Podcasts about unmarried

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Queen Malobane the Provincial General Manager at Metropolitan about highlighting the importance of financial planning for all committed couples, regardless of their marital statusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy Chinese New Year! In this episode, we're getting rowdy with Jenhan to expose our most controversial opinions for the new year - from setting an age limit to angpaos, to renting a girlfriend for reunion dinners. You might wanna sit down for this hot take debate. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - Explaining the wardrobe malfunction  04:00 - Being bananas  04:45 - CNY special menus are overhyped? 11:47 - CNY '25 is too close to Christmas  12:30 - Jenhan's Beef with translations 15:09 - Festive short films are cancelled 15:23 - S-Tier to ASS Tier CNY Influencer MVs 27:40 - Unmarried people don't deserve angpaos  32:40 - You actually care about relatives or just want money  34:20 - Traveling to avoid relatives  36:46 - Lion dances at home is flexing  38:48 - 20 minute firework shows  40:30 - Lion dance that have LED lights  41:20 - Stop visiting your GF/BF's house  42:25 - Rent a boyfriend 47:00 - Non chinese food tastes better during CNY 48:00 - Why does lemon sounds weird in cantonese  52:35 - Outro

If a young man is suggested a Shidduch with a girl who is, let's say, 21 years old, and that girl has an unmarried 23-year-old sister, would it be improper for the boy to date the girl? Should he be concerned about the possibility that the older sister will feel resentment over the fact that her younger sister is marrying before her, which could invite the "Ayin Ha'ra" (evil eye) or otherwise cast a dark shadow over the marriage? This question also arises in the reverse case, of a girl who is introduced to a young man who has an older unmarried brother. This question was addressed already by the Maharit (Rav Yosef of Trani, 1568-1639), who wrote that there is no prohibition at all against marrying somebody who has an older unmarried sibling. He notes that this concern was relevant only in ancient times when it was customary for the father to marry off his daughters when they were still children, by accepting Kiddushin on their behalf. When the father accepts Kiddushin for the betrothal of his daughters, it is improper to marry off his younger daughter before the older daughter. Nowadays, of course, young women marry on their own, when they are adults, and in such a case there is no concern whatsoever when a younger sister marries before her older sister. Similarly, the Or Ha'haim (Torah commentary by Rav Haim Ben-Attar, 1696-1743), in Parashat Vayeseh (29:26), writes that the sequence of marriage is of concern only for the girls' father, but not for the groom. Meaning, if a man wishes to marry a younger sister, he may certainly do so, and it is the sisters' father who must worry about first marrying off the older daughter. The Or Ha'haim draws proof to this theory from Yaakob Abinu, who wished to marry Rahel even though her older sister, Leah, was unmarried. Of course, Laban switched the two sisters, but regardless, Yaakob was prepared to marry Rahel even though Leah was unmarried, proving that this is not an issue with which a groom must be concerned. Rav Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (contemporary) indeed rules that one may date and marry a girl who has an older unmarried sister, and a girl may marry a boy with an older unmarried brother, as the older sibling's need to get married is not the responsibility of the younger sibling's suitor. And besides, as Rav Elyashiv noted, it can generally be assumed that the older sibling does not mind the younger sibling's marriage. Certainly, a younger sibling should not be forced to remain single just because he or she has an unmarried older sibling. Therefore, an older unmarried sibling should not be a factor in considering a marriage prospect. Ideally, of course, we want all our children to marry as soon as they are ready and in order, but if this does not happen, the younger siblings are free to date and marry even if there is an unmarried older sibling. Summary: It is entirely permissible for a girl to date and marry a boy who has an older unmarried brother, and for a boy to date and marry a girl who has an older unmarried sister.

With retirement approaching, many couples are faced with the challenge of aligning their financial goals without the traditional framework of marriage. In the latest episode of the Money Wisdom podcast, Jake Doser, CFP®, CPWA® and Nick Colantuono, CFP® address the challenges and planning needs for couples who aren't married but still want to maintain a shared interest in their financial success. Here's what we discuss in this episode: 0:00 – Intro and question 1:04 – Joint planning 2:37 – Financial benefits of marriage 5:16 – Investment planning   Check out our other free financial resources here: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/financial-resources/ Contact our team: https://johnsonbrunetti.com/contact-us/  Check us out on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3CcAzai  

IT'S TIME TO WATCH THE MUPPETS! This week we watched Dinosaurs - Unmarried... With Children. Distracted rants include but are not limited to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, Monica deVertebrae, political delusions, Ani DiFranco, Cloaca, Sandra Bernhard, Roy Hess, Sapiosexual, Married... with Children, Unhappily Ever After, and much more!"After meeting new neighbor Monica, Fran learns that dinosaurs have to renew their marriage licenses after a certain amount of time - and then realizes that her marriage to Earl is technically invalid."Follow us:tiktok.com/@ittwtmInstagram.com/ittwtmhttps://bsky.app/profile/ittwtm.bsky.social

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GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “WSJ misses a religion "ghost" in the plight of unmarried young adults”

 If you don't want to have sex again, get married…Sex is the biggest issue in the marriage, then comes money…Only 7% of all married couples have sex more than 1 a week…. 20% of marriages are sexless this means less than 10 times a year.Unmarried people have more sex than married people.Most brides don't have sex on their wedding night.There are many couples who didn't have sex for years… That is only okay when they both happy.The problem is when one body wants sex and the other doesn't.50% of the men would not have married if they have known that their marriage would be so nonsexual.50% of the husbands are not satisfied with their sex.  Why?No excitement by longterm relationships.After 2 years of marriage, the sexual arousal diminished and after 1 decade the sex is over. And for that helps only communication…Our sex education makes sex dirty and bad… so that we feel guilty to enjoy sex. Our sex education is:For males: Pornos and no education for intimacy…Females are educated for sex diseases and to avoid pregnancy. Is that very stimulating for having sex.…?We are overloaded with problems and have no time to enjoy sex.10% of the people check their smartphone during sex.35% check immediately their smartphone after sex.We are connected to the Internet and are disconnected to our lovers.Most men complain that women don't initiate sex. Because of our sexual education, the men should start with sex. If women don't initiate sex, the sex will diminish.How arouse sexual a wife?Give her a Mercedes SL or to procreate a baby or to have an affair.If one of the both have too less sex, what will happen?Males cheat with another girl, prostitute, or online sex.Women cheat with other guys or other women. What is the reason not to have sex?Sexual abuse in the childhood and that is so common. The parents have sex with their kids or nephews. For instance, my male friend had to give as a kid oral sex to his aunt, grandmother, and neighbor son… Or my gay uncle wanted to have sex with us. Sorry, from that time I hated all gays….  To heal the sexual abuse needs a lifetime.The parents tell their kids that sex is so dirty because they don't have sex or can't enjoy sex.Male problems with sex:Male in their aging above 40 gets a rectal dysfunction … Because of: Heart problems,Diabetes,low testosterone,Stress,Unresolved problems,Financial issues,Abuse,Excessive Alcohol consumes.Couples who live in a nonsexual marriage feel:Unloved, Frustrated,Undesirable,Unattractive,Lonely.Loneliness leads to heart problems and so to an early death.You can have sex your whole life when: You are healthy.Daily workout is necessary because of blood flow.Pay more attention to your spouse than to your smartphone.Spend more time in your bedrooms than in your boardrooms. Deal with your marriage issues.Sleep in the same bed at the same time.Sleep naked. And have guidelines for sex outside of your marriage… My Video: Marriage and Sex? https://youtu.be/nuv5LejfO9cMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast.B/Marriage-and-Sex.mp3

Did you know that this time of year is when couples therapists are booked out? Can't think why... But it's for this reason that we have today's little treat — an episode which Mia Freedman wanted to share with you all from No Filter. David Finch is a lot of things: he’s an Autism and Neurodiversity consultant, the author of The Journal of Best Practices; A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man’s Quest to Be a Better Husband, an essayist for the New York Times Modern Love column…and he’s also UNmarried. In this two-part special episode of No Filter, David Finch opens up to Mia about his life before and after his Asperger’s syndrome diagnosis, his quest to be the best husband and father he could be — and how he ended up UNmarried (and what that even means). You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with David here. Support independent women's media You can find David’s books and essays here. Learn more about neurodivergent relationships here. Follow David on Instagram here. What To Read: Read: More People Are Being Diagnosed With Neurodiversity than Ever. Here’s why it’s a good thing. Read: I was diagnosed autistic at 45. Here are 6 things I want you to know. Read: Me and my husband were more like roommates than a couple. One conversation changed everything.' Read: "You keep your identities separate." 8 signs you're in the right relationship. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.auShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP.Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS:Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer: Leah PorgesMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#ThisMorning on #BRN #Finance #1934 | For Older, Unmarried Couples in America, Caregiving Roles and Obligations Can Be Murky  | Shana Siegel, Norris McLaughlin, P.A. | #Tunein: broadcastretirementnetwork.com #Aging, #Finance, #Lifestyle, #Privacy, #Retirement, #Wellness and #More - #Everyday | #Subscribe with #DiscountCode ‘BRN20'

In this inspiring episode, we hear the story of a courageous actress, Kellee, Stewart, who took control of her fertility journey by freezing her eggs. Unmarried and full of hope for the future, she shares her empowering perspective on planning for possibilities, breaking societal norms, and embracing her own timeline. Her journey is a testament to self-empowerment and the beauty of carving a path that's uniquely your own. Don't miss this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation!" Useful links from this episode Kellee Stewart Instagram Website

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Eric Teusink, managing partner and real estate attorney with Williams Teusink, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. Teusink discusses the legal ramifications of unmarried homebuyers purchasing real estate together in this podcast segment. He explains that it has become common practice in the last 10 to 20 years for people to purchase homes outside of marriage for legal and financial reasons. There is a trend toward delaying marriage and starting families as well, but individuals often don't want to put off buying their first home with their romantic partner. There are also some homebuyers seeking residences with their friends. Why? Because it makes the significant investment of purchasing a home more affordable for everyone. “I think a lot of different trends are at work here and giving rise to a lot more issues in the back end.” While Teusink mostly runs into homeownership concerns with younger clients (27 to 35 years old), he still receives calls from older clients with the same issues. “Folks who have more lived experience are maybe going to be more cautious, although who knows,” said Teusink. “But when you're talking about 20-somethings and young 30- 30-somethings, they may throw a little more caution to the wind.” What are some of the common legal pitfalls for unmarried couples who buy property together? Taking property as joint tenants with a right of survivorship “What Georgia law presumes when two people buy a house together is that they are tenants in common, and that means you each divide ownership,” said Teusink. “You each own an entire interest in the property or one half of an entire interest.” If one partner passes away, this legality transfers the entire interest to the other partner. While it seems great in theory, Teusink warns against it and says that unmarried homebuyers should consider other options. Not having a legal agreement on the front end In case of a break-up or other issues, Teusink suggests that couples create a property ownership agreement before buying a home or moving in. With the help of an attorney, homebuyers can define what happens if they break up. The property ownership agreement document also memorializes important details like how much each partner paid on the front end and ongoing payment responsibilities. “Because often one partner might pay $80,000 towards a down payment while another partner pays $20,000,” said Teusink. “Obviously, you're going to want that down payment to come out in a similar manner on the back end.” What conversations should unmarried homebuyers have before they purchase a property together, and what should they consider including in their property ownership agreement? Before buying a home, both partners should establish what happens to their home in the event of a break-up. There are really two options: sell the house or one partner moves out. If the latter is decided, it is best to plan in advance for the remaining partner to buy out the other partner. “You would use a provision similar to what you would use in a business agreement called a Texas shootout provision,” said Teusink. “And that's a provision where I can say, Okay, I offer to sell you my portion for X dollars. If you accept that, then I have to sell it to you. If you don't accept that, then it is deemed that you are now making an offer back to me that I can buy you out at that same price or something.” One of the major issues with this homebuying dynamic is the long-term effect on the partner that moves out. If both partners are on the mortgage, but one partner no longer possesses the property, that individual can run into problems if the mortgage isn't being paid. Not only does that detail affect you financially, but it can also shift your credit score and prevent you from buying another home later. Other considerations in the property ownership agreement include short-term and long-term illnesses because,

When Clair Wills was in her twenties, she discovered she had a cousin she had never met. Born in a mother-and-baby home in 1950s Ireland, Mary grew up in an institution not far from the farm where Clair spent happy childhood summers. Yet Clair was never told of Mary's existence.How could a whole family―a whole country―abandon unmarried mothers and their children, erasing them from history?Clair's tells the story in the new book "Missing Persons: or, My Grandmother's Secrets."

All my dreams came true and the guilt & shame grew! I have an untested theory that because we waited so long to meet our person we unintentionally take on guilt because we try and cram in all the experiences and moments we missed out on for so long. 

Jase breaks away from a potentially disastrous back rub from a woman he didn't know by using a creative, Jesus-centric excuse. The guys offer examples of their own “Billy Graham rule,” where even the appearance of sexual impurity must be guarded against, especially in ministry. Zach explores the basis of identity politics, where the concept comes from, and ultimately the only healthy source of human identity. The guys explore three avenues of earthly desires that must be reordered to God's will or they result in anxiety, depression, and pain.  In this episode: John 14, verse 23; Hebrews 9, verses 24-25; Romans 8, verse 11 “Unashamed” Episode 1005 is sponsored by: Download the FREE Upside app and use the promo code UNASHAMED to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas! http://www.UnashamedMerch.com — Get 10% OFF with promo code UNASHAMED10 -- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 8, 2024 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Once in Royal David's City” Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby iIn a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little Child He came down to earth from heaven Who is God and Lord of all And His shelter was a stable and His cradle was a stall With the poor and mean and lowly lived on earth our Savior holy And our eyes at last will see Him through His own redeeming love For that Child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above And He leads His children on to the place where He is gone Lighting of the Advent Candle Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Hymn “Away in a Manger” Away in a manger no crib for a bed The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky looked down where He lay The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes I love Thee Lord Jesus look down from the sky And stay by my cradle 'til morning is nigh Be near me Lord Jesus I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever and love me I pray Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there Scripture Lesson Luke 1:26-45 Sermon Young, Unmarried, Pregnant and Unafraid Closing Hymn “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” It came upon the midnight clear that glorious song of old From angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold Peace on the earth good will to men from heaven's all gracious King The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing Still thro' the cloven skies they come with peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats o'er all the weary world Above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing And ever o'er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing But with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long Beneath the angel strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong And man at war with man hears not the love song which they bring O hush the noise ye men of strife and hear the angels sing For lo the days are hastening on by prophet bards foretold When with the ever-circling years comes round the age of gold When peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling And the whole world give back the song which now the angels sing Benediction Building Project Update and Book Signings with Richard Diedrich, Jack Tymann and Karna Bodman Fellowship • Sunday Morning Study: Great Moments in Church History | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room • Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room • Monday Bible Study | 12 & 6 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom • Wednesday Issues Hour | 11 AM in the Fellowship Area and via Zoom • Billy Dean & Dawn Christmas Concert: Friday, December 20th | 5PM at the church. Please register on our website www.naplescommunitychurch.org/concert • Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th | 5PM here at the church. • Thank you to Jocelyn Pierre for providing the cookies today. • The chancel flowers were given today by Mike & Cindy Lyster.

On this episode of Mother Miriam Live, Mother Miriam reads about the history of Advent and answers listener questions on nuns wearing rings, how to deal with fear of war, and more.Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app****SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/+++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenewsJohn-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mother Miriam Live - December 3rd, 2024 Continuing The History of Advent by Dom Prosper Guéranger Do unmarried nuns wear rings as a devotion to Christ? How do you deal with fear of war? My hometown parish has an increase of scandalous irreverence. My mother is talking bad about my father and Catholicism. Was Moses banned from Israel and/or heaven? Is December 9th, a holy day of obligation (Final answer is later in the show) Is it okay to refuse pain meds? How long should my first confession take?

Policy steeped in systemic discrimination and privilege continues to prioritize legal unions and the nuclear family. Too often, the presence and history of those who live outside these patriarchally contrived units, have been excluded or suppressed. Further, current policy does not reflect the world as it is today. Unmarried individuals and people without children have not only been present throughout history, we are a growing demographic, globally. However, we remain without the same legal protections and benefits in multiple domains, where marriage and reproduction are upheld as privileged statuses. Our guest today is the author of Moving Past Marriage: Why We Should Ditch Marital Privilege, End Relationship-Status Discrimination, and Embrace Nonmarital History. Dr. Jaclyn Geller is a writer and associate professor of English, at Central Connecticut State University and specializes in Restoration and eighteenth century-studies. In today's conversation, we will explore nonmarital history and the impact of nonmarital and pronatalist discrimination, today. You will not want to miss this conversation with Dr. Geller as she shares her profound insight, expertise, and solutionist approach to nonmarital disenfranchisement!

The church at Thessalonica is told to not do sex like the people who don't know God. Paul had previously instructed them to control their bodies in holiness and honor. We attempt to unearth the weapons that they would have used to exercise body control.

11/11/24. Veterans Day. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 1 Corinthians 7:32-35. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #prayforpeace https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

In this week's Rich Girl Roundup, Cassie asks what financial considerations she should discuss with her long-term partner and co-parent. Katie and Henah review the financial advantages of legally marrying, and how to potentially work those benefits into a different type of legal agreement. They are not certified financial or legal professionals; please do your own due diligence. Rich Girl Roundup is Money with Katie's weekly segment where Katie and her Executive Producer Henah answer your burning money questions. Each month, we'll put out a call for questions on her Instagram (@moneywithkatie). New episodes every week. Transcript, show resources, production credits, and more can be found at: https://moneywithkatie.com/unmarried-finances. Money with Katie's mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11/8/24. Five Minutes in the Word scriptures for today: 1 Corinthians 7:25-26. Resources: enduringword.com; biblehub.com; logos.com; and Life Application Study Bible. Listen daily at 10:00 am CST on https://kingdompraiseradio.com. November 2021 Podchaser list of "60 Best Podcasts to Discover!" LISTEN, LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE! #MinutesWord; @MinutesWord; #dailybiblestudy #dailydevotional #christianpodcaster #prayforpeace https://m.youtube.com/@hhwscott

"32 But I want you to be free from concern. One who is unmarried is concerned about the things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord; 33 but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how he may please his wife, 34 and his interests are divided. The woman who is unmarried, and the virgin, is concerned about the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and spirit; but one who is married is concerned about the things of the world, how she may please her husband. 35 I say this for your own benefit, not to put a restraint on you, but to promote what is appropriate and to secure undistracted devotion to the Lord."

Timmy questions why a faith-based commercial real estate broker refused to rent to unmarried couples. Bo explains the intent, his disagreement and explains how hard it can be to shift someone's deeply held beliefs. ⏰Time Code⏰ 00:00 - Timmy questions a “faith based” decision 01:47 - Called To Judge 03:16 - Truth is Offensive 04:51 - Presumption 05:22 - He Thought He Was Dead 06:16 - An Atheist and a Christian Walk Into A Bar 07:41 - Happy Atheists 09:03 - The nutshell 10:41 - Timmy's Favorite Trophy

In this seminar we will redefine the labels and terminologies commonly used to describe the singleness or unmarried persons. We will highlight the leading advantages, positive gains, and additional achievements that unmarried people possess and actually enjoy. There are a lot of advantages and freedoms for serving alone in ministry— like uninterrupted focusing on tasks, managing time/schedule, easier decision-making process, setting budget/finances for spending, moving between housing and living situations, building multiple friendships, engaging in wide range of activities, planning and traveling, and enhancing local/global outreach. However, there are also challenges for long-term singleness in ministry (being unmarried/unattached), whether serving across towns or across national borders, that can be emotionally unsettling and can create inner dissatisfaction or even chronic frustration. Not knowing how to handle our unmet needs, aloneness/loneliness, unfulfilled desires, and similar mental-emotional conditions/states, can actually hinder our sense of contentment in life and decrease our overall effectiveness in global service. We all have an innate need to nurture and care for other(s) and to be nurtured and cared for by others. Virtually, “to love and to be loved” is a universal principal... Unfortunately, people with low or poor social skills tend to struggle more than average, due to their apprehension about social mixing and their high tendency to isolate.  In this session we will highlight the joys-rewards and the challenges-struggles of the single life of people who are involved in the helping professions, especially in Christian ministry and missions. We will define terminologies, correct misconceptions, encourage realistic expectations (of self-others-life-God), differentiate between legitimate psychological intimacy and physical sexuality, rediscover a biblical paradigm for creative singleness-living (solo-operation), and press on to develop a contented aloneness, instead of struggling with isolation and loneliness. We will present practical suggestions and guidelines for a more fulfilling life in service— How to translate our frustrations into strengths and build a Koinonia around us, as an intimate community, that is mutually nurturing and empowering; how to build healthy relationships with the opposite gender/sex; how to begin looking for a partner-companion-mate when the time is ripe (courtship); and how to cultivate single-mindedness, joy along the journey, and higher aspirations for the Kingdom, while keeping “eternity in our hearts” so that we know what God is doing from beginning to end. Finally, the presenter will share from his own personal journey, over 40 years of cross-cultural ministry and still, single never married, with a full life and plenty of open doors, platforms, and opportunities. Session recorded on Friday, November 10th during Session Block #5 at 4:00 PM EST ; speaker: Naji Abi-Hashem, PhD Session webpage: https://www.medicalmissions.com/events/gmhc-2023/sessions/single-minded-singleness-handling-the-challenges-rewards-of-being-unmarried-in-ministry

Bloody hell. The world has changed, society looks different, and men and women have to find new ways of relating to each other. We're not equipped for this. Sanjana Ramachandran and Samarth Bansal join Amit Varma in episode 401 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss how meeting and mating are both easier and, well, harder. (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Sanjana Ramachandran on Twitter, Instagram, Substack, LinkedIn , FiftyTwo and her own website. 2. Samarth Bansal on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and his own website. 3. The Reflections of Samarth Bansal -- Episode 299 of The Seen and the Unseen. 4. The Romantic Idiot -- Samarth Bansal. 5. Thirty and Thriving -- Samarth Bansal. 6. The Namesakes -- Sanjana Ramachandran. 7. The 'Woman-Math' Of A 31-Year-Old, Unmarried, Bengaluru Woman -- Sanjana Ramachandran. 8. Society of the Snow -- JA Bayona. 9. Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil — Hannah Arendt. 10. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 11. Quarterlife: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood -- Satya Doyle Byock. 12. A Godless Congregation — Amit Varma. 13. What's Consolation For An Atheist? -- Amit Varma. 14. Molecules Of Emotion --  Candace B Pert. 15. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. 15. Womaning in India With Mahima Vashisht — Episode 293 of The Seen and the Unseen. 16. Scenes From a Marriage -- Ingmar Bergman. 17. Behave -- Robert Sapolsky. 18. Don't think too much of yourself. You're an accident — Amit Varma's column on Chris Cornell's death. 19. Determined -- Robert Sapolsky. 20. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman — Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 21. The Loneliness of the Indian Man — Episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Taneja). 22. Reinventing Love -- Mona Chollet. 23. Sex Is Not a Spectrum -- Colin Wright. 24. Understanding the Sex Binary -- Colin Wright. 25. The Naturalistic Fallacy. 26. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 27. Bad Faith in Existentialism. 28. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. 29. Whiplash -- Damien Chazelle. 30. Narendra Modi takes a Great Leap Backwards — Amit Varma on Demonetisation. 31. Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative. 32. The Gulag Archipelago — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. 33. I Am The Best -- The Shah Rukh Khan song from Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani. 34. The Madonna–Whore Complex. 35. Ranbir Kapoor on Nikhil Kamath's show. 36. Tamasha -- Imtiaz Ali. 37. Manic Pixie Dream Girl. 38. The Art of Podcasting -- Episode 49 of Everything Everything. 39. Anatomy of a Fall — Justine Triet. 40. Anatomy of a Folly — Amit Varma. 41. Marriage Story -- Noah Baumbach. 42. The Abyss and Other Stories — Leonid Andreyev. 43. Amit Varma's BTS reel as Gitanjali. 44. Peter Cat Recording Co. on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram and their own website. 45. The Life and Times of the Indian Economy -- Episode 387 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Rajeswari Sengupta). 46. Lant Pritchett Is on Team Prosperity — Episode 379 of The Seen and the Unseen. 47. How to Do Development -- Episode 57 of Everything is Everything. 48. The Pleasures and Pains of Coffee — Honoré de Balzac. 49. Sasha's 'Newsletter' -- Sasha Chapin. 50. The Evolution of Desire -- David Buss. 51. Modern Family and Friends. 52. Eve Fairbanks Examines a Fractured Society -- Episode 398 of The Seen and the Unseen. 53. The Flirting Trap — Eve Fairbanks. (Scroll down on that page for this piece). 54. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind -- Michel Gondry. 55. The Bookshop Romeo -- Amit Varma. 56. The Stranger -- Albert Camus. 57. When Harry Met Sally... -- Rob Reiner. 58. Annie Hall -- Woody Allen. 59. Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative -- Glenn Loury. 60. Rob Henderson's tweet on Glenn Loury's book. 61. The Game -- Neil Strauss. 62. On Flirting -- Rega Jha. 63. Notting Hill -- Roger Michell. 64. Postcards From Utsav Mamoria -- Episode 376 of The Seen and the Unseen. 65. Malini Goyal is the Curious One — Episode 377 of The Seen and the Unseen. 66. Unboxing Bengaluru — Malini Goyal and Prashanth Prakash. 67. Indian Matchmaking -- Created by Smriti Mundhra. 68. High Fidelity -- Nick Hornby. 69. Third Place. 70. The Pineapple Game. 71. The Razor's Edge -- W Somerset Maugham. 72. Anna Karenina -- Leo Tolstoy. 73. Mating in Captivity -- Esther Perel. 74. The State Of Affairs -- Esther Perel. 75. The Poly Couple of YouTube and Instagram. 75. The School of Life. 76. Early Indians — Tony Joseph. 77. Tony Joseph's episode on The Seen and the Unseen. 78. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 79. Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other -- James Hollis. 80. Fallen Leaves -- Aki Kaurismäki. 81. I hired a Contract Killer -- Aki Kaurismäki. 82. Manhattan, Husbands and Wives, Crimes and Misdemeanors & Bullets Over Broadway -- Woody Allen. 83. New York Stories -- Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorcese. 84. Running with Scissors -- Augusten Burroughs. 85. Aftersun -- Charlotte Wells. 86. Elena Ferrante on Amazon. 87. Bloodline -- Todd Kessler, Glenn Kessler & Daniel Zelman. 88. Sex and the City -- Darren Star, based on Candace Bushnell's columns and book. 89. She's Gotta Have It -- Spike Lee. 90. She Said -- Maria Schrader. 91. The Take on YouTube. 92. Succession's Shiv - The Real “Woman Problem" in Business -- The Take. 93. We Are All Amits From Africa — Episode 343 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 92. You're Ugly and You're Hairy and You're Covered in Shit but You're Mine and I Love You -- Episode 362 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 93. Dance Dance For the Halva Waala — Episode 294 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jai Arjun Singh and Subrat Mohanty). 94. The Adda at the End of the Universe — Episode 309 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vikram Sathaye and Roshan Abbas). This episode is sponsored by The 6% Club, which will get you from idea to launch in 45 days! Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Meetings and Matings' by Simahina.

The Song of Songs depicts love in marriage as an unquenchable fire. But where can we find such love? Today's relationship advice often leads to short-lived flames. We need an older wisdom to guide us. We need the ancient wisdom of Scripture. Already married and wanting to keep the fire blazing? Unmarried, but hoping to enjoy such lasting love some day? Our Bible passage gives us four surprising directions where to find the fire. Scriptures Referenced:Song 8:5-7 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MandMsPodcast

Do you wonder what it means to buy a home with your partner before tying the knot? Are you curious about the financial and legal hurdles that unmarried couples face when purchasing property together? How can you protect your interests if things don't go as planned?In this episode of MillenniUp, the Seth and Jenn discuss the growing trend of unmarried couples buying homes together and the various challenges and considerations that come with it. They explore the shift away from traditional life milestones, such as marriage before home ownership and having children, and discuss the practical, financial, and legal implications of purchasing property with a partner outside the bounds of marriage.00:00 Introduction: Modern Relationship Dynamics00:29 Welcome to MillenniUp00:32 Unmarried Couples Buying Homes02:16 Financial Priorities: Wedding vs. House04:59 Legal Considerations for Unmarried Homebuyers07:10 Real-Life Scenarios and Advice20:54 The Wedding Industrial Complex23:41 Final Thoughts and AdviceWhether you're a couple planning your first home purchase or just curious about the dynamics of modern relationships, this episode is for you.

Policy steeped in systemic discrimination and privilege continues to prioritize legal unions and the nuclear family. Too often, the presence and history of those who live outside these patriarchally contrived units, have been excluded or suppressed. Further, current policy does not reflect the world as it is today. Unmarried individuals and people without children have not only been present throughout history, we are a growing demographic, globally. However, we remain without the same legal protections and benefits in multiple domains, where marriage and reproduction are upheld as privileged statuses. Our guest today is the author of Moving Past Marriage: Why We Should Ditch Marital Privilege, End Relationship-Status Discrimination, and Embrace Nonmarital History. Dr. Jaclyn Geller is a writer and associate professor of English, at Central Connecticut State University and specializes in Restoration and eighteenth century-studies. In today's conversation, we will explore nonmarital history and the impact of nonmarital and pronatalist discrimination, today. You will not want to miss this conversation with Dr. Geller as she shares her profound insight, expertise, and solutionist approach to nonmarital disenfranchisement!

Policy steeped in systemic discrimination and privilege continues to prioritize legal unions and the nuclear family. Too often, the presence and history of those who live outside these patriarchally contrived units, have been excluded or suppressed. Further, current policy does not reflect the world as it is today. Unmarried individuals and people without children have not only been present throughout history, we are a growing demographic, globally. However, we remain without the same legal protections and benefits in multiple domains, where marriage and reproduction are upheld as privileged statuses. Our guest today is the author of Moving Past Marriage: Why We Should Ditch Marital Privilege, End Relationship-Status Discrimination, and Embrace Nonmarital History. Dr. Jaclyn Geller is a writer and associate professor of English, at Central Connecticut State University and specializes in Restoration and eighteenth century-studies. In today's conversation, we will explore nonmarital history and the impact of nonmarital and pronatalist discrimination, today. You will not want to miss this conversation with Dr. Geller as she shares her profound insight, expertise, and solutionist approach to nonmarital disenfranchisement!

You can hear the second half of Mia's conversation with David here.  Subscribe to Mamamia David Finch is a lot of things: he's an Autism and Neurodiversity consultant, the author of The Journal of Best Practices; A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband, an essayist for the New York Times Modern Love column…and he's also UNmarried. In this two-part special episode of No Filter, David Finch opens up to Mia Freedman about his life before and after his Asberger's syndrome diagnosis, his quest to be the best husband and father he could be…and how he ended up UNmarried (and what that even means). You can find David's books and essays here. Learn more about neurodivergent relationships here. Follow David on Instagram here. What To Read: Read: More People Are Being Diagnosed With Neurodiversity than Ever. Here's why it's a good thing. Read: I was diagnosed autistic at 45. Here are 6 things I want you to know. Read: Me and my husband were more like roommates than a couple. One conversation changed everything.' Read: "You keep your identities separate." 8 signs you're in the right relationship. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here.Discover more Mamamia podcasts here.Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.auShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP.Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review.   CREDITS:Host: Mia Freedman You can find Mia on Instagram here and get her newsletter here. Executive Producer: Naima Brown Audio Producer: Leah PorgesMamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sermon Resources: 1. “The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.” -Ecclesiastes 1:8 2. “Desire alone, of acquiring goods and possessions for ourselves and our nearest friends, is insatiable, perpetual, universal.” -David Hume, "A Treatise of Human Nature" 3. "I can't get no satisfaction." -Mick Jagger, "Satisfaction" 4. “In almost every act of our daily lives, whether in the sphere of politics or business, in our social conduct or our ethical thinking, we are dominated by a relatively small number of persons who understand the mental processes and social patterns of the masses. It is they who pull the wires which control the public mind.” -Edward Bernays, "Propaganda" 5. “Our enormously productive economy demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption…The greater the pressures upon the individual to conform to safe and accepted social standards, the more he tends to express his aspirations and his individuality in terms of what he wears, drives, eats, his home, his car, his food, his hobbies. We need things consumed, burned up, worn out, replaced, and discarded at an ever-increasing pace. We need to have people eat, drink, ride, live with ever more complicated and, therefore, constantly more expensive consumption. ” -Victor Lebow, "The Journal of Retailing: 1955" 6. Harvest Queen vs. Homecoming Queen: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/1991/november-25/murder-envy-and-harvest-princess-what-really-poisoned.html&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1723312423553888&usg=AOvVaw1ZO4y_-tCOr2mrBn_u6LFG 7. “We have tended to turn the Christian faith into a relationship with a God who is the divine vending machine in the sky, there to meet our every want. Unhappy? Unattractive? Unsuccessful? Unmarried? Unfulfilled? Come to Christ and he'll give you all these things you asked for. We forget that God is not primarily in the business of meeting our wants. When we make him out to be, we squeeze him out of his rightful place at the center of our lives, and we put ourselves in his place. God is in the business of being God - of redeeming and restoring and forgiving and healing and loving. Christianity cannot be reduced to meeting peoples' wants, and when we make it so, we invariably distort the Gospel message.” -David Henderson, "Culture Shift" 8. "I Will Never Cast Out," by John Bunyan 9. Examen resource: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/

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Join us on a Cruise Feb. 2025! www.growingupinpolygamy.com/guipcruise2025 Join Sam, who grew up in the polygamous FLDS community, and Melissa, raised in the mainstream LDS church, as they react to the first episode of National Geographic's hit show "Polygamy USA." In this episode, titled "Meet the Polygamists," the show explores the lives of the Centennial Park fundamentalist Mormon group. Sam and Melissa share their unique perspectives and insights on the portrayal of polygamy and the Centennial Park community. Don't miss their honest reactions and thought-provoking discussions! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Fear and Control in Religious Communities 00:03:48 - The Missionary Program and Polygamy Practices 00:07:38 - Unmarried young men and the rules they face 00:11:26 - Leaving the Community 00:15:10 - Differences in church structure between LDS and FLDS 00:19:07 - Church Behavior and the Council of Priesthood 00:22:32 - Observing the "Turkey Bowl" game 00:26:22 - The Burial and Resurrection Ceremony 00:30:01 - Funerals and Religion in Mormonism 00:33:51 - Coming Soon Join our NEW Patreon HERE: https://patreon.com/growingupinpolygamy If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.org At Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world." If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamy Insta: @growingupinpolygamy New website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.com Theme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us! growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com Las Vegas, NV 89136 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupinpolygamy/support

Lindsie shares the latest in her life including a car accident that resulted in a problematic car rental situation. Tori shares how things were divided during her divorce and the comparison with how Lindsie's divorce went. A Tiktok about a man vacationing without his girlfriend sparks debate, a Child Labor Law gets an update to include social media presence, and today's Weekly Tea gets a little messy with cheating. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Apartments: Visit Apartments.com, a place to find a place!Health Hacks: Listen to Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D. every Tuesday wherever you get your podcasts.IQBar: Text TEA to 64000 for 20% off all IQBar products, plus FREE shipping. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from IQBAR. Message and data rates may apply. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at IQBAR.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for helpJust Thrive: Get 20% off your first order at JustThriveHealth.com with promo code SOUTHERNTEARocket Money: Manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/SOUTHERNTEA

A ceramic pig dressed as a chef was irreparably broken. Have you been told—or believed—promises about marriage that have similarly crashed and shattered? Living married has clear instruction. Being gifted to be contentedly unmarried has its merits. But what about being unmarried yet desiring to be? That is a hard place to be, especially in a cultural context when so much was promised if you only ____ . Listen to Pastor Brett's sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:6-9 for more.

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Peter McGraw! Behavioral scientist! Humor researcher! Unmarried man! Friend! Delight! His book is called "Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of Your Own" and here's a description of it from his website: "Join the movement that celebrates single living. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not. Backed by scientific insights and McGraw's experience as a lifelong bachelor, Solo offers a blueprint for cultivating fulfilling relationships and creating a rich remarkable life. Solo is your invitation to pursue a remarkable life uniquely your own." His podcast is called "Solo: the Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life" and here's a description of it from his website: "In a world where most people get married, where do you turn for advice if you don't want to settle down — for now or forever? Solo is the single person's guide to a remarkable life. Welcome to the podcast that explores how being unattached affords you the opportunity to be adventurous, start a business, make art, travel the world, get in shape, or simply sleep in when you want to. Join Dr. Peter McGraw — behavioral scientist, humor researcher, and bachelor – as he interviews unmarried men and women living remarkable lives and assembles advice from leading experts about health, fitness, money, business, travel, fashion, art, leisure, and of course, sex and dating." We have a remarkable chat! You can have a remarkable listen! And this is only the first HALF of it! For the second portion, subscribe via Apple Podcasts OR simply click on over here to Patreon! Enjoy!

Vocation of the Unmarried

In this episode, Amanda reflects on the past month, including rescuing a dog on the side of the road and shedding some tears on her 35th birthday. Dive into what not to say to your unmarried and childless friends and how to cope with feeling societal pressures of starting a family. Learn how to keep your cool when the stress kicks in!UM Podcast Instagram - @unapologetically_myselfpodAmanda's Instagram - @amanda_carluccioAmanda's TikTok - @amanda_carluccioAmanda'sYoutube Channel - @amanda_carluccio

This episode seeks to explore the singles advocacy movement with Gordon Morris, who is aiming to breathe new life into Unmarried Equality, a nonprofit at the crossroads of the singles' rights movement. Alongside guest co-host Christina Campbell, a fervent supporter of single living, Peter McGraw explores the roots and future of singles advocacy, from the pioneering "Singles Bill of Rights" to today's push for societal acceptance. Discover how you can join this crucial cause for equality.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/

Peter McGraw is a business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast “Solo—The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life,” writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon.  In 2014, McGraw co-authored “The Humor Code.” He has written for Slate, Wired, Fortune, and HuffPost. His work has been covered by The New York Times, WSJ, NPR, BBC, TIME, CNN, The Atlantic, and more. He has been a guest on “WTF with Marc Maron” and “The Joe Rogan Experience.” ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Peter McGraw Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/petermcgraw  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermcgraw/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/b9violations LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermcgraw/ Web: www.petermcgraw.org ON THE KNOWS Online:    Join us in the Podcast Lounge on Facebook. X (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com X (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com   www.OnTheKnows.com

One of the words that's become utterly void of meaning in the last few years because of its overuse and misuse is privilege. White privilege, male privilege, able-bodied privilege, gender privilege, heterosexual privilege, even hot privilege. In these contexts, privilege is a stain, a kind of original sin meant to guilt the offending party into repenting for it at every twist and turn in their life. “Check your privilege” became a common refrain of the past decade. What all of this has done is confuse and undermine the idea of real privilege—real advantage that some situations produce over others—which, of course, really exists in this country.  But the ultimate privilege in America is not being born white or straight or male. The ultimate privilege, as Melissa Kearny argues, is being born into a household with two parents. Melissa Kearney is an economist at the University of Maryland and her new book, The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind, argues that declining marriage rates in America—and the corresponding rise in children being raised in single parent households—are driving many of the country's biggest economic problems. In the 1950s, fewer than 5 percent of babies in this country were born to unmarried mothers. Today, nearly half of all babies in America are born to unmarried mothers. Most surprising—and worrisome—is how this trend is divided along class lines, with children whose mothers don't have a college degree being more than twice as likely—as compared to children of college-educated mothers—to live in a single parent home. Kearny asserts this is widening the economic gap in opportunities and outcomes and rendering already vulnerable populations even more vulnerable.  Many of the arguments that Kearney makes in her book are what you might call commonsensical. And yet the book has received criticism, including from those in our culture who don't dare make judgments on issues of home and family life, perhaps because that's long been considered to be the domain of social conservatives. But as celebrated economist and our friend Tyler Cowen said of Melissa's book, “this could be the most important economics and policy book of the year… it's remarkable that such a book is so needed, but it is.” The word privilege, as Melissa Kearney uses it, is not a dirty word. It is not a judgment that some people are intrinsically better or worse than others. It's not a word meant to guilt or shame a group of people. Quite the opposite. It's an aspirational word. It's meant to inspire policies, programs, and changes in our social norms to even the playing field so that we can do better for all of our children. So that every child in America has the best possible chance for flourishing. That is what every child in this country deserves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices