Podcasts about Blessing

Can a Poetic Pause Help us Embrace the In-Between Moments of the Season?   On this special Christmas Day episode of the Good Faith Podcast, host Curtis Chang and singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken each explore the nativity, the "space between" Christ's first coming and second coming, and how Christian faith holds grief and joy together in a world that often "does not mesh with Jesus." Featuring Madeleine L'Engle's poem "First Coming" and music from McCracken's Christmas EP I Heard the Bells (including "The Space Between"), this episode invites listeners to slow down, notice the small things, and find God's nearness in waiting and quiet wonder.   (00:03:02) Christian Response to a Troubled World (00:04:22) Madeleine L'Engle's "First Coming"  (00:08:35) Sandra McCracken's Christmas Reflections  (00:12:14) What Is Blessing the Space Between? (00:12:47) Songwriting and the Sacred Space Between  (00:15:10) From Christmas to New Year's: Blessing the In-Between Times (00:17:12) Nativity, Slowness, and the Nearness of God  (00:20:01) Curtis Chang's Closing Reflections   Enter the Christmas Day give away Good Faith mugs & a Sandra McCracken Christmas album   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter   Mentioned In This Episode: Madeleine L'Engle's The Ordering of Love Madeleine L'Engle's "First Coming" Luci Shaw's Accompanied by Angels: Poems of the Incarnation Sandra McCracken's Christmas EP I Heard the Bells Sandra McCracken's "The Space Between"   More From Sandra McCracken: Sandra McCracken's website Sandra's first Christmas album Sandra McCracken Christmas (2020)   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, wish you a very Merry Christmas. May the blessings of the Holy birth of our Lord and savior in flesh God incarnate be a Blessing upon you.

Christmas Day Broadcast and Blessing.

Christmas Night Broadcast and Blessing.

(Matthew 1:21, 23) The greatest blessing of all is salvation! Only eternal life outlasts this world. In this study we meditate on the wonderful words "God with us" and what that means today. (09309251224) Keep Studying  Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 

If you're listening on the day this episode airs… it's Christmas Eve. And if you're anything like most women in real estate, you're moving through the day with a full heart and an even fuller to-do list. In this short, heartfelt Christmas Eve episode, Karen shares gentle words of wisdom for the woman who is juggling clients, caring for family, holding emotions for everyone around her — and still trying to find a moment to breathe. Inside, you'll hear:  Acknowledgment of the many roles you carry  Encouragement for the woman who feels like she fell short this year  Reassurance for the woman who had an incredible year (and is quietly scared about repeating it)  A grounding practice to bring you back to the present moment  A Christmas blessing to carry into tomorrow — and into the new year This is your permission to pause, breathe, and remember: You are enough. You've done enough. And you are worthy of joy, rest, and gentleness this season. Merry Christmas, friends.   Click subscribe to be notified every Wednesday when our latest episode is released, and be sure to check out our group on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringwomeninrealestate We are 40,000 members strong and we want you to join us! And if you want to follow me on Instagram, that's where I'm having the most fun right now. https://www.instagram.com/karen.w.cooper/

Another Gigi and Bradley getting married story and the Dumbest Headline of the year. Also Timothee has been Kardashian-ized and it's working.Plus the latest with Russell Brand and Gisele is married, what does Tom think?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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0:00: Justin talks about diving into the Kingdom experience while Helen’s just ready to talk about the news that happened over the past two weeks. A good amount of news happened! News 5:17: The two hosts discuss two pieces of AI dubbing news, one involving voice actors in Japan, and the other one intending to use AI in anime production and needless to say, it’s not looking great! 10:12: Both Helen and Justin wonder about TOHO and how big a player they’ll become in the anime industry following their acquisition of Anime Limited from PLAION PICTURES. 14:03: So yes, unless an actual acquisition happens, it’s safe to say TheOASG Podcast will not talk about Warner Bros. Discovery unless a deal actually goes through or is stopped after Paramount’s hostile bid was, in the end, rejected; If you’ve been watching certain anime for free with ads on Crunchyroll, you won’t be doing so anymore in 2026, as they’re going to end their free ad-supported service. 18:53: Ammitsu’s Gazing at the Star Next Door's on hiatus until Spring as the creator preps the new arc; Rumi Ichinohe’s I See Your Face, Turned Away recently seemed to come back after a long hiatus, and it’s gonna end in the next chapter; and Boichi’s The Marshal King will go on hiatus for an undisclosed reason. 22:17: Also sort of weird — after a long time, Yona of the Dawn, which just saw its manga end, announced there will be a sequel to the anime. Sure took its time! 26:05: And in final news of the episode, the two hosts send their condolences to the friends and family of long-time voice actor voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura, who died on November 29 at 79. Licenses 28:08: US companies had to end the year with some licenses, and we got a decent amount, starting with Yen Press: Chika Tōjō's Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury—Vanadis Heart Ema Okadachi, otori, & Kou Kusaka's A Timid Lady was Turned into an Ugly Cat, but on the Verge of Fainting Is Picked Up by the Most Fearsome Military Duke Chitose Kaido's Thank You for Taking Care of Our Boy Banri Yūya Sakamoto's The Daughter of the Demon Lord is Too Kind! Rocket Shokai, Natsumi Inoue, Gakuto Coda, &, MEPHISTO's Sentenced to Be a Hero manga Toshiya Miyata's Melody of the Boundary Honda's Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san released as a Complete Omnibus Konosuba – God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! TRPG Advanced Rule Book tabletop companion book New Yen Audio titles: Asato Asato’s 86–EIGHTY-SIX Alter.1: The Reaper’s Occasional Adolescence and Akumi Agitogi’s The Bubble Love of the Mermaid 31:37: And then TOKYOPOP: cojomo's Kyo Aizawa Doesn’t Laugh Akiko Kawano's The Villainess' Bride Tōko Amekawa, Sora Gōto, & Meiji Anno's Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim LN Nanae Chrono's Vassalord (2-in-1 omnibus paperback and hardcover edition) Will release Misaki & Momochi’s A Gentle Noble’s Vacation Recommendation in 3-in-1 omnibus volumes 33:36: And then Seven Seas, who concluded their Wonderful Wednesdays this year with the following announcements: Akari Tsuchihashi's Flirting with my Bear-like Boyfriend (Steamship) Aira Yao & Umashi's Slime Saint Sasami Nitori’s Wonder Cats Natsue Shiomi & Daichi Matsuse's I Wish I Could Meet You Again on the Hill Where That Flower Blooms manga Ei Tozaki's Follow that Kiss Tsukamu Yoriwake's Nemu the Corpse Bearer 35:37: Meanwhile, a couple exclusive announcements of the following Titan Manga series were on ANN: Yokusaru Shibata’s Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider Yūnagi’s School for Wizards Old Enough to Learn Magic Paneguma’s The Assassin Laughs at Twilight Sakyuu Tottori’s Have Fun! It’s the End of the World!  rarutori, Ciavis, & Kō Narita’s High Elf with a Long Life manga Mizunomoto’s When I Was Reincarnated in Another World, I Was a Heroine and He Was a Hero The two then get into discussing which title they prefer that was translated into English: Modern Villainess: It’s Not Easy Building a Corporate Empire Before the Crash or It’s a Little Hard to be a Villainess of an Otome Game in Modern Society. 39:23: We have One Peace Books announcing exclusively on Behind the Manga the following new titles: Senya Mihagi, jaguchi, & Sato Pote’s Lockdown Life with the Class Beauty, Teika, Waka Sanada, & Hamu’s The Delinquent Girl Beside Me Suddenly Dyed Her Hair Black?!, and tera, Hayate Asakura, & Tetta’s The Villainess Who Came to Marry Into the Frontier Noble’s Household Is an Exceptionally Capable Wife, Isn’t She?; Hanashi Media announced a brand new license for their LN line; and Inoue’s #Gal x Gal Yuri manga is now on VIZ Manga. Streaming News 41:16: Part 2 of Rivals of the Great Detective Collection will drop on New Year’s Day, which means Justin has to be hyped about more Detective Conan. He also gets into the final Conan Cinema Saturdays movies, which will end January 3 with the first movie in the long-running franchise. 45:29: Helen then goes out of her way to talk about the Hatsune Miku anime film being the final bit of streaming news this week, only for Justin to remind her that she didn’t talk about Magic Kaito 1412 getting a dub on an obscure service (45:45). Cue much discussion that leads to somehow bringing up Conan, Yaiba, and Kaito Kid in a Cinematic Universe! Weird News 47:27: Helen goes over the strange situation involving physical copies of Higurashi: When They Cry Hou – Hou + having malware, which had MangaGamer having to recall it from stores. 49:50: Now it’s officially official: GAINAX is dead; the Naruto franchise is getting a Konoha land theme park in France; meanwhile a burger chain in Texas now has a Spy x Family burger for people to eat. 56:31: And final weird news for 2025, manga getting an anime years after it ends is unusual but over the past couple years it hasn’t reached the levels of what Psyren and then Iron Wok Jan! have inspired now! Both hosts discuss this unusual trend and also go back in time as to how they each got into these manga respectively! Feel free to send questions or any comments you might have about this week's episode in the comments section below, to contact at theoasg dot com, or to our Twitter account (@TheOASG). TheOASG wishes everyone who celebrates it a Merry Christmas! 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Did you know that Faith in God makes you free? Jesus came to make you free from sin and the curse. You are free to enjoy THE BLESSING of The LORD! Listen to Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer's Voice of Victory as they discuss how Faith in God puts you in the place of being in right standing with God, like Adam and Eve were before the Fall. Learn that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross gives you the ability to resist sin, sickness, disease and every other part of the curse. Living in victory means you can experience freedom using the Name of Jesus.

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Did you know that Faith in God makes you free? Jesus came to make you free from sin and the curse. You are free to enjoy THE BLESSING of The LORD! Watch Kenneth Copeland and Professor Greg Stephens on Believer's Voice of Victory as they discuss how Faith in God puts you in the place of being in right standing with God, like Adam and Eve were before the Fall. Learn that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross gives you the ability to resist sin, sickness, disease and every other part of the curse. Living in victory means you can experience freedom using the Name of Jesus.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251223dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21 Give Him the Name Jesus Joseph’s world had been turned upside down. The woman he loved was expecting a child, and Joseph knew he wasn’t the father. In his hurt and confusion, he planned to end the engagement quietly. But before he could act, God intervened. Through an angel, the Lord gave Joseph the comfort he needed: “Do not be afraid.” Mary’s child was no scandal. He was the Savior, conceived by the Holy Spirit. This was not Joseph’s plan, but it was God’s, and it was perfect. The angel even told Joseph the baby’s name: Jesus. That name means “The Lord saves.” His purpose was clear. He will save his people from their sins. Not from Roman rulers. Not from poverty or sickness. But from the deeper problem that haunts every heart—sin. What a message of hope! We too face fear and confusion when life does not go as planned. We wrestle with guilt over choices we made, with uncertainty about the future, with the pain of brokenness in our world. Yet in our turmoil, God still speaks: “Do not be afraid.” Why not? Because Jesus has come. He has come to save us from our sins. He has lived the perfect life we could not, carried our guilt to the cross, and risen victorious from the grave. His name is still our comfort today: Jesus. The Lord saves. Like Joseph, we may not always understand God’s plan. But we can trust his promise. In Christ, we are forgiven. In Christ, we are safe. And in Christ, we have every reason to live without fear. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for coming to save me from my sins. When fear and doubt rise in my heart, remind me of your name and your promise: The Lord saves. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageThe candles are burning low, Advent is nearly complete, and a quiet figure steps into focus: Saint Joseph. We open the door to the workshop where silence is eloquent and obedience changes history, exploring how a man with no recorded words still teaches us what fatherhood, courage, and reverence look like when God draws near.We walk through Scripture's testimony that names Joseph as father, son of David, and guardian of the Messiah, and we reflect on why legal and spiritual fatherhood are not lesser realities but profound icons of the Father's love. Drawing on Scott Hahn's insights and the wisdom of the saints in his book "Joy to the World", we consider the angel's charge to Joseph, his decisive yes, and the way that choice shelters the Incarnation. From Nazareth to Egypt and back, Joseph's path shows how vocation is lived: unhurried, attentive, and ready to act when God speaks. Along the way, we revisit how the birth of Christ reshaped time itself and why attempts to neutralize our calendars can't erase the hinge of grace.Together, we ponder Benedict XVI's vision of authentic fatherhood as service to life and growth, and we bless the hidden faithfulness of fathers who labor without applause. As carols rise and Christmas nears, we let Joseph guide our imagination and prayer, learning to measure our days by presence, protection, and quiet love. If the true reward is simply to be with Christ, Joseph shows us how to arrive and adore.If this reflection stirred your heart, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover the podcast. What virtue of Joseph will you practice this week?Key Points from the Episode:• Advent nearing its fulfillment and the mystery of the Incarnation• Joseph's silence and deeds as a model of holiness• Legal and spiritual fatherhood affirmed in Scripture• Joseph as icon of God the Father's care• The angel's counsel and Joseph's fearless obedience• Saints' insights from Aquinas, Bernard, and Josemaría• History and calendars centered on Christ's birth• Benedict XVI on authentic fatherhood and service• Blessing and encouragement for fathers today• Closing with Christmas carols Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!

Author Ana Blessing joins Leani to discuss how it feels to finish your first book, being perceived, trusting the process, and building a community. Links: Battle Cry, Leani's Patreon, Ana's Website, Ana's Instagram Music Credit: "Blippy Trance" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Episode 346 In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan, Ryan, and Fr. Michael dive into 12 lost Catholic Christmas traditions that once shaped the Church's celebration of the Nativity—and why they're worth reviving today. 00:00 Rediscovering Christmas Traditions 02:53 The Jesse Tree and Salvation History 05: 02 The O Antiphons 06:06 The Yule Log and Symbolism of Light 07:05 Carrying The Bethlehem Fire 09:35 Humble Pie 11:07 Blessing of Wine on St. John's Day 14:00 The 3 Christmas Liturgies 17:17 Saint Wenceslaus Night Almsgiving 19:27 Childermas 22:05 Epiphany Water & Chalk Blessing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it look like to live out the Connected Families Framework? What does it look like to live it out in your own heart and relationships? In this final episode of our 3-part series, Hope for the Long Haul, Jim and Lynne Jackson share how the Framework has shaped their lives over time: from finding their identity in Jesus, to marriage, to navigating the joys and challenges of parenting adult children. If you’re wondering whether this stuff really helps in the long term, this one’s for you. Key Takeaways: How and what the Connected Families Framework has looked like in their marriage Learning that Jesus is our “report card” What it looks like to keep the connection alive in marriage and in parenting How gifts gone awry and “Foundation” messages impacted their working careers Mentioned in this Podcast: Genesis 12:1-3 Book mentioned – Connecting: Healing Ourselves and Our Relationships by Dr. Larry Crabb The Entitlement Fix online course Donate to Connected Families Trash, Truth, Treasure online mini-course The Connected Families Framework Podcast – Payoffs & Accidental Rewards: How to Focus on the Right Stuff Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! This podcast was made possible by members of The Table, whose monthly support creates a ripple effect of change for generations to come. We'd love to have you take a seat at The Table! Love the podcast? Leave a review to help other parents discover the show! Guest Bio: Jim and Lynne Jackson are the Co-Founders of Connected Families in Plymouth, MN. With over 50 combined years of professionally helping families and a love for working in the church, Jim and Lynne have been dedicated to bringing reliable, God-centered, research-based parenting resources to all families since 2002. © 2025 Connected Families .stk-14eb4a5-inner-blocks{justify-content:center !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 {background-image:url(https://connectedfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/iStock-894693700-scaled.jpg) !important;padding-top:64px !important;padding-right:64px !important;padding-bottom:64px !important;padding-left:64px !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5-container:before{background-color:#00000096 !important;}.stk-14eb4a5 .stk-block-hero__content{min-height:300px !important;max-width:400px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:0px !important;}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-14eb4a5 {background-position:center right !important;padding-top:30px !important;padding-right:30px !important;padding-bottom:30px !important;padding-left:30px !important;}} .stk-a848eca .stk-block-heading__text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}“Things began to change when…” .stk-945cf01 .stk-block-text__text{color:#FFFFFF !important;}Be part of the team that brings “aha” moments of grace to families. .stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6b4031e .stk-button-group{flex-direction:row !important;}} .stk-9906cf2 .stk-button{background:#431c3b !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover:after{background:#95848f !important;opacity:1 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;font-weight:600 !important;}.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button:hover .stk-button__inner-text{color:var(--theme-palette-color-8, #ffffff) !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-9906cf2 .stk-button__inner-text{font-size:21px !important;}}DONATE TODAY

The Blessing of Christmas | Pastor Joshua Reyes

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251222dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Look to the Sign We live in a world that constantly demands signs. Politicians promise change, and we look for signs that things will improve. Doctors give us a diagnosis, and we want signs that treatments will work. Even in our spiritual lives, we sometimes find ourselves asking God for signs as proof that he is with us, proof that he hears us and will help us. King Ahaz, the king of Judah, was in a difficult spot when Isaiah spoke the words of our Bible reading for today. Powerful armies threatened him. God offered him a sign of his faithfulness, but Ahaz doubted God. God’s promise did not depend on Ahaz’s faith. The Lord himself gave the sign: a virgin would conceive and give birth to a son, and his name would be Immanuel, “God with us.” Centuries later, Matthew's gospel revealed how wonderfully God kept that promise. The virgin Mary gave birth to Jesus, and in him God truly was with us, not just in spirit, not only in power, but in the flesh. He came to stand in our place, to live the perfect life we could not, and to die the death our sins deserved. The ultimate sign of God’s faithfulness is the cross and the empty tomb. What does this mean for us? It means we never need to doubt whether God is with us. Whatever troubles surround us—health concerns, family struggles, financial stress, or guilt from our sins—God has already given us the sign. In Jesus, he is with us. And if he is with us, then who can be against us? So, when doubts creep in, return to the sign God has given. Look to the manger, the cross, and the empty tomb. There you see Immanuel, God with us, God with you. Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank you for coming to be my Immanuel. When I am afraid or tempted to doubt, turn my eyes back to you and the sign of your love. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

The curse of sin runs deep, touching every part of creation, every part of who we are. And the law, even God's good law, cannot remove it. But the gospel can. Christ became a curse for us so we could be brought into blessing: the blessing of Abraham, the blessing of life with God, the blessing of the Spirit who dwells in us. This is why Jesus came. This is why Advent matters. The curse is not the final word. Blessing is. Galatians 3:10–14

Pez (Perry Chapman) is one of Australia's most respected hip-hop artists and an icon. He has achieved ARIA-charting albums, national tours, and collaborations with some of Australia's most influential hip-hop acts. Pez has a reputation as one of the countries sharpest lyricists. His longevity and evolution have cemented him as a trusted, authentic voice in Australian music, admired for both his craft and his contribution to the culture. Pez is touring with 360 on their Back N Forth Tour, check it out (links below)! We chat about leaving music and coming back (hopefully), authenticity and being yourself, flow state, graves disease, nerves and performing, negative self-talk, life changing experience in Sunshine Coast, how Aussie rap is perceived, his new tour with 360, being a father plus plenty more! Check Pez out on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pezofficial Tour dates/ tickets: https://pezmusic.com.au/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pezofficial Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0XhPfbWkymiMgLm-GwraIw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emceepez Facebook fan group (The Peztival heads): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1151940535827071/ Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/0nqejKHUiWWMRltB0Cx5xq Dad Joke's on you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDPkkfWLiTs ------------------------------------------- Follow @Funny in Failure on Instagram and Facebook https://www.instagram.com/funnyinfailure/ https://www.facebook.com/funnyinfailure/

Your Blessing Is in Your Response challenges us to move beyond simply hearing God's Word and start responding to it. Using the powerful imagery of a mirror, Pastor Jay unpacks how Scripture reveals what needs to change—and why blessing is found not in observation, but in obedience. This message will encourage you to stop walking away unchanged and start responding to what God is showing you.

In this episode of The Estranged Heart podcast, Kreed  explores the dual forces of conflict and love within estranged parent-adult child relationships. Speaking from the perspectives of both conflict and love, Kreed emphasizes the importance of acknowledging conflict without trying to fix it, and the necessity of allowing love to coexist with it. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace their feelings and experiences without the pressure of resolution, highlighting the complexity of relationships and the journey of personal growth.TakeawaysConflict is often ignored to maintain a facade of stability..Love can exist alongside conflict without needing resolution.Both conflict and love serve important roles in relationships.Personal growth involves accepting complexity and uncertainty.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Conflict and Love06:00 Understanding Conflict11:52 Embracing Love in Conflict15:09 Solstice Blessing and Closing Thoughtswww.TheEstrangedHeart.comEmail: hello@TheEstrangedHeart.comWork with Kreed: https://theestrangedheart.com/services(private coaching, mediation, support groups, webinars, etc.)The Heart Collective: https://theestrangedheart.com/membershipFacebook Support Group for Estranged Moms (facilitated by Kreed) https://www.facebook.com/groups/estrangedmotherssupportgroupTo support the podcast and Kreed's work with estranged and reconciled parents and adult children: https://buymeacoffee.com/kreedrevere

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Chloë Elmore, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Celebrate God’s multiplying power. Meditate on John 10:22-23 and learn about Hanukkah. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251221dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God—the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures regarding his Son, who as to his earthly life was a descendant of David, and who through the Spirit of holiness was appointed the Son of God in power by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name's sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. Romans 1:1-6 Family Matters For many people, these are days of preparation and travel to be with family for Christmas. Most will describe this as an essential and very enjoyable part of the Christmas celebration. Similarly, the reason Jesus was born in Bethlehem was a family matter. His parents had traveled from Nazareth to Bethlehem because “they were of the house and line of David” (Luke 2:4). In the very town that hundreds of years earlier David was anointed the king of Israel, came the one who would fulfill that promise. Jesus had a family. The apostle Paul wrote, “As to his human nature (he) was a descendant of David.” He “became flesh” (John 1:14). He became true man so he could live and experience life like one of us. He also “through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God” (Romans 1:4). Jesus wasn’t just another human member of David's family tree; he is God himself. The result? We also are among those who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. We have another family to celebrate with this Christmas—all those who realized their need for a Savior, and in whose hearts God’s Spirit has worked a conviction that Jesus is their Savior and Lord. While we enjoy time with our families this Christmas, may we also rejoice that we can trace our spiritual roots back to the Babe of Bethlehem and celebrate with the family of believers our joy in Jesus, who came into this world to be our Savior. Prayer: Dear Jesus, bless my Christmas worship this year and my time together with family as we come together to celebrate your birth. Fill me with the awe of your miraculous birth and the joy that comes from believing that you are my God and Savior. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Send us a textWhat if the fastest way to peace isn't more learning, but more willingness? We open with a rain-soaked, cedar-scented snapshot from the Pacific Northwest and then dive straight into the heart of our practice: letting the mind's patterns reveal themselves without fear, defense, or control. Rather than forcing outcomes, we explore how to live from command—the effortless extension of love that quietly reorganizes perception—while releasing the ego's compulsion to manage every variable.We trace a powerful thread through the “I and I” relationship: the aspectless source and the individuated self. When they feel close, life becomes ecstatic, natural, and generous. From that closeness, we revisit world “problems” like killing, climate, and conflict without hardening into blame or superiority. Instead of adding density to dense topics, we reframe them as projections of a secret belief in threat, and let awareness do what willpower never can.Along the way we unpack people pleasing and guilt, the trap of fantasy, and the myth of private thoughts. We talk about why sickness narratives stick, how symptoms mirror believed guilt, and how gentle responsibility dissolves them without shame. Diet becomes a surprising teacher: no food saves or condemns you, and quantification only tightens the body-concept. Bless your experience, and behavior shifts on its own. We also share how to plan life's particulars while leaving miracles unplanned, and how ACIM practice can turn into identity if we chase methods instead of choosing forgiveness now.If you're ready to trade striving for grace, control for command, and narratives for direct seeing, this conversation will feel like fresh air. Subscribe, share with a friend who overthinks their growth, and leave a review telling us: what story are you done believing?Support the show

Don't Bury Your Blessing - 10-26-25 - Pastor Michael Mullings

The Blessing of Abraham (Genesis 12:1-9)Dec 21, 2025 - Morning SermonAdvent Week 4Pastor Mitchell Leach

In this Christmas message, we explore Simeon's blessing from Luke 2 and the overlooked power of speaking God's intention over others. Blessing isn't about comfort or wealth, it's about calling out who God says someone will become. This Christmas, we're reminded that the greatest gift we can give is to bless, not tear down.

Synopsis: When Adam fell, he corrupted the image of God in himself, bringing sin and death into the world. This, if uncorrected, would lead to the loss of God's honor and man's highest joy – face-to-face communion with God. Sermon Texts: Genesis 3:7-8; Hosea 6:6-7; Psalm 51:5; Psalm 58:3; Isaiah 59:2; Romans 5:12; Hebrews 2:10-18

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251220dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. James 5:8 Be Patient ‘I can’t wait!’ That’s a common cry this time of year. Children have been adding items to their Christmas lists for weeks. Waiting another week to see what they may get seems unbearable. It’s just as hard for students to wait for the Christmas break. It’s equally difficult to wait when you are holding a ticket to visit relatives over the Christmas holiday. It doesn’t matter how long you stare at the calendar; there are no shortcuts. Waiting requires patience. The Bible acknowledges that patience isn’t a natural virtue in any of us. It’s especially true when life isn’t going right. When you are afflicted with sickness or are being mistreated, waiting for relief is just about the hardest thing to do. It would be much more natural to grumble and complain when your health is poor. When you aren’t being treated fairly, it’s much easier to lash out or criticize someone else to make them feel as lousy as you feel. So, the Bible tells you to be patient. That’s how God wants you to handle your frustrations and challenges in life. Sometimes you can’t overcome that sickness or get rid of that mistreatment. Yet you can still place your trust in God during those difficult times and wait for God to do his job. God did his biggest job when he sent Jesus to this earth on that first Christmas. Jesus took on himself all the abuse and mistreatment he never deserved. Jesus suffered for all the world’s spiritual sickness. Jesus took away the punishment for all our complaining, grumbling, and stinging criticisms of others. The results of Jesus’ work mean peace and forgiveness for believing hearts. ‘I can’t wait!’ can be your motto for the return of Jesus. You don’t have to count down the days on the calendar. You can wait with patience because Jesus brings more than presents, a brief visit, or a break from school. You can stand firm and eagerly wait for the blessings Jesus has in store for you when he comes back to take you home to heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, fill my life with your love and forgiveness so I can patiently endure earthly struggles while I wait for you to come back and bring me your eternal blessings. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Ever wake up with that “today is the day” feeling, like you are ready to conquer the world? The guys start there, take a hard left into Pinky and the Brain, and somehow end up pondering what it was like when Christ rose from the dead. From there, it turns into a practical, tradition-packed episode on celebrating Christmas well. Not the Hallmark version, and not the American “Christmas ends on December 26” version either. The kind that actually follows the liturgical calendar, keeps Advent as Advent, and treats Christmas as a season, not a day.Along the way, they review a Taiwanese whiskey from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, talk family customs that make the day feel grounded, and make a strong case for grandfathers and fathers to be the custodians of tradition. One of the best parts is a simple, doable challenge: take the 12 Days of Christmas seriously and mark the feast days with small, intentional practices your family will actually remember.In this episode:The “wake up and conquer the world” mood vs the day Christ resurrectedAdvent vs Christmas, and why our culture gets it backwardsWhy “Merry” used to mean more like blessed than happyMidnight Mass, caroling, real Christmas trees, and reading Luke before presentsA great grandfather tradition: gather the family and speak from the heartGifts for kids: fewer and meaningful vs abundance as a sign of the Father's generosityThe 12 Days of Christmas, and the feast days that stack up fastSt. John's Blessing of Wine and why you should do itA practical idea for the Holy Innocents: dads blessing their children out loudEpiphany water and why you should plan ahead to get it blessedWhiskey for the episode: Taiwanese whiskey (Scotch Malt Whisky Society pick), “Dunker's Delight” style notes, 107 proof, with flavors like caramel and apple pie crust.Challenge for the week: Pick two feast days during the 12 Days of Christmas and do something small but real. Bless your kids, bless wine, invite someone over, go to Mass, or start a tradition worth keeping.

On this week's podcast episode, Nathan and Vivianne Foster discuss how to welcome Christ—looking to Jesus' parents as a picture of consent, receptivity, and hospitality.Show NotesVivianne's Christmas Pie RecipeThis recipe was invented as my mother and I struggled to figure out the perfect way to enjoy Christmas Day together without fussing over ten different casseroles that needed to go in and out of the oven, and magically all be ready at the same moment. Having a French Canadian heritage, meat pies — called tourtieres are a big thing for us. This one takes things a step further: essentially everything you'd find on your Christmas plate goes IN the pie. If it feels too risky to swap out your complicated chaotic menu for this sumptuous simple main dish, take a risk by using your leftovers to make this pie. If you can't handle recipes that simply paint a picture, and omit detailed measurements, I highly recommend not embarking on this adventure. For the rest of you, here we go:Pie crust: Use whatever savory pastry recipe you usually make, adding some fresh or dried herbs, cut up (eg: thyme, rosemary, sage)Filling:You'll need enough to fill each pie you're going to make, which I usually eyeball as I mix and add ingredients into a very large mixing bowl, so that the total amount in the bowl is sufficient to fill the shells. Make the ratio as seems fit to you:In a big bowl, combine:Cooked turkey, shredded into chunky pieces, or cutCubed bread, preferably sourdough, preferably dry so that it doesn't turn to mush, cubed. (You can toast cubes of fresh bread in the oven if you don't have any stale bread)Fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped, but raw (so that each berry is at least halved, but could be in quarters)Diced applesIn a cast iron frying pan, set to low medium, cook a pound of bacon, slowly; I usually have to do this in two batches, and set on cutting board to cool before chopping into small pieces.Keep the rendered fat from the bacon in the pan, turning the heat up to medium and adding:A few diced onions, or a larger amount of leeksA few diced potatoes (small diced)Once potatoes seem tender but not soft, remove from heat, pouring onion and potato mixture into main bowl, along with bacon bits.Stir the mixture to combine, adding a very generous amount of dried sage (I use at least 1/4 to 1/2 a cup for 2-3 pies. Add as you wish: pepper and salt.  Add one egg per pie into the main bowl, mixing thoroughly to moisten the mixture.You will need a minimum of 6 cups of filing per pie you want to fill. Spoon mixture into pie shell, mounding it up in the middle. Cover with pastry top, and cut a few designs in the top to allow hot air to escape. Cover with foil and bake as per your usual preference for baking pies, or wrap in plastic wrap and freeze if you don't plan on cooking within a day.We usually set aside a family afternoon for assembling the pies and freeze them, then bake from frozen the day of Christmas. A fun part of our tradition is using Christmas cookie cutters to make designs appliquéd on top of the pie. Have fun!

One of the greatest surprises of this journey wasn't the visions, the purging, or even the revelations; it was the people. In just four days, strangers became family. Not metaphorically. Literally. People from different countries, histories, and wounds trusted one another with their tears, their truths, their breakdowns, and their rebirths. This episode explores one of the most important distinctions of the entire experience: the environment is not secondary to the medicine—the people are the medicine. Arkana is not just a retreat center; it is a living ecosystem designed to make it safe enough to stop performing and start being real. When judgment evaporates, and egos are checked at the door, something ancient reawakens. Trust becomes the air you breathe. Authenticity becomes effortless. Healing accelerates. By the third and final night of Ayahuasca, the work had shifted. There was no war. No descent. No funerals. Grandmother wasn't teaching anymore; she was integrating. Confirming. Blessing. What once felt overwhelming now appeared as memory, perspective, and clarity. The darkness was never removed; it was revealed as temporary. And for the first time, it became clear that both the darkness and the light were never happening to me. They were moving through me. Day Five introduced San Pedro, Huachuma, the Medicine of the Heart. Where Ayahuasca turns you inward to meet your shadows, San Pedro moves you outward into connection, unity, empathy, and love. Under the guidance of Alcides, a man who doesn't just tell stories but transmits truth, the group experienced something rare and unmistakable: collective heart coherence. Not symbolic. Not poetic. Physically real. Fourteen nervous systems beating as one. This episode captures the final transmission of the Sacred Valley: connection isn't something you create, it's what remains when you remove the barriers. The heart has always been unified. It's the ego that divides it. San Pedro didn't give us anything new; it revealed what had always been there beneath the masks, defenses, and personas. As the fire burned low beneath the Andean sky, one final truth became clear: plant medicine isn't the point, it's the doorway. Nothing fixes you. Nothing completes you. These medicines remove what was never yours to carry and reveal who you've been all along. This is the ceremony after the ceremony.And this is where the journey home truly begins. Make Sense? For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com0:00 - Intro1:04 - Into the Mountains7:12 - Thanksgiving in Peru9:07 -  A New Definition of Family 10:27 - To drink or not to drink again? That is the question? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What St Isaac exposes here is not a technique but a diagnosis. He is ruthless because the sickness is deep. The soul is meant to be good soil but soil is not neutral ground. It either receives the seed with vigilance or it becomes choked. Remembrance of God is not a poetic feeling but a sustained pressure on the heart a vigilance that does not sleep. When this remembrance is alive the soul becomes a place where God Himself shades and illumines. There is no romance here. Light appears inside darkness not because the darkness is denied but because the soul has chosen to stand watch within it. St Isaac refuses to let us spiritualize our way around the body. The belly is not incidental. What enters the mouth reaches the heart. He speaks bluntly because self deception thrives in vagueness. Excess dulls perception. Pleasure thickens the air of the soul. Wisdom is not stolen from us by demons alone but smothered by our own indulgence. A full belly does not merely weaken resolve it fuels lust because the body has been trained to demand satisfaction. This is not moralism. It is anthropology. The knowledge of God does not coexist with a body that has been enthroned. Here asceticism is revealed as truth telling. It strips away the lie that discipline is punishment. Labor is not opposed to grace. Labor is the ground where grace becomes intelligible. St Isaac compares it to labor pains because knowledge of God is not an idea grasped but a life brought forth. Without toil there is no birth only fantasy. Sloth does not simply delay holiness it gives birth to shame because the soul knows it has avoided the cost of truth. This is where the inner disposition becomes decisive. Asceticism without remembrance hardens into pride. Asceticism without humility becomes violence against the self. But remembrance without discipline dissolves into sentimentality. St Isaac holds them together because life demands it. The question is not how much one fasts or how little one sleeps but whether the heart is consenting to be trained. Discipline embraced with resentment breeds bitterness. Discipline embraced with attention becomes wisdom. In an age starved of living elders this teaching cuts even deeper. We are tempted either to abandon asceticism entirely or to turn it into a private project shaped by personality and preference. St Isaac offers neither comfort. He places responsibility back into the hands of the one who desires God. The absence of elders does not absolve us. It makes inner honesty more urgent. The body becomes the first elder. Hunger teaches restraint. Fatigue teaches humility. Failure teaches mercy. If these are ignored no amount of reading will save us. Christ's closeness to the mouth of the one who endures hardship is not sentimental reassurance. It is promise and warning. He draws near to the body that has consented to the Cross. Not to the body pampered under the language of balance or self care. The care Christ offers is not the removal of hardship but His presence within it. Asceticism then is not heroic excess but fidelity to reality. It is the refusal to live divided. Priceless indeed is labor wrought with wisdom because it produces not control but clarity. The soul begins to see. And once it sees it can no longer pretend. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:01:50 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 170 paragraph 5 00:06:54 susan: how is lori hatari? 00:14:30 Fr. Charbel Abernethy: Page 170 paragraph 5 00:27:40 Eleana Urrego: the brain register emotional and physical pain in the same way. 00:29:59 Jessica McHale: A question about ascetic disciplines of the body: I discerned monastic life with an order of nuns that wouldn't let me fast.(3 times a week was all I was asking) and wouldn't allow me to exercise more than a contemplative walk (which is not exercise to me). I feel very much called to fast for spiritual reasons and called to bodily stewardship as well. It's very personal. I coudl never understand how monastic nuns could discourage this and encourage--in my opinion--indulging in food too much. 00:31:48 Una's iPhone: Reacted to "A question about asc…" with

In episode 376 of The Physical Performance Show, professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse joins Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and longevity in elite endurance sport. Recorded following knee surgery and a strong return to racing, this episode unpacks what it truly takes to rebuild confidence, performance, and belief when the path back to the start line is anything but straightforward. Ellie reflects on her Wollongong T100 performance, the physical and mental demands of injury rehabilitation, and the systems that now support her consistency at the pointy end of the sport. From working with specialist coaches and reshaping her mental game, to mastering race-day execution, fueling, recovery, and decision-making under pressure, Ellie shares the frameworks that continue to sustain her elite career. Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Wollongong T100 debrief: executing the plan, racing at home, and handling the "always want the podium" competitor mindset Race-week routines: keeping things consistent, arriving a week early, and why Ellie doesn't taper heavily The injury story: severe knee pain pre-70.3 Worlds, major swelling post-race, scan results, and surgery timing (Feb) Rehab timeline & milestones: back on bike + pool at ~10 days, building trainer time, returning to road riding, quad activation challenges, strength work, and a ~6-month return to start line The mental toll of injury: identity, motivation, sponsor pressure vs internal pressure, and staying process-driven with "small controllables" Return-to-racing lessons: Vancouver as the first race back, managing expectations, and surprising run performance with minimal prep Mental performance breakthrough: building a "toolbox" with a sports psych, handling pressure, thoughts, and race-week spirals Tools that work: "a thought is just a thought," bus analogy, and the "monsters in the boat" approach to sitting with emotions Coaching structure shift: moving from one coach (8 years with Siri) to specialists (swim/cycle/run/strength) + managing training load Training with data: the steep learning curve of power/metrics and why it took ~12 months to truly click Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries between "boyfriend Zach" and "coach Zach," and why switching off matters Race-day execution: whiteboard cues, focusing on controllables, and adapting plans on the fly Fueling evolution: from "a few gels and Gatorade" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid + planned recovery Recovery essentials: movement-based recovery, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths, sleep, magnesium, and tracking what actually works Filtering the '1%ers': ease of use, time cost, measurability, and avoiding noise What's next: 70.3 World Champs (Marbella) then camp in the Canary Islands and T100 World Champs (Qatar, Dec 13) Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike (yes… brutal) Quotes / takeaways "A feeling is just a feeling. A thought is just a thought." "If it's a chore or doesn't integrate into your life, it's probably not the right 1%er." "Who's willing to suffer the most — that's the name of the game." Partners / links mentioned Show sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics — 20% off with code TPPS20 at checkout (therehabmechanics.com.au) Follow Ellie: @elliesalthouse (Instagram) Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics + TPPS20 discount 01:13 – Hugh introduces featured performer: Ellie "Salty" Salthouse + Wollongong T100 context 02:43 – Ellie joins: quick bio + why this conversation has been a long time coming 03:42 – Wollongong T100 debrief: home-race energy, execution, 4th place 05:04 – Race-week process: keeping routine consistent + days leading into race 06:21 – "Pressure in the athlete hotel": being around competitors all week 07:43 – Knee injury origin: severe pain pre-70.3 Worlds, race week adjustments 09:03 – Post-Worlds swelling + scan findings: missing cartilage + floating fragments 10:17 – Surgery timing (early Feb) + season disruption + finding positives 11:43 – "Blessing in disguise": freshness late season + only 5 races so far 12:37 – Rehab milestones: back on bike & in pool ~10 days post-op 13:59 – Quad shutdown challenge: stim/BFR + "it finally clicked" 14:28 – Return-to-racing timeline: ~6 months off the start line 14:57 – Mental toll of injury: motivation, identity, checklist of controllables 16:20 – Sponsor pressure vs internal pressure: clauses, but mostly self-driven 17:14 – First race back: Vancouver expectations + rebuilding run fitness 19:02 – Surprise outcome: 11th place + faster-than-expected run execution 19:31 – The "low expectations / low pressure" effect when returning 20:48 – Key win: testing the knee under race stress (sand, mounts/dismounts) 21:48 – Perspective from Jan Frodeno: same surgery took him a year 22:44 – Mental performance shift: why big races used to unravel 24:07 – Working with a sports psych: building a toolbox for pressure + thoughts 25:28 – Why mental coaching should be "the 4th discipline" 26:54 – Advice for athletes who didn't gel with a sports psych before 27:47 – Readiness + openness: why it clicked this time 29:54 – Practical tools: "thoughts on a bus" + "monsters in the boat" analogy 33:26 – Coaching evolution: leaving Siri after 8 years + hard "breakup" conversation 36:10 – Why specialists: swim/cycle/run/strength + being great at all three 39:42 – Adjustment year: results dipped before training began correlating again 40:08 – Learning to train with data: cadence/speed → full power metrics 42:32 – When it clicked: 12 months to understand, 18 months to see new numbers 43:30 – Negatives of multi-coach model: communication + squad consistency when travelling 44:47 – Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries, downtime, and early arguments 47:35 – Race-day execution: Zach's whiteboard cues, focus, and adapting plans 50:16 – Discipline vs instincts: sticking to plan without getting dragged into racing emotions 52:14 – The "ability to suffer": born with it + learned deeper over time 55:33 – Hard sessions nerves: nothing to lose vs race-day stakes 57:23 – Fueling shift: from "whatever felt right" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid 59:47 – Recovery pillars: movement, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths 01:01:33 – Sleep & performance: 8+ hours, magnesium, investing in a great bed 01:03:21 – Filtering "1%ers": track it, keep it easy, avoid time-wasting noise 01:07:27 – What's next: 70.3 Worlds (Marbella) + Canary Islands camp + T100 Worlds (Qatar) 01:08:20 – Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts 01:08:49 – Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike 01:10:14 – Episode close, credits, and sponsor reminder

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In this episode we'll talk about:Why blessings often arrive before we “feel ready”How God uses responsibility, not rehearsal, to strengthen usWhy growth inside the blessing looks different from preparation before itThe emotional and spiritual stretch that comes with answered prayersLearning to sustain what you once only hoped forWhy capacity is formed through practice, not projectionsand more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

This is Christian Meditation for A Bigger Life – a time for you to relax your body and refocus your mind to experience the reality of God's presence. I'm Dave Cover. I want to help you with Christian meditation where you can break through all the distractions and experience God's presence through biblically guided imagination.  As we come to the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, let me pray a very old blessing that God gave to Moses to have said over his people. You might think it's weird to be listening to a recording of me praying for you without me knowing specifically who you are. But God knows. God knows all who will listen to this when I am praying this for you. So let me speak and pray these God-given words over you… Numbers 6:24-26 (NIV)  “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Then God says to Moses in the next verse… Numbers 6:27 (NIV) “So they will put my name on the Israelites, and I will bless them.” Who can you share this podcast with? If you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it on social media or texting it to a friend you think might benefit from it. Follow Dave Cover on X (Twitter) @davecover Follow A Bigger Life on X @ABiggerLifePod Our audio engineer is Matthew Matlack. This podcast is a ministry of The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri, a college town where the flagship campus of the University of Missouri is located.