Human trafficking is a big problem all over the world. In this year's Project for Awesome, we're supporting the HOPE Project, a new program that connects survivors of human trafficking housing, occupations, potential, and empowerment.

If we are faithful, does God reward us? Does He promise wealth and blessings? Or is true happiness so much more... Hank Hanegraaff, the Bible Answer Man, joins Steve at the start of Holy Week.

“Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived.” (1 Corinthians 6:9) The Prodigal Son left the warmth and safety of his Father's house and joined himself to people that left him empty. And, when he returned, his Older Brother refused to welcome him. We often focus on the incredible mercy that the Father shows (which is important). But it may be more helpful to focus on how both the Prodigal Son and Older Brother forgot who they are. Because we, too, can easily forget that we are children of the Father. As always, we've prepared a FREE downloadable workbook to help you act on what you'll learn: https://mailchi.mp/goarch/bethebee166

Dr Jeannie Constantinou, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Theology, and Religious Studies, University of San Diego and AFR podcaster (Search The Scriptures), speaks with Kevin about all things biblical, and how the Orthodox Tradition relates to and interprets the Holy Scriptures.

On the most recent "Ancient Faith Today," The V. Rev. Fr Thomas Hopko, Dean Emeritus of St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, helped us understand how Orthodox Holy Tradition interprets and applies the prophetic texts of Scripture in light of the many modern-day "end times" interpretations, including the rapture (pre-Tribulation), the antichrist (the beast), millennialism, and much, much more.

Guests: Father John Whiteford (ROCOR) and David J. Dunn, PhD, author of the Huffington Post article, “Gay marriage: An Eastern Orthodox Perspective.”

Keeping the Temple Pure.

The father in this parable suffers a 50% loss but when God lost you both He and you suffered 100% loss.

Wars, cruelty, pandemic, natural disasters, even inflation. So what does the Lord say? "You ain't seen nothing yet!"

Because social proof has become such a mainstay in marketing, it's easy for marketers to grow numb to it. You forget that social proof is one of Cialdini's most persuasive principles. So here are 5 new studies to remind you about the persuasive power of social proof.

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Becoming a SaaS copywriter is your ticket to being at the forefront of the tech industry, where your words have the power to turn interest into conversions. It's more than just writing. It's about understanding the pulse of the market and crafting messages that resonate with users on a personal level. You'll work with innovative brands, helping to shape messages that not only inform but also engage and inspire action. It's a dynamic, rewarding career path where your skill can directly contribute to a company's success, translating tech speak into language that connects, convinces, and converts.

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Conversion copywriters follow a simple 3-step process to get the ‘yes’ in email campaigns: First, they dive deep into understanding their audience, figuring out exactly what makes them tick. Then, they craft emails that are not just engaging but hit right at the heart of the reader's needs and desires. Every word is fine-tuned for clarity and impact. Finally, they test and tweak, ensuring the message not only resonates but also drives real action.

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Have you ever felt pressured to be the perfect wife, mom, and Christian? We don't have to be Martha Stewart, but we can give God what we have.

In this episode, I talk to Susie Bulloch, who runs Hey Grill, Hey, which started as a wildly successful food blog (to the tune of a million dollars or more a year in revenue). Then she did something that I absolutely love: she used her online business to kickstart a physical products company. Her sauces […]

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Sergey Brin is telling employees to stop making old products and start improving new ones. "For example, said Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, Google plans to combine its spreadsheet, calendar and word-processing programs into one suite of Web-based applications."

If you're looking to grow profits next year, you've likely already made your plans for the new year. I get that. And it's the last days of this year, so you've stopped reading blogs. I get that too. But there's a good chance that while you've used one or a couple of the strategies below, ... Read more

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Dan Evans speaks to BBC Breakfast's John Watson before playing for Great Britain in the Davis Cup Finals group stage in Manchester.

Former Man Utd player Diego Forlan will make his professional tennis debut at the age of 45. This is how he has gone from football to the ATP Tour.

You want your call center to be prepared to tackle any challenge and come out safely on the other side. While many may brush over their business continuity plans and adopt a so-called “agile” approach to potential disasters, having a plan in place will make all the difference when facing […]

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First, let me tell you a little story involving butterflies and bladders. I've spent the past few days at MicroConf. Just a phenomenal conference, full of like-minded folks, loaded with actionable content. Not to get too carried away, but it...

Andy Murray endured a bout of nerves when he played in the BMW PGA Championship pro-am with fellow Scot Bob MacIntyre on Wednesday.

Ex-Wales back row Sioned Harries says the problems with the national women's team run far deeper than just blaming former head coach Ioan Cunningham.

Defending champion Mark Allen advances to the semi-finals of the Champion of Champions tournament by beating Jak Jones 6-4 in the Group One final.

A woman who got one jab in England and one in Scotland says her vaccine certificate only confirms a single dose.

The Highland club had previously said the energy project could raise funds for community projects.

Cox delivered a speech about the earth and the forces of nature in the context of sustainability issues.

The Manx missile ended his record-breaking career with a victory in Singapore on Sunday.

Marty Hay says the geese can go through an acre of crops overnight, which can cost up to £700 to grow.

Aberdeen student Hannah Chowdhry is calling for better support for families in a petition to Holyrood.

The former prime minister says Labour planned to "tax, borrow and spend far beyond" what they announced.

Prices in the US rose 2.6% over the 12 months to October, driven by more expensive food and groceries.

Northern Ireland needs to have "the protections that are in the protocol" says SDLP MLA.

JJ Magee is suspended from the party after an allegation that inappropriate online messages were exchanged between him and a minor.

Guernsey Post issues customers with cards aimed at protecting their staff from dog attacks.

Policy and Resources will review infrastructure projects after deputies rejected income tax plans.

Registered childcare providers in Wales won't have to pay business rates, says the Welsh government.

A series of sessions are being held to explain how a Business Improvement District (BID) could work.

Complaints about Surrey County Council increased by more than 50% between 2022-23 and 2023-24.

In the face of criticism, Wrexham captain James McClean says he will not compromise his convictions after explaining why he opts not to wear a poppy for Remembrance Day.