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Rand Fishkin, Cofounder and CEO of SparkToro, shows you how to avoid the Google/Facebook duopoly to easily and honestly find your audience where they like to consume information and how they like to receive it to make your brand storytelling more impactful. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Today we are replaying an episode with Yiselle Santos Rivera. Yiselle is Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion at HKS and is also a former AIA|DC Chapter President, co-founder of LA IDEA, and WIELD event founder. She is a natural community builder and has been heavily involved with JEDI initiatives both on a local and national scale for which she has been recognized with numerous awards.We talk about: - Crafting her career path in terms of employers and project types to better align with her interest to design spaces that heal- How Yiselle created communities around her interests and identities and how her leadership elevated others but also opened doors for her- The specifics of her role as JEDI director: how she splits time, her current initiatives, JEDI focused client work, bridging difficult conversations with clients and colleagues, and her tips for those interested in starting a JEDI movement at their own companies- The circular benefits of mentorship and Yiselle's Hogwarts house!More Episodes you Might Enjoy:038: Olivia Asuncion: Architect, Ramp Enthusiast, and Accessibility Advocate022: Gabriella Bermea: Advocate and Arquitecta018: Alexandra Chaves: Women in Architecture and Storytelling with 'Profiles'(Bonus 002) Set Design with Dominique Dawson008: Evelyn Lee: Tech, Transformation, and Disruption within Architecture(Bonus 006): Q&A with Architecture Graduates - Sofia Daly029: Patricia Ramallo: Behind the Scenes at NCARB

Randy Olson, author of the new book, Lincoln BUT Trump: Narrative Metrics and Similarities Between Heroes and Villains, taking a page out of evolution, explores how humans select for the simplest, most problem/solution centric communications by comparing the storytelling techniques of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Donald Trump. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built on.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Last time, we tackled the rise of the so-called “Woke Right”—and you wanted more. So today, we're diving deeper. Because not everyone using postliberal arguments fits that label. Think Carl Benjamin, Matt Walsh, Auron MacIntyre. What exactly are they arguing? And do they have a point? Let's break down the three big claims for why the Right is afraid to wield power.-----⭐ SPONSOR: Young America's FoundationDiscover what it means to lead, serve, and stand for something greater than yourself. Middle and high school students can walk the same streets where Conservative Hero and American all-star Ronald Reagan's character was forged—and leave with a renewed sense of purpose, patriotism, and courage to make a difference in your community.

Rande Vick, Founder of the Vick Agency and author of the new book, NeuroBranding: The Brain-Based Method to Make Your Brand Unforgettable, reveals how to use neuroscience in your storytelling to make your brand unforgettable. . Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built on.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Get ready rookies, this episode is going to reveal a little-known (yet screamingly obvious) differences between two powerful deal strategies in the Owner Finance game, and the truth bomb is: 99% of all real estate investors are doing this wrong. And it's secretly costing them tens of thousands, and they don't even know it. Plus, the biggest reason this is so misused is because most think these two strategies are the same and there is not a difference. It even kills deals without any clue why the deal died for most! Let me be blunt: this is not beginner, fluff for faint ears. It is an obvious hidden deal secret distinction that makes miracle wealth generation as easy as doing 3rd grade math. I would go as far to say: this is the hidden junction point that separates pros who stack wealth like books on a shelf, and from the newbies that gets ghosted and have no clue it was him, and blames it on the seller who could make the investor a millionaire. Wield, your wealth now, stick with me and listen now…

Wisdom is all about learning to WIELD the favor of the Lord. Over the next eight weeks, we will be traveling through the 8 defining words of “heavenly wisdom” from James 3.And today - wisdom is first PURE.

April Dunford unpacks the proven frameworks behind her bestsellers Obviously Awesome and Sales Pitch to help you craft positioning that sells. Whether you're scaling a growth-stage startup or leading a legacy tech brand, you'll leave this episode with the tools to own your space in the market—and tell your brand story in a way only you can. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built on.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.    #StoryOn!   ≈Park

Jesus isn't returning like last time—this is the Lion, not the Lamb. He's handing the rod of iron to overcomers who are aligned with heaven's government. The question is: will you rule with Him—or get shaken with everything that's about to fall?

This In Case You Missed It episode brings the written word to life. Today, Trish Kerin, the director of Lead Like Kerin, and Stay Safe columnist for Chemical Processing, will read her column “Wield Questions to Learn and Teach”  “Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought him back.” – A proverb made modern by Eugene O'Neill. Have you ever asked a question at work and were surprised by the answer? Over the course of my career, this has happened many times. Sometimes, the answer was genuinely new to me. Other times, I was surprised that someone thought the answer they provided was legitimate. In both cases, I learned something.  Written By: Trish Kerin Read By: Trish Kerin  Read Article HERE 

Brand Gordon Jr., founder and CEO of Big Picture Thinking, shares how to unlocking the hidden power of brand alignment to maximize your business potential. By aligning every aspect of their brand—from internal culture to customer experience—you can achieve exponential growth and stand out in today's competitive market. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church? In this episode: Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global. Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Welcome to Dangerous Women, an eight-part series based on Eileen Marx's book. In this series, we'll explore the eight codes of conduct that define what it truly means to be a woman created in the image of God.Throughout each episode, we'll dive into the principles and values that can help women raise the bar for morality, integrity and faith. This isn't just about navigating culture — it's about embracing God's purpose for your life, living out His truth and making a lasting impact on future generations.If you're ready to walk with strength, purpose and wisdom, grab your copy of Dangerous Women on Amazon and stay tuned for each mini episode. Let's go!Purchase your copy now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Betsy Petrie, founder of Betsy Petrie Consulting and author of RAILS-Talk: A Tough Conversations Workbook for Managers of People, believes human to human communication is the first and final frontier. If you're looking for better collaboration from yourself and/or others, or not sure what productivity problem you're trying to solve, this show is for you. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Erin Hatzikostas, founder of b Authentic Inc, and author of  The 50% Rule, reveals how to bring your true self to the world so you will outperform all of the schmucks out there.  Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

DESCRIPTION: Shane McGlaughlin, founder of StoryShift Creative, explores the science behind fixed vs. growth mindset and how it impacts performance, leadership, and resilience. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Bernadette McClelland, founder of the Deliberate Disruption Academy and author of SHIFT AND DISRUPT: Stop Selling Widgets. Start Selling Wisdom, shows you how to stop selling widgets and start selling wisdom through the power of StorySelling. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Cameron Day whose job title is “Mediocrity Repellant,” author of the Advertising Survival Guide trilogy, shares how to make your brand storytelling irresistible, sometimes even outlandish. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, shares how to operationalize AI in your business to free up your brand storyteller. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn!

Have you ever felt stuck spinning your wheels through months of painstaking, costly traditional branding exercises, only to end up with messaging that doesn't truly resonate—or worse, never sees the light of day? That's painful for you, frustrating for your audience, and costly for your business—and it's happening in far too many companies today. But there's good news: the old, cumbersome branding process you've come to dread may soon be as outdated as dial-up internet. What if you could harness a powerful AI-driven tool that's uniquely designed to distill your most captivating brand narrative—not over months, but in mere minutes? A tool that not only defines your brand strategy but effortlessly generates every bit of your marketing, sales, and web content, laser-focused specifically on your business? Today, we're thrilled to host Park Howell—the self-described World's Most Industrious Storyteller. Park's impressive, Emmy-winning storytelling career spans nearly 40 years, during which he's helped brands achieve staggering results, growing by as much as 600 percent. With his innovative creation—the StoryCycle Genie™—Park is dramatically disrupting traditional branding. He has distilled his decades of storytelling expertise into this AI-driven wizard that's already enabling businesses to build captivating brand stories faster and remarkably cheaper. If you're looking to throw off the shackles of traditional branding and elevate your business narrative into the future, Park Howell is exactly who you need to hear from now. The AI Hat Podcast host Mike Allton asked Park Howell about: ✨ Rapid Branding Revolution: Understand exactly how AI can turn months of branding efforts into powerful, results-driven stories created in minutes. ✨ AI Done Right: Learn why specialized AI solutions outperform general-purpose AI tools and how to leverage this distinction. ✨ Humanized Automation: Discover why effective brand narratives depend on a delicate balance between automation and genuine storytelling. Learn more about Park Howell Connect with Park Howell on LinkedIn Resources & Brands mentioned in this episode The Business of Story StoryCycle Genie™ Sean Schroeder Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand by Park Howell Redefining Brand Strategy: AI Tools for Businesses of All Sizes with Ruheen Jaura Business of Story Podcast Jay Baer AI Primer: A Comprehensive Guide AI Training for Businesses Explore past episodes of the The AI Hat Podcast podcast SHOW TRANSCRIPT & NOTES: https://theaihat.com/goodbye-traditional-branding-hello-ai-transform-your-brand-story/ Start your AI journey with the AI Marketing Primer. Brought to you by The AI Hat - Get Your AI On. Interesting in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here. AI Training for Business Leaders & Teams: https://theaihat.com/ai-training-for-business/ Powered by Magai - why choose one AI tool when you can have them all? And Descript, the magic wand for podcasters. Produced and Hosted by Mike Allton, AI Consultant & Trainer at The AI Hat, where he's tirelessly helping businesses and marketers get ahead of the AI Revolution and apply advanced technologies to their roles. He's spent over a decade in digital marketing, bringing an unparalleled level of experience and excitement to the fore, whether he's delivering a presentation or leading a workshop. If you're interested in helping business owners with AI in an upcoming episode, reach out to Mike. Powered by the Marketing Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with a political scientist who has been collaborating on a project to explore how minority parties are able to accomplish their goals. Dr. Andrew Ballard is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Florida State University. His forthcoming book distills research that he, and his co-author have been doing that looks at U.S. Congressional power dynamics in history to see just how minority parties approach getting their goals into legislation, or in some cases obstruct the majority party's efforts.

Well, good morning.That was worth getting up early for, wasn't it?Romans 7: Who Will Rescue Me From Sin?Spring ahead, and here we are.The last time we met, we dispelled a myth that is widely held among followers of Jesus Christ.Those of us who are more than conquerors in Christ.And that myth says that those who are more than conquerors are actually hopelessly doomed to defeat in sin.Okay, where does that idea come from?Traditionally, we interpret the closing verses of Romans 7 as giving us an out, a soft landing if we fail in our quest toward holiness, that quest to which we have all been called.And in that famous passage, it's where Paul confesses that the things he wants to do, he doesn't do.And the very things he really he doesn't want to do, those are the things that he finds himself doing.And so, as that passage comes to a close, he calls himself a wretched man and testifies that he is hopelessly trapped in this swirl of sin and death.But we concluded last week, and this is really important to understand, we concluded that that's not Paul's testimony.As Paul, the swashbuckling church planter who changed the world by preaching the good news of Jesus and planting churches among the Gentile cities.This was not, obviously, the man who boldly said, follow me as I follow Jesus.That kind of encouragement could only come from someone who was confident in that Jesus was going to enable him to overcome the temptation of the flesh.Rather, what we learned is that as chapter seven closes, Paul is telling the story of his life as Saul, the murderous persecutor and prosecutor of Christians, who, prior to meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus, was bound to the law and by the law.Romans 7 culminated in the acceptance of his own disheartening reality, which, if we have the courage, we will own it as our own.But it was his disheartening reality that because of his sin nature, the law which God gave through Moses and was good.But because of Paul's sinful nature, the law was too weak to give him victory in his pursuit of holiness without help.He recognized that he could not and would not ever get it Right.His noble quest for holiness would fall woefully short.So he cried out in desperation, what a wretched man I am.Who.Who will rescue me from.From this body that is subject to death.Now we feel that, or we should.It's a terrible place to be, but it's a necessary place to go.We all need to realize that without Jesus we are trapped in hopelessness and we are needing to be rescued.No amount of self reliance, determination or grit will enable us to free ourselves.Even with the perfect plan, which by the way, Saul had, and it came in the form of the law.Even with the perfect plan to extricate ourselves from the trap, we will fail.We will not, we cannot ever do enough to rescue ourselves.Becoming holy and forging a soul, satisfying life, edifying relationship with our Heavenly Father.It cannot happen.Can't happen.But there's some really good news.This is why we love the Scripture and God's revelation of the truth to us.The truth is that God wants that for us as much as we need it.He wants a relationship with us.He loves us, wants to be connected with us.So God came along and offered a rescue.Remember Paul's question, who will rescue me from this body of death?Well, God offers a rescue, a way of escape from the realm of sin and death and therefore a pathway to the realm of life for which we were created.It is a path whereby we are justified and not condemned.We're granted life and saved from death.We're made conquerors, not captives.And in that space we enjoy peace and not chaos.The way God made is both path and possibility.Let me say that again.The way God made for us is both path and possibility.And it is by faith in Jesus that we gain the path.And it is by following Jesus that we seize the possibilities.Now, having revealed that without Jesus we are more than conquered.That's what was going on in chapter seven.Paul steps back into the present.Now in Romans 8.So if you have your Bibles, want to turn there, Romans 8, he steps back into the present to say, that was then and this is now.But now everything is different.But now there is new life.But now I am more than a conqueror.But now I'm a victor.Because now I am in Christ Jesus who has set me free.That's where victory lies.We are in Christ Jesus who has set us free.Look at Romans 8 beginning in verse 1.Remember, he's in a terrible spot without Jesus.Then he says in verse one, therefore there is now no condemnation for those Who.Who are in Christ Jesus.Because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit who gives life, has set you free from the law of sin and death.For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.And so he condemned sin in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us who do not live according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.Now, those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires.But those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires.The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God.It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot, cannot, cannot please God.Paul reveals the Path to New LifeNow listen right here.Paul reveals two foundations of the new life that we have in Christ.First, he says there is a path, foundation of new life.There is a path.What God did in Christ, you know what he did, he dealt with sin effectively by loading it on Jesus, setting us free from the burdensome weight that we carry, trying to be holy, trying to be good.He loaded that burden on Christ.And second, he says there are possibilities, the guiding action of the Holy Spirit, whose great power and guidance keep us free.It's the Holy Spirit that enables us to live free and with victory.Now he begins by saying that the path that we find ourselves on by faith in Jesus is the path to new life.Okay?It's the path to the life we were born to live.And so he says, here and now, right now, with faith in Jesus, there is no condemnation for the sin that we could neither escape nor conquer.In the old realm before Christ, we can't get out from under the sin.We can't get it right.We can't conquer it.But in Christ, we are free from condemnation because Jesus came along to do for us what we could not do for ourselves, to fulfill the law.Okay?That was the objective, right here.Here are the laws.These are the top 10 things you're supposed to do.None of us are ever going to get all of that right.And so Jesus came along and said, hey, you know what?I'll just do it for him.And he did.Now we have to remember that in the old realm of death, the good law of God, which was the perfect plan if we could but enact It.It's the perfect path to life.It pointed to the way of life.But that plan was weakened by our sinful nature.We weren't strong enough to get the job done.The job was keeping the law, and we couldn't get it done.We could not make it to the finish line of the righteous life that God called us to.The burden was too much to bear.We couldn't get there.And as he actually points out in verse three, the law was powerless.It was too weak to break us free.Why?Because we were too weak in the flesh, okay?Our struggle with sin sapped us of strength.So when we got the plan, when God said, hey, Here are the 10 things, the laws that you need to follow to get it done, we were too tired, too burdened, too weary to step into that moment.We weren't strong enough to follow the plan.We couldn't carry the load.Now, the good news that Paul is announcing is that, hey, guess what?You don't have to hold up, okay?We don't have to carry the burden.God in Christ Jesus will take those burdens, freeing us to walk boldly into the realm of life.Now, that's a lot of heady theological talk.I want to try to illustrate it, something that I can understand.I hope you can, too.But let's say a few years back, my family's younger.We had a long, hard, bitter winter like the one we've just experienced.We endured it, got through it.I decided that what my family needed was a day at the beach.We're all going to go to the beach.So I load up the car.Actually, probably Nikki does most of the work.She loads up the car, beach towels, beach chairs, toys for the kids.I put the fishing pole, tackle box in the car.She's got a cooler packed for lunch that we're just hoping the kids won't feed the seagulls.We make our way out to Honeymoon island, okay?We find a parking spot and begin to make that laborious trip from the.Across the parking lot, across the sand to the water's edge.And when we get there, everybody grabs something, right?The kids get their toys.Nikki gets the bag with the sunscreen and the towels.But as the dad, like, what's my job?My responsibility is to carry the heavy stuff, right?As a matter of fact, in Foolish Pride, I determined that I And this really would have happened.I determined that I'm going to carry it all in one trip.So I take the cooler, stack the tackle box on top of the cooler, put the straps of the beach chairs over my shoulders.Grab the fishing rod and hold it close to my edge, right to my ribs, under my arm.Then I pick up the tackle box in the cooler and begin the walk as Nikki and the boys disappear onto the beach.It's a sight to see me.It's pathetic.I recognize that.But I'm going to do it.I'm determined, so I start walking right away.And what happens?Those straps from the chairs begin to slide off the shoulders.So it all goes down.Make some small adjustments that are probably not going to work.Pick the stuff up again, try again.Shuffling across the parking lot, I finally make it to the sand.And when I hit the sand, I discover that Jesus was right.The sand is where all the bad things happen, right?So sure enough, traction changes.The fishing rod slips out from under my arm, falls to the ground.I put all the stuff down to start over again.Frustration turns to madness when the guy comes prancing along with one of these.Do you know what this the beach cart.Like, I hate the beach cart.I really do hate the beach cart.Not because I don't need a beach cart.Obviously I need a beach cart.But I hate the beach cart because I don't have one.And this dude comes whistling by, not a care in the world.All of his burdens stacked neatly in the cart.Jesus Bothers All Our BodiesHe's happy, self satisfied.He loves the beach.He can't wait to get to the beach.And I'm not sure I ever will get to the beach.I'm literally crumbling under the weight of my burdens.A beach cart would change everything, but I don't have one.What a wretched man I am.Who will rescue me now in our quest for God's presence?The answer to that question is Jesus will.God loaded on him all the burdens, all the burdens.All the burdens that we are too weak to carry.750something years before he did it, Isaiah told us he would listen to Isaiah, chapter 53.Surely, surely, he took up our pain and bore our suffering.Yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him and afflicted.But actually he was pierced for our transgressions.He was crushed for our iniquities.The punishment that brought us peace was on him.And by his wounds we are healed.We all, like sheep, have gone astray.Each of us turned to our own way, trying to do it ourselves.And the Lord said, no, I'm going to lay on him the iniquity.God laid the burden on him.The cross was the cart.Jesus bore all of our burdens.When he died on the cross, or at least he offered to, he offered to carry our burdens.We just have to lay down our pride and let him take them.That's exactly what he invited us to do.Listen what he said to those who are following him.Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I'll give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I'm gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy.My burden is light.In contrast to the burden that we think we have to bear when we give it to him.His burden is light.Jesus says, come on, I'll take it.You don't have to worry about sin.You don't have to worry about the law.I took care of it all.I lived a sinless life, kept all the laws, fulfilled the law.And then I took your burden, took it to the cross.I died for you that you could be free.See, sin had to be neutralized.The law had to be fulfilled.And Jesus did both.The power of sin erased, the law fulfilled.The burden had to be lifted for us to connect with our Creator.And it was.And now burden free.Progress toward holiness is possible for those who are in Christ Jesus.The goal of victory, establishing ourselves living as more than conquerors, is within reach in Jesus.It is the possibility.It's a possibility.If.Ah.Hey, if.If what?How is that possible?Because the reason we believe the myth that we are hopelessly trapped in sin is because it seems to play out.We live the myth.But the good news that God is delivering here is no, no.It's a possibility to live free.If you remember how Paul wrapped up verse four, what he said was the righteous requirement of the law is met in us if we live not by the flesh, but by the Spirit.Look back at verses three and four.For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh.God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh.He was just like us.He was a human, but he wasn't stained by sin.He was in the likeness of human flesh to be a sin offering.And so condemned sin is in the flesh in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us.God gives us credit for living up to the high standards of the law.When we place our faith in Jesus in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us who do not live according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit, the Victory is ours, the burden is lifted.Our demons are conquered.If in Jesus Christ we live not by the flesh but by the Spirit.So I guess we have to pause and say, do we live by the flesh or by the Spirit?The question is, how in the world do we live by the flesh?You know what I'm going to say.It's easier said than done, right?And that's true.Usually when we talk about something being easier said than done, we find that it's easy to describe.It's a very complex process for pulling off something that seems relatively simple, like folding a fitted sheet.Have you ever tried that?Get that right.Nicky's saying.Has he ever tried that?I don't think he has.I have.It didn't work.I don't know how to do that, but I know it's not simple, like folding a towel.I've done that a time or two.There's nothing simple about it.But in this case, living by the Spirit is very simple.It's not very easy.One thing's required.So it's really, really simple.No complexity.It's just not easy.Mind set on the flesh and spiritLook at verse five.Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires.But those who live in accordance with the spirit have their mind set on what the spirit desires.So it's just a mindset.Yet those who live by the spirit simply have their minds set on the Spirit.And those who don't have their minds set on the flesh.Here's what you need to understand about your mind.This is true.The fixed object of our minds determines where we go and what we do.You want to know what you think about?You can actually play the tape back and review what you did.It's an issue of the mindset, okay?Our souls, understand, have a one direction orientation.In other words, we are always moving one way.It can be one way or the other, but it is one way.It is impossible for us to do what Canadian philosopher and humorist Stephen Lecoq suggested, which is to jump on our horse and ride off in all different directions.Okay?We can't do that.That's not the way it works.We go one way or another.We don't go both.Now, Paul, in this passage of Scripture, has defined clearly the two ways we can go, two roads to travel.We can go in the direction of the flesh, or we can go in the direction of the spirit.And we will go where we make our minds up to go.Because whatever we have our minds set on, whatever we are devoted to is Going to determine the way we go.So if our minds are set on the flesh, what I want, what I need.If our minds are set on the flesh, we'll be governed by fleshly desires.And we are likely to take shortcuts to get what we want or need.But on the other hand, if our minds are set on the spirit, then we will be governed by the Spirit's desires one way or another.You can't go off riding in all directions.Now be warned.Verse 6 says, the mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.Again, this could not be more simple.Okay.Mind on the flesh equals death.The desires of the flesh misdirect us.The habits of the flesh entomb us.The heart of the thyroid, flesh fails us under the burden of the flesh.Flesh is death.But the mind of the Spirit, which is ours in Jesus, is not, might be, is life and peace.Now why is it that the mind of the Spirit is life and peace?The mind on the Spirit leads to life and peace because the Spirit, his job, his role, the gift to us from on high.He takes us back to Jesus, the one who exchanged our heavy burden for his easier burden.That's the role of the Spirit.Do you guys remember when Jesus was talking to his disciples?He knew they didn't get it, but he was trying to prepare them for the fact that he was on his way out.He was headed toward the cross.They were meeting in the upper room.It was going to happen the next day.And he had a meeting with his guys.And he was telling them, look, you can be at peace.You're going to have peace.Because in a strange sort of way, he was promising them that God was going to actually make things better for them after he was gone.And do you know how he said he would do it?John, chapter 14, verse 26.This is exactly what he said.But the advocate, the one who's going to cheer you on, the advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you, remind you of everything I have said to you.So what does that mean?That means when our mind is on the Spirit, he reminds us of Jesus words, His unfailing love, his implacable wisdom and his mighty power.He reminds us that he is our peace and that Jesus prayed that we would have his, the full measure of his joy.So with the Spirit's reminders, we are guided to victory and peace.We live in a victorious life.We are more than conquerors.I'LL sign up for that.You.surrender your will and submit to God'sSo what do we need to do to keep our mindset?What do we need to do to have the right mindset?Look at verses 7 and 8 of Romans 8.The mind governed by the flesh.Now do you see that the mind is on the flesh and therefore it yields to the governance of the flesh.That's what that means.The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God.It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so those who are in the realm of the flesh.Flesh cannot please God.Now this is the hardest and simplest part of all.What he's saying is to walk in victory, to live the life, the sustained life of the burden free conqueror, which is God's vision for your life.Now, I told you this the hard part.We have to surrender our will and submit to His.If we cling to our will, we are at war with God.That's the exercise of the flesh.And we will be more than conquered.But if we submit to his will, then we're free.We enjoy life and the good pleasures of God's delight.We please God.So the step is to surrender our will and submit to his.Thomas Keating said, the chief act of the will is not effort, but consent.That's submission.I consent to his will governing mine.The mind governed by the Spirit is life and pleases God.When our mind is set on the Spirit, then we yield our will back to God in loving trust, consenting to his plan, to his path, which is better than our own.It's exactly what Jesus did.Do you remember in the garden?Everything was pointing to this moment.And he got there and his flesh was saying, let's get out of this deal in the flesh.He didn't want to die on the cross and he surrendered his will and submitted to God's.Nevertheless, not my will, but thy will be done.It's not what I want.It's what you want.I surrender.Someone has said that it's more difficult to yield the will than yield the will.Wield it.It's more difficult to yield it than wield it.That's consent.It's the path to greatness in his kingdom.It's the path to burden free victory.Paul, writing to the Philippians, said this.Let this mind be in you.That is also in Christ Jesus.That's the mindset.God help us surrender our will so we can submit to yours.Let's bow our heads and pray.Lord, we appreciate the simplicity of all of it.That we're burdened by sin.It's a burden we can't carry.We want to go where you're calling us to go, but we can't get there without help.We're grateful, Father, that you sent Jesus in love to make the path, to clear the way, take up the burdens for us, set us free to walk into life and peace and victory.Lord, I pray if there's anyone here who hasn't taken that step to place their faith in Jesus.Just pray, Lord, that they'll remember that the cross is the cartoon.The burdens all go neatly on the cross.Christ takes them away.And the beautiful part is we gain that path.It's by faith we choose to believe that Jesus lived a perfect life life that he submitted to your will and died.On the cross.You demonstrated your victory, the power of the spirit.You raised him from the dead.You are our living hope.So Father, I pray if anyone needs to believe today, that by your spirit you would draw them to belief and grace them with life.And Father, for those of us who have embraced the path, I pray that we'll meet the if we'll do what we need to do to set our minds on life in the spirit.Lord, right now, by your spirit, bring.Bring to mind those things that we are focused on that we need to hand over to you.Help us, Lord, to surrender our will so we can submit to yours.Thank you for the path, thank you for the possibilities and thank you for the promise of victory and the peace that comes.Because we are more than conquerors through Christ who gives us strength.It's in his mighty name that we pray.Amen.

Gregory Shepard, founder of StartupScience.IO and author of the new book The Startup Lifecycle: The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit, share how to plan, launch, execute and exit your business. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Mark Schaefer, Executive Director of Schaefer Marketing Solutions, talks about the insights of creating awe with your customers to thwart dull robotic AI-created content in his new book, Audacious,  Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn!   ≈Park

keywordsmental health, trauma, psychiatry, stigma, treatment, depression, alternative therapies, childhood experiences, faith, patient advocacy summary In this conversation David and Naomi talk with Dr. Cathy Wield. Cathy shares her profound journey through the mental health system, detailing her experiences with the label of treatment-resistant depression, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the impact of childhood trauma. She discusses her discoveries about alternative treatments and the importance of questioning the medical narrative. Dr. Wield emphasizes the need for compassion in mental health care and encourages others to reflect on their own experiences and treatment options. Cathy's book; Unshackled Mind: A Doctor's Story of Trauma, Liberation and Healing https://realspeak.org/about-2/ Takeaways Dr. Wield's journey highlights the complexities of mental health treatment. Stigma can exacerbate feelings of failure in patients. The narrative of being 'ill' can overshadow personal experiences. Childhood trauma plays a significant role in mental health. Alternative treatments can lead to better outcomes. Dehumanization in treatment can lead to further trauma. Patients should feel empowered to question their treatment. Understanding the root causes of behavior is crucial in mental health. Support networks are vital for recovery.    

keywordsmental health, trauma, psychiatry, stigma, treatment, depression, alternative therapies, childhood experiences, faith, patient advocacy summary In this conversation David and Naomi talk with Dr. Cathy Wield. Cathy shares her profound journey through the mental health system, detailing her experiences with the label of treatment-resistant depression, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the impact of childhood trauma. She discusses her discoveries about alternative treatments and the importance of questioning the medical narrative. Dr. Wield emphasizes the need for compassion in mental health care and encourages others to reflect on their own experiences and treatment options. Cathy's book; Unshackled Mind: A Doctor's Story of Trauma, Liberation and Healing https://realspeak.org/about-2/ Takeaways Dr. Wield's journey highlights the complexities of mental health treatment. Stigma can exacerbate feelings of failure in patients. The narrative of being 'ill' can overshadow personal experiences. Childhood trauma plays a significant role in mental health. Alternative treatments can lead to better outcomes. Dehumanization in treatment can lead to further trauma. Patients should feel empowered to question their treatment. Understanding the root causes of behavior is crucial in mental health. Support networks are vital for recovery.

Allison Capaldi, the Person in Charge of Brand at Zeck, shares her proven Layer Cake approach to brand building. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Dr. Greg Wells, author of Power House: Elevate Your Energy, Optimize Your Health, and Supercharge Your Performance, details how you activate and maintain brain health to be your best storytelling self. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Aaron Godby, founder of Green Irony, a leading Salesforce and Agentforce implementor, shares how they refined their brand story of Turning AI Into Actual Intelligence and how they use it in their sales and marketing. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

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Riley Seid • Proverbs 17:27

Wield it wisely, witches and wizards

Robert Wolfe, Founder and CEO of Zeck, shares how he has used brand storytelling to grow and exit his start-ups including MooseJaw and Crowd Rise, and how he now uses engaging stories to make board meetings way more efficient, productive, and even fun. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn!   ≈Park

Sean Schroeder, co-creator of the StoryCycle Genie™ to help businesses create a brand story strategy in minutes not months at a fraction of the the cost of old traditional branding with even greater immediate outcomes, shares how this remarkable tool based on Park Howell's Story Cycle System™ materialized. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Here's a thought experiment: If the United States had a means of addictively informing, subversively manipulating and covertly collecting data on half the people of China – without the permission, let alone the control, of the ruling Chinese Communist Party – would the CCP allow us unilaterally to wield such a weapon against them? As New Yorkers say, “fuggedaboutit.” The CCP would never permit us to do to their population what they are currently doing to 173 million Americans with their TikTok app. It's simply gobsmacking that we have allowed that to happen. So is the fact that President Donald Trump – who wanted to prevent it during his first term – has now intervened to postpone enforcement of a law requiring Chinese divestiture of TikTok, passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and unanimously endorsed as constitutional by the Supreme Court. Uphold the law, Mr. President! This is Frank Gaffney.

André-Martin Hobbs, Founder of Prêt Auto Partez (“Auto, Loan, Go” in English) and DecisioningIT shares how the brand story strategy he created using the Story Cycle System eight years ago has made him one of the fastest growing car dealerships in Canada while fending off copycat competitors who try to emulate his unbelievably profitable business model. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Mark Rampolla, fouder of ZICO Coconut Water and author of High Hanging Fruit: Build Something Great By Going Where No One Else Will, shares how to built such a robust brand that you buy it back after selling. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Amanda Miller, Your Career Advocate, an expert resume writer and job-search coach, shares how to use storytelling to land your ideal job. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Few of us make it through life without ever getting defensive.  Shields are universal and archetypal. But, at the risk of being dramatic, how defensive we get can dramatically affect our relationships and careers. Some people keep their Shield of protection up almost all the time. Others ram it into the other person's face. Both of these can severely limit not just relationships and work, but, as we'll see, your psychological growth as well. This episode explores the differences between being defensive, and appropriately defending ourselves, with examples, and suggestions for being less defensive and for handling the defensiveness of others. 

Jamie Notter co-founder of PROPEL and author of the new book Culture Change Made Easy, explores how to embrace, instigate and manage business culture change in what seems like the fastest cultural changes we're all experiencing in the world. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Katie Richardson, an Executive Business/Life Coach, shares the powerful system called the VITAL FRAMEWORK that will show your audience how to lift the drag in their business and life and help them achieve parabolic growth. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Laurie Schloff, an Executive Communication Coach at Partners in Communication, Inc., shares the speaking techniques that will dramatically increase the impact of your stories. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Vivek Shankar, Fractional Content Marketing Strategist, explores why few companies have a handle on what their story is and how to communicate it in an audience-appropriate way. Conducting audience research by asking the right questions is how you solve this issue. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Chris Miller, Corporate Communications Manager at Visit Phoenix, explores how to use place-based storytelling to make your brand or destination unforgettable; for instance, helping the world understand that Phoenix isn't just a destination; it's an emotion, a feeling, a living story.  Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Wield your clippers and marvel at your Scalp Shrine because we're discussing Jill Geargizian's feature directorial debut The Stylist (2020)! Tagging in for the conversation is returning guest (and resident wig expert) Lindsay Traves! Join us as we dive into the mind of protagonist Claire, played wonderfully by Najarra Townsend while lauding Gevargizian's stylish (heh heh) filmmaking techniques. Plus: a discussion on salon etiquette, some supremely squelchy foley work and the world's cheapest wedding hairstyle ($65?! Really?!). Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote > Lindsay: @smashtraves Be sure to support the boys on Patreon!   Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada / Logo: Travis Falligant  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Peters, Founder and CEO of Apex, shares how to unlock the most value in your brand while you position your company for future acquisition. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Pia Silva, Founder of No B.S. Agency Mastery and author of Badass Your Brand: The Impatient Entrepreneur's Guide to Turning Expertise into Profit, shows you how to build the authority machine in your business: Where and how to start. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Tamsen Webster, author of Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change, shares… Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Jane McCarthy, Brand Strategist & Creator at Goddess Office and co-author of The Goddess Guide to Branding, shares how to identify and use your authentic feminine brand archetype to grow your business. Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park

Sean Grace, President of Peak Luna Media and author of The Art of the Question: A Guide for Seekers, Dreamers, Problem Solvers, and Leaders, shares Improve your storytelling immediately with my The ABTs of Agile Communications™ quick online course to learn the agile narrative framework that all influential business communication is built.  Grab your copy of The Narrative Gym for Business, a short guide on crafting ABTs for all of your communications.  Read Brand Bewitchery: How to Wield the Story Cycle System™ to Craft Spellbinding Stories for Your Brand.  #StoryOn! ≈Park