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The parable gives us a final harvest. The Gospel gives us the time before the harvest. Becoming remains possible precisely because we haven't reached the harvest. Until the final harvest, the story of the human being is not yet finished.BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CHROMA'S NEW LIGHTS!!!Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 The Weeds & the Battle Before the Harvest; Two Kingdoms, Two Seeds02:19 What the Kingdom of Darkness Offers; Reward Without the Destination03:24 The Beatitudes vs. the Third Temptation; Two Visions of Human Flourishing04:20 Attention Becomes Allegiance; What Are You Feeding?05:13 From Seed to Culture; How What We Become Shapes Other People07:24 What Is Actually Growing in You?; Jung, Values, Habits & Repetition09:18 Kierkegaard & Becoming; You Are Building the Person You Will Become10:30 The Harvest & Final Judgment; What Has Been Growing All Along?12:15 Before the Harvest; Repentance, Forgiveness & the Possibility of Transformation16:45 Judgment Now vs. Judgment Later; The Christian Hope of Becoming Different18:19 What Does It Profit to Gain the World?; What You Get vs. What You Become20:15 Two Kingdoms, Two Visions of the Good Life; Who Taught You What to Want?21:34 The Seeds We Pass to Others; What Grows Within Us Can Outlive Us23:21 Humility, Responsibility & What You Can Actually Cultivate24:36 Why Does Evil Grow?; The Limits of Human Vision & Raskolnikov25:35 The Sower vs. the Weeds; What Will What You've Received Grow Into?27:02 Until the Final Harvest, the Human Story Is Not Finished27:21 Closing & Podcast Information28:04 Sponsors; MAYU Water, Daylight & MoreX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
Bobby goes In The Weeds with the behind-the-scenes story of a slightly awkward Mumford & Sons interview setup and why Brandon walked away embarrassed. He also gets into the ongoing debate with his agent about cutting his hair, what investing in yourself actually looks like, and why he thinks people need to stop saying they “don’t have time.” Plus, Bobby explains his approach to fighting with strangers online, clears up a recent social media moment where people thought he was being rude to his team, and runs through some of the things he just can’t get behind including running, big group dinners, group chats, trying on clothes and the beach. He also talks about Stanley getting older, the long process behind writing a kid's book, and why he may write another one with Mike D. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of In The Weeds, Bobby gets into everything from getting humbled by Pat Monahan of Train to the ridiculous amount of credit card points he’s been sitting on. He talks about the strange requests he gets to connect friends with celebrities, why he thinks everyone in radio should be investing in themselves, and the lengths competitors have gone to figure out how to beat his show. Bobby also shares his thoughts on the current podcast landscape, the hosts he actually enjoys listening to, and one interview habit that drives him crazy. Plus, he opens up about being jealous of his daughter’s nursery, why having her own room hits something deeper from his childhood, and what he really means when he tells the Weedeaters to “stay weedy.” Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Her critics say Gypsy Rose Blanchard can't keep her story straight. So I sat down with her for almost three hours and asked about all of it. The pills through the feeding tube. The video where she tells Nick Godejohn she'd been hiding that she could walk since she was seven. And the Demona videos she has never addressed in front of a reporter. You'll also meet the mother-daughter team behind Into the Weeds (youtube.com/@into-the-weeds-podcast), whose records requests produced what the internet calls the Gypstein Files. Binge the first three episodes now, ad-free, on Patreon (patreon.com/pretendpodcast) or PRETEND+ on Apple Podcasts. Chapters: (00:00) Beignets And A Drive Into The Bayou (01:50) The Questions Her Critics Say She Dodges (02:36) No Mansion, Just A Fourplex (04:48) The Breaking Point Was A Throat Surgery (06:47) This Is My Voice (08:19) Vicodin Through The Feeding Tube (09:53) Did She Ever Go To School? (11:46) Into The Weeds Files The Records Request (12:59) What's Actually In The Gypstein Files (15:59) The Video Where She Walks (17:46) What Her Medical Records Say (20:43) I Ask Gypsy To Settle It (23:04) Videos Never Meant To Be Public (25:56) Slave, Master, And An Old Facebook Account (28:23) Dan Glidewell Testifies Under Oath (29:46) The Demona Video (34:25) Those Videos Were Disgusting (35:14) Isolation And The Price Of Freedom (36:10) Next Time On Pretend Written by Javier Leiva. Edited by Puneet Shenoy with The Podcast Pundits. Theme music by Joe Basile, thechicken.net. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tiff and Nikki share how a hands-on operator can become a strategic owner, and at the same time set the team up for success. By sharing responsibilities and establishing clear systems, your practice's culture, business, and team can blossom in unexpected ways. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Tiffanie (00:01) Hello Dental A Team listeners. We are back with you today and to share some really fun things. I have Nikki here with me today. I love nothing more than podcasting with the other consultants on our team. And Nikki is a favorite, a fan favorite, and a Dental A Team Nikki Mack (00:17) Yeah. Tiffanie (00:18) favorite. Nikki, thank you so much for being here this morning for us and whatever time of day the listeners are listening. How are you today, Nikki? Nikki Mack (00:26) I am good. I'm excited to be back too. I this has become one of my favorite parts of Dental A Team. and especially when I hear from doctors and listeners, my gosh, I heard you yesterday on the podcast. And it's fun to know that like while I get to have a good time with you, this really matters and it helps our listeners. So happy to be Tiffanie (00:44) I love that. Nikki Mack (00:45) here. Tiffanie (00:46) I love that you walked into an office not that long ago and they said, my gosh, I just listened to you. I think it was that morning, right? You had a doctor that had said that. Nikki Mack (00:52) Yeah. On their way into the practice. So that was a how do you follow up yourself? Like that was a that's a tough act. Yeah. Tiffanie (00:59) Yeah. Yeah. I gotta do a whole meeting. This is wild. I love it. Yes, we have definitely built a cult following here and we love it. I know you actually you are working with an office who is one of our biggest podcast fans of all time. and it's a husband and wife duo and I won't say who they are, they know who they are because they're listening and she is just one of the most amazing people I've ever met in my life. She's so sweet. And I am hoping that they're coming to the Masterminds as well. I'm pretty sure that they are. but I will be excited to see them. I know that's a podcast family for you as well. And it just makes it super fun and it kind of makes us feel like, okay, cool, they know me. And so it gives us an outlet and an opportunity for you listeners and you practices who work with us, practices who will work with us in the future. It gives us an opportunity to showcase who we are. So that you and your teams kind of have an idea before we get to you, whether we're in office or whether we're virtual, just like this. And I think Nikki, you've experienced it now too. You've experienced both worlds, like going into practices obviously who've never heard us, and then going into practices who have heard us. And I think both of us can agree that those practices where the doctors love the podcast, have maybe found us through the podcast or or listen to it and then share it with their teams, those teams are like almost a step ahead already. Their brains are ready, they're in that growth mindset and they really understand the angles that we come at consulting from. And I think that it really just helps us give that give that like extra footing to make progress. Do you feel the same, Nikki? Nikki Mack (02:44) Absolutely, I agree. I think we've talked about this, I feel like in a previous podcast. I think in dentistry, fit matters so much, you know, that our team is the right fit, our patients are the right fit. And I think when it comes to consulting, you need to make sure that they're the right fit for your goals and your vision. and our podcast is just a nice way for listeners to, like you said, really get an understanding of who we are and and how we operate, you know, kind of what we're about. And so you really enter the relationship. a step ahead 'cause we're like, okay, I know this, especially when they've seen us specifically, they already know what they're in for with me. So it's a pretty good start to the ride together for sure. Tiffanie (03:25) I agree. I think one of my favorite pieces of you in general, but of our c whole consulting team, is that how we show up is like who we are. We don't really show up any differently. I might become a little peppier on stage. People will see Nikki Mack (03:38) Mm-hmm. Tiffanie (03:39) that than my normal everyday life. I might talk a little bit more. Erin probably disagrees, my fiance, but I think I talk a little bit more at work than I do at home. but no matter what, like our personality shines through and we are who we are. So then practices, doctors, people, teams, they do know what to expect. And today I wanted to chat through some aspects and some different ways that we can pull doctor, we'll call it out of the weeds, right? Practice owners out of the weeds. And I think this is actually a huge segue into that because I think sharing your goals, dreams, aspirations, and sharing the things that are helping you feel connected to dentistry or your business or your systems, things that you've learned that you want to implement, or just really you're like, gosh, I really love these ladies' personalities and I want like some semblance of that kind of culture in my practice. So taking things like this and sharing it with your team is really a great way, Nikki, I think to step that first foot into pulling themselves out of the weeds of being like the one, right? The one that has to make all the changes, the one that has to make all the decisions, and really just like totally in the weeds of the business, the dentistry, the HR, the people, the team, that like all of the pieces and they're trying to hold all this together, but sharing that I know in our company is specifically with the consultants, we share constantly, we share different things we've heard or listened to or different podcasters or books, things like that, because it helps to build our culture and helps to keep us closer together. So with that, Nikki, what do you feel like what would that do for a practice or how do you think that it helps a doctor to pull themselves out of the weeds when they do share different things like that? Whether it's this podcast, a different one, could be completely non-dental. How do you think that helps them to set their team up for success to be able to pull out? Nikki Mack (05:38) Yeah, I think sometimes we get so caught up in that leadership position with our team that we think it's just office focused, you know, making them a better dental assistant or a better office manager or better treatment coordinator. But I think when you look back on some of your best jobs and experiences and cultures, it's where they also work to help develop you as a person. And that's where I think some of these come into play. a lot of these books and podcasts and Things that even we talk about sometimes I've never heard of them. You know, I'm like, my gosh. And then it's on my regular rotation, a favorite. So the same can be said for your team members. They may not even realize some of these resources are there. And when you share that with them, it creates a different type of connection. like you said, it helps them understand. Like, if I'm like, my gosh, this is my favorite podcast, here's what I took from it today, it helps you relate to them. And then sometimes it just gives those pieces and it's like, wow, okay, we really are working for this goal, right? We really are trying to get to the next level. And I love things I get at work that I can apply to my personal life because there's a lot. It happens a lot. Tiffanie (06:45) Mm-hmm. I agree. And I think too, as you're speaking, I'm thinking of how like different people hear things differently, right? So one podcast, I might hear a certain message and it might be there. You might hear that message too, but you might hear it in a different angle or from a different perspective or apply it differently. And per position too, a dentist and a business owner might hear a marketing podcast and think overarching marketing and like how do we do all of these pieces? And then you pass it along to a treatment coordinator or an office manager and they're like, cool, I could apply it in this way with my verbiage to my patients. And so like wherever we're sitting, we get to spin it for that perspective and how it's gonna suit us the best. And I think that that makes a massive difference. And pulling ourselves out of the weeds, well, and right there, right? Sending it to an office manager or treatment coordinator, it's like, who is your team? Right? Who are the people that you count on? at your practice, at your business, who are the people boots on the ground who are there supporting you. And how can you allow them to support you in your journey and be that show up as that leader? You said Nikki, like the leaders in the practice. And sometimes I think doctors silo themselves and think they have to be the one or they have to do it all. But farming some of that responsibility out to the leaders within the practice or the count it on team members, I think Nikki, you've got a couple teams that are like a handful of people, right? We've got like seven, eight team members. Nikki Mack (08:16) Yeah. Tiffanie (08:16) You might not have a leadership team, right? Because like you got seven people, what are you going to do? Pull full four departments up and now they're managing each person's managing one person. So you might not have that full leadership team, but how are these people countable, right? How are you counting on them? And how can you share that culture and that experience and ideas with them? Nikki Mack (08:40) Yeah. Well, and I think a key thing that we forget a lot, especially as leaders in a practice, sometimes our systems systems are Tiffanie (08:49) Mm. Nikki Mack (08:50) created or adapted because of an outlying like thing going on in the practice. We're short staffed, someone's out on leave, right? These things that are going on. But a lot of times we get ourselves in the habit of never shifting back or never reevaluating. So when we get really stuck in those weeds, I think what happens is that allows us to have these not bad systems, but just they're not efficient, right? They're the things that really bog us down or make us feel really exhausted at the end of the day, but we don't have the opportunity to step back and say, could this be done differently? What should I do? Then when we take that moment, get ourselves out of those weeds, and it's like, my gosh, I not only do I not have to own this, it's better if I don't. There's someone on my team that's better qualified for it, that should handle that and run in a sense that interference. And it's relearning ourselves how to redirect those people or those issues or those tasks. And then also that's when we have to kind of retrain our team. That's where the leadership comes out, that we are able to say, hey, I can see this clearly and I'm confident that this is a better direction. Here's how we execute it, right? And hold them accountable to it. Don't just take it back on because you're used to it. but sometimes it takes something, a podcast or a book or a conversation to have that aha moment and realize, this is really like kind of slogging my day down. I shouldn't own this. This could be done better. So having that opportunity to see it through different eyes, it can change so much. Tiffanie (10:28) I agree. I agree. And I do have practices as they were say saying all this, I'm thinking, how many times have we been asked how do I need to pay them for this to listen to this thing or learn this thing? And we've got our online courses that a lot of practices utilize and we get asked that a lot. Like that's totally up to you guys. We don't have a say in that. but they you know, or practices that say they send it and they don't listen to it, right? And so they're just like beaten down and they start to feel upset by it or hammered down and like why do I even bother? Do I have the right people? And I think Nikki within that is more of an expectation. And what that leads me to is what is the expectation of each position? And then what's the expectation of that person within that position? So do we have job descriptions? I know we talk about these a lot. We talk about them Nikki Mack (11:19) Yeah. Tiffanie (11:20) a lot because they really, really matter. Clarity is everything. Clarity is everything in life. In a world of chaos and a sea of crazy If we can bring clarity to something, why wouldn't we? Right? It seems wild to say, meh, I just don't feel like it when we could bring some clarity. So if there's clarity to these positions, these these team members know this position means this thing. This is what I do, this is how I show up, these are the tasks that I do. But really a job description is how do I present myself within this seat? How does this seat show up for this practice and what are the goals within that? So then layering in those expectations too of that personal development. Like, is it built into your culture? And did you do it without seeing why you're doing it? Right? Did you send the podcast like, hey, take a listen to this? You might enjoy it. And they're like, okay, cool. Maybe one day, right? It's on the back burner. This thing is more important. Or did you say, hey, I love growing and learning? And I truly want that to be an aspirational part of our culture. in our community here at this practice. So from time to time, I might send you little tidbits. I'm gonna tell you why, like what my favorite takeaway was, why I think it's relevant to you, to your position, to your life, if you'll take a listen or read it, right? You can sign up for newsletters, send them a newsletter, send them the Dental A Team newsletter, like whatever that might be, but did you have a description of how they're supposed to show up so that when they see this thing come through, they're like, cool. That could help me with my team member one on ones. Like I have to do my doc's asking me to do one on ones and I don't understand them yet. This podcast looks like it might help me with that. But not setting those expectations and just flippantly being like, Well, I've sent them the things. I've asked them to do book club with me and nobody wants to. Yeah, well, I'm not a dental nerd either. Like Nikki Mack (13:17) Yeah. Tiffanie (13:18) I love dentistry because of where it's gotten me in life. I think it's an amazing amazing industry. and I I do love dentistry, but I'm not on my off hours listening to a ton of dental podcasts. I'm just not. There's a couple that are floating in there because I need the the continuing education I need to be relevant as well. But I love emotional intelligence. I love, you know, I I love listening to Andrew Huberman, right? And there's so many different things that even in those other podcasts are so applicable. to business, to relationships, to dentistry, making sure that we figure out what is our style, what is our culture and what are the expectations and then setting those with people, I think make a massive difference, Nikki. Nikki Mack (14:02) I agree. And I think this is where it comes down to. We talk a lot about I think strong leadership comes to knowing your team, right? And understanding Tiffanie (14:09) Mm-hmm. Nikki Mack (14:09) who you have with you and kind of what those desires or those goals are. I know in one practice that I managed, that was a part of our annual reviews. Like, what's a professional goal for you? And then like what's a personal goal? Because if there was anything we could do to kind of support that, and it also benefited the practice or their you know growth as a team member. Absolutely, why wouldn't we? And then you kind of know how to approach it. So if you know that there's a tip who's less dental nerd, right, then some of that stuff, that's not who you send that podcast to. On the flip side, full disclosure, such a nerd. I did not do back office. All my teens have heard my spiel. I'll save it. It's our little internal secret. But man, do I love some of the nerdy stuff. Brit and Dana and I actually got to attend a local event here in Arizona a few months ago and do some CE. And when we were comparing what courses we had signed up for, it was very much an aha moment for Brit to realize exactly the level of my nerdiness because I was like, Yeah, I can't wait to go listen to this. Like I just yeah, I I will pull a couple pearls and it will be amazing. and it actually was, and absolutely it was a little dry. Some people left, you know, this is what happens. but that filled my bucket because it's it's your what motivates you, what drives you is what drives you, right? And then knowing that being able to tune into it is so important and it can sound overwhelming. I know someone is driving in their car right now thinking about, my gosh, now I have to personalize my podcast recommendations per team member. But I promise you it becomes so easy because when you lead with that type of style and you create that culture, this is not where I need you to calendar a task. To look for podcasts for every team member. It's just gonna come organically and you're able to share those observations, share those pearls of wisdom. And that's how you get out of the weeds, right? We grow our team, we grow their abilities, and we are so aligned that that's what helps that clarity and that confidence because we're like one team, one dream, right? And we all know where that vision is. And this just helps to support it and and boost them up for sure. Tiffanie (16:21) Yeah, I love that. And so then now we're working on that culture piece. We've got job descriptions clear, right? we've got our our culture piece really starting to fit. And I think that's where a lot of that trust comes into play. So then dentists and owners, they can say, Okay, I trust that this is going to happen. I trust that this team member does have my back. I have full support within them and I can give them this thing. So then we start trial and erroring it. And it's not to say they didn't listen to the podcast. I can't, I can't give them something. I can't delegate. Like, no, Nikki Mack (16:55) Right. Tiffanie (16:56) just be realistic, right? What can you delegate over to them and like dip your toe in that water? Clear expectations on everything. So clear job descriptions, clarity around what does your culture need to look like, clear clarity around your goals, and then start delegating things off that you don't have to do. We like to say any tasks that don't require your brain. Anything that somebody could do at 80% their level that could look very similar to what you want it to be, it might not be a hundred percent. Their hundred percent might be your eighty percent. but is that okay for this task? Start delegating those things off because that's how you get out of the weeds. Your clarity, your culture, and your delegation are how you get out of those weeds and then having that feedback system. And I think Nikki, within that, like you mentioned goals. I love a good three, five, ten year goal. not easy to sit down and be like, what do I want in three years? What I want in 10 years. Like do some prompts, ask us, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Like we're more than happy to help you dig into what those need to look like to work backwards. But when you have that vision, you have that goal, you know where you're going. Same with your culture. You know what you want your culture to look like. Now it's something that we can create. It's something that we can do together to reach those goals and get you pulled out of the weeds. You talked, Nikki, about knowing the team members. And I think something that we've done really well with the Dental A team is as a virtual company, we've done a lot of like one-on-one time but group time at the same time. We have a lot of meetings. I I think there are companies that have more than us, but we do have a lot of meetings. But we do know each other. We get to know each other on a personal level. So like I was listening to a book the other day and I thought, my gosh, Christy. Absolutely nothing to do with dentistry, not business, just like the idea, the premise of it was what you believe to be true will be true, right? Hands down, I believe that. And I thought, my gosh, Christy's gonna love this. So I send it to her, and within 30 seconds, she's like, I had an Audible credit, it's downloading right now. Thank you so much. Like, but I knew Nikki Mack (19:06) Yeah. Tiffanie (19:08) that was Christy, right? And I know. Sometimes I'll pop something into the consultant chat that I'm like, hey ladies, this is actually really cool for business or for marketing. Or I'll be like, Nikki, this made me think of you. Or it's my like TikTok Instagram real friend that I like sending all those things, right? Nikki Mack (19:23) Ha ha ha. Tiffanie (19:24) But spending that one-on-one time together and really knowing each other, and it's not long. Like we get two 30 minute slots a month that's one on one with each other. That's all that it takes and paying attention to one another on meetings and during different tasks, during different things, just paying attention to those pieces and who a person is really gives you key insights to what that could look like when you're sending something along like that. And Nikki, how do you see that? Like how can a dentist step back enough to see the people to be able to to see how can they create that culture to again get out of the weeds? Nikki Mack (20:04) And I think some of it comes to the time that we dedicate to that culture, right? You Tiffanie (20:09) Right. Nikki Mack (20:09) know, do we have a morning huddle? do we check in with our team members? Do we have our one-on-ones? And if the doctor's not having it, does the OM check in with the doctor, right? On those one on ones? What's that kind of communication piece? How do we close that circle? Because it is those like random moments, those passing by. docs usually know so much about their DA because the things that'll Tiffanie (20:32) Mm. Nikki Mack (20:32) come up, right? in a chair working with a patient and just utilizing those and kind of capitalizing on it because that's where it's so funny when we talk about like getting out of the weeds but weeds are different for everyone too right like based on your skill set and kind of your interest. So as you as a practice owner or a leader are looking at your team or maybe looking at your tasks that you could possibly delegate. And like maybe you're sitting there right now like This eats up a lot of my time. And you're right, someone else could do this at 80%. Like I need to Tiffanie (21:04) Mm-hmm. Nikki Mack (21:05) let it go. Let's be smart about who we let it go to and using what we know. If I have someone who is like camera shy, hates being in the reels, hates being in the videos, you know, it's like that's not their jam, but they come up with them. They see the good ones, they see that content and they're handy with like the cameras, with the apps, with the social media. Maybe that's my social media person because they get to film the reels, right? Takes Tiffanie (21:32) Mm. Nikki Mack (21:32) all the pressure off of them and they can just excel, plan for when we're gonna film them. And then I as an owner, I don't have to think about it, right? Because I've got things I could do differently. Same when it comes to some of our patient relationships or you know our strategic efforts. Who do I have that that they would own? It wouldn't be weeds for them. And then I can take it off of the plate. Who is? So it's super important to understand who you have. And people show you who they are every day, the way we work together, the way we chat when we make our coffee before Huddle, you know, all of those kind Tiffanie (22:05) Yeah. Nikki Mack (22:06) of little opportunities. we just have to listen and kind of act on it. And also, I say this to doctors all the time ask. Just ask. Sometimes I'm Tiffanie (22:16) Hm. I agree. Nikki Mack (22:18) guilty of it myself in the past. I would be like, gosh, I don't know if Yara would actually be into this. Like, I think so. And you you spend all this time like going back and forth on your mind because you feel like you should just know. But guess what? Like just go ask. Never has an employee been like, I can't believe the doctor asked how I feel about this. Why didn't they just know? Are you kidding? The ask is such a trust builder. So if we're not sure, ask. Ask a question. It's okay. Because clear is kind, right? And making sure that we know where we're coming from. That's what gives us the confidence as the leader to pass this on, to have clear expectations. and then have the appropriate follow-up because that's how it all ties together. For myself, one of the things I love about Dental A Team so much is that we don't just work with the doctor or the practice owner. We really do be have that opportunity to spend time with the team as well and making sure that everyone understands that full circle piece. My favorite thing is to remind them that like I am here to help keep you accountable. So we're not going to forget about this in two weeks. This is something we're going to give a real try. real follow up and then have real conversations about how it's helping us. And that's a real benefit to finding the things that stick and being able to execute not just for the first couple of weeks. So Tiffanie (23:35) I completely agree. I think that was a beautiful wrap. And if I had to pull action items out of what you just said, I hope doctors and listeners, you heard them as well. Job descriptions, clear as kind. Morning huddles, make sure that you're communicating every day on some level. And monthly one-on-ones. And I heard the other day they were called feedback sessions, and I really loved that. I was listening to a podcast, Nikki Mack (23:59) I love that. Tiffanie (24:00) non dental. and she said that she called them feedback sessions and it was a feedback loop. It was how are you doing? How are we doing as a company? What are you loving? What are you hating? What's making your life difficult? Like what are blockers? And do you have any feedback from me as your lead? And I loved that because on a monthly basis that is way easier. Yearly reviews. I hate when offices wait till the yearly 'cause that's tied to a metric and like we're not a corporate we're not Wells Fargo. Like Have a monthly one-on-one. So if I were to pull action items, it would be clear as kind, get those job descriptions, get those morning huddles in place. If they are in place, what can you do to spice them up a little bit this week? And where are your monthly one-on-ones? Where are you getting to know each team member individually, whether it's you or their office manager? And then I think my last piece would be really look at the things that you're doing every day, maybe journal. Like just every time you do something, write it down and go through and highlight what do you s what do you have to do? And then what are some things that you could delegate off and then how will you do that? Nikki, this is a beautiful podcast. Thank you so much for spending your time with me today. I appreciate you. And I just love the joy that you're bringing to so many practices. Thank you for what you do. Nikki Mack (25:12) Yeah, thanks for having me. I love it. Tiffanie (25:14) Of course, of course. All right, listeners, you know what to do. Go leave us a five-star review. Let us know how you enjoyed today's podcast and who you'll be sending it to. Go send it to somebody. Like legitimately, you guys know other owners. You guys know people who need to hear this same message. You are not alone, and neither are they. Make sure that they know that. So go send this podcast to someone. And as always, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com, and we'll catch you next time. Bye guys.
If you have ever gotten to Friday and realized your strategic priorities sat untouched while you answered quick questions and jumped on calls all week, this one is for you. Dr. Janel Anderson reframes this as a supply and demand problem, not a time management problem. Urgent work always asks for your attention; strategic work never does. She identifies two types of pull that keep leaders in the weeds and walks through five concrete steps to engineer a system where strategy demands your time the way urgency does. If you are ready to stop waiting for strategy to ask, this episode gives you the structure. Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/281
In this episode of In The Weeds, Bobby gets into the drama surrounding the Billion Club and why one quick Google search can save you from getting your facts wrong. He also reveals why a famous artist immediately lost him after being rude to Amy, shares the story of finally getting his Dancing with the Stars Mirrorball back, and explains how the story unexpectedly started making headlines everywhere.Plus, Bobby talks about artists he interviews even when he doesn’t personally listen to their music, getting fed “exposing Bobby Bones” videos online, why attention can actually be good for business, and the importance of starting every piece of content with a strong hook. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Anderson from Anderson's Seed and Garden talks about how to control weeds, insects and other pests in your garden and around your home.
In this episode, you can learn:Why success, popularity, and growth do not necessarily reveal truth or goodnessHow the Parable of the Weeds exposes the limits of human judgment and why seeing something is not the same as seeing everythingWhy humility is not weakness, but the posture that makes transformation and becoming possibleHow the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and the Parable of the Weeds all point to the same orientation toward realityWhy our responsibility is to pursue the highest aim while faithfully taking the next right step, trusting God with the harvest00:00 The Harvest; What Does Becoming Ultimately Produce?02:02 Every System Produces a Person; What Does It Grow?04:08 Success Isn't Truth; The Third Temptation Revisited06:13 The Harvest; Judgment & the Limits of Human Vision08:36 Humility; Seeing Something Isn't Seeing Everything10:29 The Beatitudes; Why the Poor in Spirit Receive the Kingdom NOW12:31 Humility Keeps Becoming Possible13:58 The Highest Aim; God's Perspective vs. Human Responsibility16:08 Your Kingdom Come, Daily Bread & the Next Right Step17:44 Waiting for the Harvest; Patience, Judgment & the Problem of Evil20:21 Wisdom Begins with Humility21:35 Closing & Sponsors (Elevate, MAYU Water, Daylight & Chroma)
The award winning, Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly celebrate the return of Ted Lasso for Season 4. Tom and Matt begin with why Ted Lasso resonates with compliance officers as a study of workplace dynamics, leadership, and building a culture of trust. They highlight how Ted focuses on coaching people and shaping club-wide culture through “thousands of imperceptible moments,” culminating in “total football,” where shared expectations and mutual support enable improvisation and performance. They connect this to compliance goals of embedding ethics so employees can handle new situations on the fly, and to Jim Collins' “level five” leadership and humility, illustrated by Ted renaming Trent Crimm's book from “The Ted Lasso Way” to “The Richmond Way.” They also link the show to the military OODA loop (observe, orient, decide, act) as a model for empowered decision-making within clear objectives and boundaries, and preview Season 4's shift to Ted coaching a women's team. Key Highlights · Ted Lasso Returns Season Four · Culture and Trust at Richmond · Total Football and Compliance · The Richmond Way Leadership Lesson · Level Five Humility · OODA Loop Meets Compliance Resources Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of a Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcast and a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator and w3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I am joined again by Brad Harper as we answer some common questions about fall food plots and dive deeper into soil samples and Nutrient Deficiencies in common food plot plants. Stay tuned for Part #3 where Brad and Colin do a Deep dive on Agroforestry and its benefits for creating a highly attractive whitetail focused Property. https://www.harpergs.com/contacthttps://www.legendaryhabitat.com/
Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice Weeds in Smooth Bromegrass Whole Milk Sold in 2025 00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Pond Care Advice: Beginning the show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they chat about what pond advice they have heard before and if they agree or disagree. Fins, Fur and Feathers wildlife.k-state.edu 00:12:05 – Weeds in Smooth Bromegrass: K-State's Molly Reichenborn and Sarah Ganske keep the show rolling discussing what weeds might be in smooth bromegrass and their recommendation for management. Summer Weed Control Options in Smooth Bromegrass Hayfields and Pastures 00:23:05 – Whole Milk Sold in 2025: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends today's show explaining the survey results from the Central Milk Marketing Order of retail prices for conventional whole milk sold in 2025 in select grocery stores and convenience store chains in Kansas City, St. Louis, Denver and Wichita. Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
In this episode, Ken Lain and Lisa Watters-Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott share tips for monsoon weeds and erosion control. Monsoon rains can bring welcome moisture, but they can also create new problems in the landscape. Learn ways to get ahead of fast-growing seasonal weeds before they take over, and which plants can help stabilize soil and reduce erosion caused by heavy summer downpours. If monsoon weather is reshaping your yard, this conversation offers practical ideas for keeping things under control. Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/
In this episode of ATTRA's Voice from the Field, NCAT Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Darron Gaus interviews Dr. Dirk Philipp, an associate professor at the University of Arkansas. Dirk's expertise in agronomy and tropical agriculture shapes his understanding of why restoring native prairies matters to agricultural producers.Darron and Dirk discuss how producers can seed prairie grasses for successful restoration as well as discuss common issues producers can expect such as weed pressure, seedbed preparation, and weather.Dirk offers practical advice on what separates successful restorations from unsuccessful ones and what producers should consider before they plant their first acre of native grass species.Learn More: https://www.ncat.org/?post_type=podcast&p=17371&preview=true
Bobby goes In The Weeds on his coyote problem after one attacked his dog Eller, and why he’s trying to relocate them instead of having them killed. He also shares the chance lobby conversation at Disney that led to him landing American Idol, even though he was only supposed to do one episode and ended up staying for years. Plus, Bobby talks about trying to turn Giving Tuesday into something positive, the backlash that came with it, and the wild radio prank that got him called into the office, accused of committing a federal crime, and somehow helped lead to his next big break. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bobby goes In The Weeds on why he supports firing people when they no longer fit the culture of a team, using the Jason Aldean crew drama as the starting point. He also explains why the definition of “radio” has completely changed, how podcasts, video, social clips and long-form content all fit into the new version of broadcasting, and why everything should be repurposed if you want it to last. Plus, Bobby looks back on Bare Bones turning 10, how the book almost never happened, the rejection he faced before getting a yes, and why he’s still proud of the stories people connect with a decade later. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode:Why we imitate the visible “tree” without seeing the seeds, sacrifices, and choices that produced itHow individual values spread through imitation until they become culture, institutions, and systemsWhy Jesus says not to pull the weeds—and what this reveals about the limits of human judgmentHow certainty, the crowd, and our unexamined lenses can make us believe we see the whole fieldWhy humility means recognizing that seeing something clearly does not mean seeing everythingThe Parable of the Weeds raises an unsettling question: If we can see evil growing, why not simply pull it out? This episode follows the seed from the individual outward, exploring how what we become becomes visible, gets imitated, and eventually shapes cultures and systems. Through Jesus, Jung, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, psychology, and the biblical image of the knowledge of good and evil, we examine why human beings are so confident in judging the entire field when we are standing inside it ourselves. We may recognize wheat and weeds, truth and deception, good and evil—but wisdom requires understanding the limits of what we can see, examining the lens through which we see it, and asking what we are imitating, cultivating, and passing on to others.Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 From Seed to System; What Happens When Becoming Spreads?01:54 We Imitate Trees, Not Seeds; What Success Hides03:52 From Person to Culture; How Values Become Systems04:43 Nietzsche & Kierkegaard; Where Did Your Values Come From?06:33 The Parable of the Weeds; Why Does God Allow Evil to Grow?07:16 Why Not Pull the Weeds?; The Limits of Human Judgment10:00 Everyone Thinks They Are the Wheat; The Danger of Certainty13:03 Humility; Seeing Something Doesn't Mean Seeing Everything14:14 The Knowledge of Good & Evil; Who Gets to Administer the Field?16:43 The Crowd; Confidence Is Not the Same as Truth18:06 Imitation, Institutions & How Seeds Survive Generations19:11 Final Reflections; What Are You Imitating & Becoming?21:48 MAYU Water, Daylight, Chroma & Len ArcuriX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode of Compliance into the Weeds, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss a newly issued FinCEN consent order sanctioning UBS Financial Services, the U.S. broker-dealer subsidiary of UBS. It is a $125 million penalty, the largest FinCEN fine against a broker-dealer, for extensive anti-money laundering failures. They highlight weak transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting (SAR) processes, poor customer due diligence, inadequate wire-transfer data collection, and data governance gaps that led to under-reporting and hindered FinCEN's ability to build a complete money-laundering picture. The order notes UBS failed to monitor more than 50,000 foreign-currency wires totaling over $10 billion and did not disclose ongoing deficiencies discovered after a 2018 $14 million FinCEN action requiring fixes by 2021, with problems traceable back to 2004 and not addressed until 2023. They frame the matter as a tone-at-the-top and resourcing failure, compare it to other enforcement actions (including a recent SEC fine against Merrill Lynch), and suggest a future deeper dive after reviewing the full order. Key highlights: What UBS Got Wrong Scale Of The Failures Board Oversight and Resourcing Data Governance Breakdown SARs, Metrics, and AI Talk Takeaways and Next Steps Resources: USB Consent Order Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been conferred a Davey, Communicator, and W3 Award, all for podcast excellence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome to episode 457 of Growers Daily! We cover: Today we are going to talk about keeping carrots weed free (or as weed free as possible), in the third segment you will venture out to the field with me to do some flame weeding, and we take a mailbag question about a garlic harvest issue. We are a Non-Profit!
What "weeds" do you find yourself continuously battling in your life? In this week's message, Pastor Jim Ramos dives into the critical steps of identifying and removing the "weeds" that stop us from living a life full of purpose and growth. Using wisdom from Galatians 5 and the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13, he discusses how to aggressively root out sin and intentionally plant seeds that lead to a fruitful, God-honoring life. This is a reboot of a message from The MAG, The McMinnville Area Gathering for men in McMinnville, Oregon. Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. https://meninthearena.org/pages/7-marriage-guardrails Has Men in the Arena helped you make a change in your life, small or large? We want to hear your impact story! https://meninthearena.org/pages/hero-stories You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.
District 6 gets the mic! In the latest episode of Roses & Weeds, Sage Sowels and Payton Weidman sit down with Councilmember Carleen Dark-Bays to get to know Tyler's newest representative for District 6. They talk about her Tyler roots, family, community involvement, what led her to serve on City Council, and the goals she's bringing into her new role. Then, Carleen takes on a “rapid-fire” round with questions about everything from her favorite Tyler restaurants to what she can't leave home without, and the best advice she's ever received.Roses & Weeds is hosted by the City of Tyler's Communication Department. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future show topics, please reach out to us at PublicRelations@TylerTexas.com and be sure to use #RosesAndWeeds on all your questions to the City of Tyler on social media.
This week, we're looking back on Rob's 2023 conversation with the hilarious Bert Kreischer. The comedian joined Rob Lowe to talk Steely Dan, comedy, and adult male friendships. Make sure to subscribe to the show on YouTube at YouTube.com/@LiterallyWithRobLowe! Got a question for Rob? Call our voicemail at 323-570-4551. Your question could get featured on the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Joel & SP3 go from past to future and lore to surprise. Kevin Owens returns at SummerSlam, wins #1 contendership Roman Reigns re-buries the Shield, maybe? Press conferences return at SummerSlam Chelsea Green captures interim Women's Title Brock explains time and age after Oba beats him Other news and notes WWE RAW Preview and MORE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Weeds have a way of showing up where they aren't wanted. If they're left alone, they slowly take over and choke out the things meant to grow. In this episode of First Light, Chuck shares how the same can happen in our lives when we allow distractions, bitterness, worry, or sin to take root. The good news is that the Lord doesn't leave us there. Through His grace, He helps us pull those weeds before they become what defines us. Stay rooted in Him, keep your eyes on His purpose, and don't get stuck in what was never meant to hold you back. Scripture: Matthew 13:22 "As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful."
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In this episode, Lou shares a Substack post with the group by Pastor Benjamin Cremer called "Life in the Weeds," which is about learning to live in both reality and hope. It reflects on the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13 and helps us widen our lens and see the world with the perspective that Jesus offers to us. "Notice that the farmer does not deny the existence of weeds" Cremer writes, "Nor does he abandon the field because weeds are present. The field remains worth tending and the wheat remains worth cultivating. Life itself remains worth nurturing." We can trust that the God who planted good seed has not abandoned the field, and that the harvest is coming. "The weeds are real. The suffering is real. The heartbreak is real. Yet so is the wheat. So is goodness. So is mercy, courage, and compassion. So is every act of love offered in a world that often rewards cruelty."This episode was recorded on July 24th, 2026.
The impact of the Columbian Exchange on Indigenous agriculture in the Americas was profound, complex, and often tragic—a story of innovation clashing with catastrophe, where new tools and resources arrived amid devastation that reshaped entire ways of life.Before 1492, Indigenous peoples across the Americas had developed sophisticated agricultural systems perfectly adapted to their diverse environments. In Mesoamerica, the "Three Sisters"—maize (corn), beans, and squash—formed a nutritionally balanced, sustainable complex that enriched soil naturally: corn provided stalks for beans to climb, beans fixed nitrogen, and squash shaded the ground to retain moisture and suppress weeds. This polyculture, supplemented by chili peppers, tomatoes, avocados, pumpkins, and more, supported dense populations in places like the Aztec heartland. In the Andes, the Inca engineered terraced fields and vast irrigation networks to cultivate potatoes, quinoa, and other hardy tubers at high altitudes. In North America, from the Eastern Woodlands to the Southwest, communities practiced companion planting, controlled burns for fertile clearings, and seasonal rotations that maintained biodiversity and soil health. These systems were ingenious, yielding high caloric output with minimal large-animal labor—llamas in the Andes carried loads but were not plow-pullers, and dogs were the primary domesticated companions elsewhere. Indigenous diets were often more varied and nutrient-rich than those of many contemporary Europeans, contributing to taller statures and robust health noted by early explorers.Then came the Exchange—Old World introductions flooded in with European settlers, conquerors, and enslaved Africans. Wheat, barley, rye, rice, oats, sugarcane, bananas, citrus fruits, peaches, olives, onions, and coffee took root in American soils. These crops reshaped landscapes: wheat thrived in temperate zones such as the future U.S. Midwest and the Argentine Pampas. At the same time, sugarcane spread across the Caribbean and Brazil, giving rise to plantation economies. But for Indigenous farmers, adoption was uneven and often forced. Some groups integrated useful additions—wheat-supplemented diets in certain regions and metal tools (plows, hoes) from Europe —that improved efficiency where survivors could access them.The most transformative changes came from animals. Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, oxen, donkeys, and mules crossed the Atlantic starting with Columbus's second voyage in 1493. These changes opened new possibilities: horses enabled faster travel, expanded hunting ranges (especially for Plains peoples who adopted them to hunt buffalo more effectively), and shifted some groups from farming toward nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles. Oxen and horses made plowing feasible for the first time in many areas, increasing field sizes and productivity. Cattle and pigs provided new sources of meat, hides, wool, and dairy—previously limited or absent. In some communities, these additions enhanced agriculture by offering draft power and protein diversity.Yet these "benefits" were overshadowed by destruction. Feral pigs and cattle trampled and devoured Indigenous crops, turning fertile fields into damaged grazing lands and sparking conflicts between herders and farmers that had rarely existed before. Goats and sheep overgrazed fragile soils, accelerating erosion in places like Mexico. Weeds and pests hitchhiked with Old World seeds, invading native fields. Most devastatingly, the demographic collapse from Old World diseases—smallpox, measles, influenza, typhus—decimated populations by 50–95% in many regions within a century. Entire villages vanished, leaving fields fallow and knowledge systems disrupted. Survivors faced land seizures, forced labor on European plantations growing imported crops like sugar and wheat, and the erosion of traditional practices. Full ContentMore Podcasts
Jesus tells the crowds another parable that uses the image of farming. A master sows good seed in his field, but an enemy sows weeds right on top of the good seed. When the servants ask about pulling the weeds, the master commands that both be left to grow until they are separated at the harvest. The disciples receive Jesus' explanation of this parable privately, and He focuses their attention on the harvest, that is, the end of the age. At that time, the angels will separate the unrighteous from the righteous. Until that time, the Church is called to patient endurance and trust in Christ, the King. Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, Associate Professor of Exegetical Theology and Dean of Ministerial Formation at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth. Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org
You can learn:Why every thought, habit, & decision is shaping the person you are becomingHow parents, culture, institutions, algorithms, & the crowd plant seedsWhy Nietzsche, Kierkegaard, Dostoevsky, & Jesus all ask where our values come from—not just what they areHow the Parable of the Weeds reveals that both good & evil begin as small, almost invisible seedsWhy temptation always reveals the immediate reward while concealing the person it is slowly shaping you intoIf the Parable of the Sower asks, "What kind of heart receives truth?" the Parable of the Weeds asks a deeper question: What are you becoming? In this episode of Autism & the Structure of Reality, we explore how every thought, habit, value, and repeated choice shapes the person we become from Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, psychology, neuroscience, and the teachings of Jesus. We examine how families, culture, institutions, and the crowd plant seeds that quietly shape our lives. The Parable of the Weeds reveals both good and evil begin as small seeds while temptation offers immediate rewards but conceals the destination. The question is not simply Who am I? but What am I growing into, and who planted the seeds shaping my life?Elevate How You Navigate with Len & a free call https://elevatehowyounavigate.comMAYU Water, use "autism" for 10% off at https://mayuwater.comDaylight Computer Company, use "autism" for $50 off at https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/autismDaylight Kids (!!!) https://kids.daylightcomputer.com/autism Chroma Light Devices, use "autism" for 10% discount at https://getchroma.co/?ref=autism00:00 MAYU Water, Daylight Computer & Daylight Kids, Chroma Light Devices, & Len Arcuri Autism Coaching05:14 The Parable of the Weeds; What Are You Growing Into?07:08 We Are Always Becoming; Every Thought Is a Vote for Your Future Self09:14 Who Planted the Seeds?; Parents, Culture & Algorithms11:11 Nietzsche & Kierkegaard; Did You Choose Your Values?13:06 The Crowd, The System & Becoming Someone Else15:25 Seeds Become Civilizations; How Good and Evil Spread16:22 The Sower vs. The Weeds; Two Seeds, Two Kingdoms18:34 Good and Evil Both Grow; The Battle for the Human Heart20:20 What Does the Kingdom of Darkness Offer?22:04 Temptation, Immediate Reward & Hidden Destinations24:04 Crime and Punishment; Raskolnikov and Pulling Up the Wheat26:26 Every Choice Forms the Self; We Become What We Practice28:00 Final Thoughts; Growing into the Person You Are BecomingX: https://x.com/rps47586YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FromTheSpectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com
Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds. Honestly? I kinda hate this parable. So we'll see what we can do. All of us have this sense of justice in our bones; we know right and wrong, and when something's wrong, we want to rush to make it right. We want the bad guys to get what they deserve and we want the good guys to win. So when Jesus tells this parable, it feels pretty unsettling. The weeds grow with the wheat. The servants say, "Should we pull the weeds?!" And Jesus says, "No, let them grow together." AHHHHHHH! That sucks. We realize that this is a story about humanity. Goodness and evil are all tangled up together. Why doesn't God just fix it? Then we ask the deeper question, if we're honest enough and mature enough. Why doesn't God fix us? The field isn't just out there, it's also in us. We're a mixture of love and fear. Generosity and greed. Etc, etc...maybe the place for us to start is by tending our own interior field. "Should we pull the weeds?" Yeah, that resonates with me; it mirrors my own heart, and maybe it mirrors yours, too. I can get all worked up about the weeds. Sometimes my own weeds, but more often than not, it's the weeds in other peoples' lives. "Jesus, trust me, I know good and evil, let me pull the weeds." Jesus says, "No. Wait." I hate that he says this. He's insisting on humility and patience and restraint when it comes to patrolling the borders of the field that ultimately belongs to him. The point isn't that Jesus will go easy on the weeds. Apparently, there will be a separation and burning and plenty of weeping and gnashing of teeth; how that works out? Yeah, we have no clue. I think Jesus is trying to tell us that we can't police the field without damaging some wheat. So the question this brings us to is this: where do we want to spend our energy? Burning things down, or growing healthy and strong? Maybe the challenge is to grow healthy and strong, which is hard enough. Maybe it's to become less interested in labeling people and more interested in loving them. Maybe it's to become less interested in deciding who is worthy and more interested in making room for grace. Speaker: Aaron Vis Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 https://www.bible.com/events/49642325
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Pulling Out Weeds - English only. In Matthew chapter 17, Yeshua spoke a parable about a man who, after planting wheat, discovered weeds in his field. What lessons can we learn from this parable and how can we learn them. Recorded July 4, 2026.
Welcome to episode 452 of Growers Daily! We cover: today we are asking: are we wrong about the history transition to agriculture, we are talking horsenettle and it's friends, and we'll journey out to the field and talk about harvesting the potatoes and setting those beds up for garlic. We are a Non-Profit!
This week's scriptures:Psalm 119v121-136Matthew 13v24-30, 34-43This week Adam unpacks the Parable of the Weeds. What if for Jesus, hell is something we have unleashed in God's good world? What if Jesus came to get the hell out of his good creation? What if He came to get the hell out of you?
For some, the Parables of Jesus seem like a complex word puzzle, but for others they are relatable pictures that help make the Truths of Scripture more relatable. That was by God's design. This series we will look to unpack some of the parables of Jesus and see how they connect with our lives today.Text: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comTHIS SERMON CAN BE VIEWED ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmshgH0JLqxzRXiEr2QktQ Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) July 26, 2026Worship Service of Bethany Baptist Church (Wendell, NC/Raleigh, NC) Come visit us in person! To learn more about our church visit: https://www.wearebethany.comFollow us on Facebook and Instagram
Read OnlineEntering and Becoming the House of GodJesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” Matthew 13:36Today's Gospel begins with a subtle yet significant detail: “Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house.” This transition from the public to the private reflects a recurring pattern in the Gospels: Our Lord teaches the crowds in parables, veiling the mysteries of the Kingdom, while reserving their fuller explanation for the disciples in the quiet intimacy of the house. In this context, the house becomes a symbol of the Church—the inner sanctuary where Christ reveals His secrets to those who follow Him not only outwardly, but with humble faith and spiritual hunger.Though the disciples—likely the Twelve Apostles—were uniquely privileged to share this moment with Jesus, in which He explained the Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat in precise detail, this sacred setting is not closed to us. Each of us is invited into this “house” through the life of the Church. Though the Apostles were weak and sinful like all of us, they were nevertheless chosen to be the first bishops—visible shepherds who would continue Christ's mission after His Ascension. Through their fidelity, the Word of God went forth to the ends of the earth, a proclamation that continues today through their successors.While each of the baptized is called to proclaim the Gospel in accord with his or her vocation and mission, the bishops—and their co-workers, the priests—uniquely form the spiritual household through which Christ continues to speak with clarity. Through their preaching, governance, and sacramental ministry, the hidden mysteries of Christ's teaching are continually made known. This is not due to their personal merit, but because of the sacred office entrusted to them by Christ through Apostolic Succession. They became the foundation of the Church—the spiritual House of God—in which Jesus continues to minister.Place yourself in this Gospel scene. You, too, are called to draw near to Christ, to enter the house with Him, and to seek understanding with the heart of a disciple. In the Church—this household of faith—the Master still teaches, still explains, still reveals the mysteries of the Kingdom to those who desire to listen.As you prayerfully see yourself in this scene, unite it with your experience of your parish church and other sacred places where God has spoken to you, nourished you, and transformed you. When the Gospel changes us, the Sacraments nourish us, and the Church guides us, it is always Christ who is teaching, feeding, and leading. We must, therefore, learn to see beyond the minister or the building, recognizing Christ's presence, speaking to us and sanctifying us through His Church.Though the Church—the visible presence of the Kingdom of God on earth—is the privileged place where we encounter Christ, each of us, in our own unique way, is also called to be this “house” for others. Because God dwells within us, His Kingdom is present within our souls. Thus, this Gospel scene is not only about entering the house—it is also an invitation to become that house: a dwelling place where others may encounter Christ, hear His Word, receive His mercy, and be drawn into His love through the witness of our charity.Reflect today on this house. First, see the Church as the house in which Christ speaks to you most clearly. Give thanks for the many ways our Lord has spoken to you and fed you in this sacred House of God. Reflect also on your own soul as a dwelling place of God. Believe that Christ desires to use you to bring others into His presence, dwelling within your soul. Give thanks for this gift, and pray that you may be both a faithful disciple within the house and a radiant house of grace for others to enter and meet Christ our Lord.Most intimate Lord, You desire to reveal to me—and to all Your children—the deep and profound mysteries of Your Kingdom of grace. Draw me to Yourself, to Your House of Grace and Mercy, which resides within Your holy Church. Teach me, sanctify me, and form me according to Your holy will. As You make Your dwelling within me, make my soul a place where others may encounter You, hear Your Word, and receive Your grace. Jesus, I trust in You. Image: Christ Taking Leave of the Apostles, by Duccio di BuoninsegnaSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.
#10MinuteswithJesus ** Put yourself in the presence of God. Try talking to Him. ** 10 minutes are 10 minutes. Even if you can get distracted, reach the end. ** Be constant. The Holy Spirit acts "on low heat" and requires perseverance. 10-Minute audio to help you pray. Daily sparks to ignite prayer: a passage from the gospel, an idea, an anecdote and a priest who speaks with you and the Lord, inviting you to share your intimacy with God. Find your moment, consider you are in His presence and click play.
Anita Nelson from Nelson Nursery & Water Gardens joins Sherri Harrah on this Saturday, July 25th, 2026 as they answer emails and caller’s questions about small cucumbers that look like basketballs, Don wonders how often he should bag his grass clippings, David had brown spots in his yard, Brian is always having to pick weeds out of his flower bed and Timothy’s peach and plum trees are not draining. The post Anita Nelson, Cucumbers, Lawn Cuttings, Brown Patch, Weeds, Peach & Plum Trees -260725-H1 appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.
Teacher and script consultant Pilar Alessandra is ending her inspiring and instructive podcast, On the Page, after 19 years and 1000 episodes. Ben Blacker administers Pilar's exit interview, discussing why she started the podcast, invaluable advice gleaned from the writers she's interviewed, the "drunk and naked" early episodes, how to write great dialogue, tips on pitching from her children, podcast as inadvertant autobiography, workflow, her favorite episodes, and more.You can listen to On the Page wherever you get your podcasts, and visit onthepage.tv to find out about Pilar's classes and script consulting. She knows her stuff!You can watch the No Notes script read show until August 2nd.This is a new staged show in which great pilot scripts are adapted for the stage and performed by brilliant casts.Starring Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Shabana Azeez (The Pitt), Molly Quinn (Castle), Justin Kirk (The Burbs; Weeds), Cooper Tomlinson (Obsessed), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Langston Kerman (Insecure; The Boys), Jessica Garcia (On My Block), Logan Miller (Escape Room; Chicago Med), John Clarence Stewart (Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist), Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty), Burl Moseley (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and LaNisa Frederick (Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat).STREAM IT TODAYTHE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Crisco and Wes kick off the show by talking about their yards, then Dez has a complaint about stores this time of year, we finish the hour with Blind Rankings!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260722dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?' “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.'” Matthew 13:27-29 Weeds and Wheat As a young boy, I once thought I would help my dad by taking care of some of the weeds in the garden. So, I went to work pulling out all the weeds that I found. Apparently, it never dawned on my young mind that weeds don’t grow four inches apart and in straight rows. Rather than weeding, I pulled up all the sweet corn that my dad had planted. God has great care for the plants that he is growing. He will not arbitrarily pull them up like an ignorant young boy. Instead, with a Father’s love, he cares for the plants in his garden. Purely by his grace, God has planted his Word into the hearts of his children. But what about the weeds? This is God’s field, and God’s field should be perfect. Neat row after row of wheat should be growing in rich soil without a single weed. Why does he allow the weeds to grow among the wheat? Why doesn’t he tear out the weeds and toss them from his garden? Jesus gives the answer. Because tearing out the weeds could hurt the wheat. So, wheat and weeds grow together in this world. We may look very much the same. God’s people and God’s enemies drive the same cars, shop at the same stores, and go to work in the same jobs. But at the harvest, on the Last Day of this world’s existence, all will be made clear. On that Day, wheat and weeds will be eternally separated. Until that day, what does the wheat do? Grow, rooted deeply in the Word of God. Stand up tall, living the faith that God has grown in your heart. And bear fruit, that the seed of the gospel reaches out to others. Prayer: Lord God, thank you for caring for me in the garden of this world. Help me to stand tall among the weeds of this world. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260721dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.” Matthew 13:24-26 Weeds If you have ever planted a garden, you know that there is one kind of plant that will always grow. The green beans may not germinate, the corn might get scorched and produce little, and the bugs might eat up your cucumbers. But weeds are guaranteed. I have never once planted them in my garden. And yet every year they are my most “successful” crop. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus puts on his farmer’s hat for us and teaches us some lessons from the fields. The farmer will work the soil, remove the stones, add fertilizer as needed, and carefully plant his crops. But the weeds will always grow. So, it is in our lives. Our gracious God has carefully planted the seed of the good news of Jesus in our hearts. He seeks to grow us by raining down his Word onto the field of our hearts. He watches in eager anticipation for the seed to sprout and grow, and our lives to show the fruits of that planted faith. And yet, there are weeds. They can sprout up in a moment and overwhelm the good seed that has been planted. Sin will always be a struggle for the child of God as long as the Lord allows us to keep growing in his field. So, what should you do? Ignore them? Allow them? Give up? Of course not! To do so could choke out your faith entirely. Instead, kill the weeds of sin by exposing them to the light of God’s Son. Trust the forgiveness that Jesus has won for you. Live as a forgiven child of God. And never tolerate the weeds. Prayer: Lord God, thank you for planting your Word in my heart. When weeds start to grow, bring me back to the light of Jesus. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
In this episode, plant ecologist Dr. Roger Rosentreter talks about what having weeds in an ecosystem means...and it's not always a terrible thing. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Bobby clears up the John Stamos headlines and explains how a joking Dancing with the Stars conversation turned into a story that spread across the internet. He also opens up about an artist who falsely blamed him for their lack of success, why he prepared to take legal action and how his role in breaking new music has changed over the years. Plus, Bobby reveals the biggest-performing BobbyCast episodes, shares the story behind an angry text from Kelsea Ballerini and explains how Amy, Lunchbox, Eddie, Mike, Ray and Scuba all became part of the show. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of In The Weeds, Bobby addresses the backlash from artists following his recent comments about promotion and reveals how one major star took their complaint all the way to his CEO. He also opens up about difficult conversations with employees, the pressure of never being able to step away, and why he wishes his younger self had handled grief differently after his mom passed away. Plus, Bobby breaks down his nonstop schedule, explains why money was never his main motivation, shares what fame reveals about people, and admits he knows more about behind-the-scenes show drama than everyone thinks. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode: Tackle organization Skunk patterns?! FluxJet kayaks 3 Baits for weedy ponds SPRO reels Top 4 things to consider when buying your first kayak And more! Tackle Talk is presented by: The Rod Locker | https://rodlocker.com/ | Promo Code: TACKLETALKJULY Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | https://ampedoutdoors.com/ Humminbird | https://humminbird.com/ Minn Kota | https://minnkotamotors.com/
Cassie Pappas (showrunner, Lucky; Silo; Griselda) discusses shooting in Vegas, movies that inspired the tone of Lucky, the emotional guts of the show, getting weird with the writers, showrunning as a "creative team sport," whether or not you need to live in LA to work in TV, and more.No Notes is Sunday July 19, 7pm, at the Dynasty Typewriter Theater in LA!This is a new staged show in which great pilot scripts are adapted for the stage and performed by brilliant casts.The July 19 show features two comedy scripts:The Survivalists is by Kashana Cauley (The Great North; The Daily Show), based on her novel about a Brooklyn lawyer who falls in love with a coffee roaster/survivalist.Suckers by Eden Dranger (Beavis & Butthead) & Daley Haggar (The Big Bang Theory) is about 20-something vampires.Starring Yvonne Orji (Insecure), Shabana Azeez (The Pitt), Molly Quinn (Castle), Justin Kirk (The Burbs; Weeds), Cooper Tomlinson (Obsessed), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Langston Kerman (Insecure; The Boys), Jessica Garcia (On My Block), Logan Miller (Escape Room; Chicago Med), Alex Song-Xia (Rick and Morty), Burl Moseley (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), and LaNisa Frederick (Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat).GET TICKETS NOWTHE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION.Follow and support the show by subscribing to Ben Blacker's newsletter, Re:Writing, where you'll also get weekly advice from the thousands of writers he's interviewed over the years, as well as access to exclusive live Q&As, meet-ups, and more: benblacker.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On this episode, "In The Weeds" go behind the scenes with Bobby as he answers questions like what he hates most about interviews, Deciding topics for the show, what a Producer ACTUALLY does, doing zoom interviews, saying things he regrets & much more! Plus a talk with Big Bob from a morning show in Pittsburg. Watch The BobbyCast on Netflix! Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.