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We're starting to get out of the water. But first, total immersion. Astro-Insight for March 16-22, 2026. Please do not forward w/o copyright notice intact, which is: Text & recording ©℗ Kathy Biehl 2026. Photo by Rafaëlla Waasdorp on Unsplash. Transcript Mercury retrograde guide Read my 2026 guide at OMTimes It's Human to Be Upset Now Use code: AQUARIAN30 for 30% off a purchase of $99+ or AQUARIAN20 for 20% off any purchase at https://otterspirit.com/?ref=professionalaquarian Check out my Witchy & Whimsy apparel Energy management tips in my  Actions You Can Take playlist Bonus content at Patreon Join my mailing list Listen to Celestial Compass on OM Times Radio and TV Support this podcast   Find out what this means for you! Facebook: Empowerment Unlimited  and the Astro-Insight Lounge Bluesky, Instagram & Threads: @kabiehl  

The last time I played 1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight, I found myself in the lead from fairly early on. As the game progressed, that lead only kept growing. Each round, the gap widened until it was clear that nobody had a realistic way to catch up with me. The game carried on, turns were taken, but the excitement and tension had gone. The game had become a fight for second place. I call this soft elimination, and it is especially common in longer games, when you are technically still playing, but no longer really competing. In this article, I want to talk about this a bit more.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/03/10/killing-me-softly-a-look-at-player-elimination-topic-discussion/Useful Links1860: Railways on the Isle of Wight review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2025/06/28/1860-railways-on-the-isle-of-wight-digital-eyes/Love Letter review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/01/23/love-letter-saturday-review/King of New York review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/04/25/king-of-new-york-saturday-review/Nemesis review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/06/18/nemesis-saturday-review/Splotter Spellen: https://www.splottershop.com/Wingspan review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2019/03/16/wingspan/The Quacks of Quedlinburg review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/06/06/the-quacks-of-quedlinburg-saturday-review/Survive: Escape from Atlantis review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/04/17/survive-escape-from-atlantis-digital-eyes/Betrayal at the House on the Hill review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2023/01/14/betrayal-at-house-on-the-hill-3rd-edition-saturday-review/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Main music: Vital Whales by Unicorn Heads (https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/)SupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Aleksandra Sapozhnikova on Unsplash)

W Bałtyku brakuje wody... i to świetna wiadomość Styczniowe pomiary pokazują, że poziom wody w Morzu Bałtyckim jest najniższy od... 140 lat! Gdzie ona się podziała, skoro nie ma nic wspólnego z zamarzaniem morza? I dlaczego jej spodziewany powrót - wlewanie się "brakującej" masy wody z Morza Północnego - już teraz cieszy nadbałtyckich oceanografów? O wypływaniu i powrocie odżywczej wody do Bałtyku przez cieśniny duńskie Bartoszowi Pergołowi opowiada dr Daniel Rak z Instytutu Oceanologii PAN w Sopocie. (Fot. Devin Lewis on Unsplash)

Thank you to Rhonda, Amy, Zach, Carmen, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Kate and Violet, and happy anniversary to Heather & Paul. Here is a direct link to the video used for the communion talk: Bible Project - Heaven & Earth: https://youtu.be/Zy2AQlK6C5k BibleProject is the author and owner of this video. To find more BibleProject resources, visit bibleproject.com. Songs from this service: The Lord's Prayer (It's Yours) - https://youtu.be/G2uPU-NY-sc -- Light The Fire - https://youtu.be/r9FGEZfqlJs -- Grace Greater Than Our Sin - https://youtu.be/4xUYE8s_Efw -- He Paid a Debt - https://youtu.be/opgFgY4rnU4 -- Cleanse Me - https://youtu.be/DkK-CUusxCA -- Shine Jesus Shine - https://youtu.be/sEjnHcIeIbs Scriptures from this service: Communion - John 1:14; Matthew 4:17 (ESV); Matthew 6:10 (ESV); John 1:29 (ESV); Luke 23:43. Old Testament Reading - Ezekiel 11:19-20 (GNT). New Testament Reading - Matthew 19:28-30 (GNT). Sermon - Acts 3:19; Isaiah 65:17; 65:17-18; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-3; John 3:17; 1:29; 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Acts 10:28; John 12:32; Revelation 7:10; 21:26; 1 Corinthians 15:44; Romans 8:23; Isaiah 11:9; 11:6; 11:7-9; Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 2:5; Revelation 19:1-4; 19:6; 19:11-13; 21:1-6; 22:12-15; 22:17. Closing - John 14:23-28a (NET). Photo by Bogomil Mihaylov on Unsplash

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In this episode, we explore why conflict resolution may be the most important life skill nobody ever teaches. We start with a firsthand story from Mexico, where cartel violence turned an ordinary day into a moment of fear and chaos. From there, we zoom out to global tensions, including the Iran–U.S. conflict, tariffs, and political theater, and ask a simple question: why do so many conflicts begin with someone believing they can win? Research and reporting on cartel violence show how organized crime conflicts escalate quickly and destabilize communities, often creating cycles of retaliation rather than solutions.Then we bring the conversation closer to home. The same psychology behind international conflict also shows up in co-parenting disputes, relationship arguments, and even middle-school drama. We talk about emotional hijacking, the dangers of us-versus-them thinking, and how learning real conflict resolution skills can transform relationships with partners, children, and colleagues. This episode connects global politics, cartel violence in Mexico, and everyday parenting to show that conflict is inevitable—but learning how to handle it productively may be the most powerful skill we can pass to the next generation.

Adam Rodman, MD, MPH, FACP, a general internis­­­t and medical educator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, where he directs AI Programs for the Carl J. Shapiro Center for Education and Research, and an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, talks about his recent New York Times op-ed outlining best (and worst) practices for patients wanting to incorporate AI into office visits with their physicians. → Take It From a Doctor: It's OK if Your Medical Advice Comes From A.I.Photo: Stethoscope and Laptop Computer. Source: National Cancer Institute via Unsplash.

Marjorie and Claire discuss 'Phone calls from my mother' by Anna Martin and 'Two Trees' by Don Paterson. Photo by Lawrence Aritao on Unsplash. This podcast is supported by Creative Scotland

早安，我是晏飞。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2582天。Photo by Tsvetelin Todorov on Unsplash后天，也就是下周啊，要迎来马年的第一次满月了，而且呢，据说还是难得一见的红月亮加月全食。那之前的早自习里呢，我们已经讲过很多次满月的拍摄技巧，手机的相机的都有。但这期不一样啊，这期我带大家完整的实操一遍怎么拍摄满月。这是我在埃及旅行的时候，从萨拉丁城堡出来，偶然发现这一天是满月。你会看到我从发现满月，到选择前景，到怎么调整月亮和前景的位置，到最终出片，我把这一整套拍摄的过程都录了下来，原原本本的呈现给你，你可以通过我的第一视角来看看我是如何用手机拍摄满月的。那这些呢，都在顶部的视频里，大家可以先看上面的视频，再听我下面的语音和文字讲解。那从这个视频里呢，我们至少可以学到三个关于满月的拍摄技巧：© 晏飞第一，就是拍满月前景最重要。因为只有不一样的前景才能让你拍的满月和别人的不一样。那不然的话，你拍的也是一个圆圆的月亮挂在天上，那他拍的也是一个圆圆的月亮，那有什么区别呢。第二，拍满月的最佳时机就是在月亮刚升起的时候。月亮刚升起时拍到的月亮的颜色 ©晏飞这有两个原因啊，一个是月亮刚出来的时候，它的颜色是最漂亮的。大家在我的视频里也可以看到，我刚从萨拉丁城堡出来的时候，拍摄的那张以监控作为前景的满月，那个月亮是很黄很漂亮的。月亮较高时的颜色 ©晏飞那绕到城堡后面再拍摄呢，它就变淡了，对吧。那有人可能会说啊，这个可以通过后期的色温调整能调回来啊。月亮刚升起时天空的颜色 ©晏飞那确实可以，但是你注意到了吗，一开始拍摄的时候，天空是比较亮的淡蓝色，但是越往后拍，天空就越暗，那这个天空暗可是你怎么都调不回来的。所以这就是第一个原因。 ©晏飞另外呢，就是月亮越低，你就越容易找到前景，等月亮升到老高了，升到中天了，那就很难再找到合适的前景拍摄了，所以我们说拍月亮，就要趁它刚升起的时候。那第三个我们可以学到的呢，就是可以用机位来调整构图。在视频里你们可以看到啊，我是一直在调整自己的位置，通过调整我的位置，从而调整地景和月亮的关系。我一开始其实是在城堡里的，后来我决定把城堡作为地景，然后就绕到城堡后面。到城堡后面以后呢，我发现月亮和城堡其实是不挨着的，所以我通过左右的移动，我一直往左走啊一直往左走，让月亮调整到城堡的后面。一开始只拍到塔尖的上部 ©晏飞往前走调整机位，拍到更多的塔尖 ©晏飞调整以后呢，我又发现城堡只有塔尖的一点能拍在月亮里面，这个时候我又是怎么做的呢，我就是一直往前走，通过往前的移动，其实也是可以调整你要拍摄的景物和月亮的相对位置的。所以呢，前后左右的挪一挪，月亮和前景的位置就能对上了，你别一看位置不对啊，那就放弃了。vivo附加镜头 ©晏飞最后我想再说说关于器材的事。虽然我在视频里演示是用的一个vivo的附加镜头，它有最长1600mm的等效焦距。85mm拍摄 ©晏飞但其实我们用普通的手机，现在的手机一般都能够达到200mm左右的焦段，甚至100多mm，这个焦段其实也是能够拍满月的，那不一定非得用那么长的焦段。所以你没有长焦附加镜头也别担心，也照样可以拍。200mm拍摄 ©晏飞那上面我给大家放的这些照片呢，都是我之前用手机拍摄的满月，都是没有用附加镜头的。250mm拍摄 ©晏飞再过两天就是满月了，相信大家已经摩拳擦掌了，这篇早自习大家可以先收藏起来，到时候万一忘了怎么拍，随时可以拿出来看。更重要的是，在今天早自习的下方，我把之前早自习里所有关于满月的拍摄技巧的文章链接都整理好了，几乎囊括了拍月亮会遇到的各种问题。那关于拍月亮，如果你还有什么问题啊，也可以在下方留言，我来为你解答。好，那咱们今天就聊到这。今天是摄影早自习陪伴大家的第2582天，我是晏飞，每天早上6:30，微信公众号以及喜马拉雅的“摄影早自习”，不见不散。

Fi Mclachlan speaking on Isaiah Photo by Tim Wildsmith on Unsplash

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de marzo de 2026 publicado en la web del Opus Dei. Photo by NADER AYMAN en Unsplash

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de marzo de 2026 publicado en la web del Opus Dei. Photo by Saint John's Seminary on Unsplash

Historical board games occupy an awkward space in our hobby. They are usually not designed to teach history in any formal sense, and they are also not entertaining in the sense of being fun. These games stop short of education, offering no syllabus, no claims of being a detailed treatise of their setting, and no obligation to explain themselves. The subject matter historical board games draw on, war, exploitation, inequality, famine, and systemic violence, doesn't suit the lightness or escapism people often expect when playing board games as a leisure activity. The result is a form of play that somehow feels serious but incomplete. In this article, I want to explore this in more detail.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/02/24/no-mans-land-historical-board-games-position-between-entertainment-and-education-topic-discussion/Useful LinksAmabel Holland's blog Hollandazed: Thoughts, Ideas, and Miscellany: https://hollandspiele.com/blogs/hollandazed-thoughts-ideas-and-miscellanyJeremiah McCall's Gaming the Past: https://gamingthepast.net/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music:Color In The Dark by Øraeth | https://soundcloud.com/itsoraethMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/hidden thoughts by Øraeth | https://soundcloud.com/itsoraethMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/a voice low by Øraeth | https://soundcloud.com/itsoraethMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Perilune by AERØHEAD | https://soundcloud.com/aeroheadMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_USSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Amos K on Unsplash)

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a sense of meaning in ourselves and others. Then, in the second half of the show, listeners share their thoughts on finding healing in nature. Psychologist Marc Berman returns for the latest installment of our series "Your Questions Answered."  Today's episode touches on topics related to loneliness, depression, and suicide. If you or someone you love is struggling, there are people who can help. If you're in the U.S., call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. If you're outside the U.S., this site can help you find mental health resources in your country. Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are just weeks away! Join Shankar for an evening of science and storytelling in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. He'll be sharing seven key psychological insights from his first decade hosting the show. And stayed tuned for more tour stops to be announced later this spring! Episode illustration by Martino Pietropoli for Unsplash+. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For 23 February 2026, Monday of the 1st week of Lent, based on Matthew 25:31-46 (Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash)

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The gauntlet between eclipses is always volatile. This one's got a couple of unavoidable trip wires. They'll move us along, even as Mercury retrograde directs attention to the past.  Astro-Insight for February 23 - March 1, 2026. Please do not forward w/o copyright notice intact, which is: Text & recording ©℗ Kathy Biehl 2026. Photo by Sebastian Schuster from Unsplash. Transcript Mercury retrograde guide Read my 2026 guide at OMTimes It's Human to Be Upset Now Use code: AQUARIAN30 for 30% off a purchase of $99+ or AQUARIAN20 for 20% off any purchase at https://otterspirit.com/?ref=professionalaquarian Check out my Witchy & Whimsy apparel Energy management tips in my  Actions You Can Take playlist Bonus content at Patreon Join my mailing list Listen to Celestial Compass on OM Times Radio and TV Support this podcast   Find out what this means for you! Facebook: Empowerment Unlimited  and the Astro-Insight Lounge Bluesky, Instagram & Threads: @kabiehl  

In 1957, 6-year-old Bernice Bouie Donald started first grade in rural DeSoto County, Mississippi. Although the U.S. Supreme Court had struck down school segregation three years earlier in Brown v. Board of Education, the young girl's educational reality remained unchanged: Her all-Black school was a two-room cinderblock building with no indoor plumbing, and her books were hand-me-downs discarded by white students.Donald went on to have a decadeslong career as a federal judge, and at a recent UC Berkeley Law event, she shared her personal memories to highlight a sobering truth: The rule of law is not self-executing. For the promise of Brown to reach her classroom, Donald explained, it required "extreme moral courage" from judges who faced bombings, social ostracization and death threats to enforce the law. Without that bravery, she warned, the law is "simply words on a piece of paper."This ongoing challenge was at the heart of a Dec. 5, 2025, panel discussion featuring Donald and a group of legal experts. Together, the panelists discussed the rising tide of personal and political threats facing the judiciary, exploring how modern pressures — from social media harassment to political tribalism — threaten the independence necessary for a fair society.The event was part of “Conversations in Civil Justice,” a webinar series presented by UC Berkeley Law's Civil Justice Research Initiative and co-sponsored by the Berkeley Judicial Institute. The series is supported by a gift from the American Association for Justice's Robert L. Habush Endowment.The panelists include:Bernice Bouie Donald, a retired judge from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Philip Pro, a retired federal judge from the District of Nevada.Amrit Singh, a professor of professional practice and faculty director of the Rule of Law Lab at New York University School of Law. Jeremy Fogel (moderator), executive director of the Berkeley Judicial Institute and a retired federal judge from the Northern District of California.Richard Jolly (moderator), professor at Southwestern Law School and senior fellow at the Civil Justice Research Initiative.Watch a video of the discussion.Listen to the episode and read the transcript on UC Berkeley News (news.berkeley.edu/podcasts/berkeley-talks).Music by HoliznaCC0.Photo via Unsplash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The algorithm is getting fatter while our children pay the price. Dr. Michael and Dr. Marjorie reveal how manufactured outrage is engineered to bypass your boundaries and why you must protect your kids from the dark side of social media.In Episode 66 of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we move beyond the headlines to expose the social media algorithm's predatory nature. We discuss the "Pac-Man Algorithm," which profits from your anger, and use Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a lens to understand the power and money behind digital manipulation.This episode is a survival guide for modern parenting. We break down the dark side of social media, teaching you how to recognize red flags and coercion in digital spaces. From understanding bodily autonomy to modeling healthy co-parenting, we provide the tools to save your kids from an ecosystem designed to exploit their attention. It's time to stop reacting and start being intentional.

Finding the time to play board games can be difficult. Working out which games to play in the time you've got together is often even harder. Mostly, that's down to what games players are in the mood for. Sometimes they want a very deep, thinky game that requires a lot of attention. At other times, a lighter game might be preferred. Setting can also play a role. Yet, what is often the ultimate decider is game length. Knowing when a game will end is helpful in that respect. So in this article, I want to talk about games with fixed rounds and compare them to games with endgame triggers, but no other hard limit.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/02/17/finding-the-finish-line-fixed-rounds-vs-end-game-triggers-topic-discussion/Useful LinksSagrada review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/08/06/sagrada-saturday-review/Euphoria review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2020/07/18/euphoria-build-a-better-dystopia-digital-eyes/Uncertain Death article: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/08/09/uncertain-death-end-game-triggers-topic-discussion/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music I use: BensoundLicense code: EQSCFNFSWIGE3ZCFArtist: : Nick PetrovMusic by: https://www.bensound.comLicense code: SQSSCFJL3S1Q9EBSArtist: : Nick PetrovRoyalty Free Music: Bensound.com/royalty-free-musicLicense code: YIFXCX3UOU4IR8ECArtist: : Theatre Of DelaysSupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Sebastian Herrmann on Unsplash)

In this episode, Jonathan and Brian debate the value of pre-meditation rituals for enhancing meditation. We outline several practices to enhance meditation, and we also contrast pre-meditation rituals to create deep experiences, versus viewing meditation as simply allowing "what is." • Includes a guided meditation helping you to transition from your busy day by breathing into any part of your body that is tense or contracted, and by putting aside any story going on in your head. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian   Photo by Sage Friedman on Unsplash 

Is Big Tech actually helping our kids learn, or is it a trap? Dr. Michael and Dr. Marjorie expose how social media addiction and AI tools are fundamentally changing student brain development.In Episode 65 of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we dive into the massive lawsuits against Meta, ByteDance, and Google. While families fight for accountability, these same platforms are being pushed into our classrooms. We discuss the "Big Tech education trap" and why research suggests that over-reliance on AI is making you dumber by short-circuiting critical thinking. From the "Blue Book" solution to the reality of social media destroying students' attention spans, this episode is a wake-up call for parents and educators to stop wasting time on ineffective tech and return to socially situated learning.

Let me be clear from the start: there is no such thing as a "good game". I know, it sounds controversial. After all, at the end of every year and often many times during the year, lots of people publish lists of the best games and regale you with how "good" these games are. If you're seen as the board game expert in your family circle or friendship group, you will be asked what "good game" they should buy or play next. Yet, "good" by itself is pretty meaningless - but let me explain.Read the full article here: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2026/02/10/anti-good-there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-good-game-topic-discussion/Useful LinksPax Pamir Second Edition review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2022/08/27/pax-pamir-second-edition-saturday-review/Love Letter review: https://tabletopgamesblog.com/2021/01/23/love-letter-saturday-review/MusicIntro Music: Bomber (Sting) by Riot (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)Music: 4. Thriller (Subliminal Tension) [Cinematic Underscore Loops - The Core Collection]Produced by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/13551-4-thriller-subliminal-tension-cinematic-underscore-loops-the-core-collectionMusic: Imagefilm 045Produced by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/12219-imagefilm-045Music: Epic Drone Shots 003Produced by Sascha EndeLink: https://ende.app/en/song/12228-epic-drone-shots-003SupportIf you want to support this podcast financially, please check out the links below:Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/TabletopGamesBlog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/tabletopgamesblog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tabletopgamesblog.com/support/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(Photo by Call Me Fred on Unsplash)

Does the government lie about what we see with our own eyes? Dr. Marjorie breaks down the reality of ICE raids in Minneapolis and why community resistance is the only way forward.In this heavy but necessary episode of the Parents and Professors Podcast, we move beyond the headlines to discuss the state-sanctioned violence currently impacting our neighbors. We dive deep into the Black survival strategies that have become a necessity for families in 2026, comparing the current Orwellian rhetoric to the lived reality of those on the ground. From the tragic story of Alex Pretti to the incredible ways Minneapolis neighbors are blocking raids, this conversation explores how community as hope functions as our greatest form of resistance against state violence.

Happy Groundhog Day.[1. Photo by Marino Linic on Unsplash.] Maybe in these last weeks you've seen this same story repeat: Your favorite Christian author usually posts about whimsical life updates, pet photos, or upcoming release dates. But now she or he is suddenly and very fervently posting about politics. Words get heated. Light dims. And unwise statements share disastrous brushfires instead of book delights. What should a reader to do? Call for a ban on all such topics? Block the blighter? Or maybe seek deeper wisdom? Episode sponsors The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin Realm Makers 2026 Conference & Expo Interregnum by J. A. Webb Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update New at Lorehaven: authors, debate this in the Authorship! New review: The Lost Chick by Andrew K. Johnston Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Chapter 1: A personal concession stand The best time might have been during a cooler period (if existent). But the next best time is now. Many fans are already considering it. This topic is broader, focusing on Christian authors in all genres. And too big a topic for one episode. We're splitting this into two. Sure, some authors may listen and take note, or maybe get upset. But I'm speaking as a fan, and I know many fans who agree. We grieve this inflammatory rhetoric among Christian fantasy fans. And we don't want to see relationships broken by nasty slanders. Background: I've kept up with politics since before I could vote. I've retconned my first election as Nov. 2000 (before I was 18). Campus newspaper columns, a little overt activism here and there. Anti-fans made a “Stephen would probably hate me” FB group. Today I stay atop news, and more importantly the deeper issues. And I do post about politics, so don't hear me saying “don't do it.” But here at Lorehaven we are not first about politics. Morality first. A positive note: Stephen's developing post rules Personally, I post about certain topics that are, I hope, limited. My rules: biblical conviction, topically focused, open engagement. Example: my Jan. 30 post on activist Don Lemon being arrested. To me this one's easy. The man joined a mob to invade a church. I like the church. I don't like bullies. And this topic relates to ACE. Besides, I don't like when professing Christians abuse the Bible. That includes people who impulsively see other believers as bad guys and impulsively see anyone “protesting” them as good guys. This is an absolute non-starter. You're slandering your own people. Unfortunately this is a nasty effect of some “missional” Christians. They care so much about “the world” that they step on family. Even then, however, I may step wrong or distract from my focus. In the next episode, we'll talk about the positive side of posting. We need common ground! That is why this topic calls for care. Otherwise, here are my personal consequences. Others may vary. If authors post badly about politics once, I'll “snooze” their feeds. If they keep it up, I assume they are radicalizing and mute them. Chapter 2: Five cringe and corrosive ways Christian authors post about politics 1. They've never before posted about these topics. The post breaks a pattern of trust between an author and readers. Such a comment on hot controversies looks oddly out of place. It's often motivated by something other than longstanding interest. 2. The post has nothing to do with the author's work. What does a fantasy writer have to do with immigration debates? This can also break trust. Fans didn't follow him for political takes. Authors who now only post politics signal they're “switching jobs.” 3. They claim the post ‘isn't political’ but it jolly well is. On the surface, the post may seem to advocate simple morality. With any human debate over ethics and law, politics are a factor. “This isn't political” misunderstands what politics actually are. 4. Authors may not even appreciate what politics are. Some who claim to “hate politics” just don't like defending ideas. They'd rather hit a “win button” and thereby become always right. “Politics matter because policy matters because people matter!” 5. Some foolishly try bringing ‘just love' to law fights. God bless them, but these sensitive souls lead first with feelings. They mean well, but forget the very real realities of laws and policy. Christians do grace stuff and law stuff. Government is law stuff. Chapter 3: Five slanderous and sinful ways Christian authors post about politics 6. The author exposes ignorance about the issues. Ignorance is no sin, but willful ignorance of facts is no excuse. If you don't like politics, this effectively seeks unearned authority. If you don't care for real laws, you're just meddling (Prov. 26:17). 7. Some follow influencers who take bribes (Ex. 32:8). For clarity, paid influencers can take actual cash for their posts. Others trade in alternative currencies: EmoCoin and TrendBucks. In either case, they're being steered, and they may also steer you. 8. Some try to foreclose discussion and just be ‘right.' This is another “win button” attempt, but this time more foolishly. You can't put on a jersey and enter the field without consequence. It's absurd, even laughable, to get upset at opposing team players. 9. Even worse, authors slander their spiritual family. I have personally seen Christian authors falsely accuse others. Big studios do this in macro against critical fans, and they fail hard! This is sinful behavior, not to mention personally self-destructive. 10. Worst of all, some pronounce threats of Hell itself. This is the greatest sin so far. It bears special direct condemnation. You will not threaten “God's judgment” on believers who disagree on secondary issues, like how the civil magistrate enforces law. Such threats often reveal this is about personal hatred, not truth. Com station Top question for listeners When your favorite authors suddenly post hot takes about the latest controversial headlines or violent acts, how do you feel? Next on Fantastical Truth This is a heated topic, necessarily so. Now as we move toward spring, let's attempt a thaw. Lord willing, Zackary Russell will return here for an interactive discussion about how we as fans can hope better from our favorite authors. Do we expect them to “shut up and write”? Or can we hope for more thoughtful, gracious engagement that will not divide the body of Christ but will bring us better together even if we do disagree?

We all carry secrets, from harmless omissions to life-changing truths. But secrecy isn't neutral: hiding takes mental work and can harm our health and relationships. In this week's show, and in our episode next week, psychologist Leslie John explores the costs of concealment — and how opening up can give us more mental space and deepen our connections.After you listen to today's episode, check out our Hidden Brain+ conversation called "When to Hide the Truth." In that episode, we talk with Leslie about when and where it may be best to withhold information. If you're not yet a Hidden Brain+ subscriber, you can hear that episode with a free seven-day trial -- just go to support.hiddenbrain.org or apple.co/hiddenbrain. Thanks for listening! Our next stops on Hidden Brain's live tour are coming soon! Join Shankar in Philadelphia on March 21 or New York City on March 25. More info and tickets are at hiddenbrain.org/tour. Episode illustration by Dadi Prayoga for Unsplash+.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We all need to eat. We also all need to breathe clean air. Around the country and the world the practice of agricultural burning is used to remove crop residue. This can often be the most efficient or cost-effective from the perspective of the individual farmer, but can also affect the people living and working in the area.   Dr Laura C. Myers, M.D., M.P.H  is a lung and ICU doctor at Kaiser Permanente who researches people with lung diseases and how air quality and heat can affect them. Join me to learn about agricultural burning and its health impact. We also explore what can be done to minimize this impact while ensuring both a healthy food production and healthy communities. To Do-Where possible, encourage your community to support farmers in alternatives to biomass burning through regenerative agricultural practices. Many agricultural universities across the US are studying this, and supporting up front costs for farmers may help improve their soil, profit margins and keep surrounding communities healthier. Make sure you have clean air indoors- no smoking, vaping, open flames, etc. You can learn more from the “Clean Air Gift Guide” episode from earlier this season.Spread the word about the importance of clean air indoors- reducing pollution from gas stoves, ensuring good air filtration and more can help improve resilience when agricultural burning is occurring. If you or a loved one has asthma or airway disease, make sure they know about clean air resources. Sign up for air quality alerts in your area.Consider a donation to the American Lung Association, which helps patients with airway disease understand the air they breathe and works for clean air for all.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information go to airhealthourhealth.org.Follow on Facebook and Instagram. Photo by Ferdinand Stöhr on Unsplash

Join us as we kick off our Winter 2026 season with an episode about condoms! How long have they been around? How useful are they? How many kinds are there? How will our host sneak in a pasta analogy? Answer these questions as we dive into the world of condoms! Image: Deon Black via Unsplash

Jess and Marjorie discuss 'Closet' by Nick Fogg and 'The Word' by Zaffar Kunial. Content warning: this episode contains discussions concerning grief and self harm. Photo by Lina Trochez on Unsplash. This podcast is supported by Creative Scotland.

Nathan Meckley read from John 15:12-14 and gave a message about how the reenactment of the ancient story is happening right now. This is showing us Emmanuel, God, with us, here and now. The Passion is playing out in real time. Photo by Nathan Maduta on Unsplash

This meditation will help to clear away old, stuck stuff that is ready to be removed from your body, to make way for the lighter, freer future self just waiting for you. In this meditation and musing, we work with the energy of Ganesha, the remover obstacles. With his gentle guidance, we do some breathwork to cleanse and clear stuck energy. Then, the gentle light and beauty of Lakshmi comes in to help us be rebirthed like a lotus flower in spring. Through the pathway of light out of our hearts, we see and feel ourselves awakening to a new day, with lightness in our step and with hopeful hearts, moving forward in a path of light into our highest and best future. ---- Merging the spiritual with the real world, Rachel Horton White helps people release negative patterns in their lives, with practical tools like mindfulness, energy and intuition exercises, to connect with their true, inner selves. Through her work in Soulful Work Intuitive Consulting, Rachel facilitates groups of soul-seekers and spiritual entrepreneurs, has a meditation podcast called The Courageous Path and writes a lot. With a diploma in Integrative Healing Arts from the Southwest Institute for Healing Arts, Rachel is a life coach, hypnotherapist, mindfulness teacher, intuitive reader, tree-hugger and loves to talk to angels. Rachel also has a Bachelor's Degree in English from Wellesley College and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Georgia, yet claims her true education came from studying abroad in Dakar, Senegal. Her recent book is a spiritual toolkit called Tools for the Awakening Soul: A Guide to Activate Your Intuition and Uncover Your Life's Purpose. Rachel lives on a homestead in mid-coast Maine where she and her husband homeschool their two bright, energetic children. You can find Rachel, along with the book, meditations and writing tools, at www.soulfulworkconsulting.com or www.rachelhortonwhite.com. Music by Chris Kemp White (www.chriskempwhite.com). Photo by Timur Kozmenko of Unsplash.

Built by Snubs: What Being Overlooked Actually Teaches You | Episode 63In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be overlooked and why being snubbed often teaches lessons recognition never does. We start with Ryan Coogler's Golden Globes snub and connect it to familiar experiences like academic rejection, professional gatekeeping, and doing excellent work without acknowledgment. We explore why Black excellence is so often questioned or minimized, and how double standards shape who gets celebrated and who gets dismissed.We also bring this conversation into parenting and growth. We talk about rejection, resilience, and why being overlooked does not mean a lack of talent, value, or impact. From kids pushing back developmentally to professionals building strength through setbacks, this episode is about learning how to keep moving forward when recognition does not come—and how those moments quietly build who we become.

In this episode, we break down the ICE shooting in Minneapolis and talk about what it reveals about state violence in America today. We start with the story of Mexican Spider-Man, a real-life hero who saved people during a mall shooting, and then shift into a much heavier conversation about how police brutality and federal force are handled when violence comes from the state.We talk about the ICE shooting in Minneapolis, how quickly the media spin machine went to work, and how propaganda shapes public understanding of state violence. We examine how law enforcement accountability disappears, how character assassination becomes the default response, and why moments like this signal something far bigger than a single incident.We also dig into the DEI hypocrisy playing out in real time. We talk about how inclusion is celebrated in safe, marketable ways while state violence against marginalized communities is ignored or justified. We explore how police brutality, ICE actions, and media narratives combine to normalize violence and erode civil liberties.Finally, we bring this conversation back to parenting. We talk about how to raise thoughtful, critical news consumers, how to help kids understand what is happening without overwhelming fear, and how to stay grounded and solution-oriented when institutions fail. This is not an easy episode, but it is a necessary one.

Photo by Aneta Pawlik on Unsplash Published 26 January 2026 e540 with Michael, Andy and Michael – Stories and discussion on mobile controllers, AI playing Anchorhead, Zork & Roller Coaster Tycoon, an isometric NYC, human artistic creativity and a whole lot more. Michael, Andy and Michael get things clicking with some mobile controllers.  Starting with one of Andy's latest technology acquisitions, the team enjoys hearing about Andy's experience with the MCON.  And they especially like the “saucer separation” functionality.  The featured image from Unsplash was selected because there were very few TNG images – if you want to see the saucer separation that inspired this week's show title, have a look at the YouTube video below.  After discussing the Anbernic controller, which has some interesting features like a screen and heart rate monitoring, the team moves forward with AI. Claude features in a couple of the stories – first with an article from Fernando Borretti who details how he hooked Claude into the text based adventure Anchorhead.  The co-hosts have been intrigued by this kind of thing for years, and were reminded of the recent open sourcing of Zork.  Ramp Labs also used Claude with Roller Coaster Tycoon, which struck the team as a great way to run optimization routines across a multitude of data points that make us the game.  Next up was a story about using AI to create a SimCity-style rendition of New York City (New York City!) with astounding detail.  There were a couple of jumping off points of note from this story – Nvidia's Omniverse digital twin, traffic optimization routines and another being the language in SimCity called Simlish – and a translator is included below for the listeners to enjoy. After all the news on AI – it is refreshing though unsurprising that Hermès selected human creativity, complete with the imperfections that make the artwork more real.  Wrapping up the episode, the team closes with Netflix's foray into social engagement. What game would you like to have AI set up to play?  Have your bots

For 25 January 2026, Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, based on Matthew 4:12–17 (Photo by Ray Hennessy on Unsplash)

We were meant to have vision and build legacy!It can be so easy to focus on now, BUT we are a part of something bigger! We are all interwoven and connected to the generations before, and have inheritance to receive from them. And we are also called to leave a legacy for those coming behind us.In this episode, Margaux share's an intense, but very helpful dream exposing the enemy's tactic to use pain to keep her from moving forward. The interpretaion from this dream will be a message to many of you and a timely encouragement as we enter into the New Year and are seeking vision and clarity for a path forward! The past is not allowed to dictate your legacy! God has given you family, inheritance and land!Some prompts from the episode: What is the inheritance left to me by past generations? Is there anywhere the enemy is trying to keep me from moving forward? Is there anything hindering me from what I'm called to build? What legacy am I created to leave behind?There's already a path set before you whether you're aware of it or not! Be Encouraged! --------We are going TOGETHER: BREATHING UNDERWATER MEMBERSHIPSMore on Breathing Underwater Memberships HEREJoin the Community and Newsletter: HERE Email: margaux@permissiontoreign.comInstagram: @permission_to_reignIntro Music by Coma-Media from PixabayImage by Claire Fischer from Unsplash

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de febrero de 2026 publicado en la web del Opus Dei. Foto de Krisztian Tabori en Unsplash.

Meditación predicada para el retiro mensual de febrero de 2026 publicado en la web del Opus Dei. Foto de Micah Camper en Unsplash.

Patience can sometimes feel like a lost art, particularly in a culture that prizes competition and the idea of "failing fast." But psychologist Sarah Schnitker says patience is a vital skill for success in both our personal and professional lives. We talk with Sarah about the difference between patience and passivity, and how to train ourselves to be more patient. Then, in our latest installment of "Your Questions Answered," Jennifer Tosti-Kharas responds to listeners' questions about how to find a calling, and how to set one aside if it's no longer serving you well. In this episode, you'll learn:*Why our brains dislike uncertainty so much, and how this can lead to impatience and hasty decisions.*The three different types of patience that researchers have identified — and how each one can affect your life.*How to strengthen your own ability to practice patience. *The relationship between purpose and patience.*How impatience affects our mental and physical health. Episode illustration by Gustopo Galang for Unsplash+  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

••• Purpose Before Partnership, Ep 412 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Mark 1:9-17, John 3.16, John 1:12, John 9:31, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 11:28, Col. 1:16-17, Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 127:1, Exodus 25:40, Jeremiah 29:11 . ••• " The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others . ••• Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier . ••• Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly, even if they roll a few stones upon it . ••• The true worth of a man is not to be found in man himself, but in the colours and textures that come alive in others . ••• I have always held firmly to the thought that each one of us can do a little to bring some portion of misery to an end . ••• I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve . ••• Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them", Albert Schweitzer, 1875-1965 † ••• “But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, not being baptized by him” Luke 7:30 NKJV . ••• Why does it make sense to understand what God has in store for us this year and align ourselves with it? ••• Why does there need to be purpose before partnership? ••• What were 5-things saying that Jesus was saying to Peter when He told them He would make them fishers of men? ••• How will Our Creator God reward His people? ••• Will you ask your small group to pray that you will be the kind of person who will partnership with the All Knowing God of the Holy Bible through the power of Holy Spirit in the upcoming New Year? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND Dino Reichmuth Photography, Zug, Switzerland, Unsplash, https://www.dino-reichmuth.com/, https://www.instagram.com/dino.reichmuth. Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep412-purpose-before-partnership . ••• † http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Albert-Schweitzer-Quotes/ . Pastor Albert Schweitzer 1875-1965 was born into an Alsatian family which for generations had been devoted to religion, music, and education. His father and maternal grandfather were ministers; both of his grandfathers were talented organists; many of his relatives were persons of scholarly attainments. Having decided to go to Africa as a medical missionary rather than as a pastor, Schweitzer in 1905 began the study of medicine at the University of Strasbourg. In 1913, having obtained his M.D. degree, he founded his hospital at Lambarene in French Equatorial Africa, but in 1917 he and his wife were sent to a French internment camp as prisoners of war. Released in 1918, Schweitzer spent the next six years in Europe, preaching in his old church, giving lectures and concerts . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP260117 - Episode#412 GOT260117 Ep412 . ••• Moving Forward to a Positive Year Ahead, Part-4, Purpose Before Partnership ✝️ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we explore relationships as a path to awakening that reveals obstacles to love, and how MDMA can serve as a catalyst to open-heartedness. The book we discussed in this episode is  Ecstasy for Couples: How MDMA Therapy Can Create More Love and Less Conflict In Your Relationship To learn more about Ecstasy for Couples, please visit:  https://xtcforcouples.net/ For more information about the amygdala, which was mentioned in this episode:  https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/neuroscience/amygdala Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit  https://findinghappiness.com/ and  https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy,  Jonathan and Brian Photo by Enq 1998 on Unsplash 

Surface transportation reauthorization is the regular federal legislative process to renew and fund U.S. transportation programs for highways, transit, rail and safety, setting policies and priorities for billions in spending, with the current major authorization (part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) set to expire Sept. 30, 2026, prompting ongoing discussions for the next bill. On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Zach Rable, a federal policy specialist at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), talks about priorities for Michigan.He explains those priorities largely dovetail with those the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) are pushing.Photo by Adam Michael Szuscik on Unsplash.

In this episode, we reflect on our five-year podcast journey and talk honestly about how this podcast has shaped us as parents, professors, and people. As we mark our Parenting Podcast Anniversary, we look back at the conversations that mattered most, the lessons that challenged us, and the moments that confirmed why this work was necessary.We talk about what it means to build a podcast with integrity, especially while navigating parenting, education, culture, and truth in real time. We revisit the themes that defined our journey, from co-parenting and technology in schools to public accountability and values, and we reflect on how those conversations changed us.We also discuss podcast legacy and what we want our kids to understand about who we are, what we stood for, and why we chose honesty, even when it was uncomfortable. This episode is not just a celebration of time passed, but a record of growth, intention, and showing up consistently.If you've ever wondered what it looks like to build something meaningful over time, or how parenting and education intersect with values and truth-telling, this Parents and Professors Podcast anniversary episode is for you.

There are times in life when the challenges we face feel insurmountable. Authors succumb to writer's block. Athletes and artists hit a plateau. People of a certain age fall into a midlife crisis. These are all different ways of saying: I'm stuck. This week, in a favorite conversation from 2023, psychologist Adam Alter shares his research on why we all get stuck at various points in our lives, and how to break free. Then, psychologist George Bonanno answers your questions about trauma and resilience.In this episode, you'll learn:*Why the beginning and the end of a project is often more manageable than the midway point.*Techniques that can help you to get through the "plateau" phase of a project or goal. *How to break down daunting endeavors into smaller, more manageable pieces.*Why perfectionism is so destructive to creativity, and how we can avoid this mental trap.*Why it's difficult for us to see other people's "stuckness." *The relationship between being prolific and being successful. Hidden Brain is heading back out on the road in 2026! We're coming next to Philadelphia and New York City, with more tour dates across the country to be announced later this spring. More info and tickets at hiddenbrain.org/tour. Episode illustration by Getty Images for Unsplash+.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

••• Trusting the Unknown to The All Knowing, Ep 411 . ••• Bible Study Verses: Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 11.6, Isaiah 12:2, 2 Corinthians 9.7, Luke 6.38, Malachi 3.19, Genesis 26:1-14, Numbers 23:19, Daniel 11:32 . •••In 1967 when Archibald MacLeish a poet and penned the article “When We Are Gods”, he wrote “…There is, in truth, a terror in the world, and the arts have heard it as they always do. Under the hum of the miraculous machines and the ceaseless publications of the brilliant physicists a silence waits and listens and is heard. It is the silence of apprehension. We do not trust our time, and the reason we do not trust our time is because it is we who have made the time, and we do not trust ourselves. We have played the hero's part, mastered the monsters, accomplished the labors, become gods— and we do not trust ourselves as gods because deep inside we know what we really are. In the old days when the gods were someone else, the knowledge of what we are did not frighten us . . . But now that we are gods ourselves we bear the knowledge for ourselves. Like that old Greek hero who learned when all the labors had been accomplished that it was he himself who had killed his son” † ••• It is a great cause oftentimes why God blesseth not means, because we are so apt to trust in them, and rob God of His glory, not waiting for a blessing at his hands.••• The cause why our oppressors prevail oft against us is, because we trust too much in our own wits, and lean too much upon our own inventions opposing subtility to subtility, one evil device to another, matching and maintaining policy by policy, and not committing our cause to God. Abraham Wright††••• “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of God which passes all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV ••• How can we trust others if we don't trust ourselves? ••• What are 3-things that trust in our creature God do for us? ••• What is satiation and what is it's relationship to trust? ••• What banishes fear or anxiety in a Christian's life? ••• What brings strength to a Christian? ••• What brings assurance to a Christian? ••• How can we be certain about what Our Creator has for us in the upcoming year? ••• Will you ask your small group to pray that you will be the kind of person who will put your trust in the All Knowing God of the Holy Bible in the upcoming New Year? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is brought to you by Christian Leadership International and all the beloved of God who believe in its mission through prayer and support. Thank you . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com/ . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND Lauren Lulu Taylor, New zealand, Photography, Unsplash, https://laurenlulutaylor.com/, https://www.instagram.com/laurenlulutaylor/, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/LaurenLuluT, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• Study Guides at - https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/episodes . ••• SHARING LINK: https://shows.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast/ep411-trusting-the-unknown-to-the-all-knowing . ••• † Pastor Godwin Otuno Podcast. †† http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/ .••• RESOURCE - https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod/ . ••• RESOURCE - https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/kjv/john.1%20 . ••• FERP2601010 - Episode#411 GOT260110 Ep411 . ••• Moving Forward to a Positive Year Ahead, Part-3, Trusting the Unknown to The All Knowing ✝️ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/fresh-encounter-radio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this year-end episode, we're reflecting on our 2025 DevRel conversations and the themes that defined the year. We revisit key insights from our guests, look at how the DevRel landscape continued to evolve, and call out the lessons that showed up again and again across our episodes. It's also a moment to thank our guests and listeners who made the show possible. Whether you joined us for one episode or all of them, this wrap-up looks back on where DevRel has been in 2025 and ahead to what's coming next. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/community-pulse/id1218368182?mt=2) and follow us on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3I7g5W9fMSgpWu38zZMjet?si=eb528c7de12b4d7a&nd=1&dlsi=b0c85248dabc48ce), or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we're on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every month. Like all things Community, this too takes a village. Artwork by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash.

A lot has changed very quickly lately, and nowhere is this more evident than in LGBTQ+ health. In just a short period of time, we've seen shifts in research funding, data collection, public health infrastructure, and the broader social climate, all of which have real, measurable consequences for people's mental, physical, and sexual well-being. In today's episode, I'm joined by two experts who study how stress, stigma, and uncertainty affect LGBTQ+ people, and what these rapid changes mean for health and resilience right now. I am joined today by Dr. Lisa Diamond and Dr. Scout. Dr. Diamond is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Gender Studies at the University of Utah who is well-known for her pioneering research on sexual fluidity. Dr. Scout is the Executive Director of the National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network and a sought after advisor on LGBTQ+ health issues. Some of the specific topics we discuss include: What are the key changes that have happened around LGBTQ+ health and research? What do these changes mean for the broader community? How does social connection help buffer against stress? How can LGBTQ+ people, their families, and the professionals who work with them support each other right now? To take part in the OUT Community survey led by Dr. Diamond and Dr. Scout, visit bit.ly/OUTCommunitySurvey Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  The Kinsey Institute is where the world turns to understand sex and relationships. You can help continue its expert-led research by donating to the Kinsey Institute Research Fund. Learn more and make a donation here: https://give.myiu.org/centers-institutes/I380010749.html  *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest. Holiday photo by Arthur Brognoli on Unsplash.

If you’re feeling hornier than usual right now, it’s not just you! The winter holidays are a time of year when sexual interest and behavior reliably increase. We see this in everything from a spike in condom sales to an increase in sexual injuries to a peak in STD rates early in the new year. So why is that? That’s what we’re going to explore in today’s episode. Some of the specific topics we’re discussing include: How (and why) does sexual behavior change with the seasons? Why is Santa such a popular sex symbol at this time of year? How do you prevent holiday stress from spoiling the mood? Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Firmtech’s Tech Ring will help you to track your sexual health–and keep it up. Visit myfirmtech.com/justinlehmiller and use code JUSTIN15 for 15% off your purchase.  If you’re ready to ditch the shady stuff and choose a libido supplement that's effective and that you can feel confident about, it’s time to check out Drive Boost.  Visit vb.health and use code JUSTIN for 10% off.  The Kinsey Institute is where the world turns to understand sex and relationships. You can help continue its expert-led research by donating to the Kinsey Institute Research Fund. Learn more and make a donation here: https://give.myiu.org/centers-institutes/I380010749.html  *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest. Holiday photo by Arthur Brognoli on Unsplash.

All of us think we know what addiction looks like. It's the compulsive consumption of drugs, alcohol, or nicotine. But psychiatrist Anna Lembke argues that our conception of addiction is far too narrow — and that a broader understanding of addiction might help us to understand why so many people are anxious and depressed. This week, we revisit a 2023 episode that remains of the most popular in the history of our show. We'll explore how and why humans are wired to pursue pleasure, and all the ways the modern world tempts us with addictive substances and behaviors.Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Hidden Brain fan in your life? How about a membership to our podcast subscription, Hidden Brain+? You can learn more about gift subscriptions at patreon.com/hiddenbrain/gift. If t-shirts, tote bags and mugs are more your thing, you can find all kinds of Hidden Brain swag at our online store -- just go to shop.hiddenbrain.org. And if you prefer to give the gift of an experience, consider tickets to our live tour! To see where we're headed in 2026, go to hiddenbrain.org/tour. Thanks and Happy Holidays! Episode image by adriandra karuniawan for Unsplash+  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Entrepreneurs typically have no shortage of passion, heart, and vision. But at Stanford University, Huggy Rao says there are other elements that may matter more when it comes to whether their projects succeed or fail. This week, we'll examine how this problem shapes not just individual lives, but organizations and businesses, and even public policy. Then, in the latest installment of "Your Questions Answered,"  sociologist Robb Willer answers listener questions about how to navigate political differences with the people in your life. The Los Angeles stop on our live tour is almost here! Join Shankar November 22 as he shares seven key psychological insights from the show's first decade. And we're excited to share new dates for 2026. We'll be in Philadelphia on March 21 and New York City on March 25. More info and tickets here: https://www.hiddenbrain.org/tour/Episode art courtesy of Graphicook Studio for Unsplash.com.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.