Bible sales are soaring. Christian Faith Defender Wesley Huff on why the West is rediscovering Jesus.

Wesley Huff is a PhD candidate and leading Christian apologist specialising in the historical accuracy of ancient Biblical texts. He serves as the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and is the host of a YouTube channel dedicated to the science of faith.

He explains:

▪️Why Christianity and interest in the Bible are rising again

▪️Why New Atheism may have left a generation in a meaning crisis

▪️How to think about suffering if God is loving

▪️Why humans seem wired to worship something

▪️How faith and evidence can be explored together

00:00 Intro

02:26 Why Religious Belief Is Suddenly Surging Again
06:30 The Hidden Debate: Atheism vs. Faith Movement
08:38 Why Humans Aren’t Meant to Live Alone
15:14 Is the Bible Historically Credible?
20:07 The Biggest Misunderstandings People Have About the Bible
31:21 Who Actually Witnessed the Resurrection
36:03 Were the Stories of Jesus Invented?
41:42 If God Exists, Why Does Suffering Exist?
01:01:15 Why Evolution Alone May Not Answer the Biggest Questions About Our Origins
01:11:29 Is Heaven the Point of the Bible - Or Is It Something Else Entirely?
01:13:03 Do Animals Have Souls?
01:18:36 If You Sin, Are You Automatically Going to Hell?
01:39:00 Does Your Religion Depend on Where You Were Born?
01:41:17 Does Prayer Actually Work?
01:44:31 Religion vs. A.I. - Could Technology Challenge Faith?
01:52:36 Why Young People Around the World Are Facing a Crisis of Meaning
01:59:35 A Message for Anyone Feeling Lost or Without Purpose
02:05:46 Why Questioning Christianity Has Changed in the Last Decade
02:07:06 How A.I. Could Transform the Future of Religion
02:12:23 From Paralyzed Child to Apologist
02:16:41 The Supernatural - Can People Really Speak to the Dead?

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Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention. In this moment, she explains why so many people live paycheque to paycheque, even at higher incomes, and the first practical steps to taking back control of your money. Nischa outlines a clear framework that you can start today to build long-term financial stability.

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EMERGENCY ROUNDTABLE: How long will this conflict last? Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, national security journalist Annie Jacobsen, and Iran expert Benjamin Radd break down Trump’s strikes, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, nuclear risks, AI warfare, and what could happen next.

Andrew Bustamante is a former CIA covert intelligence officer and founder of Everyday Spy, and co-author of the memoir ‘Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s New Spy War’. Annie Jacobsen is a renowned nuclear war expert and Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of her bestselling book ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’. Benjamin Radd is a Senior Fellow at the UCLA Burkle Center for International Relations, and Lecturer in Law and Politics at UCLA School of Law.

They explain:
◼️Who really carried out the strike on Iran
◼️How long this conflict could actually last
◼️Who takes control of Iran now
◼️Why the Strait of Hormuz closure could collapse the global economy
◼️The role of AI in planning military targets

00:00 Intro
00:01:43 What Is Really Happening With Iran Right Now?
00:08:27 What This War Is Really About (Beyond The Headlines)
00:15:43 Why Trump Chose This Moment To Strike Iran
00:28:51 Was This Actually The Right Time To Attack Iran?
00:32:49 Is This About Trump’s Legacy—Or Something Bigger?
00:35:02 What This Conflict Means For The Future World Order
00:47:20 Why Other Regimes Are Watching This Conflict Closely
00:57:43 The Real Reason The U.S. Still Cares About Cuba
00:58:51 Do Nuclear Weapons Guarantee A Country’s Safety?
01:05:51 Are We Closer To Nuclear War Than We Think?
01:11:16 Military Reality Check: How Many Soldiers Each Country Has
01:12:52 How Long Can Israel Sustain A Major War?
01:14:13 How This Conflict Could Actually Play Out
01:21:30 Which Sources Can You Really Trust During War?
01:31:21 What The U.S. Hopes To Gain From Bombing Iran
01:35:32 Are We Entering A Strongman Multipolar World?
01:41:24 The Rise Of Mass Surveillance During Global Conflict
01:46:30 The Most Likely Scenario That Could Trigger Nuclear War
01:54:32 Why Iran Is Striking Multiple Targets With Missiles
01:57:55 How Long Could This War Actually Last?
02:01:15 Is Trump Really Going To Leave Office?
02:03:17 What The Future May Look Like For The Average American

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World-renowned security expert Gavin de Becker reveals how governments read your messages, why Jeffrey Epstein was a construct, secrets from White House and CIA protection, and how to trust your gut and stay safe in a digital world!

Gavin de Becker is a security and violence prevention expert with over 50 years of experience, and founder of Gavin de Becker & Associates. He is widely considered to be the leading expert on anti-assassination strategies, and is a best-selling author whose books on the prevention of violence are published in 30-language.

He explains:
◼️How to use fear to predict physical violence
◼️Why AI is the ultimate tool for government mass surveillance
◼️The J-A-C-A framework for identifying if someone will become violent
◼️Why your phone is never safe from government-level hacking
◼️The critical difference between true fear and basic anxiety

00:00 Intro
03:17 What Do I Really Do For People — And Why They Call Me In Crisis
04:35 Who Are My High-Profile Clients — And What That Reveals About Power
06:08 The Jeff Bezos Hack: What Actually Happened Behind The Scenes
13:03 The Epstein Files: What They Suggest — And Why It Still Matters
20:42 Was Epstein A Spy? The Question That Changes Everything
23:09 Inside Epstein’s Home: Why The Cameras And Mics Matter
24:22 How Secret Recordings Could Be Used By A Foreign Adversary
26:52 Why Would Epstein Build Ties With Podcast Hosts? What Was The Strategy?
29:06 The Unreleased Epstein Files: What Could Still Be Hidden?
31:25 Why Governments Lie — And What They’re Protecting
34:36 How My View Of Reality Challenges What Most People Believe
40:21 Are We Being Manipulated To Fight Each Other? Who Benefits?
42:44 What Happens If Society Declines — And How Prepared Are We?
48:19 Ads
50:30 Did They Have Today’s Technology Decades Ago? What This Means
53:04 Why You Must Trust Your Intuition — Before It Costs You
58:43 Why We Override Our Gut Instincts — And The Price We Pay
1:02:49 How Childhood Experiences Shape You — And How To Break The Pattern
1:11:04 Ads
1:12:50 What’s Real And What Isn’t? How To Stay Grounded In A Distorted World
1:16:48 Why Trust In Major Institutions Is Eroding — And What Comes Next
1:21:11 The Hidden Costs Of Big Corporations — What We Overlook
1:24:08 How To Live A Fulfilling Life When The World Feels Unstable
1:34:01 Why The Gift Of Fear Resonated So Deeply — And Why It Still Does
1:36:53 Where Meaning Comes From — And How To Build A Life With Purpose

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Jocko Willink is a former US Navy SEAL commander, leadership consultant, and bestselling author known for his work on discipline, responsibility, and leadership under pressure. In this moment, Jocko challenges how most people think about discipline, balance, and personal responsibility, arguing that what might sound restrictive is actually a powerful source of freedom, clarity, and direction.

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Glucose Goddess Jessie Inchauspé exposes the pregnancy diet rewriting your baby’s DNA, how sugar in pregnancy spikes insulin, and the simple protein and supplement fixes most mothers miss!

Jessie Inchauspé is a world-renowned biochemist and founder of the Glucose Goddess movement. She is the international bestselling author of books such as ‘The Glucose Goddess Method, and her latest book is ‘9 Months That Count Forever’.

She explains:
◼️How glucose spikes in the womb program a baby’s future diabetes risk
◼️The 4 specific hacks to reduce blood sugar spikes by up to 75%
◼️Why eating 28 eggs a week is essential for infant brain development
◼️The link between glucose levels and ADHD
◼️How to stop sugar cravings in just 4 weeks

00:00 Intro
03:06 Why Sugar Controls Your Mood More Than You Realize
05:52 The Truth About Modern Fruit — Is It Really “Natural”?
12:07 The Real Reason “Healthy” Foods Aren’t What They Seem
13:30 What No One Tells You About Fertility and Blood Sugar
16:54 How Pregnancy Programs Your Baby’s Genes for Life
21:44 The Critical Nutrient That Shapes Your Baby’s Brain
26:01 Breastfeeding Vs. Bottle Feeding
27:59 What Happens to Your Baby If You Eat Too Much Sugar
32:06 How Inflammation in Pregnancy Sets the Stage for Disease
35:31 The Hidden Trigger Behind Gestational Diabetes
39:53 Why Muscle Is the Secret Weapon for Glucose Control
41:53 Four Proven Hacks to Stop Dangerous Glucose Spikes
43:58 Standing Desks: Helpful Habit or Metabolic Distraction?
45:22 How Safe Exercise During Pregnancy Changes Everything
47:46 What Both Parents Must Do to Protect Their Baby’s Future Health
49:40 Ads
50:47 Why Even Small Amounts of Alcohol During Pregnancy Matter
53:27 Can You Drink Alcohol While Breastfeeding — And What Happens If You Do?
53:54 Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Safe Boost or Hidden Risk?
55:31 Why Fermented Foods Could Transform Your Pregnancy Health
57:46 Keto During Pregnancy — Smart Strategy or Serious Risk?
58:57 The Only Supplements That Truly Matter During Pregnancy
01:01:36 Miscarriage: What It Teaches Us About Pregnancy and Health
01:05:34 What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mother
01:07:07 How Motherhood Completely Reshapes Your Priorities
01:08:45 Can You Overcome Your Mother’s Pregnancy Health Choices?
01:10:22 What I’d Add to My Books After Everything I’ve Learned
01:13:33 Why Waking Up Hungry Is a Metabolic Red Flag
01:16:56 Ads
01:18:54 Why Protein Intake During Pregnancy Is Non-Negotiable
01:21:24 GLP-1 Medications in Pregnancy — What Happens Next?
01:22:52 How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Child’s Obesity Risk
01:26:01 How Stress During Pregnancy Rewires Your Baby’s Future
01:30:06 What My Daily Diet Really Looks Like (And Why)
01:31:48 A Powerful Message Every Expecting Couple Needs to Hear

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi reveals the future of driverless cars, how he led Uber’s financial turnaround, his family’s escape from Iran in 1978, and the truth about AI, automation, and job loss!

Dara Khosrowshahi is the CEO of Uber and successfully transformed the company from losing $3 billion a year to generating over $9 billion in free cash flow. He previously served as CEO of Expedia for over a decade, scaling the company into a global leader in online travel. 

He explains: 

◼️The "wartime" leadership strategy he used to save Uber from collapse

◼️Why telling the uncomfortable truth is the only way to scale a company

◼️His undercover experience as a driver and why it changed the app

◼️Why 80% of jobs face total disruption from AI automation by 2035

◼️The truth about autonomous vehicles and banning humans from driving

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(03:32) Why Escaping Iran Rewired My Appetite For Risk
(10:15) The Brutal Truth About Raising Kids In An Uncertain World
(16:50) Do Engineers Make Better CEOs — Or Miss What Really Matters?
(18:09) How To Choose The Few People Truly Worth Betting On
(19:16) The X-Factor That Turns Good Employees Into Game Changers
(20:51) Why Rejection Is The Price Of Building Something That Matters
(26:46) How To See Industry Shifts Before They’re Obvious
(32:51) The Jevons Paradox: Why More Efficiency Can Mean More Consumption
(39:47) Why Transparency As A CEO Builds Power — Not Weakness
(46:52) Can You Turn A Comfortable Culture Into A Hungry One?
(49:42) Ads
(51:10) The Advice Young People Need Before It’s Too Late
(57:36) How To Build A Culture That Improves Every Single Week
(01:01:53) Why Most Teams Fail At Goals — And How To Fix It
(01:06:56) What Happens When Strategy And Values Fall Out Of Sync
(01:13:53) How AI Is Changing Our Company — And The Moves We’re Making Now
(01:18:52) Why 90% Of Our Engineers Use AI — And What That Signals
(01:23:43) Will AI Replace 9.5 Million Uber Drivers — Or Reinvent The Job?
(01:35:05) The Most Important Advice For Thriving In An AI-Driven Future

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Rhonda Patrick is a biomedical scientist known for translating complex health research into practical insights. In this moment, she explores how creatine behaves under conditions of stress, including sleep deprivation, and why emerging findings are prompting researchers to rethink who may benefit most from it. She explains why creatine continues to appear in research far beyond muscle growth and gym performance, particularly in studies of brain energy and cognitive demand.

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The man who risked death climbing 3,000ft up El Capitan, Alex Honnold, reveals how to master extreme pressure, why his brain scan showed zero fear, the science of risk, and his visualisation secrets.  

Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber and the first person to free solo El Capitan and Taipei 101, the 11th tallest building in the world. He is also the bestselling author of the book, ‘Alone on the Wall: Alex Honnold and the Ultimate Limits of Adventure’ and founder of the Honnold Foundation. 

He explains:

◼️How to rewire your brain to eliminate paralyzing fear

◼️The visualization technique used for the world’s most dangerous climbs

◼️Why your "purpose" is found in the risks you choose

◼️How to manage extreme stress when the stakes are fatal

◼️The "10-year grind" required to achieve true human mastery

(0:00) Intro
(2:28) The Real Story Behind What Made Alex Honnold
(9:26) Why His Upbringing Shaped His Risk Tolerance
(13:50) How Losing His Father Changed Him Forever
(18:47) Why Mastery Takes Years (And What Most People Get Wrong)
(21:37) What Happens When Fear Hits During Practice?
(25:41) The Most Effective Way To Actually Overcome Fear
(33:28) Why Modern Life Never Fit Him
(38:54) What Success Cost Behind The Scenes
(44:42) How Much Was He Really Paid To Risk His Life?
(47:26) What He Earned For Climbing Taipei 101
(51:10) What This Means About Risk And Reward
(53:18) The Moment You Truly Accept You Will Die
(1:10:06) Can You Rewire Your Brain To Eliminate Fear?
(1:18:32) What Happens To Fear After Years Of Exposure?
(1:19:39) If He Had One Last Climb — What Would It Be?
(1:23:39) The Hardest He’s Ever Pushed Himself — And Why
(1:26:50) Are Other People Taking Bigger Risks Than Him?
(1:32:06) What He Still Wants To Achieve — And What Comes Next

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How is Tiktok rewiring your brain? Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and Harvard physician Dr Aditi Nerurkar reveal how tech addiction and short-form video are ROTTING your brain, and why AI chatbots could cause the next global addiction CRISIS! 

Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist at NYU Stern and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a world-renowned expert in stress, burnout, and mental health, and best-selling author of ‘The 5 Resets’. 

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◼️The "brain hacking" secrets tech companies use to hook you

◼️Why short-form video is shattering the global attention span

◼️The link between phone-based childhoods and the teen mental health crisis

◼️How TikTok causes a 40% drop in memory accuracy

◼️Why you must delete addictive slot-machine apps to reclaim your focus

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02:26 The Largest Threat To Humanity Right Now—And Why No One Wants To Admit It
06:31 How Short-Form Videos Are Rewiring Your Brain For The Worse
09:26 What Your Phone Is Doing To Your Sleep, Heart, And Stress Levels
16:15 Why Short-Form Content Is Quietly Killing Deep Thinking
19:07 What’s Really Happening In Your Brain When You Scroll
26:24 What Happens When You Quit Social Media—And Take Back Control
30:00 The Real Danger Behind Meta, Snapchat, And TikTok
36:05 The Dark Side Of Snapchat: Cyberbullying And Predators Exposed
41:23 Oxytocin, AI Chatbots, And What This Means For Your Brain
55:20 What If Your Business Depends On Social Media—Is There Another Way?
01:00:28 Why So Many People Feel Lost—And How Tech Plays A Role
01:06:16 Ads
01:07:17 The Simple Test To Know If You’re Addicted To Your Phone
01:26:08 What Is “Popcorn Brain”—And Do You Have It?
01:28:04 Brain Rot: Why Adults Can Recover—But Teens Might Not
01:31:45 Why Australia Banned Social Media For Under-16s—And What Happens Next
01:43:16 Ads
01:45:33 Why Parents Can’t Sue Social Media Companies—And What This Law Protects
02:04:29 How Technology Is Eroding Our Sense Of Meaning
02:08:39 How To Reclaim Meaning And Joy In A Hyper-Digital World
02:14:14 The 3-Second Brain Reset That Breaks The Scroll Cycle

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Gelong Thubten is a Buddhist monk, meditation teacher, and former actor who has spent over six years in silent retreat. In this moment, he explains how Buddhism offers a radically different way to relate to pain, and how we could be unknowingly feeding our own suffering. Drawing on his experiences of trauma, depression, and panic attacks, he shares an insightful approach to meeting grief, forgiveness, and emotional pain with compassion.

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