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    • Religion & Spirituality
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Radio interviews with top leaders in every field. Past guests include George Foreman, acting legend Stacy Keach, tennis champion Michael Chang, award winning authors, Oscar winners, and more!

    Meeting with God Through the Great Outdoors

    Meeting with God Through the Great Outdoors

    Jack Steward is a skilled film maker and content creator with a successful YouTube Channel that brings viewers into nature to experience cabin life. 







    Jack has had a knack for telling stories since he picked up his first VHS camcorder as a kid. Little did he know that the short films he was making were actually crafting his skills as an editor and producer. Jack pursued his dream of storytelling at the University of Montana where he created documentaries and short stories centered around his favorite places: the National Parks.







    Jack later rose through the ranks as a production assistant on Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern and became an associate producer on multiple docu-series including Off Pitch (VH1) and Ghost Asylum (Destination America). This experience would soon lead Jack to co-create and host the Emmy Award winning television show Rock the Park.







    After years of hosting and producing an adventure television show, I've learned how to engage the audience by delivering content that places them right in the center of an experience. I work hard to make the viewer feel like their right there with me as I sit by the fire, walk through the woods and embrace the beauty of tiny cabin life.  I also work with brands to integrate their products into my videos in an organic, effortless manner.







    Today, Jack is living his dream, bringing nature and wild places to the public through his YouTube Channel. He currently lives in Minnesota where he spends his time exploring with his wife Rylie, daughter Olivia and their dog Ellie.

    • 29 min
    Boxabl Is Transforming How Houses Are Made

    Boxabl Is Transforming How Houses Are Made

    What is Boxabl?







    Boxabl is a rapidly growing startup that has gained popularity partially thanks to Elon Musk but also because of the growing demand for tiny homes and a housing affordability crisis with no end in sight.







    The company’s flagship product is the Boxabl Casita, a 20-foot by 20-foot accessory dwelling unit that can be delivered directly to a customer’s backyard and ready to occupy in an hour. The unit is fitted out as a studio apartment with a full-size kitchen, bathroom, and living room and is expected to sell for $50,000.







    The company recently completed a $9.2 million order for the U.S. government and has a waitlist of over 120,000 units. To fulfill the current demand, Boxabl is raising capital from institutional and retail investors to build the world’s largest and most advanced housing factory.







    Boxabl received a strategic investment from D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), who agreed to share resources to help the company scale and placed an order for 100 units. The company is also raising capital on StartEngine through a Regulation A+ offering, which allows non-accredited investors to buy preferred shares with a $1,000 minimum investment.







    The current crowdfunding campaign for Boxabl on StartEngine has already exceeded $24 million in addition to over $55 million that was previously raised.







    BOXABL was started in 2017 by father-son duo Paolo and Galiano Tiramani. Paolo Tiramani is an industrial designer and mechanical engineer who has over 150 patent filings, and Galiano Tiramani is a serial technology entrepreneur. The company started with $2 million by the co-founders. They began R+D, testing, and scouring the planet for alternate building materials and methods that would enable automotive-style mass production of houses.







    In 2019, BOXABL was invited to attend the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas. They built the first BOXABL prototypes, and public interest in the project began to snowball.







    In May 2021, the company got a federal contract for more than $9 million to build and deliver 156 Casitas for a military base.







    In February 2022, the company announced a partnership agreement with homebuilder DR Horton, which included investment and resource sharing, as well as a Phase 1 order of 100 Casita homes.







    BOXABL breaks ground on Factory 1, a 170,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, NV. This factory enables BOXABL to begin low-volume production and prove the concept, making the case for the world's most advanced assembly line mass production of housing.







    BOXABL is currently in the planning stages for a multi-million-square-foot factory that will produce massive volumes of housing using advances in automation and taking advantage of economies of scale.







    To learn more visit https://www.boxabl.com

    • 19 min
    Why Does RME Provide the Best Sound Quality?

    Why Does RME Provide the Best Sound Quality?

    From the very beginning, unsurpassed performance has been one of the cornerstones of RME‘s product design, and this is even more evident today. RME were the first to deliver professional performance over USB 2.0 and have recently paved the way for multichannel audio on USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt technology for Windows. RME‘s refusal to compromise on any aspect of product design or manufacture has resulted an unrivalled reputation for quality, performance and reliability.







    Our Audio Core and Steady Clock technologies are just two examples of our dedication to superior design. We place a high level of attention on the development of reliable, stable, and regularly updated drivers for our products and an unwavering focus on audio quality. All RME devices are designed to preserve music as it was originally intended and audio signals are passed in their entirety, with nothing added or taken away."







    In today's music creating environment, users should never have to tolerate sub-standard reliability and performance — whether the goal is to capture a multi-piece orchestra in a commercial recording environment, tracking a world-class halftime show or a demo in a bedroom studio.  







    RME Audio products are used daily by working professionals in a wide range of different areas. From recording studios, to major broadcast companies, scientific research establishments, high profile live tours, west end theatre productions and national art installations. You can even find RME products in systems monitoring whale movements near off-shore oil rigs! Whether you're in the studio, in the desert, out at sea or at home; you can count on your RME Audio equipment to deliver the quality and reliability you need.







    RME offers a comprehensive range of audio interfaces, converters, mic preamps and network audio solutions, all based around its unique and innovative core technologies.







    Multi-platform connectivity across Windows and Mac OS via PCI, PCIe, Thunderbolt technology, FireWire, USB 2 and 3, as well as iOS Class Compliance has earned RME a global reputation for providing support to all users on all platforms.







    This is particularly apparent with the inclusion of multiple interface formats on products such as the Fireface UFX, UFX+, UCX, 802 and MADIface XT. RME‘s reputation is further enhanced by its rock-solid drivers, which provide unrivalled stability and low-latency performance on both Windows and Mac OS. And because the company develops its own interface core, it’s not dependent on 3rd parties for upgrades, modifications or bug fixes.







    Visit www.rme-usa.com

    • 35 min
    What Is the Strange Meaning of Predestination?

    What Is the Strange Meaning of Predestination?

    How can God choose to save some and eternally punish others? What about my loved ones who are not believers? For many, contemplating predestination brings about fear, trepidation, controversy, and emotional exhaustion, making it a difficult topic to study—let alone view as a blessing. 







    This addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series carefully examines God’s word to answer 15 commonly asked questions regarding the doctrines of election and reprobation. With helpful visuals, key definitions, answer summaries, and prayer responses, this concise guide is perfect for all believers who want to discover and delight in what God has revealed throughout Scripture. Readers will not only learn how God saves his people from their sins, but will be stirred to respond to him in worship. 









    * Great for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short and approachable, this concise study dives deep into the doctrine of predestination







    * Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include The Person of Christ; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture







    * Written by Andrew David Naselli: Pastor and professor of systematic theology and New Testament 









    Andrew David Naselli (PhD, Bob Jones University; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of systematic theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis and one of the pastors of the North Church in Mounds View, Minnesota.

    • 15 min
    How Much of the Scriptures Have You Memorized?

    How Much of the Scriptures Have You Memorized?

    A Simple, Proven Method for Memorizing Long Passages of Scripture. When God’s word abides in believers, it overflows with blessings for everyday life. Many Christians have individual Scripture verses “stored up” in their hearts, but there can be even greater spiritual benefit to memorizing long passages―even entire books―of the Bible. Unfortunately, this is often dismissed as impossible or too time consuming.  







    Andrew M. Davis helps readers commit to extended Scripture memorization so they may grow in holiness, resist temptation, and share the gospel with others. In this brief guide, he offers an accessible, time-tested pattern for studying Scripture that includes simple daily procedures and tips for long-term retention. By building up a storehouse of biblical truth in their hearts, readers will strengthen their prayer life and intimacy with Christ as they prepare to share God’s truth with others.  







    Has Helped Thousands Memorize Books of the Bible: Proven, daily plan for extended Scripture memorization and retention







    Encouraging: Offers a strong, biblical defense for memorizing Scripture and empowers believers to develop this important spiritual discipline







    Applicable: Helpful for growth in godliness, evangelism, conviction of sin, and powerful daily prayer







    Previously published as An Approach to Extended Memorization of Scripture.







    Andrew M. Davis (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and the founder of Two Journeys Ministry. He is also a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, a council member of the Gospel Coalition, and a former trustee of the International Mission Board. He is the author of several books, including The Power of Christian Contentment. He and his wife, Christi, reside in Bahama, North Carolina, and have five children and three grandchildren. For more resources from Andy, visit twojourneys.org.

    • 22 min
    The Honest Truth About Dishonesty

    The Honest Truth About Dishonesty

    Dan Ariely, behavioral economist and New York Times bestselling author of Predictably Irrational and The Upside of Irrationality, returns with a thought-provoking work that challenges our preconceptions about dishonesty and urges us to take an honest look at ourselves.







    Does the chance of getting caught affect how likely we are to cheat?







    How do companies pave the way for dishonesty?







    Does collaboration make us more or less honest?







    Does religion improve our honesty?







    Most of us think of ourselves as honest, but, in fact, we all cheat. From Washington to Wall Street, the classroom to the workplace, unethical behavior is everywhere. None of us is immune, whether it's a white lie to head off trouble or padding our expense reports. In The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty, award-winning author Dan Ariely shows why some things are easier to lie about than others; how getting caught matters less than we think in whether we cheat; and how business practices pave the way for unethical behavior, both intentionally and unintentionally. Ariely explores how unethical behavior works in the personal, professional, and political worlds, and how it affects all of us, even as we think of ourselves as having high moral standards. But all is not lost. Ariely also identifies what keeps us honest, pointing the way for achieving higher ethics in our everyday lives.







    With compelling personal and academic findings, The (Honest) Truth About Dishonesty will change the way we see ourselves, our actions, and others.







    Also, check out Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions.







    Why do our headaches persist after taking a one-cent aspirin but disappear when we take a 50-cent aspirin? Why does recalling the 10 Commandments reduce our tendency to lie, even when we couldn't possibly be caught? Why do we splurge on a lavish meal but cut coupons to save 25 cents on a can of soup? Why do we go back for second helpings at the unlimited buffet, even when our stomachs are already full? And how did we ever start spending $4.15 on a cup of coffee when, just a few years ago, we used to pay less than a dollar? 







    When it comes to making decisions in our lives, we think we're in control. We think we're making smart, rational choices. But are we? In a series of illuminating, often surprising experiments, MIT behavioral economist Dan Ariely refutes the common assumption that we behave in fundamentally rational ways. Blending everyday experience with groundbreaking research, Ariely explains how expectations, emotions, social norms, and other invisible, seemingly illogical forces skew our reasoning abilities.







    Not only do we make astonishingly simple mistakes every day, but we make the same types of mistakes, Ariely discovers. We consistently overpay, underestimate, and procrastinate. We fail to understand the profound effects of our emotions on what we want, and we overvalue what we already own. Yet these misguided behaviors are neither random nor senseless. They're systematic and predictable - making us predictably irrational.







    From drinking coffee to losing weight, from buying a car to choosing a romantic partner, Ariely explains how to break through these systematic patterns of thought to make better decisions. Predictably Irrational will change the way we interact with the world - one small decision at a time.Dan Ariely is the James B. Duke Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University and a founding member of the Center for Advanced Hindsight. He does research in behavioral economics on the irrational ways people behave, described in plain language.

    • 27 min

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