Podcasts about Ache

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa & Allison welcome Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams from She Reads Truth for a rich conversation through the Gospel of John. Together, they explore what it means to move beyond treating the Bible as a rule book and instead encounter it as an invitation to know the Living Word—Jesus Himself. From abiding in Christ to the power of God's living and active Word, this episode is a reminder that Scripture is meant to transform us, not just inform us. Grab your Bible and pull up a chair - we're so glad you're here. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Hebrews 4:12 John 15:4 John 13-17 Hebrews 5:7

Jamie Mulvaney sits down with Dr Belle Tindall-Riley — editor of Mockingbird, podcaster, and author of The Sacred Ache — for a conversation that begins in the healing fields of Glastonbury and ends up somewhere far more surprising. In a culture where people are hiring Etsy witches, consulting the stars instead of therapists, and capitalising the U in Universe, Belle asks a beautifully disarming question: what if every spiritual craving — however misdirected — is actually pointing somewhere true? Belle unpacks what she calls the ‘sacred ache': the cosmic neediness that Augustine named, that C.S. Lewis felt, and that millions of people today are desperately trying to fill with manifestation, astrology, crystals, and energy healing. Rather than rolling her eyes or sounding the alarm, Belle does something rarer — she takes each practice seriously, traces the longing underneath it, and then gently shows where Christianity has been saying the same thing about our desires all along, only better. The conversation gets into why witchcraft is having a feminist moment, what it really means that all we see is not all there is, why the Universe (capital U) is emotional self-protection, and the one thing Belle refused to write a chapter on. This episode is for: anyone with friends who manifest, read their birth chart, or describe themselves as ‘spiritual but not religious' Christians who want to engage the culture around them without dismissing or demonising it those curious about why Britain feels increasingly pre-Christian — and what that opens up anyone who's ever felt that restless ache and not quite had words for it readers looking for their next book recommendation (and a great one to give away) Belle's book The Sacred Ache is available now. You can read her writing at ⁠mbird.com⁠ and ⁠seenandunseen.com⁠  And make sure to subscribe — we'd love to see you on a Sunday soon. ⁠https://stmichaelschestersquare.org/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelschestersquare/ https://www.tiktok.com/@st.michaels.chester.sqr

Loneliness isn't just about being alone, it's about being unseen, unwoven, unplaced. This week we name the deep human ache to belong to something larger than ourselves, and ask what it would take to become a community that tends that fire in each other.   LINKS: Keepers of the Fire |  Connect  |  YouTube  |  Coming Up TRANSCRIPT: The Ache This Week I want to describe a feeling and see if you know what I'm talking about: You're surrounded by people— at work, online, maybe even in a room full of friends— and you still feel somehow... unplaced. Like you're present but not quite part of something. Like everyone else knows how to belong and you missed the orientation. Literally happened to me.  That's not just loneliness in the ordinary sense. It's something deeper. The ache to be woven in. To matter to a specific group of people who also matter to you. To not just be known, but needed. Do you know this feeling? Yeah! Today, on this final week of Keepers of the Fire, I want to name that ache directly. Because I think it might be the one underneath all the others we've explored this summer. One thing; this is actually an ache, a yearning that has gotten a lot of attention.  The Epidemic Three years ago, in 2023, the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy did something unusual; he issued a formal public health advisory declaring loneliness an epidemic. A crisis. The statistic he cited was that about one in two American adults reported experiencing loneliness— and social isolation increases the risk of premature death by 29 PERCENT. That's comparable to the health impact of smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. We have entire cultural infrastructures built around discouraging smoking. We have almost nothing built around discouraging isolation. And then to make it worse, the money-grabbing internet “manosphere” has very carefully and intentionally targeted young boys and young adult men to believe that they have no agency, and that their feelings of loneliness are the fault of others, like women or the feminist movement! I want to say outright: that's a lie. Loneliness isn't just an issue for boys and men, they've just been most successfully convinced they're especially isolated, and then that false premise has been weaponized against others.  To be clear: loneliness is a problem, but it isn't isolated to a particular group of American adults. Some demographic groups seem to have more access to emotional and relational skills than others… catch my drift? In an interview with Kate Bowler, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said loneliness is like HUNGER or THIRST— a signal the body sends when something we need for survival is missing. This is biology. We were created— literally, neurologically— for each other. Matthew Lieberman, a neuroscientist at UCLA, found that the brain processes social pain— rejection, exclusion, being cut off— in the same regions it processes physical pain. Being unplaced from community doesn't just hurt emotionally. It hurts, the way a broken bone hurts. So when you feel the ache for belonging— that persistent, restless sense that you're APART FROM something you were made to be A PART OF— your nervous system is telling you the truth. Pay attention to it. Belonging vs. fitting in Just a quick tangent here to say that belonging is not the same as fitting in. Fitting in is when you adjust yourself to be ACCEPTABLE. You figure out what the group rewards, what gets you included, and you perform accordingly. It's exhausting. And it doesn't actually satisfy the ache— because the version of you that got accepted isn't really you. Belonging is different. Belonging is when you show up as you ACTUALLY ARE — complicated, unfinished, uncertain — and find that there's a place for that person anyway. That you don't have to earn your way in or maintain a performance to stay. Loneliness isn't just about being alone. It's about being unseen. Unwoven. You can be lonely in a crowd, in a marriage, even in a congregation— if the version of you that's present isn't the real one. The ache for belonging is the ache to stop PERFORMING and start BEING YOURSELF. Bring your weird into the room. Let that freak flag fly, baby. What the early community attempted There's a description in the book of Acts of the earliest Jesus community that has always struck me as both beautiful and worth taking seriously: 'All those who trusted in Jesus were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.' Now, I'm not going to tell you to sell everything and move into a commune (this isn't actually a cult!). But I want to linger here for a moment. In the ancient Greco-Roman world, your identity was determined by your bloodline, your ethnicity, your class, your gender. In Greco-Roman culture, people claimed ethnic identity from ancestors— you were literally born into your customs and beliefs. Religion was in the blood. The idea that people from different ethnic backgrounds, different economic classes, enslaved people alongside free people, women alongside men, could gather at the same table as equals— that was radical. Historically disruptive. The earliest Jesus communities articulated a vision— particularly in Paul's letter to the Galatians: 'neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female'— that cut directly against the social order of their world. Now— did they always live up to it? No. The historical record is honest about that. The vision outran the practice, as it usually does. Early Christianity quickly developed its own in-group dynamics, its own hierarchies, its own failures. This is not a fairy tale. But here's what matters: they attempted something the world around them said was impossible. They tried to build a community where the usual sorting mechanisms— wealth, status, ethnicity, gender— didn't get to have the final word. Where the table was wider than the culture thought was reasonable. That attempt— that stubborn, imperfect attempt— became one of the most transformative ongoing social experiments in human history. Not because they got it perfectly right. But because they kept reaching toward a vision that the world kept calling naive.  Sound familiar? We get to be a part of that legacy. I want that for us. What we're up against Cynicism, though, is alive and well. When someone talks about building systems that actually take care of people — a real safety net, genuine healthcare, communities where everyone has enough — they hear: too expensive. naive. Unrealistic. Even the christian-adjacent politicized wing of the American Church has mostly taken that vision and turned it into an afterlife destination called “Heaven” that has little to do with the here and now, and is only attained through perfect behavior and putting up with unjust systems without reacting to it. When someone talks about the kind of belonging where you don't have to earn your place, where you're welcomed as you are regardless of what you produce or contribute— they hear: that's not how the world works. grow up. When someone talks about the vision Jesus articulated… a world where the hungry are fed, the lonely are placed, the marginalized are centered… they hear: nice idea. impractical. The cynics have always tried to be louder than the dreamers. And the dreamers have always been the ones who got anything done. Here's what I've been thinking about all summer, across these six weeks: the barriers to our yearning are real. The barriers to belonging are real. Some of them are structural; the way adult life is organized makes deep community hard to build. The built-in consistent access we had in school doesn't recreate itself automatically. The institutions that used to create connection have weakened. Many only experience anything resembling that kind of connection as a “perk” of staying employed in the same job long enough. But some of the barriers are internal. I think we can say that, without shame.  We wait. We wait for someone else to organize it. We wait for the perfect moment, the house clean enough to host in, the enough energy, the right invitation. We treat belonging as something that should come find us rather than something we actively, courageously seek out... Priya Parker, who has spent her career studying how and why humans gather (The Art of Gathering), makes this point: when the focus of a gathering is on the 'stuff' of the event, we shrink a human challenge down to a logistical one. The mess isn't what keeps people away. The story we tell ourselves about why now isn't the right time— that's what keeps people away. VIDEO: Priya Parker x Ezra Klein on The Art of Gathering Connection takes courage. Belonging takes risk. Showing up and saying I want to be part of something, and I want you to be part of it with me— that's vulnerable in ways our culture doesn't reward. But it is, I believe, exactly what we were made for.  The barrier practice and the vision As I wrap up here— one question. What gets in the way of your own belonging? What keeps you from reaching toward the connection you actually ache for? Maybe it's a wound— a time you tried and got hurt. Maybe it's the pace of your life. Maybe it's the belief that you're too much, or not enough, or that it's too late to start. Maybe it's the persistent, inculturated voice that says: just be content with what you have. stop wanting more. Whatever it is — write it down. Or draw it. Don't overthink it. Just name it. In a few minutes we're going to take those outside to the fire. And we're going to offer them to it as a symbolic act of saying: I don't want this to have as much power over me as it has. I want to keep reaching. Because here's the vision I want to leave you with— the one that has anchored this whole series for me. Ever heard of the book of Revelation? It's at the tail-end of the Bible, and when read literally, it admittedly sounds insane. But it's not a history book, it's a vision, a poem, a love-letter to a Church positioned against empire dominance— and at the end of it, there's an image of the world finally, fully healed. And here's how it's described: 'God's dwelling place is now among the people.' Among the people. The ache for belonging, finally answered— not by escape from community, but by the deepest possible immersion in it. That's the direction the whole story has been pointing. A world where the hungry are fed and the lonely are placed and the fearful are made safe and the weary finally rest and everyone gets to play and purpose gets to flourish— not someday in a far-off future, but here, practiced imperfectly, begun now, by us. The cynics will always call it naive. You know by now I think that's a compliment. The fire in your belly— The Ache— is not a problem. It's a compass. And the world needs more people willing to follow it together, rather than carrying it alone. Tend the fire. For yourself. For each other. For the world that could be. May it be so.

The longing for stillness is its own kind of fire… quiet, insistent, easy to dismiss until you can't anymore. This week we practice the art of the honest pause, and ask what yearning reveals when we finally get still enough to hear it.   LINKS: Keepers of the Fire |  Connect  |  YouTube  |  Coming Up

This is not a Psalm about God's controlling surveillance. It is a Psalm about God's intimate, relentless, affectionate knowing. It is the song of a person who has discovered that the One who formed him in the dark is the same One who walks with him in the light. The fact that God knows you is not a threat, it's the safest place in the universe.

Can you love God and still be hurt by the church?In this powerful episode of Cooley & The Gang (CNTG), we take an honest look at church hurt, faith, healing, accountability, and the experiences that shape our spiritual journeys.This isn't about attacking the church.This isn't about judging anyone's beliefs.It's about creating a space where real conversations can happen with grace, respect, and understanding.Joining us for this discussion are:

What if the story you never would have chosen became the place where God met you most deeply?In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with Alexa PenaVega for a heartfelt conversation about faith, surrender, marriage, motherhood, and trusting God through the seasons that don't make sense.Alexa shares how she came to know Jesus, what God taught her through her first marriage and divorce, how she met her husband Carlos, and the ways God has carried their family through both beautiful and heartbreaking moments, including the loss of their infant daughter.This conversation is honest, hope-filled, and deeply encouraging for anyone learning to trust God with their past, their future, and the parts of their story they never expected.Download the FREE Upside App here https://yt.link/chmUBNo and use code CB25 to get an extra 25 cents back per gallon on your first tank of gas! Thank you Upside for sponsoring this video!Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

Why do anger and anxiety seem to define so much of modern life? Psalm 42 suggests they may point to a deeper thirst—a soul longing for the living God.

I used to think I needed a map before I could move. Turns out, the ache itself was the mapall along. This week I'm sharing something that surfaced in real time during a moment where I feltdisagreement in my body before I could name why, and followed it instead of the easieragreement. That small moment traces back to something much bigger: the mid-thirtiesversion of me who felt like a thousand scattered puzzle pieces, with zero clarity about whereany of it was leading, and followed the ache anyway.

The Quiet Ache  #Nightlight #RTTBROSThe Quiet Ache: Finding Community in the Trinity"And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him" 1 John 4:16You know, I've seen it in the pews. I've seen it in the back of the school bus when the kids are all crammed in, but one boy is staring out the window like he's on a different planet. I've seen it in the family gatherings the big Sunday dinners where there are twenty people around the table, yet someone is eating their meal in a bubble of silence.They talk about this "loneliness epidemic" these days. It sounds like a fancy diagnosis, doesn't it? Like we've got a virus that only affects the modern soul. But I think the truth is simpler, and maybe a little harder to swallow. Loneliness isn't about the number of people around you; it's about the quality of the connection you feel. It's that deep, hollow ache that tells you, "I am not truly seen."We live in a world that tells us happiness is a transaction. If you have enough friends, enough followers, enough family, you should be fine. But the Bible tells a different story. It tells us that our deepest need isn't for more people, but for a deeper Presence.And here's where the Gospel steps in, not as a band-aid, but as the very foundation of our community.We often think of community as something we build a group of people we gather around. But the Christian life starts with a community we are given. We are given the Trinity.Think about that for a minute. You can be sitting in the middle of a crowded room, feeling utterly alone, but you are not alone in the ultimate sense. Why? Because you are in relationship with the Father. He is the one who watches over us, the one who knows the quiet parts of your heart before you even speak them.And then there is the Savior. We call Him Emmanuel, God with us. That's not just a nice name; it's a promise. He loved us enough to die for us. That act of love is the ultimate declaration that we are never, ever disposable. When you feel that loneliness creeping in, that whisper that you don't matter, you have to remember the cross. He didn't just say He loved you; He proved it.But the most intimate part of this whole picture is the Holy Spirit. He is the earnest of our inheritance. He is the down payment, the guarantee that what God has promised, a true, lasting community with Him, is real. He doesn't just visit us; He indwells us. He lives inside the very space where you feel most isolated.So, how do we make this practical? How do we stop waiting for the perfect group of friends to fill that void?We start by redirecting our gaze. When the loneliness hits, don't just look around the room for a distraction. Look up. Look inward. Acknowledge the ache, but then anchor it to the reality of the Trinity.If you feel alone today, I want you to take a moment and say this: "Father, I feel the quiet ache today. But I know You are watching. Jesus, I thank You that Your love is the only thing that truly fills this space. Spirit, help me to rest in Your presence right now."The world offers temporary company. God offers eternal kinship. And that, my friends, is the only community that can truly sustain the soul.

Underneath every longing– for love, for purpose, for belonging, for rest– there's often a simpler, older ache: to exist without fear. This week we hold that tenderly, name how far the world still is from that vision, and commission each other as keepers of the fire for ourselves, for one another, and for that big, divine vision of love that could be.

Heartbreak... No one's friend or favorite word. It can leave you questioning your worth, your future, and even whether love is worth pursuing again. But there's a purpose past the pain and a joy set ahead!In this episode, we talk about the reality that rejection isn't always fair—but it doesn't have to define your story. We'll explore how God can redeem even the deepest pain, use it to shape your purpose, and restore hope without hardening your heart. If you're healing from disappointment or wondering whether to believe in love again, this conversation is for you.Thanks to Monarch for partnering with me! Start your free trial and get 50% off your first year of total money clarity using my link https://monarchmoney.yt.link/4XXuYVR or code cb50 for 50% Off Monarch Core tier.Head to https://perelel.yt.link/HAmZc8q and use CHRISTIAN20 for 20% off your Perelel routine.Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

In this episode of the Roller Coaster Podcast, I sit down with Rebecca Doyle, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her only brother, Edward, to an unexpected complication from cancer treatment at just 28 years old. What started as stomach pain quickly became a Stage 3 cancer diagnosis, months of chemotherapy, and a phone call that changed her life forever.Rebecca opens up about watching her brother die over FaceTime, the grief she buried to stay strong for her young daughter, and how years of unresolved trauma, postpartum depression, and unimaginable loss eventually pushed her to the brink of suicide. This is an honest conversation about grief, survival, faith, and finding a reason to keep living when life feels impossible.In this episode:Losing her only brother to cancer just days after doctors said he was close to remissionThe FaceTime call where she watched her brother die and how that moment changed her foreverHow buried grief, postpartum depression, and trauma led her to two suicide attemptsThe moment she chose to ask for help, entered psychiatric care, and began healingFinding hope through therapy, faith, and rebuilding a life she never thought she'd want to live againIf you've ever lost someone you love, struggled with suicidal thoughts, or wondered if healing is possible after tragedy, I truly believe this conversation will remind you that you're not alone.Key Moments:00:00 The Phone Call That Changed Everything03:39 "Edward Is Going to Die Today"06:12 Why Her Brother Meant Everything09:38 The Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis11:57 The Chemo Complication That Killed Him16:02 When Grief Became Suicidal Thoughts19:44 The Night She Tried to End Her Life21:40 Her Second Suicide Attempt24:51 How Does Someone Reach That Breaking Point?27:55 Why She Couldn't Stop Blaming Herself30:30 What Her Brother Would Say Today33:28 The Truth About Therapy No One Wants to HearConnect with Tyler :Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tyler.hall/#SuicidePrevention #GriefRecovery #HealingAfterLoss

Good morning Fabric! Will you help me spread that greeting around a little bit?  See if you can high-five or fist bump 2 or three people near you and say “Good Morning”,  I'm glad you are here!” or “Hi Friend!” Great work everyone! Thanks for helping to spread the welcome and to warm ourselves up a little for this morning! You might need it

What does it mean to be deeply seen by another human being? In this episode of My Love of Life Energy, Anna welcomes Guy Sengstock, creator of The Circling® Institute, for a profound conversation about presence, relationship, wonder, and the human longing to be truly met. Together, Anna and Guy explore what happens when we slow down enough to receive another person as they are. They speak about the ache of being seen, the mystery of real conversation, the way relationships shape who we become, and why the capacity for wonder may be one of the most important antidotes to disconnection. Guy also shares the deeper intention behind Circling® — not simply as a method, but as a relational practice that helps people listen, notice, and become more present with themselves and one another. To learn more about Guy Sengstock and The Circling® Institute, visit: https://www.circlinginstitute.com Self-study courses: https://circlinginstitute.com/self-study-programs/ Live courses: https://circlinginstitute.com/programs/ Contact Guy directly: https://annascott.co

Welcome to the third episode of the Strength Project, a limited series from the makers of The Women's Running Podcast.I'm Esther, and she's Holly, and we are here to help! We all know that we should be strength training these days, but it's so confusing figuring out where to start. So we've put together a series designed to cut through the jargon, answer your questions AND get you fitter and stronger as a result.The two of us will be here every week on a Tuesday, assisted by the gorgeous Kate, our resident PT and strength coach who can answer all the questions we can't. If you have any more questions, or you'd just like to drop us a line, we would love to hear from you at wrpodcast@anthem.co.ukMuscle acheIn our third episode, we're talking about why our muscles ache the day after a gym session, and what we need to do about it. We speak to Kate at the end of the episode about how long we should be exercising for, and how quickly we can expect to see results. The homework exercise focuses on our core. We talk through the correct form for a plank, with lots of different variations, as always starting with a very accessible move. This week, let's try doing 3 sets of 30 seconds. And that's it!For more strength training content, go to womensrunning.co.uk, for simple workout videos, search for Women's Running youtube, AND if you're interested in all-round fitness, go to womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad to find out all about our brilliant magazine.LinksGet an exclusive saving on our magazine subcription with womensrunning.co.uk/podsquad Setting up your own podcast? Try Zencastr – we've been using it for ages and LOVE ITDo join us on Patreon so you can come and chat in our new Pod Squad community on Discord! Go to patreon.co.uk/womensrunningEmail us at wrpodcast@anthem.co.uk with any questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most men over 40 think their aching knees, shoulders, and low backs are just the price of getting older. They're not.  In this episode, Ted makes the case that fat loss might be the most underrated joint treatment there is — and not just for the obvious mechanical reason.   Yes, every pound of extra weight pounds your knees with roughly four more pounds of force per step. But the part almost no one talks about is what body fat does chemically: it drives the low-grade inflammation that breaks tissue down and stalls healing — even in joints that bear no weight at all, like your hands.   Ted walks through the science joint by joint, why it's central to his R3 Method, and why leaning out is often the fastest way to get your body to stop hurting.  You'll Learn  Why each pound lost can reduce the load on the knees by roughly four pounds per step  How excess body fat can affect joints through both mechanical stress and systemic inflammation  Why the shoulders, hands, and other non-weight-bearing joints may still be affected by excess body fat  How protein intake, daily movement, metabolic health, and pain monitoring can support joint recovery    Chapters:   (00:00) Fat Loss Saves Joints  (00:33) The Knee Force Stat  (02:12) Why Pain Feels Normal  (04:31) Mechanical Joint Load  (06:43) Inflammation Hits Hands  (07:25) Fat as Endocrine Organ  (08:29) Metabolic Health Heals  (10:39) R3 Method Overview  (13:12) Client Wins Motivation  (17:00) Actionable Takeaways  (18:42) Wrap Up And Next Steps    Links Mentioned:  Legendarylifepodcast.com/knee   Connect with Ted on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn 

We don't just want people in our lives, we ache for the ones who know us fully and stay anyway. This week we sit with the longing for connection that goes beyond convenience or proximity, and ask what it might mean to stop settling for less than we were made for.   LINKS: Keepers of the Fire |  Connect  |  YouTube  |  Coming Up TRANSCRIPT: Relationships: What we reach for in each other Before we get into anything else— before really introducing this conversation series or today's particular theme— I want you to pull something out of your Sunday Papers. It's called a Daily Examen. If that word's new to you, here's the short version: it's an old prayer practice— centuries old, actually— where instead of asking God to fix your day or explain your life, you just look back over it. Slowly, and gently. You notice what moved you. What you're grateful for. What quietly grew you. And you ask, at the end, what all of that might be inviting you into next. Super simple prayer practice that requires no performance or right answers. Just noticing. We made our own version of it for this series— for the next six weeks we're calling Keepers of the Fire— and instead of just talking about it, I want us to actually do it. Right now. Together. So take a minute. Look at the front side. Grab a pen, or just sit with it in your head. Let yourself notice what you're actually grateful for. Then, let yourself notice what's brought you joy, energy, a sense of coming alive lately. Don't rush to explain any of it or fix it or figure out what it means or anything like that. Just let yourself want deep, big things. Let yourself ache a little. I'm going to give you a little time here to think about it, and then write or draw in the boxes on your page. However that landed for you, however much or little showed up, that's okay. That's the practice. Now, flip it over. The back side is a second copy, identical to the one you just did, because this isn't a one-time thing. Take it home. Do it again tomorrow, or Tuesday, or whenever you can steal five or ten quiet minutes this week. The fire you just noticed doesn't go out when you leave this room. And underneath all of that noticing is a question we're going to be living with together for six weeks— a fire most of us have learned to keep quiet in any number of ways. So before I tell you what this series is about, I wanted you to spend a little time with your own fire first. When you're ready— when you've done a little dreaming, a little longing, a little honest noticing— we'll talk about where we're headed. Starting with the first thing that fire always wants: relationship. SECTION 1: A turn in the road For the last many weeks we've been in The Book of Forgiving, looking back from where we stand, at real hurts, real wounds, charting a kind of path forward that can only be achieved through forgiving. That was important work, and I hope it did something for you. Today, we're turning around. We're going to spend the next six weeks not looking back, but looking forward. Standing where we are and trusting a gut feeling. A sacred impulse. A fire in the belly that says: things can be better than this. That feeling has a lot of names. For the next six weeks, let's call it The Ache. What is The Ache? The Ache is that restless, reaching, yearny feeling. The sense that the world could be different. That you could be different. That there's more available — in your relationships, your life, your world — than what you're currently experiencing. Kids feel it when they want a best friend who really gets them. Adults feel it when a conversation goes surprisingly deep and they think, “why don't I have more of this?” We all feel it when we watch the news and think: it doesn't have to be this way. [I felt it this weekend as I thought about 250 years of the American experiment, and remembered that there's a reality behind all the mythologies that deserves attention as we work to continue collectively rejecting tyranny.] The Ache is not ingratitude. It is not greed. It is not naivete. It's is one of the most human things about you. And we've been told (in a hundred quiet ways) to tamp it down. Name the voices: be realistic, be grateful, stop wanting so much, just be content.  I want to make a case today that the fire in your belly is WORTH PROTECTING. That the world needs more people willing to tend it, not EXTINGUISH it. Across the next six weeks, we'll look at six of the MANY MANY ways the fire burns: relationships, purpose, play, belonging, peace, safety. This week: relationships. SECTION 2: The ache for relationship One of the clearest places The Ache shows up is in our longing for real relationship. Not just people in our lives, but people who know us. Fully. (And stay anyway.) We want to be chosen. We want to be seen. We want to be the person someone calls first— when something wonderful happens, or when everything falls apart. The cultural counter-message: that needing people this deeply is weakness. That you should be more self-sufficient. That wanting to be truly known is somehow greedy or unrealistic or too dreamy. And so we settle. We keep things surface-level because it's safer. We stay busy so we don't have to feel the ache. We tell ourselves we're fine. But we're not always fine. And the ache doesn't go away just because we ignore it. SECTION 3: Ruth and Naomi There's a story in the Hebrew Bible, what the Christian church calls the “Old Testament,” that provides a really beautiful example of the kind of Ache we're talking about today: Relationships. What we're reaching for in each other. The story opens in a time of famine in Bethlehem. A man named Elimelech leaves with his wife Naomi and their two sons and relocates to Moab, a foreign land, to survive. While there, Elimelech dies, leaving Naomi a widow. Her two sons marry Moabite women— Orpah and Ruth (a totally different people and culture) and the family lives there for about a decade. Then tragedy strikes again: both sons die, leaving Naomi without a husband, without sons, and now without any male protector or provider in a patriarchal world where that mattered enormously for survival. Naomi decides to return home to Bethlehem, having heard that the famine there has ended. She sets out with her two daughters-in-law, but partway on the road, she stops and tells them to turn back— to go home to their own mothers, remarry, and rebuild their lives in Moab, among their own people and gods. She has nothing left to offer them: no more sons for them to marry, no security, no future she can guarantee. It's an act of real love and release; she'd rather send them toward safety than let loyalty to her strand them in poverty and grief. Orpah, after weeping, kisses Naomi goodbye and turns back. It's a reasonable choice… she's doing what Naomi herself told her to do. But Ruth stays. Naomi urges her one more time: "Look, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and her gods. Go with her." That's the moment right before Ruth's famous response… a choice to cling to Naomi rather than to safety, homeland, or even her own religious identity, setting up one of the most quoted declarations of loyalty and love in scripture. Here's what Ruth says: "Wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried." This isn't obligation. Ruth has every socially acceptable reason to walk away, and she doesn't. What's driving her isn't duty. It's something deeper. A pull toward this person. A refusal to let the connection go. They've gone through life together, and they know each other intimately. She's not goin' anywhere. This is The Ache in action. Ancient, sacred, and completely recognizable.  The longing to belong to someone (and for someone to belong to you) is not a modern anxiety. It is written all the way through humanity's OLDEST STORIES. Because it is woven all the way through what it means to be human. Why it's harder than it should be Any fans of Mel Robbins in th room? Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory" is a psychological framework about releasing the need to control others and radically accepting who they are. It asserts that instead of wasting energy on what you cannot control, you should "let them" show you who they are, and then "let me" dictate your own boundaries and reactions. Most adult friendships don't drift because of betrayal or neglect. They drift because one of three things falls away: PROXIMITY, TIMING, or ENERGY. Proximity — you used to see each other constantly. School, the neighborhood, the same building. Now life has scattered everyone. Timing — you're in different life chapters. Different demands, different rhythms. Even when the love is there, the overlap isn't. Energy — that click, that chemistry. You either have it with someone or you don't, and you can't manufacture it. Kids in the room, you know that when you're in places like school, the conditions for friendship are pretty much built in, in place like school. You're with people. You're with people your age, sharing an experience. And there's some unstructured time to find out who the really good playmates are with you... Adults have to be intentional about all three: who we're near, how our lives overlap, and whether we have chemistry. And most of us were never taught how. This is one of the reasons “third spaces” matter so much. Not home, not work— a hosted space like this. A community where proximity is built in, where people are at similar enough life moments to find timing, and where you have enough unstructured, low-stakes time to find out if the energy is there. This community exists, in part, for this. Not just to hear a message— but to be a place where The Ache for real relationship gets to be named (not just to a staff person but to one another across time) and not squished. The fire and what blocks it So what gets in the way? What keeps us from letting people fully in? Maybe it's a time you were vulnerable and it didn't go well. Maybe it's the belief that you're too much— or not enough. Maybe it's just the pace of life that keeps everything moving too fast for depth to form. Maybe it's pride. Maybe it's fear (it's always fear for me). Maybe it's just not knowing how. I want to invite you to sit with one question for a moment silently, and then with a neighbor: "What's one thing that gets in the way of your own yearning for deep relationships?" Whatever came up for you — that's what we're going to do something with today. The fire outside In a few minutes, we're going to invite you to do something simple. Write down (or draw) whatever barrier came to mind. The thing that stands between you and the kind of connection you actually ache for. And then on our way out, we're going to take those outside, and tend an actual fire together. And offer those barriers to the fire itself, as a symbolic act of saying: I don't want this to have as much power over me as it has. Because the world needs more people willing to stay a little naive. A little unrealistic. A little stubbornly convinced that deep connection is possible… and worth reaching for. The cynics will call it wishful thinking. We're going to call it keeping the fire. Welcome to Keepers of the Fire.

Heidi shares some life and astrology updates as well as some truly soothing anedotes and poems. 

Through Claire's experience at a family gathering, Dr. Judith shows how becoming more conscious can make old conversations, roles, and emotional patterns feel too small. She explains the spiritual importance of the vertical relationship with God before the horizontal relationships with others, using the image of the cross to show why God must come first.You'll learn the HOME framework:H — Hear the ache
O — Open to at-one-ment with God
M — Make God your first Source
E — Extend love outwardIf you have been feeling alone, unseen, or spiritually restless in midlife, this episode offers a deeper reframe: your loneliness may not be the end of connection. It may be the soul's invitation to come home to God.Time Stamps00:00 — Loneliness Is a Signal
01:38 — Why Midlife Loneliness Feels Different
03:07 — When Spiritual Awakening Changes You
05:01 — Claire at the Family Gathering
09:04 — Why the Vertical Relationship Comes First
11:38 — The Sacred Reframe: God First
15:51 — Claire Turns Toward God
18:51 — The HOME Framework
19:18 — H: Hear the Ache
24:54 — O: Open to At-One-Ment
28:47 — M: Make God Your First Source
32:34 — E: Extend Love Outward
34:47 — Final Reflection and PrayerDaily prayer from this episode:
“God is my Source, Comforter, and Lover of my soul. Help me to feel that Oneness throughout my day.”

I don't know if you're like me but I suspect you might be — looking on in abject horror as the entire internet persists in curb-stomping an individual who had the temerity to declare themselves, “the most relevant and impactful music critic of my — and any — generation”.  Yeah, I know, more impactful than Gary Bushell?  More relevant than Luke Winkie?  Not bloody likely, however what sort of world are we living in where self-styled pundits aren't allowed to take great pride in their work?  Were I to publicly insist that this program was the most relevant and impactful online radio show-of-all-time, would I be met with a similar level of ridicule?  Probably not, as I'd only be stating the obvious, but I would like everyone involved to cool down for a moment or two and recognize that you cannot spell “gauche” without ACHE.  Not correctly, anyway. 

Ash is having a rough week. Not only is he battling a toothache, but it also cost him a shot at some much-needed romance. He's also got an all-time "poonami" story after literally following his nose to discover one of his kids was hiding a nasty surprise. Meanwhile, Matt is flying solo on parenting duties and soaking up all the praise, while testing what he believes is a groundbreaking parenting hack - strategically offloading his kids onto families they meet at the park. Plus, the boys go head-to-head on a parenting debate that divides plenty of families: is it actually good for kids to sleep in your bed? And more smart parenting hacks from the Doters who really are some of the smartest parents going around. Consider yourself a smart shopper? Take the ALDI IQ Test today at www.IQ.ALDI.com.au and find out if you’re a true grocery genius... or not. ALDI. Good different. If you need a shoulder to cry on: Two Doting Dads Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/639833491568735/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwoDotingDads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twodotingdads/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twodotingdads Hosts: Matty J & Ash Wicks Producer: VicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Herst, author of The Performance Trap: The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix, talks with J about departing from deeply ingrained patterns and the nature of embodiment. They discuss coming to yoga through grief, going to Mysore in the early 90's, witnessing abuse, injuries, pressure to be successful, aftermath of fallen gurus, boom and bust of the industry, radical transparency, prana and apana, healing through connection, honest improvisatory spaces, end of the charismatic model, and letting yourself be humbled by life.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM. Say thank you - buy J a coffee. Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, tens of millions of retirees and other Americans could see smaller monthly Social Security checks in six years if lawmakers don't act to shore up the program's finances. Social Security's retirement trust fund — which helps support payments to senior citizens, their dependents and survivors of deceased workers — is expected to be exhausted in late 2032. Also President Trump defended U.S. strikes against Iran Tuesday, calling the response “very strong” and “very powerful” after Tehran reportedly shot down a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL, where Will serves as Director of Parish Life and Evangelism.

Loss is common to all of us and yet unique. Pain accompanies our losses, and grief accompanies our pain. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Bill Schmidgall and Kathy Knochel speak to this common yet unique experience of grieving and the hope for healing.    Show notes:  Grief marks the pain of loss, which by God's grace, is holy ground for God's shaping in our lives.  Grieving: the reaction to the pain of losing someone or something dear.  Losses: people, possessions, hopes, aspirations that were real at one time and now are not.   Despair: the unsettling hopeless feeling of realizing what once was, will not ever be again.  Hope: finding a settled peace where the loss has its proper present effect on your new normal. 

Esther 9:20-28 Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures. After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn't settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God's deliverance. Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own monuments from trials—reminders to learn, grow, and give thanks. Learn how to transform your struggles into stepping-stones of faith and gratitude.

Esther 9:17-32 / June 4-5, 2026 Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures. From the Series: Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity read more

Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures.After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn't settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God's deliverance.Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own monuments from trials—reminders to learn, grow, and give thanks. Learn how to transform your struggles into stepping-stones of faith and gratitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Esther 9:20-28 Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures. After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn't settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God's deliverance. Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own monuments from trials—reminders to learn, grow, and give thanks. Learn how to transform your struggles into stepping-stones of faith and gratitude.

Esther 9:17-32 / June 4-5, 2026 Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures. From the Series: Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity read more

Esther 9:17-32 / June 4-5, 2026 Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures. From the Series: Esther: A Woman of Strength and Dignity read more

Have you ever realized how easy it is to focus on the pains of the past? Celebrating the joys requires much more intention than lamenting the failures.After facing a terrifying year, the Jews didn't settle for a fearful existence (Esther 9:17–32). They celebrated! They established Purim, a festival to honor God's deliverance.Pastor Chuck Swindoll invites us to create our own monuments from trials—reminders to learn, grow, and give thanks. Learn how to transform your struggles into stepping-stones of faith and gratitude. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29?v=20251111

Belle has written a book! The co-host of Re-Enchanting joins Justin and Graham Tomlin to talk about manifesting, witchcraft, nature worship and more as they explore Belle's new book 'The Sacred Ache: A Christian perspective on the search for spirituality in witchcraft, crystals and tarot'. Reflecting on many interviews with former podcast guests, the team explore the positive and negative aspects of re-enchantment in contemporary culture.For 'The Sacred Ache': https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-sacred-ache If you found this conversation interesting, Seen & Unseen, the creators of Re-Enchanting, offers thousands of articles exploring how the Christian faith helps us understand the modern world. Discover more here: www.seenandunseen.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a kind of loneliness that no amount of busyness, success, dating apps or a wild girls night can touch. Most single women live with a subtle (or not so subtle) ache for partnership, and SO many married women - have the same ache with a man lying in the bed next to her.Loneliness is a universal feeling - and it lives inside of most humans when they are disconnected from the magnitude of what's inside.In this episode, Kate explores the true meaning of loneliness - and how to reconnect whether you're in partnership or not.Kate shares the difference between the longing for partnership and owning our desires, why so many women feel emotionally starved in today's world, and how the deepest relationship you'll ever have is the one you cultivate with yourself, your life, your purpose, your community and your heart.This episode is for the woman who:Feels a deep ache for partnershipWonders if love will ever happen for herFeels lonely even around other peopleIs tired of pretending she's “fine” all the timeHas built a full life, but still longs to share itKeeps making relationship mean something about her worthWants to stop waiting for life to begin once love arrivesIs learning how to hold both grief and hope at the same timeAnd sometimes the very ache you're trying to escape…is the doorway into becoming the woman who can finally receive the love she's been searching for.Expanded Love Masterclass - June 19-21st, 8-10am Pacific Dailyhttps://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/expanded-love-masterclass-3-dayThe 3 Day Expanded Love Masterclass is a fully immersive week long experience that will help you understand your patterns and more importantly, how to transform them.Your desire for love is actually your desire to meet the deepest and truest parts of yourself that get activated 'through' love.Let me show you a new way to create healthy love, thriving relationships in your life and a life that lights up your soul.About the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by.Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate is redefining what it means to be an empowered woman in today's world, showing women how to stop waiting for permission and start creating a life and love that aligns with their deepest truth.Known for her rare ability to see exactly where women are out of alignment with themselves, Kate offers a path back to unwavering self- trust, meaningful joy and true fulfillment. Her work is a revolution - one that liberates women from societal expectations and invites them into a life of radical authenticity, thriving relationships and unshakable self-worth.Website: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group, the New Truth Movement at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209821843509179/With this podcast, we are building an international community of The New Truth Movement.If you know someone who would benefit from this message or could be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode?Leave a note in the comment section below!Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast app on your mobile device.Leave us a reviewWe appreciate every bit of feedback to make this a value-adding part of your day. Ratings and reviews from our listeners not only help us improve, but also help others find us in their podcast app. If you have a minute, an honest review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way! Thank You!Podcast Artwork Photo Credit: Photo by Tarja Ruuska https://www.instagram.com/tarjaruuska.photographyRoyalty Free Music: Bensound.com Artist/: Benjamin Tissot License code: 2S4NM4X7FZVPZP1E

Cardy, Mat, and Matt are here to get bricky with it and talk about about the joys of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Plus a couple of new films are out now, the fresh and inventive horror, Obsession, and then there's The Mandalorian and Grogu. Check out the official IGN UK Podcast "Respect the Sea" shirt, which you can buy here: https://store.ign.com/products/ign-uk-podcast-respect-the-sea-t-shirt  Remember to send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast is a part of the Geek Media Podcast Network, an IGN Entertainment Brand. Visit Geek.com for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1–7 Have you ever felt overlooked— not chosen, not noticed, not even considered? In today's episode, we look at the story of Samuel anointing David and what it reveals about how easily we evaluate ourselves and others by what is visible. We explore: *How the halo effect shapes who gets noticed, chosen, or valued *Why external validation is a shaky foundation for your identity *How to stop measuring your worth by systems that were never designed to see you clearly *What David's story reveals about hidden faithfulness, quiet seasons, and the God who sees what others miss Go Deeper: Dr. Alison shares her journey through feeling unseen in The Secure Soul. Click here to read the first 3 chapters & join free masterclass on the wounds that shape you Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an ache in your heart that no one names… you are doing everything right, but manifestation is not working for you. You are doing the journaling, the meditations, the visualizations… all the things you should be doing, but nothing shifts. It can make you feel embarrassed or like something is wrong with you… or even worse, it can convince you that you need to do even more! Hear me when I say IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT, and you DON'T need to do MORE. In this episode, I break down the real reason "it's not working" and the one thing you need to do to get things to fall into place! If you have believed that doing more is the answer, this episode is for you!

É fácil fazer o certo quando tudo vai bem.Difícil é continuar depois da frustração, da queda ou da demora. A Bíblia diz: “Não nos cansemos de fazer o bem.” Porque continuar firme exige mais do que emoção. Exige decisão. Muita gente começa. Poucos permanecem. Não pare no meio do processo.Assista ao vídeo e descubra o segredo para perseverar até o fim.Se este vídeo lhe ajudou, compartilhe para ajudar mais pessoas.

Do you ever feel a quiet ache when you think about the life you imagined for yourself… and where you are now?In this episode of Sarah's Thoughts, Sarah Grynberg explores the emotional gap between expectation and reality, the space between who we thought we would become and who we actually are. She gently unpacks the pressure of timelines we never consciously chose, and the weight of comparing ourselves to a version of life that may have never truly belonged to us.This episode is a compassionate reflection on growth, change, and the courage it takes to become someone different to who you once imagined.You'll learn:Why the “timeline” you're measuring yourself against may not be your ownHow to reframe the feeling of being behind into something more truthfulWhy change and uncertainty are signs of growth, not failureThis is a powerful reminder that you are not behind, not too late, and not less than the person you once hoped to be.Because that ache you feel isn't failure… it's longing. And longing means you still believe in something better.Purchase Sarah's book: Living A Life Of Greatness here.To purchase Living A Life of Greatness outside Australia here or here.Watch A Life of Greatness Episodes On Youtube here.Sign up for Sarah's newsletter (Greatness Guide) here.Purchase Sarah's Meditations here.Instagram: @sarahgrynberg Website: https://sarahgrynberg.com/Facebook: facebook.com/sarahgrynbergTwitter: twitter.com/sarahgrynberg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today I'm resharing my conversation with writer, therapist, and creative Lisa Olivera in honor of her upcoming book — When the Ache Remains: Lessons on Tending to the Unfixable and Finding Beauty Anyway— which is out on April 28th. Lisa and I talk about how her work and life changed as her Instagram platform grew to over 400,000 followers. Together, we dive into:Two reasons Lisa joined Instagram + how it felt as her account grewThe allure of online business + what we're “supposed to do” when we have a big platformSocial media addiction + the compulsion to post/like/share/scrollFacing the big hole that's there when social media's not thereHow to make the choice to stay on social mediaIf you enjoy this episode, please preorder Lisa's book! Here's my affiliate link, and here's more info on her website.  RESOURCES + LINKS

DC Comics Presents #25 (1980)Our vacation in Stupid Town has reached its end as Superman teams up with the Phantom Stranger to rescue Pete Ross's son from a future timeline. Somehow, this is all Superman's fault (not wrong) and it has driven Pete Ross insane but most importantly, it has given Superman a stomach ache so it must be addressed at once!And as a bonus, we get 10 pages of Hourman fighting off bio-hippies and flying garbage cans!Highlights include:Superman's O-face (not great)Phantom Stranger throws a punchStop giving Pete Ross all those posters to rip up!The Hall of FailuresCome see Superman's fingernail clippingsHourman uses his head and probably gets a concussion Also, Shawn and Jen chat about some new comics including THE FURY OF FIRESTORM, WONDER MAN and GOTHAM CITY SIRENS!*** PROPER COMIC BOOK DISCUSSION STARTS AT 00:11:35 ***Promo: POP CULTURE BASEMENT (https://open.spotify.com/show/6v6QCWVQwlm9SIQ6OsrGbK)Continue the conversation with Shawn (@AngryHeroShawn) and Jen (@JenStansfield) on Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / Bluesky or email the show at worstcollectionever@gmail.comAlso, get hip to all of our episodes on YouTube in its own playlist! https://bit.ly/WorstCollectionEverYTDownload the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever you get your favorite shows. Please rate, review, subscribe and tell a friend!

Millions of people leave their doctor's office with "normal" bloodwork — and still feel terrible. Fatigued, foggy, anxious, in pain. If that's you, Dr. Terri has a message: your labs aren't lying, but the reference ranges might be. In this solo episode, Dr. Terri breaks down exactly why the standard of care is failing patients, how clinical reference ranges have quietly shifted to accommodate a sicker and sicker population, and what comprehensive, preventative testing actually looks like — including a full list of labs you can bring to your next appointment. If you've been dismissed, minimized, or told to just get older gracefully — this one is for you. Labs Dr. Terri recommends asking your provider for: Thyroid TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) Free T3 Free T4 Reverse T3 TPO Antibodies (Thyroid Peroxidase) Hormones Testosterone (men and women) Estrogen DHEA FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) LH (Luteinizing Hormone) Progesterone (especially if dealing with infertility or irregular cycles) 4–5 Point Salivary Cortisol Panel Metabolic Fasting Insulin (optimal: 9–12) Hemoglobin A1C Full Lipid Panel with particle size and ApoLipoprotein analysis (NMR panel or Cleveland Clinic panel recommended) CRP (C-Reactive Protein) — inflammatory marker Nutrients Vitamin D (optimal: 60–100) Vitamin B12 (optimal: 800+) Ferritin / Iron stores (optimal: 70–150) RBC Magnesium (red blood cell level — not serum) Omega-3 Index (omega-3 to omega-6 ratio) Gut GI Map Test Your symptoms are real. Your body is sending a signal. Dr. Terri gives you the roadmap to finally get the answers you deserve. For a deeper dive into Thyroid, check out this episode with Dr. Johnny Peet -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1ITw0lMwwk Episode Chapters: 00:00 — Introduction 07:01 — Why Patients Are Told "Everything Is Normal" 10:35 — Why "Normal" and Optimal Are Not the Same Thing 13:38 — The Tests Your Doctor Should Be Running (But Probably Isn't) 22:01 — Cholesterol, Statins, and the Metabolic Markers That Actually Matter 26:11 — Nutrient Deficiencies, Gut Health & Sleep as Root Cause Drivers 30:31 — Practical Next Steps: Labs to Request, Providers to Seek -- The Dr. Terri Show is presented by Evexias Health Solutions. For more, visit: https://www.evexias.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Dr. Terri DeNeui, DNP:

Coupon code ENTERTHESPIRAL gives TEN lucky people 20% off a one on one consultation. Some have already gone.Go to this link, choose 60 or 90 minutes, fill out the form, enter the coupon code and get yourself scheduled.https://www.louiseedington.com/Your-Chart-JourneysLouise Edington Wisdom Weaver discusses the astrological forecast for the week beginning April 12th, highlighting key events and card readings. She mentions the April 17 New Moon and its potential impacts. The cards drawn include the King of Pentacles, Four of Pentacles, Magician, and Exile from the Witch Oracle deck. Louise emphasizes the importance of free will in responding to energies and taking action, particularly with Mars conjunct Neptune on April 13th. She notes significant astrological aspects, such as Venus sextiling Vesta and the moon's conjunction with Chiron, and stresses the need for collective action and self-care.Males are the Secondary Sex article https://open.substack.com/pub/designmom/p/males-are-the-secondary-sex?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=webCheck out Snag Tights! https://snagtights.us/

Description:If you've ever whispered, Is this it?—if you've been doing “all the right things” and still feel that unfinished ache humming under your skin—go ahead and hit download. Jen is joined by her beloved friend (and actual genius) Kate Bowler to talk about her new book, Joyful Anyway—a bracing, funny, tender rebellion against the optimization industrial complex. This is not a “choose joy” pep talk where somebody sprints past you tossing a Live Laugh Love pillow at your face. Kate is here for the after: after the before-and-after story didn't pan out, after grief and guilt and longing set up permanent residence, after you realized happiness is fragile and reality keeps kicking in. Together, Jen, Amy, and Kate name what so many of us can't quite articulate: the ache—that “achy, stabby want” at the center of our lived experience. They talk about why we need permission just to be human, why “performing resilience” is exhausting, and how telling the truth can loosen the grip of the story that's been swallowing the rest of our life. Kate also shares an unforgettable story about a snake bite, an ER, and a moment of unexpected mercy that cracked something open—proof that joy doesn't always come through the front door. Sometimes it slips in sideways, like grace. Like a sudden, full-bodied yes—even when nothing is resolved. You'll also hear about: The difference between happiness (fragile and expensive) and joy (sneaky, un-schedulable, and—somehow—free) How joy finds us through embodied moments—beauty, absurdity, paying attention The Burn Book / Resentment List and why making a “this scarred me, this counted” list might be the most faithful thing you do all week (including Kate's deeply personal grievance about her tragically unaesthetic family gravesite) Roadside Joy Detours: Kate's practice of putting herself “in the way of joy” with absurd road trips to local oddities And Kate's reminder: you are a song—don't die with it still inside you Bottom line: if you're quietly undone, if your body feels weary, if the headlines have you spiraling—Kate is here with permission, language, and a weird little flashlight. The ache stays. But joy still shows up. Sometimes as grace. Sometimes as absurdity. Sometimes as a roadside attraction you drove two hours to see for no reason—except you're alive, and that's reason enough. Thought-provoking Quotes: “I think there's a great mystery at the heart of the human experience and I wanted to explore joy as one of those unbelievable places.” – Kate Bowler “The purpose of that ache inside you is to get you to re-examine how it feels in your body, bring your honesty to it, and then ask, where can I go from here? Where can this take me that's lovelier than here?” – Kate Bowler “I find that absurdity is one of the side doors to joy.” – Kate Bowler “Joy is asking us to step up to the edge of a mystery where we get momentary fulfillment and then we get life. And God is asking us to say that this is holy.” – Kate Bowler Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Joyful Anyway by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/3ZWqNBT Kate Bowler book tour - https://katebowler.com/books/joyfulanyway/#tour Theo of Golden: A Novel by Allen Levi- https://amzn.to/4bdpN2q Guest's Links: Website - https://katebowler.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katecbowler/ Twitter - https://x.com/katecbowler Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/katecbowler Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8m7lNdR7YVieU0muCg5cg TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@katecbowler Substack - https://katebowler.substack.com/ Podcast - https://katebowler.com/podcasts/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Lisa Whittle for an honest look at the quiet ache many women in the church experience—an ache that often goes unnamed and unspoken. Lisa shares her own experiences and those of countless women who have felt their gifts, confidence, and leadership misunderstood or suppressed. She addresses the damaging misconception that women's competence is arrogance, and emphasizes how Scripture celebrates women who are decisive, courageous, and influential. Lisa encourages women to stand firm in their calling, to reject false guilt, and to trust in God's justice and timing. This episode calls the church to recognize and honor the full spectrum of women's gifts, fostering a culture of respect, safety, and unity. If you've ever felt the quiet ache of being marginalized in the church, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement you've been longing for. Listen in to learn more: (0:42) The quiet ache: what it is and what is isn't (3:38) Addressing bitterness, pride, arrogance or jealousy (4:53) Why women hesitate to speak out on this subject (9:17) The myth associated with women who are gifted (10:54) The importance of biblical discernment over assumptions or impressions (17:33) Biblical examples of courageous, influential women (Deborah & Priscilla) (19:38) How women learn unspoken rules to diminish their gifts or self-protect (21:35) The long-term impact on GenX, Millennial, GenZ, and GenAlpha (25:00) How the church can create an environment where women's gifts flourish (26:20) Practical steps for women and leadership to foster trust and respect (31:26) Trusting God's justice and timing in our calling and gifts (35:40) A 30-Day Challenge for gifted women who are feeling marginalized (36:46) A call for honest, courageous conversations to bring healing and unity in the church Mentioned in the episode: From Genesis to Junia: What the Bible Really Says About Women in Leadership: https://a.co/d/0dt6Crm4   Global Christian Relief: http://link.globalchristianrelief.org/lisa Body and Soul (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/body God Knows (Book): https://www.lisawhittle.com/godknows Your God Knows (Bible Study): https://www.lisawhittle.com/yourgodknows Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

How do we actually cultivate deeper friendships? The kind where we don't have to perform, hide, or carry the weight of our lives alone? In this episode, we begin a new series on soul friendships: relationships marked by honesty, presence, and a shared attentiveness to God's work in our lives. But before we talk about how to build them, we start with something more honest: the tension so many of us feel between our longing to be known and our instinct to hide. We also unpack what soul friendships really are, where the idea comes from, and the key markers that set them apart…from authenticity and openness to a lack of agenda and a shared curiosity about where God is at work. These kinds of friendships don't just support our lives. They shape them. And they become spaces where we are seen, formed, and invited into deeper connection with both God and others. Thought-provoking quotes: “Love doesn't actually allow for that kind of hiding. Love invites our whole selves and our whole stories out into the light.” - Taylor Joy Murray “We were made for spaces where the broken and the beautiful parts of our lives can be held together, without fear of being too much or not enough.” - Taylor Joy Murray “Spiritual friendships are not built on performance, but on a kind of self-giving love that has its source in God.” - Taylor Joy Murray “Friendship becomes a kind of relational mirror: a space where we come to know ourselves more truthfully because we are seen, reflected, and responded to by another person.” - Taylor Joy Murray Get Faith & Feeling's weekly resource email Watch this episode on YouTube Grab a copy of my book Stop Saying I'm Fine Connect with me on my website Find me on Instagram @__taylorjoy__ Key words: friendship, authentic relationships, emotional safety, community, vulnerability, loneliness, connection, intimacy, curiosity, authenticity, personal growth, spiritual formation, courage, compassion, self-awareness

Okay, so confession: my kids had just gone to bed when we started this one, and honestly, the timing felt about right — because this conversation with Jarrod McKenna is the kind of thing you need to sit with after the noise dies down. Jarrod is an Australian activist, peacemaker, and theologian who's been doing this work since he got arrested at a US military base in the middle of the Australian desert back in 2002 — and the wild thing is, the world looks eerily similar now. We talked about what it actually means to follow a nonviolent Messiah when your government just joined a war you didn't vote for, how prayer isn't an escape hatch but a way of composting all the grief and rage so you can actually be useful, and why the just war tradition — which most Christians cheerfully ignore — would rule out basically everything happening right now. We got into the Black church's tradition of Christian socialism, why the megachurch model accidentally trained people to accept autocracy, and how base communities might be the most subversive thing you can plant in the shell of the old world. We also wandered into eschatology, Harry Potter, the Counting Crows, and whether God has been patient enough with this whole experiment for 13 billion years, that maybe we should take a deep breath. It's a lot — in the best way. Join 600+ Listeners, 30 theologians, & 30 God-Pods at Theology Beer Camp 2026 this October 8-10 in Kansas City! Australian peace award-winning pastor Jarrod McKenna has been described by Civil Rights legend Rev. Jim Lawson as 'an expert in nonviolent social change'. With over 20 years of experience in pastoral ministry and at the leading edge of climate justice, refugee rights, and nonviolent social change, Jarrod has seen his work featured internationally on the BBC, Al Jazeera, ABC, and The Guardian. Co-host of the InVerse and 'Good on Wood' podcasts, Jarrod pastors at Steeple Church (Melbourne) and Table in the Trees (Perth). He lives in the Perth hills on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja with his beloved, Kat, and their four sons. UPCOMING ONLINE CLASS - Theology for Troublemakers: Christian Social Ethics from the Margins The injustices we face are immense — but they are not unique. Previous generations confronted the same powers with theological conviction and strategic brilliance. The question is whether we'll learn from them. This 6-week online course, led by Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Aaron Stauffer, recovers the radical tradition of Christian social ethics — from Reverdy Ransom and Reinhold Niebuhr to James Cone and the Welfare Rights Movement — and asks what faithfulness demands of us right now. Weekly lectures, live Q&A conversations, guest lecturers, and an online community included.

We often think the "lost" are the ones who run away. But you can be standing right in the middle of the Father's house and still be miles away from His heart. When life doesn't seem fair and grace feels unearned, our hearts can quickly turn to bitterness and comparison. Join Celebration Church Orlando for a message that explores the "Ache" of religious performance and the invitation to move from the field of "duty" to the Father's "table."