The Faith Hour with Harriet Cammock

Today's American economy is  characterized by a tight labor market whereby employers require strict  qualifications (advanced degrees, years on years of experience, good  credit scores, and -- in some cases -- minimal student loan debt) for  menial, entry-level positions that provide no health benefits,  retirement policies, or room for advancement. As a result, many folks  have turned to freelancing, or selling services by the hour, day, job,  etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer, in  order to earn income.

The thing is, everyone is experiencing this tight labor  market at the same time, and as a consequence, almost everyone does some  amount of freelancing on the side -- even when they have traditional  jobs. Thus, freelancers find themselves competing with other freelancers  in what is becoming a very crowded freelancing landscape.

How, then, does your typical freelancer earn viable, sustainable, and  consistent income in this packed freelancing market? Tune in to find  out what Harriet -- who has freelanced for the better part of the past  10 years -- has to say.

Today's American economy is  characterized by a tight labor market whereby employers require strict  qualifications (advanced degrees, years on years of experience, good  credit scores, and -- in some cases -- minimal student loan debt) for  menial, entry-level positions that provide no health benefits,  retirement policies, or room for advancement. As a result, many folks  have turned to freelancing, or selling services by the hour, day, job,  etc., rather than working on a regular salary basis for one employer, in  order to earn income.

The thing is, everyone is experiencing this tight labor  market at the same time, and as a consequence, almost everyone does some  amount of freelancing on the side -- even when they have traditional  jobs. Thus, freelancers find themselves competing with other freelancers  in what is becoming a very crowded freelancing landscape.

How, then, does your typical freelancer earn viable, sustainable, and  consistent income in this packed freelancing market? Tune in to find  out what Harriet -- who has freelanced for the better part of the past  10 years -- has to say.

On tonight’s show, I talked with Ally about mobilizing young people to vote, being a follower of Christ in contemporary America, and lifting the taboo in talking about religion and politics.

On today’s show, we are talking about the opioid crisis, also known as the opioid epidemic, and its woeful impact on millions of American people and families.

Opioid medications are commonly abused because of their addictive qualities. These medications bind to the areas of the brain that control pain and emotions, driving up levels of the feel-good hormone dopamine isn’t he brain’s reward areas and producing an intense feeling of euphoria. As the brain becomes used to the feelings, it often takes more and more of the drug to produce the same levels of pain relief and well-being, leading to dependence and, later, addiction. OxyContin, Fentanyl, and Hydrocodone are some well-known examples of opioids used today.

Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical company that distributes many opioids in North America, is owned by the Sackler family, who have recently faced criticism and lawsuits amidst Purdue Pharma’s role in the crisis. The Sacklers are one of the wealthiest families in the country, with an estimated fortune of $13 billion. However, as part of a tentative settlement agreement in thousands of lawsuits over what accusers say is misleading marketing of Purdue Pharma’s painkiller, OxyContin, Purdue Pharma has recently filed for bankruptcy. The settlement requires members of the Sackler family to pay $3 billion of their own fortune in cash over the next 7 years.

Who is truly at fault for this crisis: the creators of these drugs? Or the users themselves? Is it right to blame an addict for their addiction when the drug itself is nigh irresistible? What about those who were prescribed opioids for chronic pain following a major life-changing event, and are now saddled with addiction, high medical bills, and a bleak health future? Listen in to find out.

Illinois prosecutors have charged a 9-year-old child with five (5!) counts of murder over a house fire that occurred in April. Of the five people who perished, three were babies aged 2 and 1.  Woodford County State’s Attorney Gregg Minger filed charges against the unnamed child; the charges include five counts of first-degree murder, two counts of arson, and one count of aggravated arson — which implies that the child was aware people were in the home when he or she started the fire.

Critics of the prosecutor’s decision to levy charges against the child say that research suggests kids at that age are not aware of the seriousness of their actions. The minimum age of prosecution of children, they say, should be at least 14, because scientific brain research shows that children are not capable of understanding or appreciating consequences. Further studies, critics say, show that children should not be criminally responsible at a lower age than 14.

Are the 5 counts of murder against this 9-year-old child excessive, as critics claim? Or are they warranted, given the nature of the arsonist acts? What in our society could influence a 9-year-old to commit such a heinous deed?

Listen to these seven minutes of life changing information.

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What is your definition of success?  Is it about having money? Harriet explains.....

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#downtoearth #afterthefire  #mondaymotivation

The @nfl fined New Orleans #saints linebacker #DemarioDavis for wearing a headband depicting his faith. Is #Christianity under attack? Why does it seem as if #Christians have to defend their faith?

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Studies show that 1% of persons diagnosed with breast cancer, are men. What are the risk factors involved leading to a breast cancer diagnosis?

October is #breastcancerawarenessmonth. Get a mammogram.  #pinkispower #malebreastcancer Men have breast cancer, too.  #gettested

Men today are redefining their roles in today’s post modern society. What does it mean to be a man. Men over the age of 30 have differing perspectives on what it means as opposed to men 18-29. What does this mean for the future?

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