Podcasts about The Whole Story

In this third week of Advent, Pastor Nate explores the theme of joy through the powerful moment when God reveals His glory and the message of Christ's birth; Not to kings or religious elites, but to ordinary shepherds in the fields. Drawing from Luke 2:8–20 and 1 Corinthians 1:27–29, we were reminded that God delights in using the overlooked and the humble so that He alone will be glorified and no one can boast in their own merit.We also reflect on how an encounter with God's glory produces lasting joy. This joy then overflows into witness, even in suffering, as seen in the life of Betsie ten Boom. True joy is not tied to circumstances but rooted in Christ, and it shines as a powerful testimony to the world.Never underestimate what God can do through a surrendered, ordinary life, and to ask Him to fill us anew with the joy that comes from encountering His glory. As Jesus reminds us in Matthew 5:14–16, we are called to let that light and joy shine to everyone around us!

If you felt whiplash reading recent headlines about estrogen and perimenopause—you're not alone.At the 2025 Menopause Society Annual Meeting, a research poster analyzing data from more than 120 million women unexpectedly ignited a media firestorm. News outlets quickly framed the findings as proof that starting estrogen in perimenopause prevents breast cancer, heart attacks, and stroke—sparking viral conversations that went far beyond what the data can actually support.In this episode of Sky Women's Health, Dr. Carolyn Moyers is joined by Dr. Rachel Pope, MD, gynecologist, menopause specialist, and mentor on the research team behind the poster, to slow the conversation down and bring clarity back to the science.Together, we unpack what the study really showed, what was lost in translation, and how women should interpret this information when making decisions about hormone therapy.Why This Study Caught Fire* The study used a massive electronic health record database of over 120 million patient records* It compared women who started estrogen: * during perimenopause * after menopause * or never used estrogen* It examined rates of breast cancer, heart attack, and stroke* Media headlines quickly implied causation—despite this being a retrospective, observational studyWhat the Data Actually Showed* Women who used estrogen during perimenopause (within 10 years before menopause) did not have higher rates of breast cancer, heart attack, or stroke compared with the other groups* These findings support the idea that earlier initiation may be safe and potentially beneficial—but do not prove protection or prevention* The results align with the broader timing hypothesis of hormone therapy, but do not settle the debateCritical Limitations That Didn't Make the Headlines* This study relied on diagnosis codes, not individual chart review* It did not analyze: * type of estrogen * dose or route * type of progestin* There was no breakdown by race, ethnicity, or other demographic factors* Because perimenopausal women are younger, some conditions (like breast cancer or cardiovascular disease) may simply not have occurred yet during the study's timeframe* Like all retrospective studies, it cannot determine cause and effectWhy This Still Matters for Women* Many women experience significant symptoms during perimenopause, often years before their final period* Hormone therapy can be life-changing for symptoms and quality of life* This study helps normalize thoughtful, earlier conversations—but it does not replace individualized medical decision-making* Observational data like this helps generate hypotheses and funding for future prospective trials, which we still urgently needThe Real TakeawayThis study doesn't mean everyone should start estrogen in perimenopause—and it doesn't mean estrogen prevents disease. What it does mean is that earlier use appears reassuringly safe in this dataset, and that women deserve nuanced, evidence-based counseling rather than fear-driven or headline-driven decisions.If you're navigating perimenopause, the most important factors remain:* your symptoms* your health history* your goals* your personal risk profile* shared decision-making with a menopause-informed clinicianResources Mentioned* The Menopause Society provider directory at Menopause.org for finding evidence-based menopause care

God's great rescue plan came to a climax in the birth of God's own Son. But how His birth was announced, and to whom, gives us a glimpse of Jesus' mandate on the earth. Ed Marsh continues our series.

Start with a simple question: if investment drives productivity and growth, what happens to a society that keeps choosing consumption over capacity? We trace a straight line from Marx's core mechanics to Kalecki's equations, then use that line to cut through fashionable theory detours—value-form shortcuts, communization fantasies, and techno-feudal hot takes. The result is a clearer picture of why profits can soar while real investment sags, why the dollar's “miracle” masks fragility, and why printing more money can't manufacture machine tools, skills, or energy.We lay out four regimes that help decode the past 70 years: Fordist reinvestment that pushed productivity up, extractive reinvestment that scaled capacity through coercion, subsistence stagnation where neither investment nor exploitation rises, and neoliberalism's defining mix—low investment, high exploitation, and asset hoarding. From there, we unpack how U.S. trade deficits and financial inflows fed capitalist consumption while weakening the incentive to build. Debt and soft budgets smoothed the ride, but they didn't fix profitability on new capital or reverse the long slide in productivity growth. The numbers point to a coming snap-back to trend, not a new golden age.China's path raises the stakes. Sustained high investment, tighter discipline on capitalist consumption, and strategic upgrading are pushing the global cost curve down and forcing others to respond. That doesn't make China post-capitalist; it does show how targeted capacity-building can escape the stagnation trap. The practical lesson isn't romantic—it's logistical. Real constraints matter: inputs, machine tools, power, training, and time. Risk management beats magical thinking; autarky is a myth, but resilience is a plan. We argue for redirecting surplus toward compounding productivity, treating statistics as instruments not idols, and rebuilding the industrial backbone that reduces market domination over everyday life.If you're tired of theories that skip the engine room, this conversation connects the dials: profits, investment, productivity, debt, trade, and class incentives. Subscribe, share with a friend who loves charts more than slogans, and tell us: what's the first capacity you'd rebuild?Links referenced: https://open.substack.com/pub/nicolasdvillarreal/p/contra-capital-as-abstract-domination?r=2m9aw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falsehttps://open.substack.com/pub/nicolasdvillarreal/p/an-economic-theory-of-maximalist?r=2m9aw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falsehttps://open.substack.com/pub/nicolasdvillarreal/p/a-sketch-of-a-revision-to-orthodoxy?r=2m9aw&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseSend us a text Musis by Bitterlake, Used with Permission, all rights to BitterlakeSupport the showCrew:Host: C. Derick VarnIntro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.Intro Video Design: Jason MylesArt Design: Corn and C. Derick VarnLinks and Social Media:twitter: @varnvlogblue sky: @varnvlog.bsky.socialYou can find the additional streams on YoutubeCurrent Patreon at the Sponsor Tier: Jordan Sheldon, Mark J. Matthews, Lindsay Kimbrough, RedWolf, DRV, Kenneth McKee, JY Chan, Matthew Monahan, Parzival, Adriel Mixon, Buddy Roark, Daniel Petrovic

Have you ever wondered what life is like for believers in the Middle East?   In this special episode, you'll hear from Leila*, an Open Doors' contact who shares her eye-witness account of Christian persecution in the Middle East: heartbreaking stories of Syrian believers, Christian women fleeing household persecution in Iran, and defiant evangelism in the underground Church of Yemen. You do not want to miss this edition of The Whole Story!

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This week's Advent message focused on how peace and courage are woven together in the Christmas story. Looking at Mary and Joseph, we saw that God's call often arrives with uncertainty, risk, and fear. However, peace grows when we choose obedience over self-protection.Pastor Nate begins by defining courage as the conviction that something matters more than fear, sharing a personal story of responding to God's call to missionary work in Juarez. That same tension shows up in Luke 1 when Mary, an ordinary young woman, is suddenly called to an extraordinary task, and then Joseph is blindsided by Mary's pregnancy until God intervened. Both had many reasons to hesitate, yet both said yes.This teaching emphasizes that following God does not guarantee smooth paths, but it does open the way to His peace. In contrast, Jonah's refusal to obey God's call led him into turmoil and inner conflict. Through his example, we learn that disobedience will steal peace far more than difficult circumstances do.The message closes with a simple Advent practice: signing your name at the bottom of a blank page—symbolizing a willingness to trust God without needing all the details. Peace comes not from certainty in our situation, rather certainty in the one who calls us and surrender to his will. When we say “yes” to God, like Mary and Joseph, we step into the very peace we long for this season.

God gave prophets as His mouthpieces to challenge and lead His people back to Him. The words they shared were often angry, painful and challenging, yet the message was always based on God's love and longing for His people. They spoke of a future hope of rescue, redemption and restoration. Dave Mitchell continues our series by looking at what this can mean for us today.

Christmas: the Whole Story Week 1: “Promise in the Silence” POINT #1 – TRUST IN THE DARK WHAT YOU KNOW TO BE TRUE IN THE LIGHT “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.” (Isaiah 9:2**, NLT**) “For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6**, NLT**) POINT #2 – GOD IS WORKING TO TURN HEARTS ““Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the LORD arrives. His preaching will turn the hearts of fathers to their children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise I will come and strike the land with a curse.”” (Malachi 4:5-6**, NLT**) POINT #3 – GOD'S PROMISES ARRIVE IN PERFECT TIME “When Herod was king of Judea, there was a Jewish priest named Zechariah. He was a member of the priestly order of Abijah, and his wife, Elizabeth, was also from the priestly line of Aaron. Zechariah and Elizabeth were righteous in God's eyes, careful to obey all of the Lord's commandments and regulations. They had no children because Elizabeth was unable to conceive, and they were both very old. One day Zechariah was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week. As was the custom of the priests, he was chosen by lot to enter the sanctuary of the Lord and burn incense. While the incense was being burned, a great crowd stood outside, praying. While Zechariah was in the sanctuary, an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing to the right of the incense altar. Zechariah was shaken and overwhelmed with fear when he saw him. But the angel said, “Don't be afraid, Zechariah! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to name him John. You will have great joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth, for he will be great in the eyes of the Lord. He must never touch wine or other alcoholic drinks. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit, even before his birth.” (Luke 1:5-15**, NLT**) “When it was time for Elizabeth's baby to be born, she gave birth to a son. And when her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had been very merciful to her, everyone rejoiced with her. When the baby was eight days old, they all came for the circumcision ceremony. They wanted to name him Zechariah, after his father. But Elizabeth said, “No! His name is John!”” (Luke 1:57-60**, NLT**) Think About It. Why do you think the 400 years of prophetic silence between Malachi and John the Baptist was necessary for God's plan? In what ways does waiting on God strengthen our faith and reliance on Him? How can we discern what God is preparing in our lives, even when it feels like nothing is happening? How can we actively participate in God's work of “turning hearts” in our families, friendships, or communities this Christmas season? For more information about Middle River Assembly of God visit https://middleriverag.org/ To help support the mission of Middle River Assembly of God, please go to our new giving platform https://tithe.ly/give?c=4877442 CCLI Copyright License # 1013363 CCLI Streaming License # 20006236 Thank you for your support. Middle River Assembly of God 9620 Bird River Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 MiddleRiverAG@Gmail.com FB.com/MiddleRiverAG 410-391-7993 Links Website Facebook Twitter Instagram https://tithe.ly/give?c=4877442 Find out more at https://love-connect-grow-serve-sermon.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

So many women are stuck in hormone frustration because they believe blood work is the ultimate truth. In this episode, I explain why that belief is holding you back.   Hormone levels shift constantly. They change by the day, the hour, stress, sleep, food, inflammation, hydration, and more. Yet women are driving hours, getting stuck with needles, waiting on labs — only to be told everything is "normal" while fat loss, energy, mood, and recovery are still wrecked.   In this episode, I cover: • Why hormone blood work is a moving target • Why symptom-based data is often more accurate than labs • Why DEXA and body comp testing are often wildly inaccurate • Why real progress comes from lifestyle + physiology, not chasing numbers • Who this approach IS and IS NOT for   If you're the woman doing all the "right things" and still not seeing results — you're exactly who this episode is for.

SummaryIn this episode, Chase and Chris talk all about that square thing in your bathroom — the scale! They explain why the number you see every day doesn't actually tell you much about your progress. They talk about how your weight can go up or down for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with fat loss. More importantly, they break down the four types of progress that really matter: outcome, behavior, internal, and environmental.They also share real stories from clients, funny moments, and personal experiences to help you stop obsessing over the scale. You'll leave this episode with a better mindset, more confidence, and real tools to track your wins in a healthier way.Chapters(00:00) The Square Thing in Your Bathroom(01:08) The Scale Can't Tell the Whole Story(02:23) Why So Many Give Up Too Soon(04:11) Diet Culture and Our Obsession with Weight(05:50) Why Outcome Progress Isn't Everything(06:31) The Importance of Knowing Your "Why"(07:54) What Does That Number Really Mean?(10:11) Behavioral Progress and Building Consistency(12:57) Why We Need to Focus on Lifestyle Habits(14:02) Focus on What You Can Control(15:25) Internal Progress: Wins the Scale Can't Measure(17:13) Getting to the Root of Emotional Eating(19:31) Handling Stress Eating and Creating Awareness(21:42) Environmental Progress and Setting Yourself Up(24:19) Why Motivation Fades Without Supportive Environments(26:45) Real-Life Triggers and Cleaning Up Your Space(28:31) Why the Scale Is a Dopamine Hit(30:57) Real Client Story: Four Weeks of Zero Movement(32:48) Zooming Out and Looking at Trends(34:31) The 60-Day No Scale Challenge(36:46) If the Scale Never Changed Again, Then What?(39:20) The Number on the Scale Isn't Your Value(41:24) What to Do If the Scale Didn't ExistSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show: https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective: https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective

The first results from Montana's new standardized test show fewer than half of elementary-school students statewide are meeting math, reading and writing standards. The first year of testing had a rocky rollout.

The “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down “the market” by exploring the major indices investors follow every day. From the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average to the Nasdaq Composite, we explain what these benchmarks measure, how they're built, and why your portfolio may not always mirror their movements. Original Air Date: November 29, 2025Read the Article: https://www.henssler.com/the-market-doesnt-tell-the-whole-story-heres-why

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In this episode, Pastor Nate teaches on the first Sunday of Advent and the launch of our Christmas series, “Christmas: The Whole Story.” Our focus was hope rooted in God's promises and His perfect timing.We look back to the prophecies of Isaiah (Isaiah 9:2, 6), written centuries before Christ's birth, and noted how God's people waited through generations and even 400 years of silence after Malachi's final words concerning a prophet who would come to prepare the way of the Messiah. Yet in the apparent silence, God was working behind the scenes the entire time.The silence finally broke in Luke 1 with the announcement of John the Baptist's birth, showing again that God answers prayers at the right moment. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story reminds us that God is sovereign and we can trust that he hears us when we pray.Our teaching closes by reflecting on our own seasons of waiting. Advent teaches us to trust that:God keeps His Word.God is always present.God works even when we can't see it.As we continue through Advent, we hold onto the same hope Israel held: the God who fulfilled His promises then is still faithful today!

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As Rev'd Catherine McFie begins her new ministry as the Island's first-ever Ecumenical Church Minister, we bring you the full story here - plus music, another packed notice board and details of Bishop Tricia's new 4-part series of Advent reflections - see the separate At Your Service podcast, and find more resources here https://www.sodorandman.im/prayer/advent-study-2025/

Ed Marsh continues our series by looking at what the ‘Temple of God' meant in the Old Testament and what it means for us today as a result of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.

This presentation by Dr. Daniel Lee, titled “Family and the Bible,” was recorded on October 7, 2025. The lecture is part of the 2025 conference “Biblical Theology in Asian America: Family, Migration, and Divine Presence,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and co-hosted with Fuller Theological Seminary's Chinese Studies Center. You can learn more about this conference here: https://ptsem.edu/academics/centers/center-for-asian-american-christianity/btiaa2025/.This lecture is a response to Dr. Roger Nam's lecture “Family, Migration, and Economic Survival in the Hebrew Bible: What If ‘Honor Your Father' Isn't the Whole Story?,” Dr. Chloe Sun's lecture “Between Wrestling and Blessing: Jacob and his Messy Family,” and Jessica ChenFeng's lecture “Relating to the Internal and Relational Wrestlings of Bible Characters: Jacob's Family in Context.” You can find the recordings here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxGLEaf5FKyHCuImKVmKQRkjPTC67D5gK&si=KJWHpK74BbUmyAKkTime Stamps00:49 Introducing Dr. Daniel D. Lee02:35 Reading Scripture with an Asian American Lens04:11 The Role of Family in Theology06:13 The Doctrine of Scripture and Illumination08:09 Wrestling with God: A Covenantal Relationship12:00 Empathy and Understanding in Asian American Context22:02 Family and Migration: The Asian American Experience25:42 Racialization and Family Values38:13 Critical Awareness in Reading ScripturePhoto by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

Lara and Alex Morris look at the story of David.Despite his many failings, David provides an outline of a true King, one of His descendants, who would one day come to fulfil all the promises God made to David. Where do we see ourselves reflected in this story? Are there areas in our lives where we reject God as King and try to keep control ourselves? What stops us from trusting Him fully?

A few months after beloved son, Grant Solomon, dies in a freak accident 3 more grave plots are bought next to his. One for his younger sister Gracie.Another for the siblings' mother, Angie.And the last for the patriarch of the family, Aaron. All three whom are still, very much alive. In fact, Angie and Aaron, now divorced, are not only breathing but they're basically just busy hating each other. Would they really want to lay next to each other for the rest of eternity? And what about Gracie, Grant's younger sister who just entered her teenage years? She's most likely going to grow up, start a family of her own and be laid to rest with them…right? The Freedom For Gracie instagram posts about the 3 grave plots that were purchased far too prematurely. Apparently, the culprit is none other than Aaron. The patriarch. The father. The estranged ex-husband, who by the way, isn't new to accusations… Another glimpse at the Freedom For Gracie page provides some context: Did Aaron kill his own son Grant and is he trying to take down the rest of the family next? Police are at a loss, the public is at a loss, until five years later when the case flips on its head. Angie is the one sitting in prison facing charges of murder for hire. This is the case of the Solomon family.   Full show notes available at RottenMangoPodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When the Bible states that Jesus healed everyone present, ever wonder how much detail we are missing in these stories? Perhaps 99% is missing, as the Gospel writers pack three years of Jesus' ministry into a relatively short portion of Scripture.Read more here.Support the show

God's loving rebuke in Malachi comes because we have failed to respond to the teaching and blessings of God to love and serve others. Malachi's message challenges us to learn justice and generosity that is rooted God's never-changing character and promises.

Most people are told: "If you have thyroid antibodies, you have Hashimoto's. If you don't, you don't." In this episode, Dr. Eric Balcavage, creator of the Adaptive Thyroid Model™, revisits that idea and shows why antibodies are only one piece of a much bigger picture. Discover how: ✅ Th1 and Th17 T-cells, CD8 T-cells, and low T-regs drive thyroid inflammation and tissue damage ✅ PAMPs (pathogen signals) and DAMPs (cell-danger signals) can bind to pattern-recognition receptors [PRRs] on thyroid cells, triggering cytokines and interferon activity ✅ Antibodies may confirm Hashimoto's, but their absence doesn't rule it out (seronegative Hashimoto's is real) ✅ Addressing the drivers of immune imbalance — gut permeability, sleep debt, oxidative stress, nutrient deficiencies — can help restore tolerance and thyroid function Dr. Balcavage breaks down the latest research on how inflammation starts inside the thyroid, why the body isn't "attacking" itself, and what a true recovery plan looks like.

In this episode, Adam Stoker welcomes world traveler and television host Denella Ri'chard, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Louisiana to studying abroad in Southern Africa during the Mandela era, working in global hospitality, and ultimately launching her travel show during the height of COVID. Danella explains her “living list” approach to travel, why Vietnam sits at the top of hers, and how deeply personal stories shape the way we explore the world. She also discusses the importance of destinations embracing their full history—comfortable or not—and how authentic storytelling creates meaningful connections with travelers. Subscribe to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠! The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Destination Marketing Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Destination Marketing Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. It is hosted by Adam Stoker and produced by Brand Revolt. If you are interested in any of Brand Revolt's services, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thedmpn.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you are interested in joining the network, please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Red Delta Project Podcast & Live Q&A, Matt tears into one of the most seductive lies in modern fitness culture: the “hormone myth.” You know the story—fat loss is all about insulin, muscle gain is all about testosterone, and if you just follow this one magical diet or training trick, you'll “hack” your hormones and unlock perfect results. Matt breaks down why that ideology is scientifically incomplete, practically limiting, and usually just a clever way to make you work 10x harder for a fraction of the results.You'll learn why hormones like insulin, testosterone, and cortisol do matter—but are only one influence in a much bigger system that includes total calories, activity level, sleep, satisfaction, stress, and long-term habits. Matt also explains why obsessing over carb grams, heart-rate zones, or tiny hormone spikes misses the real game: consistently influencing the processes behind fat loss and muscle gain over weeks and months, not minutes and meals.In the Q&A, Matt tackles practical questions on partial range of motion vs full range, dips vs push-ups and pausing at the bottom, using ladders and “double tap” training for strength and hypertrophy, recovering faster when you're constantly sore, how isometrics can reveal (and fix) weaknesses, and why there is no single “best” exercise, program, or ideology—only what reliably moves your results forward with the least unnecessary stress.RDP Equipment and Gear: https://is.gd/5O5LLrAndrogen receptor study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2018.01373/full

We're on Patreon! Find us at https://www.patreon.com/AudioUnleashed This week, Brent and Dennis weigh in on whether or not cheapaudioman is really telling the truth about tubes that nobody else is talking about, and answer the literally burning question: Is buying a McIntosh 275 really a death sentence for your chihuahua? Then they dive deep into the philosophy of intention-driven audio, whatever the heck that is, and ponder whether a monastery is really the best place to learn how to calculate standing-wave frequencies. Next, they engage with a LinkedIn post from Steve Temme of Listen, Inc., mostly as a backdoor excuse to talk about THD (total harmonic distortion) and how much it matters, or doesn't.

Abby Phillip anchors NewsNight with Abby Phillip, airing weeknights at 10 p.m. ET on CNN. Abby deftly moderates one of the most dynamic and exciting conversation shows on television. Each night, Abby brings together a diverse group of perspective to debate the day's biggest stories, driven by honesty, the facts, and the pursuit of common understanding. With her award-winning background in dogged Washington reporting, Abby brings unique context to the complexity of current affairs. Abby keeps the powerful honest in hard-hitting interviews and hosts interesting conversations with a variety of perspectives. Abby joined CNN in 2017 and has served in many roles, including as a White House Correspondent, Senior Political Correspondent and Anchor of Inside Politics Sunday. In January 2020, she moderated CNN's Democratic Presidential Debate in Iowa. She also anchored special coverage of Election Night in America surrounding the 2020 election. Abby has been an essential player in CNN's Special Coverage of a range of political events, including election nights, State of the Union Addresses and the January 6th Committee hearings. Abby joined CNN from The Washington Post, she previously worked at ABC News and Politico. Throughout her career she has covered multiple presidents, campaign finance, lobbying, and several presidential campaigns. Abby was named to the Time 100 Next list in 2021 and she was the recipient of the National Urban League's Women of Power award. She was nominated for a News and Documentary Emmy Award for her coverage of black maternal health on "The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper - Homebirth: Saving Black Moms." And she serves on the board of the News Literacy Project and the Senior Advisory Committee of the Harvard Institute of Politics. Abby was raised in Bowie, Md. and is a graduate of Harvard University with a degree in Government. When not on television, she spends time with her husband, daughter and their pup Booker T.ABOUT HER BOOK A DREAM DEFERREDJesse Jackson, the civil rights leader, activist, raconteur, and political candidate, finally gets a book worthy of his stature courtesy of CNN anchor Abby Phillip. Focusing on his presidential runs in 1984 and, especially, 1988, Phillip highlights how Jackson built an unlikely coalition that showed how Black political power could be consolidated. His experience working under Martin Luther King; his organizing the SLCC's Operation Breadbasket in Chicago and beyond; and his roots in the deep South combined into two astonishingly impactful presidential campaigns. Appealing to the working people of urban enclaves like that of Chicago, young people on college campuses, and Black people across the South, he created the modern Democratic coalition-one that has been used by all major Democrats seeking national success from With her expert reporting, natural storytelling skills, and a story so full of humanity, politics, and hope, Abby Phillip has written a rousing popular history that sheds new light on an American icon. "Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns showed America that leadership could look different, that power could be shared, and that more voices deserved to be heard," said Phillip. "His movement laid the foundation for the coalitions that define our democracy today. This book is my effort to capture the urgency, the messiness, and the possibility of that era, and what it still has to teach us now." At a time when questions of representation, democracy, and belonging are once again at the forefront of American life, A Dream Deferred offers urgent lessons from a leader who pioneered modern coalition politics. The battles Jesse Jackson fought in the 1980s, over voter access, multiracial coalition-building, and the visibility of Black political leadership, mirror the very debates shaping our politics today. By revisiting Jackson's story, Phillip not only restores him to his rightful place in history, but also reminds us that the struggles of the past are inseparable from the challenges of the present.Get the book:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250806314/adreamdeferred/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Thank you for tuning in to I Am Refocused Radio. For more inspiring conversations, visit IAmRefocusedRadio.com and stay connected with our community.Don't miss new episodes—subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedRadio

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by James Seawood, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Do you wait to hear the whole story before deciding what you think? Meditate on John 7:24. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Gross margins, GPUs, and the future of finance — this one's for the metrics nerds. CJ sits down with Sarah Wang, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to talk about what happens when the traditional SaaS playbook collides with AI. Sarah shares how legacy benchmarks like payback period and burn multiple start to break down in a world where compute, not headcount, drives costs. She explains why sky-high gross margins can actually be an orange flag, how finance leaders can think about resource allocation between engineers and GPUs, and why the most valuable finance teams today are deeply operational. They also unpack what it's like partnering with AI-native founders, the evolution of pricing models as LLM costs drop, and whether we'll see a private trillion-dollar company anytime soon.—LINKS:on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-wang-59b96a7/Company: https://a16z.com/CJ on X (@cjgustafson222): https://x.com/cjgustafson222Mostly metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com—RELATED EPISODES:996 Culture, Exploding AI Bills & SaaS ChaosFrom Credit Karma to Notion: CFO Rama Katkar on Leading Finance Through Every Growth Stage5,762 Job Applications. Zero Offers.Thinking About Adding Payments to Your Software Product? Listen to This First!—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Preview and Intro(00:02:40) Sponsors – Fidelity Private Shares, Mercury, RightRev(00:05:50) Sarah Joins the Show(00:06:06) The Future of Excel in the Age of AI(00:08:24) Why Gross Margins Don't Tell the Whole Story(00:10:42) When Sky-High Margins Are an Orange Flag(00:12:57) Finance as a Strategic Lever in AI Companies(00:15:04) Sponsors – Tipalti, Aleph, Rillet(00:17:22) Partnering with AI-Native Founders(00:20:35) When Traditional SaaS Benchmarks Break Down(00:23:58) Forecasting and Financial Planning for Compute Costs(00:27:16) The Engineers-Versus-GPUs Trade-Off(00:30:29) Resource Allocation and Infrastructure Efficiency(00:33:47) How Pricing Models Evolve as LLM Costs Drop(00:37:15) Circular Finance: When Big Tech Funds Its Own Vendors(00:40:39) Metrics That Still Matter in AI-Driven Businesses(00:44:12) The Evolving Role of Finance Leaders(00:47:26) What “Operational Finance” Really Means(00:50:58) Building Sustainable Efficiency in AI Companies(00:54:03) Will We See a Private Trillion-Dollar Company?(00:55:33) Outro—SPONSORS:Fidelity Private Shares is the all-in-one equity management platform that keeps your cap table clean, your data room organized, and your equity story clear—so you never risk losing a fundraising round over messy records. Schedule a demo at https://www.fidelityprivateshares.com and mention Mostly Metrics to get 20% off.Mercury is business banking built for builders, giving founders and finance pros a financial stack that actually works together. From sending wires to tracking balances and approving payments, Mercury makes it simple to scale without friction. Join the 200,000+ entrepreneurs who trust Mercury and apply online in minutes at https://www.mercury.comRightRev automates the revenue recognition process from end to end, gives you real-time insights, and ensures ASC 606 / IFRS 15 compliance—all while closing books faster. For RevRec that auditors actually trust, visit https://www.rightrev.com and schedule a demo.Tipalti automates the entire payables process—from onboarding suppliers to executing global payouts—helping finance teams save time, eliminate costly errors, and scale confidently across 200+ countries and 120 currencies. More than 5,000 businesses already trust Tipalti to manage payments with built-in security and tax compliance. Visit https://www.tipalti.com/runthenumbers to learn more.Aleph automates 90% of manual, error-prone busywork, so you can focus on the strategic work you were hired to do. Minimize busywork and maximize impact with the power of a web app, the flexibility of spreadsheets, and the magic of AI. Get a personalised demo at https://www.getaleph.com/runRillet is the AI-native ERP modern finance teams are switching to because it's faster, simpler, and 100% built for how teams operate today. See how fast your team can move. Book a demo at https://www.rillet.com/metrics#RunTheNumbersPodcast #FinanceLeadership #AIinBusiness #VentureCapital #SaaSMetrics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cjgustafson.substack.com

Send us a text We're diving into the euphemisms used in Christian marriage books and by evangelical pastors, and when you translate them into actual language, it gets real creepy real fast. From Kevin Leman's "Mr. Happy" to Josh Butler's semen theology, these authors hide harmful messages behind flowery or vague language. When authors tell women to "give him a gift" while she's bleeding heavily or recovering from childbirth, they're actually telling her to perform sex acts while in pain—and that's just wrong. Most disturbing? The euphemisms that hide sexual assault and make it sound normal.THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORPre-order Dorothy Greco's book For the Love of Women which launches next week!Our CoursesCheck out The Whole Story!, our puberty course for parents/kidsCheck out our Orgasm Course!TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Give to the Good Fruit Faith Initiative of the Bosko FoundationJoin our email list!OUR BOOKS WE MENTIONED:The Marriage You Want (and the new video series that goes with it!)She Deserves BetterLINKS MENTIONED:Fred Stoeker's Focus on the Family interviewJosh Howerton and the Shady Little Girls in MiniskirtsOur article on Josh Butler's book A Beautiful UnionSupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

What really happened behind Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, reveals why he walked away from the company he built over 44 years. We dive into how Whole Foods went from a single vegetarian store to a 540-store empire that revolutionized American eating habits. We also discuss why only 0.5% of Americans are vegan despite the plant-based movement, why protein obsession is misguided, and how Erewhon is disrupting the company he created. John Mackey founded Whole Foods Market in 1980 and served as CEO until 2022, growing it from a single store in Austin to a Fortune 250 company. He's the author of "Conscious Capitalism" and "The Whole Story," and now leads Love.Life, a revolutionary wellness center combining health, fitness, and medical care under one roof. What We Discuss:  03:27 - Why Erewhon has become "the new Whole Foods" and John's strategy to compete 07:46 - How John built Whole Foods with zero business education 14:50 - From pickles on hamburgers to vegetarian: John's food awakening at age 22 21:21 - The 100-year flood that almost destroyed Whole Foods after 9 months 26:50 - The hostile takeover attempt 29:17 - Meeting Jeff Bezos: The six-week whirlwind romance with Amazon 51:56 - Why John only took $1 salary for his last 16 years (and never got paid) 59:26 - Conscious Capitalism: The four pillars of building a purpose-driven business 01:09:00 - Love.Life: The one-stop wellness center that's "Whole Foods for health" 01:21:14 - Why only 0.5% of Americans are vegan and vegan restaurants are failing 01:24:42 - The protein myth: Why Americans eat too much protein and not enough fiber …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off  Manna Vitality: Visit mannavitality.com and use code JENNIFER20 for 20% off your order  Prolon: Get 30% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program! Just visit https://prolonlife.com/JENNIFERCOHEN and use code JENNIFERCOHEN to claim your discount and your bonus gift.   Find more from Jen:  Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen   Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from John Mackey:  Instagram:@iamjohnmackey Website:  https://johnpmackey.com/ 

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I sit down with Beth Macy for an honest conversation about truth, empathy, and finding common ground in divided times. We talk about how to navigate family and friendship across political and ethical lines, the growing challenges to free press, and the responsibility of storytelling in shaping public understanding. Beth also shares insights from her new book Paper Girl, a deeply personal return to her Ohio hometown that examines the political, economic, and social divides defining small-town America. She reflects on her acclaimed work Dopesick, which inspired the Hulu series exposing how corporate power and systemic greed fueled the opioid crisis.Paper Girl is available now wherever books are sold!

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Send us a textAfter being taken into custody last Tuesday, "Diesel Brothers" Heavy D has been released and is claiming victory over his fight against environmental lawyers.Website link: https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2025/10/diesel-brothers-heavy-d-claims-victory-released-from-jail-the-whole-story/ Support the show

Catherine Blaiklock discusses her campaign on Halal meat production in the UK, highlighting a recent parliamentary vote that showed minimal support for banning Halal and Jewish slaughter.   Connect with Catherine Blaiklock

Elk Hunter Missing in Colorado Episode title “Missing in the High Country: An Elk Hunter's Story in Colorado” Summary Guest Dac Collins  In this episode, John unpacks the developing story of an elk hunter who went missing in Colorado—what's known so far, how search-and-rescue operations unfold in the Rockies, and the practical steps backcountry hunters can take to reduce risk and help responders if something goes wrong. The conversation balances empathy for the family with actionable fieldcraft and preparedness. Note: Facts are evolving. We stick to verified information and avoid speculation. What you'll hear Timeline & terrain: What's known about the incident and the landscape factors at play (elevation, weather, access). SAR reality check: How mountain Search and Rescue is mobilized, what slows missions, and what information helps the most. Preparation that matters: Comms plans, weather/nowcasting, navigation backups, and “don't split the party” rules. If you get turned around: Immediate steps that improve survival and make you easier to find. For hunting partners at home: How to structure check-in windows, map shares, and who to call if a teammate is overdue. Respect & responsibility: Keeping the focus on the missing hunter and supporting family and responders. Quick takeaways Tell two people your plan (route, camp, bail-out options, check-in times). Carry redundant comms: phone + battery, offline maps, PLB or satellite messenger (preset check-ins & SOS). Weather drives risk—nowcast every 30–60 minutes in the mountains. If lost: STOP (Stop, Think, Observe, Plan), make yourself findable (bright panel, whistle, signal mirror), and stay put when it's safer than wandering.   Safety checklist (copy/paste) Trip plan shared (route, alt routes, check-in times, who to call) Phone with offline maps + spare battery PLB or sat messenger with preset messages to a contact Paper map + compass (know a bearing to camp/trailhead) Weather layers (puffy, rain shell, hat/gloves) + headlamp Signal gear: whistle, bright panel, small mirror Fire kit, basic med kit, calories & water treatment Call to action  

In today's episode of 15 Minutes of Finance, we break down the latest market news and what investors should really watch for beneath the headlines. We dive into the forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, Explaining how current P/E is used to value stocks and why it can sometimes paint a misleading picture. James also tackles common misconceptions about valuation, including why a “high” P/E doesn't always mean a stock is overvalued. Whether you're a long term investor or just trying to understand how Wall Street prices stocks, this episode gives you clear, no-jargon insight into today's markets and what it all means for your portfolio.Minor correction Costco trades at a 49 Forward P/E and Nvidia at a 30 Forward P/E

Can ultra-processed foods be healthy? Are ultra-processed foods really harmful—or can they fit into a balanced diet? In this episode of Live Foreverish, Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal hear insights on the latest research from Dr. Richard Black, who has over 30 years of experience in the packaged food industry. He shares strategies and tools to help you make smarter, science-based food choices for better health. #LELearn #EDULiveforeverish

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In this episode of 8,000 Promises, host Adi Tilford welcomes Julie McGue, an American writer and adoptee, to discuss her latest book, "Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood." The conversation delves into themes of adoption, family dynamics, and the journey of self-discovery. Julie shares her experiences of navigating closed adoption, the importance of belonging, and the healing power of storytelling.Want to connect with Julie? Here are links to her socials!https://juliemcgueauthor.com/https://www.facebook.com/juliemcguewriteshttps://www.instagram.com/julieryanmcgue/Want to read her book Twice the Family? You can purchase her book here!https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Twice-the-Family/Julie-Ryan-McGue/9781647427863 You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠Follow my writing at 8KP's Anam Cara with Adi TilfordCreated By Adi TilfordProduced by Tyler Tilford-HamlinCover Art by Megan Henry with Mountain Roots PhotographyBackground Music by Ken Kuhns Jr.

Husker Online did an assessment of Maryland yesterday and put up their stats compared to Nebraska and compared to the B1G, and it's odd---is Maryland an elite pass-protection team and poor run-blocking team or one with little talent at RB? Here's why we say that: Maryland has more pass attempts this year than any other team in the B1G (183 attempts by Malik Washington)---and has only been sacked TWICE all season. Yet, even with those numbers, Maryland is just 9th in the B1G in passing offense and dead last (18th) in rushing offense with 466 total rush yards. It's a strange team to figure out. Show Sponsored by SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/EARLYBREAK* Check out Washington Red Raspberries: https://redrazz.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textWe all want to raise kids without sexual hang-ups, but a lot of Christian parents are accidentally creating the very problems they're trying to avoid. Rebecca and I dive into the three biggest ways this happens: being way too open about your own sex life with your kids (no, they don't need to know what you and your husband did last night), making a federal case out of normal teenage sexual development like masturbation, and approaching pornography with so much shame and "sin talk" that you actually make the problem worse. But here's the good news: our course, The Whole Story, will give you the tools and language to appropriately talk about all of these things!Then Keith joins me to tackle that age-old marriage question about whether wives just need to have more sex to make husbands nicer - spoiler alert: you're asking the wrong question entirely, and obligation sex isn't going to save your marriage.THE WHOLE STORY COURSE!Check out our sex and puberty course--it's on sale until Monday September 22 at midnight! TO SUPPORT US: Join our Patreon for as little as $5 a month to support our workAnd check out our Merch, or any of our courses!Join our email list!LINKS MENTIONED:Our books She Deserves Better, The Great Sex Rescue, and The Marriage You WantBreaking Free from Narcissistic AbuseWhen love turns toxic, this podcast helps you make sense of the chaos and start to heal.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showJoin Sheila at Bare Marriage.com!Check out her books: The Great Sex Rescue She Deserves Better The Marriage You Want and the Study Guide The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex And she has an Orgasm Course and a Libido course too!Check out all her courses, FREE resources, social media, books, and so much more at Sheila's LinkTree.

Send us a textWhat happens when you discover your family tree has branches on both sides of America's racial divide? Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr.'s journey began with simple curiosity about his family name and evolved into a profound story of reconciliation that's now the subject of a CNN documentary.In this episode Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr. and his discovery while teaching family history at the University of Georgia. Spenser found an alternate spelling of his surname that unlocked an unexpected connection – in 1871, a Black woman named Harriet Simrill testified against the Ku Klux Klan in a federal Reconstruction trial. Given the distinctive nature of his family name, Spenser realized there must be a connection through enslavement. This suspicion was confirmed when he found a Facebook suggestion for a Black man his age from his father's hometown with the original spelling of their shared surname.Eleven years later, the two families reunite annually, have produced an Audible podcast called "Once Removed: An American Family Reunion," and are featured in CNN's "A Family in Black and White." Their story challenges the notion that denial is the only way to handle difficult historical truths. Instead, Spenser demonstrates how confronting these realities leads to healing and wholeness. Spenser's work reminds us that we are one human family despite our painful history. By choosing to be storytellers who look unflinchingly at reality, we become "peace warriors" committed to recognizing our fundamental interconnectedness. Listen in for the full conversation. Dr. Spenser Simrill Jr, is the creator of the Once Removed podcast and a TEDx speaker on racial healing. His research has informed reconciliation efforts in Northern Ireland, Liberia, and across the American South—culminating in the first historical marker in South Carolina to mention the Ku Klux Klan.His work has appeared on CNN's The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Audible Originals, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and TEDx Asheville.His students have won multiple international competitions, including two wins and an honorable mention in The New York Times Best Student Podcast Contest. Spenser lives with his family in Arden, North Carolina, and teaches at Christ School.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.