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In this episode, we continue our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on Chapter 1: A Completely New Way. We reflect on the "little way" of St. Thérèse, the invitation to become spiritual children before the Father, and how weakness becomes the very place where Christ comes to meet us. We also talk about the difference between being childish and childlike, why true maturity in faith begins with admitting our own poverty, and how small acts of courage open the door to deep healing. This week, we invite you to name the desires stirring in your heart and let the Holy Spirit awaken a new song within you.   Heather's One Thing - Franciscan's Campus-wide "Behold" Retreat Sister Miriam's One Thing - Healing Wounds by Bishop Erik Varden  Michelle's One Thing - The O' Grady's Beach House  Michelle's Other One Thing - Emily Lex Watercolor Workbooks    Journal Questions: How often do I accept the letter of God's adoption of me, and not the spirit of God's adoption? Where in my life do I need Mother Mary to smile upon me? How have I turned to self-reliance this Lent? Where is God inviting me to become more adult and free? What is the new song the Lord wants to put in my heart?   Discussion Questions: When do you notice orphanhood in your heart? What are you learning from St. Therese this Lent? When have you experienced the healing delight of a mother? Is it difficult for you to name your desires? What is one desire God has placed on your heart this Lent? What is the "yes" God is asking you to make today?   Quotes to Ponder: "You know, Mother, that I have always desired to be a saint, but alas, I have always realized, when I compared myself to the saints, that there is between them and me the same difference as exists between a mountain whose summit is lost in the skies, and the obscure grain of sand trodden underfoot by passers-by. Instead of getting discouraged, I said to myself: "God could not" "inspire us with desires that were unrealizable, so despite my littleness I can aspire to holiness. It is impossible for me to grow up, I must put up with myself as I am, with all my imperfections; but I want to find how to get to Heaven by a little way that is quite straight, quite short: a completely new little way." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)   "Each of us has an absolute need for an inner transformation that makes us "as little as a child." What that means and how to put it into practice are exactly what Thérèse teaches in a simple, luminous way. That is why she was proclaimed a Doctor—that is, a teacher—of the Church." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 6)   "The heart of Christian life is to receive and welcome God's tenderness and goodness, the revelation of his merciful love, and to let oneself be transformed interiorly by that love." (Father Jacques Philippe, The Way of Trust and Love, Page 7)   Scripture for Lectio: "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." So, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9)   Sponsor - Healed and Restored: Healed and Restored is a non-profit organization located in the Charlotte, NC area that was created in 2020 to fill a void and respond to a need that has been long overlooked in our society. A program that is 100% dedicated to helping women heal in the aftermath of abuse, assault, and other traumatic experiences. According to the United Nations, one in three girls and women around the world has been subjected to sexual and/or physical abuse at least once in their lives. Studies show that women who have been through abuse (of all types) have higher levels of fear, are more isolated, and face greater mental health problems. In the aftermath of any of these traumatic events, women will sometimes resort to hurting themselves through cutting, eating disorders, and addictions. Without proper care and healing, these dark cycles can persist for years. We help women and girls realize that God desires to heal every single one of His beloved children. We teach them that the enemy is a master manipulator. As soon as a person gets hurt, the devil begins to plant all kinds of lies in our hurting souls. Some of these lies are: God doesn't love you, everything that happened is your fault, you should be forever ashamed, and you will never find healing and peace. The Mission The Healed and Restored mission is to help women and girls who are survivors of abuse, assault, domestic violence, trafficking, and all other forms of trauma find healing and restoration. Grounded in Catholic teachings and through a combination of counseling, life coaching, intimate workshops, practical tools, spiritual mentoring, and community support we help women and girls transform pain into purpose— empowering them to not only survive, but thrive. Since 2020, Healed and Restored has helped over 500 women and girls on their journey to process their unhealed wounds. Never could we have predicted how much God would bless our mission in such a short period of time. All of this has us convinced that there are times when God uses our deepest pain to propel us on the path to our greatest calling! If you or someone you know could use the assistance of our trained and compassionate Catholic Therapists/Counselors and money is an issue, please do not hesitate to reach out to us by emailing info@healedandrestored.org for more information and guidance. Or if you feel called to be part of this mission by volunteering your time, we would love to hear from you. Together and guided by the Holy Spirit, we can make a difference in the life of those around us who are suffering.   Timestamps:  00:00 Healed and Restored 01:31 Intro 02:17 Welcome 04:26 Scripture Verse and Quote to Ponder 05:35 Trusting in Our Creator 09:49 The Path of Spiritual Childhood 12:53 Healed by Delight 16:27 What is the "Little Way"? 19:36 Childlike vs Childish 24:05 The Role of Holy Scripture 30:10 One Things

In this episode, we see Jesus telling his followers that the Kingdom of God has been hidden from the wise and learned and give to children!

Readings for 6th Sunday of OT-A

15 Feb 2026 - Ps James - Childlike or Childish by Port City Christian Church

In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, host Rebecca George welcomes Alicia Hamilton, author of 'Wonder: Rediscovering Our Awe of God and Reclaiming a Childlike Faith.' They discuss the importance of rediscovering awe in God, the role of the Psalms in understanding His character, and the significance of justice in God's nature. Alicia shares her journey of writing the book, the difference between childlike and childish faith, and how to combat the distractions that steal our wonder. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper relationship with God and the importance of discipleship in nurturing faith in the next generation.Wonder BookTakeawaysThe best books are written, lived first.When we see God, how can we not be in delight of Him?The Psalms are these descriptions of God's character, of God's beauty.Justice is really evidence of God's care too.Childlike faith is resting in God.Self-absorption is a wonder stealer.Worship fuels our wonder and gratitude.The Holy Spirit stirs the wonder in our hearts.We need to understand who God is to shape our identity.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance Podcast01:03 Celebrating Alicia's New Book: Wonder02:01 Rediscovering Awe and Delight in God05:52 Exploring the Psalms: A Journey of Wonder08:45 Understanding God's Justice and Love13:59 Reclaiming Childlike Faith vs. Childish Faith17:23 Identifying Wonder Stealers in Our Lives20:10 Discipling the Next Generation: Rediscovering Wonder23:18 Radiance in Jesus: The Gift of His PresenceSponsors:Live Oak Integrative Health:Visit ⁠liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance⁠ — and as a Radical Radiance listener, you'll receive a discounted rate on service packages.Christian Standard Bible:Pre-order your ⁠She Reads Truth spiral bound volumes now⁠ and start reading with clarity, space to journal, and joy!

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/ece-devotions/20260209ECME.mp3 Listen to Devotion [Jesus said:] “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew 4:13,14 Hide It Under a Bushel, NO! Many may remember the song from childhood Sunday School and VBS. It goes like this, “This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. Hide it under a bushel, NO!, I'm gonna let it shine. Don't let Satan *blow* it out, I'm gonna let it shine.” Be honest. Did a Sunday School memory come roaring back and make you sing along? A couple years ago, there was a video version of the song “This Little Light of Mine” which was circulating the early childhood world for a while. This version was by Listener Kids, and the video starts with a very catchy tune and one lightbulb walking down the road singing, “This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!” Next, two other light bulbs come in, and now three light bulbs are walking down the road singing, “This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!” Finally, more light bulbs are walking down their street, singing their song and letting their light shine for the whole neighborhood to see: “All around the world, I'll jump off the ground and shout. This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.” I love the concrete illustration of that video for kids. If we let our light shine and share our faith, other people's faith is also strengthened, and others also want to tell the world about the light of Jesus! We share the best news with the world: Jesus loves you, and Jesus saves you. This is the best news we want to proclaim to all the ends of the earth because it enlightens a world darkened by sin. Have you heard the term, “childlike faith”? “Childlike faith” refers to how children believe and live their faith. Children hear the gospel, believe it, and tell everyone. They don't try to make it make sense, and they don't need it proved to them. They simply believe because they trust the person who told them. For this reason, kids can be the best evangelists. The Christian songs that you lead with your children at school become the songs the kids automatically sing at home. The prayers that you lead before snack time and lunch become their dinner prayers at home, too. Kids will tell anyone and everyone the Jesus loves them. What a blessing that they let their light shine! The world can look dark and daunting. Kids remind us to go back to the basics and to be the light Christ has called us to be. Jesus loves me; this I know. I am a light, and I'm going to let it shine. Prayer: Dear Jesus, Thank you for allowing us to be your messengers. Thank you for the little lives we get to share your amazing news with every day. It's a blessing to be able to grow your kingdom, and we are thankful for the opportunity to do so. Amen. A Question to Consider: Has there been a moment this week that you have seen a child have “childlike faith”? Can you think of a way in the next week that you can let your light shine? Early Childhood Ministry Educator’s (ECME) Devotions are brought to you by WELS Commission on Lutheran Schools. 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 sermon centers on the transformative call to childlike humility and radical discipleship, illustrated through Jesus' encounters with children and a wealthy young ruler. It contrasts the kingdom of heaven's welcome to the dependent and humble—like little children—with the exclusion of those who rely on their own competence, wealth, and moral achievement. Through the story of the rich man who cannot surrender his possessions despite his obedience to the law, the sermon underscores that eternal life is not earned by good deeds or moral perfection, but received by faith and repentance, involving a complete surrender to Christ. Jesus' demand to "follow me" is presented not as a suggestion but as a life-altering command requiring total commitment, with the impossibility of salvation by human effort made clear—yet hope is restored in God's power to accomplish the impossible. Ultimately, the kingdom belongs not to the self-sufficient, but to those who come with the trust, dependence, and humility of a child.

Children have a remarkable way of experiencing the world. Simple moments—a puddle, a song, a favorite food—can fill them with joy and amazement. But as adults, responsibilities and routines often crowd out that sense of wonder. Life can shrink to the size of our to-do lists, even though God invites us into something far bigger. Jesus’ words in Matthew 18 remind us that childlike faith and humility are not immature traits—they are essential to experiencing the kingdom of heaven. Childlike wonder opens our eyes to see God as both infinitely powerful and intimately near. It nurtures trust, helping us rely on God’s promises without overanalyzing or giving way to worry. When we pause to marvel at what God has already done—especially the salvation we have through Christ—it becomes easier to trust Him with what we face today. Wonder shifts our focus from our problems to God’s power, from control to confidence in His care. It restores joy, allowing us to rediscover the extraordinary wrapped inside everyday life. Living with childlike wonder doesn’t mean ignoring responsibilities. It means approaching life with humility, trust, and joyful expectation—choosing to see God at work and to delight in His presence each day. Main Takeaways Childlike wonder helps us experience God’s kingdom more fully. Humility opens our hearts to trust God’s promises without fear or overanalysis. Remembering what God has already done builds confidence for what He will do next. Wonder restores joy by helping us see God’s power and love in ordinary moments. Today’s Bible Verse “And he said: ‘Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.’” – Matthew 18:3, NIV Your Daily Prayer Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer: “Reawaken the spirit of the child within me so I can fully enter into Your wonderful kingdom… Let wonder restore my joy.” Listen to the full prayer here or read the full prayer and devotional through the resources below. Continue growing in faith and encouragement: LifeAudio – Daily devotionals, Christian podcasts, and biblical inspiration at LifeAudio.com Crosswalk – Faith, prayer, and Christian living resources at Crosswalk.com This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.orgTrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments, Trinity has the knowledge and resources to make a difference. https://trinitycredit.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Steve and Andrew are back again with a close to home topic. How do our personal relationships make us holier? Our spouse, our children, our parents, etc. How does the understanding of a toddler mimic our relationship to God? Not knowing what might harm us, not understanding fully when God tells us 'no' to something in our life. Tune in-you won't want to miss this one!

Childlike, Not Childish // Rev. Jarrett Wallace by Chapel Roswell

Watch the short film "The Space Between Ages" on Zeale: https://zeale.co/video/in-the-space-between-ages After Notre Dame unveiled its new, modernist stained-glass windows and reignited an old debate, Erika sat down with sculptor Dony MacManus to ask why modern art is so ugly – and what sacred beauty still demands of us. A bracing conversation on art, suffering, freedom, and faith.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro: Why is modern art so ugly?1:45 - Sculpting a monument for the U.S. Navy3:25 - Becoming an artist, turning towards the light6:24 - Creativity and freedom is found within constraints9:39 - Drawing is contemplating reality visually12:50 - How smartphones kill creativity14:32 - AI art = anti incarnational15:07 - Art history: how did we get to modern art that's so ugly?18:54 - Ugly art comes from ugly thought (truth leads to beauty)23:31 - Why are we not allowed to criticize modern art? 28:00 - Western tradition created beautiful art because it was centered on Jesus Christ (the mass)30:38 - Childlike delight in God's creation37:28 - Conclusion: watch the film on Zeale!Links:Short film “In the Space Between Ages”: https://zeale.co/video/in-the-space-between-ages Dony's show on Zeale.co: https://zeale.co/shows/clash-of-the-mastersRoger Scruton's “Why Beauty Matters”: https://vimeo.com/549715999 Want more Deep? Check out our new home! https://zeale.co/podcasts/the-deepSubscribe to the LOOPcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theLOOPcast

Childish or Childlike? By Bobby Wallace, Preaching Minister 1/25/26 Take a listen to this standalone message Bobby shares during our online only Sunday due to weather. We take a look at whether we are childish or childlike in our faith and what it means to be childlike!

In this new year, God wants to draw us back to a childlike obedience and pure faith in Him, one that is marked by humility, holiness, and personal responsibility towards sin. As believers, we are to guard the faith of others by not being a stumbling block in our lifestyle, dealing radically with outward sins and allowing God to transform our inward attitudes. Only then can we achieve an obedience that flows from a childlike heart before God.

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Message from Matt Ham on January 18, 2026

Jesus told his disciples to let the children come to him and taught them that his kingdom requires childlike faith.--Notes

Staying Childlike | Greg Lake | Paradox Church Sunday Gathering

Join us as Pastor Hannah talks about having “Child Like Boldness”. Come and listen about the story of a young boy that boldly gave what little he had, and see how God used it.

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Psalm 131, which is one of the Psalms of Acsents (God's people ascending to Jerusalem to worship), communicates the importance of a humble, childlike trust in God.

What if the secret to solving your organization’s toughest problems was thinking like a 10-year-old? Discover how childlike creativity and fun can reframe complex business challenges, spark innovation, and drive real results. Topics Covered: Childlike thinking for organizational problem-solvingPlayful penalties to boost accountabilityStorytelling and translating complex issues for kidsChange management through unbiased perspectivesDementia care and deepfake technology solutionsMechanisms for creativity: no rules, have fun, do good, no shameDesigning inclusive, impactful brainstorming sessionsBridging playfulness and business gravitasApplying kid-inspired thinking to AI and executive decisionsKeeping curiosity and creative practice alive in organizations Connect with Bas Warmerdam:ConsultingKids.comLinkedIn Episode Chapters00:00:05 – Welcome & Intro to the Tech Humanist Show00:00:17 – “Playful Penalties” concept and team accountability00:00:41 – Bas Warmerdam's work with Consulting Kids00:01:50 – Approach and methodology using children as junior consultants00:03:38 – Reframing collaboration problems through childlike solutions00:04:24 – Implementing playful penalties and organizational impact00:06:02 – The “Thinking Like a Child for Professionals” process00:08:27 – Bringing executives into the classroom and change management benefits00:09:23 – Storytelling for complex issue translation00:12:14 – Mechanisms for leaders to use childlike thinking in their teams00:15:09 – Four key thinking mechanisms from kids00:15:50 – Example: Dementia care and “no rules” thinking00:18:28 – How professionals can integrate fun and purpose00:19:55 – Embracing “no shame” in creative business solutions00:20:41 – Creating inclusion for quiet and underrepresented voices00:22:03 – Reintegration: Bringing creative ideas into business practice00:24:21 – Childlike thinking for AI-related decisions00:26:55 – Using kid-driven creativity to challenge AI authority00:28:40 – Sustaining childlike thinking post-consulting00:30:41 – Keeping curiosity sharp and connecting at home00:32:19 – How to connect with Bas Warmerdam and Consulting Kids00:32:55 – Closing remarks and credits

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HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! We are officially relaunching the Say Yes Anyway podcast with fresh new branding, colors, and all the things! Follow us on Instagram @sayyesanywaypodcast_Download your FREE Envision Your Vision workbook:DM me on Instagram: @jessdahl_Email: jess@jessdahl.comWebsite: jessdahl.comThis is for anybody that wants to go into the new year fresh and new. It doesn't matter where you are—whether you're in momentum riding a rocket ship or feeling stuck with no idea what you want with your life. The good news? You can start today. You don't have to wait for tomorrow or next year.In this episode, I'm sharing:My real-time story of finding our dream home in Santa Barbara - how holding down a vision while taking massive action led Char and me to the perfect place just days before our January 1st move-in dateThe 4-Phase Envision Your Vision Process - the exact framework I've used for years to transform my life and that I teach my clients, team, and communityPhase 1: Monthly Inventory & Reflection - how going through every month of 2025 revealed the fullness of my life, even through $25,000 in medical debt and physical pain from a car accidentPhase 2: Deep Reflection Questions - why most people are afraid of stillness and how getting still changed everything for me (plus the 3 pages of questions that will help you gain clarity)Phase 3: Letting Go - what habits, beliefs, people, and things I'm releasing in 2026, including hard realizations about friendships and what I actually value in relationshipsPhase 4: Calling In 2026 - why I don't believe in New Year's resolutions and what actually works instead (hint: it's about becoming the person, not just doing the things)My 3 Intention Words for 2026 - EXPANSION, CHILDLIKE, and MEMORIES, and how I use these daily to guide my decisions and actionsThe power of allowing yourself to dream - from rocket ship big dreams to day-to-day adventures like dancing with Char anytime, anywhereThis episode is packed with real stories, practical wisdom, and actionable steps to help you start 2026 with clarity, courage, and intention.Where you can find me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessdahl_/Website: https://www.jessdahl.comEmail: jess@jessdahl.comPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sayyesanywaypodcast_/Upcoming Opportunities:6th Camino Retreat - May 2026 (DM me for details!)Couples Wholeness Journey (epic surprises coming soon)Vision Board Event (details coming)It would mean the world if you can share this episode with a friend who's ready to step into the new year with intention and clarity. One brave YES can change everything.If you're interested in doing the Envision Your Vision workbook with me or want to talk about coaching, get in contact with me and let's see if it's an aligned fit.If you liked it, share it with a friend or on social media and tag @jessdahl_ and @sayyesanywaypodcast_Leave us a review because it helps so much, especially now that we're relaunching the Say Yes Anyway podcast. I love you guys. Thank you. See you at the next one.

The joy of Jesus Christ was never meant to be packed away with the holiday decorations! "But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” -Luke 2:10-11 NASB95 If you would like to partner with us, please visit:  https://myloh.church/give

A four-year-old's question—“Why does Santa look different?”—opens a bigger one: why does Jesus look different in every painting, and how do we recognize Him today? Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks explore how sacred art (especially icons) shows inner, spiritual reality more than photo-realism—and how Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist even when our eyes see only bread. As Christmas Masses fill with newcomers, we talk about hospitality, cooperation with grace, and moving from the visible to the invisible: from faces and symbols to the Person who loves us. Always through the three lenses: honesty with self, charity with others, under a living relationship with God.Key IdeasDifferent “looks,” same identity: saints (and St. Nicholas) are shown with signs of their vocation; Jesus is recognized by what's essential—wounds, mercy, and divinity—not a fixed facial template.Icons aim beyond photography: light “from within” depicts the glorified person; art can reveal deeper truth than surface detail.Real Presence, hidden form: in the Eucharist our senses see bread; faith meets the living Christ—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity.Childlike faith teaches adults: wonder and simple trust help us notice God's voice in conscience and daily life.Christmas hospitality: welcome irregular Mass-goers with warmth and witness; our charity can draw people back to the Church.Links & ReferencesNational Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (approved Marian apparition to Adele Brise, Champion, WI): https://championshrine.orgCTAIf this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.comTagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, Advent, Christmas, St. Nicholas, Santa Claus, icons, iconography, sacred art, Real Presence, Eucharist, conscience, childlike faith, visibility and invisibility, signs and symbols, wounds of Christ, hospitality, Christmas Mass, welcome culture, evangelization, parish life, Incarnation, contemplation, prayer, gratitude, relationships, relationship with God, relationship with self, relationship with others, Benedictine spirituality, Catholic podcast, practical spirituality

Hope is an expectancy in the not yet, an enjoyment in what is as if received now! A belief and assurance that God is Who He says He is, therefore I have hope! "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain." - Hebrews 6:19 CSB If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give

Real leaders. In the rain. Still celebrating. In this behind-the-scenes joy experiment, I take you to Disneyland with three of my closest friends—including one who witnessed the birth of the Joyosity book idea… from a raft. We talk about why celebration matters, why leaders resist it, how play actually works in real adult life (hint: it's not all spontaneous whimsy), and the real fear we have of joy. Sprinkled throughout: a Star Wars ride, soaked clothes, a debate about cringe, deep laughter, and research-backed insights you can use tomorrow. Here's What's in the Episode: 5:52 Celebration isn't extra—it's a strategic reset. Intentional celebration helps your brain overcome negativity bias and reinforces evidence that you can do hard things. Leaders need this more than they think. 8:27 Play is a productivity tool, not a luxury. Whether it's crafting, hiking, or joking with coworkers, play restores innovation, problem-solving, and emotional resilience. When leaders don't play, they get stuck. Literally. 17:11 Childlike ≠ childish. Childish behavior derails workplaces (tantrums, gossip, baby-talk politics). Childlike behavior brings curiosity, wonder, creativity, and openness to “what if?” — the soil where innovation grows. Key Takeaway Play, rest, and celebration aren't indulgences; they're performance tools that keep leaders (and teams) from getting stuck. About the Guests: A Quorum of the March Girls These women are real-life leaders throughout the country. Camille leads an area for a global nonprofit, Jen is a PhD science educator and program consultant, and Sarah is a pediatric occupational therapist with a neonatal specialty. The four of us, plus Lindsay a trainer to professional athletes, have been friends for more than 30 years. So this is the behind the scenes of real-life leaders celebrating at Disneyland. About the Host: Jenn Whitmer Jenn is an international keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and the founder of Joyosity™, helping leaders create positive, profitable cultures through connection, curiosity, and joy. With a background in communication, conflict resolution, and team dynamics, Jenn helps leaders and organizations navigate complex people challenges, reduce burnout, and build flourishing workplaces. Her insights have resonated with audiences worldwide, blending real-world leadership expertise, engaging storytelling, and a dash of humor to make the hard stuff easier. Whether on stage, in workshops, or with coaching clients, Jenn equips leaders with the tools they need to solve conflict, cultivate communication, and lead with purpose. Her book Joyosity and the Joyosity Works Playbooks hit shelves December 9, 2025, offering leaders a fresh approach to joy at work that builds real results. Resources & Links: Get Joyosity: Joyosity: How to Cultivate Intense Happiness in Work & Life (Even If Things Are What They Are) Joy isn't extra. Joy is how you thrive. This book gives leaders the tools to turn exhaustion into resilience and build cultures where work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. https://jennwhitmer.com/books Ready to Make a Plan: Joyosity™ Jumpstart → Get crystal clear on what you want, what's in the way, and how to move forward with traction. Starting the Journey: Enneagram Navigator → Stop guessing your type. In this 1:1 session, get clarity on your motivations and blind spots. Ready to Dive In: Joyosity™ Intensive → A one-day transformative experience to realign with your values and build a practical plan for joyful leadership. A Party for More: Bring Jenn & the Joy to Speak → Bring the spark (not just the spark notes!) to your whole team with contagious joy, practical tools, and plenty of laughter. Loved this episode? Rate, review, and share with a fellow leader who's ready to ditch the drama and lead with more joy, curiosity, and clarity.

What if joy isn't found where we've been told to look, but when God restores us in the midst of our trials? "And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord." - Luke 2:8-11 NIV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give

Childlike Speaker: Andy Blalock

What is it about joy that is often so childlike? Listen in with Jacque, Stacy, and Cat Cichon as they chat about what we can learn from children as they experience the joy of Christmas. How could we, as adults, experience joy anew this Christmas by being present and open? What would it look like to allow ourselves to be awed by the simple? In this third episode of our Advent podcast, we will focus on having joy that is uninhibited!

Advent is God's whisper: "The Light has overcome the dark weight of the world!" And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it... That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. - John 1:5,9,14 NKJV If you would like to partner with us, please visit: https://myloh.church/give

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As we move into the holiday season, many of us feel pressure to do more, give more, and be more. What if this year we focus instead on being present with childlike curiosity? Over the years, I've loved watching our grandchildren during the holidays. I often wonder how they are experiencing these moments and what priorities might look like through their eyes. Childlike curiosity softens stress, invites joy, and deepens our connections with loved ones. It can help us savor moments we might otherwise rush through. Imagine how your priorities might shift if you approached this season with the wonder of a child. I will share simple suggestions to reconnect with curiosity, practice gratitude, and embrace the kind of joy that can transform the season from overwhelming to uplifting. Now you can listen commercial free at your leisure…Click here and let's grow together: Embracing The Holiday Season with Childlike Curiosity, Lillian McDermott If you love this podcast episode, share it with a friend. The Lillian McDermott Radio Show/Classroom ~ When You Need a Friend… PREMIERE:  Telegram, Facebook, YouTube, WhenYouNeedaFriend.com SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, & FOLLOW:    Facebook, Instagram, X, Website, Odysee, BitChute, YouTube! LISTEN:  Amazon Podcast, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio! CALL or TEXT: 407-373-5959 “You can take a pill, or You can take Responsibility!” ®

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another entertaining and creepy episode. KJ talks about the legend of the headless Templar Knight that can be seen in Prague from time to time during the witching hour. Bill covers a very creepy demonic Bigfoot encounter from Oregon. And some great listener mail. Please join us!  Thank you for listening!www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.comProduced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

Read OnlineJesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned you have revealed them to the childlike.” Luke 10:23–24 We rejoice over many things in life. We might rejoice if we win a game, do well on a test, complete some task at home or work, or attend a celebration or party. Though rejoicing is an emotion tied to our human nature, true joy is spiritual in nature, a gift that overflows into human emotion.Try to imagine Jesus rejoicing in the Holy Spirit. Jesus' joy was perfect. As God, His unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit was beyond anything we can imagine. Therefore, when He experienced the perfection of spiritual joy, that joy overflowed into His perfect human nature, resulting in an emotional response that was more powerful than any of us will experience until the day we stand with our resurrected bodies before the Beatific Vision in the New Heavens and new Earth.When Jesus prayed, “I give you praise, Father…,” He was not only engaging in an intellectual exercise. He did not just make a public statement so that it would be written in Scripture or because it was the right thing to do. Rather, Jesus spoke His praises to the Father because His lived human experience, in that moment, was a human rejoicing with divine power. Jesus' all-consuming joy was perfectly ordered, deeply fulfilling, an appropriate response to His Father and the Holy Spirit, and contagious to those around Him. True spiritual joy is never contained; it overflows and touches the lives of others.By experiencing such joy in His human nature, Jesus further elevated human nature itself, making it possible for us to rejoice in the Holy Spirit with Him within our human souls, provided we humble ourselves before Him. Jesus praised the Father for revealing Himself to the childlike, those who are humble of heart. Seeing that was the cause of His joy. To be childlike in the eyes of God means to trust Him completely, to approach Him with openness and wonder, and to depend on Him for all things. It is the opposite of relying on our own understanding and wisdom, which often leads to pride and distance from God.True humility is nothing other than honesty with oneself before God. Humility makes us childlike because it opens our eyes to the truth that we are little spiritual children in need of God's fatherhood. If we pretend to be “wise and learned” before God, we only reveal our foolishness, the absence of divine wisdom. Reflect today on the perfection of spiritual joy in Jesus' divinity and its emotional effect upon His humanity. No one has ever rejoiced with the same joy as the Son of God. However, we are all called to live within that spiritual joy. This joy strengthens us in trials, deepens our love for others, and helps us live our faith with greater conviction and authenticity. Humble yourself before God today, begging for greater humility so that you will become a greater partaker of Jesus' joy, the joy He came to bestow upon the world. My humble Lord, You rejoiced as You saw Your Father reveal hidden and divine mysteries to those who were humble of heart and childlike. Please bestow Your grace upon me so that I will also grow in divine wisdom, remaining humble and childlike, to fill Your human soul with the deepest joy. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Sancta Trinitas by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

"Childlike, Not Childish"Mathew 18:1-4Guest Pastor Casey SteenNovember 30, 2025Pastor Casey's previous message at Oasis: https://youtu.be/HeB-D4F-lysHave you heard the news about the FUTURE of Oasis Church?https://www.oasischurch.online/futureWhy we tithe: https://youtu.be/GEBQV8j2e7UHow should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwAHow to VOTE BIBLICALLY - highlighting Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8Should Christians pay attention to POLITICS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak82aD16r04SERMON NOTES:- Mark 12:30- Childlike, Not Childish- Hebrews 11:6 “without faith it is impossible to please God.”- Mathew 18:1-4- Luke 18:17- The kingdom of God is not built on achievement—it's received through astonishment.- 1. ChildLIKE Faith is full of Wonder and Awe, it's not unresponsive and apathetic. - Exodus 15:11- Hebrews 12:28-29- Psalm 139:14- Self Reflection: Have I lost my sense of Wonder and Awe?- 2. ChildLIKE Faith is full of Faith and Trust, not disbelief and suspicion.- Hebrews 11:1- Hebrews 11:6- Currency of heaven - Matthew 9:29- Matthew 15:28- Mark 11:22-24- Matthew 9:22- “…because the more you understand of the character of God, the more utterly inconsistent with rational thought it would be that God would ever deceive you, because His track record is perfectly consistent.” —R.C. Sproul- Self Reflection: Where can I trust God more and have greater faith?- 3: ChildLIKE Faith is full of Humility and Gratitude, not selfishness and entitlement.- “When we have conquered ourselves, we have conquered all” —Charles Spurgeon- Because self-love turns everything inward.  But biblical love is outward.- 1 Corinthians 13:5- Luke 18:9–14- James 4:6- Matthew 23:12- Proverbs 16:18- Childlike faith is not childish faith. Being ChildLIKE resonates with and embraces the neediness, dependency, and smallness of those who understand their place in the kingdom of God. ChildISH simply put, is one who refuses to grow up and thinks everything is about THEM.- Self Reflection: What areas of my life have I become selfish and entitled?  Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Richmond, VA.Stay Connected:Website: https://oasischurch.online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/

This podcast discusses lingering on the idea of Thanksgiving, and being grateful in a childlike way.

In today's episode WJ and KJ, deliver another entertaining and creepy episode. KJ talks about the legend of the headless Templar Knight that can be seen in Praque from time to time during the witching hour. Bill covers a very creepy demonic Bigfoot encounter from Oregon. And some great listener mail. Please join us! Thank you for listening! www.bigfootterrorinthewoods.com Produced by: "Bigfoot Terror in the Woods L.L.C."

On the Overthinking It Podcast, we tackle the manifold reasons you might put something on your head. Episode 907: The Childlike Urge to Hat originally appeared on Overthinking It, the site subjecting the popular culture to a level of scrutiny it probably doesn't deserve. [Latest Posts | Podcast (iTunes Link)]

Join me in the meadow today for an episode all about keeping childlike joy and wonder alive in a dark world! I'm sharing how I find magic in the mundane with seasonal living, making everyday a special occasion and find whimsy in every day objects. So if you're looking to find contentment in the every day world too, make yourself a cozy cup of tea and let's get yappin!

We're called to grow up in Christ without losing the wonder, trust, and humility of a child. In this message, Pastor Pascale Williams invites you to rediscover the joy of simple faith—a faith that trusts God's heart, stays teachable, and lives in awe of His goodness. Let your soul be reminded that true maturity still kneels before the Father in childlike dependence.

We're called to grow up in Christ without losing the wonder, trust, and humility of a child. In this message, Pastor Pascale Williams invites you to rediscover the joy of simple faith—a faith that trusts God's heart, stays teachable, and lives in awe of His goodness. Let your soul be reminded that true maturity still kneels before the Father in childlike dependence.

What did you love doing when you were 10 years old? Broadcaster Greg James reckons we all need to prioritise fun and silliness more, and thinking about your childhood passions is a great place to start.In this chat, Fearne and Greg talk about how bleak, boring, and anxiety-inducing being a responsible grown up can be sometimes, and why that means it's vital to choose to laugh every day.Greg also explains why it's important to stop and ask yourself if you really want to get married, have kids, or earn lots of money, or if you're sleepwalking into someone else's vision of a perfect life.Plus, why did 21 year old Greg think he had a chance with Fearne when he first arrived at Radio 1...?Greg's book, All The Best For The Future, is out now.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like:Scott MillsNick GrimshawAnnie Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mindfulness an meditation? Having a relationship with our guardian angel? Created for eternal damnation? You don't want to miss today's Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders.