Podcasts about circumstances

Ghislaine Maxwell's treatment in federal custody has become increasingly difficult to explain as routine. After years at FCI Tallahassee, she was abruptly transferred in August 2025 to the minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas, shortly after sitting for an unusual two-day interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. The move immediately raised eyebrows because Maxwell is a convicted sex offender serving a 20-year sentence, and inmates with that profile are not typically housed at a minimum-security camp. The questions only grew after former inmates described her receiving treatment they said was unavailable to others: meals and bottled water delivered to her room, private use of chapel or recreation space for visits, unusually accommodating handling of her mail, extra privacy protections and even changes to the physical setup around her living area. Other inmates have alleged that women who complained about Maxwell or spoke to reporters about her were reprimanded or transferred to higher-security facilities. Maxwell's lawyers have denied that she is receiving improper favors, but the pattern has been unusual enough to draw congressional scrutinyThe strangest part is that the transfer itself still has no clear public explanation. In June 2026, congressional staff visited the Bryan camp looking for answers, and lawmakers later said the warden could not explain why Maxwell had been moved there and acknowledged that she was the only convicted sex offender among more than 600 women at the facility. That does not prove the transfer was a reward for cooperation, but the timing has made that suspicion impossible to ignore: Maxwell met with Blanche, then almost immediately landed in a dramatically less restrictive environment. The Bureau of Prisons has not publicly provided a specific rationale that resolves the question, and that vacuum has only fueled suspicion that someone high up intervened on her behalf. For a prisoner convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein recruit and groom underage girls, the combination of a mysterious security downgrade, alleged preferential treatment and apparent consequences for inmates who complained about it is extraordinary.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Hi there and welcome back to the podcast! I'm Tillie Gottlieb, a senior college counselor and content specialist here at CEG. I am delighted to be a guest host today as part of our series interviewing admission officers. We're getting to know more about this hardworking, thoughtful group of professionals whose job it is to build college communities and shape the culture of our higher education institutions - talk about high pressure!  Hearing about their own journeys through the education system, their reasons for working with students all over the world, and the commitments they're making to bringing ease and clarity to this complex system can serve as a great reminder that admission officers are true advocates and real humans (and I also happen to know this because I was an admission officer!) Our hope is that by getting to know these folks on a personal level, we can pull back the curtain on the mystery of 'what college admission officers are looking for.' In this episode I sit down with Marie Bury Loew, a very dear friend and an Associate Director of Admission at the University of Southern California (go Trojans!), as well as a Doctoral Candidate for Educational Leadership at USC. In this episode, we dig into: Marie's journey as rural, underserved student and tips for how to support those kinds of students today Insider insights into the current realities of the admission landscape The questions institutions like USC wishes more students would ask  Marie Bury Loew is a proud graduate of Mount Ida College, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees. With nearly 15+ years of experience in college admission, Marie has worked at a variety of institutions from small liberal arts colleges, to mid-sized and large research Universities. She has served in a number of leadership roles on the WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling) board, and is known for her exceptional professionalism and mentorship in our field. Play-by-Play: 3:19 – What was Marie's own college exploration and application process like, growing up in rural western Massachusetts? 7:52 – What advice does Marie give students navigating a system that isn't giving them the support they need? 11:45 – What does Marie wish counselors and admission officers understood about supporting rural students? 15:35 – What is the STARS College Network, and how is USC involved? 25:31 – What shifts or trends is Marie seeing in applicants and high schoolers over the last couple of admission cycles? 28:37 – What commitments or shifts is USC making, including its new early decision option? 31:48 – What does Marie wish students, parents, and counselors were asking to better understand what USC is looking for? 36:30 – What does Marie nerd out about as an admission officer? 40:05 – What might Marie explore for her doctoral dissertation?  42:05 – Closing thoughts    Resources: CEG First Generation/Low Income Resource Center STARS College Network CEG Guide to STARS College Network How to Use the Common App Additional Information section and Challenges and Circumstances section: Guide + Examples College Essay Guy's College Application Hub

Nearly two years ago, before Situated even had a title, Angela Duckworth joined me for one of my favorite conversations. Looking back, it's remarkable how many of the ideas that became Situated were already taking shape. In honor of the book's release, I'm excited to share this conversation again as an encore!--After nearly a year in the making, this convo with Angela Duckworth was well worth the wait. We dive deep into the nuances of achievement, discussing why grit alone doesn't always guarantee success and how our situations can profoundly shape our resilience. Angela shares surprising insights, practical strategies, and stories that will make you rethink the power of your situation. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion full of wisdom and actionable takeaways.Thrive Global Article:Situation[Ally]: Angela Duckworth on Turning Grit and Circumstance into SuccessAbout Our Guest:Angela Duckworth is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative. Her TED Talk is among the most viewed of all time, and her book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a #1 New York Times bestseller.About Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - @LainieRowellX/Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.

Most event professionals can tell you exactly what will happen on stage at any given time. Yet far fewer can tell you exactly what would happen if someone collapsed in the ballroom. Stay tuned as Eric tackles emergency preparedness and security. Emergency Preparedness A 70-page emergency manual that nobody has opened in two years is documentation, not a system. Emergency preparedness starts with the people responsible for responding, not with a binder, processes, or SOPs. Everyone needs to know their role and be ready to act when an emergency happens. Know Who Does What You need to know who makes the decision, who communicates, who executes, and who takes over if someone is unavailable. If you can answer those four questions, you have a true emergency preparedness plan you can act on immediately if something happens. Medical Emergencies For a medical emergency, decide who calls the emergency services, who contacts the venue, where the AED is, who manages the surrounding attendees, who goes with the individual, and who stays on site. It's essential to discuss that before an emergency actually happens. Safety and Security You need to know who is defined as a suspicious individual, what constitutes a threat, who makes the decision, who gets called, and what happens if there is civil unrest or you need to evacuate. Your event team is not law enforcement, so you also need to establish when control transfers to venue security, police, the fire department, or other authorities. Lead by Example If something unforeseen happens, inform the people in charge, lead by example, and support your client. Everyone needs to communicate and be aligned on the action to be taken, with one person making the final decision. Planning You need a plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding, wildfires, and other events that could disrupt a meeting. Decide who makes the decisions, what the plan B is, what the hotel will do, what insurance is available, and what everyone involved will do. Technology and Cyber You need to know what happens if your registration disappears, the internet goes down, attendee data is compromised, your payment system stops working, the app fails, or somebody hacks the system. You also need to consider whether your meeting can continue manually if your technology fails. Business Continuity Owner-dependency problems must also be addressed. Think about what happens if you, as the business owner, are unavailable. Who has access to the bank? Who can authorize payment? Who has the passwords? Who handles communication? Who is running the company? Communication During an emergency, people become desperate for information, and if they don't have it, they create it. Define who communicates internally, who speaks with the client and attendees, who deals with the media and law enforcement, who contacts families, and who is not authorized to communicate publicly. Organizational Dependencies Ask your team to imagine what would happen if you disappeared for the next seven days. If you couldn't call, text, or email, and they couldn't ask you a single question, what would they be unable to do? Their answers will help you identify the organizational dependencies that need to be addressed. A Simple Plan For each major risk, define the trigger, who leads the response, the first three things to do, who needs to be involved, who needs to be informed, who communicates, and who takes over if the designated person is unavailable. Keep the Plan Current Your plan needs to be a living document that reflects your experience, your tests, what you are learning in the industry, and new issues that can happen. Circumstances, the environment, and people change, so you need to review the plan regularly and train your team. Test the Plan After writing a plan, you need to test it. Create a scenario, present it to your team, and watch what happens. The more realistic and unexpected the example, the better you can see who takes control and who is the right person on your team to respond. Build a Business That Can Handle Almost Anything The objective is not to have a plan for everything, but to build a business that can handle almost anything and a team that is ready to act in any situation. Eric Rozenberg's Bio. Rozenberg, CMM, CMP, is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and business mentor who has built, scaled, and successfully exited multiple companies in the Meetings & Events industry. As the founder and CEO of Event Business Formula, Eric helps event entrepreneurs build real companies—not just successful event businesses. Through practical frameworks and decades of real-world experience, he teaches business owners how to create predictable revenue, build stronger teams, reduce owner dependency, and develop businesses that are scalable, transferable, and ultimately sellable. Eric is also the founder of Eric AI, the Meetings & Events industry's first AI-powered business mentor, available 24/7 in 77 languages. He is the author of Meeting at C-Level and Before It's Too Late, and the host of The Business of Meetings podcast, where he interviews entrepreneurs and industry leaders from around the world. Connect with Eric Rozenberg LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter  

Paul says in verse 6: “But now that Timothy has cometo us from you, and brought us good news of your faith and love…” Thatlittle phrase “good news” is interesting. It comes from the same basicGreek word from which we get the idea of gospel or glad tidings. Timothycame back with good news! And what was the good news? It wasn't that thepersecution had stopped. It wasn't that all their problems had disappeared. Itwasn't that their circumstances had suddenly become easy. The good news wasthat their faith was still strong and their love was still evident. I thinkthere is a wonderful lesson here. Sometimes we measure God's blessing bywhether our circumstances have improved. We pray for God to remove the problem,change the situation, heal the hurt, or open the door. And certainly, it isappropriate to pray for those things. But sometimes God's greatest work is notchanging our circumstances—it is changing and strengthening us in the midst ofour circumstances. The Thessalonians were still experiencing trouble, but theywere still believing. They were still trusting. They were still loving. Theywere still standing! Noticeagain those two words: “faith and love.” We have seen them before. Backin chapter 1, verse 3, Paul remembered their “work of faith, and labor of love,and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” Now, after everything they haveendured, Paul hears that their faith and love are still there. That is evidenceof genuine spiritual growth. Trials had not destroyed their faith. Instead,their faith had endured the trials. Timothy also reported that they had “goodremembrance” of Paul and greatly desired to see him, just as Paul desired tosee them. Remember, Paul's enemies had probably tried to discredit him after heleft Thessalonica. They could have said, “Paul doesn't really care about you.If he cared, he would have come back.” But the Thessalonians knew better. Theyremembered Paul's love for them, and they wanted to see him again. ThenPaul says in verse 7: “Therefore, brethren, in all our affliction anddistress we were comforted concerning you by your faith.” Think about that.Paul himself was going through affliction and distress. Yet what encouragedPaul? Their faith! Here is the great apostle Paul, the missionary, preacher,church planter, and spiritual leader—and he says that the faithfulness of theseyoung believers encouraged him. That reminds us that encouragement works bothways. Pastors encourage their people, but faithful people also encourage theirpastors. Parents encourage their children, but godly children encourage theirparents. Teachers encourage their students, but students who take God's Wordseriously encourage their teachers. You may not realize how much yourfaithfulness encourages someone else. When you continue serving God throughdifficulty, somebody is watching. When you keep trusting God afterdisappointment, somebody notices. When you remain faithful when it would beeasier to quit, your life becomes an encouragement to others. ThenPaul makes an amazing statement in verse 8: “For now we live, if you standfast in the Lord.” I love that phrase: “Stand fast in the Lord.” Paulwas saying, “When I hear that you are standing firm in your faith, it puts newlife into me!” This wasn't merely Paul's profession. These people were hisheart. Their spiritual welfare mattered deeply to him. And notice that Pauldoesn't simply say, “Stand fast.” He says: “Stand fast IN THE LORD.” Thatmakes all the difference. We don't stand in our own strength. We don't standbecause we have all the answers. We don't stand because life is easy. We standin the Lord. Our strength is in Him. Our hope is in Him. Our confidence is inHim. Our security is in Him. The storms of life may blow. Circumstances maychange. Friends may disappoint us. Our health may fail. Plans may fall apart.The world around us may become increasingly uncertain. But the Lord neverchanges. That is why we can stand fast.

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It's easy to go through a difficult season and start believing that season is who you are.   You're not just “out of shape.” You're in a season where your habits have changed. You're not just “bad with money.” You're dealing with financial circumstances that can be improved. You're not permanently stuck, broken, lazy, or incapable just because that's how life feels right now.   In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I talk about how the way we speak to ourselves can shape the way we see ourselves, how temporary circumstances can slowly become permanent identities, and why our behaviours often influence our feelings more than we realize.   I also share what recovering from shoulder surgery has taught me about the difference between saying “I'm injured” and “I'm recovering from an injury,” and why that subtle shift in perspective can matter. We also get into: * Why we tend to see what we're already looking for * How negative self-talk can reinforce your identity * The difference between accountability and toxic positivity * Why your circumstances may not change until your behaviours do * How routines can influence energy, confidence, and motivation * Why action often comes before feeling * How to stop treating temporary struggles like permanent traits * A simple journal prompt to evaluate your daily habits If you've been feeling stuck, behind, unmotivated, out of shape, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the person you want to become, this episode is a reminder that where you are right now does not have to become who you are.   New episodes of The Risen Fallen Podcast every Monday.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify!

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"some novel and suggestive circumstance" [BRUC]    We've talked about victims before — people down on their luck, women powerless to do anything, and the like. Then we thought a little more about victims of circumstance.     There are a handful of clients and even side characters in the Sherlock Holmes stories who, through no intention of their own, find themselves in difficult straits. These are such victims. And it's just a Trifle.      If you have a question for us, please email us at trifles@ihearofsherlock.com. If you use your inquiry on the show, we'll send you a thank you gift.   Our Merch Store is open: Trifles mugs, notepads, and oval stickers can be yours (or someone else's, if you'd like to make it a gift). Start shopping today.    "Trifling Trifles" is back — short-form content that doesn't warrant a full episode. This time, "Lomax" emerges from the sub-library. Make sure you're signed up so you don't miss this is exclusive benefit for our paying subscribers.  Check it out (Patreon | Substack).     Leave Trifles a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify; listen to this episode here or wherever you get podcasts     Links Other episodes referenced: Episode 199 - The Victims Episode 257 - Damsels in Distress Episode 493 - Up Against It Episode 495 - Female Villains All of our social links: https://linktr.ee/ihearofsherlock Email us at trifles @ ihearofsherlock.com    Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band. Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0      

What does a joyful life look like when our circumstances are anything but easy? Jay Ewing and Mark Wickes introduce the book of Philippians and explore the story behind Paul's deeply personal letter. From closed doors and unexpected direction to the founding of the church in Philippi, they consider how the gospel spreads from person to person—and community to community. They also discuss the central themes of Philippians, including joy, faithfulness, Christian community, and the costly but life-giving invitation to say yes to whatever Jesus asks of us. Read Philippians 1:1–11 and consider: How does Paul pray for people, and how might his example reshape the way we pray?

Do not tell Sprague that Oregon State and Washington State are heated rivals...Dirt scans the landscape for news and nuggets from CFB and the NFL.

What's the difference between fault and responsibility? And how do you take responsibility for your life when something that happened wasn't your fault? In this episode, I explore personal responsibility, resilience, accountability, attitude, and how to move forward after setbacks you didn't cause. Using examples ranging from a frustrating DMV experience to much more serious life circumstances, I explain why accepting responsibility doesn't mean blaming yourself for what happened. It means recognizing what remains within your control: how you process the experience, the choices you make next, and the attitude you carry forward. If you're struggling with bad luck, unfair circumstances, setbacks, resentment, or feeling powerless because of something outside your control, this episode is about reclaiming your agency without denying the reality of what happened.

What does a joyful life look like when our circumstances are anything but easy? Jay Ewing and Mark Wickes introduce the book of Philippians and explore the story behind Paul's deeply personal letter. From closed doors and unexpected direction to the founding of the church in Philippi, they consider how the gospel spreads from person to person—and community to community. They also discuss the central themes of Philippians, including joy, faithfulness, Christian community, and the costly but life-giving invitation to say yes to whatever Jesus asks of us. Read Philippians 1:1–11 and consider: How does Paul pray for people, and how might his example reshape the way we pray?

Does anyone ever ask, “How are you?” and you reply, “Well, under the circumstances….” The problem is that's exactly where we are living—under the circumstances! How do we rise above the adversity and sing a song of praise? From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Jill Briscoe shows us how Hannah, under very difficult circumstances, found the secret. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1141/29?v=20251111

Waiting isn't doing nothing. Waiting on the Lord is staying faithful, obedient, hopeful, and fixed on God's Word until He accomplishes what He has promised. This sermon centers on one of the best-known promises in Isaiah: “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles…” — Isaiah 40:31 But the message makes an important distinction: waiting on God does not mean doing nothing. Biblical waiting is an active faith that trusts God, obeys God, stays fixed on His Word, and refuses to abandon its position simply because the answer has not arrived yet. The sermon begins with Israel in Babylonian captivity. Psalm 137 describes a discouraged people who had “hung their harps upon the willows.” Their circumstances had stolen their song. The message applies this personally: sin, disobedience, discouragement, and difficult circumstances can cause believers to lose their joy and stop singing. Yet those are often the very moments when praise is needed most. Isaiah 40 then changes the tone. God speaks comfort to His people. Their captivity is not the end of their story. God has not abandoned them, and deliverance is coming. That becomes the foundation of the message: God is still faithful—even while you're waiting.

We all have an impossibility in our lives. Circumstances we can't fix, people we can't change, and problems beyond our ability to solve. But God wants to use those impossible moments to teach us to trust Him, depend on Him, and see His faithfulness in ways we never could on our own.

God uses hard times in our lives to make us more like Christ,  so when they come, endure them with patience. It is worth it!

Preaching: Terry Johnson "Trusting God (Not Circumstances)" XXXIX. Psalms For All of Life Psalm 30

In general, we like advancement, but it's not automatic. It takes work.

In general, we like advancement, but it's not automatic. It takes work.

The Lindsay Clancy trial stopped today and nobody will say why. Judge William Sullivan sent the jury home mid-afternoon citing an "unforeseen circumstance," told them not to speculate about it, and offered no further explanation. There was also an unexplained delay starting the morning. Two stoppages in one day, and no outlet has reported the cause.This episode covers three days of testimony in Plymouth Superior Court: Days 14, 15, and 16 of the trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury, Massachusetts labor and delivery nurse charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of her three children, Cora, Dawson, and Callan.Monday, the prosecution rested after 72 witnesses over 13 days. Tuesday, the defense brought its medical case. And today, forensic psychologist Dr. Paul Zeizel delivered the sentence Kevin Reddington has been building toward for four weeks: that Lindsay Clancy had a mental disease, was unable to conform her behavior to the rule of law, and had no appreciation for the wrongfulness of her act. That is the Massachusetts standard for not criminally responsible, recited almost word for word.Also covered: the Andrea Yates testimony nobody is reporting on, the prosecution asking a grandmother whether she knew murder is a mortal sin, a defense witness found on TikTok by a private investigator, McLean Hospital's staffing records entering evidence, and the suicide hotline that Lindsay Clancy called twice in December.Plus a full Reality Check on Patrick Clancy. He is not a suspect and never has been, but the trial record contains a different indictment. SOURCESAll reporting in this episode is drawn from primary trial coverage and courtroom livestreams:CBS Boston (WBZ), daily trial coverage and livestreamABC News and ABC7Boston 25 News live updatesNBC BostonThe Boston GlobeNewsweekRESOURCESIf you are pregnant or postpartum and struggling, postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency and it is treatable.988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, 24 hours a dayPostpartum Support International HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773 (call or text)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilRobin's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/robin_wstdTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.TikTok: tiktok.com/@wesawthedevilpolitics

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In this episode of the Celebrate Kids Podcast, Dr. Kathy Koch and Wayne Stender explore how parents can help children develop confidence in the way God created them while navigating a culture filled with competing messages about gender and identity. They discuss the importance of grounding kids in Scripture, security, belonging, and identity in Christ while also teaching them to treat others with respect and compassion. Parents will be encouraged to speak truth clearly and help kids understand that genuine love does not abandon truth, especially when a child is confused or hurting.

Stephanie and I are celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Thirty years. As we thought about how we wanted to mark this milestone, I had the idea of sitting down together with 30 questions designed to help us reflect on the life we have built, the challenges we have navigated, the ways we have changed, and what we have learned about love and partnership along the way. Neither of us reviewed the questions ahead of time. That turned out to be part of what made this conversation so meaningful. Some questions immediately opened the door to stories we had not talked about in years. Some caused us to see our past differently. A few contained assumptions we completely rejected, which led to conversations that were probably more revealing than the questions themselves. We talked about the two young people who got married 30 years ago and what they understood, and misunderstood, about love. We reflected on the financial struggles of our early years, including digging through our change jar to buy gasoline with pennies. We talked about becoming parents, the mistakes we made, the parenting philosophies we eventually rejected, and our realization that we were not simply raising children. We were raising adults. We revisited the season when I left the insurance business and we went all in on building our own business, including the enormous financial and emotional pressure that decision created. We talked about how our beliefs have changed, how our understanding of marriage has changed, and how we have learned to give each other the freedom to continue becoming who we are. One of the themes that emerged throughout the conversation is that neither of us needs the other to remain the person we used to be. Stephanie is not simply my wife. I am not simply her husband. Neither of us completes the other because neither of us is incomplete. Instead, we have created a relationship where we can continue growing, changing, exploring, and becoming while choosing to walk through life together. There is one phrase from this conversation that may stay with me more than anything else. Recently, while Stephanie and I were navigating a particularly difficult and emotionally charged situation, I asked her, “Are we good?” Her response was: “We're never not good.” That phrase captures something about our marriage that I had never been able to articulate quite that way before. Circumstances change. Money changes. Health changes. Children grow up. Beliefs evolve. Careers shift. Life brings things we could never predict. But our relationship is not built on those surface-level circumstances. As we approached the final question, we were asked to imagine sitting together on our 60th wedding anniversary and looking back on the next 30 years. What would need to happen for us to consider that second half of our life extraordinary? My answer ultimately became very simple. I have no idea what the next 30 years will bring. But if I have the opportunity to partner with Stephanie through all of it, that will be extraordinary. This episode is a special crossover episode of Building a Life and Business Together, The Cliff Ravenscraft Show, and Thriving Mosaic. I hope our conversation encourages you to think about the relationships, choices, changes, and experiences that are shaping your own life. And perhaps it will even inspire you to sit down with someone you love and ask a few questions of your own.

How do you soar above the storm when life feels overwhelming? Life is filled with setbacks, stress, and uncertainty, and it's easy to get stuck beneath the weight of it all. But God never intended for His children to live bogged down in their circumstances. In this encouraging message, Pastor Jeff shares practical biblical principles for overcoming worry, embracing joy, and experiencing God's supernatural peace.

This podcast features the song "I Will Praise Him" (The Ben Rochester Family) as well as part 2 of the message called "When Circumstances Take Control" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

Anchored in Troubled WatersSeason 9, Episode 34When the Mountain Isn't HomePeter had just heard Jesus speak about suffering, surrender, and the cross.Six days later, Jesus took Peter, James, and John to the top of a mountain and allowed them to witness something extraordinary.Christ was transfigured before them.His face shone like the sun.Moses and Elijah appeared.Heaven spoke.And Peter responded exactly the way many of us would:“Lord, it is good for us to be here.”Peter wanted to stay.He even offered to build three tabernacles and preserve the moment.But God had not brought Peter to the mountain so he could live there.He was preparing him for what was waiting below.In Season 9, Episode 34 of Anchored in Troubled Waters, we look at the Transfiguration and discover why God sometimes gives us mountaintop moments of clarity, encouragement, and spiritual strength.We will see why spiritual experiences are meant to prepare us rather than become places we hide, why we must learn to listen when God speaks, and why the fading of an experience never means the absence of Christ.Immediately after Peter comes down the mountain, he encounters a hurting father, a suffering child, and ministry that still needs to be done.The lesson is simple:God does not take us to the mountain so we can escape the valley.He takes us there so we can return to the valley knowing who walks down with us.Experiences fade.Circumstances change.Feelings come and go.But when Peter lifted his eyes after everything else disappeared, Scripture says:“They saw no man, save Jesus only.”The mountaintop was never Peter's destination.Jesus was.

Episode Summary James warns that a double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. Jim Van Gelderen explains how the soul can be driven by changing circumstances, moving between faith and doubt and often producing anger, discouragement, or sinful coping. This message diagnoses the danger of a divided soul and points toward the engrafted Word as the answer developed in the next episode. Topics Discussed The meaning of saving the soul within Christian sanctification The spirit, soul, and flesh in the Christian life How circumstances and sensory evidence can produce wavering faith The connection between unbelief, anger, discouragement, and sinful coping Lessons from Elijah after Mount Carmel and Israel at Jericho Prayer opportunities for WAR Special Forces and the Thee Generation Youth Summit Key Takeaways Spiritual instability grows when circumstances decide whether God can be trusted. The flesh cannot be reformed; it must be crucified as the believer depends upon Christ. Unchecked doubt often expresses itself through anger, discouragement, or destructive responses. The Word of God remains true even when sensory evidence appears to say otherwise. Recognizing a double-souled condition prepares the heart to receive the engrafted Word with meekness. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

We return to St. Paul this week for a wonderful second set from August 6, 1982. The set hangs together beautifully, with the band locked in from start to finish. The opening Scarlet > Fire features some fine interplay between Jerry and Bob, with Garcia's lines dancing around Weir's rhythm. That same energy carries into Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance, which spills into Space and an 11‑beat, "Eleven"-style jam that sets up some exuberant drumming. Truckin' is not your usual 1982 fare either, with Brent and Phil adding plenty of snap and color. Post‑drums, a rare all‑Weir vocal segment brings a different flavor, highlighted by a lovely Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad into a rare non‑encore Johnny B. Goode. Jerry closes the night with a tender Baby Blue encore that feels very much of a piece with the mood of the set. Grateful Dead St. Paul Civic Center Arena St. Paul, MN 8/6/1982 - Friday Two Scarlet Begonias [13:16] > Fire On The Mountain [11:23] ; Lost Sailor [7:13] > Saint Of Circumstance [7:21] > Space [4:04] > Drums > Space [11:51] > Truckin' [7:13] > Wharf Rat [9:31] > Around And Around [4:15] > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [8:34] > Johnny B. Goode [4:04] Encore It's All Over Now, Baby Blue/pre> You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081426.mp3

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This verse is Lord Śiva speaking to Pārvatī, noting that pure Vaiṣṇavas are tulyā; they are equal in whatever circumstances there are in life. So this is a principle of the Bhāgavatam. There are a few words that are really important in this verse that we can take away something practical. I had written down a mnemonic to remember a few points, and you can remember the letters C I S as: Circumstances Invite Service. nārāyaṇa-parāḥ sarve na kutaścana bibhyati svargāpavarga-narakeṣv api tulyārtha-darśinaḥ (SB 6.17.28) First we have nārāyaṇa-parāḥ sarve. Parā indicates Kṛṣṇa. No one can compare to Kṛṣṇa, and parā is the priority of devotees. Oṁ tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padaṁ sadā paśyanti sūrayaḥ. That means their main objective in life is Nārāyaṇa or Kṛṣṇa. Although they may be walking in this world, they are focused on the ultimate goal of life, and they are looking at Godhead. Therefore, parā means that their ultimate vision is that life's purpose is to attain Kṛṣṇa. No other purpose. Everything is subservient to that goal. Nārāyaṇa-parāḥ sarve na kutaścana bibhati, means under all circumstances, the devotee is fearless. na kutaścana bibhati—bibhati means bhayam or fear and darśinaḥ means to see. So the devotee is never fearful. Why? Because his ultimate goal is Nārāyaṇa and therefore he or she sees everything equally as an equal opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa, and whenever a circumstance unfolds, favorable or unfavorable, in the life of the devotee, he or she accepts it as an opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa. This is parallel with the verse 10.14.8 from the Bhāgavatam, in which Brahmā says: tat te 'nukampāṁ su-samīkṣamāṇo bhuñjāna evātma-kṛtaṁ vipākam hṛd-vāg-vapurbhir vidadhan namas te jīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk Whatever happens to a devotee—whatever, anything—he or she takes it as Kṛṣṇa's mercy to invoke more service: in body, mind, and words. And when one's aligned with this vision, that takes every circumstance as an opportunity to purify oneself to serve Kṛṣṇa, then Brahmā says, "This attitude literally entitles one, as if one is an inheritor and one's entitled to the inheritance." What do you inherit? The kingdom of God. As any self-respecting self-help guru in the world will tell you, "It's not what happens to you; it's how you interpret what happens to you that matters, and how you react to it." So, devotees have the ultimate sense of what the purpose of life is—parā—and therefore they see everything as Kṛṣṇa's mercy, which means an opportunity to increase service. (19:45) ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://vaisesikadasayatra.blogspot.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #bhagvataexpress #bhadrapurnima #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpur

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Drawing from her remarkable life journey and her memoir, Conquering Me: A Memoir of Courage, Faith, and Transformation, pastor and author Jolinda Wade shares powerful reflections on overcoming adversity, embracing purpose, and the mentors, opportunities, and communities that help shape our futures. The mother of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, she talks about how, before becoming an advocate for personal transformation, she spent years battling addiction, homelessness, incarceration and profound self-doubt. This presentation is part of the UC San Diego Earl W. Edwards Lectureship on Athletics and Society, a public dialogue initiative that brings together influential voices from athletics, education, business and public life. [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 41565]

The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. And the legendary lager of Laos. Guests and host:Matthieu Favas, commodities editorAna Lankes, Brazil bureau chiefVishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: China, Iran, oil supplies, OPEC, crudeBrazil, hate speech, racismLaos, Beerlao, beer, lagerListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Iran war triggered the largest supply shock in the history of petroleum, yet prices never rose as high as feared. Our correspondent explains how action taken by China steadied global oil flows. Why Brazil has such strict laws on racist language. And the legendary lager of Laos. Guests and host:Matthieu Favas, commodities editorAna Lankes, Brazil bureau chiefVishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: China, Iran, oil supplies, OPEC, crudeBrazil, hate speech, racismLaos, Beerlao, beer, lagerListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ridgefield Campus | Rick continues our series in Philippians by diving into what it looks like to praise the Lord even in the hardest places.

In all circumstances, we are to take up the shield of faith. Circumstances are the area of satanic attack that require the shield of faith because they are often the battleground between fear and faith. Fear is an assault on faith, and both ask us the question, "what do I believe about my circumstances and about God?"

If we can't control what happens in life, how can we trust that God is still in control and that our lives have meaning? Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that life unfolds through changing seasons, often beyond our control. Circumstances change, kingdoms rise and fall, and our plans do not always succeed, but God never changes. God remains forever on his throne. Because God is sovereign (in control with full authority), just, and good, we can trust Him even when we cannot understand His purpose or see what He is doing. Rather than looking to work, relationships, possessions, or accomplishments for lasting fulfillment, we can receive them gratefully as gifts from God. He has placed eternity in our hearts, pointing us beyond this temporary world toward what lasts forever. Therefore, when life does not follow our plans, when our calendar and schedule don't align with God's perfect timing, we can walk by faith, revere God, trust His promises, and confidently rest in His unchanging character.

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Bitterness can quietly take root in our hearts, affecting our relationships, our spiritual lives, and even our well-being. Hebrews 12:15 warns believers not to let a "root of bitterness" grow and cause trouble. Discover how forgiveness, God's grace, and surrendering your burdens to Jesus can free you from resentment and restore lasting peace. Holding onto past hurts often feels justified, but it ultimately weighs us down more than the people who hurt us. Kelly Balarie explores the biblical call to release bitterness, embrace Christ's forgiveness, and trust God with the pain we were never meant to carry. When we remember how much Jesus has forgiven us, we find the strength to forgive others and experience true freedom. Highlights: Learn what the Bible says about the dangerous root of bitterness. Discover how unforgiveness can impact your spiritual, emotional, and relational health. Understand why God's grace is the antidote to resentment. Explore practical ways to release anger, offense, and hurt to Jesus. Be encouraged by Christ's example of forgiveness and sacrificial love. Find hope in casting your burdens on God instead of carrying them alone. Join the Conversation Have you experienced the freedom that comes from letting go of bitterness? What has helped you trust God with past hurts and choose forgiveness? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: How to Get the Root of Bitterness Gone By: Kelly Balarie Bible Reading:“See to it that no one falls short of God’s grace; that no root of resentment springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled…” – Hebrews 12:15 AMP My husband and I have a friend. He’s one of the top national scholars for cancer medicine and research. Curious, we asked him, “Have you identified a link between unforgiveness and bitterness with a cancer diagnosis?” His answer? “Yes, in fact, my mom couldn’t forgive. She had cancer two times.” Interestingly enough, beyond his mom, he saw a correlation. So do various scientific studies. According to the website Doctors Beyond Medicine, studies show suppressed anger and emotions are linked to cancer. They note, “emotional toxicity is most likely the cause of their cancer, and that forgiveness, if used with appropriate treatments and lifestyle changes that address the physical, is a ‘first-line’ primary treatment.” Wow. I was astonished. But, I wondered, what does scripture have to say about this? “See to it that no one falls short of God’s grace; that no root of resentment springs up and causes trouble, and by it many be defiled…” (Heb. 12:15 AMP) Biblically speaking, defilement does not only happen in thought, but it can also happen in our body, soul, and mind. We are the temple of God and not to defile God’s temple, our body (1 Cor. 16:19-20).We are instructed to be cleansed of anything defiling in body or spirit (2 Cor. 7:1)We learn that what defiles us is what comes out of our hearts (Mark 7:20-23). Clearly, I don’t have all the answers on cancer, but what I do have a clear answer on is that we don’t want to be defiled in body, soul, or mind. This certainly made me sure that I don’t want to be “defiled.” What about us – are we defiled? Do we harbor bitterness? Do we keep resentments, nursing them like a baby? Do we hold records of wrongs against people, convicting them via our thoughts? Might we be angry? The irony? What we hold against others does not hurt them; it hurts us. What pain we keep inside of us – grows within us. We may think this doesn’t matter, that it doesn’t hurt anyone, that no one can see it, but it absolutely does hurt – us. Not only that, it oozes onto others. Can’t we all see that person we know with a face of anger? They think no one knows, but certainly, when you look at them, you can easily identify their eyebrows furrowing in. They believe they hide it well, but it takes a second to recognize their facial tension from all they are holding in. You can feel the edginess in their responses. Their pent-up stuff doesn’t just exist in their mind; they hold it in their body, and it speaks between the lines of their words. May this person never, ever, be us… If we have been defiled by a root of bitterness, what we think we are hiding is most likely residing on our face, living in our body, and oozing out from our responses. God, help. Of course, we know that life has a way of sucker punching us. People will be people. Circumstances hurt. Offense is rampant. How do we forbid defilement in our body, mind, and spirit? We remember The One who was reviled, so that we don’t have to live defiled. Jesus. Jesus carried the weight of our sin, so we don’t have to live under its weight. Even more, Jesus carried the weight of fellow believers’ sin, so we don’t have to live under its weight. If Jesus forgave us so much, how can we not forgive others the same way? We can forgive much, because He forgave much. We can love much, because He loved us so much. Intersecting Faith & Life: What does this look like practically? To release from the mind, the body, and the spirit looks like something. Scripture invites us to cast our cares on the Lord (1 Pet. 5:7). “To cast”, biblically, does not look like a light and airy casting; it looks like a complete throwing off, like someone might throw a saddle on a horse. 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This disciple's dharma talk was given by Rev. Kensei at the Buddhist Temple of Toledo on February 5, 2026 as part of February sesshin. In this talk Rev. Kensei discusses practicing in the moment as being home.   If you would like to learn more about the Buddhist Temple of Toledo or to make a donation in support of this podcast please visit buddhisttempleoftoledo.org.