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CTP (S3EJanSpecial3) Journalism, Faith, And The Grit To Lead
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We trace Ahmad’s path from small-town Texas writer to minister and coach, linking journalism’s rigor to leadership, faith, and practical steps that dismantle excuses. The talk challenges entitlement, clarifies real charity, and offers a framework to move from stuck to steady.
• early love of writing and journalism fundamentals
• first speaking gigs and lessons from failing forward
• Texas campus ties and building community roots
• journalism versus media and source standards
• ministry with teens and young adults
• equal love from God versus unequal gifts
• charity with accountability not dependency
• practical framework from Now What for hard leaps
• leadership through delegation and mentorship layers
• personal responsibility and realistic next steps
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A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer

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CTP (S3EJanSpecial2) No Limits Church with Charles Matthews
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how real change happens when relationship with Christ replaces hollow religion and how grace partners with free will to build a life without limits. Charles Matthews shares his journey from addiction and severe illness to purpose, boundaries, and a church built on transformation.
• growing up in Portsmouth and finding purpose beyond hardship
• addiction, recovery and why willpower alone is not enough
• religion versus relationship and the problem with churchianity
• love with boundaries and emotional stewardship
• righteous anger as fuel for healing and action
• health battles, healing and a renewed mission
• practical ways to discern, forgive and still use wisdom
• links to connect: Dominion Publications and KPTV broadcast
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CTP (S3E133) Unemployment Versus Labor Participation Rate (Left Fudges Numbers)
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We pull apart the jobs headlines to show why the unemployment rate can mislead and why labor force participation tells the real story. We also walk through inflation basics, why prices rarely fall back, and how factory timelines shape job growth.
• why labor force participation matters more than the unemployment headline
• how dropouts from job searches distort unemployment
• why unemployment can rise during a healthier job market
• inflation measurement versus lived prices
• investment cycles, factory buildouts, and hiring timelines
• consistent baskets and long-run tracking for clearer inflation signals
• practical markers to watch beyond one-month data
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