Podcasts about YMCA

Check Out Drew's gym or follow him on Instagram. To grab the updated Marketing Book, click HERE. Ready to Grow Your Gym? If you're a gym owner with 30+ clients looking to add $5k-$10k/month in the next 90 days, book your FREE Brainstorm Call HERE. About Business for Unicorns Business for Unicorns helps gym owners and fitness studio operators build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Founded by Mark Fisher and Michael Keeler —who built and sold the $34-million Mark Fisher Fitness —BFU provides coaching, mentorship, courses, and events for gym owners ready to grow revenue, systemize operations, and create more freedom in their lives. To learn more, check out businessforunicorns.com. Get More BFU In Your Life: Claim your FREE copy of Gym Marketing Secrets HERE Follow BFU on Instagram HERE Subscribe to MF's YouTube Channel HERE

Norris Howard and I tackle a packed Wednesday edition of Daily Detroit. We break down the mounting tensions in the U.S.-Canada trade dispute and respond to political rhetoric proposing to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Plus, we pay tribute to the late, great Dolly Parton. Then it's a recap of our weekend trip to see Detroit City FC win over Tampa Bay with one of the best keeper saves we've seen in a long time. In local development news, a vacant historic YMCA building in Mexicantown across from Clark Park gets a $10 million redevelopment lifeline, Midtown sees progress on West Willis, and local favorite Bev's Bagels sets its sights on Birmingham. As always, feedback - dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on your favorite podcast app!

Jerry Stahl is a writer best known for his 1995 memoir of addiction, Permanent Midnight. Gonzo Neurotic, his new collection of essays over the years, is out next month. We chat with him from his home in L.A. about Jason's time in Sea Ranch, how Jerry landed in suburbia, working at Hustler magazine while living at the YMCA in Columbus, Ohio, how writing is the only job you can do fucked up, naked, and alone at three in the morning, The Joe Rogan Experience, shadowing Mickey Rourke for two weeks in New Orleans, Cindy Crawford treating his Miami sunburn, heroin nods and fentanyl folds, Playboy magazine and the new cocaine, selling yourself on the internet, the life of a profiler, and leaning into a terrible interview. instagram.com/somejerrystahl twitter.com/donetodeath twitter.com/themjeans howlonggone.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus Forgives Sin. This week we will continue discussing Luke 7. Everyone has sinned and owes a debt they could never repay. Jesus, the only sinless One, died in our place to pay the debt for our sin. When we trust in Jesus, we are forgiven of all our sins and are credited with Jesus' perfect life. The teacher today is Larry.

This week, Bethany sat down with Alleigh Marré, the Executive Director of the American Parents Coalition, to discuss how to keep families safe from trans-mania at the gym, the pediatrician's office, and more. If you or someone you love is a member of YMCA gyms or sends a child to sleepaway camp, this is an […]

Turning down MLS. Walking away from an SMU scholarship. A trial at Bayern. Jay and Carey Cappis share how Christian Cappis bet on development — and won.In Part 2 of this conversation, the Cappis family walks Ian Babcock through Christian's player pathway from club soccer in Houston to the professional game in Europe: captaining a national-champion FC Dallas Academy side, youth national team call-ups, an MLS rights battle between Houston and Dallas, and the decision to start at the bottom of the Danish Superliga instead — because development beats badges, free boots, and even bigger money.Jay and Carey get honest about the hard parenting moments too: letting go when Christian moved to Dallas his senior year, the summer he came home with no prospects while his friends left for college, and the day he was deported from Denmark over a paperwork mistake. It ends with the advice every soccer parent needs to hear: it's their journey, professional soccer is a business, and your job is to support with eyes wide open.Key Talking PointsWhy Christian turned down bigger clubs — he scouted their recruiting versus their developing and knew where he wouldn't growFree boots, kits, and warmups are enticements, not development — how the family saw through the sales pitch“In charge from day one”: making his own decisions from a YMCA rejection at age two and a half through every club choice afterPlaying up with older kids, scoring the winning goal against the Texans, and how one bold team choice opened the next doorLetting go: the senior-year move to FC Dallas Academy — and living like a pro (groceries, laundry, driving to work) before ever signingYouth national team life: “Hey Dad, I'm going to Spain today”The MLS rights battle between Houston and Dallas — and why Christian took his chances in Denmark insteadWalking away from the SMU scholarship, the Bayern trial that almost happened, and the quiet summer where Christian never doubtedDeported from Denmark with 24 hours to leave — the life education no classroom offersPlayer identity beyond soccer: marriage, cooking with a Michelin chef, and advice for parents — it's their journey, and pro soccer is a businessQuotes from the Guests“He's been in charge from day one.” — Jay Cappis“Everybody wants you until they see you.” — Jay Cappis“Your choice, your responsibility, your consequences — all the way across the board.” — Jay Cappis“He could basically tell you, ‘I will not develop there. They're great at recruiting the top players, but they're not great at developing them.'” — Jay Cappis“He very calmly just kinda looks at me, and he's like, ‘It's okay. Don't worry. We got this.' He never doubted.” — Carey Cappis“You have a finite shelf life as an athlete... You can go back to college anytime.” — Jay Cappis“You're on a journey with that child. It is not your journey. That is theirs to live.” — Jay Cappis“Professional athletics is a business... They will do what's best for the club, and if that means it's not good for you, that is not their problem.” — Jay Cappis“We never really set out with the goal of getting a college scholarship or even the goal of him being pro... it was more of just, well, what's next?” — Carey Cappis“I'm not so much proud as I am pleased. He had a vision of what he wanted to do, and he pursued it.” — Jay CappisConnect with the Cappis Family

Shane Riffle, CEO, Brainerd Family YMCA talks about current youth happenings at the YMCA. They talked about fall programs for kids and adults. They also discussed sport events and registration deadlines, fall membership rates and the upcoming Coats for Kids drive.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ben discusses fall soccer and flag football programs at the Warren County YMCA.

In the pre-World War II era of the "Chicago Cowboy," Jacob Rubenstein was a striking figure of manic energy on the West Side. Working out with desperate intensity at local YMCA clubs, he obsessed over his physical conditioning and receding hairline, famously boasting to anyone who would listen that he could "hit harder than Joe Louis." Struggling to stay afloat after the tragic murder of his labor union mentor, Jack teamed up with business associates to launch the Spartan Novelty Company. Operating out of cheap, transient hotel rooms, they chased the cash-heavy flow of "punchboards"—unregulated, highly addictive, gray-market gambling devices that were sweeping across the country.When the bombs fell on Pearl Harbor, Jack's deeply emotional patriotism spurred him to manufacture patriotic plaques and plaster busts of his idol, Franklin D. Roosevelt. However, his own perfectionistic psychology sabotaged the dream; his obsessive-compulsive design delays kept the products in development for months until cheap, mass-produced competitors flooded the market, leaving him completely broke once more. But as his commercial novelties fell apart, a much more physical struggle was brewing. Confronted by the rising local threat of the pro-Nazi German-American Bund, Jack and a crew of tough young Jewish brawlers from the Lawndale Pool Room mobilized, taking pool cues and heavy wooden clubs directly to the fascists' street rallies to defend their community with primal ethnic pride.This high-voltage era highlighted the ultimate Jacob Rubenstein paradox: he was a volatile, quick-tempered brawler, yet he acted with a deeply ingrained sense of chivalry. The same man who would crack heads at a Nazi rally was also a self-appointed protector of the weak who violently beat college students for hurling racial slurs at a Black piano player, and threw himself into a savage street fight to rescue an older woman being abused by a stranger. This riveting chapter of Jack's life draws to a close in May 1943 when the street hustler of Roosevelt Road is finally drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces—setting the stage for a surprisingly disciplined military career that would be punctuated by explosive, defensive violence.

Join Rob and Doug as they do the epic Quick Hits Podcast LIVE at 10 A.M. EST!Hosts Rob and Doug will be discussing CIA asset and FPCC Vice President Richard T. Gibson, the enigmatic Ralph Schoenman, what is LBJ gonna do after he' is President, and the strangeand twisted tale of James Murphy. JOIN US! Shall you! Get your emails in promptly to be read live on the air!Send emails to quickhitsjfk@gmail.comSee you there !A Loose Moose & Drop D ProductionBBB & DOUGBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/quick-hits-the-jfk-assassination--3682240/support.

Another packed episode with some wild crime related stories coming your way today! KJ and Jim talk Louisiana's newest crime laws just took effect August 1st, and the changes are already reshaping how cases are handled across the state. Meanwhile in Tangipahoa Parish, Border Patrol somehow loses two handcuffed men, and a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an unrelated shooting just miles away.A bizarre Alabama double killing appears connected to a decade of strange Facebook posts. Updates keep coming on the In-N-Out Burger mass shooting. A man is behind bars for allegedly sparking wildfires in Spokane. Defense attorneys in the Madison Brooks trial are fighting to keep the color pink out of the courtroom. And in the “Lustful Lawbreakers” file, bathroom sex leads to yet another arrest. Also this week: the Lindsey Clancy trial is underway, and a third person has been arrested in the Nolan Wells case for making threats to kill. In Overtime The True Crime Time Machine takes us back to the Hatfield-McCoy feud. A man walks free after a Kentucky child murder case collapses. Alexee Trevizo scores a major win at the Supreme Court. And a YMCA camp counselor is arrested for the third time on SA charges.#truecrime #breakingnews #crime #news #podcast  #InNOutBurger #nolanwells #SpokaneWildfires #louisiana 

Another packed episode with some wild crime related stories coming your way today! KJ and Jim talk Louisiana's newest crime laws just took effect August 1st, and the changes are already reshaping how cases are handled across the state. Meanwhile in Tangipahoa Parish, Border Patrol somehow loses two handcuffed men, and a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office deputy was involved in an unrelated shooting just miles away. A bizarre Alabama double killing appears connected to a decade of strange Facebook posts.Updates keep coming on the In-N-Out Burger mass shooting. A man is behind bars for allegedly sparking wildfires in Spokane. Defense attorneys in the Madison Brooks trial are fighting to keep the color pink out of the courtroom. And in the “Lustful Lawbreakers” file, bathroom sex leads to yet another arrest. Also this week: the Lindsey Clancy trial is underway, and a third person has been arrested in the Nolan Wells case for making threats to kill. In Overtime The True Crime Time Machine takes us back to the Hatfield-McCoy feud. A man walks free after a Kentucky child murder case collapses. Alexee Trevizo scores a major win at the Supreme Court. And a YMCA camp counselor is arrested for the third time on SA charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

August 7, 2026 - Angela Foulke joined Byers & Co to talk about her trip to Colorado, benefits for being outside, tracking fitness while aging, the Fighting Illini, and YMCA programming. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

316: Small Practices to Live and Lead BetterNote: Most of these notes are ai generated from a transcript of the show.Sponsor Spot 1:So, when it comes to student travel, I get why it can feel like a big lift. That's why I always point people toward Kaleidoscope Adventures. They've been doing this for more than 30 years, and they understand what schools actually need - clear communication, strong organization, and a plan that works. They handle the details, so you're not left piecing it all together yourself. If you've been on the fence about planning a trip, now is the time to reach out to my friends at Kaleidoscope Adventures. Visit mykatrip.com today and get your free quote today. Kaleidoscope Adventures – Travel Beyond Expectations.Opening and ContextFrederick opens by noting that asking for help is itself a leadership lesson, and introduces Mara as a long-time collaborator returning to the show . Both acknowledge having a difficult morning, and frame their conversation as an example of drawing energy from human connection .CelebrationsFrederick celebrates a speed dating activity he ran with Darren Pepperd at the Innovative Schools Summit in Nashville, where over 200 school leaders participated in four rounds of 60 to 90 second paired conversations. He highlights the visible energy and human connection generated by the exercise .Mara celebrates completing her last shift at the YMCA, where she had worked since moving to the Greensboro area to build community. She reflects on having met her personal goal of forming local connections .Habit 1 - Gratitude List (Mara)Mara recommends starting each day by writing three to five things you are grateful for, describing it as a simple, research-backed practice that sets a positive tone. She credits a keynote by Kim Strobel at the NCMLE conference as the inspiration and notes she has maintained the habit since . Frederick adds that the practice helps him appreciate small, everyday moments rather than waiting for large events.Habit 2 - Intentional Daily Check-In (Frederick)Frederick recommends that leaders begin each day by consciously deciding how they will show up, taking into account their energy level and schedule . He suggests tools such as daily affirmations, core values reflection, or prayer. He also emphasizes the value of transparency with colleagues when not at one's best, framing it as an opportunity for vulnerability and deeper connection rather than an excuse . Mara reinforces that vulnerability builds human connection and reminds listeners that leaders are human beings first .Habit 3 - Commitment to Personal Growth (Mara)Mara recommends dedicating a specific, recurring block of time to personal learning, whether 15 minutes a day, one book a month, or one podcast episode a week. She notes this growth does not have to be profession-related . She references Frederick's book as an example of a resource structured for busy leaders .Habit 4 - Priority Task Planning Using the Eisenhower Matrix (Frederick)Frederick recommends starting each workday by identifying priority tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix, organized into four quadrants by urgency and importance . He emphasizes that Quadrant Two tasks, specifically teacher growth and development, should be at the top of the daily list. He advises leaders to identify one to three teachers to check in with each day and to delegate or release Quadrant Three tasks that belong to others .Habit 5 - Leadership Goal Focus (Mara)Mara recommends that leaders identify one specific leadership behavior to improve at a time, such as giving specific praise and validation to team members . She suggests using a sticky note on the office door as a daily reminder and proposes asking one fun, relationship-building question to teachers and students each week to strengthen culture . Frederick extends this to a team-level practice, where the leadership team collectively commits to one shared behavior and checks in on it regularly to build accountability .Habit 6 - Five Minute Coaching Daily (Frederick)Frederick strongly advocates for conducting at least one five minute coaching session per day with a teacher. The practice involves three reflective questions: What went well? Were there any surprises? Is there anything you would do differently? No feedback is given; the leader listens and moves on . Mara notes the practice can also be done independently as a self-reflection tool .Habit 7 - Scheduled Personal Time (Mara)Mara recommends blocking personal time on the calendar and treating it as a non-negotiable commitment, regardless of how brief . She acknowledges the difficulty for parents and busy leaders and stresses the importance of communicating this need to support systems. Frederick connects this to the Artist's Way practice of the artist's date and notes that hiking serves as his primary form of personal recharge time .Habit 8 - End of Day Wrap-Up (Frederick)Frederick recommends closing each workday with a brief reflective practice, ideally a five minute coaching session with oneself or a colleague, using the same three questions. The goal is to put a clear end to the workday before leaving .Habit 9 - Weekly Wrap-Up on Thursdays (Mara)Mara recommends conducting a weekly wrap-up before leaving the office on Thursdays rather than Fridays, as Fridays tend to be unpredictable in school settings . The wrap-up uses the five minute coaching format and is more powerful when done with a colleague. She also introduces a personal goal tracking chart she has developed, with daily checkboxes and a weekly score for each goal, along with a reflection section to identify patterns without self-judgment . She notes that tracking revealed a bedtime issue as the root cause of missing multiple goals, leading to a targeted micro-adjustment .Habit 10 - Turn Off Email Notifications (Frederick)Frederick recommends turning off email notifications entirely, arguing that email is not designed for synchronous communication and that constant alerts pull leaders out of the present moment . He advises training key contacts to use text for urgent matters, leveraging an administrative assistant as a communication filter, and setting up an auto-responder to manage expectations . He credits Darren Pepperd with the auto-responder suggestion .Sponsor Spot 2:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl....

Welcome back to a brand new episode of Dirt Sheet Radio! Jon and Greg are back to break down another absolutely wild week in the world of professional wrestling. We are covering everything from massive free agency teases and controversial WWE crossovers to the explosive fallout from AEW's latest pay-per-view and CMLL's biggest upcoming cards. Here is everything on the docket for today's show: Ryan Garcia on RAW: Reacting to the highly controversial and racist boxer Ryan Garcia making a shocking appearance on Monday Night Raw to align with The Judgment Day and attack Joe Hendry. Grayson Waller's TNA Stray: Breaking down Grayson Waller's blistering promo on NXT where he claimed being the top guy in TNA is like "being the best ball player at the local YMCA," and the massive reactions it drew. Aalyah Mysterio to the PC: The Mysterio dynasty continues to grow as Rey's daughter, Aalyah, heads to the WWE Performance Center to begin training full-time. The New Day's Escape: Analyzing the poignant "Daybreak" animated short released by Austin Creed and Kofi, depicting two unicorns escaping a circus while a broken-horned friend gives them a nod of approval. Are they officially AEW bound? Cruz Montana Arrives: Discussing Mike Santana's NXT debut under the new moniker Cruz Montana and his candid comments on leaving TNA to step out of his comfort zone. Triple H on Wrestling Heat: Examining Triple H's recent interview where he expressed frustration with modern fans blaming the creative writing instead of just booing the heel ("that no good piece of crap").  CMLL International Week: Previewing the massive AEW vs. CMLL inter-promotional matches announced for August 4th at Arena México, including Kevin Knight vs. Titán and Bandido vs. Bárbaro Cavernario. CMLL 93rd Anniversario Stakes: Dragón Rojo Jr., Bárbaro Cavernario, Templario, and Ultimo Guerrero have officially signed to put their masks and hair on the line in a massive tag team match and apuestas finals plus, we discuss Zandokan Jr. backing down from Star Jr.'s challenge. AEW Redemption 2026 Fallout: Reviewing the historic Montreal pay-per-view, highlighted by Will Ospreay's massive decision to leave the Death Riders.  AEW Dynamite (July 29) Recap: Breaking down the post-Redemption episode, featuring Jon Moxley's brutal Continental Title defense against Komander and the heated confrontation between Ospreay and Kenny Omega.

Paul Stockman of YMCA Buffalo Niagara on the change in course for the Turkey Trot full 298 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:09:37 +0000 3BOVkQrTHXFK1vcZHGFzpEeNzvQs7zrP news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Paul Stockman of YMCA Buffalo Niagara on the change in course for the Turkey Trot Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News https://playe

It's Wednesday, July 29th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus India looking to restrict foreign funding of Christian groups India's Parliament is considering a bill to restrict foreign funding of Christian and other faith-based groups.  The measure would allow authorities to seize the assets of such organizations if their registration is canceled. Officials have already canceled the registrations of over 22,000 non-governmental organizations.  Republican Congressman Chris Smith of New Jersey is calling on the Trump administration to address this issue with India. He wrote, “If adopted, the bill would sharply expand the ability of the Indian state to seize the property and assets of groups that receive foreign funding — the vast majority of these being Christian churches and charities, such as hospitals and schools.” According to Open Doors, India is the 12th worst country worldwide for the persecution of Christians. In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japanese island A 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern island of Kyushu yesterday.  The quake caused a collapse at a shopping mall, killing several people. Dozens of people are missing or injured. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency advised over 260,000 people to evacuate the area.   Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority reported no issues with nearby nuclear power plants.  Please pray that God would comfort the Japanese families of those who have died and restore those who have been injured. Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence The U.S. Senate voted on July 28 to confirm Jay Clayton, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Director of National Intelligence, reports The Epoch Times. Clayton's confirmation by the Senate came after the Senate Intelligence Committee voted 9–8 along party lines on July 21 to advance his nomination. He was ultimately confirmed with 51 senators' support to 47 voting against. SENATOR: “On this vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 47, and the nomination is confirmed. And the president will be immediately notified of the Senate's action.” Previously, Jay Clayton served as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York as well as the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission under President Trump's first administration. Justice Department affirmed parents' right to disciple children The United States Justice Department issued religious liberty guidance to all executive departments and agencies last week. The memo reaffirmed many religious freedom protections in federal law. It also added a new piece of guidance.  The memo stated, “Parents have the right to direct the religious upbringing and education of their children. This right extends beyond a mere right to teach religion in the confines of one's home and encompasses the choices parents make for their children outside the home.” In Deuteronomy 6:6-7, God said, “These words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up.” Drinking water in three cities contained Abortion Kill Pill A new peer-reviewed study found that the drinking water in multiple cities contained the Abortion Kill Pill called Mifepristone. Those cities include Austin, Texas; Blacksburg, Virginia; and Carbondale, Illinois. For years, pro-life groups have been calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to track Mifepristone.  Kristan Hawkins with Students for Life of America stated, “A study inspired by [our] clean water advocacy shows that our concerns are valid. In three cities where water was tested, the active metabolites of Mifepristone, the Chemical Abortion Pill, were in the water. We need the EPA to nationalize this examination, especially in light of so many struggling with infertility.” About 700,000 chemical abortions each year send long-lasting abortion drugs and human remains into America's wastewater systems. Mifepristone blocks progesterone, thus starving the baby. This drug has long-lasting metabolites that remain in the water because the water treatment plants are generally not capable of filtering out these chemicals. GOP Congresswoman Mary Miller of Illinois has introduced the Clean Water for All Life Act. Appearing on EWTN, Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life, said this. HAWKINS: “Mothers are taking these pills at home, in their dormitories, and when they are told when the cramping gets too severe to go on the toilet and to keep flushing and not to look -- meaning chemically tainted placenta and blood, as well as the human remains of our child, are being flushed in our waterways. And when you think about the fact that you're talking over 700,000 abortions a year are happening this way, this means, at a minimum, 50 tons of chemically-tainted blood and placenta are being flushed down our toilets with human remains every year, laced with anti-progesterone metabolites, which, shockingly, after they pass through the mother's body, starve the child and kill the child, do not go inactive. “They actually remain active as they pass through our water system. And is what we've tested across the country is that this water -- it's actually laced with these metabolites before they get to the wastewater treatment plant, after it passes through the wastewater treatment plant, and now we've proven it's actually in the tap water.” Through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com, you can send faxes to Congress and demand they take action to stop this public health threat. Or you can contact your two U.S. Senators and your U.S. Congressman by email, phone or letter to the district office nearest you.  (Because mail sent to the D.C. offices of U.S. Senators and U.S. Congressmen has to go through so many scans, it can take months to get there). Voters want political candidates to address the economy The U.S. midterm elections are coming up in November.  Pew Research surveyed voters on what issues they want candidates to address. The top issue was the economy. Voters are especially concerned about affordability and the cost of living. Americans are evenly divided over which party they agree with on economic policies.  If the election were held today, 43 percent of respondents said they would back a Democrat candidate for Congress. Meanwhile, 37 percent said they would back a Republican.  Younger churchgoers want more liturgy in worship service Lifeway Research released a survey on liturgy in worship services at Protestant churches. Liturgies can include elements like set prayers, readings, and formal patterns. Forty-two percent of churchgoers say their church has some of the liturgical style. Twenty-seven percent say they have no liturgical style. And 24 percent say they have a very liturgical style. Seventy-five percent of respondents said they are satisfied with the amount of liturgy at their church. Thirteen percent want more liturgy, while five percent want less. Surprisingly, younger generations are more likely to want their church to include more liturgy.  California lifeguard saved 10-year-old boy NBC Bay Area reports a lifeguard saved the life of a 10-year-old boy at a California beach this week. Waves were overwhelming the boy at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. A 16-year-old lifeguard rushed into the water to save him. Other joined in as well.  The dramatic rescue drew the attention of President Donald Trump. He wrote on X, “We're going to bring this heroic young man, and his family, into the White House with, perhaps, the boy he saved, to give him a High Civilian Honor. Very brave, he deserves it!”  Worldview listeners weigh in from Oregon and North Carolina Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes newscast, Carole Crowley in Damascus, Oregon wrote, “Adam, I love starting my day with The Worldview. I love praying for specific needs of people throughout the world, using God's Word! Thank you so much for your love and dedication to our Lord and bringing the needs of others to us.” Julie Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, who attached a picture of her addressed letter, said, “Adam, I wanted to show you that, as a result of your July 9th newscast, I wrote a note to Suzanne McCormick, President of the Young Men's Christian Association, objecting to the YMCA allowing men, pretending to be women, in women's bathrooms and locker rooms. In fact, I grabbed several note cards and put stamps and our return address sticker on them so I am poised for action! [You can join her and send a letter: Suzanne McCormick, President, Young Men's Christian Association, 101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.] “I also phoned the office of my U.S. Congressman and asked him to vote to continue to defund the abortion giant Planned Parenthood.   Thank you for including the link.” Minnesota college student gave $500 to help fund newscast And Maylivia in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, whom I spoke with on the phone last night for 20 minutes, wrote, “Adam, my family and I listen to The Worldview every morning. If I'm around when my dad, also named Adam, is preparing and eating breakfast, we listen to it on repeat about six times, literally. He says he doesn't want to miss any of the details. Now, if he's already gone to work, I listen to it on my computer with the transcript, but only once. My mom and sister also listen as part of starting their day. We love having a concise wrap-up of the news, especially for updates on persecuted Christians. “Considering that my family uses it so much, I've decided to give $500. I am a college student, living at home, working part time. This money is partly from my savings and partly from my tutoring business. I was hesitant to give at first. But God laid it on my heart and reminded me that He can provide for all my needs and my parents are providing many of them for me right now! Thank you for your newscast. May God guide the team in His wisdom and remind you of the hope of the cross.” 19 Worldview listeners gave $7,597 And finally, by Tuesday night at 8:00pm Central, 19 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Kelly in Montgomery, Texas who gave $10, Cathy in Fate, Texas who gave $15, and Paul in Brush, Colorado who gave $25. We appreciate Sarina in Barnwell, Alberta, Canada and Dan in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada – both of whom gave $100, as well as Kevin in North Bend, Oregon, Eric in Castle Rock, Colorado, and George in Edinburgh, Indiana – each of whom gave $200. We're grateful to God for Steven in Plainview, Texas and Richard in Lometa, Texas – both of whom pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300 as well as Israel in Yuma, Arizona who gave $347. And we were touched by the generosity of Ed in Wellsburg, Iowa who pledged $30/month for 12 months for a gift of $360, Frances in Beacon, New York who gave $500, Maylivia in Eden Prairie, Minnesota who gave $500, Danny in Abingdon, Virginia who gave $500, Kimberly in Lebanon, Oregon who gave $500, Mary in Highland, New York who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Stephen in California, Maryland who pledged $100/month for 12 months for a gift of $1,200, and our friend in Naples, Florida who generously matched the 4 donors who gave $500 with a gift of $2,000. Wow! Those 19 gifts add up to $7,597. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $79,344 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $44,156 by midnight on Friday, July 31! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by this Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $44,156 in order for the six-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is in just 2 days! Count ‘em. Two! Would you consider being one of 20 people to pledge $100/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $1,200, one of 16 people to pledge $50/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $600, or one of 32 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months or give a one-time gift of $300? Remember, the next four people who give a one-time gift of $500 will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, by our friend in Naples, Florida. Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started in a previous year, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline. We actually cite relevant Bible verses that come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. What does God want you to give to sustain this one-of-a-kind newscast? Go to TheWorldview.com and click on Give. Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 29th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry is accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the mayor confirmed that an investigation is underway. Henry's attorney says Her sent sexually suggestive text messages to a city employee and sexually harassed multiple members of city staff, including police officers. The mayor's spokesperson says the city will not comment further on an active investigation, and says Her “regrets any unintended impact her actions may have had.”Two summer camps in northern Minnesota are resuming activities as wildfire conditions improve. YMCA's Camp Widjiwagan and Camp du Nord, both near Ely, evacuated campers earlier this month as wildfires burned in and around the Boundary Waters. Camp Widjiwagan plans to reopen Friday for a closing ceremony for campers returning from the Arctic Circle, with more camping trips returning next week. Camp du Nord says it will reopen Sunday while continuing to monitor wildfire activity.Minnesota lawmakers say they're confident a federal judge will allow a new law to take effect that bans technology that can make someone appear naked without their consent. The law would allow people portrayed in AI-generated deepfake images to bring civil lawsuits. Elon Musk's company x.AI has sued to block the law from taking effect Saturday. X.AI argues the law is unconstitutional and could force the company to limit functions on its AI tool.Attorney General Keith Ellison has shut down a nonprofit after an investigation found hundreds of employees were misclassified as volunteers at concession stands in Twin Cities stadiums. Ellison's office says MN Fundraising Initiative was not operated for any charitable cause and instead operated as a staffing agency that saved on labor costs. The investigation found the nonprofit consistently paid workers “grants” in exchange for their labor, which Ellison's office says violates Minnesota law.The town of Wasioja near Rochester is celebrating the restoration of a Civil War recruiting station. Wasioja was home to one of Minnesota's first colleges, and 165 years ago, its students were among the first in the country to enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War. The recruiting station is the last remaining one in the state. The newly preserved buildings are now open to the public.

It's your Ill-Advised News, the stupid criminals of the day. Support the show and follow us here Twitter, Insta, Apple, Amazon, Spotify and the Edge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet John Heater, a Christ-centered servant leader with more than 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership. Alongside his professional work, John has faithfully served in a variety of roles within his local church and brings a deep heart for ministry and people. John will begin serving in a dual role as Regional Director of Board and Donor Advancement, providing leadership and support to the SEC region. He will also continue supporting the Northwest Kentucky Metro Area ministries, helping ensure continuity, strength, and alignment. With extensive experience in donor and board development, John is passionate about cultivating strong donor relationships and building engaged, effective boards. He is excited to extend his gifts and talents through the impactful ministry of FCA.

What we need to know about the cyclospora outbreaks to stay healthy this summer. Plus, the California Voter Foundation makes recommendations to speed up the state's vote counting. Finally, civic engagement through YMCA's youth and government program.

In this episode, Ethan Hunt, founder and CEO of the International Soccer Academy of America (ISAA), shares his journey building the nation's first government-accredited high school created exclusively for elite soccer players. From humble beginnings as a graduate thesis to an innovative, world-recognized academy, Ethan Hunt discusses leadership, overcoming barriers, and how faith and perseverance shape both the ISAA community and his personal mission. Highlights Building a New Model for Student Athletes The International Soccer Academy of America is the first government-accredited high school in the U.S. designed around elite soccer development and academic excellence. Inspired by a youth academy feature in the FIFA video game, Ethan Hunt envisioned a school that invests in the long-term potential of young athletes. ISAA grew from a master's thesis to a thriving academy with international reach, thanks to partnerships with organizations like Villarreal in Spain and support from the Indiana Department of Education. Mission & Impact ISAA serves high schoolers with a unique program melding accredited academics and top-tier soccer training, helping over half of its students earn college soccer scholarships. Students benefit from opportunities to play against university teams, increasing college recruitment and visibility. The school champions holistic development, emphasizing that each student has value beyond athletic or academic achievement. A Day in the Life & Facility Innovation “Students,” not just “athletes,” spend long, immersive days combining academics and soccer, sometimes from morning until late evening. ISAA operates in a repurposed YMCA facility with custom renovations, including indoor soccer and workout spaces, and partners with local fields for outdoor play. Preparing for College & Professional Success ISAA's unique partnerships, especially with Villarreal, give students the chance to compete internationally, including tournaments where future global soccer stars have played. Expansion & International Reach ISAA aims to begin issuing I-20s for F-1 student visas starting January 2027, enabling greater international enrollment and subsidizing local student tuition. Welcomes high-level players from around the world, fostering diversity and raising the bar for competition. Leadership & Personal Growth Ethan Hunt shares candidly about the health challenges he faced from the stress of starting ISAA, and how writing his book “Without Permission: How I Beat the Odds No Matter the Cost” proved therapeutic. Leadership lessons center on patience, servant leadership, and the importance of doing what needs to be done—even when it's difficult. Key Takeaway This episode reveals how the International Soccer Academy of America is rewriting what's possible for student athletes—merging rigorous academics, elite soccer opportunity, and a commitment to personal growth. ISAA is a testament to visionary leadership, the power of partnership, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to reach their potential, both on and off the field. Did you find this episode informative? Help us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5 Star rating on your podcatcher of choice For more information about school choice and your school choice options, visit our website at https://www.i4qed.org

Jill Wicklund, Program Director of Wellness at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts Join biochemist Phil George in conversation with Jill Wicklund, Program Director of Wellness at the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. With over 35 years of experience, Jill brings her passion for fitness, coaching, and community to the show as we explore what it means to live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. Together, Phil and Jill connect the dots between biochemistry and personal training, revealing how science and wellness intersect to empower everyday health Please feel free to email Phil at philgeorge@charter.net with any health/nutrition/exercise questions. https://www.wellnesswave.net/

We're closing on our goal of upgrading the studio! Donate now at LongmontPublicMedia.org/podcast-studio-fundraiserThe crew shares their crushed hopes about Longmont Supply. Then Shakeel recounts a LONG but impactful city council meeting that went til 1 AM on ranked choice voting, Longmont buying the YMCA, taxes coming to the ballot, and cruise night (July 25th!).Thanks to Andy Eppler and David Cutter Music for our intro and outro music. Thanks to Production Coordinator Matt Welborn. Getting to where we can't do it without you!Sidedishlongmont@gmail.com

The Ohio State Fair is a time-honored, summertime tradition for so many. In this episode Boxer and Sarah go behind the scenes with Alicia Shoults and Adam Heffron of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds to learn about what it takes to put on one of Ohio's favorite events. Hear about the history of the fair, what's new, can't miss foods to try and their insider picks for must-do experiences this year. Get your tickets for the Ohio State Fair happening July 29-Aug. 9, 2026.Adam Heffron  is the Executive Director of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds.Returning after 30 years, Adam previously worked at the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in theRental Department after college. He then went on to work in the fair and event industries beforereturning as the Executive Director of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds in 2024.Adam leads a team of approximately 55 full-time staff members dedicated to hosting more than 150events year-round. The staff, as well as and hundreds of part-time staff members also put on the annualOhio State Fair attracting visitors from all 88 counties in Ohio, as well as guests from across the country. With core roots in agriculture and tradition, the Ohio State Fair is a premiere event with quality entertainment, hands-on activities, delicious food, shopping, an 8-acre Natural Resources Park, an exciting Midway, and so much more.Alicia Shoults, CFE, is the deputy director of experience and operations of the Ohio StateFair. She got her start in the fair industry during her youth in 4-H as a county junior fair boardmember, then landed a summer internship at the state fair in college. In 2011, she returnedas the Ohio State Fair's marketing and public relations director, overseeing and executing all the fair's marketing, advertising, public relations and social media efforts. Her role was broadened into the Assistant General Manager role in 2019. Alicia is a member of International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Education Foundation Board of Trustees, is a past president of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Central Ohio,was a member of the YMCA of Ross County Board of Directors. She is proud to have been named the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Rising Star in 2023, and the Central Ohio Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Tom Poling Practitioner of theYear Award in 2022. She was recently elected as Second Vice Chair of the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE), and will serve as Chair of the organization in 2028.

This week on Sustainability Now!, we bring you highlights from The Exchange: Data Centers 101, a summer series of weekly community conversations organized by UofL's Envirome Institute to examine data center impacts in areas such as health and the environment. The June 10th event was focused on Data Centers & Health, examining the threats they pose to human health. The guest was LaTricea Adams, founder of Young, Gifted and Green, exploring the health impacts of rapid data center development and expansion. Watch the full presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqNhuz0yxok&list=PL3EGWMSHI12br0ncQSSC9GP4aOB3pHOwf&index=2 The Exchange: Data Centers 101 is a new initiative from the Green Heart Project and the Superfund Research Center at UofL's Envirome Institute. Community interest in understanding more about the potential impacts of data centers led to the focus on this topic. You can watch all of the webinars in the series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3EGWMSHI12br0ncQSSC9GP4aOB3pHOwf The series concludes with a Film Screening and Panel coming up this week on Thursday, July 23rd at the YMCA, 1720 West Broadway, with a Film Screening at 6:00pm, followed by a panel discussion starting at 7pm. UofL's Envirome Institute, Green Heart Louisville and the UofL Superfund Research Center invite you to the culmination of their summer series called The Exchange: Data Centers 101 with an in-person film screening and panel. The evening will begin with a 6pm screening of The Beginnings of the Internet's Energy Crisis, followed by a panel discussion at 7 pm. The panel will cover community perspectives, health impacts, environmental impacts, and policy implications related to data centers. Panelists include: Byron Gary - a Senior Attorney at Kentucky Resources Council. He holds degrees in political science and philosophy from the University of Louisville and a J.D. from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Elisa Owen - a Senior Energy Organizer in Kentucky. She works with the Sierra Club's Beyond Coal Campaign, collaborating closely with the Kentucky Chapter as their cheap energy specialist. Before joining the Sierra Club in February 2025, Elisa served as Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light's Executive Director. Donovan Taylor - who has been leading tours in Louisville's historic West End since 2012 and now operates a guided bus tour throughout the West End's 10 neighborhoods. Taylor's goal is to teach people more about West End neighborhoods, including the triumphs of residents there. He also serves as a Chickasaw community leader. Moderated by Dr. Ted Smith - the Director of the Center for Healthy, Air, Water and Soil, Co-founder of the Envirome Institute, and Interim Associate Dean for Research in the School of Public Health and Information Sciences. Register to attend in person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-exchange-data-centers-101-film-screening-and-panel-tickets-1992856537550?aff=oddtdtcreator Register to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0jZWH5BHQ1uXzHHzn_q7jg#/registration  As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org

Usually, people work in the Nashville restaurant business to launch into an entertainment career. This Music City nativedid it backwards and after 13 years on Music Row as a talent booking agent, opened the original Corner Pub in GreenHills. Find out how this family-owned business survives in an ultra-competitive market and what's behind a 105-year-oldrecipe. A frequent YMCA visitor, the Father Ryan high school product reveals how he met his wife and why he shouldhave died 15 years ago. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHAT WILLIE NELSON, RHETT AKINS AND THE DIXIE CHICKS HAVE INCOMMON, WHAY AMERICAN BEEF TALLOW IS THE BOMB, HOW CUSTOMERS TREAT CELEBRITIES AND SEEING SPUDWEBB IN HIS DREAMS.

Healthcare in America is stuck in a "sick care" model—we wait until people are already ill, then scramble to treat them. Dr. Gloria Winters, VP of Health Innovation at the YMCA of the USA, has spent the last year building something different: a community health operating system that pulls together your wearables, your medical records, and AI-driven insights into one place, so you actually know what to do with your health data instead of just staring at numbers. In this episode, she breaks down her "house" framework for the $5.6 trillion healthcare industry, why falls cost the country more than almost anything else, how she's working directly with HHS and the MAHA movement on preventive health policy, and why personal agency—not just data—is the missing piece in helping people actually change their behavior. If you've ever felt like your Apple Watch tells you everything except what you should actually do next, this conversation is for you. Key Takeaways:

The Haunted Rock Island Roadhouse is a 50,000-square-foot former YMCA building located at 500 20th Street in Rock Island, Illinois. It has been officially recognized as a paranormal hotspot since investigations began in 2018. The structure, built in 1913, is historically linked to Prohibition-era organized crime…including serving as a front for a brothel run by Helen Van Dale, and a speakeasy connected to mobsters like John Looney and Al Capone!!!https://hauntedus.com/illinois/haunted-rock-island-ymca/https://www.hauntedrooms.com/illinois/ghost-hunts/rock-island-roadhousehttps://rockislandroadhouse.com/investigations-%26-eventshttps://rockislandroadhouse.com/historyhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-222-paranormal-podcast-27825258/episode/483-rock-island-roadhouse-haunted-history-298623850/https://search.brave.com/ask?q=rock+island+roadhouse+haunted&conversation=094caba970434470d3a0c56d2d81f6a0ea51

André Holland, Wendell Pierce and director Sheldon Candis join Nerdtropolis Mayor Sean Tajipour on Reel Insights to discuss They Fight, the powerful boxing drama based on the 2018 documentary of the same name. The film follows a reformed former inmate who returns to the boxing gym while trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with his family.In They Fight, Holland plays Walt Manigan, who struggles to reintegrate into society and find a path forward. His only opportunity comes from a place he thought he had left behind when he begins coaching a group of teenage boys at a local Washington, D.C., youth gym.Holland, Pierce and Candis reflect on the people who believed in them before they fully believed in themselves. Pierce credits his parents with giving him the confidence to believe he could accomplish anything, while Holland remembers how his mother encouraged his creativity and enrolled him in his first drama class.Candis discusses growing up in a home filled with movies and having parents who supported his dream of moving to Los Angeles to become a filmmaker. He explains why having people invest in that dream was essential during the difficult journey of building his career.The conversation also explores how safe spaces can change the direction of a young person's life. Pierce remembers Coach Mack and the New Orleans playground that became his sanctuary, while Candis shares how his experiences at a YMCA and his connection with the Batey family transformed his understanding of himself and his history.Holland opens up about high school drama teacher Darryl Revel, who helped him recognize that acting could become a real career. He explains that without his teacher's guidance, he may never have realized that performing professionally was possible.The interview closes with Pierce discussing his upcoming return as Perry White in Man of Tomorrow and the passion of DC fans. Holland, who voiced Harvey Dent in Batman Unburied, also responds to the possibility of joining the live-action DC Universe.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebook.com/nerdtropolisInstagram.com/nerdtropolisTwitter.com/nerdtropolisTikTok.com/@nerdtropolis

Our guest this week is Rodger Northouse of Summit, WI, a manufacturing software and hardware consultant, founder of Let Us Ride and father of two, including son with Down Syndrome. Rodger and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two children: Georgia (14), and Reed (12), who has Down syndrome.The couple are co-owners of Let Us Ride, an adaptive bike company that makes cycling more accessible by providing extra support, stability, and customization to suit different abilities and limitations.  Some of the different styles include: handcycles, tricycles, tandem bikes, recumbent bikes, electric-assist adaptive bikes and custom-modified bikes.  We also learn about a variety of organizations that Reed and the family have benefited from including: Gigi's Playhouse, YMCA Special Olympics, Zacharias Acres, and Basketball Miracle League.  It's an uplifting story about family and resilience all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (414) 406-7158Email –  rodger@letusride.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodger-northouse/ jGigi's Playhouse Milwaukee - https://gigisplayhouse.org/milwaukee/ Let Us Ride - https://letusride.com/Special thanks to all those who supported the SFN U.S. Tour, a month-long, 50-state, 60+ stop tour that took place from May 21 to June 21, 2026: to strengthen and grow the Special Fathers Network and distribute 1,000+ complimentary copies of our new book: Dads Raising Children With Special Needs & Disabilities: A Guide For 21st Century Dads. Special Fathers Network –SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 900+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: “I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated.  There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through.”SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videosPlease support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/  

This is the Art Life Faith Podcast, and I’m your host, Roger Lowther. I’m excited to announce to you that we just released a new book, Consolations of a Christian by Japanese writer Kanzo Uchimura. Written in 1893, it has never before been translated into English, which is surprising because this is the book that made Uchimura famous, instantly becoming a bestseller and launching his career as a writer. Here’s some backstory for this book. In 1890, the Emperor of Japan issued an Imperial Rescript on Education. Kanzo Uchimura was at that time a teacher in one of the top schools in the country, but he did not bow deeply enough to the Emperor’s signature on the document, for as a Christian, he saw this as a kind of idolatry. However, his fellow faculty members saw this as a huge sign of disrespect, and the press saw it as an act of treason. His name and face were plastered on newspapers across the country. He was fired from his job. His friends distanced themselves from him. He fell into deep poverty. And from all the stress, he got really, really sick, even to the point of death. While his wife was caring for him, she too got very sick, and then she died. This was especially crushing because they were newlyweds, having been married little more than a year. Uchimura hit rock bottom in his life, but rather than giving up, he cried out to God in ink, brush, and paper, capturing the minds and hearts of so many with his uniquely Japanese understanding of the Bible. And his book came out during a time when Christian books were mostly just translated Western authors. This book is fascinating for many reasons, but I can tell you from personal experience that I was greatly encouraged working on this project, and so I know it can be a great consolation and comfort to you as well, and anyone going through a difficult time in their life. Let me say a quick word about the translator. Chris Born is a longtime friend of our Grace City Church community here in Tokyo. First, he came for a year to work on his doctoral thesis on Uchimura, and during that time he and his family poured into the church community, helping with many of the ministries. Then he returned to the States, where he’s the Associate Professor of Japanese and Asian Studies at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. But he recently came back to Japan for post-doctoral research and to write a number of books including this one. Again, he and his family poured into the community, and even his oldest daughter worked with us as an intern, giving piano concerts, leading worship with her playing and singing, and helping out in so many ways. They go back to America this month, and we’re very sorry to see them go. They will be missed. Let me also say a word about the cover designer, created by the immensely talented Emma Grace von Fange, one of the interns who worked with us this summer. She did such a beautiful job getting inspiration from the text and making it appealing while also giving a sense of what we find inside. It’s a very attractive cover and really a work of art. I’m so grateful for her hard work on this project. Recently we had the launch day, and one of the church members threw a dinner party for the event. So I took a few minutes to sit down with a translator just before the party to invite all of you into the celebration. Here’s our conversation. Roger So today is the launch day of Consolations of a Christian by Kanzo Uchimura, translated by Christopher Born, who is sitting right next to me. Thank you so much for being with us tonight. Chris Thanks for having me, Roger. This is awesome. Roger Yeah, so we are meeting in a friend’s home downtown Tokyo. We’re going to have a launch party tonight. Some of us are already here preparing the food, and others are going to be arriving soon. You’re probably going to hear some doorbell ringing… Chris So pull up a chair and hang out with us. Roger I’m just so thankful that it’s finally out in the world as of today, July 13, 2026. Chris Wow. Unbelievable. Roger A lot of time has gone into this, hasn’t it? Chris Yes, from your own kind encouragement for me to follow through and get it done from about 10 years ago when I started it to bringing it to completion just now. It’s been quite a journey, but exciting to be part of it and also be working so closely with an amazing team. Really, you assembled a wonderful cover designer, and you’ve done so much of the editing. Roger She was great. Chris She was fantastic, and you put it together so quickly. I mean, you really have a lot of talent behind this project. You just made it pop and shine. I’m grateful. Roger I really like that about putting out books. It’s not just about the writer writing solo in a solitary room somewhere, but there are a lot of people who are part of the whole project and are excited for it when it comes out. Chris That’s right. It’s a big production team. Roger Yeah. So, how did you get into this project? Why did you translate this book? Chris So that’s a great story for me. I’ve been studying Uchimura since about 2009. When I was working at a seminary, and I was able to take courses while I was working there as like staff. I took a course called Christianity in East Asia because that was always interesting to me. And when I did my master’s in East Asian studies, we covered some tangential aspects about Christianity in the Meiji period and how it influenced social movements, how there was a big missions movement that helped grow women’s education and the YMCA, things like that, but we never focused on Japanese Christian thinkers. So this course was the first time I was exposed to an actual Japanese Christian thinker who not only originated a number of writings but also had his own theological perceptions from a Japanese perspective that he wanted to add to sort of global Christianity. And he really thought that if Japan learned about Jesus and became more Christian, it would be a light to the world. So I thought that was an interesting entryway. Roger Okay, so using Western years, when are we talking about? Chris Uchimura lived from 1861 to 1930. He became a Christian around 1873 when he went off to Sapporo Agricultural College, which is now University of Hokkaido, one of the larger state schools. And when he became a Christian, he realized monotheism was the answer to a lot of his problems because he had such a strong religiosity as a kid and would bow to every shrine and every temple. And as he got older as a student, he really still held on to those beliefs. But when monotheism was presented to him, he really didn’t want to become a Christian. He was sort of pressured into it, but he went along with it primarily because he said, well, there’s only one God I need to worship, then I don’t need to worry about all the other gods. So that I thought was interesting because Japanese are famously known for having 8 million gods or something like that. Roger Okay, so for those who don’t know their Japanese history, this is like the very beginnings of Protestant church planting in Japan. Chris Yes. Roger So he’s one of the first of modern Christians. Chris That’s right. Christianity was banned from about 1609 to 1872. In the interim, in 1859, there was some missions activity but it was kind of underground. Uchimura was a part of the early generation of the different bands. There’s the Sapporo Band and the Yokohama Band and the Kumamoto Band in Kyushu. So these were sort of early Christian groupings. Uchimura was from up north. But yeah, he was active in the 1890s when he came back to Japan. He had studied abroad in America in the 1880s and sort of grew. He was always good at English, but he went to, Amherst College and then went off to Hartford Seminary before realizing— Roger Near Boston. Chris Near Boston, yes. Northeast. In the book, you’ll see a lot of references to northeastern literature and sort of abolitionist thinkers. He loved them. Roger Yeah, actually that was fun for me because I grew up near Boston, so a lot of the things he’s mentioning only people in Boston know. Like Mount Monadnock, a mountain I climbed with my dad. Chris Does it look like Fuji? Roger Well, it stands on its own and it is kind of conical, but it’s really short. It’s not a very tall mountain at all. It’s more like a tall hill. Chris There you go. So even better comparison to how much more grandeur Fuji has, which he keeps referring to. But yeah, he loved the northeast. In his other book that was written in English called How I Became a Christian, or Diary of a Japanese Convert, he talks about his experiences in the northeast. Roger How can you explain why Uchimura is important? Why should we care? That was a long time ago. Chris As one of Japan's earliest modern Christians—I mean, his collected works are 40 volumes. He was an important thinker for the time period. Not only did he write in a Christian vernacular of the time, he attracted a number of future authors who would become aware of Christianity, at least in terms of their own understanding of the world. Even if they didn’t become Christians, they embraced a partially Christian worldview or romantic worldview. So from a literary perspective, which is what my main focus of my academic work was on how he’s an important literary figure, but I knew that he was an important Christian figure. And for Japanese theologians in general, anybody who’s going to seminary knows who Uchimura is and has read him. Now, the reason this book is important is everyone suffers, right? Everyone has a hard time. We get sick. Our wives get sick. People die. People we love are gone in an instant. We don’t know what tomorrow is going to look like. We can lose our job. We can get canceled because of the things we say and do. Even if we’re speaking the truth, we get punished for it. Roger Mm-hmm. Chris Uchimura suffered for telling the truth as he saw it, and he was willing to take that on and be that lightning rod in a society that was quickly becoming anti-Western and anti-Christian. And especially in the mid-1880s when he was still in America, there was a big turn toward emperor worship and connecting the state to religion in a very strong way, and in the 1890s when the Imperial Rescript on Education came out and later the 1891 Constitution, they really pointed to the emperor as the Confucian father of the nation that everyone must worship and obey. And Uchimura’s like, “Look, I respect the emperor as much as the next guy. He is my sovereign, but I’m not going to bow down and worship him in that way.” And as a result, that made him become persona non grata. That turned him into an anti-patriot to like the worst of the worst, the most disloyal of the disloyal, and of course in a Confucian samurai heritage worldview, that’s terrible. Disloyalty is the worst thing, right? So Uchimura suffered as a result of his own public intellectual beliefs, and then as a result, he lost everything, and part of losing everything meant he had to reinvent himself, and so he became an author as part of that process. Roger One of my favorite parts of the book is in the afterword where he’s talking about when he was writing the book and an American missionary, came in and said, so Mr. Uchimura, what are you working on? And he’s like, well, I’m writing this book. And he’s like, oh, what are you translating? He’s like, no, I’m not translating. I’m writing it, my own words. And the missionary was, was surprised and like, how can you be doing that? I mean, because Christianity came from the West, what right do you have as a Japanese to write? That was the attitude of the time. Chris Yeah, it was a very culturally bound enterprise, reproducing Western culture, civilizing the world, so to speak. And many Westerners didn’t think Japan was civilized. They had no idea how civilized it was. Roger Yeah. And you were explaining to me earlier how he was trying to figure out what it means to be Japanese and be Christian because there wasn’t— Chris It’s an identity issue. Roger There wasn’t any literature at that time. They were only looking at translated Western literature. And so he was kind of delving into this to try to figure it out, right? Chris That’s right. When he did become a Christian, the amount of stuff they had at Hokkaido University or Sapporo Agricultural College was so small. The amount of things they had to work with were so small. They were just some tracts, a few— they had a Western Bible, they had some parts of the Bible translated that was still in process, and they had things from many different denominations, so they didn’t know what was what and which one to ally with. And he became a Christian through the Methodists, but in Sapporo you had a Methodist church and an Episcopal church, and he wanted to work with both, and sort of create an independent Japanese church in Sapporo, but there was really no way to do that. They had to make it up themselves. And when the Western missionaries who they borrowed money from got wind of this, they were like, “You have to give us all our money back because you’re not part of us anymore.” So they scrimped and saved and did everything they could to pay it back. So there is this sense that independence, Japanese theology from a Japanese perspective became his life’s work. Roger So Uchimura is part of the birth of the church in Japan. So to me, as a missionary here, it’s especiallyinteresting. This is the first time ever that this book is in English. Chris That’s right. Roger I mean, it was published in 1893. Chris Yes. Roger And it’s incredibly important to missionaries today, and yet there’s never been an English version. And you translated it from classical Japanese. Chris That’s right. Roger So it’s really difficult Japanese. Chris It’s really difficult. It’s a long process of learning to be able to parse all that out. There is a modern translation now, but the original I thought was best to go from and take it from Uchimura’s own words. Roger It uses a lot of characters that aren’t used anymore. You showed me your manuscript, which is a work of art, by the way, all your notes around all of his, all the earlier published version, but like, I don’t even know what to call that. I mean, just various characters that are… Chris Yeah, kyujitai. Most Japanese don’t read it. I was talking to some students earlier today at a campus here, just kind of explaining that this book’s coming out and what it’s about, and I think maybe one or two knew who Uchimura was, and they knew about this fukeijiken or this incident of disloyalty to the emperor, or lesè-majesté as they call it, but they said they’d never read him, and when I mentioned it’s all written in this kind of really classical style Japanese, they’re like, “Yeah, we don’t really read that.” Yeah, I imagine not. He’s still unknown, so we can also help people understand that you can get a modern Japanese translation too, but I think Americans especially who want to know more about Japan at that time and about sort of authentic Japanese Christians and just from the perspective of a very sensitive soul who loves God and is searching for answers to his pain. Roger Right, that’s what I love about this book. He’s not afraid to basically be cry out to God, Why are you allowing these things things? And trying to search for the answers as a Japanese person, not trying to look for pat answers, but asking in his context, really what’s going on, how can I apply to it? And it’s just so interesting? Chris Right? Because one of the most important questions any human being will ever ask is, who is Jesus Christ and why does he matter? Roger Right. Chris And Uchimura knew who he was and why he mattered, but in the midst of this sort of dark doldrums of the soul why Jesus really mattered wasn’t just a nice, you know, it’ll all be okay someday, and just being a Christian makes everything all right. No, it’s like, Lord, you are my God, and I’m imploring you to give me an answer and give me strength and understanding to get through this situation. Roger Okay, so now you touched on this briefly. It’s called Consolations of a Christian. Why is this book important to people who may have little interest in Japan? Chris Sure, well, it certainly is full of what we call classical allusions to both Japanese literature, nature, history, and culture that are written for a Japanese audience. So he wasn’t writing it for us. So as a foreigner looking in on that, we can get a glimpse on the conversation which Uchimura is having with his own people about Christianity. Roger And with himself. Chris And of course with himself, and with God, and all the other little demonic voices that are harassing him. Roger You know, one of the things I thought was really interesting about the book, you’ve mentioned to me in conversation just how there’s a number of places where he lists scripture verses, but he doesn’t print it out. Chris That’s right. Roger And you said it was your idea that perhaps it was because he was wanting people to open the Bible for the first time. Most of the people who read this book were not Christians. Chris That’s right. Roger Because he wanted people who didn’t know anything about Christianity, very few did at that time, to read this and become interested in the God of the Bible. And he really makes that clear at the end of the book, right? Especially on the last two pages. “We looked at different answers throughout this book, but it’s clear the Bible is going to offer these answers that you really are searching for. God has those answers. Don’t stop until you find those answers.” That kind of thing. Chris That’s right. All of his literature points back to that. He doesn’t waver on that one bit. And in fact, he devoted his life to becoming a journalist for a while. He wrote for the Yorozu Choho for about 5 years, which was kind of like a New York Post or a LA Times kind of magazine, a little bit sensationalist but very political. He was the English language editor of that for a number of years until he decided to quit that and start his own work, which was called Seisho no Kenkyu (the Study of the Bible). And it was a magazine that he put out, which was all his own reading, parsing, interpreting the Bible and applying it to daily life. Roger To the general public, right? Not only to churches or Christians, but to everybody? Chris A lot of people were reading this even if they weren’t Christian. They were curious. Consolations of a Christian was a bestseller. And then as a result, he became hired as a journalist, then those copies of Yorozu Joho were also circulating, and then Seishun no Kinkyu as well. So, he really did use the words that he wrote as a way of reaching people in an evangelical way and pushing them to look at the Bible. That’s what all his life was about. Roger Well, this book was very meaningful for me. The fact that he, in the lowest point in his life, that he would turn to writing, crying to God, and trying to bring the nation along with him to cry out to God. He didn’t fall into despair, but he gave that anguish to God. Chris Yes. Roger And that's just such an important message for all of humanity. Chris Yes. Roger You know, anywhere in the world, we all suffer. Chris That’s right. Roger And the fact that he writes a whole book addressing that and trying to help us turn to God through that is so important. Chris Yeah, because the Bible says God draws near to those who are suffering, and we suffer with Christ. But Christ was there with him in that suffering. In that moment, he knew it, but he had to put that anguish towards and use it for something. And that’s what’s really cool. He never wasted the experiences he had. He says it’s not my autobiography, but it’s a record of an authentic person who’s trying to struggle with being Christian. I think that’s gorgeous. Roger So I hope many of you who are listening to this will download this book, either buy the paperback, buy the hardcover, buy the ebook, go get the Kindle. It’s such a blessing that you’ve done this. Thank you so much. Chris Thank you so much for working with me and giving me the opportunity. Roger Yeah, so I guess we better get this party started. Chris Let’s enjoy this gathering around this table in many ways similar to what Uchimura would have done. Roger All right, so thank you for talking with us now. Chris Thank you. Thanks so much. Roger You’ve been listening to the Art Life Faith Podcast. You can pick up a copy of Consolations of a Christian by Kanzo Uchimura wherever you buy your books online. As we say in Japan, “Ja, mata ne!” We’ll see you next time. BUY “CONSOLATIONS OF A CHRISTIAN”

Two YMCA summer camps are closing and sending campers home because of wildfires raging in and around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness area. The YMCA's Camp Widjiwagan and Camp du Nord, near Ely, are evacuating campers according to the camp's Facebook post on Wednesday, even though neither site has reached “Go” status in the Ready, Set, Go wildfire evacuation protocols.The Forest Service has closed the BWCA through at least Saturday with 17 wildfires burning in the region. Small businesses that help drive the tourism economy around the Boundary Waters are beginning to feel the strain from the canoe area's closure.Forest Service officials say they are monitoring conditions daily to determine when the BWCA can be reopened. There are about 500 firefighters battling the fires, which are expected to burn for weeks.State officials will keep new Medicaid provider enrollment paused in a dozen high-risk service programs for at least another six months.

Le rapport de l'Europe à son passé totalitaire est de plus en plus présent dans le débat politique. En Allemagne, ou l'AfD tenait récemment son congrès la montée de l'extrême-droite ravive les craintes d'une réhabilitation de l'idéologie nazie. En Croatie, c'est un autre épisode sombre de l'histoire qui ressurgit : celui du régime Oustachi et de ses crimes. Ambiance délétère à Zagreb En 1941 après l'invasion du royaume de Yougoslavie par les forces de l'Axe, Hitler et Mussolini installent le régime oustachi à la tête de l'État indépendant de Croatie. La dictature restera au pouvoir jusqu'à la défaite de l'Allemagne nazie. Aujourd'hui, depuis que le Premier ministre croate Andrej Plenković et le Mouvement de la patrie, un parti d'extrême-droite, ont conclu un accord de coalition après les législatives de 2024, un climat de révisionnisme historique s'installe. La minorité serbe est régulièrement prise à partie et ses représentants ont été écartés du gouvernement. Reportage à Zagreb de Frédérique Lebel. ****** Les médias européens vus par Franceline Beretti : face aux vagues de canicule qui se succèdent, la désinformation climatique s'adapte ; les feux de forêts ; la vogue des 'coolcations' ou les vacances à la fraîche.   Peut-on envoyer ses enfants en colonies de vacances l'esprit tranquille ?  Partout en Europe, la réponse est compliquée par la multiplication des affaires de violences et de crimes pédophiles. Les parents hésitent à confier leurs enfants à un centre de loisirs, un camp scout ou une colonie. Bien conscients des risques, les organisateurs renforcent la formation et les contrôles. En Suède, les « kollos » sont une tradition, un pilier de la politique sociale et de la mixité. Dans le pays, la confiance envers les institutions est élevée et les garde-fous nombreux ; alors chaque été, des milliers d'enfants partent sans leurs parents. Notre correspondante Ottilia Ferey a passé une journée avec eux à Alnäs, une colonie près d'Uppsala gérée par l'association KFUM, un équivalent suédois du YMCA.  Au Royaume-Uni, les autorités multiplient les mesures pour rassurer les familles, explications de Marie Billon.

Episode 450 of Boss Hog of Liberty is available now. Host voices are Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, Chase Peyton, and Zachary Burcham. Our guest this week is Bash Crider, local attorney, downtown business investor, now a restaurant owner. He announced this week that he is opening “Criders Dine In” on Broad Street, in the former Ky's Bistro location in the Jennings Building. They will feature the locally legendary Crider's Onion Rings, Fieldhouse Burgers, and the new “Bash Burger” which is a double decker smash burger, with a special sauce. It is scheduled to be open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Excitement is high. We don't have an official opening date, but it sounds like it will be open by the end of July. All of the downtown restaurant community is supportive of the addition, and they have partnered with many of them on menu items. Bash Crider is also involved with “ReNew Castle” which is responsible for saving the old YMCA building that Crider has been working on for the last year or so, additionally the scope now includes the old “Sears Building” on Broad Street, and the Courthouse Annex building on 12th street. There is an open house at the Church Street Gym on July 26th that will be a fundraiser and a project update. Next Episode records Thursday, July 23rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les parents suédois n'hésitent pas à envoyer leurs enfants en colonie de vacances, la confiance envers les institutions est globalement élevée dans le pays et les colonies sont soumises à des règles strictes en matière d'encadrement et de protection de l'enfance. Alors qu'en France, la fréquentation des colonies de vacances a été divisée par plus de deux depuis les années 1980, les « kollos » suédoises sont même presque considérées comme un droit : largement financées par les communes, elles restent un pilier des politiques sociales et de la mixité, précieux dans un pays où la criminalité recrute des adolescents de plus en plus jeunes. Chaque été, des milliers d'enfants partent quelques semaines en pleine nature sans leurs parents. Un reportage de notre correspondante dans une colonie gérée par le KFUM, l'équivalent suédois du YMCA, qui fête cette année ses 150 ans, près d'Uppsala, à Alnäs. À retrouver dans la longueur dans Accents d'Europe. À écouter dans 8 milliards de voisinsGrandes vacances: on révise ou on joue?

In dieser Episode korrigieren wir unser gefährliches Halbwissen über Gnocchi, staunen über den Aldi-Hype in Manhattan und suchen Verstärkung für einen Videodreh in Istanbul. Außerdem diskutieren wir die rote Karte für Balogun und Trumps Einfluss auf die Fußball-WM. Manuel empfiehlt ein spannendes Brettspiel namens „Dorfromantik". Zum Schluss beantworten wir, welche Kuchen und Desserts wir am liebsten mögen.   Transkript und Vokabelhilfe Werde ein Easy German Mitglied und du bekommst unsere Vokabelhilfe, ein interaktives Transkript und Bonusmaterial zu jeder Episode: easygerman.org/membership   Sponsoren Hier findet ihr unsere Sponsoren und exklusive Angebote: easygerman.org/sponsors   Das ist interessant: Aldi-Hype in Manhattan NBC News: German-owned supermarkets focused on value take U.S. by storm (YouTube)   Unsere Hausmitteilung Wir suchen eine*n Schauspieler*in in Istanbul für einen Videodreh am 29. und 30. September! Wenn ihr in Istanbul lebt, Deutsch sprecht und Interesse habt, bewerbt euch auf: easygerman.org/istanbul   Das nervt: Trump ruiniert Fußball Balogun-Sperre ausgesetzt - Trump: "Habe die FIFA um Prüfung der Roten Karte gebeten" (Tagesschau) Team Belgium sings YMCA to troll Trump after he helped them beat us. (YouTube)   Empfehlung der Woche: Dorfromantik Dorfromantik: Das Brettspiel (Wikipedia)   Eure Fragen Ashitha aus Indien fragt: Was ist euer Lieblingsdessert? Donauwelle (Wikipedia) Spanish Lemon Cheesecake (Gü Desserts) Hast du eine Frage an uns? Auf easygerman.fm kannst du uns eine Sprachnachricht schicken.   Support Easy German and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easygerman.org/membership

It's Thursday, July 9th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus 2026 Global Persecution of Christian Index released International Christian Concern released its 2026 Global Persecution Index. The report highlights 20 countries where Christians face persecution. These countries include China, Cuba, India, Iran, and Nigeria. The report also put a spotlight on leaders of countries where persecution is worsening. These leaders include Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The report noted, “Despite mounting repression, Christianity continues to grow in unexpected places.” Examples of this include the Iranian house church movement and China's underground churches. Hebrews 13:3 says, “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Christian British nurse, who affirmed biological accuracy, left alone The United Kingdom's Nursing and Midwifery Council dropped its case against a Christian nurse last week. Jennifer Melle worked at a hospital in London. In 2024, she used biologically-accurate pronouns with a patient who was pretending to be the opposite sex. She then faced suspension and an investigation. Thankfully, the nursing regulatory body has ended its case against her.  Melle commented, “Regulators should protect patients from real harm, not punish nurses for holding Christian beliefs, speaking truthfully about biological sex, or raising serious concerns in the public interest.” Trump: Ceasefire with Iran is over after Iran attacked ships in Strait The United States carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran yesterday. The strikes came hours after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also restored sanctions on Iran's oil sales. U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters he considers the ceasefire with Iran to be over.  Listen. TRUMP: “They're vicious, violent people. If they had a nuclear weapon, they'd use it. As far as I'm concerned, it's over. I'll speak to our negotiators. They want to negotiate. They're good people: Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner. But they have to come back to me. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a waste of time dealing with them.” Ban on Planned Parenthood funding expired last week The federal government's ban on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood expired last week. Congress passed legislation last year that cut the funding for just one year. As a result, dozens of Planned Parenthood locations have closed since then. However, the abortion giant can now resume its reimbursement from Medicaid. Some Republican lawmakers are calling for another bill to defund Planned Parenthood.  Call your Congressman at 202-225-3121 and ask him or her to vote to continue to defund the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. If you don't know who it is, click here and type in your zipcode. Young Men's Christian Assoc. allows men in women's locker rooms Parents are calling on the Young Men's Christian Association to change its transgender policies. The publicly-funded organization allows men, pretending to be women, in women's bathrooms and locker rooms.  The American Parents Coalition says this violates a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. The decision affirmed that Title IX protections in federal law are based on biological sex. The coalition stated, “The YMCA has ignored parents' concerns for far too long while maintaining policies that undermine the privacy, safety, and fairness Title IX was enacted to protect.” Plus, it violates the group's stated vision which was to put Christian values into practice by developing a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Send a polite, 2-sentence letter of objection to the president of the Young Men's Christian Association and ask them to live up to their name and their Biblical founding by opposing this transgender insanity. Suzanne McCormick, President, Young Men's Christian Association, 101 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (Write to your local YMCA and object as well). Trump's tariffs led to Toyota announcing $3.6 billion U.S. expansion Toyota is expanding its manufacturing in the United States. On Monday, the Japanese car maker announced a $3.6 billion expansion in San Antonio, Texas. This will move some of its production from Mexico to the U.S. It will also bring about 2,000 new jobs to the Lone Star State. This expansion comes after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts.  Presbyterian Church U.S.A. defends transgender surgeries for kids The largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States supported transgender surgeries last week. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA voted 441-30 in favor of an overture known as “On Access to Healthcare.” The measure defends body-mutilating surgeries for people, including children, who pretend to be the opposite sex. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 says, “For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.” Christian US soccer player: “I'm just trying to bring people into His light.” The American men's soccer team lost to Belgium on Monday. The game knocked the U.S. out of the 2026 World Cup. Despite the loss, players on the U.S. team continued their practice of praying together on the field after the game. Player Mark McKenzie led the prayer, having become a spiritual leader on the team.  He told The Athletic, “The Lord is at the center of it all. He is the main purpose. … And I'm just trying to bring people into His light in some way.” Worldview listeners weigh in from Washington and North Carolina Rachel Lundberg in Washougal, Washington wrote, “I like The Worldview because It allows me to feel like I'm aware of important things going on without having to spend so much time watching other news and sorting it out or wondering if it's true. I almost always just read it in my email and then I share certain parts with my kids and family. “My 13-year-old son recently wanted to subscribe with his own email so he can read it on his own. I also love when there is an action step to send an email or letter. Makes me feel like I can make a difference. Thank you!” Wow! I loved that last comment, Rachel.  I gave you two suggested action steps today. I hope you follow through on them.  I agree with you.  It feels empowering.  I always try to write or call myself every time I recommend it to you. And Chris Smith in Columbus, North Carolina wrote, “I've been a listener now for 10 years. I've become a vocal and financial supporter as well.  In this current era, it's very difficult to find the truth about what is going on to our fellow Christians in the world without doing a lot of digging. “Since I first found you on Sermon Audio, I've become an addict of your newscast. It's a part of my weekday morning routine to read or to listen to The Worldview. I especially appreciate your correlation to Scripture in two of your stories, your encouragement to keep praying for our persecuted brothers and sisters, and how we can help them financially.” 9 Worldview listeners gave $1,590 on Wednesday And finally, on Wednesday by 7:00pm Central, 9 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the six-member team behind The Worldview for another 365 days. Our thanks to Augustine in Auburn, California and Hope in Big Lake, Minnesota – both of whom gave $20. We were touched by the generosity of Janet in Canton, Illinois, Janice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Hannah in San Jose, California – each of whom gave $100. And we're grateful to God for Melinda in Indianapolis, Indiana who pledged $10/month for 12 months for a gift of $120, Adam in Gile, Wisconsin who gave $150, Tom in Spokane, Washington who pledged $40/month for 12 months for a gift of $480, and Nancy in Flagstaff, Arizona who gave $500. Those 9 gifts add up to $1,590. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $19,288 (sound effect of people cheering) That means we have just 2 days to raise $11,587 to hit our $30,875 goal by tomorrow at 12 midnight on Friday, July 10th.  To be honest, that is going to be a challenge. But with God, all things are possible. Since the beginning of this month-long campaign to fully fund the six-member Worldview team for another year, the greatest number of donations has been 15. Let's double that today!  Would you consider choosing to be 1 of 30 people to step up to the plate with a one-time gift or a monthly pledge? That would help us to get significantly closer to our $30,875 goal by tomorrow, Friday, July 10th, at 12 midnight. Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  This Christian newscast champions the truth and a Biblical worldview. Invest in it today for another 365 days. I'm reminded of the words from the prophet Isaiah who said, “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!'” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, July 9th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Mike Royer joins the show to talk about and even for the AL School for Deaf & Blind..."Three Things You Need to Know"...Dolly Parton Broadway musical coming...texts...YMCA under pressure to ditch transgender policiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce talks about: Confusion on what is actually happened with the conflict with Iran. Why are we still having trouble passing the Save America Act? Democrats falsely report that President Trump wants to have troops in polling places, despite the President saying he would be sending federal agents. Graham Platner losing endorsements after being accused by ex girlfriend of sexual assault. The Media trying to drawing comparison between Plattner accusations and President Trump's accusations. False voter guide scheme in Florida. Five people accused. YMCA still upholding their equal access policy for transgendered children despite Supreme Court ruling. DHS bought two detention centers to detain illegal immigrants. After California ruled that private prisons could not be used due to political leaders holding stock in private prisons. People warning not to enroll into trump accounts. Media Research Center biasedness in The View's guests.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

STRONG Life Podcast - IRON Roots Bonus  Iron Roots Ep 23

Josh skipped a month to enter the warp zone of June and is ready to rip roaring rapid splash into July (sorry). But let us all congregate and hear about potential wedding dance songs, potential graduation speech messages, potention transitions in college, potential sauna conversations, potential conversations between the right and left, potential world cup injuries, potential fast food rankings, potential misinformation spreading, and potential YMCA analysis. This one just might pack a punch so wear some headgear and stream away! Leave a nice rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, because you're nice. Yep, you are. Logo art by Brandon Lai Music by Micah Julius Giant pug stuffy by hitting a bucket and giving the county fair the credit card

Recognizing history. Supreme Court on birthright citizenship. Self-made millionaire. Wait upon the Lord. "If—." Families, do's & don'ts.

We start with the obstacles hampering Venezuela's search efforts after massive earthquakes last week. We'll tell you what two people were doing on top of a New York skyscraper. A former CIA director investigated by the DOJ is suing the Trump administration. The breakthrough scientists say could help understand the origins of life. Plus, remembering the lead singer behind the hit “YMCA.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Atlanta heat warnings, and reactions to President Trump's Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library visit. The crew also covers the latest soccer headlines, remembers Village People co-founder Victor Willis, debates the "YMCA" music rights controversy, and dives into the day's biggest political stories, bizarre headlines, animal news, listener calls, birthdays, and history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday, July 1st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims killed 28 Christians Militant Muslims killed 28 Christians, including a pastor, in central Nigeria last week. A local resident told Morning Star News, “We heard them even mentioning the names of some of our Christian leaders and directing some of them to hunt them down in their homes.”  Clint Lyons with iReach Global spoke to CBN News about the terrible persecution of Christians in Nigeria.  Listen. LYONS: “This isn't just a tragedy, it's a pattern. These attacks are no longer isolated, they are becoming expected. We can almost pinpoint where they're going to happen. Right now, it's looking like the Nigerian government is just simply not responding to the plight of Christians in the area.” Denmark considers banning Islamic call to prayer In Europe, the government of Denmark is considering a ban on the Islamic call to prayer. Morten Bødskov is the country's immigration minister. He recently reopened an investigation into whether such a ban is constitutional.  The Islamic call to prayer, known as the Adhan, calls Muslims five times a day to prayer, often over loudspeakers.  Bødskov told a local news agency, “The call to prayer should not be heard over Danish rooftops. It has no place in Denmark, and you shouldn't be in any doubt whether you've ended up in a suburb of Islamabad when you walk around Denmark.” In Isaiah 45:20, 22, the Lord said, “They have no knowledge, who … pray to a god that cannot save. … Look to Me, and be saved, all you ends of the Earth! For I am God, and there is no other.” U.S. Supreme Court upholds ban of transgenders in sports Here in the United States, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against transgenderism in sports yesterday. The ruling upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho. These laws prohibit males, pretending to be females, from participating in female sports. Over the past six years, 27 states have enacted such laws.   The ruling stated, “The question before the Court is . . . may schools determine eligibility for women's and girls' sports based on biological sex? The answer is yes.” Report: Liberal Presbyterian Church USA lost 128 congregations The largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S. continues its decline in membership. A new report from the Presbyterian Church USA found that the denomination lost 26,000 members and 128 congregations from 2024 to 2025. Membership has fallen by an annual average of 4.6 percent over the past 10 years. During that time, the denomination has also continued its theological drifting. The Presbyterian Church USA is known for supporting abortion and sexually perverted lifestyles.  Texas State Board of Education approved Bible on reading list Last week, the Texas State Board of Education approved a public-school reading list that includes the Bible.  Bible verses will become required reading as part of literature studies in 2030. These include readings about Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, the Parting of the Red Sea, and the Beatitudes.  Brandon Hall is a pastor and a member of the state education board. He said, “We're going to stop watering down American history. We're going to teach the truth. Our nation was founded as a Christian nation, and Texas is a Christian state.” Buying a home harder today than previous generation A new report from Pew Research found that buying a home has gotten harder for young adults in most American metro areas.  Eighty-nine percent of adults under 40 say home buying is harder for them than it was for their parents.  Between 2019 and 2024, the inflation-adjusted median home value rose 30 percent. Meanwhile, the inflation-adjusted median household income of young adults rose only nine percent.  Founding anniversary of Gideons who've distributed 2.5 billion Scriptures Today marks the 127th anniversary of the founding of The Gideons, a ministry dedicated to distributing Bibles. Two traveling Christian salesmen got the idea for the ministry after providentially meeting at a hotel. John Nicholson and Samuel Hill later founded the group on July 1, 1899 at a YMCA in Wisconsin.  The ministry encouraged Christian traveling businessmen by placing Bibles in hotel rooms. They placed their first Bible in 1908. Over a hundred years later, The Gideons surpassed 2.5 billion Scriptures distributed worldwide.     Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.'” The Worldview needs to raise $123,500 by Friday, July 31st And finally, during the month of July, The Worldview newscast team is looking for financial partners to help fund the next fiscal year for a total of $123,500. That would cover the cost for the six of us to research the stories, write them, voice them, track down the audio clips, and upload the newscast on multiple platforms for another 365 days. In every newscast, we include a story about the persecuted church, highlight Christian news from around the world, reference important Christian history anniversaries, cover domestic politics and social issues like abortion and the homosexual agenda, feature fresh audio clips, we cite two relevant Bible verses, and practical action steps like writing a thank you note to an elected official who took a stand for righteousness. There's not another newscast out there like this one. As you know, beyond our reach on www.TheWorldview.com, Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes, and SermonAudio.com, the newscast is also heard on 140 radio stations nationwide through Bott Radio Network and Redeemer Broadcasting. So, your financial investment helps us to literally reach hundreds of thousands of people. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus did not pull any punches. He said, "You are the salt of the Earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." What does The Worldview newscast mean to you? Email me your thoughts in 2-4 sentences including your name, city and state, and country if outside America. Send that to Adam@TheWorldview.com We need to raise $12,450 by this Friday, July 3rd. That means we're looking for 10 Worldview listeners to pledge $50 per month for 12 months and 20 listeners to pledge $25/month for 12 months. Go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish. We never require a paywall for people to read the transcript or listen to the newscast.  Stand with us today to ensure that we can continue making it available to everyone for free. Thank you for doing your part! Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 1st, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Alexander Volkanovski joins the bus fresh off UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn. Taylor Lewan & JP Hovey break down every fight from the greatest sporting event they've ever attended — from Trump coming down to YMCA, to Justin Gaethje pulling off the greatest upset in UFC history. Volk opens up about cornering Mauricio Ruffy, his origin story from rugby to UFC champion, taking the Islam fight on 11 days notice, and coming back from two devastating KO losses. Plus Australian wildlife, the Street Fighter movie, and BWTB is going to Australia. Big hugs, tiny kisses. Timestamp Chapters: 0:00 Open 0:43 Alexander Volkanovski Is The GOAT 3:19 Eric Church Callbacks 6:04 UFC Freedom 250 Full Breakdown 8:23 Sweet Greens Review 12:26 Dana White’s White House Invite 16:20 Running Into Triple H, RFK, And Bryson DeChambeau 20:52 Trump’s Entrance 24:42 Zac Brown Crushed The National Anthem + Best Flyover Ever 26:22 UFC On Mars 27:29 Diego Lopes Fight Recap 29:14 Bo Nickal Fight Recap 30:12 Michael Chandler’s Loss 32:20 Meta Glasses For Blind Veterans 38:55 The Michelle Obama Comment 42:44 Sean O'Malley Hit Four Salutes 47:17 Pereira Fight Recap 50:22 Topuria’s Walkout 52:29 Justin Gaethje’s Victory For America 53:37 Greatest Sporting Event Ever 56:22 Taylor Wrestled Volk 59:26 JP Going To The World Cup w/ NUTRL 1:02:08 Tier Talk 1:03:10 Taylor's Cabo Travel Guide 1:08:07 Alexander Volkanovski Enters The Bus 1:10:45 How Volk Prepared Ruffy 1:14:06 How Volk And Ruffy Built Their Relationship 1:19:00 Volk Knew Chandler Was Going To Lose 1:23:52 Volk Says Ruffy Is The Best Striker In The UFC 1:31:34 Soccer To Wrestling To Rugby To UFC Champion 1:35:28 Volk Wanted To Be Champion At 16 1:37:04 Volk Won The Rugby Grand Final 1:40:35 Volk’s 11 Days Notice Fight W/ Zero Training 1:45:12 Coming Back From Two Devastating KO Losses To Win The Title 1:51:09 Volk's Advice For Young Athletes 1:57:44 Having Kids Changed Everything 2:05:59 BWTB Travels To Australia 2:20:16 Volk Never Saw Himself As Short 2:24:06 Volk's Dad Turned Every Farm Animal Into A Pet 2:29:42 Volk Catches Wild Pythons 2:35:58 Volk Swam With The Most Aggressive Shark In The World 2:46:45 Big Red Kangaroos In Australia 2:52:05 Volk Is Playing Joe In The Street Fighter Movie 2:59:05 Bud Light Question 3:04:45 BWTB Going To Australia In February 3:06:38 Volk Wants To Be A Billionaire See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of "The Rubin Report" gives a first look to the stories you need to know to start your day including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani floating controversial plans that critics say could allow the city to seize neglected private apartment buildings and transfer them to nonprofits or tenants, reigniting fears over socialism, property rights, rent control, and the future of New York real estate; the Trump administration dramatically escalating its immigration crackdown by targeting asylum lawyers accused of coaching illegal immigrants to lie in asylum cases and exploit loopholes in the immigration system; and a San Francisco YMCA quietly changing its women's locker room policies after backlash over a transgender-identifying biological male repeatedly exposing himself in shared female spaces, reigniting the national debate over gender ideology, women's privacy, and transgender policies, and much more.