Podcasts about clinging

Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation Wild Heart Meditation Center in a non-profit Buddhist community based in Nashville, TN. https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.orgDONATE: If you feel moved to support WHMC financially please visit:https://www.wildheartmeditationcenter.org/donateFollow Us on Socials!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WildHeartNashville/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildheartnashville/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wildheartmeditation

Sometimes life hands you a cactus. And instead of just holding it… we sit right on it.We replay the moment. We stew in the frustration. We keep fighting what already happened — and all it does is make us suffer more.But here's the truth: You don't have to love what happened. You don't even have to like it.But the sooner you stop fighting reality, the sooner you get your power back.In this episode, we're talking about why holding onto things keeps you stuck, how to shift into “ready to feel better” mode, and a few practical ways to move forward without numbing out with food or old habits.It's not about ignoring your feelings. It's about working with them in a way that actually helps you.*Tried every diet out there and nothing sticks?Imagine having a coach checking in on you EVERY day—keeping you on track and adapting your plan to whatever life throws your way.A personalized, 1:1 coaching program designed just for you can really change the game.➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/coaching/weight-lossWhy don't we talk and see if we're a good fit for each other? Let's set up a chat.➤ https://www.mybodytutor.com/book-a-callWhat've you got to lose?

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Anne Frank once wrote, “No one has ever become poor from giving.” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the universe itself is designed to train us to give—first through external acts of sacrifice and service, and ultimately by offering the heart. Through the lens of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the Bhagavad-gītā's peace formula (5.29), they unpack why we are born to give, not to possess, and how life's tapas transforms into joy when directed as seva. Key Highlights * Born to Give (not to hoard): generosity as the soul's natural state. * The Peace Formula (BG 5.29): nothing is mine; everything offered; the Divine is your best friend—goodbye anxiety. * Clinging = anxiety: the more we hold, the more we fear losing—until devotion reveals what truly remains. * Life as tapas: work, family, and projects become spiritual practice when consciously offered. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.11.1-11 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join the Gita Collective Whatsapp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoClfPirgHXBad5SxjH2i6?mode=ems_copy_t

Are your assumptions about your construction business still valid—or are they silently holding you back from further growth and success?   In today's episode, we uncover how outdated thinking—even from a wildly successful company like DeBeers, present in both construction and diamond mining—can destroy long-term performance. We explore Peter Drucker's “Theory of the Business” and to show how your unexamined assumptions about your market, mission, and core strengths could be holding your team back.    Whether you're facing resistance to change or struggling to lead better, this episode gives you a real-time case study about the clarity needed to lead with strategy and decisive action, not reaction.   In this episode you will:    Learn how to test and evolve your assumptions before your strategy becomes obsolete. Discover how to evaluate the risks and opportunities that new technology presents in uncertain times. Walk away with a simple framework to align your leadership with a fast-changing construction environment.   Hit play to learn how to avoid the hidden traps that have brought down giants—and future-proof your construction business starting today.    This episode is brought to you by The Simple Sales Pipeline® —the most efficient way to organize and value any construction sales rep's roster of customers and prospects in under 30 minutes once every 30 days. *** If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback will help us on our mission to bring the construction community closer together. If you have suggestions for improvements, topics you'd like the show to explore, or have recommendations for future guests, do not hesitate to contact us directly at info@bradleyhartmannandco.com.  

Anne Frank once wrote, “No one has ever become poor from giving.” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the universe itself is designed to train us to give—first through external acts of sacrifice and service, and ultimately by offering the heart. Through the lens of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and the Bhagavad-gītā's peace formula (5.29), they unpack why we are born to give, not to possess, and how life's tapas transforms into joy when directed as seva. Key Highlights * Born to Give (not to hoard): generosity as the soul's natural state. * The Peace Formula (BG 5.29): nothing is mine; everything offered; the Divine is your best friend—goodbye anxiety. * Clinging = anxiety: the more we hold, the more we fear losing—until devotion reveals what truly remains. * Life as tapas: work, family, and projects become spiritual practice when consciously offered. Srimad Bhagavatam 10.11.1-11 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 ********************************************************************* Join the Gita Collective Whatsapp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IoClfPirgHXBad5SxjH2i6?mode=ems_copy_t

Joanna Herman shares her journey through divorce after seven years of marriage and how she discovered that her circumstances don't define who she is in God's eyes.• Facing fears of financial insecurity, loneliness, and judgment as a worship leader going through divorce• Battling shame and the feeling that divorce "wasn't supposed to happen" to her despite doing things "the right way"• Finding hope by realizing this difficult period was just a chapter, not her entire story• Clinging to Isaiah 43:2 as a reminder of God's presence during deep waters• Drawing strength from her mother's example as a single parent and supportive community• Discovering deeper worship connection through her pain and healing journey• Learning to combat negative thoughts with truth about her identity in Christ• Recognizing how God strategically placed supportive people in her life before her crisis"Find yourself a godly community to surround yourself with who's going to be there to celebrate those mountaintops and pray you through the valleys... just because life may not always be going good, we still serve a good God."Send us a textSupport the showClick HERE for access to extra content through my Patreon Account.

The Royals promoted Carter Jensen and re-instated Jac Caglianone, as they cling to an outside shot at a wild card spot. We discuss that, how to get the pitching staff back on track, and the upcoming series with the Angels and Twins. Plus, Marc sings some flawless Jackson Browne. For additional episodes, become a paid subscriber to the Royals Weekly Substack: royalsweekly.substack.com A big thank you to our sponsors: All In Physical Therapy: https://allin-pt.com/ Erick Auxier of West USA Realty: https://erickauxier.com/ Listen to the latest episode of Royals Weekly anywhere you get podcasts including … Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/royals-weekly/id1557151861 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ELyTCKp20UXva2URM02YG?si=9667a82115bb40b1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@royalsweekly And follow us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoyalsWeekly Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/royalsweekly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royalsweekly/ #kansascityroyals #kcroyals #royals #mlb #baseball #carterjensen #jaccaglianone

Romans 1:18Romans 2:1Romans 2:11Romans 2:9-11Romans 2:12-16James 3:1Luke 17:2Clinging to HeritageRomans 2:17John the Baptist Challenges Their HeritageMatthew 3:7-12Jesus Challenges Their HeritageJohn 8:31-38John 8:39-43John 8:44-47John 8:56-59Romans 2:17-24Paul Gives The Standards by Which the Jewish People Will Be Judged:1. They relied on the law2. They boasted in God 3. They knew his will and approved what is excellent, because they were instructed from the law4. They thought they were a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness 5. They instructed the foolish, and taught children6. They had in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth7. They taught others, but didn't teach themselves? 8. They preached against stealing, but they stole from others? 9. They said one must not commit adultery, while committing adultery themselves? 10. They abhorred idols, do you rob temples? 11. They boasted in the law, but dishonored God by breaking the law. Romans 2:24Romans 2:25-29Hebrews 19:12-191 John 2:1-2

Genesis 33:1-20

We want people to get what they deserve. At the same time, of course, we want God's grace in our lives. How do we pray for both with integrity? In this episode of Live the Bible, the book of Nahum reminds us that only our wise God knows how to balance both—and to help us do the same.Support the show

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delves into Parshas Re'eh, the fourth portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing its profound inspiration and guidance for living as God's chosen people. Focusing on Deuteronomy 13:5, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the verse's commands to follow Hashem, fear Him, observe His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him. Quoting Rashi, he explains that “clinging to Hashem” means emulating His ways through acts of loving-kindness, such as visiting the sick (Bikur Cholim), burying the deceased, and comforting mourners, as God did for Abraham and Moses. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that these acts must be performed with the same heartfelt sensitivity and dignity as God's actions, not for personal gain but out of reverence for Hashem. He shares a story of a rabbi refusing a Bikur Cholim visit, noting that true visitation involves genuine care for the individual's needs, not just fulfilling a mitzvah.Rabbi Wolbe also recounts personal experiences benefiting from Satmar Bikur Cholim's remarkable support in hospitals like Good Samaritan, Hackensack, and Montefiore, where they provide food, accommodations, and even emotional care, such as gifting a wig to a mother in distress. A guest, Mr. Schwartz from Satmar Bikur Cholim, joins to describe their 75-year commitment to serving 18 hospitals daily with a $3.5 million budget funded by donations, never turning anyone away regardless of background. He shares how their services, including kosher kitchens and Shabbos accommodations, ease the burdens of patients and families, and appeals for support during the Elul campaign. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that emulating God goes beyond actions to include the manner—loving, thoughtful, and selfless—as seen when God waited for Abraham to serve passersby, prioritizing human kindness (Ben Adam L'Chavero) before divine service (Ben Adam L'Makom). He concludes by urging listeners to perform mitzvot with divine sensitivity and to support Bikur Cholim, wishing all a Shabbos filled with meaningful connection to Hashem._____________This episode (Ep 7.43) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Re'eh is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on August 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 27, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #Kindness, #ParshaRe'eh, #Divine, #Kindness, #SatmarBikurCholim, #Hospital, #Elul, #Charity ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Parsha Review Podcast, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe delves into Parshas Re'eh, the fourth portion in the Book of Deuteronomy, emphasizing its profound inspiration and guidance for living as God's chosen people. Focusing on Deuteronomy 13:5, Rabbi Wolbe highlights the verse's commands to follow Hashem, fear Him, observe His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and cling to Him. Quoting Rashi, he explains that “clinging to Hashem” means emulating His ways through acts of loving-kindness, such as visiting the sick (Bikur Cholim), burying the deceased, and comforting mourners, as God did for Abraham and Moses. Rabbi Wolbe stresses that these acts must be performed with the same heartfelt sensitivity and dignity as God's actions, not for personal gain but out of reverence for Hashem. He shares a story of a rabbi refusing a Bikur Cholim visit, noting that true visitation involves genuine care for the individual's needs, not just fulfilling a mitzvah. Rabbi Wolbe also recounts personal experiences benefiting from Satmar Bikur Cholim's remarkable support in hospitals like Good Samaritan, Hackensack, and Montefiore, where they provide food, accommodations, and even emotional care, such as gifting a wig to a mother in distress. A guest, Mr. Schwartz from Satmar Bikur Cholim, joins to describe their 75-year commitment to serving 18 hospitals daily with a $3.5 million budget funded by donations, never turning anyone away regardless of background. He shares how their services, including kosher kitchens and Shabbos accommodations, ease the burdens of patients and families, and appeals for support during the Elul campaign. Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that emulating God goes beyond actions to include the manner—loving, thoughtful, and selfless—as seen when God waited for Abraham to serve passersby, prioritizing human kindness (Ben Adam L'Chavero) before divine service (Ben Adam L'Makom). He concludes by urging listeners to perform mitzvot with divine sensitivity and to support Bikur Cholim, wishing all a Shabbos filled with meaningful connection to Hashem._____________This episode (Ep 7.43) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Re'eh is dedicated in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on August 25, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 27, 2025_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Deuteronomy, #Kindness, #ParshaRe'eh, #Divine, #Kindness, #SatmarBikurCholim, #Hospital, #Elul, #Charity ★ Support this podcast ★

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.08.25 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptm0FE-KLyc. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/23986/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.08.25 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptm0FE-KLyc. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/23986/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Faith gets tested when circumstances contradict God's promises. Pastor Mike Fabarez identifies three major obstacles every believer faces: prolonged waiting, personal suffering, and people who oppose biblical truth. He also reveals how God orchestrates unexpected allies to ensure His promises prevail.

When nothing seems to be working despite all your effort, the secret may not be doing more, it may be letting go. Discover how loosening your grip allows space for guidance, clarity, and miracles to flow in. Sometimes life throws us into seasons where no matter how much effort we put in, nothing seems to move forward. I've been there, and recently I had to remind myself of the power of letting go. Clinging tightly can feel like control, but it often keeps us from receiving the answers and blessings we need. In this episode, I share tools and perspectives that helped me loosen my grip and trust that life is unfolding exactly as it should. Action Plan: - Notice where you're gripping too tightly: Pay attention to areas in your life where you feel white-knuckled and overly controlling. - Try visualization tools: Use a balloon or shelf visualization to release what isn't yours to control. - Create a trust archive: Write down past experiences where letting go brought the outcome you needed. - Practice physical release: Open your hands, breathe deeply, and affirm “I release this. It is handled.” - Journal for clarity: Ask yourself what you're still trying to control and what it would feel like to trust deeply right now. More from Megan YouTube | Website |  Instagram

When everything around you seems to be falling apart, what keeps you anchored? Pastor Mike Fabarez reveals three specific promises that can sustain any believer during life's darkest storms. From complete forgiveness to resurrection hope to guaranteed joy, we'll examine God's "precious and very great promises."

Why does the Christian life sometimes feel like such an uphill battle? Pastor Mike Fabarez tackles this honest question by examining what scripture calls "hope deferred." Using the dramatic conclusion of Acts 27, he shows how believers can maintain spiritual health while waiting for God's ultimate promises.

This talk was given by Matthew Brensilver on 2025.08.18 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/JV6AHoOB2KY?si=QIG5kp3WVTNceeEc. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

 We unconsciously forge our ego from our habits—then, like slaves, we obey them.We lock ourselves in a prison of repetition… and forget we hold the key.As children, we played many roles with joy. But as adults, we harden into a single character—a robot programmed to:Offer fake smiles on cueReply "Good" when asked "How are you?"Perform coolness for approvalAct like an actor starving for applauseWe've forgotten how to take a vacation from our own ego.The Cost of PerformanceSuicides often trace back to the isolation of constant acting.But when we're authentic:We experience real love more deeplyOthers understand us (because we finally show who we are)No energy is wasted on maintaining a facadeVulnerability dissolves ego. A fake smile convinces no one; real appreciation does.Ego is a Tool—Not an IdentityAt different ages, we need different habits (and egos). Clinging to one rigid version of ourselves stifles growth.Stop rehearsing the same responses—seek new answers to old problems.Stop styling your ego—like polishing a cage instead of stepping outside it.The ChoiceYou can:Design a "perfect" character (and exhaust yourself performing it), orChange freely—shedding old skins like a snake.But best of all? Be authentic.When you do, you'll find:Salesmen close deals not with tricks, but with truthRelationships thrive without scriptsLife feels lighter because you're no longer the director, actor, and critic of your own showMy Video:  EGO is Suffering https://youtu.be/bFk-IYwZI6cMy Audio: https://divinesuccess.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/Podcast4/EGO-is-Suffering.mp3

김영철의 파워FM - 진짜 영국식 영어 465회 - 달라 붙지마~ = Stop clinging to me.

In the fifteenth episode of the Seattle Storm round table, CSS Storm and UW WBB contributor Rowan Schaberg joins Charles Hamaker to discuss the teams six-game losing streak and how it's gotten this long, what the Storm can realistically do to fix it, what the future holds for Seattle after this season, and more.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Matthew 10:16–33. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Send us a textOn this episode, Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) introduces Al to The Radio Dept.'s 2010 album Clinging to a Scheme. Joel talks about how he unexpectedly first encountered Clinging to a Scheme, several years after its release, and why it made such an overwhelmingly positive impression on him. He highlights the tracks from the album that he has enjoyed the most and a couple that have taken him longer to appreciate. Joel also talks about his new Far Caspian album, Autofiction, specifically delving into the new approach he took to writing and recording the songs.You can find Far Caspian's music and information on tour dates on Joel's website, fascaspian.org.Also be sure to follow Joel on the following platforms!@farcaspian on Instagram and YouTube@far.caspian on TikTokThe first episode of Bonus Tracks—YMAAA's subscriber-only podcast series—is now available at patreon.com/youmealbum. More monthly episodes, posts and other good stuff are soon to come. Please consider subscribing! Your support will make it possible for Al to keep this podcast going.To keep up with You, Me and An Album, please give the show a follow on Instagram at @youmealbum.1:27 Joel joins the show2:21 For Joel, learning about Clinging to a Scheme was a happy accident5:47 Joel thinks “Domestic Scene” is representative of what The Radio Dept. does well on the entire album6:56 Joel discusses the art of making a minimal song that is effective10:18 Through his research, Joel learned about how The Radio Dept. picked the songs for this album16:31 Joel hadn't heard a lot of artists that sounded like The Radio Dept. when he first listened to Clinging to a Scheme19:46 Joel and Al note the hip-hop influence on “David”21:52 Joel and Al were on opposite ends when revealing their most and least favorite tracks27:43 Joel explains why “You Stopped Making Sense” and “Four Months in the Shade” are also among his favorites35:35 Al and Joel discuss what they find appealing about “David” and “Never Follow Suit”38:09 Al and Joel talk about the political content of “Heaven's on Fire” and “Never Follow Suit”44:59 Joel hears the influence of chillwave on The Radio Dept.'s use of synths48:58 Joel imagines he would have liked Clinging to a Scheme if he had heard it when it came out50:21 Joel still enjoys the music he grew up with, even though not much of it has influenced his own music53:24 Joel talks about how he approached writing the songs for Autofiction differently than on his previous albums58:12 Joel explains his choice of the title “Autofiction”1:01:37 Joel talks about Far Caspian's upcoming in-the-round performanceOutro music is from “End” by Far Caspian.Support the show

We're still not done with Libra – or Libra is not done with us! In Episode 28, DDSWTNP pick up threads left hanging after our three-part treatment of DeLillo's JFK novel. While tackling a wide variety of subjects, this episode homes in on Anthony DeCurtis's 1988 interview with DeLillo for Rolling Stone (and later re-published in expanded form), “An Outsider in This Society.” We're led to discuss DeLillo's canny interview articulations in general, his method of writing by day and reading more history by night, and his reply to the suggestion that on the basis of Libra some readers regarded him as “a member of the paranoid left”: “I don't have a program.” Along the way we also draw in vivid evidence of how DeLillo subtly reworked the voice of Marguerite Oswald from testimony in the Warren Report, what fellow Oswald novelist Norman Mailer had to say about Libra, and all that is illuminated by an exchange of letters to the New York Times between DeLillo and one of the Warren Report investigators. We also try here to understand as fully as possible the nuances of DeLillo's ideas about historical fiction that emerge in the incredible DeCurtis interview: what DeLillo means when he says Libra is “a piece of work which is obviously fiction,” touts novels' ability to “redeem” readers' “despair,” and makes the powerful claim that “fiction rescues history from its confusions.” We quote enough that listeners will get plenty of insight even without having read the DeCurtis interview in full, and we look forward to applying many of the lessons about history learned here to future works like Underworld. “Some stories never end,” as DeLillo writes to begin “Assassination Aura,” and that's true of this episode's cover image, which uses a National Enquirer cover from March 2025 about new releases of JFK files. The interlude clip near the beginning is from Oswald's August 1963 interviews on WDSU-TV in New Orleans. Finally, as we note in the episode, thanks to Joel in Toronto for an Instagram comment (we're @delillopodcast) that inspired our return to the DeCurtis interview. Texts mentioned and discussed in this episode: Aristotle, Poetics. Trans. S.H. Butcher. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/1974/1974-h/1974-h.htm Roland Barthes, “The Death of the Author.” Trans. Richard Howard. https://writing.upenn.edu/~taransky/Barthes.pdf David W. Belin, “‘Libra' and History.” Letter to the editor, New York Times, September 4, 1988. https://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/04/books/l-libra-and-history-487988.html Mark Binelli, “Intensity of a Plot [interview with Don DeLillo].” Guernica, July 17, 2007. https://www.guernicamag.com/intensity_of_a_plot/ Marc Caputo, “CIA admits shadowy officer monitored Oswald before JFK assassination, new records reveal.” Axios, July 5, 2025.https://www.axios.com/2025/07/05/cia-agent-oswald-kennedy-assassination Hal Crowther, “Clinging to the Rock: A Novelist's Choices in the New Mediocracy.” In Introducing Don DeLillo, ed. Frank Lentricchia, Duke UP, 1991, 83-98. Anthony DeCurtis, “‘An Outsider in This Society': An Interview with Don DeLillo.” South Atlantic Quarterly (1990) 89 (2): 281-304.            (Expanded version of Rolling Stone interview published November 17, 1988 (see https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/qa-don-delillo-69452/). Also published in this expanded form in Introducing Don DeLillo, ed. Frank Lentricchia, Duke UP, 1991, 43-66; and in Conversations with Don DeLillo, ed. Thomas DePietro, Jackson: U of Mississippi P, 2005, 52-74. See as well https://perival.com/delillo/ddinterviews.html.) Don DeLillo, “Jack Ruby's Timing.” Letter to the editor [reply to David W. Belin], New York Times, October 2, 1988. https://www.nytimes.com/1988/10/02/books/l-jack-ruby-s-timing-312488.html Paul Edwards, “Libra at Steppenwolf: John Malkovich Adapts Don DeLillo.” Text and Performance Quarterly (1995) 15:3, 206-228. Gerald Howard, “The American Strangeness: An Interview with Don DeLillo.” Hungry Mind Review, 1997. (“Mailer calls him Doctor Joyce. You and I know that he's a priest.”)http://web.archive.org/web/19990129081431/www.bookwire.com/hmr/hmrinterviews.article$2563 Douglas Keesey, Don DeLillo. New York: Twayne Publishers, 1993. On DeLillo's creation of Marguerite Oswald, see pp. 194-96. Thomas LeClair, “An Interview with Don DeLillo,” Contemporary Literature 23.1 (1982): 19-31. (Republished in DePietro, ed., Conversations.) Norman Mailer, Letter to Don DeLillo, August 25, 1988. In Selected Letters of Norman Mailer. Ed. J. Michael Lennon. New York: Random House, 2014. 1092. David Remnick, “Exile on Main Street [interview with Don DeLillo].” New Yorker, September 7, 1997. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1997/09/15/exile-on-main-street-don-delillo-profile-remnick Jean Stafford, A Mother in History. New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1966. David Streitfeld, “Don DeLillo's Gloomy Muse.” Washington Post, May 13, 1992. https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1992/05/14/don-delillos-gloomy-muse/5187a6b7-f1f4-4199-9c05-f0b78cc77777/ George F. Will, “Shallow Look at the Mind of an Assassin [review of Libra].” Washington Post, September 22, 1988 (Libra as “an act of literary vandalism and bad citizenship”). Errata: It was Voltaire – not Pascal or Rousseau – who said, “If God did not exist it would be necessary to invent him.” And Underworld's 1990s scenes begin in 1992, not 1991.

Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.com Attend a Thriving Leader event: https://www.themomentumcompany.com/thrivingleader2025 Instagram: @the.momentum.company LinkedIn: /momentum-company95% of what you do runs on autopilot - and it's killing your growth potential. Here's how to break the cycle and unlock exponential results.Most leaders think they need more strategies, but they're stuck because their operating systems are outdated. Executive coach Christine Jewel reveals the 5 hidden growth limiters that keep high performers trapped in familiar comfort zones - and the exact framework to overcome each one.WHAT HIGH PERFORMERS DO DIFFERENTLYStop These Growth-Killing Mistakes: ● Running the same habits expecting different results (your processes are your ceiling) ● Operating with outdated belief systems that trigger stress responses in your body ● Staying in comfortable circles where you're always the smartest person ● Working in environments that drain your energy instead of inspiring breakthrough thinking ● Clinging to familiar strategies because they feel secure (the illusion of security trap)Start These Exponential Growth Behaviors: ● Stack compound habits like investments - small daily improvements create 180-degree changes in 6 months ● Upgrade your mental operating systems by reading materials that challenge your current thinking ● Intentionally place yourself in rooms where conversations stretch your mindset ● Design multiple environments - one for execution, another for creative breakthrough thinking ● Embrace the surfer mindset - catch the wave at the right time, ride it fully, then prepare for the next oneTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Episode Opening: Why Most Growth Strategies Fail 1:10 - Meet Christine Jewel: 25 Years of High Performance Coaching 2:17 - The Student Mindset: Why "I Already Know This" Kills Growth 3:53 - Growth Limiter #1: Your Habits Are Your Processes (Compound Effect) 7:04 - Growth Limiter #2: Outdated Belief Systems (Your Operating System) 12:06 - Growth Limiter #3: Wrong People in Your Circle (Room Dynamics) 14:25 - Thriving Leader Program Spotlight 16:42 - Growth Limiter #4: Environment Design for Peak Performance 21:00 - Growth Limiter #5: The Illusion of Security (Comfort Zone Trap) 23:00 - The Surfer Analogy: Catching Waves vs Being Crushed 27:00 - Growth Cycles: Understanding Seasons of Expansion 29:07 - Implementation Recap: Five Systems to Upgrade Today 32:26 - Take Action Challenge: Teach Someone ElseFOR: ✓ Business leaders stuck at current performance levels despite having good systems ✓ Executives who are always the smartest person in the room and want to be challenged ✓ High performers feeling like they're working hard but not seeing exponential results ✓ Leaders ready to leave familiar comfort zones for breakthrough growth ✓ Anyone who recognizes their current operating systems need major upgradesDECISION POINT: Your new life requires a new version of you - are you willing to trade familiar comfort for exponential growth?This Week's Challenge: Identify one area where you're not getting the results you want, then upgrade ONE system this week - whether it's a daily habit, your environment, or the circle of people you're engaging with.If you're ready to break through growth plateaus and want to upgrade your leadership operating systems, email mark@themomentumcompany.com to learn about our Thriving Leader Program and executive coaching opportunities.

Do you love what is good? Do you hate what is evil? How do you even know which is which? And perhaps most importantly, do you know why many Christians are conflicted when it comes to obeying this verse? Join me for Today's Daily Word & Prayer learn more.Scripture Used in Today's MessageRomans 12:9Hebrews 1:9Matthew 7:1-4If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www.CampusAmerica.com.You'll be inspired, encouraged, and learn plenty about evangelism and spiritual warfare through the 70+ stories I share of my campus evangelism experiences.We send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email. Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them, along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher To support Tom Short Campus Ministries, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/support************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.CampusAmerica.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

Tune in to the Habit-Based Lifestyle Podcast, where host Jesse Ewell guides you on a journey to realign with the habits that unlock your full potential. In this episode, Jesse Ewell discusses the critical distinction between coachability and control in the context of personal and business growth. He emphasizes that many individuals hinder their progress by clinging to the belief that they know their business best, which can lead to decision-making paralysis and a lack of execution. Jesse outlines the importance of being open to coaching, taking responsibility for outcomes, and trusting the process to achieve desired results. He encourages listeners to reflect on where they may be choosing control over growth and to take actionable steps towards improvement.   Takeaways Hiring a coach is about gaining a new perspective. Clinging to control can hinder business growth. Decision-making paralysis is a common issue for high-performers. Execution is more important than constant tweaking. Real ownership means taking responsibility for results. Many business owners still act like employees. Trusting the process is essential for success. Doing something different is better than doing nothing. Recognizing when you're the bottleneck is crucial. Reflect on where you're choosing control over growth.   Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone looking to scale their business through social media. Click the link below and learn how Jesse and his team can help you achieve similar transformative results. To find out more about the VIP weight loss system email me directly or reach out on socila media. Learn more about Jesse though the following links:   VIP WEIGHT LOSS SYSTEM HBL Lifestyle Secrets Group on Facebook Personal Website HBL Website Instagram Email

Meyer uses her own experience—like when God lifted His favor from her role in St. Louis—to illustrate that when what once worked no longer feels right, it's often a signal to move forward in faith. Clinging to comfort can lead to bitterness; leaving opens new seasons of purpose. Jaggy and I thank you for tuning in and SHARING!

In this episode of the Celebrate Kids podcast, Dr. Kathy addresses the challenges faced by parents and caregivers, especially those who are navigating the complexities of raising children while also caring for aging relatives—a situation known as being a "sandwich carer." With an estimated 1.3 million people in the UK in this role, the episode explores the emotional toll and feelings of isolation that can arise when juggling these responsibilities. Dr. Kathy emphasizes the importance of acknowledging struggles and the reality that faith does not exempt individuals from challenges. Tune in as she provides insights and encouragement for those feeling overwhelmed, reminding listeners that they are not alone in their journey.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reveals the key to resisting Satan's temptations. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Youssef's sermon series Satan's Opportune Time: LISTEN NOWAVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR GIFT OF ANY AMOUNTSome in the church today are seeking to modify Christianity to make it “relevant” to our culture. But does Christianity really need saving?In his bestselling book Saving Christianity?, Dr. Michael A. Youssef reveals the dangers of this trend with real-life examples to equip you to spot false teaching, deepen your understanding of Scripture, confidently defend the faith, and lovingly share it with others. Discover how to hold fast to the faith with Saving Christianity?while also supporting the strategic ministries of Leading The Way to passionately proclaim the uncompromising Truth. Request your copy today for your gift of any amount!*Offer valid in US, UK, and Canada through August 3, 2025.

From the archives - it's the best of “Navigating through Change” podcast - summer edition:We all go through seasons where we wander spiritually. And just like the Israelites, sometimes we build our own golden calves to worship instead of “clinging to the Rock.” In today's devotion, Gene challenges us, wherever we are at spiritually, to align or re-align our lives with the God who made us.

In this episode, I explore what it really means to let go—from a nervous system perspective, not just a spiritual one. We're often told to “detach” or “just let it go,” but when you're clinging to something for survival—be it a relationship, money, validation, or identity—that kind of advice feels impossible, even cruel.I share how attachment strategies develop from early childhood experiences, how they shape the way we hold on (often desperately), and what it looks like to gently shift into a place of self-trust and inner safety. This isn't about bypassing or rushing—it's about meeting the part of you that's clinging with compassion, nervous system awareness, and time.Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship, a big transition, or just feel stuck in a loop of longing and fear, this episode offers a grounded, embodied path forward.David Ghiyam Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-david-ghiyam-podcast/id1775548374❥1:1 Coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcZM5s9c2OjOLwoGMI5jE6rh_JAzjN2d_vCtuVe7e3pVGxw/viewform❥❥Join HeartSpace monthly community with a free trial: ⁠⁠https://marinayt.com/community⁠⁠❥❥❥Stay or Go Course: ⁠https://marinayt.com/stay-or-go⁠ ❥❥❥❥ FREE RESOURCE: a step-by-step process of working with your triggersTRIGGERED TO ROOTED: A ROADMAP TO CREATE TREASURES FROM YOUR TRIGGERSThis powerful step by step process will walk you through how to somatically move through a trigger, ground yourself, allow the emotions to come up and experience massive growth in your lifeDownload here:⁠ ⁠https://marinayt.com/trigger-2-rooted⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram:⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/marina.y.t⁠⁠ Subscribe to YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@marinatriner Top Episode Quotes:"The part of you that's clinging was born for a reason—it helped you survive. It's not wrong. It's wise.""Letting go isn't something we do with our heads—it's something the body slowly learns to do when it feels safe enough.""If you're desperate for something, your nervous system is in a survival state. That's not weakness. That's an imprint.""People feel your nervous system before they hear your words. If you're in desperation, they'll feel it—even if you smile through it.""True release comes when the clinging part of you trusts you more than it trusts the person or thing it's holding onto."Attachment Healing, Trauma Informed, Nervous System Work, Letting Go, Clinging Patterns, Inner Child Healing, Somatic Healing, Embodiment, Emotional Regulation, Self Trust, Relationship Anxiety, Deep Within Podcast

In hour 1 of WEEI Afternoons we talk trades. Duran has a 25% chance of being traded.

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President Trump wants any talk about the Jeffrey Epstein case to go away, yet he continues to talk and post about it. New trade deal with Bahrain. New anti-fentanyl bill becomes law. Are we alone in being upset about the change of tune on the Epstein files? Coca-Cola is switching to real cane sugar and other MAHA wins. The Left isn't happy about DOGE cuts. What's the latest with inflation? UFC headed to the White House lawn in 2026. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:22 Trump on Epstein Hoax & Attacking Supporters 02:42 The Press Asks Trump about Attacking his Supporters 03:41 Trump Calls the Epstein Case a Hoax 19:38 Trump Continues to Call the Epstein Case a Hoax 24:00 Trump Wants the Biden Autopen to be Covered by The Press 25:22 Bahrain Makes a Deal with USA 26:28 Trump on America being Hot 27:43 New "Stop Fentanyl" Law Signed by Trump 35:28 Fat Five 48:22 Jerry from Virginia Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 52:03 Cane Sugar in Coca-Cola 53:17 Trump Admin. MAHA Wins 58:03 Jen Psaki Losing her Audience 59:40 Chuck Schumer Upset at DOGE Cuts 1:04:15 Weather Forecast from Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:07:35 Todd from Florida Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:14:19 Paula from Tennessee Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:18:41 Alan Dershowitz on the Existence of the Epstein Client List 1:19:54 Whoopi Goldberg says Trump Committed War Crimes 1:27:03 Mark from Florida Calls-In to Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 1:32:00 UFC Fight at the White House?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The feminine has been suppressed for too long, which has created imbalance, disconnection, and suffering. Many men feel threatened by women stepping into their power, tying their worth to control and dominance. This dynamic has left both men and women disconnected from their true essence and the sacred balance we need to thrive.The suppression of the feminine has already led to a world filled with greed, destruction, and disconnection from the sacred. Clinging to the old ways only deepens pain and prevents healing for everyone.Men can begin their own healing journey by reflecting on where they might hold onto control or entitlement. Women must continue stepping into their truth without dimming their light. Together, we can create a new paradigm where union and balance lead the way.Mentioned in this episode:Evolve – October 3rd, 2025 An intimate afternoon and evening with Lorin Krenn in LondonThe Deep Polarity ProgramAn 8-week immersive journey to unlock the deepest intimacy through masculine & feminine dynamics

Give to support Erica.  Buy a shirt by July 15! Give to Mozambique Trip : Put "Mozambique Ministry" in the first blank on the form.  Contact Erica at erica@childrensrelief.org   Erica grew up in the beautiful foothills of the Rockies, in Monument, Colorado. She attended Wheaton College in Illinois and received a degree in Elementary Education. During the summer between her junior and senior year of college, she went on her first overseas mission trip to South Africa. While holding dusty kids covered in rags and ministering to women with aids, her dream of becoming a missionary began. However, the journey to becoming a full-time missionary was not easy and included various setbacks and disappointments. Yet, God has shown Himself faithful and brought redemption to her journey through opening a door at CRI. Erica is honored and excited to help develop our various sponsorship programs so that more people living in deep poverty can experience the love of Christ.   Love, Brittany    Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name.    ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

A deep dive into Ruth 1, exploring the beauty of covenant relationships — with God, with family, and with others — and how they reflect His faithfulness even in fractured families and loneliness.

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This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2025.07.08 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/RA_IHZtx52w?si=v8c5gNwidjQk__VV&t=1900. ******* A machine generated transcript of this talk is available. It has not been edited by a human, so errors will exist. Download Transcript: https://www.audiodharma.org/transcripts/23798/download ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

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Grief follows no rules—and sometimes, it follows you like a shadow nobody else can see. When a Canadian patient checks into a clinic in southern India, she expects herbal oil massages, not the electric jolt of a ghostly stowaway on her doctor's heels. Each time he enters the room, the air crackles, dizziness strikes, and a vivid image of a twelve-year-old girl flashes behind the doorway. The sketch she finally draws matches the child the physician lost in a fire years earlier, right down to the mournful eyes. What happens when a spirit clings to the living for comfort, and a stranger becomes the messenger who sets them both free? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show at http://www.realghoststoriesonline.com/ or call 1-855-853-4802! Want AD-FREE & ADVANCE RELEASE EPISODES? Become a Premium Subscriber Through Apple Podcasts now!!! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online/id880791662?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1 Or Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories Or Our Website: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 

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Wendy was feeling a little left out. During lunch break, her boss had left chocolates on everyone’s desks—except hers. Puzzled, she lamented to a friend, “Why did he leave me out?” When asked, their boss explained: “Those chocolates are still good, but they’ve been around for some time. Wendy’s pregnant, so I just wanted to play it extra safe.” Then he laughed. “As for the rest of you . . . .” The little incident became a running joke in the office, but it got me thinking about how we sometimes misread God’s intentions because of our limited understanding and perception. We may even believe ourselves to be victims of unfair treatment, forgetting that God always has our best interests at heart. Always. Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us that while we may not fully understand God’s thoughts and ways, we can be sure that they’re “higher than our ways” (v. 9). Ours are often influenced by selfish desires; His are perfect, compassionate, and righteous. So, even when things don’t look good for now, we can trust that God will provide what we truly need (vv.1-2), for He is loving and faithful to His own everlasting promise (v. 3). Let’s “call on him while he is near” (v. 6), knowing that He’ll never leave us.