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On the Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Fr. Daniel Klimek reflected on the saint's witness as a priest, bishop, lawyer, Mariologist, and Doctor of the Church, emphasizing his commitment to Catholic moral teaching and fidelity to God's truth. He connected St. Alphonsus' legacy with the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist, who gave his life for courageously defending God's moral law by condemning an unlawful marriage.Fr. Klimek warned that moral relativism and the manipulation of language create confusion that distances people from the truth of the Gospel. He encouraged priests and all Catholics to proclaim the truth with courage and charity, following the example of the martyrs who were willing to die rather than compromise God's law. His message was a call to remain faithful to Christ, defend the truth, and never compromise the beauty of the Catholic faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bible Readings: Luke 15:11 – 32Luke 7:36 – 50 Sermon Outlines: The post 02/08/2026 – Morning Service: At the Table, Outside the Feast appeared first on Maroubra Presbyterian Church.

A @Christadelphians Video: # The Good News #3: At the Lord's Table**[Actual, provable Bible Truth]** The Roman Empire had no word for what believers do at the Lord's Table. Their concept of religion (religio) meant transactional civic duty—"I give so that you may give"—with no room for love or heart transformation. Into this world, the simple bread and wine of Christ's memorial meal arrived as a social earthquake disguised as a supper. This is the good news that changed everything.We explore how the first-century believers turned Roman religion completely inside out. No priest, no altar, no incense—just ordinary people gathering as a royal priesthood. What the Romans dismissed as "depraved superstition" became the most revolutionary force the Empire had ever witnessed.David Fraser reveals the stunning contrast between Rome's empty ritual and the vibrant fellowship of Christ's Table. Where Rome's gods demanded appeasement through exact performance, our God invites us to approach His throne with boldness. Where Roman society stratified by birth and status, the Lord's Table brought slave and master, Jew and Gentile, male and female together as one in Christ.The Table looks back to Christ's sacrifice and forward to the great feast on the mountain when death itself will be swallowed up in victory. Every time we break bread, we're not just remembering—we're proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes. It's an appetizer for the main course that Yahweh Himself will provide.## Chapters00:00 - Introduction: An Ordinary Act in a Roman World01:33 - Understanding Roman "Religio": Civic Duty Without Love05:50 - The Transactional Nature of Roman Worship08:37 - Christianity Labelled "Superstition" by the Empire10:18 - The Roman Altar: A Grim Spectacle of Performance12:02 - The Lord's Table: Turning Religion Inside Out14:22 - Every Believer a Priest in Christ15:32 - Liberation for Slaves and the Lowly16:57 - Fellowship That Shattered Social Barriers18:27 - Paul's Rebuke of the Wealthy Corinthians21:46 - Christ's Calling: A New Family United23:32 - Christianity: Neither Ritual Nor Philosophy, But a Way of Living25:07 - The Early Church's Radical Compassion28:06 - The Upper Room: Christ Kneels to Wash Feet30:20 - The Passover Becomes Christ's Liberation Meal32:10 - Confessing Jesus as Lord in Caesar's World33:42 - A Living Hope for the Future35:21 - The Parousia: Christ's Royal Coming36:29 - A Foretaste of the Feast on the Mountain38:33 - Roman Emptiness vs. Resurrection Hope39:09 - Examining Ourselves Before the Table40:29 - The Return of Religio: A Warning for Today41:57 - Faith Asks: What Has God Done for Me?43:26 - God Feeds Us: The Table Runs Opposite to Rome45:14 - Conclusion: Your God Reigns## Bible Verse Category

13 And Jesus came into the quarters of Caesarea Philippi: and he asked his disciples, saying: Whom do men say that the Son of man is?Venit autem Jesus in partes Caesareae Philippi : et interrogabat discipulos suos, dicens : Quem dicunt homines esse Filium hominis? 14 But they said: Some John the Baptist, and other some Elias, and others Jeremias, or one of the prophets.At illi dixerunt : Alii Joannem Baptistam, alii autem Eliam, alii vero Jeremiam, aut unum ex prophetis. 15 Jesus saith to them: But whom do you say that I am?Dicit illis Jesus : Vos autem, quem me esse dicitis? 16 Simon Peter answered and said: Thou art Christ, the Son of the living God.Respondens Simon Petrus dixit : Tu es Christus, Filius Dei vivi. 17 And Jesus answering, said to him: Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-Jona: because flesh and blood hath not revealed it to thee, but my Father who is in heaven.Respondens autem Jesus, dixit ei : Beatus es Simon Bar Jona : quia caro et sanguis non revelavit tibi, sed Pater meus, qui in caelis est. 18 And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.Et ego dico tibi, quia tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo Ecclesiam meam, et portae inferi non praevalebunt adversus eam. 19 And I will give to thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind upon earth, it shall be bound also in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose upon earth, it shall be loosed also in heaven.Et tibi dabo claves regni caelorum. Et quodcumque ligaveris super terram, erit ligatum et in caelis : et quodcumque solveris super terram, erit solutum et in caelis.[18] "Thou art Peter": As St. Peter, by divine revelation, here made a solemn profession of his faith of the divinity of Christ; so in recompense of this faith and profession, our Lord here declares to him the dignity to which he is pleased to raise him: viz., that he to whom he had already given the name of Peter, signifying a rock, St. John 1. 42, should be a rock indeed, of invincible strength, for the support of the building of the church; in which building he should be, next to Christ himself, the chief foundation stone, in quality of chief pastor, ruler, and governor; and should have accordingly all fulness of ecclesiastical power, signified by the keys of the kingdom of heaven.[18] "Upon this rock": The words of Christ to Peter, spoken in the vulgar language of the Jews which our Lord made use of, were the same as if he had said in English, Thou art a Rock, and upon this rock I will build my church. So that, by the plain course of the words, Peter is here declared to be the rock, upon which the church was to be built: Christ himself being both the principal foundation and founder of the same. Where also note, that Christ, by building his house, that is, his church, upon a rock, has thereby secured it against all storms and floods, like the wise builder, [Matt 7:24-25].[18] "The gates of hell": That is, the powers of darkness, and whatever Satan can do, either by himself, or his agents. For as the church is here likened to a house, or fortress, built on a rock; so the adverse powers are likened to a contrary house or fortress, the gates of which, that is, the whole strength, and all the efforts it can make, will never be able to prevail over the city or church of Christ. By this promise we are fully assured, that neither idolatry, heresy, nor any pernicious error whatsoever shall at any time prevail over the church of Christ.[19] "Loose upon earth": The loosing the bands of temporal punishments due to sins, is called an indulgence; the power of which is here granted.The Church venerates on this day in the basilica of St Peter "ad vincula" on Mount Esquiline at Rome, the chains with which the prince of the apostles was fettered.

Send us Fan MailToday we're releasing a new episode from a brand new series called the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series! I wanted to do something extra special to celebrate 1,000 podcast episodes recorded here at Boundless Body Radio, a milestone that we hit on June 24, 2026!These episodes are actually not new, although they might be new to you! When we first got started back in October, 2020, I was so fortunate that so many incredible people said "YES" to being hosted on the show, however, we didn't have very many listeners at the time!Today, we get thousands of downloads every single month, and are usually included in the top 150 Fitness and Nutrition Podcasts on the Apple Podcast charts!To honor our amazing guests, I will be selecting one of those original episodes and posting them here on for this special series!As I was going through these episodes again, I remembered how valuable these conversations actually were. it was really striking how much the information these experts have shared has born out to be even more accurate several years later.The audio quality of a show was not as good back then as it is now, but I still really hope you enjoy these episodes, and find them relevant and helpful to you today!Cheers, thanks as always for listening, and I really hope you enjoy this episode of the Boundless Body Radio Heritage Series!Gin Stephens sure knows how to fast! This New York Times Bestselling author of Fast. Feast. Repeat. has been on our radar for quite some time!She has also written other successful books, including an Amazon #1 bestseller, "Delay, Don't Deny". Her blog is amazing, and includes a ton of great information about fasting.She was the host of three podcasts, The Intermittent Fasting Podcast, Intermittent Fasting Stories, which featured a variety of successful fasting stories, and her newer podcast, Life Lessons, which she hosted with her friend, Sheri Bullock.Find Gin at-ginstephens.comFind Boundless Body at-myboundlessbody.comBook a session with us here! 

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A cannonball wound ends Ignatius' pursuit of worldly glory and confines him to a long recovery at Loyola. Reading the lives of Christ and the saints, he begins to notice how different desires affect his spirit — and sets his heart on a radically new life. About the Series We are bringing you the entire text of “The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola” in podcast form. Over 12 episodes, join our pilgrimage guides Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ, and Cameron Bellm as we make our way through this spiritual classic. The series premiered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with episode 2 dropping Friday, July 31 — the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. These first two episodes and the remaining 10 episodes (dropping on subsequent Fridays) will all appear here on the AMDG podcast feed. The series is edited by Frank Tuson, who also composed all the music you hear on the podcast. The podcast uses a translation of the “Autobiography” by Fr. Parmananda Divarkar, SJ. The text is read by Fr. George Drance, SJ. Produced by Mike Jordan Laskey. "The Autobiography of Saint Ignatius Loyola Podcast," a special -edition series of AMDG, is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

Monte Judah examines renewed conflict with Iran, Netanyahu's White House meeting, Hamas disarmament efforts in Gaza, Saudi action against the Houthis, and tensions in Judea and Samaria.00:00 Headlines and introduction00:38 U.S. bombing campaign against Iran resumes03:13 Blocking Iran's supply routes05:12 A possible Iranian government in exile06:28 Netanyahu's visit to the White House10:31 War weariness in America13:25 Israel's position on Iran's nuclear threat15:22 Gaza and plans to disarm Hamas18:14 Saudi Arabia and the Houthi threat20:52 Tensions in Judea and Samaria23:26 Pray for Israel, Jerusalem, and U.S. forces24:15 Lion and Lamb programming and resources26:36 Register for the Feast of Tabernacles28:16 Closing invitationWatch biblical teaching, timely news analysis, and encouraging programs at LionandLamb.tv.Explore more resources from Lion and Lamb Ministries:The Greater ExodusMonte Judah resourcesLion and Lamb MinistriesMessianic MarketplaceYavoh MagazineSupport the work of Lion and Lamb Ministries at www.LLGive.com.

After a brief hiatus, the Richley boys are back! Russian cats, Super Mario music and a unicorn-centered ChooseCo are all on the docket. Feast your ears!

Matthew 14 gives us two banquets, and two very different kinds of kings.Herod feasts inside a palace, surrounded by wealth, spectacle, and powerful guests. By the end of the night, John the Baptist's head is carried into the room on a platter.Then Jesus gathers the hungry in the wilderness.No palace. No guest list. No VIP section. Just grass, hunger, compassion, and bread placed into the hands of God.In this Mass Prep, we explore what these two feasts reveal about power, Catholic leadership, luxury spiritual experiences, and the uncomfortable question of whether we sometimes look more like Herod at the banquet than Christ among the hungry.Every kingdom eventually sets a table.The question is what it eats.

Message from Illideen! Guess what? I found a "lost" episode. Meaning while editing I accidentally skipped this episode leaving a HUGE gap in the story if I left it out. Hence, this episode is labeled 9.5. oops. -------------------------------------------------------- Last we left off, our party gathered on the island of Miþok, still raw with the grief of the loss of Chad's brother, Valerian. Chaddious offered grim counsel about what awaited them at Vorkeek Manor — his mother Karen, a woman of cold calculation and colder affection, a place where every kindness concealed a hook. Before they could depart, Shade was seized by a vision so vivid and violent it left him crumpled on the floor of the sleep hut, gasping — a blood-soaked battlefield, two Terrasques like hounds at heel, and behind them, beings of such immense and terrible divinity that the word "gods" felt almost too small. He felt an arrow strike his shoulder, heard a woman scream a name, and then the vision shattered. In this episode(SPOILERS BELOW): The party dresses in mourning clothes and crosses into Vorkeek territory to attend the funeral feast with an ominous ending. The evening only darkens from there. Cast: Robbie as Chaddious Vorkeek Thorn as Shade and Teddy Ravyn as Dis Forrest as Ugleo Keys as Quinari Pagemaster Penny as Harrye Illideen as The Story Weaver ______ Some content, ideas, items, etc. are based on or directly used, with permission, from the following content creators: @betterspellcaster @adramastesGM @logan art L.A.W./ @Legion.Artwork LootTavern Plots & Pens ______ For all things "TDIO": Follow us at visit our Linktree Can't get enough of our content? Get exclusive content like access to our discord server, early access to our episode with Behind the Scenes content, NPC of the week, and more by joining our Patreon. Did we miss something? Have a story to tell or want us to hit a specific topic? Let us know in the comments or email us at ThisDungeonisoccupiedpodcast@gmail.com Sound effects and intro music partially made with Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/m6bcn6 Like the music? That's thanks to Cameron Stahl, The Hobby Hub and Saturn Imagining production. Check them out here! The Hobby Hub https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXvQmMZA1UJIig_FjjVpvg

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes(00:00) A brief overview of these chapters.(07:23) King Ahasuerus seeks a new queen and Esther is put forth by her uncle Mordecai. He compels Esther to not reveal her Jewish heritage to the king. She is chosen as the new queen.(14:42) The villainous Haman arranges to get the king to sign a decree to kill all the Jews in the kingdom.(16:28) Xerxes is depicted as an unwitting king, as are other kings in the Bible.(19:07) Esther is determined to approach the king for his help, even at the risk of her life. Mordecai tells Esther that she is born for this time and in this kingdom to save her people. The Jews fast to be saved from Haman's decree.(25:17) Esther tells the king her true identity as a Jew and also Haman's evil plot to destroy them. Haman is hanged on his own gallows by order of the king.(27:12) Mordecai is honored, Queen Esther gets the house of Haman, and a decree is made to preserve the Jews.(28:38) The Jews have rest from their enemies. The house of Haman is destroyed as collective punishment for his crimes. The Feast of Purim is instituted to commemorate their deliverance.(32:44) Mordecai, the Jew, stands next to the king in power and might. → For more of Bryce Dunford’s podcast classes, click here. → Enroll in Institute → YouTube → Apple Podcasts → Spotify → Amazon Music → Facebook The post Ep 383 | Esther, Come Follow Me 2026 (August 3-9) appeared first on Talking Scripture.

Flashback PROPHECY HOUR with Pastor Dan: Shadow picture of the 1000 year reign of Yeshua on earth!Featuring: Pastor Dan CatlinDate: 07-30-2026Leviticus 23:33-44And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD. On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you;The Feast of Tabernacles and the end-times!Zechariah 14:16,17And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.TO KEEP THESE PROGRAMS ON THE AIR PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO PAY AIR-TIME!Another do not Miss End-Time Radio program as “We are Warning the World as it HAPPENS!”Goodbye, Shalom, and Be blessed!ARCHIVES:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branchPLEASE VISIT:http://wichitahomeless.com/Donations and Contact:https://prophecyhour.com/https://www.messiahsbranch.com/© End Time Radio. All rights reserved.All original content is copyrighted.

Flashback PROPHECY HOUR with Pastor Dan: Shadow picture of the 1000 year reign of Yeshua on earth!Featuring: Pastor Dan CatlinDate: 07-30-2026Leviticus 23:33-44And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the feast of tabernacles for seven days unto the LORD. On the first day shall be an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the LORD: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you;The Feast of Tabernacles and the end-times!Zechariah 14:16,17And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain.TO KEEP THESE PROGRAMS ON THE AIR PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING TO PAY AIR-TIME!Another do not Miss End-Time Radio program as “We are Warning the World as it HAPPENS!”Goodbye, Shalom, and Be blessed!ARCHIVES:https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/branchPLEASE VISIT:http://wichitahomeless.com/Donations and Contact:https://prophecyhour.com/https://www.messiahsbranch.com/© End Time Radio. All rights reserved.All original content is copyrighted.

July 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd welcome Br. Steve Kropp, Provincial Minister and former Director of the Solanus Casey Center, to discuss the upcoming Feast of Blessed Solanus Casey. The annual celebration is expected to draw thousands of pilgrims and visitors to the Solanus Casey Center on Detroit's east side Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Marvin Penick from western Wisconsin.Join Gin in the Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Marvin is a pastor. He shares his journey with intermittent fasting, beginning with his upbringing in a religious household where he was expected to suppress his emotions. He describes how food became a source of comfort and how this led to struggles with weight throughout his life. Marvin recounts his early attempts at dieting and how he discovered intermittent fasting through podcasts during his long newspaper delivery routes. This discovery marked a turning point, helping him to manage his weight and emotions more effectively.Marvin emphasizes the importance of consistency in fasting, noting that it has been his greatest victory. He discusses how tracking his progress with tools like Happy Scale has motivated him to maintain his fasting routine. Marvin also shares insights into how his taste in food has evolved, preferring more satisfying and nutritious options over processed foods. He highlights the significance of setting small, achievable goals and how these have contributed to his overall success and well-being.Marvin's advice to new intermittent fasters is to start small and not feel ashamed if they can't go all out immediately. He stresses the importance of focusing on one's identity and living from that perspective, rather than striving for external validation. This approach, he believes, is crucial for long-term success and personal fulfillment.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin's website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin's Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to this week's episode of Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life, with Gin Stephens and Sheri Bullock.To make a submission for the podcast, go to fastfeastrepeat.com/submit. We are a community-driven podcast, and we look forward to sharing your questions, success stories, non-scale victories, IF tweaks, motivational quotes (and more!) on each episode of the podcast. Resources used in today's episode: https://crunchi.com/?als=SheriBullock https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/sheri.html Join us on the 2027 Fast Feast Repeat Cruise! https://sarah.funcruises4you.com/GroupRegistrations/view/139054 For more information regarding one-on-one IF support visit: https://www.fastfeastrepeat.com/coaching.html sheri@fastfeastrepeat.com https://www.counter.com/?aff=SHERIBULLOCKGin has a new YouTube Channel! Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CA and subscribe today so you never miss an intermittent fasting tip, a support session, or an interview with a past IF Stories guest or expert.Want to learn more about BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough? Visit www.bioptimizers.com/fastfeastrepeat and use code FFR15 to save 15% off any order. Go to fastfeastrepeat.com to see Gin's and Sheri's favorite things, and to shop with us. Every purchase you make through links on our website help to support this podcast so we can keep bringing you episodes each week. Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. Connect with both Gin and Sheri in the community, as well as thousands of other intermittent fasters who are there to support you along your journey. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like.Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the Marriage Feast of the Lamb, and how does it connect to First Century Jewish wedding customs? In this episode, we explore the customs and compare them to God's unfolding program. Most importantly, we explain how you can be certain you have a seat at the table for the future Marriage Feast of the Lamb.

Here at AMDG, we are bringing you the entire text of “The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola” in podcast form. Over 12 episodes, join our pilgrimage guides Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ, and Cameron Bellm as we make our way through this spiritual classic. Today, the series premiere, features two introductions to the text written by St. Ignatius' Jesuit contemporaries: Jerome Nadal explains how Ignatius' companions persuaded him to recount the ways God had guided him from the beginning of his conversion. Luís Gonçalves da Câmara then describes the long, interrupted process by which Ignatius dictated the story and he committed it to writing. Episode 2 will drop Friday, July 31 — the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. These first two episodes and the remaining 10 episodes (dropping on subsequent Fridays) will all appear here on the AMDG podcast feed. The series is edited by Frank Tuson, who also composed all the music you hear on the podcast. The podcast uses a translation of the “Autobiography” by Fr. Parmananda Divarkar, SJ. The text is read by Fr. George Drance, SJ. Produced by Mike Jordan Laskey. "The Autobiography of Saint Ignatius Loyola Podcast," a special-edition series of AMDG, is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

In this week's message of our Summer at Bethlehem series, Pastor Chris Bell from 3Circle Church in Fairhope, Alabama explores the critical concept of spiritual hydration through the lens of John 7:37–38. Physical dehydration leads to fatigue, vulnerability, and sickness—but soul dehydration carries far more dangerous, eternal consequences.   Set against the historical backdrop of the Feast of the Tabernacles (Festival of Booths), Pastor Chris reveals the profound significance of Jesus interrupting the most sacred day of the Jewish festival. While the priests poured out water to commemorate God's provision in the wilderness, Jesus stood up and declared that He Himself is the fulfillment of that promise—the source of eternal, living water.  

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Celebrate the Feast of Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus on The Morning Blend. Brenda and Brian share their story and all the latest news from the Vatican and locally. Subscribe to the Morning Blend on your favorite podcast platform.Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more.Look through past episodes or support this podcast.The Morning Blend is a production of Mater Dei Radio in Portland, Oregon.

We look at the Feast of Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. Also Reference: (John 19:31), Matthew 28:1, 1 Corinthians 15:23, Matthew 28:6, Acts 1:3, James 1:18, Romans 8:23, Matthew 9:37-38 https://bbfohio.com

We look at the Feast of Pentecost, also known as the Feast of Weeks or Feast of Harvest. Also Reference: (John 19:31), Matthew 28:1, 1 Corinthians 15:23, Matthew 28:6, Acts 1:3, James 1:18, Romans 8:23, Matthew 9:37-38 https://bbfohio.com

Send us Fan MailWhy does Genesis include a long list of ancient nations, and why does the Bible keep returning to the number seventy? In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we explore the Table of Nations, Noah's tragic fall after the flood, and the symbolic world of biblical numbers. Far from being a dry genealogy, Genesis 10 presents a breathtaking vision of humanity united under one Creator, while the recurring pattern of seventy points toward God's sovereign claim over every nation on earth. By tracing this theme from Noah to the Feast of Booths, the seventy elders, Jesus' seventy-two disciples, and beyond, we'll see how Scripture tells one unified story of humanity's rebellion—and God's unrelenting plan to reclaim the nations for Himself.

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Harvest is when we realize, it's not about us. It's not about how much we have or don't have. It's when we realize that to have a harvest, we gotta become sowers. We got to invest into others, to scatter seeds, to tend to the soil, and see what God might do through our efforts. Today we're going to hear some stories of people that have been trying their best to embrace it, and to not only examine their own soil, but to begin scattering seeds and see their own harvest in their lives. You might remember the story of the Prodigal Son, the son had made a mess of his life. His harvest was ruin. He wants to make a change and he goes back to his Father whom he'd insulted and disowned.  The harvest is the Father running after the son. The Feast is getting to be home together. Your harvest might begin with getting up and running towards something new, someone new. We invite you to join in our stories of harvest. Jesus told us, there's so much and we need you in this with us. Let's harvest together.

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Harvest is when we realize, it's not about us. It's not about how much we have or don't have. It's when we realize that to have a harvest, we gotta become sowers. We got to invest into others, to scatter seeds, to tend to the soil, and see what God might do through our efforts. Today we're going to hear some stories of people that have been trying their best to embrace it, and to not only examine their own soil, but to begin scattering seeds and see their own harvest in their lives. You might remember the story of the Prodigal Son, the son had made a mess of his life. His harvest was ruin. He wants to make a change and he goes back to his Father whom he'd insulted and disowned.  The harvest is the Father running after the son. The Feast is getting to be home together. Your harvest might begin with getting up and running towards something new, someone new. We invite you to join in our stories of harvest. Jesus told us, there's so much and we need you in this with us. Let's harvest together.

95 Years of Waiting by Autumn Dickson I'm going to give you a bit of a timeline to help you follow what is going on with these chapters. The bible is not chronological, and so it can get confusing. There are different names for the same people, and different names for the same ethnicity of people. Ezra also jumps around which isn't particularly helpful. So here is a brief timeline to help you keep track of where we're at. There are three main waves of Jews returning to Jerusalem. Context: Babylonians were the ones who took Jews away from their homeland. Cyrus easily defeats Babylon, and now Persia is in charge with a more tolerant hand. The first wave happens with Zerubbabel, a Jewish governor, and Jeshua (Joshua) is the priest who helps with the religious portion of returning to Jerusalem. This happens under Cyrus, and the temple foundation is laid. About 50,000 people have returned, and they brought sacred temple treasures with them. Opposition stalls the rebuilding of the temple. Cyrus has a son, but he's not mentioned much and there is simply more stalling that occurs from local opposition. Then Darius takes over, and he finds Cyrus' decree to let the Jews go back and build. The work resumes. It is still Zerubbabel and Jeshua who are leading the rebuilding. The temple is completed, and Passover is celebrated. Haggai and Zechariah were prophets who became involved at this stage in urging the continuation of rebuilding. Xerxes comes onto the throne. He is also known as Ahasuerus. Jewish rapport is building in high places within Persia, and this is the king who marries Esther. Now we get our second wave of people returning to Jerusalem. Artaxerxes comes on to the throne. He is sympathetic to Jews, possibly influenced by Esther. Ezra is part of this second wave, and he goes and starts teaching the Law of Moses again. Unfortunately, letters of opposition once again stop the work. Then there is our third wave. Thirteen years later, Nehemiah gains sympathy from Artaxerxes. He is the cup-bearer, and the king notices Nehemiah is sad. He allows Nehemiah to go and build the wall (which affords great stability and protection to the Jews against all of the local opposition). The king even gives Nehemiah resources to do so. Despite continued opposition, Nehemiah finishes the wall in 52 days. The people celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. This entire timeline, from the first wave of Jews under Cyrus to when Nehemiah finishes building the wall around Jerusalem, occurs over approximately 95 years. 95 years of waiting. There were 70 years of exile under Babylon, and then there was another 95 years of waiting until they truly got any momentum in rebuilding their home. Despite the decrees of kings, the Jews found their work halted again and again and again by local enemies, primarily the Samaritans who held long-standing rivalries with Judah. And maybe that's my message this week. The Lord is patient even when we're anxious to reach our happy ending. Maybe we keep finding moments where we've finally “made it” only to have things fall apart again. Perhaps we find ourselves in the trenches, and it feels like no one is listening. God knew exactly where His people were, and He was not as worried about rebuilding His temple as He was about rebuilding His people. After all, the temple isn't the end-all. The temple is a tool to get to the end-all: a redeemed House of Israel. Perhaps it's time to realign our goals with the Lord. I'm going to keep referring to the goal of “rebuilding the temple and walls of Jerusalem,” but you can insert whatever goals you're currently working towards. I'm sure it was discouraging for the Jews to face all of that opposition. I'm sure it was discouraging every time a page turned, and they thought it was “finally time.” Perhaps they kept thinking, “This is it,” only to get halted all over again. I wonder if they felt like they were taking one step forward and ten steps back. Interestingly enough, the Lord sees the entire process differently. Where you see ten steps back, He sees 11 steps in the correct direction for His goal. The Lord wasn't just rebuilding Jerusalem; He was rebuilding His people. And despite the fact that it likely made them feel broken down, those trials were an important part of their refining process. He was making them powerful by helping them face obstacle after obstacle. I can only imagine how much more they appreciated their home because of how much longer it took to rebuild it, and that was really the successful part for the Lord. They had a holy city, but more importantly, He had a people who loved their holy city. If you're struggling to find peace in the midst of the ups and downs of trying to find your “happy ending,” might I make a recommendation? Prayer. Prayer is not about changing the Lord's mind or getting yourself out of a situation. Prayer is about talking with the Lord so that you see the way that He sees. So turn to prayer; not just so you can ask Him to save you but so that you can see how He is actively working within your life. Perhaps He might even show you how the seeming setbacks are the exact stepping stones you need. He has a glorious goal in mind: you. I testify that the Lord remains with us through the ups and downs. I testify that even when we're doing His work, He purposefully allows for opposition because opposition is an important ingredient for His goal. He can't accomplish His goal without that opposition so don't despair. It's all part of the plan. He loves you. He's got this. He knows exactly what He's doing. Autumn Dickson was born and raised in a small town in Texas. She served a mission in the Indianapolis Indiana mission. She studied elementary education but has found a particular passion in teaching the gospel. Her desire for her content is to inspire people to feel confident, peaceful, and joyful about their relationship with Jesus Christ and to allow that relationship to touch every aspect of their lives. Autumn was the recipient of FAIR's 2024 John Taylor Defender of the Faith Award. The post Come, Follow Me with FAIR – Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8– Part 1 – Autumn Dickson appeared first on FAIR.

An ancient feast. A modern call.Pastor Richard Crisco unpacks the Feast of Trumpets, a prophetic appointment pointing to God's redemptive plan. The trumpet calls us to repentance, worship, and readiness.Examine your heart. Stay alert. Live ready.

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How do you balance prudence and boldness? How did Jesus do it?

Matthew 20:20-28   The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, and kneeling before him, she asked a favor of him. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Declare that these two sons of mine will sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” But Jesus answered, “You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?” They said to him, “We are able.” He said to them, “You will indeed drink my cup, but to sit at my right hand and at my left, this is not mine to grant, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.” When the ten heard it, they were angry with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for the Feast of St. James by Dr. Shane Owens. James, Apostle Feast First Reading: Second Corinthians 4: 7-15 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 126: 1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6 Alleluia: John 15: 16 Gospel: Matthew 20: 20-28   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To register for the St. Paul Center's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, please visit stpaulcenter.com/gala Encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships

On this episode, it's our 11th anniversary listener feedback special. I'll be reading your messages from you and we'll be talking about the phenomenon of the little red truck hauling a Christmas tree. We'll give you a way to virtually enjoy some German Christmas markets, we'll add one more thing to several of our past five golden things, and we'll kick off the first round of voting in Scrooge-a-paloza. Download here! 00:00 – 02:23 Intro 02:23 – 04:15 We Need A Little Christmas Now 04:15 – 13:48 5 Golden Things – Things Left Off Of Previous 5 Golden Things Lists 13:48 – 15:35 All I want For Christmas Is News 15:35 – 18:38 Santa Babb’s Mail Bag 18:38 – 27:54 Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree 27:54 – 31:35 Scrooge-a-paloza Round 1, Part 1 31:35 – 34:29 Wrap Up 34:29 – 37:40 Outtakes “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” United States Marine Band “Jingle Bells” Performed by Kristen Nowicki (The embedded player for the episode is bellow the links and the poll) Videos of German Christmas Market Videos https://youtu.be/l6aGKVxo2kw?si=qtUsk2PoX7V2LDUj https://youtu.be/wzZ9hdyTl8w?si=o51CO1bsd4EoUteb https://youtu.be/DssVino8XPo?si=XUu-TDofSm60vlXs Alonso and Tim’s Lists of Modern Christmas Movies from Episode 149 Alonso’s List 5. See You Next Christmas (2021) 4. Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) 3. Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024) 2. Krampus (2015) 1. Arthur Christmas (2011) H.M. Feast of the Seven Fishes Tim’s List 5. Noelle (2019) 4. Godmothered (2020) 3. The Christmas Chronicles (2018) 2. Red One (2024) 1. Spirited (2022) H.M. Iron Man 3 (2013) H.M. Shazam (2019) JIMMY – Official Trailer https://youtu.be/EURriesRel0 Advent Calendar House Episode on M*A*S*H – Death Takes a Holiday (featuring Tim) https://adventcalendar.house/episodes/mash-death-takes-a-holiday urg00phy_unkl – Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree video https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8tevo87/ There I Ruined it – Little Red Truck Hauling a Christmas Tree Mega Remix https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8teWFax/ “The Ford Truck saves valuable minutes” Ad from 1930 (It’s the 7th one down on the page) https://www.oocities.org/the_new_ford/Commercials/1930commercials.html New Yorker December 10th, 1984 (Art Print) https://fineartamerica.com/featured/new-yorker-december-10th-1984-anne-burgess.html Little Red Truck Christmas Tree Hauling Co. Two-Tone Coffee Mug https://www.zazzle.com/little_red_truck_christmas_tree_hauling_co_two_tone_coffee_mug-256077683458239194

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on July 25, 2026. The readings are from 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, Psalm 126:1bc-2ab, 2cd-3, 4-5, 6, Matthew 20:20-28 (Feast of Saint James, Apostle). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

Original Post Date: July 25, 2025 === Gospel Matthew 20:20-28 The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, "What do you wish?" She answered him, "Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom." Jesus said in reply, "You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?" They said to him, "We can." He replied, "My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers. But Jesus summoned them and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and the great ones make their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave. Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Reflection This seems like such a human story. And in the eyes of the other disciples, it seems that James and John basically put their mother up to this. We really want a position of power and authority. And it just shows how far they are, in a sense, from the Kingdom of God.  But what is so essential in this reading is an understanding that the great shadow of anyone in a ministry position that gives them this sense of power is so dangerous that anyone in the role of ministry has to be checking themselves over and over again, to make sure they're not caught up in seeking an authority over people, but only looking for ways in which to serve them. Closing Prayer Father, we are human, and we never lose our humanity, and there's always a pull, a desire to be seen as someone important. Someone valuable. It gives us a sense of worth, a sense of value. Free us from that addiction to always looking for approval. And never let us use it in a way that overpowers the rights of others in favor of what our ego longs for. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Officiant: Mtr. Lisa Meirow, Psalm(s): Psalm 34, Fr. Wiley Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 16:14-21, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 16, Second Canticle: 21, Gospel: Mark 1:14-20, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Antonio Allegretti, used by permission.

Officiant: Fr. Wiley Ammons, Psalm(s): Psalm 33, Laura Ammons, Old Testament: Jeremiah 26:1-15, Terry J. Stokes, First Canticle: 15, Second Canticle: 17, Gospel: Matthew 10:16-32, Mtr. Lisa Meirow. Logo image by Laura Ammons, used by permission.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, July 25, is traditionally the Feast of St. James, the Apostle, known as the Greater, in order to distinguish him from the other Apostle St. James. Jesus called him Boanerges, "son of thunder."James the Greater was our Lord's cousin (an old legend states that Salome, his mother, was a sister of Mary), and John the Evangelist's brother and the son of Zebedee, the fisherman from Galilee. With Peter and John, he was one of the witnesses of the Transfiguration, and later of the agony in the garden. He was beheaded in Jerusalem in the year 42 or 43 A.D. by King Herod Agrippa, becoming the first apostle to give his life for proclaiming Christ.In Spain, his magnificent shrine at Santiago de Compostela has been a place of pilgrimage since the ninth century, through el Camino, "the Way of St. James". After the pilgrimage to Rome or the Holy Land, it is the most famous and the most frequented pilgrimage in Christendom. The paths to Compostella form a network over Europe; they are dotted with hospices and chapels.Saint James is a powerful saint for today because he shows both human ambition and holy transformation.In today's Gospel (Matthew 20:20-28), Jesus tells James and John that greatness in His Kingdom is not about status, but service: “Whoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.” The glory comes through the chalice — suffering, sacrifice, and service. Saint James followed that path all the way to martyrdom.Staying close to Jesus, we will see how He will turn our ambition into mission.Saint James, pray for us!Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• June 25, 2026, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

St. James: He was martyred but not destroyed!

Read OnlineDrinking Christ's ChaliceThe mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sons and did him homage, wishing to ask him for something. He said to her, “What do you wish?” She answered him, “Command that these two sons of mine sit, one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.” Jesus said in reply, “You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” They said to him, “We can.” Matthew 20:20–22Among the Twelve Apostles, two were named James: James the Greater, son of Zebedee, and James the Lesser, son of Alpheus. James the Greater, whom we honor today, was likely called “greater” due to his prominence in the Gospel narrative. He was the brother of John the Evangelist, and tradition holds that their mother was Salome, possibly the sister of the Blessed Virgin Mary—making James and John cousins of Jesus.In today's Gospel, the mother of James and John expresses her natural affection and ambition for her sons by approaching Jesus with a bold request: that they might sit, one at His right and the other at His left, in His Kingdom. While her petition reveals faith in Jesus and love for her sons, it also highlights a misunderstanding of the nature of Christ's kingship. Earthly rulers may reign with power, honor, and prestige, but the Kingdom of God is not built on worldly glory; it is built on humble, self-giving love.Jesus responds with a gentle yet penetrating question: “Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?” The “chalice” refers to His suffering—His Passion and Death. It is filled not with comfort or honor, but with humiliation and sacrifice. James and John respond with confident simplicity: “We can.” Their answer, though likely offered without full understanding, reveals a spark of heroic love and loyalty that would, in time, be tested and fulfilled.Jesus affirms, “My chalice you will indeed drink.” Saint James would become the first of the Apostles to suffer martyrdom, as recorded in Acts 12:2, when he was beheaded by the sword under Herod Agrippa. Herod sought to strike at the newly developing Church and to appease the Jews who opposed Jesus and His followers.James truly shared in the Passion of Christ, offering his life in union with his Master. His martyrdom was followed by the arrest of Peter, likewise intended to please those persecuting the Church. Yet while Peter was miraculously freed by an angel, James was not. Why?Like James and Peter, each of us has a unique mission in life. Some, like Peter, are raised to prominence and leadership. Others, like James, are called to a more hidden and radical sacrifice. Both vocations are precious in the eyes of God. James' early martyrdom was not a failure but a fulfillment—a witness to the glory of drinking deeply from the chalice of Christ.As we honor Saint James, reflect today on his zeal, faith, and desire to be an active member of Christ's Kingdom. Though he misunderstood what that entailed at first, he remained faithful until the end. Reflect on your own desire for status or recognition. Do you seek honor among others, whether in the Church or society? If so, turn to Saint James, who ultimately embraced the true mission of discipleship. We, too, must drink Christ's chalice of selfless and sacrificial love, willingly laying down our lives in countless ways. Resolve to embrace whatever mission God entrusts to you. If He opens the door to leadership and prominence, walk through it humbly. If He leads you through the door of sacrifice and holy suffering, do not hesitate. God has a unique and glorious mission for each of us—different from one another, yet equally glorious when accepted with love and fidelity.My sacrificial Lord, You freely and completely offered Your life on the Cross and invite me to follow in Your footsteps. Saint James responded with courage, drinking the chalice You gave him, even to the shedding of his blood. Reveal to me, Lord, the mission You have entrusted to my life, and grant me the strength to embrace it with all my heart. May I, like Saint James, share in the glory of Your Kingdom through a life of faithful love and sacrifice. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: St James the Apostle, by Peter Paul RubensSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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In this episode of Intermittent Fasting Stories, Gin talks to Vicki Gwin from north of Atlanta, Georgia. Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Are you ready to take your intermittent fasting lifestyle to the next level? There's nothing better than community to help with that. In the Delay, Don't Deny community we all embrace the clean fast, and there's just the right support for you as you live your intermittent fasting lifestyle. You can connect directly with Gin in the Ask Gin group, and she will answer all of your questions personally. If you're new to intermittent fasting or recommitting to the IF lifestyle, join the 28-Day FAST Start group. After your fast start, join us for support in The 1st Year group. Need tips for long term maintenance? We have a place for that! There are many more useful spaces beyond these, and you can interact in as many as you like. Visit ginstephens.com/community to join us. An annual membership costs just over a dollar a week when you do the math. If you aren't ready to fully commit for a year, join for a month and you can cancel at any time. If you know you'll want to stay forever, we also have a lifetime membership option available. IF is free. You don't need to join our community to fast. But if you're looking for support from a community of like-minded IFers, we are here for you at ginstephens.com/community. Vicki is a music teacher and children's book author. She began fasting after a friend introduced her to the book Fast Feast Repeat during a gathering in Alabama. Inspired by the book, Vicki started her fasting journey the very next day and has since completed 780 clean fasts. Her story is one of transformation, as she navigated through menopause and weight gain, finding a lifestyle that made her feel good in her body again.Throughout the episode, Vicki discusses her past struggles with weight and health issues, including hormone imbalances and post-viral disease. She recounts her experiences with various diets and the impact of stress on her weight. Vicki emphasizes the clarity and energy she gained through intermittent fasting, which not only improved her physical health but also her mental well-being. Her journey is marked by personal growth and a newfound compassion for others struggling with similar challenges.Vicki offers advice to new intermittent fasters, highlighting the importance of patience and consistency. She wishes she had known that maintenance wouldn't be easy for her and stresses the need for a solid plan to handle stress and life changes. Her key takeaway is to keep the fasting routine consistent, even during challenging times, and to listen to one's body. Vicki's story is a testament to the power of intermittent fasting in achieving a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle.Join Gin in the new Fast Feast Repeat app for The Grown-Up Year: 52 Weeks to Listen, Play, and Nourish, as well as a growing collection of intermittent fasting resources. Go to app.fastfeastrepeat.com to join us or go to the App Store and download the Fast Feast Repeat app, available for both iPhone and Android.Get Gin's books at: https://www.ginstephens.com/get-the-books.html. Good news! The second edition of Delay, Don't Deny is now available in ebook, paperback, hardback, and audiobook. This is the book that you'll want to start with or share with others, as it is a simple introduction to IF. It's been updated to include the clean fast, an easier to understand and more thorough description of ADF and all of your ADF options, and an all new success stories section. When shopping, make sure to get the second edition, which has a 2024 publication date. The audiobook for the second edition is available now! Join Gin's community! Go to: ginstephens.com/communityDo you enjoy Intermittent Fasting Stories? You'll probably also like Gin's other podcast with cohost Sheri Bullock: Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. Share your intermittent fasting stories with Gin: gin@intermittentfastingstories.comVisit Gin's website at: ginstephens.com Check out Gin's Favorite Things at http://www.ginstephens.com/gins-favorite-things.htmlSubscribe to Gin's YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_frGNiTEoJ88rZOwvuG2CASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.