Podcasts about clinging

Episode 280: Drop the Guilt, Send the Text: Navigating Midlife Friendships and Cookie Dough Cravings Heather and Dr. Carol Lynn are coming in hot today—and not just from the midlife hormone surges! Between riding high on post-game Rebel football energy and confessing to a late-night freezer raid for Ben & Jerry's cookie dough bites, the ladies dive into the real, raw heart work of midlife relationships. Whether you're navigating the awkwardness of putting yourself out there in a new town or carrying lingering guilt about having lost touch with people you used to love, this conversation is your permission slip to let the guilt go and send that text. Plus, Dr. Carol Lynn puts on her medical hat to tackle the estrogen patch shortage, breaking down effective transdermal alternatives, rings, and systemic options your doctor can help you explore. In This Episode, We Discuss: Social Media Fatigue & Algorithms: Why sharing family online feels trickier in midlife, and the strange things our phone algorithms decide to serve us. Rekindling Old Connections: Overcoming the guilt of “letting years slip by” and realizing that reaching out—even with a quick text—is never too late. Why Midlife Friendships Run Deep: How childhood stability (or chaos) shapes our attachment styles, and why having a close circle of five “ride-or-die” friends is a massive blessing. Making History vs. Having History: Stepping out into new communities, showing up for lunch groups when you don't know a soul, and being the person who welcomes the newcomer. Vulnerability as a Superpower: How bonding over the hard seasons—caring for aging parents, divorce, or life transitions—creates genuine connection rather than surface-level chatter. The Estrogen Patch Shortage & HRT Solutions: Why transdermal estrogen became so popular (bypassing the liver and lowering blood clot risk). Accessible alternatives including gels (EstroGel), sprays (EvaMist), and compounded creams. Systemic vs. localized vaginal rings: Understanding Femring (systemic estradiol changed every 3 months; requires progesterone if you have a uterus) versus Estring (local relief for vaginal dryness). The real facts on oral estradiol versus historical birth control dosages. Girls' Getaway Dream: Brainstorming potential community trips to Pensacola or Oxford. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome, iced tea check-in, and gratitude for our global community 03:15 – Flying fears, algorithm traps, and keeping family life private 07:45 – The 35th med school reunion, finding closure, and dropping the guilt of lost time 14:20 – Childhood friend dynamics: Clinging to your people and counting your true friends on one hand 19:10 – Making new history: Stepping into supper clubs and church groups solo 24:30 – Midnight freezer raids and letting hormones take the blame 28:15 – Rebel football energy and gameday laughs 31:40 – Navigating the estrogen patch shortage: Gels, sprays, and Femring explained 38:50 – Community poll: Girls' trip ideas and where to connect with us Connect With Us: Facebook Community: Join the conversation inside our private group at Our Midlife Moxie Instagram: Send us a DM @OurMidlifeMoxie with your topic suggestions or getaway ideas! Love the show? Please take 30 seconds to rate, review, and share this episode with a girlfriend who needs a laugh and a dose of encouragement this week.

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Do you feel trapped in a job that drains your energy and deadens your spirit? Dr. Margaret Paul explores why fear, uncertainty, and self-abandonment keep us clinging to work we hate—and how to begin moving toward a more alive, purposeful life. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between practical responsibility and abandoning yourself for external security. Discover how the wounded self uses fear and control to keep you stuck, even when your work is harming your well-being. Dr. Margaret shares how your Loving Adult can help you listen to your inner child, reconnect with your gifts and purpose, and take small, loving actions toward meaningful work—without making impulsive decisions. Learn how courage, self-trust, and Inner Bonding can support your journey toward vitality and authentic security. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review!   About Dr. Margaret Paul Dr. Margaret Paul, PhD, is a bestselling author, relationship expert, and the co-creator of the Inner Bonding® self-healing process. She is the author and co-author of twelve books, including “Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by You?”, “Healing Your Aloneness,” “Inner Bonding,” and "Do I Have to Give Up Me to Be Loved by God? Through her work, Dr. Paul teaches individuals how to take responsibility for their feelings, heal anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, and develop a deep, loving connection with themselves and their spiritual guidance. She facilitates Inner Bonding Workshops and Intensives, administers the Inner Bonding website, and works to make the Inner Bonding® process available worldwide through the SelfQuest® online self-healing program. Visit her website for a FREE Inner Bonding course at https://innerbondinghub.com/7-lessons/ or email her at margaret@innerbonding.com.   Connect with Dr. Margaret Paul: Website: https://innerbonding.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerbonding1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretpaul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innerbonding Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ideas/inner-bonding-margaret-paul/923777849815/

There's only a few days left in the MLB season and the Orioles are somehow still breathing. Will the Royals do them another solid later this afternoon and make this weekend more interesting?

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QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“For all of us have a basic, intuitive feeling that once we were whole and well; at ease, at home in the world, totally united with the grounds of our being; and that then we lost this primal, happy, innocent state, and fell into our present sickness and suffering. We had something of infinite beauty and preciousness – and we lost it; we spend our lives searching for what we have lost; and one day, perhaps, we will suddenly find it.”~Oliver Sacks, famed neurologist in his book Awakenings “Union with Christ is in Scripture the most general way of characterizing Jesus' work of salvation. Jesus saves us by uniting us to himself.  …So the Christian life is a life in Christ: he in us and we in him.”~John Frame, an American Christian philosopher and theologian “All saints, that are united to Jesus Christ their Head by His Spirit and by faith, have fellowship with Him in His grace, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory: and, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each other's gifts and graces, and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, as do conduce to their mutual good….”~Westminster Confession of Faith (1646) “Christ and the Christian are married, faith being the soul's consent to the spiritual marriage covenant, which as it is proposed in the gospel…. [A]nd so he, being joined to the Lord, is one spirit with Him.”~Thomas Boston (1676-1732), Scottish theologian and philosopher “Let him kiss me with the kiss of his mouth; let his gracious presence and streams of beautiful teaching become in me the spring of water springing up to eternal life…. His living and active word is to me a kiss indeed, not the union of lips, which meanwhile belies the union of souls, but the full infusion of joys, revealing of secrets, a marvelous and somehow inseparable fusion of the heavenly light and the illuminated mind. Clinging to God, it is one spirit with him….”~Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153), an abbot, mystic, and Benedictine reformer “It is therefore indeed correct to say that baptism is a washing away of sins, but the expression is too mild and weak to bring out the full significance of baptism, which is rather a symbol of death and resurrection. For this reason, I would have those who are to be baptized completely immersed in the water, as the word says and as the mystery indicates. Not because I deem this necessary, but because it would be well to give to a thing so perfect and complete a sign…. The sinner does not so much need to be washed as he needs to die, in order to be wholly renewed and made another creature, and to be conformed to the death and resurrection of Christ, with whom he dies and rises again through baptism.”~Martin Luther (1483-1546), German reformer in The Babylonian Captivity of the ChurchSERMON PASSAGERomans 6:1-14 (ESV)Romans 5 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned—…. 18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men. 19 For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous. 20 The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have become united with Him in the likeness of His death, certainly we shall also be in the likeness of His resurrection, 6 knowing this, that our old self was crucified with Him, in order that our body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be slaves to sin; 7 for he who has died is freed from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, 9 knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him. 10 For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God. 11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, 13 and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. 14 For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. John 15 5 I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. 1 Corinthians 6 15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? Shall I then take away the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? May it never be! 16 Or do you not know that the one who joins himself to a prostitute is one body with her? For He says, “The two shall become one flesh.” 17 But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him. 18 Flee immorality. Every other sin that a man commits is outside the body, but the immoral man sins against his own body. 19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? 20 For you have been bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body.

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our "caretaker" pastor Rev. Sam Joyner continued his sermon series The Story of Ruth.

Stop waiting for permission to lead!Most of us have suffered under badly behaved managers, enduring micromanagement, navigating toxic "mindfields," and watching great ideas die at the bottlenecks of the traditional chain of command.We've been sold a lie: that leadership is a title, a rank, or a corner office. Clinging to this outdated assumption limits your potential and leaves your team trapped in a cycle of cynicism and burnout.What if leadership isn't a position you attain but a set of practices you choose?In the fully revised second edition of What the Heck Is Leadership?, Gary A. DePaul, PhD, dismantles the top-down myths that hold organizations back. He clarifies the crucial distinction between management (a neutral tool for coordinating tasks) and leadership (the intentional practice of helping others mature mentally and morally). You don't need formal authority to transform your workplace. You just need the right principles and a new way of being.This isn't a book of abstract theories; it's a practical, creative guide for the 21st-century workplace. Inside, you'll discover how to:Break the Traps of Traditional Leadership: Stop equating power with leadership and learn why giving up control actually strengthens your team.Neutralize Workplace Toxicity: Identify and navigate adult bullying, pervasive cynicism, and high-conflict behaviors that quietly erode psychological safety.Harness the Compound Effect: Use small, incremental daily actions to build the invisible momentum that sustainably transforms your culture over time.Build True Community: Shift from isolated groups to collaborative networks united by a shared purpose.Leadership isn't something you are; it's something you do. It's about being a lighthouse anchored in principles, guiding others through the storm and empowering others to perform at their best.Gary A. DePaul PhD is an author, educator, consultant, and speaker whose work explores a deceptively simple question: What helps people do their best work? Drawing on decades of experience in performance improvement, learning and development, human resources, consulting, and university teaching, he helps individuals and organizations turn leadership ideas into everyday practices.Gary believes leadership has been needlessly complicated and too often associated with titles and positions of authority. Instead, he views leadership as a set of intentional practices that anyone can use to help others grow, strengthen relationships, and improve the workplace.You can follow his work or connect with him via LinkedIn or contact him at garydepaul@gmail.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stop waiting for permission to lead!Most of us have suffered under badly behaved managers, enduring micromanagement, navigating toxic "mindfields," and watching great ideas die at the bottlenecks of the traditional chain of command.We've been sold a lie: that leadership is a title, a rank, or a corner office. Clinging to this outdated assumption limits your potential and leaves your team trapped in a cycle of cynicism and burnout.What if leadership isn't a position you attain but a set of practices you choose?In the fully revised second edition of What the Heck Is Leadership?, Gary A. DePaul, PhD, dismantles the top-down myths that hold organizations back. He clarifies the crucial distinction between management (a neutral tool for coordinating tasks) and leadership (the intentional practice of helping others mature mentally and morally). You don't need formal authority to transform your workplace. You just need the right principles and a new way of being.This isn't a book of abstract theories; it's a practical, creative guide for the 21st-century workplace. Inside, you'll discover how to:Break the Traps of Traditional Leadership: Stop equating power with leadership and learn why giving up control actually strengthens your team.Neutralize Workplace Toxicity: Identify and navigate adult bullying, pervasive cynicism, and high-conflict behaviors that quietly erode psychological safety.Harness the Compound Effect: Use small, incremental daily actions to build the invisible momentum that sustainably transforms your culture over time.Build True Community: Shift from isolated groups to collaborative networks united by a shared purpose.Leadership isn't something you are; it's something you do. It's about being a lighthouse anchored in principles, guiding others through the storm and empowering others to perform at their best.Gary A. DePaul PhD is an author, educator, consultant, and speaker whose work explores a deceptively simple question: What helps people do their best work? Drawing on decades of experience in performance improvement, learning and development, human resources, consulting, and university teaching, he helps individuals and organizations turn leadership ideas into everyday practices.Gary believes leadership has been needlessly complicated and too often associated with titles and positions of authority. Instead, he views leadership as a set of intentional practices that anyone can use to help others grow, strengthen relationships, and improve the workplace.You can follow his work or connect with him via LinkedIn or contact him at garydepaul@gmail.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bible Readings: Isa 40:6‑8, 27‑31, 2 Cor 4:5‑18 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Strength in Frailty” with Tom Barrett, part of our Clinging to Jesus series. The post Strength in Frailty appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

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Bible Readings: Isa 46:3‑13, Jn 14:1‑7 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Confidence in Uncertainty” with Anton Marquez, part of our Clinging to Jesus series. The post Confidence in Uncertainty appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

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When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to wonder where God is. Waiting, unanswered prayers, difficult circumstances, and seasons of feeling forgotten can make us question whether God is still with us. David experienced those same struggles, yet his story reminds us that God’s presence and promises remain true even when we cannot see what He is doing. Faith doesn’t mean ignoring our doubts or pretending difficult seasons don’t hurt. Like David in Psalm 22, we can bring our questions, fears, and frustrations honestly to God while choosing to remember who He is. Even in the valleys, God has not abandoned us. When we cling to His promises and trust His faithfulness, our prayers can move from anguish toward praise as we remember that God is with us on both the good days and the hard ones. Highlights: Why feeling forgotten by God doesn’t mean He has abandoned you What David’s uncertain journey teaches us about waiting on God How to bring doubts, questions, and frustrations honestly to the Lord Why difficult circumstances can test our faith without disproving God’s faithfulness How David moved from anguish and confusion toward praise in Psalm 22 Remembering that God is present in both the mountains and valleys of life How Psalm 139 can reassure us of God’s constant presence Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword 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: Clinging to God When Life Feels UncertainBy: Laura Bailey Bible Reading: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish? - Psalm 22:1 ( NIV) “Mom, why did God abandon David when he needed him most?” my youngest daughter asked before bedtime. Earlier in the day, we’d gone to see a movie about David’s life. My girls were familiar with the general story of David as King, but the movie, which focused on David’s transition from shepherd to King of Israel, raised many questions.I thought about my daughter’s question in more detail. Often, we think of (and teach our children) David as the slayer of Goliath, or as the mighty king. We linger on the fulfillment of God’s promises to David—protection, prosperity, and promotion to King. And while it is important to draw our children’s focus to God keeping His promise, we also need to share the hard parts of David’s journey, the testing of his faith, and God’s faithfulness. For starters, the prophet Samuel anointed David as the future king when he was just a teenager, yet David didn’t take the throne until he was almost 30! Historians estimate that David became king about 15-20 years after Samuel's pronouncement, when he eventually succeeded Saul. David’s life involved a lot of uncertainty and waiting on God. The scene that prompted my daughter’s question was inspired by Psalm 22. With words and phrases like “forsaken, cry out, far from saving, you do not answer,” it can be easy to think that God had indeed forgotten David, or at the very least wasn’t with him in the wilderness. I shared with my daughter that just because David was going through a hard time didn’t mean that God had neglected him. God promised to make David king, and He would [eventually] fulfill that promise. “Let’s look at the closing verses of Psalm 22,” I said to my daughter, grabbing my Bible. Psalms 22:22-23 says, “I will declare your name to my people; in the assembly I will praise you. You who fear the Lord, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all you descendants of Israel!” We can openly bring our doubts, questions, concerns, and grievances to the Lord, yet we shouldn’t leave them there. Our petitions should ultimately lead us to praise, as we see in David’s prayer. The first few verses of Psalm 22 are filled with angst, confusion, and general frustration over his current circumstances. But through his prayer, David turns his problems into praise. How can one give gratitude to God in the most dire of situations? Because he remembers who God is— most importantly, he rests confidently in the assurance that God will keep His promise to deliver David and ultimately His people. While God had something good planned for David’s life, that didn’t mean his life would be easy or without hardship. The majority of the Psalms were written while David was fleeing from Saul, and a few when his own son was trying to kill him! While David felt like God had abandoned him, the truth was that God was always with him. “And God is always with you, too,” I shared with my little girl. “On the good days and the bad days, He is there.” I easily forget that the God of the mountains is the God of the valley, and no matter my circumstances, He hears my cries. Just as with David, there will be times when I feel alone, but God never forsakes His children. He is always working for my good and His glory.Intersecting Faith & Life: If you currently feel forgotten by God, read Psalm 139:7-12 and write down what it says about God’s presence. Further Reading:1 Samuel 16Psalm 22 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bible Readings: Isa 65:17‑25, Lk 16:19‑31 Last Sunday’s sermon: “Comfort in Grief” with Leigh Zadro, part of our Clinging to Jesus series. The post Comfort in Grief appeared first on All Saints North Epping.

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Money has a way of reaching places in our lives that few other things do. It touches our fears, desires, relationships, priorities, and sense of security.That may be why Jesus spoke so often about money and possessions. In Matthew 6:21, He says, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”Jesus understood something we often miss: money issues are often heart issues. Our financial choices can reveal what we trust, what we desire, and ultimately what we treasure.Materialism Is a Heart ProblemYears ago, Ron Blue once shared a story from his time in Kenya that profoundly shaped the way I think about stewardship.Ron was sitting on a hillside with a local pastor, looking out over the village where the man lived. Ron asked him what he thought was a practical question: “What's the greatest barrier to the spread of the gospel here?”Ron expected to hear about a lack of money, transportation, or other resources.The pastor didn't hesitate. “Materialism.”Ron was stunned. Surely materialism was primarily a Western problem. But the pastor explained that if a man has a mud hut, he wants a stone hut. If he has a thatched roof, he wants a metal one. If he has one cow, he wants two.That conversation helped Ron recognize an important truth: Materialism isn't ultimately about how much you have. It's about what your heart longs for.If materialism can thrive in a mud hut as easily as in an American suburb, then possessions aren't the root problem. The heart is.Money simply has a remarkable ability to expose what is already there.Money Reveals What We TrustMoney itself is neither moral nor immoral. It is a tool. But because it touches nearly every area of life, the way we handle it can reveal what is happening inside us.Overspending may reveal a desire for identity, comfort, or approval. Clinging tightly to savings may reveal where we seek ultimate security. Debt can sometimes expose impatience or a desire to live beyond what God has currently provided. Resistance to generosity may reveal a fear that there will not be enough.In each case, the dollars are secondary. The heart is primary.The good news is that God cares deeply about our hearts, and He invites us into something better: freedom from fear, comparison, striving, and the belief that everything depends on us.Over the years, a few biblical truths have become foundational to the way I think about money and stewardship.1. God Owns It AllBiblical stewardship begins with ownership.Everything we possess ultimately belongs to God. Our money, possessions, abilities, opportunities, and even the power to produce wealth are gifts entrusted to us for a season.Recognizing God's ownership changes the question from, “What do I want to do with my money?” to, “God, what would You have me do with what belongs to You?”When we understand ourselves as stewards rather than owners, we can begin to hold money with greater gratitude, humility, and freedom.2. God Is Our ProviderJesus reminds us in Matthew 6 that our heavenly Father feeds the birds and clothes the lilies—and that His children are worth far more.That doesn't mean Christians will never face financial difficulty or uncertainty. It does mean our ultimate confidence is not found in a paycheck, investment account, or emergency fund.Wise planning matters. Saving matters. Working diligently matters. But none of those things were designed to carry the weight of our ultimate security.God is our provider. As that truth moves from something we know intellectually to something we believe deeply, fear begins to loosen its grip.3. Money Is a Tool, Not a TreasureMoney is useful, but it makes a terrible master.It was never meant to provide our identity, significance, or ultimate security. Instead, money can become a tool for accomplishing good purposes—providing for our families, meeting needs, blessing others, supporting gospel work, and practicing generosity.The problem begins when the tool becomes the treasure. Jesus calls us to something infinitely greater: to treasure Him above everything money can provide.When Christ becomes our ultimate treasure, money can return to its proper place.4. Financial Decisions Can Become Acts of WorshipStewardship is about far more than giving.Every spending decision, saving goal, act of generosity, and financial plan gives us another opportunity to ask, “Lord, how can I honor You with what You've entrusted to me?”That changes the way we approach money.Instead of treating our finances as an isolated part of life, we begin to see them as part of our discipleship. Spending can reflect gratitude and contentment. Saving can demonstrate wisdom and preparation. Giving can express love and trust. Planning can help us faithfully fulfill our responsibilities.Money stops competing for the throne of our hearts and becomes a tool we can place in God's hands.Discovering Our Ultimate TreasureThese truths are at the heart of Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship.We wrote it to help Christians work through foundational biblical principles of money and consider how those truths shape everyday financial decisions.Our hope is that as you walk through the devotional, you'll experience God's peace growing where fear once lived, contentment replacing comparison, and generosity overcoming the instinct toward self-protection.In the end, money will always reveal what we treasure most. And when Christ is our ultimate treasure, we discover a freedom and security that no amount of money could ever provide.You can order Our Ultimate Treasure for yourself, your church, or your small group at FaithFi.com/Shop.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I inherited land from my parents' trust in 2003 and sold it in 2025. I'm now facing a larger-than-expected capital gains tax bill. Does the inheritance tax exemption apply to the sale proceeds, or only to the property's value when I inherited it?I'm considering tapping my home equity. How does a traditional HELOC compare with newer home equity-sharing arrangements, and what are the pros and cons of each?Are there policies that combine life insurance with long-term care benefits? And can those products also include an investment component, or would investing need to be handled separately?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)FaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Clinging Is an Addiction"

Israel's controversial strike on an airbase in northern Syria close to Turkey was "first and foremost a message to the United States" that Turkish military penetration deeper into Syrian territory "can be turned into a real and total war," and any U.S. policy that tolerates it is "not sustainable," according to Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast. The attack has been criticized as an election ploy by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Yanarocak said such considerations may have played a role in its timing, he stressed that Turkey's ambitions in post-Assad Syria are a legitimate source of deep concern for Israel. Israel's military establishment sees them as a substantial threat and pushed for the attack after Turkey ignored warnings. The past three years of war have shifted the balance of power in Turkey's favor with the weakening of both Iran and the Gulf states, he explained in a conversation with podcast host Allison Kaplan Sommer. He discussed the bold ambitions of the country led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the key role Syria plays in them. "The public discourse in Turkey is neo-Ottomanism," Yanarocak said. "Putting it more familiar to the American ears: 'Make Turkey Great Again' … Turkey is thinking very big." Read more: From Iran to Turkey, Netanyahu Is on the Hunt for New Fronts to Ignite Netanyahu Warns Turkey's Erdogan Against Military Expansion in Syria, but Hopes a Warning Is Enough Attacking Erdogan or Clinging to the Status Quo? Israel's Turkey ParadoxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSORS: As a listener of this podcast, you'll get $80 off of your first month with Talkspace when you go to https://Talkspace.com and enter promo code SPACE80. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to https://Talkspace.com and enter promo code SPACE80. On this episode of First Date, Lauren Compton sits down with comedian Katherine Blanford for a hilarious conversation about hanging onto the side of her ex's moving Tahoe, falling in love on the Workaholics cruise, Lauren's secret move-out, getting scammed on Facebook Marketplace, a $245 bottle of spa lotion, box wine and lake days, field parties, and Lauren's 10-pound baby just days before her C-section. Follow Katherine Blanford:Instagram: https://instagram.com/itskatherineblanfordTour Dates: https://katherineblanford.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! First Date Ep. 164 https://www.tiktok.com/@iamlaurencomptonhttps://www.instagram.com/firstdateshowhttps://store.ymhstudios.com Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:42 - The Golden Era Of Victoria Secret00:05:36 - Break Ups and Wild Rides00:07:37 - The Crazy Rich Ex00:12:21 - The Craziest Break Up00:21:02 - Dating A Bunch Of Different Types Of People00:23:36 - Dating Someone New!00:27:46 - Finally Dating Someone Secure00:31:21 - Getting Got On Facebook Market Place00:32:43 - Scammed For Lotion00:37:34 - Louis Vuitton & Fanny Packs00:41:56 - Faking Art00:43:13 - Wine Tasting Is Over Rated00:45:55 - Slap The Wine Bag00:49:18 - Going To A Field Party00:52:19 - Going Tubing Growing Up00:55:03 - The Hot Girl Bathroom Photo00:58:33 - Lauren's Giant Baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing will change your life faster than learning you have cancer. And, nothing will draw you closer to God than leaning on Him when life feels very dark. Join Kari as she talks to her sister, Dana Wolter, about her 2022 diagnosis of stage-four Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and how inspired her new coffee table book, The Elegance and Comfort of Home.  o Follow Dana on Instagram or order her new book, The Elegance and Comfort of Homeo  Join Kari on Substack, Instagram, or Facebook; Sign Up for Kari's email listo Kari's Bestselling Book for Girl Moms Is Your Daughter Ready?o Kari's Bestselling Devo for Teen & College Girls: Yours, Not Hers: 40 Devotions to Stop Comparisons and Love Your Lifeo  Kari's Books: Love Her Well, More Than a Mom, 10 Ultimate Truths Girls Should Know and Liked: Whose Approval Are You Living For? 

Send us Fan MailThis is a message I shared at Timothy Lutheran Church on Sunday August 16, 2026 at Timothy Lutheran and Faith Lutheran (both in Council Bluffs) from Matthew 15:21-28. Thank you for listening! 

Series: N/AService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Caleb SmithsonJoin us as we study from Matthew 7 in a lesson called "Close To Christ, Clinging To The World". Questions? Contact us at www.caneyvillechurchofchrist.com

Nothing in real life promises a problem-free faith, and Job's story doesn't offer quick fixes. This week, we explore Job's final appeal in chapters 29–31. We'll discover how to walk through seasons of deep suffering without losing our integrity, resting in the truth that the God who seems silent has not abandoned His people

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

PARABLES: Jesus The Storyteller Clinging to God in Faith; Luke 18:1-8 live streamed on August 9, 2026

Title: How Christ forms the Crucial Core of ConfidenceScripture Reading: 1 John 5:16-17Series: Bizarre BibleDo you ever question where true, unshakeable confidence comes from, especially in your spiritual life? Exploring a 'bizarre' passage from 1 John 5:16-17, this sermon unpacks five 'C's—Context, Contrast, Clinging, Confidence, and Christ—to reveal Christ as crucial for confidence. It highlights how Clinging to the one, true Jesus, even amidst Contrast between sin leading to life and sin leading to death, grants believers Confidence in salvation, prayer, and forgiveness, all resting in Christ's finished work. Embrace Jesus today to find an unshakeable confidence rooted in His finished work, assuring your salvation, hearing your prayers, and granting your forgiveness.

In this week's I Ching forecast we tap into abundance and open our hearts to others and the blessings we share, along with some illuminating clarity. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:27 Last week's recap 1:54 Hexagram 55 Abundance 4:17 Hexagram 55 Abundance, Changing Line 6 7:28 Hexagram 30 Radiance or The Clinging Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 55 Abundance Changing Lines - 6th Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 30 Radiance or The Clinging

Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56) Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55) Blessed are YOU (39:24) Clinging to Christ (44:24) and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24)

In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark Vance sits down with Mel Pearson, who leads City Ministry at Cornerstone Church, to talk about the real state of foster care in Iowa right now, and why it should matter deeply to Christians. Mel shares her own family's unglamorized journey into foster care, the theology behind caring for the vulnerable, and how a new initiative called The Table Project is working to change the system one family, one church, and one child at a time.Episode Highlights00:31 — Introducing Mel Pearson01:18 — Why should Christians care about the vulnerable beyond their own families?03:10 — The overwhelming needs in Iowa: foster care and schools under strain05:05 — Mel and Bryan's honest, unglamorized story of getting into foster care07:25 — Deglamorizing foster care: the hard, unseen realities behind it08:56 — Clinging to a Savior who moved toward hard places10:53 — Philippians 3: knowing Christ through the fellowship of suffering11:36 — Practical ways to get involved at different seasons of life13:00 — Care communities: how support raises foster family retention from 50% to 98%14:16 — Kids in the river: moving from crisis response to prevention16:49 — The scope of the crisis: Iowa has 30% more foster care calls than available homes19:46 — What is The Table Project? Faith-based, pre-licensure foster care training24:06 — How to get involvedResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineThe Table Project — TableProject.orgLunch and Learn — August 16th at Cornerstone (RSVP Here)Wildwood CollectiveAsk Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

UEFA has said it is not lifting its boycott of the World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantino held a crisis meeting in Morocco. This appears to be in defiance of the letter issued by FIFA at the end of the meeting, which said it would "no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity".The letter said Infantino had continued to have the support of everyone who attended the meeting, but some of FIFA's management team who had been critical of him were not there.For now, he seems determined to hang on to power, but with UEFA also not backing down, is his position still under threat?Mhari Aurora is joined by Rob Harris, Sky News' sports correspondent, to discuss what happens next.Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

“Plenty of growth can be found in removing your vices, but the real leaps are unlocked when you stop clinging to your comforts.” Inspired by James Clear, this episode explores the powerful relationship between personal growth, comfort zones and everyday habits. Lee, Jose and Ryan discuss why real progress is not always about doing more—it can also mean slowing down, being present and letting go of the constant need to prove yourself. From cold showers and late-night snacking to career ambition, mindfulness and creating your own luck, the conversation reveals how discomfort can unlock meaningful change.The team also examines the importance of balance, recognising the difference between destructive habits and well-earned rewards. Whether it is enjoying a takeaway after a demanding week or learning to trust that you will “bounce rather than smash” when things go wrong, this episode encourages listeners to redefine success and enjoy the life they are building. Like, subscribe and leave a review to support Inspiration Nation, follow the podcast on X at @ListenToIN, and discover more at www.InspirationNation.org.uk.

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.

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "To Free You from Clinging"

In this episode, Carrie shares Part 1 of her personal testimony, revealing the truths God taught her during one of the darkest seasons of her life and why those lessons still shape her faith today.Episode Highlights: Why God's promises became my anchor through divorce, grief, and unanswered prayersHow suffering exposed beliefs I didn't realize I had about God's characterWhat helped me keep trusting God when life didn't unfold the way I expectedHow counseling, community, and Scripture became part of God's provision during heartbreakWhy God may be doing far more behind the scenes than you can see todayExplore the Empowered Mind: Christian ICBT for OCD: https://carriebock.com/training/ Carrie's services and courses: carriebock.com/services/                                                       carriebock.com/resources/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianfaithandocd/and like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/christianfaithandocd for the latest updates and sneak peeks. 

This talk was given by Gil Fronsdal on 2026.07.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* 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/24746/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 2026.07.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* 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/24745/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 2026.07.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/DiMnLmi4_bE. ******* 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/24746/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 2026.07.21 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/DiMnLmi4_bE?si=NuzF0A2h1wuNygX4&t=1860. ******* 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/24745/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

Planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially as you approach the transition from earning a paycheck to relying on your savings. The early phase of retirement brings unique challenges, and it's no surprise that there are plenty of misconceptions that can lead you astray. In this episode, we break down five of the most prevalent retirement myths, share insights from working with clients, and offer practical guidance to help you make confident, personalized decisions for your future.   1. "I'll Spend Less In Retirement Than When I Was Working"   This is one of the most widespread assumptions—and financial media often reinforces it by suggesting you'll only need 70-80% of your pre-retirement income. However, the reality is often quite different. In early retirement, spending typically increases as retirees suddenly have more time for activities, hobbies, and travel that were perhaps squeezed out during their working years. Parental obligations can linger, with adult children sometimes relying on financial assistance well into their late twenties or thirties. Unexpected repairs, long-postponed home improvements, or even a burst of "retirement honeymoon" spending are common. Recognizing these patterns, and planning for them, can help set more realistic expectations for your retirement budget.   2. "I Don't Have Time to Recover from a Market Downturn Anymore"   It's natural to become risk-averse as retirement nears; no one wants to see years of savings diminished by a bear market. Today's retirees are living longer than previous generations—often enjoying 25, 30, or even 35 years in retirement. This expanded timeline means you still have the potential (and perhaps the need) to ride out stock market fluctuations and recover from downturns. Avoiding growth assets altogether in favor of perceived "safety" may actually represent a different kind of risk: the erosion of purchasing power due to inflation.   3. "I'll Only Spend Interest and Never Touch My Principal"   This "live-off-the-interest" approach may have worked in an era of higher interest rates, but it's limiting in today's environment. We advocate for a total-return strategy: you draw from a mix of interest, dividends, and capital gains as appropriate. This helps maximize your spending potential and accounts for variable needs and market fluctuations. Clinging to the old mindset of never spending principal may feel safer, but it can artificially constrain your quality of life and generosity toward loved ones or causes you care about.    4. "I Shouldn't Retire Before 65 Because of Health Insurance"   Many people believe they must keep working until Medicare eligibility at 65 due to concerns about the high cost and complexity of health insurance. While the Affordable Care Act and COBRA have shifted the landscape, these options are often misunderstood or overlooked. Model retirement scenarios and run cost estimators to see if pre-65 retirement is out of reach or if it might be achievable—perhaps with an added planned expense for private insurance or by using available subsidies. Make decisions based on personalized numbers, not generalizations or fear. Sometimes, paying for private health insurance can be a worthwhile trade-off for earlier retirement and the memories made with family and friends.   5. "I Don't Need to Worry About Long-Term Care—I'll Just Stay in My Home"   It's tempting to imagine that aging in place solves long-term care needs, but the reality is that nearly 80% of retirees require some form of long-term care eventually. Whether it's in-home assistance or moving to a residential community, the costs are significant—often $80,000 per year or more, and potentially much higher for round-the-clock or specialized care. Failing to plan for these expenses may burden loved ones and potentially result in less-than-desired care options. Medicaid is not a reliable fallback for most financially secure retirees.   Outline of This Episode   01:53 Why early retirement often brings increased spending  05:26 Rethinking life expectancy reality 06:44 Discussing financial planning strategies 09:25 Misconception about living off interest 13:22 Financial plan modeling: test scenarios to see if earlier retirement is feasible 17:13 Importance of clarifying care intentions before a crisis arises     Resources & People Mentioned   7 Common Misconceptions about Retirement Planning | CCRRBC Inheritocracy by Eliza Filby About the Affordable Care Act | HHS.gov Medicare Finances: A Perspective on the 2026 Trustees Report       

In this week's I Ching, we are shining brightly to show beauty in form and radiate clarity for others. Listen to this episode for more insight into how to work with this flow this week! I Ching Resources and Links: https://linktr.ee/ichingcafe Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:28 Last week's recap 2:50 Hexagram 22 Grace 6:30 Hexagram 22 Grace, Changing Line 4 9:47 Hexagram 30 Radiance or The Clinging Tech Specs Main or Present Hexagram - Hexagram 22 Grace Changing Lines - 4th Position Outcome Hexagram - Hexagram 30 Radiance or The Clinging

Jacob came out of the womb grabbing his brother's heel—and spent decades grabbing for blessings God had already promised him. Then one night at a river, God dislocated his hip, and the grasping finally became clinging. If you're exhausted from striving—performing, positioning, white-knuckling your way toward a life you can't seem to secure—this message is for you. Learn why Jacob's limp was actually a blessing, why grace meets you while you're on the run, and why the God who renamed Jacob wants to rename your sorrow too.

Mitch McConnell has been in hospital for three weeks. His office hasn't said why. This has happened before. Many times.From ancient Rome and Churchill's secret stroke in 1953, to Biden's very public deterioration on live television in 2024, this is the complete history of politicians who refused to leave, and the systems that helped them hide it. We also look at Robert Byrd, the West Virginia senator who went from a terrible person to civil rights advocate across a fifty-year career, and whether a very long political career can ever actually be justified. Plus: the case for younger leadership, from Zohran Mamdani freezing rents in New York at 34 to Jacinda Ardern passing gun reform in ten days at 37.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/HistorysGreatestIdiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/historysgreatestidiots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Artist: Sarah Chey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiverr.com/sarahchey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Why seeing yourself cling is the beginning of freedom — and other Buddhist insights that will stick with you. Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, who have both been previous guests on this show. Pascal is now a core teacher at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts. He is also a co-founder of True North Insight and one of its guiding teachers.  In this episode we talk about: What the Four Kinds of Clinging are — and why the Buddha thought this list mattered How clinging to pleasure actually makes pleasure harder to enjoy The "wrong views" that cause the most suffering — and how to hold your opinions less tightly Why clinging to rules and routines shows up in the most ordinary places (including who puts the onions in the pan first) What self-identification is, and why loosening it leads to less guilt, shame, and anxiety A simple bedside inquiry for getting underneath the concept of self Why catching yourself cling is a reason for joy, not self-criticism Related Episodes: 5 Ways To Get Over Yourself | Pascal Auclair Seven Buddhist Ingredients for a Happy Mind | Pascal Auclair Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris Thanks to our sponsors:  BetterHelp — Online therapy, matched to your needs. Get 10% off your first month at https://www.betterhelp.com/happier Quo – Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first six months when you go to quo.com/happier. Rosetta Stone – Get 20% off your Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when you sign up today. Visit rosettastone.com/happier

In this episode of the Man Talk Show, I am joined by the legendary author David Deida to explore his profound new book, The Man of Zero. We dive deep into the concept of "zero"—a unique phase of emptiness, purposelessness, and outgrowing standard adulthood that many successful men eventually encounter.Together, we unpack how to view depression as a powerful gateway, navigate relationship dynamics with strong partners, and shift from a life driven by constant doing into the effortless strength of pure presence. Whether you are currently feeling completely unmotivated or are looking to cultivate a deeper devotional polarity in your intimacy, this conversation offers a paradigm-shifting roadmap for the modern man.SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00:08 - Introduction to David Deida and The Man of Zero00:02:32 - Defining the "Zero" Phase of Emptiness and Purposelessness00:06:57 - Exploring Depression as a Gateway00:11:12 - The Power of Pure Being and Universal Alignment00:14:40 - The Three Phases of Masculinity: Basic Man, Superior Man, and the Man of Zero00:23:10 - Connecting with Universal Awareness in Ourselves and Others00:30:34 - Shifting From the Experience of Numbness to the Space of the Perceiver00:36:40 - Navigating Relationship Conflict and the Clinging to Peace00:43:56 - Cultivating Sexual Attraction and Devotional Polarity from Zero00:51:38 - Processing Inherited Patterns of Shame and Guilt00:57:00 - Finding Freedom and Deep Presence with Strong Partners01:02:29 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Free Resources***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the tools and training they're looking for. And don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | SpotifyFor more, visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | InstagramMentioned in this episode:Self Worth