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3. Wicked Queens and the Sacrifice of Vestals (5)Southon discusses Tullia, the "wicked" opposite of Lucretia, who murdered her family to seize power and defiled her father's body. Her ambition served as a warning that monarchy breeds tyranny. The focus then shifts to the Vestal Virgins, such as Oppia, who were tasked with maintaining Rome's eternal flame. If bad omens occurred, a Vestal might be accused of unchastity and buried alive as a human sacrifice to appease the gods. Often, there was no evidence of wrongdoing beyond "unchaste" behavior like telling jokes or wearing nice dresses. (6)

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Send a textThe fastest way to misunderstand suffering is to treat it like a confession. We open Job 21 by watching Job do something brave and painfully relevant: he refuses to let his friends turn his losses into a courtroom where they act as judge and jury. Their theory is simple and seductive, righteous people prosper while sinners suffer, so Job must be hiding sin. Job answers with a question that still unsettles every neat spiritual formula: why do the wicked live, grow old, and become mighty in power?We read Job 21:8-16 closely and trace Job's description of the wicked's outward prosperity. Their children are established, their legacy continues, their homes look safe from fear, and the “rod of God” doesn't appear to touch them. We talk about what that does to a believer's heart, especially when envy creeps in or when grief makes you wonder if God is against you. We also explore why visible success is not the same as spiritual health, and why outward suffering is not proof of divine rejection.The panel joins in with honest reactions about Job's patience, the cruelty of spiritual overconfidence, and the importance of discernment. If you've ever heard someone explain tragedy with a smug sentence, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review with your answer: what's the most harmful “comfort” you've heard someone offer in suffering?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textIf you've ever looked at someone's life and thought, “They must be blessed because they're doing well,” this conversation will challenge you in the best way. We start with Job's sharp critique of his friends: they label him wicked because he's suffering, yet they can't explain why many wicked people prosper, stay powerful, and die in comfort. That tension forces a deeper question for every believer: can wealth, health, and stability really prove righteousness, or are we just reading the outside and calling it truth?From there we go straight to Scripture, spending extended time in Isaiah 53 and letting the prophecy interpret our instincts. The Suffering Servant is unimpressive to the eye, despised, rejected, and wrongly assumed to be “smitten of God” and afflicted. That is exactly the trap Job is exposing and it's a trap the modern prosperity gospel keeps rebuilding. We also connect “bruise” language to Genesis 3:15, showing why bruising implies something painful but not permanent, pointing through the cross to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.We end with practical application and comfort: warnings about envy, reminders about God's sovereignty, and Psalm 32's clear promise of forgiveness for the one who confesses. If you want Bible study that deals honestly with suffering, prosperity, and how to avoid shallow spiritual judgments, press play, then share this with someone who needs it and leave a review. What's one way you've seen success mistaken for God's approval?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textIsaiah says “All the seed of Israel will be justified” and we refuse to let that line stay vague. We walk it all the way through Scripture, asking the uncomfortable question it creates: if many in national Israel fell in unbelief, what does the Bible mean by Israel? From the “children of the promise” to Paul's argument in Romans 9–11, we make the case that the true seed of Abraham is defined by union with Christ, not by bloodline, heritage, or national identity. That theological foundation spills into a blunt warning about modern Christian narratives that treat a present-day nation-state and end-times speculation as the center of God's plan. We challenge dispensationalism, the fixation on a rebuilt temple, and the idea that God's future depends on geopolitical loyalty. The thread we keep pulling is simple: the Holy Spirit takes up residence in redeemed people, and the new covenant reality is bigger than borders, buildings, and slogans. Then we turn to Job 21 and the prosperity of the wicked, because real life keeps raising the same protest: why do arrogant people thrive while the faithful suffer? Job's answer is both honest and bracing. The wicked may live long and die quietly, yet their prosperity can fuel a darker creed: “Depart from us” and “what profit is prayer?” We name that mindset as practical atheism and end with Job's corrective about divine providence: their good is not in their hand, and neither is the final reckoning. If this stretched your thinking, subscribe, share it with a friend who wrestles with these questions, and leave a review so more listeners can find the conversation. What do you think “Israel” means in Isaiah 45:25?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textThe wicked look untouchable, the faithful feel squeezed, and Job refuses to accept easy answers. We sit with one of the most unsettling themes in the Book of Job: why people who rebel against God can enjoy safety, wealth, long lives, and thriving families while God's own people experience the rod of correction. If you have ever looked at corruption, abuse, or powerful people escaping consequences and thought “where is justice?”, you will recognize the tension immediately.We work through Job's language about the rod of God and connect it to Hebrews 12, where discipline is tied to love and sonship. That raises big questions about what chastening means, what it reveals about relationship with God, and why Christian suffering is not always a sign of failure but can be a tool God uses to cultivate growth. We also push into the meaning of “receiving” salvation, challenging the assumption that redemption is mainly a human decision and highlighting God's initiative in receiving sons through regeneration.The conversation gets practical and urgent as we contrast the temporary prosperity of the wicked with eternal realities. Heaven is described as an eternal rest centered on Christ's glory, while hell is treated as more than a word and more than a metaphor. We also call out prophecy sensationalism and modern claims of visions, tongues, and fresh revelation that imply the Bible is not sufficient. If you care about biblical justice, Christian perseverance, sound doctrine, and the hard honesty of Job, this will stretch you.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who is wrestling with suffering and justice, and leave a review to help others find the show. What part of Job's argument hits closest to home for you?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textThe wicked can look untouchable: businesses succeed, families seem carefree, parties never stop, and the money keeps multiplying. We sit with Job 21 and ask the question most people are afraid to say out loud: if suffering is supposed to reveal God's displeasure, why do those who disregard Him often appear to thrive?We dig into the difference between prosperity and blessing, and why “relying on wealth” becomes a spiritual trap even for people who claim they are fine. A disruptive caller crashes the conversation with loud self-confidence and a list of possessions, and we use that uncomfortable moment as a mirror: when someone builds an identity on status, what happens to the soul, to humility, and to the fear of God? We also talk about the culture-wide pull of celebrity, politics, and wealth concentration that trains us to admire the very kind of power Job is describing.Then we take a sharp turn into theology and interpretation, wrestling with Christian assumptions about dispensationalism, modern Israel, and how to read key passages in Isaiah alongside Romans 9–11. You may not agree with every conclusion, but you will hear the core challenge repeated: stop judging truth by outcomes and start judging outcomes by Scripture.If this conversation helped you think more clearly about money, suffering, and faith, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What part challenged you most?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Welcome to the final episode in the "Errol Flynn Slept Here" book read series. This is Ep. 13, and the Final Chapter in the book, called "The Death of Mulholland Farm." It is May 1988. Errol Flynn is now dead and gone, and the house that he built in 1941, his beloved Mulholland House, has sat vacant for almost three years, after the tragic death of its last owner, rock and roll superstar Rick Nelson. On a balmy spring afternoon, high in the mountains overlooking the San Fernando Valley, quite unceremoniously, the infamous party house, which Flynn once called his "refuge", is bulldozed to the ground, less than 50 years after its construction. In this episode, we explore the house's lasting legacy, and how its tragic end mirrored that of its most famous owner. We also enter into Errol's tortured mindset by exploring his own haunting and sometimes gentle, almost poetic musings, from his autobiography, "My Wicked, Wicked Ways." Between 1941 and 1985, three famous men - all with stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - have owned and lived in the house, but none surpass the legend of the original owner, the charismatic and dangerous Errol Flynn.   It's been a wild ride with Errol - thanks for being here and supporting the "Errol Flynn Slept Here" series! Loving this Errol Flynn Series? Watch it on MY YT CHANNEL - The Episodes come alive with great photos of Errol Flynn, which you can enjoy while I read and discuss the chapters with you! He really was SO handsome- do yourself a favor and WATCH the episodes too! Click here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyIMNnG5yA1_MnnfJQwAjtzm7215e4JMQ   Love the show? Leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts/Spotify and share this episode!   WATCH all my episodes - Go to my YouTube Channel and subscribe -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FsXn-xhr4mYIAK0569BBw   I have a channel membership over there if you'd like to support me! Simply click on the "join" button underneath my YT videos - thanks. Can't join but want to leave a tIp? Help keep me caffeinated and fill my tip jar here - https://buymeacoffee.com/jenniferc    Other stuff    I've been a licensed esthetician and a makeup artist for over two decades - Want to see a list of all of my favorite beauty product recommendations? Everything I love, use, and wear all the time - CLICK HERE - https://shopmy.us/jenniferc/shelves   BUY MY ONLINE SKINCARE GUIDES HERE-  https://jenniferchristopherson.com     In Christ, Xo Jennifer    Disclaimer- This video/podcast episode is under Fair Use: Section 107 of the Copyright Act provides the statutory framework for determining whether something is a fair use and identifies certain types of uses—such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research—as examples of activities that may qualify as fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended. All Opinions are my own and within my right to express under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution    

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson stuns with talk of a blue-city mayoral coalition, dodges basic press questions, and adds to the growing chaos surrounding America’s biggest Democrat-run cities. From Chicago to New York to Los Angeles, this breakdown exposes the failed leadership, media spin, rising taxpayer frustration, and the Marxist policies driving residents out. Plus, Kathy Hochul says the quiet part out loud about taxes, remote work, and why blue-state leaders are panicking. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's mini-sode we are shining the spotlight on Broadway's Twelfth Night- inspired, Elvis Presley jukebox musical "All Shook Up"! Yeah, you heard that right! A Broadway musical inspired by a Shakespeare play, set to the tunes of Elvis Presley! What more could you ask for??Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

Roberta Taylor joins me to talk about her games and the Canadian board game scene. We discuss games we wish we could get to the table more often. And we are looking forward to more warmth to our days and meeting up with friends to game.00:00:00 Intro00:00:15 Getting to know Roberta Taylor00:05:25 Exploring the Canadian Board Game SceneEric M. LangSen-Foong LimDaryl AndrewsChristopher ChungLuke Parnell - Kerf Cut GamesBryan Bell(Please note that not all of the designers were mentioned but added them so people can look them up)00:06:03 Canadian PublishersKTBG / Burnt Island Games Hot Banana Games First Fish GamesOff the Page GamesRoxleyInside up GamesScorpion Masqué 00:09:23 Canadian ConventionsTerminal City Tabletop ConBreakout ConToon conFallCon GOBfest 00:16:14 Female presenting Canadian DesignersErica BouyourisHelaina CappelMarie Wong and Pauline KongStephanie KwokAlara CameronShannon McDowell00:19:16 Canadian Content CreatorsMandi Hutchinson - Salt and Sass Games PodcastFoster the MeepleWatch it playedKovray00:29:10 5 games we don't get played nearly enough00:29:58 Wicked and Wise00:31:38 SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence 00:34:04 Tash-Kalar: Arena of Legends 00:36:48 Endeavor Deep Sea00:40:33 Targi00:42:46 The Lord of the Rings: Fate of the Fellowship 00:45:29 Smug Owls00:47:42 Nostalgic Comfort Games - Takenoko and Lords of Waterdeep00:51:06 Paperback00:53:53 Creature Comforts and Cascadia00:59:06 Moment of Positivity01:04:09 Where can you find Roberta?01:08:26 OutroI apologize for the intermittent echo you may be experiencing. I am currently unsure of the cause and am doing my best to address the issue.(Please note that these time stamps might not be accurate due to the use of dynamic ads.) BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/  BGG Store: https://boardgamegeekstore.com/Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

Send a textComfort can lie to you. So can success. We sit with a single verse in Job and let it dismantle the reflex to judge a person's spiritual state by what their life looks like on the outside. If someone is thriving, we assume God must be pleased. If someone is crushed by loss, we assume something must be wrong. Job won't let that stand, and neither can we if we're serious about Christian faith and biblical wisdom. We talk through why spiritual maturity learns to receive every circumstance through God's hand, not through the world's label of “good” or “bad.” That takes us straight into God's sovereignty and providence: not a distant God who merely watches events unfold, but a God who orders what he allows, giving believers real confidence that suffering is not meaningless. Along the way, Ashley, Mariah, Candy, and Pat help press the point with honest questions and lived-in application. Then we tackle the “hedge around Job” and what Satan is actually after. The goal is not a cartoonish idea of stealing souls, but provoking a believer to curse God when life feels unfair. If the true hedge is God-given faith and relationship with him, then prosperity is not the protection we think it is, and loss cannot touch what matters most. We close with a practical challenge for how to care for others: when someone's world is falling apart, start with the question that targets eternity, “How is it with your soul?” If you want a Job Bible study that confronts prosperity thinking, reframes suffering, and strengthens everyday discipleship, listen now, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textThe question behind Job still lands like a punch: why do the wicked get long lives, power, and peace while the righteous suffer. We start there and refuse to offer a neat, sentimental answer. Instead, we talk about God's providence in affliction, the loneliness of being misunderstood, and the unsettling reality that God's timing can look like silence. What we see in Job is not a weak God, but a patient God who leaves room for repentance and still holds every person accountable.From that foundation, we move into salvation and assurance with zero fluff. We push on free will arguments, responsibility, and what it means to stand before God “without excuse.” Then we tackle a doctrine we believe damages people: the claim that a Christian can lose salvation. If Christ's righteousness is imputed to us, if the Holy Spirit indwells and regenerates, what sin limit makes God's work reversible? We walk through the logic, the Scriptures being appealed to, and why perseverance of the saints is not a license to sin but a refuge for weary believers.We also zoom out to the wider religious landscape and the “faith plus something” impulse that keeps showing up, whether it's rituals, rule keeping, or reshaping who Jesus is. That leads into a blunt critique of dispensationalism, modern Israel prophecy narratives, and end times panic that spikes with every war and election cycle. We argue for plain-text Bible reading over headlines and hype, and we end with prayer and a thoughtful question from someone who says they're teachable about the rapture.If you value serious Christian theology, biblical interpretation, and clear talk about salvation, Israel, and end times claims, listen through and share it with someone who's been rattled by the news. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what topic you want us to tackle next.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textWhy do wicked people get long lives, full bank accounts, and public honor while faithful people suffer in silence? We sit with Job's question and refuse the easy answers. The tension is real: if God is sovereign, then nothing happens outside His decree. If God is holy, then He is not the author of sin. Holding those truths together is where the conversation gets both challenging and comforting.We walk through the difference between saying God “allows” evil and confessing that God ordains all things without being morally guilty. That shift changes how we read Job 1, where Satan cannot touch Job without permission, and it changes how we understand our own trials. We also talk about human choice, desires, and why “what we see” in someone's life can be a terrible measure of what is true about their soul.Then we land on the answer we keep circling back to: God is patient. His long-suffering toward the wicked is not weakness, it is purposeful restraint that magnifies His mercy and leaves no one without excuse. That patience is also a grace to believers who still pray for repentance and still plead the gospel with people who seem untouchable. Along the way, we confront prosperity thinking head-on, asking why we call money and comfort “blessings” but struggle to say the same about illness, loss, and hardship, even when Scripture says all things work together for our good.If this stirred questions or pushed on your assumptions, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these Job conversations. What do you think is the hardest part of trusting God's providence when life hurts?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send a textJob drops a question that still burns today: why do wicked people get to live, grow old, and gain real power? We camp out in Job 21:7 and trace how that one verse exposes a common mistake in Christian thinking, the assumption that suffering is always God's quick payback for secret sin. When Job's friends turn “comfort” into accusation, Job doesn't just defend himself. He challenges the whole system they're using to judge him.We talk through the logic carefully and connect it to everyday life where openly godless people can look healthy, wealthy, and untouchable. Along the way, our panel brings in key Scriptures and lived experience, including the truth that God sends rain and sunshine on both the just and the unjust, and Jesus' story of the rich man and Lazarus that reframes what “prosperity” really means. The thread running through it all is pastoral and practical: you cannot diagnose someone's relationship with God by reading their circumstances.The conversation also warns about something darker: speaking “for God” when you do not actually know what God is doing. That kind of confidence can crush a suffering person and twist theology into a weapon. We close by teeing up a hard follow-up question that touches providence, foreknowledge, predestination, and human responsibility: if God knows who will reject him, why does he let the wicked live at all?If you've ever watched injustice prosper or been judged by your pain, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steadier hope, and leave a review. What would you say to Job's friends?Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

At the Passover Seder, we are taught to respond differently to four types of children. Each one asks a different question, and each one needs a different kind of answer. But the Haggadah's response to the “wicked” child is deeply puzzling. Why does it sound so harsh? Why do we seem to insult a child who is simply asking questions? Many people feel uncomfortable when they reach this moment in the Seder. Drawing on the teachings of R. Tzaddok HaKohein, we explore a very different approach. The presence of this child at the table is itself a sign of hope. Questions and doubts are not enemies of faith — they are invitations to conversation. We also share a remarkable story from the first Jewish prayer service in Buchenwald, just days after the end of World War II, which reveals what it truly means to respond to doubt with sensitivity and compassion. In this series, Unlocking the Haggadah, we uncover the hidden structure of the Haggadah so that each paragraph leads logically to the next - transforming the Seder from a confusing collection of texts into a thoughtful and meaningful conversation. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

We're back with part two of Harry Styles week and this time we're diving deep into the blind items! From his acting career and the roles he almost took (Nosferatu? Wicked? A Seth Rogen space comedy??), to the Rande Gerber throuple allegations that will have you sprinting to Google, to his rumored relationships and what the blind items actually say about all of them. And buried inside all of these Harry Styles blind items is a decade long one-sided beef (from Matty Healy) that I could not stop going down the rabbit hole on, and I have a lot of feelings about it. This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to ⁠⁠⁠hero.co⁠⁠⁠ and use code FLUENTLY at checkout. Rehydrate with science-backed hydration from Liquid I.V.'s Hydration Multiplier Sugar Free. Go to ⁠liquidiv.com⁠ and get 20% off your first order with code Fluently at checkout Visit ⁠OliveandJune.com/fluently⁠ for 20% off your first manicure system! Your emotional wellbeing matters. Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at ⁠BetterHelp.com/fluently⁠  

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Jesus calls us to hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans — but should we hate the Nicolaitans themselves? God claims to hate and abhor sinners in some places, and He gives us imprecatory psalms which invoke curses upon them. Should we not be singing Psalm 137 as Christians — or is there a way to do so while also obeying the command to "love your enemies and bless them that curse you"?

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In this episode of Discovery, we speak with Professor Peter Nicolas from the University of Washington School of Law about his new copyright law class, a case study of "The Wizard of Oz." The class debuted in winter quarter and included a mandatory group outing to "The Wiz" musical at Paramount Theatre. Since The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900, eventually entering the public domain, each new rendition raises fascinating copyright questions. The 1939 MGM film, "The Wizard of Oz," was separately copyrighted and introduced new expressive elements, along with reinterpretations like "The Wiz," a book and its corresponding Broadway musical which reimagined the story through an African American cultural lens. Nowadays we have spinoffs from the book Wicked which tells the backstory of the Wicked Witch followed by the Broadway musical and now a two-part film adaptation, beginning with "Wicked." Professor Nicolas explains how copyright law goes beyond technical doctrine to be a framework that determines who can tell stories — and how.

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Start Artist Song Time Album Year FEATURED ARTIST 0:00:57 Leon Alvarado The Big Bang 1:43 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:02:40 Leon Alvarado Beyond 6:47 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:11:21 Leon Alvarado Urban Disturbance 4:51 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:17:35 Leon Alvarado Chase In Three 3:39 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:22:32 Leon Alvarado Man In A White Car 6:03 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:29:28 Leon Alvarado Lost In The Forest 4:24 The Wicked Forest 2026 0:35:06 Leon Alvarado The Wicked Forest 7:57 The Wicked Forest 2026 NEW ALBUMS 0:44:23 Paper Crown Four Leaf Clover 3:31 Letters 2026 0:47:55 Telegraph Field of Fade Memory 11:42 Topography of Mind 2026 0:59:36 Molstone Heavy Weight 5:03 Master of Illusion 2026 1:06:09 Abraham – Baker – Lyndon Hero Ways 5:10 Where Do We Go From Here 2026 1:11:19 Phog Brightness 4:11 Brightness 2026 1:15:29 And Also The Trees Beginning Of The End 3:01 The Devil’s Door 2026 1:19:55 Elisa Montaldo Looking back, moving forward 6:54 Looking back moving forward 2025 1:26:55 Gjenferd Bound to Fall 4:38 Black Smoke Rising 2026 NEW EP’S 1:32:39 starfish64 The Midnight Refuge (2026 Version) 4:51 The Midnight Refuge EP 2026 1:37:39 Hope to Find To the Moon 5:47 HIatus In Motion 2026 1:43:37 Elephants of Scotland Unnatural Science 8:20 Unnatural Science 2026 NEW SINGLES 1:53:12 Spirergy Chasing the Rain 7:25 Single 2026 2:00:36 Karfagen Carry On 8:58 OMNI II Act I 2026 2:09:35 Subsignal Hiraeth (official) 5:12 Single 2026 2:16:06 Kerrigan Surrender 3:32 Wayfarer 2026 The Orphaned Bee More Mountains More Madness 4:02 Single 2026 Long Distance Calling The Spiral 6:07 The Phantom Void 2026 Maebe lower case song title 5:28 Brain Paint 2026 Lehmann, Cleminson, Smith, McGonagle and Bedini Do You Wonder? 9:08 Single 2026 Mind Overclock Anti-war 4:04 Single 2026 The Dear Hunter The Glass Desert I 5:19 Sunya 2026 Grice Judgement Day (single) 3:56 Single 2026 Liminal Sky Some Other Time 4:45 Some Other Time 2026 bladverk The Ink 3:54 Monumental Thrill, Monumental Chill 2026 Code 18 The Old House 3:18 Two Places 2026 Ultrapilot Pulses 3:57 Odyssey 2026 Herr Nilsson Sensational 4:44 Sensational 2026 Owen Welsh Heaven’s Mirror 3:51 Heaven’s Mirror 2026 MULTI PLAYED ALBUMS Ævestaden Slipp nå 5:51 Ni blomster i en åker 2025 Eye of Melian Elixir of Night (ft. Patty Gurdy, Troy Donockley) 4:04 Forest of Forgetting 2026 Lifting Line Theory Only One of Them 9:27 The Last Goodbye 2026 Laughing Stock We look at the River 6:46 Life in Seven Dreams 2026 Archive City Walls 5:00 Glass Minds 2026 Silent Script Tear Down The Sky 5:20 Another Day In Bedlam 2026 PRE(Progressive Rock Experience) Firmer Hand 9:00 Progressive Rock Experience (LP) 2026 Anton Roolaart And the Sky Turned Yellow 5:26 The Ballad of General Jupiter 2026 Refrestramus Storms 4:23 Morri’s Rock Boutique 2026 The Neal Morse Band Beginning 6:42 L.I.F.T. 2026 FINALE – NEW SINGLE Starquake Beautiful Dystopia Pt.1 3:26 Brawls & Witches 2026

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There are always interesting new fetishes to discover! This week we're discussing some unusual kinks we've heard about lately, from latex-sheathed blowjobs to cringe masturbation to being “friendzoned.”   “Chasing” Someone Unavailable | Hands | Condom'ed Blowjobs | Skyn Condoms | Flavored Lubes by Sliquid, Wicked, & LubeLife | Being Friendzoned | Cajoling a Boyfriend Into Sex | Denial Kink | Cringe | “Unattractive People” | Webbing Between Fingers | Fisting & Hand Pics Credits:Music by PROTODOMEArtwork by Addison FinchBecome a patron to support the show and get access to our private Discord, monthly bonus episodes, and your name mentioned on the show.

Brad Oscar is a two-time Tony Award nominee for his performances on Broadway as Franz Liebkind in Mel Brooks' The Producers and as Thomas Nostradamus in Something Rotten!Brad has performed in more than 15 shows on Broadway, including being in the original casts of the stage version of Schmigadoon, Mrs. Doubtfire, Big Fish, Aspects of Love, and a show I know a little bit about called Jekyll & Hyde. He's performed in Wicked, Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Addams Family, and Spamalot. He's also starred in The Producers in both the West End and Las Vegas productions.National tours in which Brad has performed include: The Phantom of the Opera, Young Frankenstein, and, of course, Jekyll & Hyde. Off-Broadway, Brad has appeared in Little Shop of Horrors, Broadway Bounty Hunter, Sweeney Todd, and Forbidden Broadway. Stages he's worked on in America include: the Arena Stage, the Old Globe, the La Jolla Playhouse, the McCarter, Barrington Stage, and more.In film and on TV, you can find Brad on such shows as: Ghost Town, The Producers, Smash, The Good Wife, and three Law & Orders.

In the early hours of May 1, 1999, sixteen year old Marianne Vaatstra disappeared while cycling home through the quiet countryside of Friesland in the Netherlands. Later that morning, her body was discovered in a field near the village of Veenklooster, the victim of a brutal rape and murder. The crime shocked the nation and quickly became one of the most controversial investigations in Dutch history. For more than thirteen years, the killer remained unknown, until finally a groundbreaking DNA investigation finally revealed the truth.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56ajNkLiPoIat1V2KI9n5c?si=OyM38rdsSSyyzKAFUJpSywMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=uPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=trueYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@wickedlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrimWebsite: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/

Send a textBroadway Besties welcomes Carson Twitchell as an official host this week, and the chaos begins instantly. Mark tests Carson with controversial Broadway takes, dream role debates, and some truly bizarre Mark logic that only this podcast could produce. By the time Mark reveals his own dream role, Carson's reaction says it all. Welcome to Broadway Besties.

It's the Hedwig episode! While we liked the music, we think the plot line fell a bit flat. We discuss how the episode only provides vague descriptions of the musical, the great drag costuming, and Betty and Archie being the center of the plot. We also talk about the reference heavy Lynch episode, Ethel once again being dragged through the mud, and getting to actually see Hiram be evil.Our amazing cover art is by vedrinic and you can follow them at https://vedrinic.tumblr.comEpisode 49 content warnings: cheating, sexuality, gender identity, emotional abuse, misogyny, mental health, violence, murder, deathTheme song: "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Follow us on Instagram at deadendspcast and bluesky @dead-ends.bsky.socialSend your podcast or show questions to our inbox at deadendspcast@gmail.com.Find all of Emily's links here: https://linktr.ee/emilypyleFind all of Brenton's here: https://linktr.ee/brentonpyle

Childhood trauma is everywhere in movies these days. You can find inner child work in Wicked and at least half the Pixar catalog. But we've always had it, only in the 1940s and 50s, it was all Freudian and weird. In our quest for trippy dream sequences, we pair weed with a pair of movies that probably traumatized kids as much as they entertained them. First, we have the only feature film written by Theodor Seuss Geisel AKA Dr. Seuss, THE 5,0000 FINGERS OF DR. T (1953) starring the amazing Hans Conried as a megalomaniacal piano teacher. It definitely delivers on Seuss-y dreaminess. And then, young Dean Stockwell is a war orphan who wakes up with green hair, and everyone in his town freaks the f-- out about it in, you guessed it, THE BOY WITH GREEN HAIR from RKO in 1947. Plus, Bob tries out the new DaVinci EQ Vaporizer and--spoiler--it's so good it made him like TRON ARES. Plus, are Zoomers buying DVDs? Philena has answers! We've also got the TikTok Report and what up Appleton, Wisconsin? #RaiseYourEQ to new frequencies. NEXT EPISODE: AP Mike returns for some EARLY HERZOG! Subscribe on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss it. Hosts: Bob Calhoun, Cory Sklar, Philena Franklin, and Greg Franklin Theme song: Chaki the Funk Wizard, used with permission. "Eine Kleine Nactmuskik" by Mozart and "Nebula" by the Grey Room, Density & Time courtesy of YouTube Audio Library. "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers" performed by the United States Marine Band and trailer and archival audio courtesy of archive.org Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram/Facebook (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners@gmail.com

In Episode 98, Brennan is joined by the creator of "Meet the Robinsons the Unofficial Concept Album", Elijah Zurek, as the two of them discuss bravery, confidence, tenacity, and the sheer need to just keep moving forward! You know when you sign up for a career in this industry that it is going to be hard, but sometimes you just need to say "This is going to be successful" and don't stop til its true!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

After another lengthy hiatus due to real-world stuff which Eric discusses at the top of the show, we are finally back to filing away "W".Our buddy Mark from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rushing The Field⁠⁠⁠⁠ joins Super Producer/Co-host Jared, from rebranded show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Intern Talking Points⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riley's Parrot⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and myself to go on a sing-songy trip to Oz, turn of the 20th century wild west, and 1950's San Francisco, discussing:Wicked (Jared)The Wild Bunch (Mark)Woman On The Run (Eric)As always we have "Very Important Questions" and YOU, the listener, can weigh in on the "would you rather" questions. Check it out @FileUnderPod, (if I remember to post them :) )If you, or a loved one, is, or has been affected by sexual violence, please know that there are good people and organizations in the world that can offer help.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NSVRC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (national sexual violence research center) has resources to help victims, and, importantly, tips on prevention and warning signs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SPSAmerica⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is America's leading suicide prevention network.If you have the means to donate, please do so. Every little bit helps.If you would like to e-mail the show, you may do so at Fileunderpod@gmail.com. You can follow us on Twitter/X and vote in our polls @FileUnderPod.You can hear more of me, (and frequent quest of the show), Mark, at our new feed, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RUSHING THE FIELD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Want File Under swag? Of course you do. Go to www.file-under-entertainment-shop.launchcart.store/shop?page=1

Send a textTara and EmKay are joined by author Anna James to discuss her brand new novel "Alice With a Why"! Rabbit holes include thoughts on what kind of friendship Alice and Dorothy would have, the research Anna did before putting pen to paper, and more!Show Notes:Anna JamesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Get episodes without adverts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Support⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Your support is appreciated! Comedy is hard enough, but doing it in Chinese? Oh, Ariel, you do love a challenge! Hear all about my performance adventures and upcoming travel in this laughs-packed episode. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EasyStoriesInEnglish.com/Comedy⁠⁠ for the full transcript. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Batching episodes 03:09 Discovering pine cones 05:14 The nightmare of tones 08:33 Trying comedy in Chinese 11:37 This is your host! 13:45 London vs. China 15:48 I've arrived 17:56 Upcoming holidays 19:33 Wicked 2 22:31 Let's gallop! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Deji and Dami review music from the past week, including Ayra Starr's "Where Do We Go," Tay Iwar's "Sweet Persuasion," Mavo's "Mofe," T Solo & Toye's "Demure II," Juno's "Personal," and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this week's mini-sode, we are shining the spotlight on Disney's Frozen the Musical. Perhaps one of Disney's most well known franchise, the stage adaptation took on a different lens to cater more towards an adult audience. The life of the show on Broadway was cut short by the pandemic, but the production is still going strong in the regional market across the US!Support the showHost/ Production/ Editing: Brennan StefanikMusic: Dylan KaufmanGraphic Design: Jordan Vongsithi@batobroadway on Instagram, Threads, and TikTokPatreon.com/batobroadway

In part 14 of this continuing series, Phil teaches that the measure of faith is shown by what it accomplishes, and that faith, hope, and desire work together in a divine cycle. Drawing from Moroni 7 and Moroni 10, Phil explains that belief and trust in Jesus Christ generate hope, and hope gives rise to stronger faith. A sincere heart and real intent, meaning we are willing to accept whatever answer the Lord gives will create the desire that leads to the exercise of powerful faith. Through this process, and by the power of the Holy Ghost, Father reveals truth and corrects our conclusions as we willingly align our will with Him. Phil teaches that hope through the Atonement is only possible when we offer the sacrifice of a broken heart and contrite spirit (Moroni 7). Examples from scripture show how humility transforms weakness into strength (Ether 12), including Enoch, who received the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, overcame his weakness in speech, and exercised a greater faith seeing through the veil with an “eye of faith” (Moses 6; Ether 12:19). Phil also explains the pattern of receiving higher priesthood authority, noting the First and Second Orders of the Melchizedek Priesthood bestowed upon prophets such as Enoch, Moses, and Nephi by the voice of the Father (Moses 6, Moses 1 & 3 Nephi 11). Phil highlights that throughout scripture; Helaman 5, Alma 14, 3 Nephi 19, Acts 2, disciples of Christ exercise exceedingly strong faith in Jesus Christ, resulting in the reception of the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, miracles, and other transformative spiritual experiences. He reminds us that revelation is never casual; it requires obedience, sacrifice, and preparation. Miracles have not ceased (Moroni 7:36–39), and the same power held by ancient servants of God is available to all who exercise great faith, hope, and trust in Christ. Phil concludes that the Lord continues to call “other servants” (JST Matthew 21; D&C 101, 112, 103), and that Joseph Smith stands as the prophesied servant raised up in the last days. The path remains the same: to seek Christ by revelation, exercise mighty faith, receive the baptism of fire and the Holy Ghost, and press forward keeping all of Christ's commandments until we enter the rest of the Lord. Come and learn the Doctrine of Christ.  TheRedemptionOfZion.org 

Laura Harrison is playing Mrs Lyons in the touring production of Blood Brothers.Laura is also the alternate Mrs Johnstone and has history with the show, having previously played Donna Marie and Miss Jones whilst understudying Mrs Lyons. Written by Willy Russell, Blood Brothers surpassed 10,000 performances in the West End and has toured extensively.Laura was Standby Elphaba in the West End production of Wicked, having previously been in the show's ensemble whilst understudying Elphaba. Laura was in Jamie Lloyd's West End revival of Sunset Boulevard, understudying for Norma Desmond. Her theatre credits also include: Magenta in Rocky Horror, Vivienne in Legally Blonde, Lucille in Parade and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors. In this episode Laura discusses her return to Blood Brothers and what it's like to be covering one of her dream roles, Mrs Johnstone. She also takes a deep dive into her Elphaba journey and some of the remarkable moments from her time in Oz. Laura also reflects on Sunset Boulevard and how she's navigating her the industry after some major career highs... and lots more pops up along the way.Blood Brothers tours the UK. Visit www.kenwright.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening! Email: andrew@westendframe.co.uk Visit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Rejoicing Over the Wicked, Judging Fruit, and Armageddon

Let us begin with the death penalty. Because we refuse to execute the dangerous people who really should be executed, we wind up having to protect the general population by locking them up, and this has drifted into the practice of locking everybody up. This creates a huge apparatus of injustice. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/

Ahab saw first-hand that every single promise God makes, He keeps. The promise of His mercy and the promise of consequences. Teacher - Tom Harrigan

As we walked through Genesis 18 & 19 this Sunday, we saw that the Lord, in His patience, allows the wicked to remain for a time so that His righteous ones might be saved. Like Lot, our deliverance does not rest in ourselves, but in the intercession of Another. Jesus Christ—born of an impossible birth—is the righteous Judge of all the earth. And in His mercy, He has taken hold of our hand and led us out of a life headed for destruction.

Kelli Barrett and Jessica Vosk are powerhouses of stage and screen. Kelli most recently graced the Broadway stage in the acclaimed revival of PARADE and has starred in DR. ZHIVAGO, WICKED, and on TV in FX's "Fosse/Verdon". Jessica recently finished her beloved run in HELL'S KITCHEN, after BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, FINDING NEVERLAND, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and more. She also shares in the WICKED sisterhood, which carries into their storytelling of BEACHES. In this episode, they discuss the special bond it takes to portray "C.C. Bloom" and "Birdie White" in the classic friendship tale, how they ground in the characters, and what the original film means to their childhoods and love of theater.   Beaches Tickets Stages Podcast join the cast sign up Schmigadoon tickets

Tony-winning Broadway star Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show, 9 to 5) joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss making the rehearsal room a kinder place, cracking up onstage in Into the Woods, what she learned from Dolly Parton, and so much more. Plus, there's some STAR-STUDDED surprises from her The Cher Show co-star Teal Wicks and her husband Sebastian Arcelus. (Originally recorded in 2023) With a career spanning over two decades, Stephanie J. Block-Arcelus is one of Broadway's most versatile talents. You may have been lucky enough to see her starring opposite Hugh Jackman in The Boy from Oz or perhaps she is your Elphaba! Stephanie actually originated Elphaba in the early workshops of Wicked and later went on to play her both in the first national tour and on Broadway. She has earned acclaim for starring turns in shows like Little Miss Sunshine, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Falsettos and Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical. In 2019, Stephanie won the Drama Desk Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Tony Award for playing the title role in The Cher Show.  In addition to her stage and screen work, Stephanie has also taken her incredible voice to symphony orchestras across the US. Her solo concerts have earned her critical acclaim in both New York City and London, and her recording work includes several original cast albums, as well as her own album, This Place I Know. She also lends her voice to her own beautiful podcast Stages. Onscreen you've seen in her shows like Orange is the New Black, Homeland, Madame Secretary and the new film iModercai.   Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: ⁠artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com⁠ Follow Stephanie ⁠@stephaniejblock⁠ Follow us ⁠@artofkindnesspod⁠ / ⁠@robpeterpaul⁠ ⁠Support the show⁠! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. We are supported by the Broadway Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the lead up to the end… 1. The Devil Will Be Discharged v.7-9a  2.  The Defiers Will Be Decimated v.9b-10  3.  The Dead Will Be Doomed v.11-13, 15  4.  Death Will Be Defeated v.14 But because we know the ending… Satan can be resisted The lost can be warned You can face tomorrow Live today with the end in mind!  

Interview Date: February 1st, 2026Episode Summary:Broadway veteran Curt Hansen shares his journey from a quiet kid in small-town Wisconsin to starring on Broadway in Hairspray and spending eight years in Wicked as Fiyero. Along the way, he opens up about booking early, being recast from Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush, working alongside Ariana Grande before her pop superstardom, and learning how to handle the mental side of auditioning.Now the founder of 567 Sing, Curt helps dancers become confident, audition-ready triple threats. In this episode, he breaks down practical strategies for choosing audition songs, building vocal strength, managing nerves, and balancing singing with intense dance schedules. It's an honest, motivating conversation about preparation, resilience, and why singing “isn't that deep”—if you do the work.Shownotes:0:00 – Welcome + how Curt and Menina connected through Instagram 9:15 – Small-town beginnings: choir sparks his performing path11:29 – Open call breakthrough → booking Hairspray on Broadway 16:07 – Big Time Rush: cast, recast, and resilience20:06 – Ariana Grande story + booking Wicked as Fiyero22:23 – Eight years with Wicked: tours, Broadway, meeting his wife27:18 – Why dancers must learn to sing (and how to start)37:24 – Choosing an audition song + preparation strategy1:00:00 – Balancing intense dance training with vocal goals1:09:17 – Final advice: treat auditions like performances, not pressureBiography: Curt Hansen is a Broadway performer with a 15-year professional career across theatre, television, and music. He's appeared in Broadway shows including Hairspray as Link Larkin, Kinky Boots as Charlie Price, and Next to Normal opposite Tony Award winner Alice Ripley, and was also part of Nickelodeon's Big Time Rush. His biggest claim to fame, however, was starring as the Winkie Prince, Fiyero Tigelaar, in Wicked on Broadway.After building his career as a true triple threat, Curt now helps dancers develop confident, reliable singing voices through his training platform, 567Sing — teaching singing the way dancers learn best: through structure, repetition, and performance-ready skills.Connect on Social:https://www.instagram.com/curt_hansen/

Jim Hill and Eric Hersey unpack Universal's latest ticketing survey, the studio's continued confidence in Wicked, and the surprising Epcot-inspired expansion that reshaped Universal Studios Hollywood in the late 1980s. NEWS • Universal tests “Make it a week you'll never forget” messaging in a new survey, hinting at a major push to reposition Universal Orlando Resort as a full-week destination • Guest perception questions compare park counts at Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, signaling confidence in the four-park narrative • Wicked crosses $1.2 billion globally across its two films, as NBCUniversal leadership confirms interest in expanding the Oz universe • Universal Studios Hollywood named the official theme park partner of the LA 2028 Olympic Games • Jurassic Park and Jurassic World props spotted backstage in Hollywood, fueling speculation about possible additions to Fan Fest • All the Books You Can Read in Seuss Landing quietly closes, raising questions about retail strategy inside Islands of Adventure FEATURE • Why Universal executives studied EPCOT's World Showcase before expanding the Hollywood upper lot • The creation of “Streets of the World,” a $75 million expansion designed to let guests walk through detailed movie-quality sets • How Parisian cafés, Sherlock Holmes' 221B Baker Street, and even an Animal House façade briefly brought film environments to life • The surprising ways these sets were actually used in production, including scenes for Beverly Hills, 90210 • How character encounters and celebrity lookalikes helped this area function like a Disney-style themed land • Why much of this expansion eventually gave way to newer attractions like The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Eric Hersey - IG: @erichersey | X: @erichersey | Website: strongmindedagency.com FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode is sponsored by Unlocked Magic. Epic Universal listeners can take advantage of a limited-time ticket offer: get seven days in the parks for the price of five at Universal Orlando Resort. Visit UnlockedMagic.com to secure this special offer and start planning your next Universal vacation. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psalms 1 & 2 E1 — The Psalms scroll—Israel's ancient hymn book—has deeply shaped the worship and prayers of millions of people over several millennia. The first two psalms work together as a unified introduction to the whole collection. Psalm 1 starts with the phrase “How good is life for the man who…” or in most English translations, “Blessed is the man who…” We then find a list of activities to avoid and an instruction to practice daily Scripture meditation. So how does this way of living lead to “the good life”? And what happens to those who follow it—and to those who don't? In this episode, Jon and Tim start a short series in Psalms 1 and 2 by first meditating on Psalm 1.FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSThe Path of Tragedy (0:00-21:35)Becoming Like a Tree (21:35-40:40)Standing in the Judgment (40:40-1:06:14)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESThe Hebrew Bible: A Translation with Commentary by Robert AlterCheck out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Growing Season” by Gas Lab & Guillaume Muschalle“New Dae” by El Train & G MillsBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.