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Who Is Jesus - The End of the World (Part 3) by Anchor Church Palos

How do you receive God's Word? For many believers, the Bible is a tool used to reinforce their own preconceived notions and the way they want to perceive the world. They wield it recklessly as a sword, ready to take down anyone who disagrees with them. But, as Pastor Bill will point out in the example of the Bereans, this book, this gift from God, is meant to reveal who He is to our hearts. When we study it with humility, he'll reveal His truth and transform our hearts to be more like His.

Holy Shed Presents | Better Religion for a Better World - Better Humans for a Better World (Part 5) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Pastor Bryan shares the second half of a lesson from John 9. We see in this passage a reminder of how Christ provides light in the darkness and gives vision to those who need sight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

In today's message from Pastor Bill, we'll encounter a group of Jews who challenge us in our walk. This group was from the region of Berea, and they were known and still remembered for their faithfulness to God's Word. They diligently studied it daily, and when Paul came with the Gospel, they received him eagerly and weighed his words against the Word of God. This is what we need to be doing every time we take in teaching, testing it for ourselves to be sure it aligns with Scripture.

Lead Pastor Ben Wallis

Passion For the Lost.Romans 10:1 & Acts 9:22

In week three of Ancient Wisdom in a Modern World, Pastor Dan Belshaw explores the subtle trap of self-indulgence - how excess in specifically food and alcohol, can slowly dull our hearts to God. Dan unpacks Proverbs' call to live with wisdom and self-control, showing that true satisfaction isn't found in feeding every craving but in walking closely with Jesus. This message is a compassionate invitation to freedom, focus, and a life lived well before God.

One of the biggest questions parents are asking today is, “How do we raise positive kids in such a negative world?” In this message, Chip explains that God has a plan for parenting and the Bible clearly lays it out. If you long to strengthen the relationships with your children and increase the joy in your parenting journey, the first step begins here.Four principles for positive parentingEffective parenting begins with positive CLEAR-CUT OBJECTIVES! -Ephesians 6:4Effective parenting demands we PRACTICE what we PREACH. -1 Corinthians 4:14-16Effective parents build relationships that BOND. -1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-128 “Keys” that build relationships that bond UNCONDITIONAL loveScheduled TIMEFOCUSED attentionEYE contactONGOING communication Meaningful TOUCH Have FUN together PRAY together oftenEffective parenting requires CONSTANT REPAIR and ONGOING MAINTENANCE. -1 John 1:9Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

This week's episode is a special replay on how to step off the cushion and into the world, interweaving our spirituality with activism. We'll be exploring compassion in action and how to take our practice from our internal work out into the world. Because our world IS what we are. It's living through ALL of us.You will learn:// How to reconcile the seemingly different energies of activism and spirituality // The one feeling to tap into to motivate our activism from a more loving place instead of hate or unhealthy anger // Why we are naturally called to take care of Earth and all of its inhabitants, even the non-human ones // 3 reflections we can do to connect ourselves with our belonging with others // The true purpose of activism Resources:// Episode 4: Anti-Racism + Radical Mindfulness // Episode 5: Try Allyship and the Willingness to Be Uncomfortable // Episode 278: Off the Cushion and Into the World – Part 1 Intro and the Three Jewels// Episode 279: Reality Check – Off the Cushion + Into the World Part 2// Episode 281: Wisdom In Action – Off the Cushion Part 3// Episode 282: Remembering Our Humanity – A Lesson of the Ages// Episode 283: The Still Point: Where Freedom Begins – Off the Cushion Part 5// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I'd love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

Pastor Bryan shares a lesson from John 9. Pastor Bryan highlights the miracle of Jesus giving sight to the blind man as we ask the question — is calamity in our lives a punishment for sin? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1286/29

Lloyd has titled this study “Bringing the Gospel to The World”, and that's exactly what we see going, as Peter embarks on a journey to share the good news of salvation through Christ. God is our friend - in fact He's the best friend we'll ever have. Yet many people don't see Him that way, and they're missing out on a wonderful relationship.

In the first part of this two-episode conversation, we explore the power of connections through the lens of EADA Alumni — professionals who have turned relationships into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and purpose. How have their networks shaped their careers? What have they learned from the people who inspired, challenged, or supported them along the way?

Tom and Brian have differing opinions about this episode...and Amos agrees with them both.Next week: Speed Racer (134 - "The Race for Life")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/Eb0iU2MfSLo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom and Brian have differing opinions about this episode...and Amos agrees with them both.Next week: Speed Racer (134 - "The Race for Life")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/Eb0iU2MfSLo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're going to talk a bit about God's way of doing things. Mankind has tried to figure God out for about as long as we've existed. Perhaps a better way of dealing with the task would be to just accept God's plans, and worship Him! Our text today is Acts chapter ten, and a vision God gave to Cornelius.

Tom and Brian have differing opinions about this episode...and Amos agrees with them both.Next week: Speed Racer (134 - "The Race for Life")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/Eb0iU2MfSLo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conflicts with our kids are inevitable. And one of the most intimidating things about parenting is the fear of losing our kids when these conflicts present themselves. Join Chip has he lays out 8 keys that'll help you build securely bonded relationships with your kids. If you want to learn how you and your child can weather the storms ahead, this message is for you.Four principles for positive parentingEffective parenting begins with positive CLEAR-CUT OBJECTIVES! -Ephesians 6:4Effective parenting demands we PRACTICE what we PREACH. -1 Corinthians 4:14-16Effective parents build relationships that BOND. -1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-128 “Keys” that build relationships that bondUNCONDITIONAL loveScheduled TIMEFOCUSED attentionEYE contactONGOING communicationMeaningful TOUCHHave FUN togetherPRAY together oftenEffective parenting requires CONSTANT REPAIR and ONGOING MAINTENANCE. -1 John 1:9Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a Better World (Part 4) Control or Kindness? (I know what I want!) Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting parts of the bible. *Btw the music video I played at the end (cut from this platform for copyright reasons) can be found on this link to YouTube; https://youtu.be/LMXwBmZV8xg?si=uKVtFyKojLdlJRk4 Song by Frank Turner, arrangement by Dr. Jeremy Fox. Featuring Avery Johnson (soloist), Safiya Simpson (soprano), Aviana Gedler (soprano and viola), Hannah Goodwin (alto), Kasey J. Domer (tenor), and Tommy Boynton (guitar). Be More Kind Music and lyrics by Frank Turner History's been leaning on me lately. I can feel the future breathing down my neck. And all the things I thought were true When I was young, and you were too Turned out to be broken, And I don't know what comes next. In a world that has decided That it's going to lose its mind – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind They've started raising walls around the world now Like hackles raised upon a cornered cat. On the borders, in our heads, Between things that can and can't be said, We've stopped talking to each other And there's something wrong with that. So before you go out searching Don't decide what you will find – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind. You should know you're not alone. And trouble comes, and trouble goes. How this ends, no one knows. So hold on tight when the wind blows. The wind blew both of us to sand and sea, And where the dry land stands is hard to say. As the current drags us by the shore, We can no longer say for sure Who's drowning, or if they can be saved. And when you're out there floundering Like a lighthouse we will shine – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind. Like a beacon reaching out To you and yours from me and mine – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind In a world that has decided That it's going to lose its mind – Be more kind, my friends, try to be more kind Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

One of the biggest questions parents are asking today is, “How do we raise positive kids in such a negative world?” In this message, Chip explains that God has a plan for parenting and the Bible clearly lays it out. If you long to strengthen the relationships with your children and increase the joy in your parenting journey, the first step begins here.Four principles for positive parentingEffective parenting begins with positive CLEAR-CUT OBJECTIVES! -Ephesians 6:4Effective parenting demands we PRACTICE what we PREACH. -1 Corinthians 4:14-16Effective parents build relationships that BOND. -1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, 11-128 “Keys” that build relationships that bondUNCONDITIONAL loveScheduled TIMEFOCUSED attentionEYE contactONGOING communicationMeaningful TOUCHHave FUN togetherPRAY together oftenEffective parenting requires CONSTANT REPAIR and ONGOING MAINTENANCE. -1 John 1:9Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource MentionsMarriage Truth Cards Offer"Uninvited Guests" ResourcesConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

Lead Pastor Ben Wallis

Ps. Samuel teaches how faith-filled words that we speak can create endless possibilities.

Mark 16:14-15 & Isaiah 6:8

In this message, Pastor Dan Belshaw unpacks what Proverbs calls “the way of a fool” - not to condemn, but to invite us into the freedom of godly wisdom. Dan challenges the pull to live life our own way and shows how surrendering to God's way leads to true peace and purpose. Honest, practical, and full of grace, this message helps us recognise the fool within and rediscover the beauty of living wisely in a self-centred world.

This we wrap up our discussion of the Eightfold Path by talking about 3 components of Meditation/samādhi: Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration. We'll talk about how our meditation practice isn't just to calm the mind, and why we need it now more than ever. Plus I'll give you some ways you can begin practicing samādhi in your own daily life.You will learn:// The real reason we meditate (it's not what you think!)// The 3 parts of samādhi: Wise Effort, Wise Mindfulness, and Wise Concentration// Why modern industrialized society has given many of us a complicated relationship with “effort”// How meditation (samādhi) trains the mind to pause between impulse and action - not to escape life, but to meet it fully.// Why ethical living quiets inner conflict and creates the ground for real peace and a solid meditation practice.// How to recognize when effort becomes striving// What mindfulness truly means: remembering what matters and staying awake to what's real, even when it's uncomfortable.// How concentration offers refuge in an age of distraction// Why the Eightfold Path isn't about checking out, but learning to see clearly and act with integrity in a world that needs awake hearts.Resources:// Episode 44: The Power of the Pause// Episode 208: The Sit Spot Practice - When It's Hard to Meditate// Episode 209: Ripening and the Inevitability of Our Awakening// Listen to Ana talk with Brooke Castillo on The Life Coach School Podcast about how Buddhism was using thoughtwork thousands of years ago// Episode 278: Off the Cushion and Into the World – Part 1 Intro and the Three Jewels// Episode 279: Reality Check – Off the Cushion + Into the World Part 2// Episode 281: Wisdom In Action – Off the Cushion Part 3// Episode 282:  Remembering Our Humanity – A Lesson of the Ages// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I'd love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it? “I the Lord search the heart and test the mind, to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his deeds.”- ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Who Is Jesus - The End of the World (Part 2) by Anchor Church Palos

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow and guest Vincent Bioseh continue their important discussion from Part 1, tackling the critical issue of the scarcity of Christian content for children and the subtle programming that influences young minds. With the rise of indoctrination in various media, it is crucial for parents—especially Christian ones—to actively monitor what their kids watch on TV and the internet.Gabrielle and Vincent emphasize the need to guide children according to the teachings of Proverbs 22:6, which says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." This highlights the importance of teaching kids the right values from a young age.Throughout their conversation, they stress the value of having open talks with kids about their experiences, helping them handle social pressures and moral challenges with confidence. They also suggest using educational resources like Christian cartoons and videos to teach complex yet important lessons in an engaging way.Additionally, they discuss how parents should set a good example for their children. This helps kids build their own personal relationship with God, encouraging them to find their unique connection to faith rather than just following what their parents believe.Join us for this insightful continuation of their conversation, as they share practical advice on how to raise children with strong values in a media-filled world.Who is Vincent Bioseh?Vincent Bioseh is a passionate podcast host, author, and dedicated Christian leader committed to sharing the Gospel and equipping believers to fulfill their God-given purpose. As a speaker and writer, he focuses on evangelism, soul-winning, and discipleship, inspiring individuals to live out their faith boldly and authentically. Through his platform, Bid Them Come, Vincent offers courses, personalized coaching, and a podcast that provides a space for Christian creators, authors, speakers, and coaches to share their core messages. His relatable style fosters meaningful conversations, helping others explore their identity in Christ and grow spiritually. Vincent's mission is to empower believers to be effective ambassadors of Christ in every area of life.You can find Vincent:On the web: https://bidthemcome.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bidthemcomeOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bidthemcome/On Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bidthemcomeOn X: https://x.com/bidthemcomeOn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bidthemcomeOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bidthemcomeVincent's books (purchase here): https://www.amazon.ca/stores/author/B0CKHF1317Free deal from Vincent: "I am offering free e-copies of my three books to everyone who emails 'Free Books' to bidthemcome@gmail.com."Another free deal from Vincent: "Free access to our personalized coaching sessions, exclusively for your audience."Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Uv7GkSybElERate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/support Original date of episode: July 21, 2025

“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit.”- ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭ESV‬‬

ALC recommends: "Model Man" - Larry Stockstill“Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart turns away from the Lord. He is like a shrub in the desert, and shall not see any good come. He shall dwell in the parched places of the wilderness, in an uninhabited salt land.”- ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Holy Shed Presents | Better Humans for a better world (Part 3) Christian Nationalism and the divine art of being kind Welcome back to the littlest parish in the whole of Christendom. Join me for more chat and insights about my way of reading and interpreting some of the bible. Follow Holy Shed on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/theholyshed/ Support Holy Shed on Ko-fi; https://ko-fi.com/holyshed follow Dave on https://facebook.com/dave.tomlinson.925/ follow Dave on https://instagram.com/bad_christian/Go

Welcome back to the second part of my conversation with author, restaurateur, healer and teacher David Ellis.    In this episode David explains why he could hear the voices that no one else could hear and the changes this brought to his life. He chats about his spiritual journey, his healing work and that of the Atlantis Institute and he also has a very honest conversation about the challenges of living as part of a gay couple in a world where acceptance is often just polite lip service to an inclusive idea. Enjoy the show   Podcast Production by Greg Canty Greg's blog Greg on Twitter  Greg on LinkedIn Email Greg with feedback or suggested guests: greg@fuzion.ie

Jared CaglePastor of Development | Chestnut Mountain ChurchExecutive Vice President | Maxwell Leadership

Verbal references to Acts 18 were really Acts 16 FYI, Peter quotes  the Old Testament  - Acts 2:14-18 is Joel 2:28-32 Paul quotes or paraphrases the Old Testament twice 1 Corinthians 2:9 is based on Isaiah 64:4 1 Corinthians 2:16 is from Isaiah 40:13    

This week, we're finishing our time with Kawai Koume by looking at how life in Wakayama had changed by the mid-1870s. Feudalism is no more, Confucianism is a historical relic, and the samurai class are in the midst of being consigned to the dustbin of history; so what is Koume thinking and doing as she's watching the world she grew up with vanish in the final years of her life? Show notes here.  

We can often think that very few ancient teachings could apply to these historic times, when things seem upended in ways the world has never seen (or so it seems;). This week, we explore lessons that are over 2600 years old that remind us of our humanity and what really matters, no matter the era, our job, our age, our nationality, our sexuality, our religion, or any other way we might identify. This is about getting clear about how we want to show up in the world, and committing to that for the benefit of our liberation - and others'.You will learn:// How ethics and inner peace go hand in hand // Why cultivating and committing to your own set of ethics is so critical in today's world// An exploration of Wise Ppeech, Wise Action, and Wise Livelihood// How our work can be our prayer// 4 questions we can begin to ask ourselves to help us stay in alignment// 2 practices around wise speech and wise action to try out in our daily lives.Resources:// Episode 34: How to Forgive// Episode 194: Work - Survival Dance or Sacred Offering// Episode 253: Forgiveness and the Art of Beginning Again// Episode 274: The Ripple Effect (And the Story of Bruce)// Episode 278: Off the Cushion and Into the World – Part 1 Intro and the Three Jewels// Episode 279: Reality Check – Off the Cushion + Into the World Part 2// Episode 281: Wisdom In Action – Off the Cushion Part 3// If you're new to the squad, grab the Rebel Buddhist Toolkit I created at RebelBuddhist.com. It has all you need to start creating a life of more freedom, adventure, and purpose. You'll also get access to the Rebel Buddhist private group, and tune in every Wednesday as I go live with new inspiration and topics.// Want something more self-paced with access to weekly group support and getting coached by yours truly? Check out Freedom School – the community for ALL things related to freedom, inside and out. We dive into taking wisdom and applying it to our daily lives, with different topics every month. Learn more at JoinFreedomSchool.com. I can't wait to see you there!// Have you benefited from even one episode of the Rebel Buddhist Podcast? I'd love it if you could leave a 5-star review on iTunes by clicking here  or on Spotify by clicking here.

The intelligence world is evolving rapidly. Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante explains Cold War tech, Ukraine strategy, and global conflicts. [Pt. 2/2 — catch Pt. 1/2 here!]Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1221What We Discuss with Andrew Bustamante:Jeffrey Epstein was likely an FBI confidential informant rather than a CIA asset. The FBI can grant immunity for domestic crimes, while CIA has no authority to provide legal cover for American citizens committing crimes in the US.Blackmail is the weakest form of manipulation. Once information is released, it can be denied as fake or AI-generated, and the blackmailer has already spent their only leverage with no guarantee of success.Social media isn't a battlefield — it's a mosh pit with all offensive operations and no defense. State actors create chaos cheaply, forcing opponents to spend vastly more resources fighting disinformation.Israel serves as a strategic watchdog for US interests. By weakening Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iran, Netanyahu has secured not just Israel but also Saudi Arabia and the United States for two decades.CIA persuasion and influence techniques are based on empirical science and human behavior patterns. You can learn to build trust, read people, and communicate effectively by understanding these age-old principles in everyday life.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: Gelt: 10% off 1st year: joingelt.com/jhsShopify: 3 months @ $1/month (select plans): shopify.com/jordanSimpliSafe: 50% off + 1st month free: simplisafe.com/jordanProgressive: Free online quote: progressive.comSomething You Should Know: Listen here or wherever you find fine podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every day, ordinary people experience things that defy logic—fleeting moments that leave them questioning everything they know about reality. A husband haunted by the ghost of his wife's first love. A police officer chasing glowing orbs across empty country roads. A soldier pulled back from the brink of death by what can only be described as an out-of-body intervention. In his new book “STRANGE: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World,” renowned author and investigator Andy Thomas pulls back the curtain on these extraordinary encounters, examining stories that skeptics dismiss but witnesses cannot deny. Today, Andy joins us to explore the patterns hidden within the unexplained. Are these experiences simply folklore and coincidence—or evidence of something far larger at work?  Get ready to step beyond the boundaries of the ordinary… into a world that is, in every sense of the word, Strange. This is Part Two of our conversation. You can purchase the book wherever books are sold. For more information about Andy, please visit his website at truthagenda.org. Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In a world overwhelmed by conflict, division, and despair, many individuals feel trapped in toxic relationships, depression, and cycles of negativity. Some even describe these experiences as feeling touched by something dark — something almost evil. We sit down with Bishop Plato Angelakis and Sister Keeyah Lynn Francis, two spiritual leaders who have made it their mission to bring light, hope, and healing to those who feel lost in the shadows. They share how they reach out to people who are suffering, the tools they use to help break cycles of darkness, and the importance of faith, compassion, and understanding in today's turbulent world. Whether you're struggling with your own challenges or searching for stories of resilience and hope, this episode offers powerful insight into how light can pierce even the darkest places. This is Part Two of our conversation. #Spiritual HealingInDarkTimes #SpiritualHealing #BreakingCycles #FindingHope #TheGraveTalks #FaithInDarkness #OvercomingDespair #LightInTheDarkness #FightingEvil Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! In a world overwhelmed by conflict, division, and despair, many individuals feel trapped in toxic relationships, depression, and cycles of negativity. Some even describe these experiences as feeling touched by something dark — something almost evil. We sit down with Bishop Plato Angelakis and Sister Keeyah Lynn Francis, two spiritual leaders who have made it their mission to bring light, hope, and healing to those who feel lost in the shadows. They share how they reach out to people who are suffering, the tools they use to help break cycles of darkness, and the importance of faith, compassion, and understanding in today's turbulent world. Whether you're struggling with your own challenges or searching for stories of resilience and hope, this episode offers powerful insight into how light can pierce even the darkest places. #Spiritual HealingInDarkTimes #SpiritualHealing #BreakingCycles #FindingHope #TheGraveTalks #FaithInDarkness #OvercomingDespair #LightInTheDarkness #FightingEvil Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Every day, ordinary people experience things that defy logic—fleeting moments that leave them questioning everything they know about reality. A husband haunted by the ghost of his wife's first love. A police officer chasing glowing orbs across empty country roads. A soldier pulled back from the brink of death by what can only be described as an out-of-body intervention. In his new book “STRANGE: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World,” renowned author and investigator Andy Thomas pulls back the curtain on these extraordinary encounters, examining stories that skeptics dismiss but witnesses cannot deny. Today, Andy joins us to explore the patterns hidden within the unexplained. Are these experiences simply folklore and coincidence—or evidence of something far larger at work?  Get ready to step beyond the boundaries of the ordinary… into a world that is, in every sense of the word, Strange. You can purchase the book wherever books are sold. For more information about Andy, please visit his website at truthagenda.org. Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

The intelligence world is evolving rapidly. Former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante explains Cold War tech, Ukraine strategy, and global conflicts. [Pt. 1/2]Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1220What We Discuss with Andrew Bustamante:Number stations are still active intelligence tools. These mysterious shortwave radio broadcasts transmitting sequences of numbers remain a viable covert communication method. Using one-time pad encryption, they allow intelligence services to send untraceable messages to operatives worldwide. The receiver is nearly impossible to identify since anyone with a cheap shortwave radio could be listening, making this Cold War technology still relevant in the digital age.World War III may already be underway. According to Andrew, there are currently 161 active conflict zones globally, most involving multiple countries supporting different sides through proxy warfare. This represents a fundamentally different kind of world war — not the massive conventional battles of WWII, but an interconnected web of conflicts where nations profit economically from supporting wars without direct engagement.Russia is winning in Ukraine. Despite Western support, Russia continues to control 17-18% of Ukrainian territory and maintains consistent progress. Putin's long-term messaging strategy has been remarkably effective, and with decreasing US support, Ukraine faces an increasingly difficult position. The conflict may ultimately result in a divided nation, with reconstruction contracts becoming the real prize for both Western and Russian interests.Leaving the CIA is designed to be nearly impossible. The Agency provides zero transition assistance and maintains operatives in "leave without pay" status rather than terminating them, making it easy to return but extremely difficult to move forward. Covert officers face resume gaps they cannot explain, fake work histories that don't check out, and a cover rollback process that can take years — all designed to make former officers fail and return.International experience creates unique opportunities and safety nets. Whether it's obtaining dual citizenship for your children, understanding how to navigate corrupt systems (like ducking into upscale hotels owned by powerful people when police hassle you), or recognizing that Americans abroad often receive preferential treatment, global exposure provides tangible advantages. Part two will explore more about modern espionage, global conflict, and what it means for the rest of us.And much more...And if you're still game to support us, please leave a review here — even one sentence helps! Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!Subscribe to our once-a-week Wee Bit Wiser newsletter today and start filling your Wednesdays with wisdom!Do you even Reddit, bro? Join us at r/JordanHarbinger!This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: DripDrop: 20% off: DripDrop.com, code JORDANMomentous: Go to livemomentous.com and use code JORDAN20 for 20% off your first orderGrammarly: Get 20% off premium at grammarly.com/jordanAirbnb: airbnb.com/hostAG1: Welcome kit: drinkag1.com/jordanWhat Was That Like: Listen here or wherever you find fine podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

⸻ Podcast: Redefining Society and Technologyhttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com _____ Newsletter: Musing On Society And Technology https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/musing-on-society-technology-7079849705156870144/_____ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nFn6CcXKMM0_____ My Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com_____________________________This Episode's SponsorsBlackCloak provides concierge cybersecurity protection to corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to protect against hacking, reputational loss, financial loss, and the impacts of a corporate data breach.BlackCloak:  https://itspm.ag/itspbcweb_____________________________A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter Written By Marco Ciappelli | Read by TAPE3A new transmission from Musing On Society and Technology Newsletter, by Marco CiappelliReflections from Our Hybrid Analog-Digital SocietyFor years on the Redefining Society and Technology Podcast, I've explored a central premise: we live in a hybrid -digital society where the line between physical and virtual has dissolved into something more complex, more nuanced, and infinitely more human than we often acknowledge.Introducing a New Series: Analog Minds in a Digital World:Reflections from Our Hybrid Analog-Digital SocietyPart II: Lo-Fi Music and the Art of Imperfection — When Technical Limitations Become Creative LiberationI've been testing small speakers lately. Nothing fancy—just little desktop units that cost less than a decent dinner. As I cycled through different genres, something unexpected happened. Classical felt lifeless, missing all its dynamic range. Rock came across harsh and tinny. Jazz lost its warmth and depth. But lo-fi? Lo-fi sounded... perfect.Those deliberate imperfections—the vinyl crackle, the muffled highs, the compressed dynamics—suddenly made sense on equipment that couldn't reproduce perfection anyway. The aesthetic limitations of the music matched the technical limitations of the speakers. It was like discovering that some songs were accidentally designed for constraints I never knew existed.This moment sparked a bigger realization about how we navigate our hybrid analog-digital world: sometimes our most profound innovations emerge not from perfection, but from embracing limitations as features.Lo-fi wasn't born in boardrooms or designed by committees. It emerged from bedrooms, garages, and basement studios where young musicians couldn't afford professional equipment. The 4-track cassette recorder—that humble Portastudio that let you layer instruments onto regular cassette tapes for a fraction of what professional studio time cost—became an instrument of democratic creativity. Suddenly, anyone could record music at home. Sure, it would sound "imperfect" by industry standards, but that imperfection carried something the polished recordings lacked: authenticity.The Velvet Underground recorded on cheap equipment and made it sound revolutionary—so revolutionary that, as the saying goes, they didn't sell many records, but everyone who bought one started a band. Pavement turned bedroom recording into art. Beck brought lo-fi to the mainstream with "Mellow Gold." These weren't artists settling for less—they were discovering that constraints could breed creativity in ways unlimited resources never could.Today, in our age of infinite digital possibility, we see a curious phenomenon: young creators deliberately adding analog imperfections to their perfectly digital recordings. They're simulating tape hiss, vinyl scratches, and tube saturation using software plugins. We have the technology to create flawless audio, yet we choose to add flaws back in.What does this tell us about our relationship with technology and authenticity?There's something deeply human about working within constraints. Twitter's original 140-character limit didn't stifle creativity—it created an entirely new form of expression. Instagram's square format—a deliberate homage to Polaroid's instant film—forced photographers to think differently about composition. Think about that for a moment: Polaroid's square format was originally a technical limitation of instant film chemistry and optics, yet it became so aesthetically powerful that decades later, a digital platform with infinite formatting possibilities chose to recreate that constraint. Even more, Instagram added filters that simulated the color shifts, light leaks, and imperfections of analog film. We had achieved perfect digital reproduction, and immediately started adding back the "flaws" of the technology we'd left behind.The same pattern appears in video: Super 8 film gave you exactly 3 minutes and 12 seconds per cartridge at standard speed—grainy, saturated, light-leaked footage that forced filmmakers to be economical with every shot. Today, TikTok recreates that brevity digitally, spawning a generation of micro-storytellers who've mastered the art of the ultra-short form, sometimes even adding Super 8-style filters to their perfect digital video.These platforms succeeded not despite their limitations, but because of them. Constraints force innovation. They make the infinite manageable. They create a shared language of creative problem-solving.Lo-fi music operates on the same principle. When you can't capture perfect clarity, you focus on capturing perfect emotion. When your equipment adds character, you learn to make that character part of your voice. When technical perfection is impossible, artistic authenticity becomes paramount.This is profoundly relevant to how we think about artificial intelligence and human creativity today. As AI becomes capable of generating increasingly "perfect" content—flawless prose, technically superior compositions, aesthetically optimized images—we find ourselves craving the beautiful imperfections that mark something as unmistakably human.Walking through any record store today, you'll see teenagers buying vinyl albums they could stream in perfect digital quality for free. They're choosing the inconvenience of physical media, the surface noise, the ritual of dropping the needle. They're purchasing imperfection at a premium.This isn't nostalgia—most of these kids never lived in the vinyl era. It's something deeper: a recognition that perfect reproduction might not equal perfect experience. The crackle and warmth of analog playback creates what audiophiles call "presence"—a sense that the music exists in the same physical space as the listener.Lo-fi music replicates this phenomenon in digital form. It takes the clinical perfection of digital audio and intentionally degrades it to feel more human. The compression, the limited frequency range, the background noise—these aren't bugs, they're features. They create the sonic equivalent of a warm embrace.In our hyperconnected, always-optimized digital existence, lo-fi offers something precious: permission to be imperfect. It's background music that doesn't demand your attention, ambient sound that acknowledges life's messiness rather than trying to optimize it away.Here's where it gets philosophically interesting: we're using advanced digital technology to simulate the limitations of obsolete analog technology. Young producers spend hours perfecting their "imperfect" sound, carefully curating randomness, precisely engineering spontaneity.This creates a fascinating paradox. Is simulated authenticity still authentic? When we use AI-powered plugins to add "vintage" character to our digital recordings, are we connecting with something real, or just consuming a nostalgic fantasy?I think the answer lies not in the technology itself, but in the intention behind it. Lo-fi creators aren't trying to fool anyone—the artifice is obvious. They're creating a shared aesthetic language that values emotion over technique, atmosphere over precision, humanity over perfection.In a world where algorithms optimize everything for maximum engagement, lo-fi represents a conscious choice to optimize for something else entirely: comfort, focus, emotional resonance. It's a small rebellion against the tyranny of metrics.As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of generating "perfect" content, the value of obviously human imperfection may paradoxically increase. The tremor in a hand-drawn line, the slight awkwardness in authentic conversation, the beautiful inefficiency of analog thinking—these become markers of genuine human presence.The challenge isn't choosing between analog and digital, perfection and imperfection. It's learning to consciously navigate between them, understanding when limitations serve us and when they constrain us, recognizing when optimization helps and when it hurts.My small speakers taught me something important: sometimes the best technology isn't the one with the most capabilities, but the one whose limitations align with our human needs. Lo-fi music sounds perfect on imperfect speakers because both embrace the same truth—that beauty often emerges not from the absence of flaws, but from making peace with them.In our quest to build better systems, smarter algorithms, and more efficient processes, we might occasionally pause to ask: what are we optimizing for? And what might we be losing in the pursuit of digital perfection?The lo-fi phenomenon—and its parallels in photography, video, and every art form we've digitized—reveals something profound about human nature. We are not creatures built for perfection. We are shaped by friction, by constraint, by the beautiful accidents that occur when things don't work exactly as planned. The crackle of vinyl, the grain of film, the compression of cassette tape—these aren't just nostalgic affectations. They're reminders that imperfection is where humanity lives. That the beautiful inefficiency of analog thinking—messy, emotional, unpredictable—is not a bug to be fixed but a feature to be preserved.Sometimes the most profound technology is the one that helps us remember what it means to be beautifully, imperfectly human. And maybe, in our hybrid analog-digital world, that's the most important thing we can carry forward.Let's keep exploring what it means to be human in this Hybrid Analog Digital Society.End of transmission.______________________________________

This week, the Kawai family has finally made good in the world of feudal Wakayama--just in time for that world to come down around their ears. How did the family finally make it to the top, and what was it like for them to watch the shogunate and the samurai class itself implode? Show notes here. 

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In an age of polarization, conspiracy thinking, and deepening mistrust, how can we cultivate a trust that is wise and healing –for our own heart and the world? This talk explores the personal and collective forces that foster mistrust, and through reflection and applied practices, we'll explore how to nurture a trust in basic goodness and a felt sense of belonging, even in the most divided times.