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Dispatches from Planet AlbanyShontell's revengeTusk Strategies partner Shontell Smith brings the fury and wrath of a vengeful god to this episode, as she responds to last week's political draft on the podcast, when her firm was not selected in the "Most Powerful Lobbying Firm" category. She addresses this omission and other categories from the draft, before discussing state budget negotiations and a potential run for governor by Rep. Elise Stefanik.2025-04-1828 minDispatches from Planet AlbanyShontell's how-to guide to being a lobbyist and digesting the budgetTusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith is back on the podcast to answer a listener question about her favorite lobbyist, explain how she digests the budget (compared to her time in the Senate), and address the challenges standing in the way of a final budget deal this year.2025-01-2427 min
Max PoliticsPreviewing 2025 in New York Politics, with Shontell Smith & Chris CoffeyPolitical strategists Shontell Smith and Chris Coffey joined the show to preview 2025 in New York politics, including analysis of Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 State of the City agenda, the mayor's overall standing and the 2025 mayoral race about to unfold, Governor Kathy Hochul's standing and agenda, dynamics at play in state government as the Albany session begins, and much more. Coffey, a longtime New York political veteran, is the CEO and a Partner of Tusk Strategies and Smith, former counsel and chief of staff to the State Senate majority leader, is also a Partner at Tusk Strategies and head of its New...2025-01-111h 02Dispatches from Planet AlbanyShontell is back and better than everFor the season three premiere of Dispatches from Planet Albany we're checking in with Tusk Strategies Partner Shontell Smith to discuss Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado's flirtation with a gubernatorial run, the legislative ramifications of violent murders captured on video, the likelihood of changes to school aid distribution, and whether Gov. Kathy Hochul will be able to deliver on her promise of "Inflation Refund" checks. We are also soliciting questions for Shontell and host David Lombardo to answer in a future episode. Is there something you want to know about Planet Albany? Want us to weigh in on...2025-01-0328 min
Opening BidFortune 500: still relevant 70 years onThe Fortune 500 is one of the oldest lists published in the financial media space. The first Fortune 500 was published in May 1955, and was based on annual revenue figures. The top ten companies on the list that year included: General Motors (GM), Jersey Standard, U.S. Steel (X), General Electric (GE), Esmark, Chrysler, Armour, Gulf Oil, Exxon Mobil (XOM), and DuPont (DD). Suffice it to say, the list has changed considerably since 1955 amid the rise in companies such as Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA) and Walmart (WMT). Besides showcasing how large a company’s revenue is for investors, the coveted list sa...2024-06-0725 min
Standing In The Grey PodcastEpisode 24: Season Finale: The S WordHappy Anniversary!! We are ONE YEAR OLD! And this episode is a DOOZY. We talk about what scripture says and models about submission.Special Guest: Welcome to the show, Rebecca!!Don't turn off this episode! Submission is a weighty conversation- let's chat about it!Jacob calls out some dudes.2 Chronicles 15: 3-6Romans 1: 18Submission in marriageGenesis 2:24 Leave and CleaveTo be joined, stick, follow closely, glued toPride and Ego- fair weather friendsEphesians 5:25 Men are called to model what healthy submission looks like.2024-05-3159 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 23: Is the Enneagram Biblical?SYMBISJackie Hill Perry's chat on the Enneagram2 Timothy 3:5John 21Finale, Jr.Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2024-05-1733 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 22: Can We Date In a Christ Centered Way in This Day and Age?This episode isn't just about purity. We did that one already. If you are dating and a Christ follower, you are called to love your person differently than the world says. This episode is SO encouraging. Come get filled up.Jacob lies. Right out the gate. MEET REBECCA!! We love Rebecca.Jacob agrees, so they are going to get married.Does it talk about dating in the Bible?Galatians 5: 16-261 Corinthians 13"What's more important? Your relationship with God or your relationship with man?" Rebecca roasts.2024-05-0153 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 21: What's the Difference Between Conviction and Condemnation?Happy to be back after a litte spring break!Louie Giglio- HAHA he's real Jacob"Condemnation comes from guilt. Conviction is born out of grace. Condemnation leads you to conceal your sin. Conviction urges you to confess it."Romans 2Proverbs 4: 5-9"Being closer to the light of God illuminates the dark places in us, and we feel conviction about sinse we never thought about before." TLC2 Timothy 3:16"Sometimes letting a person lie in the bed they've made is the best way to get them to buy...2024-04-1843 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 20: Chatting About James 2EPISODE 20, YO!!James 2Ellis Island- read about it. Change your appreciation for living here because of what your ancestors did to be Americans.False- 1919- Henry Ford implemented the assembly line right after WW1 and made bank. However, cars existed. Germany created the first gas powered automobile, but lost all their stamina when they declared war on.. Well. Everyone.Matthew 5Revelation 2:19EstherGenesis- Eve wilds out.Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US...2024-03-2047 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 19: Should We As Christians Introduce Ourselves With Our Pronouns?Genesis 1:27Genesis was written around 1400 BCPsalm 1001 Chronicles 7:14 We pray through thankfulness, not our issues.The public school teachers- we don't have a long enough podcast to cover this, but we touch on it here.Story of Jessica/Jesse (11 years old)Story of Jacob's brotherWe've allowed the world to define too many things."There is so much middle ground being missed," said Jacob Banuellos. "If we are opening our mouths, it should be the Holy Spirit," answered Shontell Brewer.2024-03-0852 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 18: Are My Hobbies Getting In The Way?Grey Flags? Check yo'self before you know what.William Blake "We are what we behold."Old Proverb- "Don't be an idiot."Proverbs 22:6 Ignite Your Life by Barry Meguiar Move every person closer to Jesus every day.Colossians 3"Lord, do I have the relationship with you that YOU want?"Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2024-02-2242 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 17: Is It OK to Be Political? (Young Adult Christians in Politics)Special Guest: Cole DysonJob 32:1-10It's not time that makes us wise; God gives wisdom.Brain Science- Why is your brain smooth if you're under 25?It's true: Christians can be Democrats, and Jesus still loves them.Prayer in school? You don't need permission. Pray. All the time.FEBRUARY 8th- Caucus- The vote that mattersRepublican Caucus- Where to vote and what to know if you are registered RepublicanDemocratic Caucus- Where to vote and what to know if you are registered Democratic2024-02-0755 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 16: Are Church Workers The Only Ones in Ministry?JK- It's episode 16. Seventeen is next due to technical issues.Ephesians 6:18- A great verse, but let's agree this song is done.Ezekiel 48- There is the church. Dry Bones AccountJesus's last message to his disciplesRahabJohn 17:9-21Spiritual GiftsShameless Plug: Missionary Mom BookConvo ChurchFind Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2024-01-2442 minMax PoliticsAnalyzing Governor Hochul's 2024 Agenda & Albany Dynamics, With Shontell Smith & Liz BenjaminPolitical consultants and longtime Albany experts Shontell Smith and Liz Benjamin joined the show to analyze Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State address, the governor's policy agenda, state government dynamics, and more. Smith, a former top official for the State Senate Democratic Conference, and Benjamin, a longtime journalist, dissect the governor-legislature relationship and much more. (Episode 429)2024-01-101h 02Standing In The Grey PodcastEpisode 15: Chatting About James 1Jacob got a promotion.James 1Always the buts.2 Chronicles 16:9Jacob is more stubborn than Shontell- #obviFind Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2024-01-1047 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 14: What's the Big Deal About Christmas?St. Nicholas is Santa- 1 article. Do some digging on your own.Are your traditions still serving you? It's ok to let some go or keep some even if they aren't overly religiousCOLBY was here."We are celebrating what Jesus was willing to opt into even though he knew how it was all going to end."- Shontell BrewerLuke 2"Are we trying to make up for something-God doesn't need to be dressed up. Jesus doesn't need to be marketed." Jacob Banuelos.GREY FLAG: are you using...2023-12-2945 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 13: Does The Bible Talk About New Year's Resolutions?Purim Bema Podcast Episode 70Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:19Romans 12James 2Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2023-11-2937 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 12: What Does Our Quiet Time Look Like?Quiet time? Prayer time? Whatever you call it, do it!!With the PerrysYouVersion Bible AppWhat do you think? What part of your day are you at your best? Maybe THAT is the time for you to spend time with God.The Bible RecapPsalm 1BlueLetter BibleIs It OK to Meditate? Don't let this be a buzzword. Listen to this podcast and dig into Scripture for yourself to see what God says about it.Glorify AppProverbs 3:5-72023-11-2943 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 11: Is It OK to Meditate?Did you know 'meditate' is in the Bible?SiyachWord Study On Your OwnAre you struggling with addiction? Get help hereIs 'meditate' a triggering word? Might be time to meditate on why that's happening.2 Tim 3:16 Our Lord's Words2 Tim 3:1-8 YikesSatan wants us to stay ignorant of the meaning of things. Let's not give him what he wants.Jacob refers to his past struggles that kept him from God. Check out his conversation about addiction to video games in episode 11.2023-11-1539 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 10: Is It OK to Get Offended?Episode 10!!!! Can you believe it?? We can't. Here's the skinny: Don't take someone's leftovers. The end."God offends our minds to reveal our hearts" said someone.Long Pause when Jacob punches his microphoneAaron Rodgers- The Jets? "This woke culture wants to be offended by everything."James 1:19-21T-Rex armsJohn 2 Jesus goes ham.Numbers 20:12Deuteronomy Getting to Know You: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on Instagram2023-11-0137 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 9: Is It OK to Lie?"Heck no, Techno." Jacob.Proverbs 12:22Psalm 119: 144Is there a difference between honesty and truth?Is your lie self serving?Shontell no longer runs a classroom.Have you ever looked into grace? Cheap copy of Missionary MomProverbs: speak up for those who cannot speak for themselvesFind Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2023-10-1822 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 8: Do We Still Live in a Supernatural World?You Version Bible Psalm 91RevelationCS Lewis Screwtape LettersMissionary Mom BookFind Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2023-10-0431 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 7: Part Two- Does How We Talk About Women Matter?Part One- Does How We Talk About Men Matter?Titus 3:1-2Ephesians 4:29-32Moses BrownProverbs 31Mary of BethanyFind Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2023-09-2032 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 6: Is Porn OK If It Keeps You From Committing Adultery Like Dennis Prager Says It Is?Dennis Prager- We aren't including the link because you don't need to follow people with such low standards.Jacob and Jesus and Paul answer this question right out the gate with this scripture.1 Corinthians 6:18. But listen to the whole episode.Let's meet Dennis in the beginning: Psalm 119 "Your laws are always true."Genesis 2:18 Do we depend on God to help us? Or are we looking for loopholes?Are you going to an outside source, outside of God?Toxic Porn The Truth on the Matter. This website will change...2023-09-0626 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 5: BOB GOFF, Are We Making This Too Hard?Meet Bob Goff. Seriously, get to know him.The Oaks CenterFive Guys Jacob's favorite topic"Make your request known to God"Galatians 5:6Ear tickling with doctrine It's really worded that way in Scripture #cantmakethisstuffupCoffee Crisp Just order it, man.Philippians 2:20Matthew 16Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find US on Instagram2023-08-1323 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 4: Does How We Talk About Men Matter?Is it me or are these questions getting saltier? Yah, we like it salty around here because it's what we are called to be, right? Salt of the earth. This one is for you ladies AND gentlemen. Maybe you have some jokes about men that aren't as honoring as they could be. Maybe you dudes have never even considered this could be a topic of conversation.But we dig in. Dig in with us.Are you speaking out of old understandings or speaking God's truth?James 3Are we allowing the world to...2023-08-0938 minStanding In The Grey PodcastEpisode 3: What's The Big Deal About Purity?This episode hits on some big questions about sex. This one might have more questions than answers, but we know God is going to be faithful to speak to you on this topic.The overuse of the phrase "unpack that".Romans 8:6Need help with porn addiction or temptation, check this outNeed to talk to your tweens or teens about porn? check this out1 Timothy 6:20Jacob tries to teach me what YOLO stands forJeremiah 29:11Exodus 20:4 IdolsExodus 20:17 covetingPhilippians 1:27Philippians 4:8Proverbs 3:5-7Find Shontell on InstagramFind Jacob on InstagramAnd find U...2023-07-2639 min