Podcasts about widows

Teaser for our next episode: DZ-130. Please watch BARBIE, WIDOWS, and ALL OF US STRANGERS so you can learn about positive character arcs.

Sarah and Catherine circle back to the 12 new releases they shared in the Summer 2026 Book Preview, now that they've read them — or at least tried to!  Find out which books worked, which didn't, and whether their most anticipated summer reads lived up to expectations. This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Want More Book Preview Picks? Paid members of our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both $7/month with the same member benefits) get even more seasonal recommendations with Book Preview Extras! In each episode, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 additional books they're excited about that didn't make the main Book Preview. Join on Patreon or Substack to listen — and get access to all our other bonus podcast episodes and paid-member content. Highlights Catherine calls her summer Preview reading "upwardly mobile," while Sarah sees hers as "the downside of high-risk picks." Catherine liked 4 of her 6 picks, while Sarah's riskier summer ended with one 5-star read — and 3 DNFs. Catherine and Sarah each tried one of the other's Preview picks … and neither made it to the finish line. Some deep thoughts on books where you can "feel the writing device" — and why that rarely works for either of them. Plus, Sarah has a new label for those deeply immersive, cozy reads: "warm bath books." And, of course, their best and worst book picks of the summer! Books Read Before the Preview Sarah's Pick Whistler by Ann Patchett (June 2) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:17]  Other Books Mentioned Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke (2026) [4:02]  Summer 2026 Circle Back June Catherine's Picks A Year of Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman (US Release June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [4:37]  Leave and Come Back by Lavanya Lakshmi (June 16) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [12:41]  The Top of the World by Ethan Joella (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:26]  Keep Them Close by David Ellis (June 30) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [26:17] Other Books Mentioned Pearce Oysters by Joselyn Takacs (2024) [7:08] July Sarah's Picks The Half Life by Rachel Beanland (July 14) |Amazon | Bookshop.org [8:33]  Dad, Love, Me by Matthew Quick (July 21) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [15:08]  Catherine's Pick City of Widows by Nadia Hashimi (July 28) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [33:19]  Other Books Mentioned The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick (2008) [15:34]  The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi (2014) [34:42]  August Sarah's Picks Everything That Is Beautiful by Louise Nealon (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [23:25]  Sunlight Finds You by Laura Moriarty (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[30:03]  Kitten by Stacey Yu (August 4) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:39]  Catherine's Pick You'll Love It Here by Natalie Sue (August 11) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [41:26]  Other Books Mentioned Snowflake by Louise Nealon (2021) [24:09]  Normal People by Sally Rooney (2019) [24:15]  Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (2019) [25:07]  Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall (2025) [25:11] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (2014) [30:25]  The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty (2012) [30:57]  I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue (2024) [41:53] 

Paul says the church should help widows, but he puts a lot of caveats with that. What are they? Let's find out together as we read 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2 and Ruth 2:1-23.

On any given day there are a number of ways we can enjoy Scripture. We can read it - we can listen to it on our phones - and we can even commit some of it to memory. And let's be honest, there are a TON of sermons and podcasts based on the Bible. Face it, hearing God's Word isn't a problem. It's living it. In this message, Max Vanderpool unpacks James 1:19-27 and how Christians are expected to police their speech, strive for holiness, and help the vulnerable in their community. Apparently, it matters that you live what you hear.

Adam and Jessica talk about Widow's Bay, The Odyssey, the new Jackass movie, a whole bunch of Shudder horror movies, and so much more!Jackass: Best and Lasthttps://youtu.be/sNwzFhGwA94?si=8c4jKdWQRs2t0gpk Ready Or Not 2: Here I Comehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3sNRm8J0wTowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdkpcsuPAhAShipwrecked: Nightmare At Seahttps://youtu.be/eWPdwVtVx9Y?si=YSGR01RQKip677lPNight Patrolhttps://youtu.be/8J_pMGZScB8?si=vHAMH6EqP8QeNWPh $Positionshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0095l-Vue0 Lurkerhttps://youtu.be/876d5ZnyzzQ?si=qI5yDUBvI81vdNW- The Last Sacrifice https://youtu.be/rcfAuUjibAk?si=RQ01Ns-UNS1Pu3VU Little Brotherhttps://youtu.be/bWtrFcerKE0?si=dFqFOSFGmjKWV7rl Widow's Bayhttps://youtu.be/GLMoZUWh_dI?si=HExqj42NHV-QStr_Leviticus LEVITICUS - Official Trailer - Only In Theaters June 19SupergirlSupergirl | Official TrailerStop! That! Train!Stop! That! Train! | Official Trailer | Bleecker StreetThe InviteThe Invite | Official Trailer HD | A24Bang My Box: the Robin Byrd Storyhttps://youtu.be/QWl_IE5eN4I?is=7VI7CTWRHqVK0iooMaddie's SecretMaddie's Secret - Official Trailer | John Early, Kate Berlant | In theaters June 19Below Deck MedSNEAK PEEK: Your First Look at Below Deck Mediterranean Season 11 | BravoThe Furioushttps://youtu.be/Avky8dVaqAI?is=qSF4lOOlxAOZbeQABecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hey-unpopular--7047651/support.

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In this review episode, Lauren talks us through the recent Apple TV series Widow's Bay. Join us and find out more about the show that all the cool kids are watching – from Guillermo del Toro to your local Ghoul Guides. And if you want to find out more about New England Gothic (or want a handy refresher) check out our deep dive exploring the genre, scroll back one epsiode in our feed!

Series: Jesus Loves OutsidersOverview: This week we will unpack Luke 7:1:17. To access our message notes, click here. Passages: Luke 7:1:17Speaker: Tim Howey (8/9/26)

Nadia Hashimi joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her new novel, CITY OF WIDOWS, a Bookreporter Bets On selection set in Afghanistan, a place that she previously wrote about. While the book looks back in time, the arc of it moves towards the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, focusing on Afghan female soldiers, journalists, and the chaos of evacuation. Nadia talks about the shock of the total Taliban takeover — many had hoped for a power-sharing arrangement — and the rapid reversal of 20 years of progress for women. Marjan, Nadia's protagonist, had been a soldier in an elite unit of women serving with the Afghan army working with the Americans. As the Taliban advance toward Kabul in the summer of 2021 following the U.S. withdrawal announcement, Marjan and her unit go from hunters to hunted, facing a ticking clock to escape or find safety. She is on the run with her daughter, Hawa, hoping to get on one of the last planes leaving Kabul for the U.S. Nadia talks about the City of Widows, a place in Afghanistan where widowed women built their own homes on a hill, away from the city, creating an independent community. The Taliban's restrictions are deliberate and systematic, designed to suppress potential backlash by eliminating women's access to education, community and economic participation. Nadia notes that international outrage about what has happened in Afghanistan has faded, which she describes as "the heartbreaking part." The book grew from direct personal involvement in the evacuation crisis and a desire to highlight the hidden complexity and agency of Afghan women. CITY OF WIDOWS is a stand-alone novel but rewards readers of THE PEARL THAT BROKE ITS SHELL with a deeper understanding of Marjan's origins and transformation. Our Latest "Bookreporter Talks To" Interviews: Sophie Chen Keller: https://youtu.be/bWMs3VWUC4A Ben Reeves: https://youtu.be/Jsr5c3WQPuQ Rachel Beanland: https://youtu.be/6Piw8q7pGkc Lisa Scottolin: https://youtu.be/9MsfXILFZ_Y John Searles: https://youtu.be/LA2gXPoc_zk Jenny Jackson: https://youtu.be/V116A5eBBBE Beatriz Williams: https://youtu.be/d554V2bGHSQ Lori Foster: https://youtu.be/C2xlNPgKjm0 Our Latest "Bookaccino Live" Book Group Events: Bruce Holsinger: https://youtu.be/wwQjtlPePBQ Wally Lamb: https://youtu.be/-eMtMznKoVE Laura Dave: https://youtu.be/RRWrSjdxyrc Lisa Ridzén: https://youtu.be/dleYdLoh0bY Patrick Ryan: https://youtu.be/keazeWK1lto Lily King: https://youtu.be/_yo2x2ZA0B0 Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

Day 1,622.Today, Kyiv reels from the deadliest attack this year after failing to intercept any Russian missiles overnight, as North Korea continues to support Russia's war, providing 120 ballistic missiles and six launchers. Meanwhile, Ukraine carries out air strikes on another Wildberries warehouse and several industrial sites, including an oil refinery. Then, we keep an eye on Kyiv and Washington's warming relationship in recent weeks and discuss whether Ukraine could decide Italy's next election. Finally, examine the lives of war widows as Russian losses mount, and Francis speaks to the World Health Organization's representative in Ukraine about providing medical care in a war zone.Contributors: Adelie Pojzman-Pontay (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @Adeliepjz on X.Alex Nichol (Telegraph Journalist).Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.With thanks to Dr Jarno Habicht of the World Health Organization (WHO).Senior Producer: Lilian FawcettVideo Producer: Sophie O'SullivanSocial Producer: Tom SteedStudio Director: Meghan SearleExecutive Editor: Francis DearnleyCreated by David KnowlesNOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/@UkraineTheLatest CONTENT REFERENCED:Russian soldier opens fire on his own platoon (Antonia Langford for The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/08/04/russian-soldier-opens-fire-on-his-own-platoon/Syria tells US it is willing to drastically drop Russian oil imports (Reuters)https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/syria-tells-us-it-is-willing-drastically-drop-russian-oil-imports-sources-say-2026-08-04/Russia Approves State-Funded IVF for Widows as Birth Rates Hit Historic Low (Kyiv Post)https://www.kyivpost.com/post/80941Facing a demographic catastrophe, Ukraine is paying for troops to freeze their sperm (BBC)https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqxd9549y4xoUkraine's war widows: 'None of us was prepared to pay such a high price for our country' (Le Monde)https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/02/17/ukraine-s-war-widows-none-of-us-was-prepared-to-pay-such-a-high-price-for-our-country_6535062_4.htmlBritish Widows of the First World War, The Forgotten Legion, Andrea Hetheringtonhttps://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/British-Widows-of-the-First-World-War-Hardback/p/14718How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies (New York Times)https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/12/world/asia/russia-spies-japan-war-drones-electronics.htmlMI6, DGSE, Ukraine... L'Express reveals an unprecedented ranking of Europe's best spies (L'Express)https://shorturl.at/6t6hWFrench spy TV series, The Bureau: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4063800/If you're interested in sponsoring Dom's upcoming defence event, email our colleagues at events@telegraph.co.ukEMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk. We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many as possible.HIGHLIGHTS:Russian soldier opens fire on his own platoonMoscow rains missiles on Kyiv in heaviest attack this year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pucker up, people! The Comeback Era truly begins as film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Sam Summers venture to the Bayou in 2009's The Princess And The Frog. And they're not alone, joined by special guest Kelechi Ehenulo to talk Disney's brief return to 2D animation, its intentional evocation (and interrogation) of classic fairytale movie tropes, and the impact of the studio's first Black princess. Plus, they dig into the absolutely stacked jazz-influenced soundtrack, the 1920s-influenced animation style of Almost There, the delicious legacy of Tiana's beignets, the history of frog-kissing in folk stories, and why it's a bit like Widows and Sinners. Next up: Tangled Disniversity is brought to you by Ben Travis (@benstravis) and Sam Summers (@samsummers0), with art by Olly Gibbs and music by Nafets. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @disniversity. This podcast is not affiliated with Disney. — Welcome to Disniversity, the podcast crash course through the history of Disney's animated classics, with film journalist Ben Travis and animation academic Dr. Sam Summers. Each week, we'll be moving forward in time through the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios catalogue, watching every feature film in chronological order – from Snow White to Zootropolis 2. Watch along with us, and listen as we explore each film's historical context, advances in animation and lasting legacy, and talk about how they stand up today.

To say that Coco Chanel was influential in fashion would be a huge understatement. Ever heard of the little black dress? Dave Young: Welcome to the Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I’m Stephen’s sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today’s episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it’s us, but we’re highlighting ads we’ve written and produced for our clients. So here’s one of those. [Oliva Gibbs Law Ad] Dave Young: Welcome back to the Empire Builders Podcast. And Dave Young here, Steve Semple over there. That doesn’t mean anything if you’re just listening to this in your car. I don’t know which one of us is here and which one of us is over there. But Stephen told me as the countdown started, he said, “Hey, I got another fashion topic for us.” And I’m like, “Shh, quiet. Let me guess. Let me guess because knowing me, maybe it’s something I know this time.” Right? Right. So I’m thinking Columbia fishing shirts. Stephen Semple: I think your other guess was Carhartt. Dave Young: Carhartt? Pants from Walmart or Sam’s Club. Probably not those, knowing you and your European travels and your fine taste. Stephen Semple: I think you’ve heard of this one though. I think you’ve heard of Chanel. Dave Young: Oh, Coco Chanel. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: She was in tight with the Germans, wasn’t she? Sort of accused of that? There’s intrigue. There’s movies. Stephen Semple: Oh yeah. Dave Young: There’s a whole miniseries and things. Stephen Semple: There’s a whole bunch of stuff about Coco Chanel, but she did a lot of innovation in fashion man. And I’m going to say this is one, given some of the background things that happened, I struggled a little bit with sort of creating the through line here because I didn’t want all of that stuff to overshadow some of the amazing things that she actually did in the fashion world that was unbelievably innovative. Dave Young: Cool. Stephen Semple: And today, Chanel remains one of the largest, most profitable luxury companies in the world. They are privately owned by a German family, the Wertheimer family. And so therefore, it doesn’t receive the same attention because it’s not publicly traded, but they do publish annual financials. And so 2025 revenue was 19.3 billion US, profit of 4.7 billion, 38,000 employees operating in a hundred countries. And to put that in perspective, that makes them the same size as Hermes, makes them bigger than Ferrari, 50% larger than Rolex. Really about the only one that’s larger is LVMH, but LVMH is like 75 luxury brands. So it’s a big deal. Really, really big deal. One of the other things I found interesting is they own dozens of these specialist artistry that do embroidery and feathers and- Dave Young: Really? Stephen Semple: … and do other luxury components. And they pretty routinely invest about a billion dollars annually in capital investment. Dave Young: Wow. Stephen Semple: They’re an interesting company, especially when you consider it all started with one tiny shop that sold hats in 1910. Dave Young: Hats? 1910? Stephen Semple: Just hats, yeah. Coco was born Gabriela Chanel. The name Coco was actually a nickname that came later when she was doing singing in Samoa, France in 1883. So in 1885, her mother dies. She’s 12 years old. She goes to an orphanage where she learns how to sew. Now in 1903, she’s working as a clerk in a seamstress in a shop in Milan that sells lingerie and linens and hosieries and things along that lines. And she’s also singing in cafes, which is where she gets the nickname Coco. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now it’s here that she meets Etienne Balsan, who’s an aristocrat, and Coco becomes his mistress and lives with him. And one of his passion is breeding horses. So she gets into the whole horse set thing. And there’s these early pictures that show her kind of really dressed very tomboyish for the time, really dressed for the outdoors. And she starts making hats and she wants to open a store selling hats. Now he feels this is kind of a bit of a passing fancy. So he lends her some money and says, “You can do this out of my apartment in Paris, but we’re not going to do this real store thing.” And during this time, she meets a friend of his, Arthur Boy Capel, who’s a coal mining millionaire. And for a short period of time, the three of them are kind of a triumvirate, but she falls in love with Boy and runs off with Boy to Paris. Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Now, this is where things are interesting. They create a gentleman’s agreement on finances. Capel finances the business and Balsan provides the location for their previously shared, I don’t know what status we’re talking about, but this is the part of the story I struggled with because on one hand you could look at this and say she couldn’t have done this without these rich men. But we also got to remember the rules at the time were so limiting for women. She couldn’t have signed a lease. She couldn’t have borrowed money at a bank. All of these things were such that that was the only way you could do something like this. Today she would’ve done it on her own. I’m completely convinced of that. Dave Young: Well, and you also have to say they couldn’t have done it without her. Stephen Semple: Absolutely, they couldn’t. Absolutely, they couldn’t. But find sometimes these things can diminish her accomplishments and her accomplishments are absolutely immense. So in 1910, she opens her first store at 21 Rue Cambon in Paris selling hats. But this is what made her hats different. At the time, women’s hats were headache-inducing, large, fuzzy, gauze, feathers, really, unbelievably ornate and hard to wear. You actually had hat pins to keep them on and all this other crap. Her hat’s still large, but they were simple and comfortable. That was her big thing. I want them to be simple and comfortable. Now, location she was in also already had a dressmaker, so she couldn’t make dresses. So she was doing these hats. And then in 1913, she opens a location in Deauville selling dresses. Again, here’s what she did different. Dresses at the time were these heavy corseted affairs. Hard to move in, hard to wear, uncomfortable. She made things that were simple and comfortable. This is what made Chanel so interesting. Simple and comfortable. Rather than being dazzled by aristocracy, she noticed something else. What she noticed is their fashion looked and felt uncomfortable. Huge hats, corsets, heavy dresses. Women may have looked elegant, but they just couldn’t move around. And this observation of hers created the opportunity. She didn’t just build a better product. She built a different philosophy. Most designers at the time were asking this question, “How can I make women look more extravagant?” Chanel asked the question, “How can I make a woman look elegant and feel free?” Dave Young: Okay. Stephen Semple: Which is a different question. Dave Young: It’s a big difference. Stephen Semple: Yeah. It is a big difference. And if you think about it, really what she created was first casual wear. Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: Right? Dave Young: Yeah. Stephen Semple: That’s really the category that she invented. So her next innovation came in 1913 with the dress store in Deauville where she started using this fabric called Jersey Fabric. Now, it’s a cheap fabric that up to this point had only been used for men’s underwear. But what she liked about it was comfortable. It was flexible. It was light. It was easy to wear. So she found this thing that everyone was dismissing, but she saw a value that no one else saw, and she changed the story around it. She basically, again, invented sportswear using this fabric. Isn’t that incredible? Now, here’s her other big innovation, and I didn’t realize this. She’s the one who invented the idea of the little black dress. Dave Young: Oh, I think I have a glimpse of that in the back of my storehouse of strange facts, but I probably couldn’t have pulled it out. Stephen Semple: Which is incredible how iconic that is. This happened in 1926. So before 1926, early 1920s, black was not considered fashionable for everyday wear. Black clothing was for mourning, was for widows, was for domestic servants, religious dress. That’s what it stood for. And she managed to take black, which let’s face it, no positives there, and made it elegant wear. If you were a wealthy woman at the time attending a social event, you were expected to wear colorful fabrics, elaborate embroidery, beads, lace decorations. Black was considered too plain. But what Chanel saw was after World War I, the world was changing. A middle class was emergent. Women had worked in factories, they were becoming independent, they were driving cars, they were playing sports, they were entering professional life, and their clothing hadn’t caught up. Chanel believed elegance wasn’t about showing wealth, it was more about confidence. So she stripped away everything that was unnecessary. If you think about the real breakthrough moment on this was in October 1926, Vogue published Chanel’s simple black crepe dress, and the magazine called it the Ford of Chanel. Dave Young: The Ford of Chanel. Stephen Semple: The Ford of Chanel. Dave Young: Yeah, like a model piece. Stephen Semple: Because it was simple, it was reliable, it was accessible, it was timeless, and it was suitable for almost everyone. So instead of being this hope couture that only a handful of women could wear, Vogue predicted that this dress would become the universal uniform for stylish women. And they were right. Dave Young: Stay tuned. We’re going to wrap up this story and tell you how to apply this lesson to your business right after this. [Using Stories To Sell] Dave Young: Let’s pick up our story where we left off, and trust me, you haven’t missed a thing. Stephen Semple: Instead of being this hope couture that only a handful of women could wear, Vogue predicted that this dress would become the universal uniform for stylish women. And they were right. Dave Young: I don’t know. I’m no expert on those times, but when I think of other black garb and we talk about funerals and religious orders and things like that, you think of the flowing robes of a nun or the just frilly, lacy, Victorian era, I don’t even know, dresses that you see women in mourning in, right? Widows and things. And they look extremely bulky and hot and folded and frilly and uncomfortable. And she stripped all that away to where it’s just… What it really emphasized is form. Stephen Semple: Yes. Dave Young: And let you accessorize and add accents, right? Stephen Semple: Exactly. Dave Young: You show your arms, that’s like accessorizing the little black dress. And it highlights a piece of jewelry. Stephen Semple: Absolutely. Yeah. So what she removed was the heavy embroidery, the bright colors, all of those things. And social rules. She changed social rules around it. So what’s left? A clean silhouette and this simplicity that shifted the attention from the dress to the woman wearing it, which was a revolutionary concept. Dave Young: Before that, you would identify basically identity by the wearing of black. There’s a nun, there’s someone mourning. Stephen Semple: There’s a woman in mourning. Yeah. But the other thing is it changed the economics of fashion. To your point, Dave, simply change the shoes, the jewelry, the handbag, the scarf, and you change the outfit. And the same dress could be worn lunch, dinner, work, party. Today we call this versatility. Back then, revolutionary. Dave Young: Well, and honestly, in the mind, and we talk about this in our portals and the 12 languages, the mind class, the more you layer on things that. If you’re trying to say mourning, you’re mourning someone. Okay, black, folds, lace, hat, veil, all of the things that you associate with mourning. If you’re trying to say a nun, it would be folds and layers and nothing showing except maybe a little white in the hat or somewhere around the edges. And the more things that you layer on that provide it with the reinforcement of that meaning, the more deeply it’s felt to be understood. So you look at someone that’s wearing all that and you say, “Oh, this is a person that’s in mourning.” And if you strip all those things away and you do something that is different, that makes your head kind of go, “Wait, what’s this?” Instead of being, “Oh, this is a nun.” You say, “Oh, who are you?” You raise interest. You raise interest. Stephen Semple: See, this is what she understood. Oh yeah, but wouldn’t it be so easy to go, you can’t do black because black stands for all these negative things. But what she understood exactly what you’re saying, if I strip away all these things, I’m actually creating a new meaning to this color. I’m actually changing the language it’s speaking, which is so difficult and so amazing and so brilliant on her part. And it’s interesting when you think about she changed the economics of fashion so that essentially what used to happen with elegance is a wealthy woman would own a dozen elaborate dresses. Now, what could happen is a woman of means could have one beautifully designed dress that could do the work of many. So she changed that. You know who else did that when we think about it? If we go back to our early episode of M.M. LaFleur where she looked at fashion and she was a working woman, professional working woman, and she said, “You know what? Fashion doesn’t work for a woman in an office. I need to change the rules. It needs to have a pocket that works, needs to pass the New York taxi test. I can slide out of a taxi with skirt hiking up. I need to be able to bend over and get out a file without Cleavage showing.” But again, changed the rules around fashion. This is what Chanel did. And the interesting thing is luxury used to say the language of all this dress and whatnot was, how much money can I spend? Where the little black dress said, “I don’t have anything to prove.” It threw out a very different signal. It really was a dress innovation. For her, black was grief. After her, black was sophistication. Dave Young: Yeah, and mystery. It’s an intrigue as opposed to, “Well, I get this.” Stephen Semple: She persuaded society to see black differently. How freaking incredible is that? That is remarkable. Dave Young: She did removing most of the black. Stephen Semple: Yes. Yes. Very few people have had that type of cultural influence. So when I was looking at this, I went, “Oh man, she is a remarkable woman to be able to do that.” So when you step back and you think about the hats, the jersey sportswear, the little black dress, they all followed the same pattern. They weren’t three separate innovations. They were three expressions of one insight. And that insight was women wanted to feel free, not dressed. The hats removed the enormous feathers and decorations. The jersey sportswear removed the stiff, restricted fabrics, and the little black dress removed all the unnecessary ornamentation. And she did one other thing to further free women, handbags. She was the first person to add the shoulder strap to a handbag, freeing the hands. Dave Young: All right. I never think of that, but you’re absolutely right. Stephen Semple: The question she was constantly asking is how do I give women more freedom while making them feel even more elegant? That was the philosophy of the company. Dave Young: That’s so cool. Stephen Semple: Yeah. So she became an empire because the hats were successful. The Jersey clothing was successful. Little black dress was successful, all because they proved that same idea. Elegant should never come at the expense of freedom. And that’s the thing she pursued. And when we think about it, at the time, that was even a revolutionary idea. Dave Young: Yeah, absolutely right. Absolutely right. Stephen Semple: It was what we would call a bold idea. A bold, bold idea. Dave Young: I want to watch this movie about Coco Chanel, not the one where she gets. In the ’30s and ’40s, she got caught up with financial problems because everybody in Paris did. The market goes away and she was doing what she needed to do. Leave it at that. Stephen Semple: And that’s it. And there’s all sorts of things around how the ownership will come back and forth. And she left for a while and was brought back. But I decided, you know what? Dave Young: Yeah, that’s not what built her brand. Stephen Semple: And her brilliance was bold. These ideas seem obvious today, but they were bold change ideas that changed the way the world looked at fashion, changed the way the world looked at the color black. And anybody who does that is a remarkable innovator who took this bold idea and ran it out there. Dave Young: I love it. I love it. Thank you for sharing the Coco Chanel story. Stephen Semple: Remarkable woman. Yeah. Dave Young: Next week we’re going to explore the fashion options in the fishing section of Walmart. Maybe we won’t do that. Stephen Semple: People will start thinking you fish. Dave Young: I don’t. No, I absolutely don’t, but I absolutely do. I like fishing shirts. I just do. They’re comfortable. They breathe a little. Stephen Semple: There you go. Dave Young: You’d be surprised. Nevermind. You don’t want to know where to. I’ll tell you anyway, you’d be surprised if you go to the fishing section of Walmart to look for a shirt because you don’t expect to find a colorful, bright, comfortable shirt in the fishing section yet there they are. Stephen Semple: There they are. All right. Awesome. Dave Young: Thank you for bringing Coco Chanel to the Empire Building. Stephen Semple: I don’t know where to go with all this. No, we’re done. We’re done. Stick a fork in it. Thanks, David. Dave Young: See you next time. Thanks for listening to the podcast. Please share us, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and leave us a big fat juicy five star rating and review at Apple Podcasts. And if you’d like to schedule your own 90-minute Empire Building session, you can do it at empirebuildingprogram.com.

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Most of us are going to end up either leaving a widow, or becoming a widow. While the government has a role in caring for widows, there is so much they can't do. But the early church had a particular focus on caring for widows. Why did they do this, and how can we do it well today? Join us as we unpack 1 Timothy 5:1-16.

This time on Another Pass, Case and Sam are joined by Cly from Point in Progress to revisit Black Widow. They talk Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, the Red Room, dysfunctional found family, the ghost of the Winter Soldier, the problem with Taskmaster, and how the movie could have done more to reframe Natasha's sacrifice in Endgame. Another Pass Full Episode Originally aired: July 24, 2026 Music by Vin Macri and Matt Brogan Podcast Edited by Sophia Ricciardi Certain Point Of View is a podcast network brining you all sorts of nerdy goodness! From Star Wars role playing, to Disney day dreaming, to video game love, we've got the show for you! Learn more on our website: https://www.certainpov.com Support us on Patreon! patreon.com/CertainPOVMedia Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/wcHHer4 PODCAST SHOWS: ▶ Another Pass - https://www.certainpov.com/another-pass-podcast ⏱️ YouTube Chapters 00:30 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:58 Initial Thoughts on Black Widow 03:27 Taskmaster 10:58 The Red Room Problem 12:31 Natasha's Ledger 14:36 Why This Movie Came Too Late 17:25 Yelena and Natasha 21:45 The Midquel Problem 29:25 The Widow Ending 37:09 The Widows as Soldiers 42:19 Red Guardian 47:23 Melina 51:17 The Winter Soldier's Absence 01:01:50 Marvel's Four-Quadrant Problem 01:06:24 The Accents 01:09:34 Fun and Games Promo 01:10:36 Another Pass Begins 01:11:43 Cly's Another Pass 01:17:50 Yelena and the Widows 01:19:42 Replacing Taskmaster 01:21:20 Sam's Another Pass 01:28:56 Natasha as a Leader 01:30:36 Blip and Post-Credits Fixes 01:32:22 Melina, Trauma, and Structure 01:36:48 Final Thoughts 01:41:14 Cly's Plugs 01:45:21 Sam and Case's Plugs 01:47:12 Patreon Shout-Outs 01:48:58 Next Time: Highlander II 01:49:09 Credits

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The family of Chadwick Boseman is taking legal action against his widow over money they say they’re owed following the actor’s death in 2020. This headline, comes on the heels of another one involving the widow of Malcom Jamal Warner taking legal action against his mother for money she claims she’s owed. Neither actor had a will in place, and now it’s a legal and familial mess that’s incredibly sad to see played out in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Chadwick Boseman is taking legal action against his widow over money they say they’re owed following the actor’s death in 2020. This headline, comes on the heels of another one involving the widow of Malcom Jamal Warner taking legal action against his mother for money she claims she’s owed. Neither actor had a will in place, and now it’s a legal and familial mess that’s incredibly sad to see played out in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Chadwick Boseman is taking legal action against his widow over money they say they’re owed following the actor’s death in 2020. This headline, comes on the heels of another one involving the widow of Malcom Jamal Warner taking legal action against his mother for money she claims she’s owed. Neither actor had a will in place, and now it’s a legal and familial mess that’s incredibly sad to see played out in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family of Chadwick Boseman is taking legal action against his widow over money they say they’re owed following the actor’s death in 2020. This headline, comes on the heels of another one involving the widow of Malcom Jamal Warner taking legal action against his mother for money she claims she’s owed. Neither actor had a will in place, and now it’s a legal and familial mess that’s incredibly sad to see played out in public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc, Bryon, and Josh are back this week to talk about all the Local Events happening this weekend and in August. Bryon & Marc give their review for Widows Bay. Marc talks about this past weekend's HartBeat & Eats Fest 26. We watch the Doomsday trailer for the first time and give our first reactions. We then go over the results for WWE Saturday Night's Main Event w/ Wrestling Challenge points update. #Podcast #WWE #Moviereviews #TVreviews #wrestling #hartbeatfest #doomsday #snme #widowsbay Upcoming Comic Show: Sunday July 26th Manchester Comic & Toy Convention $5 Admission, Kids Under 10 Free! 10am to 4pm JOJO's Royalty Events346 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester CT Featuring Comics, Toys & Collectibles of Yesterday and Today!

In this solo episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole shares a personal update on where she is more than six years after losing her husband, Luke, why she's feeling called to shift her focus, and what's next for Widow Goals and beyond. She talks about the reality that grief doesn't disappear—it changes. And while healing isn't about "getting over it," it is about learning to move forward with hope.Michelle also shares a few recent moments that caught her off guard emotionally, why community matters so much, and why she believes authenticity is one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves and others.Why Michelle is feeling called to focus more on rebuilding life after lossThe story behind her new podcast, Out of the Fog and Into the LightWhy authenticity has become one of her biggest prioritiesThe unexpected ways grief can still show up years laterA powerful church moment that reminded her grief is never completely finishedThe emotions surrounding her daughter's recent car accident and how quickly old fears can resurfaceWhy it's healthy to feel your emotions instead of stuffing them downThe importance of finding your people and building a supportive communityHow widows can start a local Widow Goals support group in their own communityIf this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope today. Every review helps more people discover that while grief changes us, it doesn't have to define the rest of our story.Book a free grief coaching consultation call with Michelle ⁠HERE⁠Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle's Widow Goals Course use code podcast for a free monthLearn More About Michelle's Widow Coaching Program HereClick Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall RetreatClick HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group LeaderFollow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG⁠⁠Here on FB⁠Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonBook Michelle as a speakerGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For many retirees, their home isn't just a place of comfort, it's one of the largest assets on their balance sheet. However, beyond the emotional value and the years of accumulated equity, there's an often-overlooked reality: selling your primary residence can bring an unexpected tax bill. If you're contemplating a sale or want to ensure you're planning wisely, understanding the IRS's primary residence capital gains exclusion is essential. On the show this week, I break down what this exclusion means, who qualifies, how to maximize its benefits, and the critical planning steps to avoid a nasty tax surprise.   You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [00:00] Understanding capital gains exclusion [03:52] Capital gains exclusion requirements [07:40] Reducing taxes on home sale [11:31] Calculating capital gains tax [14:57] Impact of capital gains on IRMAA   The Primary Residence Capital Gains Exclusion Thanks to the IRS, many homeowners can exclude a substantial portion of the capital gains realized from the sale of their primary residence. Single tax filers can exclude up to $250,000 of gains while married couples filing jointly enjoy up to a $500,000 exclusion. In practical terms, this means if your gain from selling your home stays within these thresholds, you may owe no federal tax on that profit.   Who Qualifies for the Exclusion?  Before assuming you'll benefit from this significant tax break, it's important to meet all IRS requirements:   1. The Ownership and Use Test: You must have lived in the home as your primary residence for at least two of the five years preceding the sale. These years don't need to be consecutive, but they must total at least 24 months within the five-year window.   2. Exclusion Frequency: You cannot have claimed the exclusion on another home sale within the past two years.   3. Acquisition History: The property generally cannot have been acquired through a 1031 like-kind exchange in the previous five years.   Special Rule for Widows and Widowers: If you've recently lost your spouse, you may still qualify for the full $500,000 exclusion if you sell within 24 months of your spouse's passing, don't remarry during this period, and have satisfied the other ownership and use requirements.   Why More Homeowners Now Face Capital Gains Taxes Home values have seen record appreciation over the last three decades, but the exclusion thresholds haven't changed since 1997. A homeowner who bought in their 20s or 30s might now find that decades of appreciation have pushed them well beyond the exclusion limits—and into taxable territory. If your gains surpass the exclusion, any additional gains are taxed either as short-term (if you've owned the home for a year or less) or, more commonly for longtime owners, as long-term capital gains (taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20% depending on your income).   Maximize Your Savings: Track and Increase Your Cost Basis One of the most effective strategies to reduce your taxable gain is to properly track and boost your home's cost basis. Your cost basis starts with your original purchase price and is increased by certain acquisition costs (settlement fees, title insurance, legal fees, etc.). Most importantly, capital improvements—such as room additions, roof replacement, major kitchen or bath remodels, or HVAC system upgrades—can be added. Routine maintenance and minor repairs generally don't increase your basis, so keeping thorough records of major projects and associated costs is crucial. Medicare Premiums and Tax Strategy Selling your home and realizing a large capital gain may bump you into a higher Medicare premium bracket, known as IRMAA, which can affect your Part B and Part D premiums a couple of years after the sale. This makes it essential to coordinate a home sale with your overall income strategy and consult both a financial advisor and CPA before listing your home. Resources Mentioned Retirement Readiness Review Subscribe to the Retire with Ryan YouTube Channel Download my entire book for FREE  National Association of REALTORS® Avoid These 7 Scenarios to Keep Your Medicare Premiums Lower In Retirement #313 2026 Medicare Part B Premium Surprises, #282  7 Ways to Lower Your Income and Avoid the IRMAA Medicare Surcharge, #142      Connect With Morrissey Wealth Management  www.MorrisseyWealthManagement.com/contact Subscribe to Retire With Ryan

Many Christians believe in the supernatural—but few know how to live in it.The supernatural life Jesus promised isn't reserved for a select few—it's part of the inheritance of every believer. The real question isn't whether God still speaks, heals, delivers, and transforms lives today. The question is: How do we step into that kind of life?In this compelling episode of Her God Story, Jennifer Bagnaschi shares her journey of discovering what it means to walk in the authority and intimacy Jesus intended for every follower. From childhood encounters that made Scripture come alive to learning to discern God's voice through dreams, embrace spiritual authority with humility, and obey the Holy Spirit one step at a time, Jennifer's testimony reveals what it looks like to live with a vibrant, everyday awareness of God's presence.Together, we'll explore: • How to grow in your identity in Christ. • Why understanding the reality of the spiritual realm is essential for every believer. • How humility and obedience position us to experience God's power. • Practical ways to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus and walk in step with the Holy Spirit.If you've ever sensed there is more to the Christian life than simply believing the right things, this conversation will encourage you to pursue the deeper life Jesus offers. Come discover how an ordinary believer can walk in extraordinary dependence on an extraordinary God.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

Stories from India: Dr Lakshmi Gautam, known as the “Angel of Vrindavan”, has spent decades working for abandoned widows, elderly women and the underprivileged. Through the Kanakdhara Foundation, she provides care, support and dignity to those in need, including conducting respectful last rites for more than a thousand unclaimed people. Her work highlights the power of compassion and humanity.

Marc, Bryon, and Josh are back this week talking TV and local happenings. Bryon starts Widows Bay and Dungeon Crawler Carl. Marc and Josh go to Lime Rock Park. We give our thoughts on the final season of The Bear (SPOILERS) and the series as a whole. We then give our predictions for this weekend's WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. Bryon and Marc make a BIG bet with some points going into the new year. #Podcast #WWE #Moviereviews #TVreviews #wrestling #saturdaynightsmainevent #widowsbay #thebear #nxt #wrestlingnews Upcoming Comic Show: Sunday, July 26th, from 10am to 4pm Manchester Comic & Toy Convention $5 Admission, Kids Under 10 Free! JOJO's Royalty Events346 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester CT Featuring Comics, Toys & Collectibles of Yesterday and Today!

Hizzah! We have returned from a long hiatus to give you our singular takes on: Toy Story 5. Is it time to retire Woody's hat? Widow's Bay. A new Apple TV show that expertly blends comedy with suspense and sometimes horror. 'Tha Horruh!' Give us a good review and please subscribe!   If you have any show or movie recommendations for us please get those to us via our Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriedWChanns.

In this episode of Widow, Wisdom and Wealth™, host Don sits down with Dana Frost, founder of the Forced Joy Project, to talk about grief, resilience, and the power of community after loss. Dana shares the story behind her husband Brad's terminal cancer diagnosis, the "forced joy" mindset they created during his final 100 days, and how that practice evolved into a meaningful mission supporting widows, widowers, and others navigating life after loss. Listeners will hear how the Forced Joy Project grew into a community with retreats, the Joy Scout Club, and creative tools for honoring loved ones through Book of Stories. Dana also explains why healing often happens in connection, not isolation, and how shared experiences can help people move through grief while still building a full, joyful life. This conversation is heartfelt, honest, and surprisingly hopeful—especially for anyone looking for comfort, community, or a reminder that joy can still exist after profound loss. In this episode, you'll learn: How Dana Frost's "forced joy" philosophy began during her husband's illness Why the Joy Scout Club was created for widows and widowers What to expect from Dana's retreats, including Joy Scout Camp and Widows in the Wild How Book of Stories helps families preserve memories and stories of loved ones Why community can be a powerful part of healing after grief How Dana continues to find joy in everyday life Notable quote: "Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is an act of communion." Resources mentioned: Forced Joy Project: https://forcedjoyproject.com Book of Stories: https://bookofstories.com About the guest: Dana Frost is the founder of the Forced Joy Project, a community and resource hub for people navigating grief and life after loss. Through retreats, online support, and memorial storytelling, she helps others find connection, meaning, and moments of joy in difficult seasons. Links: www.forcedjoyproject.com www.bookofstories.com www.joyscoutclub.com www.facebook.com/forcedjoyproject www.instagram.com/forcedjoyproject www.instagram.com/memorialbooks

It's Marvel Monday and we're diving deep into Black Widow's past! ABOUT BLACK WIDOW Natasha Romanoff confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. AIR DATE & NETWORK FOR BLACK WIDOW July 9, 2021 | Theatrical Release / Disney+ CAST & CREW OF BLACK WIDOW Director: Cate Shortland Writers: Eric Pearson, Jac Schaeffer, Ned Benson Cast: Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova David Harbour as Alexei Rachel Weisz as Melina Ray Winstone as Dreykov BRAN'S MOVIE SYNOPSIS The movies in 1995 with a normal family living in Ohio, including two young girls. One day, the dad comes home and is like it's time to go on a big adventure. They pack quickly get in the car and speed off just as the cops are starting to show up. Turns out, this isn't a normal family. It's Russian super soldier Alexei and his Black Widow operative wife. Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova pose as their daughters while they're working undercover. With valuable S.H.I.E.L.D. intelligence in hand, they flee to Cuba and Via montage, we see Natasha and Yelana being trained up by the Red Room become Black Widows.  21 years later, Natasha is on the run after violating the Sokovia Accords. She goes to a safehouse when at the same time, Yelena kills a rogue former Widow but is exposed to a synthetic antidote that frees her from the Red Room's chemical mind control. Hoping Natasha and the Avengers can help free the remaining Widows, Yelena sends several antidote vials to Natasha before going into hiding. While unknowingly transporting the vials, Natasha is ambushed by the mysterious masked person named The Taskmaster. After escaping, she reunites with Yelena and learns about what's still going on. Determined to destroy the Red Room, Natasha and Yelena free their ol papa Alexei from prison, hoping he knows where the Red Room leader is at. He directs them to their ol mama Melina, who lives on a farm.  Although Melina secretly alerts Dreykov, Natasha convinces her to switch sides, and the two use advanced face-mask technology to exchange identities before being taken to the Red Room in the sky.  Dreykov quickly realizes Natasha's disguise. Natasha discovers that every Widow is biologically unable to harm Dreykov because of a pheromone lock, so she deliberately breaks her own nose to sever her sense of smell and overcome the conditioning. Dreykov attempts to escape while the remaining Widows attack Natasha, but Yelena releases the antidote gas, freeing them from Dreykov's control. Natasha copies the locations of Widows stationed around the world from Dreykov's computer as the damaged facility begins to collapse. She rescues the remaining antidote vials and frees Taskmaster. Natasha gives the viral and the locations of the remaining widows to Yelena so she can rescue the others.  Natasha goes to free the imprisoned Avengers. Cut to after Natasha's death, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine visits Yelena at Natasha's grave. Claiming that Clint Barton is responsible for Natasha's death, Yelena now has her next target. Watch the show on Youtube - www.deckthehallmark.com/youtubeInterested in advertising on the show? Email bran@deckthehallmark.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grief doesn't just change our hearts—it changes the way we see our future. Learning to navigate money after loss isn't about replacing the life you had. It's about building the confidence to care for yourself, honor your loved one, and move forward with hope, one decision at a time. In this episode of Tendrils of Grief, I sit down with Daniel Kopp, a fee-only financial planner, financial therapist, Air Force veteran, widower, and founder of Wise Stewardship Financial Planning, for a conversation that every grieving spouse needs to hear. After losing his wife, Sarah, Daniel experienced firsthand how grief can impact every financial decision. Simple tasks suddenly became overwhelming, and the emotional weight of loss made it difficult to think clearly about money, planning, and the future. That experience ultimately led him to combine financial planning with financial therapy, helping widows and widowers navigate not only the practical side of finances but also the emotional side of financial decision-making. Together, we explore why money is often one of the biggest sources of stress after the death of a spouse and why it's completely normal to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or afraid of making the "wrong" decision. Daniel explains how grief changes the way our brains process information, why it's important to slow down before making major financial choices, and how financial healing begins by addressing both our emotions and our financial reality. We also discuss financial therapy, survivor's guilt around money, creating a new financial identity, and practical steps widows and widowers can take to regain confidence while honoring their loved one's legacy. Whether you're newly widowed, supporting someone through loss, or simply looking to build a healthier relationship with money after a major life change, this conversation offers both practical guidance and compassionate encouragement.

One of the most difficult things we face is how needy we really are, how blind we really are. All the world would love you to shut up and your internal world kind of wants that too. Pride, shame all stand in the way of your being honest with God and others you truly need. Fortunately God has been rescuing me on this for years and the idea of being needy out loud and what all the possibilities are here came from a YouTube Video by Dave Busby…Oh Taste and See 4 of 5 – Jesus, said it perhaps even more clearly and distinctly in the first and foundational Beatitude in Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven." To be poor is to be needy, and when you are really, really, really needy then you may finally will be needy out loud. Like your arm was just chopped off needy. The courage of the blind beggars in Luke 18:35-43. It stopped Jesus and…… and they were the only ones in the MULTITUDE that got a God touch that day. What have you been so needy about in your life that you got the promise of Matthew 5:3 – "The Kingdom Of Heaven" Being Needy out loud is how the Jesus Labor of Love operates …. Car Repair help for Single Moms, Widows and Families in Crisis -If no one asked for help, (needy out loud), we would cease to be around.

Although death is just a natural and expected part of life – especially in the Middle Ages – it's also an event that forever alters the lives of those left behind. For medieval women, widowhood changed everything. This week, Danièle speaks with Anna Wainwright about what it was like to be an Italian widow in the fifteenth century, how widowhood and politics went together, and the rise of widows as popular writers.This podcast is made possible by the generous support of listeners like you! To find out how to help spread the joy of medieval history, please visit patreon.com/themedievalpodcast

1 Timothy 5:9-16 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what good works look like by considering the kinds of good works enrolled widows need a reputation for.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26124The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Cathy and Todd discuss Apple TV’s Widow’s Bay, the 10-episode horror-comedy that has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and an early season two renewal. They discuss its “Parks and Rec meets Stephen King” premise and its numerous horror movie homages including Carrie, The Wicker Man, The Shining, Jaws, Halloween, and more. It’s small-town bureaucracy, ancient sea-gods, a resurrected Boogeyman, and sunset cocktails all in one, and they knew they needed to discuss this one-of-a-kind show. Subscribe to Cathy's weekly Zen Moment and upgrade to hear a weekly Zen Moment podcast hosted by Cathy and Todd! Some Ways to Support Us Sign up for Cathy's Substack Order Restoring our Girls Links shared in this episode: For the full show notes, visit zenpopparenting.com. This week's sponsor(s): Avid Co DuPage County Area Decorating, Painting, Remodeling by Avid Co includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, flooring, tiling, fire and flood restoration. MenLiving – A virtual and in-person community of guys connecting deeply and living fully. No requirements, no creeds, no gurus, no judgements Todd Adams Life & Leadership Coaching for Guys Other Ways to Support Us Follow us on social media Instagram YouTube Facebook Buy and leave a review for Cathy’s Book Zen Parenting: Caring for Ourselves and Our Children in an Unpredictable World

What does it take to stand for truth when the world pushes back?Born into slavery and transformed by faith, Sojourner Truth became one of the most courageous voices in American history—calling a divided nation back to justice, dignity, and God's truth. In this powerful episode of Her God Story, host Jodie Chiricosta steps into an immersive conversation inspired by Sojourner's own words, historical accounts, and deep Christian faith.Through hardship, loss, and unimaginable obstacles, Sojourner discovered a freedom no one could take away—a freedom rooted in Christ. Her story will challenge you to live boldly, trust God fully, and speak truth with grace in your own generation.In this episode, you'll discover:How faith sustained Sojourner through suffering and injusticeThe courageous decision that led her to walk into freedomWhy truth and justice must remain connected to faithBiblical encouragement for standing firm in difficult timesPractical inspiration to trust God with your next stepAs America reflects on 250 years of history, this conversation offers a timely reminder that God still raises up voices of courage, conviction, and hope.If you need fresh faith, renewed courage, or a deeper understanding of freedom through Christ, this episode is for you.Click here for SHOW NOTES!Share this message with a friend and subscribe for weekly encouragement and inspiration! Check out HerGodStory.org for a FREE 6-WEEK DEVOTIONAL and to see upcoming guests. Want to help Widows and Orphans? Join our growing company of women meeting special needs of parentless children and nurturing their unique gifts so they can be ALL God has in mind for them! And help meet real needs of women who have given a lifetime of service to God! Support the Somebody Cares Widows and Orphan fund today! Learn more about the ministry at SomebodyCares.org, FOLLOW US ON:Facebook: @SomebodyCaresAmerica Youtube: SomebodyCaresAmerica Rumble: SomebodyCares X: _SomebodyCares.Instagram: SomebodyCaresAmericaLinkedIn: Somebody Cares America You can also receive periodic ministry updates or join our prayer team by signing up here!

Send us Fan MailTitle: How To Care For WidowsPreacher: Robert RosaSeries: 1 & 2 TimothyPassage: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

The loss of a spouse is one of life's most difficult transitions, and for many retirees, it can also result in a significant reduction in Social Security income. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explain the Social Security "Widow's Penalty," why survivor benefits often leave widows and widowers with less household income, and the planning strategies that can help protect your retirement. We discuss the importance of delaying Social Security when appropriate, planning for life as a surviving spouse, Roth conversions, IRA withdrawal strategies, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), and estate planning fundamentals that can help preserve wealth for the next generation. You'll also learn why communication between spouses is essential, how the step-up in basis can benefit heirs, why holding assets with large unrealized losses may create unintended consequences, and how thoughtful planning today can reduce financial stress tomorrow. If you're married, widowed, approaching retirement, or helping aging parents prepare for the future, this episode offers practical guidance on protecting both your income and your legacy. 0:00 INTRO 0:19 - America's 250th & Buc-cee's 5:42 - Narrative Busters & Stock Stories 6:48 - Commemorative SS Card 8:16 - American Ingenuity - Automotive Deep Scrub, Carpet Cleaning 12:40 - Widows' Penalty with Social Security 16:30 - How to plan for living single as Senior - Roth Conversions & IRA Withdrawals 18:25 - Importance of Delaying Social Security 22:41 - Importance of Estate Planning Basics 26:23 - Qualified Charitable Distributions to Reduce IRA RMD's 28:45 - Keeping the exemption for Two 31:02 - Importance of Communication - Who's Left Behind? 33:40 - Maximizing w Step Up in Basis - taking the losses before you pass 35:21 - Don't Die with Assets Holding Losses 39:21 - Closing thoughts - Plan Ahead & Catch Up Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/iHJLWOZY4NQ ------- Watch our previous show, "Milton Friedman Was Mostly Right" https://youtube.com/live/qDTBlhH8YGY ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SocialSecurity #WidowsPenalty #RetirementPlanning #EstatePlanning #FinancialPlanning

The loss of a spouse is one of life's most difficult transitions, and for many retirees, it can also result in a significant reduction in Social Security income. Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty explain the Social Security "Widow's Penalty," why survivor benefits often leave widows and widowers with less household income, and the planning strategies that can help protect your retirement. We discuss the importance of delaying Social Security when appropriate, planning for life as a surviving spouse, Roth conversions, IRA withdrawal strategies, qualified charitable distributions (QCDs), and estate planning fundamentals that can help preserve wealth for the next generation. You'll also learn why communication between spouses is essential, how the step-up in basis can benefit heirs, why holding assets with large unrealized losses may create unintended consequences, and how thoughtful planning today can reduce financial stress tomorrow. If you're married, widowed, approaching retirement, or helping aging parents prepare for the future, this episode offers practical guidance on protecting both your income and your legacy. 0:00 INTRO 0:19 - America's 250th & Buc-cee's 5:42 - Narrative Busters & Stock Stories 6:48 - Commemorative SS Card 8:16 - American Ingenuity - Automotive Deep Scrub, Carpet Cleaning 12:40 - Widows' Penalty with Social Security 16:30 - How to plan for living single as Senior - Roth Conversions & IRA Withdrawals 18:25 - Importance of Delaying Social Security 22:41 - Importance of Estate Planning Basics 26:23 - Qualified Charitable Distributions to Reduce IRA RMD's 28:45 - Keeping the exemption for Two 31:02 - Importance of Communication - Who's Left Behind? 33:40 - Maximizing w Step Up in Basis - taking the losses before you pass 35:21 - Don't Die with Assets Holding Losses 39:21 - Closing thoughts - Plan Ahead & Catch Up Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Investment Advisor, Jonathan McCarty, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Do you enjoy our content? Rate us on Google: https://bit.ly/4b9JtEo ------- Watch Today's Full Video on our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/iHJLWOZY4NQ ------- Watch our previous show, "Milton Friedman Was Mostly Right" https://youtube.com/live/qDTBlhH8YGY ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/insights/real-investment-daily/ ------- * REGISTER for our next Candid Coffee, "Narrative Busters: Market Stories Investors Should Approach With Caution," Saturday, July 18, 2026: https://streamyard.com/watch/RfJtCj2byfDr --- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN --- Subscribe to SimpleVisor : https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new --- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #SocialSecurity #WidowsPenalty #RetirementPlanning #EstatePlanning #FinancialPlanning

Losing a spouse doesn't just take your partner - it can take your identity, too. In this deeply honest post-interview chat, guest Priya opens up about what it really means to rebuild your life as a widowed mom: the loneliness of making every decision alone, the guilt of not being the same parent you used to be, and the quiet grief of watching your kids adjust to a version of you that's stretched between every role as mom, dad, caregiver, provider.Priya shares how her work and her children became her anchors when everything else felt uncertain, why surrounding yourself with positive people is non-negotiable after loss, and the moment her own daughter told her therapist that losing her mom's old self was harder than losing her dad. It's a raw look at self-doubt, resilience, and learning to trust yourself again when the person you used to lean on is gone.If you're a widow struggling with identity loss, solo parenting, or rebuilding confidence after the death of a spouse, this episode will remind you that you're not alone — and that you already know how to make the right decisions for your family.In this episode:Why losing a spouse means losing your built-in "sounding board"How grief changes your identity as a parentLearning to trust your own decisions againWhy your social circle often shifts after loss  and why that's okay!What kids really feel when a widowed parent changesWhere are you on this widow journey? Not sure?  We have identified 5 common stages of healing, from the thick of early grief to truly thriving again. Wherever you are, there's a name for it, and there are other widows who've been exactly there too. Find your stage and get personalized grief support that meets you exactly where you are at https://www.widow180.com/stages Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

What if loneliness isn't caused by being alone? In this episode, I explore one of the most common experiences in widowhood: loneliness. I share why loneliness can feel so overwhelming after losing a spouse, why you can feel lonely even in a room full of people, and how understanding what loneliness really is can completely change the way you respond to it. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/370 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifecoachkrista/Mentioned in this episode:You're Invited to Grief Essentials LIVEJoin us for 8 weeks of expert guidance, practical tools and a community of widows who understand. Next live group begins August 4 – September 22, Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30pm Central Click here to learn more and sign up: https://the-widowed-mom-podcast.captivate.fm/grief-essentials-live Join us for Grief Essentials Live here Check Out Widow We Do Now? Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!

Send us Fan Mail  In today's episode, we discuss what Paul meant when he said that younger widows had cast off their faith. Once they did this, then they became idle, gossipy, and meddlesome… sounds like a great group of women, huh? Some of them were possibly even involved in “curious arts.” Paul commanded the younger widows to remarry, bear children, and guide the home to avoid reproach. We stress reading the scriptures in their proper context and applying them accurately. We finish by debating whether the “elders” of verse 17 are older widows, elderly people, or ministers. We encourage you to study God's Word with us today!

(02:33) Launching the topic: caring for widows and widowers in the church(03:33) Key biblical texts: Psalm 68:5, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 5, Job(04:30) Acts 6, the poor–orphan–widow triad, and modern neglect of widows(07:17) Why widows seem less vulnerable today (social safety nets, insurance, work)(09:49) First-century context, global poverty, and defining widow/widower(12:51) Physical needs, deacon ministry, and keeping a clear list of widows(15:43) Relational needs: loneliness, identity shifts, remarriage questions(20:20) Widowers' unique vulnerabilities and differences from widows(23:08) Equipping members, interns, and stay-at-home moms to visit widows(31:19) Spiritual care: public prayer, private visitation, Scripture, and prayer(34:41) Final reflections on the joy of pastoring widows and closing prayer

Our guest on the podcast today is Kathleen Rehl. Kathleen is an author, educator, speaker, and certified financial planner dedicated to empowering widows financially and guiding the professionals who support them. She operated her own planning firm for 18 years before shifting her focus to writing, teaching, and research. After her husband died, she transformed her personal grief into a mission, helping others navigate widowhood, legacy planning, and purposeful aging. She is the author of Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows. Episode Highlights Learning widowhood from the inside (00:02:17) What changes when only one person is left to make decisions (00:04:13) Irreversible choices widows often face early on (00:05:16) Stress-testing for life without a spouse: Where will you live, and how will you live? (00:08:39) Why widows leave advisors—and how advisors can do better (00:16:03) Slowing down decisions to prevent emotional and financial harm (00:18:53) Continuing care retirement communities as a housing and risk management choice (00:25:55) “Refirement” instead of retirement, and building a lasting legacy (00:30:38) More From Morningstar Harry Margolis: How to Confront Aging Challenges Head-On How to Tackle Estate Planning Basics in 7 Steps 3 Tricky Decisions for Every Retirement Plan If you have a comment or a guest idea, please email us at TheLongView@Morningstar.com. Follow Christine Benz (@christine_benz) and Ben Johnson (@MstarBenJohnson) on X, and Christine Benz, Amy Arnott, and Ben Johnson on LinkedIn. Visit Morningstar.com for new research and insights from Christine, Ben, and Amy. Subscribe to Christine's weekly newsletter, Improving Your Finances. If you want more Morningstar podcasts, check out The Morning Filter and Investing Insights.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leave an Amazon Rating or Review for my New York Times Bestselling book, Make Money Easy! Check out the full episode: https://greatness.lnk.to/1636DM Scott Galloway isn't here to make you comfortable. His argument: women get held to the same career standards as men, but career success doesn't pay out the same way romantically. A male law partner who's barely charming still finds a spouse. The math doesn't work the same for women. Then there's his rule for his sons. Split the check with someone, and you've signaled something no amount of chemistry fixes later. The counter-intuitive part: men are the ones who actually need relationships more. Widowers suffer. Widows often thrive. The data is clear on this. Galloway isn't saying women should stay home. He's saying the game is rigged and nobody's being honest about it. Sign up for the Greatness newsletter: http://www.greatness.com/newsletter Topics Scott Galloway, modern dating advice, gender dynamics in relationships, who pays on a date, men and emotional health, women career vs family, relationship psychology, dating inequality, romantic partnership, loneliness in men Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.