Emily Feng reports that the holiday may be bittersweet for some. We also hear reporting from NPR's Wynne Davis, who collected recipes to help ring in the Lunar New Year.And in Ukraine, many Orthodox Christians marked the feast of the Epiphany on Thursday by plunging into the frigid waters of the Dnipro River. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talked to some of the brave swimmers, who said that this year the ritual felt like a needed respite from the ongoing war.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

There is much talk of turmoil in our world, and we see it reflected in what we read, watch, and observe in the media. Sometimes this turmoil shows up directly in our lives—whether it's negative words toward us from others, untruths about who we are and what we stand for, or other negative situations that undermine our self worth and identity. As we face words meant to harm and hurt us, we can know there is refuge when it feels like it's “us against the world.” A verse in the Bible, from John 16, tells us that God is our source of peace, also reminding us “in the world you have tribulation. But take heart–God has overcome the world.”  Our guests this week saw their lives—and the world around them—in turmoil, and found themselves turning to God for the peace that can only come from seeking to be in His presence. Cam Ayala, who starred on ABC's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise shares about how his struggle with a lifelong illness was used on the show to portray him in a negative light, and how after the show ended, his faith would uphold him through the biggest decision he would ever have to face about his health and his identity. Social media influencer Tiania Haneline and her five-year-old daughter Scarlett Smith started a positive affirmation routine that has taken the internet by storm. Tiania shares how speaking kind words to her daughter each day is creating a lifelong habit of facing negativity with positivity.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Trey Johnson Upcoming interview: Tom Schueman John 16 NIV   Cam Ayala ABC's The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise Romans 5 NIV Lymphedema Texas Medical Center   Tiania Haneline and Scarlett Smith TikTok I'm Going to Have a Good Day! Daily Affirmations with Scarlett   Interview Quotes: “God always has a way of showing His way if you are opening your heart and seeking that light.” - Cam Ayala “I knew that reigniting my relationship with Jesus was going to be the only way that I would make it through this [amputation] surgery and really through the rest of my life. I had tried doing things on my own accord, trying to be my own strong, independent man. But time and time again, I felt that my own personal strength was insufficient.” - Cam Ayala “There's Scripture that says, ‘When we are weak, He is strong.' And so really leaning on the strength of Christ in me was more than enough to get me through some of the toughest physical adversities that I had faced in previous surgeries.” - Cam Ayala “I'm a firm believer that God gives His toughest battles to His toughest warriors, and that with a loss like this of a limb is going to come a great gain in what Jesus is going to do with me, through me, to me, and ultimately for other people to bear witness to.” - Cam Ayala “When you seek Him wholeheartedly, He will be there to get you through some of the most difficult seasons or moments in your life.” - Cam Ayala “I think it is very important for my children and myself to have these affirmations to instill in us. So whenever Scarlett has someone in her class that says that they don't like her hair, you know, she can come back with, ‘Well, I love my hair.' So I just want them to be able to take what I have taught them and be able to use it in the real world.”  - Tiania Haneline “I got Scarlett to look at herself in the mirror while I was doing her hair, and I was like, This is going to be able to show her I love my curls, I love my brown skin. I am strong, I am beautiful.” - Tiania Haneline “I'm beautiful. I'm strong. I'm not fearful. I love my curls. Jesus loves me. And I'm going to have a good day.” - Scarlett Smith “My prayer right now is that I will raise my children up to follow Jesus and to be amazing women and men.” - Tiania Haneline ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

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In a heavily regulated industry like finance, it can be tough for financial brand leaders to go all in on a positive growth mindset during uncertain economic times. But if banks and credit unions are going to boldly move forward in their digital transformation journeys, they'll need to continue to embrace change and pioneer new ideas. As Eric Cook, Founder & Chief Mentor of The LinkedBanker, told us, traditional bankers need to stop countering innovation with “No, because” and start responding with “Yes, and.” Join us as we discuss: - Why banking leaders tend to shun a positive growth mindset (9:46) - Valuing progress over perfection in digital innovation (21:21)  - ChatGPT and the future of AI toolkits (27:56) Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: - Eric Cook - The LinkedBanker You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to Banking on Digital Growth on Apple Podcasts, on Spotify, or here. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for Banking on Digital Growth in your favorite podcast player.  

Nicole Dwyer is the senior vice president of portfolio strategy for Quadient She is an experienced Chief Product Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. Nicole is skilled in Business Process, IT Strategy, Enterprise Content Management, Management, and Project Portfolio Management. Nicole is a strong entrepreneurship professional with a BS focused in Management Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.   Outline Nicole's introduction. 0:02 Solving the world's problems one small idiosyncrasy at a time. 0:44 What is Quadient doing to assist with back office processes? 2:00 The importance of personalization in the medical industry. 3:47 Who is Nicole's hero and why is it? 5:40

Have you ever been driving somewhere, or even walking in the city or on a trail, and found yourself hopelessly lost? In the era of smartphones and GPS, this has become a lot less likely, but we can all recall moments where we didn't have the tools at our disposal to lead us back to where we needed to go, and we ended up wandering, trying to remember where we came from and how to get back to that spot. It's a scary feeling not knowing where you're going, and even more scary when life presents situations to us where we're just not sure what to do or who to turn to to help us get where we need to be. When we feel lost in life, confused about what to do next, God promises that “He will stand by us and strengthen us, so that through us His message can be fully proclaimed.” (2 Timothy 4:18).  Grammy-award winning worship leader Chris Tomlin knew from a very young age that he wanted to connect with the people around him in meaningful ways by playing and singing music, but wasn't exactly sure how that would pan out in his life. As a young man, he found himself speaking a prayer that he didn't really understand at the time, but has been a constant throughout his life: “Whatever You want, for the rest of my life, I'm available and will follow you.” Brigadier General Kelvin McElroy was raised to believe that committing yourself strongly to anything you wanted to pursue would get you where you wanted to be, but still needed a nudge from others who believed in him when he himself couldn't see his own potential. Both of these men would go on to powerfully lead others into lives of service and commitment to God, using what God gave them to point people in His direction.  Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Kevin Olusola Upcoming interview: Cam Ayala 2 Timothy 4:18 NIV   Chris Tomlin Always    Kelvin McElroy Department of the Space Force  Department of the Air Force Scott Air Force Base   Interview Quotes: “I just like it when people sing. I don't really like standing up there and playing with everybody watching me. I like when people join in.” - Chris Tomlin "I wasn't trying to [become a worship singer]. Never looked to do it. Wasn't something I set out to do. It was just God opening up the doors in an incredible way." - Chris Tomlin "When you hear my songs, those don't come from just making something up. It really comes from God. Some of the prayers come out in public because they're my songs." - Chris Tomlin "Our willingness is our wealth, our soul is the soil, and God's word is the seed." - Kelvin McElroy "When you serve others, you will always find that no matter where you go, people are faithful and willing to pull you in and take care of you." - Kelvin McElroy “God's Word is our one. Right? It leads us, it guides us, and if we take the time to listen and apply God's Word, the answer's already there, and He's given us everything that we need.” - Kelvin McElroy ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

What do family secrets show us about the times we live in, and how do they impact the people who safeguard them? These are questions that sociologist Margaret K. Nelson explores in her most recent book, Keeping Family Secrets, a study of more than 150 memoirs involving families hiding something of consequence during the 1950s. In this episode of Book Dreams, we talk to Margaret about a host of fascinating topics, everything from how misguided—and even damaging—prevailing expert advice can be; to the complicated costs of concealing true genetic ancestry; to the complex relationship—highlighted in recent years by the availability of DNA testing—between biology and cultural identity. Margaret K. Nelson is the A. Barton Hepburn Professor of Sociology Emerita at Middlebury College, where she taught for more than 40 years. In her latest book, Keeping Family Secrets: Shame and Silence in Memoirs from the 1950s, she focuses on six categories of secrets revealed time and time again in memoirs from that era, including the institutionalization of a child, unwanted pregnancy of a daughter, and the Jewish ancestry of one or more family members. Margaret has written a number of other nonfiction books as well, including Like Family: Narratives of Fictive Kinship and Parenting Out of Control: Anxious Parents in Uncertain Times. Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Moving Mastery Podcast, Louis Massaro shares how to thrive in the moving business during these uncertain times. You'll learn: Why you must stop catastrophizing What you can do to turn fear into focus How to protect your confidence to achieve your biggest goals There's a lot going on in the world right now. It feels very uncertain. The media is breeding a lot of fear and as a business owner you must figure out how that is going to affect your future, your livelyhood, your finances, your family, everything. Is this summer going to be busy? What about the housing market? The labor shortage? Inflation? All of these worries can stress you out and make you feel fearful, so it's important that you learn how to navigate correctly and not make any rash decisions right now. In this episode of the Moving Mastery Podcast, Louis shares how to thrive in the moving business during uncertain times. He gives you five of his best strategies to ensure that you are prepared to weather whatever storms may come your way, and he helps you get your mindset dialed in so that you can be an effective and confident leader for your people. The world is full of things that are out of your control. And your business can be affected by any number of outside forces, so you need to know how to be nimble and optimize the things you can control so that you can keep moving forward. None of us can predict the future. You need to stay focused on the present and work now on protecting your confidence and achieving your goals. Times may be slowing down right now, but you must remember that the economy always bounces back. There will again be prosperous times ahead if you believe in yourself. Learn how to turn your fear into focus and fight to win in 2023! Watch How to Thrive in the Moving Business During Uncertain Times now! Go download all the previous episodes as well! Subscribe to Louis's YouTube channel for more tips on growing your moving company. Get free on-demand video training on how to book more moves and learn The 6 Stages of a Moving Company Sales Machine. Go to www.LouisMassaro.com/6stages Follow Louis on Instagram for daily tips and motivation. www.Instagram.com/LouisMassaro ABOUT Louis Massaro is the world's leading moving business trainer and success coach. He's the founder and CEO of Moving Mastery, a training, coaching, and education company dedicated to helping moving company owners, managers and employees reach higher levels of success in their business. Through his coaching programs, online training and live seminars he's helped hundreds of people unlock their full potential by giving them the strategies and systems to take their moving business to the next level. Louis opened his first moving company at 19 years old with two rental trucks and after overcoming many challenges and struggles, he went on to build a $20 million a year business. His company, Neighbors Moving & Storage had locations nationwide performing local moves, long-distance moves as well as storage. After 16 years of success in the moving business, Louis sold his companies and is dedicated to helping others “Profit in Their Business and Thrive in Their Life”.

Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup It's All Killer No Filler, the DTC Podcast and today we connected with Pilothouse's Executive Leadership Coach, and International Orchestral Conductor, Peter McCoppin to discuss how organizations might approach guiding their companies through the next year. We discuss How to find the opportunity in crisis and what history tells us might happen How leadership is like orchestral conducting How companies can structure themselves to unlock their team's intuitive genius Peter's 5 Principles of Leadership Work with Peter ➝ https://PeterMcCoppin.com Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

Our first TreasuryCast guest for 2023 is J.P. Morgan's Bayo Osolake, who joins Eleanor Hill (TMI) to discuss how treasurers can facilitate global trade in the currently turbulent macroeconomic environment. In this trade finance deep dive, our guest looks at the ways in which geopolitical tensions have impacted supply chains, considers how the fintech arena can assist in shaping the future of trade in areas such as distribution, and predicts where global trade volumes may be headed over the coming years.

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process.In this episode, PwC National Office leaders join us to discuss what is top of mind for each of them on year-end reporting, including the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical events. In this episode, you will hear reminders on:1:39 - Rising interest rates and their influence on nonfinancial asset impairment and debt modifications13:36 - The effect of market volatility on debt and equity investments and stock compensation 23:30 - The impact of inflation on revenue and inventory accounting29:59 - The importance of robust disclosures related to macroeconomic events33:49 - The effect of supply chain disruptions on the business39:09 - Accounting issues that arise in business or asset dispositions as well as restructurings amid recession concerns 51:15 - Assessing subsequent eventsStay tuned for the next episode in our Year-end toolkit series. Listen to our previous 2022 SEC comment letter podcast series for more insights related to SEC reporting, including comments letter trends related to current events, and our previous impairment toolkit podcast series, including financial and nonfinancial asset impairment.Beth Paul is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC's National Office responsible for a team of consultants that specialize in business combinations and related areas, such as consolidations, disposals, impairments, and segment reporting. Bret Dooley is a Deputy Chief Accountant in PwC's National Office and the financial instruments accounting leader. He has over 25 years of experience specializing in the financial services, banking, and capital markets industries. Bret focuses on emerging financial reporting issues relating to financial instruments, developing interpretive guidance, and assisting clients in resolving complex accounting matters.Pat Durbin is a Deputy Chief Accountant, leading the revenue and liabilities division in PwC's National Office. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with our clients and engagement teams on complex accounting matters, including issues related to revenue, compensation, income taxes, and inventory under both US GAAP and IFRS.Kyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

When we think about life events that define our existence, what naturally comes to mind? Perhaps it's finishing your education, or getting that first job, starting a family? Or maybe the tougher things come to mind, like facing an illness, losing a loved one, or struggling to make ends meet after a job has ended. There's one common denominator in both the hard and joyful events of our lives—our faith. It's in those defining life moments—even the ones where you crash and fail hard—that greatness, courage, and true purpose reveal themselves. That one act of taking the next small step on the way to our next big hurdle reminds us of how Jesus says, “All it takes is to have faith the size of a mustard seed, and mountains will move.” [Matthew 17:20] Our guests this week have experienced the kinds of life events we're talking about that make one take stock in who they are. From failing an obstacle course on national television to crashing a racecar on a winding track up a mountain, they've faced unusual challenges, but their stories don't end in failure. Each of them chose to dust themselves off, take another small step of faith, and continue to do what they were meant to do. American Ninja Warrior Maggi Thorne shares how she battled with mild traumatic brain injury while racing up the infamous warped wall. She walks us through her decision to step away and heal and how she leaned on God to find the strength to never give up. Pastor and race car driver Don Wickstrum takes us on his path to racing to the clouds on a 12.42 mile intensive mountain course, amid a colon cancer diagnosis. He shares how he chose not to quit, but instead how he relied on God to make it to the finish line.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Todd Hoffman Upcoming interview: Chris Tomlin Matthew 17:20 NIV   Maggi Thorne American Ninja Warrior Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge Team Ninja Warrior mild TBI Madonna Rehabilitation Services in Lincoln, Nebraska EMDR therapy Ephesians 2:10 NIV www.maggithorne.com   Don Wickstrum NASCAR   Bobby Unser  Pikes Peak Race University of Platteville Chasing Hope www.iamsecond.com   Interview Quotes: “[My] experiences have actually led to my passion to serve the poor, the underprivileged, the underrepresented, and making sure my platform of American Ninja Warrior—what I feel like God has blessed me with—is used to advocate for those and specifically speak into the life of youth and tell them you have opportunity, it's not opposition, and anything is possible.” - Maggie Thorne “I knew God had given me this role and responsibility and He can take this next path too. Because a lot of people, when I said, “I think I'm going to go out and build people and not buildings, and I'm going to quit,” they thought I was bananas and couldn't quite understand it and told me I was ruining my life, actually. And I'd never be successful again. But I really had faith and trust in God.” - Maggie Thorne “How I train has shown up in competition because you're going to experience the unexpected, you're going to experience failure. And how you've trained as a whole, that's when it's going to be there and show up.” - Maggie Thorne “[I realized], Okay, this isn't about saying ‘never give up.' It's about becoming never give up. Can we become what we say? And what does that journey look like? And the first step was acceptance. I'm never going to be who I was again, but who can I be now and can I put that in God's hands?” - Maggie Thorne “I began to realize that I didn't need to know the ending of the story. I just needed to tell it and where I was at because it would speak to someone.” - Don Wickstrum “It was an absolutely incredible moment for me; realizing God's faithfulness and the fact that He didn't rescue me from adversity. He gave me the power and strength to endure it so that I could have a character built up in hope.” - Don Wickstrum “There's still hope for you for your purpose. There's still hope for you to be reconciled through Jesus Christ. There is still hope for you to live another day fulfilling the will of God.” - Don Wickstrum ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

Written and Presented by David TreybigEconomic conditions around the world are making life more difficult for millions of people. What biblical steps can you take to protect yourself and your family?Read Online

As the new year starts, there's a heightened focus on what it will take to succeed this year, especially with concerns about the economy. Get actionable insights on how to set yourself up for success during these uncertain times by listening to this podcast with BIA's Nicole Ovadia, VP Forecasting and Analysis, and C. Lee Smith, CEO of SalesFuel.Nicole and Lee identify strategies that can be used to improve sales outcomes immediately. They also offer suggestions on how to answer advertisers when they ask questions like: “What's the best way to advertiser in a recession?” and “Sales are down, so should I cut my ad budget?” 

Roger Hance is a thought leader in real estate and escrow. Across four decades of brokerage and industry leadership, Roger has seen the valleys and mountain tops many times.  As Roger shares his advice, you will hear his certainty that a few basics have always served we REALTORS® well.

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process.PwC National Quality Organization leader, Tim Carey, joins us this week to kick off the series with his advice on dealing with the impact of broad macroeconomic issues, resolving complex technical issues, and staying ahead of the curve on the year-end close.In this episode, our guests will discuss:4:54 - Where to focus efforts for this year end 16:15 - How to prepare for unexpected or unusual items20:21 - The importance of re-assessing the adequacy of MD&A disclosures22:50 - Why connecting the dots across functions is critical for managing issues  31:54 - How to best manage the time between earnings release and filings36:25 - Best practices for dealing with last minute issues and changes39:07 - Tim's recommendations for managing resources and promoting team successStay tuned for upcoming podcasts in our Year-end toolkit series and listen to our Q4 2022 Quarter close for further insights on the latest accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory updates to support year-end reporting. And for more information on presentation and disclosure requirements, check out our Financial statement presentation guide.Tim Carey is PwC's National Quality Organization leader, with 30+ years experience in complex accounting, tax and reporting issues. Tim has led large-scale teams on a wide range of projects including financial statement audits, transaction structuring, financial due diligence, and post-merger integration. Heather Horn is PwC's National Quality Organization thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: 02:06 - An overview of the market and the best and worst performing sectors during 2022. 03:42 - Investment theme 1: Are we in a new commodity bull cycle? 25:20 - Investment theme 2: How mean reversion impacts your returns. 33:15 - Investment theme 3: Two ways to become a better investor. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESRelated Episode: The Acquirer's Multiple Strategy w/ Tobias Carlisle – MI241.Related Episode: Deep Dive Into Apple & Google w/ Logan Kane – MI239.Related Episode: A Guide to Winning Investment Strategy w/ Larry Swedroe – MI238.Related Episode: Investing in Uncertain Times w/ Louis Gave – MI235.Related Episode: How to Invest Like Warren Buffett w/ Robert Hagstrom – MI222.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try Robert and Rebecca's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSGet a FREE audiobook from Audible.Get personalized, expert advice that helps you see things clearly with ATB.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.Save time and money on your rental property insurance with Steadily. Get a commitment-free quote today.Invest in high quality, cash flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Thanks to rising interest rates artificially driving down the prices of even the best assets, Fundrise expects 2023 to be one of the most opportune real estate investing environments of the last decade. Take advantage of this unique investing environment.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.CONNECT WITH REBECCA: Twitter | Instagram Email: Rebecca@theinvestorspodcast.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You asked for this one!We just talked with Vivek Chakrabortty about how we're going into "war time" for businesses- a recession for the first time in 14 years- and how to plan a business strategy for it.But we realized that no strategy will work without making sure your team is set up to succeed.Therefore, we invited V back on the show to help us understand how to create the right environment that will help your team thrive in these perilous times forthcoming!This was what our community asked for during the live internet talk show.  We discussed:- what the ingredients for personal balance are during uncertain times- how to put the recipe together so your team can thrive- why setting the right culture during an economic downturn is the perfect time to create a longterm competitive advantage- and more!Vivek "V" Chakrabortty, CEO of the Kavi Group, helps Fortune 500 companies navigate change, and he's coming back to give YOU personal advice on how face 2023 and help your team succeed.Listen to this episode.  You won't regret it!Connect with Vivek:On his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekchakrabortty/Connect with ME!Online at:LinkedIn or Instagram.Support the show

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Perhaps you've heard the sentiment, “you can't really judge a person until you walk a mile in their shoes.” This thought goes beyond the idea of just a reprimand against being judgemental. It's one that reminds us to have empathy and understanding of others' experiences and actions with an open heart and mind. The greatest example of walking in someone else's shoes is Jesus, being fully God, who stepped into humanity's shoes by being born into this world—so we could know with certainty that He experienced the same kinds of trials and losses, wants and needs that we all experience as humans. When we tune into how Jesus lived, we in turn can begin to tune into others, and like Jesus, show them love even when we don't understand or agree with them.  Our guests this week are people who've had experience stepping into other people's shoes—one as a reporter who makes it her job to understand the people she is interviewing to best be able to tell their stories, and the other an actor, who has had to inhabit the lives of the characters, real and fictional, that he brings to life in TV and film. News anchor and author Harris Faulkner shares how the loss of her parents opened up a side of her that helps her relate to people in a more compassionate way—one that shows up when she's interviewing people about their own experiences, good and bad. Actor Omar Benson Miller tells us how he walks into each role he's given with the intention to gain the full experience of someone's story and how each character he has played has shown him the value of giving kind consideration to everyone's story.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Ben Higgins Upcoming interview: Maggi Thorne   Harris Faulkner Faith Still Moves Mountains   Omar Benson Miller 8 Mile Miracle at St. Anna CSI Miami Bible   Interview Quotes: "When [my dad] prayed for me and my mom, he was very specific in saying, 'I want them to find peace, joy, and health when I am not with them. Lord, I need you to be a protector for them when I am not with them.' And that's especially true now in terms of how I walk out my own faith." - Harris Faulkner “I believe God loves all of us.” - Harris Faulkner “I leaned back into God and He leaned into me and I was able to go forward. And I prayed more. And things got better. But it was in His timing, not mine.” - Harris Faulkner “My mom told me growing up, ‘Give all of your worries and sorrows in life to God. And don't forget to pray when things are going well, too.' When I remembered that my mom had said that when I was praying less and crying more in my loss, what it reminded me of is that there will be days that will go well again. That this too shall pass. Loving our parents and losing our parents will never pass. But that point of anger with the Lord will. And we must work on that.” - Harris Faulkner “What I've tried to do is utilize the platform that God has given me to lift up others.” - Harris Faulkner “When the storms of life come, you know God's listening because you talk to Him every day, and He hears you.” - Harris Faulkner “It takes a real deep understanding of your relationship with God to know how to pray for someone else.” - Harris Faulkner “I don't know what happens and has happened to people. I don't know people's stories. I don't know what they believe. I don't know what they've been through. I don't know who they've hurt or who has hurt them. So I like to go in with a blank slate.” - Omar Benson Miller  “And the challenge is laid out that you are going to have a hard time doing the right thing, because that's what this world is. That's what this life is. So the closer you draw near to the Spirit of God, the closer, the better, and easier that will become.” - Omar Benson Miller “I think that being a person is hard, being a human is hard. This is why it's so important to have kindness and so imperative to try to make allowances for other people, because at some point you're going to need allowances yourself as well.” - Omar Benson Miller _______________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

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One of the Our Town Podcast's most requested guests is this week's guest, Toni Eberhart. Toni relocated to Huntsville in 2013 and, like so many others, has no plans to live anywhere else. Toni walks us through her journey of growing up in PA, meeting her husband Chad in high school, going to school in Philly, and then starting her career in Baltimore. But, she wanted to be with Chad, who had moved to Huntsville. Just as Toni poured all of her efforts to get to HSV, she has also put much time and attention to non-profits like Urban Engine and Launch 2035 - to name just a couple. She currently works for BAH and loves the work she is doing for NASA. However, as much as she loves to be involved with her work and her community - her family comes first. Toni talks about the pain that has come to her after losing both her parents in the past 6 years but also the joy that remains in her relationship with her sisters. In addition to her success as a hip hop artist and snowboarder, Toni's niece, Miranda, will be on tour as the Emcee of the Harlem Globetrotters in 2023, for which Toni has handled much of the PR work. If you enjoy the episode, please do remember to Like, Subscribe, and spread the word to others that may also enjoy the Our Town Podcast. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Start 00:48 Intro 05:45 Non-Profit Involvement 12:31 First Phone Story 14:11 Current role with BAH 20:00 Funny BAH/SAIC story 24:00 Early Career 28:30 Baltimore - 1st Free Internship 32:00 Encumbered Position 40:00 Crazy, Uncertain Times 46:15 Cross-Functional Teams 53:10 Mazda/Toyota 01:09:40 Taking a Risk 01:15:10 Carlisle, PA 01:22:47 Family Memories via Photos 01:30:00 Learning from Her Sister 01:34:49 More Family Memories via Photos 01:49:14 Game: "Name That Song" 01:54:27 Game: "The Quick 6" 02:01:48 Closing For more information on Urban Engine go to https://urbanengine.org For more information on Launch 2035 go to https://launch2035.org Host/Interviewer: M. Troy Bye, Owner, Our Town Podcast a brand of the Our Town Company, LLC Website: https://ourtownpodcast.net Spotify Channel: https://spoti.fi/3QtpT8z Audio available everywhere you get your podcasts. Just search for "Our Town Podcast"

2022 is winding down and 2023 is coming fast. This would normally be the time you set goals, sign up for event, and plan trips. But what if you're dealing with an illness, injury, or other life problem that's keeping everything up in the air?Well as someone who has been out of training for 11 weeks due to long COVID, I totally get it. And that's why on today's episode, I'll walk you through a goal setting process that's probably the reverse of anything you've ever done before!I'll also talk about how control is actually an illusion, and how the idea that "things are up in the air" is actually a thought error. Because whether we know it or not, they're always up in the air. Life/Health Coaching With SarahTo schedule a coaching discovery call with Sarah, you can do any of the following:DM me on InstagramSchedule directly on my calendarEmail me through the contact form on my website

With the looming possibility of a recession, inflation and unexpected emergencies ahead for business owners, Kunbi Odubogun passionately preaches about the importance of proactive business protection strategies for entrepreneurs, for without them, one could be one emergency away from losing their business.Listen to hear how to prepare for and navigate uncertain situations to protect your business and ensure its success!!-----Join The Wedding Pro CEO Podcast Community on Facebook!  A free group to take the conversation past the podcast and share best practices, get quick tips you can implement today and be part of a like minded group of CEOs who are building the profitable business they've always dreamed of! For full show notes and guest links click HERE! Please share your biggest takeaway and REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE!  Follow me online!!Brandeegaar.com Instagram Facebook -----#FemaleEntrepreneur #weddingproceo #weddingprocoach Purchase Social 365 HERE! 1 full year of blog, reels, carousel, and feed prompts!!!Support the show

In this week's episode, Jenni and Josh unpack some of the messages from Michelle Obama's newest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.  Heavy emphasis on the concept of "hard work" in a marriage and how to be your authentic self in a partnership.Michelle Obama's Book: The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain TimesNPR Article: Michelle Obama's best advice on marriage, parenting and being your authentic self

Whether you've been a Christian your whole life because you were raised in the faith, or you're just curious about what Christianity is all about, there are many ways we can come to know God, sometimes when we're not even looking for Him. In the Bible, the prophet Isaiah tells us in Romans 10:20 that “[God] is found by those who did not seek [Him], [He] became manifest to those who did not ask for [Him].” As we all enjoy our favorite stories of Christmas this year, and as Christians celebrate the birth of Christ, everyone can pause and reflect on the ways God might show up in our lives and look forward to new ways we might uncover His goodness in the coming year as well.  Actress Danica McKellar always felt a tug at her heart that there was something out there she hadn't quite uncovered yet. Not long ago, when her friend and fellow actress Candace Cameron Bure sent her a Bible, the switch flipped and she came to the realization that it had been God tugging at her heart all along. Now, she's embarked on a new-found journey of faith and is eagerly anticipating this Christmas season with a new lease on life. Author and pastor Matt Rawle loves digging deep into our culture to find traces of God in places we'd least expect. He's uncovered themes in beloved Christmas classics like The Grinch and has found joy and a new understanding of God and the way He presents Himself in the world.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Mark Lowry Upcoming interview: Harris Faulkner Romans 10:20 NIV   Danica McKellar  Candace Cameron Bure The Wonder Years Christmas at the Drive-In Great American Family Channel Carlos Whittaker   Matt Rawle Duke Divinity School How The Grinch Stole Christmas United Methodist Church Asbury United Methodist Church John the Baptist Advent Christmas The Nutcracker www.mattrawle.com The Heart That Grew Three Sizes The Redemption of Scrooge The Gift of the Nutcracker Jesus Revealed Interview Quotes: “Jesus is something that I wanted my whole life, or had my whole life and just didn't realize it.” - Danica Mckellar “Of utmost importance is not the religion, it's the relationship. And that is precious to me. And it's a journey of discovery.” - Danica McKellar “I can let go and let God. I can find that peace that surpasses understanding, because I know it doesn't matter what's going on in this world now that I have this connection to True Peace." - Danica McKellar "You know that childhood joy when you see how excited they are for Christmas? This year there's a whole new layer for me. It's the actual meaning behind the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ." - Danica McKellar “We don't always use culture beneficially, but culture in and of itself certainly isn't bad, but it can, I think, powerfully communicate to us who God is." - Matt Rawle “If we believe The Incarnation [of God in the form of Jesus] to be true, then culture is a vehicle through which we can discern God…Scripture says that God created all things through Christ and God was pleased to reconcile all things through Christ. Therefore, there is a hint of God in everything.” - Matt Rawle “Jesus taught using pop cultural references of the time. Of course, we're 2,000 years removed from that, so they don't seem to be so popular in terms of pop culture today. But in Jesus's time, they absolutely were.” - Matt Rawle “Christmas in particular is a great time to explore that intersection between culture and our shared lives together in spreading the gospel.” - Matt Rawle ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

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We are so close to a brand new year! Some of us are in a really, really great place that feels exciting and fun, and for others, not so much. Today's episode is focused on the season of life that feels heavy and different. The season when you're undergoing major life changes, and those changes are what's holding you back and keeping you from growth. We promise you that it doesn't have to feel like that! That's why today we are sharing 3 steps to getting back on track, even in those uncertain times. We want you to be able to hold yourself in a place that doesn't feel like you're free-falling every single day, waiting to hit bottom just so you can start climbing up the ladder again. So, what do you say? Let's snuggle up with our favorite drink and a pen and paper, and let's get started with today's episode!   xoxo, Chelsi Jo . . . Join Our Free Systemize Your Life Community   www.facebook.com/groups/systemizeyourlife Successfully Manage Your Home + Business Without Feeling Pulled In All Directions Watch The Free Workshop Here  www.chelsijo.co/workshop Get Your FREE Time Blocking Workbook Here   www.chelsijo.co/timeblockingworkbook Get Your FREE Fundamental Needs Workbook Here    www.chelsijo.co/myprioritiesworkbook . . . Ready To Jump In And Get Results ASAP? JOIN THE SYSTEMIZE YOUR LIFE ACADEMY HERE www.chelsijo.co/academy

Let's look at the differences between when technology is in a boom-cycle vs. a bust-cycle, and what happens as things transition between cycles. SHOW: 678CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:CloudZero - Cloud Cost Intelligence for Engineering TeamsDatadog Security Solution: Modern Monitoring and SecurityStart investigating security threats before it affects your customers with a free 14 day Datadog trial. Listeners of The Cloudcast will also receive a free Datadog T-shirt.Eaton HomepageEaton and Tripp Lite have joined forces to bring more sanity to IT pros days, every day. Visit www.eaton.com/audio to learn more! SHOW NOTES:HOW CAN WE TELL WHAT CYCLE WE'RE IN? Right now, it feels like we're in a bust cycle, or at least a correction-cycle, but how do we know what cycle we're currently in - and more importantly - how do we know when the next cycle will begin?THE GOOD TIMES, THE UNCERTAIN TIMES, AND THE BAD TIMESHistory repeats itself, hence why it's good to study history. Follow the money. Is money cheap? Is money highly leveraged? What is motivating the money?Does it make sense to a layperson? Can the technology create a sustainable business model? Does it create an expanding ecosystem, or winner-takes-all?Do the stories highlight the people, or the excesses of the people, or do they highlight value-creation? Stories are bolder in a boom. Booms will start slow, will gain word of mouth, will sustain for a while, will begin to reach, and then crash hard. People are never quite sure when to jump into a boom. Reactions are faster in a crash. Crashes happen quickly, as they are usually highly leveraged. The winners in a crash are the ones with money to buy low, or are capitalized after a crash. FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet

This week we bring on guest James Dainard and discuss the shifts that we have seen in the market over the last year.  James has had incredible success and we dive into the things we are both doing to continue to build and find success even in uncertain times.   Be sure go follow and find James on all of his digital platforms: instagram: @jdainflips YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEn-t8zRFsGeI4b8X3cX71A website at https://jamesdainard.com/  Want more from Chasing Freedom? Make sure to follow Noah @noahevans_realestate and check out our website ChasingFreedomRE.com Also, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review. If you like watching our episodes, make sure to subscribe to our Youtube Channel 

Theologian and monk Thomas Merton once wrote, “The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise we love only the reflection of ourselves we find in them.” We were designed by God to live life with and surrounded by people. But to successfully do so, we have to learn what makes others tick. We have to know how they move, and how we can speak love and understanding into their lives. Truly loving people comes with knowing that they are flawed, but resisting the desire to “fix them” to some standard of our own. When we choose to let others be perfectly themselves, we begin to understand God's unconditional love toward all of us. Our guests this week are people who've truly come to the realization that in order to make a relationship thrive, acceptance and resiliency are so important. Beatboxer, cellist, and singer/songwriter Kevin Olusola from the acapella musical group Pentatonix talks about what it takes to make space for his bandmates through their differences, and how they move beyond those differences to make beautiful harmonies together. Husband and wife duo Seth and Heather Thompson Day speak about the tensions they've experienced with their individual families and how as a couple, they are committed to the hard work of living relationally with others and with God.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Tauren Wells Upcoming interview: Matt Rawle Thomas Merton   Kevin Olusola Pentatonix Celebrate and Collaborate with Yo-Yo Ma  KRS-One David Crowder Band The Sing-Off Pentatonix's performance of “E.T.” by Katy Perry Imagine Faith Talk www.kevinolusola.com   Seth and Heather Thompson Day  Jesus Christ Superstar I'll See You Tomorrow   Interview Quotes: “I said to God, ‘I think you're absolutely crazy. This doesn't make any sense, but I can't deny that I feel like you're leading me here. I don't know if it's forever, but I know I at least have to follow this right now.'” - Kevin Olusola  “I don't think any of us knew that it was going to lead to all this. We're five such different people in such a beautiful way. That's what makes the sound interesting. We're all bringing our different ideas of musicality to make one joyful noise.” - Kevin Olusola “If God Almighty is the one that has put the plan in place for you to be successful so that His glory is known, you better believe that God will create a way for you to have success not just in your career, but also in your family, also in your health. He's created a way because God wants a holistic, loving, joyous life focused on Him.” - Kevin Olusola “I don't know why we struggle to speak life into ourselves. But when I met Heather, I was able to speak life into her. And she was able to speak life into me.” - Seth Day “I think the beauty of the Christian experience is we actually can allow our spirits and our brains and our bodies and our hearts to be transformed in the hands of God. And I've seen that firsthand in my own family.” - Heather Thompson Day “One of the things that Heather has done by willing the good for me is that she's valued my pain. But she's also definitely valued the promise that God has over my life.” - Seth Day “I think that's what all of us need to do in our lives, is to look to people who have done it when things weren't ideal, to build our confidence, and go, ‘Well they did it. So can I.'” - Seth Day ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

Darrell Amy is a growth strategist, speaker, and the author of the best-selling book, Revenue Growth Engine: How to Align Sales & Marketing to Accelerate Growth. He's also the host of the Revenue Growth Podcast and co-host of the Selling from the Heart Podcast. Darrell is here to talk to us about how to set growth goals in an uncertain market, which is a topic that's very relevant to 2021, yet not talked about much. Setting goals while transitioning out of a pandemic will be challenging, but in this episode, Darrell gives you valuable information and advice that will help you set smart business goals in 2021. Tune in to learn methodologies for projecting future performance based on past performance and the top mistakes businesses make when setting goals, as well as in their approach to growth strategies. Darrell teaches you the importance of using net new and cross-selling in your growth strategies and shares resources you can take advantage of to help launch your business to new heights this year. During this interview, we discuss: 2:26 – Why Darrell focuses on growth + Mistakes businesses make when setting goals 5:46 – Darrell's background and his role as a growth strategist 8:36 – How to set aggressive but realistic growth goals + Revenue growth drivers 13:26 –Methodologies for projecting future performance based on past performance using net new 19:56 – The importance of calculating revenue per customer for cross-selling growth 25:53 – Advice for setting growth goals in 2021 26:19 – Darrell's favorite growth tool 26:50 – The book he recommends the most 27:26 – How to connect with Darrell and get his best-selling book for FREE Plus, a whole lot more! Resources: Revenue Growth Engine by Darrell Amy Revenue Growth Podcast Selling from the Heart Podcast Growth IQ by Tiffani Bova HubSpot Never Lose a Customer Again by Joey Coleman To get the Planner Spreadsheet for Revenue Growth Goals, text REVENUE to 21000 ————————- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect with Dennis Brown  AskDennisBrown.com LinkedIn Twitter Instagram [Free Giveaways]

The Tower of the Flock Dr. Christine Van Horn pt 2 As we are preparing for the Christmas season, the celebration of the Lord's birth (at least that is what it was meant to be, not the commercialized things we see today – but that's a story for a different day)… Now, as I was saying, as we are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord into this earth, many, many churches will have their little children's plays about “no room in the inn” and born in barn” and “laid in a manager,” etc.  And that's OK… at least it's something… But, I am almost 100% certain, that most of you have not really studied this out for yourself. But our guest today has. And what she is going to share with us today will give you a more complete understanding of every single aspect of the “Christmas Story.” I know it will, because I was moved by the Lord about two years ago to start looking at this myself. I've shared this story the past couple of years on our radio program, “Freedom Through Faith” that airs on Evangelism Radio. I would run this particular teaching just before Christmas the last two years – AND I'm planning on doing it again this year. Praise God! I said all of that, because Dr. Christian Van Horn has written an absolutely fabulous book that details every facet of this story and will just blow your mind on the misinformation you've been fed over the years. Her book, “The Tower of the Flock” will expound upon things you've always know, but then open your eyes to the “story behind the story.” And then shares with you the importance of that back story to the fulfillment of scripture – especially when it comes to the Birth of Jesus. Dr. Christine Van Horn is an author, teacher and speaker. She is the author of 6 books, with three of them focusing on teaching character and foundational values. Her most recent book is “Teach Your Children Timeless Truths in Uncertain Times.” We did an interview on that book about a month ago. So I would direct you to go to our archives and look up episode number 1173 and 1174. Christine has been the team leader for a children's program called “Character Club.” She has a Doctorate Degree in Theology and serves in the Children's Ministry at Insight Church in Tinley Park, IL. She was also on the faculty of the International College of Excellence Bible College. She also has coaching program that brings all of these concepts together called, “Wisdom Decisions – Foundational Values.”  And, as I said, today, we will be discussing one of her books titled, “The Tower of the Flock.” Today is part two, and the conclusion, of a GREAT two part interview! The field that David was tending the sheep in was the exact same field that shepherds would be tending to their flocks when Jesus was born. Is that correct? All of this explained why the Jews knew the Messiah was supposed to come from the line of David and be born in Bethlehem. But yet, they did not put two and two together concerning the birth of Jesus.  So, let's dive now into the importance of the “Tower of the Flock.” In the traditional birth of Jesus nativity scene, Bible stories and all that goes with that… I first want to debunk every single one of those narratives. So, let's start by stepping all over the...

All of us have experienced what we like to call “gut feelings.” At various times in each of our lives, it's been that deep intuition that perhaps moved us to make a decision that was good for us—choosing one thing over, or avoiding a situation that didn't feel quite right. Other times, perhaps we didn't follow that quiet tug on our hearts, and pursued a different route—maybe ending up in a less than ideal result. However we view those gut feelings, the message is the same; God will always find a way to reach us. He is that "still small voice" that Elijah heard (I Kings 19:12), and in our lives often presents itself as that deep intuition about who we are and what we should do.  Our guests this week had those “gut feeling” moments that they ended up following that led to some pretty amazing things in their lives. Hallmark actress and producer Nikki DeLoach tells about her singularly-focused dream to become an actress and how she felt the pull to learn how to “tell stories” by learning how to produce projects as well. Pat Bradley worked for Crisis Aid International ministry for years, helping people all over the world. But it wasn't until he felt the unexplainable tug toward helping people in a place no one else wanted to go that he had to trust where his heart was leading him. They both found that the more time they spent in conversation with God, the more they could trust the “still small voice” of their intuition to lead them to the right place.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Emily Chang Upcoming interview: Kevin Olusola I Kings 19:12   Nikki DeLoach Ryan Goodell Hallmark Christmas movies Hallmark Channel Children's Hospital of Los Angeles The Gift of Peace   Pat Bradley  Crisis Aid International Open Doors International Christian ConcernColin Powell www.crisisaid.org   Interview Quotes: “I spent a lot of time looking up at God saying, 'Why, why not me? Did you forget about me? And what I didn't realize in those moments was that I was actually very deeply being taken care of by God because I just didn't know what fame would have done to me at such a young age." - Nikki DeLoach "I don't care about the color of your skin. I don't care about your gender. I don't care about your socioeconomic level. I don't care about what religious faith you're in. What I care about is; are you in need? Can I help you? Can I pray for you? Let's be in community together. That's how Jesus lived his life." - Nikki DeLoach "Christmas is really about remembering what's most important. Are we alive? Are we breathing? Are we honoring the ones we've lost? Are we being good to other people? Are we giving back? That's Christmas." - Nikki DeLoach "Somebody had to do something in these hopeless situations. God really did put it on my heart that doing nothing was no longer an option." - Pat Bradley "The 'no go' zones were areas where no one was going to help people. And we found ourselves to be the only ones in there doing something." - Pat Bradley ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website  

The Tower of the Flock Dr. Christine Van Horn pt 1 As we are preparing for the Christmas season, the celebration of the Lord's birth (at least that is what it was meant to be, not the commercialized things we see today – but that's a story for a different day)… Now, as I was saying, as we are preparing to celebrate the birth of our Lord into this earth, many, many churches will have their little children's plays about “no room in the inn” and born in barn” and “laid in a manager,” etc.  And that's OK… at least it's something… But, I am almost 100% certain, that most of you have not really studied this out for yourself. But our guest today has. And what she is going to share with us today will give you a more complete understanding of every single aspect of the “Christmas Story.” I know it will, because I was moved by the Lord about two years ago to start looking at this myself. I've shared this story the past couple of years on our radio program, “Freedom Through Faith” that airs on Evangelism Radio. I would run this particular teaching just before Christmas the last two years – AND I'm planning on doing it again this year. Praise God! I said all of that, because Dr. Christian Van Horn has written an absolutely fabulous book that details every facet of this story and will just blow your mind on the misinformation you've been fed over the years. Her book, “The Tower of the Flock” will expound upon things you've always know, but then open your eyes to the “story behind the story.” And then shares with you the importance of that back story to the fulfillment of scripture – especially when it comes to the Birth of Jesus. Dr. Christine Van Horn is an author, teacher and speaker. She is the author of 6 books, with three of them focusing on teaching character and foundational values. Her most recent book is “Teach Your Children Timeless Truths in Uncertain Times.” We did an interview on that book about a month ago. So I would direct you to go to our archives and look up episode number 1173 and 1174. Christine has been the team leader for a children's program called “Character Club.” She has a Doctorate Degree in Theology and serves in the Children's Ministry at Insight Church in Tinley Park, IL. She was also on the faculty of the International College of Excellence Bible College. She also has coaching program that brings all of these concepts together called, “Wisdom Decisions – Foundational Values.”  And, as I said, today, we will be discussing one of her books titled, “The Tower of the Flock.” When we were discussing your other books, “The Tower of the Flock” was one that immediately caught my attention. But, before we get into the book and what “The Tower of the Flock” is all about, for the sake of new listeners that may not have heard your prior interview, tell us in your own words, “Who is Christine Van Horn?” Christine, what led you to studying the biblical references that led you to “The Tower of the Flock?” You start your book by taking us all the way back to the days of Jacob and Rachel. How do they lay the groundwork for the Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem? In...