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Jesus Delivers Us (12) (audio) David Eells – 8/24/25 Saints, I'm going to continue with our teaching on how Jesus delivers us and gives us authority over the demons.  Today, we're going to review what the true and false manifestations of the Spirit are, which are all for the purpose of destroying the kingdom of darkness. We have to have respect for the Word. It will get and keep the mixture out of the Church. Only the Word manifested in the flesh is from God; the rest is from the devil. (Mat.12:30) He that is not with me is against me, and he that gathereth not with me scattereth. Some of it is truth, and some of it is Babylonish religion. The Bible says, (1Pe.5:8) Be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Pray for God to help us be sober and watchful because, in different ways, people are giving the devil permission. Remember, the Word says, “whom he may devour.” They're giving the devil permission to devour them by not putting on the true armor, which is all related to the Word (Romans 13:12,14; 2 Corinthians 10:3-4; Ephesians 6:11-17). Sometimes deception comes little by little. An uneven or weak foundation makes an uneven and weak building (Psalm 11:3; Matthew 7:24-27). Little deceptions that have been laid by false prophets and false teachers lead to ever bigger deceptions. The devil is out to make Christians look foolish so that the Gospel has no credibility. You'll swallow deceptions, too, unless you have a real respect for the Word. You can be “denying … the Master” even while you are saying that you believe in Jesus. (2Pe.2:1) But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them (You deny the Master by following false teachings and false ways, rather than following the Lord.), bringing upon themselves swift destruction (2) And many shall follow their lascivious doings (The word “lascivious” basically means “wanton” or “excess, an excuse for excess.”); by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of. These lascivious doings in the churches, passed on by false teachers, cause the “way of the truth” to “be evil spoken of.” (2Pe.2:3) And in covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose sentence now from of old lingereth not, and their destruction slumbereth not. God is going to destroy those people who deceive His people and lead them astray. Most haven't recognized that that's what's happening, but you can see these false prophets being destroyed. The Bible says the pleasures of sin are only for a season (Hebrews 11:25). The devil deceives you and bribes you with them, and you may go after them, but they won't last, and then what happens? Then you start reaping what you've sown. The devil is bringing some of this lasciviousness into the church so that “the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of.” I'm speaking here particularly of what some call “manifestations of the spirit.” When the world looks upon these manifestations, they see them as something evil. For example, you're trying to talk to someone about the Lord, and they counter by pointing to some preacher who fell, becoming a fornicator while preaching righteousness. The world uses that as an excuse not to pay attention to you. These ministers, and many others who have fallen away, are causing the way of truth to be evil spoken of. I once went into a church where a lot of people off to one side looked as if they had nervous disorders. They were jerking and twitching. Some were on the floor. Some were throwing their hands up over their heads. I had seen this kind of thing before, and I thought, “Well, that's nice. I hope they get prayed for tonight.” It wasn't long after the service got started when I realized that those were the people they had already prayed for, and that's why they were in that condition. Through prayer, they had received this thing that people call a “manifestation of the spirit,” and now they were acting like people who had a spirit of infirmity. Then the preacher got up and talked about how the principal at the local school had called and told him that he was sending students home who were jerking, twitching, rolling, and so forth. The principal had asked the preacher what he thought about it, and foolishly, the preacher seemed proud of what was happening. I felt bad when I heard this report. These students were obviously in school to give a testimony for the Lord, but the devil had been able to destroy their testimony. That wasn't the Lord, regardless of what they were thinking. It is not the Lord's way to cause foolishness or confusion to destroy His testimony. Here is an example as proof for you. (1Co.14:23) If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues… Now we know that “tongues” is a true manifestation of the Spirit of God, and there's a good reason for tongues. When you pray in tongues, you can pray according to the Will of God because your carnal understanding doesn't get involved. There's no foolishness in tongues, but even tongues have had rules set upon it. This is to make sure that we as Christians don't lose our testimony before the world. (1Co.14:23) If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad? (24) But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all; (25) the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed. They'll say you're “mad,” i.e., insane, from a genuine manifestation of the Spirit. This means that you don't want even a true manifestation in front of unbelievers because you may destroy your testimony and cause “the way of the truth” to “be evil spoken of.” Since this is the case for genuine manifestations of the Spirit, then it is certainly true of some of these manifestations that can't be found at all in the Bible. These students were going to school twitching and jerking and flailing their arms. That's not the Word of God. It is not God's way to destroy testimonies. Manifestations are meant to edify the people around you. Paul exhorted the people who speak in tongues not to get up and address the assembly in tongues because without interpretation it wasn't edifying the people around them. Now, if that's true for a true gift of speaking in tongues, it is certainly true for all these other manifestations. If they don't edify the people around you, then God says not to do it. People with a religious spirit may think they are being spiritual to go out among the heathen and do these old “holy roller” things, but that wasn't Paul's opinion or method. (1Co.9:19) For though I was free from all [men,] I brought myself under bondage to all, that I might gain the more. (Paul brought himself under submission to the people around him so that he could gain them.) (20) And to the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, not being myself under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law; (21) to them that are without law, as without law, not being without law to God, but under law to Christ, that I might gain them that are without law. (22) To the weak I became weak, that I might gain the weak: I am become all things to all men, that I may by all means save some. (23) And I do all things for the gospel's sake, that I may be a joint partaker thereof. This idea is diametrically opposed to the idea of engaging in questionable manifestations among the lost. Paul was talking about being all things to all people so that he might save some, and so he was weak to the weak by meeting them where they were. His teaching was opposed to doing foolish things in front of them, destroying the testimony of God. [“Holy roller” is considered to be a derogatory term and may be applied to any out-of-control or bizarre behavior during worship services. From Wikipedia.org: The Oxford English Dictionary cites an 1893 memoir by Charles Godfrey Leland, in which he says, “When the Holy Spirit seized them ... the Holy Rollers ... rolled over and over on the floor.”]  The Bible doesn't speak of such a habit. Paul said, 1Co 11:1  Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ. A Baptist preacher in that assembly got up and testified about how he had real questions in his heart when he had left there. He admitted that he hadn't felt good in himself, and he questioned God about it. He asked God to please tell him what was right or wrong. God spoke to him with this verse (1Co.14:33) for God is not [a God] of confusion, but of peace. The other verse he got was (Pro.3:5) … And lean not upon thine own understanding. If we study and respect the Scriptures, then we're not leaning on our own understanding; we're leaning on God's understanding. It's important that we study Scripture to find our answers. You can't find answers through your feelings. You can't find answers through your wisdom or emotions. You can't get answers from men because you might respect a man too much. He might say something unscriptural and lead you astray. (1Co.14:32) And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; (33) for God is not [a God] of confusion, but of peace. There is a difference between manifestations of the Holy Spirit and manifestations of demon spirits. Manifestations of demon spirits may start out needing your permission, but the more they continue, the less they're interested in your permission. The manifestations will become involuntary and possessive. You may begin to jerk and twitch and do things that you're not at all meaning to do, but that this religious spirit is doing through you. There was a time when I was traveling to different groups among Pentecostals, and I had noticed that there were different manifestations in each group. I began to meditate on this, asking, “If this is the Holy Spirit, why isn't the Holy Spirit manifesting His gifts everywhere?” The conclusion I came to is that not everything the Pentecostals are calling a “manifestation of the Holy Spirit” is a true manifestation of the Holy Spirit. Since each particular religious group had its own particular manifestation, it had to be a religious spirit that was manifesting in that group. This is just part of the great mixture out there, and the devil has a reason for manifesting these things. He wants Christians to look silly to the world because that destroys their testimony. (1Co.14:32) And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. That means if it's a gift from the Lord, then that prophet can stop the manifestation, and that prophet can start the manifestation. Did you know that? Let's go back and read about the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Let's see if jerking, twitching, and rolling are listed in there. And as we read, let's also look to see if these manifestations are involuntary or voluntary. (1Co.12:4) Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. (5) And there are diversities of ministrations, and the same Lord. (6) And there are diversities of workings (Notice that these gifts may manifest differently in different Christians.), but the same God, who worketh all things in all. (7) But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit to profit withal. The Holy Spirit isn't forcing you to do anything; the Holy Spirit is guiding you. The Bible says, (Php.2:13) For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. The Holy Spirit moves through our will. He doesn't work against our will. The Holy Spirit doesn't do things without our will. You may say, “Well, when He moves on you with a prophecy, that didn't come from your will.” That's right, but your will has to agree with it. The Lord is not pushing prophecy on you. People who don't want that gift don't manifest it. Paul goes on to list the manifestations of the Holy Spirit, and many of these were ones that Jesus manifested, so we have good examples of them in the Scriptures. Some of these manifestations that we've been seeing are not mentioned in the Bible. They're excluded from this list because, in this list, all the manifestations are voluntary. (1Co.12:8) For to one is given through the Spirit the word of wisdom; and to another the word of knowledge, according to the same Spirit: (9) to another faith, in the same Spirit; and to another gifts of healings, in the one Spirit; (10) and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discernings of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; and to another the interpretation of tongues: (11) but all these worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as he will. These are the common gifts promised to believers. Are there some listed in scripture that are not given commonly?  1Co 5:3  For I verily, being absent in body but present in spirit, have already as though I were present judged him that hath so wrought this thing… I was once given a gift to listen to a factious group across town as they plotted to destroy us. I then made comments about their false assertions that they heard. One of them said in reply, “We know who you are David.” We have a witness who was there in spirit listening and agreed. Jesus and Phillip were translated by the Spirit from place to place, as was I also. These could be included in workings of miracles or discernings of spirits because I have had both of these?  God tells us in His Word what are manifestations of His Spirit because He doesn't want us to accept the devil's counterfeit manifestations. True gifts will destroy the works of the devil and promote the Kingdom. They are not to put on a show but they can confirm the Word. (1Co.14:32) And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; (33) for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. God gave us those verses for our protection. We are not supposed to have people in the church whose spirit is not subject to them, people who are doing things over which they have no control. According to these verses, being out of control does not sound like the Holy Spirit. Many have been witnesses to people falling, twitching, rolling around, and flailing their arms over their heads, etc.. One of the girls who testified on the platform had to have somebody on each arm holding her up. When the pastor came and stood next to her, talking in regard to this twitching movement that she was manifesting, something hit him in the stomach. I saw him double over with a look of pain on his face. Two men went up and got him, as he was looking kind of drunk, and they took him aside and set him down. Everybody was praising the Lord, like it was another move of the Spirit. Well, it was a move of a spirit. It was a move of that fellowship's religious spirit. These spirits like to manifest supernatural signs because people respect them, but not every supernatural sign is from the Lord. Lately, if people see something supernatural coming from a church or a preacher, they think that it's God, but God works in us to will and to do of His good pleasure (Philippians 2:13). If He is going to use our will, we have to submit our will to Him, and we should be inviting the Lord to use us in these gifts. It's through these gifts that He's going to manifest Himself in supernatural power in His Church, and so we're commanded to seek out these spiritual gifts that are given to us by the Holy Spirit. (1Co.14:12) So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts,] seek that you may abound, unto the edifying of the church. Be suspicious of preachers who are busy imparting other kinds of “gifts,” laughing gifts, rolling gifts, twitching gifts, etc. The Lord moves in supernatural things that edify the spirit, not cater to the flesh, of man. Some of these manifestations of the so-called “Spirit” give people “ecstasies,” feelings of rapture or bliss in their flesh. People have asked, even begged me, to pray over them so that they could have this feeling of euphoria. People have told me, “Oh, Brother David, I really need to go ‘out in the Spirit,'” but that's not what anyone really needs. What we really need is more of God. We don't need some tantalizing feeling in the flesh. God wants us to come away from being moved by our feelings and by our emotions. When a person is weaned from being dependent upon their emotions, then they are stable. Then they can be moved only by the Word. I've seen people claim that a move of the Spirit is upon them, yet their emotions are bouncing back and forth from one extreme to another. For instance, one moment they're crying and then the next they're laughing, the whole time saying that it's a move of the Spirit, but it's a move of demons. These spirits want to have you dependent upon your emotions. If people are moved by their emotions or feelings, they are untrustworthy because they can always be manipulated by the devil. The Bible says, (2Co.11:14) And no marvel; for even Satan fashioneth himself into an angel (That's the Greek word angelon and it means “a messenger, {generally} a supernatural messenger from God.) of light. Satan comes as a “messenger of light.” The devil is not so stupid as to come with his pitchfork. We are going to see messengers of light. (2Co.11:15) It is no great thing therefore if his ministers also fashion themselves as ministers of righteousness, whose end shall be according to their works. Satan's going to come as a preacher of the “truth,” as a preacher of the “Word,” otherwise the church wouldn't listen to him. That is how the devil is going to come, and yes, he has been and is doing it all along. We are warned, (2Pe.2:1) As among you also there shall be false teachers… Look around you. If you can't see these false teachers, then you have a problem. You're not respecting the Word of God enough, and are respecting the traditions of men too much. (Col.3:17) And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. No matter what we do, in word or in deed, we have to do it in the “Name,” which means “nature and character,” of Jesus. Nowhere in Scripture do we see Jesus jerking and twitching and rolling on the ground and preaching, but we do see Him manifesting the gifts we read listed in 1 Corinthians 12. We can manifest those things because we can do those in the Name of Jesus Christ. If your words or deeds don't agree with what He said or did, don't say or do them. You don't have permission from the Scriptures to disagree in word or deed. Your deeds represent Him. You are an ambassador of Christ. You have gone into a foreign country, i.e. this earth, to represent Him, so your words and actions have to represent Him. (2Co.3:18) But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit. Your words and actions have to be a reflection of Him, but we see no reflection of the Life of Jesus in these false manifestations we're seeing in the churches. We see no foundation for us to accept them. There's a mixture. It's true that most of these manifestations are spiritual experiences, but they're spiritual experiences for the flesh. You may have heard about a manifestation called “being drunk in the spirit,” but the Scriptures tell us instead to be sober (Romans 12:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:6,8; 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:8; etc.) There's no place where the Bible says to be drunk and sober at the same time, because God isn't going to make you drunk and then tell you to be sober. I was thinking about this manifestation when the Lord told me to go back and read this passage in Acts to see if the disciples were “drunk in the spirit.” (Act.2:4) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. (5) Now there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven. (6) And when this sound was heard, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speaking in his own language. (7) And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying, Behold, are not all these that speak Galilaeans? (8) And how hear we, every man in our own language wherein we were born? (9) Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, in Judaea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia, (10) in Phrygia and Pamphylia, in Egypt and the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and sojourners from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, (11) Cretans and Arabians, we hear them speaking in our tongues the mighty works of God. (12) And they were all amazed, and were perplexed, saying one to another, What meaneth this? (13) But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine. Mocking they said this. People have to come up with some explanation in order to disprove a miracle of God, and the easiest explanation here is to say that they were drunk. I've run across some nutty explanations of how God parted the Red Sea, too. That's what people do when they don't want to accept the truth; they fight against it with some goofy theory. The Jews fought against Jesus. They fought against the disciples. (Act.2:13) But others mocking said, They are filled with new wine. (New wine couldn't explain what these people were doing. The naysayers were trying to come up with an explanation.) (14) But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and spake forth unto them, [saying,] Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and give ear unto my words. (15) For these are not drunken, as ye suppose; seeing it is [but] the third hour of the day; (16) but this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel: (17) And it shall be in the last days, saith God, I will pour forth of my Spirit upon all flesh: And your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, And your young men shall see visions, And your old men shall dream dreams: (18) Yea and on my servants and on my handmaidens in those days Will I pour forth of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. These disciples were prophesying and speaking in the Holy Spirit. We know they weren't staggering around, being drunk in the spirit, especially since God says, “Be sober.” God is not schizophrenic. Why would He make people drunk when He's telling them to be sober? If a person is drunk, they're not in control of their faculties. When a person is not in control of their faculties, deception and demon-possession are enabled. If you give yourself to some gift of the devil, you did it through your passivity, but we're not supposed to become passive towards the devil. (Jas.4:7) Be subject therefore unto God; but resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Those who administer the devil's gifts in séances, teaching people among the lost to be “prophets,” instruct them to be passive, to be blank in their minds. That's exactly how this spirit comes upon people; it comes upon people when they're not in control, when they're not able to say, “No!” Those mockers in Acts were accusing the disciples of not being in control, but the disciples weren't drunk. Whatever it was that they were speaking in other languages, it was just so convicting to those who were listening that they couldn't stand it. At that meeting I mentioned earlier, people “drunk in the spirit” were staggering all over and falling down. Had any lost person come in, they would have spoken evil of the way of the truth. Those people and preachers who were behaving drunkenly were representing Christ. They were confessing they believed the Bible, but it was confusion from the devil, who takes unfair advantage of people. It's the devil who possesses people and takes away their ability to make voluntary decisions. He's out to make fools of us before the world. The spirits of these prophets were not subject to them. When a person allows some other spirit to come in, it's because they are being passive in mind; then they become subject to that spirit. God doesn't give a person a gift to make him a robot. As the Bible says, (1Co.14:32) And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. They are always in control. They can stop a gift or a manifestation, when they want to stop it. It's always been that way when I speak in tongues; I can start it and stop it. Paul said, (1Co.14:15) I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. “I will…,” he said. Paul used his will. The Holy Spirit does the same thing. (Act.2:4) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave the utterance. They did it. They spoke with other tongues as the Spirit gave the utterance. God is not going to take away our will. He's going to use our will. (Php.2:13) For it is God who worketh in you both to will and to work, for his good pleasure. You may open your mouth in an act of faith that God would fill it, but you do have to open your mouth. After the outpouring of the Spirit in the early part of the twentieth century, Jessie Penn-Lewis traveled the country, looking in on a lot of different Christian groups. Penn-Lewis had discernment and saw a lot of abuse of the supernatural. When God starts something, there is always an opportunity for the devil to come in, too, once God opens the door to the supernatural. Now, as long as churches don't believe in the supernatural, they won't accept it, and so they can't be deceived by it. At the time of Penn-Lewis' travels, many denominations didn't want any supernatural manifestations in their churches; therefore, they didn't have any deceptions from the devil in that regard. However, they did have a lot of deception in that they were neglecting the Scriptural supernatural and neglecting the clear command to receive the gifts and power of Christ. It was when God opened the door by the outpouring of His Spirit that the devil came in to lead people astray with manifestations that are not in the Bible. When a person gets baptized in the Spirit, their eyes are opened to the supernatural, but they are also in a more vulnerable position in that regard. Unless they love the truth, they won't be able to discern and catch the devil when he comes, bringing his supernatural copies. This is like what Jannes and Jambres did with Moses (Exodus 7:8-12,20-22; Exodus 8:5-7; 2 Timothy 3:8-9). They copied almost everything that Moses did, but there came an end to their power (Exodus 8:18-19). The same thing is happening today in the church. “Jannes” and “Jambres” are loose and manifesting their supernatural gifts in the church. These manifestations are not of God because they are not listed among the Holy Spirit's manifestations in the Scriptures, and that alone should make us suspect them. Manifestations that do not destroy the devil's kingdom but merely appease man's appetite for the supernatural are usually not from God. Even as true ministers speak truth which are confirmed with signs and wonders, false ministers speak lies that are confirmed with what the Bible calls “lying signs and wonders” (2 Thessalonians 2:9). Is it possible for a person to have a mixture, to be manifesting the Word one moment and some religious spirit the next moment? Yes, it's possible that this can happen. We've all manifested a mixture in our own lives until we learned better, haven't we? So a mixture is also possible among other believers or ministers. Let's read a few things that Jessie Penn-Lewis, with Evan Roberts, reported in the book War on the Saints, 1912 edition. I am not regarding Penn-Lewis as a teacher, and I don't agree with everything in this book, but Penn-Lewis's witness and discernment of the spirits involved is good. [Note: All passages of War on the Saints are taken from Chapter Five, “Deception and Possession”; Chapter Six, “Counterfeits of the Divine”; or the Appendix, unless otherwise stated. Underlining has been added for emphasis and is not found in the original.]   War on the Saints, Dual Streams of Power (David's notes in red) Under the heading “Dual Streams of Power,” War on the Saints states: From such possessed believers… (If you don't accept that believers can be possessed, go back and study the Word. Jesus called deliverance “the children's bread” {Matthew 15:26; Mark 7:27}. Only the children of God have a legal right to deliverance, and that right is based only on their faith in the New Testament.) …there can proceed, at intervals, streams from the two sources of power, one from the Spirit of God in the centre, and the other from an evil spirit in the outer man; and with the two parallel results to those who come in contact with the two streams of power. In preaching, all the truth spoken by such a believer may be of God, and according to the Scriptures, correct and full of light—the spirit of the man right—whilst evil spirits working in mind or body, make use of the cover of the truth to insert their manifestations… Why would God permit such a thing? Where there is truth spoken, why would God permit, in the same service, false manifestations to deceive people into receiving some false gift? God permits this for the reason of weeding out those from among His people who don't love the truth. Those who love the truth are not going to swallow a lie from the devil for long. They're going to respect the Word too much. They're going to look in there to see “if these things be so,” like the Bereans. (Act.17:11) Now these were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of the mind, examining the Scriptures daily, whether these things were so. If a person has a noble spirit, they'll search the Word to see if these things are so. If they're not of that spirit, they'll swallow anything just because it's supernatural. They respect the man, so they think, “It's got to be good.” Don't get your eyes on men. The words of men should be under our feet. Now I don't care anything about the game of baseball, but in a dream I once had, I was the first batter up in a baseball game. I stepped up to the home base mound, looked down, and saw a hole in the ground where the base was supposed to be. I was standing there with my bat, and everyone had their eyes on me. I said, “We're going to have to fill up this hole.” I directed everybody to get newspapers to fill the hole, so that we could stand on these newspapers. You may think, “Well, that sounds nutty.” I thought so, too, until I started meditating on the meaning. We have to get the news, the words of man, in total submission under our feet. It's the Good News that's going to make the difference. Man is giving you his news, his word the way he sees it, but we have to overcome the word of man to be able to run the race and to win. Paul talked about this in his letters (1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Galatians 5:7). So that wad of newspapers filled up that hole. I stood on it, and looking towards first base, I saw chairs for people to sit in, but some of those chairs were obstructing my view of first base. I stopped right there, put my bat down, walked over and started kicking those chairs out of the way so that I could get a good view of first base. We have to get our eyes on where we're going. We have to see the end from the beginning, and we can't let anything get in the way of where we're going. The only way you can get your eyes on where you're going is to pay attention to the Good News. You can look in the Word and see that the true Church and its order are strangely different from the organization that men have been calling the “Church.” That's because people have their eyes on men, and the bad news of men has convinced them that it's right. Get your eyes on the Word, or you'll be deceived. That's what that dream was about. “Dual Streams of Power” continued: In preaching, all the truth spoken by such a believer may be of God, and according to the Scriptures, correct and full of light—the spirit of the man right—whilst evil spirits working in mind or body, make use of the cover of the truth to insert their manifestations, so as to find acceptance with both speaker and hearers. That is to say, there may pour through a believer at one moment, a stream of truth from the Word, giving light and love and blessing to receptive ones among the listeners; and the next moment, a foreign spirit, hidden in mind or body, may send forth a streamlet through the soulish or physical part of the man, producing corresponding effects in soul or body among the listeners… A man doesn't have to lay hands on you to impart his spirit to you. Jesus said, (Joh.6:63) It is the spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life. The words of a man that are spoken through him by an evil spirit are passed on the same way Jesus' words were passed on, but that man's words “are spirit, and are death.” Those words go into you and recreate that spirit's nature in you and make it possible for that spirit to possess you. “Dual Streams of Power” continued: That is to say, there may pour through a believer at one moment, a stream of truth from the Word, giving light and love and blessing to receptive ones among the listeners; and the next moment, a foreign spirit, hidden in mind or body, may send forth a streamlet through the soulish or physical part of the man, producing corresponding effects in soul or body among the listeners, who respond in their soulish or physical part to the Satanic stream, either by emotional or physical manifestations, (Notice that the response is emotional or fleshly. These manifestations are to titillate your emotions or your physical man, rather than your spiritual man. That's the difference between the manifestations of religious spirits and the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Also Paul said, we “prophesy in part” which could be part our doctrine and part God.) continued: physical manifestations, or in nervous or muscular actions. In another passage, Penn-Lewis documented that “nerves and muscles are twisted in contortions, and convulsions, such as are described in the Scripture records.” In the Bible these “Scripture records” describe the demon-possessed, but Lewis was witnessing church people with these descriptions. One or the other of the “streams” of power from the Holy Spirit in his spirit, or from the deceiving spirit in mind or body, may predominate at different times, thus making the same man appear dual in character, with short intervals, at different periods of time. “See how he speaks! How he seeks to glorify God! How sane and reasonable he is! What a passion he has for souls!” may be said with truth of a worker, until some moments later some peculiar change is seen in him, and in the meeting. A strange element comes in, possibly only recognizable to some with keen spiritual vision, or else plainly obvious to all. Perhaps the speaker begins to pray quietly, and calmly, with a pure spirit, but suddenly the voice is raised, it sounds “hollow,” or has a metallic tone; the tension of the meeting increases; an overwhelming, overmastering “power” falls upon it; and no one thinks of “resisting” what appears to be such a “manifestation of God!” Under the heading “Mixed Manifestations,” their book states: The majority of those present may have no idea of the mixture which has crept in. Some fall upon the ground unable to bear the strained emotion, or effect upon the mind; and some are thrown down by some supernatural power; others cry out in ecstasy; the speaker leaves the platform, passes by a young man, who becomes conscious of a feeling of intoxication upon him, which does not leave his senses for some time. Others laugh with the exuberance of the intoxicating joy. Some have had real spiritual help and blessing through the Word of God being expounded ere this climax came, and during the pure outflow of the Holy Spirit; consequently they accept these strange workings as from God, because in the first stage of the meeting, their needs have been truly met by Him; and they cannot discern the two separate “manifestations” coming through the same channel! If they doubt the latter part of the meeting, they fear they are untrue to their inner conviction that the earlier part was “of God.” Others are conscious that the “manifestations” are contrary to their spiritual vision and judgment, but on account of the blessing of the earlier part, they stifle their doubts, and say, “We cannot understand the physical manifestations, but we must not expect to understand all that God does.” The most common statement I have heard out of the mouth of those who escaped demon manifestations is, “When I went in there, I told God, ‘If this isn't of You, I don't want it.'” On the other hand, people who want something because everyone else is getting it and who just assume it must be of God, these people get caught. (1Co.4:6) Now these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes; that in us ye might learn not [to go] beyond the things which are written; that no one of you be puffed up for the one against the other. When churches have goofy manifestations, I hear the same justification today that Penn-Lewis reported. People tell me, “We don't understand everything He does or why He does it.” Well, that's what Scripture has been given to us for! God warned us ahead of time and gave us a list of the manifestations of the Spirit. He doesn't list the manifestations described earlier in the chapter, and they're not manifested in Jesus' ministry or the disciples' ministry. Is God doing something new? No, religious spirits are doing something new, but it's not really new, is it? (Ecc.1:9) That which hath been is that which shall be; and that which hath been done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. “Mixed Manifestations” continued: We only know that the wonderful outpouring of truth and love and light at the beginning of the meeting was from God, and met our need. No one can mistake the sincerity, the pure motive of the speaker. Therefore, although I cannot understand, or say I “like” the physical manifestations, yet, it must be all of God. Briefly put, this is a glimpse into the mixed “manifestations” which have come upon the Church of God, since the Revival in Wales; for, almost without exception, in every land where revival has since broken forth, within a very brief period of time the counterfeit stream has mingled with the true; and almost without exception, true and false have been accepted together, because of the workers being ignorant of the possibility of concurrent streams; or else have been rejected together by those who could not detect the one from the other; or it has been believed that there was no “true” at all, because the majority of believers fail to understand that there can be mixed workings of the (1) Divine and Satanic, (Some of them wouldn't believe any of it was true because of what they saw. They don't believe in the mixture of divine and satanic, but there's divine in the human and satanic in the human.) (2) Divine and human, (3) Satanic and human, (4) soul and spirit, (5) soul and body, (6) body and spirit; the three latter in the way of feelings and consciousness, and the three former in the way of source and power. There must be more than one quantity to make a mixture, at least two. The devil mixes his lies with the truth, for he must use a truth to carry his lies. Otherwise, the believer won't accept it. The believer must therefore discriminate and judge all things. He must be able to see so much to be impure, and so much that he can accept. Satan is a “mixer.” If in anything he finds ninety-nine percent pure, he tries to insert one percent of his poisonous stream, and this grows, if undetected, until the proportions are reversed. Where there is mixture acknowledged to be in meetings where supernatural manifestations take place, if believers are unable to discriminate, they should keep away from these “mixtures” until they are able to discern... Under the subheading “Counterfeit Manifestations of Divine Workings in the Body,” we read: Counterfeit manifestations of the Divine life in various ways now follow quickly; movements in the body, pleasant thrills, touches, a glow as of fire in different parts of the body; or sensations of cold, or shakings, and tremblings; all accepted by the believer as from God, but showing what a full entry the deceiving spirit has obtained to the bodily frame; for there is a distinction between the manifestations of evil spirits “with” and “in” the body and mind of the believer; although when they are really inside, they can also make it appear as if they were outside, both in influence and action. When evil spirits are really outside, and desirous of entry, they work by sudden suggestion, which is not the ordinary working of the mind, but suggestions which come from without; “flashes of memory,” again not the ordinary working of the memory, but coming from without; touches and twitches of the nerves; feelings of draught [“Draught” is the British spelling for “draft.”] and sensations of wind blowing on the circumference, etc. Under the subheading “Effects of Evil Spirit Entry to the Bodily Frame,” we read: When the evil spirits are inside, the whole frame is affected, at times with the pleasant sensations referred to, (The “pleasures of sin” are “for a season” {Hebrews 11:25} but then the devil starts taking advantage of ways to bring sickness and destruction to them and their families.) but at others with pains in the head and body which have no physical cause, or else so working with the “natural” that the supernatural cannot easily be distinguished from it; such as accelerating the heartbeat so as to appear palpitation, and in other ways working with the physical causes, so that part has natural ground, and part is from the accentuating force of evil. Depression then ensues in proportion to the previous exhilaration… Many of us have seen people when the “spirit” came on them. They were swinging up and down in their emotions, elated and depressed, laughing and crying. That is what the devil does to people. He wants them to pay attention to, and become dependent on, their feelings and emotions rather than the Word of God, but we have to be weaned away from emotions and feelings. We have to pay attention to the Word and walk by faith, not by sight and not by feelings. The Lord will do this for us if we will let Him. False manifestations try to lead us back to walking by sight, to being dependent on emotions and feelings. Finishing the report from “Effects of Evil Spirit Entry to the Bodily Frame,” we read: Depression then ensues in proportion to the previous exhilaration; exhaustion and fatigue in reaction from the demand upon the nervous system in the hours of ecstasy; or else a sense of drainage of strength without any visible cause; grief and joy, heat and cold, laughter and tears, all succeed each other in rapid changes, and varied degrees--in brief, the emotional sensibilities seem to have full play. The problem is that emotional sensibilities have full play when the devil is in it. And from a chart titled “The True Workings of God, and Counterfeits of Satan,” we read: (2) The counterfeit of the Presence of God is mainly felt upon the body, and by the physical senses, in conscious “fire,” “thrills,” etc. The counterfeit of the “Presence” in the atmosphere is felt by the senses of the body, as “breath,” “wind,” etc., whilst the mind is passive or inactive. The person affected by this counterfeit “presence” will be moved almost automatically to actions he would not perform of his own will (Recall what I have already shown you about the will: God can move through your will, but the devil will move without it.) and with all his faculties in operation. He may not even remember what he has done when under the “power” of this “presence,” just as a sleepwalker knows nothing of his actions when in that state. The inaction of the mind can often be seen by the vacant look in the eyes. (I've also seen this vacant look in the eyes.) In the Appendix under “The Working of Evil Spirits in Christian Gatherings, Section 3, Supposed Manifestations of the Holy Spirit,” it says: From a book recently published, said to contain the very words of the Lord Jesus, spoken through some of His children, and written down as spoken in the first person, the following brief extract is taken, showing the extent of the mediumistic control by deceiving spirits, which by some are believed to be the work of the Holy Spirit. The Lord Jesus is supposed to have said, “The manifestations of the Spirit, in some things, are very strange. Sometimes He will twist the body this way, and that, and the meaning is dark to you. I want you to know some things about this part of the Spirit's work. I want you to see that they are not useless. If you had spoken in your own tongue, when the Spirit came in, it would have graciously blessed you; but perhaps you might have thought it was yourself, as many have. So the Spirit comes in and speaks in an unknown tongue to you, that you might know that it was not yourself speaking… Whomever is being quoted here, it is not the Lord. This is someone possessed by a religious spirit who is comparing tongues, which is a real manifestation of the Spirit, with twistings and jerkings. These manifestations cannot be compared. They are not the same thing. The false Jesus: Your hands He has often lifted up, and again He has raised your fingers in various ways. Your eyes open and shut by the Spirit now, as they did not before. People's eyes were opening and closing, not at their will, but at the will of this spirit. The false Jesus: Your very head has been shaken by the Spirit, and you have not known why He did this. You have thought sometimes, it was just to show He was living there, and that is true, but there is more in it than that, and He will show you as well as He can, in a few words, what some of these things are… Some things in the manifestations are very peculiar to you. You have gone on wondering about them. Don't think it strange that the Spirit works in you in many ways. His work is more than a two-fold work. It is manifold. This is puzzling many minds. They see the Spirit shaking. They hear Him singing. They feel him laughing, and they are sometimes tried with His various twistings and jerkings, as though He would tear them to pieces. Sometimes it seems He is imitating the animals in various sounds and doings. The false revival, or false prophetic movement, is full of these kinds of Eastern religious spirit manifestations, but these movements have had a strange lack of those manifestations that destroy the works of the devil, as seen in the Gospels and Acts. Satan doesn't cast out Satan. (Mat.12:26) And if Satan casteth out Satan, he is divided against himself; how then shall his kingdom stand? The false Jesus: This has been all a mystery to the saints. His work, I say, is manifold. He seeks, in some, to show them that they are all one with each other, in the whole creation… If He shows you, by making a noise as of some wild animal, and that you are like that, you must not despise His way of working, for the Holy Spirit knows why He does it. He makes these noises in the animals, can't He make them in you?” This is the reasoning of some kind of religious spirit. It is Satan who turns men into beasts. This is a sign of the false revival spirits of Eastern religions. (Ecc.3:17) I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. (18) I said in my heart, [It is] because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are [but as] beasts. (19) For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath (This is ruach, which is the same Hebrew word for “spirit.”); and man hath no preeminence above the beasts: for all is vanity. The beasts of Revelation and Daniel are wicked, lost men, who are moved by their flesh. We must love the Word so much that we won't add to it or take away from it (Deuteronomy 4:2,12:32; Proverbs 30:6; Revelation 22:18-19; etc.) People who don't love the Word are going to add to it. I've made this mistake in my youth because I listened to Pentecostal people. Satan's deception didn't start with us; it started way back before us. When the supernatural from God comes, the supernatural from the devil comes in right behind it to deceive. This is just as we saw happening back with Moses and Jannes and Jambres. When the Lord moves, the devil is going to move to stop it. We thank God that He has given us examples of those supernatural manifestations spoken in His Word. The manifestations of spirits detailed in this chapter help us to pay attention to our senses and to our emotions which cater to the flesh. People are getting a thrill in the flesh, but they're not getting an understanding of what's happening. When the lost of the world look at what's going on, it makes them think little of the Word of God and little of the testimony of the people who are manifesting these things. All this is the devil seeking to destroy our witness and seeking to make the things of God look foolish in the eyes of the world. In the false revival or false prophetic movement, they were making all kinds of beast noises, barking, roaring, howling, and so on, which is what demon spirits do. These people are possessed by Eastern religious spirits, Kundalini sspirits, who usually kill them before their time. A lot of these manifestations, like twistings and jerkings, also happen in Buddhism, yet these uninformed people wrongly think they are peculiar manifestations of the Holy Spirit. If you do follow this kind of thing, you'll lose interest in the Word and will not be able to follow the Spirit of God. To follow the Spirit of God you have to be weaned away from following feelings and emotions. To follow the Spirit of God, you can't go against Scripture which He wrote. Now let me share this testimony:   Delivered from False Revival Spirits and Religion by R.C. When I was twenty-two years old and just married, I was very hungry for God and trying to draw near Him the best I knew how. And the Lord was revealing Himself. I was beginning to have dreams and visions, and experiencing the Lord drawing me, speaking to me, and teaching me. In my hunger for more of God, I began to attend revival meetings for about three or four years with many speakers associated with Toronto, Brownsville, the Kansas City prophetic movement, and even Fresh Fire Ministries. (Many who associated with the false revival or false prophetic movement fell away from the Lord and many marriages failed. Besides the Kundalini eastern spirits, Jezebel spirits were imparted causing women to feel independent of their husbands and even domineering towards them and some become ministers. Amany men and women died early.) My wife and I were happy at first, but after a while I got so minded toward pursuing the Lord, I left her in the dust. (People did warn me many times.) I came across a prophetic power minister from the Toronto movement and got to know him pretty well. In his meetings he had all sorts of manifestations, like the laughter. After people would get prayer, oftentimes, visitations would occur. You would see all sorts of strange signs and wonders. (They lay hands on as many as possible to impart these spirits.) You would smell frankincense and different fragrances. Sometimes in his meetings people would begin to feel fire come on them. (Some of the counselors of this would advise the people to stop calling on Jesus but to just chant, “fire, fire, fire”.)  During one meeting people would begin to see streams of gold in visionary experiences. Our pastor even opened our church to this ministry. (A huge mistake.) We had meetings with a lot of these strange manifestations. The focus was completely on experiencing manifestations, rather than loving Jesus and becoming more like Him, manifesting Him. It was like a meeting was a big show. I was always hoping to experience something new. We went to a retreat with our worship leader and some of our youth. There a prophetic pastor laid hands on me and prophesied to me. I went to the floor and experienced the laughter manifestation. I was not faking it. I felt someone literally laughing through me. (A demon of Kundalini) My wife and I got in an argument about me going to meetings. She wanted me to spend time with her and my son. That night at the meeting a prophet came and prophesied to me, saying, I see you had trouble coming to the meeting tonight. The Lord says, “This is the time I want you to be coming to meetings and getting filled up.” Looking back, that was definitely not a word from God. I told my wife what the prophet had prophesied, and I could tell she got upset. I now know that God would not have put a knife in our relationship like that. At first she was coming near to the Lord, and her heart was softening. But after a time she began to resent the LORD and me due to my lack of attention to her. At times I would get a vision where the “Lord” was telling me to fast, so I would end up fasting. My wife would get really angry. And it was my fault. I began to fast maybe two or three days a week. I went from 140 to 123 pounds, and stayed that weight for about two years. Our marriage was going downhill. When I began to fast more, the prophetic began to increase in my life. I began to listen to teachings from Fresh Fire Ministries about “soaking,” meditative or contemplative prayer. This is described as a practice of meditating on Jesus, while being still for long periods of time. I began to listen to an offshoot ministry from Fresh Fire Ministries, called Abiding Glory Ministries. I listened to the prophetic school they offered, then I began to increase in visions. (This movement became known as the false prophetic movement for good reason.) The enemy was sending new friends from the Bahai faith into my wife's life. She began to come to me with a lot of questions. I remembered hearing the testimony of Sadhu Sundar Singh, an Indian Apostle in the early 1900s. (A man of God.) Satan had come to him and tried to get him to leave the Lord and become a prophet of a new religion that would join religions together. He had refused the devil's offer. But my wife was being deceived into the Bahai faith. I agreed to speak with these people. One of them talked about Isaiah 61 being about Mohammed coming from Bosrah. He said the prophecy there was referring to Mohammed. Then he went on to talk about Revelation 19 when the Lord had a name written on Him that no man knew but Himself. Then he proceeded to say that this was Mohammed. Christianity to him is what going back to the Jewish Law would be to us. (Both the faction movement and this false prophetic movement cause many to fall away in foolish deceptions.) They began to talk with me about the two witnesses. Their point was: How could I believe that these two prophets were going to really breathe fire out of their mouth? They ended with Revelation 19—riding on a white horse, the man with a double-edged sword coming from his mouth. According to these people, I was wrong. Both texts were spiritual, not literal, incidents. They truly had more understanding of Revelation than I did. As I was really humbled, I tried to avoid them for a while. My wife kept asking, “Why can't any Christians disprove these things? Why can't they truly explain Isaiah 61 and Revelation 19 to other Christians to stop them from converting to the Bahai faith?” Many times the Bahai leaders would go to PhD professors of theology and ask them to disprove their interpretation. One of the guys in the room I met was a former Christian. I went home and fasted and prayed for a day. I wondered, Why was the Holy Spirit not with me like He was with Stephen in the book of Acts, helping him to be able to refute them with the spirit of Wisdom. I asked the Lord for the truth. I told Him that if Bahai were truth, I would convert. But I didn't believe it was true. A couple of months later, on the Prophecy Club website, the Lord led me to UBM. Then I began to hear the book of Revelation explained and I knew the Lord was showing me truth. The Lord has been really gracious to bring me out of this deception. It truly has been just His mercy. Here's one example: When my old mp3 player broke (on which I listened to all the false prophetic ministries' messages), my wife got me a new player. But it got stolen. At the time I couldn't understand why … now I know the LORD was keeping me from listening to those messages. Another example is: I would have dreams in which I was under the influence of marijuana. I dismissed these dreams as demonic. I now realize that the LORD was telling me I was “under the influence…” My mother (who prayed for me constantly) and my pastor began to recognize the deception I was in. But I wouldn't listen. If anyone were to start talking about the revival manifestations being false, I would just “label” them as having an unreceptive religious spirit. They were missing this “new thing” GOD was doing. I heard a UBM broadcast where a man was talking about coming out of the prophetic movement. Then UBM talked about deception pertaining to what was going on in Lakeland, FL. At first I was thinking, “Religious spirit?” and then, “What if I'm wrong?” Slowly the LORD began to open my eyes and show me I was in serious deception. Then my wife wanted to separate. She pretty much left the LORD. At this time my wife put our house on the market. I began to fast and cry for my marriage and pray that our house would not sell. But it sold, resulting in me not knowing where to go. The Lord kept telling me to go home. But the false prophetic spirits were leading me to stay and get my family together. Eventually I had no options, so I moved back to Texas with my son. I didn't understand why God had neither stopped the house from selling, nor put our marriage back together. When I got to Texas, I didn't take seriously my mother telling me that I was being deceived under a false prophetic spirit. But one night I was praying for a friend, receiving “words of knowledge” that he was out drinking that night. The next day I asked him about this “revelation.” He replied that he'd been home sleeping. Then I knew I was under falsehood of the devil. I got news that my wife was coming down to bring my daughter for a visit. It seemed, again, like the “Lord” was saying, “Fast.” I began to see how this thing was operating on me…. The Lord gave me a dream that, while watching Christian TV, I was high on marijuana. Two individuals, a lady and my cousin M., were with me. When he went to the kitchen, I got up and could feel unclean spirits all over and inside of me. I went to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. Then I woke up…. Through this dream the Lord was telling me that two spirits were controlling me, using the things of God to distract and keep me under their influence. In the dream I got up and went to the bathroom. This represented a place to clean up and get rid of waste. In another dream I was committing adultery with a lady with short hair (Jezebel). It ended the same as the first one: I got up to go to the bathroom, looked in the mirror, and woke up. I was trying to get delivered, but my faith was not what it once was. A spirit of unbelief had gotten into my life somewhere. No matter how much I remembered what the LORD did for me, there was an invisible wall of unbelief. I just couldn't break through. During this process, the Lord began to tell me to stop pursuing the prophetic gifts and stop asking for a visitation from the Lord. But the Word says, (Psa.37:4) Delight thyself also in the Lord; And he will give thee the desires of thy heart. So I thought, “No way that I am going to stop.” But when I would start praying, I kept feeling uncleanness in my heart. After the Lord had told me to stop, one night I was praying for the prophetic. The next morning my son said he had this dream: He saw Jesus, but in his heart he knew it wasn't really Jesus. Satan, dressed like Jesus, had asked him what he wanted for a gift. My son replied, “A pony.” Then he opened the gift. Instead there was a demon in the box! NOW I understand that GOD didn't save my marriage (like I thought He would) for a reason—to bring me here to get delivered and restored to Him. God wanted me to stop my pursuit of the prophetic because this was doing nothing but feeding the spirit of falsehood controlling me. The Lord began to reveal to me that I'm not a prophet. I had wanted to be one, but that was not my calling. I'm not saying “don't earnestly desire the gifts,” but rather, make sure your heart is right. I don't know when or how it's going to look, but our marriage is restored by God's grace. (Praise to the Lord!)  I have gone through severe chastening from the Lord, but I thank Him. What I was seeing in the movement was not right, but I ignored that voice. Even when I was in the false revival meetings, I always internally felt the wrongness of it. I'm just constantly crying out to our merciful Lord now for grace. He has shown me that the most awesome possession on the face of this earth is Himself. He is the prize—to fully gain Him and have Him gain us. It was His grace to even open my eyes to see the truth. Else I would have had Him say to me on that day, (Mat.7:21) Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father who is in heaven. (22) Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? (23) And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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Palestinians point to Israel's retention of 600+ bodies after Trump's remark "Palestinians are pushing back against US President Donald Trump's fiery demand that Hamas return Israeli captives and bodies of those killed, reminding him that Israel has long been keeping hundreds of bodies of Palestinians. According to multiple media sources, Israel is holding 665 bodies, including those of 59 children. Israeli officials say they keep Palestinian bodies as leverage — to deter attacks, to trade in future negotiations. Palestinians and human rights groups call it something else — collective punishment." Ukraine, US to hold talks next week to end war "President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would travel to Saudi Arabia and his team would stay on to hold talks with US officials about ending the war between Ukraine and Russia. The talks follow a letter from Zelenskyy to US President Donald Trump. "There was an apology, there was an acknowledgment that the United States has done so much for the country of Ukraine, and a sense of gratitude,"" US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters in describing the tone of Zelenskyy's letter." EU leaders agree to boost defence following decades of hesitation "European Union leaders have committed to a massive step in defence cooperation following decades of hesitation. The 27 leaders signed off on a move on Thursday to loosen budget restrictions so willing EU countries can increase military spending. They also urged the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, to explore new ways to facilitate significant defence spending in all member states, a statement said." CAIR urges Muslim immigrants not to leave US ahead of potential Trump ban "The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) warned regular immigrants in the US not to travel overseas this month ahead of potential President Donald Trump's Muslim travel ban. CAIR Government Affairs Director said they do not know ""for sure"" whether the administration will issue a new ban or which countries would be targeted. CAIR encourages the Trump administration to reconsider any plans to impose any new total travel bans on Muslim-majority countries under the guise of protecting national security, the official said." Turkish researcher to study women astronauts' health on all-female spaceflight "Begum Aydogan Mathyk, an obstetrics and gynecology researcher at the University of South Florida, will investigate the health of an all-women flight team scheduled for 2026. Underlining the lack of studies on women's health in space, she pointed out that while animal reproduction studies have been conducted in space, her approach is different. Mathyk highlighted the importance of moving women's health studies from Earth to space, as the long-term effects of space on women astronauts' reproductive health and hormonal systems remain unknown."

CEO Presentation: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Q1 2024/25 Financial PerformanceIn this comprehensive presentation, the CEO of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG delves into the company's performance during the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year, highlighting a modest increase in revenue. The discussion begins with an overview of the financial results, where the CEO reports a slight revenue growth compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth is attributed to steady demand across key product lines and strategic market expansions.The CEO emphasizes the performance of the Ophthalmic Devices segment, which experienced a notable uptick in sales. This success is largely due to the strong market acceptance of their innovative surgical and diagnostic products. The company's commitment to advancing ophthalmic technology has reinforced its position as a leader in this sector.Despite challenges, the Microsurgery segment demonstrated resilience. The CEO acknowledges a slight revenue decline, attributing it to temporary market fluctuations. However, he anticipates a rebound in the upcoming quarters. The company's efforts to strengthen this segment through targeted marketing strategies and introducing new products designed to meet evolving customer needs are a testament to its resilience and commitment to growth.The presentation also covers the company's regional performance. The Asia-Pacific region emerged as a significant contributor to revenue growth, driven by increased demand in countries such as China and India. The company maintained stable performance in the Americas and EMEA regions, with ongoing initiatives to capture additional market share.Innovation remains a cornerstone of Carl Zeiss Meditec's strategy. The CEO discusses recent investments in research and development, focusing on cutting-edge technologies that enhance diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes. These innovations are expected to drive future growth and provide a competitive edge in the medical technology landscape.Underlining its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, the company is actively reducing its environmental footprint through energy-efficient manufacturing processes and sustainable product designs. Initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion within the workforce are also underway, fostering a culture that values varied perspectives and experiences. These efforts are a source of pride for the company and its stakeholders.Looking ahead, the CEO outlines the strategic priorities for the remainder of the fiscal year. Key focus areas include expanding the global sales network, accelerating digital transformation efforts, and exploring strategic partnerships to enhance the product portfolio. Despite potential macroeconomic headwinds, the company remains cautiously optimistic about achieving its financial targets.In conclusion, the CEO reiterates Carl Zeiss Meditec's unwavering dedication to delivering value to its stakeholders—shareholders, customers, and patients. By leveraging innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-centric approach, the company aims to successfully navigate the dynamic healthcare environment, always keeping the best interests of its stakeholders at heart▶️ Other videos:Elevator Pitch: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-elevator-pitch/Company Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-company-presentation/Deep Dive Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-deep-dive/Financial Results Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-financial-results/ESG Presentation: https://seat11a.com/investor-relations-esg/T&CThis publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Using this website, you agree to our terms and conditions outlined on www.seat11a.com/legal and www.seat11a.com/imprint.

Fortnightly update from the Plumbers Union (PPTEU). Industry news from the West including Data Centres, hospitals, flats. Some information about new schools, warehouses and regional jobs. Sites reaction to the heat. Call out for delegates. Underlining the need to keep an eye on OH&S on site and talked up safety training free to Union members. Union Reps will be down in Gippsland next week so if members need a word ring the office to fix it up. Next Gen meeting dates out.

Moonwater reveals a dark secret that many of us fail to notice. Something is going on beneath our struggles to find happiness in life. Research shows that many people do not know what would truly make them happy. Subconsciously, they are grasping for something else! Moonwater also shares a valuable prayer to the Goddess. 

Marissa Armit, The Outreach Admin Coordinator, discusses the importance of addressing the underlying emotions beneath anger and emphasizes the significance of managing anger in a way that aligns with biblical teachings.

A graph of FSU membership growth up to the end of August was shared on our social media channels this week and it is impossible to miss the moment at which the new government began its crackdown on free expression in Britain. As listeners and viewers will already know, one of this government's earliest anti-free expression decisions was to shelve the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act. The Telegraph revealed this week that Professor Arif Ahmed, who was to be the first director for freedom of speech and academic freedom at the Office for Students, has been named as an interested party on the FSU's application for a Judicial Review of the Education Secretary's decision. This means that he will be able to make written submissions to the High Court and also appear in person with a barrister to challenge the Government on its arguments. The FSU's chief legal counsel, Dr Bryn Harris, is quoted in the article, “These proceedings are of the highest constitutional importance. For almost 350 years, the governance of this country has rested on a golden premise: ministers of the Crown may not set aside the law made by Parliament”. Underlining the urgent need for the (now paused) Higher Education Act to be activated, the Telegraph has also reported on the extent to which students on campus are scared to speak their mind for fear of being cancelled. Meanwhile, yet another ludicrous speech code was revealed this week in the Mail, this time at the World Intellectual Property Organisation, a UN agency. The latest target of the speech police is gendered language, meaning no more fishermen, Englishmen or, rather oddly, lumberjacks. Finally, two religious groups have independently raised concerns about the All Party Parliamentary Definition of Islamophobia that appears to be looming ever larger on the legislative road ahead. The Network of Sikh Organisations has written to the Deputy Prime Minister saying that this definition would negatively impact the ability of people to freely discuss religion, speak openly about historical truths, and cause an amplification of a government hierarchy for different faiths. Separately, Christian Today raises concerns that Christians who deny Islam is a saving faith could also fall foul of the law.   ‘That's Debatable!'  is edited by Jason Clift.

How can you thrive in the ever-changing real estate market? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, host Tracy engages with Josh Cohen, a broker with nearly 20 years of experience from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Florida Network Realty. Josh Cohen has over 20 years of experience and over 1,300 closed transactions in Northeast Florida, Josh has a deep understanding of the real estate market and a commitment to providing exceptional service to clients and agents. Josh shares his journey from a real estate agent to a leadership role, discussing strategies for navigating a fluctuating market, the importance of agent relationships, and effective buyer and seller consultations. He talks about managing multiple offer situations, the impact of buyer broker compensation on offer competitiveness, and the role of transparency. Further, Josh talks about his leadership style, his transition into coaching brokers, and supporting agents in building successful careers through authenticity, communication, and intentional business practices.  Tune in for real-life coaching scenarios and success stories that offer practical advice for real estate professionals!   00:00 - 03:26 Introduction to the Guest: Josh Cohen ·        Josh Cohen is a seasoned broker with nearly 20 years at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Florida Network Realty. ·        Josh shares his journey from starting as a real estate agent to becoming a respected leader. Challenging times of the real estate market, particularly around short sales and foreclosures. ·        Josh's adaptability and staying on the cutting edge. 03:27 - 06:41 Assumable Loans and Market Trends ·        How adaptable real estate agents can thrive in varying market conditions ·        Using past experiences during market downturns as context. ·        The challenges posed by today's low-interest rates ·        Early communication with loan servicers and the role companies play in expediting the assumption process through efficient handling of paperwork. 06:42 - 11:24 Building Relationships and Authenticity ·        Josh's background in the restaurant and hospitality industries ·        His transition into real estate in 2003 and how he balanced his restaurant job with his new career in real estate ·        Using his network to gain initial clients. ·        The importance of hard work, relationship-building, and hustle in successfully bridging the gap between his former and current careers is emphasized. 11:25 - 19:26 Coaching and Mentorship ·        The importance of authenticity and hard work in the real estate business ·        Building and maintaining relationships ·        How agents can find their unique voice and leverage their true motivations (or 'why') to succeed. ·        The necessity of delayed gratification and consistency in activities such as prospecting and following up with leads. ·        Mentorship and training programs are also discussed as vital tools for overcoming the discomfort associated with the early stages of a real estate career. ·        How a strategic focus on listings can help agents balance their personal and professional lives. 19:27 - 33:08 The Role of Relationships in Real Estate ·        The internal psychological challenges real estate agents face amid market changes and media negativity. ·        The importance of buyer agreements, relationship-building, and thorough communication with clients. ·        The need for effective processes, quality conversations, and maintaining a positive outlook is highlighted. ·        Transitioning from managing deals to leading a team ·        Underlining the significance of long-term relationship management in the real estate business. 33:09 - 39:24 Challenges and Solutions for New Agents ·        How crucial are relationships with other agents in real estate? ·        The importance of maintaining good relationships with agents from other brokerages to facilitate smoother transactions. ·        The consequences of adversarial attitudes, often driven by ego, on real estate deals. ·        The significance of empathy and personal interaction, as well as respecting differing opinions while navigating the complexities of changing regulations in the industry. ·        The real estate exam should be more challenging to ensure serious commitment to the profession. 39:25 - 46:22 What I Love About the Industry ·        The challenges faced by new real estate agents ·        The importance of mentorship and apprenticeships. ·        The role of brokers and mentors in guiding agents through their initial hurdles. ·        Josh's personal journey in leadership, discussing the significance of authenticity and tailored coaching for brokers. ·        Effective time management, providing value in sales meetings, and adapting to hybrid work modalities 46:23 - 56:28 The Role of Social Media in Real Estate ·        The shifting dynamics of the real estate market, from the high-demand period during the pandemic to the current scenario of rising inventory. ·        The importance of helping agents move listings by providing comprehensive service provider lists and feature sheets. ·        The necessity for real estate professionals to stay visible and engaged on social media, the benefits of open houses, and the importance of maintaining a positive attitude. ·        Effective coaching and the role of agents as influencers in the community. 56:29 - 01:03:15 Coaching Success Stories ·        The critical role of offering buyer broker compensation in selling properties. ·        Failing to offer such compensation can significantly reduce the potential buyer pool. ·        Addressing common objections, such as: o   Sellers focusing solely on their net profit, and o   Explores how offering compensation can make a listing more competitive ·        The logistics of managing compensation agreements and encourages transparency and good communication between agents and clients. 01:03:15 - 01:13:26 Final Thoughts and Reflections ·        How do you build a successful real estate career and maintain a thriving business in a competitive market? ·        The negotiability of real estate commissions and how experienced brokers guide new and seasoned agents through various challenges. ·        Detailing the importance of personalized coaching, transparent fee structures, and strong marketing strategies ·        How agents can increase their market share and handle the emotional stress of volatile deals. ·        Effective coaching methods and celebrates rigorous support systems that bolster agents' confidence and business acumen.   Quotes: "You have to be focused on your relationships, focused on what you're going to do. Good agents are going to find a path forward on every transaction on every market condition because markets have ebb and flow.” – Josh Cohen “This business is pretty uncomfortable all the time, so I'm going to find a way to just be uncomfortable and still make it happen.” – Josh Cohen “The core of your business is always going to be your relationships. The quality of your business is tied to the quality of your relationships.” – Josh Cohen To contact Josh Cohen, learn more about their business, and make them a part of your network, make sure to follow him on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and visit their website.   https://www.instagram.com/jtree705/ https://www.instagram.com/bhhsmetro/ https://www.facebook.com/josh.cohen.16121 https://www.youtube.com/@JaxDrummer https://www.facebook.com/FloridaNetworkRealty josh.cohen@floridanetworkrealty.com   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. 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The FTSE 100 made a decent start helped by rises for airlines led by British Airways owner IAG and easyJet though the distraction of England's Euro 2024 semi-final tonight is likely to loom large. Underlining its significance, pub chain Wetherspoons reported record revenues with sales up 5.8% in the past ten weeks and presumably helped by England's run. Sales per pub were 21% higher than pre-pandemic levels said boss Tim Martin. Overall, the index was up around 27 points at 8,167 despite a poor showing from all the housebuilders after a downbeat trading statement from Barratt. The Footsie listed group reported lower sales and selling prices in the year just ended while adding that completions will fall again in the current year to around 13,000 from 14,000. Direct Line meanwhile committed to paying out around 60% of post-tax operating profit as a dividend, “with any additional capital returns to be reviewed annually alongside our full-year results”. Shares in the insurer rose by 1%. #proactiveinvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #euros2024 #wetherspoons #barratt #IAG #britishairways #easyjet #directline #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

Today is my chat with Raz Romanescu, which first aired on Shopify Masters just this past week. Raz grew one of the largest Meme platforms to 60 million followers, launched a media empire 10PM Curfew, and founded his direct to consumer business Underlining. Underlining serves as the parent company to Tatbrow, Hide Cosmetics, and Nailboo. In this one we discuss the seeding process launching a new D2C brand; manufacturing and packaging, including how to vet suppliers and negotiate the terms you want; how to get free press from the likes of Forbes, BuzzFeed, Cosmopolitan, and other outlets, and much more. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Title: Threats Against American Judges Amplify in Wake of Trump TrialsOver the past several months, a disturbing trend in the realm of American justice has come to light. The trials involving former President Donald Trump have unveiled escalating threats and menacing rhetoric against judges overseeing a myriad of his legal cases. This developing pattern is generating concerns about the potential dangers posed to the US judicial system and the people working within it.The intricate web of Trump's legal cases is attracting nationwide attention, and disturbingly, a surge of threats against the appointed judiciary. This rising intimidation against judges serving on these cases is rapidly becoming a topic of discussion and cause for concern among representatives of the legal fraternity, policymakers, and observers of the American judicial system.Undoubtedly, this development not only presents a threat to individual judges' safety, but also undermines the integrity of the judicial process, which forms the bedrock of the American democracy. The role of the judiciary is to impartially dispense justice, a purpose hampered by intimidation or threats of violence. This situation presents a significant challenge to the rule of law, a foundational principle of the United States that guarantees fair, equal treatment under the law.Moreover, the threats against American judges are a chilling reflection of the increasingly polarized political landscape in the United States, where political differences provoke potentially violent repercussions rather than rational debates.While this issue has been thrust into the limelight due to its association with Trump's trials, it points to a much broader problem. The increasing frequency of threats and attempts to intimidate judges overseeing diverse legal cases in recent years signals a troubling trend that surpasses any specific association with the past President's legal disputes.In addition to the direct physical dangers these threats pose, they also have a potential psychological toll on the affected judges and may influence the way judiciary work is conducted. These threats can be a source of tremendous stress and anxiety, potentially impacting judges' mental health and professional performance.Legal experts, government officials, and the general public must therefore unite to recognize and curtail this growing threat, strengthening protections for judges, preserving the integrity of the American judicial system, and above all, upholding the rule of law.Underlining this point, it is crucial to remember that an impartial judiciary, free from intimidation and threat, is not merely a pillar of the American legal framework. It is also a cornerstone of a democratic society, a place where even the most politically influential individuals are held accountable for their actions. For democracy to thrive, it is vital that those tasked with dispensing justice are able to do so without fear or favor.

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www.CPOPLAYBOOK.comEpisode TranscriptAboutKey takeaways from the podcast episode highlight the evolution of talent search in the era of remote work, expanding access to a global talent pool. James Ayers, the Global Talent Acquisition Leader at Archlynk. James stresses the importance of aligning mindsets within recruitment teams and leadership to navigate the complexities of hiring across diverse countries and cultures. Understanding local markets and tailoring job descriptions accordingly is crucial, as James Ayers emphasizes the impact of language and culture on candidate experience.*James AyersI have been involved with Global Talent Acquisition for most of my career and been based in multiple countries such as Australia, Singapore, England, India, United States and Canada.I am very enthusiastic about driving business results through hiring the best people in the market who are highly engaged, passionate, smart and bring with them a learning mindset all with a keen eye on diversity and inclusive nature.I pride myself on creating highly engaged, passionate, and learning teams. Underlining this simply, I love the recruiting industry and while it's a highly competitive environment, I strive to ensure we have fun and create a safe environment where people can be themselves - devoid of the politics and bureaucracy you may find at other companies all while doing the best work of their lives!*All media inquiries: media@cpoplaybook.com

In a recent conversation, former President Donald Trump partook in an unconventional discussion with radio host Hugh Hewitt, an established voice among conservative thinkers. During the expansive talk, the former Commander-in-Chief made a surprise proposition regarding President Joe Biden's potential for participation in the forthcoming presidential debates. Central to Trump's contention was the insinuation that perhaps some kind of stimulant might be influencing Biden's performance. The core of Trump's argument during the radio chat revolved around the unexpected discovery last summer of a notable substance in the heart of the nation's capital. Reports suggested that the substance in question, found in the White House lobby near the West Executive Avenue entrance, was cocaine. Trump then took this revelation, weaving it into his argument regarding Biden's potential participation in the debates. Trump brought attention to Biden's conduct during a recent important assembly in the country. The former President observed stark fluctuations in Biden's energy levels during this assembly, which he seemed to find rather curious. His assertion was that Biden started the meeting with an unusually elevated sense of vigor, declining rapidly towards the end, something Trump found suspicious. In expressing his interest in participating in imminent debates, Trump proposed an additional caveat. To ensure a level playing field, he suggested that candidates, particularly President Biden, undergo a drug test ahead of the debates. This idea stemmed from his underlying suspicion around the unexpected energy fluctuations noted in his counterpart's performance. When the radio host pressed further to clarify if Trump was outright accusing Biden of cocaine use, the former president chose to leave the topic more nebulous. He did not specify the exact nature of his allegation but maintained his stance that Biden's performance seemed abnormally heightened, similar to being 'higher than a kite.' Regardless of allegations or insinuations, Trump minced no words in stating his opinion about Biden's profound address. In his estimation, it was one of the most disappointing such displays he had witnessed. The erstwhile President used the opportunity to criticise the content and delivery of the address, terming it anything but an accurate representation of the American state. In Trump's assessment, he found discrepancy between the somnolent image frequently projected by Biden and the surprising level of energy exhibited in the address. This led him to the conclusion that there may be external aids influencing Biden's energy levels. The abrupt change in demeanor, as Trump observed, highlighted an inconsistent landscape. Underlining the importance of the State of the Union address, Trump stated his disappointment as he watched an address that he believed did not resonate with the people. The former president asserted that the intention of the address is to mirror the state of the nation; in this case, he felt the connection missed its mark. In a summarizing note, Trump conveyed a mix of anticipation and concern about the impending presidential debates. He expressed a strong desire to return to the debating stage, albeit with an extra layer of scrutiny. An integral part of his recommendation was to incorporate drug testing into the process as a standard measure. As part of his discussion with Hugh Hewitt, Trump comprehensively addressed the recent cocaine discovery at the White House. While the former president did not directly connect the discovery with the current administration, he did allude to a potential link, an indication that further clarification is needed in the interest of transparency. Looking forward, Trump's comments left many speculating about the probability of implementing pre-debate drug testing procedures. The former president seemed to perceive it as an essential benchmark for facilitating fair and unbiased debates. While his suggestion may be controversial, it continues to spark conversations among political commentators and the wider public. In the heart of Trump's comments was his critique of the current administration's representation of the American people. He underscored his discontentment with what he described as a lack of proper representation, resonating with his listeners who share similar viewpoints. Trump retains his eager readiness to step into the debating arena once again, craving the platform it offers him to voice his views. However, his desire for the inclusion of drug testing for participants, especially President Biden, adds an unexpected dimension to his eagerness to return to political engagement. While the dust has far from settled on this contentious discourse, it undeniably introduces a novel examination of presidential debates. Only time will highlight if former President Donald Trump's unconventional proposition regarding drug testing will indeed influence future presidential debates or fade as a fleeting suggestion in an ever-evolving political landscape. Real News Now Website Connect with Real News Now on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/realnewsnow Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.com #realnewsnow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Television personality Bill Maher, renowned host on HBO and, put forth a spirited critique of the mainstream media's reporting on the potential 2024 presidential race during his most recent episode of 'Real Time with Bill Maher'. Certainly striking a chord, Maher admonished a 'painting with too broad a brush' approach to reporting, reiterating that 'Donald Trump is not equivalent to Adolf Hitler.' Maher chided the media, saying that the practice of constantly 'cranking the dial of rhetoric all the way up' must discontinue. He then proceeded to showcase an illustration of his point, using a clip of Fox News's Sean Hannity claiming, 'There's not a single aspect that hasn't deteriorated under Joe Biden.' Maher artfully countered this statement with a satirical quip indicating a certain mundane exaggeration in Hannity's remarks. Maher's sarcastic response, 'As if a slight increase in the price of Mars bars is equivalent to announcing the death of the American dream', served to repudiate the outlandish comment. With a humor-laced snarkiness designed to subtly undercut the hyperbolic impact, Maher drove home the point that not everything has gone from bad to worse under President Biden's reign. Continuing his satirical stretch, Maher playfully suggested, 'According to this logic, under Biden, even the flowers have lost their scent, internet speeds have slumped, and breakfast at IHOP has become stickier. Even our waning romance could be attributed to Biden, as if even the potency of the illegally circulating fentanyl has dipped.' Premised on remarking the repetition of doomsday language, Maher observed, 'It's wearisome to persistently listen to the same old criticisms regurgitated—criticisms that we know would be leveled regardless of the reality on the ground.' In this vein, Maher sought to demonstrate an innate bias in the often-repeated fractious assessments of President Biden's performance. Yet, Maher was not without a sense of balance. He admitted Biden might not be his first choice of ally in a potentially perilous situation, cleverly using an analogy with the popular Netflix series 'Squid Game'. Underlining a subtle acknowledgement of Biden's perceived weaknesses, he quipped, 'Would I pick Joe Biden as my partner in a Squid Games life-or-death scenario? No.' Still, Maher wasn't all criticism for the Biden administration. The 'Real Time' host complimented Biden on certain positive macro-economic indicators, such as low unemployment rates and a record-breaking stock market, even in the face of roaring inflation that continues to batter the U.S. economy. Subsequently, Maher shifted his focus to the governor of the Sunshine State, Ron DeSantis, posing a curious question as to why the left-leaning media constantly reacts with utmost intensity at any mention of the Florida governor. Maher playfully instructed the media to not always dial their criticism 'up to the maximum level' when it comes to Governor DeSantis. Maher pointed out that there was a time when liberal reports were brimming with articles claiming DeSantis was not just at par with Trump when it came to critique, but potentially even worse. In Maher's view, there were suggestions being made that DeSantis was graver danger—a statement he then humorously compared to referring to the openly controversial Trump as Hitler. Maher then neatly brought the point home, jesting, 'Just to clear things up, Donald Trump is not Adolf Hitler.' Adding an extra ounce of his well-known sardonic humor, he continued, 'He's merely a staunch admirer.' In questioning the necessity of unwarranted escalation in rhetoric, Maher reiterated his point, 'Does every disagreement need to skyrocket to the highest levels of confrontation?' Demonstrating a sort of exhausted frustration with the polarized discussion climate, Maher hinted at the need for more nuanced, varied, and level-headed evaluations of political figures. Driving home his point yet again, Maher said, 'Surely it's possible to voice your disagreement with DeSantis, without necessarily likening him to Trump?' His critique here emphasized a plea for differentiation, for understanding that different conservative figures may embrace different facets of conservative values, and not necessarily follow identical ideological paths. Real News Now Bill Maher SLAMS Media's 2024 Coverage ‘Donald Trump Is Not Adolf Hitler' Follow RNN on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealNewsNowApp/ X Twitter: https://twitter.com/realnewsapp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realnews/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realnewsnowapp Threads: https://www.threads.net/@realnews/ Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@RealNews YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@realnewsnowapp Video: https://youtu.be/_fhvHk-_j6k End Wokeness: https://endthewokeness.com/?ref=fbcSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first of a few special Legal Week 2024 edition episodes of "The Geek in Review," where we looked for innovative and creative ideas on the road and recorded live from the bustling environment of the 2024 Legal Week conference in New York. Marlene Gebauer notes the transformation of Legal Week into a thought leadership conference, with a special mention of keynote speaker Bryan Cranston's impactful talk on storytelling, branding, and the thoughtful application of AI in both the acting world and the legal tech space. Joey Seeber, the guest for this episode, brings his experience and insights as the representative of Level Legal, a company that recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. Seeber shares the origin story of Level Legal, starting from its humble beginnings in 2009 in East Texas, evolving from a document review team within a law firm to a full-service eDiscovery and forensics company based in Dallas. Underlining the transition from paper to digital and the challenges of data hygiene, Seeber emphasizes the company's growth and its focus on human-centric service in the legal tech industry. Discussing the influence of generative AI and other technological advancements on legal services, Seeber provides a grounded perspective on the hype versus the reality of AI's impact on the industry. He stresses the importance of human-to-human connections and hospitality in legal services, suggesting that while technical skills are essential, the ability to serve and delight clients sets Level Legal apart. Seeber notes the challenges of adapting to various eDiscovery platforms, the importance of a diverse skill set among staff, and the evolving roles within the legal tech ecosystem. Seeber's vision for Level Legal includes a focus on what he terms the "excellence reflex" – a combination of curiosity, service instinct, and the anticipation of client needs. In the "crystal ball" segment, Seeber cautiously predicts the trajectory of generative AI in legal tech, suggesting that significant changes may be more gradual than some expect. He reflects on the legal industry's slow pace of adoption and the importance of integrating new technologies thoughtfully and effectively.   Listen on mobile platforms:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ |  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Contact Us:  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gebauerm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@glambert⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Threads: @glambertpod or @gebauerm66Email: geekinreviewpodcast@gmail.comMusic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jerry David DeCicca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Transcript

In this episode of the Project Management Paradise podcast, host Aaron Murphy is joined by Neal Frick, a leadership guru and author, to explore the topic of empathetic leadership. Neil shares insights into the definition of empathetic leadership, common misconceptions, and the keys to successful implementation. He emphasizes transparency, trust, active listening, and logical decision-making as crucial elements. Neil also discusses the return on investment (ROI) of empathetic leadership, highlighting its impact on effort, productivity, and customer relations. Key Highlights: ●      00:23 - Introduction to Neal Frick and Empathy in leadership ●      00:57 - Neal's Background and Journey to Empathy to Leadership ●      02:33 - Empathetic Leadership ●      07:50 - Trust and Listening in Empathetic Leadership ●      08:14 - Empathy and Sympathy, Underlining the Need for Setting Boundaries ●      09:23 - Emotional Connections Affected Decision-Making ●      10:13 - Explores Return on Investment (ROI) in Empathetic Leadership ●      11:10 - Empathetic Leadership Boosts Effort and Productivity ●      11:50 - Empathetic Leadership on Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, and Sales ●      12:47 - ROI to the Keys of Success: Trust and Listening ●      15:22 - Field of Empathetic Leadership   Learn More About Neal Frick here   Bonus Learn the keys to effective “change management” by accessing a complimentary copy at corasystems.com/changeguide

Welcome back, Thrivers! In this episode, I passionately explore the transformative power of coaching in reshaping workplaces, redefining individual career approaches, and cultivating effective leadership. I also delve into the essence of coaching, its impact on performance, and why it's a secret weapon for nurturing future leaders. Underlining the significance of coaching, this episode also involves offering a personalized growth strategy, markedly enhancing performance, and acting as a strategic instrument for recognizing and fostering emerging talent. I also unravel some practical tips on weaving coaching into company culture, advocating for a start-small approach, and underlining the role of consistent feedback and metrics. Tune in and join me in this conversation and let's create a new culture of coaching today! KEY POINTS:Coaching as a partnership for unlocking one's potentialDifferentiating coaching from mentoring and trainingOvercoming negative connotations associated with coachingThe impact of coaching on employee engagement and performanceSituational leadership and its significance in guiding teamsPractical steps to integrate coaching into company cultureThe pivotal role of group coaching and online resourcesHow coaching can flourish one's career growth and developmentQUOTES: "Coaching is not mentorship. It's a process that helps guide someone towards self-discovery and improvement." — Brittany N. Cole "Whether you're a leader or an individual contributor, I can't stress enough the game-changing power of a strong coaching culture." — Brittany N. Cole "In today's world, coaching is not just transformative to the individual but a necessary tool in your learning and development toolkit." — Brittany N. Cole The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide | Download your FREE The Blueprint to Visibility & Influence Guide. Hey Hey Creative | Click here and experience the Magic of Hey Hey Creative today! AB Hillsboro Village | Visit here to learn more about AB Hillsboro Village, Nashville's premiere live event and music venue.Get the Own Your Power Checklist, the ultimate guide to helping you own your personal power to drive as a leader.Love what you're hearing? Follow Brittany Cole & The Career Thrivers Podcast to share the love!Work with Brittany at Career Thrivers IG | @CareerThriversBrittany Cole IG | @BrittanyNCole LinkedIn | @BrittanyNCole Career Thrivers produced by EPYC Media Network

Interview with Marshall Abbott, Director & CEO of Arrow Exploration Corp.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/arrow-exploration-axl-high-margin-oil-production-funds-development-1801Recording date: 16th January 2024Colombian Producer Poised for Breakout GrowthArrow Exploration holds prime acreage in the oil-rich Llanos Basin of Colombia, where it has built steady production growth and proven oil well economics. After doubling 2023 output to 3,280 barrels per day, the company anticipates replicating its success in 2024. "We have doubled production from the beginning of last year to now and we feel we're on a path to double production again by the end of 2024," stated CEO Marshall Abbott.The current production base generates robust cash flow, funding an active $45 million drilling campaign this year. Arrow will drill 15 new wells, focused on lower-risk development locations, but also testing "a couple of exciting exploration prospects." Prior 3D seismic imaging helps de-risk reservoir targets within the company's core holdings.Most tantalizing is the shift towards horizontal drilling. Arrow has scheduled six horizontal wells in 2024, with over 1,000 barrels per day expected from each. "The technology is fabulous and geost steering is a fun part of the game," remarked Abbott. By unlocking greater contact with reservoir rock, horizontal completions translate to substantially higher recovery rates and value creation.Underlining its financial position, Arrow held approximately $15 million in cash exiting 2023, with no debt obligations. Operating cash flow is on track to average $2.5-3 million monthly this year after royalties. The scaled-up drilling program funded through internal resources provides non-dilutive growth. Abbott stressed, "From a financial perspective we're very healthy."Trading at just 2x cash flow, Arrow remains undervalued relative to near-term production and cash flow expansion. Once the market recognizes Colombia's high-margin barrels and Arrow's consistent execution, shares could re-rate materially higher.—View Arrow Exploration's company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/arrow-explorationSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

At the end of 2022, the world was introduced to ChatGPT, which has been a watershed moment for artificial intelligence as it enables millions of regular users to experiment with AI. In just a year, it has changed so much of how we work and search for information on the internet. So, what will 2024 and beyond hold in store for us? In this interview with Biznews, futurist Pieter Geldenhuys, the Director at the Institute for Technology and Innovation, dives into several technological developments that are shaping our world including robo air taxis, moon mining for helium-3 as an alternative energy source, post-quantum computing, smart glasses, and the hu.ma.ne smart pin. Underlining these technology developments, he says, are currents that are shaping our world which includes a demographic decline in the northern hemisphere that will lead to a severe drop in consumption. By 3035, he says, “a reality might be that a company would be proud to announce our revenue only fell by 3% while our competitors fell by 8%.” Peak consumption will have a severe impact on Africa with its growing population but the light at the end of the tunnel for Africa, he says, is for the continent to embrace new types of technology, but that “does mean that the mindset of technology adoption will have to change significantly."

In this riveting episode, Mariah converses with the insightful Alex Patterson, based in Charlottesville, Virginia, who shares his fascinating life journey.  Alex's life took a transformative turn in 2013, when he was prompted to advocate for the legalization of hemp in his home state. He recounts the pivotal encounter with esteemed research scientist Roland Griffiths, exposing him to the intriguing world of psilocybin and plant medicine. The discussion touches on the importance of indigenous perspectives in the evolving landscape of psychedelics, the trials of blending the ancient wisdom of plant medicine into our modern society, and the growing demand for practiced professionals in the field of psychedelic therapy. Underlining the profound influence plant medicines have conferred on his self-development, relationships, and overall life quality, Alex's discourse provides valuable insights. Alex and Mariah further discuss the path to legal protection and freedom for use of yagé, Colombian Ayahuasca, The necessity for legal safeguards and the responsible use of these potent plant medicines for ensuing generations is also keenly emphasized. This episode emerges as an enlightening probe into the realms of plant medicine, spirituality, and the underlying interconnectedness of all life. Listeners can look forward to deep insights and fresh perspectives from Alex's incredible experiences and profound wisdom. In This Episode: Alex Patterson |  ambiwasi.org Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa This podcast is brought to you by Four Visions Website | fourvisions.com Instagram| @fourvisionstribe Facebook | Four Visions Youtube | Four Visions Nominate a podcast guest! Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia Subscribe to the FVM Podcast and leave us a review! iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts  

Kim and Spencer discuss the importance of cash flow, or financial flow, over stagnation in wealth building. They argue that one of the often-overlooked principles of prosperity is the necessity for cash flow rather than letting money sit idly. For them, cash flow refers not only to money coming in but also the money going out. Important elements of cash flow include expenses, investments in real estate and life insurance, and outgoing cash flow in general.  Prosperity Thinkers is proud to be an affiliate of the transformative Gravy Stack movement, helping individuals around the world unlock their potential and achieve financial freedom. By providing resources, tools, and mentorship, we contribute to creating a culture of abundance, possibility, and growth. Please note, as an affiliate, we may receive compensation for our efforts. Our collaboration, however, goes beyond financial arrangements; we truly believe in the power of the Gravy Stack movement to change lives and foster prosperity. Best-selling author Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw show you how to take more control of your finances. Tune in to The Prosperity Podcast to learn more about Prosperity Thinkers thinking and strategies today! Do you have a question you would like answered on the show? Please send it to us at hello@prosperitythinkers.com and we may answer it in an upcoming episode.   Links and Resources from this Episode For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ https://gravystack.com/prosperity https://prosperitythinkers.com/action/     Show Notes The significance of both incoming and outgoing money as part of cash flow, and how outgoing cash flow is equitably crucial The need to create money movement in our personal economy through the concept of cash flow How to get more movement in finances, whether small or large sums of money Using a case study to explain how to create movement, focus on cash flow, and generate a multiplier effect leading to long-term financial stability Universality of the principles of cash flow, irrespective of the amount of money involved Underlining the importance of planning for a lifetime guaranteed income, especially for older people and the peace of mind it brings Introducing the concept of Prosperity Economics and its history and relevance across different times and ages   Special Listener Gift Free eBook: Activating Your Prosperity Guide. Kim Butler's groundbreaking eBook/ audiobook explains why typical financial advice may be sabotaging your wealth... and what to do instead!  Review and Subscribe If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here Subscribe on your favorite podcast player to get the latest episodes. iTunes RSS

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and data science, today's episode of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast brings forth a critically important yet often overlooked aspect—securing data through its entire lifecycle. Our esteemed guest is Anand Kashyap, the CEO and Co-founder of Fortanix, a company that has pioneered in the realm of confidential computing.  Anand and his team at Fortanix have uniquely positioned themselves in the industry, focusing not just on securing stored or in-transit data, but also data while it's being processed. As AI models increasingly become the linchpins for competitive advantage, it's no longer just about the intricacies of these models but the treasure trove of data that fuels them. Giants like Google and Microsoft, armed with vast amounts of data, seem to have an edge. Yet, this edge brings its own challenges around the ethics, privacy, and compliance of using such data—questions that are resonating loudly, not just in the EU under the shadows of regulations like GDPR, but across the globe, including the US. During our conversation, Anand demystified the concept of confidential computing, a term that is gradually becoming a cornerstone in the discussion around data security. At its core, confidential computing involves leveraging hardware-based trusted execution environments to protect both data and code. One might wonder how this impacts the realm of privacy regulations. Interestingly, confidential computing provides an effective, transparent mechanism to demonstrate compliance without diminishing the operational integrity of AI models. As the conversation unfolded, Anand offered valuable insights, pointing out that while confidential computing does augment runtime security, it is not a silver bullet. The necessity for well-crafted applications and comprehensive security measures remains unabated. He emphasized that this form of computing, though robust in security mechanisms, does not negate the need for diligent application development and maintenance. We also touched upon the far-reaching implications of data privacy laws like GDPR on the global architecture of data solutions.  Anand highlighted how such regulations are catalyzing the adoption of confidential computing solutions across different jurisdictions, with an intriguing possibility of creating sovereign cloud zones within public clouds. Ethical considerations in data protection strategies occupied a significant segment of our discussion. With a discerning perspective, Anand shared his thoughts on deploying confidential computing for a myriad of new use cases, from healthcare to financial services. Anand, who continually evolves through self-education, including listening to thought-provoking podcasts, left us with an enriching viewpoint on the challenges and opportunities lying ahead in the data security spectrum. As the spotlight continues to shine on AI and data, understanding how to secure this data effectively is not just an operational need but an ethical imperative. This conversation with Anand Kashyap illuminates that pathway, shedding light on both the potential and the limitations of confidential computing.  Whether you are a business leader, a tech enthusiast, or someone deeply involved in data privacy concerns, this episode offers a comprehensive lens through which to view the evolving narrative of data security. 

In E243, we delve into the world of real estate with Manny Shiferaw, a Canadian real estate investor who shares invaluable insights and wisdom about investing in the American market. He navigates through a diverse array of topics, encompassing highly effective property investment strategies, the crucial role of comprehending and adapting to local market dynamics, and the strategic harnessing of social media platforms to bolster one's presence in the real estate arena. Underlining the pivotal importance of continuous learning, adaptability, and personal goals in real estate for thriving in an ever-evolving market, this content becomes indispensable for avid property investment enthusiasts. Disclaimer: This episode, as with every episode of this podcast, should NOT be considered as advice. Investment advice is NEVER given on this show. Always consult a competent investment advisor before making an investment decision. Webinar Registration: http://www.andrew-hines.com/webinar Sponsors: Control and Compound Financial https://www.controlandcompound.com/andrewhines District Reit: https://districtreit.ca/ Andrew Hines Coaching Program: http://www.andrew-hines.com/coaching Events and Other: GTA West REI Meetup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gtawestrei REI Hot Seat with Andrew Hines: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@reihotseat Connect with Manny Shiferaw: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shifproperties/ Refined Real Estate Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/refinedrealestatens/ Andrew Hines Audio · Insights into Mastering Your Local Real Estate Investing with Manny Shiferaw LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-andrew-hines-real-estate-investing-podcast/id1453461753 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ND7vIkJhmIEEk73aCwKhE FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Twitter: https://twitter.com/theandrewhines LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/theandrewhines TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealandrewhines

Unlock the complexities of hiring and retaining international talent in our intriguing conversation with Aaron Kochenderfer from Fakhoury Global Immigration. Together, we navigate the labyrinth of immigration policies and processes that have been reshaped by the Covid-19 pandemic. The episode takes a deep look into the challenges of hiring from different countries and the vital role of diversity in the STEM fields. We then delve into the intriguing world of dual intent visas, such as the H1B and L1, that offer a gateway to permanent residency despite their temporary nature. Underlining the importance of staying abreast with ever-changing immigration policies, the conversation spotlights the indispensable role of immigration attorneys in this process. Furthermore, we shed light on the often-overlooked benefits international workers bring to smaller companies and communities, including enhancing the tax base and making areas more appealing for new residents. Holding special significance is our discussion on the Detroit port of entry between the US and Canada and the role immigrants have played in Detroit's redevelopment. This is an episode not to be missed if you're interested in international talent acquisition!Listen & Subscribe on your favorite platformApple | Spotify | Google | AmazonVisit us at RecruitingDaily for all of your recruiting, sourcing, and HR content.Follow on Twitter @RecruitingDaily Attend one of our #HRTX Events

Explore AI's Latest Breakthroughs and Funding! Learn about Databricks' $500M funding, Generate: Biomedicines' expansion plans, SQream's GPU tech, Google's "Gemini" rival to GPT-4, and Adobe's commercial launch of Firefly AI. Plus, discover how these innovations are shaping the future of technology.Key takeaways:Databricks' $500 million Series I funding round, led by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., values the data lakehouse platform at $43 billion, reflecting its strong Q2 performance and acquisition of MosaicML.Google's "Gemini" aims to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, featuring robust language models for diverse applications, signaling Google's increased investment in generative AI.Generate:Biomedicines secures $237 million in Series C funding, enabling expansion of its generative AI pipeline and acceleration of clinical trials using machine learning.SQream's $45 million Series C funding, led by World Trade Ventures, will fuel North American expansion and enhance AI/ML enterprise capabilities in the big data and analytics markets.Adobe's Firefly AI transitions from beta to commercial availability, offering generative AI tools for image, video, and text content generation across its Creative Cloud platform.Quotes:"Databricks' valuation soars to $43 billion as it successfully closes a $500 million Series I funding round," - Reflecting the company's strong Q2 performance and investor confidence."Generate :Biomedicines plans to expand its generative AI pipeline and launch clinical trials annually," - Highlighting the company's growth strategy following a $237 million Series C funding round."SQream's Chief Revenue Officer, Deborah Leff, emphasizes GPU technology's compatibility with AI and data architectures," - Underlining the advantages of SQream's patented GPU technology."Google aims to establish 'Gemini' as a competitor to OpenAI's GPT-4," - Indicating Google's ambition to rival OpenAI in the generative AI space."Adobe officially launches Firefly AI, extending its generative capabilities to all Creative Cloud users," - Announcing the transition of Firefly AI from beta to commercial availability.____More from Edge of AI

It's time to challenge the status quo and expose the realities that are eroding the core of our society. The horrifying sequel of events in Jacksonville, Florida, serves as a chilling reminder of how deeply white supremacy is entrenched in our nation. Three innocent lives were lost, a grim reflection of the persistent mindset that threatens to push our society to the brink. As we dissect this tragedy, we delve into the dangerous, growing culture of radicalization and stress the urgent need for unity if we are to survive.Our discussion takes on the formidable power of censorship, scrutinizing Florida's recent decision to eliminate African American Studies as a college credit. This controversial move raises alarms about the risk of manipulating young minds and a potential shift in the perception of BIPOC communities. We also confront the prevalent culture of white supremacy, tracing its pervasive influence on aspects of our society from voter suppression to religion, and the critical need for education to counter it.Our conversation touches upon Jesus' criticism of rule-makers, the necessity of understanding His teachings, and the relevance of Martin Luther King's dream in today's context. We navigate the murky waters of gerrymandering, oppression, and power dynamics, spotlighting the importance of adequate representation at all levels of influence. Finally, we flip the script to reflect on how we can foster a global dialogue and encourage a diversity of perspectives to effect positive, lasting change in our society. Tune in, join the conversation, and be part of the change.Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

Sitting down with us for this episode of Bourbon and Breakthroughs is the founder of The Unrule/y Entrepreneur, none other than Andrea Crowder! Andrea has such a passion for life and business, and her amazing story of evolution and the premium she gives to creativity is bound to strike a chord with each and every listener in a variety of ways. We get to hear from Andrea about why many of our ideas about success can be unhealthy and fictitious, how she handles pressure, ways to use the power of imagination and the best strategies for overcoming the inevitable challenges that life throws at us. Andrea also shines a light on managing emotions and learning from errors, two things that have made all the difference for her and her business. One of the grounding principles at The Unrule/y Entrepreneur is the culture of celebration that they embody, and by listening in you will get some great insight into how this leads to making a profit while having fun, so join us to hear it all from Andrea Crowder.Key Points From This Episode:Introducing today's bourbon from Heaven's Door and its notable characteristics. Andrea talks about being a 'people coach' and her main areas of expertise. The dangers of entrepreneurship and our common myths about success. Prioritizing creativity, focus, and logic in your business. An explanation of Andrea's 'pleasure over pressure' ethic. A few of Andrea's recent highlights and the massive income increase she has facilitated.  Why the highest paycheck is not always the best option. Letting go of the obligations that do not serve us and our energy levels! Andrea's thoughts on hiring smartly and the best practices for leaders and their teams. Advice for aligning company culture; self-regulation, learning from mistakes, and more. Enjoying the possibilities of the contemporary business landscape and having fun! Underlining the most important question that Andrea wants listeners to ask themselves.Andrea shares her beliefs about the source of her great results.  Detailing and naming Andrea's cocktail! Rapid fire questions with Andrea about meaning, excitement, transformation, and more. How and where to connect with Andrea online.  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Heaven's DoorAndrea CrowderDaddy EnergyAndrea Crowder on InstagramThe Unrule/y Entrepreneur PodcastEntrepreneur MagazineBob DylanJoe DispenzaChris GoodmanGoodman Coaching ApplicationGoodman Coaching Inc Dr. Jon ConnellyFree Training with Dr. Jon ConnellyGet to know Chris - Connect on Instagram Coach with Chris Learn more about Goodman Coaching

Unlock the truth behind the left-wing notions of CRT, DEI, and more with our esteemed guest, Dr Carol Swain, in an insightful discussion. As an influential conservative voice and PragerU contributor, Dr Swain brings a fresh perspective to the debate surrounding the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and the ensuing backlash from the left. Be ready to engage in a comprehensive exploration of her new book, The Adversity of Diversity.Our dialogue with Dr Swain doesn't stop there; we move past the surface and delve into the essence of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, casting the spotlight on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Dr Swain presents a compelling argument against the left's pursuit of equal outcomes, advocating for equal opportunities instead. She highlights the potential harm in lowering standards for minorities.We examine the significance of unity in society. We bring into focus the alarming spread of progressive racism. Underlining the dangers of disregarding a biblical foundation, Dr Swain demonstrates the potential for the proliferation of detrimental philosophies.Lastly, get ready to delve deeper into the Constitution Day celebration and the importance of physical and constitutional defense in Fredericksburg, Texas, at Patriot Academy. Join us in standing against the wrong and curbing the propagation of harmful and woke ideologies.Support the show

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners.Memory plays a central role in our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks, such as applying knowledge to problems never before encountered and drawing inferences from facts already known. New insights into how memory is encoded, consolidated, and later retrieved have led to a better understanding of how we learn. Grappling with the impediments that make learning challenging leads both to more complex mastery and better retention of what was learned.Many common study habits and practice routines turn out to be counterproductive. Underlining and highlighting, rereading, cramming, and single-minded repetition of new skills create the illusion of mastery, but gains fade quickly. More complex and durable learning come from self-testing, introducing certain difficulties in practice, waiting to re-study new material until a little forgetting has set in, and interleaving the practice of one skill or topic with another. Speaking most urgently to students, teachers, trainers, and athletes, Make It Stick will appeal to all those interested in the challenge of lifelong learning and self-improvement.On this episode of The Burleson Box, we hear from Professor Henry L. "Roddy" Roediger III, author of Make it Stick about the importance for students and teachers to know whose advice to take on how best to go about learning, what should we really be asking if we want to solve complex problems, the concept of massed practice and why our faith in it is misplaced, how learning and experience come together, how to avoid illusions of knowing, and how we can be more mindful about how mastery really works.***The Burleson Box is brought to you by In Hand Dental:Are you trying to increase your treatment plan close rates while also increasing revenue? How can you do both for your dental practice without burning out an already burdened staff?The answer? Remote dental monitoring. You need a trusted HIPAA-compliant app that helps you and your staff work smarter, not harder. This needs to be an easy to use, easy onboard app that your patients will find fun to use, and will increase their engagement and success with aligners.You need the In-Hand Dental App. The In-Hand Dental App allows you to engage with your patients in real time, send individual and batched messages, and solve problems to increase compliance without using up chair time.The result? Happy patients, happy staff, and happy practices. With more revenue, and the ability to do more starts. With prices starting as low as $149 per month, it's perfect for a growing aligner business. Check us out and learn more at InHandDental.com***Resources Mentioned in the Episode with Henry Roediger:Make It Stick by Professor RoedigerThe Memory Lab***Go Premium: Members get early access, ad-free episodes, hand-edited transcripts, exclusive study guides, special edition books each quarter, powerpoint and keynote presentations and two tickets to Dustin Burleson's Annual Leadership Retreat.http://www.theburlesonbox.com/sign-up Stay Up to Date: Sign up for The Burleson Report, our weekly newsletter that is delivered each Sunday with timeless insight for life and private practice. Sign up here:http://www.theburlesonreport.com Follow Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA at:http://www.burlesonseminars.com

On a special guest appearance on The Better Than Rich Podcast with Mike and Andrew, Alex, the visionary behind the tech sales community, Alluviance, dives deep into his transformative journey towards self-awareness and intentional leadership. Underlining the essence of mastering self-leadership before guiding others, Alex sheds light on how such a principle paves the way for a profound global impact. He unveils the power of meditation, breathwork, and journaling in reshaping his perspective on sales and leadership. With a raw openness, introspection, and an unwavering allegiance to joy, Alex encourages everyone to cherish their own path of self-exploration and to manifest genuine leadership in every facet of their lives.Chapters:00:00:00 Dive into the Journey of Self-Awareness and Transformation00:02:26 The Power of Witnessing Personal Evolution and Finding Mission00:03:45 Grappling with Accepting Acknowledgment and Praise00:09:57 Carving Out Time for Presence and Introspection00:14:52 Discovering Deeper Purpose Beyond the Sales Pitch00:18:02 Crafting Impact: Harnessing Community Towards a Unified Goal00:22:19 Striking a Harmony: Leadership and Authenticity in Modern Times00:28:20 Lighting the Path: Leadership That Ignites Change00:30:11 From Dark Moments to Clarity: The Balance of Life and Ambition00:32:28 Choosing the Journey of Joy Over Fleeting Happiness00:33:54 Rising Above: Personal Battles with Grief, Depression, and Addiction00:36:02 Digging Deeper: Understanding Our Underlying Drives and Desires00:39:20 True Wealth: Finding Richness in Relationships, Connection, and SpaceConnect with The Better Than Rich:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTubeThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to The Rising Leader? Have some feedback you'd like to share? Connect with us on iTunes and leave us a review!Mentioned in this episode: The Arise Immersion

Have you ever wondered how to strategically plan your career to meet the demands of the ever-changing job market? Pete Newsome Invites expert guest, Sonja Price from Dynamo Careers, to unveil her top insights on this topic that could be a game-changer for your professional journey. Underlining the importance of developing a career roadmap, Sonja urges all professionals to align their passion with market requirements for a successful career.As they venture into the conversation, Sonja emphasizes the significance of having a robust network in your career journey. She talks about combating ageism in the job market and highlights the necessity of having a professional development plan. They also touch on the topic of self-responsibility in career planning, and how mentors and sponsors can help navigate through career transitions and ensure longevity in roles.As they wrap up their insightful discussion, Sonja and Pete discuss the pros and cons of job hopping, the importance of building a career network, and the impact of a household name on a resume. Offering a wealth of knowledge, Sonja's expert advice will equip you with a roadmap to navigate your career journey, regardless of the stage you're in. So buckle up and get ready for some valuable insights that could revolutionize your professional life!

While Ineos teenager Josh Tarling was expected to be among the medallists in the British TT championship, his victory by more than a minute over his rivals did cause a stir. We speak to his former coach Stuart Blunt about the 19-year-old Welshman, who Blunt describes as a "British Filippo Ganna".We've got a Jumbo-Visma double, starting with the latest from team manager Richard Plugge on the Dutch team's search for a new lead sponsor. Plugge refuses to confirm press rumours of discussions with Saudi enterprise Neom City, but says there's been global interest in backing the team that features Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert and Primož Roglič and that he's confident a deal will soon be concluded.Underlining their long-term commitment to the sport, Jumbo-Visma have also been busy in the transfer market. We reveal the latest on their rumoured deal with Ineos GC prospect Ben Tulett, and we speak to their head of development Robert de Groot about their newly announced signing of three British 17 year olds to their development team, as squad that's designed to keep them competitive but at relatively low cost. The Giro Donne is on! After months of uncertainty and discord between the race's owner and its organiser, a compromise has been reached over the running of the second women's Grand Tour of the season. We examine the reasons for the dispute that left the Italian race looking into the abyss. Every year there's a major Tour non-selection story and this year's has featured four-time champion Chris Froome, who has been passed over by his Israel-PremierTech team. We look at what was behind that decision and at what's next for Froome, whose immediate racing future is decidedly uncertain.Support the show

What God did at Pentecost is remarkable. Underlining the fact that the the Good News of our salvation in Christ is for all people, the Spirit enabled the apostles to preach in the languages of everyone who was present. As much as we marvel at what the Holy Spirit did on this day, we might overlook the ever greater miracle He continues to do this day in our midst.

Debi Hake was drawn to counseling as a profession after working in several non-profit, community and church positions, the education field, and being a foster parent for many years. While she loved most of her time in these positions, she realized that she was limited in the amount of help she could give others and did not have enough skills or education to effectively help those around her make sustainable change or truly heal from life's hurts.   CONNECT WITH Debi Hake Website: https://marriageandfamilycenter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriageandfamilycenter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marriageandfamilycenter   CONNECT WITH Cedric Francis Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedricbfrancis Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedricbfrancis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadtogreatness/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cedric-b-francis-a0544037/   CONNECT WITH Shante Francis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shante.francis.14 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s_fran/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shante-francis-10370320a/   CONNECT WITH TMC Podcast Email questions: admin@lead2greatness.com Website: https://www.lead2greatness.com   DONATE TO Fight Hungry Website: https://www.mtsoutreach.org     Disclosure: Links contain affiliates. When you buy through one of our links we will receive a commission. This is at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Lead to Greatness and allowing us to continue to bring you valuable content.   Promo:   Try Audible Premium Plus and Get up to two free audiobooks:   https://amzn.to/3as87Aw     Recording Equipment   Mic - https://amzn.to/3dHeSAi   Road Castor Pro - https://amzn.to/3aujvvS   Headset - https://amzn.to/2QM2O8a   Mic Cable - https://amzn.to/3dJ9Wec   USB Cable (Mac Book Only) - https://amzn.to/2PbAPy2   USB Cable (Windows Only) - https://amzn.to/3sK5K2h   Cable Compatible with Bose Brands - https://amzn.to/32BpN8j   Camera - https://amzn.to/3ncI7Oz   Mini Switcher - https://amzn.to/3dJGiWy   Micro HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3tISvQK   High Speed HDMI to HDMI Cable - https://amzn.to/3v3NfaG 

On this episode of the Casey Adams Show, Raz Romanescu shares his journey in the media space, from co-founding memes.com to building a laser-focused community around gaming and scaling his beauty brand, Nailboo. He emphasizes the importance of building targeted audiences and seizing growth opportunities. The conversation also touches on the changing social media landscape, including Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter and the potential ban of TikTok in the US. - Follow Raz Romanescu and his brands: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/razromanescu/ Nailboo: https://www.instagram.com/nailboo/ Underlining: https://www.instagram.com/underlining/ Gaming: https://www.instagram.com/gaming/ - Subscribe to The Casey Adams Show on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-casey-adams-show/id1328795944 Follow Casey on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdams  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadams YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdams - Follow The Casey Adams Show on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caseyadamsshow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CaseyAdamsShow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caseyadamsshow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaseyAdamsShow - [00:00:00] - Connecting in person after 5 years. [00:00:55] - "Zero to 100M fans: Memes" [00:12:26] - Gaming success through trust and confidence. [00:13:39] - Gaming's journey to acquisition. [00:15:02] - Building sustainable, profitable business. [00:15:53] - "Building a sound esports company" [00:28:58] - Risk pays off [00:29:30] - "Jumped, moved, and winged it." [00:30:11] - Dropped out for freedom and success. [00:35:49] - AI: The New Dot Com. [00:45:50] - Love consistency, build in shadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode Summary Hey caregivers, this episode, we're going to talk about ways to help with tiredness. Now we know, as caregivers, we are often tired and fatigued from the duties that we have. So let's talk about how we can help and cope with that.   Show Links Follow Larissa on social media @coach_larissat Follow the Series Using the tag, Larissa Caregiver Tips, to find all episodes in the series! Subscribe You can subscribe to Larissa's Caregiver Tips podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your audio. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to listen to others here. Join the Conversation! Make sure to join the conversation on your favorite social channel using #coach_larissat. If you enjoyed this episode then make sure to listen to others! Want to advertise/sponsor our show Please email larissa@lorickroad.com  Disclaimer The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers and are not necessarily representative of the views, thoughts, and opinions held by Lorick Road Road Creative (LRC). TAGS Larissa Caregiver Tips Series  

We have a special treat for our show tonight.  Our guest is an upcoming and talented Pop artist named Frankie Always who hails from Boston, Massachusetts.   In a world where we are constantly being bombarded with negative marketing and people trying to tear down our self-esteem, Frankie makes his music about self-acceptance, self-empowerment and hope. Underlining his positive message is the intention is to lift listeners and help them live happier and healthier lives.  New Album Alert: Check Out Frankie's New Album, "Brand New Life" which will is coming out on 1/27/23! Guest website: Frankiealways.com Instagram: @Frankiealways_ Youtube: Frankiealways     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*) Tigray rebel forces start turning over heavy weapons to Ethiopia military Tigray rebel forces, who fought a two-year war against Ethiopia's federal government, have begun handing over heavy weaponry to the national army as part of an African Union-led peace process. Handover in the town of Agulae was overseen by a monitoring team comprising members of the two sides and a regional body, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. At the ceremony, a Tigray rebel forces' representative said the start of the disarmament would play a major role in restoring peace. *) Ukraine's Soledar town falls to Wagner group — Russian media The head of Russia's mercenary group Wagner said his forces had taken control of the eastern Ukrainian mining town of Soledar but that fighting continued, Russian news agencies reported. Ukraine had said earlier that its forces were still holding out despite a Russian onslaught. The Wagner head said in a statement that its units took control of the entire territory of Soledar and that a cauldron has been formed in the centre of the city. *) Azerbaijan demands France apologise over 'slander' during war with Armenia Azerbaijan has demanded an apology from France over "slander" during the 2020 Karabakh war with Armenia. President Ilham Aliyev said, "During the conflict, France openly accused us, slandered us. I demanded an apology from them. They slandered us without even any evidence," Underlining that while there could be several reasons for France's anti-Azerbaijan stance, Aliyev said that France wanted Karabakh to remain at the centre of an unresolved and "frozen" conflict. *) Türkiye to host Russian, Ukrainian rights commissioners Russian and Ukrainian commissioners for human rights will hold a meeting in Türkiye on January 12-14, a Russian official said. Tatyana Moskalkova, Russia's commissioner for human rights, told reporters in Moscow that she will visit Türkiye for a forum. She said scores of experts from many nations will attend the forum, adding that they are planning to meet the Ukrainian side. *) Steven Spielberg wins big as Golden Globes make comeback Steven Spielberg claimed top honors including best drama at the Golden Globes on Tuesday for his deeply personal film "The Fabelmans," as Hollywood's A-list stars flocked to the first major awards show of the year despite a series of scandals swirling around its organizers. Spielberg, who also took home the award for best director, thanked his family including his late mother, who he said would be "up there kvelling about this right now." "The Fabelmans" covers the troubled marriage of Spielberg's parents, anti-Semitic bullying, and the director's early efforts making zero-budget movies with his teenage friends.

Hey, Often times the really helpful strategies and hacks for life are the most easy and simplistic. Today's episode is one of those. If you enjoy reading books or ever read the Bible then this one is for you!   If your current strategy for remembering those awesome takeaways and ideas from the books you read is to underline or highlight the sentence, then I've got a game changer for you. Book lovers pay attention!   Keep those pages clean and leave room for a simple hack that allows you to quickly reference all those great ideas at one glance. With bold love, peace and intention, Julie / / /   / / /   / / / What did she say?! Here's the links to what I mentioned today: Book Notes Printable   Connect with Me Website >  www.mommadeplans.com Productivity Printables >  https://tinyurl.com/papermadeplans Instagram >  https://www.instagram.com/mommadeplans/ Email >  julie@papermadeplans.com

Today, on the Rational Reminder Podcast, we are tackling a few interesting topics that tie into recent and forthcoming conversations with our amazing guests. In this 'us only' episode, we are focusing on thematic ETFs and the truth about dividend investing. After a quick look at The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal, some reflections on the past six months at ARK Invest, and the lessons we can still learn from the dot-com crash, we get into the meat of today's episode by way of Ben's recent experiences on a discussion panel about the utility of thematic investing. From there, we transition into the 'relevance of dividend irrelevance' and share some of the most illuminating and pertinent findings. In the end, our argument is simply that dividends are not the way to go and are an inefficient policy on many fronts. This has not deterred many investors, however, and we get to grips with the kinds of behaviours associated with dividends before espousing what this can mean for you and your objectives. To catch all of this and links to some of the best research available, be sure to listen in with us today.   Key Points From This Episode:   Today's book review of The Quick Fix by Jesse Singal and its critique of popular psychology. [0:12:30] Inflows at ARK Invest; the startling commitment that we are currently seeing. [0:21:48] Reflections and information that we dug up on the dot-com crash in the '90s. [0:22:30] Notes on thematic ETFs garnered from the recent panel Ben was on. [0:25:09] Disentangling the relevance of dividend irrelevance. [0:35:45] The performance of a dividend portfolio and a better idea of expected returns. [0:40:28] Empirical findings about dividend investors and their actions in relation to yields, diversification, and more. [0:42:01] The tax inefficiency of dividends and what this means for capital gains. [0:49:01] Underlining the importance of dividend investor's consumption and its sensitivity to dividends. [0:51:31] How the problem with dividends is compounded outside of the US. [0:57:11]  

Understanding Underlining Economics Allows The Right Deals To Get Done With Flexibility And Creativity – Private Equity Profit Podcast with Seth Greene & Cliff Locks Episode 045 Jeremy Mercer Jeremy Mercer is the CEO of Matador Capital, a private equity company that specializes in the ownership and operation of commercial real estate properties in the greater Southwest of the United States. Matador Capital focuses on industrial warehouses, manufacturing facilities, flex space, and other industry-based service sectors; along with lending on commercial real estate assets. Jeremy is also the vice president of Mercer Company, the leading commercial real estate company in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Mercer Company does more than provide strategic consulting, transactional services, and investment sales opportunities, they partner with their clients to make the right deal, together.  Listen to this informative Private Equity Profits episode with Jeremy Mercer about getting the right deals done by understanding the underlying economics.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:   A start in property management, a move to brokerage, and real estate investments along the way Private Equity's growing interest in commercial real estate Owning several businesses and finding the right person to run them The importance of finding your real estate niche Sticking to your plan, executing it, and not deviating from it The challenge of getting the right information and vetting it for a potential investment Trust as a crucial element of a good deal Working with your tenant during a recession Examining a property's leases as a big part of due diligence What the Metaverse and NFT's could mean for properties in the future The ability to find a good deal as the biggest qualification to getting in the game Connect with Jeremy: Links Mentioned: Websites: www.mercer-company.com                   www.matador-capital.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4LLnqaqSSIMYr4nOoruDA Instagram: @jbmerco   Connect with Seth: seth@marketdominationllc.com   Connect with Cliff Website investmentcapitalgrowth.com Email cliff@investmentcapitalgrowth.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems as though the entire world is talking about the Oscars incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock. Everybody has an opinion on what should have happened or who shouldn't have done what. However, how many of these opinions take into consideration the history of blackness within the academy and beyond? How many of these opinions take into account both Will and Chris' personal histories of experiencing violence? This week on the show, Shaunna and Lisa welcome two very special guests, Malika Clinkscales and Andrea Rodriguéz, to dissect this night at the Oscars. Underlining the nuance surrounding Will's choice to assault Chris Rock, the group discusses how Blackness, as understood by white America, shaped this moment.  Support the podcast and use our sponsor codes! InsideTracker: 25% off at http://insidetracker.com/feisty (insidetracker.com/feisty)  Orca Sportswear: 15% off with code livefeisty15 athttps://www.orca.com/us-en/ ( https://www.orca.com/us-en/)

Underlining the concept of being a simp. & understanding how to get better at dating as a man. (Ranting about being a black father in the intro) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/belligerentollo/support

Don joins Mike & Glenn in the sober coffee shop to share his experience, strength and hope - Underlining that "It's OK to Laugh"