Podcasts about Benevolence

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

Why do brilliant professionals consistently underprice themselves? In this conversation, Marcus and Matthew Dashper-Hughes dissect the psychological barriers that prevent founders, executives, and elite salespeople from commanding their true market worth. This isn't motivational rhetoric, it's a diagnostic exploration of the childhood money scripts, trust mechanics, and conversational architecture that determine whether you capture value or leave millions on the table. Critical Insights for Leaders The Pricing Psychology Paradox "You will only ever be paid as much as you really think you are worth." This isn't inspiration, it's diagnosis. The least you'll accept becomes the ceiling, not the floor. Underpricing isn't strategic humility; it's emotional armor inherited from childhood money scripts that prioritize comfort over worth. Trust as Operating System Forget tactics. Trust is the operating system for every revenue conversation. The episode unpacks the David Maister Trust Equation, revealing that intimacy, psychological closeness between two humans, matters more than credentials or track record. The line between persuasion and manipulation? Benevolence of intent. You must genuinely want what's best for the client, even if it costs you the deal. Fairness Lives in Freedom, Not Sameness High performers have a moral obligation to preserve client autonomy. Build "choice architecture" through conversation, help clients make the decision they'd make for themselves, without coercion. The power move: Give explicit permission to say "no." That permission establishes the baseline of agency that makes "yes" meaningful. Money Fluency Requires Practice Money is the language of business. Like any language, fluency demands consistent, habitual practice. Combat shame and anxiety through: Journaling on money beliefs and emotional triggers Affirmations ("I am worth it") Afformations (Questions that presuppose worth: "For me to show up and be worth it, what do I need to project?") Reframe the Language of Value Words shape reality. Stop talking about cost, speak about investment. Stop closing deals, start opening accounts. These aren't semantic games; they fundamentally alter how buyers experience your offer. The Self-Awareness Gap Only 10-15% of people are genuinely self-aware. The difference between reactive professionals and leaders? Internal locus of evaluation. Anchor your identity to core, immutable values, not conditional factors like job titles, performance metrics, or external validation. Roles change. Markets shift. Your worth doesn't. Money Redefined "Money, at its best, is a facilitator of freedom, security, and liberty." Not greed. Not status. Freedom. Who Should Listen Founders leaving equity value on the table in fundraising conversations C-Suite executives struggling to articulate their worth in compensation negotiations Top-performing salespeople who deliver results but underprice their solutions Anyone carrying childhood money baggage into adult revenue conversations Going Deeper Want to explore the psychological tools Matthew uses to build value confidence? Curious about Marcus's mathematical trust models for private equity due diligence? These frameworks don't just change how you price, they change how you think about worth itself. Connect  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdashper-hughes/ Matthew's Book: Show Me The Money https://amzn.to/4ofOnnz  

In this episode, Laura Howe sits down with Shelli Albright, Director of Care and Connection at Fortville Christian Church and a graduate of the Care Ministry Cohort. Shelli gives an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to lead a growing care ministry—and the tensions that come with wanting to help everyone while building sustainable systems. Through a real-life coaching conversation, you'll hear how Shelli is bringing unity to siloed ministries, developing shared criteria for benevolence decisions, and creating a culture of collaboration both within her church and in the wider community. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just ready to take your next strategic step, this episode offers practical encouragement and a vision for care that's both compassionate and structured. Quotes “We feel like we're just kind of answering the same questions over and over and in the moment. And it just feels very rushed and hurried. So I'm hoping that we can get that more organized and just make the decisions once—have the same criteria—and not have to keep kind of going through this haphazard process.” — Shelli Albright “Care ministry can be sacred and structured—it doesn't have to be chaotic.” — Laura Howe “Most care leaders are building ministries on the fly—coaching gives structure to that passion.” — Laura Howe “Shelli's story is a reminder that the presence of complexity doesn't mean you're doing it wrong. It often means your church is becoming a trusted source of hope.” — Laura Howe Resources Free Mini-course: Clarify Your Care Ministry Care Ministry Cohort Connect with Hope Made Strong Website: HopeMadeStrong.org Socials: Facebook – Instagram – Twitter – YouTube

In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, host Russell interviews Darryl Stickel, an expert on trust building from Trust Unlimited. Darryl shares his personal journey from growing up in a small, isolated town in Canada to becoming a trust consultant and academic with a PhD from Duke University. He discusses the fundamentals of trust, explaining it as a willingness to make oneself vulnerable in uncertain situations and how it hinges on perceived uncertainty and perceived vulnerability. Darryl elaborates on three key levers to build trust—benevolence, integrity, and ability—highlighting the importance of context and emotional intelligence. He also touches upon the impact of diversity in teams and how trust can be fostered within diverse settings. The conversation concludes with practical advice on how to build and measure trust effectively, and information about his book 'Building Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World'.00:00 Introduction 00:34 Darryl's Early Life and Challenges02:11 Academic Journey and Career Beginnings03:37 Building Trust in Hostile Environments04:57 Founding Trust Unlimited and Consulting Success06:28 Defining Trust and Its Components14:10 The Role of Context in Trust16:31 Benevolence, Integrity, and Ability in Trust20:20 Understanding Benevolence in Trust20:59 Building Resilience Through Relationships21:13 Deepening Relationships with Benevolence24:28 The Role of Vulnerability in Trust25:04 Leveraging Ability to Build Trust26:51 Diversity, Conflict, and Trust33:09 Trust and Neurodiversity35:20 Resources and Contact InformationYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

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The third of four lessons in our Gospel Meeting with Kevin Clark, which took place September 26 - 28, 2025.

Welcome to Meizon Church. This is Episode #231 "This is us - Benevolence" DIGITAL CONNECT CARD Fill out the online connect card... https://meizon.churchcenter.com/people/forms/192000 FINANCIALLY SUPPORT MEIZON CHURCH Give Online: https://meizon.churchcenter.com/giving Mail a Check to: Meizon Church 3411 NW 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606 LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLexGi3K_iOGDL5OfYSTf7Q Contact our lead team... Vision Pastor - Kevin Bruchert - kevin@meizonchurch.com Operations Pastor - Miranda West - miranda@meizonchurch.com Credits: Producer: Jack Bruchert FOH Sound: Josh Bantillo Band: Ven Williams, Kevin Bruchert, Jeremy Siegel, Jonathan Stewart, Helena Boehling Communion: Joe Smith Host: Zach Mayo-Frey Message: Miranda West Our Core Team: Dawn Bekaert Kate Mitchell Paul Crouch Kevin Bruchert David Nations Meizon Church CCLI License # 20909759

Glistening Benevolence, 6min., UK, Music Video Directed by Matt Cargill https://instagram.com/familydrone Sly & The Family Drone Unleash ‘Glistening Benevolence': Take the trip into slime-drenched folk horror and the cosmic unknown. . . Neo-jazz wrecking-crew Sly & The Family Drone summon forth a new vision of terror and transcendence with the video premiere of ‘Glistening Benevolence'. Filmed at an undisclosed, shadowy music festival in the heart of Hampshire, the visual journey is a macabre ritual of psychedelic sludge, blending live performance footage with ominous vignettes of slime-coated landscapes, cosmic dread, and unholy rites under the moon. Subscribe to the podcast: https://twitter.com/wildsoundpod https://www.instagram.com/wildsoundpod/ https://www.facebook.com/wildsoundpod

This is a reading of the article "Samaritan Benevolence," written and read by Pastor Brett. You can read the article at https://westviewchurchmn.com/blog.

Religion will tell you that your quality is connected to your work. The Kingdom teaches you that your quality is connected to your Father. It's the kindness of God that leads to repentance. So today, let His kindness and His provocative Benevolence overwhelm every area of your life.   The Homestead Mobile - August 22nd, 2025

The Loveliness & Wisdom of Generosity & Benevolence - Mike Hudgins 8.10.2025 https://vccgn.org/s/2508Pray.pdf Continue reading →

The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Eryn Elder as guest to the show.   About Eryn Elder:   Eryn Elder, MA, is the author of Blooming Through Loss: Tending to Grief with the BloomPathTM. She is a certified grief and loss support specialist and an ICF-trained life coach and coach trainer who helps adults navigate the difficult journey of loss. Eryn is also the creator of the BloomPathTM, a practical tool designed to help grievers find hope and start to heal authentically.   Through her one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, and trainings, Eryn helps people rebuild their sense of self and purpose after loss. She co-hosts the podcast Coaching as Benevolence, where she shares thoughts on personal growth and living with compassion.   Eryn resides in Longmont, Colorado, with her husband and two children while honoring the memory of her first-born daughter.   About Roots and Wings Grief and Loss Coaching:   At Roots and Wings Grief and Loss Coaching, I help people rebuild their lives after loss—gently guiding them through purposeful healing, authentic growth, and hope that lasts. My work offers comfort in the pain and clarity for what comes next. I am an advocate for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding grief and healing with grief and loss, and to reimagine a world grounded in compassion and healing.    

The discussion opened with insights from Amy Edmondson and Brené Brown, highlighting how trust is built incrementally through "micro moments" and the critical role of vulnerability. Asha shared a powerful personal anecdote of how her vulnerability during a challenging period in Bangladesh fostered deep team connection and enabled significant professional achievements. The conversation then expanded to practical strategies, including The Elevate School's CBI (Credibility, Benevolence, Integrity) framework for assessing and building trust. They also tackled the unique challenges of cultivating trust in today's unpredictable, hybrid work environments, emphasizing the paramount importance of a leader's consistent "presence." Finally, Smita and Asha offered actionable takeaways for both new and seasoned leaders to continuously strengthen trust, underscoring that a truly trustworthy leader models the desired behaviors and fosters a culture of open communication, accountability, and genuine human connection. Key Takeaways and Learnings: Trust as the Foundation of Teamwork: Trust is the "invisible thread" and "oxygen" that creates psychologically safe spaces, enabling individuals to be authentic, take risks, and foster high-performing collaboration.Micro Moments Build Macro Trust: Trust is not built through grand gestures but through consistent, small, daily interactions and acknowledgments, as highlighted by Brené Brown's "sliding door moments."The Power of Vulnerability (When Appropriate): Leaders' vulnerability, when coupled with steadiness and appropriate timing, fosters deeper connections and relatability. Asha's personal story exemplified how accepting help during a vulnerable time transformed her leadership journey and built immense trust.The CBI Framework for Trust: A robust framework for assessing and building trust involves:Credibility & Competence: Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and the ability to effectively fulfill responsibilities, proving you "walk the talk."Benevolence: Showing genuine care and concern for team well-being, consistency in kind actions, taking responsibility, and ensuring people feel seen and supported.Integrity: Maintaining consistency between words and actions, adhering to ethical principles, honesty, and giving credit where it is due.Consistency is Non-Negotiable: For all aspects of trust-building, consistency in a leader's behavior is vital for dependability and to avoid confusion or mistrust within the team.Strategic Presence in Hybrid Work: In remote or hybrid settings, maintaining a leader's "presence" (even virtually) is crucial for building trust, fostering connection, and ensuring team members feel engaged and not isolated. This requires intentional check-ins and empathetic communication.Tailored Trust-Building Approaches:For New Leaders: Focus on humility, active listening, observing, showing genuine respect for existing structures, and thoughtfully offering input that supports rather than overshadows.For Seasoned Leaders: Leverage immense wisdom and experience by continuing personal growth, learning, and adapting to new viewpoints and generations, becoming profoundly inspiring through evolving relevance.Indicators of High-Trust Teams: Teams with strong trust exhibit candid and respectful conversations, open sharing of diverse opinions, shared ownership of mistakes, reduced politics, increased collaboration, and a clear focus on collective goals.Practical Steps for Strengthening Trust: Regular practices include checking in personally (beyond just tasks), recognizing efforts and planning (not just outcomes), modeling accountability by owning mistakes, and leading with consistent, thoughtful intention. "Cultural listening" – observing subtle team dynamics – offers powerful insights.Model the Desired Behavior: The most effective way for leaders to build trustworthiness is to embody the behaviors they wish to see in their team, setting the "tone at the top" through their actions rather than just words. #LeadershipTrust #EcoSystemicLeadership #TeamBuilding #VulnerabilityInLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #CBITrust #OrganizationalDevelopment #HighPerformingTeams #CoachingCulture #EmployeeEngagement #FutureOfWork #AshaMinion #TheElevateSchool

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The spring of 1999 was filled with excitement about new adventures for Audrey Trudeau. After several years in Calgary, the physiotherapist had a new opportunity back home in Ontario, and she was looking forward to spending more time with her siblings. Her house was listed for sale, and she was getting packed up to move, when she disappeared. Her family and coworkers were baffled. It didn't make sense. Join Global News Senior Crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares what investigators uncovered and the disturbing discovery that cracked open the case five months later. Contact: Instagram: @nancy.hixt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/ Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a deep conversation with Darryl Stickel, an expert in building trust and connection. They explore the journey of trust, its definition, and the dynamics involved in fostering deeper relationships. Darryl shares his personal experiences that shaped his understanding of trust, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and self-trust. The discussion also covers practical strategies for building trust in various relationships, including parenting and professional settings, and highlights the significance of communication and awareness in nurturing trust. 00:00Introduction to Trust and Connection 03:07The Journey to Building Trust 06:06Understanding Trust: Definition and Dynamics 08:48The Role of Vulnerability in Trust 11:54Levers of Trust: Benevolence, Integrity, and Ability 14:43Self-Trust and Its Importance 17:36Parenting and Trust Dynamics 20:29Learning from Mistakes and Building Resilience 24:23Navigating Trust and Love in Difficult Relationships 27:02Learning Through Mistakes: The Role of Experience 29:14The Balance of Control and Independence in Parenting 31:10Vulnerability and Trust: Overcoming Past Hurts 35:06The Power of Benevolence in Building Trust 39:46Creating Connections: The Importance of Asking for Help   To Learn More: www.trustunlimited.com Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org Join the Team! Circle, our new social support event, along with the team and athlete communication platform, is designed to help us break free from doom scrolling and shadow banning and foster stronger connections among us. Follow the link, download the app, and start this new chapter of Team AIIA! Join Circle https://a2a.circle.so/join?invitation_token=16daaa0d9ecd7421d384dd05a461464ce149cc9e-63d4aa30-1a67-4120-ae12-124791dfb519

Following up on the discussion of immorality in the culture, Pastor Dorrell turns to 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 to address the sanctity and potential pitfalls within marriage. He unpacks the Apostle Paul's direct instructions regarding physical intimacy, explaining that it is a God-given gift meant exclusively for the marital covenant. This sermon confronts the common but unbiblical extremes of either worldly indulgence or a rigid, joyless abstinence. Pastor Dorrell challenges married couples to see intimacy not as a weapon or bargaining chip, but as a mutual, joyful responsibility and a selfless gift that protects the union from temptation and strengthens the bond of becoming "one flesh" in a way that honors God's design.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join Us Find service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join. Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give.

An esteemed physiotherapist moved to Calgary in search of a fresh start. Audrey Trudeau quickly gained the respect and admiration of her colleagues at the Rockyview General Hospital and became well known for her kind and generous spirit. Then, on the eve of an exciting new opportunity, she disappeared. Join Global News Senior Crime reporter Nancy Hixt as she shares what made Audrey's family and coworkers suspicious and details the desperate search that followed. Contact: Instagram: @nancy.hixt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NancyHixtCrimeBeat/ Email: nancy.hixt@globalnews.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week's Order Nando, Rob, Ruby & P are joined by the National Sales rep for Saint Benevolence Clarin Rum, Kiowa BrownKiowa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhummuffinTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rhummuffinThe Industry Perspective Socials!Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindustryperspectiveGeoffrey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffrey_mckinneyNando's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iwult_/P's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglas_coffeeRob's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/robeenyoThe Industry Perspective:Pulling back the curtain on your favorite bars and restaurants telling you what goes on behind the scenes with the establishments, the people that make it run and hopefully give you some insight into our perspectiveCreated with Wondershare Filmora

This one is going to blow your mind and I'm going to tune you in to a mass exodus that's been happening in the Digital Marketing space and business in general.    The days of "Greed is Good" are over.    They're coming to an abrupt end quickly.     The reason?    No one is buying bullshit.    Not your bullshit or anyone else's bullshit.     We live in a world where if you've not figured out how to provide value at an exponential scale, you are not going to be running your own business for long.    Recently, I've made a shift and my grand vision for what I'm doing has required me to give away the thing that was my main thing at 80% off and it's on track to be given away for free in the near future.    For now, I'm focused on helping as many people get what they need to help them succeed.    About the ReWire Podcast The ReWire Podcast with Ryan Stewman – Dive into powerful insights as Ryan Stewman, the HardCore Closer, breaks down mental barriers and shares actionable steps to rewire your thoughts. Each episode is a fast-paced journey designed to reshape your mindset, align your actions, and guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself. Join in for a daily dose of real talk that empowers you to embrace change and unlock your full potential.    Learn how you can become a member of a powerful community consistently rewiring itself for success at https://www.jointheapex.com/   Rise Above

Mencius (c. 371–289 BC) was a prominent Confucian philosopher known as the “Second Sage” after Confucius. He emphasized the innate goodness of human nature, advocating for humane governance, moral cultivation, and the welfare of citizens. His teachings greatly influenced Confucianism and later Neo-Confucian thought.

In this early spring talk, Valerie turns to the way of awakening, discovered and explored as this world – in the midst – just as it is. Not-two. The talk

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For National Donate Life Month, Health Matters revisits the conversation between our host, Angelique Serrano, and NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia transplant hepatologist Dr. Alyson Fox. They talk about the differences between living donation and deceased donation, walk through the steps of preparation and recovery for organ donation and transplant, and the importance of this lifesaving gift.___Alyson Fox, MD, is medical director of the adult transplant program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. Dr. Fox's clinical practice is focused on the management of patients with a variety of liver diseases including viral hepatitis, alcoholic and non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases, inherited and autoimmune liver diseases and liver cancers. As a transplant hepatologist, she has advanced training in the management of the complications of end stage liver disease and caring for patients both pre- and post-liver transplantation. When she is not caring for patients, she is active as a course director and educator at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.___Health Matters is your weekly dose of health and wellness information, from the leading experts. Join host Courtney Allison to get news you can use in your own life. New episodes drop each Wednesday.If you are looking for practical health tips and trustworthy information from world-class doctors and medical experts you will enjoy listening to Health Matters. Health Matters was created to share stories of science, care, and wellness that are happening every day at NewYork-Presbyterian, one of the nation's most comprehensive, integrated academic healthcare systems. In keeping with NewYork-Presbyterian's long legacy of medical breakthroughs and innovation, Health Matters features the latest news, insights, and health tips from our trusted experts; inspiring first-hand accounts from patients and caregivers; and updates on the latest research and innovations in patient care, all in collaboration with our renowned medical schools, Columbia and Weill Cornell Medicine. To learn more visit: https://healthmatters.nyp.org

Rev. Astor Douglas is inspired from reading Rev. Master Jiyu's teaching on the Four Wisdoms, which are Charity, Tenderness, Benevolence, Sympathy, and takes up the Wisdom of Benevolence. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ngl0Q6vw7X4Twitter/X: @shastaabbey

In 2016, an exhibit opened at the American Folk Art Museum showcasing various artifacts from American fraternal orders, most notably the Odd Fellows and Freemasons.  The collection shared the best of fraternal folk art with the wider world.  One of the curators of that exhibition, Dr. Aimee Newell, joined us to talk about the collection and give us some background and history on where the items came from, their significance, and their influence into culture at large.  Once again, the Shoutout goes to a new Encampment, this time the re-chartered Santa Paula #118 of California.  In the Odd Podge, Toby announces the new recording he's working on, Ainslie shares his story of helping save a lodge with an Initiation and meeting a listener, Dr. Newell contemplates returning to her former employer, the Scottish Rite Museum in Lexington, MA, and Mike talks about his most recent publication, an epic poem.

Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE), a renowned Chinese philosopher and teacher, founded Confucianism, emphasizing morality, family loyalty, social harmony, and virtuous governance. His teachings, compiled in the Analects, profoundly influenced Chinese culture, ethics, and education.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

What makes trust work—and why is it so hard to build? In this episode of The Story Engine Podcast, trust expert Daryl Stickle takes us on a deep dive into the psychology of trust, sharing insights from his decades-long career. You'll hear real-world stories, unexpected insights, and practical strategies for strengthening trust in business and life. In This Episode: [07:51]The Superpower of Vulnerability [13:43] Building Trust in Hostile Environments [21:46] The Importance of Benevolence in Trust [28:06] Overcoming Leadership Challenges [40:24] Reflections on Growth and Learning This is a powerful conversation you don't want to miss! Listen now.  

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

"To Paul, brought up under the rigid Jewish Law, God was pre-eminently the God of Righteousness, i.e. moral perfection. In these days when the majority of people assume God to be a vague easy-going Benevolence it is difficult to appreciate the force of Paul's problem or the wonder of its solution.   If we are prepared the grant the absolute moral perfection of God, eternally aflame with positive goodness, truth and beauty, we can perhaps understand that any form of sin or evil cannot approach God without instant dissolution. This is as inevitable as, for example, the destruction of certain germs by the light of the sun.   How them, asks Paul, can man who has failed and, moreover, sinned deliberately, ever approach God or hope to share in his timeless existence?"   Originally published as part of Letters to Young Churches.

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – The presence of Musk, Bezos, and Zuckerberg at the presidential inauguration ignites debate about power and philanthropy. Are they oligarchs shaping the world for personal gain, or visionaries using wealth for good? I explore their impact, the balance between influence and responsibility, and how we can encourage meaningful change while addressing concerns about concentrated wealth.

On the day after his Resurrection, the Savior appeared to those who knew him best during his mortal ministry—Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, ten of the apostles, and many other followers. While they saw him physically, they did not recognize him. Instead, they mistook him for a gardener, stranger, passing traveler, and even another prophet, as they misunderstood his role as the Redeemer of Israel or the promised Messiah. Rather than rebuking them, the Savior and ministering angels worked to correct their mistaken expectations by teaching them the true identity of Christ. In this episode, Professor Krystal V. L. Pierce describes how the Resurrected Savior opens the spiritual eyes and minds of his followers and disciples, in ancient and modern times, through visual, audible, and tangible signs and teachings. By learning to identify the spiritual nature of the Savior, we can prepare to see him physically in the Second Coming.      Publications: “Seeing, Knowing, and Recognizing the True Identity of Christ” in He Was Seen: Witnessing the Risen Christ (Religious Studies Center, 2024) Book of Mormon Insights: Letting God Prevail in Your Life, ed. Kenneth L. Alford, Krystal V. L. Pierce, and Mary Jane Woodger (Religious Studies Center, 2024) “The Tower of Babel, the Jaredites, and the Nature of God” by George A. Pierce and Krystal V. L. Pierce in They Shall Grow Together: The Bible in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2022) Approaching Holiness: Exploring the History and Teachings of the Old Testament, ed. Krystal V. L. Pierce and David Rolph Seely (Religious Studies Center, 2021) “The Ger in the Pentateuch and the Book of Mormon: Refugee Treatment under the Mosaic Law” in Covenant of Compassion: Caring for the Marginalized and Disadvantaged in the Old Testament (Religious Studies Center, 2021) “Egypt and the Egyptians” in Pearl of Great Price Reference Companion (Deseret Book, 2017) “Egypt's New Kingdom” in A Bible Reader's History of the Ancient World (Religious Studies Center, 2016) “The Brazen Serpent as a Symbol of Jesus Christ: A Dichotomy of Benevolence and Admonition” in I Glory in My Jesus: Understanding Christ in the Book of Mormon (Religious Studies Center, 2023)   Click here to learn more about Krystal V. L. Pierce