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Tom Curran and Phil Perry break down the Patriots first day of mandatory minicamp. We hear from Mike Vrabel and Christian Gonzalez on his desire for a long-term contract extension. Who stood out today, and which of the new players are already making an impression at camp. Also, an update on the absence of draft pick Gabe Jacas.  00:00 - Sound from Camp 03:25 - Gonzalez seeking a large contract extension 09:00 - The Kayshon Boutte situation 17:15 - Gonzalez letting his agents handle talks 22:30 - Gabe Jacas remains unsigned 28:00 - Impressions from Day 1 WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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In this episode of the DecaMillionaire Decoded podcast, host Justin Goodbread shares another powerful "God's success secret" centered around the contrasting principles of stinginess and generosity. Addressing Christian business owners, he challenges conventional social media advice and provides a framework for building a company that systematically acts as a local blessing. To move past the "stingy" mindset, Justin advises business owners to bake generosity directly into their company's operational agreements. Rather than treating giving as a sporadic, year-end afterthought, he champions consistent, systematic monthly or quarterly giving. Avatar Builder: https://relentlessvaluecoaching.com/avatar-builder-page Relentless AI Toolkit: https://tools.relentlessvaluecoaching.com/ Learn more about Relentless Value Coaching:  https://www.justingoodbread.com/coaching/ DecaMillionaire Decoded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinGoodbread

Have you ever felt like something was “off” in your relationship… even though nobody was technically doing anything wrong?In this episode of the Relationship Renovation Podcast, E.J. and Tarah unpack one of the most common — and misunderstood — dynamics they see in couples therapy: caretaking.Caretaking isn't just being helpful or supportive. Often, it's the unconscious habit of withholding feelings, needs, honesty, or vulnerability in an attempt to manage your partner's emotions — while actually protecting yourself from discomfort, conflict, or rejection.In this conversation, E.J. and Tarah explore:Why couples start “walking on eggshells”How withholding creates resentment and emotional disconnectionThe hidden message underneath caretakingWhy avoiding conflict actually weakens trustHow nervous system dysregulation fuels these patternsThe impact caretaking has on intimacy and sexReal-life examples from their own marriage and clinical workIf you've ever thought:“I didn't want to stress them out”“I didn't want to make things worse”“I just kept it to myself” …this episode is for you.This is Part 1 of a two-part series on breaking free from caretaking dynamics and building emotional honesty, safety, and connection in your relationship.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the Senate voting to withhold their pay during government shutdowns.

Failure doesn't bother me the way regret does. When I fail, it's done, I get the lesson, I get closure, and I can move on. But regret comes from holding back, not committing, and then living with the “what if.” In this episode, I explain why regret sticks with you longer than failure ever will. When you don't act, you don't get results or lessons, you just get questions. I'd rather take the loss and learn from it than sit around wondering what could have happened. Show Notes: [03:26]#1 Failure ends with their results. [10:17]#2 Withheld commitment protects your ego in the short term. [13:36]#3 Regret measures unrealized capacity. [18:30] Recap Next Steps: --- Execution is not a talent. It is a measurable standard. If your results don't match your ability, you are not lacking information—you are lacking execution reliability. The Execution Reliability Index (ERI) identifies exactly where your discipline breaks, where your standards drop, and where your results are leaking. This is not theory. This is a system. Get your ERI score here: → http://www.WorkOnYourGame.com/ERI   This show is the public record of standards. Measurement and enforcement happen elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

This week, Brian Owen — pastor of Grace City Church in Boston and founder of Pray Boston — brings a guest message from Acts 13:1–3 titled "Becoming a Movemental Church." Preaching to the Table Boston community, Brian unpacks what it looks like for a local church to refuse to stay still: to be a Spirit-directed community that worships deeply, listens carefully, and sends sacrificially, releasing its best people and resources outward for the advance of the Kingdom of God.Drawing from the Church of Antioch as his central case study, Brian walks through four marks of a movemental church. First, movemental churches make the necessary moves to prepare for movemental moments, like Barnabas, who read the temperature of the Spirit and went to retrieve Paul, trusting that God was up to something new. Second, movemental churches practice expectant devotion: not strategy sessions or marketing campaigns, but the kind of worship and fasting that positions a church to hear the Holy Spirit say, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul." Third, movemental moments happen from within the local church, not outside of it, and every believer has been given gifts by the Spirit. Withholding those gifts robs the community of what it needs to reach the city. Fourth, movemental churches risk to experience renewal. Just as Antioch released its two best leaders into dangerous, unknown territory, churches that fear the cost will, in the words of Welsh revivalist Evan Roberts, never see the victory.The theological anchor of this message is the conviction that expectant devotion, not distraction, is what positions a church for a move of God. Leaning heavily on C.S. Lewis's Screwtape Letters, Brian argues that the enemy's most effective weapon today is not blatant sin but distraction: the gradual, quiet edging of the soul away from prayer, fasting, and hunger for God. In a city like Boston, where intellectual pride and spiritual darkness run deep, the movemental church must be one that actively wars against passivity and chooses to press toward God rather than settle for busyness.The invitation of this message is simple and searching: stop playing it safe. Brian closes by calling the room to honest self-examination. Some are being called to step toward something they have been avoiding out of fear; others are being called to walk away from something that is quietly suffocating their spiritual potential. Whether the risk involves finances, serving, mission, or simply embracing the season God has you in, the movemental life begins with a yes. As Brian reminds the church, anything worthwhile involves risk, and a church willing to release its best people and resources will always find that God honors the sacrifice with something greater than it gave away.

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The ransom notes keep arriving. The bitcoin wallet sits empty. Over $1.2 million in reward money has produced silence. And more than two months after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, the specific contents of those notes still haven't been made public. The FBI released the doorbell footage. They released the DNA confirmation. They released the timeline. But not what the notes actually say. In a federal kidnapping investigation, that kind of selective withholding communicates something about where the case sits behind the scenes.The latest note, sent to TMZ, splits a bitcoin demand into two payments — half before information is provided, half after an arrest. That structure gives investigators two separate blockchain transactions to trace, which raises the question of whether this is a genuine extortionist or someone operating on instinct rather than sophistication. A separate theory suggests the notes may contain religious language — possibly scripture — indicating the person behind them views their actions through a lens of moral authority rather than financial gain.The evidence profile from the beginning has pointed to someone local, someone without professional tradecraft. An Ozark Trail backpack from a big-box store. Weeds ripped from the ground to cover a doorbell camera the subject didn't notice until reaching the porch. Nancy is 84, relies on a pacemaker, and needs daily medication.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down what's being held back and why, what the ransom pattern reveals about the person responsible, and whether the investigation is closer to an arrest than the public realizes.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #NancyGuthrieMissing #Ranso

April 15 is in the rearview mirror—but what did we actually learn from this tax season? In this episode of Dollars & Sense, Joel Garris and CPA/CFP® Kristin Castello break down the biggest takeaways we saw on real tax returns, plus what the latest IRS/Treasury stats may be signaling for households heading into the rest of the year.

Partners Toby Eggleston, Nick Heggart and Ryan Leslie discuss Treasury's 10 April 2026 exposure draft legislation implementing and expanding the 2024 budget proposals on when non-residents pay Australian CGT. The draft materially broadens “taxable Australian real property” beyond general law real property (post the YTL and Newmont decisions) to include rights over land, contractual rights, and fixed or installed assets expected to be on land for most of their useful life (e.g., wind/solar assets, pipelines, mining equipment, tenant fixtures), plus water entitlements, with some elements proposed to apply retrospectively to 12 December 2006. It also includes a treaty-override via the International Tax Agreements Act, changes the principal asset test to a 365-day lookback, introduces a limited 50% CGT discount for certain renewable generation disposals to 1 July 2030, and tightens the non-resident CGT withholding/declaration and clearance certificate processes, all amid a 14-day consultation period. Want to go deeper? Read our briefing note here: https://www.hsfkramer.com/insights/2026-04/australias-non-resident-cgt-changes 00:10 Welcome and agenda 00:32 Budget shock announcement 02:34 Overview of reforms 02:57 Expanded real property definition 06:25 Assets newly in scope 09:07 Uncertainty and edge cases 11:25 Retrospective start dates 14:39 Treaty override explained 23:26 Indirect interest test changes 27:54 Renewables CGT discount 31:14 Withholding and notifications 34:18 Consultation and wrap up

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This episode covers three topics that can have a big impact on your financial future: how to avoid a surprise tax bill next year, why a Health Savings Account (HSA) may be one of the most underutilized retirement assets, and how retirement planning has changed (it's not your parents' retirement anymore). In this episode: Why the IRS is a “pay-as-you-go” system—and what to change if you owed this year Withholding vs. quarterly estimated payments (and when each applies) Social Security and retirement distributions: common tax withholding blind spots HSAs explained: the triple tax advantage (and why it matters) Key HSA rules before and after age 65, including Medicare timing Why retirement may last 30–40 years—and why flexibility beats a “perfect forecast” 

In this episode of Judeslist, I speak with Sabina Podjed about something deceptively simple but deeply psychological: When you create with AI, are you an artist?Sabina didn't come from an art background. She studied sociology. Worked in marketing, journalism, sales. In 2023, she “accidentally” entered AI while exploring business opportunities and discovered something unexpected: AI unlocked a form of expression she had always wanted but never claimed.Sabina speaks candidly about the tension she wrestles with: “Am I an AI artist… or just someone using AI like a slot machine?”  Is art something you declare or something others validate?  Do you need theory and formal training to claim authorship?  If you've jumped between careers your whole life, can you truly call yourself anything? Her doubt isn't about skill. It's about legitimacy.We Examine:• Why “artist” feels like a title reserved for the professionally trained • The subtle discomfort of claiming identity without credentials • How comparison to traditional artists distorts self-perception • The difference between generating images and expressing something • The role of taste in an era of infinite output • Why experimentation not mastery was her entry pointKey Takeaways• “Artist” may not be a credential, it may be a commitment • Experimentation can precede confidence • Withholding identity often comes from comparison • Taste becomes the differentiator in an AI-saturated world • Creative expression doesn't require permission

Onward down the Rabbit hole we go. This Podcast should open even more eyes as to the corruption within our County. The What's up World Podcast is not for the faint of heart. In this studio we bring you guests from all walks of life. And we always root for the underdog. In your face, unapologetic and real. There's no preset questions or made up stories on this Podcast, just unscripted conversations that will leave you wanting more.   The WUW Podcast is brought to you by these great sponsors:  Vickers Tile & More Big Hill JEEP Club G&R Farms Sip Station  If you would like to sponsor an episode of the Podcast, please contact Danny at whatsupworld01@yahoo.com Sponsorships are just $25 a month. Special discount for multiple months.  

Child readiness for toilet learning Toilet Learning Philosophy & Readiness Adult readiness more critical than child readiness     •    Adults must have bandwidth to support child through incompetence-to-competence phase     •    Adult anxiety transfers to child, reducing learning capacity     •    Key question: Can adult maintain calm during transitional space? Child readiness indicators     •    Natural curiosity about potty (wanting to sit, try, emulate adults)     •    Curiosity wanes when effort feels challenging     •    Can child tolerate discomfort when effort > reward? Three learning stages     1    Effort much greater than reward (hardest phase)     2    Effort equals reward     3    Effort becomes easier, reward greater (integrated/automatic) Direct vs Indirect Learning Strategy Maximize indirect learning before potty expectations     •    Healthy adult modeling and body talk outside bathroom     •    Play props and toys around potty concepts (not in bathroom)     •    Books, songs, visuals about body processes     •    Reduces performance anxiety in actual bathroom moments Formal learning begins with underwear transition     •    Children learn by doing, not just observing (swimming pool analogy)     •    Must wear underwear before mastering skills (expect accidents initially)     •    Keeping diapers while expecting consistent potty requests is unrealistic     •    Children understand: diapers = pee/poop, underwear = different expectation Body Boss Language Framework Replace “big kid” language with “body boss”     •    Avoids developmental struggle of wanting to be big vs baby     •    Emphasizes empowerment and body ownership     •    “You have an important job” vs “you're a big kid”     •    Normalize “listening to your body” and “taking care of your body” across all activities Key phrases to use     •    “Missing the signal” instead of asking “did you poop?”     •    “Your body's figuring out how to feel comfortable” vs “you should be able to…”     •    “It's not happening yet” vs “it's not happening”     •    Tag words: yet, soon, just a matter of time Handling Poop Resistance Treat peeing and pooping as separate skills     •    Different body parts, consistency, pressure     •    Give permission to ask for pull-up when feeling poop urge     •    Celebrate progress: “toilet bowl is half full” Prevent withholding behaviors     •    Getting poop out of body trumps potty success     •    Withholding causes constipation, behavioral issues, reduced bandwidth     •    Offer dignified alternatives (pull-up, permission to soil underwear) Response approach     •    Reduce adult energy/focus around the struggle area     •    Slow things down, reduce urgency     •    Continue indirect learning without performance pressure Practical Implementation Potty equipment choices     •    Offer both little potty and toilet seat attachment     •    Let child choose which feels safer     •    Feet firmly planted important for bowel movements Nighttime readiness     •    5 consecutive nights of dry pull-ups     •    Check earlier than usual wake time to distinguish holding vs morning release Launching process     •    Start at home, not school     •    Long weekend good for formal launch     •    Don't go back and forth between diapers/underwear (confusing)     •    Reset to diapers okay if stress becomes excessive Resources & Support Diaper Doggy book     •    Creates ritual for transition (like Tooth Fairy)     •    Uses body boss language throughout     •    Available at Barnes & Noble (not Amazon) Joan's consultation services     •    Virtual coaching: $25/30min, $50/hour through medical practice     •    Personalized social stories available     •    Works with families nationwide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode of Complex Systems, Patrick McKenzie riffs on why public sector payroll modernization is even more likely to fail than the typical public software procurement project. He then goes into a wider discussion about payroll providers and their role as software, payment rails, and a sink for an enduring controversy in political economy. We want robust state capacity and hate income taxes. He breaks down the history of tax withholding as a state-deputized collection mechanism and explains how providers like ADP manage a lucrative "conveyor belt" of money to earn interest on the "float". Finally, he discusses how fintech innovations like Earned Wage Access (EWA) are providing a pro-social, daily-pay alternative to predatory payday loans.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/public-payroll/–Presenting Sponsors: Mercury, Meter, & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury offers the best wire experience anywhere: fast, reliable, and free for domestic U.S. wires, so you can stay focused on growing your business. Apply online in minutes at mercury.com.Networking infrastructure has a way of accumulating technical debt faster than almost anything else in IT. Meter handles the full stack (wired, wireless, and cellular) as a single integrated solution: designed, deployed, and managed end-to-end so there's only one vendor to call when something goes wrong. Visit meter.com/complexsystems to book a demo. If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMS–Links:Mikey Dickerson episode: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/episodes/fixing-government-technology-with-mikey-dickerson/ –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:10) Why government payroll projects keep failing(02:08) The root cause: rules nobody can write down(05:22) Fraud in plain sight: pension spiking(10:18) The Information theory problem(11:57) Essay: “Payroll Providers, Power, Respect”(13:54) Why does payroll exist, anyway?(16:13) Enter tax withholding(18:20) An aside about tax preparation software (20:05) Sponsors: Mercury | Meter(22:54) An aside about tax preparation software (cont'd)(25:00) Withholding taxes were an operational disaster in early implementations(27:08) So what happens in payroll, anyway?(29:50) “Where is the risk transfer?”(33:43) What about those other payments?(39:01) Where is the frontier in payroll?(39:25) Sponsor: Granola(41:15) Where is the frontier in payroll? (cont'd)(45:59) Rideshare apps vs. payday loans: Byrne Hobart's insight(46:05) FinTech's net impact(47:12) Wrap

In this episode of Judeslist, I speak with Wilfred Lee about something deceptively simple but deeply psychological: Why is it so hard to call yourself an artist?Wilfred shares the internal conflict he's wrestled with actively creating, exploring ideas, building work yet hesitating to publicly claim the identity of “artist.”Wilfred speaks candidly about the subtle fear of sounding arrogant, the discomfort of claiming something that feels “earned” rather than inhabited, and how comparison quietly distorts creative self-perception.We examine:• Why “artist” often feels like a title reserved for the exceptional • The tension between humility and ownership • How public declaration changes private practice • The cultural narratives that make creative identity feel risky • The internal cost of withholding authorshipOne of the deeper threads in this episode is this:When you refuse to name yourself, you delay your growth. Calling yourself an artist isn't a reward for mastery. It's a commitment to the path.Key Takeaways• “Artist” is not a hierarchy  it's a commitment to creation • Cultural narratives can suppress creative self-definition • Publicly claiming identity can accelerate creative growth • Withholding authorship often comes from fear of judgment • You don't wait to become an artist you become one by deciding

The inherent strangeness of the political world is perfectly captured by the absurdity of Congress continuing to collect paychecks during a government shutdown, a practice that shields them from the consequences of their own failure. This disconnect is being highlighted by No Kings rallies in Fort Mill, which aim to expose a Democrat philosophy that critics argue is fundamentally detached from reality. Ultimately, these demonstrations underscore a growing frustration with a political class that many feel is impossible to negotiate with, as you simply cannot find common ground with someone who refuses to operate within the bounds of reason.

Nurse Taxes 101 (2026): How W2 Nurses Can Keep More of Their Paycheck Ellaine, a nurse practitioner and financial educator behind Nursing Flow Sheet, explains why many W2 nurses feel paycheck-to-paycheck and breaks down U.S. taxes in a simple 2026 update. She clarifies the progressive tax system, emphasizing that being in a higher bracket doesn't mean all income is taxed at that rate, so earning more still increases take-home pay. She encourages nurses to review their paystubs, use employer benefits and matches, think long term, and seek an accountant if finances are complex 00:00 Why Nurses Feel Broke 00:40 Meet Ellaine and Taxes Matter 01:38 Tax Brackets Explained 03:15 W2 Paycheck Breakdown 05:24 W2 Tax Levers Overview 06:57 Pre Tax Accounts 07:53 Standard Deduction Basics 09:33 Withholding vs Taxes 10:29 Simple Nurse Tax Strategy 11:33 Bigger Picture and Enough 12:23 When to Hire Help 12:56 Action Steps and Wrap Up Connect with me: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/nursewhoinvests Website: https://nursingflowsheet.com/ Download MONARCH MONEY: https://monarchmoney.sjv.io/VxYNjk (affiliate link) Budgeting for Beginners: https://nursingflowsheet.com/budgeting-for-beginners/ ➤ Stock Market Investing for Nurses MASTERCLASS (use code:INVESTREADY) REGISTER HERE: https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/investing101 ➤ FREE INVESTING CLASS FOR NURSES https://www.nursewhoinvests.com/class ➤ Subscribe for more videos about nursing, career growth, and financial freedom!

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This episode boldly confronts the spirit of playing small, challenging faith-driven leaders to examine not just their intentions, but the very seeds they're sowing in their leadership, relationships, and business ventures. Are you sowing sparingly, or with an abundance that reflects Kingdom purpose?With spiritual authority and raw vulnerability, Lovell Casiero invites you to consider what it truly means to surrender and sow with purpose, not just effort—because in God's economy, the seed determines the scale.Ready to trade comfort for calling? Tune in and let your faith be confronted and transformed."Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." –2 Corinthians 9:6Episode Highlights:03:47 - Sometimes it looks like playing it safe when God wants you to expand. Withholding mentorship because no one helped you. Guarding your ideas instead of empowering your team. And giving God leftovers instead of the first fruits. I was raised in 4 generations of ministry. When you're sowing with God, whether you're sowing prayer, alms, or your time, you need to give God the first fruits.06:46 - That was a moment where I was like, wait a minute, this isn't about title. This isn't about money. This is about the people that I have impact on, the influence and the legacy that I am leaving behind. So I really started to think about that and I started to be more intentional in how I was investing in the teams that I was leading. 24:18 - So let me leave you with this: if you don't like what you're harvesting right now, don't curse the season. Check the seed. Perhaps you're not sowing the right seed. Perhaps you're not sowing in abundance. Perhaps you're not sowing generously. Perhaps you are holding back.Connect with Lovell CasieroLinkedInWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeX

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The Crabby Coffee Shop hosts Faye Bernstein, a 20-year employee at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Bernstein gives her first-hand report by telling you what happened when she questioned the suspicious activities occurring at DHS.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I'd encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs.Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you!There's a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently.If you're ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today!Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)Show Notes:Blog Post from Matt Cerminaro on February 24th titled “The Craziest Stat of 2026” - https://chartkidmatt.com/p/the-craziest-stat-of-2026 IRS Tax Withholding EstimatorUS-Israel strike on Iran & market reaction – VIX peaked mildly, institutional buying, investor confidence (03:24) Midterm year volatility expectations – Weak early months, Q4 rebound, historical resilience (06:41) Middle East conflicts & supply chain containment – Limited market disruption, quick recovery (09:23) US dollar trends & international equity outlook – Unexpected 3.5–4% rebound, impact on global stocks, diversification advice (12:12, 14:30) Mortgage rates & housing affordability – 30-year rates below 6%, improved buying conditions, sticky home prices (15:22, 16:30) Tech sector (MAG7) valuation shifts – Low valuations vs. defensive sectors, potential buying opportunities (18:13, 21:20, 28:37) Market technicals & behavioral insights – S&P 500 moving average contraction, disciplined investing, long-term perspective (22:33, 25:25) Tax planning & IRS tools – Withholding estimator, biannual review, avoiding penalties (31:46, 33:15)  Hosts:Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing PartnerAddress: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media:Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagementTwitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealthhttps://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 7:1-7. Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: "It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman." But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. Do not deprive one another, except perhaps by agreement for a limited time, that you may devote yourselves to prayer; but then come together again, so that Satan may not tempt you because of your lack of self-control. Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. — 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 Corinth celebrated sexual indulgence as entertainment, expression, escape, and even religion. Sex was merely a convenience—not commitment. But Paul doesn't invent a new sexual ethic here. He reaffirms the historic, biblical blueprint of marriage. The sexual ethic the Corinthians had forgotten: Sex belongs in monogamy. Sex outside marriage violates the covenant. Sex inside marriage is a shared responsibility—not one-sided. Here is how he starts: "But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband." — Cor. 7:2 Our sexual desires aren't the problem. Dislocation of sexual desires from the covenant is the core problem. God created us with sexual desires. He is very much pro-sex, but he is also pro-covenant and designed our sexual desires and sexual acts for inside the covenant, not outside it. Sex in the wrong place fractures the plan and design of God and impacts you and others. But sex in the right place fortifies. And then Paul goes where no Greco-Roman man expected him to go: "The husband should give to his wife… and likewise the wife to her husband." — Cor. 7:3 This isn't Paul trying his hand at sex therapy like Dr. Ruth Westheimer—it was ancient biblical wisdom: Her needs matter. His needs matter. Her authority matters. His authority matters. Paul's words shatter the cultural norm: "The wife does not have authority over her own body… likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body." — Cor. 7:4 He is not suggesting domination—sexual devotion. He is not suggesting ownership—sexual surrender. He is not suggesting power—sexual partnership. He is dispelling the myth that sex was designed to be a bargaining chip, a tool of control, or a means of manipulation. It was designed to be a covenant bond. That's why Paul warns: "Do not deprive one another… so that Satan may not tempt you." — Cor. 7:5 Withholding doesn't heal—it harms. Distance doesn't purify—it exposes. Neglect doesn't strengthen—it weakens. Paul is not condemning couples in sexless seasons that they did not choose. He is confronting sexless marriages created by indifference, resentment, avoidance, or false holiness. When intimacy disappears by choice rather than circumstance, the marriage weakens—and temptation looks for an opening. Marital intimacy is spiritual protection. A safeguard. A shared shield against temptation. Then, finally in verse 7, he says: "Each has his own gift from God…" — Cor. 7:7 Marriage is a gift. Singleness is a gift. The assignment differs—the grace is the same. So Paul pulls it all together: Desire matters. Marriage matters. Holiness matters. And God designed them to work together. Sex outside marriage fractures. Sex inside marriage fortifies. Because God made desire holy—and He placed it inside the covenant for our good. DO THIS: Invest intentionally in your marriage today: initiate a needed conversation, express affection, schedule time together, or remove a distraction that's weakening your connection. ASK THIS: Where have I treated desire as convenience rather than covenant? How can I serve my spouse (or future spouse) with greater mutuality and intentionality? What part of my understanding of sex or marriage needs to realign with God's design? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for designing desire with purpose and placing it inside the covenant for our good. Teach me to honor You—whether married or single—with purity, mutuality, and devotion. Strengthen marriages, protect hearts, and anchor us in Your design. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Goodness of God"

Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department withheld Epstein documents including some relating to Donald Trump. Also, Democrats demand the Justice Department investigate Attorney General Pam Bondi for potentially lying to Congress. Plus, a teen who spent six days in an ICE facility is targeted by the Department of Homeland Security. And Donald Trump proposes replacing income tax with tariffs. Rep. Ro Khanna, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Rep. Seth Moulton, and Rep. Brendan Boyle join Lawrence O'Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drawing on Edmondson's extensive psychological safety research, the episode provides practical guidance for safety leaders seeking to improve workplace conversations. The framework reveals that effective safety communication requires more than encouraging people to speak up—it demands deliberate leadership to create environments where contributions are productive, silence is reflective rather than fearful, and meeting goals are clearly articulated. The findings offer significant implications for safety professionals working to enhance organizational communication and change management capabilities. Discussion Points: (00:00) Background on psychological safety and employee voice (04:05) Introducing Amy Edmondson's reflections paper (08:00) Why workplace meetings are often unproductive (11:13) The four-quadrant model of workplace conversations (16:44) Withholding when productive silence becomes problematic (19:49) Disrupting and the challenge of unproductive voice (26:33) Contributing through productive voice and disagreement (30:05) Processing the importance of reflective silence (35:53) Practical takeaways for leading better meetings Like and follow, send us your comments and suggestions for future show topics! Quotes: "The employee voice and silence literature is a lot more precise because it's looking at a specific question: what do people speak up about, when do they speak up, who do they speak up to, what do they say?" - Drew Rae "A good meeting is when all participants are either contributing or processing with minimal withholding or disrupting." - Drew Rae "It's not just that disruptive people take up time and space, they raise the threshold for others to speak up." - Drew Rae "Where there's diversity in the room, race or gender, it can make this a little bit more difficult because people might feel personally vulnerable." - David Provan "We want an environment that promotes productive conversations, and that environment is more about when and how we speak up ourselves." - Drew Rae   Resources: Resource Link: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6451 The Safety of Work Podcast The Safety of Work on LinkedIn Feedback@safetyofwork

State Representative Willy Chotzen (D-Portland) joins the podcast to discuss data privacy, withholding state resources from the federal government, SB 1599 moving the gas tax vote, and so much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

War Room Rep. Massie Blasts DOJ For Still Withholding Epstein Documents, Bannon Issues Statement

Pastor Henry HansenSeries: New Mercies: Hope, Joy, And Renewal For The New YearMatthew 7:1-6

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It's tax season - and many Americans are going to receive higher than expected refunds. Guess what Clark wants you to do with extra money? And what about your withholding for this year? Also today,  more clarity on Trump accounts. While the federal government is seeding these accounts with $1,000 for newborns, proceed with caution. Clark tells you how these work, who benefits, and who does not. Tax Refunds & Withholding: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Trump Accounts: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 4 Reasons Why This Is the Best Time of the Year To File Your Taxes Why You Do Not Want To Get a Big Tax Refund Check - Clark Howard Is One Medical Membership for Prime Members Better Than a Health Concierge? Direct Primary Care: A new solution for rising health care costs? Should I Use a Credit Card or Give Up My Bank Account Info To Save 2.3%? Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What's the Difference? - Clark Howard Trump Accounts: What You Need To Know Best 529 Plans by State: How Clark Howard Picks the Top College Savings Plans Should I Contribute to a 529 Plan Only To Roll It Into a Roth IRA Later? BBB-File a Complaint 5 Best Places To Buy Pet Medicines - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com  /  Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I break down the 15% U.S. withholding tax and explain why the “never hold U.S. stocks in a TFSA” rule is often misunderstood. I look at when the warning is valid—and when avoiding U.S. investments can actually hurt long-term results. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DqzwQH3Czas

Send a textWe unpack why California's tax system punishes high W‑2 earners with RSUs, then map out a stack of strategies that convert stock-based pain into lasting tax savings. We share how to use charitable deductions, credits, and timing to push your effective rate down.• RSUs as taxable income and cash flow squeeze• California marginal brackets and 13.3 percent top rate• Nonconformity on real estate professional status and bonus depreciation• Excess business loss limits against W‑2 wages• The SALT “sweet spot” between $600k and $500k income• Advanced charitable structures offsetting 30–60 percent of AGI• Solar and other tax credit strategies to reduce federal liability• Withholding adjustments to fund strategies mid‑year• Selling RSUs and pairing gains with losses for liquidity• Why ongoing planning with a strategist compounds savingsGo to prosperlcpa.com/opportunityreport  for a free customized video from me showing how much you can save 

The Trump DOJ is still withholding 50% of the Epstein files, according to Rep. Robert Garcia. Plus, American journalist Don Lemon is released from his arrest for covering protests in Minnesota. Also, the largest federal employee union calls for the firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. And fatal ICE shootings lead to nationwide protests. Lisa Rubin, Leah Greenberg, Sara Nelson, Zack Beauchamp, and Rep. Kelly Morrison join Ali Velshi. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, we're unpacking a common—and harmful—myth in autism and AAC support: the idea that communication must be earned. You'll hear why treating AAC as a reward makes regulation harder, not easier—and how unconditional access to communication supports regulation, trust, and participation, especially during autism meltdowns. This episode reframes AAC as access, not a behavior strategy, and offers practical ways to support communication during real-life moments of distress. In this episode, you'll learn: Why AAC should never be used as a reward How communication and regulation are deeply connected in autism What happens when AAC is removed during autism meltdowns Common autism meltdown causes related to communication breakdown Why withholding an AAC device can increase distress and shutdown How AAC supports self-advocacy and emotional safety What modeling AAC during dysregulation can look like (without pressure) How shifting adult mindset changes long-term outcomes Key takeaways: Communication is a basic human right, not something children earn AAC supports regulation instead of waiting for it Withholding communication can increase meltdowns and reduce trust Modeling AAC without expectation builds safety and access Try this today: Keep the AAC device available during moments of frustration or distress Model one regulation-related word (help, stop, or all done) without expecting a response Honor protests and communication attempts as meaningful Want support using AAC with confidence? If you're realizing AAC has been used conditionally—or you're unsure how to support communication during hard moments—you're not alone. My AAC Bootcamp is designed to help educators and caregivers confidently model AAC across the entire day, including transitions, play, and moments of dysregulation. AAC doesn't need to be perfect to be powerful. When communication is always available, regulation becomes more possible—for everyone. Links & Related Podcast Episodes (Lindsay, can you add related podcasts?) AAC Bootcamp Registration AAC Devices In The Classroom AAC - Getting Team Buy In  

Do you discipline your children in love or anger? What if everything we've been told about loving our children has been backwards? In episode six of “Raising Godly Warriors,” Duane Sheriff teaches discipline from a biblical perspective. Disciplining children is not an act of hate but an expression of God's kind of love. Withholding discipline does not protect children—it leaves them unprepared for life's boundaries and consequences.Duane draws parallels between God's discipline of His children and a parent's responsibility to correct their own. Rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs, this teaching shows how proper correction—combined with reproof—drives foolishness from a child's heart, teaches early consequences, builds resistance to temptation, and cultivates humility. The way we discipline today may shape not only our children's future, but their eternal destiny.

 Resources mentioned: • Sex, God, and Chaos (book) – available on Amazon • Couples, men's, and partner intensives at LifeWorks.ms 

AP correspondent Mike Hempen reports some states are suing the Trump administration over frozen social safety net funds.

What Turns Her Off — and What Godly Husbands Do Instead Have you ever wished you could just…get inside your wife's heart for a moment? Not to manipulate, but to genuinely understand her. To love her in a way that makes her feel safe and wanted—not pressured or confused. My husband Darrow and I sat down to talk through something men rarely get honest insight about: Her biggest turn-offs. And not because we want to shame or scold—but because clarity brings freedom. When you finally understand what shuts her down, you also discover what opens her heart. So take a deep breath.You're not in trouble.You're learning—and that already makes you a good man. Let's walk through these turn-offs together, with God's kindness leading us all the way. 1. When Affection Feels Like a Transaction One of the most common complaints I hear from wives is this: "Every time he does something sweet, it feels like he's trying to get sex." A back rub, a coffee, a hand on her waist, a date night—beautiful gestures—become tainted when she senses they come with an expectation. When affection is only a bridge to the bedroom, she feels: Used Not loved for who she is Like her worth is tied to her sexual availability God never intended marital intimacy to be a negotiation.Love her without a scoreboard. Bless her without an agenda. 2. Grabbing, Pinching, or Smacking Her Body When She's Not Comfortable Yes…wives talk about this. And I know many husbands mean it playfully.But if she doesn't feel safe—emotionally, spiritually, or physically—this kind of touch feels like entitlement, not affection. Her body is not something to be "snatched."She needs room to open, not pressure to surrender. When she feels cherished—not grabbed—she wants to share her body freely. 3. Taking "Not Now" Personally If she says she's tired, overwhelmed, stressed, or simply "not right now," it's almost never about you. But when a husband interprets it as: Rejection Lack of desire "She doesn't love me" …it puts enormous emotional weight on her shoulders. Instead, respond with: "No worries, sweetheart. Another time would be wonderful." That confidence and peace will draw her toward you—not away. 4. Moping After She Says No Emotional sulking is not harmless. Moping communicates: "You disappointed me." "Now I have to punish you with sadness." "You're responsible for my emotions."   This shuts her heart down.Fast. Your steadiness and joy—even when she's not available—makes her feel safe. And safety is the soil where desire grows. 5. Punishing Her for Not Wanting Sex This is one of the deepest wounds wives carry. Punishments include: Silent treatment Withholding affection Moving to another room Being cold or distant Only being "nice" when you want intimacy These behaviors feel manipulative and honestly frightening. Your wife is not the enemy. She is the assignment God entrusted to you. Lead with love, not consequences. 6. Lack of Playfulness Playfulness is essential to intimacy. If everything feels heavy, serious, structured, pressured…then her nervous system never relaxes enough to enjoy being sensual. Silliness is holy ground for a woman's heart. Laughter lowers her guard.Playfulness creates connection. If you want her to be playful in the bedroom, she needs to experience playfulness outside the bedroom. 7. Not Feeling Emotionally Safe Women cannot separate emotional connection from physical intimacy. I'll say that one more time. Women cannot separate emotional connection from physical intimacy. When she feels emotionally unsafe, her body shuts down. Emotional Safety looks like: Listening Compassion Being slow to speak and quick to understand Responding gently Supporting her heart, not "fixing" immediately  When she feels heard, she opens. 8. Being a "Negative Nellie" (or Negative Ned!) Constant complaining is exhausting and not attractive. It pulls the atmosphere of the home downward and makes her feel like she has to carry your emotional weight. There is space to process hard things—but constant negativity drains the joy God wants in your marriage. Rejoice. Notice blessings. Bring hope into the home. 9. Bitterness and Resentment Long-term resentment is a marriage-killer. Bitterness communicates: "I haven't forgiven you." "You owe me." "I'm still keeping score." This is the opposite of Christlike love. Your wife cannot relax into intimacy with a man who holds her mistakes over her head. Forgiveness clears the ground for closeness to grow again. And if you need a little extra inspiration, let us turn you to Matthew 6:15 (NIV): "But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." 10. Being Too Serious All the Time Intensity has a place—but not every moment. When a man is always stern, rigid, perfectionistic, spiritual-but-heavy…it makes her feel like she can never fully exhale. If she can't be herself around you, she won't be vulnerable with you. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit—not an optional extra. 11. Using Slang or Sexual Words She Doesn't Like Words matter. Some husbands use slang affectionately or playfully.Some wives love it.Others absolutely don't. If slang or sexual language makes her uncomfortable, embarrassed, or unsafe, it becomes a turn-off—not a turn-on. Honor her preferences. You're not losing freedom—you're gaining connection. Final Thoughts: So What Do You Do with All This? If reading this stirs conviction…good. Conviction is not condemnation.The enemy heaps shame.God invites repentance—and repentance leads to freedom. Your wife is God's daughter. And He entrusted her to you. Every shift you make toward loving her well brings you closer to His heart and closer to hers. We're rooting for you!   Blessing, The Delight Your Marriage Team   PS - If you want help walking this out in real life—not just head knowledge—that's exactly why our coaching and in-person training programs exist. Men who were separated from their wives…Men in sexless marriages…Men whose wives felt unsafe for years……have seen transformation they once thought impossible.For more information on our In-Person Training programs, launching January 2026, check out delightyourmarriage.com/ipt If you're ready to dive into the Coaching programs, please feel free to schedule a free Clarity Call at delightyourmarriage.com/cc PPS - Here is a quote from a recent In-Person Training pilot program graduate: "My wife and I have been separated for 6 months, and the same day as our [IPT] graduation, she chose to and began moving back into our matrimonial home. I also told her about our [IPT] program that same day. Up until then, I had said I was attending a men's bible study. All praise be to God."

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In this episode, I'm wrapping up part two of How to Intimidate Without Talking. I talk about how real power shows up through composure, presence, and silence. When you stay calm under pressure, hold your space, and don't react to provocation, that's real intimidation. You don't need to argue or prove yourself—your control speaks louder than words. Show Notes [00:59]#4 Composure under pressure.  [11:23]#5 Proximity and presence.  [15:52]#6 Withholding reaction.  [21:27] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2338: The TRASH That Is The American Medical System Next Steps ⚡️ Power Presence Protocol  Command The Room Without Words → http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com 

Hostage Situation and Political Realities in Gaza Ceasefire. Cliff May explains how the Gaza ceasefire focuses on the return of hostages, with 19 (including two Americans) still unaccounted for. Hamas is suspected of withholding hostages to retain bargaining power and resist relinquishing political control in phase two of the peace plan. Rhetoric about regional forces disarming Hamas is dismissed. May notes that in the Middle East, there are only permanent battles, viewing the current truce as a hudna, allowing jihadists to regroup and rearm. 1950 BEERSHEBA