Podcasts about choices

You don't actually know what guides you until doing the right thing threatens your outcome.

Dr. Sonia Luckey, founder of The Nightingale Way, a coaching and consulting practice that helps high-achieving women move from burnout to alignment by integrating science, psychology, and spirituality.Through her ASCEND™ framework, Sonia blends neuroscience, evidence-based mental health tools, and spiritual psychology to help entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders regulate their emotions, restore coherence, and reconnect with their true purpose.Now, Sonia's own journey from corporate achievement to soul-aligned entrepreneurship demonstrates the power of slowing down, listening inward, and creating success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.And while rebuilding her business with heart, writing her upcoming spiritual novel The Seventh Gate, and guiding women to lead from inner authority, she's proving that purpose and prosperity can coexist beautifully.Here's where to find more:________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Today we jump back 15 years to the Feb. 8, 2011 episode of the PWTorch Livecast featuring host PWTorch assistant editor James Caldwell and PWTorch columnist Greg Parks, they discussed with live callers Monday's WWE Raw in-depth from top to bottom, Sting likely shifting toward TNA rather than WWE, R-Truth's botch and a potential new heel gimmick for him, the mystery videos on Raw hinting at Undertaker - legit or swerve?, the mystery WrestleMania guest host - Rock or Brock a better host?, breaking news analysis of Raw TV ratings, Booker T's first week on Smackdown - is it a short-term or long-term gig?, Triple H's return - will it happen before or even after WrestleMania?, Michael Cole's heel role as an announcer, a debate in the Santino vs. Del Rio booking on Raw, and a ton more.In the previously VIP-exclusive Aftershow, Caldwell & Parks take more phone calls on Santino-Del Rio, Triple H, TNA's TV Title and whether they should hold a tournament, and more. They also discuss C.M. Punk's interaction with Cena and Orton on Raw, the overall state of WrestleMania 27 hype and build-up, Dolph Ziggler's role in the main event slot on Smackdown, predictions on who will be cut from NXT tonight, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.

Sermon Date: 02/11/2026; Pastor Bill Bryson; Scripture Passage: Psalm: 138Support the show

At BossMom, we're normalizing the conversations that help you grow a business while raising a family. In this episode, Dana opens up about the constant struggle moms face when deciding where to put their energy and time. From choosing to cuddle her sick kids all week to flying to Arizona for a mastermind event, she shares the raw truth that being busy isn't the same as being effective. She breaks down why every strategy "works" but most of us are stuck because we lack clarity on what we're actually building. The real lesson? You can't delegate, scale, or find freedom without absolute clarity on who you're serving and why. You don't need more time management tips, you need to get brutally honest about where you're wasting energy on busy work instead of building something that actually gives you the freedom to choose the cuddles when it matters most. Explore More Resources from BossMom BossMom is your go-to home base for content, support, and community designed specifically for moms growing businesses → https://bossmom.com

What is consciousness — and how should biology explain it?In this second conversation with Professor Kevin Mitchell, we examine whether consciousness can be fully accounted for within physics alone — or whether biological organization introduces new levels of explanation.Mitchell develops a non-reductive naturalist framework in which organisms are genuine agents, higher-level causal structures matter, and subjectivity cannot be ignored in any adequate theory of mind.We explore:• What needs explaining when we talk about consciousness• The limits and strengths of physicalist reduction• Weak vs strong emergence• Biological organization as a causal framework• Downward causation and levels of explanation• Organisms as agents rather than passive mechanisms• The role of the conscious subject• Mental causation and explanatory gaps• Teleology in evolutionary systems• Whether artificial systems could instantiate subjectivityTIMESTAMPS:(0:00) – Introduction(0:32) – Kevin's Approach to Consciousness(1:12) – Consciousness and the Requirement of a Subject(3:59) – AI, Functionalism, & Biological Naturalism(7:37) – Embodiment, In-Mindedness & Experiential Bedrock(11:19) – Control Architectures, Attention, and Illusionism(15:21) – Selfhood Perspectives: Jennings, Graziano & Humphrey(19:08) – Temporal Continuity & Brains as Semantic Engines(23:03) – Top-Down Causation and Dynamical Self(27:00) – Levels of Selfhood & Autobiographical Continuity(30:43) – Neuroscience, Psychiatry & Emergent Mental Phenomena(38:15) – Altered Subjectivity & Embodiment in Injury(44:06) – Life, Consciousness, and AI Agents(50:23) – Philosophy, Science & Indeterminacy(56:28) – Neural Noise, Decision-Making & Agency(1:10:48) – Reasons, Choices & Moral Development(1:20:43) – Emergence, Transcendence & First-Person Neuroscience(1:26:50) – Kantian Structures & Perception(1:30:35) – Defining Mind & Relational Perspectives(1:34:52) – Final ThoughtsEPISODE LINKS:- Kevin's Round 1: https://youtu.be/UdlkYGbuD7Q- Kevin's Website: https://www.kjmitchell.com/- Kevin's Blog: http://www.wiringthebrain.com- Kevin's Books: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yjzxr- Kevin's Publications: https://tinyurl.com/mskdpvce- Kevin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/wiringthebrain- Consciousness needs a subject:https://philpapers.org/rec/MITCNA-2- Reframing the free will debate: the universe is not deterministic:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11229-026-05455-7- Beyond Mechanism—Extending Our Concepts of Causation in Neuroscience:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/ejn.70064- Undetermined: Free will in real time and through time:https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/articulo?codigo=10358095- The origins of meaning - from pragmatic control signals to semantic representations:https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/dfkrvCONNECT:- Website: https://mindbodysolution.org - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@mindbodysolution- Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/mindbodysolution- Twitter: https://twitter.com/drtevinnaidu- Facebook: https://facebook.com/drtevinnaidu - Instagram: https://instagram.com/drtevinnaidu- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/drtevinnaidu- Website: https://tevinnaidu.com=============================Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only. The content is shared in the spirit of open discourse and does not constitute, nor does it substitute, professional or medical advice. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of listening/watching any of our contents. You acknowledge that you use the information provided at your own risk. Listeners/viewers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with their own experts in the respective fields.

Modern democracies rest on elections. They are the main way voters are supposed to shape what governments do. In theory, elections ensure that public policy reflects what people want. But does that actually happen in practice? Political science has long been divided on this question.One side of the debate argues that elections can work as intended. Voters understand the difference between left and right. They have a sense of where political parties sit on that spectrum. They broadly know where they themselves stand. And they choose which party to support on that basis.Another influential strand of research is far more sceptical. It suggests that most voters do not have clear or well formed policy preferences at all. And when they do, those preferences often come after choosing a party, not before. Voters identify with a party first, then adopt that party's positions as their own.This debate has been running for decades. But a new book offers a third perspective that could help move things forward. It argues that the debate has set the bar too high for what counts as a meaningful voter preference. Once we measure preferences in a more realistic way, a clearer picture starts to emerge.One of the authors of that book is our very own Ben Lauderdale, friend of the podcast and Professor of Political Science here in the UCL Department of Political Science. We are delighted that Ben joins us this week to walk us through the research and what it tells us about how voters really think.Mentioned in this episode:Idiosyncratic Issue Opinion and Political Choice, by Nick Vivyan, Benjamin E Lauderdale, Chris Hanretty. UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

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Billy & Jenn record live-on-location with a special guest - their son, Judah - who's visiting from Texas! They interrogate (or “interview”) him about a few hot topics and the answers are profound, helpful, personal and as always, kinda funny! Enjoy!  _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube

Although mantra chanting is widely practiced today, its depth, rigor, and transformative potential are rarely understood in their true spirit. Along with Shantala Sriramaiah, we explore the deeper science of Vedic mantra practice. Together, they unpack how mantra creates a transformation within you, how Gayatri cultivates clarity in moments of crisis, and how Mrityunjaya helps us develop a healthy relationship with death, not as escape, but as freedom from fear.Episode Highlights:What is a mantra, really?Why does phonetic precision matter?How is mantra different from kirtan?What is the real purpose of the Gayatri Mantra?Does Mrityunjaya Mantra actually protect from death?Timestamps:00:00 - 06:00: Introduction06:00 - 16:30: What is Mantra Chanting? Does it help?16:30 - 23:00: What's the difference between Keertan and Mantra?23:00 - 26:30: Time travelling with Mantras26:30 - 35:30: What's the purpose of the Gayatri Mantra?35:30 - 44:30: Choices, Discipline, and Decision Making 44:30 - 50:00: Hidden Meaning behind Gayatri Mantra50:00 - 58:00: Can Mruthyunjaya Maha Mantra delay death?About Shantala SriramaiahShantala Sriramaiah is a renowned Veda chanting teacher trained in a traditional lineage of Vedic recitation. She studied under traditional Vedic masters, including Sri M.S. Srinivasan of the Chalakere teaching lineage, where she received rigorous training in Vedic phonetics, swara, and recitation methodology. Today, she teaches internationally through structured online courses, blending traditional depth with modern clarity.You can connect with her at https://www.vedastudies.com/Dr Vignesh Devraj If you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link: https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCING THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, the nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Recently, I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata, which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. You can access this at https://vigneshdevraj.com/balancing-the-mighty-vata/ For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram - @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you'll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

"Sex and what we do with our bodies is no big deal, right?" At least that is what we are often told. The problem with this is that it isn't true. Sex, and what we do with our bodies, is a big deal. Our bodies and our choices are designed and created to bring glory to God. So, why does this matter, and what can it look like in our lives?

In this episode, I explore a quiet but powerful idea: the invisible career scripts many of us follow without realising.These scripts are the stories we inherit from family, education, workplaces, and professional cultures. Ideas about what success should look like, what feels sensible, and what feels risky. They often sound like good advice: work hard, don't rock the boat, be grateful for what you have. And for a long time, they usually work.But at some point in mid-career, those same scripts can start to feel restrictive. You may find yourself feeling restless, disconnected, or quietly questioning whether the path you're on still fits.In this episode, I talk about how to recognise when you're living inside one of these inherited stories, and why simply noticing them can create space for change. I also share how writing can help you step outside the inner editor and hear what you actually think, rather than what you feel you should think.If your career looks fine on paper but feels slightly out of step, this episode will help you understand why that might be happening, and how to begin thinking differently about what's next.This episode is the first in a short series, and it lays the foundation for rebuilding confidence and exploring future direction in the episodes that follow.If you'd like to explore these ideas further, you can find my book Write Your Career here:https://www.bravocoaching.co.uk/booksThanks for listening! If you need support with your career:call me on 07833 593875email mark@bravocoaching.co.ukvisit www.bravocoaching.co.uk

We kick off with ChatGPT's Jets QB list and Ryen Russillo's Instagram mishap before diving into Tom Brady's "ick"-worthy social media and Sam Darnold's NFL journey. From Stefon Diggs' rumored halftime breakup with Cardi Band, and Josh Hart's viral fan encounter, to Gio's dad landing a plane on a frozen bay We cover a lot of ground. We finish by debating Deshaun Watson versus Kirk Cousins for the Jets, celebrating Rick Pitino's record-breaking win, and catching Boomer reading Bad Bunny lyrics. It's a full show.

Trade for Deshaun Watson or maybe Russell Wilson. Gio is still hot for Kirk Cousins.

Not the best help from A.I. but we got around to talking Kirk Cousins.

#168 It's easy to think your single years are just something to get through--but what if they're actually shaping your future marriage right now?In this episode, Kim is joined by Kinsey and Fisher for a candid conversation about the habits, boundaries, and spiritual decisions they made before marriage--and how those choices are paying off today. Together, they talk about discipleship, dating with clarity, growing in faith, and the ways God uses singleness to prepare us for what's next.If you've ever wondered whether your daily choices actually matter, this conversation will remind you: they do.Resources mentioned in this episode:Kinsey's episode #148Fisher's episode #99Processing Your Emotions #147Starting Over in Purity #104Do You Have a Spiritual Mentor? #59Money 101 #45Let's Talk Money #9For more information about the podcast and the Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One book, please visit ⁠www.kimvollendorf.com⁠.Please visit our instagram page ⁠@sixonesis⁠Thanks for listening!

In this episode of the Journey Beyond Divorce Podcast, host Karen McMahon and guest Shana James explore the complex dynamics of masculine and feminine energies during the divorce process. They discuss how imbalances in these energies can sabotage divorce decisions and offer frameworks to help listeners reclaim their power. Shana shares her expertise from 20 years of studying trust, connection, and emotional safety between men and women, diving deep into how these energies manifest in everyday situations. This discussion offers insightful guidance on how to identify and balance these energies to improve confidence, boundaries, parenting, and future relationships. Whether you're currently navigating a divorce or seeking ways to enhance future relationships, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice. Connect with Shana: https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/ https://shanajamescoaching.com/podcasts/ Email: shana@shanajamescoaching.com Free Gift: Book - Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive - https://honestsexbook.scoreapp.com/ Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Follow JBD on Instagram: @journey_beyond_divorce Book a Free Rapid Relief Call: http://rapidreliefcall.com Free Divorce Support Network Gift: https://divorcesupportnetwork.com/jbdpod

We all love the thrill of winning - the house, the promotion, the deal. But as Nobel laureate Richard Thaler explains, some of our biggest “wins” are actually the moments we set ourselves up to lose. Thaler breaks down why we overbid, overpay, and talk ourselves into choices we regret. And he shares simple tricks to help you catch yourself before you make a mistake you can't undo.

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SHOW STARTS AT 9:42 MARKEpisode 330 of The SportsBros Podcast The Seahawks Reign Supreme! Super Bowl LX is in the books, and the Seattle defense just put on a clinic for the ages. We're breaking down the 29-13 beatdown of the Patriots, Kenneth Walker's MVP performance, and what's next for both franchises. Plus, your weekend scores and a look at the Milano Cortina Games!Seahawks 29, Patriots 13: A defensive masterpiece. 6 sacks, 3 turnovers, and a record-breaking 5 field goals from Jason Myers. We break down Mike Macdonald's scheme that erased the Pats for three quarters. The Walker Era: Kenneth Walker III goes for 135 yards to claim MVP. Is he now the best back in the league?Pats Post-Mortem: Drake Maye's growth vs. a disastrous night for the O-line. Where does New England go from here?#ChoicesOfTheVoices: "The Olympics are here! The SportsBros Podcast is interested to know if you're interested! Will you be watching, and if so, what events capture your interest? Orrrrrr- do you just not care at all?"#ARoundOfPepper: Rapid-fire hot takes—random topics, no safety net!#SportsBros #SuperBowlLX #Seahawks #Patriots #NFLRecap #KennethWalker #SamDarnold #NBA #CollegeBasketball #WinterOlympics #LiveStream

In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Lexi sits down with Pastor Bobby, Pastor Matt and our new Communications Director, Jim Miller to discuss how NorthWoods Church chooses worship music and why transparency matters.  The four discuss how discernment and intentionality in song choices can: Prepare our hearts for God's word. Elevate our view of God. Advance the mission of NorthWoods Discover alternative resources for Worship Help us navigate when division is needed   Pastor Matt's Toolbox of References: Kevin Twit & Indelible Grace Mike Winger's 6 hour Expose on the Bethel Scandal Keith & Kristyn Getty - Getty Music Sing Conference Sovereign Grace Music City Alight   ____________________________________ Want to learn more about NorthWoods Church?  Contact us at https://www.northwoodschurch.org/ Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/northwoodschurchevv  Watch our Live Sermons on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@northwoodschurchevv

What if most marriages don't fall apart because of one big moment—but a series of small, unaddressed ones? Justin and Trish sit down with author, podcaster, and speaker Lindsay Maestas to talk about her new book Don't Burn Your Own House Down and the very real, modern challenges couples face today. From emotional distance and unresolved resentment to attachment styles, prayer, friendship, and intimacy, Lindsay shares vulnerably from her own marriage and the lessons she's learned along the way. This conversation is honest, hope-filled, and deeply practical—offering couples tools to recognize the “small fires” early, reconnect with humility, and pursue healing before crisis hits. If you want to strengthen your marriage without waiting for everything to fall apart, this episode is for you. Links and/or Resources Don't Burn Your Own House Down by Lindsay Maestas Living Easy with Lindsay Podcast Instagram: @LivingEasyWithLindsay Lindsay's website

Life isn't meant to be lived under constant pressure—but the choices we make still matter. In this episode, we explore the balance between living freely and choosing intentionally, holding space for grace, joy, and accountability all at the same time.Send me a direct message

This is part 2 of the Series titled "A Servant of Christ." In part one we looked at 6 Qualities of a Servant, today we will focus on the 6 Choices of a Servant.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Crossroads: Love, Friendship, and Future Choices Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のある日、東京の渋谷交差点はいつもと違う静けさに包まれていた。En: One winter day, the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo was enveloped in an unusual quiet.Ja: 雪がゆっくりと降り始め、人々のざわめきが少しだけ静まり、交差点の華やかなライトが雪に反射してキラキラと輝いていた。En: Snow began to fall gently, slightly calming the murmuring of people, and the dazzling lights of the crossing sparkled as they reflected off the snow.Ja: その中心で、ハルカ、ケイジ、そしてアイコの三人は再会を果たしていた。En: At the center of it all, Haruka, Keiji, and Aiko were having a reunion.Ja: 久しぶりに会う友人たちは、楽しい会話に花を咲かせた。En: Meeting old friends after a long time, they engaged in lively conversation.Ja: しかし、ハルカの心は少し揺れていた。En: However, Haruka's heart was slightly unsettled.Ja: 彼女にはこの場で果たしたい目的があったのだ。En: She had a purpose she wanted to fulfill at this gathering.Ja: ケイジに思いを伝えたい、でも友達関係を壊したくない。En: She wanted to express her feelings to Keiji, but she didn't want to ruin their friendship.Ja: 躊躇と期待が交錯していた。En: Conflicting feelings of hesitation and anticipation swirled inside her.Ja: ハルカはカフェで先に手紙を書いていた。En: Earlier, Haruka had written a letter at a café.Ja: 直接言う勇気はなかったが、手紙なら彼女の気持ちを誠実に伝えられると思ったのだ。En: She didn't have the courage to say it directly, but she believed she could sincerely convey her feelings through a letter.Ja: ケイジもまた、心の中で揺れていた。En: Keiji was also conflicted in his heart.Ja: 海外のキャリアチャンスが目の前にあり、それを取るべきか悩んでいたのだ。En: There was an overseas career opportunity in front of him, and he was torn about whether to seize it.Ja: アイコはその日、とてもポジティブに見えた。En: That day, Aiko seemed very positive.Ja: 彼女はキャリアに情熱を注いできたが、最近は芸術への思いがよみがえってきた。En: She had been passionate about her career, but recently, her love for the arts had resurfaced.Ja: 一方で、彼女はケイジにその仕事を取るべきだと薦めていた。En: On the other hand, she was encouraging Keiji to take the job.Ja: でも、ハルカの気持ちも少しずつ理解し始めていた。En: However, she was also beginning to understand Haruka's feelings little by little.Ja: バレンタインデーの日、雪が柔らかく地面を覆い始めた午後。ハルカは決心していた。En: On Valentine's Day, in the afternoon, when the snow started to softly cover the ground, Haruka made up her mind.Ja: 「この手紙を渡そう。」En: "I'll give him this letter."Ja: 交差点の賑わいの中、ハルカはケイジに近づき、手紙を手渡した。En: Amidst the hustle and bustle of the crossing, Haruka approached Keiji and handed him the letter.Ja: アイコは少し離れた所で二人のやり取りを見守っていた。En: Aiko watched over their exchange from a slight distance.Ja: ケイジは手紙を受け取り、ハルカに微笑みかけた。En: Keiji accepted the letter and smiled at Haruka.Ja: 「今はこの瞬間を大切にしたい。」と彼は言い、手紙にすぐに返事をせず、三人での時間を楽しんだ。En: "I want to cherish this moment now," he said, not replying to the letter immediately, and instead, enjoyed the time with the three of them together.Ja: そして仲間たちに感謝の気持ちを伝えた。En: He also expressed his gratitude to his friends.Ja: その日、ハルカは悟った。時には愛は他人の幸せのために譲ることもあると。En: That day, Haruka realized that sometimes, love means letting go for someone else's happiness.Ja: ケイジもまた、友情が持つ力と自分の選択の重きを理解した。En: Keiji also understood the power of friendship and the importance of his choices.Ja: アイコも、キャリアと個人的な情熱のバランスを取ることの大切さに気づいた。En: Aiko realized the importance of balancing career and personal passions.Ja: 渋谷交差点の雪景色の中で、三人はそれぞれに新たな気持ちを抱え、新しい一歩を踏み出す心の準備をしていた。En: Amidst the snowy scenery of Shibuya Crossing, each of the three held onto new feelings and were preparing to take a new step forward.Ja: 友情という光の中で、彼らの未来は再び動き始めた。En: In the light of friendship, their futures began to move forward once more. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれてmurmuring: ざわめきdazzling: 華やかなsparkled: 輝いていたunsettled: 揺れていたfulfill: 果たしたいanticipation: 期待hesitation: 躊躇convey: 伝えられるoverseas: 海外resurfaced: よみがえってきたcherish: 大切にgratitude: 感謝のconflicting: 交錯していたhustle and bustle: 賑わいencouraging: 薦めていたpassionate: 情熱をpassions: 情熱letting go: 譲ることbalancing: バランスを取るscenery: 雪景色reunion: 再会ignite: 花を咲かせたsoftly: 柔らかくpurpose: 目的writing: カフェで書いてhesitant: 勇気はなかったchoice: 選択future: 未来preparing: 準備をしていた

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally free and where is he or she restricted.

Although most people wish to be totally free in the way they live their lives, everyone agrees that total freedom (including the ability to harm others) must be restricted. This podcast will discuss which freedoms and which restrictions and proper, the unique Jewish definition of freedom, why more restrictions can often make a person feel freer, and where in traditional Judaism a Jew is totally free and where is he or she restricted.

Joseph's 2 Defining Choices | Pastor Joshua Redding by Highlight Church

This episode is more than game day—it's a day to choose your future. Tune in for a special Super Bowl Sunday service featuring an inspiring message titled Choosing Tomorrow Today—all about your calling, your purpose, and your destiny. Listen expecting encouragement, clarity, and a fresh perspective for what's ahead.

Send a message to the JestersThe Crew has made it to the Crescent Island. It all ends here.Starring: Anders the Pirate (Narrator), Rachel Kordell (Brigit Jones), Andrew Frost (Gerard "Steady Gerry" Fournier), Seth Coveyou (Captain Edgar Kelley), Sky Swanson (Sergei), Grace (Compass).Edit Team: Casey Reardon, Sky Swanson [EQ], & Andrew Frost [Sound Design]Shoutouts! Need more game modules? Check out https://hatdbuilder.com for some fantastic new content to bring to your games! Use the code 'RPJESTERS' for 20% off your order, and to support the show!Want to see more of Ders? Check out https://thestorytellersquad.com/Listen to Grace's amazing music over at https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WC24QD6uZIf1ocf46X0sAAlso, listen to Grace in The Fall of Athium over at https://www.twitch.tv/smokinggluegunsWant some cool RP Jesters Merch? Check out our website https://rpjesters.com/pages/storeSupport the show directly and get hours of bonus content over at https://www.patreon.com/c/rpjesters/membershipMusic Courtesy of Epidemic SoundIntro/Outro Music by Seth Coveyou.Additional Music by Monument Studios and YouTube Audio Library.Game System: 7th SeaSupport the showCheck our socials!

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Resolve in the small moments shapes who you become in the big ones.

In this profoundly moving episode, Karol Holmes shares her family's journey of adopting three children with profound disabilities, including Moise, a deaf, blind, medically fragile boy from Haiti who would transform their lives completely. What began as a temporary hosting arrangement became a 23-year journey filled with impossible decisions, heartbreaking losses, and a deepening faith that carried them through the darkest valleys. Karol opens up about the devastating lack of services for adults with developmental disabilities, the trauma of losing her daughter in a backyard drowning, and the agonising choice to leave Moise at a hospital when his violent behaviours threatened her other medically vulnerable child.   Through it all, Karol discovered what she calls "a love affair with Jesus" born from lament and surrender. She challenges listeners to consider what it truly means to be pro-life beyond birth, to care for the most vulnerable among us, and to embrace an eternal perspective that transforms suffering. Her story reveals hidden truths about thousands of families suffering in isolation, the gaps in our care systems, and the radical compassion Jesus calls us to show the disabled, the marginalised, and the forgotten. This is a conversation that will challenge your assumptions, break your heart, and ultimately point you toward hope. WEBLINKS Karol's Website Karol on Instagram

How do we counter the stories in ourselves that render our lives flat, meaningless and mechanical? And how might we find sources of life inside ourselves and around us that support our participation, relationship and contribution, especially when we are feeling afraid or disoriented? A conversation about the everyday, about a radical appreciation of the sacredness of everything, and about breathing ourselves bigger to meet the one life that is offered to us.In our conversation we talk specifically about Turning Towards Life - Live - Season 2, which begins in March 2026. This week's Turning Towards Life is hosted as always by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace.Episode Overview00:00 Introduction and Connection02:12 Exploring Creative Processes and Literature03:21 Introduction and Overview of Turning Towards Life06:26 Exploring the Improbable Nature of Existence09:50 The Illusion of Control and the Power of Wonder14:12 Finding Sacredness in the Ordinary19:44 Engaging with Life's Complexity and Meaning24:27 The Invitation to Expand Beyond Habitual Responses28:26 Reflections on Time and Choices in Life31:45 Closing Thoughts and Future ConversationsThis is Turning Towards Life, a weekly live 30 minute conversation hosted by Thirdspace in which Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn dive deep into big questions of human living. Find us on FaceBook to join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast in all the usual podcast places.Here's our source for this week:On the Calculation of VolumeIt seems so odd to me now, how one can be so unsettled by the improbable. When we know that our entire existence is founded on freak occurrences and improbable coincidences. That we wouldn't be here at all if it weren't for these curious twists of fate. That there are human beings on what we call our planet, that we can move around on a rotating sphere in a vast universe full of inconceivably large bodies comprised of elements so small that the mind simply cannot comprehend how small and how many they are. That in this unfathom-able vastness, these infinitesimal elements are still able to hold themselves together. That we manage to stay afloat. That we exist at all. That each of us has come into being as only one of untold possibilities. The unthinkable is something we carry with us always. It has already happened: we are improbable, we have emerged from a cloud of unbelievable coincidences.Anyone would think that this knowledge would equip us in some small way to face the improbable. But the opposite appears to be the case. We have grown accustomed to living with that knowledge without feeling dizzy every morning, and instead of moving around warily and tentatively, in constant amazement, we behave as if nothing has happened, take the strangeness of it all for granted and get dizzy if life shows itself as it truly is: improbable, unpredictable, remarkable.Solvej Balle, from ‘On the Calculation of Volume', Vol 1Photo by Mario Losereit on Unsplash---Join Us Live in 2026Professional Coaching Course, begins July 2-5 2026, OnlineOur year long programme, an opportunity to learn to support others in deep, life giving discovery and development.You can hear us talk about the programme here:www.turningtowards.life/coachingAnd you can read more about it here:www.wearethirdspace.org/professional-coaching-courseTurning Towards Life Live Season 2, from March 2026Our Turning Towards Life live programme of community, learning and reflection runs in six month seasons, in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice.You can find out more and join us here: www.turningtowards.life/live----About Turning Towards LifeTurning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Amazon Music and Spotify.Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribeSupport Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife

Kaedy Molley serves as the Warrior-Scholar Project's manager of individual philanthropy.Kaedy served 10 years in the U.S. Navy as an Arabic cryptologic linguist and Aircrewman, deploying to Afghanistan and the Mediterranean before becoming a training instructor at Great Lakes Naval Station. She attended the WSP humanities boot camp at Syracuse University in 2017, returned as a Warrior-Scholar Project alumni fellow in 2020, and has been an active member of the alumni community and a self-described WSP “fangirl” ever since.Kaedy graduated from the University of Chicago in 2023 with a degree in Comparative Human Development. Prior to joining WSP's central staff full-time, she worked in asset management for a New York-based private equity firm.Residing in Chicago with her two dogs, Kaedy's interests include interior design, spontaneous travel, live music, and exploring nature. Passionate about authentic human connection and social impact, Kaedy also dedicates much of her time outside of work to community engagement.https://www.warrior-scholar.org/ for more information

The Father Who Does Not ControlA Homily on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son St. Luke 15:11-31 In the parable of the Prodigal Son, our attention is often drawn to the repentance of the younger son or to the resentment of the elder. But before we look at either son, we must first look carefully at the father. What stands out immediately is not simply the father's mercy at the end, but the way he loves throughout the story. The father gives an astonishing amount of freedom to his sons—but his love is not passive, negligent, or withdrawn. It is neither controlling nor indifferent. It is something more demanding than either. When the younger son demands his inheritance, the father does not argue. He does not threaten. He does not bargain. He does not attempt to manage the future. He divides his living and lets the son go. This is not ignorance. This is not indifference. This is love that refuses to become domination. As Nikolai Velimirović reminds us, the father in this parable gives far more than justice requires. When the son demands what is "his," justice would permit the father to give him nothing at all—for apart from what his father gives, the son possesses nothing but dust. Yet the father gives him more than dust. He gives him life and breath, conscience and understanding. He leaves within him a spark that can still recognize hunger, remember the father's house, and find the road home. As St. Nikolai says, he gives this "not out of justice, but out of mercy," preserving within the son a light that may yet be rekindled—even in the far country. Freedom is permitted, but grace is not withdrawn. And this unsettles us—because we know the danger the young son will face. And so does the father. Freedom Is the Risk the Father Takes—But Not the Whole of His Love The father does not need to be warned about what lies ahead. He knows the far country and all its terrible temptations. He has watched his son grow. He knows his immaturity as well as his great potential. He knows that his son will probably fail. He knows that his son will probably be hurt. And still, he lets him go. The younger son leaves because he is free. The elder son stays because he is free. And the father loves both sons without controlling either. But this does not mean the father is hands-off. The father does not manage his son's choices—but he does shape the conditions in which those choices will be understood. He does not eliminate consequences—but he ensures that consequences can teach rather than annihilate. He does not chase his son—but he preserves the meaning of home. A human parent is often tempted to intervene constantly—to explain, threaten, restrain, or negotiate—motivated by what the parent calls "love." This father does something harder. He does not protect his son from failure. Instead, he protects the possibility of return. The Far Country and the Formation of Repentance The son's freedom leads him exactly where freedom so often leads when it is exercised without  wisdom: [it leads] to waste, hunger, and despair. He spends what he has been given. He discovers that independence cannot sustain life. He finds himself reduced to feeding swine, longing even for their food. This is not accidental. The far country is real and so are its dangers. Freedom has weight. Choices have consequences.  The younger son suffers. Yet even here, something remains alive within him; the memory of his home and of real love. The spark the father put into him through years of his strong example and sacrificial love has not gone out. He remembers the house. He remembers bread. He remembers that it would be better to be a doorman in the house of his father than live in the palaces of the far country – much less among its swine. And so, at last, he comes to himself. This is the risk the father was willing to take—not merely rebellion, but suffering—so that wisdom could be learned rather than imposed; so that the movement from willfulness to self-control would not be coerced; so that repentance would be real, and not merely compliance; so that the son's growth into authentic manhood would be genuine. Love, here, does not manage outcomes. It prepares for, cultivates, and then, Lord willing, blesses the return. The Father Runs: Love That Restores Without Controlling When the son returns, the father does something no respectable patriarch would ever do. He runs. He does not wait on the porch. He does not demand explanations. He does not require proof of sincerity. He runs, falls upon the son's neck, and kisses him. The son begins his confession, but the father will not let him finish. The father does not allow him to negotiate his way back as a servant. He never seems tempted to belittle him or his bad choices.  The repentance is already there.  And so He restores him fully—as a son. The robe is placed on him. The ring is given. The shoes are fastened. The feast is prepared. This is not manipulation. This is resurrection. The father does not restore the son cautiously, with conditions and safeguards. He restores him completely—because love that controls repentance would threaten to undo and replace repentance itself. Restoration, however, is not the end of the son's story. It is the beginning of his real formation. The father does not restore his son so that nothing will be asked of him. He restores him so that, once again, he can live as a son—within the life of the house, under the same roof, nourished at the same table, finally able to follow his father's example. From this point forward, the son's life will be shaped not by fear or regret, but by gratitude. Not by apathy or micromanagement, but by participation. Not by rules imposed from outside, but by imitation from within. He will learn patience by living with a patient father. He will learn generosity by breaking bread at a generous table. He will learn mercy by watching mercy given freely—now to him, and later, perhaps, through him. This is how ascetical formation truly works in the Kingdom: not as control imposed after repentance, but as the means to a more beautiful life shared after restoration. The father does not need to stand over his son. He only needs to remain who he has always been. And now his younger son is finally ready to benefit from his father's witness and from his love. When Righteousness Becomes Control How about the elder son?  He never left the house—but did he ever really live there?  Like his younger brother, he never entered into the beauty his father had cultivated there. He hears the music. He sees the celebration. And he refuses to go in. His obedience has quietly become a claim. "I have served." "I have obeyed." "You owe me." This is the righteousness that keeps accounts. This is the righteousness that resents mercy. This is the righteousness that expects goodness to produce predictable results. For us, and for the people in our lives. And here the parable turns toward us. Because this temptation is painfully familiar. We want to make sure the people we love turn out "right." We want holiness to guarantee outcomes. We want obedience to function as insurance. So we pray harder. We structure more tightly. We supervise more closely. And when things still fall apart, we grow angry—at our children, at others, sometimes even at God. But righteousness that must control outcomes does not build the father's house. It builds Babel. The House That Is More Than a House Only now are we ready to see what has been before us all along. This father is not merely a father. This house is not merely a house. The father in this parable is God. And his house is the Kingdom as it must be lived on earth. The Kingdom is not sustained by manipulation. But neither is it sustained by abandonment. It is sustained by trust, order, beauty, memory, mercy—and freedom. God does not save by coercion. He saves by allowing Himself to be rejected—and by transforming that rejection into something glorious.  The cross becomes the path back to our heart's true home. The father does not chase his son into the far country. He does something harder. He keeps the house intact. He keeps bread on the table. He keeps the feast ready. He keeps himself open. The Measure of Love The measure of love is not how well we control the lives of those we love. But neither is it based on how easily we detach ourselves from them. The measure of love is whether we build and sustain a culture that forms people who know how to come home. The father risks heartbreak rather than violate freedom. Christ offers salvation through the Cross rather than coercing obedience. The Spirit works quietly, patiently, without domination—yet never without presence. That is the Kingdom. That is Orthodoxy lived rightly. That is the home we are called to build. And when the son appears on the horizon—still filthy, still broken, still free—the father runs. To Him be all glory, honor, and worship.  Amen.  

Pastor Wilwerding challenges us to know our identity.

Grant shares the challenges and choices from Luke 5, that Simon had to make from following Jesus at a distance to the miraculous catch out in the deep. This message will encourage you to use your gifts to partner with Jesus to build the local Church. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3285: Lea Genders invites us to look critically at popular food trends, from demonizing sugar to embracing high-protein or low-carb diets, not to blindly follow them, but to thoughtfully extract what actually works for our individual lifestyles. Her balanced perspective helps listeners navigate the shifting landscape of nutrition with clarity, sustainability, and self-awareness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/evaluate-food-trends-to-make-the-best-nutrition-choices Quotes to ponder: "Trends aren't bad in themselves, positive and helpful ideas can be trendy." "It's ok to focus on the pleasure of food, but work to marry taste with nutrition." "Try not to look at foods as good or bad, clean or dirty, but on a continuum and work to make the best choices that are available to you in the situation without judgment." Episode references: Christopher R. Mohr, Ph.D., R.D.: https://mohrresults.com/ IDEA World Fitness Convention: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/idea-world/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3285: Lea Genders invites us to look critically at popular food trends, from demonizing sugar to embracing high-protein or low-carb diets, not to blindly follow them, but to thoughtfully extract what actually works for our individual lifestyles. Her balanced perspective helps listeners navigate the shifting landscape of nutrition with clarity, sustainability, and self-awareness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/evaluate-food-trends-to-make-the-best-nutrition-choices Quotes to ponder: "Trends aren't bad in themselves, positive and helpful ideas can be trendy." "It's ok to focus on the pleasure of food, but work to marry taste with nutrition." "Try not to look at foods as good or bad, clean or dirty, but on a continuum and work to make the best choices that are available to you in the situation without judgment." Episode references: Christopher R. Mohr, Ph.D., R.D.: https://mohrresults.com/ IDEA World Fitness Convention: https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/idea-world/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Evans is widely known in Central Florida for many things, such as being a pastor, his work in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and being the PA Announcer for the UCF Knights. Now, he and his wife Kathryn have stepped out in faith to form "Voices and Choices," a non-profit that is dedicated to strengthening family relationships and personal growth. Both John and Kathryn spend this hour with Mike. Learn more about John and Kathryn's work at www.voicesandchoices.net.

Many revelations came to light this week with the Epstein drop.  We all need to wake up and see the evil and deceit they are using to control us.

South Carolina got a taste of snow... but Southeast Texas turned it into a full wonderland meltdown!

Concerned about retirement planning in a market full of uncertainty and noise? In this episode of the Retire Sooner Podcast, Wes Moss and Christa DiBiase bring practical context to today's financial headlines and common retirement questions. • Analyze movements in gold prices and the U.S. dollar to clarify what currency shifts may indicate for markets and everyday economic conversations. • Explain why a modestly weaker dollar is not inherently negative and how it can affect U.S. company competitiveness. • Break down how the 4% retirement withdrawal rule of thumb is commonly discussed and why flexibility is central to long-term planning. • Compare viewpoints from prominent financial commentators on sustainable retirement withdrawals and why results may differ by household. • Outline considerations for retirement drawdowns, including when cash reserves versus equities are often referenced during market stress. • Evaluate diversification considerations for investors concerned about concentrated exposure to technology- and AI-focused funds. • Address the widespread concern about running out of money in retirement using commonly referenced planning frameworks. • Review how pension cost-of-living adjustments work and the factors considered when comparing lump-sum and annuity options. • Discuss the potential role and risks of high-yield bonds within balanced, income-focused portfolios. • Highlight why aligning brokerage account registrations with a living trust is frequently referenced in estate planning discussions. Listen to the Retire Sooner Podcast for clear, educational context on the retirement topics investors are talking about right now. Subscribe to stay connected to ongoing conversations focused on long-term planning, discipline, and perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Not every motivational thought is life-altering and maybe they're not supposed to be… Sometimes we just need little reminders or a different perspective to help us navigate the day. This is Coffee Talk's attempt at just that! _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube