The Chris Voss Show Podcast – The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future (The Thom Hartmann Hidden History Series) by Thom Hartmann

The Courts of Heaven for Beginners: Challenging Fears That Hinder by Lisa Noel Babbage PhD https://www.amazon.com/Courts-Heaven-Beginners-Challenging-Hinder/dp/B0CWSF6XS2 Lisanoelbabbage.com The gifts of the Spirit are without repentance, but yours may be held up in court. Are you ready to petition for what Christ died for you to have? Within the last one hundred years, we have seen God move in distinct ways. The current church age requires spiritual maturity and authority beyond the five-fold ministry. Every generation has a special assignment, or calling, from the throne room. Ours is to operate in the courts of heaven. The Courts of Heaven for Beginners demonstrates the significance of this movement while escorting you into a realm you’ve only read about. Gain insight, operate in the gift of faith, take your authority liberally to work with God’s power, and see your world change because of the judgment in your favor as a believer in Christ. About the author Lisa Noël Babbage was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. She started her second career as an educator in DeKalb County Public Schools and has gone on to become a adjunct professor and veteran teacher. She wrote her autobiography “333 Miracles” in 2011, which was rereleased in 2018 under her own publishing company, Botany Bay. She is the founder of Maranatha House Ministries, a Georgia based nonprofit organization, and works with various organizations including Voices Against Trafficking and Catalyst Coalition.

16 Tammi 39min

The Friend “Ly” Forest: An American Adventure in Adverbs and Adjectives by Dr Richard Ly, Brandon Ly https://www.amazon.com/Friend-Ly-Forest-Adventure-Adjectives/dp/1961225506 The Friend “Ly” Forest: An American Adventure in Adverbs and Adjectives represents our journey through this great country and all the incredible animals we meet along the way. What starts out as a rabbit, “Rich” Ly, chasing a dream and losing his way but eventually learning to appreciate the life he left behind, following the rainbow in hopes of a better life without realizing how great his life already was back home with his best friend, “Devoted” Ly, he realizes very quickly that the grass is not always greener on the other side. Along his adventure to get back home, Rich not only meets the best of what the Forest has to offer, but also the worst. Luckily, his faithful friend, Devoted, is hot on his trail with her relentless pursuit to save him from the dangers and temptations of the Forest. In her quest to rescue her companion, she meets “Fearless” Ly, the baby dragon, and together they have an adventure of a lifetime. Not only do they conquer personal fears, building trust along the way with all the challenges they encounter. Will the lifelong companions be reunited before it’s too late, or is this just the beginning of the story?

16 Tammi 41min

Live FIT from the Inside Out: The 6 SHIFTS to Living Your Strongest, Healthiest, and Happiest Life by Nicole Zapoli Nicolezapoli.com https://www.amazon.com/Live-FIT-Inside-Out-healthiest/dp/1967587159/ What if getting strong, healthy, and happy didn’t require overhauling your entire life? What if I told you it is possible through smart, simple shifts you can actually stick with, sustain, and build on for a lifetime? Whether you’re a busy parent, a driven professional, or simply tired of starting over, Live FIT. From the Inside Out is your guide to lasting transformation. With more than 25 years as an elite coach and athlete, Nicole Zapoli shares a proven framework to help you reclaim your strength, energy, and confidence without extremes or trendy promises that never last. Inside, you’ll discover the 6 SHIFTS that reshape your entire lifestyle: • Sleep: Build real recovery so you wake up refreshed and ready • Hydration: Give every cell in your body what it truly need • Intake: Eat to nourish, not punish • Fitness: Train with purpose, not perfection • Thoughts: Strengthen your mindset and leave excuses behind • Sunshine: Harness nature’s most overlooked power source You’ll also learn how to: • Move past plateaus and perfectionism that keep you stuck • Change the beliefs and “time guilt” that hold you back • Build steady momentum, even if you’re starting from scratch • Become a role model of health and strength for your family and community • Stay consistent through life’s toughest seasons This book is for you if you’re ready to finally put your health first without sacrificing everything else. If you’ve wrestled with motivation, time, or feeling supported. If you want fitness to feel like freedom, not another chore. If you’re ready to build a legacy of strength and health from the inside out. What’s inside: • Honest stories from Nicole’s own life and from her clients, showing what’s possible when you approach health from the inside out • Tools, assessments, and journal prompts to help you reflect, track progress, and stay accountable • Online resources with workouts, meal ideas, and more coaching support It’s time to focus on building the kind of strength, health, and happiness that stays with you for life! BUY NOW and begin your journey toward a stronger, healthier, happier you today!

15 Tammi 45min

Hairy Harry Couldn’t Hurry: An Imaginarium Of Imaginactions That Take Place In The Hot Days Of Summer by Victor Bello https://www.amazon.com/Hairy-Harry-Couldnt-Hurry-Imaginactions/dp/1963851846 Storiesbybello.com Dr. Victor M. Bello is an ophthalmologist who wrote this children’s book inspired by the sensibility of his two young boys Victor and Vincent. They were playing in the back yard at their tree house when papa observed them looking intently at one of the corners of the treehouse. Fearing that they could be looking at a wasp nest, father went at once to investigate. What Papa saw was the moment of inspiration to write about it. A spider web, under the rays of the sun, Filtering though the leaves of the trees, made it sparkle. I conceived the idea of writing about it and wanted to get them involved. They came up with great ideas to embellish the story. We called our descriptions “Imaginactions”. Essentially, I meant that the ideas from the fertile young minds were put into action in the story. They were 2.5 and 4 years old at the time. An “Imaginarium” was created. It was very rewarding to engage the boys in the production of this book. Dr. Bello has adopted the pen name “Bello” and that is how “Hairy Harry Couldn’t Hurry” was born. More episodes are in the making and the reader is certain to enjoy the development of more adventures of our friendly ageless spider and Victor and Vincent. Dr. Bello now lives in Mobile, Alabama where he works part time in his beloved specialty of ophthalmology.

15 Tammi 30min

Understanding What It Means to Be Born Again: And Things Pertaining to Being Born Again by Michael J Rech https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-What-Means-Born-Again/dp/B0DNV4VGDY Being born again is salvation, but what does the term “born again” mean? Understanding What It Means to be Born Again uniquely describes how to fully understand the term. Using scripture as an explanation, the author addresses controversial beliefs that religions disagree on, such as water baptism, why we have the Bible, whether swearing is a sin, and why babies go to heaven no matter what the parent’s religion is. The author discusses opinions from the Bible being disproved by stated facts from the Bible after a deeper study on these subjects. The reader will know what the Bible says about graven images and what Jesus says about the gate to heaven and the gate to hell. The author hopes his writing will be used to lead people to salvation and to help weak Christians to be strong in their walk with Christ.

14 Tammi 39min

The Score: How to Stop Playing Somebody Else’s Game by C. Thi Nguyen https://www.amazon.com/Score-Stop-Playing-Somebody-Elses/dp/0593655656 A philosophy of games to help us win back control over what we value The philosopher C. Thi Nguyen—one of the leading experts on the philosophy of games and the philosophy of data—takes us deep into the heart of games, and into the depths of bureaucracy, to see how scoring systems shape our desires. Games are the most important art form of our era. They embody the spirit of free play. They show us the subtle beauty of action everywhere in life in video games, sports, and boardgames—but also cooking, gardening, fly-fishing, and running. They remind us that it isn’t always about outcomes, but about how glorious it feels to be doing the thing. And the scoring systems help get us there, by giving us new goals to try on. Scoring systems are also at the center of our corporations and bureaucracies—in the form of metrics and rankings. They tell us exactly how to measure our success. They encourage us to outsource our values to an external authority. And they push on us to value simple, countable things. Metrics don’t capture what really matters; they only capture what’s easy to measure. The price of that clarity is our independence. The Score asks us is this the game you really want to be playing?

13 Tammi 1h 31min

Seeking … Finding … Healing …: The Complete Guide to Self-Directed Inner Family Healing by Becky Lu Jackson Innerfamilyhealing.com https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Becky-Lu-Jackson/author/B07PN1PD4J If you experience a yearning to make peace with your history and a desire to create a compassionate and loving relationship with all of your inner ages, this book will gently lead you along a path of inner healing with rewards beyond imagination or expectations!Using various writing exercises, you will tap into the wisdom, strengths and clarity you need to become the loving parental support and guide all your inner selves have yearned for and deserve.Following word-for-word visualizations, you are introduced to an inner spiritual team that includes the support of future selves. Then, by utilizing Becky’s style of meditation, this self-directed, creative path to healing honors your inner timing and gently leads you to healing, where you will experience peace, self-love and freedom as a strong inner family.For further inspiration and encouragement, throughout the book the author shares her path of inner family healing spanning over forty years through personal visualization and stories of her ongoing healing. In addition, you’ll be provided with various healing stories of others who the author has guided along this path. About the author Over 40 years ago Becky L. Jackson found a path to freedom by addressing her own eating and weight problem as an eating addiction and through her books, she outlines her personal path to recovery in a concept-by-concept, step-by-step, chapter-by-chapter approach to help others find and enjoy their own recovery road.

13 Tammi 30min

Tax Strategies and Planning Tips for Small Business Success as Tax Season Approaches Books4hospitality.com Solutionsbychs.com About the Guest(s): Douglas Carpenter is a seasoned financial expert with over 40 years of experience in accounting and financial consulting. He holds credentials as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Starting his career as the youngest registered stockbroker in America at age 17, Douglas has built an illustrious career across various high-level CFO and consulting positions. He currently owns and operates Comprehensive Accounting Solutions, specializing in tax-saving strategies and accounting services for small businesses, with a particular focus on the hospitality sector. Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of The Chris Voss Show, host Chris Voss welcomes Douglas Carpenter, a distinguished CPA and CFA, to discuss strategies for effective tax planning as we move into 2026. The conversation kicks off by highlighting the unique challenges of accounting in the hospitality sector and how Comprehensive Accounting Solutions provides tailored services to mitigate these complexities. Chris and Douglas dive into the importance of preparing for tax season early, discussing strategic planning that can save individuals and businesses considerable amounts in taxes. Douglas shares his extensive expertise on tax strategies, focusing on key elements like proper entity structuring and the nuances of different business setups, such as S-Corps and C-Corps. Douglas stresses the importance of regular evaluation of financial strategies and planning for cash flow and budgeting in small and medium-sized businesses. The episode offers valuable insights into how businesses can effectively manage and plan their taxes, preventing last-minute rushes and the often-fatal “head in the sand” approach to budgeting and cash management. This episode is a must-listen for business owners eager to optimize their tax planning for the upcoming year. Key Takeaways: Proper entity structuring and regular financial reevaluation are critical to maximizing tax savings. The difference between tax preparation and tax planning can greatly affect a business’s financial health. Early organization and strategic planning can prevent rushed decisions and missed opportunities in tax deductions. Understanding new tax laws, such as the Secure Act, can offer additional avenues for financial optimization. Comprehensive tax solutions involve integrating tax planning with broader financial strategies for sustained success. Notable Quotes: “The important thing to remember, if you owe the tax, pay the tax, but don’t overpay the tax.” “Tax planning is very different from just getting your tax return done.” “Proper entity structure is a key area where business owners can save significantly on their taxes.” “Regularly reevaluating your financial strategy is crucial for making the most of your business’s tax situation.” “A well-prepared and organized approach to taxes is essential to avoid last-minute frustrations and missed deductions.”

13 Tammi 30min