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The vast majority of missing persons are found within 72 hours of being last seen. But if someone is not found within that timeframe, the chances of discovering what happened to them become less and less as time slips by. When Jón’s family arrived to Ireland in the days after he disappeared, they all felt something had gone very wrong for Jón. They just needed everyone else to believe them… Credits: Where is Jón? / Hvar er Jón? is written, reported and produced by Liam O’Brien and Anna Marsibil Clausen. Original music soundtrack is performed and composed by Úlfur Eldjárn, with special guest Unnur Jónsdóttir on cello. Sound design is by Peadar Carney. Production assistance from Johannes Olafsson, Þorgerður E. Sigurðardóttir and the RTÉ Documentary On One team. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Marketing by Amy O’Driscoll, Maria Buckley and Kolbrún Vaka Helgadóttir. Design and creatives by John Kilkenny and Darragh Treacy. Publicity by Jilly McDonough. Sales by Graeme Bailey and Einar Logi Vignisson. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce. Episodes released weekly, each Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This dual feature episode explores the visionary work of Nanna Ditzel—who designed furniture for movement, conversation, and mental well-being—alongside Kate Arends, founder of Wit & Delight, as we discuss how design shapes our emotions, interactions, and everyday lives._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay_______Sources:Sika Design — Nanna & Jorgen DitzelFredericia Furniture — 100 Year Tribute E-BookAbout NannaNanna Ditzel wasn't just a designer—she was a revolutionary. The first woman in Denmark to carve out an independent career in furniture design, she shattered conventions and reshaped the way we interact with our spaces. While her male counterparts built rigid, functionalist structures, Ditzel asked a radical question: What if design made us feel free?She and her husband, Jørgen Ditzel, pioneered furniture without legs, believing that people think, feel, and connect better when they aren't confined to stiff, upright chairs. The result? Some of the most iconic, boundary-breaking designs of the 20th century—from the cocoon-like Hanging Egg Chair to tiered seating landscapes that invited movement and conversation.But her story didn't end there. When Jørgen died young, Nanna didn't fade into obscurity—she became Denmark's reigning queen of modernism. She mastered textiles, designed jewelry for Georg Jensen, and, at 70 years old, created the Trinidad Chair, a masterpiece of technology and craftsmanship that's still a best-seller today.For decades, her male contemporaries stole the spotlight, but now, finally, the world is catching up. Nanna Ditzel wasn't just part of Danish modernism—she expanded its very definition.About KateKate Arends is a designer, brand strategist, and the founder of Wit & Delight, a lifestyle brand that blends storytelling with intentional design. With a background in graphic design and advertising, Kate launched Wit & Delight in 2009 as a personal creative outlet, which has since evolved into a trusted voice in modern living, interiors, and mental well-being.Her work explores the intersection of design and emotion—how our environments shape our mood, creativity, and daily life. Through her platform, she shares insights on everything from home styling to personal growth, fostering a deep connection with her audience. With collaborations spanning major brands and a keen eye for cultural shifts, Kate continues to redefine what it means to live and design with purpose.Follow Kate:Instagram: @witanddelight_Website: witanddelight.com ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

When Jón left the Bonnington hotel, his partner Jana didn't initially think too much about him walking away. But, as that day moved on, she began to get worried. And by the morning after, she knew something had gone really wrong for Jón. As Jana begins to raise the alarm, we start searching for clues in Jón's past, in Iceland, to find out who he was - before he disappeared… (Ep2/6)-Credits: Where is Jón? / Hvar er Jón? is written, reported and produced by Liam O'Brien and Anna Marsibil Clausen. Original music soundtrack is performed and composed by Úlfur Eldjárn, with special guest Unnur Jónsdóttir on cello. Sound design is by Peadar Carney. Production assistance from Johannes Olafsson, Þorgerður E. Sigurðardóttir and the RTÉ Documentary On One team. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Marketing by Amy O'Driscoll, Maria Buckley and Kolbrún Vaka Helgadóttir. Design and creatives by John Kilkenny and Darragh Treacy. Publicity by Jilly McDonough. Sales by Graeme Bailey and Einar Logi. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce.Episodes released weekly, each Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Income levels last updated 20+ years ago The Beacon City Council is expected to schedule public hearings for Feb. 3 on laws that would expand property tax exemptions for both senior citizens and disabled residents with limited incomes. To determine exemptions, the city uses sliding income scales that haven't been updated in more than 20 years. If approved, new income brackets and exemption levels would apply to residential tax bills beginning in 2026. The city exempts 50 percent of a home's assessed value from taxation for property owners 65 or older when their annual household income is less than $20,500. The senior income scale, which has been in place since 2001, incrementally increases to encompass households earning between $25,301 and $26,200. Those homeowners are eligible for a 20 percent exemption. The new schedule would give the 50 percent exemption to senior households earning $41,600 or less and would bring Beacon's income brackets and exemptions in line with those used by Dutchess County. The schedule would also gradually increase income-eligibility limits, with the final bracket - households making between $49,100 and $49,999 - allowed a 5 percent exemption. The income schedule for disabled residents has not been updated since 1999. It gives the 50 percent exemption to households earning $18,500 or less annually. If the changes are approved, the 50 percent bracket would increase to $41,600 or less, with a 5 percent exemption ceiling for households earning between $49,100 and $49,999. There is no age limit for residents seeking disability exemptions. The figures are higher than the U.S. poverty line, which is $21,150 annually for a household of two and $31,150 for a household of four. The proposed adjustments are not only overdue but would give residents greater purchasing power in the face of ongoing inflation, which rose by 2.9 percent in December, City Administrator Chris White told the council during its Monday (Jan. 13) workshop. City Assessor Kathy Martin, who suggested the changes, said she was unsure how many additional residents would benefit. While the adjustments would require council members to pass two laws, the public hearings may be held concurrently because the programs are similar, said City Attorney Christian Gates. The senior exemption "truly helps people to stay in their homes," Martin said. "It can cut their taxes in half." Seniors may apply for the city's limited-income exemption and the Enhanced STAR exemption, a program for homeowners 65 and older administered by New York State that applies to school taxes. The Enhanced STAR program comes with its own income restrictions: In 2025, it is $107,300 annually or less for a homeowner and spouse. The Enhanced STAR limit is based on adjusted gross income, while the city programs base their brackets on total income, including interest, rental income and Social Security, Martin noted. Taxes not collected by the city because of exemptions are subsidized by other taxpayers. Exemption applications are due to Martin by March 1 and must be renewed each year. See dub.sh/NY-exemptions. For Enhanced STAR, see tax.ny.gov/star. Fishkill Avenue zoning The Fishkill Avenue Concepts Committee, an 11-member citizen group studying zoning, streetscapes, non-vehicular access and other questions related to the northeast section of Beacon, will share preliminary zoning recommendations for the corridor with the City Council in February. But Amber Grant, an at-large representative, said Monday (Jan. 13) that she wants to begin the conversation during the council's next workshop, on Jan. 27. The city's vision for Fishkill Avenue has been a topic of interest since Mayor Lee Kyriacou created the committee a year ago. When J.C. Calderon, the committee chair, gave the council an update on its work in November, Grant said she wanted to get a head start on zoning "to minimize the stuff that we absolutely don't want to be happening" around the busy thoroughfare. In lieu of enac...

When Jón Jónsson flew into Dublin in February 2019, he was in good spirits and looking forward to playing at the Dublin Poker Festival. However, within just 24 hours, Jón walked out of his hotel and disappeared. So what happened to him? Over the last 18 months, we've been working with exclusive access to Jón's family and friends as we go in search of answers to this bizarre and baffling case. If you know anything about Jón's disappearance – please email us in the strictest of confidence - documentaries@rte.ie or hvarerjon@ruv.isCredits: Where is Jón? is written, reported and produced by Liam O'Brien and Anna Marsibil Clausen. Original music soundtrack is performed and composed by Úlfur Eldjárn, with special guest Unnur Jónsdóttir on cello. Sound design is by Peadar Carney. Production assistance from Johannes Olafsson, Þorgerður E. Sigurðardóttir and the RTÉ Documentary On One team. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Marketing by Amy O'Driscoll, Maria Buckley and Kolbrún Vaka Helgadóttir. Designer and creatives by John Kilkenny and Darragh Treacy. Publicity by Jilly McDonough. Sales by Graeme Bailey and Einar Logi. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce.Episodes released weekly, each Monday from January 27th 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Publishing from January 27th 2025 - a new multi-episodic series from RTÉ in Ireland and RÚV in Iceland. To get early access, subscribe to our series feed entitled 'Where is Jón?' from wherever you get your podcasts... When Jón Jónsson flew into Dublin in February 2019, he was in good spirits and looking forward to playing at the Dublin Poker Festival. However, within just 24 hours, Jón walked out of his hotel and disappeared. So what happened to him? Over the last 18 months, we've been working with exclusive access to Jón's family and friends as we go in search of answers to this bizarre and baffling case. If you know anything about Jón's disappearance – please email us in the strictest of confidence - documentaries@rte.ie or hvarerjon@ruv.isCredits: Where is Jón? is written, reported and produced by Liam O'Brien and Anna Marsibil Clausen. Original music soundtrack is performed and composed by Úlfur Eldjárn, with special guest Unnur Jónsdóttir on cello. Sound design is by Peadar Carney. Production assistance from Johannes Olafsson, Þorgerður E. Sigurðardóttir and the RTÉ Documentary On One team. Audio Product Support by Nigel Wheatley. Marketing by Amy O'Driscoll, Maria Buckley and Kolbrún Vaka Helgadóttir. Designer and creatives by John Kilkenny and Darragh Treacy. Publicity by Jilly McDonough. Sales by Graeme Bailey and Einar Logi. Additional online editorial content by Anna Joyce.Episodes released weekly, each Monday from January 27th 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is Wednesday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast. In this episode, the RSMS crew discusses a variety of topics. Beyoncé has been named the Pop Artist of the 21st century. While an artist like Taylor Swift may have better numbers than Beyoncé, it is Beyoncé's twenty-five years of cultural relevance that makes her the top artist of the century. Jennifer Lopez has credited Jamie Foxx for helping her early in her career. When J. Lo first started out, she was a Fly Girl on the show In Living Color, and said she would not have been able to stay on the show if it weren't for Foxx's encouragement. Also, Christian Combs, son of Sean Diddy Combs, has officially been served with a lawsuit for sexual assault. A woman by the name of Grace said that Combs sexually assaulted her during a yacht party where she was working during the party in Miami. All of this and more on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast.   Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Lopez has credited Jamie Foxx for helping her early in her career. When J. Lo first started out, she was a Fly Girl on the show In Living Color, and said she would not have been able to stay on the show if it weren't for Foxx's encouragement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When J first joined Amway and started to catch feelings for her upline, it wasn't without a his heavy handed influence. Over the following months she fell hard for his love bombing and future faking, and everything seemed absolutely wonderful, until it wasn't. The dirty looks from other woman in the organization, petty gossip, and unnecessary drama was only the beginning. Show Notes Romance Scams Signs of Narcissistic Abuse Out of MLM The BITE Model LAMLM Book Club MLM Dupes How can you help? MLM Change Report Fraud Truth in Advertising Report to your state Attorney General's office! Not in the U.S.? No Problem! Support the Podcast! Website | Patreon | Buy Me a Taco | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Discord | Merch! Life After MLM is produced by Roberta Blevins. Audio editing is done by the lovely Kayla Craven, video editing by the indescribable RK Gold, and Michelle Carpenter is our Triple Emerald Princess of Robots. Life After MLM is owned by Roberta Blevins 2024. Music : Abstract World by Alexi Action *Some links may be affiliate links. When you purchase things from these links, I get a small commission that I use to buy us tacos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Friday, October 25th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Mozambique Muslims have killed 5,000 people, mostly Christians Bishop António Juliasse has given a harrowing account of the murders, mass displacement, and hunger that have afflicted Mozambique, Africa over the last seven years due to the ongoing Islamist insurgency, reports Aid to the Church in Need. He said Mozambique has faced “seven years of displacement; seven years of death; seven years during which people have lived with great suffering; of hunger, because they cannot farm their land due to insecurity; of disease, because there is no access to medication, or because the closest clinic has been destroyed. Seven years during which children have not been able to study as they should.” Muslim militants have killed 5,000 people, many of whom were Christians. Plus, one million have been displaced as a result of the violent clashes between Muslim insurgents, seeking to establish a hard-line Islamic state, and the Mozambique Defense Armed Forces. Aid to the Church in Need has provided emergency aid, pastoral assistance and counselling for displaced people, as well as vehicles for missionaries and the construction of homes and community centers. Revelation 6:9-10 says, “When [Jesus] opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained. They called out in a loud voice, ‘How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the Earth and avenge our blood?'” Trump's former chief of staff makes wild accusations which are refuted In an interview with the New York Times, Donald Trump's former Chief of Staff, retired Marine General John Kelly, claimed that his former boss had praised Adolf Hitler's military and wished that he had the same. He also said Trump met the definition of a fascist and would govern as a dictator if elected a second time. Kamala Harris said this. HARRIS: “It is clear from John Kelly's words that Donald Trump is someone who I quote, ‘certainly falls into the general definition of fascist.'” Kelly's comments were defused by a vehement denial from Mike Pence's  former chief of staff, reports The Blaze.  According to Nick Ayers, Kelly's accusation is false.  Ayers tweeted, "I've avoided commenting on intra-staff leaks or rumors or even lies as it relates to my time at the White House, but General Kelly's comments regarding President Trump are too egregious to ignore. I was with each of them more than most, and his commentary is patently false." In a campaign statement, Trump's Communications Director Steven Cheung said, "Kamala Harris is a stone-cold loser who is increasingly desperate because she is flailing, and her campaign is in shambles. That is why she continues to peddle outright lies and falsehoods that are easily disproven.” When J.D. Vance, Trump's Vice Presidential pick, was asked about it on the campaign trail, he said this. VANCE: “John Kelly was fired by Donald Trump, and he won't stop talking about it. Every time that John Kelly says something happened, you've got three or four people who are allegedly in the room when it happens, saying he's making it up. Even Mike Pence's chief of staff said that John Kelly is making up a bunch of [stuff] about Donald J Trump. “So, who do we believe? Do we believe multiple eyewitnesses, or do we believe a disgruntled ex-employee? I believe the multiple eyewitnesses. I think everything that John Kelly said is not true.” Anderson Cooper confronts Kamala about border flip flop In Wednesday night's CNN Town Hall in Pennsylvania, Anderson Cooper engaged Kamala Harris about her demonstrable flip flop on the border wall. COOPER: “Under Donald Trump, you criticized the wall more than 50 times. You called it stupid, useless, and a medieval vanity project. Is a border wall stupid?” HARRIS: “Why is there any ideological perspective on this? Let's just fix the problem.” COOPER: “To fix the problem, you're doing this compromise bill. It does call for $650 million that was earmarked under Trump to actually still go to build the wall.” HARRIS: “I am not afraid of good ideas where they occur.” COOPER: “So, you don't think it's stupid anymore?” Doctor withheld results of puberty-blocker study for political reasons A medical doctor and leading proponent of transgender procedures for minors recently admitted that she deliberately withheld the results of a taxpayer-funded study because it showed there were no positive mental health effects for gender dysphoric children who used puberty blockers, reports The Christian Post. Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, who heads the largest youth gender clinic in the United States at the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, told the New York Times that she feared releasing the results of the study would lead them to be "weaponized" by opponents of such procedures. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, summarized the truth well in a tweet. She wrote, “We must not publish a study that says we're harming children because people who say we're harming children will use the study as evidence that we're harming children, which might make it difficult for us to continue harming children.” 115-year-old woman's secrets: fresh food and love of God And finally, America's oldest person died on Tuesday at her home in Houston at the age of 115, reports The U.S. Sun. Remarkably, Elizabeth Francis was living with her 95-year-old daughter and her 69-year-old granddaughter. Born on July 25, 1909, she lived through two world wars, two plagues and 20 U.S. Presidents, the first of whom was former President William Howard Taft. According to LongeviQuest, a database on the world's oldest people, Francis was the third-oldest person in the world at the time of her death, What was the secret to her long life?  Her 69-year-old granddaughter referenced her diet. GRANDDAUGHTER: “She did have a garden. A lot of her food out of her garden, she would cook herself.” Plus, Francis never smoked or drank alcohol nor did she need glasses or hearing aids. Her 95-year-old daughter talked about her late mother's guiding principles. DAUGHTER: “Always do the right thing. Treat each other as you would have them treat you.” And in a May 2024 story on the Houston ABC affiliate, Francis cited 1 John 4:8. FRANCIS: “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” Since her voice was soft, she said, “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, October 25th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

When J.D. Salinger learned that he was a character in W.P. Kinsella's novel, Shoeless Joe, he threatened a lawsuit, which led to Salinger being rewritten as Terence Mann for the film. But this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to coincidences and controversies between J.D. Salinger, W.P. Kinsella, and their iconic novels. In this episode, I explore the question, would Field of Dreams exist without J.D. Salinger and The Catcher in the Rye?

In this episode of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Will de Renzy-Martin joins Sam and Mark to talk about transporting your listener to a pretty French village restaurant, and going BIG for a corporate - but not too big! While Mark's throat is recovering from the lurgee, Will pulls out an amazing wildlife wildcard!Our VO question this week is all about your processes when you approach character creation.Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1Welcome to Logis de la Cadène. Please hold, we will be with you shortly. While you're waiting - here's a bit of history about our family run inn. Perched on a hillside in the heart of a medieval village, Logis de la Cadene was founded in 1848 and is the oldest restaurant in Saint Émilion. We are open from Monday night to Friday night, from noon to one forty-five at lunch time and from seven thirty to nine thirty in the evening.Script 2The single biggest driver of company and team performance is the mindset of the leaders. If you want to give your leaders cutting-edge strategies to overcome adversity, achieve peak performance, and scale your company, then J.V. Davids is the transformational leadership expert you've been looking for. When J.V. founded his first software company in California, he realized he needed to level up his leadership skills. So, he earned a master's degree in psychology and trained in neuroscience. The result? Radiant Technologies landed on the Inc. 5000 list, won #1 Best Place to Work, and Michael was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year.**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Graduating from a classical training at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London in 2017, Will de Renzy-Martin dipped his toe into audiobooks, commercials, and corporate explainers, but soon his love for games and animation drew him into the world of character work - the perfect outlet for his versatile voice, and playful imagination.Will was the voice of Hercule Poirot the BAFTA Scotland Game-winning Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot: The First Cases in 2021, and returned to voice the Belgian detective in its sequel The London Case in 2023, the same year in which his animation reel won the One Voice Award for Best Demo Reel Performance.Will's voice is truly elastic, able to jump between age ranges, pitches, accents and timbres at a moment's notice. Will is a part of several productions releasing in 2024, including: Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes and The Wingfeather Saga: Season 2 Will's Website @willvoiceit on Instagram @willvoiceit on Twitter Resources: Click here for the Wildcard Generator and don't forget to think of an

When J.J. Cale's first album came on the scene in 1972, it exuded something different…some kind of “timeless cool” with it's imposing John Bunyan raccoon album cover and understated country sound setting it apart from everything else out there. Not psychedelia, not rock exactly, and certainly not the LA sound that was hip at the time. It was, as it has since been coined, the “Tulsa sound”. Many have covered John Weldon Cale's music and many have become rock standards while others languish only to be rediscovered year after year by new listeners who hear that “timeless cool” and those breezy treasures he left us. We'll feature a number of covers today, as well as his own originals in a show that will take you down a river whose currents are slow but determined.

Baseball cards were collected, traded, and used in games we made up as kids. In recent decades, however, the collectibles market has turned these into a multi-million-dollar business. They are the stuff of memories, the object of historians, and an addition to some people's portfolios. A recent discovery of a rare set of T206 cards sold in cigarette packs in the early 20th century has become a book, "What's in Ted's Wallet?"  The owner of these cards was Theodore "Ted" Edison, the youngest son of Thomas Alva Edison. In the summer of 1909, Ted began collecting these cards and soon amassed a collection of 61, including 58 players. Many of them ended up in the Baseball Hall of Fame, such as Ty Cobb, Frank Chance, Walter Johnson, and Christy Mathewson. He kept them in a wallet made that year, and they were found among Ted's donated papers in the 1990s. When J.B. Manheim and co-author Lawrence Knorr found these during archival research on Edison and baseball, they knew they had a book! J.B. Manheim is Professor Emeritus at The George Washington University, where he developed the world's first degree-granting program in political communication. He is also the founding director of the School of Media & Public Affairs. He is the author of "The Deadball Files," a five-volume series on the early years of professional baseball in the 20th century. He is a member of the Society for American Baseball Research, the Internet Baseball Writers Association of America, and International Thriller Writers.  

When J.J. Duncan's son died of cancer at the age of eleven, she fell into a deep grief she was unable to find her way out of. But as an executive producer and story teller, she jumped at the chance to work on The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a series exploring the wonder of the Swedish custom. Unlike her own experience, the Swedish cast members were able to walk towards death unflinchingly and J.J. found her work on the show ultimately healing, offering her a way forward from the worst. Since then she has become a staunch advocate for a change in the story Hollywood tells about the end of life and shares at every opportunity the many ways that a true and real story can help us find our way even when we don't know where we're going!

When J.J. Duncan's son died of cancer at the age of eleven, she fell into a deep grief she was unable to find her way out of. But as an executive producer and story teller, she jumped at the chance to work on The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a series exploring the wonder of the Swedish custom. Unlike her own experience, the Swedish cast members were able to walk towards death unflinchingly and J.J. found her work on the show ultimately healing, offering her a way forward from the worst. Since then she has become a staunch advocate for a change in the story Hollywood tells about the end of life and shares at every opportunity the many ways that a true and real story can help us find our way even when we don't know where we're going!

When J.J. Duncan's son died of cancer at the age of eleven, she fell into a deep grief she was unable to find her way out of. But as an executive producer and story teller, she jumped at the chance to work on The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a series exploring the wonder of the Swedish custom. Unlike her own experience, the Swedish cast members were able to walk towards death unflinchingly and J.J. found her work on the show ultimately healing, offering her a way forward from the worst. Since then she has become a staunch advocate for a change in the story Hollywood tells about the end of life and shares at every opportunity the many ways that a true and real story can help us find our way even when we don't know where we're going!

Join J.R. Bjornson, the talented blind stand-up comedian from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, in today's enlightening episode of "The Midday Show." When J.R. isn't lighting up the stage with his humor, he's here, sharing slices of his life in his engaging 10-minute podcasts. In this episode, J.R. unveils his newfound secrets to falling asleep faster and enhancing the quality of his rest. A shift in his daily routines - abstaining from coffee after 12:00 noon and not eating past 6:00 PM - has ushered in nights of quicker, deeper slumbers. Dive into the journey with J.R., explore his experiences, and perhaps, uncover a nugget or two that might just transform your own sleep and overall well-being. Enjoy this blend of humor, insights, and real-life stories. Catch "The Midday Show Hosted by J.R. Bjornson" wherever you tune into your favorite podcasts. Sweet dreams and happy listening! Message 州

G has always loved Harry Potter – so much so that in 2019 they joined their local Harry Potter and the Sacred Text group to meet monthly and make meaning from the books. When J.K. Rowling outed herself as transphobic a few years ago, G stuck with the group and their fandom. But lately, their experience as a trans person and a Harry Potter fan feel more and more at odds. Is it time to let go of the books they once loved? This week on Should I Quit? Vanessa and G discuss how personal relationships with art and fandom can change over time. --This show is completely funded by Patreon, and we are so grateful to our supporters who make it possible. If you can, please considering chipping in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this video, we're going to watch Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer movie reaction and then discuss the Bhagavad Gita and Oppenheimer in relation. Let's see what you think! We'll be discussing the Oppenheimer review, the reaction, and more. Quote from Bhagavad Gita: “Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.” These words are a a paraphrase of Bhagavad Gita 11:32 where Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu – whom many Hindus think of as the supreme being – says that he is kala, or time. When J. Robert Oppenheimer quoted this, after witnessing the first successful test of an atomic bomb in 1945 from the Bhagavad Gita from Chapter 11, Verse 32 while looking at the erupting fireball from the atomic bomb, it drew controversies Practical Lessons from Sri Krishna's life | Janmashtami Special REAL Story Behind Oppenheimer - The Father Of Atomic Bomb #shorts Discover the hidden wisdom of Oppenheimer and Bhagavad Gita --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our channel offers a unique opportunity to not only explore the profound wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita but also apply its timeless knowledge to your business endeavors, all within your busy schedule. Can Luxury and Spirituality co-exist? Luxury Unplugged Podcast offers a unique blend of Success Stories, Lifestyle Stories Travel stories while having a Spiritual mindset. We focus on practical spirituality, providing practical tips on finding inner peace, purpose, and happiness, and tips on how to balance your sanity with your desire for a luxurious life. As the host of the podcast, Founder of Plush-ink.com, and Author of the bestselling book 'Live Your Dreams' I am on a mission to touch 1 million lives in 2023. Luxury Unplugged Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone looking to live a balanced fulfilling life, while still enjoying luxury travel and work-life balance Subscribe today to keep getting awesome tips and hacks! For Sponsorships and Collaborations, contact: info@plush-ink.com Listen to Luxury Unplugged Podcast on: Spotify| Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Buy Book: http://amzn.to/2osPaok - For sponsorships and collaborations: info@plush-ink.com

Country singer/songwriter, Laurel Taylor knows who she is. It took a comment from Jlo on American Idol to make her realize that she didn't know who she was at one point. She needed to go back home and to her Gospel roots, and recognize that she belonged to God, He had given her these gifts, and she would live her life for his kingdom and glory.  Laurel, 29, knew from age 15 she wanted to sing, and she began writing songs in earnest at 17. But then went off the rails for a time, separating herself from friends, family, and God. At a crossroads (literally), after having lost it all, she chose God—seriously and for herself, this time—not just because she was raised in the faith. And she hasn't looked back.  Some gems from today's conversation: When you preach something, it comes across differently than when you sing it. People still saw me as the person in my past. And for me to move forward, I had to sing about it. I'm always looking for an opportunity to talk about the Lord. I communicate a melody that they can't get out of their head.  That's my goal. I want to be known as a believer that loves Jesus with all their heart, and would go to the ends just to help someone, no matter what, and I always want to put myself last.  I just want to be seen different. I don't want to be categorized as she's a church girl. I know that I'm nothing without the Lord. And I'm nothing without his lyrics, his melodies, you know, he can literally mess my voice up as soon as I open my mouth. I embody God's welcoming heart by giving Him the reins, every time.   About Laurel by Laurel: HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… I LOVE JESUS WITH ALL MY HEART I LOVE WRITING SONGS ABOUT FREEDOM, HEALING , AND RESTORATION I AM FROM ALABAMA , SO I SAY “ROLL TIDE” I AM A DOG MOM OF 2 I LIKE SMILEY FACES I WOULD LOVE TO PRAY FOR YOU She writes the music first, and then adds the lyrics, God-breathed, she says. And I believe it.  Follow Laurel on instagram @laureltaylorofficial and you can hear her music on any of your listening platforms. Some of my favorite songs are: Song of Freedom, Healed, and her latest hit song, Old House.  Hear a preview here. Bio: LAUREL TAYLOR IS AN ARTIST AND SINGER/SONGWRITER IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.  ORIGINALLY FROM ALABAMA, SHE MADE HER MOVE TO MUSIC CITY TEN YEARS AGO, RIGHT AFTER TURNING EIGHTEEN.  FROM THE AMERICAN IDOL STAGE, TO TOOTSIES ON BROADWAY, TO THE LOCAL CHURCH LEADING WORSHIP, HER VOICE AND SOUND SPEAKS TO EVERY CROWD.  LAUREL CARRIES AN EXCELLENT STAGE PRESENCE AND LIVE SHOW PERFORMANCE EVERYWHERE SHE GOES.  SHE HAS A RAW COUNTRY SOUND, MINISTRY MINDSET, AND HER OWN UNIQUE STYLE.  LAUREL USES HER LIFE STORIES TO SPEAK TO PEOPLE THRU HER MUSIC AND INTENTIONALLY WRITES FOR EVERYONE THAT LISTENS.   Something new—a transcription of our conversation for those who'd rather read it or read along while listening.    Sue Donaldson [00:00:01]: Good morning. Did you know that the most important thing about you is that God loves you? He loved you to the cross and back. And part of his great love is that he gives you a life that matters. You never have to wonder, do I matter? Do I count? You are number one in God's book and he gives you opportunities every day to live a life beyond yourself. Sue Donaldson [00:00:25]: I like to call it a legacy life. This is Sue Donaldson. As you listen today, ask God, show me how to spend today investing in people and your word. Because both last forever. There's no better way to live. Hello. Good morning. Today I have a very special guest. Well, I guess they're all special because in God's sides they are. But this is a fun one. I have never interviewed a country western singer songwriter. And today we have beautiful Laurel Taylor with us. Laurel, tell us a little bit where you live and where you're from and then we're going to get into some really great questions. Laurel Taylor [00:01:11]: Yeah, thanks for having me. I'm originally from Montgomery, Alabama, but I live in Nashville. I've lived in Nashville, Tennessee for over eleven years. Eleven years, exact, actually. And it has been quite a journey. I started in the country world thinking I was going to be the next Gretchen Wilson. And then I slowly have learned that even in that time I wanted what I wanted. And God has really taken me down a journey. Even when I wasn't holding on to his hand, I wasn't looking for his voice, I wasn't listening for his voice. I did American Idol and that took me to pop genre and then I gave my life to Christ in 2015 and I decided that this is the journey I'm going to go on. So I'm back in the roots of country, little bit of pop, little bit of rap, whatever the listening to here. But I love the Lord with all my heart. Sue Donaldson [00:02:14]: How old were you when you knew you wanted to sing as a performer? Laurel Taylor [00:02:20]: Probably 15 or 16 years old was when I started traveling to Nashville. Sue Donaldson [00:02:25]: Wow. And did you have parental support? Laurel Taylor [00:02:29]: Absolutely I did. It was very different for my dad. He is an engineer mindset. So it's A to B, B to C and music is like, okay, let's do A, but then let's skip to Z. And my mom, she loves to sing. She grew up in the choir singing. So, yeah, that was kind of my background. But they were absolutely supportive and put me in piano lessons, guitar, all that. Sue Donaldson [00:02:57]: And what came first, the singing or the writing of the songs? Laurel Taylor [00:03:01]: The singing. I didn't start writing until I went to Nashville around like 17. I had a producer tell me, he said, you have to have the full package. It's the writing, the singing and the performing. It so playing. And so I challenged myself and I went home, and I started writing everything I could think of. Sue Donaldson [00:03:27]: Wow. So you went and talked to a producer at 17, and then you went back home and then you came back. Laurel Taylor [00:03:33]: I did, yeah. So when I moved to Nashville at 18, I already knew where I was going to live, what I was going to do. It wasn't like, I'm just going to walk the streets and find my way. I had it sent at about 17. I went to Quad Studios. That is one of the first places Taylor Swift actually went. And he told me very specifically, he said, you got to do all three, and your parents can't be your biggest fans. You've got to actually build. Sue Donaldson [00:04:01]: I was like, real fan. Laurel Taylor [00:04:02]: He was super honest at 18. I knew I was going to live in Green Hills. I knew that I was going to play Tootsie's downtown Broadway. I knew my mom was happy about that, and I knew that what wasn't she happy about? Sue Donaldson [00:04:16]: I missed that part. Laurel Taylor [00:04:18]: Playing on Broadway, playing the strip with all the bars, and it's just not a good atmosphere. Sue Donaldson [00:04:24]: But that's not Nashville. So you were going to Broadway first? Laurel Taylor [00:04:27]: No, Nashville. Sue Donaldson [00:04:30]: I was thinking Broadway, new York. I was just in Nashville. Laurel Taylor [00:04:34]: That's funny. People do say that, but it's like music grow, if you want to say that instead. But it's just a bunch of restaurants, of chains, of everybody playing music everywhere you look. And I've learned a lot being down there. Sue Donaldson [00:04:48]: And do you just walk in and say, I'm a singer. Will you pay me or what? Laurel Taylor [00:04:54]: So you have auditions depending on where you're going, but tootsies and like, honky tonks, all those, those have one main guy. And what they do is they basically just interview you and on stage on the moment, like in the moment. And the band fires off of the song. And for me, they fired off some Loretta Lynn song. I did not know. Sue Donaldson [00:05:18]: Okay. Laurel Taylor [00:05:18]: And I embarrassed myself, basically embarrassed myself. And he said, Taylor I mean, he called me Taylor. You got a good voice, but you got to go home and learn, like, the legendary stuff. And so I did. I learned everything from Johnny Cash to Loretta Land, Tammy Wanette, like any song pat you claim think of, I was going to learn it. And so I came back. Sue Donaldson [00:05:43]: I mean, that is a huge library. Laurel Taylor [00:05:46]: Oh, it's huge. You have to know, even when you're playing the Strip, you need to know, like, people's favorites. Sue Donaldson [00:05:53]: You want to know people's favorites because they're going to call them out. Laurel Taylor [00:05:56]: Absolutely. And if you don't know it, you better fake it and figure it out. Sue Donaldson [00:06:00]: And do it better than the way you did when you auditioned. Laurel Taylor [00:06:03]: That's right. Sue Donaldson [00:06:03]: So when did you know you were ready to go back? Laurel Taylor [00:06:08]: I really believe it was because a place opened up for me to live. Sue Donaldson [00:06:13]: To live or to perform? Laurel Taylor [00:06:15]: Yeah. So I lived in a pool house behind a beautiful big house in Green Hills. I just chilled in their pool house, and it was perfect for me, what I needed, and I knew that I was set up writing. I met the greatest legendary writer, and he taught me so much about writing and just telling stories because he's a writer of old Red. That's all right there. He'll tell you? No, but God had his hand on me even when I wasn't living in his will, and I think that's super crazy. Sue Donaldson [00:06:53]: I would think that your parents would be a little worried just because I have adult children. That one just moved to New York, one is moving to Chicago, one lives in La. So I feel like I'm represented in all the major cities, but you kind of want, like, Lord, now, don't forget they're yours. I gave them to you when they were born, and please protect them because it's crazy and wild out there. So I appreciate your parents. Not that they had to allow you, but kind of because our kids went off to college, and that could be just as dangerous as going off to live in a pool house somewhere. And so it really doesn't really matter where you live. You just need to be under the blood and protected by Jesus. Laurel Taylor [00:07:31]: That's right. Sue Donaldson [00:07:31]: So tell me your spiritual journey, then. Laurel Taylor [00:07:34]: Yeah, so I grew up on the foundation of Jesus. And gosh, I was there every time the doors are open in church. But me, too, I didn't have it for myself. I couldn't live out my salvation through my parents. And when I got to Nashville, I really saw a big city, lots of opportunities that I've never had, decisions I have to make that are on my own now. I can't just call mom and say, Should I do this? They taught me, raised me up, and I should be able to do it. And I really started off I say I started off well, but I still didn't have it when it came to Jesus. I didn't have that love that I know that I never really encountered the love of Jesus the way I did later. So I wasn't very serious. I knew I love Jesus, okay, I'm moving on, kind of thing, but I don't need Him. I'm going to put Him on a shelf. And so I started out with a publishing deal and writing every single day and just really focused on that and then playing super late nights. And those late nights turned into staying after and starting to drink and starting to do all these different things that I've never experienced. And I wasn't a very sheltered kid, but it was very much like, this is what you do, and this is how you do it, and you don't go outside those lines. And when you're in a big city and you've never experienced that, you're on your own, and you got to find your way through your journey. And my parents were holding on so tight, they would come see me every two weeks. Wow, that was fun. But I just found myself lying a lot. I found myself living a double life. I found myself being one way and then when I go home, I'd be exactly what they wanted and I had to figure out my identity and who God says I am. And so after American Idol, actually, this is the whole journey. When J. Lo told me on national television, she said, we're going to cut you because you don't even know who you are yet. Sue Donaldson [00:09:46]: Wow. Laurel Taylor [00:09:47]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:09:47]: Did you start crying? Laurel Taylor [00:09:49]: I don't really remember. I'm not a huge crier, but I was just like, what? At the time I was super cocky about it and like, what are you talking about? But now I look at it and I'm like, she was so right. Sue Donaldson [00:10:00]: I wonder how she knew that. Have you ever told her that what it meant to you? Laurel Taylor [00:10:06]: No, god was just speaking through her. And so in 2015 of January, I gave my life to Christ. I said, you know what he gave me? The peace to walk away from the city, walk away from. Sue Donaldson [00:10:20]: Was it the American Idol thing that changed it or something else? Laurel Taylor [00:10:24]: It was kind of both. It was walking that journey and then everything just kind of fell apart. Like I couldn't describe it. I had no choice but to give up. I was losing tours left and right. I was losing opportunities left and right. My booking agent dropped me. I wasn't getting the yeses anymore. I was getting more no's shut doors. And I couldn't afford to live. I couldn't afford to live there. Sue Donaldson [00:10:55]: What was causing those besides the Lord? The Lord allowing it? Laurel Taylor [00:11:00]: Yeah. I think my choices I think me choosing this over this or even just poor decision making, not showing up on time or I was so high I couldn't go to a radio interview. Like all these different things and I was just dropping left and right. And I was the person that was like, ain't nothing going to happen to me. I'm good. I got it covered. And then one day I lost everything and my family, my friends no longer were my friends. And my family loved me from afar because of the lifestyle I was living and the choices I was making. They had to love me from afar because they were done speaking into me and just gave me to the Lord. So it had to be a work that only God could do and that's what kind of happened. That's where I am today is because of him intervening and going after me. Sue Donaldson [00:12:04]: Did he speak to you? Laurel Taylor [00:12:06]: Did Jesus speak to me? Absolutely. I was on the side of the road in the interstate where you can split and go to Alabama or you can go around the circle to Nashville, Gamut, you go to Huntsville. And I was in the middle of the media, and I pulled over, and God said, you're done. You have used every bit of my abilities that I like. I gave you these abilities, these gifts, and these talents. You're done. Go home and go make your family right. And in my time, even then, I didn't think I was coming back. But he said, my time, I will bring you back. But at that point, I saw no hope. I was like, I'm not going to Nashville ever again. And he brought me back how soon after? Probably six years. Sue Donaldson [00:13:07]: Wow. That's a long wait. Laurel Taylor [00:13:09]: Yeah. About it might have been seven years. Yeah, perfect number. I went on a journey. I was with a group called People in Songs, and they traveled and led, worship, and it taught me how to pray. It taught me how to go to bat for people. It taught me how to be in the Lord's presence, which was hard for me, hours soaking in his presence, and I was like, what is this? And it just trained me how to love and how to serve. And so many wonderful artists came through, and it was kind of a label ministry, and it just taught me a lot, and so it equipped me to where I am today as my own artist. Sue Donaldson [00:13:57]: Wow. Laurel Taylor [00:13:57]: That was the journey. Sue Donaldson [00:13:59]: Well, seven years is not a short time when you're in the middle of it. Laurel Taylor [00:14:03]: No. It feels like you're like, hey, what are we doing? Like, I'm ready to go back. Sue Donaldson [00:14:09]: A quick question. When you're American Idol, people will want to know this when they're listening. How far did you go? Laurel Taylor [00:14:15]: Top 40. So Hollywood has Monday through Friday, and basically I got cut on that Friday right before the top 24 was live. So it was cool. I stayed a while, and I enjoyed it. It was very cutthroat, but God had a different plan. Sue Donaldson [00:14:33]: Are you in touch with any of those people that you worked, that you sang with? Laurel Taylor [00:14:38]: Yeah, they'll comment on my instagram things. Sue Donaldson [00:14:43]: But we live very different lives. Very different, yeah. What is your songwriting process? You read a verse or does God nudge you or you see someone in pain or is there a line from poetry or what? Laurel Taylor [00:15:00]: Yeah, most of the time it's melody. First melody, and I put lyrics to it, but sometimes it is definitely God breathed. Like, I have a song called Healed. Sue Donaldson [00:15:13]: I love that song. I listened to it yesterday and I sent it to several people, by the way. Yeah. Laurel Taylor [00:15:18]: If I could just touch him, his garment, I'd be healed. And I went to that scripture and I was like, whoa, this is so cool. Like healing is right here. You just have to want it. And so that's how I with that song is I had that line. So then I added the melody, and then from there, the bridge just poured out of me. That was so cool. Sue Donaldson [00:15:41]: Don't you know that's when the Lord that's when the Lord is oh, yeah. Laurel Taylor [00:15:46]: You could feel it. Sue Donaldson [00:15:50]: And tell us about the latest this Old House. That's the one I've heard the most. Laurel Taylor [00:15:54]: Old House. Old House was definitely inspired by just my journey, my testimony, and how I continued to live in the past and I couldn't move forward. People still saw me as the past, too. And for me to move forward, I had to sing about it. I had to literally say, I don't go cut that grass anymore. I don't go check that mail anymore. I don't open those doors anymore, and I'm walking out of my old house. And it's a beautiful thing. You just don't know how much strength you actually have to walk out. Sue Donaldson [00:16:33]: And you don't actually mention God in the song. Correct. So I think it's such a great crossover song because so many men and women are stuck in their past for perhaps some good reason. But I like to say there's that organization called MoveOn.com, and not that you want to minimize a person's pain. Never minimize a person's pain. It's up to them and God to work things out. But we can get so stuck, as you've experienced, that we're no earthly good and we need to be heavenly good while we're here, because we're not here that long, let me tell you. I can tell you that at 71 that we're not here that much longer. So we want to make the most of it. And I can't if I'm always licking my wounds or if I'm stuck in shame, I like to say that shame is from the pit, and we are not pit people. Laurel, I want you to remember that because your journey and your challenges are not over. Right? Yeah. How old are you, can I ask? Laurel Taylor [00:17:33]: 29. Sue Donaldson [00:17:33]: Oh, my gosh. You have come a long ways for 29, my dear. God has great things in store. How does singing and songwriting help you spread the gospel, grace and message of Jesus Christ? Laurel Taylor [00:17:48]: Yeah, I mean, I've always said that when you preach something, it comes across different as when you sing it. And that's what I've experienced in my journey. Even like I told you earlier, writing with the veterans, you sing it and it's a little more believable and it's not so offensive and it's not so slap in the face. And so I try to communicate in the best way, like you said, a crossover. I don't want to deliberately say, like, writing a song about your mom or dad, you don't want to put their name in there because then that person can't like, oh, well, my mom's not named this. I'm not going to listen to the song. Sue Donaldson [00:18:28]: Yeah. Laurel Taylor [00:18:28]: I try to relate in every possible way I can to the listener, and I communicate a melody that they can't get out of their head. Sue Donaldson [00:18:37]: That's my goal. Wow. Laurel Taylor [00:18:42]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:18:43]: I'm writing this down. So communicate a melody that they can't get out of their head. Isn't that every songwriter's goal? Because they want you thinking about yes. My brother is a songwriter, so I can't wait for him to hear this. I also have him on my podcast, so I'll send that to you. But he's not famous like you, but he is wonderful like you. And he'll put already he'll put new music to words that were written by somebody else. Laurel Taylor [00:19:12]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:19:13]: And he's such a great guitar guitarist. It's so great okay. Communicating that they can't get out of their head, which is really what God, he doesn't want to be out of our head. So if you can communicate who Jesus is through a song, in a beautiful song there's something about music, at least for me, it touches my heart and makes me cry. I cry more now that I'm older, but even when I was younger, to belt out a Broadway tune. I mean, let me tell you, there's certain songs you just don't want to sing because you don't feel like crying. But they do get to your hearts, right? Laurel Taylor [00:19:44]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:19:45]: Are there any particular instances when you knew God and let's say in the last since you've come back to Nashville? How many years has that been? Laurel Taylor [00:19:54]: Two. Sue Donaldson [00:19:55]: In the last two years, let's say, where you knew God was working through your singing or your songwriting in a secular situation? Laurel Taylor [00:20:07]: Yeah. Oh, my gosh. Sue Donaldson [00:20:09]: Tell us one. Laurel Taylor [00:20:10]: So I was on this podcast. It was a podcastradio in Nashville, and they play everything from everything except for anything that's positive. Truly. Sue Donaldson [00:20:28]: Okay. Laurel Taylor [00:20:28]: I don't even care. Sue Donaldson [00:20:30]: They hear that I'm going to take your picture. How did they happen to have you host? You your agent. Laurel Taylor [00:20:40]: Yes. Sue Donaldson [00:20:40]: But they knew in advance that you were a Christian. Laurel Taylor [00:20:43]: Yes. And they said yes because of the sound of the music. The genre is what they were going for. I show up, and it was very stressful inside. I don't show it. Sue Donaldson [00:21:03]: I hope you don't feel stressful right now. Laurel Taylor [00:21:05]: No. Sue Donaldson [00:21:06]: Take it. Laurel Taylor [00:21:07]: Not even a little bit. Sue Donaldson [00:21:08]: Me neither. Laurel Taylor [00:21:09]: But he basically the host. He said, Tell us about your song. And I was like, Well, I'm always looking for opportunities to talk about the Lord in the coolest way I can, the most simple way. And I was like, well, you know, the song is called Sound of Freedom. And there's freedom there's freedom that we need there's a victory there's a cry. I was just going and I was like, there's hope. And he was like, you're a very positive person. Yeah. And I said and it's all because of Jesus. And I didn't realize I said that. And they kind of like did they bleep it out? No, they just kind of push past it and was like, okay, so tell us about your music. And I was like, it's very positive. It's very influential and encouraging. Like, I want to bring a good message. And they were nice, but I'll never do that again because they told me, they said, My gosh, you're so positive. It's like, can you be negative? Like, they were kind of like pushing back. Yeah, pushing back. Sue Donaldson [00:22:17]: And were they mocking you? Laurel Taylor [00:22:19]: Maybe. Sue Donaldson [00:22:20]: Yeah, but see, that but, Laurel, that's okay because Jesus was mocked. Laurel Taylor [00:22:25]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:22:25]: So you're in good company, but you will know whether or not you should do it again. Laurel Taylor [00:22:29]: And I know for a fact never again. Sue Donaldson [00:22:31]: Okay. Laurel Taylor [00:22:32]: That I was there to be a light. Sue Donaldson [00:22:35]: Yeah. Laurel Taylor [00:22:36]: That's all. Sue Donaldson [00:22:37]: Yeah, well, and that already was broadcast. Was it broadcast live? It was live, but you don't know. We don't know because you sowed seeds that day. Jesus sowed seeds through you, who was listening, who still hasn't forgotten it. Laurel Taylor [00:22:52]: Right? Sue Donaldson [00:22:53]: And I even mean the interview earth because they put on a good show. But when they are alone, if they are honest, they are honest with their emptiness. And that goes for anyone listening here today. That when we are alone and we're honest with our emptiness. That's when we throw ourselves on Jesus breast. And we all need to do that. It doesn't matter how long we've known Him. Are there singular challenges or temptations in a performer's life that, let's say, someone like me, a high school English teacher, wouldn't face? Laurel Taylor [00:23:29]: I think a lot as musicians and artists that take a platform, it's an ego thing, it's a pride thing. I think we all go through pride, but it's a very different, like, look at me, I deserve this, and I have to die to that all the time. I know that I'm nothing without the Lord, and I'm nothing without his lyrics, his melodies. He could literally mess my voice up as soon as I open my mouth. And so it's not in my own strength, it's in his. And it can be very hard and very challenging. Especially the bigger the venue, the bigger the experience, the bigger I mean, you want to stay grounded. You don't want it to get in your head. And especially the people that treat me like, oh, my gosh. And it's like if you knew who I was on a daily basis, I'm just chilling. Sue Donaldson [00:24:30]: I remember once when we were looking for a new worship pastor in our church, and I was in the choir at the time, and I just said, the main attribute needs to be humility, because the man or woman is going to be on the platform, literally on the platform above others. And we do that so we can see them, right. But it can go to our heads. I'm a speaker, so it can go to my head. And so it's so ridiculous if you think about it. But it's a temptation that a lot of celebrity Christians have, and you just want to pray for them like I want to pray for our pastoral staff and that they will remember that God has given them any talents or leadership skills that they have. And that's exactly what you just said. And what helps you stay intimate with Jesus? Laurel Taylor [00:25:20]: Yeah. One is I set aside time my own self before or after the show, and I go into a space by myself. That's one thing I do that I like to be removed from the crowd. Another thing I like to do is I am not a person that likes to feed myself musically with trash just because it's a good melody or as it could be like no. I really try to keep it hopeful and restoring and feeling my soul. I do travel, leading worship all over, so I am fed by several churches, several pastors, several communities that I trust and I love, and then just prayer talking to him like he's your best friend and not really complicating it, over complicating it. And with my manager, we have this thing that don't ever forget. I want to help set up my booth. I want to help set up I want to carry my guitar, those kinds of things. Like don't let it get to your head. You're just there. Sue Donaldson [00:26:39]: Did you say agent? Laurel Taylor [00:26:41]: Yeah. Sue Donaldson [00:26:42]: Is your agent a believer? Laurel Taylor [00:26:44]: Yes, 100%. Sue Donaldson [00:26:46]: That makes a difference, I'm sure. Laurel Taylor [00:26:48]: It's so much like minded. It's so easier. Sue Donaldson [00:26:51]: Yeah. Where do you think God is leading you in your career and ministry? Laurel Taylor [00:26:58]: I think he's taking me a crossover. I think he's taking me secular music. It's scary because that's where I started and I really screwed up. And so for Him to take me there again, it's like he trusts me. And I know that I can hear it. I can hear it even in how I talk about it. I'm so trusted by God and I believe he trusts me with what he's given me. And I know that I'm going to do it the right way. Yes, I will fail, but I know that God is there with me and he's going to help me through every situation and I don't have to figure it out. Sue Donaldson [00:27:37]: And if not, your mother will call you. Yeah. And remind you. As you know, my podcast is about living a legacy life, and normally I don't well, I do. I have interviewed people your age because when you think of someone older, that's when you think of legacy. But I think we don't wait until we die, Laurel, to leave a good legacy. So what we do daily is what counts. So what legacy do you want to be known for now? For those who know and love you? Laurel Taylor [00:28:03]: Honestly, I've thought about this and thought about this, and I just want to be kind. I want them to literally say, because I'm really big into the church, is like super hurtful right now and it's sad. I want to be known as a believer that loves Jesus with all their heart and would go to the ends just to help that person no matter what. And I always want to put myself last and I don't know, I just want to be seen different. I don't want to be categorized as she's a church girl because you can't relate to all those people that don't go to church or have never heard about you. And I found myself in a lot of those situations and they're like, you're just different. I don't feel like you're judging me and I'm like, why would I judge you? All I can do is love you. Sue Donaldson [00:29:08]: I don't know if you've read Oswald Chambers My Utmost verse Highest, but one thing he says is that we lead the aroma of Christ when we've left the room. And that's what I want because I love the whole idea of people seeing Jesus through me without me having to say it. But we still need to say it when it's time like you did on that radio station. Doesn't mean you have to go there again so that they go, oh, there's something different. I go, well, it's not me. What you're sensing is the Holy Spirit. That might be too weird for them at the time, but yes, it is through our kindness, the scripture, Jesus said, they'll know your Christians by our love. And yet that is not what the church is known for right now. But they do throw the baby out with about bathwater. I do think at times too, it's like, oh, don't make that an excuse to stay home and watch it online. Right. And how do you go about making sure that people know that you are kind? Laurel Taylor [00:30:05]: I walk in it even before I get to venues or things even on the sides. I want to pray for people. I want to pray for the ones that host me. I want to pray for the staff, the volunteers, all those things. I pray for those opportunities because those are the relationships and those are the things that people are going to remember. They're not going to say she did a great 45 minutes show. No, she told me about this and prayed for me on the side. If I ever get to a place where I'm not doing that, then I have not fulfilled what God's called me to do. Sue Donaldson [00:30:41]: Amen. So great. And what challenges, well, you've already mentioned some, but or obstacles have you faced in order to leave this kind of legacy of kindness and love? Laurel Taylor [00:30:55]: I would say it's because I wasn't kind before living for the Lord. I was making fun of Christians. I was doing everything that the opposite. And to be able to love people well, it's because I know how to love myself well and I know where I can remember where I was at the time and how I want to be told that exact truth in however I needed to hear it. And so it's like I put myself in that position every single time I'm. Talking to someone that needs to hear it. Sue Donaldson [00:31:34]: That's so good. Some people think, oh, I can't really say that I love myself. Well, but you said it with such calmness. I know that that's based in the fact that when I'm secure in who I am with Jesus, I don't think about myself at all. And that's one thing that CS. Lewis said. It's not like you think less of yourself, you just don't think of yourself at all. And we don't need to laurel because Jesus already showed how much he loved us. So there's no really reason. It doesn't mean I don't go get a pedicure. I do like some self care, but as far as I think a lot of people hurting other people, even in the church, is because they are not secure in how much Jesus loves them. So our job in this security is to continue to reassure them even though they may annoy us. Like, I get annoyed with those kind of people, but I thought, well, what they need more is not my irritation. They need assurance that God loves them just as they are. So my favorite question, how does your life embody God's welcoming heart? Laurel Taylor [00:32:32]: I've really been thinking about this. Okay. So I just want to make sure I got it right. Ask it one more time, because how. Sue Donaldson [00:32:41]: Does your life embody God's? Welcome. Laurel Taylor [00:32:45]: Yes. So I get put into a lot of situations where Jesus is not exactly welcome. And I believe that it says, wherever we walk is kingdom ground. We take on it. That kingdom ground. And so when I'm sent somewhere, I believe that is the open door to give God the glory. And it's really hard, well, obviously through my gift, but honestly, this is going to sound like, really dumb, but it's through. Like, when I open my mouth, when I speak, sometimes it's by my actions, and I don't say anything. It's just how the Holy Spirit guides me in the moment. Not everybody's going to listen, and not everybody's just going to not listen, so it's how they need to hear it. But I always give God the reins when I'm somewhere, always. Even when I'm scared, even when I don't want to, even when I know he's about to embarrass me. I just have to. Because we submit to God, we're not accountable to others. Sue Donaldson [00:34:15]: We don't live for the approval of man. And yet even Christians, well, with all social media, it's so easy to get caught up with that. Gosh, Laura, I want to pray for you right now. I rarely do that on air, but you're young and you are mature beyond your years in Christ and you know who you are, and so Satan is kind of mad about that. And I hope you have a team around you, a prayer team. I have, like, 42 women who pray for me. Some men when I go speak, and they feel part of my team and I'm not a celebrity, but I don't want to ever speak without them knowing that I'm about ready to get up on a platform as we talked about before, because I could really mess up. And I don't mean mess up like I do a poor job, though, that could happen. I mess up that God would not get the glory. That's what's messing up. Laurel Taylor [00:35:11]: So let's pray. Sue Donaldson [00:35:13]: Father, I just want to ask again, your covering over wonderful Laurel Taylor. Thank you for the gifts you've given her. Thank you that she's confident in them. Thank you that you are opening up opportunities to cross over, because that's what Jesus did when he came to Earth. He crossed over in the real sense of the word. And it's not going to always be easy, as she knows. I pray, Lord, that you'll raise up friends and family who will take it as their duty and delight to support her and that she'll never feel alone. Lord, thank you for these opportunities and I know I'll hear more about her in the future because of what you're going to do through and in her life, Lord. Just bless her in every way that she wants to be blessed in ways that she doesn't even know. In Jesus name, amen. Laurel Taylor [00:36:00]: Amen. Sue Donaldson [00:36:01]: Thank you so much, Laura. You're great. How can people find you and where can they listen to your music? Laurel Taylor [00:36:08]: Yeah, you can find all my music on all platforms. Apple Music spotify amazon Music You can please follow me on Instagram, Laureltaler official, and then you can check out my website, laureltalermusic.com. Sue Donaldson [00:36:22]: Okay, thank you so much. It's been a delight. Laurel Taylor [00:36:24]: Thanks. Sue Donaldson [00:36:25]: Until next time, think about your legacy, the one God has called you to live all, for heaven's sake. I would love to speak at your next Christian Women's event, see my keynotes and retreat series as well as the show notes from today's broadcast@welcomeheart.com. Thanks for coming. You're always welcome here.  

When J. Allen Hynek was first hired by the US Air Force to consult on their UFO research, he was reluctantly complicit in their debunking agenda. But as he investigated more and more baffling cases, he eventually changed his mind on the UFO question, and led the world in the effort to create a true science of UFOs. Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/user?u=3375417 Donate on Paypal: https://ThinkAnomalous.com/support.html Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S4vvZ4uyIyI Website: https://ThinkAnomalous.com Full transcript: https://ThinkAnomalous.com/j-allen-hynek.html Facebook: https://facebook.com/ThinkAnomalous Twitter: https://twitter.com/Think_Anomalous Instagram: https://instagram.com/Think.Anomalous Think Anomalous is created by Jason Charbonneau. Illustration by Colin Campbell. Music by Josh Chamberland. Animation by Brendan Barr. Sound design by Will Mountain and Josh Chamberland. Sources: Mark O'Connell. "The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs." New York: Harper Collins, 2017. Edward Ruppelt. The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects. New York: Doubleday, 1956). Richard Dolan. UFOs and the National Security State: Chronology of a Cover-up, 1941-1973. Charlottesville: Hampton Roads, 2002. 1938): 247-260. David Jacobs. The UFO Controversy in America. Don Mills, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1975. UFO Case Review contains sound design with elements downloaded from Freesound.org. Typewriter_2rows.wav, Uploaded by Fatson under the Attribution License.

In this week's No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we're talking about several iconic firearms of the Great Depression era that have long been admired in the hunting industry. We start by visiting what hunting was like during the Great Depression era. Have you seen Teddy Roosevelt's “Big Stick” Royal Grand Double rifle? The one he used to kill elephants, rhinoceros, and other big game in Africa? Find out where you can go see it on display in Louisville, Kentucky. Roosevelt worked really hard to preserve public lands and protect hunting for future generations. He was behind important hunting regulations such as the Lacey Act of 1900 and the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906. During this time, market hunting turned into subsistence hunting and the North American Model of Conservation was established.  One of these notable guns of the era is the Winchester 1894. We check one out in .30-.30 and learn why this lever action rifle became a popular big game hunting rifle by many Americans after the Army Calvary carried it. The Winchester 1894 then became available to the general population as an affordable and reliable firearm. Why is the .30-.30 such a popular caliber for whitetail deer hunting? The Winchester 1894 has also become a cherished possession that's been handed down in families over the generations. What is it that just makes lever guns so cool? Shotguns were also utilized during the Depression era but their popularity in America goes all the way back to the 1700s when smoothbore flintlocks were found throughout the colonies. When J.M. Browning came out with the Auto 5 (A5) in 1905, it completely changed the game as a repeating semi-automatic shotgun. Even how this gun came to market has a complicated and exciting story–find out how it all happened! There are so many different versions of the A5 out there now in many different gauges–head to gunbroker.com to see what's available and find out which gauge is the most popular and why. We also showcase the Winchester Model 70 that came out in 1936 during the Great Depression. This bolt-action rifle became an iconic gun and highly collectible in a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. There is a pile of these on GunBroker in a wide range of calibers and conditions. This rifle became the “Rifleman's Rifle” and a true do-it-all rifle with a stunning aesthetic and function.   Finally, we talk a bit about the lifestyle of the hunter and trapper during the Great Depression era and why they used the firearms they did. What was the average wage? How much were pelts selling for? During this challenging economic period, hunting provided a means for individuals and families to obtain food and survive, supplementing the scarce resources available during the Depression era. If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a rating and review!! The No Lowballers podcast is a brand new joint venture between GoWild and GunBroker.com to explore the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride!  The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's No Lowballers podcast by GoWild presented by GunBroker.com, we're talking about several iconic firearms of the Great Depression era that have long been admired in the hunting industry. We start by visiting what hunting was like during the Great Depression era. Have you seen Teddy Roosevelt's “Big Stick” Royal Grand Double rifle? The one he used to kill elephants, rhinoceros, and other big game in Africa? Find out where you can go see it on display in Louisville, Kentucky. Roosevelt worked really hard to preserve public lands and protect hunting for future generations. He was behind important hunting regulations such as the Lacey Act of 1900 and the Federal Meat Inspection Act of 1906. During this time, market hunting turned into subsistence hunting and the North American Model of Conservation was established. One of these notable guns of the era is the Winchester 1894. We check one out in .30-.30 and learn why this lever action rifle became a popular big game hunting rifle by many Americans after the Army Calvary carried it. The Winchester 1894 then became available to the general population as an affordable and reliable firearm. Why is the .30-.30 such a popular caliber for whitetail deer hunting? The Winchester 1894 has also become a cherished possession that's been handed down in families over the generations. What is it that just makes lever guns so cool?Shotguns were also utilized during the Depression era but their popularity in America goes all the way back to the 1700s when smoothbore flintlocks were found throughout the colonies. When J.M. Browning came out with the Auto 5 (A5) in 1905, it completely changed the game as a repeating semi-automatic shotgun. Even how this gun came to market has a complicated and exciting story–find out how it all happened! There are so many different versions of the A5 out there now in many different gauges–head to gunbroker.com to see what's available and find out which gauge is the most popular and why.We also showcase the Winchester Model 70 that came out in 1936 during the Great Depression. This bolt-action rifle became an iconic gun and highly collectible in a variety of calibers and barrel lengths. There is a pile of these on GunBroker in a wide range of calibers and conditions. This rifle became the “Rifleman's Rifle” and a true do-it-all rifle with a stunning aesthetic and function.  Finally, we talk a bit about the lifestyle of the hunter and trapper during the Great Depression era and why they used the firearms they did. What was the average wage? How much were pelts selling for? During this challenging economic period, hunting provided a means for individuals and families to obtain food and survive, supplementing the scarce resources available during the Depression era.If you like what you're hearing, please leave us a rating and review!!The No Lowballers podcast is a brand new joint venture between GoWild and GunBroker.com to explore the history and heritage of firearms. We hope to expose you to the vintage guns of the golden age along with newer, modern guns, specialty items, and a few other odd balls along the way. Jump in and come along for the ride! The show launches every Thursday morning. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more relevant outdoor content!

The nature of technology in our daily lives has transformed the way we interact, work, and live. However, its potential to effect positive change in society hinges on visionary technology leaders who can motivate their teams to apply technology to solve real-world challenges. Such leaders must possess a profound understanding of technology and a great dedication to innovation, which enables them to leverage the power of technology for the betterment of society. Their contribution is vital, as they shape the future of our world through their leadership and technological expertise. J.T. Kennedy, the Vice President of Product Development at ION, is one of those successful leaders in technology.Here's more about J.T. Kennedy:“J.T. Kennedy is a Senior Director of Product Development at ION Commodities with 23 years of experience in software, working across industries such as commodity trading, risk management, ERP, retail, education, real estate and agriculture. Specializing in the development and architecture of small to very large industry-leading products which customers use to automate their business.J.T. has gained extensive experience leading, coaching and empowering engineering teams across the world.When J.T. is not leading his teams, he is an avid outdoorsman and loves exploring the Canadian wilderness.” https://iongroup.com/

When J. Stamatelos confronted his anxious insecurity; he discovered the underlying power of self-acceptance and the vicious cycle of validating oneself through the love and acceptance of others - creating a central conflict between self-validation and external validation. Courage. Perhaps it is the virtue that enables the existence of all others. True virtue is knowing the self - not by intellectual knowledge - but by pure silence. Seeing things with new eyes requires courage and uncertainty. Yet, we live in a world that forces us to constantly compete with others in order to achieve what we want. As we journey throughout our lives, may we arrive at better, yet still - no better than… There's no doubt that each of us is fighting to be, and to do, our best. We seek that space where we thrive. But what happens when this battle is within ourselves - one that rages on between your self-concept and true identity? The result - a mask we wear each day in front of the world that hides that light inside. A mask that hides our true brilliance behind that veil of insecurity, and maybe even a touch of envy. A mask that makes us feel “less than…” We bring you this exploration of the superiority complex, one of the results of such a mental battle, detailing how A conflict between self-validation and external verification is created when anxious insecurity plays a role in a person's life. Our guest J. Stamatelos shares his insights on the effects of Anxious Insecurity & The Search for Love & Belonging. Here's what J. Stamatelos and I cover: 1. What is the impact of anxious insecurity on our lives? 2 How do we create a sense of belonging in a fragmented society? 3. How can we create a healthy self-concept while still achieving self-actualization? J. Stamatelos is a trauma modality expert and mental health practitioner who specializes in helping people break free from anxious insecurity and the cycle of feeling not enough. JOIN US ON INSTAGRAM: @thelightinsidepodcast SUBSCRIBE: pod.link/thelightinside FEATURED GUEST: J. Stamatelo Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio Production Manager: Anna Getz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thelightinside/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thelightinside/support

主播：Selah | 翩翩歌曲 ： We'll Be the StarsChallenge这个词在英文中的语境跟“挑战”有很大的不同，这个词，不能简单地翻译为“挑战”，因为这可能会影响你对它的理解和应用。今天的节目，我们就来从文化差异的角度，解释“challenge”这个词，希望大家听完这期的podcast之后，能够地道、自如地使用它，顺便解锁背后的西方文化。一. 汉语用“困难”多于“挑战”，英语中用“挑战”多于“困难”汉语中，我们用“挑战”用的相对较少。因为，挑战这个词，在汉语中最开始出现的时候，他表示的是provoke a war (“挑起战争”)，激将法来激对方出战，或者“首开衅端”。在《左转》、《史记》以及明清小说中经常出现。后来逐渐演变为competition (“竞赛”)、to overcome an opponent (“战胜对方”)的意思。*provoke /prəˈvoʊk/ vt. 激起，挑起*opponent /əˈpoʊnənt/ n. 对手中国文化，是从西周一路演化带来的，所以呢，跟老西欧的贵族文化一样，中国文化崇尚的是礼制、低调、谦逊、谨慎、教养，以及社会责任。所以，在汉语的日常用语中，“挑战”这个词，出现的频率不会太高。这个跟英语不一样，在英语中，他们经常说“challenge”，when they encounter difficulties（碰到困难时）, 他们就会说：this is a challenge。其实，英语中的“challenge”，作名词的时候，表示的是我们汉语中的“困难”，如果仅仅翻译成“挑战“，就很容易让中国学生把“challenge”用窄了。而我们，跟英语正好相反，在表示困难时，我们常用“困难”这个词，而不是“挑战”。这个非常有趣的现象出现，是为什么呢？因为西方是游牧文明，崇尚英雄，崇尚个人主义，所以“冒险精神”备受推崇，这也就能解释，为什么西方人如此热爱superheroes。而我们东方是农耕文明，这是一种需要天时地利人和的活动，所以我们崇尚集体主义，崇尚道法自然。很明显的一个体现是：写信时，中西方写地址的顺序是不一样的。中国人写信时，是国家、省市、乡镇、家庭然后个人，而英语正好相反，是个人的名字、家庭、街道、省市、国家。所以，外在的行为、用语习惯，全都是源自于背后的“民族文化基因”。“challenge”作为名词的话，就是“困难+挑战”。3个“challenge”作为名词表示“困难+挑战”的例子：你们所遇到的最大的困难是什么？What has been the biggest challenge?“找到技术精湛的人员仍是个问题。”Getting skilled people is still a challenge. 那是我要操心的事情。That is my challenge.——《唐顿庄园》所以，我们说英语时，基本上任何表示“困难”的情况，都可以用“challenge”来代替“difficulty”。二. 在英语中，challenge 和difficulty 有区别吗？英语中，challenge 和difficulty的差别，只在于说的人的mindset（心态）不同。对英语为母语的人来说，with a positive mindset（心态积极一点），a difficulty becomes a challenge（就用challenge来表示困难）。而且在西方企业里面，challenge这个词都用得简直烂大街了，已经是cliché（陈腔滥调）了。*cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ n. 陈腔滥调三. Challenge 的这几种用法，你一定要会(1) Challenge作名词：She overcame many challenges. 她克服了很多困难。A woman had many health challenges, but she worked hard to overcome them with medicine, treatment and exercising.一位女士有很多健康问题，但是她通过药物、治疗以及运动来克服它们。*健康问题，英语中更地道与积极的说法是health challenges。He was up for the challenge.他准备好迎接挑战了。*be up for 准备好做……事情如果一个人想要攀登Mount Everest（珠穆朗玛峰），那我们可以说他was up for the challenge（准备好迎接挑战了），同时还可以说：he wants to challenge himself（他想要挑战自己）。(2) Challenge作动词：作为动词，challenge可以是挑战、考验、质疑、反驳，用法是challengesomebody。如果你的领导给你难一些的项目，那么他们就是 are challenging you as a person and an employee to stretch and grow（在考验你）。有人跟你观点不一致，那么 they are challenging your opinion on a topic（质疑、反驳你的观点），这样争论下来，可以帮助broaden your mind and perspective（拓宽你的思维和视角）。(3) Challenge作形容词：Challenge加ing，就变为了形容词challenging，意思是艰巨的，有挑战性的。比如：This is a challenging time.这是颇具挑战的时刻。四. Famous Stories of Challenges马拉拉的故事：马拉拉在国际上是非常有影响力的女权主义者，在西方备受推崇。她是巴基斯坦人，受过枪伤，她一直致力于为巴基斯坦妇女和儿童争取权益。饱受social injustice（社会不公平）以及国家不支持之苦，但一直不懈努力，后来获得诺贝尔和平奖，而且2015年，有一颗小行星以她名字命名为马拉拉星。来看马拉拉的challege story，注意感受challenge这个词的用法变换。Malala had to overcome many challenges to bring about change in her country. She had the health challenge of healing from her gun wounds. She had the challenge of social injustice and the government in her country not agreeing with her. She was challenged by world leaders on how to bring about real change.*heal /hi:l/ v. （使）康复；治愈*wound /ˈwuːndɪd/ n. 伤口*injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/ n. 不公平哈利波特的作者J.K Rowling的故事：她曾接连12次被出版公司拒之门外。When J.K Rowling was trying to publish Harry Potter, she was rejected by 12 publishing companies. This was a challenge she had to push through and overcome to find success.*reject /rɪˈdʒekt/ v. 拒绝考虑Selah在美国生活，也有自己的story of challenge。刚到美国的时候，Selah faced challenges of learning to live there（面临的困难就是要学会如何在美国生活），而且还had to challenge herself to grow and learn（要在成长和学习上突破自己）。现在的Selah，她正在facing the challenge of working at a new school（面临着在一所新学校工作的困难），而且她需要learn so much about herself and about being a teacher。请留言告诉我们：关于challenge这个词，大家学到了什么？有什么想分享的吗？

Episode 184 – 10 Facts Every Christian Needs to Know 12 – Genesis Withstands the Doubts Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script: As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 24, verses 37 through 39, New International Version ******** VK: Hello! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re very glad to be with you today as we continue the series we started several weeks ago on Anchored by Truth. We are calling this series “10 Facts Every Christian Needs to Know.” In the studio today we have RD Fierro. RD is an author and the founder of Crystal Sea Books. Today we are going to cover the last – the 10th of the 10 facts that we are discussing during this series. RD, we have typically been doing a short review of where we are in the series before we start of the new fact. But you said that today you wanted to just jump right into fact 10 because we have so much material to cover. RD: Well, I’d like to start by also saying hi to the listeners joining us here today but – yes – today I just wanted to get right into our discussion. Listeners who want to hear the discussion about any of the first 9 facts episodes of this series can find the episode where we discussed them on their favorite podcast app or from our website: crystalseabooks.com. VK: So, what is the 10th fact that every Christian needs to know? RD: The 10th fact every Christian needs to know to ensure that they can be secure in their confidence in the Bible is this: while the secular world has doubts about the historicity of the book of Genesis, the book of Genesis has never been disproven and indeed it cannot be disproven. Conversely, while the Big Bang Theory and Deep Time, the evolutionary hypothesis, and the uniformitarian hypothesis are widely accepted they have never been proven to be true, and indeed, they cannot be proven to be true. VK: Wow. Those are seemingly remarkable statements. Yet, you are saying those are facts. So, just to be sure that we’re being clear I want to restate our 10th fact. The secular world may have doubts about the historicity of the book of Genesis, but the book of Genesis has never been disproven - and indeed - it cannot be disproven. Conversely, while the Big Bang Theory and Deep Time, the evolutionary hypothesis, and the uniformitarian hypothesis are widely accepted they have never been proven to be true - and indeed - they cannot be proven to be true. I think that you’re right that we do need to get straight into the discussion. Where do we begin? RD: Well, let’s focus on the first part of our fact first. It’s sad to say but we cannot avoid noting that there are widespread doubts today about the historicity of the book of Genesis – not just by unbelievers but also by some Christians. That’s sad but it’s true. Many Christians have felt the need to surrender their belief in the Bible’s record of 6 literal days of creation that occurred just over 6,000 years ago. These Christians have been so bombarded by the narratives that circulate in our culture, especially our educational institutions, that the universe and earth are billions of years old that they have tried to reach an accommodation with those ideas. So, a number of seemingly acceptable alternative ways of interpreting Genesis such as the Day-Age theory or the Gap theory. VK: The “Day-Age” idea is that the creative days described in chapter 1 of Genesis are not normal 24-hour days but rather simply creative periods of an indeterminate length. The Day-Age theory argues that the Hebrew word translated as “day” in Genesis, chapter 1, can simply mean a long period rather a regular day. They sometimes appeal to passages like 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 8 which says, “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” That’s the New International Version. RD: Yes. But as we pointed out in our Truth in Genesis series the Day-Age theory is not consistent with the ordinary rules of interpretation of the Hebrew words and grammar which clearly point to that part of scripture as being history and not some sort of poetic construction. Dr. Jonathan Sarfati who was our guest in that series makes that point very clearly in his Genesis commentary The Genesis Account. VK: And the “Gap theory” postulates that there was somehow a long gap between verse 1 of chapter 1 of Genesis and verse 2 of chapter 1. Gap theorists believe that during this gap millions or billions of years of uniformitarian development and evolution occurred in the universe and on earth. They further believe that from verse 2 onward Genesis describes the recreation of the earth to restore it from a great war that occurred between the followers of Satan and God’s forces. This war devastated the original creation and therefore God had to repair the damage. Both the Day-Age theory and the Gap theory are attempts by Christian interpreters to harmonize the supposed billions of years conventional science says happened and the seemingly incongruous record of the 6 days of creation found in Genesis. RD: But the truth is that there is no need for Christians to adopt strategies such as the Day-Age theory or the Gap theory. There is abundant scientific evidence that supports the accuracy of the 6 day creation account of Genesis as well as other events described by Genesis such as a worldwide flood. VK: And we have covered some of that evidence in this series because we want people to begin to realize that they do not have to surrender their belief in Biblical inspiration and infallibility yet also trust science – real science that is. RD: Exactly. Real science casts considerable doubt on the alternatives that are postulated to the history contained in Genesis – and that’s what we want to focus on with this 10th fact. The secular world has come to doubt Genesis largely because of the idea of uniformitarianism that was popularized by Charles Lyell and the biological extension of uniformitarianism, evolution, which was popularized by Charles Darwin. Neither Lyell nor Darwin were the originators of the ideas with which their names are now prominently associated but they did write books that brought their ideas into widespread public consciousness. Lyell wrote Principles of Geology in the early 1830’s and Darwin wrote On the Origin of the Species in 1859. Over time these books and the ideas contained in them continued to gain a greater foothold in western thought. That foothold has progressed to such an extent that today their ideas are taught in virtually every educational classroom and textbook in much of the developed world. VK: And it is largely owing to the spread of the ideas of geological uniformitarianism and biological evolution that many Christians have felt compelled to try and find a way to keep one foot in so-called science and the other foot in believing in the Bible. But this attempt has never achieved the desired aim. Christians hoped to preserve the Bible’s acceptability by seemingly finding within its text reasons that the Genesis creation account was consistent with the alleged spread of a science that demanded billions of years. But that never happened did it? RD: No. Starting in the latter part of the 19th century Christians began trying to embrace what was a blatant contradiction in their belief system – a manufactured harmony between deep time and the 6 creative days of Genesis. But the only thing since they began the attempt is that the Bible has seen its influence on society consistently shrink. Lyell’s and Darwin’s ideas require billions of years of Deep Time in which to accomplish their work. We need hundreds of millions of years for a trickle of water to turn a rut into the Grand Canyon. And the hope is that with billions of years the random collision of inanimate hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon atoms could turn into heroes, warriors, and champions. But, of course, the idea the earth and universe have been around for billions of years is in direct conflict with what we learn from Genesis. So, many Christians surrendered the truth of Genesis and placed their trust in human pronouncements. This has had a predicable effect. Rather than those Christians influencing the culture the culture influenced their faith. In the process both were compromised. VK: The truly tragic thing is that there was no need for Christians to make this accommodation. Ironically, as real science has progressed we have seen more and more empirical observations that actually affirm the historicity of the book of Genesis. For instance in Darwin’s day there had been no discoveries of soft dinosaur tissue that was so well preserved that red blood cells were still identifiable as such under a microscope. That happened in the 1990’s. In Lyell’s day geologists began to think that enormous river valleys such as the Grand Canyon were the result of erosion that occurred over millions of years. But in the 1920’s an American geologist, J. Harlan Bretz, became convinced that many of these river valleys weren’t due to erosion but were created by truly epic floods. Bretz proposed that the river valleys of eastern Washington were caused by such floods. When he first proposed his idea in the 1920’s he was met with widespread disbelief. Yet acceptance of the truth of Bretz’s observations is so widespread today that, at the age of 97, Bretz was awarded the Geological Society of America’s highest honor. Said differently, disbelief was transformed into belief. RD: Yes. And in the case of the book of Genesis widespread belief in its truth in the early part of the 19th century was gradually transformed into widespread disbelief by the latter half of the 20th century. A great many Christians came to, and are still under, the mistaken impression that the book of Genesis has either been disproven or at least that we cannot accept it as literal history. They thought and think that Deep Time, uniformitarianism, evolution, the Big Bang, etc. had rendered Genesis a sort of poetic origins story at best or outright wrong at worst. In any case they came to believe that the creation account of Genesis was irrelevant to the weightier matters of their faith like sin, salvation, and eschatology. But the book of Genesis was never disproven and, in fact, it cannot be disproven. VK: Why not? RD: Well, the biggest reason it can’t be disproven is because it’s true. VK: Touché. But I think we’re going to need more than that. RD: Well, also because you can neither prove nor disprove particular explanations for events of the distant past. All anyone can do with respect to events of the distant past is to look at the evidence that is currently available and then provide an explanation for why that evidence appears the way it does. This will always fall short of a complete “proof” because there will always be a second, third, or more possible explanation for that evidence. But in saying this we are not saying that some explanations may not be more reasonable than others. Some explanations certainly can be more reasonable than others. And that is what we have pointing out throughout this series. This 10th fact helps summarize what we have learned in this series. VK: So, the secular world may doubt the historicity of Genesis but doubt is not disproof. Doubt is just that. Doubt is a subjective opinion about the truth of a particular proposition but doubt does not prove anything. Nor does the doubt of a collective body of people prove anything. When J. Harlan Bretz first proposed his idea that the river valleys of eastern Washington were carved by monstrous floods his idea was widely doubted. But over time as more evidence came to light his idea gained widespread acceptance. The initial doubt did not mean Bretz was not correct. Today, most geologists believe Bretz is correct. But widespread acceptance does not automatically mean that Bretz is correct either. It simply means more people simply believe his explanation than the alternative. RD: Exactly. So, let’s reinforce that idea by turning to the second part of our 10th fact. VK: The second part of our 10th fact is that while the Big Bang Theory and Deep Time, the evolutionary hypothesis, and the uniformitarian hypothesis are widely accepted they have never been proven to be true - and indeed - they cannot be proven to be true. RD: Right. Today the most widely accepted theory of how the universe came into existence is the Big Bang theory – the idea that at one time all the matter and energy of the universe were present in a singularity that exploded one day and began a formation process that resulted in our current universe. This idea is so prevalent that many people, including many Christians, believe that it must have been proven to be true. But that is not the case at all. Again, in part because the only thing any current observer can do is to look at current evidence and try to provide an explanation for that evidence. And there is evidence that is helpful to the idea of a primordial Big Bang such as the expansion of the galaxies and the presence of universal cosmic background radiation. VK: Observations of the universe indicate that the galaxies are not simply in a static holding pattern. Instead they seem to be moving outward as if they were moving away from a central point of origin. Moreover, scientists have now detected what is sometimes called a background microwave radiation “echo” that seems to come from the entire universe. This echo was first thought to be malfunctioning instruments but it has now been verified so some scientists see it as the radiation that must have come from a giant fireball or explosion in the past – hence the term “Big Bang.” RD: And there are other lines of evidence that proponents of the Big Bang point to. And you hear affirmations about the theory so much it seems that it must almost have been proven to explain the origin of the universe. Yet, very few people focus on the fact that the Big Bang theory is far from having proven to be true. There are lots of scientific observations that do not support the Big Bang hypothesis such as the need for so-called Dark Energy and Dark Matter. VK: According to Wikipedia “Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter thought to account for approximately 85% of the matter in the universe. Dark matter is called "dark" because it does not appear to interact with the electromagnetic field, which means it does not absorb, reflect, or emit electromagnetic radiation like light and is, therefore, difficult to detect. Various astrophysical observations – including gravitational effects which cannot be explained by currently accepted theories of gravity unless more matter is present than can be seen – imply dark matter's presence. For this reason, most experts think that dark matter is abundant in the universe and has had a strong influence on its structure and evolution.” RD: Simply put, the Big Bang cosmological model needs dark matter to work. Without dark matter there is not sufficient gravitational pressure to cause stars to form with the known laws of physics. And it goes without saying that without stars the universe does not contain galaxies, planets, and ultimately life. But physicists have been looking for some way to confirm the existence of dark matter for decades and have come up empty. Dark matter is neither seen nor detected yet – as the Wikipedia article stated - it supposed to make up to 85% of the material of the universe. Dark matter is also needed to solve other puzzles that astrophysicists know about. But some scientists are starting to acknowledge the elephant in the room. A theoretical physicist Mordehai Milgrom has proposed an alternative to dark matter, called Modified Newtonian Dynamics (or MOND) wherein he slightly changes the law of gravitation on the very large-scale of galaxies to solve the problem of galaxy rotation curves and dynamics of galaxies on larger scales. VK: According to a 2014 New Scientist article1 Milgrom was asked by reporter Marcus Chown: “Why is now a good time to take an alternative to dark matter seriously?” Milgrom replied: “A host of experiments searching for dark matter, including the Large Hadron Collider, many underground experiments and several space missions, have failed to see anything convincing. This comes on top of increasing realization that the leading dark matter model has its failings. Among other things, it predicts that we should see many more dwarf galaxies orbiting our Milky Way than we actually do.” RD: There are a great many problems with the Big Bang theory but that does not mean it is not widely accepted. It is. But the Big Bang theory, like all theories that depend on deep time are based on assumptions that are unproven and unprovable. They all require the user to make assumptions about the initial conditions of the universe or matter, a consistency of processes for indeterminate time periods, an absence of intervening external factors, etc. Yet none of these assumptions can be proven. And all of these explanations to Biblical creationism are necessary because of an unwillingness to simply acknowledge the presence of God and the truth of the Bible. VK: And some scientists have become willing to admit that they do so. Harvard evolutionary biologist and geneticist Richard Lewontin wrote: “We take the side of science in spite of the patent absurdity of some of its constructs, in spite of its failures to fulfill many of its extravagant promises of health and life, in spite of the tolerance of the scientific community for unsubstantiated just-so stories, because we have a prior commitment, a commitment to materialism. It is not that the methods and institutions of science somehow compel us to accept a material explanation of the phenomenal world, but, on the contrary, that we are forced by our a priori adherence to material causes to create an apparatus of investigation and a set of concepts that produce material explanations, no matter how counterintuitive, no matter how mystifying to the uninitiated. Moreover, that materialism is absolute, for we cannot allow a Divine Foot in the door.” But some people might say that this is just a case of “he said, she said.” RD: They can certainly say that but as we have pointed out throughout this “10 facts every Christian needs to know series” there are not only problems with the widely accepted explanations of secular scientists there is affirmative evidence supporting Biblical creation – supporting the Bible’s record that the earth and universe are thousands of years old, that God intelligently used the matter He created to create living creatures, and that the events of Genesis still reveal their presence in language, geography, geology, etc. So, it’s not just a matter of “he said, she said.” One side brought not only their claims but also pictures, recordings, forensic evidence, supporting eye witness testimony, and rigorous analysis that did not suffer from the need to keep creating, as Dr. Lewontin put it, ”just-so stories.” VK: In other words, the Biblical explanation makes better sense about a lot of things. It makes better sense about how the sun makes the amount energy the earth needs to sustain life, how the earth-moon operate together to create the conditions for life, and why marine fossils are found on the highest mountains on earth. The Biblical explanation makes better sense the number and type of languages we see in existence today, the number of people we see around the world, and why regions, towns, and rivers are called by certain names. Yet, despite this, it is fair to say that doubts about the Bible remain. RD: Yes. And that’s why I chose the opening scripture I did. Jesus told us that in Noah’s day people were pretending that everything was okay, but it wasn’t. It will be that way when He comes back. The doubts are not proof of anything and despite the repeated attacks against it the Bible remains defiant. The Bible displays the two characteristics that any book claiming to be the word of God would have to meet. It is consistent with what we know about the history of the earth and universe and human history and it displays evidence of supernatural origin. These attributes are demonstrated by the 10 facts that we have covered in this series and, of course, thousands or hundreds of thousands of others. We’re not suggesting that we expect the narratives that have been gaining force and acceptance for over 150 years are going to be set aside overnight. But we do think that it is high time for Christians to arm themselves with the facts that will enable them to sustain their own faith and effectively pass it along to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. VK: The point of this series and today’s discussion is to help Christians guard against the narratives that circulate so widely today. One of those narratives is that the Bible cannot be trusted. So, to push that narrative the critics must cast doubt on the reliability and authenticity of scripture. But reality pushes back on the claim that the Bible can’t be trusted. The evolutionary, uniformitarian, and deep time explanations that are offered all come with significant problems. Moses wrote Genesis 3,500 years ago. Humanly speaking, he could not have known what the population of the earth would be in 2022, what languages would be spoken, or how the names of Noah’s grandsons would continue to be found in the names of rivers, cities, regions, and cultures. He didn’t know the moon was slowly moving away from the earth or how fast carbon-14 would radioactively decay. He didn’t know there were mollusk fossils on Mt. Everest. But God did. Moses just recorded the history God gave to him. He did so faithfully and accurately and we see the fidelity of his account all around us today. To close, for today let’s listen to a prayer of corporate confession. All of us have sinned and fallen short of God’s expectations and we should confess that regularly. But we must always combine our confession with the gratitude that he tells us in 1 John that even as we confess our sins He is faithful and just to forgive those sins. Truly we serve a gracious as well as a mighty God. ---- PRAYER OF CORPORATE CONFESSION VK: Before we close we’d like to remind our audience that a lot of our radio episodes are linked together in series of topics so if they missed any episodes in this series or if they just want to hear one again, all of these episodes are available on your favorite podcast app. To find them just search on “Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books.” If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not perfect but our Boss is!” (Opening Bible Quote from the New International Version ) The Gospel of Matthew, chapter 24, verses 37 through 39, New International Version Dark matter in trouble again - creation.com Stars don’t form naturally - creation.com Satan’s Strategy • Cast doubt on God’s goodness • Deny God’s truth • Elevate self-importance • Establish a replacement in the mind and heart for God’s truth Cultural Narratives One way to look at narratives is that there are primary and secondary narratives that circulate in our culture. The primary narratives are so embedded in our culture that they are not even noticed any more. They are like the framed prints on your wall. Initially you see them but as time goes by you notice them less and less. Eventually you only know they are there when a visitor comes in and remarks about them. Deep time, evolution, uniformitarianism, and the equality of all religious viewpoints are now primary narratives in our culture. Only fools and the suspect disagree with them. The narratives we notice (such as the prominent social and political narratives) are secondary ones - the acceptability of abortion, same sex marriage, the difference between "green" energy and fossil fuels, "public" education, increased government control and regulation, etc. The secondary ones emerge from and are dependent on the primary ones. • The Big Bang/deep time does away with the need for God as Creator. • Evolution does away with the need for God as the Author of life. • Uniformitarianism does away God as the Administrator of justice (become evil continually and God will wipe you off the face of the earth). Since we've done away with God we now create our own standards for what constitutes "personhood," family, man's dominion over the earth, etc. The problem is, of course, we didn't do away with God or His truth. And the house built on intellectual sand falls when the river of reality hits it. So, we will proclaim the truth to try to save some and maybe by God's grace many or most. People who doubt the inerrancy of scripture never think about any of this but they should. The line from that which they doubt the Word to a life they don't want to live is very straight. The line grows even more straight as it uncoils - just like the hangman's rope.

For burn survivors like J.R. Martinez, telling his story to inspire was both a valuable and gratifying way to help others, and in turn, also help with his own healing. J.R. used what Phoenix Society calls the healing power of peer support that has helped thousands of burn survivors over the years. When J.R. told his story, the local and national media listened—and his resilience, charm, and optimism were some of what earned him spots on both All My Children and Dancing with the Stars. In this episode, we talk with J.R. about his journey to motivational speaking, acting, and of course, Dancing with the Stars. About J.R. Martinez J.R. Martinez is an Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author and Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner. J.R has traveled the world speaking with troops at various bases, as well as serving as keynote speaker for numerous major corporate events, non-profits, Universities and Fortune 500 companies. J.R. devotes himself to spreading his message of resilience and optimism. Our Sponsor, Pritzker HagemanA special thank you to our Season One Sponsor, Pritzker Hageman. The Pritzker Hageman burn injury legal team helps burn survivors, and their loved ones pursue compensation and justice throughout the United States. If you have legal questions, the attorneys at Pritzker Hageman are ready to help. Find out more at LegalJourney.guide  Resources from the Show JRMartinez.com Facebook: @iamjrmartinez Twitter: @iamjrmartinez    Instagram: @iamjrmartinez  Buy Full of Heart: My Story of Survival, Strength, and SpiritResources from Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsBecome a Phoenix SOAR hospital, or become a Peer SupporterSubscribe to our newsletter or Journey MagazineDonate to Phoenix Society for Burn SurvivorsShare your burn survivor story, or read othersBecome a Phoenix SOAR hospital, or become a Peer SupporterEnjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors! 

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was released over TWO years ago, and the TLF crew will provide their insight after multiple rewatches and taking in the supplemental novels, comics, and stories! When J.J. Abrams set out to create the last film in the Skywalker Saga, he had the biggest task of completing a journey of films that would hopefully bring a joyous finality to the Star Wars community. The Rise of Skywalker had to answer a multitude of questions regarding the legacy of the Jedi, Rey's origin story, the progression of the First Order while also creating new questions with the Final Order and Sheev Palpatine's motivation to turn both Rey and Ben. The TLF hosts will discuss their thoughts on the movie after having rewatched multiple showings, read novels such as TROS novelization and Shadow of the Sith, and debating with community members on the reasoning behind manipulating both Rey and Ben. Bring out your thinking caps because we are going to need your help this evening! ▶Youtini's The Rise of Skywalker Review Collection | https://tinyurl.com/28c29zap (https://tinyurl.com/28c29zap) ▶The Youtini Book Review System | https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHdMZHAyM3ZFSkpNa2QwNF9vRFFzZDR1YWVQd3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ1VHTGIxTkcyOXNsdXdMNWhNa1RITVNyeWhxS1pCc2htRENhUVdLd2lGWkh2VDlrTlVvQUwzbUxBclRCMEFFRG1HWElUSl9aVTNMMXpVejJnUHVqSlAxdDZfbWFkOW1xX28wRGk5bEN5S2hWdElJNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F2p857edd&v=fm4XQ0VJrHA (https://tinyurl.com/2p857edd) ▶New Book & Comic Releases on http://Youtini.com (Youtini.com) | https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHdQdDJ5amR3U3l1LWRGLU9XN0NEWVdST0JnQXxBQ3Jtc0ttR2diampHaGxneXhuMjV0REo0MjRzbDBGTlhVLUYtcnptNFZuaGI5d1JrdThERXQ0U1lXdDVrSk5JVjdDd1UyWlJ0emc2UmNVVHNyVFFaVm44ZVlsVUlIVklCd0swRXZwZHp2SktGTlVnNVVzSUJmOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2F4bnhp8du&v=fm4XQ0VJrHA (https://tinyurl.com/4bnhp8du) ▶Complete Star Wars Timeline | https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2N3M001cWg5djZWNWJrWndWaHNzTlFSS3h2QXxBQ3Jtc0tuTy1RZUJyZ0FVN3M1eDlnc1FBaktrbU5KdWVMQ0VxdG9WNG5yZ1VzMmp6STd6YWRhSm02SUxCZzgzY2tEdnZnZ3FSN1FuTVktYnlkR1ZRdndSZTJjcVhieUt1Z09uTEZFUV8tUHhHSUc5Z2ZPVk1ZMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fyznkb8w7&v=fm4XQ0VJrHA (https://tinyurl.com/yznkb8w7) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY ▶ WEBSITE https://www.youtini.com/ (https://www.youtini.com) ▶ DISCORD https://www.youtini.com/discord (https://www.youtini.com/discord) ▶ TWITTER https://twitter.com/youtini_us (https://twitter.com/youtini_us) ▶ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/youtini_us/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/youtini_us/?hl=en) ▶ FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/youtini (https://www.facebook.com/youtini) SUPPORT YOUTINI ▶ WEEKLY CONTENT ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/youtini (https://www.patreon.com/youtini) ▶ YOUTINI MERCH: https://www.youtini.com/merch (https://www.youtini.com/merch) GET MORE STAR WARS BOOKS ▶ Get A FREE Star Wars Audiobook: https://www.youtini.com/audible (https://www.youtini.com/audible) ▶ Best Canon Book To Read First: https://www.youtini.com/book/lost-stars (https://www.youtini.com/book/lost-stars) ▶ Best Legends Books To Read: https://www.youtini.com/guide/best-star-wars-legends-books (https://www.youtini.com/guide/best-star-wars-legends-books)

When J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter or George Lucas was making Star Wars, these weren't billion dollar franchises. Imagine if they had looked around at everyone who was doing better at the time, decided their vehicle was lacking and gotten off...Music: https://www.purple-planet.com#morningmotivation #motivationalmessages #dailyinspiration #dailyquotes #inspirationalwords #liveyourbestlife #lifelessons #lifecoaching #happinessquotes #happiness #sunshine #healing #transformation

Discrimination can take many forms. When J.D. and Ethel Shelley simply tried to purchase a house, they found themselves involved in a landmark legal case to fight for their right to move into their property. They were battling a restrictive covenant that tried to exclude them based on their race. ——— Click on search links to see if there are episodes with related content:  Cicely Hunter, Landmarks, Black History, Civil Rights, Podcast Transcript: I'm Cicely Hunter, Public Historian from the Missouri Historical Society, and here's history, on eighty-eight-one, KDHX. ——— For St. Louis to be named the 10th segregated city in the United States might have come as a surprise to those who heard it back in 2017, but St. Louis's history is similar to many other urban cities. With all the hidden gems and history that surrounds this city, racial segregation became more fixed and evident as public policies and private practices tightened restrictions against Black communities. But these instances of discrimination and racism were often contested. We can look to Shelley v Kraemer, a court case that was argued in the Supreme Court and outlawed state enforced restrictive covenants. ———- J.D. and Ethel Shelley and their children moved from Mississippi to Missouri. They were looking to purchase a home, so Elder Robert Bishop, who was their pastor and a realtor, showed them 4600 Labadie Avenue. The Shelley's loved the home so much that they made an offer, and it was accepted. But, since the house had a restrictive covenant, the Shelley's racial identity became a determining factor that restricted Black people from entering, purchasing, or occupying certain areas based on residential segregation. ——— The Marcus Avenue Improvement Association with Fern and Louis Kraemer as the plaintiffs were determined to stop the Shelley family from living in their newly purchased home. The Circuit Court ruled that the restrictive covenant was poorly executed since the property owners failed to sign the document. Then, the Missouri Supreme Court reversed the lower court's decision and argued the restrictive covenant remained a legitimate agreement. The final ruling by the Supreme Court on May 3, 1948, established that restrictive covenants violated the Fourteenth Amendment and could not be judicially enforced even though it was a private contract. ——— St. Louis was important to the civil rights movement, and at the center of Black legal resistance, with court cases like Shelley v Kraemer and Gaines v Canada, and Dred and Harriet Scott's freedom suit. In 1988, the Shelley House was dedicated as a National Historic Landmark and served as a “living memorial to the Shelley family and their fight against racial discrimination.” ——— Here's history is a joint production of the Missouri Historical Society and KDHX. I'm Cicely Hunter and this is eighty-eight-one, KDHX, St. Louis. ———

Have you ever woken up and thought “Ugh I don't feel like it”? If you're constantly seeking motivation, feeling stuck or like you can't get started moving towards your goals - then this episode is for you. * Connect with J.Go on E-Mail: Jordan@jgofitlife.com  * Become a Beta Tester for my Busy BCB Program: https://www.jgofitlife.com/offers/QJWV6cc9/checkout    - If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBeYYPBCUeIVFG1N0u0wBqYEMzLRvAYn8uBRMTkrwdEBoksw/viewform?usp=sf_link    - Stop saying you need motivation, and start getting more connected with your why. Identify what you really want. - When you feel disconnected with your body (in a rut), it can be really hard to trust your intuition (your gut).  - When J.Go wakes up and feels the urge to snooze, she takes a step back and thinks, “Does this decision bring me closer to my goals and my higher self?” or “What does my highest self need today?” - If you “don't feel like it”, you might be self sabotaging your own goals. Sometimes, we get in our own way and hold ourselves back by not doing the things that will help us create change.  - Give yourself 5 minutes to start moving, then decide you want to stop.  - Be intentional with your actions and take the time to work towards your goals.  - If you're looking for guidance on where to start, the beta round of BCB might be perfect for you: https://www.jgofitlife.com/offers/QJWV6cc9/checkout 

Have you been feeling self doubt lately? J.Go breaks down three times she's felt self doubt and what she did to overcome her doubts and fears.    * Connect with J.Go on E-Mail: Jordan@jgofitlife.com  * Become a Beta Tester for my Busy BCB Program: https://www.jgofitlife.com/offers/QJWV6cc9/checkout    - If you're interested on being a guest on this podcast, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBeYYPBCUeIVFG1N0u0wBqYEMzLRvAYn8uBRMTkrwdEBoksw/viewform?usp=sf_link    - Sometimes, people only show their successes and don't show the whole picture, which was likely filled with a lot of self doubt. J.Go wants to be vulnerable and share times along her journey when she felt self doubt, and how she overcame those feelings to level up.    When J.Go quit her job without having a plan - She thought: can I really do this on my own? These feelings came up over and over again during the course of her first year coaching.  - How did she work through the doubt? - First of all, she was fortunate enough to have emotional support and encouragement from both of her parents - She walked through the doubt, meaning: She thought about the fear, doubt, and anxiety she felt when the fear came up. She was so afraid of failure, but what would actually happen if she failed? She could always go back to a job. - What if this isn't the “right” thing for her? Well, maybe it would open her eyes to new opportunities. Maybe she will meet someone who will lead her to her next step.  - Taking that  next step is telling God or the Universe that you trust the plan, and that you trust yourself.  - The next step can be a small one, such as making yourself a short morning routine, setting a boundary, etc.  - Walking through self doubt helped her realize what could happen really wasn't that bad. Even if it was a trainwreck, it was better that she at least tried.    When J.Go hosted her first Go.Retreat - She compared herself to a lot of people who have already hosted multiple retreats - What did she do to help self doubt? - Self Reflection: Look at a time in your life when you were afraid of something and it all worked out. When is a time when you doubted yourself, and you proved yourself wrong?  - Celebrate your achievements so far. They wouldn't have happened if you let self doubt get in the way.  - Instead of getting caught up in comparison, she decided to learn from them. - She reached out asking for mentorship and it was invaluable.  - She thought to herself, why not you? Why not?  - If you don't want to reach out for mentorship, you can scroll back to their very first instagram post, or their first video or blog. It helps to see their growth and that everyone starts from the beginning.    Taking a social media break - She had fears, “What if no one cares?”. It was her ego talking. - What if she can't run a successful business without Instagram? - She realized that fear itself wasn't a good enough reason to stay on social media and continue going at the pace that she was.    - what if you can't run a successful business without posting on instagram everyday and sharing your life?  - The people that get it, the people who connect with her. - She went back to what really matters, her values.  - What could she control? She could control how much she was on social media.  - Getting clear on her values was her first big step. Decide what matters to you. What do you value? What are your goals? - If something could help you reach your goals, then do it! - If you knew you wouldn't fail, would you do it? Then take that step.  - It's worth more to try and fail.

Today's episode takes us to coastal New Hampshire where I chat with bestselling author, J.D. Barker. J.D. Barker is the New York Times and international best-selling author of numerous novels, including DRACUL and THE FOURTH MONKEY. His latest, A CALLER'S GAME, will be released on February 22. He is currently collaborating with James Patterson.  His books have been translated into two dozen languages, sold in more than 150 countries, and optioned for both film and television. In today's episode we discuss:·      How J.D.'s early years of being a ‘babysitter' to rock stars helped him craft stories later in his career.·      How and why J.D. quit a lucrative job in finance to fulfill his dream of being a full-time writer.·      When J.D. realized he had ‘made it' in the writing business.·      His bestselling book the Fourth Monkey, more specifically how that was not the original title, how he did and didn't get the police procedure parts correct, how he told the story from multiple points of view, and how he injected raw emotion into the story. (There are spoilers here if you haven't read the book and want to.)·      The steps into getting your book made into a T.V. show or movie. ·      The necessary work ethic needed to succeed in the author business.·      Co-writing with James Patterson.·      What a typical writing day looks like for J.D., including making time for exercise.   All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.This episode is for the writers out there!Visit J.D. Barker's website to learn more about him and his books! Check out the Best of BookTok!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupListen to Writers Ink Podcast!Listen to Episode #36 of the Cops and Writers Podcast with J ThornListen to Episode #52 of the Cops and Writers Podcast with Zach BohannonSupport the show (https://patreon.com/copsandwriters)

When J.J. Watt announced the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year with a simple “T.J”, his younger brother finally got his due. This time around, the voters definitely got it right. All that and more on this episode of Steelers Friday Night Six Pack! Join Tony Defeo on those those subjects, engaging in Pittsburgh pro football talk and much, much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When J.J. Watt steps on the field again, he'll be wearing the jersey of Marshall Goldberg. Chierstin Susel gives a glimpse into the former Cardinals and World War II hero with the help of his daughter, Ellen Goldberg Tullos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Jørgen Vig Knudstorp became CEO of the LEGO Group in 2004, the company was on the verge of ruin. Sales were falling, debts were piling up, and innovation had slowed to a crawl.What happened over the following decade has been called the greatest turnaround in corporate history. Among key takeaways in this episode, discover how Vig Knudstorp split the company's recovery into three manageable chapters; why he believes in the power of “paradoxical leadership”; and why the LEGO Group we know today is more like a forest than a manicured garden.—————————Links:Read our new magazine, I by IMD, here.Discover IMD's leadership programmes here.

Jo and J.J. are on their own this week and have a lot to discuss, including the unfortunate passing of Jo's family dog, takeaways from the recent appearance of Prince Harry on the Dax Shepard podcast, and how to share your vulnerable emotions without coming across as self-indulgent or too long-winded. They also talk about how therapists balance transparency with boundaries, having conversations with people that may not have done the work yet, and why it's important to give yourself the tenderness and space to think especially during a time of extra stress and grief. The episode ends with J.J. promising to meet up with Jo for a tour of a city close to you sometime in the not-too-distant future!   Takeaway: [2:20] J.J. returns from a visit to Los Angeles, and Jo starts the countdown to her 50th birthday. Only 18 more months to go! [4:05] Jo and J.J. discuss Prince Harry on a recent episode of Dax Shepard's podcast, Armchair Expert. He was there to open up about the cycle of hurt and pain, but the press picked up more about the drama within the Royal Family instead of the mental health aspect, knowing it would get more clicks. [6:33] J.J. doesn't worry about being a dick, even when she's being direct. In a world where a lot of people just spew out their emotions online, sometimes it is better to wait for people to ask before sharing and baring all. She and Jo discuss the boundary between spilling your guts and keeping it all inside a professional world. Our society is pretty unbalanced in the world of mental health, but real support doesn't typically come from just a lengthy post on social media or unloading everything to an untrained friend or co-worker. There are healthier options. [9:20] J.J. talks about bringing her older little dog to sessions, and not knowing how much clients would be invested in seeing her and their disappointment when she passed. [11:06] When J.J. is feeling in a low mood or tired, she lets her clients know that she is feeling that way, and it has nothing to do with them. This way she is authentic about how she feels, and it sets clear boundaries for the client. [12:21] In any type of performance setting or a social situation, we can feel pressure to perform or turn it on while we are feeling in a low mood or even grieving. It's hard to muster it up, and it's both brave to mention it and also brave to muster up the courage to know sometimes the show just must go on. [13:35] Jo had to say goodbye to her sweet family dog, and with it comes a wave of emotions, one after the next. What has been surprising for her has been the strength of the emotion and the awareness and acceptance of it. As she lets herself grieve, J.J. adds that most people don't mind seeing their friend or loved one cry, even though we can fear it will scare others away or turn them off from us being “too much”. This is where radical acceptance of reality comes in and learning how to receive someone's help and support provides a gift for both us and them. [17:18] Most humans have a repelling type of action for what doesn't feel real. There is inauthenticity to vomiting all over social media, and even if it's subconscious, we can feel the difference. We can feel truth, honesty, honest vulnerability. [18:44] A lot of our mental health and vulnerability is unspoken for now, but hopefully, it will become more spoken and more of the norm in the future. For now, we don't have to put words to know that we can feel truth, honesty, and love. [22:17] In the show featuring Prince Harry, he may have been doing something from an authentic place, and it's getting twisted. This ties into the need to have vulnerable conversations, but knowing humans can judge others very quickly when they view something as inauthentic. Does his high profile help progress mental health, or not? [23:12] It's important to not get bogged down by global groupthink. Jo says that if even one person can learn from or relate to her work, it's worth it. [24:19] Jo has an intense irritation to people who vomit out their feelings in a way that minimizes true mental health discussions, and she has a fear and worry that if those are the voices that are heard and judged, it has an impact on the bigger picture.  [25:40] J.J. commends Jo on her bravery, emotional intelligence, and her ability to manage emotions according to their value. [27:11] The next time you find yourself irritated with everyone and everything throughout your day, it may be a sign that you need to give yourself extra self-care and tenderness.   Tweetables: “Being tender and intimate with life's transitions is a way of modeling for other people how to give themselves a break when they are grieving.” - J.J. “The emotion itself just wants to pass through your body and tell you something, but we fight it so often.” - Jo “I just keep my mouth shut a lot more than I used to, which I know must be hard to believe.”  - J.J. “It's so hard to balance passion with a non-attachment to outcome.” - J.J. “We are not tucked in enough as adults.” - J.J.   Connect With Us: Joanna Denton | Dr. J.J. Kelly   Prince Harry on Armchair Expert

This story is part of a collection of pieces on how we work today, from video conferencing to using productivity apps for off-label purposes to appeasing our robot overlords. When J. Lo and Shakira put on their “provocative” performance during the Super Bowl halftime show in January, was it an act of female empowerment or a demeaning objectification? Just kidding. People will never agree on that.

A safe place for Pastors to be people… When J.R. and I set out to start MMP this is what we envisioned. This is our final episode of season 1, it is powerful. We have a conversation with A.J. Swoboda about transitions, temptations, preaching as pornography, Legos, tears, the interior life of a pastor, and the dark night of the soul. We recognized early on as we were recording that this interview puts into words what so many pastors experience but fail to find language for. We are deeply grateful to our friend A.J. for going this deep with us and we look forward to the fruit of his vulnerability. We will see you in September!Resources: Books by A.J.A Glorious Dark: Finding Hope in the Tension between Belief and ExperienceSubversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop WorldThe Dusty Ones: Why Wandering Deepens Your FaithMessy: God Likes It That WayRedeeming How We Talk: Discover How Communication Fuels Our Growth, Shapes Our Relationships, and Changes Our LivesQuestions:1.What did A.J. say that stuck out to you that has some implication for what you should or should not be doing moving forward?2. Who is one person that might benefit from hearing this episode?If you have any questions, comments, or thoughts for the show drop us a line, voice mail or smoke signal at dougmoister@gmail.com. We are a new podcast so we ask you to make sure to subscribe, write a review, and share this with other pastors and kingdom leaders. We hope to see the MMP community grow.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When J. R. was campaigning for a remaster of his feature Robot Ninja we went on about his film career enjoy the episode.... i swear he got a couple grand more closer to his goal after this... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inside-movies-galore/support

Alison Milbank on why Tolkien and Middle-Earth exercise such a hold over us. --- “It does suggest that within the real world there are portals - thin places, if you like, where we can pass to other worlds and return. And I think that's what the best fantasy [literature] does. It gives you an understanding of this world as much richer, much deeper than we normally realise.” When J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings came out on top of the Waterstones Books of the Century poll in 1997, Germaine Greer voiced the frustration of fantasy sceptics everywhere. “It has been my nightmare that Tolkien would turn out to be the most influential writer of the twentieth century,” she wrote. "The bad dream has materialised … The books that come in Tolkien's train are more or less what you would expect; flight from reality is their dominating characteristic." Fantasy: those who love it really love it … and for others, it doesn't do a thing. In this conversation with theologian and literary scholar Alison Milbank, Life & Faith delves into Ents, elves, enchantment, escapism, the enduring appeal of Middle-Earth, and why Tolkien went everywhere by bicycle. Milbank believes that humans have “a natural desire for the supernatural”. She explains why she loves unicorns, and why she's not so sure fairies aren't real. And she makes a case for the importance of imagination in reasoning, in doing science, and even in politics. “To be human is to want to exceed what you are … For all of us, it doesn't matter how wonderful your spouse or your lover is, they can never wholly satisfy you. It doesn't matter how much money you have, it will never wholly satisfy you. That's just the way we are. And the fact that we can never stay in the object isn't saying that we shouldn't get married, or we shouldn't love people, or even that we shouldn't enjoy the things of this world. It's just saying that they can't give us everything. There's something in us that just wants more ... a kind of homesickness for something we've never had.” --- SUBSCRIBE to Life & Faith on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/cpxpodcast OR on Spotify: http://cpx.video/spotify FIND US on Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicchristianity FOLLOW US on Twitter: www.twitter.com/cpx_tweet

In today's episode, Cody and Justin interview one of the real originators in the personal finance space, J.D. Roth from Get Rich Slowly. Join them as they dive into J.D.'s financial backstory and learn how he took his own journey to conquer finances and turned it into a successful business. He gives us full transparency and shows that it hasn't always been easy or profitable. When J.D. first started he was publishing articles daily...as bloggers ourselves that seems outrageous. We chronicle his financial journey and what it looks like to build up a digital business, sell it, and reacquire it all over again. You won't want to miss this one. Episode Summary Started posting on the internet in the early 90's Began writing to document his journey in gaining a healthy relationship with money 2005 he writes an article titled "Get Rich Slowly" which really took off This article became a successful blog and he was able to quit his job Becomes devoted Dave Ramsey follower and works his way out of debt in 2007 Recommends an emergency fund in an alternative bank with no ATM card for those that struggle as he did Get Rich Slowly grows to getting 1M+ page views The stress of the site, however, becomes too much so he sells it in 2009 for a large yet undisclosed amount of money He stays on to help run the site until 2012 2015 he returns to the blogging arena with his new site "Money Boss" In 2017 he decided to reacquire Get Rich Slowly Get Rich Slowly is currently losing thousands per month but he is developing plans to make it profitable without compromising his personal ethics Key Takeaways Overnight success is an illusion. We see so many of these stories on podcasts like ours were someone makes a really nice living just by typing out some thoughts on a page. In reality, it's not that simple and it doesn't happen that fast. J.D. has been running a blog for 20 years and has probably spent more time working on the blog than I want to work in my entire life. Don't get frustrated when you're not earning profit right away, no one does. Personal happiness over profit. J.D. found himself in a dilemma that most people probably wouldn't find sympathy but that is still a real issue a lot of us have or will face. He was making really good money but his personal life wasn't following the same success. The pressure he put on himself to make the blog a success was too much. What is all the money worth if it takes away your happiness? As you do get off the ground and turn profitable, don't neglect the happiness around you that is so much more valuable. Authenticity is the best attribute. Looking to grow your audience? Let them see you. The real you, not the you that is always happy and makes every correct investment choice. Let them see you at your worst and your best. Invite them into your life and they will come away with a much stronger connection and loyalty to you and your brand. Call to Action Sit down and think about what you want your life or business to look like. What are you willing and not willing to do to succeed? What do you want to be known for? What value do you want to give other? Answer these questions early and commit to them. They will be much harder to make a priority if you wait until profits start coming in and turning away from your values can quickly cause the profits to evaporate too. Join the Community We'd love to hear your comments and questions about this week's episode. Here are some of the best ways to stay in touch and get involved in The FI Show community! Sign up for our exclusive newsletter Join our Facebook Group Leave us a voicemail Send an email to contact [at] thefishow [dot] com If you like what you hear, please leave a rating/review! The FI show on iTunes The FI show on Android Links from the Episode The Article that started it all - "Get Rich Slowly" Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps Contact J.D. Roth: Get Rich Slowly

When J.R. Hubbard moved Selecta Auto Body into a new 10,000-square-foot building a few years ago in downtown San Francisco, he did so after thorough research and planning. Here's how Hubbard readied his processes, employees and customer base for his business's big change.

[paypal-donation] As Hitler came to power in Germany, how did the LDS Church respond?  In our next conversation, we'll talk to Dr. David Nelson and we'll talk specifically about how J Reuben Clark of the First Presidency dealt with Jews in Hitler's Germany.  It wasn't a pretty picture.  Nelson describes the political environment Clark grew up around. David:  Yes, well J. Reuben Clark, you're right.  He was pretty much against war to start off with because the Republicans in his period of time were isolationist.  They were very much against the League of Nations[1] after World War I and J. Reuben Clark was an old-style Republican.  But yes J. Reuben Clark was a xenophobe, a nativist, and an anti-Semite. He had a long government career during Republican administrations and then he was in private practice as a lawyer when Woodrow Wilson served eight years as a Democrat as president after [Teddy] Roosevelt up until his [Roosevelt's] death in 1921.  J. Reuben Clark was primarily a nativist and xenophobe, and he became, because of his experiences in the eastern United States, he became an anti-Semite.  When J. Reuben Clark gave the valedictory address at the University of Utah in 1898, the whole thing was filled with anti-immigrant sentiment. Now this was not just J. Reuben Clark.  One of the bad things about American progressivism at the time, and don't think of progressivism back then as progressive is used as the word today.  There were good things in progressivism, but there was a lot of anti-immigrant sentiment in progressivism.  Immigrants are coming over, they're taking our jobs away from us and all that. Find out what Clark said!  We'll also talk about how he responded to both Jewish and non-Jewish immigration requests to the United States.  Check out our conversation….. https://youtu.be/K3IyHa7ZAKw [paypal-donation] [1] This was a forerunner of the United Nations and was proposed by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson as a reaction to World War I.

If you've not seen one of J.P. Sears' hilarious videos, you must have spent the last few years on another planet. J.P. has seemed to burst on the scene with his “Awaken With J.P.” video channel but behind it is a 13-year career as an emotional healing coach. Yet, something happened a few years ago that launched him to a new level of attention and success. What was it? J.P. shares on this episode that it was when he decided and then acted on the decision to be himself. You can hear what that journey was like for J.P. and what it might be like for you if you dare to start the journey, on this episode. When JP Sears began to be more authentic his career took off. For 13 years J.P. Sears was serving people in a very fulfilling way. He was an emotional healing coach. In that role, he saw a good deal of success and was very fulfilled personally through helping people heal and grow. But he felt he'd been doing so in spite of who he really was. His quirky sense of humor and witty personality had never been a part of his approach and it was a part of himself that he missed. When J.P. decided to create - and publish - his first comedy video everything changed for the better. Listen to his story on this episode. What is keeping you from being your authentic self? Get past it and grow your business. All of us grow up trying to discover who we are - who we are designed to be. It's a natural part of the human path of development. In our most formative years, we don't realize that is the journey we are on and we seek instead to find happiness by pleasing the important people around us - parents, siblings, teachers, etc. It's natural, and we all do it. And it's what keeps us from discovering and being our authentic selves. In his own insightful and funny way, J.P. Sears shares how he understands the struggle to discover our true selves and what happens when we truly learn to BE that person, on this episode. If you're going to be your authentic self, get ready to face the resistance. All of us have voices of doubt that alternately whisper and scream into our thought process through the course of our lives. Those voices come from a variety of places and rise up in force any time we begin to step outside what is normal. Why? Because normal is what feels safe, even if it's not. J.P. Sears says that is the resistance we all face in order to grow - in order to become. He shares how he has learned to fight the resistance and the outcome of doing so, on this episode of Freedom Fast Lane. J.P. Sears says finding your passion requires you try a lot of things. For many years now we've all heard the rallying cry of much of the entrepreneurial community - Find Your Passion! But is that the best advice? On this episode of Freedom Fast Lane, J.P. Sears tells why he sees it as poor advice though not necessarily wrong. He shares why the sentiment behind it is exactly what you should be after but how the way to go about it is never as clear and clean as you might expect. In his mind, finding your passion requires that you try a lot of different things, pivoting each time you discover what is NOT the thing you really want to do. It's an engaging, funny, and helpful conversation you won't want to miss.   Outline Of This Great Episode [0:24] Ryan's introduction of J.P. Sears, comedian and entrepreneur. [4:32] J.P.'s journey from being fairly unknown to a worldwide sensation within 2 years. [10:02] Why are we not more naturally our authentic selves? [14:16] The resistance J.P. felt when he took his first steps of being authentic in his career. [20:15] How J.P.'s videos truly went viral and the impact it had on his coaching practice. [28:49] The need for personal growth and fighting the desire to “be done.” [34:00] Finding your passion means you are trying a lot of things. [37:56] Being willing to search without finding is what enables you to find. [40:00] Trying to be like other people and why entrepreneurs are more prone to it. [50:05] How a fear based mindset prevents us from true success. [52:51] J.P.'s new book and why he decided to write it. Action Steps From This Episode FOR GETTING STARTED: Do the work to know yourself. You can't hope to be true to your personal purpose if you don't know who you are. Being authentically yourself is not your enemy. FOR GREATER SUCCESS: Become willing to search without finding. In other words, learn to search and discover for the joy of what will happen that you never even know to search for. When you are willing to walk that path, you wind up finding the best things. Connect With Today's guest: J.P. Sears Website: www.AwakenWithJP.com OR www.HowToBeUltraSpiritual.com J.P.'s YouTube channel BOOK: How To Be Ultra Spiritual On Twitter On Facebook Connect With Freedom Fast Lane Live Website: www.FreedomFastLane.com On Youtube On Facebook On Twitter On Google Plus On LinkedIn On Instagram Subscribe to Freedom Fast Lane Subscribe to the Freedom Fast Lane Podcast with Ryan Daniel Moran

When J.K. Rowling said, "Rock bottom is the solid foundation on which I built my life," she hit the nail on the head. Sometimes you gotta sink down to the depths to find the energy to skyrocket back up. The good news: You're on the right page to do just that. Let's begin. http://www.twitter.com/joshuapaulshow Joshua-Paul Angell has been an activist in the areas of animal rescue, animal welfare, animal rights, LGBTQ rights and political issues since 1999. He is the host of a syndicated radio show, “The Joshua-Paul Show” which airs live. Starting his show initially as a podcast, he has taken it to new heights and the show is now available on several different options and reaches 110,000 listeners. Angell initially gained political notoriety while working on several different civil rights issues while living in Austin, TX. Touching fame as a fashion designer; his high profile status began to allow him a platform to inform the public on what many would consider the “tough” issues.  

It was has been a few years since J. Holiday released his sophomore album 'Round 2.' After playing on the sidelines for the last three years, he finally drops a new single. "Sign My Name" is a continuation of his slow bedroom babymakers. There are no mirrors or tricks here, no sleight of hand. When J. Holiday talks earnestly of “following my dreams” and “being in love with music,” it's not a deliberately sympathetic portrayal by a partial writer. In fact, J.'s talent is matched -in rarity and intensity—only by his enthusiasm. His candor and vulnerability are refreshing, given the static, formulaic state of R&B. The question most are asking, though, is where did J. Holiday come from?  The answer is short, but runs deep: D.C. And while D.C.'s trademark sounds breed musicianship- “so many talented cats playing go-go or in church”—the city remains untapped. But it's home, and home, for J. Holiday, is where the art is. He was born into a musical family; mother Frances, one of 11 siblings, sang gospel with her 5 sisters, while his older sister supplied backing vocals for Crystal Waters.  

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