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Most people believe in Jesus as a savior who shared parables, performed miracles and died for our sins during his brief life.But is that really true?For the longest time, Paul had tried to connect with Jesus yet came up empty until recently when his soul led him to Jesus, the man not of the Bible.Paul and Sean O'Laoire examine the life of Jesus from very different and complementary perspectives that may encourage you to reconsider what you think about myth and the Bible this week on Spirit Gym.Learn more about Sean at his Spirits in Spacesuits website. Find him on social media via Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.Timestamps11:05 Epistemology, ontology and cosmology.15:28 Was Jesus a product of Jesus mythicism (Christ myth theory)?19:38 What modern historians DO agree on about the life of Jesus.31:08 The difference between wisdom and knowledge.34:56 Mythish: Sacred wisdom shared in story form.40:20 The use of metaphor.52:09 “When power becomes available, morality goes out the window.”1:05:30 Prosopon.1:17:27 A cohort of souls.1:27:11 Sean is one of few people Paul thinks about the most, especially when he gets very irritated at Christianity.1:38:13 Paul spent many years tracking Jesus and only experienced emptiness, until he recently connected with Jesus, the man not of the Bible.1:42:54 What really happened to Jesus after the crucifixion.1:45:35 What is evil?1:46:34 Did Jesus practice a religion?1:49:45 How Paul brought alchemy into his teachings.1:54:16 Awe.2:01:47 Why one minister taught kids at his church to fear God.2:11:13 “We volunteer to be here right now.”ResourcesSetting God Free: Moving Beyond the Caricature We've Created in Our Own Image by Sean O'LaoireNoosphereTeleologyDr. Walter Russell's Home Study Course Third Edition (FREE PDF link)The work of Bart Ehrman, Paramahansa Yogananda, Thomas Aquinas, Stanislav Grof and Elie WieselFinite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility by James CarseThe Religious Case Against Belief by James CarseStreams of Wisdom by Dustin DiPerna and Ken WilburThe Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe by Jeremy LentFind more resources for this episode on our website.Music Credit: Meet Your Heroes (444Hz), Composed, mixed, mastered and produced by Michael RB Schwartz of Brave Bear MusicThanks to our awesome sponsors:PaleovalleyBIOptimizers US and BIOptimizers UK PAUL15Organifi CHEK20CHEK InstituteWe may earn commissions from qualifying purchases using affiliate links.

Three episodes in, you will be willing to die for Ser Duncan the Tall and Egg. No backstory required. No sprawling lore to decode. Just a knight who may not even be a knight, a boy who follows him anyway, and storytelling so elemental it hits like a gut punch. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms works because it does what most B2B content refuses to do: it puts the human at the center, leaves you wanting more, and trusts the oldest storytelling mechanics in the world. In this episode, we dig into what that means for marketers with our special guest Tara Corey, SVP of Marketing at Optimizely. Together, we unpack why the best content finds the friction point in a story rather than avoiding it, why you should be the biographer and not the subject, and what Optimizely's upcoming rebrand taught Tara about bravery and standing out from the B2B sea of sameness. About our guest, Tara Corey Tara Corey is SVP of Marketing at Optimizely, where she leads brand, content, and the company's upcoming rebrand. With over 20 years in marketing, she's known for building editorial-driven content strategies, championing authentic human storytelling, and running toward the hard moments — in her career and her content. She's a passionate believer in community, mentorship, and the idea that bravery isn't optional. What B2B Marketers Can Learn From A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Put the human at the heart of the story — then leave them wanting more. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms doesn't try to tell you everything at once. It earns your investment in two characters and then trusts that investment to carry you through. Tara connects this directly to how B2B content fails: "Creating content has never been easier than it is right now with AI. But creating quality content that truly has that art of storytelling and a truly human-connected story — I think that's harder and harder to stand out and do well." Fewer things, done better, is the whole strategy. Be the biographer, not the subject. Most origin stories are boring because the subject tells them. The interesting version requires someone who knows which parts actually matter. Ian's challenge for B2B marketers: "Volunteer to be the biographer. Don't let someone else tell their own story. Tell their story in a way that you think is interesting." That means getting in person, asking the follow-up questions people skip, and hunting for the moment of friction — the "no kidding, there I was" — where everything shifted. Find the elemental story hiding in your B2B content. Betrayal. Honor. Trust broken and rebuilt. These mechanics work because they've always worked. Ian ties them directly to the world every marketer lives in: "How many of us have been there when it's like, 'You said you were gonna promote me. You said you were gonna do this. Why did you never do it?' — that's so elemental. And yet we just don't put it in B2B marketing, even though it's all around us." The richest stories aren't in the product. They're in the people. Quote"Bravery isn't optional. There's fear, there's excitement — but we've got to be brave, try not to be afraid, and be excited about what's possible. And also try to balance that with the simplicity of a great story and that human connection." — Tara Corey Time Stamps [1:22] Meet Tara Corey, SVP of Marketing at Optimizely [1:40] Why A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? [3:02] What Is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms? A Brief History [7:20] What Makes It Work: Heart, Humor, and Unexpected Turns [10:47] Marketing Takeaways: Put the Human at the Heart of the Story [12:01] Leave Them Wanting More [13:51] Simple Storytelling Mechanics That Always Work [19:09] Be the Biographer, Not the Subject [21:03] How to Train a Team to Capture Better Stories [24:54] Find the Friction: Where Great Stories Actually Live [31:44] Critique vs. Tearing Down — And Why It Matters for Marketers [37:06] Bravery Isn't Optional: Optimizely's Content Strategy and Rebrand [38:30] Final Thoughts and Takeaways LinksConnect with Tara on LinkedInLearn more about Optimizely About Remarkable! Remarkable! is created by the team at Caspian Studios, the premier B2B Podcast-as-a-Service company. Caspian creates both nonfiction and fiction series for B2B companies. If you want a fiction series check out our new offering — The Business Thriller — Hollywood style storytelling for B2B. Learn more at CaspianStudios.com. In today's episode, you heard from Ian Faison (CEO of Caspian Studios) and Meredith Gooderham (Head of Production). Remarkable was produced this week by Jess Avellino, mixed by Scott Goodrich, and our theme song is "Solomon" by FALAK. Create something remarkable. Rise above the noise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Five days after catastrophic flash floods swept along the Nepal-Tibet border, the true extent of the devastation is becoming clear. More than 4,000 people are still missing, and more than 900 are confirmed dead. A major push is being made to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels which were submerged in thick mud during the floods. Hanako Montgomery has more on the rescue efforts.  Also on today's show: John Torpey, Response Director, World Central Kitchen & Lila Pieters Yahia. Regional Coordinator, UN Nepal; Mark Neville, Creator & Andrey Kurkov, guest curator, "Postcode Ukraine: Diary of a Volunteer"; Mursal Rahim. Afghan refugee / Case Manager, Migration & Refugee Services, Catholic Charities, USA    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#305 - New Season, Same CommitmentBack-to-school season is here, football is starting, and family schedules are getting busy again—but a new season doesn't mean giving up on your goals. In #305 - New Season, Same Commitment, Coach Tadris shares practical ways parents can make time for movement, even while waiting at their kids' practices and games. Plus, we celebrate Danielle's third week of training and highlight how our Run to the Best You community came together in Linwood to move, connect, and support a great cause. Your schedule may change, but your commitment to yourself doesn't have to.

Brett Ciancia of Pick Six Previews joins Chuck for the first of his weekly segments this season. Chuck and Heath discuss TCU's banning of the only daily reporter who covers their program. Patrick Brown of Go Vols 247 explains what made Faizon Brandon the starter for Tennessee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evan Vieth of Inside Texas details the latest with the Longhorns. Chuck and Heath discuss the penalties attached to the new SEC rule regarding pros returning to college sports. Aaron Taylor of CBS Sports and the Joe Moore award looks at the national CFB picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every church knows the panic of scrambling for volunteers at the last minute, but reactive recruiting is just one of the mistakes that keeps your bench thin and your team burned out. In this episode, Scott and A.J. walk through three of the most common volunteer recruitment mistakes churches make and, more importantly, how to fix them with practical systems you can put in place right away. If your church is tired of guilt-tripping people from the pulpit, this conversation is for you. Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu are the co-hosts of the Church Revitalization Podcast, produced by the Malphurs Group, a ministry dedicated to helping churches develop healthy strategies for growth and renewal. Together, Scott and A.J. bring practical, field-tested insight to church leaders each week, covering topics from leadership development to volunteer management to organizational health. Whether you are a senior pastor or a ministry director, their goal is to give you tools you can actually use. [4:47] Mistake 1: Recruiting Reactively Instead of Proactively [6:42] Building a Volunteer Pipeline to Replace Last-Minute Scrambling [8:54] Mistake 2: Relying on Gut Instinct Instead of Objective Information [16:13] Mistake 3: No Follow-Up After a Volunteer Says Yes [20:41] Using the Healthy Churches Toolkit to Systematize Your Pipeline Free 7-Day Trial of the Healthy Churches Toolkit: https://healthychurchestoolkit.com Episode Article: https://malphursgroup.com/354 Facebook: https://facebook.com/malphursgroup Instagram: https://instagram.com/malphursgroup YouTube: https://youtube.com/themalphursgroup X (Twitter): https://x.com/malphursgroup

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, What if music could do more than entertain people? For Mike, concerts have become a way to bring people together and raise money for an important cause: finding better treatments for epilepsy. Mike Gomoll founded Joey's Song, a 100% volunteer organization, following the loss of his son. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, the organization is dedicated to funding research grants aimed at minimizing and ultimately eliminating seizures. Rather than spreading its efforts across awareness campaigns and patient services, Mike has kept the mission deliberately focused on research, making it easier for sponsors, artists, and supporters to understand and champion the cause. Mike explains how Joey's Song uses unique music concerts to raise funds. Well-known artists, including The Bangles, Goo Goo Dolls, and Tears for Fears, come together to perform covers and create a special experience for both musicians and audiences. Moreover, he talks about why artists return every year and shares lessons from ideas that did not work as expected. The conversation also covers taking smart risks, protecting donor money, and being willing to change plans. Mike believes organizations should keep their main purpose clear while listening to their teams, learning from experience, and following new opportunities. In this episode, you will be able to:  - Understand how a clear mission can guide an organization. - Explain how music events can support fundraising. - Identify ways to engage and retain artists. - Understand the value of community building. - Recognize the importance of taking smart risks. - Learn from unsuccessful ideas and mistakes. - Understand how to balance risk and responsibility. - Recognize when an organization needs to adapt. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

Tom Luginbill joins The Next Round to break down some of the biggest storylines across the SEC and college football as the 2026 season approaches. Alabama has officially named Keelon Russell QB1 — what should Crimson Tide fans expect from the former five-star quarterback as he takes over Kalen DeBoer's offense? Tom gives his thoughts on Russell, Alabama's ceiling and what the move means for the Tide in the SEC race. We also dive into Tennessee Football and whether the Volunteers could emerge as one of the surprise teams in the SEC, plus expectations for Auburn's offense as the Tigers try to take a major step forward. Elsewhere around college football, could North Carolina already be preparing to move on from Bill Belichick? Tom weighs in on the situation in Chapel Hill and what could come next for the Tar Heels. Plus, we discuss Florida naming Aaron Philo its starting quarterback, Lane Kiffin and LSU pursuing a former NFL tight end, the latest SEC quarterback news, roster developments, coaching storylines and much more from around the college football world. If you love college football, SEC football, Alabama, Auburn, Tennessee, LSU, Florida and the biggest stories from around the sport, make sure to LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to The Next Round for more interviews, analysis, breaking news and daily college football conversation. #CollegeFootball #SECFootball #AlabamaFootball #KeelonRussell #RollTide #TennesseeFootball #GoVols #AuburnFootball #WarEagle #LSUFootball #LaneKiffin #FloridaGators #UNCFootball #BillBelichick #TheNextRound #CFB #CollegeFootballPlayoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soft pretzel debates, and we talk to a pair of musician Bethesda volunteers!- h1 full 2286 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:21:41 +0000 L7rSVR1bicz1uLwZBDKJ7dqAhtsQqZnK comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Soft pretzel debates, and we talk to a pair of musician Bethesda volunteers!- h1 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government https://player

Back-to-school season has a way of making everything feel like a yes. PTA? Sure. Volunteer? Okay. Take on another project at work because nobody else raised their hand? Fine. But suddenly your calendar is packed, you're exhausted, and the things that actually matter to you are getting whatever energy is left. In this episode, I'm talking about how to recognize when you're overcommitted, why high-achieving women are particularly vulnerable to taking on too much, and the two shifts that can help you start creating a life that feels full without constantly feeling drained by it. Because the goal isn't an empty calendar. It's a calendar filled with the things you actually want your life to be about. In this episode, we unpack:The 3 signs you're overcommitted Why a packed calendar isn't necessarily the problem The hidden cost of always being the one who says yes How to get ruthless about what actually matters Why a thrilling vision makes saying no so much easier Work with me:Join Ambitious & Balanced: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced Book a Work-Life Balance Strategy Call: www.rebeccaolsoncoaching.com/ambitiousandbalanced-call Download the Free Daily Kickstart: www.ambitiousandbalanced.com/daily-kickstarthttps://2

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk explain how to turn key volunteers into ministry owners — people who function like volunteer staff because they understand the mission, take initiative, lead others, and reproduce what they have learned. They walk through the structural and relational work required to develop one or two deeply equipped leaders instead of chasing a larger roster of unprepared helpers.If your ministry still rises and falls on your personal involvement, this episode will give you a practical path from doer to developer and from volunteer help to shared ownership.KEY TOPICS COVEREDDoer vs. Developer – Why ministry leaders must develop people who can develop peopleStructure That Supports Growth – Building an org chart around people, not only processesClarity and Accountability – Using job descriptions, shared language, and useful feedbackThink Small and Think Long – Developing one person in one area before expandingModel, Mentor, Multiply – A three-phase pathway for reproducing leadersKEY QUOTE“You don't need more people. You need more equipped people.”SCRIPTURE REFERENCESEphesians 4:11-12 – Pastors equip God's people for the work of ministry2 Timothy 2:2 – Develop faithful people who will be able to teach othersMark 3:13-15 – Jesus calls a smaller group to be with Him and then sends them outTAKEAWAYChoose one ministry area and one faithful person. Give them a clear role, model it with them, mentor them as they lead someone else, and establish from the beginning that multiplication is part of the assignment.CALL TO ACTIONWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week.STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE RESOURCESVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

#304 - The Power Of OneWhat happens when one person decides to show up? This week, Coach Tadris reflects on the Power of One—from standing alone in the rain years ago to watching a community grow through people simply willing to take the first step. From Danielle and her family showing up together, to Caitlin returning four years after first signing up, Episode #304 is a reminder that one person, one decision, and one step can inspire more than we may ever realize.

Chuck reacts to various starting QB announcements around the SEC. CHuck and Heath discuss three CFB news items. Tim O'Malley of Irish Illustrated previews Chuck's number 5 team, Notre Dame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Gun For Hire Radio… If law abiding gun owners can be held accountable for failing to secure a firearm, then judges should be held accountable for failing to keep dangerous criminals locked up. As I always say “Start Judging the Judges”. New Jersey spent 8 Billion of OUR dollars last year on Illegal and criminals, and to offset the cost they raised the price our illegal NICS Fees! “Once you realize they hate us, it all makes sense”! Please Listen, Learn, Like, Follow, Share, Donate, & Volunteer. The post The Gun For Hire Radio Broadcast: Episode 796 appeared first on Best Gun Range NYC and NJ Area | Gun Range Near Me.

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Visit https://teachhoops.com/ The fastest way to change your program is not a new offense. It is the people sitting next to you. In this episode we get into how to choose assistants, what to look for beyond basketball knowledge, and the warning signs that a hire is going to cost you more than it gives you. Hire for character before basketball IQ You can teach a system. You cannot teach loyalty, work ethic, or how somebody treats a kid who is not playing. We talk about what to watch for before you ever ask a basketball question. Do not hire a copy of yourself If you are the fiery one, find somebody steady. If you are the teacher, find somebody who can bring energy. The staff should cover your weaknesses, not stack up on your strengths. The truth teller seat Every staff needs one person who will tell you when you are wrong, in private, without flinching. If nobody on your bench will do that, you are coaching alone. We talk about how to find that person and how to make it safe for them to speak. Defining roles before the season starts Scouting, player development, practice planning, film, communication with parents, academics. Write it down. Confusion about who owns what shows up in February when everybody is tired. Ambition and the guy who wants your job Ambition is not a problem. Hidden ambition is. We talk about how to handle an assistant who wants to be a head coach and why that can be great for your program if you handle it right. Volunteers, parents, and former players Each brings something and each brings a complication. We break down the real tradeoffs, especially when you are hiring a parent of a current player. The bench presence test How does this person act during a bad stretch? Do they add to the noise or steady the room? Watch a candidate at somebody else's game before you decide. Letting an assistant go Nobody wants this conversation. We talk about doing it honestly and early instead of dragging a bad fit through a whole season. Character and reliability outrank basketball knowledge every time. Build a staff that complements you instead of echoing you. Protect the person who is willing to disagree with you. Put roles in writing before the first practice. Support an assistant's ambition openly and they will give you everything they have. A bad fit does not get better by waiting. Write down the three biggest weaknesses in how you run your program. Now look at your current staff and ask which of those three is actually covered. Whatever is left uncovered is your next hire. Practice plans, drills, staff development tools, and the full coaching library at https://teachhoops.com/ Join the community and talk staff building with coaches who have been through it. Subscribe to Coach Unplugged so you never miss an episode. Leave a rating and review, it helps other coaches find the show. Have a question or a topic you want covered? Send it in and we may take it on the air. Picking Assistant Coaches: Who Do You Really Want Next to You on That Bench?Building a staff that tells you the truth, covers your blind spots, and does not need the creditEpisode OverviewIn This EpisodeKey TakeawaysCoach's ChallengeResourcesConnect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chuck's intrigued by several QB battles. Chuck and Heath discuss breaking news on the CFB Legal front. Chuck discusses some week zero games he's interested in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Flags - The Tennessee Conservative's Olivia Lupia talks about Volunteer state voting trends and whether Republican candidates will have easy wins in the November elections.

In Episode 425 of Aviation News Talk, Max talks with retired Air Force General David Brubaker about STEM Flights, a nonprofit organization that pairs middle- and high-school students with volunteer pilot mentors for free, one-on-one aviation experiences designed to introduce them to careers in aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other STEM fields. STEM Flights grew out of Brubaker's own experience after retiring from the Air Force in 2005. During his military career, he flew aircraft including the F-4 and F-16 and finished his career with an assignment at the Pentagon. After retiring, he became active in general aviation and began taking young people flying. But Brubaker didn't simply give them airplane rides. He expected them to participate. They helped with navigation, looked at the instrumentation, worked with the radios, and often took the controls themselves. Years later, he began hearing back from some of those young people. Several had gone on to study aviation, aerospace, engineering, and other technical subjects. One young woman eventually earned her ratings, joined the West Virginia Air National Guard, and became a C-130 pilot. Those experiences helped Brubaker recognize that pilots could have an enormous influence on the career choices of young people simply by sharing aviation with them in a meaningful way. His children encouraged him to turn what he was doing informally into a nonprofit, and STEM Flights was launched in 2018. Today, STEM Flights connects students with volunteer pilot mentors around the country. Students don't simply show up at an airport for a free ride. They apply to the program, receive a recommendation, select a mission based on their interests, and complete homework before being paired with a pilot. That preparation is part of what makes STEM Flights different. Brubaker describes the program as a more intensive, personal experience than a typical introductory airplane ride. A student is paired one-on-one with a pilot mentor, and the pilot learns about the student's interests before the flight. On the day of the mission, they discuss safety and learning objectives, preflight the airplane, and then head into the air. Once they reach a safe altitude, the student usually gets the controls. They may learn about navigation, aircraft instrumentation and communications, and Brubaker says he likes to have each student make at least one radio call. But the most powerful moment often comes when the student realizes that he or she is actually flying the airplane. Brubaker tells the story of one reluctant young man whose mother encouraged him to participate. On the ground, the student appeared completely uninterested, and Brubaker wondered whether the flight would accomplish anything. Then they took off. Within minutes of taking the controls, the boy came alive. He started participating, asking questions, and enthusiastically flying the airplane. A couple of weeks later, Brubaker received a letter from the boy's mother. She explained that her son had approached life believing it was better not to try than to try and fail. Flying an airplane—something he never imagined he could possibly do—changed his perception of what he might be capable of accomplishing. That experience illustrates why STEM Flights is about more than simply recruiting future pilots. Students have gone on to pursue aircraft maintenance, avionics, aerospace engineering, military aviation, and other technical fields. Brubaker says dozens have attended universities with aviation or engineering programs, and STEM Flights continues supporting students after their flights through a program called Flight Following. Flight Following connects participants with information about scholarships, flight schools, grants, Civil Air Patrol, and other organizations and programs that can help them continue toward aviation and STEM careers. For pilots listening to Aviation News Talk, one of the most important parts of the conversation is how they can participate. STEM Flights calls its volunteers "pilot mentors," and you don't need to be a flight instructor. Brubaker says pilots generally need a private pilot certificate, at least 250 hours of flight time, appropriate medical and aircraft qualifications, and a background check. You don't necessarily need to own an airplane either. Some pilot mentors rent aircraft or belong to flying clubs, and in some areas STEM Flights has arrangements with local flight schools. The organization has pilot mentors in 49 states, but matching students with available pilots remains a constant challenge. At the time of the interview, Brubaker said roughly 115 young people were waiting to be paired with pilots. After a career that included fighter jets, simulated air combat and pulling nine Gs, Brubaker says mentoring young people offers a different kind of satisfaction. Military flying was intensely focused on accomplishing a mission. STEM Flights provides an opportunity to give something back. And for a general aviation pilot wondering how to help strengthen the future of aviation, the concept is remarkably simple. Share your airplane. Share your experience. Put a young person at the controls. And you may help launch an aviation career that otherwise never would have begun. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. 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We're chatting with a member of the Cutting Edge Cowgirls, Marcy Trumble. The Cutting Edge Cowgirls are making their Fantasia debut this fall in W. Springfield, and we are excited for the chance to see them strut their stuff! Then we get to visit with the creative genius behind Betsy Dale Hats, Betsy herself! Horses in the Morning Episode 4023 - Show Notes & Links: Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlGuest: Marcy Trumble of the Cutting-Edge Cowgirls Precision Drill TeamGuest: Betsy of Betsy Dale HatsTickets for MassachusettsRaffleVersatile Horse and Rider CompetitionBreed BonanzaTo subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!Equine Affaire on FacebookHorses In The Morning on FacebookTIMESTAMPS:03:55 - Ride With a Pro applications05:30 - Breed Bonanza & Versatile Horse & Rider06:13 - Volunteer info & perks08:36 - Intro: Cutting Edge Cowgirls drill team09:32 - Marcy's horse background & discovering drill14:30 - Tournament of Roses parade story19:53 - What makes a good drill horse22:24 - Amigo's Equine Affaire comeback story29:24 - Intro: Betsy Dale Hats39:41 - Where to find Betsy Dale Hats40:50 - Equine Affaire dates & ticket info

We're chatting with a member of the Cutting Edge Cowgirls, Marcy Trumble. The Cutting Edge Cowgirls are making their Fantasia debut this fall in W. Springfield, and we are excited for the chance to see them strut their stuff! Then we get to visit with the creative genius behind Betsy Dale Hats, Betsy herself! Horses in the Morning Episode 4023 - Show Notes & Links: Hosts: Allison Rehnborg and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: Equine Affaire and Endure Gold Killer Fly & Mosquito ControlGuest: Marcy Trumble of the Cutting-Edge Cowgirls Precision Drill TeamGuest: Betsy of Betsy Dale HatsTickets for MassachusettsRaffleVersatile Horse and Rider CompetitionBreed BonanzaTo subscribe, search Horses in the Morning OR Equine Affaire in your favorite podcast player!Equine Affaire on FacebookHorses In The Morning on FacebookTIMESTAMPS:03:55 - Ride With a Pro applications05:30 - Breed Bonanza & Versatile Horse & Rider06:13 - Volunteer info & perks08:36 - Intro: Cutting Edge Cowgirls drill team09:32 - Marcy's horse background & discovering drill14:30 - Tournament of Roses parade story19:53 - What makes a good drill horse22:24 - Amigo's Equine Affaire comeback story29:24 - Intro: Betsy Dale Hats39:41 - Where to find Betsy Dale Hats40:50 - Equine Affaire dates & ticket info

Chuck's enthusiastic about Bama and Tennessee arranging to play in their colored jerseys the next two years. Chuck and Heath discuss the latest court ordered roster upheavals in CFB. Ben Garrett of Ole Miss Spirit looks at the latest with Chuck's number seven preseason team Ole Miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Clarke, the president-elect of the American Animal Hospital Association, a co-owner of a small animal hospital, a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, and a member of the AVMA Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee, is our guest this week. His commitment to advanced learning led him to become board-certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, while his passion for elevating veterinary care expanded into service with professional organizations including AAHA and AVMA. Dr. Clarke also reflects on balancing professional service with family and team commitments and explains why strong relationships remain at the heart of a successful veterinary career.Thank you to our podcast partner, NVA General Practice. NVA helps great vets become even greater with multiple paths to build a career that's uniquely yours. Wherever you want to go next, NVA has a path to help you get there. Visit Careers.NVA.com to find your next role.Join Dr. Clarke at the 2026 Veterinary Business and Economic Forum, online October 7-8. Thought leaders and innovative researchers will share the latest information on business trends that affect local veterinary hospitals. Come away with actionable insights and easy-to-implement action guides to build your own success strategy. Register here today!

What if the reason people aren't buying, engaging, staying, or following your lead isn't because they need another motivational poster about "teamwork"? It might be because you have no idea what actually matters to them. In this episode, Erin sits down with David Allison, founder of the Valuegraphics Research Company and author of The Values Map, to talk about why demographics, generic corporate values, and a bunch of buzzwords slapped on an office wall don't tell us nearly as much as we think they do. David shares how understanding what matters most to people can make you a better leader, marketer, salesperson, and overall human trying to get other humans to do things. They also dig into how to uncover someone's real values without creepily asking, "So...what are your deepest values?" and why values alignment might explain why certain jobs, people, opportunities, and even parties just click while others make you want to fake a babysitter emergency and leave. In this episode, you'll hear: Why corporate values often become expensive wallpaper and what actually motivates employees Three questions that reveal what matters most to someone without turning the conversation into a therapy session How to use curiosity and the "Third Why" to get past surface-level small talk Why understanding someone's values can make selling, leading, and influencing a whole lot easier How David realized the traditional definition of success was basically a lie for him and why building your work around what matters most can make it suck significantly less Resources Mentioned in the Episode: Check out David's Website: www.davidallisoninc.com Learn more about Value Graphics: www.valuegraphics.com Pre-order David's book, "The Values Map: Discover What Drives You and How to Move Others" Follow David on LinkedIn at davidallisoninc/ Book Erin to speak Ready to modernize your culture, liberate your leadership, and differentiate your business without sounding like every other company on LinkedIn? Bring Erin Hatzikostas in to show your team how authenticity can become an actual strategic advantage, not just another corporate buzzword. Book Erin to Speak If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram Take our simple, fun and insightful "What's your workplace superhero name?" quiz Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book, You Do You-ish Throw out half the playbook and start competing in a league of your own. Check out Erin's book, The 50% Rule. Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "What matters most to us drives everything we do." "Your corporate values are not the human values of the people who are showing up at your corporation." "Authenticity is, I'm gonna say, not a value, it's the end result of values alignment." "It was, 10 years of living a lie that I didn't know was a lie, because I'd only been taught that this was the truth." Podcast Transcript Erin Hatzikostas sits down with David Allison, founder of the Valuegraphics Research Company, to explore what really motivates people at work. They unpack the difference between corporate values and human values, how leaders and salespeople can discover what matters most to someone, why values alignment influences engagement and decision-making, and how understanding your own values can help you build a career that actually fits. Why "Values" Might Be the Wrong Word Erin: What's the biggest misconception you get when people call you the values guy or talk about the research you do around values? David: One of the biggest confusions is just the word values. We're all used to sitting in boardrooms talking about mission, vision, values. The CEO sends out the annual note saying they've finally figured out the corporate values, and usually they're the same as everybody else's corporate values. They go up on the wall behind the receptionist, everybody's happy, and then they're forgotten about 24 hours later. We also run around talking about what we think our values are. Politicians tell us what our values are. So I actually don't love using the word anymore. What works better is asking: What matters most? What matters most to you? What matters most to your customers? What matters most to your employees? That gets much closer to the kind of values I'm researching. Erin: And it feels more distinctive too. Instead of asking somebody for five or ten values, you can start with one or two things that really matter. David: Exactly. Through our research, we've identified 56 values. And the interesting thing is that you can't simply ask people what their values are, because they'll either intentionally or unintentionally tell you what they want their values to be, or what they want you to think their values are. Instead, you ask about behavior. What do you do all day? How do you feel about this thing? What does this topic mean to you? When you listen to what people are actually doing and start mapping their behaviors, you can work backward and understand what matters most to them. What Hockey Can Tell You About Someone's Values David: I'm Canadian, so let's use hockey. If somebody says they're a hockey fan, don't just stop there. Ask how often they go to games. Do they watch at home? Who do they watch with? Friends? Family? Do they take clients to games? Do they own a jersey? If their team gets eliminated, will they cheer for another team or stop watching completely? You're asking them about something they're excited to talk about. But underneath their answers, you're hearing their values. If they refuse to cheer for another team, maybe loyalty matters a lot to them. If every hockey experience involves their friends but never their family, that tells you something about the relative importance of friendship and family in that context. You listen to what people do, and from there you start to see what matters most. Erin: That's the legit researcher part. You're discerning the thing without actually asking them the thing. The Pink Van: Why Assumptions About People Get Us in Trouble Erin: Let's make this practical. Our listeners might be in sales, leadership, or running businesses. How does this help somebody market better, sell more, or become a better leader? David: I'll give you an example from our research. I was preparing for a keynote for a group of employers in the blue-collar trades. They were dealing with a major talent shortage and wanted to understand how to get more people interested in joining the trades. Our research found that people considering careers in the trades dramatically over-indexed around a value called service to others. They wanted to know they were doing something that helped people and made a difference. The employers were already talking about things like earning more money, getting out of shift work, and avoiding the cost of college. Those are logical benefits. But they weren't saying, "This is your chance to be in a helping profession." After my keynote, a business owner came up to me. He had seven offices across the Southern United States with fleets of service vans. In each fleet, one van was painted pink, and all of the money earned by that van went toward breast cancer research because of a personal story involving his wife. I thought that was the story. He said, "No. The real story is that every day my guys fight over who gets to be in the pink van." Erin: Wow. David: Think about that. If you were marketing to people in the trades based on stereotypes, would you ever have gotten to pink vans? Probably not. You'd be talking about football, tailgates, country music, or whatever other assumptions you had about the audience. But the answer was pink vans. There's almost always a pink van in the research. Something that makes you say, "We never would have guessed that, but now it makes complete sense." When you understand what matters most to people, you can use it to market, motivate, inspire, build policies, engage employees, and make strategic decisions. Three Questions That Reveal What Matters Most Erin: What about people who can't hire your company to conduct a big research study? What questions could they ask employees or clients to get closer to this information themselves? David: We have three questions we call the three telltale questions. We've tested versions of them with people around the world. The important part is that you don't ask one person once and assume you've figured everything out. Ask a lot of people and listen for patterns. Those patterns are the signals in the noise. That's where the values start bubbling to the surface. David: The first question is: Why do you go to work? Someone might immediately say, "To pay my bills." Fine. Ask why else. Maybe their friends are there. Maybe work is their creative outlet. Maybe they feel like they're making a difference. Maybe it's where they feel useful. They're telling you why they choose to spend such a huge portion of their life doing this thing. The second question is: Why would you give away half of your lottery winnings? If someone says they wouldn't, tell them to imagine they won a lottery where giving away half was required. Then ask where they'd give it and why. That's a major behavioral decision. The "why" behind it is usually a value talking. The third question is: If you could send one message to yourself 10 years ago, what would it be? Listen to whether they talk about family, friendship, work, stress, money, kids, health, or something else. Whatever comes up tells you something about what matters most to them. Erin: That's really good. The Values Corporate America Often Misses Erin: Is there a value corporations tend to underestimate? Something that leaders might not put in their top five, but your research shows matters a lot? David: Every workforce is different, so I wouldn't prescribe one value to every company. But there is a cluster that appears again and again. Of the 56 values we've identified, five show up constantly across different industries and groups. We call them the togetherness values: belonging, family, friendship, relationships, and community. Those aren't interchangeable. Belonging is different from community. Community is different from relationships. Companies tend to lump them all together, but you need to understand which one actually matters to your people. The broader point is that humans want some form of connection. So look at your employee research, surveys, hallway conversations, and everything else you already know about your workforce. Which form of togetherness seems to matter most? Then lean into it. David: Because here's the secret to everything: What matters most to us drives everything we do. If you want people to be more engaged, stop quitting, or actually care about the work they're doing, you have to give them more of what matters most. Your Corporate Values Are Not Your Employees' Human Values David: One of the biggest mistakes corporations make is spending two years and millions of dollars figuring out their corporate values and then wondering why employees aren't behaving according to them. Your corporate values are not the human values of the people who are showing up at your corporation. You've only done half the job. The company might decide creativity is one of its core values. Great. But suppose personal growth is one of the strongest human values among your employees. Now you need to connect the dots. Show employees how being creative at work helps them grow as people. Explain why the behavior you're asking for gives them more of something that already matters deeply to them. If you don't make that connection, they'll look at "creativity" written on the wall and think, "Okay, whatever. That doesn't matter to me." Corporate values might actually be better described as guiding principles or a list of ways the organization wants people to behave. Stop Turning Values Into Expensive Wallpaper Erin: You just hit one of my hot spots. It's not enough to say you're a "family-first organization." Tell people what that actually means. Maybe it means you're not expecting someone to answer emails from the soccer field. Maybe leaders who have ideas over the weekend schedule the email to go out Monday instead of firing it off immediately. Specificity is what makes those values feel real. Even something like safety can be communicated in a more human way. Instead of just saying, "We believe in OSHA adherence," explain that you want people to leave work safely and go home to grill burgers with their family that night. It's not just about the value. It's about how you talk about it and how you put it into action. I recently talked to a company whose mantra was "grit and gratitude." I loved that because it's only two things, it's memorable, and there's a little juxtaposition between them. Companies sometimes think more is better. Maybe you're better off choosing one or two things and going deeper. David: I like grit and gratitude because it doesn't sound like everybody else. Under those two ideas, you can still have many different behaviors and principles. But at least there's something distinctive to connect to. How Understanding Values Tripled a Fundraising Target Erin: What's one example where an organization used your research and made a change that had a really profound impact? David: We worked with a hospital foundation in Canada that wanted to attract more high-net-worth donors and increase the size of their gifts. We profiled people in the community who had previously donated to health-related causes but had never donated to this particular foundation. An interesting pattern emerged. Many of the prospective donors were women who had recently been widowed and, for the first time in their lives, were making major financial decisions independently. Our research showed how important that newfound independence and agency were to them. So the foundation changed its approach. Instead of saying, "Here's where your money is going," they said, essentially, "Your gift could help us in several different ways. Which area would you like your money to support?" They sat down with donors and let them decide what mattered to them. By giving those women agency over the decision, the foundation tripled its fundraising target. Erin: Wow. David: They framed their strategy, marketing, and messaging around what mattered most to those people. The decision suddenly became an easy yes because the organization wasn't just asking for money. It was giving people an opportunity to act on something they deeply valued. What Values Alignment Feels Like Erin: I think about this in my own life too. When I was evaluating financial advisors, it was amazing how few people seemed interested in understanding what mattered to me. For me, I wanted someone I could actually connect with and have real conversations with. Not a bunch of BS. If somebody had simply asked me what was most important to me, I would have basically handed them the answer to how to sell to me. David: And here's what's interesting about those situations. When you find a person, product, job, or situation that genuinely aligns with what matters most to you, you often notice the absence of things. You're not second-guessing yourself. You're not lying awake at night running the pros and cons through your head. You're not constantly trying to convince yourself to make the relationship work. It just works. Erin: It clicks into place like a Lego. David: Exactly. Think about parties. There are parties where you walk in and immediately think, "Nope. How quickly can we leave?" And then there are parties where you want to stay all night. You may not be able to explain exactly why. Maybe it's the people, the music, the room, the energy, or some combination of all of it. But something about that environment aligns with what matters to you. Is Authenticity a Value? Erin: This is where your work and mine dovetail. People are craving something they can connect to, whether it's a salesperson, a leader, or a company. Wallpaper corporate values aren't enough. You need specificity, examples, and authenticity. Give people something they can plug into so they can determine whether it aligns with them. And it's actually better if someone can clearly say, "No, this doesn't align with me," than to give them nothing but vanilla and leave them thinking, "I don't know." David: You said earlier that authenticity might be the 57th value. I'm going to reframe that. Authenticity is, I'm gonna say, not a value, it's the end result of values alignment. If you're living authentically, you're living according to what matters most to you. Erin: I think authenticity might also be part of how you uncover the values in the first place. It's the stories, uncommon language, specificity, and willingness to actually expose who you are that allow people to feel what those values really mean. David: I think we're talking about the same thing from different layers. You're looking at the umbrella. I'm down in the weeds. The Question That Changed a High-Stakes Negotiation Erin: I have a story about the phrase "what matters most." When I became interim CEO, I had to renegotiate our largest contract. The vendor wanted more money, and giving it to them could have made an already difficult financial situation much worse. It was high stakes, and I'm not exactly known for being a giant planner. Early in the first conversation, I asked the executive, "What matters most to you in this negotiation?" He wasn't expecting the question, so he answered honestly. His company expected to pursue an IPO, and long-term contracts were incredibly important because investors would want confidence that major clients weren't about to leave. Suddenly, I understood that this negotiation wasn't only about price. A long-term agreement mattered tremendously to him. Switching vendors would have been incredibly difficult for us anyway, so I was perfectly comfortable discussing a long-term contract. That one question completely changed what I understood about the negotiation. David: "What matters most to you about this situation?" or "What matters most to you about this outcome?" are fantastic questions in sales and negotiations. But you can also learn a lot by simply paying attention and being curious. How to Discover Someone's Values Through Small Talk David: Let's use you as an example. There's a photo behind you. What's it a picture of? Erin: My family. My husband and my two children. David: And I can see books behind you. What's one of the most recent books you added? Erin: Probably Fans First by Jesse Cole from the Savannah Bananas. David: Are you a baseball fan? Erin: Not specifically. I'm a big sports fan, though. David: Where did that come from? Erin: My grandmother. She passed away when she was 62, so I was only 11. But I remember sitting in her living room with her. She was about 4'11", sitting in a green leather chair beside the dialysis machine she used at home, smoking a cigarette with a police scanner nearby. She lived in a town of about 800 people, so I'm not sure how much exciting police activity there was to scan. And she always had sports on. She didn't just watch sports. She participated. She yelled at the TV. She was spicy. She absolutely hated Notre Dame, so I still hate Notre Dame today basically as an ode to her. For a woman of her generation, being that passionate about sports was unusual. And I think that's where I got it. The other reason I still love sports is the authenticity of it. Nobody knows what's going to happen. It's not scripted. I love the energy and unpredictability. I also love the lack of commitment. I can watch and leave whenever I want. David: That little conversation already gave me several clues. Family is important to you. Creativity is clearly there. I hear some tradition in the way you talk about carrying your grandmother's influence forward. Experiences are important to you. The way you described sitting in that room with your grandmother is incredibly vivid. And when you said you like being able to leave whenever you want, independence came roaring to the forefront. Erin: One thousand percent. And what's interesting is that most people stop too soon. They see the family photo and ask, "Are those your kids?" Or they notice something from Michigan and ask, "Are you from Michigan?" But then they stop. To uncover what matters to someone, you have to be genuinely curious enough to ask the next question. The Third Why David: There's a technique I call The Third Why. You might ask somebody why they chose to have a family photo taken at a particular place. They'll give you an answer. Then you ask why that mattered. And then you go one level deeper again. Three whys down is often where people start telling you about a value. The first answer is usually surface level. The second starts getting somewhere. By the third, you're getting closer to what is actually driving the decision. Erin: That's the key. You can't necessarily plan all of those questions ahead of time. You have to actually listen and be curious enough to follow where the answer goes. When the Traditional Definition of Success Stops Working Erin: We ask everyone for a "buck that" story, meaning a time when you bucked the norm, stopped following the expected path, and did something different. What's yours? David: Quitting the big company and going out on my own. That was scary. I remember the first days working from home, finding all kinds of ways to stall. Making sure the pencils were in exactly the right place. Rearranging things. Eventually you realize there's nothing left to organize. You actually have to do the work. But as we've been talking about, I have an independence streak a mile wide. I once told my coach I couldn't understand why I wasn't getting anything done even though I had deadlines everywhere. He asked if I'd blocked the work on my calendar. I said yes. He asked, "So why aren't you doing what's on your calendar?" And I realized: because I don't want my calendar telling me what to do. Erin: Because you told yourself to do it, and now yourself can't tell you what to do. David: Exactly. My calendar is bossing me around, and I'm resisting my own calendar. That independence was one of the values pushing me toward working for myself. The Day David Couldn't Get on the Elevator Erin: Was there traditional career advice you followed for a while and eventually realized wasn't right for you? David: Keep your job. Why would you work for yourself and rely on your own ability to earn a living when you could get a steady paycheck every two weeks? I grew up at a time when the path to success seemed much narrower. It felt like the goal was to become the CEO of Coca-Cola. Erin: Or become a consultant to the CEO of Coca-Cola. Those were basically the two business models we knew. David: Exactly. The world told me I was supposed to run as fast as possible up the corporate ladder. Learn to love the suits and ties. Play the politics. Run a board. Eventually I realized it wasn't working for me. I actually had a breakdown. I was working for a big company and one morning I was standing in the elevator lobby waiting to go upstairs. I couldn't get on the elevator. It felt like there was a physical barrier in front of me. I could not make myself get on that elevator and go face everything waiting upstairs. So I turned around, went home, and called in to say, "I don't think I'm coming back." It took me almost a year to recover from that and start building what I needed to build on my own. David: It was 10 years of living a lie that I didn't know was a lie, because I'd only been taught that this was the truth. When I finally figured out it wasn't the truth, at least not for me, it was like being slapped across the face. That's something I try to pass along now. Whatever the internet tells you, Instagram tells you, your parents tell you, or society tells you is the path to success is only useful if it's actually your path to success. Figure out what matters most to you. Figure out your values. Then craft your version of life and run in that direction. Erin: And the experience you went through is part of what allows you to give that lesson to somebody else now. David Allison's Advice for Making Work Suck Less Erin: What's your final piece of advice for making work suck less? David: Find ways to make your work more about what matters to you. Volunteer for that project. Take the extra assignment that aligns with you. When you can, move away from the work that doesn't. Even if you're working inside a set of constraints and don't have much flexibility, almost everybody has some ability to maneuver. You can choose what you're going to lean into and what you're not. Make your work more about what matters most to you, and you'll be happier.

The energy sector is changing quickly, but one thing hasn't changed: the value of building strong relationships, continuing to learn, and being open to new opportunities. Whether you're a graduate taking your first steps into the industry or an experienced professional thinking about your next move, this conversation is a reminder that technical ability alone isn't enough. Your network, communication skills and willingness to keep learning can shape your career just as much as your qualifications.In this episode, I speak with Donald Burris, Chief Technical Advisor in Marine Engineering, about the lessons he's learned throughout his career, why professional networking has been central to every career move he's made, and how young professionals can build long term careers without trying to map out every detail from day one.

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk challenge ministry leaders to stop carrying volunteer recruitment alone. They share seven practical ways to build an invitation culture where enthusiastic volunteers become credible recruiters, equipped with clear language, useful tools, meaningful ownership, compelling stories, and serving seasons that feel manageable.If you are exhausted from filling the same roster by yourself, this episode will help you move from staff-led recruiting to a self-sustaining volunteer culture where everyone carries the joy of inviting.KEY TOPICS COVEREDInvite Culture vs. Recruiting Culture – Helping people invite friends into something meaningfulClear Asks and Practical Tools – Tours, connection events, trial experiences, cards, links, and simple languageOwners, Not Attenders – Giving key volunteers responsibility for growing their areaVision and Storytelling – Moving from desperate needs to a purpose people want to joinServing Seasons – Creating clear on-ramps, check-ins, and off-rampsKEY QUOTE“Stop recruiting. Start reproducing.”SCRIPTURE REFERENCESEphesians 4:11-12 – Leaders equip God's people for the work of ministry1 Peter 4:10 – Use whatever gift you have received to serve othersTAKEAWAYYour volunteers can recruit with a level of trust staff cannot manufacture. Give them a clear invitation, something useful to share, a story worth telling, and permission to help build the team.CALL TO ACTIONWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week.STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE RESOURCESVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

We thought we were done with World's Toughest Mudder episodes but Mike really wanted to talk to Jeffery Lippert who he missed the entirety of the event weekend and the brunch the following day! To make up for this we had him on for his own episode to learn more about him, his training, what this goal meant to him, what he has coming up, and more! Start – 5:17 – Intro 5:17 – 14:31 – Quick News 14:31 – 15:09 – Content Preface 15:09 – 1:29:51 - Jeffery Lippert Interview 1:29:51 – End – Outro Next weekend we will hopefully be airing an interview with an awesome member of the OCR and hybrid community who didd an incredible event with horses! ____ News Stories: Anthony Bryan is a Puma Athlete Privacy Laws Changing Search by Selfie Molly Crowley's Dog Nala Died 2027 is Spartan's Year of the Sun DEKA Team Category of 140+ Years Added Shawn Roberts Engaged Underdog Recovery and Wellness Spartan Hawaii Trifecta Weekend Cancelled BoldrDash Doggy Dash Ocean State Ultra Looking for Volunteers Drunk Prank Secret Link Singer Prank Secret Link Athletic Garbage Secret Link Cockroach Coffee Secret Link Uber Filter Secret Link ____ Related Episodes: 493. Mike's First Hyrox Experience and Katelyn's Pre-World's Toughest Mudder Thoughts! 494. Grant Thompson on Scotland, UKOCR Endurance Series, World's Toughest Mudder, and More! 495. World's Toughest Mudder 2026! (Part 1: Pit Set Up Interviews, and Course Briefing Audio) 496. World's Toughest Mudder 2026! (Part 2: Event Weekend Interviews and Audio with Athletes, Pit Crew, and Volunteers) 497. World's Toughest Mudder 2026! (Part 3: Brunch Interviews and Audio) 498. World's Toughest Mudder 2026! (Part 4 Bar Crawl) UKOCR 1 UKOCR 2 ____ The OCR Report Patreon Supporters: Jason Dupree, Kim DeVoss, Samantha Thompson, Matt Puntin, Brad Kiehl, Charlotte Engelman, Erin Grindstaff, Hank Stefano, Arlene Stefano, Laura Ritter, Steven Ritter, Sofia Harnedy, Kenny West, Cheryl Miller, Jessica Johnson, Scott "The Fayne" Knowles, Nick Ryker, Christopher Hoover, Kevin Gregory Jr., Evan Eirich, Ashley Reis, Brent George, Justin Manning, Wendell Lagosh, Logan Nagle, Angela Bowers, Asa Coddington, Thomas Petersen, Seth Rinderknecht, Bonnie Wilson, Steve Bacon from The New England OCR Expo, Robert Landman, Shell Luccketta Jules Estes, and Alan "Muddy Duck" Moore. Sponsored Athletes: Javier Escobar, Kelly Sullivan, Ryan Brizzolara, Joshua Reid, and Kevin Gregory! Support us on Patreon for exclusive content and access to our Facebook group Check out our Threadless Shop Use coupon code "adventure" for 15% off MudGear products Use coupon code "ocrreport20" for 20% off Caterpy products Like us on Facebook: Obstacle Running Adventures Follow our podcast on Instagram: @ObstacleRunningAdventures Write us an email: obstaclerunningadventures@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: Obstacle Running Adventures Intro music - "Streaker" by: Straight Up Outro music - "Iron Paw" by: Dubbest

#303 - The Right Shoes for Your Next StepYour next season may begin from the ground up. In episode #303, Coach Tadris shares how preparing to run again after surgery led to an important lesson about choosing the right walking or running shoes. He offers three practical tips on proper fit, matching your shoes to their purpose, and knowing when it may be time to replace them. This episode also celebrates new beginnings within the Run to the Best You community—including Danielle Onyango beginning her journey toward the Atlantic City 5K, Mark Harmon crushing his one-mile test, and several new participants accepting an invitation to show up. You don't need the most expensive equipment or the perfect pace—you simply need to prepare for your next step.

On this episode of The Lead On Podcast, Jeff Iorg, president of the SBC Executive Committee, discusses the growing challenge pastors face in finding leaders for key church ministries. He explains how clear expectations, meaningful roles, and intentional support can transform reluctant helpers into dedicated ministry leaders, while highlighting the deeper motivation of service as a pathway to purpose, growth, and impact.

Tennessee football is less than a month away from the start of the 2026 season, and the Volunteers have a roster with plenty of talent and depth but there is one position that could determine just how good this team ultimately becomes: quarterback. On this episode of the A to Z Sports Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break down the projected Tennessee football depth chart position by position, including the quarterback competition between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre, the running back room, wide receiver depth, tight ends, offensive line, defensive line, edge rushers, linebackers, defensive backs and special teams. The biggest question remains the Tennessee quarterback battle. George MacIntyre has reportedly looked better during the early stages of fall camp after a difficult spring, but Charlie and Zach continue to believe Faizon Brandon is the most likely player to win the starting job. The hosts discuss the possibility of Tennessee giving both quarterbacks opportunities against Furman before ultimately settling on one starter, while also explaining why Brandon's long-term upside could make him the better choice for Josh Heupel. The Vols also have an intriguing running back room led by Desean Bishop who is expected to be Tennessee's primary back. Daune Morris and transfer Javin Gordon could battle for additional opportunities, giving the Volunteers multiple options behind Bishop as the season progresses. At wide receiver, Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley appear to be the top two options, while the third receiver position remains wide open. Radaurius Jackson, Travis Smith Jr., TK Keys, Tyreek King, Joakim Dodson and other young players could all compete for snaps. Charlie and Zach discuss why true freshman TK Keys could eventually become a major factor, even if Tennessee brings him along slowly early in the season. The tight end position could be one of Tennessee's biggest offensive advantages if Ethan Davis can stay healthy. Dasaahn Brame has impressed with his athletic ability and could provide a major mismatch in the passing game, while transfer Trent Thomas could help Tennessee improve its blocking. The combination of Davis and Brame could give Josh Heupel valuable 12- and 13-personnel options. The offensive line also appears to have significantly more depth than Tennessee has had in recent seasons. David Sanders is expected to anchor the left side, while Sam Pendleton brings experience at center. Young center Nick Moore could eventually push for playing time, while Jesse Perry, Donovan Haslam, Umarov and Ory Williams give Tennessee several options at guard and tackle. The hosts view that depth as a major positive heading into the season. Defensively, the biggest question may be the edge rusher position. Jim Knowles has several options, including Tyree Weathersby and Jordan Norman, but Tennessee lacks the proven depth it has at linebacker. Charlie and Zach discuss whether players such as Christian Gass can develop into reliable contributors and whether Knowles can manufacture pressure through different blitz packages. The Tennessee secondary may also be one of the strongest position groups of the Josh Heupel era. Kayin Lee, Ty Redmond and Qua Moss are expected to play major roles at corner, while T.J. Metcalf, Edrees Farooq, De'Juan Lane and Dylan Lewis provide additional options in the secondary. Charlie and Zach believe this could potentially be the best defensive back group Tennessee has had under Heupel. Ultimately, the episode comes back to the quarterback position. Tennessee has talent across the roster, but the Vols need their young quarterback to make good decisions, hit explosive throws and avoid the catastrophic turnovers that hurt the team last season. If Faizon Brandon or George MacIntyre can provide that level of play, Charlie and Zach believe Tennessee has the roster to make serious noise in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Landcare Trust is a community group working to restore the Russell Peninsula and help native species thrive. Martin Ough Dealy is a volunteer in predator control at the Trust - and the oldest at the age of 92. Martin joins Jesse Mulligan.

A huge oil spill from a leaking tanker reaches Oman's coastline, threatening to become one of the world's worst in years. Russia and Ukraine target each other's grain shipments, raising fears of disruption to global supply. ICE agents in the U.S. could soon be equipped with electric shock gloves as a "de-escalation tool". Volunteers hamper rescue efforts in Colombia after the devastating earthquake. And an unusual team-up is set to buy the LA Lakers for a record $12.5 billion.

Is Tennessee’s schedule really that difficult? Would Josh Heupel’s offense actually miss a beat just because it has a young quarterback? Adam Sparks and John Adams challenge widely-held assumptions about the 2026 Vols with contrarian takes.

Episode 121: A conversation with pastor, evangelist, and professor Elise Wood. In this episode, Pastor Elise and our podcast host, Mykelti Blum, talk about lessons Pastor Elise has learned being a female in ministry. Pastor Elise is passionate about reaching the next generation for the Lord and training up young people in vocational ministry. She shares about how God is Who calls us into ministry, and He is looking for our obedience—not a perfect performance. Pastor Elise has a lot of wisdom and experiences that we know you will be incredibly blessed by! Learn more about Pastor Elise and the Ripple Effect Ministries at rippleffect.me. Follow @elisewood or @rippleffect.me on Instagram. Follow @MNBTG on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Subscribe to the BTG Podcast on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, YouTube, or listen on WordPress. BTG Events & Resources: 2026 Thrive Conference October 9-10, 2026 Mayo Civic Center (Rochester, MN) Featuring Lisa Bevere, Christina Girma-Hanfere, Martha Tennison, Susie Larson (speaker + emcee), Amber Gerstmann (emcee), Substance Worship, Angie Goetz (BTG Director + conference host), and Mykelti Blum + Shannon Velsor (Bonus Sessions emcees) Afternoon & Main Sessions, “LIVE at Thrive with Susie Larson” — a BTG Podcast Recording Experience, Lunch with Speakers, the Thrive After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, and More! Groups of 40+ to Register by Sept 20 Will Receive Reserved Seating. See All Ticket Types, and Register: First-Time Guests to Thrive in Rochester Can Register for ONLY $20 FREE Tickets for 2026 High School Grads and North Central University and Trinity Bible College and Graduate School undergrad students! Email info@mnbtg.org to Request Your Coupon Code. (These free tickets are not transferrable.) Register for Early Bird Tickets by August 31. BTG Missions Trips and Giving Opportunity Learn About Our 2025-2026 BTG Missions Partners, and Give A Tax-Deductible Gift:: mnbtg.org/missions. Apply to join a 2027 BTG Missions Trip to Cambodia or Cambodia and Vietnam: mnbtg.org/trips. 2027 BTG Leadership Conference February 19-20 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featuring Lisa Seaton and More! Main Sessions (including the Lund Leadership Award Presentation and the Leadership Exchange), Workshops, Brainstorming Groups, the After-Party, Exhibitor Shopping, Networking, and More! Register: mnbtg.org/leadership. Nominate a female leader of excellence for the 2027 Lund Leadership Award by Oct 31, 2026. 2027 Single Moms Retreat  June 4-5 Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Featured Guests: Dr. Keisha Spivey (speaker) and Derrick & Ashley Benoit (worship) Main Sessions, Multiple Workshops, Lots of INCLUDED Activities, Giveaways, and Services. Learn More & Register to Attend, Exhibit, or Volunteer: mnbtg.org/retreat. 2027 Garden Coffee Free Missional Event for Women and Girls of All Ages! July 2027; Lake Geneva Christian Center (Alexandria, MN) Enjoy Refreshments, Worship Together, and Hear from a MN Global Worker. You’ll Also Have the Opportunity to Invest Into Missions (to Support Our 1000 Sisters Fund). Learn More at mnbtg.org/1000sisters. No RSVP Required; Invite Your Family and Church Community! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast to help others find this resource, as well!

Today let's talk about something I’ve been asked many times over the years. “Why warehousing?” Or “Why transportation?” Or “Why the supply chain?”  After unloading trailers, pulling orders, operating forklifts, supervising teams, managing operations, and on to the executive team, I’ve been asked that question hundreds of times. People usually expect me to answer with one of the obvious reasons. That there’s good money, great benefits, opportunities for overtime, or the Job security and Promotion opportunities, and how the works stable, sometimes even considered essential. And those are all true, and they’re all important. But if I had to narrow everything down to just one reason? Just one thing that makes this industry different than almost every other career?  Well, I'd have to go with how this industry rewards the person you’re willing to become. Not who you are today or where you came from. Not what grades you made or where you went to school or who your parents were. This industry has always rewarded effort. It rewards people that keep showing up and that continue learning. It rewards people that become more valuable every year. And to me anyway, that’s something incredibly special.  When someone asks me what they should do with their career, I often tell them that warehousing isn’t just about moving boxes and transportation isn’t just about trucks and how the supply chain isn’t just about inventory. It’s about solving problems. It’s about making businesses successful and it’s about making sure families receive what they need. Every package is delivered. Every grocery shelf is stocked. Every hospital was supplied. Every manufacturing plant receives their raw materials. Every online order arrives on someone’s porch. All of that happens because thousands of us workers choose to become professionals. One of the things I love about this industry is that there are very few ceilings. As I've said many times, you can literally start today sweeping floors and next year you might be operating equipment. A year later you’re training others and soon you’re a lead. Then a supervisor. Maybe an inventory analyst. Perhaps a dispatcher or transportation coordinator or a safety professional. Even an operations manager, director, or Vice President. I’ve watched people make that journey. I’ve had the pleasure of hiring several of them and the honor of promoting many of them. Not because they had the fanciest résumé. But because they earned the opportunity.  First off, our industry notices consistency. I know I sound like a broken record sometimes. I keep repeating these things because they are that important and just that simple. Showing up everyday matters. Being dependable and taking ownership matters. If your supervisor never has to wonder whether you’ll be at work, if they know you’ll do quality work and they know you’ll help solve problems instead of creating them, you’ve already separated yourself from many others. Consistency becomes your resume.  Then comes learning. Every new skill increases your value. Learn a second department. Learn receiving, Shipping, Inventory Control, Quality Assurance, Cycle counting, Forklift operation, the Reach truck. What else, here's a few of my go too's, the order picker. Yard management. Transportation planning. Warehouse Management Systems. Excel. Everyone should feel comfortable working with Microsoft word and excel. And Leadership. Communication, and of course Safety. Every skill is another tool in your toolbox. And no bad manager or company can take those skills away from you. Even if you change employers, those skills travel with you.  One lesson I’ve learned throughout my own career, and try to share with every new boot I meet, is that companies don’t simply promote experience. They promote confidence and our confidence comes from preparation. I think being prepared comes from learning everything we can. The more you understand the operation, the more valuable you become. Eventually people begin asking for your opinion and that’s when your career really starts to grow.  Another reason I love this industry is because every day is different. No two days are exactly alike. One morning you may have weather delays, all your trucks and loads are running late. On another day we'll have equipment issues. A customer changes an order. A shipment arrives early. A truck breaks down. The inventory doesn’t match. The team is short-handed. Problems appear every single day!  Some people see stress. I've always tried to see opportunities.  Seriously, every problem solved teaches you something. Every challenge develops another leadership skill, and every difficult day prepares you for greater responsibility. Young people often ask me how to become successful, and my answer seems to surprise them. Just Become the person people trust. Trust opens doors. Trust gets assignments and earns promotions. Trust creates opportunities. Trust is built one decision at a time. A decision from us. Being on time. Following through. Owning mistakes. Helping our teammates. Doing the right thing when nobody’s watching. Those habits are noticed.  I also appreciate something else about our profession. You don’t have to wait for someone to allow you to grow. Growth is largely in your control. Read books. Watch training videos, there’s thousands on YouTube. Volunteer for projects. Crosstrain. Ask questions. Observe great leaders. Practice communication. Improve your safety knowledge. Become certified. Nobody can stop you from investing in yourself. The people who grow the fastest are usually the ones who never stop learning.  I’ve met warehouse associates making six figures. transportation professionals earning incredible incomes. Supply chain analysts traveling the country. Operations leaders running million-square-foot distribution centers. Safety professionals influencing thousands of employees. Corporate trainers teaching nationwide. None of them started there. Most started exactly where someone listening today may be standing. The difference wasn’t luck. It was growth.  You know, one of my favorite moments is watching someone realize they have more potential than they ever imagined. Maybe it’s the forklift operator who becomes a trainer. The selector who becomes a supervisor. The receptionist who becomes a recruiter. The dispatcher who becomes a transportation manager. And I could go on and on.  I’ve watched those transformations happen over and over again.  The warehouse is an incredible classroom. It teaches discipline, Communication, Teamwork, Safety, Accountability, Time management, Customer service, Leadership, Conflict resolution, Problem solving. And These aren’t just warehouse skills. They’re life skills. Skills that help in every profession and every stage of life.  People sometimes say they don’t want to work in a warehouse forever. I understand that. But don’t overlook what the warehouse can do for you. It can build confidence. Teach responsibility. Develop leadership. Provide financial stability. Introduce lifelong mentors. Open doors you never knew existed. The warehouse may not be your final destination. But it can absolutely become the foundation of an incredible career.  As I look back over my own career, I don’t remember every shipment. I don’t remember every inventory count. I don’t remember every dock schedule. What I remember are the people. The mentors who challenged me. The associates who inspired me. The supervisors who believed in me. The teams that accomplished incredible things together. That’s another gift this industry gives us. Relationships. And those relationships often last an entire lifetime.  So, if someone asked me today, Marty, what’s the one thing that makes this industry so great? My answer would be simple. Because this industry rewards the person you’re willing to become. It rewards effort. It rewards learning. It rewards reliability. It rewards character. It rewards ownership. It rewards growth. And the beautiful part is, every one of us gets to decide who we’re becoming tomorrow.  Ok, I've got to get back to work myself now. But I wanted to add that if you’re just beginning your career in warehousing, manufacturing, transportation, or supply chain, don’t focus only on the next paycheck. Focus on becoming the person everyone wants on their team. The promotions will come. The opportunities will come. The raises will come. The career will come. It's my opinion or my belief, in this industry, your greatest value isn’t the equipment you operate or the building or department you work in. It’s the person you choose to become.    I'm Marty T Hawkins and I want to thank you for checking in on Warehouse and Operations as a Career today. Until next time, be safe, keep learning, help someone else grow, and never stop investing in yourself. 

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Tennessee football is entering the 2026 season with enormous expectations, but is this finally the year the Volunteers take the next step under Josh Heupel? On this episode of the A to Z Sports Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan ask three huge questions about Tennessee football heading into the season. Is this the year Josh Heupel makes the correct quarterback decision the first time? Is this the year new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles gets his defense playing at a high level immediately? And perhaps most importantly, is this the year Tennessee finally avoids the dreaded "Heupel loss" against a team the Vols should beat? The conversation begins with the latest Tennessee fall camp news. Ty Redmond returned to practice after missing time with an illness, although he was working on the side, while Ethan Davis remained out with an undisclosed injury. The guys also discuss comments from Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, who was remarkably candid about the performance of his offensive line during the 2025 season. Elarbee acknowledged that his group struggled when it mattered most, creating significant expectations for a talented 2026 offensive line featuring players such as David Sanders. Charlie and Zach then turn their attention to Tennessee's biggest offseason question: the quarterback competition between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. Is this finally the year Josh Heupel gets his quarterback decision right on the first attempt? The hosts revisit Heupel's decision to start Joe Milton over Hendon Hooker in 2021 and discuss why the quarterback position can be so difficult to evaluate before the lights come on. With Tennessee's first scrimmage approaching, the quarterback battle is entering an important stage, and the second scrimmage could help determine when the Vols ultimately settle on a starter. The podcast also examines Jim Knowles' first season as Tennessee's defensive coordinator. Knowles has said his defense is progressing faster than it did at previous stops because he was able to bring coaches and players familiar with his system to Knoxville. Charlie and Zach discuss whether that continuity, combined with Tennessee's work under new strength and conditioning coach Derek Owings, could allow the Vols defense to make a dramatic improvement from last season. Finally, the guys tackle one of the most important questions for Tennessee's 2026 season: Can Josh Heupel avoid another "Heupel loss"? The hosts identify several games where Tennessee could potentially stumble, including Georgia Tech, Auburn, Arkansas, South Carolina and Vanderbilt. With a young quarterback potentially making his first SEC road starts, Tennessee could be more vulnerable to an upset than in previous seasons. The discussion also explores the increasing parity in college football. With NIL, the transfer portal and roster movement creating more competitive balance across the SEC, Charlie and Zach argue that there are fewer truly "unbeatable" games than ever before. Even highly talented teams can lose to unexpected opponents, making Tennessee's ability to avoid bad losses especially important if the Vols want to compete for the SEC Championship and College Football Playoff. With the first Tennessee football scrimmage coming up Saturday, the answers to these questions are about to become much clearer. Is this finally the year for Tennessee? Watch the latest Big Orange Podcast featuring Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan for the latest Tennessee Volunteers football news, fall camp analysis, quarterback battle updates, Jim Knowles' defense, Josh Heupel analysis, SEC football discussion and everything surrounding the Vols heading into the 2026 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tennessee football is less than a month away from the start of the 2026 season, but the Volunteers are already dealing with several injuries and availability concerns during fall camp. How worried should Tennessee fans be? On this episode of the A to Z Sports Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break down the latest Tennessee football injury news, including the season-ending ACL injury suffered by linebacker Jaeden Harmon, the ongoing absence of defensive back Jadais Richard, Ty Redmond's illness, and the precautionary absence of tight end Ethan Davis. The guys discuss what these injuries mean for Tennessee's depth chart and whether the Vols have enough depth to absorb the losses before the regular season begins. Jaeden Harmon's injury is particularly noteworthy because, while he wasn't expected to be a starting linebacker, he was projected to be an important depth piece and special teams contributor for Tennessee. With Arion Carter suspended for the first two games, Harmon's season-ending injury puts even more pressure on Tennessee's linebacker depth early in the 2026 season. Fortunately for Josh Heupel and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, linebacker may be the deepest position on the Tennessee defense. Charlie and Zach discuss the players who could see increased opportunities because of Harmon's injury, including Brayden Rouse, T.J. White and Jadon Perlotte. The hosts also examine how Jim Knowles could move Tennessee's talented linebackers around in different packages, including Arion Carter potentially seeing more snaps on the edge. With Amare Campbell, Edwin Spillman, Carter and Telander among the key pieces, Tennessee has plenty of talent—but Knowles now has to figure out how to get those players on the field without creating problems in coverage or limiting the pass rush. The podcast also examines the importance of Ty Redmond's health entering the season. Redmond is a young but experienced player who is expected to have an important role in Tennessee's secondary, and missing valuable fall camp practices could be significant, particularly as the Vols prepare to install a new defensive system. The first scrimmage of fall camp becomes especially important because it provides coaches with some of the closest thing to live-game reps before Tennessee opens the season. Charlie and Zach also discuss Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis, his current precautionary absence, and why getting him healthy and improving his blocking could be important for the Volunteers' offense. The conversation expands into the importance of practicing consistently during fall camp and how missed practice time can potentially contribute to tackling, physicality and execution problems later in the season. Finally, the guys discuss one of the biggest behind-the-scenes changes for Tennessee football: the hiring of Derek Owings as the Volunteers' new strength and conditioning coach. Owings came to Tennessee from Indiana after playing an important role in the Hoosiers' remarkable season, and the hosts debate whether the hire could eventually prove to be one of the most important moves of Josh Heupel's tenure. Early signs—including the physical development of Tennessee's players—have Charlie and Zach optimistic about what Owens and the new strength staff can bring to Knoxville. With Tennessee's first scrimmage approaching, the biggest priority is simple: stay healthy. The Vols have plenty of talent and depth, but another wave of injuries could quickly change the equation before the 2026 season even begins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you missed volunteering at Greater Twin Cities United Way's annual Action Day, there's still a way you can help. Old National Bank is accepting school supply donations at several of its branches. Sheletta shares all the details on the latest episode of her podcast. Volunteer at Home School Supply Drive | Greater Twin Cities United Way

Get your ServiceCrew resources here! What happens to your Sunday service when your most critical technical volunteer gets sick, goes on vacation, or moves away? If your church production relies entirely on one or two people, you are one person away from a total disaster.In this episode, we tackle the danger of having a "single point of failure" in your tech booth. We break down the crucial importance of cross-training your church tech volunteers so that your audio, video, and lighting positions are never dependent on just one person.In this episode you'll hear:0:00 Intro: Meet Our Guest & Guest Host7:00 What Happens When Your Lead Techs Miss a Sunday?14:00 The Crucial Importance of Cross-Training Volunteers22:00 Documentation: Building a Church Tech Knowledge Base33:00 Is Building a Massive Volunteer Bench Actually Realistic?40:40 How to Communicate Your Need for Volunteers to Leadership43:30 The Danger of Depending on Just One Tech VolunteerGet expert help and care on your next integration project with our friends at HouseRight here.  Take our survey here and you'll get the full report emailed to you December 4th!  Get more money back in your budget and more space in your closet by selling us your used gear here. Resources for your Church Tech MinistrySell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.  Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review! 

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart sits down with Lauren Ralston to explore how ministry leaders can disciple volunteers the way Jesus discipled His followers. They discuss the difference between teaching information and giving people access to your life, how to identify a core leadership team, and why multiplication is not complete until the people you develop are developing others.If your ministry structure still depends on you personally reaching every volunteer, teacher, child, or family, this episode will help you build a healthier model that multiplies care without losing personal connection.KEY TOPICS COVEREDWhat Makes a Disciple Maker – Moving beyond personal growth to helping others reproduceLife-on-Life Discipleship – Why people need access to your real life, not only your lessonsThe 12, the 3, and the 1 – Identifying the people who need your deepest investmentA Multiplying Structure – Training coordinators to disciple teachers who disciple familiesKEY QUOTE“You are not a disciple maker until the people you are discipling are making disciples.”SCRIPTURE REFERENCES2 Timothy 2:2 – Entrust what you have learned to faithful people who will teach othersExodus 18:17-23 – Jethro challenges Moses to develop leaders who can share the loadMatthew 4:19 and Matthew 10:1 – Jesus first models ministry and then sends His disciples to do itTAKEAWAYDo not wait for growth to force multiplication. Identify one faithful person, invite them closer, let them see how you live and lead, and begin preparing them to pass the same investment to someone else.CALL TO ACTIONWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week.STAY CONNECTED FOR MORE RESOURCESVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

#302 - Fall Is Calling - Is This Your Season To Run?Is this your season?As summer winds down and fall approaches, there's no better time to take that first step toward a healthier lifestyle. In this week's episode, Coach Tadris shares why fall is the perfect season to begin, offers practical coaching tips for both first-time 5K participants and experienced marathon runners, and highlights two inspiring stories from our community that remind us how one opportunity can change a life.Whether you're thinking about joining our new Beginners 5K Training Class, training for the Atlantic City Marathon Series, or simply looking for a little motivation to get moving, this episode is for you. 

Chuck thinks North Carolina's chances of success under Bill Beloichick are getting even less likely. Chuck and Heath discuss Monday's playoff meeting. Jon Reed of Fox Sports Knoxville previews Chuck's number 15 team Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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School is out, the church hallways are quieter, and the rush of the ministry year has finally paused. For many faithful volunteers, summer is when the exhaustion that has been quietly accumulating finally catches up. Staring at the fall calendar fills them not with joyful anticipation but with a heavy, sinking dread. And somewhere in the stillness of the slower season, a whisper grows louder: I don't think I can do this again in September. I think I'm done. Galatians 6:9 offers a picture drawn from the agricultural world that speaks directly to that weary soul. A farmer plows and plants in the spring, toils through the heat of summer, and waits through the uncertainty of heavy rain and scorching sun — with no guarantee that the harvest will come. But for the believer, the promise is different: at the proper time, there will be a harvest, if we do not give up. Summer exhaustion is not always a sign to quit. It can simply be a sign that too much has been poured out and not enough has been replenished. The summer slowdown is not a barren desert — it is a season where God is at work, quietly restoring what the ministry year depleted. The invitation of this episode is tender and clear: bring the exhaustion to God, receive the holy rest this season is offering, and trust that the harvest is His responsibility to bring — not ours. Today's Bible Verse "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."— Galatians 6:9, NIV Ponder Today Summer exhaustion is not always a sign to quit — it may be a sign to rest. When the tank feels empty and the thought of returning to service feels heavy, that is often not a signal to walk away permanently but a call to be genuinely replenished before stepping back in. The harvest is God's responsibility, not ours. Unlike the farmer who cannot guarantee a good yield, the believer is promised that faithful doing of good will reap a harvest. We are responsible for the sowing; God is responsible for the fruit. Service that flows from depletion rather than abundance eventually burns out. God never designed His volunteers to pour out endlessly without being refilled. A soul that is not being nourished cannot sustain long-term faithful service. Use this slower season to discern, not just to rest. The quiet of summer is a gift not only for physical rest but for prayerful reflection. Ask God what He is calling you to carry in the next season — and what He might be inviting you to release. The whisper to walk away deserves honest conversation with God, not shame. Bringing our weariness, our dread, and our desire to step back to the Lord in prayer is not a failure of faith. It is exactly what He invites us to do. A Prayer for You Today Lord God, the sanctuary is quieter this month and the schedules have slowed, but in the quiet of this summer season, the exhaustion in my soul has finally caught up with me. As I look ahead to the fall, my heart feels heavy and the tank feels empty. Today I bring my exhaustion to You, asking You to fill me up again. Let these summer weeks be not just a break from the schedule but a holy rest for my soul. Breathe fresh life into my weary heart. Remind me of the promise in Galatians — that at the proper time, a harvest is coming if I do not give up. Help me to see this summer not as a barren desert but as a season where You are at work. Let my service flow from Your abundance, not my depletion. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave your weary heart permission to rest and be refilled, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to sustain and strengthen your faith through every season of service. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Darnell Wright's massive new NFL contract has sparked a fascinating conversation for Tennessee football fans—and it raises an important question about former Volunteers offensive lineman Lance Heard. On this episode of the Big Orange Podcast, Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan discuss whether Lance Heard made the right decision by transferring from Tennessee to Kentucky after reportedly wanting to remain at left tackle. With Darnell Wright becoming one of the highest-paid offensive linemen in NFL history after embracing a move to right tackle during his Tennessee career, the hosts examine whether Heard may have sacrificed long-term NFL development in pursuit of a different opportunity. Darnell Wright's journey has become one of the best player development stories of the Josh Heupel era. After arriving at Tennessee as a five-star recruit, Wright played both tackle positions before willingly moving back to right tackle, where he developed into a first-round NFL Draft pick. Now, after signing a four-year, $116 million extension with the Chicago Bears, Wright has shown that NFL teams value elite offensive tackles regardless of whether they play on the left or right side. Charlie and Zach compare Wright's career path with Lance Heard's situation. Tennessee appeared set to move Heard to right tackle with freshman standout David Sanders taking over on the left side. Rather than embracing that transition, Heard transferred to Kentucky. The discussion explores whether staying at Tennessee, continuing under offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, and demonstrating positional versatility may have provided a better path toward maximizing his NFL Draft stock. The conversation also dives into one of college football's biggest modern debates: NIL versus long-term player development. While every top player is earning compensation in today's game, the hosts question whether constantly chasing the largest NIL offer can sometimes come at the expense of coaching continuity, scheme familiarity, and ultimately NFL readiness. They argue that players who prioritize development, consistency, and team success often put themselves in better position to earn substantially more money at the professional level. The episode also highlights Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter as an example of a player whose actions may resonate with NFL evaluators. Rather than seeking the highest bidder after briefly entering the transfer portal, Carter returned to Tennessee, embraced a changing role under a new defensive coordinator, and demonstrated the type of leadership and team-first mentality that NFL organizations often value. As Tennessee prepares for another season under Josh Heupel, roster decisions like these continue to shape the future of the Volunteers. Did Lance Heard make the right choice by leaving Knoxville, or will Darnell Wright's remarkable NFL success eventually be viewed as the blueprint Heard should have followed? Join Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan as they break down one of the most interesting Tennessee football discussions of the offseason. Topics Covered - Tennessee Football - Josh Heupel - Lance Heard - Darnell Wright - Tennessee Offensive Line - Tennessee Transfer Portal - NIL - College Football NIL - NFL Draft Development - Kentucky Football - Chicago Bears - SEC Football - Tennessee Football News - Big Orange Podcast - A to Z Sports Tennessee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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