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Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we talk about what it really means to become saints—not by following a rigid checklist, but by allowing God to transform our hearts day by day. We explore the Catholic understanding of holiness as a relationship with Christ, rooted in grace, lived through love, and expressed in the ordinary moments of daily life. This episode invites us to let go of perfectionism, embrace authentic virtue, and trust that God is at work in us, patiently forming saints not through formulas, but through faithful surrender.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

In this episode we welcome Colby and Amanda, who are young adults from New York State. They join us to discuss the effects of emerging trends in gambling on youth and young adults. Questions that are discussed include:What is your current understanding of gambling harm and problem gambling?What are some of the common ways that youth and young adults are engaging in gambling these days?How have you seen gambling affect your peers, specifically, if at all?What support do you think would be helpful for youth families if they're impacted by gambling harm?If you find yourself struggling with gambling harm, or if you suspect someone you know is facing such challenges, don't hesitate to seek help. For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org HOME PAGE to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.

What if you're parenting a young adult while carrying regret about how you showed up when they were little? In this compassionate episode, we talk about moving forward without shame, choosing repair over perfection, and parenting the person in front of you now—while also healing the parts of you that didn't know better then. We explore why you can't skip the steps of growth, how to approach your young adult with humility and honesty, and how to build trust one moment at a time. Because it's never too late for an important relationship to evolve. Click here to join our newsletter list. To learn more about Amie, Eileen and ReWild ReNew, visit www.ReWildReNew.com _______________ DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content published or distributed by or on behalf of ReWild ReNew, Amie Jones, and Eileen Crispell is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within the website or on ReWild ReNew's Podcast are their own; not those of Amie Jones or Eileen Crispell or ReWild ReNew. Accordingly, Amie Jones, Eileen Crispell and ReWild ReNew cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness or conditions. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care, emotional, or spiritual emergency, please contact a qualified professional for support and treatment.

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. This brings us to a look at some of Arthur C. Clarke's other stories, A Time Odyssey (1951), Tales From the White Hart (1957), The Nine Billion Names of God (1954), The Star (1955), Dolphin Island (1964), and A Meeting With Medusa (1971. These stories will wrap up our look at Clarke's Science Fiction and we have seen a lot of good stuff here. And as a final note, we cover CLarke's Three Laws. Arthur C. Clarke: Other Works, A Time Odyssey A collaboration between two of science fiction's best authors: what could possibly go wrong? Well, something went wrong. This series is not bad, but I hesitate to describe it as good. This series was described by Clarke as neither a prequel nor a sequel, but an “orthoquel”, a name coined from “orthogonal”, which means something roughly like “at right angles”, though it is also used in statistics to denote events that are independent and do not influence each other. And in relativity theory Time is orthogonal to Space. And in multi-dimensional geometry we can talk about axes in each dimension as orthogonal to all of the others. It is something I can't picture, being pretty much limited to three dimensions, but it can be described mathematically. It is sort of like the 2001 series, but not really. It has globes instead of monoliths. And the spheres have a circumference and volume that is related to their radius not by the usual pi, but by exactly three. Just what this means I am not sure, other than they are not sphere's in any usual sense of the word. In this story these spheres seem to be gathering people from various eras and bringing them to some other planet which gets christened “Mir”, though not in any way to the Russian Space Station. It is a Russian word that can mean “peace”, “world”, or “village”. I have seen it used a lot to refer to a village in my studies of Russian history. Anyway, the inhabitants include two hominids, a mother and daughter, a group of British Redcoats, Mongols from the Genghis Khan era, a UN Peacekeeper helicopter, a Russian space capsule, an unknown Rudyard Kipling, the army of Alexander The Great… Well at least they have lots of characters to throw around. They end up taking sides and fighting each other. In the end several of the people are returned to Earth in their own time. But the joke is on them. The beings behind the spheres are call themselves The Firstborn because they were the first to achieve sentience. They figure that best way for them to remain safe is to wipe out any other race that achieves sentience, making them to polar opposite of the beings behind the monoliths in 2001, for whom the mind is sacred. Anyway, the Firstborn have arranged for a massive solar flare that will wipe out all life on Earth and completely sterilize the planet, but conveniently it will happen in 5 years, leaving time for plot development. Of course the people of Earth will try to protect themselves. Then in the third book of the series an ominous object enters the solar system. This is of course a callback to the Rama object. It is like they wanted to take everything from the Rama series and twist it. While I love a lot of Clarke's work and some of Baxter's as well, I think this is eminently skippable. The two of them also collaborated on the final White Hart story, which isn't bad Other Works Tales from the White Hart This collection of short stories has a unity of the setting, a pub called White Hart, where a character tells outrageous stories. Other characters are thinly disguised science fiction authors, including Clarke himself. Clarke mentions that he was inspired to do this by the Jorkens stories of Lord Dunsany, which are also outrageous tall tales, but lacking the science fictions aspects of Clarke's stories. Of course this type of story has a long history, in which we would do well to mention the stories of Baron Munchausen, and of course the stories of L. Sprague de Camp and Fletcher Pratt as found in Tales from Gavagan's Bar. And Spider Robinson would take this basic idea and turn it into a series of books about Callahan's Place. Stories of this type are at least as much Fantasy as anything, but quite enjoyable, and I think I can recommend all of these as worth the time to while away a cold winter's evening while sitting by a warm fire with a beverage of choice. The Nine Billion Names of God This short story won a retrospective Hugo in 2004 as being the best short story of 1954. The idea is that a group of Tibetan monks believe that the purpose of the universe is to identify the nine billion names of God, and once that has been done the universe will no longer have a purpose and will cease to exist. They have been identifying candidates and writing them down, but the work is very slow, so they decide that maybe with a little automation they can speed it up. So they get a computer (and in 1954, you should be picturing a room-sized mainframe), and then hire some Western programmers to develop the program to do this. The programmers don't believe the monks are on to anything here, but a paycheck is a paycheck. They finish the program and start it running, but decide they don't want to be there when the monks discover their theory doesn't work, so they take off early without telling anyone, and head down the mountain. But on the way, they see the stars go out, one by one. The Star This classic short story won the Hugo for Best Short Story in 1956. The story opens with the return of an interstellar expedition that has been studying a system where the star went nova millennia ago. But the expedition's astrophysicist, a Jesuit Priest, seems to be in a crisis of faith. And if you think it implausible that a Jesuit Priest could also be an astrophysicist, I would suggest you look into the case of the Belgian priest Georges Lemaître, who first developed the theory of the Big Bang. Anyway, in the story, they learn that this system had a planet much like Earth, and it had intelligent beings much like Earth, who were peaceful, but in a tragic turn of events they knew that their star was going to explode, but they had no capability of interstellar travel. So they created a repository on the outermost planet of the system that would survive the explosion, and left records of their civilization. And when the Jesuit astrophysicist calculated the time of the explosion and the travel time for light, he is shaken: “[O]h God, there were so many stars you could have used. What was the need to give these people to the fire, that the symbol of their passing might shine above Bethlehem?” Dolphin Island This is a good Young Adult novel about the People of the Sea, who are dolphins. They save a young boy who had stowed away on a hovership that subsequently had crashed, and because no one knew about him he was left among the wreckage when the crew takes off in the life boats. And from here it is the typical Bildungsroman you find in most Young Adult novels. The dolphins bring him to an island, where he becomes involved with a research community led by a professor who is trying to communicate with dolphins. He learns various skills there, survives dangers, and in the end has to risk his life to save the people on the island. If you have a 13 year old in your house, this is worth looking for. A Meeting With Medusa This won the 1972 Nebula Award for Best Novella. It concerns one Howard Falcon, who early in the story has an accident involving a helium-filled airship, is badly injured, and requires time and prosthetics to heal. But then he promotes an expedition to Jupiter that uses similar technology, a Hot-Hydrogen balloon-supported aircraft. This is to explore the upper reaches of Jupiter's atmosphere, which is the only feasible way to explore given the intense gravity of this giant planet. Attempting to land on the solid surface would mean being crushed by the gravity and air pressure, so that is not possible. The expedition finds there is life in the upper clouds of Jupiter. Some of it is microscopic, like a kind of “air plankton” which is bio-luminescent. But there are large creatures as well, one of which is like jellyfish, but about a mile across. This is the Medusa of the title. Another is Manta-like creature, about 100 yards across, that preys on the Medusa. But when the Medusa starts to take an interest on Falcon's craft, he decides to get out quick for safety's sake. And we learn that because of the various prosthetics implanted after the airship accident Falcon is really a cyborg with much faster reactions than ordinary humans. As we have discussed previously, Clarke loved the sea, and in this novella he is using what he knows in that realm to imagine a plausible ecology in the atmosphere of Jupiter. Of course when he wrote this novella no one knew about the truly frightening level of radiation around Jupiter, but then a clever science fiction writer could come up with a way to work around that. Clarke's Three Laws Finally, no discussion of Arthur C. Clarke can omit his famous Three Laws. Asimov had his Three Laws of Robotics, and Clarke had his Three Laws of Technology. When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible, he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible. Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. This concludes our look at Arthur C. Clarke, the second of the Big Three of the Golden Age of Science Fiction. And that means we are ready to tackle the Dean of Science Fiction, Robert A. Heinlein. Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Time_Odyssey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_the_White_Hart https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Jorkens https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_Gavagan%27s_Bar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Callahan%27s_Crosstime_Saloon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nine_Billion_Names_of_God https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Star_(Clarke_short_story) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolphin_Island_(novel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Meeting_with_Medusa https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarke%27s_three_laws https://www.palain.com/science-fiction/the-golden-age/arthur-c-clarke/arthur-c-clarke-other-works/ Provide feedback on this episode.

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Letting go of your children is one of the hardest—and holiest—parts of parenting. In this episode of Date Night, Pastor Tony Wood and wife Bre talk honestly about what it looks like to release your young adult with wisdom, grace, and biblical clarity. From emotional and physical separation to spiritual independence and changing family roles, this conversation is for every parent navigating the in-between season—when your child is no longer a kid, but not fully settled yet.Chat with Bre on Instagram @datenightwiththewoods Follow Tony on Instagram @drtonygwood For videos, old episodes, blog posts, events, and more www.datenightfam.org

In the last episode, we made it through step 3 of the 5 steps to meal planning on a budget! Now let's dive into steps 4-5. I am collaborating with two of my most frugal friends who are GREAT cooks to compile 5 steps to meal planning on a budget, merging both requests of our families of teens.May I introduce you to Tiffany of Don't Waste the Crumbs and Steph of Cheapskate Cook, who never cease to amaze me with their ability to save money while also generously hosting friends and sharing their knowledge with others online?You'll get to hear from them both in this episode. Resources We Mention for Meal Planning on a BudgetSome tips to stretch your meat and save moneyMore tips for reducing food wasteMy full interview with StephMy full interview with TiffanyMeal planning is the key to healthy eatingRoutines to make healthy meal planning doable3 Habits to help your grocery budget with high inflationMore tips and recipes to save you moneyVisit raisinghealthyfamilies.com/teens to get on the waitlist for Teens Cook Real Food! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

We are talking today about parenting boundaries, money, and what it really means to raise independent kids in a world that feels more expensive, more anxious, and more overwhelming than ever.My guest is Randy Crawford, a life coach known for her refreshingly no-nonsense approach to parenting teens and young adults, and for helping parents stop over-functioning so their kids can actually grow up. Randy works with families navigating everything from launching kids into college, first jobs, and post-grad life to adult children living at home, financial dependency, and the emotional minefield of comparison culture and social media at the same time.She's a powerful voice for women and midlife. Who are craving reinvention, balancing aging identity shifts, hormones, entrepreneurship, and the emotional labor that so many women carry quietly. What I love about Randy's work is that she brings so much clarity, humor, and compassion without sugarcoating things.Learn more at https://www.randicrawfordcoaching.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting young adults is one of the most tender and complex seasons of family life. In this episode, April Bordeau is joined by returning guest Jean Crane to explore how parents can navigate the tension between letting go and staying connected as children move into adulthood.Jean brings both professional insight and lived experience, parenting children who are actively launching into college, marriage, and independent life. Together, April and Jean discuss the emotional push-pull parents often feel—grief and pride, closeness and distance—and how to stay relationally connected without overstepping into control.This conversation offers practical guidance, reassurance, and hope for parents who want to maintain influence through relationship rather than authority.In this episode, you'll learn:Why parenting young adults is fundamentally different from parenting teens or childrenThe shift from positional influence to relational influenceHow brain development impacts decision-making well into the mid-20sWhat helps young adults want to stay connected with their parentsHow curiosity and listening build trust and opennessHealthy ways to set boundaries with adult childrenHow to respond when you're deeply concerned about your child's choicesWhen to speak up, when to step back, and when to pray and waitA simple practice parents can use this week to strengthen connectionKey takeaway: The goal isn't control—it's connection. When communication stays open, curiosity replaces judgment, and encouragement is spoken consistently, young adults are far more likely to invite their parents into their lives.Resources mentioned: Parenting Through the Stages (Orange Series) The Power of a Praying Parent The Power of a Praying Parent for Adult Children The Anxious Generation Stolen FocusApril also references a previous Care to Change podcast episode on parenting adult children, which will be linked in the show notes.If you're navigating this season and feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or disconnected, Care to Change offers experienced therapists who can walk alongside you through counseling, marriage intensives, or leadership coaching.Learn more or reach out at caretochange.org.

In this special interview episode of Youth Worker on Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with Noam, a young woman from Tel Aviv who works with Israel's Ministry of Tourism and previously served in the Israeli military. Recorded on location in Shiloh—the historic site where the tabernacle once stood and where Hannah dedicated Samuel to the Lord—Noam shares her personal story of growing up in Israel, serving in the army as a photographer, and what life has been like for young adults during and after the recent war. In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Noam talks about: • Growing up in Tel Aviv and living in a mixed Jewish and Arab community in Jaffa • Why all Israeli young adults serve in the military and what that experience is like • How the war affected everyday life, work, and sleep with rockets and alarms • The emotional impact of October 7 and knowing friends who attended the Nova festival and never came home • The relief when hostages began to return • What it's like living with both resilience and uncertainty • Why, even after everything, she still says: "Israel is the best place in the world" • Her invitation to Christians to come experience the land of the Bible for themselves Doug also reflects on the biblical significance of Shiloh, where Samuel was dedicated to the Lord, and why hearing stories directly from the people who live in Israel brings Scripture, history, and current events together in a powerful way. This episode is especially valuable for: • Youth pastors and youth ministry volunteers • Christian educators and student leaders • Parents helping students process fear, conflict, and faith • Anyone wanting a real, human perspective on life in Israel today This is not a political episode. It is a personal story, a cultural conversation, and a window into the life of a young Israeli woman who loves her country, loves life, and believes in hope even after tragedy. ✨ Sometimes the best way to help students understand the world is to let them hear directly from the people who live in it. _________________________________________________________________________________

We just celebrated 10 years of teaching kids to cook online, which honestly feels surreal. It still feels like yesterday that we were filming the very first lessons, crossing our fingers, and wondering if anyone would even want this.Fast forward a decade and nearly 20,000 families served, and the answer is clear. This work matters. It is changing kitchens, confidence levels, and family dynamics in real ways.Over the years, parents have consistently asked me about two skills that go beyond what we teach inside Kids Cook Real Food:How to help kids meal planHow to help kids grocery shopThese are higher level executive functioning skills. They build on cooking, but they are a step further. They require decision making, budgeting, and thinking ahead. That is why they were never part of the original Kids Cook Real Food course.For a long time, I knew these skills belonged in a future, more advanced program for teens and young adults. And now, that next step is almost here!! They are a big part of Teens Cook Real Food, which releases to the public on January 26, 2006!! (But only for a week right now, so put it on your calendar.)Today we'll hit on steps 1-3 of meal planning on a budget!Resources We Mention for Meal Planning on a BudgetSome tips to stretch your meat and save moneyMore tips for reducing food wasteMeal planning is the key to healthy eatingRoutines to make healthy meal planning doable3 Habits to help your grocery budget with high inflationMore tips and recipes to save you moneVisit raisinghealthyfamilies.com/teens to get on the waitlist for Teens Cook Real Food! Kitchen Stewardship Raising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

1 Corinthians 15 focuses on the core of the Christian faith: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Paul explains that Christ's resurrection is the foundation of our hope, proving victory over sin and death and guaranteeing the future resurrection of believers. As the young adults continue their study through the book of Corinthians, this chapter invites them to stand firm in the gospel, live with eternal perspective, and remain steadfast in their faith knowing their labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Tuesday evening message with Pastor Sam Lee. Follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustinya to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here Tuesday nights at CLYA.

Why Young Adult Ministry Is Exploding (and How Not to Miss It) – with Jordan McClarnon In this conversation, Josiah and Micah sit down with Jordan McClarnon, Young Adults Pastor at Crossroads (multi‑site, multi‑state church), to unpack his journey from a decade in youth ministry to pioneering a young adult ministry from scratch. Jordan shares how God shifted his heart from students to young adults, what it's like launching something new inside a large, established church, and why he believes young adult ministry is becoming the “new youth ministry.” This episode is packed with practical wisdom for pastors, leaders, and anyone burdened for 18–30‑year‑olds. More about us: Learn more about youngadultstoday: www.youngadults.today Give to propel the ministry forward: https://tithe.ly/give?c=5350133 Resources: -Free eBook "10 Steps to Starting a Successful Young Adult Ministry": https://www.youngadults.today/book/starting-a-successful-young-adult-ministry -Join our FaceBook Group Community with 2500+ leaders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796270437396021 -Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youngadults.today/ -Join us for the FREE Digital Conference Wednesday, January 21st 11am on Zoom: www.youngadults.today/digital-conference -See you in Minneapolis this March 13-14th for the youngadultstoday leader conference: www.youngadults.today/conference -Limited Spots are available for our Coaching Communities launching February 16th: www.youngadults.today/coaching-communities 

Young Adults (18-25): Over half (58%) experienced little or no purpose in the prior month, and half felt directionless, per a Harvard study. Teens (General): Around 18% of teens (13-17) are unsure of their plans after high school, notes Pew Research. Brayden Black, known as the identity restorer and dream catalyst, is a life coach and a motivational speaker who has spoken to hundreds of youth and young adults across the U.S., helping them to rediscover their identity, eliminate limiting beliefs, find purpose, clarity, and help them see what they can't see in themselves yet. I don't just help inspire people for a moment; I help people see themselves differently, which changes how they live long after an event, a speaking gig, a coaching session, or an interaction ends. A lot of speakers and coaches just tell people what to do, but I help people understand who they are and inspire them to greatness, and then they are the ones who want to go out and make the lasting changes that will forever change their lives. I'm a great jack of all trades, coming in with personal lived experience with doubt, anxiety, and self-belief struggles, which is so relevant to the rising generation of youth and young adults around the world. I have deep connections and tons of experience working with youth and young adults, so I know what's relevant to them and how to make things personal and engaging. And I give them practical tools that any audience can take away and apply immediately. People walk away grounded and empowered, lifted and inspired. People will learn how to see themselves more clearly, how identity shapes decisions, and their confidence, and where they're going. I help people separate who they are from fear, past mistakes, and limiting beliefs. And that ties into how I help people take control of their inner world and how you can train your thoughts to influence your emotions, actions, and outcomes. You are in control of your circumstances, not the other way around. My message is lived, it's not scripted, and it works. I speak with people, not at them. I give people real connections and practical skills to equip them to make immediate change. If you really want your audience to leave seeing themselves and living differently, that's why you book with me. LinkedIn: @BraydenBlack  Instagram: @_Brayden.Black     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letting Go Without Letting Go: Parenting Young Adults In this episode, Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett dive into the exciting yet challenging journey of parenting young adults. Whether they're heading off to college, launching their careers, or simply learning to navigate adulthood, this stage can feel like a whole new world for single moms. We'll share insights on maintaining open communication, setting healthy boundaries, and supporting their independence without losing your connection. Tune in for practical tips, real stories, and encouragement for all the single moms out there raising young adults with love, grace, and a little bit of grit!

Deacon Steve Greco is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Orange. He is founder of Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry, and host of Empowered by the Spirit.  In this episode, Deacon Steve talks with Cecilia Phan about young adult ministry; this is an encore episode from 2017.Empowered by the Spirit airs live weekdays at 10:00am and Fridays at 5pmPacific Time go to https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.APPLE LINK FOR APPGOOGLE PLAY LINK FOR APPArchives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at https://www.spiritfilledevents.com/empowered-by-the-spirit Support the show

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we take a hard look at spiritual warfare, temptation, and the very real influence of the devil—while keeping our eyes firmly fixed on the truth that God always wins. We unpack what the Church teaches about evil, free will, grace, and the power of Christ over every darkness, and how Catholics are called not to fear the enemy but to stand firm in faith. With Scripture, tradition, and practical wisdom, this episode reminds us that no matter how intense the battle may feel, victory belongs to Christ and to those who remain rooted in Him.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

Welcome to Mysteries to Die For and this Toe Tag.I am TG Wolff and am here with Jack, my piano player and producer. This is normally a podcast where we combine storytelling with original music to put you at the heart of mystery. Today is a bonus episode we call a Toe Tag. It is the first chapter from a fresh release in the mystery, crime, and thriller genre.Featured release is FOREWARNED by Tracy S. PhillipsFOREWARNED is a suspense. It's the summer of 1976 in Carlson, Indiana and the lives of two teens intertwine in a way that will change both their lives forever. Still reeling from her parents' divorce, 15-year old Daphne Post sees the family next door as having everything she doesn't. But Lara Vaughn is tired of doing what her parents expect and is working to break out of the box she was born into. Daphne senses tragedy is about to fall but who will be the dead and who will be the guilty.Bottom line: FOREWARNED is for you if you like Americana suspense with a whisper of the paranormal and historical fiction.At its heart, this suspense is built around skewed ideals and what happens when the veils fall. The story opens on Daphne's 15th birthday, the day her family arrives at her grandmother's lake home. It's the first summer without her father, the first summer after the divorce. Daphne blames her mother and has gone to calling her by her first name. She's trapped in a house with her mother and aunt, brother and two cousins, all younger. What from the outside looks like teen angst and defiance masks heartbreak and anger. Daphne looks to the house next door and sees the “perfect” family – society leading mother, uber successful father, three popular kids.The Vaughn family does look perfect, but behind the screen is a father in a political role obsessed with appearances and control, a mother who lives for society life (and her tennis instructor), an older brother who has been all but cut off for not falling in line with his career, and a younger brother who figured out how to suck up to his father. That leaves Lara, queen of the popular girls, utterly miserable. She's expected to go to college, get her Mrs. degree, and land a ladder climbing husband. Lara dreamed of a modeling career.As Daphne joins the partying Vaughn siblings, its clear everything is not merry and well. Daphne has been able to see images of the future when she touches others. Her senses are working overtime with the Vaughns and her mother's too slick new boyfriend. Daphne sees enough to know dark days are coming and someone won't survive but she doesn't know who, and she has no one to talk to about it.The central characters are between 15 and 25 years old, and is classified as a Young Adult novel, but this is really a story for suspense readers of any age. The struggles the kids face are universal – the grass is always greener … until you climb the fence and realize its been spray painted.In all genres, there is a spectrum from light to heavy, for suspense, we're going to use nail biters. FOREWARNED is at the lighter end and I give it two nail biters. The tension is high enough to keep the pages rapidly turning.The setting back in 1976 does give a flashback of Americana and the prospective of an upper class. For children of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, its filled with little “I remember that” treats. I loved Philips “product placement” naming brands and foods that were part of my childhood including Bottle Caps, wax candy bottles, Necco Wafers, and Bubble Yum. For children of the 80s and on, it paints a picture of American society and the gains women have made in divorce, education, and careers.The logic in this one stands up well. It is a straightforward story with Daphne and Lara being true to their characters. I personally would have like to see the paranormal be more of a story element. Daphne's...

ABOUT THE EPISODE:When your child transitions from treatment back into everyday life, the real work begins. Alex Zemeckis and Cannon Kristofferson, co-founders of The Grounds Recovery and Mare's House, know the terrain intimately—not from textbooks or theories, but from walking that precarious path themselves. Now, years into their own recovery journeys, they've built a rock solid sober living ecosystem that helps young adults navigate the delicate nuances of early sobriety while building sustainable, meaningful lives.In this conversation, Alex and Cannon reveal why employment isn't just helpful but essential for young people in recovery, serving as both anchor and compass in those vulnerable early months. They understand the peculiar challenge of leaving treatment's protective bubble, only to face familiar streets, old phone numbers, and muscle memories that can pull a young person back to past patterns. Their approach? Get young adults integrated into real community fabric immediately—working, contributing, encountering actual triggers while building the mental fortitude to navigate them. No therapeutic bubble, no artificial safety—just supported practice at living.After years of working with young adults struggling with substances and mental health, they've noticed the themes that persist: the hunger for genuine connection, the need for purpose beyond sobriety itself, and the surprising power of peer mentorship from those who've earned their wisdom through lived experience and formal education. Their perspective offers something rare—credibility born from personal transformation coupled with professional dedication to helping others architect their own recovery.When you listen, you'll learn:Why meaningful employment serves as recovery's most underutilized tool and how work provides structure that therapy alone cannot The specific vulnerabilities young adults face when transitioning from treatment to home environments (and practical strategies for navigating them) How peer support from those with lived experience creates a different quality of trust and accountability than traditional counseling The common patterns Alex and Cannon observe across hundreds of young adults—and why these patterns actually offer hope Their unconventional approach to community integration that prioritizes real-world practice over extended therapeutic cocooningEPISODE RESOURCES:The Grounds Recovery websiteMare's House website (women's sober living)This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityGet our free, 4-video course, Hope Starts Here, and access to our Limited Membership hereLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereWatch the podcast on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

In the second installment of this two-part series, Drs. Stacey Clardy, Ayush Gupta, and Kuntal Sen discuss the most practical testing approach to minimize both under‑ and over‑testing for these disorders. Show citation: Gupta A, Sahjwani D, Kahn I, Gombolay GY, Sen K. Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults: An Evolving Landscape. Neurol Genet. 2025;11(6):e200326. Published 2025 Nov 25. doi:10.1212/NXG.0000000000200326 Show transcript:  Dr. Stacey Clardy: Hi, this is Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA in the University of Utah. For a two-part podcast series this week, I've been speaking with Ayush Gupta, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Kuntal Sen, from Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC about monogenic disorders that mimic neuroinflammatory disease. There are a lot of them, and they are no doubt sitting in our clinics waiting to be recognized. Ayush, for the minute, once a neurologist starts suspecting one of these disorders, what's the most practical testing strategy to avoid both under and over-testing for these disorders? Dr. Ayush Gupta: I think the most practical strategy is to write down all the phenotypic symptoms that you think could be related, put that exact information into a genetic testing panel that will be suitable. Or, if possible, try to do a broader genetic testing such as whole genome sequencing, and make yourself equipped to be able to analyze the results that you get from the testing. Dr. Stacey Clardy: I hear you saying, at least when you're thinking about this, be a bit of a lumper. As we covered in the podcast, if we are going to pursue that genetic testing, it is absolutely critical that we share that list with the interpreting geneticist because that determines how they score variants and how they rate them as related or not. Please take a listen to that two-part podcast series, where we get into all these details. I walked away with a great framework on how to do better in terms of picking these disorders out. Again, the paper that accompanies the two-part podcast series is in Neurology Genetics. It's a comprehensive review and called Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults in Evolving Landscape. Thank you, Ayush. Dr. Ayush Gupta: Thank you so much.

In the second installment of this two-part series, Drs. Stacey Clardy, Ayush Gupta, and Kuntal Sen discuss the most practical testing approach to minimize both under‑ and over‑testing for these disorders. Show citation: Gupta A, Sahjwani D, Kahn I, Gombolay GY, Sen K. Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults: An Evolving Landscape. Neurol Genet. 2025;11(6):e200326. Published 2025 Nov 25. doi:10.1212/NXG.0000000000200326 Show transcript:  Dr. Stacey Clardy: Hi, this is Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA in the University of Utah. For a two-part podcast series this week, I've been speaking with Ayush Gupta, from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and Kuntal Sen, from Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC about monogenic disorders that mimic neuroinflammatory disease. There are a lot of them, and they are no doubt sitting in our clinics waiting to be recognized. Ayush, for the minute, once a neurologist starts suspecting one of these disorders, what's the most practical testing strategy to avoid both under and over-testing for these disorders? Dr. Ayush Gupta: I think the most practical strategy is to write down all the phenotypic symptoms that you think could be related, put that exact information into a genetic testing panel that will be suitable. Or, if possible, try to do a broader genetic testing such as whole genome sequencing, and make yourself equipped to be able to analyze the results that you get from the testing. Dr. Stacey Clardy: I hear you saying, at least when you're thinking about this, be a bit of a lumper. As we covered in the podcast, if we are going to pursue that genetic testing, it is absolutely critical that we share that list with the interpreting geneticist because that determines how they score variants and how they rate them as related or not. Please take a listen to that two-part podcast series, where we get into all these details. I walked away with a great framework on how to do better in terms of picking these disorders out. Again, the paper that accompanies the two-part podcast series is in Neurology Genetics. It's a comprehensive review and called Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults in Evolving Landscape. Thank you, Ayush. Dr. Ayush Gupta: Thank you so much.

In this episode, we explore the deep questions Christians often ask about death: What happens to our soul? How can we find peace and hope? Will we see loved ones again? How does faith in Christ change our view of death? What does the Bible teach about eternal life?

the Holy Spirit. Who is He? How does He work in our lives? Learn about His power, guidance, and presence, and discover how the Holy Spirit helps believers grow in faith, wisdom, and love.Perfect for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of the third person of the Trinity and how He impacts daily life.

We explore what Scripture teaches about cremation. Is it acceptable for Christians? How does the Bible view burial and the handling of our bodies after death? Discover biblical insights, practical guidance, and a faith-based perspective on this sensitive topic.Perfect for anyone seeking clarity and peace on honoring God in life—and in death.

To kick off the 2026 season, Alexa and Jenevora Williams dive into the fascinating world of motor learning and what it really means for singing and teaching singing. From walking toddlers and chocolate metaphors to the neuroscience behind skill acquisition, the conversation unpacks why learning to sing is far more complex—and far more human—than we often assume. Together they explore implicit versus explicit learning, internal versus external focus, imagination, metaphor, and the role of trust, play, and mistake-making in vocal development. A thoughtful, wide-ranging discussion that invites singing teachers to simplify their language, deepen their listening, and give both themselves and their students permission to learn messily and creatively. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?  1:59 What is motor control and motor learning?10:41 What are the stages of learning?15:48 What is the brain and larynx interface?18:59 Internal Vs External focus in motor learning33:35 Choosing metaphorical and imagery based instruction50:53 Impairment to motor skills55:09 The future of voice pedagogy integrating neuroscience and imaginationAbout the presenter HERERELEVANT MENTIONS Singing Teachers Talk Ep.75 Vocal Rehabilitation for Singers Motor Control, Motor Learning and Brain-Computer InterfacesHeidi Moss EricksonHearing Singing: A Guide to Functional Listening and Voice Perception by Ian HowellSinging Teachers Talk Ep.237 Beyond the Vocal Tract: How the Brain Shapes What We Hear with Ian HowellTilting ArticlePaul EckmanPEVoCVocal Health EducationABOUT THE GUESTDr Jenevora Williams is an expert in the fields of vocal health and singing teaching. After a successful career in Opera, she turned her attention to investigating healthy and efficient vocal function. The combination of academic study and practical experience has resulted in a unique perception for understanding the human voice. She was the first singing teacher to be awarded a PhD in voice science in the UK, and won the 2010 BVA Van Lawrence Prize for her outstanding contribution to voice research. Her book, Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults, has been enormously popular with singing teachers throughout the world. Jenevora is well-known for her imaginative and rigorous international training courses for singing teachers and voice professionals. She is director of Vocal Health Education and Evolving Voice, training the first generation of Voice Rehabilitation Specialists worldwide. As a teacher of singing, she works with professional singers of all ages in both voice rehabilitation and career mentoring.  W: jenevorawilliams.com

Send us a textA box of chocolate peanut butter balls shouldn't change a life—but in our Las Vegas kitchen, it often does. We sit down with Sugar and Spice founder Sherry Long, a former teacher who transformed a classroom skill set into a bustling confectionery that doubles as a paid training ground for neurodivergent and at‑risk young adults. What started as an accidental side hustle became a clear pathway to confidence, wages, and work‑ready skills.Sherry walks us through the full system: 10‑week paid placements, job coaches in the kitchen, and close partnerships with Empower Us and VocEd to match young people to roles that fit their strengths. We talk real operations—food safety, labeling, invoicing, box folding, retail fulfillment—and the multi‑modal training that makes it all click: visual aids over the sink, verbal cues like fold in, fold out, and hands‑on practice until muscle memory takes over. The stories land where it matters most: a trainee crying happy tears at a first paycheck, a quiet teen leading a production line by week three, and families discovering that transportation coaching and consistent routines can turn anxiety into agency.We also make a case to local businesses: stop saying “no one wants to work.” There's a talented, motivated workforce ready to contribute if you offer clear tasks, patient coaching, and inclusive hiring. Whether your setting is back‑of‑house production or a public‑facing role, job carving and steady mentorship can unlock reliability, retention, and pride. Parents will leave with practical ideas to build independence at home—small chores, visual lists, and the space to try, fail, and try again.Craving something sweet with substance? Grab the Valentine promo and taste what this team creates while supporting a model that deserves to spread. Subscribe, share this episode with a business owner or parent who needs to hear it, and leave a review to help more people find these stories and solutions.www.sugarandspicelasvegas.com20%OFF for Valentines with PROMO CODE PODCAST2026Support the showSJ CHILDS - SOCIALS & WEBSITE MASTER LIST WEBSITES - Stream-Able Live — https://www.streamable.live-COMING SOON - The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.sjchilds.org - The SJ Childs Show Podcast Page — https://www.sjchildsshow.com YOUTUBE - The SJ Childs Show — https://www.youtube.com/@sjchildsshow - Louie Lou (Cats Channel) — https://www.youtube.com/@2catslouielou FACEBOOK - Personal Profile — https://www.facebook.com/sara.gullihur.bradford - Business Page — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsllc - The SJ Childs Global Network — https://www.facebook.com/sjchildsglobalnetwork - The SJ Childs Show — https://www.facebook.com/SJChildsShow INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjchildsllc/ TIKTOK - https://www.tiktok.com/@sjchildsllc LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjchilds/ PODCAST PLATFORMS - Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/4qgD3ZMOB2unfPxqacu3cC - Apple Podcasts — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sj-childs-show/id1548143291 CONTACT EMAIL - sjchildsllc@gmail.com

Jessica L. Cozzi crafts swoon-worthy romances for teens to show that there is always love in the world, if you're willing to find it. She is a publicist at William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins, and is also a former YA book blogger. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Fordham University and an MFA in Young Adult Fiction Writing & Professional Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Her literary passion lies in Young Adult stories, including any and all contemporary romantic comedies. Through the stories she puts on bookstore shelves, she gives readers the chance to flip through the pages, fall in love, and find their inner hopeless romantic. Her first novel is We've Hit Turbulence. Learn more at jesscozziwrites.com Special thanks to NetGalley for early preview copies.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

Tuesday evening message with Pastor Sam Lee. Follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustinya to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here Tuesday nights at CLYA.

Dr. Keith Humphreys is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine and a leading expert on treating addictions, drug laws and policy. We discuss all the major addictive substances and behaviors, including alcohol, opioids, gambling, stimulants, nicotine, cannabis and more, focusing on how genetics and certain use patterns shape addiction susceptibility. We discuss the best evidence-based tools for recovery, from 12-step programs to emerging treatments such as psychedelics and ibogaine. Anyone interested in making better choices for their health and/or seeking to avoid or overcome addictions ought to benefit from this episode. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:58) Keith Humphreys (00:03:22) Addiction; Genetic Risk (00:09:14) Alcohol Use Disorder & Alcoholism; Genetic Predisposition & Addiction Risk (00:18:03) Sponsors: David & BetterHelp (00:20:37) Women & Alcohol Use; Young Adults; Cannabis Use (00:23:36) Health Benefit to Alcohol?, Red Wine, Cancer Risk; Social Pressure (00:31:47) Alcohol in Social Gatherings, Social Anxiety, Vulnerability, Work & Dates (00:37:41) Old vs New Cannabis & THC Levels; Smoked vs Edible Forms (00:44:38) Cannabis & Psychosis Risk; Cardiac Health; Youth Cannabis Use & Transition to Adulthood (00:52:29) Sponsor: AG1 (00:54:13) Industries of Addiction, Regulation; Gambling, Slot Machines, Novelty; Casinos (01:05:28) Decriminalization vs Legalization; Cannabis, Gateway Drug? (01:08:50) Psylocibin or LSD, Addiction Treatment; Microdosing, Clinical Trial Challenges (01:18:58) Sponsor: Helix Sleep (01:20:32) Brain Plasticity & Age; Ketamine, Depression, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) (01:28:10) SSRIs, Mass Shootings, Suicide, Side Effects; Drug Approval; Ibogaine & PTSD (01:36:10) Caffeine Addiction?; Stimulants & Rehab; Prescription Stimulants & ADHD (01:44:04) Nicotine, Mistaking Withdrawal for Benefit (01:47:24) Sponsor: LMNT (01:48:44) Tool: How to Talk to Someone with Addiction (01:55:23) Perception of Addicts, Character Defect, Pain (02:00:58) Overcoming Addiction, Immediate Rewards, AA; Addict & Co-Dependency? (02:09:53) Longterm Drug Use, Dopamine, Cues & Relapse; Social Media (02:16:21) Brain Stimulation, TMS; Homelessness, Substance Use & Rehab (02:26:11) Addiction Treatment Policy, Rehab & Insurance (02:29:08) Tool: 12-Step Programs, AA, Accessibility & Benefits (02:38:08) AA, Higher Power, Cult?; Flexibility, Tool: Open AA Meetings (02:44:38) GLP-1s, Weight Loss, Alcohol Addiction; Pharmaceutical Advertisements (02:52:39) Social Media Addiction, Tool: Avoiding Social Media Strategies (02:58:36) “Failure to Launch”, Youth, Video Games, Social Media; Recovery Pathways (03:04:13) AA as an Action Program, Tool: Try Different AA Meetings (03:08:21) Hospice, Death, Overcoming Fear of Death (03:13:54) Addiction to Escape Death?, Desire for Oblivion (03:18:11) Men vs Women & Addiction; Lying; Relapse; Fentanyl & Addiction Advice (03:24:27) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second installment of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the spinal cord and optic neuritis, while outlining practical approaches to genetic testing and emphasizing the importance of collaboration with genetic counselors and neurogeneticists.  Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

2026 Family Prayer

Sunday morning message with Pastor Brad Wilkinson. Visit christianlifeustin.com, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustin to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here at Christian Life Austin.

Join us for a special message from our Young Adults Pastor, Adam Simmons and our Young Adults about all God did at Passion 2026!—Stay ConnectedWebsite: http://www.momentumchurch.orgMomentum Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomentumONLMomentum Church Instagram: http://instagram.com/momentum_churchMomentum Church Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/momentum_churchTim Payne Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pastortimpayneTim Payne Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/timjpayneTim Payne Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/timpayne_Support the Ministry: http://www.momentumchurch.org/giveSupport the show

Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we dive into the truth behind the Middle Ages and Medieval Times, separating fact from fiction and debunking the many misconceptions that still shape how people view this fascinating era. We explore the faith, culture, and everyday life of the medieval world, and how the Catholic Church played a central role in preserving knowledge, shaping society, and guiding souls toward Christ. From castles and crusades to monasteries and manuscripts, this episode offers a richer, more accurate look at a time period that was far more faithful, thoughtful, and complex than it is often given credit for.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen discuss the key clinical features that should shift suspicion from autoimmune encephalitis or demyelinating disease to monogenic mimics.  Show citation: Gupta A, Sahjwani D, Kahn I, Gombolay GY, Sen K. Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults: An Evolving Landscape. Neurol Genet. 2025;11(6):e200326. Published 2025 Nov 25. doi:10.1212/NXG.0000000000200326 Show transcript:  Dr. Stacey Clardy: Hi, this is Stacey Clardy from the Salt Lake City VA in the University of Utah. For a two-part podcast series, I've been speaking with Ayush Gupta from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Kuntal Sen from Children's National Hospital in Washington DC about the monogenic disorders that mimic neuroinflammatory disease that are lurking in all of our clinics just waiting to be diagnosed. Ayush, for the minute, when you're seeing a patient with a presumed autoimmune encephalitis or demyelinating disease, what single cluster of features should instead most strongly push us to think of monogenic mimics at the top of our differential? Dr. Ayush Gupta: So when you are seeing a patient with presumed autoimmune encephalitis or a demyelinating disorder, cluster of features such as earlier onset in terms of age, developmental delays, CSF or imaging finding that's non-concordant with the diagnosis such as a non-inflammatory CSF, a symmetric white matter or deep gray matter involvement and relentless progression despite immunotherapy, these are the red flags where you should stop, seriously consider the possibility of a monogenic disorder and reach out to help from colleagues. Dr. Stacey Clardy: That's a great list, and we get into far more detail in the two-part podcast series. So please listen to both of those and take a read of the neurology genetics review titled Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults: An Evolving Landscape.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the phenotypes commonly seen in CNS inflammatory and demyelinating diseases, and discuss genetic conditions in patients who do not precisely meet classic diagnostic criteria. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Christina Dukes Brown. CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, NJ Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Raise awareness about the Boys & Girls Club’s impact on underserved communities in Paterson and Passaic, NJ. Issue a call to action for volunteers, mentors, corporations, and donors to support youth programs. Highlight challenges faced by marginalized communities and how the Club addresses them through education, nutrition, and character-building programs. Key Takeaways Community Impact The Club serves 1,400 children and teens daily across two main clubhouses and 11 satellite sites. Programs include academic support, tutoring, arts, athletics, and life skills development. Challenges in the Community High rates of homelessness, food deserts, and low literacy and math proficiency (only ~20% literate and ~15% proficient in math in Paterson). Stereotypes and “deficit ideology” that assume poor or minority youth lack capacity for success. Programs and Initiatives Academic Support: Homework help, tutoring, and Saturday sessions. Creative Outlets: Dance, musicals, and arts. Sports & Aquatics: Swimming program praised for breaking stereotypes. Young Adult Support (18–24): Internships, skill-building, and career readiness for those not pursuing college. Call to Action Volunteers and mentors needed to inspire youth. Corporations and entrepreneurs encouraged to provide internships and teach business skills. Donations critical—$4M annual fundraising goal to sustain programs. Dr. Brown’s Motivation Rooted in her upbringing in Jersey City during the crack era. Believes in being part of the solution, not just complaining about systemic issues. Emphasizes building “efficacious spirits” and affirming unique skills in youth. Notable Quotes On Motivation:“I can’t complain about the position of Black and Brown people in society if I’m not going to do the work necessary to support its elevation.” On Stereotypes:“Deficit ideology assumes that if you are poor or minority, you do not have the capacity to be successful. We fight that every day.” On Community Support:“My community got me where I am today… I’m calling on the village to support what we’re trying to do.” On Youth Potential:“No matter where you come from, and no matter what you look like, you have the capacity to become great.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christina Dukes Brown. CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, NJ Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Raise awareness about the Boys & Girls Club’s impact on underserved communities in Paterson and Passaic, NJ. Issue a call to action for volunteers, mentors, corporations, and donors to support youth programs. Highlight challenges faced by marginalized communities and how the Club addresses them through education, nutrition, and character-building programs. Key Takeaways Community Impact The Club serves 1,400 children and teens daily across two main clubhouses and 11 satellite sites. Programs include academic support, tutoring, arts, athletics, and life skills development. Challenges in the Community High rates of homelessness, food deserts, and low literacy and math proficiency (only ~20% literate and ~15% proficient in math in Paterson). Stereotypes and “deficit ideology” that assume poor or minority youth lack capacity for success. Programs and Initiatives Academic Support: Homework help, tutoring, and Saturday sessions. Creative Outlets: Dance, musicals, and arts. Sports & Aquatics: Swimming program praised for breaking stereotypes. Young Adult Support (18–24): Internships, skill-building, and career readiness for those not pursuing college. Call to Action Volunteers and mentors needed to inspire youth. Corporations and entrepreneurs encouraged to provide internships and teach business skills. Donations critical—$4M annual fundraising goal to sustain programs. Dr. Brown’s Motivation Rooted in her upbringing in Jersey City during the crack era. Believes in being part of the solution, not just complaining about systemic issues. Emphasizes building “efficacious spirits” and affirming unique skills in youth. Notable Quotes On Motivation:“I can’t complain about the position of Black and Brown people in society if I’m not going to do the work necessary to support its elevation.” On Stereotypes:“Deficit ideology assumes that if you are poor or minority, you do not have the capacity to be successful. We fight that every day.” On Community Support:“My community got me where I am today… I’m calling on the village to support what we’re trying to do.” On Youth Potential:“No matter where you come from, and no matter what you look like, you have the capacity to become great.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Christina Dukes Brown. CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Paterson and Passaic, NJ Purpose of the Interview The interview aimed to: Raise awareness about the Boys & Girls Club’s impact on underserved communities in Paterson and Passaic, NJ. Issue a call to action for volunteers, mentors, corporations, and donors to support youth programs. Highlight challenges faced by marginalized communities and how the Club addresses them through education, nutrition, and character-building programs. Key Takeaways Community Impact The Club serves 1,400 children and teens daily across two main clubhouses and 11 satellite sites. Programs include academic support, tutoring, arts, athletics, and life skills development. Challenges in the Community High rates of homelessness, food deserts, and low literacy and math proficiency (only ~20% literate and ~15% proficient in math in Paterson). Stereotypes and “deficit ideology” that assume poor or minority youth lack capacity for success. Programs and Initiatives Academic Support: Homework help, tutoring, and Saturday sessions. Creative Outlets: Dance, musicals, and arts. Sports & Aquatics: Swimming program praised for breaking stereotypes. Young Adult Support (18–24): Internships, skill-building, and career readiness for those not pursuing college. Call to Action Volunteers and mentors needed to inspire youth. Corporations and entrepreneurs encouraged to provide internships and teach business skills. Donations critical—$4M annual fundraising goal to sustain programs. Dr. Brown’s Motivation Rooted in her upbringing in Jersey City during the crack era. Believes in being part of the solution, not just complaining about systemic issues. Emphasizes building “efficacious spirits” and affirming unique skills in youth. Notable Quotes On Motivation:“I can’t complain about the position of Black and Brown people in society if I’m not going to do the work necessary to support its elevation.” On Stereotypes:“Deficit ideology assumes that if you are poor or minority, you do not have the capacity to be successful. We fight that every day.” On Community Support:“My community got me where I am today… I’m calling on the village to support what we’re trying to do.” On Youth Potential:“No matter where you come from, and no matter what you look like, you have the capacity to become great.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you reach young adults in 2026—beyond hype, events, and algorithms? In this episode, Josiah & Micah Kennealy unpack 8 things that are actually working in young adult ministry right now, drawn from real-life ministry, Scripture, and stories of leaders across the country. Whether you're a pastor, volunteer, or just passionate about discipling the next generation, this conversation will give you practical, transferable ideas you can start using this week. In This Episode, We Talk About: Prayer as the engine of ministry Why prayer must fuel everything you do Practical ideas: prayer walks, pre-service prayer, intercession nights Being a praying leader, not just a leader who prays Access to homes & tables Why opening your home changes how people experience “pastor” and “church” Acts 2 as a model for house-to-house ministry and shared meals Authenticity over just more content Why young adults are exhausted by noise but hungry for honest, biblical teaching Creating dialogue spaces where questions and doubts are welcomed, not shamed Serving the community Stories like 30 for Freedom and Venture Helping young adults live out the Gospel in tangible, justice-oriented ways Spiritual and practical mentorship How to DTR a mentoring relationship (twice a month for three months, clear expectations) Why everyone who can pray and listen has something to offer Community and friendships that last Teaching young adults how to build and be godly friends Why content is everywhere, but true community is rare Encounters in God's presence Unhurried altar times, worship, prayer gatherings The power of living-room sized spaces for life-marking moments with God More than just a service After-parties, retreats, camps, and unstructured hangouts Creating shared experiences where young adults find “my people” Key Quotes “Young adults don't need just another event. They need a place where they're known.” – Josiah “Truth that isn't watered down but isn't weaponized is powerful.” – Micah Resources Mentioned Lead with Prayer by Ryan Scoog 30 for Freedom – anti-trafficking movement: https://30forfreedom.org Venture – justice and missions initiatives: https://venture.org Free Digital Conference – January 21, 2026 Kick off the year with us at our free digital conference for young adult ministry leaders on Wednesday, January 21 at 11:00am Central (on Zoom).

Send us a textWe're back back back back again! Rejoin Dustin and René as they discuss Moses 1 and Abraham 3 through the Queer Perspective of BEHOLDING!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (January 5-January 11).SHOW NOTES:Choices for Eternity Worldwide Devotional for Young Adults with President NelsonScripture Helps: Moses 1⁠; Abraham 3SoulJoin the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

This week, we tackle the biggest faith questions young adults are asking right now (according to the recent Passion Conference) — from evidence for God's existence and the tension between free will and predestination, to suffering, salvation and thoughts on hell. It's an honest conversation about doubt, belief and why curiosity might be essential to spiritual growth.From there, Emily sits down with CITIZENS frontman Zach Bolen to talk about the band's new album Museum, being in the Christian music bubble while feeling like an outsider and why art doesn't need to explain itself to be meaningful. Plus, Jesse has some thoughts over the increasingly unhinged Guinness World Records, from pigs on skateboards to LEGO-related pain tolerance, and the crew plays a round of “Overrated, Underrated or Just Right,” covering reboots, word-of-the-year culture and more!Highlights:3:10 New Year check-in4:20 The Crown5:25 Why New Year's TV is terrible9:55 Fireworks gone wrong14:15 RELEVANT BUZZ17:05 The top faith questions young adults are asking at the Passion Conference31:00 Awards season highlights38:30 Zach Bolen of CITIZENS42:10 Faith, deconstruction, and the Nashville bubble46:20 Curiosity as a spiritual discipline50:10 SLICES50:14 Guinness World Records need a reboot56:20 OVERRATED, UNDERRATED, OR JUST RIGHT?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tuesday evening message with Pastor Sam Lee. Follow us on Instagram @christianlifeaustinya to stay up to date with the exciting things happening here Tuesday nights at CLYA.

Don't Live in Fear. Seek God Daily! D. Todd Christofferson Talks to Young Adults. ACU Sunday Series. Todd Christofferson has a powerful message for every young adult. You are not alone, and you need not live in fear of failure! He explains the power of taking life one day at a time and trusting that the Lord is actively working on your behalf. Watch now and gain the confidence to make important life choices, trusting that God will always provide what is best for you. Watch the entire speech at- https://youtu.be/I-yPJQeYyto?si=mL-dlXWA-AkEoOzA LDS Gospel and Christ Center 82,177 views Oct 22, 2025 LDS Gospel Podcast kindly show support by subscribing    / @ldsgospelofficial   --------------------------------------------------------------------  Check out our ACU Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ACUPodcast   HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!  Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. Don't let the Leftist win. Do it now! Thanks. Also Rate us on any platform you follow us on. It helps a lot. Forward this show to friends. Ways to subscribe to the American Conservative University Podcast Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher FM Player Podcast Addict Tune-in Podcasts Pandora Look us up on Amazon Prime …And Many Other Podcast Aggregators and sites ACU on Twitter- https://twitter.com/AmerConU . Warning- Explicit and Violent video content.   Please help ACU by submitting your Show ideas. Email us at americanconservativeuniversity@americanconservativeuniversity.com   Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For the Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless.   Report on Food For the Poor by Charity Navigator https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/592174510   -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer from ACU. We try to bring to our students and alumni the World's best Conservative thinkers. All views expressed belong solely to the author and not necessarily to ACU. In all issues and relations, we hope to follow the admonitions of Jesus Christ. While striving to expose, warn and contend with evil, we extend the love of God to all of his children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

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Join us this week on “Honest to God” as we gather Knights Around the Table to talk about what it truly means to be formed by faith and armed for the spiritual battle. In this episode, we dive into Catholic masculinity—brotherhood rooted in Christ, discipline shaped by virtue, and the call to prioritize what matters most while executing our mission as Catholic men. We explore how prayer, sacrifice, leadership, and accountability prepare us not for comfort, but for courage, as we strive to lead our families, our parishes, and our own hearts closer to God in a world that desperately needs faithful warriors.Follow us on Instagram:@honesttogod_quest Check out our parent network:https://thequestatlanta.com/honesttogodListen On Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honest-to-god/id1644393955Listen On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/3rVcw6wX03ezNwowTeE6wf?si=34c6ee021e2347fe

Early signs of brain damage linked to obesity are already showing up in young adults, decades before symptoms like memory loss or confusion begin Having low levels of choline, a nutrient most people don't get enough of, is strongly connected to inflammation, liver stress, and neuron injury in people with obesity Women are especially vulnerable to brain-related effects of metabolic stress, as they tend to have significantly lower choline levels than men A major brain imaging study confirmed that obesity directly causes brain shrinkage, white matter damage, and reduced cognitive performance — not just a correlation Simple lifestyle shifts like eating more choline-rich foods, cutting seed oils, moving daily, and prioritizing sleep can help repair and protect your brain long before problems show up