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    Learn American English With This Guy
    Do Not Move to Canada in 2026: Here's Why

    Learn American English With This Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 20:12


    Is Canada closing its doors to new immigrants in 2026? Join me to practice your English and learn essential vocabulary like "ambitious" and "influx" as we break down this difficult situation.✅ Speak Better English With Me https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use code NewYear for 25% off. 1. Ambitious * : Having a strong desire to succeed or do something difficult. * : She is very ambitious and plans to open her own restaurant next year.2. Hard Landing * : A difficult or rough end to a situation (often used when the economy suddenly slows down). * : After losing his job, he had a hard landing and had to move back in with his parents.3. Acknowledging * : Admitting that something is true or real. * : My boss is finally acknowledging that we need to hire more staff.4. Welcomed * : To accept someone or something with happiness/pleasure. * : We welcomed the cool weather after a very hot summer.5. Eventually * : In the end; after a long time. * : I didn't like coffee at first, but I eventually started to love it.6. An About-Face * : A complete change of opinion or plan (turning 180 degrees). * : The company did an about-face and decided to let employees work from home again.7. Seismic * : Very big, powerful, or having a huge effect (like an earthquake). * : Moving to a new country was a seismic change for my family.8. Played Out * : How a situation developed or ended. * : We were nervous about the meeting, but it played out better than we expected.9. Influx * : The arrival of a large number of people or things at the same time. * : The hospital had an influx of patients during flu season.10. Slashed * : Reduced or cut by a large amount. * : The car dealership slashed prices to sell more cars before the end of the year.11. Sweeping * : Affecting many people or things; wide-ranging. * : The new mayor made sweeping changes to the city's parking rules.12. Layoffs * : When an employer ends a worker's job, usually because there is not enough work or money. * : The factory announced layoffs, so many workers are looking for new jobs.13. A Cap * : An upper limit on an amount or number. * : There is a cap on how much money you can transfer from the bank each day.14. Reduction * : The act of making something smaller or less. * : We noticed a reduction in our heating bill after we fixed the windows.15. Frosh * : A slang word for a first-year student (freshman) in high school or university. * : My son is a frosh in college, so he is still learning his way around campus.16. Quarter * : A period of three months (companies and schools often divide the year into four quarters). * : Our sales team tries to reach a new goal every quarter.17. Tuition * : The money you pay to be taught in a college or private school. * : They are saving money to pay for their daughter's college tuition.18. Burden * : Something heavy or difficult that you have to carry or deal with (like a difficult responsibility). * : Caring for a sick relative can be a heavy burden, but we do it with love.19. Infrastructure * : The basic systems a city needs to work, like roads, bridges, and power lines. * : The city needs to spend more money to fix the crumbling infrastructure like the old bridges.20. A Pipeline * : A system or plan where people or projects move from one stage to the next. * : The construction crew is digging up the street to fix the gas pipeline.21. Eligible * : Having the right to do or get something; qualified. * : You are eligible to vote in the election after you become a citizen.22. The Trades * : Skilled manual jobs that require special training, like plumbing, welding, or electrical work. * : Jobs in the trades are very popular right now because they pay well and are always needed.

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 2C (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026


    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 2B (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025


    Adam Makes Beer
    Unitanks, Dry Hop Techniques, Caring For Your Heat Ex, & More!

    Adam Makes Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 124:11


    In this podcast professional brewer Adam Mills takes all of your beer and brewing questions live!#probrewer #professionalbrewer #howtobrew #brewery #homebrew #waterchemistry #ipa #dryhop #neipa If you are interested in my consultation & marketing services, or just want to know more, please check out www.adammakesbeer.com Adam Makes Beer Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Si7TqiEY7ZeTq3D7CwqMUApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adam-makes-beer/id1695229502Instagram: @adammakesbeer Equipment Sponsor: Blichmann Engineering Pro BrewingWebsite: https://www.blichmannengineering.com/pro-brewingEmail: Probrewing@Blichmannengineering.com#howtobrew #probrewer #brewerylife #howtobrewbeer #howtomakebeer #craftbeerbrewing ---Hello, I am Adam! I am professional brewer and educator outside of Cincinnati, OH. I am a former high school and university educator, and I have been making beer for a living for over a decade. My goal here is to give a behind-the-scenes look into the craft brewing industry, and to share any knowledge I have. I am not the perfect brewer, but I am always pushing myself to get better and to learn more. Our goal in the brewhouse is to always aim for the bullseye, knowing we will never hit it. That mantra keeps us focused on continual growth, and helps us appreciate the journey of improving as brewers.If you have questions like: How to keg beer in a brewery - How to make beer in a commercial brewery - How to harvest yeast in a brewery - How to dry hop in a brewery - How to can beer in a brewery - How to clean a fermenter in a brewery - How to transfer beer in a brewery - How to purge a tank in a brewery - How to add fruit to a beer in a brewery - How to brew beer in a microbrewery - How to add coffee to a beer in a brewery - How to become a professional brewer, you have come to the right place!

    How Do You Write
    How to Keep Writing While Caring For a Loved One, with Donn King

    How Do You Write

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 42:44


    Finally, someone's written the book for creative people who need to use their time to care for loved ones. How do you set aside perfectionism and guilt? Fan favorite Donn tells us how! Donn King is an author, podcaster, and communication coach who helps writers and speakers say what they really mean without losing the personality that makes them worth listening to. A longtime professor turned publishing sherpa, he blends clear storytelling with a warm, wry voice that leans more Anne Lamott than corporate handbook. Through his books, his podcast The Alignment Show, and his teaching, he helps people live and create in courageous alignment with their values. His latest book is entitled Creating While Caring: Practical Tips to Keep Creating While Caring for a Loved One.Links mentioned: The Alignment Show: http://thealignmentshow.comAnd creating a care community: donnking.com/creatingcarecommunity Donn also appeared on episode 439 of this podcast! ✏️ Writing in the Junkyard Online Writing Retreat! Join us! http://rachaelherron.com/retreat

    Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life
    Episode 319: Best of 2025- How to leverage the power of AI for your boutique wellness business

    Female emPOWERED: Winning in Business & Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 46:42


    In this episode, Christa takes you behind the scenes of a live training she hosted for her Inner Circle clients, all about how to get better results from AI tools like ChatGPT. If you've ever felt stuck staring at a blinking cursor when trying to write content - or ended up with a robotic, boring blog post - this episode is for you.You'll learn exactly how to write better prompts that get you high-quality content tailored to your brand voice, audience, and goals.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why most people get bad content from AI—and how to fix itThe formula for a high-performing blog prompt (hint: it starts with “Act as a…”)Real-time examples:“Caring for your feet in the summer” → transformed into an SEO-rich, client-attracting blog“Pilates and pelvic health for women in menopause” → turned into a carousel, reel, blog, and email ideaHow to target your content for different types of buyers:Ready-to-buyInformation-gatherersLurkersWhat backlinks are and how to use them for SEO (including a genius idea for backlink swaps with peers)Tips for making ChatGPT content sound more like you (and not like a robot)

    Fading Memories: Alzheimer's Caregiver Support
    When Your Parent with Dementia Is a Difficult Person

    Fading Memories: Alzheimer's Caregiver Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 66:50


    Caring for a parent with dementia is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. What happens when that aging parent is also a difficult person? This adds a heavy layer to an already complex situation. Furthermore, how do you handle a difficult personality when their memory is failing? The physical and emotional toll can be immense. In addition, caregivers often feel isolated and alone. They struggle with their own grief and exhaustion. Meanwhile, they are asked to provide constant care for a particularly difficult loved one. We explore this unique caregiving challenge. This episode dives into one caregiver's raw and honest story. He found a path forward. Ultimately, his journey shows that finding peace is possible, even in the most challenging circumstances. Our Guest: Josh Hickman Josh Hickman is a writer and visual artist who grew up in various parts of Texas. His education included studying painting and sculpture at the Booker T. Washington High School for Performing and Visual Arts and writing and film at the University of Texas at Austin. The author of seven books and numerous articles, short stories, and poems, he lives and works with his dog Sammy in Dallas, Texas. Order Your Copy of "Forgetting" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: Time Out Caregiver: Resilience, Compassion & Self-Care Relationship Challenges & Caregiving ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Feeling overwhelmed? HelpTexts can be your pocket therapist. Going through a tough time? HelpTexts offers confidential support delivered straight to your phone via text message. Whether you're dealing with grief, caregiving stress, or just need a mental health boost, their expert-guided texts provide personalized tips and advice. Sign up for a year of support and get: Daily or twice-weekly texts tailored to your situation Actionable strategies to cope and move forward Support for those who care about you (optional) HelpTexts makes getting help easy and convenient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve I've been focusing a lot on taking care of my brain health, & I've found this supplement called RELEVATE to be incredibly helpful. It provides me with 17 nutrients that support brain function & help keep me sharp. Since you're someone I care about, I wanted to share this discovery with you. You can order it with my code: FM15 & get 15% OFF your order. With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram LinkedIn  Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com

    Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel
    Episode 111-Small Steps, Big Impact: Caring for Your Body God's Way with Leah Fruth

    Embracing Your Season: Raising Littles and Understanding Teens with Paige Clingenpeel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 40:07


    Paige Clingenpeel is joined by Leah Fruth—Live Well Health Coach, fitness instructor, and writer—for an honest conversation about motherhood, grief, and whole-person health. Leah shares how losing her mom while helping care for siblings and raising a young son deeply impacted her physical and emotional well-being. Together, they explore the biblical call to steward our bodies as a gift from God and why valuing ourselves is a spiritual issue, not a selfish one. They also discuss how unforgiveness can weigh heavily on the body and why surrendering our health to God matters. This episode offers simple, practical steps for slowing down, breathing, and caring for your body with intention. It's a meaningful reminder that honoring our bodies is one way we honor our Creator.Resources:Leah Fruth's websiteLet's Reclaim the Truth About Our Body (eBook by Leah Fruth)Paige Clingenpeel's websiteQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordHomeWord.com Paige's Takeaways:Being a good steward of our bodies is one way we communicate to God that we value His creation. Caring for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health honors the life He has entrusted to us and reflects gratitude for the body He designed.Unforgiveness carries a real heaviness in our bodies. It often shows up as stress, tension, or emotional exhaustion. Forgiveness is not about excusing wrongdoing, minimizing pain, or always reconciling—it's about releasing the burden of justice into God's hands and freeing ourselves from carrying what was never meant to be ours.Boundaries are incredibly powerful. Saying no can be difficult, especially when we want to please others, but healthy boundaries are a clear sign of stewardship and emotional health. They protect our energy, reduce unnecessary stress, and create space for what God has truly called us to say yes to.Hashtags:#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #LeahFruth #Health #Wellness #Motherhood #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 2A (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025


    Letting & Estate Agent Podcast
    When did Estate Agents stop caring? - Ep. 2433

    Letting & Estate Agent Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 7:12


    When did estate agents stop caring? Sharon Carter from East Anglia explores why too many agents have become transactional and lost empathy. She discusses how compassion and genuine relationships, not quick wins, drive long term success, and considers whether PropTech helps or hinders. A must listen for anyone curious what truly sets great agents apart.

    Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson
    Against Nonchalance: How to Embrace Caring in 2026

    Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 71:35


    Not caring - or nonchalance - is having a cultural moment. Nihilism is in, trying too hard is cringe, and the best way to cope with an often disappointing world is by not getting that invested. There's just one problem: it's hard to live a meaningful life without caring. In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick close 2025 by making the case for healthy caring: choosing objects of care wisely, prioritizing process over outcome, and cultivating equanimity without slipping into apathy. They do this by exploring four common obstacles that keep people from caring, sharing practical ways to work with each of them. Key Topics:  Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Listen to Turning Points: Navigating Mental Health wherever you get your podcasts. Follow the show so you never miss an episode.  Level up your bedding with Quince. Go to Quince.com/BEINGWELL for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. If you are exploring whether you might be neurodivergent, check out Hyperfocus with Rae Jacobson.  Skylight is offering our listeners $20 off their 10 inch Skylight Frame by going to myskylight.com/BEINGWELL. Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beingwell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Feed Your Soul with Kim
    132: The In-Between Space: Caring for Your Body, Heart, and Spirit Between Christmas and the New Year

    Feed Your Soul with Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 28:07


    Send us a textThe time between Christmas and the New Year can feel strange, emotional, and disorienting. The busyness has ended, expectations have passed, and what's left is a quiet space that many of us don't know how to hold. In this end-of-year episode, we are discussing the liminal space: the time in-between. We are invited to slow down and tend to our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Rather than rushing into resolutions or productivity, this episode offers permission to pause, reflect, and listen inward. This is not the time for resolutions or plans. It is the time to be curious.  You are not behind in determining what the new year holds. You are right on schedule. Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we explore: What is this liminal (in-between space) between Christmas and New Years about? And why do we need to pay attention. See how this time can be a reflection in body, emotions, and spirit.Gentle reflection questions to help you in this liminal time This is a special episode that is so timely. Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles.   Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide      Connect with Kim Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/ Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog  Kim McLaughlin, MA Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at info@FeedYourSoulUnlimited.com  Thank you for listening. Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend. Join us for more conversation at:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/@feedyoursoulunlimitedWebsite:http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 1C (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025


    Youth Culture Today with Walt Mueller
    Parenting Difficulties and the Caring Hands of God

    Youth Culture Today with Walt Mueller

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 1:00


    Today, I want to pass on a message of hope for any parent who finds themselves in the midst of a struggle of some kind with their child. More of us than you know are familiar with your pain. I once had a friend tell me that whatever difficulties we face with our children should be seen as God's curriculum for us, as God is parenting and growing us at the very same time we are parenting our children. I love these words from Pastor Philip Ryken: “For the faithful who believe in Jesus Christ, the hand of God is an image of comfort and assurance. We know that the hand of God is a hand of love. We know this because we know that the hands of Jesus were pierced for our transgressions when he was nailed to the tree. This gives us the hope and the faith to leave everything in God's hands – all our burdens, all our trials, and all our cares. The Savior who loves us and died for us will also take care of us.” Jesus says to all of us, “come to me all you who are weary and heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.” 

    The Influencer Club
    M M De Voe the Fictionista Who Helps Writers Find Their Way While Caring for Their Children

    The Influencer Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 45:03 Transcription Available


    M. M. De Voe is an internationally published fictionista who once danced for the Pope and later ran away with a group of jugglers. Five Pushcart nominations, two Editor's Prizes, a Shirley Jackson Award, a Hugo nomination, two children, and several writing conferences later, De Voe has published in various genres internarionally and evwn co-wrote the book of a sci-fi musical which was produced off-Broadway in 2015. She was a Columbia University Writing Fellow and received her MFA under Michael Cunningham. in 2013, she founded the nonprofit Pen Parentis to help writers maintain their careers after having kids, a process described in her nonfiction guidebook for writers who are parents, Book & Baby. This guide won first prize at the 2021 NextGen Indie Awards in the category of writing guides. Her first book of fiction, A FLASH OF DARKNESS: Collected Stories of M. M. De Voe (Borda Books, 2023), was called “ominous, masterfully crafted psychological fiction” by Kirkus Review. As an inaugural member of the Lithuanian Writers of the Diaspora Forum, Mtravels to Vilnius every three years to keep her finger on the pulse of international fiction. She lives in New York City, where she is excited to release her first novel THE BOY WHO LOVED TREES in October 2025. https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Loved-Trees-ebook/dp/B0FWZ981TF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=W1TAVJ4OC75C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vpwPMHP_rnB_txDl5XVpcbDzlPetsDJtIgD9Sp1pwXI.EKRG9XJB_zGnC0QNTF2NAw25GCsW4DNBAnWPcF5cx3o&dib_tag=se&keywords=mm+devoe&qid=1767039708&s=books&sprefix=mm+devoe%2Caps%2C208&sr=1-1 https://penparentis.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspiring-stories--2917948/support.

    The Whole Care Network
    Learn Some Surprising Insider Secrets at a Hospice Nurse Roundtable

    The Whole Care Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 70:36


    We're excited to feature a roundtable discussion with a group of amazing hospice nurses discussing what makes a “good death” and the rituals they've created for themselves and caregivers.  Jean Ann Menna, Carrie Oram, and Shelley Henry have many years of end of life nursing experience. Along with Helen, they share the many facets of helping patients create good deaths for themselves. This conversation is a great inside look into how hospice nurses care for families when death occurs.  Find Jean Anne Menna and her book “Go with Grace: A Simple Guide to Caring for Someone on Hospice” here.  Connect with guest Carrie Oram at Angel Heart Holistics here. Find Shelley Henry and Amity Staffing at amitystaffing.com Podcast host Helen Bauer is a great addition to your event or conference! For speaking inquiries, send an email to helen@theheartofhospice.com. Hospice Navigation Services understands that you need unbiased, expert support to have the best end of life experience possible. And we believe you deserve to get good hospice care.  If you have questions about hospice care for yourself or someone you care about, Hospice Navigation Services can help. Whether you want to connect by phone or video, you can book a FREE 30-Minute Hospice Navigation Session, or a more in-depth 60-Minute Navigation Session for $95. If you need to troubleshoot the care you're already receiving, we're here to answer your questions. A 60-Minute Navigation Session by video call allows up to 3 family members to get the same expert information at the same time. Book a session with an expert Hospice Navigator at theheartofhospice.com.   Connect with The Heart of Hospice Podcast and host Helen Bauer Website: theheartofhospice.com Social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram LinkedIn Email: helen@theheartofhospice.com More podcast episodes: The Heart of Hospice Podcast

    Horseman's Corner with Howard Hale
    Caring for Gypsy Vanners

    Horseman's Corner with Howard Hale

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 2:00


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    SUMMER LISTENING: ‘We Are So F-ed Up': Caring For A Complicated Parent

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    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 60:47 Transcription Available


    This summer we're curating your 456 playlist listening to bring you some of our favourite interviews from MID and No Filter. When Caroline Baum and her mother Judith walked into family therapy, Caroline’s first thought was: 'We are going to eat you for breakfast… we are so fucked up…' After all, they had a lot to discuss. At 90 years old, Judith had recently invited herself to come and live with Caroline and her husband and... it wasn't going well. Caroline is a writer, speaker and broadcaster. She has written about the complexities of caring for her mother and trying to navigate the aged care system. And that essay, linked below, was going to form the basis of this conversation. But as you'll hear, there's so much more to discuss. Caroline's story is both highly specific and deeply universal - speaking to the perplexing and often contradictory realities of what it means to care for our parents in their elder years, and how not all narratives are neat and tidy ones of gratitude returned. In fact, some of them end up in therapy. You can follow Caroline Baum here You can listen to Caroline’s podcast about the art of the biography, Life Sentences, here. And you can read the essay that inspired this conversation, here. Find more MID here. THE END BITS: Share your feedback! Send us a voice message or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au Follow us on Instagram @MidbyMamamia or sign up to the MID newsletter, dropping weekly here. Mamamia's new podcast BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here. CREDITS: Host: Holly Wainwright Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Clarity Podcast
    Work and Rest: A Conversational Exploration with Nathan LaGrange

    The Clarity Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 51:18 Transcription Available


    On this episode we explore the themes of work and rest, addressing the contemporary challenges faced by leaders in maintaining a balance between their professional obligations and personal rejuvenation. Join us as we engage in a thoughtful dialogue with Nathan LaGrange, illuminating the significance of intentional rest and the transformative power it holds for leaders in their demanding roles.Back Channel with Foth explores the intricate dynamics between leadership and followership, particularly emphasizing the critical role followers play in supporting and caring for their leaders. Our esteemed guest, Dick Foth, offers profound insights into the necessity of establishing meaningful connections, underscoring that effective leading and following hinge upon active listening and genuine concern for one another's well-being. He articulates that the essence of following lies in understanding what truly matters to leaders, thereby fostering an environment of mutual respect and support.Takeaways: The role of followers in supporting leaders encompasses understanding their concerns and priorities. Effective leadership requires good listening skills, both from leaders and their followers alike. Caring for leaders involves creating a space for open communication and emotional support. The distinction between vacation and rest highlights the importance of intentional downtime to recharge. Generational differences in work and rest reflect unique motivations and cultural influences shaping attitudes. Establishing a regular rhythm of rest and self-care is crucial for sustaining long-term productivity.

    Keys of the Kingdom
    12/21/25: X-Space Q&A #6 - Sacred Purpose Trust

    Keys of the Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 135:00


    How Christ used elements of a Trust to set the people free; William the Conqueror; Remedies; Common Law and new law (Equity) in 1066; "Fairs"; Pie-powder courts; Statutory Trusts; Separation of funds; Corporate governments; Sacred Purpose Trusts; Church separate from State; Ekklesia = called out; Golden Calf was a trust; Burnt offerings; Corporations don't die; 2 or 3 witnesses; Defining "trust"; Q from Mark: What is the Sacred Purpose?; "Sacred" = Holy = Separate; Temple Area; Trust purposes; Witness and record; Statutory Trusts; Corporation of Christ; Representative beneficiary; State churches; Living stones of the altars; Separated offerings; Christ's words on treasuries; William the conqueror; Common Law?; Robbing widows and orphans; Church Trust to feed God's sheep; "Sovereign Citizen"?; Statute of Mortmain; Obamacare?; Cloward and Piven - overburden welfare state?; Caring about the liberty of others; Falsely seeking asylum; Investing in your neighbor; Tens, Hundreds and Thousands; Trusting your minister; Early American example; Learning to be Israel; Blind guides for modern Christians; Legal Title; Use tax; Q from Aroostook Acoustic: Melchizedek having elements of a trust; Priests receiving offerings to redistribute to others; Corporation created for limiting liability?; Fundamental elements of a corporation; Family as a corporation; Law of the father; U.S. Corporation; State-formed marriages; Understanding legal vocabulary; "Corporation sole" - Passing one head of family to another; "world" = state; Your member ID from the world; Christ's system; Abimalec; Caesar; Calling no man Father; Hung up on "Trust"; Q: Trusts don't deal in real property?; Sheep offering example; For the benefit of another party; Elements of a trust; Federal Reserve notes - redemption; "Free Church Report" book; Church recognition; Saturninas; Establishment by witness; Purposes of Christ; How you've gotten into bondage; Welfare snares; Grantor - property given entirely - not a party to the trust; Christ's purpose - conforming to it; Christ's government; Parens patria; Risk?; Walk of faith; Q: Why call it a "trust"?; "Ministry"?; Setting our neighbor free; Charity; What makes The Church holy?; Care; Q: Duncan McLeod - Christmas songs?; Melchizedek's blessing to Abraham; Sons of God by adoption?; Moses: "Let MY people go"; Making God your father; Prodigal Son parable; Freeing others; Bah Humbug kid; Giving is not seasonal; Celebrate Christ by doing what He ACTUALLY said; Church "Service"; Doers of the Word; The song of Moses and of the Lamb; Church organization; Ministers = Men you "trust" - responsibility; Offerings belong to Christ; Citizens of the United States; Overseers and Protectors; Ministers separate from the world; Holy Spirit the comforter/protector; Pilate's trial of Christ; Right Reason of Christ (logos); "Religion" duty; "ex-officio"; Record keeping; Appetite for benefits; Loving other people; Who is worthy of trust?; Social safety net unspotted by the world; Strong delusion; The grace of God; Other peoples' money; Do what Christ said.

    The Whole Care Network
    Caring for 5 Humans and Herself with Kameron Browning

    The Whole Care Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 64:37


    Kameron Browning is a resilient sandwich generation caregiver and single mom from Oklahoma who's caring for five people besides herself. She's navigating life between supporting her father, Jim, who lives with Alzheimer's disease, and raising four children from toddler to teenager. Over the years, Kameron has worn many caregiving hats—remote caregiver, in-home caregiver, and support caregiver—while balancing work and family life. After experiencing caregiver burnout, she's redefined “self-care” as simply giving her brain a chance to rest, letting go of people-pleasing, tuning out unsolicited advice, and leaning into advocacy, trust, and intuition for herself and those she loves. Show notes with product and resource links: http://bit.ly/HHCPod215 Receive the podcast in your email here: http://bit.ly/2G4qvBv Order a copy of Elizabeth's book Just for You: a Daily Self Care Journal: http://bit.ly/HHCjournal For podcast sponsorship opportunities contact Elizabeth: https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/contact-us/ The Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast is part of the Whole Care Network. Rate and Review the podcast: https://bit.ly/HHCPODREVIEW

    WCCO's Smart Gardens
    Protecting Evergreen Trees, How to Pick Out a Plant For a Gift, Christmas Cactus Concerns

    WCCO's Smart Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 38:24


    Planting grass to protect evergreen trees. Finding a Meyer Lemon Tree. Protecting plants from deer. What to do when overwintering a rose tree. Caring for an indoor bamboo plant. What to consider before giving a plant as a gift. Preparing for a snowstorm. Raking leaves in the winter. Keeping effective compost. What could be pruned right now. How to maintain a decades old Christmas cactus. What if grass seed gets old? Learn more from Master Gardener Teresa Rooney at extension.umn.edu.

    What Jesus Says
    What Jesus Says...Caring

    What Jesus Says

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 33:36 Transcription Available


    1 Pe 5:7; Act 10:38; Rom 5:5; Luk 10:25; Mat 25:31-40; Mat 10:41; Psa 8:4: Heb 13:2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-jesus-says--4116133/support.

    Rizzology
    #135 | Kenji's Legacy: Navigating Grief, Resilience, and Lessons in Dog Ownership | Rizzology

    Rizzology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 82:11 Transcription Available


    Send feedback for the showWelcome back to Rizzology. In this deeply personal episode, host Nick opens up about an incredibly challenging chapter of his life—the loss of his beloved dog, Kenji. This isn't just an ordinary episode; it's a raw and heartfelt reflection on love, loss, resilience, and the realities of caring for a pet with complex medical needs. Nick takes us on a journey from childhood memories with his first dog, Cookie, through the emotional rollercoaster of welcoming Kenji into his life, and the trials they both faced as Kenji battled a series of serious health issues, including epilepsy and bladder stones.Through candid storytelling, Nick shines a light on the commitment and challenges that come with being a dedicated pet parent. He shares the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned—offering comfort and solidarity to anyone who's gone through a similar experience. This episode is much more than a tribute to a loyal companion; it's an honest conversation about grief, healing, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with the ones we love.00:00 Kenji's Journey: Challenges & Blessings07:00 Final Act of Love12:14 Preparing to Own a Dominant Breed21:17 Road Trip to Pick Up Kenji22:46 Long trip back27:23 Dog's Medical Emergency Chaos37:18 Living with Canine Epilepsy42:19 Kenji's Feeding and Care Routine44:11 Diet Transition Challenge52:21 Kenji's Complex Bladder Surgery56:31 Struggles Caring for a Sick Dog59:23 Be Prepared for Emergencies01:05:40 Kenji's Final Moments01:12:55 Commitment to Caring for Dogs01:18:02 Life Happens for Us Not To Us01:21:39 Cherish the Time You Have________________________________________________________________Support the showYouTubeInstagram Tik Tok We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you for being part of the Rizzology community. Your support means the world to us!

    Selftivity
    What happens when a woman heals, loves deeply, and still pursues her dreams with @heyshantaq? | X-perinece #91

    Selftivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 128:58


    “Love and marriage is not about perfection. It's about participation and waking up every day and saying that I still choose you.”This Earth Xperience explores how identity is navigated across changing seasons of life, including marriage, friendships, success, faith, the body, and personal growth. Dr. ShantaQuilette reflects on how people often expect consistency in areas of life that are designed to evolve, and why knowing who you are matters more than keeping everything the same.The conversation moves through marriage as an ongoing decision rather than a fixed achievement. Dr. ShantaQuilette speaks about choosing a partner daily, not because things stay easy, but because commitment requires presence, communication, and participation. Love matures when expectations of perfection fall away and responsibility takes its place.Friendships and success are examined through the lens of growth. She discusses how success can quietly shift relationships, expose insecurity, and require boundaries that feel uncomfortable but necessary. Some relationships change not because of conflict, but because seasons change and alignment shifts.Faith is explored as a relationship rather than a transaction. Dr. ShantaQuilette speaks about discernment, obedience, and trusting what God reveals even when the full picture is unclear. Growth, she explains, often requires movement before certainty.The body enters the conversation as part of this larger navigation. While her body has changed over time, her identity has remained consistent. She reflects on how society responds differently to bodies, and why those reactions do not define worth. Caring for the body becomes stewardship rooted in respect rather than shame.Each Earth Xperience has its own fingerprint, shaped by lived experience. The X represents whatever is explored together. In this episode, the X is an Experience with Dr. ShantaQuilette, a speaker and educator whose work centers on self awareness, relational clarity, faith, and navigating life with intention rather than reaction.How to connect with the creatoremcpower.coYou can follow and connect with Dr. ShantaQuilette through her professional platforms, where she shares reflections on identity, relationships, faith, and growth.Questions to reflect on• What does participation look like in your closest relationships right now?• Where have you been chasing perfection instead of presence?• How has success changed the way people relate to you?• Which relationships are aligned with your current season?• How do you respond when faith asks you to move without clarity?• What does caring for your body from respect rather than pressure look like for you?• What helps you stay grounded when life is shifting?

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 1B (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025


    Burnout to Leadership
    Ep#209 Why Caring Leaders Create Better Outcomes

    Burnout to Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2025 40:12 Transcription Available


    This Christmas Day episode is a quieter, more reflective conversation about leadership that actually works — especially in high-pressure environments like healthcare.Dex is joined by Dr Joshua Hartzell, retired US Army Colonel, physician, and author of A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership.Josh has spent 25 years in military medicine and leadership training. His message is simple and deeply relevant at this time of year:Take care of your people. They will take care of the mission.In this episode, we talk about:Why caring leadership is not “soft” — it's effectiveWhat military leadership gets right about standards and supportBurnout as a leadership systems issue, not a personal failureWhy psychological safety improves outcomesHow small human interactions create powerful ripple effectsIf you're a leader who genuinely cares — but feels stretched thin — this conversation will meet you where you are.Resources:A Prescription for Caring in Healthcare Leadership https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSQ4276KDr Joshua Hartzell  https://joshuahartzellmd.com/Send us a text----------------------------------- Resources:Start 1-on-1 coaching at https:/mini.dexrandall.comLead Better with Dex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi
    Caring For Members In God's Church Pt. 1A (Audio)

    Search The Scriptures - Dr. Carl Broggi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025


    Living to 100 Club
    Supporting Caregivers with Clarity and Connection: A Conversation with Crystal Gallo of Innerhive

    Living to 100 Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 33:25


    Caring for an aging parent or loved one often brings emotional strain and managing complex medical information. Importantly, we can add the pressure of supporting caregivers and coordinating support across family members. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Casciani, Living to 100 Club Host, speaks with Crystal Gallo, CEO and founder of Innerhive. This is an innovative caregiving support platform designed to bring organization, clarity, and shared responsibility to the caregiving journey. We discuss how Innerhive's automatic note-scribing app helps families capture and summarize important care conversations. This helps to shift overwhelm into actionable next steps. In addition, Crystal shares how the platform supports caregivers across conditions such as dementia and chronic illness. She goes on to describe how it helps families stay connected without adding technological burden. This conversation explores why caregivers often struggle alone and how to better engage networks of support. Our guest shows how simple systems can reduce stress. It has been shown to prevent crisis and improve well-being for caregivers and the loved ones they support. Mini Bio Our guest spent 15 years building teams and growing high-impact technology companies. Now, Crystal has discovered a deeper purpose in the most unexpected way: through family caregiving. In essence, Innerhive was founded with the vision to transform how we care for one another. It is on a mission to end caregiver burnout. It focuses on serving caregivers who provide and coordinate care at home. We help anyone navigating care find clarity, connection, and wellness on their journey. Main Talking Points The emotional and logistical burden caregivers face How Innerhive's automatic note-scribing captured and organizes conversations The importance of shared responsibility among family and care partners Encouraging caregiver well-being + self-care as part of the care plan Helping families move from reactive to proactive caregiving For Our Listeners Innerhive's Website: Innerhive.com A Related Podcast WellBe Senior Medical: Re-inventing At-home Care -- Listen HERE

    Warriors Unmasked
    212: Finding Freedom After Addiction — The Inspiring Journey of Mary Beth O'Connor

    Warriors Unmasked

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 44:31


    In this episode, Chuck Thuss sits down with Mary Beth O'Connor for a candid, eye-opening conversation about survival, healing, and long-term recovery. After surviving a childhood marked by emotional neglect and severe abuse, Mary Beth fell into addiction at just twelve years old — eventually becoming a daily meth user by her teens. But her story didn't end there. Through determination, trauma therapy, and a recovery path she crafted for herself, Mary Beth rose from years of substance use disorder to graduating from Berkeley Law and ultimately serving as a federal administrative law judge. Her transformation is breathtaking, inspiring, and proof that healing is not only possible, but life-changing. If you've ever wondered whether you're too far gone to rebuild your life, this episode is the reminder that it is never too late. Guest Bio Mary Beth O'Connor is the author of From Junkie to Judge and a nationally recognized advocate for trauma-informed, individualized addiction recovery. After surviving years of abuse and developing a meth addiction in her teens, Mary Beth rebuilt her life through therapy, alternative recovery programs, and perseverance. She went on to graduate from Berkeley Law, build a successful legal career, and ultimately serve as a federal administrative law judge. Today she writes, speaks, and mentors others seeking hope and personalized recovery paths.   You'll hear About The childhood trauma and instability that planted the seeds for addiction How early drug use escalated into a decade-long meth dependency Why personalized recovery — not one-size-fits-all — saved her life The slow, steady climb from rock bottom to law school and beyond How Mary Beth became a federal judge and an advocate for trauma-informed recovery Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:27 Mary Beth's Early Life and Emotional Neglect 03:29 Caring for Her Sister and Growing Up Too Soon 05:01 Early Signs of Anxiety and Emotional Distress 06:15 Moving in with Her Stepfather and Escalating Abuse 07:55 Violence, Chaos, and the Impact of Trauma 09:54 Learning to Survive an Unpredictable Environment 11:01 First Exposure to Alcohol at Age Twelve 12:43 Progression to Weed, Pills, Acid, and Meth 14:30 Trauma, Mental Health, and the Root Causes of Addiction 16:26 Why Meth Became Her Drug of Choice 17:44 Addiction Through College and Early Adulthood 19:33 The Slow, Cumulative Bottom That Forced Her to Seek Help 21:15 Rehab, Ambivalence, and Why 12-Step Didn't Fit 23:17 Discovering Alternatives and Building Her Own Recovery Plan 25:23 Treating Trauma and Co-Occurring PTSD 27:26 How Treatment Systems Fail Without Individualized Care 29:30 Asking the Right Question: "Why Am I Using?" 31:37 Mindful Drinking, Harm Reduction, and Dry January 33:47 Rebuilding Her Life From the Ground Up 35:44 Graduating From Berkeley Law and Becoming a Judge 37:09 Life Today: Writing, Speaking, and Advocacy 38:53 About Her Memoir From Junkie to Judge 40:51 Her Message to Anyone Who Believes Recovery Isn't Possible 43:03 Chuck's Closing Reflections Chuck's Challenge This week, look beneath the surface. Choose one area of your life where you've been reacting instead of understanding the root cause. Slow down, get curious, and take one small step to address what's really going on — not just the symptom.   Connect with Mary Beth O'Connor Website: http://junkietojudge.com/ X: https://x.com/MaryBethO_/with_replies Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-beth-o-connor-8aaa4b121/ Bluesky: https://blueskydirectory.com/profiles/marybethoconnor.bsky.social   Connect with Chuck Check out the website: https://www.thecompassionateconnection.com/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-thuss-a9aa044/ Follow on Instagram: @warriorsunmasked Join the Warriors Unmasked community by subscribing to the show. Together, we're breaking stigmas and shining a light on mental health, one story at a time.

    High 5 Adventure - The Podcast
    When In Doubt...Give Them Your Heart | Jim Grout

    High 5 Adventure - The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 22:36


    This is episode 300! In this conversation, Jim Grout discusses his new book, emphasizing the importance of connection in leadership. He shares personal experiences that shaped his beliefs, the significance of authenticity, and the role of storytelling in effective leadership. The discussion also highlights the value of reflection and embracing uncertainty as a leader, ultimately encouraging listeners to lead with their hearts.   Leadership is rooted in connection rather than process. Teachers exemplify the ultimate form of leadership through connection. Caring is essential in leadership; people respond to those who care. The title of the book reflects the importance of leading with heart. Reflection questions in the book are designed to prompt personal growth. Authenticity is crucial; leaders should be true to themselves. Surrounding oneself with knowledgeable people enhances leadership effectiveness. Embracing uncertainty is a natural part of leadership. Storytelling is a powerful tool for connecting with others. The world needs leaders who make good things happen. Get the book - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/books-digital-resources/products/when-in-doubt-give-them-your-heart Connect with the podcast - podcast@high5adventure.org Support the podcast - www.verticalplaypen.org  

    The Accidental Safety Pro
    135: A Wholistic Approach to EHS: Caring Inside and Outside of Work

    The Accidental Safety Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 46:11


    What happens when the teacher becomes the student? Meet Stacy Dubin, an EHS leader whose journey began in the classroom as a middle and high school teacher, and evolved into an impressive career in industrial hygiene and safety. Stacy shares how creating hands-on lessons in toxicology and epidemiology sparked her move into EHS, the challenges of transitioning from teaching to industry, and how she leveraged project management skills to find her footing. She and Jill discuss why EHS professionals are “the ultimate influencers,” succeeding through relationships rather than authority, and how curiosity, reciprocity, and listening to employees help earn trust and drive real safety improvements. From integrating EHS into everyday operational conversations, to observing work and collaborating with supervisors to identify hazards, Stacy offers practical insights on influence and impact—along with her vision for building consistent, engaging global EHS frameworks rooted in authenticity and connection.The Culture MapPurchase The Culture Map on Amazon

    Behind The Mission
    BTM248 – Andy Gasper – Warrior Foundation Freedom Station

    Behind The Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 28:54


    Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Marine Corps Veteran Andy Gasper, CEO and President of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization that has created Freedom Stations, recovery transition centers and housing facilities that provide injured Warriors with the acclimation time, guidance and resources to successfully make the transition from military service to civilian lifeProvide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestAndy Gasper is the President and CEO of Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting wounded, ill, and injured service members as they transition from military service to civilian life. Warrior Foundation Freedom Station provides transitional housing, peer support, mentorship, financial and career guidance, wellness services, and community connection through its Freedom Station residences in San Diego, helping medically retiring warriors prepare for long-term success.Under Andy's leadership, the foundation has expanded its mission to include a structured 18-month transitional housing program that offers wraparound support services designed to empower residents to pursue education, careers, and independent living. The program integrates peer-to-peer support, counseling, mentorship, and practical life guidance to foster meaningful community and improved quality of life for veterans navigating the challenges of recovery and civilian transition.A Marine Corps veteran himself, Andy brings both lived experience and professional commitment to his work, emphasizing the importance of community, dignity, and holistic support for America's warriors. Under his stewardship, Warrior Foundation Freedom Station has opened multiple transitional housing facilities and continues to scale its impact to serve more medically retiring service members and their families.Warrior Foundation Freedom Station supports service members and veterans who are seriously ill or injured, affected by post-traumatic stress or traumatic brain injury, undergoing therapy, or navigating medical retirement and reintegration into civilian life.Links Mentioned During the EpisodeWarrior Foundation WebsiteWarrior Foundation VideoPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is The PsychArmor course How to Build a Successful Transition Plan. Join General Peter Chiarelli, United States Army (Ret.), in PsychArmor's course “How to Build a Successful Transition Plan” as he discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations, goal-setting, and flexibility during your transition. You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/How-to-Build-a-Successful-Transition-Plan Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

    Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton
    S28 Ep 4 | Advent Week 4: Soul Work in Winter

    Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 37:01


    In this final episode of the Advent season Ruth and Marilyn discuss the unique spiritual invitations and soul work of the winter season. They touch on the inward journey of self-examination, processing grief, and embracing the transformation in life's dormancy. They conclude with a deep discussion on themes of letting go, living in the present, and the spiritual significance of endings and new beginnings. The episode also features a poignant poem by Robert Hayden and an Advent-themed prayer by Ted Loder.   Questions for Reflection: How would you name or characterize the season that you're in?  How can we be present in the season that we're in versus clinging to something else?  How  can we trust the letting go process of one season, letting go of one in order to embrace the next?    In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, Ruth invites listeners to embark on a unique journey during Advent 2025. Departing from traditional liturgical approaches, we will focus on the overlap between the seasons of Advent and winter, inspired by Marilyn McIntyre's book 'Midwinter Light: Meditations for the Long Season.' Ruth will be joined all through Advent by Marilyn McIntyre, herself. Together they will explore themes such as inner reflection, the significance of silence, and the profound connections between spirituality and the physical season of winter.    Marilyn McEntyre is an author of over 20 books, including Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies (2021) and Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict (2020). Her book, What's in a Phrase? Pausing Where Scripture Gives You Pause won the Christianity Today book award in spirituality. Midwinter Light, reflections on poems for the “long season,” has just been released. A former professor, now writer, writing coach, speaker, and retreat leader, her deepest interests lie in connections between spirituality, language, healing earth, and each other. She teaches regularly for programs at Western Seminary, New College Berkeley, and the Oblate School of Theology.   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Joseph's Prayer from Advent Music in Solitude   We're starting a Substack! This will be “a new home for reflection, conversation, and connection with our transforming community.” Our new Substack is called “On the Journey with the Transforming Center,” and it will include thoughtful reflections from Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center team, as well as alumni and friends of the Transforming Center, occasional special video teachings and guided practices, and space to interact with our content and respond with how God is working in your life through the posts. This will also be the new home of all of our podcast patron content! There will be free and paid tiers. We'd love for you to join us over on Substack. (Existing patrons, check Patreon for a special link to provide you with a discounted rate!) Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive spiritual practices tethered to the lectionary readings to accompany them through Advent. Become a paid member of Substack today to receive these practices and so much more!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! Learn more and apply HERE.   *this post contains affiliate links

    The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma
    Your Artistry and Genuine Ingenuity Demands That You Step Into Your Rebel Nature

    The Daily Mastery Podcast by Robin Sharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 2:59 Transcription Available


    Caring too much about what people you trust think about the project that is flooding you with energy as you make it is an awesome way to ensure you do nothing that matters.I guess what I'm suggesting to you is that artistry and genuine ingenuity demands that you step into your rebel nature.And that you renew your relationship with your inner disruptor......while you raise your freak flag on the pirate boat that you're meant to captain.Become a revolutionary. Quickly. My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookXYouTube

    Expositors Collective
    Deliver the Meal, Don't Drop the Plate: Homiletics with Nate Morris

    Expositors Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 26:36


    At our Longmont training event, Pastor Nate Morris explores the heart behind preaching and the practical movements that help us communicate Scripture faithfully. Opening with a story about waiting tables, Nate reminds us that preachers do not invent the meal. We carry what God has already prepared and deliver it with care. This session combines pastoral insight, clear structure, and encouragement for anyone who wants to handle God's word well.About Pastor Nate MorrisNate Morris is the lead pastor of Mountain Life Calvary Chapel, a multi location church serving Vail, Gypsum, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He and his wife Jen live in the Colorado mountains with their children Caleb, Zoe, and Josiah. Having grown up in the mountains himself, Nate has a deep passion to see mountain communities reached and transformed by the gospel.He hosts Truth and Love with Nate and Jen Morris and is a regular contributor to Mountain Life Church's Unscripted podcast. You can learn more at mountainlife.church, follow @natemorris1, or visit pastorn8.com.Speaking with the Weight of Scripture1 Peter 4:11 calls those who speak to speak as those delivering God's words. Nate anchors the room in this reminder: preaching is a sacred trust. Our role is not to improve the message but to carry it faithfully, just as a good waiter brings a prepared meal without dropping the plate.Two Questions That Shape Every SermonWhere am I taking them?Preaching needs a clear destination shaped by the passage itself.How do we get there?Listeners need a guided path. Structure is one of the ways we serve them well.Caring for Souls Through the WordNate highlights the preacher's pastoral task: understanding people's real needs and showing how the gospel addresses them. As Samuel Brengle observed, the truth in Jesus brings healing to every kind of spiritual condition. Preaching becomes an act of care as we discern and apply Scripture wisely.Five Movements That Help People Follow the Message1. IntroductionHelp listeners orient themselves to the theme and direction of the passage.2. NecessitationShow why the message matters and surface the tension the text resolves.3. ExpositionOpen the Scriptures carefully. Let the text drive the content.4. ApplicationInvite people to respond. Show what trust, obedience, or repentance looks like in daily life.5. InspirationLeave listeners with hope in Christ, not pressure to perform.Tools That Support Clear and Helpful DeliveryHumour, illustrations, vulnerability, inflection, and physical movement can all help the message connect, provided they serve the text rather than distract from it.Working Heartily, Depending FullyNate ends by reminding us that preaching is both labour and reliance.Colossians 3:23 calls us to work heartily for the Lord, while Augustine's well known line captures the balance: pray as though everything depends on God, work as though everything depends on you.For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollective

    Awareness That Heals with Robert Strock
    Caring for Your Anger in a Healthy Way, ATH Episode 139

    Awareness That Heals with Robert Strock

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 6:17


     In this video Robert explains how once you become aware of your anger, you can then find ways to care for yourself to help alleviate this uncomfortable feeling. Your internal voice may say, "Anger, I see you, I feel you, and it's okay you are here." When you feel angry it is important not to reject yourself but to accept the anger and find a way to have it serve you in your life.  Behind your anger emotion is an unfulfilled need. When in an angry state, can you take a pause and ask yourself, what need do I have that is not being met? How can I use this anger to discover my need or needs and use it to catapult positive change in my life?  

    WCCO's Smart Gardens
    More Dormant Seeding Questions, Defending Plants Against Animals, When a Lilac Bush is Dead

    WCCO's Smart Gardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 39:46


    There are many deadlines gardeners need to know about. More insight on dormant seeding as winter is in full swing. Caring for plants in Arizona. Preparing plants indoors before bringing them outside in the spring. Steps to take to protect plants from animals. Tree planting tips. The benefits of a snake plant. Checking seeds for quality. How to tell one a lilac bush is dead. Growing milkweed. Learn more from horticulturalist Mary Meyer at extension.umn.edu.

    Reconcilable Differences
    276: Fact Bobby

    Reconcilable Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 97:56


    Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/276 http://relay.fm/rd/276 Fact Bobby 276 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (_Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025_) A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (_Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025_) clean 5876 Subtitle: You can't yell at math.A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025) This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DIFFS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Bloody Sunday (2002) Peelers - Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives Why are the Irish police called peelers? - Quora Plants with Seeds that Stick to your Clothing (aka burs), by Miles Hearn Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Wikipedia The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias Richard Dormer - Wikipedia Game of Thrones cast singing I Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You, by Tom Waits Magic (1978

    Relay FM Master Feed
    Reconcilable Differences 276: Fact Bobby

    Relay FM Master Feed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 97:56


    Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/rd/276 http://relay.fm/rd/276 Merlin Mann and John Siracusa A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (_Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025_) A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (_Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025_) clean 5876 Subtitle: You can't yell at math.A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. (Recorded on Tuesday, December 9, 2025) This episode of Reconcilable Differences is sponsored by: Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code DIFFS with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: A quick check-in on whether or not the machines are helping. Credits Audio Editor: Jim Metzendorf Admin Assistance: Kerry Provenzano Music: Merlin Mann The Suits: Stephen Hackett, Myke Hurley Get an ad-free version of the show, plus a monthly extended episode. Get 20% off annual membership until the end of 2025! Bloody Sunday (2002) Peelers - Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives Why are the Irish police called peelers? - Quora Plants with Seeds that Stick to your Clothing (aka burs), by Miles Hearn Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - Wikipedia The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease and Other Dementias Richard Dormer - Wikipedia Game of Thrones cast singing I Hope I Don't Fall In Love With You, by Tom Waits

    Typology
    Caring for Every Type at Christmas: A Holiday Conversation with Christina Wilcox (Replay)

    Typology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 41:19


    With the holidays just around the corner, we're bringing back a conversation that continues to deliver relational gold. Whether you heard it the first time or you're discovering it now, this replay with author and Enneagram teacher Christina Wilcox offers a beautifully practical and deeply compassionate look at how the Enneagram can transform the way we show up for one another during the most emotionally charged season of the year. In this episode, Christina shares her journey of discovering herself as an Enneagram Six—along with the courage, clarity, and self-understanding that followed. Together, we explore how each type navigates holiday stress, joy, expectation, and connection…and how you can care for the people you love in ways that truly meet them where they are. You'll learn: How to support friends and family of every Enneagram type through the busyness and emotional intensity of the holidays Practical tools for managing social anxiety, especially for Sixes Why presence and gratitude matter so deeply, particularly for Fours—and how all of us can cultivate them Simple, insightful practices for building healthier, more attuned relationships this time of year Whether you're hoping to deepen your emotional intelligence, strengthen your closest relationships, or simply bring more kindness and awareness into your holiday rhythms, this episode is a gift worth unwrapping again. Lean in, listen well, and let the Enneagram help you love the people in your life a little better this Christmas.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ P.S. For a limited time, take 40% off all Enneagram Courses through the holidays.  Use the discount code HOLIDAY40 here.   

    All Home Care Matters
    Susanne White "The Caregiver Warrior"

    All Home Care Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 42:04


    All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Susanne White as guest to the show.       About Susanne White:       When Susanne was faced with the opportunity to care for her parents, she embarked on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She shares this journey on her website, CaregiverWarrior.cm, offering experience, strength, and hope to help others navigate caregiving with grace and empowerment.   Known for her authentic style and deep insight from firsthand caregiving experience, Susanne is a bestselling author, gifted writer, exceptional webinar host, motivational keynote speaker, dynamic radio and podcast guest, and thought leader in the caregiver advocacy community.   When speaking to caregivers, professionals, or broader audiences, Susanne delivers engaging conversations that comfort, inspire, and empower. Her approachable style and genuine presence make her a favorite among podcast hosts, listeners, and corporate audiences, where she delivers engaging sessions that spark connection and lasting impact.   Her latest book, Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One, is available on Amazon and at major bookstores, including an Audible audio version perfect for busy caregivers on the go.        

    Creating a New Healthcare
    Episode #212 How Stories Change Our Opinion with Peter Murphy Lewis, Host, People Worth Caring About

    Creating a New Healthcare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 27:37


    Certified Nursing Assistants. They are the lifeblood of so much of what we do in healthcare, particularly in elder care, and yet they rarely share the limelight with the doctors, surgeons, and specialists.  Our guest today, Peter Murphy Lewis, is a documentary film maker who started out just trying to educate the Nebraska government on the shortage of CNAs in their state. What started as a single, 20-min documentary has turned into multiple seasons of the hit show, People Worth Caring About. The docuseries highlights the work of CNAs in nursing homes, sharing their stories in order to change perceptions about the work they do and demonstrate the value and reward of this much-needed profession.  Peter Murphy Lewis is a healthcare advocate and former CNA himself. His work spans television, podcasting, and marketing, with a focus on caregiving and long-term care. Born in Kansas, Peter's path took a dramatic — and deeply personal — turn when a health scare forced him to reassess his priorities. What followed was a journey from academia and international politics to global media, entrepreneurship, and eventually founding Strategic Pete — a platform dedicated to helping small businesses and entrepreneurs grow. Now, Peter uses his storytelling skills to challenge misconceptions about caregiving, aiming to reshape how society values care and those who provide it.

    Crying In My Cheesecake
    CIMC 136: When Caring for Everyone Else Breaks You—The Cost of Never Slowing Down

    Crying In My Cheesecake

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 31:49


    Have you ever made it through another day with a smile on your face… but nothing left inside?In this episode, I'm speaking directly to the woman who is exhausted but still showing up. The woman who is the glue holding everything together — family, work, church, community — while quietly falling apart herself.December has a way of breaking women. The pressure piles up, the symptoms get louder, and yet we tell ourselves to just push through until January. But what if your body isn't failing you — what if it's begging you to slow down and listen?We're talking about why your symptoms are signals, not weaknesses. Why burnout isn't laziness. Why self-neglect isn't godly — and how caring for yourself is actually part of faithful obedience.This is not a fluffy conversation. It's real, honest, faith-based root-cause truth for the woman who's been running on fumes for far too long — and is finally ready for something different.SERVICES & MEMBERSHIPS:Blood Sugar ExplorersSubstackCoffee Cafe Registration$7 Mentorship: How to Fix Your Energy, Cravings, and Mood in Just One Day

    From Mrs. to Ms.
    When The Roles Reverse w/Amy Watts

    From Mrs. to Ms.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 52:30


    There comes a moment when you realize your parent is no longer the one holding everything together. You are.In this deeply personal episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea opens up about navigating one of the most emotional role reversals many of us will face. Caring for an aging parent. As her mother's health declines, Andrea shares what it really feels like to move from daughter to caretaker, including the quiet grief, guilt, love, and overwhelm that often go unspoken.This conversation explores the emotional reality of care-giving for elderly parents, especially during the holidays when family dynamics, memories, and expectations can feel heavier than ever. Andrea is joined by her friend Amy Watts for an honest, compassionate discussion about anticipatory grief, setting boundaries without guilt, and learning how to care for a parent without losing yourself in the process.If you are supporting an aging parent, navigating family responsibilities in midlife, or struggling with complicated emotions during the holiday season, this episode will remind you that you are not alone and that what you are feeling is valid.Andrea also shares why this episode marks the final episode of the season and how she is taking time to reflect and thoughtfully revamp From Mrs. to Ms. before returning in the new year with renewed intention.In this episode, we discussWhat it feels like when the roles reverse between parent and childThe quiet grief of caring for an aging parent while they are still aliveHow anticipatory grief shows up emotionally and physicallyNavigating guilt, boundaries, and expectations as a caretakerWhy the holidays can be especially hard when caring for elderly parentsHow to choose presence over perfection during this seasonWhat this stage of life teaches us about love, loss, and letting goIf this episode resonates, please share it with someone who may need it, leave a review, or send Andrea a message to continue the conversation.Timestamps:00:00- Navigating the Shift in Parent-Child Roles02:57- Anticipatory Grief and Emotional Complexity06:05- The Impact of Aging on Family Dynamics09:03- Finding Connection Amidst Change12:02- The Reality of Care-giving14:54- Understanding Anticipatory Grief17:53- The Challenge of Boundaries and Guilt20:57- Communicating and Delegating Responsibilities27:29- Navigating Family Dynamics During Illness30:14- Guilt and Expectations in Caregiving32:34- The Importance of Self-Care and Mental Health34:14- Supportive Relationships in Times of Crisis37:15- Adapting Traditions and Celebrations40:53- The Reality of Grief and Love43:40- Finding Joy Amidst Sorrow46:03- Embracing Imperfection in Care-givingLooking for Andrea?Instagram: @from.mrs.2.msTikTok:@from.mrs.2.msWebsite: www.frommrs2ms.comEmail: Andrea@FromMrs2Ms.comYouTube: @FromMrs2Ms Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Skincare Anarchy
    Healing Sensitive Skin by Caring for the Whole Person with Dr. Alexes Hazen, Founder of Zen Essentials

    Skincare Anarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 48:43


    In this episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta Yadav sits down with Dr. Alexes Hazen—board-certified plastic surgeon, microsurgery specialist, and founder of Zen Essentials—for a thoughtful conversation on skin health, ethical aesthetics, and why real results can never be separated from whole-body well-being. With a background that spans public health, global medicine, and some of the most technically demanding surgical training, Dr. Hazen brings a rare depth to how she thinks about beauty, healing, and care.Her path to medicine was anything but linear. From working with the New York City Department of Health during the AIDS crisis to serving in the Peace Corps in Honduras, Dr. Hazen learned early that medicine isn't just technical—it's human. Those experiences shaped a philosophy she carries into every aspect of her work today: outcomes are influenced as much by mental health, sleep, nutrition, and support systems as they are by surgical skill.Throughout the conversation, Dr. Hazen challenges the surface-level thinking that dominates skincare culture. Skin, she reminds us, is an organ—and it reflects what's happening internally. No product can compensate for chronic stress, dehydration, or exhaustion. When those fundamentals are addressed, skincare finally has the space to work as it should.She also speaks candidly about ethics in aesthetic medicine—why board certification matters, why saying “no” is sometimes the most responsible choice, and how listening to patients should always come before selling solutions.That same restraint and intention led to the creation of Zen Essentials, born from Dr. Hazen's own struggles with severe skin sensitivities. Designed to be effective yet calming, the line reflects her belief that skincare should support the body—not fight it.Listen to the full episode to hear Dr. Alexes Hazen unpack holistic healing, ethical aesthetics, and why real skin health starts with caring for the whole person.SHOP Zen Essentials and learn more on social media!CHAPTERS:(0:02) - Introduction & Guest Welcome(0:46) - A Nonlinear Path Into Medicine(1:26) - Public Health, AIDS Education & the Peace Corps(2:46) - Falling in Love With Surgery & Plastic Surgery Training(3:01) - Early Burn Injury, Scars & Coming Full Circle(4:12) - Why Holistic Care Matters in Surgical Outcomes(8:40) - Skin as a Reflection of Whole-Body Health(11:22) - Ethics, Training & Responsibility in Aesthetic Surgery(26:21) - The Origins of Zen Essentials & Sensitive Skin SciencePlease fill out this survey to give us feedback on the show!Don't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!*This is a paid collaboration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Relationship Advice
    Are You Enabling Or Helping? And What's The Difference?

    Relationship Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 50:12


    RELATIONSHIP ACADEMY IS NOW ACCEPTING MEMBERS Free through the end of the year! Get access to courses and live coaching with the hosts. ⁠⁠CLICK HERE TO JOIN This episode explores the subtle but important difference between caring for someone and caretaking for them — and why crossing that line can create resentment, burnout, or dependency in relationships. The hosts break down how good intentions can accidentally enable unhealthy patterns, block growth, or strip someone of their autonomy. They also share practical examples, scripts, and mindset shifts to help you support the people you love without taking over their life or their discomfort. Caring vs. caretaking Enabling patterns Emotional discomfort Interdependence balance Healthy boundaries Comfort scripts Give Me Discounts! Cozy Earth -  Black Friday has come early! Right now, you can stack my code “IDO” on top of their sitewide sale — giving you up to 40% off in savings. These deals won't last, so start your holiday shopping today! Beducate - Use code relationship69 for 65% off the annual pass. Skylight - Use code “IDO” for $30 off your 15 inch calendar.  Function - 160+ Lab Tests for $365. Amazfit - Use Code “IDO” to get 10% off Spark My Relationship Course: Get $100 off our online course. Visit SparkMyRelationship.com/Unlock for our special offer just for our I Do Podcast listeners! Main Talking PointsIf you love this episode (and our podcast!), would you mind giving us a review in iTunes? It would mean the world to us and we promise it only takes a minute. Many thanks in advance! – Colter, Cayla, & Lauren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition and Functional Medicine
    997 - 6 POWERFUL Treatments To Increase Longevity & Reduce Inflammation

    Dr. Ruscio Radio: Health, Nutrition and Functional Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 38:22


    You've probably heard about top longevity treatments that athletes, biohackers, and longevity enthusiasts swear by. But what actually works? In this episode, I've compiled six powerful treatments that aren't just hype—they're backed by real science and transform how people approach aging, mitochondrial health, cognition, gut health, inflammation and more. Learn about these six therapies and the best protocols for use.    ✅Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/  

    Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton
    S28 Ep 3 | Advent Week 3: Beyond Safety

    Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 52:26


    In this week's episode, Ruth and Marilyn discuss the themes of winter and vulnerability. They explore the metaphorical storms of winter, praying beyond safety, and infinite longing. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by climate change, the significance of collective humility, and the importance of grappling with complex, real-world issues within church communities. Marilyn concludes by reading her poem 'After the Fire,' reflecting on loss, renewal, and the essential nature of vulnerability in the spiritual journey.   Questions for Reflection:  How do we open up to moving beyond safety? How do we pray beyond safety? How do we find security within the midst of our frailty and fragility and vulnerability?  Where does our security come from even if we've lost things that are the most certain to us? Where does our security come from and what are the particularities of our situation that we're being invited to live in fully?    In this season of the Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership podcast, Ruth invites listeners to embark on a unique journey during Advent 2025. Departing from traditional liturgical approaches, we will focus on the overlap between the seasons of Advent and winter, inspired by Marilyn McIntyre's book 'Midwinter Light: Meditations for the Long Season.' Ruth will be joined all through Advent by Marilyn McIntyre, herself. Together they will explore themes such as inner reflection, the significance of silence, and the profound connections between spirituality and the physical season of winter.    Marilyn McEntyre is an author of over 20 books, including Caring for Words in a Culture of Lies (2021) and Speaking Peace in a Climate of Conflict (2020). Her book, What's in a Phrase? Pausing Where Scripture Gives You Pause won the Christianity Today book award in spirituality. Midwinter Light, reflections on poems for the “long season,” has just been released. A former professor, now writer, writing coach, speaker, and retreat leader, her deepest interests lie in connections between spirituality, language, healing earth, and each other. She teaches regularly for programs at Western Seminary, New College Berkeley, and the Oblate School of Theology.   Music Credit: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist O Come O Come Emmanuel from Advent Music in Solitude   We're starting a Substack! This will be “a new home for reflection, conversation, and connection with our transforming community.” Our new Substack is called “On the Journey with the Transforming Center,” and it will include thoughtful reflections from Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center team, as well as alumni and friends of the Transforming Center, occasional special video teachings and guided practices, and space to interact with our content and respond with how God is working in your life through the posts. This will also be the new home of all of our podcast patron content! There will be free and paid tiers. We'd love for you to join us over on Substack. (Existing patrons, check Patreon for a special link to provide you with a discounted rate!) Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive spiritual practices tethered to the lectionary readings to accompany them through Advent. Become a paid member of Substack today to receive these practices and so much more!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self! Learn more and apply HERE.   *this post contains affiliate links

    The Living Waters Podcast
    Ep. 368 - How to Weep and Rejoice With Others

    The Living Waters Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 60:13 Transcription Available


    True Christian love is seen when believers step into the lives of others with willingness and humility. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar reflect on Paul's call to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep, explaining that this invitation requires believers to engage rather than sit on the sidelines. Oscar notes that Christian unity is central to the verse's context and that rejoicing with others can be harder than sharing in sorrow, especially when personal struggles make joy feel costly. Yet choosing to celebrate another's blessing reveals spiritual maturity and self-control. Every triumph, setback, and moment of weakness becomes a chance to draw near to the Lord and allow Him to shape emotions that may take time to follow.The guys consider how Jesus held joy and sorrow together, fully aware of human frailty while grieving the consequences of sin. E.Z. feels convicted to fast and focus more intentionally on unbelievers, asking how Christians can enter the world of the lost without compromising truth. They look to Paul's ability to understand cultural longings and failures, using them as bridges for the gospel. Ray explains that remembering his own lostness helps him understand the fear and uncertainty many experience. God has placed eternity in every heart, and recognizing this longing helps believers speak with compassion and awareness.They return to the call to weep with those who weep, affirming that empathy must not replace truth. Caring for someone in pain should include a willingness to point them toward the gospel gently and the reality of sin. Jesus models this balance as He weeps over Jerusalem and over Lazarus, entering real grief even while knowing the outcome. The group notes how often believers bypass lament and rush to quick answers, yet genuine compassion requires presence and patience. Followers of Christ are invited to meet others where they are and resist shallow comfort that avoids accountability.The guys then consider what it means to enter into another person's joy. Rejoicing may require facing inner barriers such as envy or disappointment, yet choosing celebration strengthens unity and encourages growth in others. Christian joy is rooted not in circumstances but in trust that God is working for good. Heaven rejoices when a sinner repents, and believers share in that unity of purpose. Joy and sorrow often coexist in the Christian life, forming a rhythm shaped by hope in Christ's return. Though coldness and criticism come easily, spiritual maturity chooses service, compassion, and unity for the glory of God.Send us a textThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro