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This week, comic shop employees from all over gather in Glendale, California. It's time for ComicsPRO, the annual event designed to “promote the progress and development of comic book retailers and improve the condition of the comic book industry.” It's one of our favorite times of the year as we eagerly sit by our computers waiting for announcements from publishers and the good word from our LCS pals. Sadly, we cannot be in person this year, but that doesn't mean we can't bring you exclusive information. Thanks to writer Zack Kaplan, who's on the ground at ComicsPRO, we're there by proxy. And he's dishing on his big announcement, extending his partnership with Dark Horse Comics, bringing us the final chapter in Kill All Immortals and two more new titles, Only The Savage Are Left and The Smart Division. Kill All Immortals is a nifty, nasty look at the boot standing on our necks: the billionaire class. The comic imagines a universe where various immortal clans have gobbled up control of the economy, but one is starting to crumble from within. Frey Asvald, daughter of Erik the Red, can no longer sit idly as her family consumes the planet. She wants to help us poor mortals, but in doing so, she exposes herself and others to tremendous violence. And can you really keep your hands clean when attempting global, capital G, Good? On this week's podcast, we discuss the state of comic book retail, a bizarre occurrence involving our local shops, and the anxiety of putting new books into readers' hands. Zack Kaplan gives us the skinny on Kill All Immortals as well as his two new titles at Dark Horse. We dig into our collective billionaire woes and consider one particular violent action committed by Frey in Kill All Immortals Volume One. Kill All Immortals is written by Zack Kaplan, illustrated by Fico Ossio, colored by Thiago Rocha, and lettered by Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou. Covers by Oliver Barrett (although the header image above is from variant cover artist Tula Lotay). Make sure you're following Zack Kaplan on BlueSky, Instagram, and his website. This Week's Sponsors This February, Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer soars again in a brand-new story written by John Layman, the genius behind the foodie cannibal detective series Chew, and illustrated by Jacob Edgar, who drew Plastic Man: No More and has a very cool J. Bone/Darwyn Cooke style. The new series is called The Rocketeer: The Island. Our skybound hero, Cliff Secord, leads a dangerous search and rescue mission. Who's he looking for? None other than Amelia Earhart! The first issue crashes into comic book shops on February 25th, courtesy of IDW Publishing. The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on The Beat: Why Comics Needs Its Own Criterion Closet CBCC on the Comics Matter Podcast AIPT reports on The Stacks CBCC on Escape the Mojoverse Podcast CBCC on The FAQS Project Podcast Support Your Local Comic Shop: Secret Identity Comics in Chester, England Comic Book Club: Batman: The Court of Owls at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Blade at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 2/15 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
If you are struggling with generalized anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or the overwhelming pressure of a new year, this 10-minute mindfulness reset is your safe harbor. Join Martin for a powerful guided meditation for anxiety specifically designed to soothe your vagus nerve and regulate your nervous system. We focus on somatic body scans and progressive muscle relaxation to help you release overthinking and return to your natural baseline of calm. Whether you need stress relief during a busy day or are looking for positive affirmations for anxiety to quiet your inner critic, this session provides the tools to navigate life with grace. Learn how to use the 4-7-8 breathing technique as an anchor to signal safety to your brain and achieve deep emotional regulation.In This Episode, We Cover:The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique: A step-by-step guide to signaling safety to your brain.Somatic Body Scan: How to acknowledge tension in the body without judgment to facilitate relaxation.Positive Affirmations: Rewiring anxious thought patterns with statements on worth and productivity.3 Daily Tips for a Happier Life:The 5-Minute Brain Dump: Clearing nighttime worries.Digital Sunset: Protecting melatonin and mental clarity by ditching screens 30 minutes before bed.Micro Breaks: Using deep breaths every two hours to maintain balance.Affirmations for Today:"My worth is not defined by my productivity. Right now, in this breath, I am safe." Connect With Us:Subscribe: If this meditation helped you find peace, please subscribe for daily episodes.Share: Spread kindness and calmness by sharing this episode with a friend or colleague who may be struggling.Practice: Remember, self-care is a practice, not a destination.Be kind in every word, thought, and deed.
Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/lab to become a member of the Impact Formula Lab, where I help heart-centered, purpose-driven people like you turn their talents, wisdom, and expertise into impact and income.Watch the YouTube version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/m0q9FUsQf1cWhat are affirmations?Affirmations are intentional, positive statements that help train your mind to focus on what you want to experience more of in your life. When you repeat them consistently, they gently shift your inner dialogue from doubt, fear, or self-criticism toward confidence, trust, and possibility. Over time, this new way of thinking influences how you feel, the choices you make, and how you show up in the world.Why do affirmations work?Affirmations work because your mind believes what you repeatedly tell it—especially when those words are spoken calmly and with presence. When you replace habitual negative thoughts with supportive ones, you reduce mental resistance and emotional stress. This creates a more relaxed, receptive state where clarity, motivation, and positive action can naturally arise.The science behind affirmationsFrom a scientific perspective, affirmations are linked to neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself based on repeated thoughts and experiences. Research in psychology and neuroscience shows that intentional self-talk can strengthen neural pathways associated with confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation. In simple terms, what you consistently focus on and repeat helps shape how your brain responds to life—making affirmations a powerful tool for long-term mindset change.Words and music by Bob Baker (c) 2026.All of my recordings appear first on YouTube. Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel.You'll also find many of my affirmations and guided meditations on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Insight Timer, and most streaming platforms under the artist name Bob Baker's Inspiration Project.GET my "21-Day Abundance and Money Attraction Brain Boost" at https://bobbakerinspiration.com/21daysSend me a quick messageVisit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/lab to become a member of the Impact Formula Lab, where I help heart-centered, purpose-driven people like you turn their wisdom and expertise into impact and income.Support the show
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If you're ready to stop trying to become her and start wiring her in, this episode is for you. This is a powerful, neuroscience-based affirmation experience designed to rewire your identity at the subconscious level. These are not surface-level positive thoughts. This is neural rehearsal. Your brain changes through repetition. Your nervous system changes through safety. Your identity determines your behavior. In this 20-minute affirmation experience, you will: Rewire your self-concept Strengthen identity-level confidence Regulate your nervous system around growth and visibility Condition your brain to expect success, support, and expansion Practice embodying your highest self This episode blends affirmations, emotional amplification, posture anchoring, and future self rehearsal to create real internal shifts. Listen daily for 21 days for best results. Identity drives behavior. Behavior drives results. This is where real transformation begins. If you want deeper identity rewiring and behavioral neuroscience-based coaching, explore Becoming Her Collective below. https://alliecasazza.com/collective My links here:https://alliecasazza.com/tpslinks — Allie Casazza is a behavioral neuroscience-based coach specializing in identity change, subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation for women ready to expand their lives.
In this solo episode, Christina Lecuyer opens up about the internal tension so many of us feel but rarely name. The pull between the driven high achieving version of ourselves and the compassionate side that wants more ease, clarity, and alignment.Drawing from both personal experience and what she sees with clients, Christina dives into the patterns that quietly shape our lives. The stories we repeat. The habits we defend. The identities we hold onto even when they are no longer serving us. She shares why real change requires more than motivation and why taking full responsibility for your life can be both confronting and incredibly freeing.She also speaks candidly about the current state of social media, the rapid rise of AI, and why authenticity and genuine human connection matter now more than ever.If you have been feeling stuck, ready for a shift, or questioning the version of yourself you are living from, this episode will challenge your thinking and invite you into a deeper level of self leadership.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!
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WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/t3rjn9fsMZMFamily… this episode is one of those ones.I sat down with KD Bowe, Ryan Catchings, and Tysean Jackson from the Hardly Initiated Podcast and we had the conversation a lot of folks dance around:What are men really looking for in a woman?Why do some men take 2–3 years to decide?And what do you do when you love him… but you're tired of guessing?We talk vetting the right way, character being tested, how men think about providership, money in the dating phase, and why “chemistry” alone won't carry you through real seasons.And ladies… I'm not here to shame anybody. I'm here to help you get clarity, protect your heart, and love yourself more while you're waiting on what's right.If something hits you, drop it in the comments.✅ Subscribe and share this with somebody who needs it.Welcome to the Love You Moore Show.Visit our Partner RX Outreach | Rx Outreach is a nonprofit, mail-order pharmacy that supports people in getting access to the medications they need at prices they can afford - with or without insurance.: https://rxoutreach.org/willie/00:00 — Cold open: “Eligible bachelor” + what kind of woman could make you marry now?00:58 — Willie welcomes family + what this show is really about02:45 — Why I call it a SHOW (not a podcast
Today's Morning Affirmation is: I am focused and my mind is still.Visit sponsors www.rellalifestyle.com and www.pineholm.ca to help support these daily morning affirmations. You can also subscribe to ad-free affirmations for $0.99/month on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Day 2 features a loving-kindness affirmation practice—a single phrase to steady the mind and soften self-criticism. Inspired by the Gita's teaching of friendliness and compassion toward all beings and informed by modern RCT reviews of loving-kindness interventions. ABOUT THIS WEEK'S LOVING-KINDNESS JOURNEY Welcome to Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Daily Heart-Opening Series—a 7-day journey into the ancient practice of cultivating a steady, compassionate heart. This isn't "be positive" meditation, and it isn't personality-based inspiration. It's a classical inner training—rooted in timeless yogic reflections on maitrī (friendliness), compassion, joy, and equanimity—so your mind becomes clearer, your nervous system steadier, and your relationships more spacious. Across this week, you'll build a simple, repeatable heart practice using one focused technique each day: a loving-kindness visualization, a single phrase of kindness, calming breathwork, a heart-opening mudra, a heart-center (4th chakra) nurture practice, a layered "heart stack" you can use anytime, and a gentle weekly review to embody what you've learned. Come as you are—guarded, tender, hopeful, tired, or open. Loving-kindness doesn't require a perfect mood. It only asks for a sincere return. In just a few minutes each day, you'll practice opening the heart with steadiness—so compassion becomes less of an idea and more of a lived inner home. This is day 2 of a 7-day meditation series, "Loving-Kindness Meditation: A Daily Heart-Opening Series" episodes 3465-3471. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE - "META-MICRO MISSION" Each day, send one tiny ripple of kindness: silently offer a loving-kindness phrase to yourself, a neutral person, and a difficult moment (not necessarily a difficult person). Keep it light—3 breaths each— and track your streak with a simple checkmark. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: Compassion Visualization Day 2: Affirmation: "My heart is open and safe." Day 3: Heart Coherent Breath: Inhale for 5, Exhale for 5, Repeat for 10 rounds. (Option: inhale "soften, exhale "kindness.") Day 4: Lotus mudra for opening your heart Day 5: Fourth chakra for love and gratitude Day 6: Loving-Kindness Flow meditation, combining the week's techniques Day 7: Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.
Calming Anxiety: Guided Meditation & Mindfulness for Mental FitnessDo you feel like your mind is a browser with far too many tabs open? Are you stuck in a loop of overthinking, rehearsing disasters, or feeling the weight of mid-winter burnout? Welcome to Calming Anxiety, your daily sanctuary for anxiety relief, inner peace, and somatic resets.Hosted by Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, this podcast provides professional-grade guided meditations designed to manually turn off the stress switch and retrain your nervous system. Whether you are seeking mindfulness for beginners, burnout prevention, or deep relaxation, each 10-minute episode helps you set daily intentions for success and reclaim your mental space.Why listen to Calming Anxiety?Somatic Healing: Use proven techniques like the "Double Inhale" to hack the vagus nerve and stop the panic response instantly.Daily Affirmations: Strengthen your subconscious with powerful intentions like "My peace is my priority" to build long-term winter resilience.Practical Mindfulness: Every episode concludes with 3 Caring Tips—practical, real-world tools to maintain your "shield of warmth" throughout the day.A Community of Calm: Join a global audience dedicated to manifestation, self-love, and positive energy.With a catalog of over 2,000 sessions, make mindfulness a core part of your 2026 routine. From sleep rescue and dopamine resets to boundary setting and emotional fitness, we provide the tools to help you stop absorbing the chaos and start observing it.Subscribe now to step out of the river of overthinking and back into control. Protect your energy, find your glimmer, and remember: to your beautiful self, be kind.
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Visit https://BobBakerInspiration.com/lab to become a member of the Impact Formula Lab, where I help heart-centered, purpose-driven people like you turn their wisdom and expertise into impact and income.Watch the YouTube video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/VBnSIqLQk-YWhat are affirmations?Affirmations are intentional, positive statements that help train your mind to focus on what you want to experience more of in your life. When you repeat them consistently, they gently shift your inner dialogue from doubt, fear, or self-criticism toward confidence, trust, and possibility. Over time, this new way of thinking influences how you feel, the choices you make, and how you show up in the world.Why do affirmations work?Affirmations work because your mind believes what you repeatedly tell it—especially when those words are spoken calmly and with presence. When you replace habitual negative thoughts with supportive ones, you reduce mental resistance and emotional stress. This creates a more relaxed, receptive state where clarity, motivation, and positive action can naturally arise.The science behind affirmationsFrom a scientific perspective, affirmations are linked to neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to rewire itself based on repeated thoughts and experiences. Research in psychology and neuroscience shows that intentional self-talk can strengthen neural pathways associated with confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation. In simple terms, what you consistently focus on and repeat helps shape how your brain responds to life—making affirmations a powerful tool for long-term mindset change.Words and music by Bob Baker (c) 2026.All of my recordings appear first on YouTube. Please take a moment to subscribe to my channel.You'll also find many of my affirmations and guided meditations on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Insight Timer, and most streaming platforms under the artist name Bob Baker's Inspiration Project.GET my "21-Day Abundance and Money Attraction Brain Boost" at https://bobbakerinspiration.com/21daysSend me a quick messageSupport the show
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Change your relationship with money tonight. Use these guided sleep affirmations to rewire your brain for a prosperity mindset, helping you attract new opportunities and financial growth. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Change your relationship with money tonight. Use these guided sleep affirmations to rewire your brain for a prosperity mindset, helping you attract new opportunities and financial growth. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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My loves, welcome to a new week and another Meditation Monday on The Kirsty Gallagher Podcast. Each week, I will bring you a short meditation or practice to set you up for the week ahead. You can revisit this meditation as many times as you like.A big week this week with the Aquarius New Moon Solar Eclipse, Pisces season, and that once in a lifetime, Saturn-Neptune Conjunction. These are big times on Earth, and I want to remind you that your soul chose to be here on Earth at this time, and you have a part to play. We are taking back our power and making real the dream, creating New Earth. And so to help with that, here are some affirmations to do this week to anchor you into these new energies.❤️Crystal for this practice: Labradorite - awaken your intuition, activate your soul purpose and support you in stepping into your part in creating the New Earth.If you want to begin to remember, reclaim and rise - join us for the New Earth activation ritual for the Saturn-Neptune Conjunction on Monday 16th February.
Today's Morning Affirmation is: I am in control of my reaction to unexpected situations.Visit sponsors www.rellalifestyle.com and www.pineholm.ca to help support these daily morning affirmations. You can also subscribe to ad-free affirmations for $0.99/month on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
God's prayer covers you. I pray this prayer goes with you all week. Put this on repeat and allow God to speak and minister to you. Hallelujah for more decrees and Affirmations get my books on Amazon and Kindle. Thanks for the support! God is with you and God's for us. Praying for each of you. Blessings it is already done
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Do you feel like your past is a heavy anchor preventing you from moving forward? In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we practice the powerful affirmation: "I move past the darkness of my past." Whether you are dealing with mid-winter burnout, old emotional echoes, or simply need a somatic reset, this 10-minute guided meditation is designed to help you reclaim your present moment.Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, for this evidence-based mindfulness for beginners session. We utilize vagus nerve hacks like the "double inhale" to switch off the panic response and cultivate lasting inner peace. Stop huddling against the shadows of yesterday and start tending to your inner flame.Inside This Episode: Time Chapters[0:00] Cold Open: Breaking free from the shadows of the past.[1:13] Finding Your Sanctuary: Settling into a quiet place for total release.[1:56] Somatic Reset: Dropping the physical anchor with the life-giving "double inhale" breath.[3:25] Releasing the Armor: Unclenching the jaw and letting go of grey-mist negativity.[5:00] Affirmations for Rebirth: Repeating the declaration: "I move past the darkness of my past".[6:49] Visualizing the Cabin: Stepping out from the storm into your personal spring.[8:53] 3 Caring Tips: Practical tools for daily anxiety relief.[10:05] Outro: A heart-warming invitation to your next step in healing.3 Caring Tips for a Happier, More Positive LifeThe Labeling Technique: When an old memory surfaces, simply say, "I am having a thought about the past." This breaks the mental spell and reminds you that the memory is not your current reality.Evening Reflection: Every night, write down one "hidden win" from your day. Focusing on your progress helps reinforce a positive mindset and shifts your attention away from your history.The Somatic Shake: If you feel the past weighing you down, stand up and shake your limbs for 30 seconds. This simple physical action helps release stored stress from your nervous system.Ready for more? This session is part of our series on Healing and Transformation. Make sure to subscribe and join us for the next episode, where we learn to use our inner light to bloom into a personal spring.Smile often, think positively, and to your beautiful soul: Be kind.
I. Introduction Welcome to the Victory Church podcast and Sunday worship gathering. Victory's mission: reaching the lost, restoring the broken, reviving believers. Joy and gratitude for being in God's house where worship, prayer, the Word, and fellowship occur. Emphasis that God's grace enabled people to be present, overcoming hindrances. II. The Nature and Purpose of Prayer Prayer and the Word as central priorities at Victory Church. Biblical commands to pray: “men ought always to pray,” “pray without ceasing,” “watch and pray,” “continue earnestly in prayer.” Clarification: prayer is not a religious ritual but a relational conversation with a loving Father. Prayer as sharing cares, dreams, concerns with God; Scripture as God sharing His thoughts and heart with us. III. Reactive vs. Proactive Prayer A. Reactive Prayer Definition: responding to events, crises, and immediate needs after they happen. Typical reactive requests: jobs, finances, housing, healing, family and school pressures. Affirmation: these needs matter to God; believers should cast all cares on Him. Problem: if this is the only kind of praying, discipleship and prayer life are out of alignment with God's best. B. Proactive Prayer Definition: creating or shaping situations by praying God's will in advance, not only reacting. Example from the Lord's Prayer: “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven” as a proactive request. Goal: move believers beyond crisis-only praying into kingdom-focused, forward-looking prayer. IV. Acts 4 as a Model of Prayer A. Context of Acts 4 Acts as early church history, showing the Spirit-empowered beginnings of the church. Peter and John preaching, healing a crippled man, and provoking opposition from religious leaders. Authorities command them not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus. Connection to today: pressure in culture to silence biblical truth and the name of Jesus. B. The Disciples' Response They return “to their own” (the church, fellow believers) when threatened. Principle: where you turn in crisis reveals much about your heart. They share the report as a prayer request and turn immediately to corporate prayer. They pray in alignment with Scripture (Psalm 2) and God's will, not just emotions. C. Content of Their Prayer (Acts 4:24–31) Acknowledge God as Creator and Sovereign Lord over heaven and earth. Rehearse Scripture about nations raging and rulers opposing the Lord and His Christ. Interpret persecution as part of God's sovereign purpose in Christ's suffering. Reactive element: “Lord, look on their threats.” Proactive element: ask for boldness to speak the Word, and for God's hand to heal with signs and wonders in Jesus' name. Result: the place is shaken, all are filled with the Holy Spirit, and they speak God's Word with boldness. V. Praying with the Word and God's Will Call to pray not only from need or emotion but aligned with Scripture. Examples of praying Scripture over needs (provision, healing, emotional and spiritual needs, relationships). Recognition that God's will includes timing; believers must be sensitive and obedient. Emphasis: there is power when prayer and the Word are joined. VI. From Problem to Launching Pad Observation: in Acts 4, the crisis launches the church into deeper proactive prayer, not retreat. Instead of praying primarily for safety and comfort, they pray for greater boldness and impact. Application: believers today should ask God to use trials to produce testimony, messages, and greater influence for His glory. VII. Call to a Proactive Kingdom Focus A. For Truth and Witness in a Confused Culture Culture tolerates generic “god talk” but reacts strongly to the exclusive claims of Jesus. Expect opposition when living and speaking biblical truth, without being obnoxious or hypocritical. The church must stand firm on Scripture, not be shaped by social media or worldly opinions. B. For Local and Global Mission Victory Church's call: reach Providence and the nations through evangelism and missions. Example: missions trips (Kenya, Sierra Leone, Liberia) and conferences to strengthen pastors and churches. Appeal for proactive prayer for missions: bold preaching, anointing, signs and wonders, and lasting fruit. C. For Revival and Awakening Distinction: revival for the church (bringing believers back to life), awakening for the lost. Invitation to pray for souls, discipleship, anointing, revival in churches, and awakening in the nation. Desire to create cultures of discipleship, evangelism, missions, and deep engagement with Scripture. VIII. Illustrations of Proactive Prayer in History and Life Personal testimony: long season in temporary housing, choosing contentment and kingdom focus while trusting God's timing. Application of Matthew 6:33: prioritizing God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting Him to add needed things. Biblical example: Job praying for his friends and receiving double restoration. Historical examples: John Knox's burden “give me Scotland or I die” and its influence. David Brainerd's fervent prayer for Native Americans and resulting impact. William Tyndale's martyrdom for translating Scripture and the later spread of English Bibles. The Moravians' 100-year prayer meeting and remarkable missionary sending. IX. Practical Application and Invitation Challenge: move beyond “needs-only” praying to kingdom-centered, proactive prayer. Specific areas to pray proactively: personal walk, church, ministries, missions, national awakening, and social issues. Encouragement to stay for times of corporate prayer, lifting up pastors, leaders, and global work. Final appeal: cultivate a passion that cries, “Lord, give us souls, give us revival, use my life and this church for Your glory.”
These affirmations are made with love for anyone caught in the anxious avoidant trap/cycle. This community knows push and pull relationship and how anxiety provoking it isListen to this if you need to stabilise and reclaim your sense of selfThese words from Carly Ann are designed to help regulate your nervous system, soften anxiety, and support attachment healing without pressure or force.Perfect for moments of overthinking, relationship anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or when you feel stuck between reaching out and pulling away.anxious avoidant attachmentattachment style healingnervous system regulationrelationship anxietyemotional safety & self-soothingListen when you need calm, reassurance, and a reminder that you are safe Sign up for Hidden Gems for Anxious Minds HEREFollow Carly Ann HERE
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Today's Morning Affirmation is: I am grateful for the opportunity to start fresh each day.Visit sponsors www.rellalifestyle.com and www.pineholm.ca to help support these daily morning affirmations. You can also subscribe to ad-free affirmations for $0.99/month on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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If your mind feels like a browser with too many tabs open, it's time to detach from the noise. In this session, we use the "double inhale" breath hack—the fastest way to reset your nervous system and turn off the panic loop.Today, you are invited to drop the physical anchor and stop replaying the past. We practice the core truth that you are not your thoughts; you are the one listening to them. Switch your mindset to attract ease, success, and inner peace through deep mindfulness and somatic release.What You'll Experience:The Double Inhale Hack: A science-backed breathing technique to pop the lungs open and signal safety to the brain.The Rucksack Release: A visualization to drop the weight of the past and unclench the physical tension in your jaw and shoulders.Solar Plexus Radiance: Building an internal shield of golden light to protect your energy from the chaotic world outside.The River of Thoughts: Learning to sit on the bank and watch worries float by without getting swept away.Timestamps for Your Journey:0:00 – Cold Open: Detaching from the "Busy Mind" noise.0:45 – Welcome to the Inner Radiance Reset.1:12 – The 4-Minute Breathing Bridge: The Double Inhale Technique.2:46 – Mind-Body Connection: Scanning for tension and softening the jaw.3:17 – Releasing Negativity: Letting go of the "heavy rucksack."4:36 – Affirmation & Visualization: Embracing the radiance of the now.5:34 – Inner Light Expansion: Creating your shield of protection.7:27 – The River of Time: Detaching from worries and regrets.8:18 – "My Thing": 3 Caring Tips for a Happier Life.9:43 – Final Relaxation: Honoring your worthiness.11:15 – Join the Vitality & Boundary Series (Next Steps)."My Thing": 3 Caring Tips for a Happier, More Positive LifeThe Labelling Technique: When spiraling, say "I am having a thought about..." to remind yourself that thoughts are not reality.The Somatic Shake: If stress builds, shake your hands and legs for 30 seconds to physically release stored trauma from the body.The Digital Fast: Leave your phone in another room for 5 minutes before any main event to create space for authentic connection.Next Step: This session is part one of our Vitality and Boundary Series. If you found peace today, please Subscribe and Share this show to help our community grow. Stay tuned for Part 2: Protecting Your Peace.
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Dissolve self-doubt and build lasting self-esteem with these powerful sleep affirmations. This session helps you rewire your mind for unshakeable confidence so you can wake up feeling capable and secure. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dissolve self-doubt and build lasting self-esteem with these powerful sleep affirmations. This session helps you rewire your mind for unshakeable confidence so you can wake up feeling capable and secure. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May you have the courage to stand in your own knowing.May you find the grace to let go of striving for perfection, and instead embrace the sacredness of your imperfect, human journey.May luminous moments of optimism and possibility guide you,even as you move through gray times of despair and doubt.May you have the wisdom to choose differently, to prioritize what truly matters,creating a legacy that lingers. May you always find solace in the holy ground beneath your feet,the sacred presence that dwells within and all around you.Shine your light, dear one,your small, precious gifts are needed in this world.Happy Spring Equinox! I hope you are enjoying a gentle leap into a new season. Our own weather has been erratic and wild, including nearby tornadoes that wreaked havoc on our town. And, then, today, as I work on the newsletter, sporadic power outages at our house cutting off my internet. As such, this newsletter will be a little shorter than usual with only a brief audio edition. I've gotten very off schedule this week! Our shop update today is an eclectic one, featuring assorted divine imperfections, “Luna” one-of-a-kind goddesses, and some red winged Nemesis goddesses (by customer request).We also still have assorted goddesses in our very special spring pigment—a beautiful lilac with small flowers. We are using this pigment to honor Áine, the Irish Fairy Queen, who is this year's featured goddess at Gaea Goddess Gathering. We do know that she is a summertime goddess, but we felt like this pigment was an excellent match for the spring equinox/Ostara and our month of Persephone as well, so we went forward with it!This week's magic:* 8 minute video: beholding delight.Resource Reminders:* New free series: An Introduction to Goddess Studies* 1. getting started* 2. printable journal* 3. affirmation card set* 4. portable altar space* 5. introduction to thealogy* 6. influential authors in goddess studies* 7. audio retreat: spots of time (note: publishing Saturday)Blog Posts:* Ritual Reading for Spring Equinox (A Spring Ritual of Returning)* Clarity and the CrossroadsBeholding DelightReminder: Let us be open to delight. Let us be open to wonder. Let us allow joy. Let us be open to the possibility of bliss.Journal prompts for the week:* What is calling to you? What doorway are you sensing?* What are you saying yes to? What is your ritual of returning?Affirmations for this week:* Happiness and ecstasy flow through me wildly and freely.* I am open to joy.* I say yes to life.* I listen to the call.* I allow an expansive dream or creative quest to emerge.* I find the small sacred moments in my daily life and let them sustain me.* I walk my path with presence and intention.Goddess of quiet knowing,help me to make a space for stillness,to guard a place for peace.Remind me that stillness and motionare a constant interplay,the beat between notes,the space between raindrops,the pause between breaths,the silence between heartbeats.The nature of the body is to be in motion,the constant unfolding of a whole universewhirling within our cells,the still spaces in betweensomehow holding the whole together,as in stillnesswe move.Much love,Molly, Mark, + Family This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goddessmagic.substack.com/subscribe
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The movie-to-comic path doesn't always work out, but IDW Publishing is quickly proving itself to be the place to run to with your adaptation. Their latest cinematic comic book sidequel, A Quiet Place: Storm Warning, features script and layouts by industry veteran Phil Hester and pencils and inks by Ryan Kelly. Hester comes from that Alex Toth/Harvey Kurtzman tradition, embracing visuals and having faith that silence can carry as much story as 200 word balloons. A Quiet Place stakes its narrative on silence. If you caught the first film in a theater, you undoubtedly remember the awkwardness of attempting popcorn consumption while Emily Blunt on screen quiveringly descends the basement stairs before OWWWWW! The nail in the foot! One may think removing audible sound from the equation would ruin the experience; however, Phil Hester did just that when he pitched his take to editors, adapting that scene specifically. The stairway nail bit, told as a comic by Phil Hester, proved undeniable. He got the gig, and then he got to work formulating his spin-off characters and plot. As the first film took inspiration from Steven Spielberg's Jaws, so does his arc, pitting a small town politician against the local fire chief. This time, they're also sister and brother, adding a dramatic sharpness that can only cut when family is involved. Of course, what does familial pride matter when creatures are raining from the sky? Phil Hester joins the podcast for the first time this week. We discuss the challenges of adapting a cinematic concept to the comic book page, how he always embraces silence, and why Jaws is just the best damn movie ever made. A Quiet Place: Storm Warning #1 arrives in comic book shops from IDW Publishing on March 11th. It's written by Phil Hester, illustrated by Ryan Kelly, colored by Lee Loughridge, lettered and designed by Nathan Widick, and edited by Heather Antos. Make sure you're following Phil Hester on Bluesky. This Week's Sponsors The Future is Calling! 2000 AD is the Galaxy's Greatest Comic, with new issues published every single week! Every 32-page issue of 2000 AD brings you the best in sci-fi and horror, featuring characters like Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper, and more. Get a print subscription to 2000 AD and it'll arrive to your mailbox every week - and your first issue is free! Or subscribe digitally, and you can download DRM-free copies of each issue for only $9 a month. That's 128 pages of incredible comics every month for less than $10! Head to 2000AD.com and click on ‘subscribe' now – or download the 2000 AD app and start reading today! This February, Dave Stevens's The Rocketeer soars again in a brand-new story written by John Layman, the genius behind the foodie cannibal detective series Chew, and illustrated by Jacob Edgar, who drew Plastic Man: No More and has a very cool J. Bone/Darwyn Cooke style. The new series is called The Rocketeer: The Island. Our skybound hero, Cliff Secord, leads a dangerous search and rescue mission. Who's he looking for? None other than Amelia Earhart! The first issue crashes into comic book shops on February 25th, courtesy of IDW Publishing. Other Relevant Links to This Week's Episode: Subscribe to the Comic Book Couples Counseling YouTube Channel Watch The Stacks, Comic Creators Name Their Favorite Comics CBCC on the Comics Matter Podcast AIPT reports on The Stacks Support Your Local Comic Shop: Secret Identity Comics in Chester, England Comic Book Club: Batman: The Court of Owls at Meanwhile...Coffee in Herndon, Virginia, on 2/1 at 3:30 PM Comic Book Film Club: Blade at the Alamo Drafthouse Winchester on 2/15 Final Round of Plugs (PHEW): Support the Podcast by Joining OUR PATREON COMMUNITY. And, of course, follow Comic Book Couples Counseling on Facebook, on Instagram, and on Bluesky @CBCCPodcast, and you can follow hosts Brad Gullickson @MouthDork & Lisa Gullickson @sidewalksiren. Send us your Words of Affirmation by leaving us a 5-star Review on Apple Podcasts. Continue your conversation with CBCC by hopping over to our website, where we have reviews, essays, and numerous interviews with comic book creators. Podcast logo by Jesse Lonergan and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou.
This episode of Calming Anxiety focuses on transitioning from survival mode to a state of soul alignment and spiritual grounding. In Part 3 of our "Winter Radiant Journey," titled The Energy Bloom, your guide Martin leads you through a somatic healing breath exercise designed to thaw internal tension and transform isolation into intentional connection.Experience a deep nervous system reset as you visualize a vibrant emerald green light dissolving the "cold spots" of stress in your body. Whether you are navigating high-functioning anxiety or burnout recovery, this session provides the energetic hygiene needed to create your own climate of inner peace.Episode Chapters00:00 – Finding Your Sanctuary: Transitioning from Survival to Alignment01:30 – Somatic Healing Breath: Thawing Internal Tension02:20 – Emerald Green Light Visualization for Holistic Healing03:45 – The Energy Bloom: Visualizing Your Inner Golden Light05:00 – Affirmations for Manifesting Peace & Overcoming Compassion Fatigue07:50 – 3 Caring Tips for a Positive Life09:20 – Grounding Back into the Present Moment3 Tips for a Happier, Energy-Aligned LifeThe Digital Sunset: Protect your subconscious by putting your phone in another room 30 minutes before bed.Micro-Moments of Awe: Spend 60 seconds daily observing nature (a leaf, a cloud, or light) to shift your brain from survival to appreciation mode and aid in cortisol reduction.The Power of "Not Now": Protect your energy by practicing the phrase, "I can't commit to that right now"—a kind way for empaths to hold boundaries.Join Our Community If this meditation helped you find your warmth today, please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a step in your healing journey.This show is a solo project, and your support keeps it on the road. Consider joining our Supporters Club for just $5 a month to enjoy an ad-free experience.A favor to ask: If you know someone shivering in the dark, please share this episode on your social media. You might just be the light they need today.Smile often, and to your beautiful self—be kind.
I AM Beautiful Wild Free: A Guided Affirmation and Meditation Podcast
[Season 6, Episode 26] In this gratitude-filled and faith-anchored episode of the I AM Beautiful Wild Free Podcast, we boldly declare: I Have Received My Blessing.
Tracklist and more info: https://www.bestdrumandbass.com/podcast580/Hello all and happy Friday! We are back with another BANGER episode to get the weekend moving! This week we have TALLY G in the guest mix slinging straight vibes, and in the resident seat is Bad Syntax as usual. Lock it in, and rock it out, the weekend has begun!Subscribe to the podcast: bestdnb.com/podcast PrayOneMe - Fjord / Whale Song [OUT NOW on Abducted LTD]Download / Stream: bestdrumandbass.com/altd134/Supported by: DJ Aphrodite, Chris.SU, Sindicate, Stonx, MV, Pish Posh, BassDrive.com, Protoss, Akrom, Sinuous Recordings, Code Red, Inside Dnb, Needlenose, The Smell of Males, Subconscious BSC, Malasuerte, Diode, Unknown Konflikt, Nightstalker, ESKR, Impex, ZIONOV ND, Metric, Bytecode, Nox, Korax, ARI-ON, Crackindomes, dela Moon, Hijk, Figure, Lennart Hoffmann, Critical Control Point, The d34d b34t, RCA Trash, J. Augustus, Jay, Affirmation, CRS, Confusion, Michael Paino and More!
It's Friday. Pause for a breath you didn't know you were holding. Exhale.This week's Soft Landings affirmation is for the woman who's tired of measuring herself against someone else's yardstick. For midlife women exhausted from the endless performance of worth.Today's Affirmation:"I release the belief that my worth is defined by what I've been taught to buy, do, or become."You don't need the right house, the right body, the right title to matter. You don't need to achieve enough, accumulate enough, or transform enough to be worthy.Your worth isn't a product. It isn't a performance. It isn't a before-and-after photo.This weekly self-worth affirmation for women in midlife is a gentle reminder: you're already whole. Worthy without the purchase. Worthy without the productivity. Worthy without the perfect transformation.What would it feel like to stop chasing someone else's definition of enough?Not because you've proven anything. Not because you've earned the right. Just because you're already whole.Save. Share. Come back when you need the reminder.
Ep. 234 Have you ever felt resentment, guilt, or shame and then judged yourself for feeling that? In Part 2 of The Return to Self, I'm inviting you to look at those emotions differently — not as signs that something is wrong with you, but as signals that something within you needs compassion and release. In this episode, I share personal reflections, gentle questions, and practical steps to help you start loosening your grip on these emotional burdens — not by forcing yourself to “fix” them, but by allowing yourself to feel them with compassion.
Yes! You are in! Thank you new ones. Thank you returning ones. I got some key updates for you. Some things that you can hold me accountable for. Yes you. Here you go...Avid listener, you know I had some rough seas lately. Welcome to humanity! For we all have tough times, John 16:33.I've also had some amazing answers, Rom 8:28.Giving God thanks for what is worthy, Phil 4: 6-8.On the horizon, Spirit Filled Matthew and more dudes like them sharing their hard fought lessons and why they have Hope.Special shout out to Tanner, my twenty something old coach. Yes, I'm not kidding on that. He's pushing this from audible to video. Shot first pilots and now refining. Fear!Special shoutout to Pastors Chris and Josh of Wellspring church in Indian Wells, CA. That is my home church and had some major epiphanies and affirmations. Got something called DeepHikesDeepBikes coming your way. In fact, you are going to have the opportunity to join us on some of those. When in trouble, hit your knees, pray and flat out ask God. Then seek wise counsel. You will get answers...sooner or later.Oh bonus share, check out Ola, an app fueled by GCrossSurf, it is in beta and we would love your feedback. If you are looking to better incorporate deeper, planning and accountability...check out Ola. Here is the link...https://ola-by-gcross-surf-3f7a020f.base44.appEnding on a prayer note...
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Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.