Podcasts about believing

Today our guest is Meg Boyd the Principal at Edgewood Elementary. Meg shares how her school uses morning announcements to keep a daily focus on character in every classroom. From “Motivation Monday” to “Fun with Words Friday,” each day carries a theme that unites students and staff while strengthening school culture. What began during COVID as simple voice-over slides has grown into a consistent, schoolwide practice that proves connection doesn't have to be polished to be powerful. With student shout-outs, quotes, and simple reminders, these daily announcements have become a daily touchpoint for connection. Learn More About CharacterStrong:  Access FREE MTSS Curriculum Samples Request a Quote Today! Learn more about CharacterStrong Implementation Support Visit the CharacterStrong Website Meg Boyd is in her 11th year as Principal at Edgewood Elementary in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Under her leadership, Edgewood has twice been recognized as a National School of Character, and has also been acknowledged for students' growth and closing achievement gaps. Meg works to ensure that all children have access to an education that opens doors for their futures. Believing in and nurturing children's character and competence is what makes that possible.

A misunderstanding leads siblings Levi and Ivy to misinterpret their mother's phone conversation. Believing chocolate and marshmallows are beauty products, they secretly experiment, causing a sticky mess that teaches them a valuable lesson about communication. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livelylewisfamily/ LIVELY LEWIS SHOP: https://livelylewisshop.com/ SUBSCRIBE: Lively Lewis Family: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisFamily Lively Lewis Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisStories Lively Lewis Show: https://www.youtube.com/@LivelyLewisShow Lively Lewis Stories Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lively-lewis-stories/id1650468812 Eric: https://www.youtube.com/@EricLivelyLewis Alexa: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexaLivelyLewis Join Our Family: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSFpsuEOQ8aAVgJjM9LSTA/join For collaborations, business, and personal inquiries, please email: livelylewisshow@gmail.com Welcome to Lively Lewis Stories!You may know us from The Lively Lewis Show, and now we're bringing you exciting adventures in this podcast! Join siblings Levi and Ivy as they embark on incredible journeys, learning and sharing positive life lessons along the way. With Levi's energetic spirit and Ivy's spunky silliness, our imaginative stories will keep you laughing, engaged, and inspired—episode after episode! Our mission is to create a safe space where both kids and parents can enjoy stories filled with strong values, endless creativity, fun pretend play, and healthy family dynamics. Whether it's bedtime, a car ride, or just for fun, our stories are sure to spark joy and imagination!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this encouraging episode of Healing Journeys Today, Ally Johnson shares a powerful message titled “Believing the Word Over Your Feelings.” She challenges us to anchor our faith in what God's Word says about healing—rather than what our bodies or emotions may be telling us. It takes real faith to stand firm on unseen truth, but Ally reminds us that if we live by feelings alone, we'll constantly be tossed around, never walking in the fullness God has promised. Get ready to be strengthened in your faith and reminded that God's Word is always greater than your symptoms or circumstances.

In this episode, I sit down with Barrett Brooks, coach to some of the biggest creators in the industry, to break down the five traps that keep creators stuck below one million in revenue and how to avoid each one.We talk about why search and algorithms are shifting, how to stop chasing “greener” business models, and why risk aversion quietly kills momentum.Barrett also shares the patterns he sees working with top creators, how to double down on what's working without burning out, and the mindset shift every entrepreneur must make to step into true leadership.If you're feeling stuck on the path to seven figures, this episode is your roadmap.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:11 Why creators get stuck below $1M04:43 Betting your business on what used to work07:44 Search, AI, and the future of traffic13:28 Believing another business model will be easier18:55 The grass-is-greener trap explained27:13 Letting risk aversion kill your momentum33:49 Playing out the worst-case scenario40:23 Moving on too fast from what is working49:43 Building systems vs chasing new ideas55:25 Hiring without stepping into leadership01:03:16 How to lean into conflict and feedback01:07:21 Final thoughts on breaking throughIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Barrett:Podcast: https://goodworkshow.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettabrooksX: https://twitter.com/barrettabrooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbarrettbrooksWebsite: https://barrettbrooks.comFeatured in this episode:Good Work Show: https://goodworkshow.comBarrett Brooks: https://barrettbrooks.comKit: https://www.kit.com

Judgement Is a Good Thing. When it comes to Jesus, you were judged NOT GUILTY! In this case, judgement is a good thing. Discover more on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security. The tactical tip on this video starts at 1:15. Pastor Kurt finishes the story he told in our tactical tip about normalcy bias. He mentioned the term "Baker Acted", a reference to the Florida law that allows for someone to be place on a hold for mental evaluation.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***2025 UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/fqzWbQrgkzQBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

Pastor Scotty begins his new series with a message on believing with a strong conviction.

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Don't Let Others Define You! When others treat you badly, you don't have to let their actions define you. Find out more on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security. The tactical tip on this video starts at 1:15. Pastor Kurt defense a deadly trap called "normalcy bias". He recommends two books by Author Steve Tarani, found at www.stevetarani.com/books.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***2025 UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/tRe6UphQAt4Become a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

This week, we dive deep into one of the internet's most intriguing conspiracy theories: the Black Eye Club. We explore the curious pattern of celebrities, politicians, and influential figures appearing in public with prominent black eyes - particularly on the left side - and the theories surrounding what this might mean. From George W. Bush and Jay Leno to Adam Sandler and Elon Musk, we examine the extensive list of public figures who've been photographed with these mysterious injuries, along with their often unusual explanations ranging from bicycle accidents to microphone mishaps. We also discuss the potential symbolic roots of this phenomenon through ancient mythology, exploring connections to Odin's sacrifice of his eye for wisdom in Norse tales and the Eye of Horus from Egyptian lore. Finally, we look at various theories about what these black eyes might represent - from initiation rituals into elite secret societies and humiliation punishments to more sinister explanations involving adrenochrome harvesting and even alien parasites entering through the eye. Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: black eye club, conspiracy theory, secret society, illuminati, celebrities black eyes, political figures black eyes, adrenochrome, initiation ritual, humiliation ritual, odin mythology, eye of horus, egyptian mythology, norse mythology, reptilian aliens, elite society, occult symbolism, freemasons, all seeing eye, pattern recognition, confirmation bias, social media conspiracy, celebrity injuries, left eye symbolism, mk ultra, remote viewing, believing the bizarre podcast, conspiracy theories, ancient mythology, sacrifice for wisdom, parasitic aliens, body snatchers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Believing in yourself doesn't always come easily—especially when your past is full of evidence that makes you doubt what's possible. In this episode we're talking about a subtle but powerful shift: moving from “Do I believe in myself today?” to “Can I believe in my potential?” Through stories, reflections, and even lessons from her son's swim journey, I'm sharing how to unlock a new way of thinking about growth, setbacks, and success. If you've ever felt stuck because your progress wasn't linear, this conversation will give you a refreshing perspective on what's really required to reach your goals, on or off the scale.   Resources: Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/179 Learn more about The Unstoppable Group: https://www.burnstressloseweight.com/group Get my Hormones Training: http://burnstressloseweight.com/hormones Check out my private podcast for lasting weight loss here: https://www.theunstoppablemombrain.com/bodyreset

Join us this week for a replay of one of our most popular episodes! How can you trust yourself again after betrayal? Being betrayed by a partner is traumatizing physiologically, emotionally, and mentally. When you've had this kind of blow in your life, it affects your sense of self, sense of safety, and self identity. This makes trusting yourself difficult. This is a very natural response when you've experienced betrayal, but learning to trust yourself again is the first key to healing. Join Amie Woolsey in this episode as she shares:The power of thought dumpingTools to begin to regain trust in yourselfWhat it will look and feel like when you start trusting yourself againSecure Your Spot!Worthy By Design Women's Retreat - This four-day retreat is for women ready to reconnect with their authentic selves and step into their unique design. Experience Human Design exploration, somatic healing, breathwork, sound baths, and sisterhood in the stunning Utah mountains. This is not just for women who have been betrayed, but perfect for ALL women seeking renewal, clarity, and joy. Retreat is September 14th-17th in Mapleton, UT. Unmasked: Path to Authentic Masculinity⁠⁠ is a four-day in-person experience designed to help men delve deep into understanding integrity, unveiling layers of shame, and reclaiming their authentic selves. Intensive will be held in Spanish Fork, UT on September 16th-19th. Courage to Thrive - This intensive brings together expert trauma specialists for a transformative experience that goes beyond healing—it's about getting your power back. Join us October 14-17, 2025, and leave with strategies, unshakeable boundaries, and renewed hope…because your story doesn't end with betrayal—it transforms into something powerful. Scholarships and payment plans are available for all of our intensives. Learn more and see if you qualify.Register Now!Road to Recovery Webinar - Join us on the second Sunday of each month for a FREE interactive discussion that explores tools and strategies to support individuals and couples navigating the challenges of recovery. Register here to get the webinar link. View past webinars here: Believing in You - In this program Amie teaches you how to work WITH your brain instead of against it. Learn tools that will help you move forward to trust, love, empowerment, and finding joy once again.Intimacy Within ⁠- Creating healthy intimacy with your partner begins with creating healthy intimacy within. Amie's self-paced course and guidebook will walk you through the seven levels of intimacy. Learn how to embrace authenticity and vulnerability even in the face of potential rejection.⁠⁠Watch us⁠ on YouTube.Follow us on Instagram: @choose_recovery_services⁠Schedule⁠ a consultation.Join our email list to be notified when new episodes air.More from Choose Recovery ServicesBeyond the Facade Podcast - Luke Gordon hosts a podcast geared toward helping men live authentically.Choose Healing - Weekly support group for women who have recently experienced betrayal.  Intensives - Accelerate your healing journey with one of our intensives. Healing Hearts - For couples seeking healing after betrayal.Help. Her. Heal - This program is for men seeking to learn more about empathy, conflict resolution, and healthy communication. Beyond the Facade: Men's Healing Group - We help men move through the pains of addiction, relationship healing, managing emotions, and moving past shame. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empowered Divorce Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Amie Woolsey for those who are leaning toward divorce.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dating From Within - Learn how to know if you are ready to date again and what a healthy relationship looks like. Should I Stay or Go? - Self-paced course designed to be a companion on your journey toward self-discovery and personal empowerment. Trauma Trigger Kit - Keep a Trauma Trigger Kit on hand to help you use your five senses to stay grounded and connected to yourself.

Judi has spent the last 28 years of her life spearheading grassroots community projects. The dearth of answers around Marin County's high cancer rates led Judi to found the nonprofit Search for the Cause, now Turning Green, a global student-led movement advocating for healthy food, safer products, and ethical businesses. She is also the force behind The Conscious Kitchen, a paradigm shifting model for school food service, transitioning school meals from pre-packaged, processed, heat-and-serve to chef-prepared, scratch cooked local, organic food, cooked in on-site zero waste kitchens. Believing that access to healthy food is a right, not a privilege, she began this work on a campus where 95% of children live below the poverty line, qualifying for free-and-reduced government-subsidized school meals. Moving to the Bay Area in 1989 and becoming a mother to daughter Erin changed the course of Judi's life. Prior to this, she was an Emmy Award-winning television producer for 25 years with ABC Sports, FOX and Oxygen, founded The Diary Project forum for youth at the onset of the internet, and ran a successful student art exhibition, Celebrate Arts. Judi has been a consultant with the California Coastal Commission around public education for the past two decades. We discuss: The Conscious Kitchen's mission to bring 100% organic food into California schools How food connects people, cultures, and the environment The crucial role of parents and communities in advocating for better school food systems Rebuilding trust in school lunches through education, collaboration, and USDA influence Why organic farming and individual action matter for health and sustainability Learn more about Conscious Kitchen: https://www.consciouskitchen.org/ Follow Conscious Kitchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciouskitchn/ Learn more about High Vibration Living with Chef Whitney Aronoff on www.StarseedKitchen.com  Get 10% off your order of Chef Whitney's organic spices with code STARSEED on www.starseedkitchen.com  Follow Chef Whitney Aronoff on Instagram at @whitneyaronoff and @starseedkitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's finally happened!!--I'm honored to welcome back Caroline Markel, Founder and CEO of Safe in Harm's Way, for an in-depth conversation that's both exciting and, yes!...exclusive! Over the past two-and-a-half years, Caroline and her organization have been evolving in significant ways, and this episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the changes, developments, and forward-thinking initiatives that few people outside her immediate circle have been privy to. In this episode, Caroline shares her perspectives with openness and transparency, discussing not only what has changed with Safe in Harm's Way but also the plans for the future that are poised to make a real impact in the world of rape and sexual assault advocacy. Her insights and strategies highlight the importance of proactive, survivor-focused approaches to justice, and the conversation is packed with actionable ideas and hope for victims and survivors. Listening to Caroline's vision for the organization is both inspiring and energizing, giving us a glimpse of what's to come and the difference one dedicated advocate can make. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Caroline for joining me once again and for providing such an informative and impactful discussion. The work she and Safe in Harm's Way are doing is critically important, and the implementation of these forthcoming changes promises to bring even more tangible support and justice to victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault. Her commitment, foresight, and passion are genuinely admirable. It's why she's on this show so frequently! For my listeners, I hope this episode leaves you with not only a sense of excitement about Caroline's plans but also a renewed sense of the power that advocacy and action can have in the lives of survivors. Sharing this episode helps amplify these important conversations, supports the critical work of Safe in Harm's Way, and contributes to the ongoing effort to normalize the conversation around sexual assault and rape. Every donation and share strengthens the ability of organizations like Safe in Harm's Way to make a lasting impact and bring justice to those who need it most. An important side note: if you're finding value in these episodes, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating on your podcast platform. AND, please send me a note of support. I can't tell you how much your emails mean to me—they fuel my passion to keep this podcast going. Here's my email address:   Thank you to all of you who have reached out to me already; and, if you're interested in guesting on the show, please mention that in your email or text, and provide me with a phone number where I can reach you. Please keep those emails and texts coming…I truly look forward to hearing from you!   My email address: As mentioned and emphasized, it's time to Normalize the Conversation.™ And please remember to Start by Believing…because we all know someone whose life has been impacted by rape or sexual assault. Thank you for tuning in.

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This week's topics: • Waiting up for your partner • Paying bills early • Choices with a partner that admitted juju • Believing in witchcraft or not • Love [or marriage material] at first sight • Pretty Woman caused onlyfans • English & British flags in UK in protest • Why WASPs are worrying • Being ethnic and choosing to play for England • Black men not finding Black women attractive • Dating outside race • Submissive women • Men following women as the submissive one • Men watching Reality TV because of their women• • #StavrosSays : Blip File Transfer App [https://blip.net/] Connect with our guests Oseme : www.instagram.com/oh_seh_meh Darran Griffiths : https://www.darrangriffiths.com/ Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

James Kelly takes readers on an extraordinary journey—from his quiet home in American Fork, Utah, to the farthest reaches of the cosmos. He recounts a lifetime of alien encounters that brought both profound challenges and unexpected revelations.Through vivid personal memories and regression hypnotherapy, James explores the profound impact of these experiences on his life. He shares the emotional and often painful struggles he endured, surviving trauma in silence without the support or ability to share his truth.Believing he couldn't be alone in such encounters, James offers this book as a lifeline to others who have faced the stigma of alien abductions—those who, like him, have been dismissed as delusional or simply "crazy."Lone Believer is more than a memoir of extraterrestrial experiences; it is a powerful testament to resilience, acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of truth. James's story challenges readers to expand their understanding of the universe and consider their place within it.Join James Kelly as he uncovers the secrets of his past and offers a beacon of hope to others. This memoir is a moving testament to the strength of belief, the endurance of hope, and the unbreakable spirit of one man confronting the impossible.BioJames Kelly has faced extraordinary and life-altering experiences with alien abductions, struggles with mental health, and the profound challenges of keeping his encounters secret. His journey took a dark turn when he nearly ended his own life, but with the support of his wife, Holly, and his connection to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), he found a path toward healing and understanding.Through his encounters with various extraterrestrial beings—including terrifying abductions by hostile entities on the dark side of the moon and life-saving interventions from benevolent forces—James has gained unique insight into the profound mysteries of the universe. His story highlights the emotional and psychological toll of these experiences and the strength it takes to confront them.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW6KV58J/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

What About When We Sin? If God is Love and He is in love with you, how do you expect Him to treat you when you mess up? Learn the answer on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security. The tactical tip on this video starts at 0:54. Pastor Kurt presents a piece of every day carry gear that is unrelated to firearms.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***2025 UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/a6jhHkXMpK8Become a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

Billy Graham once said, “Tell me what you think about money, and I will tell you what you think about God, for these two are closely related.”In Jesus' Parable of the Talents, we see that stewardship isn't just about money—it's about how we view God. Today, Taylor Standridge joins me to explore how our image of God influences the way we give, spend, and live.Taylor Standridge is the Production Manager here at Faith and Finance, co-author of Look at the Sparrows, our 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety, and a frequent contributor to our quarterly magazine, Faithful Steward, as well as other FaithFi studies and devotionals.Our View of God Shapes EverythingA.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” This truth has enormous implications for stewardship. How we see God determines how we handle what He has entrusted to us.If we see Him as generous, trustworthy, and sovereign, we will hold our resources with open hands and joyful hearts, confident that He is both our provider and our treasure. But if we see Him as distant, demanding, or indifferent, we may fall into reluctant giving, fearful hoarding, or selfish spending.Stewardship is far more than budgets and giving—it is about trust, worship, and living in light of who we believe God to be. A distorted view of God is like setting sail with the wrong coordinates: you may move with confidence, but you'll end up in the wrong place.Lessons from the Parable of the TalentsIn Matthew 25, the tragedy of the third servant wasn't his lack of ability—it was his lack of trust. Believing his master to be a “hard man,” he buried what was given to him. His fear led to inaction.This parable isn't only about money. The “talents” represent everything God entrusts to us—time, relationships, opportunities, gifts, and resources. Faithful stewardship flows not from skill, but from trust. The first two servants stepped out boldly because they trusted their master's character. Their faith led to joy, not judgment: “Enter into the joy of your master.”The deeper warning is this: when we misjudge God's heart, we hold back. When we trust His goodness, we invest boldly for His Kingdom.Obedience as God's GiftMany believers think of obedience as something they give to God. But Scripture reminds us that even obedience is a gift of grace. “It is God who works in you to will and to act according to His good purpose” (Phil. 2:13). He not only prepares good works for us (Eph. 2:10)—He empowers us to walk in them.This truth transforms stewardship from a burden into a blessing. We're not managing resources to prove ourselves; we're participating in the good works God has already prepared. Stewardship becomes a relational act of grace, not a transactional duty.The Sobering Warning—and the Joyful InvitationIn Matthew 7, Jesus warns that some will say, “Lord, Lord,” but hear Him reply, “I never knew you.” The issue wasn't activity—it was relationship. Faithful stewardship begins with knowing God as gracious, faithful, and abundantly generous.If you feel stuck or fearful—like the third servant—remember this: God isn't waiting to punish you. He invites you to trust Him. Start small. Ask Him to reshape your view, to see Him not as a harsh master, but as a loving Father.As 2 Timothy 1:7 declares, “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” When we live from that truth, stewardship becomes delight, not duty. We don't just manage money; we step into joy, walking with the One who is our ultimate treasure.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm a retired senior and recently heard about the new $6,000 tax break. How does this affect my overall tax liability? Should I consider withdrawing a larger amount from my 401(k) to maximize this deduction?I used to work in the financial field selling tax-sheltered annuities, and I've always thought they were strong investment options. Lately, I've noticed some advisors speaking negatively about annuities. What's your perspective on annuities as an investment today?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Darren Middleton is Professor of Literature and Theology at Baylor University, where he is also director of Baylor's Interdisciplinary Core. This year, he also assumed the editorship of the academic journal Christianity and Literature, a leading journal in the field of literature and religion. A prolific scholar with books on subjects ranging from the novelists Shusaku …

In this powerful message, we're reminded of the transformative power of joy in our Christian walk. The central theme revolves around Philippians 4:4, 'Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!' We're challenged to embrace joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a fruit of the Spirit and a powerful spiritual weapon. The message draws parallels between Paul's circumstances in prison and our own challenges, emphasizing that true joy transcends our situations. We're encouraged to fix our thoughts on things worthy of praise, as outlined in Philippians 4:8, and to cultivate a mindset of rejoicing even in difficult times. This practice of joy is presented as a key to not letting our hearts be troubled, linking back to Jesus' words in John 14. The message inspires us to live as 'citizens of heaven, commissioned to planet Earth,' carrying the contagious nature of God's joy to a world in need of hope.

In this conversation, Nicole and I get into what reinvention really looks like in midlife, from shifting careers, finding a new purpose, to redefining relationships. After a hailstorm of headlines, Nicole opens up about the importance of female friendships, inspiration from cultural identity, and the art of saying no when it no longer feels right, a privilege that often comes with age. We also discuss how the connection between wellness, beauty, and emotional resilience is more relevant than ever. From fashion to scent, female friendships to menopause, this episode goes deep and wide. Key Takeaways Reinvention isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a midlife power move. Deep, supportive friendships are a pillar of health and longevity. Saying no is a powerful act of personal growth. Women thrive when they uplift each other, not tear each other down. Wellness and beauty are deeply intertwined. Believing in what you create matters, authenticity sells. Fashion is more than trend; it’s identity and expression. Scent shapes your aura and leaves a lasting impression. Cultural heritage informs ambition, values, and resilience. It’s time to break the silence around women’s health, including menopause. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ctv7f2kQYPUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kelly takes readers on an extraordinary journey—from his quiet home in American Fork, Utah, to the farthest reaches of the cosmos. He recounts a lifetime of alien encounters that brought both profound challenges and unexpected revelations.Through vivid personal memories and regression hypnotherapy, James explores the profound impact of these experiences on his life. He shares the emotional and often painful struggles he endured, surviving trauma in silence without the support or ability to share his truth.Believing he couldn't be alone in such encounters, James offers this book as a lifeline to others who have faced the stigma of alien abductions—those who, like him, have been dismissed as delusional or simply "crazy."Lone Believer is more than a memoir of extraterrestrial experiences; it is a powerful testament to resilience, acceptance, and the relentless pursuit of truth. James's story challenges readers to expand their understanding of the universe and consider their place within it.Join James Kelly as he uncovers the secrets of his past and offers a beacon of hope to others. This memoir is a moving testament to the strength of belief, the endurance of hope, and the unbreakable spirit of one man confronting the impossible.BioJames Kelly has faced extraordinary and life-altering experiences with alien abductions, struggles with mental health, and the profound challenges of keeping his encounters secret. His journey took a dark turn when he nearly ended his own life, but with the support of his wife, Holly, and his connection to the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), he found a path toward healing and understanding.Through his encounters with various extraterrestrial beings—including terrifying abductions by hostile entities on the dark side of the moon and life-saving interventions from benevolent forces—James has gained unique insight into the profound mysteries of the universe. His story highlights the emotional and psychological toll of these experiences and the strength it takes to confront them.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DW6KV58J/ https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcastMy book 'Verified Near Death Exeriences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP

Never a Servant! Your Heavenly Father will never see you as a servant whether you know it or not. It's time for you to know and believe it! Discover more on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***2025 UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/OWEAs7SzxMsBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

Expositional style teaching on 1st Peter CH 1:13-17 discussing the overall response that we as believers should have regarding the promised glory that awaits at the revelation of Jesus Christ. This teaching aims to challenge Christians to mature in discipleship by striving to live lives set apart unto God. We will examine what fully resting our hope upon the grace of Jesus Christ is, and how we by the Holy Spirit can accomplish being holy as commanded by the word of God. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Expositional style teaching on 1st Peter CH 1:13-17 discussing the overall response that we as believers should have regarding the promised glory that awaits at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  This teaching aims to challenge Christians to mature in discipleship by striving to live lives set apart unto God.  We will examine what fully resting our hope upon the grace of Jesus Christ is, and how we by the Holy Spirit can accomplish being holy as commanded by the word of God.  Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.  Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

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EVERYTHING starts with BELIEVING. The FIRST generation DIES because of their FAITHLESSNESS. The NEXT generation LIVES because of their FAITHFULNESS. Rev. Dr. Reed Lessing: “Zelophehad's daughters exhibit humility and faithfulness. They're prompted not by selfish desires but by the desire to do what's good for families, tribes, and the nation.” The daughters of Zelophehad show […]

This sermon emphasizes the spiritual principle that true hunger for God and righteousness leads to fulfillment and transformation. Using biblical examples and practical parallels, it challenges listeners to see hunger as a divine push toward growth, change, and new seasons of provision.

Introduction: John 3:36 - whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. Ephesians 2:3 – were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. Enter By the Narrow Gate (Matthew 7:13-14) It's Hard to FIND. (Matt 7:14) John 14:6 – Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Luke 14:33 – So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. It's Hard to WALK. (Matt 7:14) It's Hard to DISMISS. (Matt 7:14) Matthew 11:12 – From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead Matthew 7:13-14What was your big take-away from this passage / message?How would (specifically) you answer this question: How do I know which gate I entered?We are saved by grace. But are things like repentance, counting the cost, and entering the kingdom violently considered “works”? Why or why not?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT I'd like you to just bow your heads for a moment,and I'm going to ask that you would please pray for meto be faithful to communicate God's word accurately as I should.And I will pray for you to be ready to receivewhatever it is the Lord wants to teach you today.Alright? Let's pray.Father in heaven, you are greatly glorifiedas transformed people by the power of your Holy Spirit.Our obedient to what you've revealed in your Word.That's all I'm asking for today, Father,for your glory to be on display as we respondto what you've told us in your Word.Manifest your grace and your goodness here today, Father.We ask in Jesus' name, amen.If you haven't already opened up your Bibles to Matthew chapter 7,we're just going to be looking at two verses today.For some of you, these could be the mosttwo important verses you ever hear.When I was a kid growing up in Shakura,we attended the Little Methodist Church.And when you're - I don't know if it's still the case in the Methodist Church,but at that time, when you're 12,you go through confirmation classes.You go to the Methodist Church, and then they teach youabout doctrine and John Wesley and the books of the Bible.But one part of this confirmation class,it took place over several days,but one part was the pastor would take you into the auditorium,just you and him.And I'm assuming that his conversation with the others went as it did with me.I remember the pastor took me to the auditorium and he said,"Jeff, you don't want to go to hell, do you?"And I'm like, "You mean today?Because mom's expecting me home for dinner."He's like, "You don't want to go to hell, do you?"And I was just like, "No."He goes, "Well, then you want to accept Jesus Christas your Lord and Savior, right?"And I'm like, "Okay.""Great."And he sent me back with the other kids.And then every time this pastor saw me after that,he would say, "I remember the day you gave your life to Jesus.""Oh, Jeff, I remember the day you gave your life to Jesus."And I was like, "Yeah, that was awesome."Is that what it means to follow Jesus?You see, since February we've been going through the Sermon on the Mount,the greatest sermon ever preached.And over the next four weeks, we're looking at how Jesus closesthe greatest sermon ever preached.All of the content leads to this.Over the past several months, we've looked at the heart of the discipleand the beatitudes.This is what a Jesus follower looks like.We talked about the heart of the law.Jesus didn't come to get rid of the Old Testament.He said, "I came to fulfill it."We talked about the heart of religion.Look, it's not about doing things for showto get a pat on the back from people.We talked about the heart towards the world.How should we interact in this world with money and stuff and people?And now we get to the close of Jesus' sermon, and here he's saying,"Now what are you going to do about it?"Now that you know what I call you to,is your heart ready for judgment?Look at verses 13 and 14.Jesus says, "Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide,and the way is easy, that leads to destruction,and those who enter by it are many.For the gate is narrow, and the way is hard,that leads to life, and those who find it are few."Everybody's heading to eternity.I don't need to sell anyone on that, do I?Everyone's heading for eternity,and Jesus said there are two gates.There's exactly two options,and here Jesus is calling for an urgent choice.He commands, that's the first sentence in verse 13,"Enter by the narrow gate."That's a choice literally between heaven and hell.Jesus says, "Make your choice."Who would choose hell?I mean, really.Who would choose hell?I mean, yeah, I've shared the Gospel with a lot of people over the years,and I've met the guy, probably you have to.It's like, "Well, I'm going to hell,and I know I'm going to hell, and I don't really care,because all my buddies will be there."But I'm like, "You are clueless."You meet that joker.But who would really, honestly, seriously choose hell?Why wouldn't you choose heaven?I mean, really.See, my friends, that's the thing.That's why this message is so urgent,because no one thinks they are choosing hell.Everyone thinks that they are going to end up in heaven.Somehow, some way, I'm going to end up in heaven.Everyone thinks that.Everyone is, according to Jesus.In fact, it's even worse than we think it is.As we saw in the video, we have this mindset that most of us are good,and we're going to heaven, and there's a few really bad people that are going to hell.Jesus didn't say that.Notice Jesus said the exact opposite.He said many are going to hell, to destruction,and he said few are going to heaven.Few find life.So do you know what you have to do to go to hell?Do you know?Nothing.You don't have to do a thing.And that's where you'll end up.John 3.36 says,"Whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life."Look at this."But the wrath of God remains on him."How do you get the wrath of God?He's already on you.Paul says the same thing in Ephesians 2-3.He says, "We were by nature children of wrath,like the rest of mankind."That was our default mode.And I want you to notice in these two verses,Jesus didn't say, "Choose which gate."He didn't say that.You already did choose a gate.There's no language here that says,"Well, tell me, how do I go through the wide gate?"You already did.Notice with the narrow gate, look at the very last phrase in verse 14.Jesus said, "Those who find it are few."The wide gate is something that has to be found.The wide gate, Jesus never said you had to find the wide gate.It's wide.It's easy.And you're already on it.Heading to destruction.So what we have here in these verses is a command.It's a command to enter the narrow gate.Look at verse 13 again.Enter by the narrow gate.It's a command. It's a call to action.Meaning it doesn't happen by accident.It's worth noting that Jesus,we're going to see this in these upcoming messages as well,there are people that are going to be shockedthat they're going to hell.But you know, the Bible never says that there are peoplethat are shocked that they end up in heaven.That guy doesn't exist.That guy doesn't exist where Jesus says,"Come on in to glory."Like, wow, I didn't know I was coming here.Wow.That guy doesn't exist.The gospel is a command.Listen, it's a command.It's not just an invitation.It's not just a suggestion.You really ought to think about maybe turning to Jesus.It is a command.Look at the words that are used to describe coming to Christ.They're all commands.Words like "repent."You're commanded to repent.Believe.Receive.Believe.Here, the command is "enter."This is the big takeaway from the Sermon on the Mountaccording to Jesus.Because of everything that He said,going back to the Beatitudes,leading to this point,Jesus commands us to choose narrow.It's not enough to listen to sermons about the narrow gate.It's not enough to study the narrow gate.It's not enough to even kind of like the narrow gate.Jesus said, "You have to make the choice to enter the narrow gate."Have you made that choice?I want you to jot some things downon your outline.This is the command, "Enter by the narrow gate."What does our Lord say about it?First of all, number one, write this down.It's hard to find.It's hard to find.Again, in verse 14, Jesus says,"For the gate is narrow, and the way is hard that leads to life.And those who find it are few."It's hard to find.It's narrow.What exactly do you mean it's narrow?Well, one thing that it means, that it's being narrow,is that it's the only way to be saved.Jesus made that claim.The Bible makes that claim over and over and over.In John 14.6, Jesus said,"I am the way and the truth and the life.No one comes to the Father except through me."The gate is narrow because it's the only way to be saved.Not every road leads to heaven.That doesn't even work in the physical world, does it?If you came to me after service and you're like,"Pastor Jeff, I really want to go to Cleveland.How do I get there?"First of all, I'm not sure you really do want to go there.But if you have to listen, you know how to get to Cleveland?Just pick a road. It doesn't matter.Get in your car and just pick a road.As long as you believe in your heart's that that road will take you to Cleveland,then you will get to Cleveland.Would that work?People are like, "I think I'll ask Pastor Taylor."Right?I mean, that's foolishness.So why do we think that any road is going to get us to heaven?Not every road will take you there.Because your problem is sin before a holy God,and the only way that that sin can be forgivenis through Jesus Christ, because He's the only onewho paid the penalty to take away your sin.It's narrow because it's the only way to be saved.It's narrow also because you're called to leave some things behind.You get a picture of this narrow gate almost like a turnstile,like walking into Kennywood.If you're going through that turnstile, you've got to leave some stuff behind.Like leave what behind?Your sin?Your self-centeredness?Your rights?Your pride?You've got to leave your old self behind,because listen, you're both not going to fit through the turnstile.You both won't fit through the narrow gate.Jesus said it costs to enter this gate.We don't have time today, but just write down Matthew 10, Luke 14.Jesus said there's a cost to entering the gate.Leave stuff behind.Like, well, what's the cost?Jesus said you have to love Him more than you love your own family.Jesus said you have to deny yourself.Jesus said you have to consider yourself a slave to Him.Oh, and you have to consider yourself a slave to everyone else.Jesus said things like you have to take up your cross.You have to be willing to lay down your life for Him.Listen, if you're unwilling to do any of that,then you're not going to get through the gate at all.To sum it up, Luke 14.33, look what Jesus says.Not the most secret, sensitive way to address a crowd.Jesus said, "So therefore any one of you who does not renounce all that He hascannot be my disciple."You willing to do that?You're like, "I don't know."Okay, then you're not going through the narrow gate.Back when I was in college, I had several jobs.Here's where two of them overlapped.I was pastoring a little country church,and I was also a magazine vendor for two Walmarts and two K-Marts.Is K-Marts still a thing?It was back then.But I would go in third shift to these stores,and I would stock the magazines.And at the one K-Mart, I got to be friends with some of the employees there.There were a couple cashiers that I invited to church.I'll never forget this.The one cashier, her name was Gina.And she came to church for probably three or four weeks,and then stopped.Well, the next time I saw her at K-Mart,I said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in church."I'll never forget what she said.She said, "I can't go to churchand live the kind of life that I want to live."It's sad.She got it.She got the fact that the gate is narrow.She got the fact that she can't come into the kingdom of heavenwhile carrying all her sin in with her.I don't want to talk about Gina though. I want to talk about you.What have you left behind to follow Jesus?Would you say that there's been a tremendous cost to youin deciding to follow Jesus?And if your answer is, "Well, you know,I haven't really given up that much to follow Jesus,really now that I think about it,I really haven't given up very much."Well, then you haven't found the narrow gate.It's hard to find.Secondly, write this down.Not only is it hard to find,it's hard to walk.It's hard to walk.The gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life.The way is hard that leads to life.You see what Jesus is saying?If you find it, and even when it's truly found,it's hard to enter.And when you enter it, it's hard to walk.And right now somebody's like, "Hard? Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait,hang on, hang on, hang on."I thought coming to Jesus was just belief.Just believe in Jesus.What are you talking about? Hard.It's just believe, right?Well, I would ask you,what do you mean by believe?Do you know how Jesus described what it means to believe?The Sermon on the Mount.This is how Jesus described what it means to believe.He described it with the beatitudes.When you're broken over your sin and you're meekand you desire righteousness and purity more than anything,you're a peacemaker.And then, if you're really living it, people hate you.That's what it means to believe.Jesus said believing is being salt and light.That means you're different than the world.You stand out because of what you believe.Is that what you mean by believe?Jesus said believing is turning from anger, turning from lust.Jesus said believing is a person who always keeps their word.Jesus said believing is never retaliating.Jesus said believing is when you love your enemies.Jesus said believing is when you choose to giveand to pray and to fast privately.So only God knows.Jesus says believing is giving to Godso that you lay up treasure in heaven.Jesus said believing is never worrying.Not being anxious for anything.Jesus said believing is not being critical of othersbut doing to others what you wish they would do to you.Now, you tell me what's easy about any of that.It's hard to walk.If you've been with us in any part of this journeythrough the Sermon on the Mount,has there been any of these sections that you've pointed atand went, "Oh, that's easy. I got that nailed down."Or have you been more like me every weektaken to the woodshed?Tour up?Or have you been more like meevery week taken to the woodshed?Or have you been more like me?Difficult is the standard.We're told on the front end,when you live different than the world,you're going to have people after you.You're going to suffer.It's hard to walk.That's why a lot of people bail, by the way.They weren't expecting it to be hard.They were believing in gospel that Jesus never taught.Because believing in the gospel,despite the lame way we want to package itin American churches,believing in the gospel is more than just acknowledging facts.And it's even way more than just agreeing with the facts.Believing in the gospel is having a faith in Jesus Christthat makes your decisions for you.Your life should be marked by this.Constantly saying, "You know what?I do this because of what Jesus said.This is why I do that."Your life should be marked by things you say,"You know what? I never do thisbecause God said I should never do that.My life makes my decisions for me."That's what it means to believe.In churches, dishonor the gospeland do a disservice to peoplewhen we make it easy to follow Jesus.Shame on us.We make it so easy for the peoplethat walk in the door and say,"Look, I just want to attend.I just want to come in on Sunday,in late, out early.I just want to attend.I don't want to get involved.I don't want to help out with the kids ministry.I don't want to be on the worship team.I don't want to give to the church.I don't want to do any of that.Look, just make it easy."Where did Jesus say the easy way leads?I want to talk about you again.You find it easy to follow Jesus?Maybe at 9 a.m. on Sunday.I want to ask about your Monday through Saturday.Is it easy for you to follow Jesus?And if your answer is, you know what?I don't know what he's talking about,but I haven't really found it to be that hardbeing a Christian.Then you haven't found the narrow gate.Because Jesus said it's hard.Enter by the narrow gate.It's hard to find.It's hard to walk.Number three, it's hard to dismiss.It's hard to dismiss.The gate is narrow.And the way is hard that leads to life.Man, this sounds like being a Christian is hard.Yeah, it is.So why would I enter the narrow gate at all then?Because of where it leads.And whoever doesn't think aboutwhere the path they are on is taking them is a fool.Throughout this section, throughout these verses,we looked at today Jesus said there's only two.There's two gates.There's two ways. There's two crowds.And there's two destinations.You're going to want to...Destruction and it's life.What's destruction?We've talked about that. That's hell.Yes, destruction here and now in this life,I've yet to meet the guy that has really benefited from their sin.But instead has experienced destruction in this life,ultimately it's destruction in hell.Why is hell referred to as destruction?Because it's eternally being destroyed,but never actually being destroyed.It's burning without being consumed.That's what hell is.And that's where the easy way leads.So if following Jesus sounds too hard for you,you have the option of having it a little easierin this life for 15 minutes,and spending eternity suffering.Not my opinion, Jesus' words.The other destination is life.Life, eternal, glorious life in heaven.Yes, of course, but also life here and now.Eternal life for the Christian isn't something that you get someday.It's something you experience now,and you take with you into eternity.This hard way is the way that Jesus took.And if we choose to follow in His footsteps,we will not only get heaven,but we will experience lifeas it was meant to be lived here and now.And that's hard to dismiss,just because it's difficult.It's over and over in the Gospels.Jesus challenged potential followers to count the cost.You have to count the cost of entering the narrow gatebecause there is a cost.But you also have to count the cost of not entering the narrow gate.You could leave here today and say,"I choose to stay on the wide gateway."What have you gained?What have you gained by staying on the wide gateway?An easier life here for however long that lasts.But what have you lost?You've lost eternity.So right now you need to ask yourself,"What way am I on?"Listen, you can't answer thatbased on something that happened in the past.That's what I mean for some people.It's like, are you a follower of Jesus?Well, I got baptized 30 years ago.That's not the test.The test is, how are we living right now?Are you seeking Jesus now?Are you turning from sin now?Are you denying yourself now?Your life right now proves what way you are on.I'd like to invite the worship team to come back up.We're going to have some folks join us up here.I'd like to invite them up too.We're going to have some people up here to pray,some elders, some members from our prayer team.I'd like you folks to make your way up here as well.In just a moment, the worship team is going to sing a song over you.But before we do that, I want us to consider one more verse.It's Matthew 11 and verse 12.Another staggering statement from our Lord.Jesus said, "From the days of John the Baptist until now,the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence."Look at his last phrase.He says, "And the violence, take it by force."Listen, because the gate is narrow,and because the way is hard,salvation is something that you have to go after violently.It's not, well, just put a check mark on this card and you're saved.Just bow your head and raise your hand and you're saved.Just repeat this prayer after me and you're saved.That's not it.It's something that you have to go after violently.Like why violently?Because the gospel calls you to forsake yourself.You have to go after that violently.Jesus calls you to give up your sin.It's not for weaklings.I'm going to give you a chance.I'm going to give you a chance to prove that you're not a weakling.I'm going to give you a chance today to do something violent.I'd like you to bow your heads, please,because what we're going to dois have a good old-fashioned, much-needed altar call.Bow your heads.Today needs to enter the narrow gate.Maybe there's somebody that walked in here todaythat said, "I know I'm not following Jesus,and I've been meaning to get around to it.Today's the day that you're going to go after this violently."Or maybe there's somebody here that's like,"Well, I don't really know if I follow Jesus."Then that means you don't.Because you can't have a relationship with the God of the universeand not know it.Because it's something you have to go after violently.Or maybe there's somebody here that says,"You know, I made a decision once upon a time,but whether I'm backslidden,or whether I was deceived or confused,I'm not really sure where I stand right nowbecause I'm so stuck in sin."You need to go after this violently.As an act of faith, as the worship team sings over you,we want to invite you to come up and pray.There is still someone here, someone else here,that wants to do business with God.I strongly encourage you not to leave until you do.You shrink back now.It's going to be way easier to shrink back the next timethat you feel called to follow Jesus.Father in heaven,we're not here to put on a show for anybody but you.We want to be sincere.We don't want to settle for some watered-down,sugar-coated version of the Gospelthat so many in our culture have made it.Father, let us go after you violentlywith the urgency that your Son has called us to.We do need to count the costs.I'm asking Father that you would give us the faith that we need.All glory and honor and praise and power be unto your name.We pray in Jesus' name.Amen.

Most of us crafters know instinctively that working with yarn, fiber, and cloth makes life better. Believing that handwork is good for our well-being has sparked memes about knitting as “the new yoga” and sold tee shirts that read, “I knit so I don't stab people.” But feeling good while practicing fiber art is only one of the ways that working with thread adds meaning to life. As a “passionate knitter and yarn stasher, a comparably dispassionate sewist, a novice embroiderer, and a clumsy crocheter,” Nicole Nehrig has experienced this for herself. As a clinical psychologist, she used the tools of her training to examine how women have used needlework to meet their needs and enrich their lives. In stories collected from around the world and through time, she documents how women have stitched their way not only to emotional well being but also self-expression, community, and financial reward in her book, With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories. The book combines narrative nonfiction with observations about the shared experience of making meaning while making cloth. In our conversation, Nicole discusses how her loves of craft and women's lives came together to tell the shared story of women's handwork. Links Nicole Nehrig's website (https://nicolenehrig.com/) With Her Own Hands: Women Weaving Their Stories (https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324074854) Elizabeth Wayland Barber, Women's Work: The First 20,000 Years (https://mitpressbookstore.mit.edu/book/9781324076025) Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez on the Long Thread Podcast (https://spinoffmagazine.com/long-thread-podcast-nilda-callanaupa-alvarez/) This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/index.php) is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com (https://www.treenwaysilks.com/). You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed. Brown Sheep Company is a four-generation family business bringing you high quality wool and natural fiber yarns. We spin and dye U.S.-grown wool into hundreds of vibrant colors at our mill in western Nebraska. Our mill has something to offer for every craft, from our well-known knitting and crochet yarns to wool roving for spinning and felting. We offer U.S-made needlepoint yarn as well as yarn on cones for weaving. Learn more about our company and products at BrownSheep.com (https://brownsheep.com/). The Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival (https://www.adkwoolandarts.com/) is the perfect way to spend a weekend surrounded by over 150 craft vendors in Greenwich, New York. Discover a curated group of vendors featuring the best of wool and artisan crafters. Throughout the weekend enjoy workshops, free horse drawn wagon rides, free kid's crafts, a fiber sheep show, and a sanctioned cashmere goat show. Join us September 20 & 21, 2025, and every fall! For more information visit adkwoolandarts.com. Buy tickets now! (https://washingtoncountyfair.ticketspice.com/2025-adirondack-wool-arts-festival) Appalachian Baby Design offers U.S. sustainably sourced yarns, kits, and patterns for crafting heirloom-quality gifts for the family. Their U.S. organic cotton and Shaniko sportweight wool are soft, resilient and washable–perfect for creating lasting pieces. Whether knitting, crocheting, or weaving—for beautiful creations that will be cherished for generations, start with appalachianbaby.com. (https://appalachianbaby.com/)

What if the way you think is the only thing standing between you and the life you want? In this episode, Gayathri Shivaram unpacks the psychology of thought patterns and shares powerful, practical tips to help you transform your mindset. Stay tuned for her step-by-step guide to finding the right partner — a mix of inspiration and action you can start using right away. Full episodeImportant links:⁠⁠Ryan Fernando App⁠⁠⁠⁠Diet plan ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blood test ⁠⁠⁠⁠Cancer screening ⁠⁠⁠⁠All tests ⁠⁠⁠⁠AMC cookware⁠⁠Socials:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Products: ⁠⁠1Chaze marine collagen ⁠⁠⁠⁠Collagen cranberry flavor ⁠⁠⁠⁠1Chaze ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wheatless book ⁠⁠⁠⁠Eating Secrets of Champions⁠⁠Find Gayathri here: Instagram YouTube Website Time Stamps: 00:00 - 2:16 - Intro2:16 - 3:32 - Prayer by Ryan3:32 - 6:14 - Gayathri Journey 6:14 - 8:59 - Ryan Secret of Success8:59 - 14:15 - Bring in New You 14:15 - 17:42 - Diet for Mind 17:42 - 23:27 - How to Manifest right23:27 - 29:11 - Stay Grounded 29:11 - 30:10 - Run your own Race 30:10 - 33:25 - Learn to Love Yourself 33:25 - 37:28 - Condition your child this way37:28 - 39:45 - Believing is the key39:45 - 44:36 - How to not feel stuck44:36 - 49:07 - Why do we overthink49:07 - 51:02 - Materialistic Gratification 51:02 - 54:15 - How to manifest your Dream Partner 54:15 - 55:32 - Importance of Letting Go 55:32 - 57:15 - Jealousy causes Damage 57:15 - 1:02:33 - You Make Your Own Destiny 1:02:33 - 1:03:41 - Let go of anger and resentment 1:03:41 - 1:07:46 - Manifest Financial Stability1:07:46 - 1:11:58 - Rapid Fire Questions 1:11:58 - 1:13:22 - Outro

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In this episode, we see that Peter is released from prison and the people praying for him don't believe that he is actually standing outside the door!

Beyond wanting to avoid Hell - What is the point and purpose in believing? Join us as we ask that very question... and reach some interesting results.⁠Psalms 111:10⁠ (KJV)⁠Ecclesiastes 12:13⁠ (KJV)⁠Ecclesiastes 12:13⁠ (CEV)Help support the channel by sharing your favorite episodes with friends, family, coworkers, or your church.Reach out with kind words, encouragement, or topic requests: ⁠⁠⁠holyunqualified@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠Join us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/holyunqualifiedpodcast⁠⁠⁠Music: McCarthy by Blue Dot Sessions (⁠⁠www.sessions.blue⁠⁠)

(Episode #290)  What if love could grow deeper not in spite of your differences, but because of them? Perhaps the differences we fear are the very ones that hold us closer. In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Ethan, for a conversation about love, growth, and how we have learned to honor our differences while staying deeply connected. Together we share what has helped our relationship feel safe, supportive, and alive, even when we see the world in different ways. We also answer listener questions on love and worthiness, offering intuitive guidance on what it really means to feel deserving of the connection your soul is ready for. The episode also explores the September numerology forecast, revealing how a double 9 month in a 9 year invites us to release what no longer aligns so we can step fully into truth. If love feels complicated or uncertain, I hope this conversation reminds you that you are worthy of the connection your soul is seeking.   Episode Highlights:  (00:00) Personal Updates and Reflections (23:01) September Numerology Forecast (34:14) Let Me Ask My Psychic with Ethan (50:01) Navigating Spiritual Differences (01:00:42) Believing in Worthiness and Love (01:09:26) Trusting Intuition in Relationships   The Intuition Activation Mentorship is back! Sign up here to get exclusive freebies and a $500 discount! https://zoeygreco.com/iam Take my FREE quiz! What's your intuitive style? Discover your unique intuitive gifts with my free quiz: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/5da464aa73116000142b2c4d Meet me in the studio. Watch this full episode and see all the magic unfold on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Xyns4zRi4gY Ready for your own channeled reading? Book Here: https://zoeygreco.as.me/schedule/029b2db1 --- Did you love this episode? The Higher Self Hotline Team lovingly asks for your support! We'd be eternally grateful if you'd rate, review, and subscribe! We want to make sure you never miss a dose of divine guidance. If this conversation resonated with you, we hope you share it with someone you think would connect with the message.  Stay connected with us and your higher self! Follow Zoey on socials.   Connect with Zoey here:  Instagram: @thezoeygrecoTikTok: @thezoeygrecoWebsite: ZoeyGreco.com Audio Editing by: Mike Sims | echovalleyaudio.comContact: echovalleyaudio@gmail.com  

Seeing is believing and Greg doesn't believe the Diggs hype until he sees it in action

Michael Jamin joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about his career as a TV writer, moving from mimicking to discovering and trusting our own voice, allowing our style to evolve, making sense of ourselves through art, imposter syndrome and feeling displeased with our work, comedy writing, performing staged readings to test out material, building a bridge between separate sections of our story, infusing comedy with drama, asking permission from children before we write about them, breathing life into relationships on the page for readers to witness, showing up generously for newer writers, getting a moment to land, and his memoir A Paper Orchestra.   Also in this episode: -doing stand up -debunking writing myths -having a spouse as trusted reader   Books mentioned in this episode -Books by David Sedaris -David Bowie making art video YouTube   Michael Jamin is a TV writer/author. His many television credits include King of the Hill, Beavis and Butt-Head, Just Shoot Me, Wilfred, Maron, Rules of Engagement, Brickleberry, and Tacoma FD. His debut collection of personal essays (a cross between David Sedaris and Neil Simon) was just named one of Vulture's “Best Comedy Books of 2024.”    Connect with Michael:  Website: michaeljamin.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MichaelJaminWriter/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeljaminwriter/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@michaeljaminwriter YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelJaminWriter Threads https://www.threads.net/@michaeljaminwriter A Paper Orchestra: michaeljamin.com/book Catch Michael Jamin on tour: michaeljamin.com/upcoming Mining Your Life for Stories: (memoir writing course) https://michaeljamin.com/sp/mining-sales/   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

We've said it before and we'll say it again. People sometimes ask why we share so many stories with happy endings and miraculous yeshu'ot. "It's not real life," they argue. "So many stories don't end with that glamorous ending. Why only highlight the miraculous?" Some even feel disheartened that others are receiving salvations while they themselves are still waiting. It is true — not every story ends the way we want. But every story does end the exact way it is supposed to. Knowing that HaShem is the One in charge of all outcomes should give us chizuk. Everything is always going according to plan. Nothing ever happens haphazardly. And when we do see HaShem's wondrous hand in someone else's story, it strengthens our emunah that He is running the world. Furthermore, one of the questions a person will be asked after 120 is: "Did you anticipate My salvation?" The simple meaning is whether we anticipated the coming of Mashiaḥ. But the Bet HaLevi explains there is also a personal dimension: did we anticipate HaShem's salvation in our own struggles? When a person sees story after story of HaShem bringing yeshu'ot in extraordinary ways, it should strengthen him to believe that he too can be helped. It should give him hope, and motivate him to pray harder, realizing that salvation is a reality. Believing in HaShem's abilities and control is a great avodah. It is incumbent upon us to do whatever we can to strengthen that belief. Hearing real-life stories of others who experienced salvation is one of the best ways to build that hope. And even if we don't receive the miraculous yeshu'ah we were hoping for, knowing that HaShem is with us every step of the way can itself give us tremendous chizuk. A man related that he woke up in the middle of the night, consumed with worry over his financial situation. Unable to sleep, he went downstairs to think. His wife runs a small daycare center, but the government had canceled the subsidies for the families who sent their children there. Most parents couldn't afford the full tuition, meaning she would lose a significant amount of income that year. On top of that, his father-in-law, who had been paying their mortgage until then, had fallen into debt and could no longer help. The pressure was crushing. Sitting at the kitchen table in the early hours of the morning, he noticed a Hashgachah Peratit pamphlet that had arrived four months earlier. He hadn't read it, but in that moment, desperate for chizuk, he opened it. The first story he read was about a man who owed 20,000 shekels to the electric company and how HaShem helped him pay it. That was the exact amount he himself owed. The story gave him such encouragement — if HaShem could help that man, He could surely help him too. The second story he read was about a sofer. He himself was a sofer by profession, and that too gave him strength. Then he came across a third story that stunned him. It was about a man whose father-in-law fell into debt and could no longer support him — and how HaShem had helped him through it. At that point, nothing in his bank account had changed. The bills were all still waiting. But suddenly, he felt as though a heavy stone had been lifted from his chest. In just half an hour of reading, he became a new person. His family didn't know it yet, but they had just received a different husband and father — happy, smiling, and unburdened. HaShem had given him exactly the chizuk he needed. Stories of hashgachah and yeshu'ot are not just inspiring — they are powerful tools to strengthen our emunah. They remind us that HaShem is always involved, that He can help us in an instant, and that even if the yeshu'ah doesn't come right away, it is without question for the best.

In this episode of the Revenue Builders Podcast, hosts John McMahon and John Kaplan are joined by Steve Waugh, a legendary enterprise software salesperson. Steve shares his journey from starting at IT resellers to executing some of the largest deals in enterprise software at companies like Blade Logic, BMC, and Medallia. He outlines strategies for identifying champions and detractors, the importance of mindset, belief in one's product, and understanding the customer's business impact. Additionally, Steve discusses the critical role of executive support in closing big deals and offers insights into navigating internal challenges within one's company. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to understand the art and science of selling large enterprise software deals.ADDITIONAL RESOURCESConnect and learn more from Steve Waugh:https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-waugh-4833b57/Watch Force Management's Panel Discussion on Growth, Valuation and Execution: https://bit.ly/4p6kyGSRead the Guide on Winning Government Contracts: https://bit.ly/3UYAOvOEnjoying the podcast? Sign up to receive new episodes straight to your inbox: https://hubs.li/Q02R10xN0HERE ARE SOME KEY SECTIONS TO CHECK OUT[00:02:19] Steve's Early Career and First Big Deal[00:04:30] Breaking into Financial Services[00:07:36] Mindset for Selling Big Deals[00:11:50] Identifying and Handling Detractors[00:22:21] Cost vs. Value in Sales[00:32:10] The Importance of Content in Sales[00:32:50] Embracing Your Unique Style[00:34:53] Believing in Your Product[00:36:39] Navigating Company Challenges[00:37:55] The Art of Big Deal Selling[00:46:33] Uncovering Hidden Opportunities[00:51:21] Mastering Executive Communication[00:53:43] Career Pathing and LeadershipHIGHLIGHT QUOTES[00:20:49] "You have to believe that everybody gets up and puts their pants on the same way."[00:24:26] "If a customer's constantly looking at cost, you haven't got 'em converted—you gotta get 'em to forget cost and look at the value."[00:33:09] "You gotta know who your friends are, but you gotta know your enemies better."[00:46:46] "Executives don't care how you do it—they care about the 'so what.'"[00:54:17] "If my own leader doesn't believe me, it makes it uber hard for me to accomplish it."[00:56:48] "It's a two-way street. The company has to support their people to believe they can do it, and they have to have that same courage."

"Here is a game to play. Name as many two minute songs as you can following these rules. Only one song per group and you cannot name just punk songs. We then go one step farther and change the game to as many one minute songs as you can."

John 14:5-6 (NKJV) “Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” Today we get the wonderful privilege of celebrating with our church family their bold declaration of their faith in Christ, with baptism. Baptism is one of the most honorable things we do for Christ. It boldly testifies to humanity, as well as all the host of the unseen world, that we belong to Jesus. That He is the only way.

In Part 2 of his inspiring conversation with Dwayne Kerrigan, Jason Castellan, Co-Founder & CEO of Skyline Group of Companies, goes beyond the growth story to share his philosophy on leadership, risk, and building a multi-generational business.Jason opens up about succession planning, why staying people-focused is Skyline's greatest advantage, and how he balances growth with responsibility to over 1,000 employees and 6,000 investors. He also provides candid insights on Canada's economic headwinds, the housing crisis, energy infrastructure, and the future of clean energy.This episode is not just about real estate—it's about resilience, responsibility, and redefining what it means to lead with integrity.Timestamps00:00 – Believing in yourself & taking risks when young01:30 – What separates Skyline from its peers05:00 – Succession, leadership, and the “piss and vinegar” test09:00 – Building a multi-generational business13:30 – The obligation of leading thousands of employees and investors16:00 – Canada's economic headwinds & the housing affordability crisis20:00 – Lessons from the U.S. & why Canada needs a wake-up call23:00 – Bureaucracy, red tape, and the need for real solutions in housing29:00 – AI, energy demand, and Skyline's role in future infrastructure33:00 – Solar, biogas, and battery storage as scalable solutions39:00 – Evaluating risk: from speculation to disciplined growth44:00 – Advice to young entrepreneurs on risk-taking46:00 – Staying grounded: Jason's unchanging values despite growth49:00 – The power of face-to-face relationships in a digital-first world50:00 – Closing reflections on legacy, integrity, and inspiring the next generationNotable Quotes“When you lose your piss and vinegar, get out of the way.” – advice Jason received from a mentor“We gave up on saying we're in the bricks and mortar business a long time ago. We're in the people business.” – Jason Castellan“Take all the risk when you're young. At 21, you can recover. At 65, you may not.” – Jason Castellan“It takes 25 years to build a reputation and 25 minutes to lose it.” – Jason Castellan“Face-to-face bonds are stickier and last longer than any digital connection.” – Jason CastellanResources & MentionsSkyline Group of Companies → SkylineSkyline Apartment REIT → Learn moreSkyline Industrial REIT → Learn moreSkyline Retail REIT → Learn moreSkyline Clean Energy Fund → Learn moreKey TakeawaysLeadership evolves, values don't – stay true to your integrity as the business grows.Succession is not retirement – restructure roles but never retire from purpose.People are the business – investors, employees, and community matter more than assets.Face-to-face relationships still...

The Smurl Family Haunting This week, we dive deep into one of the most documented cases of demonic oppression in modern history - the Smurl haunting. We explore how a working-class Catholic family's dream of stability turned into a 14-year nightmare when they moved into a duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania in 1973. What started as subtle oddities like an impossible-to-clean carpet stain and a mysteriously exploding television quickly escalated into violent physical attacks, levitation, and encounters with shadowy figures that would test the family's faith to its breaking point. We discuss the role of the infamous Ed and Lorraine Warren, who documented weeks of paranormal activity, including physical assaults, sexual encounters with demonic entities, and the presence of multiple spirits alongside a powerful demon. Patreon⁠⁠⁠: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon. For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Shop Merch⁠⁠⁠: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merch Want to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685 Episode Keywords: Smurl haunting, demonic possession, Ed and Lorraine Warren, West Pittston Pennsylvania, paranormal activity, haunted house, ghost stories, supernatural phenomena, poltergeist activity, Catholic exorcism, demonic oppression, paranormal investigation, true ghost stories, haunted duplex, demonic entities, spiritual warfare, paranormal podcast, horror stories, unexplained phenomena, paranormal encounters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices