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In week eight of Above All Else, a series on the heart and the seven deadly sins, Grant Clark explores gluttony. Drawing on Proverbs, John 6, and the unforgettable image of Augustus Gloop tumbling into Willy Wonka's chocolate river, Grant argues that gluttony is not fundamentally about food but about a disordered appetite in the heart that cannot say "enough." He then points us to Jesus, the Bread of Life, as the only one who truly and lastingly satisfies."Gluttony is a third car when one will do, a third drink when one is best, a third hobby when the other two you started aren't satisfying enough. Alcoholics and drug users are gluttons, but so are some web surfers, card players, and businesspeople. In other words, '-aholic' is the suffix attached to the glutton's meal of choice, for gluttony is immoderation, and immoderation is not about having body fat; it's about having a gaunt soul." - Jeff Cook, SevenWhat gluttony is (and isn't):- Gluttony is not simply eating too much; it is any appetite that refuses to say no, not yet, or enough- Thomas Aquinas: gluttons eat "too soon, too expensively, too much, too eagerly, or with too much finicky fussing about... food"- The Desert Fathers: gluttony is not fundamentally about food; it is about the heart. Food simply reveals the deeper issue- Gluttony is about MORE: the pattern that shows up in our spending, our shopping, our screens, our stuffGluttony in our culture:- 26% of Americans spend more than they earn (highest level ever recorded)- 90 million Americans use buy-now-pay-later services; 40% of purchases are regretted within days- People buy 60% more clothing than 15 years ago and wear each item only 7-10 times before discarding it- Global viewers consumed over 2.43 billion hours of YouTube every single day in 2025- Humanity now consumes the equivalent of 1.7 Earths' worth of resources every yearGluttony and the heart - John 6:- The crowd who followed Jesus across the sea came to him not because of who he is, but because of what he gave them: "you are looking for me... because you ate the loaves and were filled"- "They were moved not by full hearts, but by full bellies." - Leon Morris- "The young man who rings the bell at the brothel is unconsciously looking for God." - Bruce Marshall- "The greatest enemy of hunger for God is not poison but apple pie. It is not the banquet of the wicked that dulls our appetite for heaven, but endless nibbling at the table of the world. It is not the X-rated video, but the prime-time dribble of triviality we drink in every night." - John Piper- Jesus's response: "I am the bread of life. No one who comes to me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in me will ever be thirsty again." (John 6:35)From gluttony to self-control - fasting:- Fasting is abstaining from food so that we might pray; when hunger pangs come, we turn to God rather than the fridge- "Fasting reveals the things that control us." - Richard Foster- Dallas Willard: "Very little of our being lies under the direction of our conscious minds and very little of our action runs from our thoughts and consciously chosen intentions. Our mind on its own is an extremely feeble instrument... If we are to be transformed, the body must be transformed."- Fasting disrupts our automatic habits and retrains us to hunger for God, not the table of the world- Challenge: practice 24 hours of fasting this week (sundown to supper), using meal times to pray and read ScriptureVerses referenced:Proverbs 4:23Proverbs 21:17, 20 (CSB)John 6:24-26John 6:27John 6:33-35Philippians 3:18-19Mark 8:34Matthew 6:161 Corinthians 10:31

In this week's message from the "Above All Else" series, Julia Price explores the deadly sin of wrath and how the gospel transforms us from anger to graciousness. Drawing on Romans 12:19–21, she unpacks how anger, when disordered, becomes wrath, and how only the forgiveness of the cross gives us a path out.“Of the Seven Deadly Sins, wrath is possibly the most fun. To lick your wounds, to smack your lips over grievances long past, to roll over your tongue the prospect of bitter confrontations still to come, to savor to the last toothsome morsel of the pain you are given and the pain you are giving back — in many ways it is a feast fit for a king. The chief drawback is that what you are wolfing down is yourself. The skeleton at the feast is you.” — Frederick BuechnerWhat Anger Is:- Anger = active displeasure toward something that's important enough to care about (David Powlison)- Wrath = unrighteous anger aimed at the wrong things, sparked too easily, felt too strongly, or held too longWrath's Disordered Expressions:1. We get angry about the wrong things2. We get angry too easily3. We get angrier than we should4. We stay angry too longMoving from Wrath to Graciousness:1. Understand Our Anger Before It Becomes Wrath2. Release Our Wrath Through Forgiveness“Forgiveness = acknowledging that someone hurt you, absorbing the pain or cost of their offense, and choosing not to seek revenge”“Our English word wrath comes from the same Anglo-Saxon root as our word wreath. Wrath means to be twisted out of your normal shape by your anger . . . And the same Anglo-Saxon word also gives us the now somewhat archaic word ‘wraith' . . . If you don't deal with your wrath through forgiveness, wrath can make you a wraith, turning you slowly but surely into a restless spirit, into someone who's controlled by the past, someone who's haunted.” — Tim Keller“Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.” — C.S. Lewis“Those who won't forgive show they have not accepted the fact of their own sinfulness.” — Tim Keller“Yielding to God's will can be hard. And sometimes, it really hurts. But it always brings peace . . . I'm an old man, and this is one of my dreams: that my descendants will one day live in a land where people are quick to confess their wrongdoing and forgive the wrongdoing of others and are eager to build something beautiful together.” — John PerkinsVerses Referenced:- Proverbs 4:23- James 1:20- Mark 3:1–6- Romans 12:2- Romans 12:19–21- Ephesians 4:32

In our ongoing series Above All Else, Grant Clark turns to the seventh and most misunderstood of the deadly sins: sloth. Far from simple laziness, sloth -- or acedia -- is a spiritual apathy and quiet resistance to Jesus that can live just as easily in the heart of the overachiever as in the one on the couch."Acedia is ultimately a failure of love. It's a place of apathy toward life and a kind of spiritual boredom... Whether midday, midlife, halftime or halfway through a big project, we're tempted to give in, give up or distract ourselves. Acedia tempts us to abandon the life we have for some imagined better option somewhere else -- as in 'anywhere but here'! Acedia can also be the temptation to live our lives in imagined fantasies of what might be rather than living in the gift of what is." - Alan Fadling (An Unhurried Life)What is acedia?- The Cambridge Dictionary defines sloth as "an unwillingness to work or to make any effort" -- but the biblical concept runs far deeper- Derived from the Greek a ("not") + keedos ("to care") -- acedia is a failure of love, a resistance to the transformation God is calling us into- Pope John Paul II defined acedia as "a sadness arising from the fact that the good is difficult"- It is not just laziness -- it is a selective laziness that can look like overwork, busyness, and productivity while neglecting the most important thingWhat does acedia look like?- The story of Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42): Martha was productive and active, but distracted from the one thing necessary -- attentiveness to Jesus- "Acedia is 'a restlessness that entices us to pursue everything but our most important duties. Acedia distracts. It makes us lazy and sluggish toward our spiritual and practical responsibilities. It is a selective laziness that makes everything else appealing.'" - John Cassian- "Slothful people are not only found lying around on couches or beds. They are often found in the gym every morning at 5:00 A.M., leading large organizations and companies, writing books, achieving goals, and even working hundred-hour weeks. Yes, the same sin can be at work in the heart of the person glued to the TV and the person who does not have time for TV. Christian thinkers have always seen links between laziness and overwork, though the definition of sloth has morphed through the years." - Trent Casto (The Death of the Deadly Sins)- Sloth wears many masks: variety-seeking, escapism, distraction, commitment-phobia, procrastination, and never finishing what we start- The "noonday demon" of the Desert Fathers -- the midday restlessness that whispers anywhere but here- Delayed obedience: like Augustine's prayer, "Lord, give me chastity and self-control -- but not yet"- Acedia is avoiding the responsibilities that loving God and loving neighbor require - Trent CastoFrom sloth to zeal (Romans 12:11)- "Do not be slothful in zeal. Be fervent in spirit. Serve the Lord." (ESV) / "Do not lack diligence in zeal. Be fervent in spirit. Serve the Lord." (CSB)- Zeal = earnest commitment with haste and diligence; fervent = to boil, to burn -- a passion for Jesus- The word diligent in Latin (diligere) means "to love" -- to be diligent in zeal is to love- "Look at the intensity in this verse. The Christian life is neither cold nor indifferent... We face many temptations to be passive or lazy today. So let's heed this word: live on fire for Christ! And let's see that God is gracious in giving us such a command. He knows our frames. He knows our passions can cool. So he exhorts us in love. I believe every Christian in a privileged part of the world must always ask, 'Do I love comfort too much? Has it become an idol? Has it caused me to shrink back from passionate service to the Lord Jesus?'" - Tony Merida- "Since acedia is a failure to appreciate the gifts of the present moment or the present season, the classic remedy for acedia has always been to abide in the good relationships and to engage in the good work before us." - Alan Fadling- Practical response: (1) Obey straight away -- identify and repent of any area of delayed obedience; (2) Abide -- stay where God has placed you, persevere in the ordinary, and trust that God is at workVerses- Proverbs 4:23- Luke 10:38-42 (CSB)- Luke 10:40- Romans 12:11 (ESV + CSB)- Ephesians 2:8-10- Hebrews (for the joy set before him, he endured the cross)- Psalm 72

As part of our Above All Else series on the Seven Deadly Sins, Joseph Yasso teaches on greed — or avarice — not merely as a love of money, but as a disordered heart posture that replaces trust in God with trust in wealth. Through personal storytelling, Jesus's Parable of the Rich Fool, and the writings of Paul, this message traces where greed comes from, what it's really serving, and how simplicity, generosity, and gratitude can loosen its grip."Greed is the disordered hope that money can give us the security, significance and satisfaction only God can give. And it leads to a lack of faith, generosity, and gratitude, while also adding anxiety to our lives."What Greed Is NOT:- Greed is not wealth — it's not the same as having money- Greed is not enjoying good gifts — God made a world full of beauty meant to lead us back to him- Greed is not materialism only — it includes craving experiences, status, or comfort at any cost- Greed is not saving — stewarding money wisely is commended in ScriptureWhat Greed IS:- A condition of the heart, not the bank account- Functional worship of money as a surface idol serving deeper idols: Approval, Power, Comfort, or Control/SecurityThree Roots of Greed:- Injury from our past — money stories pressed into us by how we grew up- Idolatry in the present — money as a functional savior- Anxiety over our future — stockpiling against uncertainty rather than trusting God's provisionThree Antidotes:- Simplicity — hold things loosely; give, lend, and acquire less freely- Generosity — surrender ownership; let generosity reorder the heart- Gratitude — receive life as gift rather than grasping for more"We can recognize our excessive attachments in both our dreams and our broken dreams.""The line gets crossed when money stops being a tool in your hand and becomes the place your heart runs to feel safe." — Joseph Yasso"Money is a useful servant, but a terrible God." — Joseph Yasso"Many have called this the experience economy. We've gone from buying things to doing things. A sign of status used to be the logo on your jacket or handbag. Today it's the location of your latest Instagram post." — Josh Butler"Buy things for their usefulness rather than their status. Reject anything that is producing an addiction in you. Learn to enjoy things without owning them. Shun anything that distracts you from seeking first the kingdom of God." — Richard Foster"We can identify virtues like generosity and spiritual disciplines like simplicity not by percentages given, but by their yields in freedom, lightness and joy." — Rebecca DeYoung, Glittering VicesVerses:- Proverbs 4:23- Proverbs 21:20- 1 Timothy 6:7–10- 1 Timothy 4:4–5- Luke 12:13–34- Philippians 2:3–8- 2 Corinthians 8:9- Hebrews 13:5

As part of our Above All Else series on the Seven Deadly Sins, Andy Rodgers teaches on lust, not just as sexual temptation, but as a deeper distortion of love, desire, and the way we see other people. This message explores sexuality, purity, shame, healing, and the hope of transformation through the grace of Jesus in a culture shaped by both sexual shame and sexual excess.—-"Lust is disordered, sexual desire that reduces another person into an object for selfish pleasure instead of honoring them as a whole person made in God's image. It consumes rather than loves, and takes rather than honors."Isn't refraining from sexual desires sexual repression? And isn't that really bad for your mental health?Isn't this just about controlling women's bodies?Isn't lust a private matter that doesn't affect anyone if it stays fantasy or is expressed through consenting adults?Isn't teaching on sexual purity the same thing as purity culture? Isn't that false teaching/toxic theology that hurts people?Lust ...- Dehumanizes Others- Harms Others- Isolates Us- Enslaves Us- Deforms Us"The problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of the person, but that it shows far too little." — Pope John Paul II"The nature of the union of the soul with the body … is so intimate that one nature, one person, one self is the subject of both and of all their activities. It is always the same soul that peers through the eyes, thinks through the brain, grasps with the hands, and walks with the feet…." — Herman Bavinck“Chastity (sexual holiness) is first and foremost a ‘yes,' from which a ‘no' then proceeds. The underdevelopment of the virtue of chastity occurs when someone ‘does not keep up' with the affirmation of the value of the person…. The essence of chastity lies precisely in ‘keeping up' with the value of the person in every situation and in ‘pulling up' to this value every reaction to the value of the ‘body and sex.'” — Pope John Paul II"Purity doesn't ignore the body or pretend it's unimportant. Rather, it remains committed to God-honoring thoughts and actions toward the person the body manifests. Mature sexual purity can look at an attractive man or woman and say, ‘Wow, an utterly unique person mediated through a body.' Lust says, ‘Wow, a useful body.' To be sure, sometimes we simply need to look away to avoid mentally reducing a person to a serviceable object (i.e., lusting). And yet, while this response represents a meaningful step toward purity, it's not the finish line. Yes, it's better than moving deeper into lust, but it's purity lite." — Chase KrugVerses:- 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8- Romans 6:12–13- Matthew 5:27–30- Romans 13:14- James 5:16–19

Welcome to ONE* Church Online! We are so excited you are here with us today for "Above All Else" with our Valley Youth Director Joe Ryan!

In week three of the “Above All Else” series, Grant Clark explores the deadly sin of envy and how comparison quietly corrodes the heart. Through Scripture, practical examples, and the gospel, this message invites us to move from discontentment and comparison into deeper satisfaction and contentment in Jesus.Quotes:“Envy is the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.” — Britannica“Envy rejects the good life God has given me and obsesses over what God gives someone else.” — Jeff Cook, Seven“Envy has the deadly ability to distract my heart and mind from the daily bread God puts in my hands each morning, focusing me instead on the gifts, status, talents, and joys he gives to others… Envy is a deadly sin because it inspires us to say to God, ‘The life you've given me just isn't good enough.'” — Jeff Cook, Seven“We live in the most materially prosperous era in human history... Yet we are anxious, restless and often enraged. Why? It's not only about our circumstances. It is about how we perceive our lives.” — Jonathan Haidt“Social media didn't invent envy, but it industrialized it. It turned comparison into a business model.” — Jonathan Haidt“Envy works its cruel deception on our heart in such a way that our neighbor becomes a measuring stick of God's goodness (or lack of goodness) in our own lives.” — Melissa Kruger, The Death of the Deadly Sins“To pray for those we envy is to pour down rain on our envy parade.” — Kevin Vost, The Seven Deadly SinsScripture References:Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)Proverbs 14:30 (CSB)Psalms 23:1 (CSB)Matthew 13:44–46 (CSB)Philippians 4:11–13 (CSB)Hebrews 13:5 (CSB)Psalms 73:25–26 (CSB)

In Week 2 of our Above All Else series, we explore the hidden roots of pride and the freedom found in humility. Looking at Proverbs 4:23, we examine how pride quietly shapes our hearts through self-sufficiency, entitlement, comparison, vainglory, and self-focus, often without us realizing it.Through the teachings of Jesus and the example of His humility, we're invited to surrender the “kingdom of self” and trust God's way instead of our own. This message challenges us to ask: where is pride resisting God's work in our lives, and what would it look like to truly humble ourselves before Him?Quotes:• “Pride, as any medieval priest-therapist would tell you, is both the first and the worst of the Seven Deadly Sins.” — Peter Jones• “Is it an exaggeration to say that pride is the underlying cause of all sin? I don't think so. If you would take the time to excavate your sin, beneath it all you would discover the rotting bones of pride and arrogance.” — Sam Storms• “Vainglory is the excessive and disordered desire for recognition and approval from others.” — Rebecca DeYoung• “Being willing to be led where you would rather not go.” — Henri Nouwen• “Pride not only looks down on others; it also fails to look upward. It refuses to let God take his proper role in our lives.” — Tim Keller• “The cure for pride is to believe that the Lord deserves our love, thanks, obedience, and imitation.” — Daniel Doriani• “True humility always produces joy… self-forgetfulness leading to joy.” — Gavin OrtlundScriptures:• Proverbs 4:23• Mark 8:34• John 21:18-19• 1 Peter 5:5-7• 1 Corinthians 4:7• Proverbs 12:15• Proverbs 13:1• Philippians 2:3-11• Matthew 6:5-13

As we begin our new series Above All Else, Grant Clark explores the call to guard our hearts because everything in life flows from it. Drawing from Proverbs 4:23 and the story of David, this message invites us to examine our attention, affection, and direction. What are we letting in, what do we love most, and where is it leading us?Through honest reflection and the hope of Psalm 51, we are reminded that while an unguarded heart can lead us off course, God's grace can cleanse, restore, and create something new within us."Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."-Proverbs 4:231. Attention — What am I letting in?2. Affection — What am I loving most?3. Direction — What is this shaping me toward?“It [Psalm 51] comes from David's blackest moment of self-knowledge, yet it explores not only the depths of his guilt but some of the farthest reaches of salvation.” - Derek Kidner“What can wash away my sin? What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.”

All the boys are back this week and we are Reviewing the real ACW and the Above All Else show that you could watch free on YouTube, PCW Ignition before their Rumble show with unexpected changes. in International news with WWE swinging the axe for post Wrestlemania releases, Jamie tells us what's happening in AEW and our usual Chicken Salad & Chicken Shit for the week   ACW Above All Else - https://youtu.be/4EY4pkFd-0U?si=wrrfa2vgwoUFKNPe Watch all the PCW action by subscribing to the PCW Network at https://video.pcw.com.au/ #AEW #WWE #NXT #NJPW #ROH #MLW #GCW #youtube #applepodcasts #Spotify #australianwrestling #Vodcast #podcast #supportyourlocalpromotions #supportyourlocalwrestlers  X/Instagram - @WrestleRadioAU @Beasteastman @LachlanAlbert @Geoff_setty @jamieappsmedia Check out all our WRA merch at www.redbubble.com/people/toddy33?asc=u All profits from the purchase of these products are donated to Gotcha4Life and Beyond Blue supporting mens health issues  Hear over 12 YEARS of WRA interviews, reviews and more at WrestleRadioAustralia.com Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Twitch, iHeart Radio, TuneIn Radio... it's FREE

Discussing his journey in music and ministry, Dee Black emphasizes the importance of tangible experiences, mentorship, and personal development. He explores themes of loyalty, commitment, and the challenges of balancing personal and professional life. Dee shares insights on his new album "Above All Else," highlighting its themes of faith and resilience. He also touches on the significance of maintaining relationships and the role of counseling in personal growth.

On This Week at Charlestown Road, Jason and Roger revisit Sunday morning’s sermon, “Above All Else,” digging deeper into an extremely important question: “What is the kingdom of God?”

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Thank you to Earl, Dianne, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Earl and Peter, and happy anniversary to Ruthu & Kranti. Songs from this service: Above All Else - https://youtu.be/qcihEmfBPtQ -- Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/h4KGkH7naKY -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- How Firm A Foundation - https://youtu.be/sKrJECG_0Uw -- Hark the Gentle Voice - https://youtu.be/faeQ1RBwphU Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 Peter 1:3-9. Reading - Matthew 22:29-30. Sermon - Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 1:67-71; 1:75; Luke 3:15-16; Acts 2:22-24; Romans 8:31-32; 8:35; 8:37-39; 1 Corinthians 3:16-17; 4:1-2; 2 Corinthians 13:5-6; Galatians 1:6; Ephesians 1:3-4; Philippians 2:1-4; 1 Thessalonians 2:6-8; 2:11-12; 1 Timothy 4:1-2; 4:4-5; 2 Timothy 2:11-13; Titus 2:1-2; 2:6; 2:12-14; Philemon 1:6; Hebrews 10:35-36; James 1:16-18; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 2:1-2; 2 John 1:5-6; 3 John 1:3; Jude 1:17- Revelation 7:9-10; 7:12. Closing - 2 Timothy 3:14-17; John 1:14. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

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Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished skydivers in history; a living legend. His journey from mid-western kid to winning multiple gold medals is remarkable, and his ability to distill his experiences into practical leadership strategies has allowed Dan to enrich, empower, and inspire people worldwide.Dan's fascination with human flight began at age five and never let up. He made his first skydive as a freshman at Ohio State, trading labor for jumps while earning a degree in Aviation. By graduation, he was a licensed FAA pilot, parachute rigger, and USPA instructor/jumpmaster.Driven by a passion for competition, Dan moved to California to chase gold on the national and world stage. He soon joined Skydive Perris, where he now runs one of the largest and most respected dropzones in the world—home to over 100 employees and known for its safety, professionalism, and innovation.In 1992, Dan survived a devastating plane crash that took 16 lives, including a teammate he considered a little brother. Dan spent six weeks in a coma and suffered extensive injuries. Doctors doubted he'd survive—let alone skydive again.But within a year, Dan was not only back in the sky—he was back competing. His story of grit and resilience became the foundation of his acclaimed book, Above All Else, and launched a career as a sought-after speaker. From military units and elite universities to Fortune 500 companies, Dan inspires global audiences with powerful lessons on perseverance, teamwork, and mindset.Still active as a coach and mentor, Dan is shaping the next generation of skydivers and leaders. With over 32,000 jumps to his name, he remains a living symbol of passion, purpose, and the power of never giving up.https://www.danbrodsky-chenfeld.com/Support the showCan't get enough of the Journey On Podcast & it's guests? Here are two more ways to engage with them. Find exclusive educational content from previous podcast guests which include webinars, course and more: https://courses.warwickschillercom If you want to meet your favorite podcast guest in person, you can attend our annual Journey On Podcast Summit either in person or via live stream: https://summit.warwickschiller.com Become a Patreon Member today! Get access to podcast bonus segments, ask questions to podcast guests, and even suggest future podcast guests while supporting Warwick: https://www.patreon.com/journeyonpodcastWarwick has over 900 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

As we wrap up our series "Above All Else," Pastor T brings us a message about relationships and how we can model God's continual pursuit of us.  We hope you are inspired by this picture of Christ's love and challenged to fight for the future of your relationships.Connect with our church: @ascentchurchva Connect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane

As we continue our series "Above All Else," Pastor Brandon brings us an impactful message about how we can model Christ through the sacrifice of love.  We hope you are encouraged and challenged as you listen to "Love Requires Sacrifice."Connect with our church: @ascentchurchva Connect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane

It's time for you to reprogram your mind with the truth of the Word! Whatever occupies your mind will determine your destiny, and you'll never be able to claim victory until you learn to think in line with the truth. Satan will work overtime to flood your mind with images, trying to pull you into sin, but remember: sin doesn't kill you all at once. It starts with seeds of thought that will grow if you don't cast those thoughts down! Don't let torment become your comfort! Don't be someone who doesn't know who they are without their pain! Guard your heart ABOVE ALL ELSE and BELIEVE what God says you can do! Start speaking the Word over your pain, your heartbreak, your finances, your relationships, your family, your LIFE, and watch our God begin to work the miracles He's promised you!

It's time for you to reprogram your mind with the truth of the Word! Whatever occupies your mind will determine your destiny, and you'll never be able to claim victory until you learn to think in line with the truth. Satan will work overtime to flood your mind with images, trying to pull you into sin, but remember: sin doesn't kill you all at once. It starts with seeds of thought that will grow if you don't cast those thoughts down! Don't let torment become your comfort! Don't be someone who doesn't know who they are without their pain! Guard your heart ABOVE ALL ELSE and BELIEVE what God says you can do! Start speaking the Word over your pain, your heartbreak, your finances, your relationships, your family, your LIFE, and watch our God begin to work the miracles He's promised you!

Why marriage?  What's the purpose of it? Today, Pastor T unpacks these important questions in "The Mission of Marriage" as we kick off our new series "Above All Else."  We hope you find clarity and comfort in God's design for your heart and relationships.Connect with our church: @ascentchurchva Connect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane

Welcome to the first Quarks & Quaaludes #EpicHouseJourney show of 2025 for @saturo-sounds

Chris Moore, Director of Texas Port Ministry is our guest speaker today. His sermon is "Above All Else!"

The book of Proverbs teaches that ABOVE ALL ELSE we are to GUARD OUR HEARTS. In this message, Pastor Tony shares how this single instruction will make an enormous difference in our lives. Whether we realize it or not, there is much darkness in the world seeking to harm our hearts, and Jesus warned that if we do not stay discerning, eventually we can become just as twisted and evil.

Above All Else

ABOVE ALL ELSE #1Hey Friend-I see you. You struggle because it feels like you never have enough time for ALL-THE-THINGS in your life + biz…but what if ALL-THE-THINGS are taking the place of God in your heart + calendar? God calls (actually He commands) His people to love Him ABOVE ALL ELSE, but we regularly give our time, attention & affection away to LESSER things. And anything that gets priority over God is an IDOL. Ouch.How we spend our time reveals what we truly worship. So when we elevate other things above God, we make them an idol. Maybe your time issue is really an IDOLS OF THE HEART issue. You see, God is the only one who can fulfill and satisfy your every longing so it's not only a waste of time to try to find it in other places, it's actually a sin that separates you from the WITH-God Life. I know, that may not be what you wanted (or expected to hear) but it's true, and since we know our BUSYNESS is really a HEART issue, together we're about to embark on a 7-week Lent Series called ABOVE ALL ELSE.It's time to dethrone your idols and truly love God above all else by reclaiming the time and devotion that other gods are getting in your life + biz and redirecting them to Him.You ready to uncover the idols in your heart that are affecting not just your time, but more importantly your relationship WITH-God? Let's shine His light on what's really going on…I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!L.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)LissaP.S. HELP ME HELP THEM. Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts and I'll donate up to $500 to support women in Central Asia who are building a business to provide for their families.P.P.S. Take your next best step and submit your application to the REDEEMED Midlife CEO or request a BUSYNESS BREAKTHROUGH CALL…and discover the key to stop chasing the clock and start REDEEMING your Time in both Life + Biz WITH God.Visit the REDEEM Her Time Website https://redeemhertime.comJoin the conversation inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityGrab the free FILL YOUR CUP FIRST Guide + Coaching Video

ABOVE ALL ELSE #1Hey Friend-I see you. You struggle because it feels like you never have enough time for ALL-THE-THINGS in your life + biz…but what if ALL-THE-THINGS are taking the place of God in your heart + calendar? God calls (actually He commands) His people to love Him ABOVE ALL ELSE, but we regularly give our time, attention & affection away to LESSER things. And anything that gets priority over God is an IDOL. Ouch.How we spend our time reveals what we truly worship. So when we elevate other things above God, we make them an idol. Maybe your time issue is really an IDOLS OF THE HEART issue. You see, God is the only one who can fulfill and satisfy your every longing so it's not only a waste of time to try to find it in other places, it's actually a sin that separates you from the WITH-God Life. I know, that may not be what you wanted (or expected to hear) but it's true, and since we know our BUSYNESS is really a HEART issue, together we're about to embark on a 7-week Lent Series called ABOVE ALL ELSE.It's time to dethrone your idols and truly love God above all else by reclaiming the time and devotion that other gods are getting in your life + biz and redirecting them to Him.You ready to uncover the idols in your heart that are affecting not just your time, but more importantly your relationship WITH-God? Let's shine His light on what's really going on…I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!L.Y.L.A.S. (Love Ya Like A Sis)LissaP.S. HELP ME HELP THEM. Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts and I'll donate up to $500 to support women in Central Asia who are building a business to provide for their families.P.P.S. Take your next best step and submit your application to the REDEEMED Midlife CEO or request a BUSYNESS BREAKTHROUGH CALL…and discover the key to stop chasing the clock and start REDEEMING your Time in both Life + Biz WITH God.Visit the REDEEM Her Time Website https://redeemhertime.comJoin the conversation inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityGrab the free FILL YOUR CUP FIRST Guide + Coaching Video

Pastor John Hall and Cody Kitchen sit down and review Sunday's Message and take a deeper dive into the message titled, "Above All Else" looking at 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld, also known as "Dan BC" has over 30,000 skydives.  He's a three-time world champion, record-setter, and the guiding force behind Skydive Perris's global repute. Beyond his impressive accolades, Dan's enduring legacy is seen in the skydivers he's mentored and his inspiring book, "Above All Else." His journey exemplifies passion, resilience, and the boundless potential of the human spirit. SHOW NOTES Learning about Dan's incredible Mom!A Visceral "Dream" | Remembering James LayneOvercoming Survivor's Guilt The Start of Dan's Career in OhioBecoming a DZO A Love for Competition... and Leaving the DZO LifeEstablishing Team Expectations with TeammatesInviting Kirk Verner to Join AirMovesWinning to Realize... It's Not All About WinningDan BC's Skydiving HeroesDan's Daily RoutineA Lifetime of Working OutThe Daily Routine of Being a DZM at Skydive PerrisJumping with James Corden & Tom CruiseDan's Favorite JumpsDan's Pet PeevesBeing a Professional SpeakerAging and MortalityA Crossroads Moment - Meeting Larry HillDAN BC LINKSBook Above All Else - A World Champion Skydiver's Story of Survival and What It Taught Him About Fear, Adversity, and Success(Video) TEDx Flanders - World Skydiving Champion(Video) Free Fall - The Story of Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld(Video) The AirMoves Story(Video) James Corden & Tom Cruise Jump at Skydive Perris(Video) Dan's First Car Jump JOIN OUR COMMUNITYLove the show? Help support it by becoming a member of the 20 Minute Call Community! Supporting the show gives access to a private group page where you can:- suggest who you'd like to hear on the podcast- learn what interviews will be upcoming- submit questions for future guests-receive show swagJoin our community and support the pod!Link: patreon.com/The20MinuteCallPodcastADVERTISEAre you interested in partnering with the 20 Minute Call as an advertiser? Let's work together! E-mail us at podcast@beyondmarketing.xyz

Above All Else... // Modern Problems, Ancient Answers // John Isemann by Sunday Podcast

William Keepin and Cynthia Brix are co-founders of Gender Equity and Reconciliation International. William, a climate scientist and physicist who also trained in clinical psychology with Stanislav Grof began GERI thirty years ago under the name “Gender and Ecology” in an effort to expose and heal the hypocrisies of working to end the exploitation of Mother Earth without simultaneously addressing the exploitation of women and the feminine. Over the years, GERI has evolved into an international program that brings people together from all walks of life to resolve the gender divide through honest and compassionate discourse, somatic work, and mindfulness practices. GERI prioritizes cross-cultural perspectives, and is inclusive of all gender identities, sexual identities and welcomes people of all ages and spiritual beliefs. Their book, Gender Equity & Reconciliation: Thirty Years of Healing the Most Ancient Wound in the Human Family is available now.Find William and Cynthia at grworld.org, and on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookWilliam & Cynthia's Book Recommendations: Think On These Things by Jiddu Krishnamurti, Strength to Love by Martin Luther King, and Cave in the Snow by Vicki MacKenzieSongs featured: “Above All Else, Be Kind” by AJIMAL and “Meet Me There” by Nick MulveyApply to present or teach at the Crestone Energy Fair in September or get more information about attending by clicking here.How to support the show:* Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes* Become a paid subscriber on Substack* Visit my website - AnyaKaats.com & Find me on InstagramA Millennial's Guide to Saving the World is a reader and listener-supported project. If you find this content valuable, and have the means to contribute financially, please consider becoming a paid supporter for only $5/month and get access to bonus content, a community book club, and more: anyakaats.substack.com Get full access to A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

It's the wrap of the series "Above All Else." What we do in this life is what we will remember at the end of our life. With celebration or regret, we will all enter into eternity. What are you "doing"? Got a question? Want advice? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org -- Follow FatherSeekers Online https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook (FS Facebook) https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta (FS Instagram) https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube (FS YouTube) FatherSeekers goes beyond the podcast as a non-profit seeking to identify and address the social and generational outcomes of fatherlessness. Get discussion guides and even more content at https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web (FS Website)

Chris Widener is widely recognized as one of the top speakers in the world today. His clients are a “who's who” of American businesses and organizations, including: General Electric, Cisco Systems, Microsoft and the Harvard Business School.Chris was hand selected by two of the legends of the speaking world to work with them and he now carries on their legacy. Jim Rohn, one of the most successful speakers of the last 50 years, and also known for being Tony Robbins first mentor, made Chris his last protege. Chris and Jim co-authored the Jim Rohn One Year Success Plan as well as Jim's last book, The Twelve Pillars, which has become an international best-seller.  Zig Ziglar, considered to be the greatest motivational speaker of the 20th Century, personally chose Chris to co-host his television show, True Performance. Chris' two books, The Angel Inside, and The Art of Influence are the only two fiction books Zig Ziglar endorsed in his entire life. Along with co-hosting True Performance, Chris also hosted his own show, Made for Success, where he interviewed some of the top business achievers and thought leaders of our time.Chris is the author of twenty books with three million copies in print in 13 languages and over 450 articles on success, leadership, sales and motivation. His best-selling books include The Angel Inside (which has also been optioned as a movie), The Art of Influence, The Leadership Rules, Live the Life You Have Always Dreamed Of, Twelve Pillars, and the sequel to Twelve Pillars, Above All Else. Chris has also produced over 80 CDs and DVDs on a wide range of topics.Find out more about Chrishttps://chriswidener.com/Find out more about GAIN THE PASSION Coachinghttps://www.gainthepassion.comAccess past episodes and more of the GAIN THE PASSION Podcasthttps://www.gainthepassionpodcast.com

We live in culture where comfort is king, and happiness is the chief desire. The American dream offers these in the context of success, and yet, the church is to be consumed with a pursuit of holiness ABOVE ALL ELSE! As image bearers we've been...

Freedom.   A quick study of what freedom is and how to maintain it reveals a pattern. There's a common set of values that each of us has to understand and respect. These values are alive and strong today but it's getting harder to pass these on to younger generations.   Today, Nicky and our guest, Chris Widener, talk about looking for and growing up with mentors who know how to motivate boys or other men to be the best they can be. We learn about the integrity of men while Chris talks about one of his books, The Real Man Handbook, and last but not least, we learn about freedom and an incredible event, The American Freedom Tour, that will make a major contribution to defending and promoting the freedoms we all enjoy and should continue to enjoy for generations to come. Chris Widener is an internationally renowned speaker, with clients like General Electric, Cisco Systems, Microsoft and the Harvard Business School. He's been a personal and professional development coach since 1988. In 1990, he started a small publishing company called the American Community Business Network. The name was eventually changed to Made for Success and tens of thousands of personal development programs were sold through large retailers like Costco, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Target and Barnes and Noble. He's authored over 450 articles and twenty books including best sellers such as The Angel Inside, The Art of Influence, The Leadership Rules, Live the Life You Have Always Dreamed Of, Twelve Pillars, and the sequel to Twelve Pillars, Above All Else. You can find the book that Chris co-authored with Larry Winget on Amazon.    To learn more about The American Freedom Tour, go to https://americanfreedomtour.com/about.   To learn more about Chris as a speaker, go to https://chriswidener.com/.   To learn more about the Sovereign Man Movement, the Sovereign Circle, or to check out our perch, visit https://www.sovereignman.ca/.

In June, we will be taking a look at the navigation system of your life, the heart. Scripture is clear what we say and what we do are not accidents but come from within us. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If everything in life flows from our hearts, we must learn how to care for it well. We need to guard it and protect our hearts. That sounds great, but life can get messy, and how do you do that. How do we care for our heart? How do we heal our heart if it is broken? We will look at all this and more as we look at – Above All Else.

In June, we will be taking a look at the navigation system of your life, the heart. Scripture is clear what we say and what we do are not accidents but come from within us. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If everything in life flows from our hearts, we must learn how to care for it well. We need to guard it and protect our hearts. That sounds great, but life can get messy, and how do you do that. How do we care for our heart? How do we heal our heart if it is broken? We will look at all this and more as we look at – Above All Else.

In June, we will be taking a look at the navigation system of your life, the heart. Scripture is clear what we say and what we do are not accidents but come from within us. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If everything in life flows from our hearts, we must learn how to care for it well. We need to guard it and protect our hearts. That sounds great, but life can get messy, and how do you do that. How do we care for our heart? How do we heal our heart if it is broken? We will look at all this and more as we look at – Above All Else.

In June, we will be taking a look at the navigation system of your life, the heart. Scripture is clear what we say and what we do are not accidents but come from within us. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If everything in life flows from our hearts, we must learn how to care for it well. We need to guard it and protect our hearts. That sounds great, but life can get messy, and how do you do that. How do we care for our heart? How do we heal our heart if it is broken? We will look at all this and more as we look at – Above All Else.

In June, we will be taking a look at the navigation system of your life, the heart. Scripture is clear what we say and what we do are not accidents but come from within us. Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. If everything in life flows from our hearts, we must learn how to care for it well. We need to guard it and protect our hearts. That sounds great, but life can get messy, and how do you do that. How do we care for our heart? How do we heal our heart if it is broken? We will look at all this and more as we look at – Above All Else.

Join me as we learn from writer and author Faith Griffin. We talk about her recent blog post In My Skin: I Am Seen. Faith drops some wisdom about embracing our own voice and being seen in this world. When we can find our God-given voice, we discover how sweet it is to be seen. Find Faith over on Instagram @faithjordangriffin and grab her book Above All Else over on Amazon.  Hit Subscribe & leave a review. Tune in next time for more ways we can learn to live again. 

Welcome to Champions for Life online sermon player. We pray that each message will bless you by teaching you how to walk in love, live by faith and experience God's prosperity in every area of life. We know faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word

Welcome to Champions for Life online sermon player. We pray that each message will bless you by teaching you how to walk in love, live by faith and experience God's prosperity in every area of life. We know faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word

What should Christian parents desire ABOVE ALL ELSE for their kids? What is the MAIN parenting GOAL for Christian parents? Brett & Erin Kunkle discuss how our parenting must start with the end in mind AND what that end goal should be for followers of Jesus Christ.

Welcome to episode 5 of, A Champion's Journey. I recently had the unforeseen and incredible opportunity to have a conversation with one of my heroes, Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld. Dan B.C. is a six-time World Champion skydiver and co-founder of the highly successful skydiving team, Arizona Airspeed. While training for competition in 1992, Dan survived a catastrophic plane crash which killed 16 people, including two members of his own skydiving team. He spent six weeks in a coma with severe traumatic injuries which included a broken neck and collapsed lung. During his long and painful road to recovery, Dan resolved to rebuild his strength and make his return to competitive skydiving.Not only did Dan return to skydiving, but he went on to lead his team in winning an impressive SIX World Championship titles. After spending nearly 40 years in the sport, Dan has enjoyed continued success, not just  as a competitor but as a coach, role model, and mentor. In addition, he continues to motivate and inspire countless others with his remarkable story as an author and public speaker. Dan's book, “Above All Else,” gives a detailed and personal account of his deeply emotional and profoundly inspirational journey.