Welcome to the weekly podcast of Faith City Church led by Pastor David & Lady Vickie Foster. Here at Faith City Church, we Love, Reach and Grow People. We are a multi-generational church impacting our community and the world by transforming lives for Jesus Christ. To learn more, visit our website at http://getfaith.net.
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Discussing and collaborating with Gen-Z and Millennial pastors to cultivate a Christ-focused and evangelical church people.
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The Defender Podcast is a ministry of Lifeline Children's Services where we seek to equip the body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children and families. We hope this podcast will provide encouragement, inspiration, and ways to connect with others who have a heart for the orphan.
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Curating the best of what leaders need to know. The best leaders stay in-the-know. In H3 Leadership, author, conference producer and strategic connector, Brad Lomenick, brings you the best tips and trends in leadership. Learn the latest on who you should follow, books you should read, articles that will help you grow, voices that will inspire you, organizations you should link with and events you should attend to—all to help you become a better leader. Brad Lomenick is the longtime leader of ...
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Lifeline's R(un) for One and The Ōnin Group
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Join us on this episode of The Defender Podcast as we dive into Lifeline Children Services' annual event, the R(un) for One. Host Rick Morton is joined by special guests Heather Olivett and Donte' Hardy from The Ōnin Group, a longtime partner in this impactful event. They share the story behind Onin’s involvement and commitment to raising awareness…
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222 | August Top Ten Leadership List + Technology and Leadership with Praxis Partner Andy Crouch
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It's the August Top Ten Leadership List. Plus our guest is Andy Crouch, partner of Culture and Theology at Praxis, a leading accelerator program for Christian entrepreneurs. Andy is the best-selling author of multiple books, including Culture Making, Tech Wise Family, Playing God and The Life We're Looking For. We discuss AI, aligning capital with …
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221 | Convoy of Hope Founder and CEO Hal Donaldson on What Really Matters + Top Weekly Leadership Links
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Our guest is Hal Donaldson, founder and CEO of Convoy of Hope, one of the largest and most influential Christian humanitarian organizations in America. Hal is a best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent book What Really Matters. We discuss work life balance, putting family first, the power of prayer and priorities, lessons in…
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Faith in Action: How First Baptist Woodstock is Caring for Vulnerable Families
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In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Rick Morton sits down with Rick Young, Family Pastor, and Matt Lawson, Executive Pastor, from First Baptist Church Woodstock, at the Lifeline booth during SBC 2024. They discuss the church's deep commitment to orphan care and ministry to vulnerable families, rooted in a theological conviction centered on the…
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A message by Pastor David Foster at Faith City Church.By Faith City Church
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2024 Mid-Year Ministry Update: Celebrating Lifeline’s Impact
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, hosts Herbie Newell and Dr. Rick Morton provide a mid-year update on Lifeline Children's Services' ministry efforts in 2024, celebrating the impact and stories behind the statistics. They discuss nearly 100 children finding forever families through adoption and the ongoing need for more missional families, e…
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220| 25 Women Leaders to Know + Helping Foster Families Thrive with Jenni Lord, CEO of Chosen Care
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Our guest is Jenni Lord, founder and CEO of Chosen, working to empower and support Families involved in the adoption, foster care, and welfare system in America. We discuss Jenni's story, the power of collaboration, how to launch a social impact org, why grit matters, and more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all t…
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A message from Elder Sherwood Norman at Faith City Church.By Faith City Church
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219 | Author, Advisor and Activist Dave Gibbons + Top Leadership Links
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Our guest is Dave Gibbons, strategic advisor, founding pastor of Newsong Church, activist, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent memoir entitled The Shape of My Eyes. We discuss Dave's story, the power of transparency, how to be a succesful strategic advisor, prophetic wisdom, and much more. Make sure to visit http://…
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Back-to-School: Nurturing Minds and Souls with Christian Education
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In this episode of the Defender Podcast, host Dr. Rick Morton discuss back-to-school challenges and the importance of education with guests Ann Maura Hinton, Director of Bridge Educational Services, and her husband, Robbie Hinton, from Cary Christian School in North Carolina. They emphasize the significance of a holistic approach to education that …
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218 | Jordan Montgomery on the Art of Encouragement + July Top Ten Leadership List
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Our guest is Jordan Montgomery, best-selling author of the new book The Art of Encouragement. Jordan is a performance coach, host of the Growth Over Goals Podcast, and top rated keynote speaker. As well as CEO of the Montgomery Companies. We discuss the art of encouragement, the power of authenticity, lessons on leadership, practical tools for lead…
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Integrating Faith and Education: A Conversation with Dr. David Dockery
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In this episode, Dr. Rick Morton interviews Dr. David Dockery at the Southern Baptist Convention. Dr. Dockery, a member of Lifeline’s pastoral advisory board, shares his appreciation for Lifeline Children’s Services and their mission to support vulnerable children and families. Dr. Dockery highlights his involvement with the International Alliance …
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A message by Pastor David Foster at Faith City Church.By Faith City Church
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217 | Leadership Lessons from the Tour de France + David Ashcraft, CEO of GLS, the Largest Leadership Event in the World
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Our guest is David Ashcraft, CEO of the Global Leadership Network which puts on the Global Leadership Summit, the largest leadership event of its kind in the world. David spent over 3 decades as the senior pastor of LCBC Church in PA before his current role. He's also the founder of The Advantage, a leadership collective focused on equipping pastor…
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Message by Pastor David Foster at Faith City Church on July 21, 2024By Faith City Church
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216 | Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty and Duck Commander and author of Gospeler + Young Influencers List
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Our guest is Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty. Willie is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and outdoorsman, Willie is best known for starring in and executive producing A&E’s Duck Dynasty uber popular TV show. He is a NYT best-selling author of several books, including his newest release, Gospeler. He is the founder of Buck Commander and CEO of Duck…
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Pastor Greg Matte on Adoption and Community Impact
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In this episode of the Defender Podcast, hosts Rick Morton and Herbie Newell engage in a heartfelt discussion with Pastor Greg Matte of Houston’s First Baptist Church about the church’s adoption and foster care ministry. Pastor Matte shares his journey from being vocal about anti-abortion stances to actively supporting adoption as a proactive measu…
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A message from Evangelist Sylvia Girard at Faith City Church.By Faith City Church
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215 | Best-selling Leadership Expert and Psychologist Henry Cloud + 5 Things from the Internet
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Our guest is Dr. HENRY CLOUD, NYT Best-selling author of over 20 million books, global leadership expert, renowned psychologist and author of the new book Why I Believe. We discuss sharing your faith, navigating faith with friends, recent learnings, the power of love, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and …
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Casey Stevens on Family, Faith, and Making a Difference with Stand for Orphans
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Join us as we sit down with Casey Stevens, who shares his family's inspiring journey from facing infertility to adopting their first son, Alek, from Kyrgyzstan in 2016 through Lifeline Children's Services. Blessed with three more sons, Micah, Jude, and Elijah, Casey's lively and love-filled home is a testament to resilience and faith. Casey discuss…
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A message by Elder Sheila Haye at Faith City ChurchBy Faith City Church
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214 | June Top Ten Leadership List + Brian Tome of Crossroads Church and Founder of Man Camp, Influencing Thousands of Men in America
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Our guest is BRIAN TOME, founding and Senior Pastor of Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, one of the largest churches in America. Brian is also the founder and leader of Man Camp, happening September 27-29 outside of Cincinnati, with 3,000 men attending this weekend experience. He's the host of The Aggressive Life podcast and also the author of The F…
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On today's episode of the Defender podcast, join us for an inspiring conversation with Scott and Lynne Watson, a devoted couple with a heart for philanthropy and family. Married for over 40 years, they've embarked on incredible cycling adventures, including a 3,400-mile journey across the USA, raising $700,000 for charity. Now, they're gearing up f…
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Biblical Faithfulness and Caring for Vulnerable Children: A Conversation with Jonathan Leeman
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In this episode of the Defender podcast, Herbie Newell and Rick Morton are joined by Jonathan Leeman from 9 Marks to discuss the importance of biblical faithfulness and caring for vulnerable children in the church. Leeman shares his insights on what it means to be a New Testament church, emphasizing the role of Christians in demonstrating justice a…
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213 | 14 Communicators I Listen To + Matt Chandler, Author of The Overcomers and Pastor of The Village Church
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Our guest is MATT CHANDLER, Lead Pastor of The Village Church in the Dallas area, exec chairman of ACTS 29 Network, host of The Overcomers Podcast, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Overcomers. We discuss ranching and cattle, leading with boldness and courage, friendship, leadership structure, how to finish we…
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Message by Bishop Eric Ellis at Faith City ChurchBy Faith City Church
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Faith, Foster Care, and Filmmaking: A Conversation with Jeremy Carlson
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, recorded last year at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting, host Rick Morton interviews Jeremy Carlson of WTA Media, exploring his journey in faith-based media and his family's involvement in foster care and adoption. Their connection, rooted in their collaboration on the movie "Lifemark," has…
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212 | Chad Veach Talks Leadership, Life and the Lakers + 12 Leadership Podcasts to Subscribe to
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Our guest is CHAD VEACH, founding and Lead Pastor of ZOE Church in LA, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Digital Fast. Chad is the host of the Leadership Lean In Podcast, one of my favorites, and speaks all over the world for churches and conferences. We discuss his next book, golf, why the Lakers are stuck, c…
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A message by Pastor David Foster on June 16, 2024, at Faith City Church.By Faith City Church
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In celebration of Father's Day, join us for an episode featuring Chip McKenzie, whose life underscores the profound impact of fatherhood through domestic adoption. Chip's journey has seen him navigate the twists of marriage, career transitions, and the joys of raising five children with his high school sweetheart, Melissa. Their family expanded thr…
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211 | Darren Whitehead on doing a Digital Fast and Leading Well with Technology + 5 Things from the Internet
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Our guest is Darren Whitehead, Senior Pastor of Church of the City in Nashville/Franklin, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Digital Fast. Darren is also the founder of Hold Fast, a retreat and community for Pastors. We discuss the new book The Digital Fast, parenting teenagers, the next generation, balancing t…
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The Blessing of Adoption: A Conversation with the Hart Family
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, host Rick Morton sets the stage for a heartwarming conversation between Lifeline's Senior Director of International Adoption, Karla Thrasher, and special guests Amy and Jillian Hart. Listeners are invited into the intimate world of the Hart family's adoption journey, where Amy reflects on the decision to pur…
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210 | Forming Men with Jon Tyson, Pastor of Church of the City NYC + May Top Ten Leadership List
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Our guest is JON TYSON, Senior Pastor of Church of the City NYC, and best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent Fighting Shadows. Jon is founder of Primal Path, co-founder of The Art of Teaching, and co-founder of Forming Men and co-host of the Forming Men Podcast with Jefferson Bethke. We discuss the new book Fighting Shadows…
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The fourth message in "The Holy Ghost" series at Faith City Church with Pastor David Foster.By Faith City Church
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Adoption, Redemption, Identity: The Story Behind 'Whose Am I?
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In this episode of the Defender podcast, we share an interview with children's book authors Jackie Darby and Aixa de López, creators of "Whose Am I? /¿De quién soy?" In this heartwarming episode, the authors share insights into their collaborative work, a captivating narrative that delves into adoption, redemption, and the quest for identity in Chr…
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209 | Agency: The Antidote to a Culture Obsessed with Self with Eric Brown and Taylor Jones, Co-Founders of Whiteboard + 5 Things from the Internet
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Our guests are Taylor Jones and Eric Brown, Co-Founders of Whiteboard, one of the top creative and brand agencies in America, and co-authors of Agency: The Antidote to a Culture Obsessed with Self. We discuss recent leadership lessons, the powerful Agency Axis, what Agency truly means, leading creatives, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3l…
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Building Legacies: Empowering Older Youth in Foster Care with Sean and Jenny Miller
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we explore Lifeline Children's Services' Heritage Builders program alongside guests Sean and Jenny Miller. The Millers share their inspiring journey with Heritage Builders, shedding light on their personal connection and commitment to serving the foster care community. Through engaging dialogue, we uncover t…
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208 | 12 Practical Ways to Lead Well Today + 5 Things from the Internet
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A leadership lesson episode! I provide 12 Practical Ways to lead well and make a difference today. A list you can implement quickly, and also share with your team to drive immediate motivation and encouragement. Plus, the weekly 5 Things from the Internet list with practical links and resources. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access …
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The third message in The Holy Ghost series at Faith City Church with Pastor David Foster.By Faith City Church
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Opening Hearts and Homes: A Journey into Foster Care with Makyna and Matthew Hart
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In this episode of The Defender Podcast, we are joined by foster parents Matthew and Makyna Hart. They share their heartfelt journey of opening their hearts and home to vulnerable children. Against the backdrop of National Foster Care Month, we delve into Lifeline's mission to mobilize the Body of Christ to support foster families, birth families, …
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207 | Leading with Prayer with Best-Selling Author and Hope International President and CEO Peter Greer + 5 Things from the Internet
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Our guest is Peter Greer, President and CEO of Hope International, a leading global non-profit organization providing micro finance and financial tools to alleviate poverty in countries around the world. Peter is a best-selling author of 15 books, including his most recent Lead with Prayer: The Spiritual Habits of World Changing Leaders. We discuss…
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A special message from First Lady Vickie Foster at Faith City ChurchBy First Lady Vickie Foster
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The second message in The Holy Ghost series at Faith City Church by Pastor David Foster.By Faith City Church
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In this special re-aired episode of The Defender Podcast, we delve into the depths of motherhood with Scarlet Hiltibidal, an international adoptive mom. As we approach Mother's Day and Birth Mother's Day, Scarlet shares her poignant journey of motherhood, offering insights into both its biological and adoptive forms. GUEST Scarlet Hiltibidal has th…
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206 | 8 New Leadership Books to Read + Scott Beck, Co-Founder of GLOO and Past CEO of Einstein's Bagels, Boston Market, Blockbuster and More
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Check out the list of 8 New Leadership Books to Read. Plus, our guest is Scott Beck, longtime entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of GLOO, past CEO of Einstein’s Bagels and Boston Market, and President and COO of Blockbuster. Scott has almost 50 years of executive experience, starting off by working at Waste Management as a teenager, and multiple seas…
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The first message in The Holy Ghost series with Pastor David Foster.By Faith City Church
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Embracing Courage: Honoring Birth Mother's Day
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In this episode of the Defender podcast, we honor Birth Mother's Day. Dr. Rick Morton welcome listeners into a special conversation featuring one of Lifeline's Pregnancy Counselors, Lauren Eddie, along with two remarkable birth mothers. Together, they discuss the significance of Birth Mother's Day, sharing personal insights, emotions, and reflectio…
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205 | 8 New Podcasts to Check Out + Dan Britton, Speaker, Author & EVP of FCA
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Check out the list of 8 New Podcasts to Know. Plus, our guest is Dan Britton, Exec VP of International Ministry at Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Dan has been part of FCA for 34 years, and is a speaker, author of multiple books, and leadership expert. We discuss the power of consistency, how to lead through Free Agency, NIL and the transfer port…
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204 | April Top Ten Leadership List + Paul Daugherty on Winning the Battle in Mental Health
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It's the April Top Ten Leadership List. Plus, our guest is Paul Daugherty, lead pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, one of the largest churches in America. Paul is the author of Mind Games, host of a weekly leadership podcast, frequent speaker at conferences, and long time songwriter and musician. We discuss mental and emotional health, taking over …
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Pathways to Healing: Integrating Therapeutic Approaches
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In this episode of "The Defender Podcast," we explore the synergy of therapeutic integration. Lifeline's very own, Angela Mains, talks with host Dr. Rick Morton to uncover how blending modalities like cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and somatic experiencing fosters holistic healing. Join us as we navigate the pathways to wellness, reveal…
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