Podcasts about Baby box

Happy weekend! Lunchbox is on this weekend with Morgan. They’re talking all about his family being gone for the week and how he plans to spend his time. Plus, his coaching style for Baby Box 1 & 2 and how Morgan & Lunchbox realized they have different styles of humor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zarina Bahadur is the CEO & Founder of 123 Baby Box, a monthly subscription box for babies. Zarina received a full scholarship to the University of California Irvine for both her bachelors and masters degree. She founded the company while a masters student in business school.  Zarina has won 1st place in five national pitch competitions and has scaled her company to international markets reaching parents all over the world. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at REF Orange County.

In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, Kevin Brent speaks with Sarah Simons, co-founder of British Baby Box, a company dedicated to providing safe sleeping spaces for newborns while addressing social inequalities. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, British Baby Box is on the brink of delivering their millionth baby box. Sarah's journey began with a tough upbringing that instilled in her the resilience and drive to succeed. She shares how these qualities shaped her entrepreneurial path, culminating in the establishment of British Baby Box with her business partner. Inspired by Finland's 90-year tradition of government-issued baby boxes, Sarah and her partner adapted the idea for the UK, tailoring it to meet the needs of families in poverty. Throughout this episode, Sarah delves into: Her entrepreneurial journey: From a challenging childhood to launching a business with no prior experience. Establishing credibility: Securing the first British Standards certification for baby boxes after a rigorous four-and-a-half-year process. Balancing profit and social mission: How British Baby Box partners with government agencies, local councils, and charities to distribute boxes to families in need, ensuring babies have a safe place to sleep. Future aspirations: Expanding beyond the UK, with discussions already underway to bring British Baby Box to Europe. The one key thing from this episode? Believe in yourself and your mission—it's the foundation for building something meaningful. Make sure you don't miss any future episodes by subscribing to ScaleUp Radio wherever you like to listen to your podcasts. For now, continue listening for the full story from Sarah. Scaling up your business isn't easy, and can be a little daunting. Let ScaleUp Radio make it a little easier for you. With guests who have been where you are now, and can offer their thoughts and advice on several aspects of business. ScaleUp Radio is the business podcast you've been waiting for. If you would like to be a guest on ScaleUp Radio, please click here: https://bizsmarts.co.uk/scaleupradio/kevin You can get in touch with Kevin & Granger here: kevin@biz-smart.co.uk grangerf@biz-smart.co.uk   Kevin's Latest Book Is Available! Drawing on BizSmart's own research and experiences of working with hundreds of owner-managers, Kevin Brent explores the key reasons why most organisations do not scale and how the challenges change as they reach different milestones on the ScaleUp Journey. He then details a practical step by step guide to successfully navigate between the milestones in the form of ESUS - a proven system for entrepreneurs to scale up. More on the Book HERE - https://www.esusgroup.co.uk/ Sarah can be found here: linkedin.com/in/sarah-simons-93ab9598 https://www.britishbabybox.com/ sarah@britishbabybox.com

Tonight we get to catch up with Monica Kelsey from Safe Haven Baby Boxes, as more of her life-saving baby boxes pop up in different parts of the country. It had been a little while since we spoke to her, but the headlines are out there, and news like this always makes the holidays sweeter—so much so that I insulated her story with as many "Good News" bits that I could comfortably fit into an episode. In the second half we get to explore an old schizo post from 4chan, which supports the working theory that the rash of drone/UFO sightings have something to do with recovering lost nuclear materials. Aside from that the phone calls were great and there's a lot of extras along the way. Watch the video rerun here: https://pilled.net/topic-detail/1065054 Sponsor The Show and Get VIP Perks: https://www.quitefrankly.tv/sponsor Badass QF Apparel: https://tinyurl.com/f3kbkr4s Elevation Blend Coffee: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m8ndb One-Time Tip: http://www.paypal.me/QuiteFranklyLive Send Holiday cards, Letters, and other small gifts, to the Quite Frankly P.O. Box! 15 East Putnam Ave, #356 Greenwich, CT, 06830 Send Crypto: BTC: 1EafWUDPHY6y6HQNBjZ4kLWzQJFnE5k9PK LTC: LRs6my7scMxpTD5j7i8WkgBgxpbjXABYXX ETH: 0x80cd26f708815003F11Bd99310a47069320641fC For Everything Else Quite Frankly: Official Website: http://www.QuiteFrankly.tv Official Forum: https://bit.ly/3SToJFJ Official Telegram: https://t.me/quitefranklytv GUILDED Chat: https://bit.ly/3SmpV4G Discord Chat: https://discord.gg/4R6bkxqb Twitter: @QuiteFranklyTV Gab: @QuiteFrankly Truth: @QuiteFrankly GETTR: @QuiteFrankly MINDS: @QuiteFrankly Streaming Live On: QuiteFrankly.tv (Powered by Foxhole) FULL Episodes On Demand: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/301gcES iTunes: http://apple.co/2dMURMq Amazon: https://amzn.to/3afgEXZ SoundCloud: http://bit.ly/2dTMD13 Google Play: https://bit.ly/2SMi1SF BitChute: https://bit.ly/2vNSMFq Rumble: https://bit.ly/31h2HUg

An 18-year-old Idaho woman is charged in connection with the tragic death of a newborn baby girl, found deceased in a Safe Haven Baby Box. A TikTok influencer in Florida is arrested for allegedly shoplifting from Target after posting a video showcasing the stolen items to her 300,000 followers. Drew Nelson reports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Babybox nové generace zprovoznili v Plzni na poliklinice na Denisově nábřeží. Nahradil původní zastaralé zařízení.

This week in Mum Club 101 we catch up on our week, from running out of magnesium supplements to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. We discover 'tricks' - the opposite to icks. In ‘critique of the week' we discuss Scotland's Baby Box, an incredible NHS initiative for new babies and mums. And in our 'nonsense time' segment we do phobias, part II. Magnesium Supplements: https://www.yourheights.com/products/magnesium?srsltid=AfmBOopJFU_DAm9ij9MWD6I9NRSwljzJAu-ZMf547iEugEN3H68C3LZS Baby Basics https://babybasicswarwick.org.uk We would love to hear from you! You can email the Mum Club 101 inbox at ⁠⁠mumclub101@gmail.com⁠⁠ dm us or voice note us on instagram ⁠⁠@mumclub101⁠ 

Happy Weekend! Lunchbox shares the latest in dad life, including his oldest Baby Box being 2 months into Kindergarten and how he's handling it. Morgan gives her honest reviews on the artist bars on Broadway in Nashville, and shares the funny thing she did with her friends at the bars. Plus, they each share their pick for underrated chain restaurant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Please join the city for Prescott's first Safe Haven Baby Box Blessing on Monday, September 30th at 1:00 pm at Station 71, 333 White Spar Road. The event will feature a blessing by the Fire Department's Chaplain, remarks from Chief Durre and Chief Bonney, and potentially an opening address by the Mayor. Safe Haven Baby Boxes help prevent illegal abandonment of newborns and ensure the safety and well-being of infants. These boxes provide an anonymous, safe, and legal last resort option for surrender, not just for Prescott residents, but for all Arizonans. Many women in crisis want and need anonymity... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-presents-the-1st-safe-haven-baby-box/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Crystal King and Karen Light two individuals involved in the West Texas Right To Life organization discuss how and why Abilene, Texas was the first city in Texas to get the Safe Haven Baby Box.

Pozvání přijal zakladatel babyboxů, chovatel koní, spisovatel a vydavatel literárního časopisu Divoké víno Ludvík Hess. Která z jeho rozmanitých činností ho nejvíc zaměstnává a která nejvíc naplňuje? Zapochyboval někdy o opodstatněnosti babyboxů? A stačil si v tom neutuchajícím kolotoči aktivit a událostí vychovat pokračovatele?Všechny díly podcastu Stříbrný vítr můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Monica Kelsey shares her powerful journey of being conceived in rape, abandoned at birth, and her quest to find her biological mother. She also discusses the impact of adoption on her life and the inspiration behind the Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Monica Kelsey shares her personal journey of discovering her biological roots and the impact it had on her sense of worth. She also discusses the creation of the Safe Haven Baby Box and its impact on saving the lives of abandoned infants. The conversation delves into the challenges and successes of the Baby Box program, as well as the importance of providing options and support to mothers in crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tarcia-smith0/support

Bram & Sandi continue a special Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: 25 years ago, one ministry and story captivated us at Compassion Radio. At a time when fear of AIDS […]

A baby surrendered at a newly installed baby box at Montgomery County fire station, lawmakers hear how Lexington and Louisville police departments are drawing new recruits, and the National Weather Service on Kentucky's first heatwave of the year.

Přesně před 19 lety byl v Česku instalován první babybox. Nyní jich máme u nemocnic už 88. Měly by přibývat další? Nebo je v zájmu nechtěných dětí, aby babyboxy nahradily utajené porody, jak Česku opakovaně navrhuje Výbor OSN pro práva dítěte? A jaké trauma odloženým dětem způsobí, že neznají svoji identitu? Diskutují předsedkyně Odborné společnosti praktických dětských lékařů Alena Šebková a gynekolog a porodník Aleš Roztočil.

Přesně před 19 lety byl v Česku instalován první babybox. Nyní jich máme u nemocnic už 88. Měly by přibývat další? Nebo je v zájmu nechtěných dětí, aby babyboxy nahradily utajené porody, jak Česku opakovaně navrhuje Výbor OSN pro práva dítěte? A jaké trauma odloženým dětem způsobí, že neznají svoji identitu? Diskutují předsedkyně Odborné společnosti praktických dětských lékařů Alena Šebková a gynekolog a porodník Aleš Roztočil.Všechny díly podcastu Pro a proti můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Bram & Sandi continue a special Friday series focused on world events and the ‘Kingdom Response'. Through scripture, word and song, we'll put a whole new spin on what's happening in the world, right now. Today: 25 years ago, one ministry and story captivated us at Compassion Radio. At a time when fear of AIDS […] The post CR360: “The Abilene Baby Box” appeared first on Compassionradio.com.

Celkový počet odložených dětí za 19 let fungování babyboxů v Česku? 262. Zakladatele Hesse to netěší. Když projekt chystal, čekal jedno odložené dítě za pět let.

Možná má balkánské kořeny, myslí si Anna, která s manželem adoptovala před šesti lety dívku z babyboxu. Toho dne mrzlo a dítě nebylo přikryté dekou, nejspíš mu byla zima. Další rok a půl v noci proplakala. „Potřebovala kontakt, hodně lásky, hodně nošení,“ přiznává v seriálu Radiožurnálu její nová maminka Anna. Malá Jana už babybox viděla a ví, co se dělo poté. Neví ale, kdy má přesně narozeniny. Datum jí určil soud.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 04-16-24 Trump trial begins in NYC as dozens of potential jurors are dismissed. Will the defense lawyers be able to find impartial jurors? Would you want to be on that jury?  St. Louis City Board of Aldermen approve the city's first "Baby Box" at Fire Dept. Engine House #17 at MLK Drive and Leonard Ave. on the near north side. Pro-abortionists are against a "baby box" in the city? Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/aldermen-pass-baby-box-bill-in-city-of-st-louis/ Substitute teacher Jason Jennings was removed from Parkway Central High School after taking down left-wing materials (BLM & Pride) in a classroom. Story here: https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/education/gay-pride-black-lives-matter-st-louis/63-c3c423b8-f436-41ff-8617-b1ec186bdfb3 Also story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/political-candidate-tears-up-blm-and-pride-signs-in-parkway-classroom/ Elaine Parker from the Job Creators Network talks about the latest student loan cancellation effort by the Biden administration, whether it's legal or not, and if schools are also at fault. (https://www.jobcreatorsnetwork.com/) (@Elaine_Parker) MORNING NEWS DUMP: Pro-Hamas demonstrators tie up traffic on bridges in NYC and San Francisco along with blocking I-190 leading into O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby commented on the unfreezing of Iranian funds in relation to the attack on Israel over the weekend. St. Louis City wants to bring back red light cameras, despite the fact that they're illegal and unconstitutional according to the Missouri Supreme Court. The U.S. House delivers impeachment articles to the Senate. Story here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-delivers-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-schumer-setting-up-trial-proceedings Tony Leara, a 90-year-old St. Louis County resident, is suing the County for not accepting applications to have property tax bills frozen. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/04/15/man-suing-st-louis-county-over-senior-property-tax-freeze/ Cardinals get another solid outing from pitcher Sonny Gray (6 innings/4 hits/no runs) as they beat the Oakland A's 3-1. Game 2 of the series is tonight in Oakland at 8:40pm.  NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 04-16-24 St. Louis City Board of Aldermen approve the city's first "Baby Box" at Fire Dept. Engine House #17 at MLK Drive and Leonard Ave. on the near north side. Pro-abortionists are against a "baby box" in the city? Story here: https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/aldermen-pass-baby-box-bill-in-city-of-st-louis/ Trump trial begins in NYC as dozens of potential jurors are dismissed. Will the defense lawyers be able to find impartial jurors? Would you want to be on that jury?  Former U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler talks about current tensions in the Middle East and the Biden administration's diplomacy-first efforts. (https://christiansengaged.org/) Armorer on the set of the movie "Rust" is sentenced to 18 months in jail. How will that affect Alec Baldwin? Story here: https://redstate.com/jimthompson/2024/04/15/rust-armorer-sentences-to-18-months-does-not-bode-well-for-alec-baldwin-n2172827 NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Fire Chief Josh Bingham of the Prattville, AL, Fire Department, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus on location at Fire Station #4 near I-65 North about Safe Haven Baby Boxes.  The Prattville Fire Department was the second in the state to install a Baby Box, in which a newborn can be placed if the mother is unable to care for the infant.  More information is at the website, www.shbb.org.

There are six 'Safe Haven baby boxes' in New Mexico and more in the works, where mothers in crisis are promised anonymity, no questions asked if they surrender a newborn. But the Children Youth and Families Department Secretary cites state and federal law, claiming newborn surrenders need to be investigated to ensure the mother made the decision willingly and the father is aware of it. If a Native baby is surrendered, federal law also requires the child's tribe to be notified. However, Safe Haven Baby Box founder Monica Kelley says the promise of anonymity often saves lives. And she hasn't slowed efforts to install baby boxes in more communities across the U.S. What does the Safe Haven law promise parents? How does a baby box work? Listen to the full discussion to hear why baby boxes are a personal mission for Kelley.  We appreciate our listeners. Send your feedback or story ideas to hosts chris.mckee@krqe.com or gabrielle.burkhart@krqe.com. We're also on Twitter (X), Facebook, & Instagram at @ChrisMcKeeTV and @gburkNM. For more on this episode and all of our prior episodes, visit our podcast website: KRQE.com/podcasts.  

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Coaches Convention 3 is only days away and Lunchbox's wife confronts Ray with a very serious question. We can now officially crown their ass as the Michigan Wolverines won the National Championship on Monday night. Lunchbox takes us down memory lane for his 13th Birthday and why he loves surprises so much. BabyBox #1 did something that made Lunchbox realize he's knocking this Dad thing out of the park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist: 1. Dj Pure - My Definition (David Murtagh Remix) 2. Spy - Tomahawk (Extended Mix) 3. Kiran M Sajeev - Fables (Extended Mix) 4. Akira Kayosa & Hugh Tolland - Muriwai (Original Mix) 5. Ferry Tayle & Dan Stone - Vona (Extended Mix) 6. Grant Trowbridge - Whispers From The Past (Extended Mix) 7. Ferry Corsten feat. Haliene - Wherever You Are (Solis & Sean 8. Truby Extended Remix) 8. Rapid Eye - Circa Forever (Sean Tyas Extended Remix) 9. Lostly - Distant Shores (Club Mix) 10. Activa - Remember (Club Mix) 11. Alex Wright - Mnemba (Extended Mix) 12. Johan Gielen - Magnitude (Reorder Remix) 13. Flynn & Denton feat. Audrey Gallagher - Say My Name (Original Mix) 14. Underworld - Born Slippy (Activa Bootleg) 15. Sied Van Riel vs Standerwick - In A Perfect World (Solarstone Pure Mix)

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist: 1. Saltwater - The Legacy (Alphazone Remix) 2. Aly & Fila feat Audrey Gallagher - Million Voices  3. Stoneface & Terminal – Super Nature (Giuseppe Ottaviani Remix)  4. Emma Hewitt x XiJaro & Pitch - EVERLASTING 5. Luminary - Amsterdam (Smith & Pledger Remix)  6. Darren Tate vs Jono Grant – Let The Light Shine 7. Standerwick feat. Jennifer Rene - All Of Us  8. Tiesto - Adagio For Strings  9. Signum feat Scott Mac - Coming On Strong

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist TBC

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist TBC

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist TBC

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist: 1. Iko - Heart Of Stone (Solarstone Pure Mix) 2. Solarstone, Clare Stagg - Jewel (Pure Mix) 3. Gai Barone - Mr. Slade (Solarstone Pure Mix) 4. Jan Johnston - Calling Your Name (Peter Steele Remix)  5. Lemon - We Can't Fly (Solarstone Pure Mix) 6. Solarstone - Love Theme from Blade Runner (Pure Mix) 7. Solarstone - Please (Pure Mix) 8. Solarstone, Lemon - Lovers feat. Lemon (Pure Mix) 9. Solarstone, Aly & Fila - Fireisland (Aly & Fila Uplifting Remix)

Recorded live in the Baby Box, but there is some distortion due to a technical issue we experienced. Tracklist TBC

NM State Sen. Greg Baca comments on the success of Baby Boxes in NM and the legacy of fellow State Senator Stuart Ingle as he retires on News Radio KKOB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NM State Senator David Gallegos comments on the baby box used in Hobbs that is credited for saving a newborns life on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long awaited episode is finally out. I got the chance to speak to Zarina Bahadur, the Founder and CEO of 123 Baby Box! On this episode we discuss how she came up with the idea of 123 Baby Box, the way she raised her funds, got her brand out there, and how she currently competes with her competition. If you're an entrepreneur or a want to be entrepreneur this is a must listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muslimprofessionals/message

Temperatures remain dangerously high across Mississippi, and doctors are reminding folks to stay cool while outdoors.Then, Mississippi is seeking to overturn a federal court ruling that would allow roughly 30 thousand formerly incarcerated felons to regain their voting rights.Plus, the first baby drop box in Mississippi is being dedicated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, CEO and Founder Zarina Bahadur of 123 Baby Box joins the discussion to unpack the challenges and strategies surrounding the company's rapid growth and retention. She highlights the necessity of regular communication with customers, emphasizing its significance when dealing with failed payments.The subscription market is changing. It's vital to understand if cancellations are due to pricing or product quality. An important discussion point is the value of giving customers flexibility. This includes the option to pause subscriptions during tough times.The dialogue underscores the role of top-notch customer service and genuine empathy in retention. Above all, treating customers with the same respect you expect for yourself, is fundamental for business success. Resources Mentioned:Zarina Bahadur -https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarina-bahadur-14a907123/123 Baby Box | LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/company/123babybox/123 Baby Box | Website – Zarina's company specializing in baby subscription boxeshttp://www.123babybox.com/Instagram: @123babybox – Stay updated with the latest offerings and news Ready to get started with Rebar?Head to rebartechnology.com or email info@rebartechnology.com to schedule a call today.  #SaaS #Subscriptions #SubscriptionBusiness #CustomerChurn #SubscriptionService

New parents have a safe place in OKC to drop off their babies.A new program helps first responders deal with unwanted pets. Grain elevator prices are rising across the Midwest.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Sue beings you today's stories on Bingo, a Safe Haven baby box, and the Random Fact of the Day on Alaska!

What is Babybox doing that has caused Lunchbox to put him in timeout after watching games? Ray wants to remind you of the generational bet he wants you to make on March Madness. Lunchbox thought it would be a good idea to show up to the park with pizza at night and things got a little weird. Who's ready for more Team Snacks updates and who's moving on in this weekends games of March Madness? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nikki Gal and her guest Isabella Lamkin dig into her baby box advocacy journey, her experiences within the pageant world, the meaning of standing out, the power of photography, as well as being true to who you are. Isabella Lamkin is an advocate, published author, pageant title holder, model, BSA scout, and photographer. When Lamkin was less than 2 days old, she was abandoned outside of an orphanage in China. Within her advocacy work among her experience, she has become the official teen spokesperson for the nonprofit organization, Safe Haven Baby Boxes. Lamkin believes that every single baby and child deserves a family that loves and cares for them, just as her family does. Lamkin encourages others to keep going, make a difference, and to never stop. At just 17 years old, Lamkin also released and published her book, Stand Out Not Up, to spread the awareness of compassion and empathy no matter the situation. Instagram: @isabella.mei28 Isabella's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948807386?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_VVQ2DGF3KEMRB0D736CW

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Luke 21:5-19When some of them were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, Jesus said to them, “As for these things that you see, the time will come when not one stone will be left upon another. All will be thrown down.” They said to him, “Teacher, when will this be? What will be the sign that this is about to take place?” Jesus answered them, “Beware that you are not led astray. Many will come, in my name, and say, ‘I am he,' and ‘The time is near,' do not go after them.”“When you hear about wars and insurrections, do not be terrified. These things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately. There will be great earthquakes and, in various places, famines and plagues. There will be dreadful portents and great signs from heaven.”“But before all this occurs, they will arrest you and persecute you. You will be handed over to synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and governors, because of my name. This will give you an opportunity to testify, so make up your minds not to prepare your defense in advance, for I will give you words and a wisdom that none of your opponents will be able to withstand or contradict. You will be betrayed by parents and brothers, friends and relatives, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name. But not a hair on your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your souls.” This reading usually shows up in the most untimely way for us around here. I mean, it always shows up in November, on or around the Sunday when we are supposed to be praying about and planning for our financial commitments to the Building Fund – which we will do next week, if you haven't read or heard about that, yet.So what I mean is, around this time of year, during this season of our life together, we very often get this bit from Luke's Gospel where Jesus warns the disciples about making too much of their temple. As I'm typically hard at work stewing about prayer vigils, capital campaign packets, mortgage payments, and financial commitments, Jesus says, “As for these things that you see, this stuff that you've built – these beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God – the day is coming when not one stone will be left upon another. All will be thrown down.”And that's usually a hard pill to swallow. Like, Jesus is laughing at, if not straight up, flat out, judging our efforts to build what we've built here over the years. I mean, there's nothing like trying to build a thing, investing in everything it takes to build a thing, and have someone remind you that it won't last for long; maybe that you're wasting your time; that it's all going to amount to nothing but rubble in the grand scheme of things anyway. Jesus is like a guy who shows up to the beach to find that a little kid has just built his most prized, perfect, glorious sand castle and, instead of marveling at the hard work and majesty of it all, points out that high tide will be rolling in any minute. But this year, for the first time, things are different. I can't disagree with Jesus, of course. Maybe, in some very worldly ways … or from a cosmic kind of perspective … all of this BUILDING is for naught. It won't last FOREVER, in a physical sense. It will, indeed, crumble to dust, in the end. I get that.But this year – as we think about praying and planning for our “Building and Outreach Fund” commitments – we get to do that with even more than just our own bricks and mortar on the brain. We get to do that with even more than just mortgage payments and interest rates and financial debt reduction in mind, than we're used to. We get to think differently about all of this because, for the first time ever, we don't have a mortgage to pay and because we plan to give 50% of these funds away to mission and ministry outside of our walls; 50% beyond our own bricks and mortar; 50% over and above these stones that will, indeed, someday, all be thrown down, as Jesus promises.But what's so exciting and full of hope about things this time around – again, for the first time ever – is that we can't possibly measure who or how our generosity will change the hearts and lives of others, by the grace we'll share in the days ahead.And at the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil next weekend, we're going to have a chance to share, very plainly and prayerfully what we hope we'll be able to do in this regard. (Please, please, please sign up to be part of that, if you haven't already.) We're going to be able to make prayerful suggestions about the tangible, real-world ways, we hope we'll use our financial resources to do God's work in some really new, very meaningful, truly faithful ways.First, we'll get to be practical with our prayers. We'll share the scoop about what we would, could should be saving money for in our rainy day, repair and emergency bucket – stuff like HVAC repairs, parking lot resurfacing, roof replacements, exterior painting, and boring, but necessary, responsible stuff like that.Second, we'll be selfish and have some fun as we pray, too, by dreaming about what we might add to or renovate around here – like sanctuary expansion, an outdoor pavilion, better video projection and online technology. Someone I know wants a cement pad for a basketball/pickle ball court of some kind, for instance. Of course, when I say “selfish” I don't really mean “selfish,” if what we build for ourselves allows us to share grace and good news with more people, in different ways. There's nothing selfish about that.And third, we'll get to offer up ideas, too, about the 50% of it all we plan to give away. Over the years we've suggested everything from supporting mission churches and missionaries, to helping people reduce medical debt, to giving more regularly to some of our Mission Sunday organizations, like the Talitha Koum Women's Recovery House. Someone even has the notion to help fund a Baby Box, somewhere in our community where infants – who would otherwise be abandoned – could be left, safely, to be rescued instead. The possibilities – large and small – really are endless and inspiring.And all of this is nothing more or less than the testimony Jesus asks of us in today's Gospel. With our ministry, whether it's what we preach, teach, or support with our money we tell the world who we are. We tell the world who God is. And we show the world what we're up to together. With our ministry, whether it's what we preach, teach or support with our money we welcome the sinner, we tend to the sick, we love those who others refuse to see. It means we tend to sex workers on the east side. It means we fight racism in our midst. It means we support our LGBTQIA brothers, sisters and siblings. It means we build houses in Haiti and churches in Noblesville. It means we are generous and faithful and gracious to a fault – as if that were possible in the Kingdom of God.We may not be called before kings and governors, in our little corner of the Kingdom. It may not get us killed, these days, in our neck of the woods. But it may mean – as Jesus promises and warns – that some won't like, or may even hate, what we're up to. There are people out there who think we're too generous, too bold, too outspoken about the gospel and grace and good news we share, after all. And I kind of like that. I believe it's how we endure – and help others endure, too – the hardships of life in this world. And it's how we find our souls, in the midst of it all, too.Because, whatever we do and wherever we give and however God leads us, we're just trying to do what God's been calling believers to do ever since that day Jesus was milling around in the temple with those very first disciples – reminding them about what really matters on this side of heaven:Which is to use all of this as our opportunity to testify to what we know of God's call and God's kingdom among us: to work for justice; to stand for peace; to repent, ourselves, and to forgive others, too; and to use every blessing at our disposal to bless the world around us with the same grace that we have first received. That's the Kingdom of God alive and well in this place, for the sake of the world. And it's what will matter – to us and for others – and it's what will last, long after all of this and all of us are turned to dust.Amen

Fear in motherhood is a very real thing. It starts when they're young: are they hungry, are they hurting? And never stops, even when they are adults! Many of us are worried we'll mess something up and mess up our kids in the process. Today Karen reminds us what is true and where to keep our focus when fear threatens to take us down. Get the New Mom's Baby Box: boaw.mom/babybox Join our private FB community of moms seeking godly wisdom: facebook.com/groups/BOAWmoms

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