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Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley are still not on speaking terms. Kyle blames PK for everything, Dorit blames PK for certain things and Sutton's Mom thinks PK is unattractive. For a man not earning a paycheck for RHOBH, he certainly seems to have a central role this season. Speaking of Sutton, she is happy as can be these days and a blooming friendship with Erika is in full effect. Last, but not least, several RHOSLC cast members have spoken out with a desire to kick Meredith to the curb as rumors, and nastiness, surrounding next season's cast grow louder. @behindvelvetrope @davidyontef BONUS & AD FREE EPISODES Available at - www.patreon.com/behindthevelvetrope  BROUGHT TO YOU BY: HOMESERVE - homeserve.com (Home Owners Insurance That Start At Just $4.99 a Month) RAKUTEN - rakuten.co.uk (Go To Rakuten.co.uk, Download The App Or Install The Browser Extension To Earn Cash Back While You Shop At All Your Favorite Stores) PROGRESSIVE - www.progressive.com (Visit Progressive.com To See If You Could Save On Car Insurance) ADVERTISING INQUIRIES - Please contact David@advertising-execs.com MERCH Available at - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/behind-the-velvet-rope?ref_id=13198 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for a Best of Rossifari episode, and since this is our first time doing this, we had to start with one of the most important episodes ever...our introduction to Dani Larson, then Dani Poirier. Enjoy revisiting this one! ROSSIFARI LINKS: rossifari.com Patreon.com/rossifari to support the pod @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok Nature DisturbedMother Nature is one weird ladyListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

[We weren’t available to record a new show for you this week, so enjoy this rerun instead!] Clinical students are sometimes the only ones who have time to listen In the clinic, med students can feel like bystanders, but they can make all the difference for patients. M3 Jeff Goddard, M3 Tracy Chen, M2 Alex Nigg, and M4 Matt Engelken recount stories of the patients that stuck with them—some painful, some beautiful, and some just plain awkward. From OB-GYN to peds to the ER, they share how student doctors—who can often feel like tagalongs—can often be the ones offering emotional support, catching critical miscommunications, or just being the one person with time to care. We reflect on the pressure to look competent, the sting of lukewarm evaluations, and how one med student realized a patient wasn't constipated—just heartbroken. Also in this episode: talking to dying patients, babies are scary, and what not to say when to overwhelmed family. Episode credits: Producer: Dave Etler Co-hosts: Matt Engelken, M4; Jeff Goddard, M3; Tracy Chen, M3; Alex Nigg, M2 We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Let us know at https://theshortcoat.com/tellus and we'll put your message in a future episode. Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com. The Short Coat Podcast is FeedSpot’s Top Iowa Student Podcast, and its Top Iowa Medical Podcast! Thanks for listening! We do more things on… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. Music provided by Argofox. License: bit.ly/CCAttributionDOCTOR VOX – Heatstroke: youtu.be/j1n1zlxzyRE Catmosphere – Candy-Coloured Sky: youtu.be/AZjYZ8Kjgs8Hexalyte – Wandering Hours: youtu.be/FOAo2zsYnvA

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As part of our 12 First Date Follow Ups of Christmas, Tasha can’t understand why a date that felt straight out of a rom-com suddenly turned into radio silence. Bookstore vibes, coffee, park people-watching, chemistry, and even a sweet goodbye — everything seemed right. So why did Jordan disappear? In this First Date Follow Up, the answer takes a surprising turn that no one sees coming and sparks a hilarious, jaw-dropping conversation about first impressions, deal-breakers, and staying true to who you are. Listen as we get Jordan on the phone, uncover the real reason behind the ghosting, and see whether this connection can be saved — or if it’s better left in the past. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our 12 First Date Follow Ups of Christmas, Tasha can’t understand why a date that felt straight out of a rom-com suddenly turned into radio silence. Bookstore vibes, coffee, park people-watching, chemistry, and even a sweet goodbye — everything seemed right. So why did Jordan disappear? In this First Date Follow Up, the answer takes a surprising turn that no one sees coming and sparks a hilarious, jaw-dropping conversation about first impressions, deal-breakers, and staying true to who you are. Listen as we get Jordan on the phone, uncover the real reason behind the ghosting, and see whether this connection can be saved — or if it’s better left in the past. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textIn this episode of Passing the Torch, host Martin Foster engages with Jennifer Ballou, an accomplished leader and yoga therapist, discussing her journey through life coaching, the importance of resilience, and her work with the Global War on Terrorism Memorial. They explore themes of personal growth, the significance of storytelling through memorials, and the impact of kindness and support in one's life.Jennifer shares insights from her experiences, emphasizing the need for self-care and the value of relationships in navigating life's challenges.-Quick Episode Summary:Resilience, personal growth, yoga, life transitions, healing, leadership, kindness.-SEO Description:Army veteran and resilience leader Jennifer Ballou shares lessons on leadership, healing, and well-being in this inspiring Passing The Torch podcast episode.-

Streamed live on Nov 18, 2025 TUC hosts its very first poetry night! The current line-up of poets includes Zen Garcia, Vicki Joy Anderson, Randy Conway, Pauly Hart, and Pamela Glasgow Pauly's Poetry: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Love-Laug... Contact: noelhadley@yahoo.com Support TUC Ministry 2025: https://gofund.me/553bccb2 https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-tu... Patreon:   / membership   PayPal: paypal.me/noeljoshuahadley Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Noel-Hadley TUC Store: https://store.theunexpectedcosmology.... 2025 TUC Catalogue: https://unexpected-cosmology.nyc3.dig...

International songwriting couple Amanda Nordelius and John Russell discuss their creative and home lives, including how they met on stage at Universal Studios and a surprising home breech birth. Connect with the guests: gluten-freemusic.com Grow with us on ⁠IP+⁠! Informed Pregnancy Media presents two all new intimate short-form video series following Garrett and HeHe's real-time pregnancy journeys as they prepare for an empowered birth and postpartum experience. Each episode features weekly updates with personal photos and videos to help bring these raw stories to life, a visually dynamic guide through each mother's emotional and physical experiences. ⁠Watch Growing with Garrett⁠ ⁠Watch Growing with HeHe⁠ Keep up with Dr. Berlin and Informed Pregnancy Media online! ⁠⁠⁠informedpregnancy.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@doctorberlin⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The show covered a developing investigation into suspicious items found in Glendale, as well as a motorcycle officer involved in an accident with injuries in Garden Grove. A “WHIP” segment touched on Elon Musk’s net worth. Mark Thompson talked about doing voiceover work for an NFL commercial. Tim shared the story of one of his framed newspaper articles that had been auctioned off years ago and unexpectedly made its way back. Mark also mentioned a Huell Howser photo displayed on his nightstand. Conway recalled giving Jay Leno his headshot to hang in Leno’s garage, along with a funny story from a Comedy & Magic Club show in Hermosa Beach. The conversation drifted to another humorous anecdote involving the song “American Pie.” The hour wrapped up with discussion about whether “American Pie” has ever been covered by other artists, noting that Don McLean often performed the song twice during his concerts. The segment ended with talk about an Adam Carolla vlog in which Carolla humorously tells people at Home Depot that their project ideas aren’t going to work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 247: Swimming and diving instilled a discipline in Sara that she carried into marathon running—qualifying for Boston the year of the bombing, then digging deep to requalify under even tougher standards. That same grit now fuels her approach to business, helping her navigate setbacks and drive purpose-driven growth. Sara is offering a 10% discount to all of our listeners when you visit her website through this link: Hughandgrace.com/ccp  Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don's favorite quotes from today's episode and a reflection question so you can apply today's insights.  Do you want to write a book? In my new role as Publisher at Forbes Books and with the incredible resources and expertise of their team, we're making it easier than ever to help YOU to tell your story. Send us a message here to get started: https://books.forbes.com/don/  Looking for a speaker for your next event? From more than 30 years of interviewing and studying the greatest winners of all time Don offers these live and virtual presentations built to inspire your team towards personal and professional greatness.  Special thanks to Abbie Brandt and Joey Morris for making this episode possible.

Share a commentWaiting for everything to line up before you move? Ecclesiastes 11 cuts through the hesitation with a wise and freeing tension: plan with care, act with courage, and trust the God who works beyond what we can see. We walk through Solomon's vivid images—merchants sending cargo, farmers sowing under uncertain skies, and the mystery of life in the womb—to show how real faith engages a risky world without demanding guarantees. Along the way, we share practical rhythms for diversifying your efforts, starting earlier, finishing stronger, and making peace with outcomes you cannot control.We also lean into joy—not as a smile pasted over hardship, but as a steady practice that honors the gift of another sunrise. Light is sweet, Solomon says, and it's sweeter still when we remember the dark days without letting them dim today's work. You'll hear how “you do not know” becomes a liberating refrain: it removes the burden to predict and replaces it with a call to sow widely, serve faithfully, give generously, and leave results with God. Expect stories that surprise, including a moment when a tossed New Testament still found its mark and changed a life.If you're stuck waiting for perfect conditions, this conversation offers a path forward. You'll get clear steps to act wisely under uncertainty, encouragement to keep casting seed when returns seem slow, and a hopeful vision for building a life that is diligent, courageous, and joyful. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge to start, and leave a review to tell us the one step you're ready to take today.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

The Unexpected Day of the LORD - Hebrew Thessalonians Chap 5 by Shawn Ozbun

Share a commentWaiting for everything to line up before you move? Ecclesiastes 11 cuts through the hesitation with a wise and freeing tension: plan with care, act with courage, and trust the God who works beyond what we can see. We walk through Solomon's vivid images—merchants sending cargo, farmers sowing under uncertain skies, and the mystery of life in the womb—to show how real faith engages a risky world without demanding guarantees. Along the way, we share practical rhythms for diversifying your efforts, starting earlier, finishing stronger, and making peace with outcomes you cannot control.We also lean into joy—not as a smile pasted over hardship, but as a steady practice that honors the gift of another sunrise. Light is sweet, Solomon says, and it's sweeter still when we remember the dark days without letting them dim today's work. You'll hear how “you do not know” becomes a liberating refrain: it removes the burden to predict and replaces it with a call to sow widely, serve faithfully, give generously, and leave results with God. Expect stories that surprise, including a moment when a tossed New Testament still found its mark and changed a life.If you're stuck waiting for perfect conditions, this conversation offers a path forward. You'll get clear steps to act wisely under uncertainty, encouragement to keep casting seed when returns seem slow, and a hopeful vision for building a life that is diligent, courageous, and joyful. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge to start, and leave a review to tell us the one step you're ready to take today.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

An Invitation to ListenThis episode continues the conversation that unfolded during the live Q&A for The Source Code of Manifestation.Together, we explore the questions that arose in real time as the material landed, revealing how understanding deepens once the surface layers give way.Larry joins the discussion without having taken the class, but after spending time with the music chant on its own. His experience offers a revealing contrast: what shifts when sound engages awareness before explanation.Alongside him, panelists who completed the class share their moments of clarity, the internal recalibrations they noticed, and the new questions that emerged as the work integrated.We also introduce the idea of the Inheritance of the Light Jedis. Not as mythology, but as recognition. A capacity that becomes accessible with clarity, responsibility, and expanded awareness.This episode isn't a recap. It's the Q&A carried forward.If you're curious how manifestation looks when it moves beyond theory and into lived experience, this conversation opens the door.Listen in →Hear the questions that emerged during the Source Code of Manifestation Q&A.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

For 35 years, Mark Singer owned an independent financial planning firm, Safe Harbor Retirement Planning, in the Boston area, a Commonwealth Financial Network affiliate. During that time, he was living life at full speed—running three businesses, exercising, playing golf, boating, spending time with grandchildren—until he had a life-changing stroke in October 2022. He lost his ability to speak, swallow, eat and perform the most basic functions. His recovery forced him to slow down and retire from the business earlier than he expected. In this episode of The Healthy Advisor, host Diana Britton talks with Mark Singer, a retired financial advisor, about how the stroke reshaped his view of success and identity. His story points to the strength of resilience, perspective and compassion, both in business and in life. Diana and Mark discuss: Mark's journey from textile manufacturing to founding Safe Harbor Retirement Planning in Boston The moment the stroke upended his life, and how he figured out a way forward Mark's mantra of “focus on the what is, not the what if.” How things played out with his financial planning business The role of friendships, community and client relationships in his recovery Lessons learned from 35 years as an advisor Resources: Listen to The Healthy Advisor on WealthManagement.com Subscribe and listen to The Healthy Advisor on Apple Podcasts Subscribe and listen to The Healthy Advisor on Spotify Connect With Mark Singer: LinkedIn: Mark Singer mark55retire@gmail.com  Connect with WealthManagement.com: WealthManagement.com LinkedIn: Diana Britton diana.britton@informa.com LinkedIn: Informa LinkedIn: WealthManagement About Our Guest: Author Mark Singer has been recognized for his vision and creativity within the world of financial planning. He is the author of two books, and the most recent, The Six Secrets to a Happy Retirement, is available on Amazon.com. Drawing upon his over three decades as a founder of one of the leading retirement firms in Boston, the book profiles the financial, emotional, and physical issues associated with the transition into retirement. He retired from his role as president of Safe Harbor Retirement Planning in 2022, and had served as the Retirement Guide to thousands of investors since 1986. Mark’s approach was to focus on each individual client and ask the questions that other advisors and investors often overlook. Mark is a frequent speaker and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, FoxNews.com, and Bloomberg Radio, as well as locally (Boston) on NECN and WRKO.  Mark is also a multiyear recipient of Boston Magazine's 5 Star Wealth Manager Award.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: An Unexpected Turn: Love on Thin Ice in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De winterzon scheen helder boven de ijsbaan.En: The winter sun shone brightly above the ice rink.Nl: De sfeer op de ijsbaan in Amsterdam was magisch.En: The atmosphere at the ijsbaan in Amsterdam was magical.Nl: Lichtjes twinkelden rond de bomen en de geur van warme chocolademelk hing in de lucht.En: Lights twinkled around the trees, and the scent of hot chocolate filled the air.Nl: Het was begin december en overal waren de voorbereidingen voor Sinterklaas zichtbaar.En: It was early December, and preparations for Sinterklaas were visible everywhere.Nl: Kinderen stonden in de rij voor pepernoten en families genoten van de feestelijke sfeer.En: Children lined up for pepernoten, and families enjoyed the festive atmosphere.Nl: Thijs stond aan de rand van de ijsbaan, zijn handen in de zakken van zijn dikke jas.En: Thijs stood at the edge of the ice rink, his hands in the pockets of his thick coat.Nl: Zijn adem maakte wolkjes in de koude lucht.En: His breath formed little clouds in the cold air.Nl: Hij keek om zich heen, op zoek naar Sanne.En: He looked around, searching for Sanne.Nl: Dit was hun eerste date.En: This was their first date.Nl: Hij wilde Sanne graag indrukken, maar zijn knieën voelden ineens een beetje week.En: He wanted to impress Sanne but suddenly his knees felt a little weak.Nl: Sanne verscheen met een stralende glimlach.En: Sanne appeared with a radiant smile.Nl: Naast haar liep Bram, haar broer.En: Beside her was Bram, her brother.Nl: "Thijs!"En: "Thijs!"Nl: riep Sanne vrolijk.En: Sanne called out cheerfully.Nl: Thijs zwaaide en knikte naar Bram, die een beetje nors terug knikte.En: Thijs waved and nodded to Bram, who nodded back somewhat gruffly.Nl: "Bram wilde graag mee," legde Sanne uit, met een verontschuldigende blik.En: "Bram wanted to come along," Sanne explained, with an apologetic glance.Nl: Thijs glimlachte, een beetje ongemakkelijk, maar hij wilde geen spelbreker zijn.En: Thijs smiled, a bit awkwardly, but he didn't want to be a spoilsport.Nl: Ze bonden allemaal hun schaatsen vast.En: They all laced up their skates.Nl: Bram keek zelfverzekerd, hoewel hij duidelijk moeite had om zijn balans te vinden.En: Bram looked confident, although he clearly struggled to find his balance.Nl: "Ik zal je wel leren schaatsen, Thijs," zei Bram, terwijl hij wankelend naar de rand van de ijsbaan gleed.En: "I'll teach you how to skate, Thijs," Bram said as he stumbled toward the edge of the rink.Nl: Thijs probeerde zich staande te houden op het ijs.En: Thijs tried to steady himself on the ice.Nl: Bram begon direct met "instructies".En: Bram immediately began with "instructions."Nl: "Je moet je knieën verder buigen," riep Bram, terwijl hij zelf bijna viel.En: "You need to bend your knees more," Bram shouted, almost falling himself.Nl: De andere schaatsers keken met interesse naar de klungelige interactie tussen de drie.En: The other skaters watched with interest at the clumsy interaction between the three.Nl: Thijs deed zijn best om de aanwijzingen van Bram op te volgen, maar het resultaat was een onhandige dans op het ijs.En: Thijs did his best to follow Bram's advice, but the result was an awkward dance on the ice.Nl: Plotseling verloor Thijs zijn evenwicht toen Bram tegen hem aan botste.En: Suddenly, Thijs lost his balance when Bram bumped into him.Nl: Hij viel voorover en gleed zo de baan op, recht in een groep skaters verkleed als Sinterklaas.En: He fell forward and slid onto the rink, right into a group of skaters dressed as Sinterklaas.Nl: Het tafereel eindigde in een lachwekkende opstapeling van rode mantels en gouden mijters.En: The scene ended in a comical pile-up of red robes and golden miters.Nl: Sanne keek geschrokken, maar al snel brak ze in lachen uit toen ze zag dat niemand gewond was.En: Sanne looked shocked, but soon she broke into laughter when she saw no one was hurt.Nl: Thijs hief een hand op terwijl hij op de grond lag, zijn gezicht rood van het lachen.En: Thijs raised a hand as he lay on the ground, his face red with laughter.Nl: "Sorry!"En: "Sorry!"Nl: riep hij met een vrolijke knipoog naar Sanne.En: he called with a cheerful wink at Sanne.Nl: Bram strompelde naar hen toe, zichzelf schuldig voelend.En: Bram stumbled over to them, feeling guilty.Nl: "Misschien had ik niet moeten proberen te helpen," mompelde hij, terwijl hij Sanne hielp om Thijs overeind te trekken.En: "Maybe I shouldn't have tried to help," he mumbled, helping Sanne pull Thijs up.Nl: Sanne schudde haar hoofd glimlachend.En: Sanne shook her head, smiling.Nl: "Het was tenminste memorabel," zei ze, terwijl ze haar hand op Thijs' arm legde.En: "At least it was memorable," she said, placing her hand on Thijs' arm.Nl: Ze keek in zijn ogen en zag zijn eerlijkheid en humor.En: She looked into his eyes and saw his honesty and humor.Nl: Thijs haalde diep adem en glimlachte breed.En: Thijs took a deep breath and smiled broadly.Nl: "Nou, ik dacht dat een dramatische entree misschien punten zou scoren."En: "Well, I thought a dramatic entrance might score some points."Nl: Ze lachte samen en de spanning leek te verdampen.En: They laughed together, and the tension seemed to melt away.Nl: Ze besloten een rondje te lopen, zich uitleven in de vreugde van het moment en de magie van Sinterklaasavond.En: They decided to take a walk, reveling in the joy of the moment and the magic of Sinterklaasavond.Nl: Het werd een dag vol plezier en onverwachte connecties.En: It turned into a day filled with fun and unexpected connections.Nl: Ook zonder perfecte schaatstechniek ontdekte Thijs dat prachtige momenten vaak in de kleinste dingen te vinden zijn.En: Even without perfect skating technique, Thijs discovered that beautiful moments are often found in the smallest things.Nl: En zo werd een chaotisch begin een herinnering die ze alle drie nog lang zouden koesteren.En: And so, a chaotic start became a memory they would all cherish for a long time. Vocabulary Words:ice rink: ijsbaanatmosphere: sfeertwinkle: twinkelenscent: geurpreparations: voorbereidingenfestive: feestelijkebreath: ademknee: knieradiant: stralendeawkwardly: ongemakkelijkspoilsport: spelbrekerlaced up: vastbondenconfident: zelfverzekerdbalance: balanssteady: staande te houdeninstructions: instructiesbend: buigenclumsy: klungeligstumbled: wankelendpile-up: opstapelingrobe: mantelguilty: schuldigmemorable: memoreerbaarapologetic: verontschuldigendegruffly: norsdramatic: dramatischetension: spanningreveling: uitlevenchaotic: chaotischcherish: koesteren

In this Best Bits episode, life advice gets a very unexpected twist. From Princess Ayesha dishing out wisdom you didn’t know you needed, to Fitzy officially crossing into meme territory and Wippa fully committing to making Facebook videos, this collection is packed with self-reflection, second-hand embarrassment and plenty of laughs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a teenage political prisoner in Iran to a billion-dollar CEO in America, Shirin Behzadi's story defies every expectation. She shares "The Unexpected CEO," — a powerful look at resilience, leadership and turning adversity into opportunity.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Barcelona's Unexpected Rain: A Heartwarming Winter Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El cel de Barcelona es cobria de núvols grisos, anunciant pluja imminent.En: The sky of Barcelona was covered with gray clouds, announcing imminent rain.Ca: Tot i així, el Parc Güell brillava amb els seus colors vius i les formes úniques dissenyades per Gaudí, fent que fins i tot un dia d'hivern semblés ple de vida.En: Nevertheless, Parc Güell sparkled with its vivid colors and unique shapes designed by Gaudí, making even a winter's day seem full of life.Ca: Les palmeres es gronxaven suaument al vent fred, i els visitants del parc es protegien amb bufandes i gorres.En: The palm trees swayed gently in the cold wind, and the park's visitors sheltered themselves with scarves and hats.Ca: Oriol estava assegut en un banc, just a sota d'una de les característiques arcs de trencadís.En: Oriol was sitting on a bench just below one of the distinctive mosaic arches.Ca: Portava un abric gruixut i mirava el rellotge constantment.En: He wore a thick coat and constantly checked his watch.Ca: Era un noi pensatiu, sempre vigilant l'hora, esperant amb certa ansietat la Marta.En: He was a thoughtful young man, always keeping an eye on the time, waiting with a bit of anxiety for Marta.Ca: Feia poc que havien reconnectat a través de les xarxes socials.En: They had recently reconnected through social networks.Ca: Volia causar una bona impressió i demostrar que podia ser una bona parella per a ella.En: He wanted to make a good impression and show that he could be a good partner for her.Ca: Marta va arribar amb un somriure càlid, el qual va calmar les inseguretats de l'Oriol tot i que encara burxaven en el seu interior com la punxa d'un cactus.En: Marta arrived with a warm smile, which calmed Oriol's insecurities even though they still pricked inside him like the thorn of a cactus.Ca: La seva trobada estava ben planificada: passejarien pel parc i prendrien un cafè fins que el sol es pongués darrere de les muntanyes de Collserola.En: Their meeting was well planned: they would stroll through the park and have a coffee until the sun set behind the mountains of Collserola.Ca: Però el cel amenaçava amb canviar els seus plans.En: But the sky threatened to change their plans.Ca: —Hola, Oriol!En: "Hello, Oriol!"Ca: — Va dir Marta, amb una bufanda vermella embolicada al coll.En: Marta said, with a red scarf wrapped around her neck.Ca: —És preciós aquest lloc, malgrat el fred.En: "This place is beautiful, despite the cold."Ca: —Hola, Marta!En: "Hi, Marta!Ca: Sí, Gaudí sabia com fer-ho especial —va respondre Oriol, intentant mantenir la calma.En: Yes, Gaudí knew how to make it special," Oriol responded, trying to stay calm.Ca: La conversa fluïa de manera senzilla mentre caminaven, fins que Oriol va veure com unes gotes de pluja començaven a caure sobre el camí.En: The conversation flowed easily as they walked until Oriol noticed a few drops of rain starting to fall on the path.Ca: El seu cor es va accelerar.En: His heart raced.Ca: Havia planejat aquest moment amb cura, i ara semblava que la pluja el desbarataria.En: He had planned this moment carefully, and now it seemed the rain would spoil it.Ca: —Vols que busquem refugi en algun lloc?En: "Do you want to find shelter somewhere?Ca: Puc trobar un cafè proper —va suggerir l'Oriol, decidit a no deixar que la pluja els arruïnés la tarda.En: I can find a nearby café," Oriol suggested, determined not to let the rain ruin their afternoon.Ca: Marta va assentir amb alegria.En: Marta nodded cheerfully.Ca: Uns minuts després, es trobaven en un petit cafè, acollidor i càlid.En: A few minutes later, they found themselves in a small café, cozy and warm.Ca: Una llum tènue il·luminava les taules de fusta polida.En: A soft light illuminated the polished wooden tables.Ca: Oriol va respirar fons mentre agafava la seva tassa de cafè, sentint-se més relaxat per primera vegada aquell dia.En: Oriol took a deep breath as he held his coffee cup, feeling more relaxed for the first time that day.Ca: La conversa es va tornar viva, plena de rialles i records de l'escola.En: The conversation became lively, filled with laughter and school memories.Ca: Oriol es va adonar que compartien molt més del que pensava.En: Oriol realized they shared much more than he had thought.Ca: Parlaven dels seus llibres favorits i dels petits detalls que feien el Nadal tan especial, com les fires de Santa Llúcia i els llums que omplien els carrers de la ciutat.En: They talked about their favorite books and the little details that made Christmas so special, like the Santa Llúcia fairs and the lights that filled the city's streets.Ca: Quan van sortir del cafè, un caminet de llum brillava al carrer.En: When they left the café, a path of light shone on the street.Ca: Oriol, amb un somriure satisfet, va sentir que, a vegades, les coses inesperades podien ser les millors.En: Oriol, with a satisfied smile, felt that sometimes the unexpected could be the best.Ca: Se'n van anar caminant cap a l'estació, ja amb la idea de trobar-se de nou per visitar el mercat de Nadal la setmana següent.En: They walked toward the station, already with the idea of meeting again to visit the Christmas market the following week.Ca: Amb el vent a favor, Oriol havia après que el més important no era la perfecció, sinó ser un mateix.En: With the wind in his favor, Oriol had learned that the most important thing wasn't perfection, but being oneself.Ca: I amb això, el vent d'hivern semblava una mica menys fred, mentre la mà de Marta tocava lleugerament la seva.En: And with that, the winter wind seemed a little less cold as Marta's hand lightly touched his. Vocabulary Words:the sky: el celthe clouds: els núvolsthe rain: la plujathe wind: el ventthe bench: el bancthe scarf: la bufandathe thoughts: els pensamentsimpression: impressióthe park: el parcthe mountains: les muntanyesto shelter: refugiar-sethe anxiety: l'ansietatthe smile: el somriurethe insecurities: les inseguretatsto stroll: passejarthe path: el camíthe café: el cafèto spoil: desbaratarthe tables: les taulesthe light: la llummemories: recordsthe books: els llibresthe fairs: les firesthe market: el mercatthe station: l'estacióthe hand: la màto plan: planificarto laugh: riureunexpected: inesperatthe perfection: la perfecció

Join Peter Tuchman, known as the Einstein of Wall Street, for an exciting market recap from the New York Stock Exchange floor. Despite a volatile trading day with the Dow closing down 300 points, tech stocks showed unexpected gains. Peter delves into the factors influencing the market, including the fourth largest S&P rebalance and the Russell rebalance happening this week. Learn about tax harvesting strategies, market resilience, and the remarkable 48 record closes this year. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just curious about the market, 'Trade Like Einstein' offers valuable insights and guidance. Subscribe for more updates and market analysis! 00:00 Welcome to Trade Like Einstein 00:33 Market Recap: A Rollercoaster Day 00:51 Understanding Market Movements 01:25 Year-End Market Strategies 02:28 Market Resilience Amidst Challenges 04:25 Encouragement for New Investors 04:51 Stay Tuned for More Insights 05:20 Wrapping Up: End of Year Thoughts All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any financial decisions or investments.

Sometimes the best business lessons don't come from a boardroom, they come from the pickleball court. Chris just spent hours taking pro pickleball lessons and came home fired up with insights that immediately translated to business, growth, and leadership. In this episode, we break down 4 powerful lessons that apply far beyond the court, including why being ready matters more than being lucky, how fundamentals always beat raw talent, and why obsessing over results instead of working the plan is keeping so many people stuck. Get ready to rethink how you're showing up, because the people who win aren't luckier, they're prepared. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/happy SKIMS - The SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com. Let them know we sent you by choosing Earn Your Happy podcast in the dropdown after you purchase. Brevo - Head to brevo.com/earn and use the code EARN to get 50% off Starter and Business Plans for the first 3 months of an annual subscription. Aura Frames - save on the perfect gift at AuraFrames.com - get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames with promo code EARN at checkout. Northwest Registered Agent - Build your complete business identity in just 10 clicks and 10 minutes. Visit www.northwestregisteredagent.com/paidearn Blinds.com - The Black Friday deals at Blinds.com are going strong all month long! Save $50 off when you spend $500 or more - use code EARN at checkout.  HIGHLIGHTS Why assuming the opportunity is coming to you changes everything. The mindset shift that makes you faster to act and win. How two men in their 70s destroyed talent with fundamentals. The pickleball lesson that changed how we think about business. Why staring at the score never grows your business. Why accountability partners matter more than motivation. How the right people force you into action when you'd normally procrastinate. RESOURCES Shop the Glōci Holiday Sale (Buy 2, Get 1 Free until December 18) HERE! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for MCM Mastermind HERE! Join the Audacity Challenge HERE! Check out our FREE 90-Day Business Blueprint HERE! Listen to my free SECRET PODCASTS SERIES - Operation: Rekindle This B*tch FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci Follow Chris: @chriswharder

Cheryl Scruggs is a Biblical Counselor, podcaster, speaker, and author of Thriving Beyond Belief and co-author of I Do, Again, with her husband Jeff Scruggs. In this episode of Sparking Wholeness, Erin shares a faith-centered, therapy-informed conversation with Biblical counselor Cheryl Scruggs about navigating unexpected seasons. Cheryl shares her personal journey of marital struggles, spiritual awakening, and eventual reconciliation, which became the basis for her book “The Thriving Beyond Belief,” exploring themes of personal growth and emotional connection. You'll learn why grief often shows up when life shifts, why rushing emotional processing can keep us stuck, and how faith invites both trust and truth in the middle of uncertainty. Life doesn't always unfold the way we expect. When plans change, it can leave us feeling disoriented, grieving, and unsure how to move forward. This episode is for anyone walking through change, disappointment, or a season that looks nothing like they imagined, and needs reassurance that thriving doesn't require bypassing pain. Key Topics: - Cheryl's personal story of divorce and reconciliation with her husband. - Emotional processing and grief during unexpected life changes - Faith and resilience when plans fall apart - Why thriving isn't about fixing circumstances - Staying grounded and regulated through uncertainty - Finding God's presence in seasons you didn't choose Website: www.jeffandcherylscruggs.com Cheryl's new book: https://jeffandcherylscruggs.com/product/tbb-book/ Podcast: Thriving Beyond Belief To follow Cheryl on Instagram, head to @cherylscruggs. Join Erin's monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Order Erin's new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/

If you're a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin Feldman's Medical Legal Coaching program will guarantee to add $100K in additional income within 12 months without doing any expert witness work. Any doctor in any specialty can do this work. And if you don't reach that number, he'll work with you for free until you do, guaranteed. How can he make such a bold claim? It's simple, he gets results…  Dr. David exceeded his clinical income without sacrificing time in his full-time position. Dr. Anke retired from her practice while generating the same monthly consulting income.  And Dr. Elliott added meaningful consulting work without lowering his clinical income or job satisfaction. So, if you're a physician with 5+ years of experience and you want to find out exactly how to add $100K in additional consulting income in just 12 months, go to arminfeldman.com.                                                          =============== Get the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.                                                                                                 =============== Family physician Dr. Jennifer Allen came to medicine through nursing and nurse practitioner roles before ultimately opening her own direct primary care (DPC) clinic outside the insurance system. After discovering how misaligned pricing and productivity demands were with the kind of care she wanted to deliver, she chose a membership-based model that let her work directly for patients instead of payors. Dr. Jennifer explains how she navigated contracts and non-compete concerns, designed her DPC practice around access and affordability, and later added an IV infusion lounge as a separate business to create a second, values-aligned income stream. Listeners hear what to consider if they're thinking about DPC or cash-pay services themselves—from keeping overhead lean to choosing services, partners, and protocols that fit both their ethics and their lifestyle. You'll find links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/unexpected-income-opportunities/

In this chilling episode, we unravel a haunting story that began with a simple tale from our boss, Justin Johnson. As listeners, we become drawn into the unfolding drama of accidental immolation, an unfortunate tale of arson gone wrong. Listen as our guest recounts a petrifying night that will leave you questioning right versus wrong and the fine line between spectator and savior.

Have you reached a point where God seems silent and it looks like 'checkmate' for your situation? Pastor Jeff Vines reveals why you shouldn't pack up just yet, because as the story of Zechariah proves, the King always has one more move.

If God went to astronomical lengths to orchestrate the first Christmas, doesn't it stand to reason that He wants to intervene in your personal challenges today? Pastor Dave Stone unpacks the overwhelming evidence for Jesus—from ancient prophecies to mathematical probabilities—and challenges us to recognize a God who is not just with us, but actively working in us.

In this episode, Brian and Alex break down 7 macro trends influencing performance at big brands in 2026. From nano influencers to live shopping, they cover every marketing trend your brand needs to know about before heading into the New Year.As always, appreciate you all listening, and don't forget to leave us a review and submit your questions for Alex and Brian at the email address below. See you next week.--------------------WANT FREE GAME? Or just have a question for Brian & Alex?Submit your questions here: www.marketingexamined.com/podcastOR email us at podcast@marketingexamined.com--------------------WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:For full video versions, and short highlights of every episode, head tohttps://www.youtube.com/@marketingexamined?sub_confirmation=1NEWSLETTER:For growth playbooks, deep dives, and marketing case studies, get subscribed atwww.marketingexamined.com--------------------Follow Alex & Brian on Twitter and IGwww.twitter.com/@alexgarcia_atxwww.twitter.com/@brian_blum1

Despair, no light ahead, feeling hopeless? In this Christmas episode, Toni Lynn Mark, Resource Development Director for The Salvation Army Harrisburg, shares her journey through a season of enduring to experiencing unexpected hope. “We get a deck of cards, and we have a hand to play. I have nothing but jokers. You only get to play the hand you have, and I have a hand I hate,” she says.   If you've ever felt like you're in survival mode, your job is uncertain, the way forward isn't clear, or your spouse chooses another path that doesn't include you and the children, this episode is for you. With total authenticity, Toni explains how saying Yes to hard things, stepping into the unknown, and trusting in God's plan led her to discover there's strength in vulnerability. Toni's story is an invitation to sit with uncertainty and trust that showing up even when we feel empty is sometimes the holiest work we can do. 

David Wilcox on the Unexpected Power of Creative Vulnerability In this episode of MUBUTV Music Business Insider Podcast, we sit down with acclaimed singer-songwriter David Wilcox to explore the emotional art of songwriting, balancing hope and heartbreak, and thriving as an independent artist in today's changing music industry. David shares insights on creative collaboration, the transformative power of music, and the importance of building a genuine connection with your audience. If you're passionate about artistic authenticity, creativity, or making a career in music, this interview is essential listening!

Unexpected demands, curveballs, and complexity can show up in our year whether we plan for them or not. Life rarely follows neat outlines, even when we begin with vision boards and bold declarations about growth, visibility, or reset.In this episode of Branding Room Only, Paula Edgar explores the space between the year you thought you'd have and the year you actually lived—and why that gap matters to your personal brand. This episode introduces a personal branding reset grounded in alignment, clarity, and grace, guiding listeners to reflect on what to keep, what to cut, and what needs to evolve before planning what comes next.00:57 – What the difference between the year you planned vs. the year you lived tells you2:33 – Three keys to your personal brand reset3:20 – Reflective questions for what to keep4:17 – Reflective questions for what to cut out5:29 – Reflection on what needs to change6:15 – The impact of planning from a place of honesty instead of pressureMentioned In Before You Plan: How Reflecting on the Year You Lived Can Transform How You Show Up NextPGE January Free Webinar -  2026 Annual Intention and Goal Setting WebinarCurated Resources from PaulaPersonal Branding Strategy SessionsSubscribe to The Branding Room Only on YouTubeCall to ActionFollow & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! Want more ways to grow your personal brand? Make sure you're signed up for my upcoming webinars and workshops.Conferences are an investment—make sure you maximize yours. My Engage Your Hustle™ Conference Playbook gives you the strategies to prepare, stand out, and follow up with impact. Get your copy today.Sponsor for this episodeThis episode is brought to you by PGE Consulting Group LLC.PGE Consulting Group LLC empowers individuals and organizations to lead with purpose, presence, and impact. Specializing in leadership development and personal branding, we offer keynotes, custom programming, consulting, and strategic advising—all designed to elevate influence and performance at every level.Founded and led by Paula Edgar, our work centers on practical strategies that enhance professional development, strengthen workplace culture, and drive meaningful, measurable change.To learn more about Paula and her services, go to www.paulaedgar.com or contact her at info@paulaedgar.com, and follow Paula Edgar and the PGE Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn.Too many talented professionals waste time and money at conferences. They show up, they network randomly, and then they go home with a tote bag full of business cards that never go anywhere. Paula's Playbook: Engage Your Hustle - Conference Edition fixes that.Head to paulaedgar.com/digital-products to get yours.Don't just attend, activate.

According to the Washington Post, Donald Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims during his first term as US president – and Trump 2.0 has also shown little regard for facts or evidence. Unexpected presidential announcements are made on social media or in press conferences, and Trump's positions can appear to change overnight. Leaders of other countries, including Keir Starmer, find their own plans and statements overshadowed or knocked off course. Despite this chaos and confusion, Trump appears authentic and able to galvanise his base while other, more conventional, political communicators struggle to get their message across. So is Trump rewriting the rules for government communications? Does the UK have sufficient safeguards against our political leaders adopting Trump's attitude to facts? Does the UK have robust enough rules to ensure that government communications serve the public not partisan interest? And how is it possible to plan government communications when those plans are constantly blown away by overnight developments in the US? To discuss these questions and more, the Institute for Government, in partnership with Vuelio, was delighted to bring together an expert panel including: Katy Balls, Washington Editor for The Times Simon Baugh, Chief Executive of Government Communications, 2021–25 Alastair Campbell, former No.10 Chief Press Secretary (1997–2000) and No.10 Director of Communications (2000–03) and presenter of the Rest is Politics podcast. Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government This webinar was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.  We would like to thank Vuelio for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The theme of this year's annual Family Christmas Service is, "An Unexpected Christmas - I didn't think it would happen like this!" This is our big day during December including a production from our kids program, special Christmas worship, and fellowship afterwards with treats, hot cocoa, and pictures with very own Santa Clause! 

In the special segment "Would You Rather," Shanna and Laura present hypothetical parenting situations and then discuss which choices they would rather make, diving into the topics of bringing your kids to your own doctor's appointments, handling your kids' questionable choices in music and more! Also, Laura reports on her 6-year-old's first week at his brand-new school, and Shanna gives an update on the caterpillar that her first grader unexpectedly brought home a few weeks ago. Finally, Laura and Shanna share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-When you child starts a new school in the middle of the school year-When your child brings home a caterpillar to take care of and observe turn into a butterfly -Should I take my kids to my doctor's appointment with me?-When your kids constantly request music that you don't want to hear-Unexpected drama that prevents you from leaving the house on time with your kids-Taking life expectancy into consideration when getting a new pet for your familyProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:-Caterpillar to Butterfly Grow Kits-"Jaws Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" by John Williams-"Beetlejuice Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" by Danny Elfman-"My Bum Is Itchy" song by Poopy Man-"Macaroni with the Chicken Strips" song by Undignified Baby-Hamster Rolling Ball toy-Ball python lifespan-"Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today's Intentional Parent" by Gia Gambaro Blount and Laura Birek-Amanda Troop, Voiceover ArtistPast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:-Ep. 258 (Where Shanna talks about the softball party disaster when Cece was four)This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Michael speaks with attorney Shane Pennington, a leading expert on cannabis rescheduling, about reports that President Trump is preparing an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. Pennington explains what a reclassification would mean for consumers, the legal cannabis industry, medical research, criminal justice, and state–federal power. Michael also explores the contrasting New York Times and JAMA analysis questioning the medical benefits of cannabis—and hears from listeners whose real-world experiences tell a different story. A fast-moving, deeply informative conversation about federal drug policy, politics, and the shifting landscape of cannabis in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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What do you do when plans fall apart?When something you were counting on — a routine, a tradition, or a long-anticipated moment — suddenly doesn’t work out, it can leave you feeling disappointed, stressed, or quietly undone.In today’s episode, Bonnie shares her personal story that began with physical limitation and unexpected disappointment — and unfolded into a surprising invitation into joy she never could have planned.This episode gently explores why breaking from tradition doesn’t mean failure or loss —it may be the very care your heart needs to experience God’s presence in a fresh way. Key Takeaways: Why breaking tradition can lower stress & how God is at work How to release pressure from disappointment to renewal The science behind novelty, wonder, and emotional renewal Why engaging one of your five senses can restore joy and calm A gentle soul care practice to help you try something new this season — without pressure Breath Prayer Inhale: With God, nothing is impossibleExhale: Let it be with me according to Your wordScripture “For with God nothing will be impossible…
‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’”
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This week, we're covering a topic that may give you a bit of deja vu. Or, even, deja deja vu. That's because we've seen this all before. Twice. On Wednesday, a Fifth Circuit panel reissued its opinion in US v. Peterson for the second time. That makes it the third revision. To discuss the difference between the three, we have federal litigator and legal commentator Gabriel Malor back on the show. He noted that in every version, the panel upheld Peterson's conviction for possessing an unregistered silencer. However, he said each version became less expansive than the last. In the latest version, Malor pointed out that the subtle changes the panel made all went toward emphasizing that Peterson's Second Amendment challenge was only as-applied to him and that the panel thought he did a particularly bad job. Malor argued the panel was sending signals with its edits. He said the judges had moved pretty far from their original holding that silencers are not arms protected by the Second Amendment. And, even though they still ruled Peterson's challenge failed, they laid out a potential path for how other challengers might succeed. Special Guest: Gabriel Malor.

As we close out 2025, this final episode invites you into honest reflection, sustainable growth, and hopeful vision for 2026. We slow down, breathe, and explore what worked, what didn't, and how to enter the new year with intention and peace.You'll hear:- End-of-year trends shaping how people are thinking- Why sustainable shifts beat massive resolutions- Cultural highlights from 2025 and lessons learned- How to resist holiday busyness and create space for presence- A guided biblical mindfulness reflection to enter 2026 groundedKey Topics:- End-of-year reflection habits- Realistic goal-setting- Processing a year that didn't go as planned- Sustainable life rhythms- Biblical principles for renewal- Mindfulness for Christians and spiritually-curious listenersScripture in This Episode:- Isaiah 43:18–19- Lamentations 3:22–23Share this episode with someone who could use a moment of reflection before the year ends. Subscribe so you don't miss the first episode of 2026.1. American Psychological Association. (2025). Stress in America: The state of stress during the holiday season. APA. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2025/holiday-stress2. Forbes. (2025). Quiet quitting evolves into quiet cracking: Employee engagement trends. Forbes Magazine. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/10/15/quiet-cracking-trends3. BBC News. (2025, July 10). Global climate updates: Record wildfires and heatwaves in multiple regions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-heatwave-20254. CNN. (2025, March 23). Unexpected celebrity activism makes headlines in 2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/23/entertainment/celebrity-activism-20255. ESPN. (2025, November 12). 2025 major sports upsets and memorable victories. https://www.espn.com/sports-updates-20256. Holy Bible, New International Version. (2011). Zondervan. - Isaiah 43:18–19 - Lamentations 3:22–237. Clear, J. (2018). Atomic habits: An easy & proven way to build good habits & break bad ones. Avery.8. Kabat-Zinn, J. (1994). Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life. Hyperion.Subscribe. Share. Rate.A thousand thanks!drmatmonharrell.bio.link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life rarely goes the way we expect, and the Christmas story reminds us that God often works through the unexpected. This message points us to Jesus, the King who came in humility and meets us right where we are. Watch, subscribe, and share what stood out to you.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Christmas: Finding Magic in the Fjords Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en kald desembermorgen da Sindre, Astrid og Eirik satte seg inn i bilen.En: It was a cold December morning when Sindre, Astrid, and Eirik got into the car.No: De skulle på en reise gjennom de majestetiske fjordene, mot et julebesøk hos familien.En: They were going on a journey through the majestic fjords, heading for a Christmas visit with the family.No: Sindre satt bak rattet, bestemt og rolig.En: Sindre sat behind the wheel, determined and calm.No: Astrid på passasjersiden, hadde kartet klart og en skinnende optimisme om at de ville nå fram i tide.En: Astrid in the passenger seat had the map ready and a shiny optimism that they would arrive on time.No: Eirik, som satt i baksetet, følte seg som vanlig klar for å balansere gruppen hvis konflikter skulle oppstå.En: Eirik, sitting in the backseat, felt as usual ready to balance the group if conflicts were to arise.No: Veiene var allerede dekket med et lett snølag, og fjordene lå som vakre malerier rundt dem.En: The roads were already covered with a light layer of snow, and the fjords lay around them like beautiful paintings.No: De snirklet seg fremover, gjennom svinger og tuneller, mens velkjente julemelodier fylte bilen.En: They wound their way forward, through turns and tunnels, while familiar Christmas melodies filled the car.No: Stemningen inne var varm, men utenfor mørknet himmelen truende.En: The atmosphere inside was warm, but outside the sky darkened threateningly.No: "Sindre, tror du vi rekker fram før stormen treffer?En: "Sindre, do you think we'll make it before the storm hits?"No: " spurte Astrid og kastet et blikk på skyene som samlet seg.En: asked Astrid, glancing at the clouds gathering.No: "Jeg håper det," svarte Sindre og grep rattet hardere.En: "I hope so," replied Sindre, gripping the wheel harder.No: Eirik så opp fra sin telefon og merket spenningen som bygget seg opp.En: Eirik looked up from his phone and noticed the tension building up.No: "Hvis det blir for ille, kan vi finne et sted å stoppe, ikke sant?En: "If it gets too bad, we can find a place to stop, right?No: Det viktigste er at vi holder oss trygge.En: The important thing is that we stay safe."No: "Sindre nikket, men inni ham knuget en følelse av ansvar.En: Sindre nodded, but inside him was a feeling of responsibility.No: Han visste hvor mye det betydde for dem å være hjemme til jul.En: He knew how much it meant to them to be home for Christmas.No: Veien foran dem ble stadig mer utfordrende.En: The road ahead was becoming increasingly challenging.No: Snøen begynte å falle tyngre, og vinden ble sterkere.En: Snow began to fall more heavily, and the wind grew stronger.No: Den varme luften i bilen var plutselig ikke nok til å holde frykten ute.En: The warm air in the car was suddenly not enough to keep the fear out.No: Plutselig skled bilen litt på en islagvei, og hjertet til Sindre hoppet opp i halsen hans.En: Suddenly, the car slipped a bit on an icy road, and Sindre's heart jumped to his throat.No: "Hold dere fast!En: "Hold on tight!"No: " ropte han mens han kjempet for å beholde kontrollen.En: he shouted as he struggled to maintain control.No: Bilen gled farlig nær klippekanten før han klarte å få den tilbake på sporet.En: The car slid dangerously close to the cliff's edge before he managed to get it back on track.No: Stillheten etterpå var knugende, brytt kun av motorens brumming.En: The silence afterward was oppressive, broken only by the engine's hum.No: "Vi kan ikke fortsette sånn," sa Eirik forsiktig.En: "We can't continue like this," said Eirik cautiously.No: "Vi må finne et trygt sted å vente.En: "We need to find a safe place to wait."No: "Sindre så nedslått ut, men visste at han hadde rett.En: Sindre looked dejected but knew he was right.No: "Greit.En: "Alright.No: La oss se etter en hytte eller noe.En: Let's look for a cabin or something."No: "De kjørte i stillhet en stund til de så en skilt: "Nærmeste chalet - 1 km".En: They drove in silence for a while until they saw a sign: "Nærmeste chalet - 1 km".No: Astrid pekte: "Der!En: Astrid pointed: "There!No: Der kan vi gå inn!En: We can go in there!"No: "Sindre manøvrerte forsiktig bilen opp en liten vei, og der, omgitt av trær, lå en liten hytte.En: Sindre carefully maneuvered the car up a small road, and there, surrounded by trees, lay a small cabin.No: De steg ut av bilen og kjente straks roen senke seg over seg.En: They got out of the car and immediately felt a calm come over them.No: Hytta var tom, men hadde vedstor og en peis som raskt fylte rommet med varme.En: The cabin was empty, but it had firewood and a fireplace that quickly filled the room with warmth.No: Inne i hytta satte de seg foran peisen, pakket inn i tepper.En: Inside the cabin, they sat in front of the fireplace, wrapped in blankets.No: Astrid fikk frem termosen, og sammen delte de varm kakao.En: Astrid brought out the thermos, and together they shared warm cocoa.No: Utenfor fortsatte stormen uten tegn til å avta.En: Outside, the storm continued with no sign of letting up.No: "Det er litt ironisk," sa Sindre endelig og ga etter for en liten latter.En: "It's a bit ironic," Sindre said finally, giving in to a little laughter.No: "Vi ville hjem til jul, men jeg tror vi har funnet noe viktig her.En: "We wanted to be home for Christmas, but I think we found something important here."No: ""Ja," svarte Astrid og smilte.En: "Yes," Astrid replied, smiling.No: "Det handler ikke om stedet.En: "It's not about the place.No: Det handler om oss.En: It's about us."No: "Eirik la armen slik at han kunne holde dem begge nærme.En: Eirik put his arm around them to hold them both close.No: "Jul er hvor man er sammen, ikke sant?En: "Christmas is about being together, right?"No: "Sindre, som nå følte en bemerkelsesverdig ro komme over seg, kjente den tidligere angsten smelte bort.En: Sindre, now feeling a remarkable calm come over him, felt the previous anxiety melt away.No: Kanskje det var greit å gi slipp på kontrollen av og til.En: Maybe it was alright to let go of control sometimes.No: Kanskje det uventede også kunne føre til noe godt.En: Maybe the unexpected could also lead to something good.No: Og der, i den lille hytta, lærte de tre viktige verdier om reisen mer enn destinasjonen, i lyset fra den knitrende peisen.En: And there, in the small cabin, the three of them learned important values about the journey more than the destination, in the light of the crackling fire.No: Julaften var kanskje annerledes, men det gjorde den på ingen måte mindre fullkommen.En: Christmas Eve might have been different, but that didn't make it any less perfect. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestetiskedetermined: bestemtoptimism: optimismeconflicts: konfliktertunnels: tunellermelodies: melodierthreateningly: truendetension: spenningenemergency: nødsituasjonresponsibility: ansvarchallenging: utfordrendesuddenly: plutseligstruggled: kjempetbalance: balansereslipped: skledoppressive: knugendeshouted: roptedejected: nedslåttmaneuvered: manøvrertesurrounded: omgittcalm: rofirewood: vedstorfireplace: peisblankets: tepperremarkable: bemerkelsesverdiganxiety: angstletting up: avtaironic: ironiskdestination: destinasjonencrackling: knitrende

    The Failure of Precision Bombing — James M. Scott — Scott explains the systematic failure of Hansell's precision bombing doctrine: Japan's notoriously unpredictable weather patterns and the unexpected discovery of violent jet streams traversing the Pacific islands rendered high-altitude precision bombing operationally nearly impossible. Scottdocuments that the B-29, which cost approximately $3.7 billion in development expenditures—exceeding the financial investment in the atomic bomb—suffered chronic mechanical defects including catastrophic engine fires and structural failures compromising operational reliability. Scott details that early raids targeting Japanese aircraft manufacturing facilities failed to destroy critical industrial targets, resulting in the grim nickname "Flack Alley" for the densely defended airspace above Nagoya and Tokyo. Scott notes that General Arnold, demonstrating impatience with mounting losses and facing escalating political pressure to produce quantifiable military results, replaces the intellectual Hansell with the pragmatic Curtis LeMay after merely 44 days of failed operations. 1930 TOKYO

No one was looking for God to appear in person, yet Jesus came to make the invisible God unmistakably known.

In this sermon, Cedrick Baker explores how Old Testament prophesies speak to the coming deliverance of the Messiah. In Genesis 49:10, we see how the Messiah will come from the tribe of Judah and will establish a new kind of kingdom. In this way God promises his care and provision which gives us a sense of security.

As 2025 comes to a close, Dr. Michelle Robin and Bayleigh reflect on a year of unexpected growth, personal challenges, and powerful lessons. From navigating health surprises to learning the difference between rest and true recharging, they explore how reflection and mindful self-care can transform stress into clarity. Discover which wellness quadrants shaped their year, the practices that fueled their resilience, and how to enter 2026 with intention, energy, and purpose. A heartfelt, insightful conversation that reminds us: every challenge holds a lesson, and every moment is an opportunity to grow.  Key Takeaways:   Growth often comes from unexpected moments that challenge you to shift your perspective.  Slowdowns can become powerful reminders to protect your time, energy, and well-being.  Each wellness quadrant offers a unique lesson, often revealing insights you didn't know you needed.  Resting and recharging are different, and knowing the difference helps you care for yourself more intentionally.  Self-care requires commitment, boundaries, and choosing what truly supports your mind, body, and spirit.  Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at:  https://smallchangesbigshifts.com  hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com  https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts  https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts  https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco  Thanks for listening!  Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.  Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!  Subscribe to the podcast  If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.  Leave us an Apple Podcasts review  Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.   

No one was looking for God to appear in person, yet Jesus came to make the invisible God unmistakably known.