Podcasts about companionship

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Leo and the Doctor get interrupted shopping, and run into some... peculiar faces.   Music Credits: Intro: 1969 - Murray Gold Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold The Doctor's Special Brand of Nonsense: Minnie Hooper - Murray Gold Enemy Lair: Midnight - Murray Gold A Game, Afoot: - A Machine that Makes Machines - Murray Gold

You can be sensible about almost everybody.Then one particular person sends seven words:“I was just thinking about you today.”And suddenly everything you had decided starts feeling negotiable again.In Episode 383 of You're Probably Right, MCM explores what he calls The Delilah Effect: the strange power one person can have to get past the judgment, boundaries, and common sense you use successfully everywhere else in your life.Your Delilah does not have to be a woman.It can be a man.It can be anybody who knows how to make you feel wanted, understood, attractive, safe, useful, relieved, or deeply desired while giving you very little you can actually depend on.The episode takes its name from the biblical story of Samson and Delilah, but the deeper question is not simply whether somebody is manipulating you.It is what makes you unusually vulnerable to this particular person.What felt missing before they arrived?Affection?Sex?Companionship?Attention?Practical help?The feeling of finally being chosen?Maybe they did not create the hunger.Maybe they simply arrived while you were extremely hungry.And once somebody begins satisfying a need that has been starving for a long time, it becomes easier to negotiate against yourself everywhere else.You overlook the difficult conversations.You soften the boundary.You spend more than you can afford.You give more than you intended.You become afraid that saying no will make you less valuable.You start hoping your generosity will make you indispensable.And sometimes you are not asking for another gold bar in return.You are simply hoping they will offer you a sliver.Will they remember when you are worried?Will they ask how the difficult conversation went?Will they make room for your needs too?MCM also explores what happens when you start competing with former partners, trying to become the person who finally treats them better than everyone else did, and accidentally building a relationship crowded with ghosts who are not even in the room.The episode looks at generosity, sex, emotional dependence, loneliness, sacrifice, self respect, money, boundaries, old wounds, unequal care, relationship performance, and the fear that if you stop providing, you may discover there was not much else holding the relationship together.There is also the tablecloth problem.One person keeps pulling.The other keeps catching the glasses.The relationship looks peaceful because somebody has become extremely skilled at preventing everything from falling.But eventually you have to ask whether you are building something stable or simply becoming better at damage control.This episode is for anyone who has ever known better and still gone back.Anyone who has ever made a reasonable decision, then watched that decision collapse the moment somebody became warm again.Anyone who has ever wondered why this one person seems to have access to a version of you nobody else can reach.Because sometimes there are seven words.And then there is your own hope doing the rest of the work.Self respect begins to become more believable when you make a reasonable decision and give yourself the chance to keep it.Even when you miss them.Even when they are attractive.Even when they still have your number.Episode 383You're Probably Right with MCMEntertainment first. Everything else is just bonus opinions.Connect: yprpodcast@gmail.comListen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/youre-probably-right/id1551574121Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1L65QCDAGp1h5Vca5zwE7X

On today's Sharing Space, Clement Manyathela and listeners offer advice to Anonymous, who is looking for companionship, but nobody approaches her when she puts herself out there.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to today's Guided Prayer, where we invite you to find a quiet space to still your mind and body.  Guided Prayers are a daily 5–10 minute, intentionally created moment to slow down and meet with God—through scripture, reflection, and honest prayer.It's not a program you attend.It's a pathway you practice.A guided space where people can stop, breathe, and connect with Jesus—every single day.

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From January & February 2026. Today's 2 topics: - On Earth, human life is enabled by plants which provide us with calories, vitamins, fuel, medicines, and oxygen to breathe. In addition, recent scientific studies indicate that plant cultivation reduces anxiety and depression and has a positive influence on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and longevity. Perhaps this is the reason that 80% of the cultivated plant species on planet Earth are not used for any food related purpose. On long duration space missions astronauts live in close quarters isolated from the natural world where the basic activities like eating, sleeping, and attending to bodily functions are difficult and stress producing.    - On it's gravitational leash, Earth's pet space rock, 2016 HO3, accompanies us at a distance of between 38 and 100 times the Moon's distance from Earth as we both travel about the Sun. As this tiny asteroid orbits the Sun it spends about half of its time inside the Earth's orbit where it moves faster and passes ahead of us and the other half of its yearly path outside of our orbit which causes it to lag behind our home planet. Since its discovery little has been known about Earth's pet space rock leaving some to speculate that perhaps it is an old rocket booster or other piece of space junk.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

The Doctor finally figures out what's going on with the sun-eater, and aims to stop it.   Music Credits: Weird Shit: Turn Left - Murray Gold Identified: The Greats of Past Time - Murray Gold Enemy Lair: Midnight - Murray Gold Danger Days (Gritty): A Pressing Need to Save the World - Murray Gold The Climax: All the Strange Creatures - Murray Gold The Denouement: Boe - Murray Gold Personal Business: Blink - Murray Gold

Everybody say "Thank you Cricket" for running a pair of really fun sessions.   Music Credits: Chilling Out (Subdued): Alone in the Desert - Murray Gold

(Luke 24:13-24) Companionship and communication make every journey so much better. In this study we learn to make the most of the human relationships God gives us in our homes, and also to develop a deeper relationship with Christ. (10211260903) Join Scott Pauley's study through Scripture this year. Find resources for every book of the Bible by Dr. Pauley and Enjoying the Journey at enjoyingthejourney.org/journey-through-scripture/. Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. Explore now at EnjoyingTheJourney.org. Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides every resource for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

People hire Nannies to provide one-on-one attention for their kids. Now a St. Louis area woman is offering to be that companion for your aging loved one. She's a "Grand-Nanny" -- providing visits, creating activities ,engaging in art, music, and games. Taylor Young is Owner of Golden Hour Companionship.

In this AI, Data, & Decisions segment of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and co-host Alex Kangoun interview ⁠Erich Gazaui⁠, CIO of Papa Inc. Erich discusses Papa's mission to address loneliness through companionship and how AI, data, and technology can support better experiences while keeping human connection at the center. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this AI, Data, & Decisions segment of Mission Matters, Adam Torres and co-host Alex Kangoun interview Erich Gazaui, CIO of Papa Inc. Erich discusses Papa's mission to address loneliness through companionship and how AI, data, and technology can support better experiences while keeping human connection at the center. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK.https://www.greenlanemasjid.org

What happens when technology starts offering us frictionless versions of intimacy? In this episode of She's All Over the Place, host Katie Chonacas sits down with USC School of Cinematic Arts graduate and bestselling relationship author Lisa Steadman to discuss her directorial debut short film, tAInted Love.   As the sole winner of the Stage 32 competition, Lisa earned a coveted spot screening on opening night at the HollyShorts Film Festival. We dive deep into the inspiration behind tAInted Love—a near-future relationship short exploring AI companionship, modern dating, and loneliness in Los Angeles. Lisa shares her unique perspective from a career spent studying how humans connect, fall in love, break up, and reinvent themselves. Tune in for a fascinating conversation on whether removing friction from relationships ultimately removes something essential about being human.   Follow us here.   

My name is Rev. Alvin Lewis of Power To Change Ministry. Thank you for sharing your day with us, we would love to hear from you, your feedback is very important."HOLY MATRIMONY" "Companionship" / Episode-1TopicsCompanionshipPartnershipFruitfulnessStewardshipCovenant LoveA living picture of ChristAnd His Church "The Body of Christ"introduction Scriptures:"To God be all of the Glory""HOLY MATRIMONY" aka Marriage is part of God's intention for humanity from creation and forms the basis for the family which is the primary unit of society. Where marriage flourishes, it blesses both the couple and the wider community.Colossians 1:16 (KJV 1900)16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:John 1:1–3 (KJV 1900)1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.Hebrews 11:3 (KJV 1900)3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.Power To Change Ministry           Rev. Alvin LewisPowertochangeministry@gmail.ComPowertochangeministry.org973-583-7482

None of us were created to sail through life alone and this week, as we look at Genesis 2, we will see that before Adam ever knew he needed companionship, God knew. That's where friendship begins; with God's provision. Christ created us for relationships that give us purpose. We all need people who will get in the boat with us, weather the storms with us, and point us back to the Savior as we seek to be that in return. This Sunday, we are excited to be kicking off our new series called The Friend Ship. It's about far more than having friends, it's about discovering God's purpose together. We will see you Sunday! Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:09 I Know A Name ( @elevationworship ) 07:00 Exhortation 08:50 Christ Be Magnified ( @CodyCarnes ) 15:39 What A Worthy Name ( @passionmusic ) 21:17 Welcome Guests 23:20 Message Bumper 23:55 Message - Companionship 26:46 1. God Reveals the Need For Friendship 28:17 a. The Problem of Alone 39:10 b. The Process of Adam 45:02 2. God Reveals the Nature of Friendship 45:09 a. The Gift of Provision 50:42 b. The Gift of Partnership 56:41 c. The Gift With Purpose 1:03:29 Closing & Invitation #thechurchatcw #liveworship #sermon #preaching #onlinechurch New here? Click here: https://thechurchatcw.com/connect Download our CCW App: https://thechurchatcw.com/ccwapp If you need prayer or want to share a good report click here: https://thechurchatcw.churchcenter.com/people/forms/182972 If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to get involved at CCW: text “ccwconnect” to 94000 If you would like to give to help support CCW, click here: https://thechurchatcw.com/give Connect with The Church at CW: Website | thechurchatcw.com YouTube | @thechurchatcw Facebook | @thechurchatcw Instagram | @thechurchatcw TikTok | @thechurchatcw

The Doctor finally gets a break, but has to get over a few obstacles to make use of it.   Music Credits: Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold Enemy Lair: Midnight - Murray Gold Working Hours: Fish Custard - Murray Gold Allons-y: A Dazzling End - Murray Gold Danger Days (Valiant): The Runaway Bride - Murray Gold The Doctor's Wrath: The Majestic Tale (Of A Madman In A Box) - Murray Gold

Tim Clare, award-winning writer, poet, and podcaster, discusses why we play games as humans, why board gaming for adults has become popular over the past 25 years, and why it's okay to just have fun. Tim's new book is Across the Board: How Games Make Us Human.

What happens when women become the clients — and men become the product?In this episode of The StickyBeak, Monika O'Hanlon goes behind the scenes of Her Confidant, Australia's first male escort agency, founded by Anna Grosman.While conversations about sex work often focus on female sex workers, male escorts and the women who hire them offer a fascinating and rarely explored perspective. Through Anna's story, we explore female sexuality, male escorts, intimacy, emotional connection, loneliness, pleasure and the changing dynamics of sex work.What are women actually paying for when they hire a male escort? Is it sex, companionship, confidence, intimacy — or something else entirely?With warmth and curiosity, this episode explores the realities of male escorting and sex work in Australia, as well as the stigma and double standards that can surround women's sexual desire.This is a conversation about sex, intimacy, power, loneliness and what happens when women are finally given permission to be the ones doing the choosing.Note: This episode is told largely from a heteronormative perspective. Monika acknowledges the gaps and would love to explore women-on-women pleasure, queer sex work and LGBTQIA+ experiences of intimacy in a future episode.Thanks to Anna Grosman for jumping on the pod. You can find out more about Her Confidant here: https://herconfidant.com.au/This episode was brought to you by Tüt, toilet lid stickers to zhuzh up your toot. Because every throne needs a crown.https://www.etsy.com/shop/tutdeco/

Several years ago, while walking through a homeless encampment in the Ballard neighborhood, stretched for several blocks along Leary Avenue, I saw a man sitting comfortably in a folding camp chair rolling cigarettes. He had several folks standing around, waiting their turn for a smoke. All the while he was talking and joking, and most beautifully, connecting. This man, with his big fluffy white beard, guitar at his side, handing out free cigarettes to those living homeless, is Bruce Drager.For 20 years, Bruce taught biology and zoology at Ballard High School in Seattle, where he also coached the cross-country team. Today we are talking with Bruce to hear his journey into addressing the issue of homelessness. Join in on the conversation on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/goodoldlistening/More can be found at www.youknowmenow.com/

This week, find someone you can stand with, protect, and serve. Follow the example in Ecclesiastes. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In Part 2 of our “Connected” series, Matt Heard speaks about “Framing a Flourishing Marriage.” He takes a look at 4 priorities every couple can focus on as they pursue a marriage that is patterned after God's original design described in Genesis 2:24-25: “Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” He emphasizes that healthy marriages don't just happen — they require intentionality and work which results in something beautiful and rewarding. When a couple prioritizes Concentration, Commitment, Companionship, and Communication in their relationship, they will experience a climate of attentiveness, durability, intimacy, and authenticity which are foundations of a flourishing marriage. (08/16/2026)

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Breathing Easy: Navigating Urban Jungle's Fast Lane Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-08-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommardag i staden, känd som Urban Jungle.En: It was a warm summer day in the city, known as Urban Jungle.Sv: Solen stod högt och gatorna fylldes av människor.En: The sun was high, and the streets were filled with people.Sv: Höga byggnader sträckte sig mot himlen och luften var tjock av avgaser.En: Tall buildings stretched toward the sky, and the air was thick with exhaust fumes.Sv: Lars och Ingrid gick tillsammans genom de livliga kvarteren.En: Lars and Ingrid walked together through the bustling neighborhoods.Sv: Lars var glad att ha Ingrid med sig.En: Lars was happy to have Ingrid with him.Sv: Hon var alltid lugn och förstående.En: She was always calm and understanding.Sv: Luften kändes tung och Lars kände en viss oro trycka över bröstet.En: The air felt heavy, and Lars felt a certain anxiety pressing on his chest.Sv: Han visste att stadens intensiva puls kunde påverka hans astma.En: He knew the city's intense pulse could affect his asthma.Sv: Ingrid märkte hans oro och höll ett vakande öga på honom.En: Ingrid noticed his concern and kept a watchful eye on him.Sv: Hon visste hur viktigt det var att han hade sin inhalator nära till hands.En: She knew how important it was for him to have his inhaler close at hand.Sv: "Vi kan gå en annan väg," föreslog Ingrid när de kom till ett särskilt trafikerat hörn.En: "We can take another route," suggested Ingrid when they came to a particularly busy corner.Sv: Lars skakade på huvudet.En: Lars shook his head.Sv: "Jag vill inte missa något," sa han, trots att han redan kände de första tecknen av andningssvårigheter.En: "I don't want to miss anything," he said, even though he already felt the first signs of breathing difficulties.Sv: De fortsatte genom folkmassan, allt medan bilar och bussar rusade förbi och horn tutade i öronen.En: They continued through the crowd, all the while cars and buses rushed past and horns blared in their ears.Sv: Plötsligt stannade Lars upp.En: Suddenly, Lars stopped.Sv: Han grep sig om bröstet och började andas ytligt.En: He clutched his chest and began breathing shallowly.Sv: Det var en plötslig astmaattack, och Ingrid reagerade omedelbart.En: It was a sudden asthma attack, and Ingrid reacted immediately.Sv: Hon tog honom varsamt i armen och ledde honom bort från de tjocka folkmassorna.En: She gently took him by the arm and led him away from the thick crowds.Sv: De fann en smal, skuggig gränd med några träd som gav skugga.En: They found a narrow, shady alley with a few trees providing shade.Sv: Ingrid hjälpte Lars att sätta sig ner på en bänk.En: Ingrid helped Lars sit down on a bench.Sv: Han tog sin inhalator och efter några djupa andetag började sakta normalisera andningen.En: He took his inhaler, and after a few deep breaths, his breathing began to slowly normalize.Sv: Hans kropp började slappna av och Ingrid höll hela tiden hans hand.En: His body started to relax, and Ingrid held his hand the whole time.Sv: "Tack," flämtade Lars när han kunde tala igen.En: "Thank you," gasped Lars when he could speak again.Sv: "Utan dig vet jag inte vad jag hade gjort."En: "Without you, I don't know what I would have done."Sv: Ingrid log lugnande och kramade hans hand.En: Ingrid smiled reassuringly and squeezed his hand.Sv: När de rest sig och var redo att fortsätta, kände Lars en ny tacksamhet.En: When they got up and were ready to continue, Lars felt a new gratitude.Sv: Att veta när det är dags att sakta ner i en stad som Urban Jungle var en värdefull lärdom.En: Knowing when it's time to slow down in a city like Urban Jungle was a valuable lesson.Sv: Han visste nu att han alltid kunde lita på Ingrid.En: He now knew he could always rely on Ingrid.Sv: De tog en annan, mindre trafikerad väg och njöt av stadens lugnare delar.En: They took another, less busy route and enjoyed the quieter parts of the city.Sv: Sommarsolen fortsatte att skina, men det kändes som att ett moln av oro hade lättat från Lars.En: The summer sun continued to shine, but it felt like a cloud of worry had lifted from Lars.Sv: Han visste att vilket äventyr Urban Jungle än erbjöd, skulle han och Ingrid kunna möta det tillsammans.En: He knew that whatever adventure Urban Jungle had to offer, he and Ingrid could face it together. Vocabulary Words:exhaust: avgaserneighborhoods: kvarterenanxiety: oropulse: pulsaffect: påverkainhaler: inhalatorroute: vägignited: antändesclutched: grepshallowly: ytligtnormalise: normaliseragratitude: tacksamhetbustling: livligawatchful: vakandecrowd: folkmassarushed: rusadehorns: hornblared: tutadealley: grändshady: skuggigbench: bänkslowly: saktabreathed: andadesrelax: slappna avreassuringly: lugnandesqueezed: kramadevaluable: värdefulladventure: äventyrtogether: tillsammansintense: intensiva

The Doctor continues his research and attempt to save the star-eating creature.   Music Credits: Intro: 1969 - Murray Gold Working Hours: Fish Custard - Murray Gold Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold

For the 12 disciples, walking with Jesus provided a 3 1/2 year enrollment in the school of life as a follower of Christ. The opportunity to be with Jesus every day prepared these men to make an impact on their world that would be monumental.

Philip welcomes Victoria Hetherington, author of The Friend Machine: On the Trail of AI Companionship. In their conversation, they explore how AI has become a substitute for human relationships and what that means to personal and societal intimacy. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: Real Humans (Swedish)

Though it was a great privilege to work with Jesus, the greatest privilege the 12 disciples experienced was to walk with Jesus. Daily they experienced His presence in a real way and they got to know Him better one moment at a time.

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The Doctor desperately tries to get the crew of the Gleaming Horizon to not kill the creature, to disappointing results.   Music Credits: Working Hours: Fish Custard - Murray Gold Personal Business: Blink - Murray Gold

"Leave it to me to DM a 3-hour session that doesn't get half as far as I thought it would" -The eternal Cricket mantra   Music Credits: Chilling Out (Subdued): Alone in the Desert - Murray Gold

Summer recess and a wrapped-up state budget don't mean Pennsylvania legislators get to relax. This is when these lawmakers can focus on issues in their district. Host Trenae Nuri talks with State Representative Andre Carroll, who represents District 201 covering parts of Germantown, Logan, and West Oak Lane neighborhoods, about new bills he's gotten to the governor's desk, midterm elections, and his focus on prison reform.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Philadelphia Union Fitler Club 

On this brief episode we talk about SDI's upcoming webinar series, The Tao and the Art of Spiritual Companionship.    The Tao and the Art of Spiritual Companionship: Insights for Deep Listening and Spiritual Presence $79.99 Many spiritual companions are meeting people who feel exhausted, anxious, polarized, spiritually dry, or overwhelmed by uncertainty. In moments like these, techniques often matter less than the quality of our presence. The Tao Te Ching points us towards flourishing and fulfilling life, without explanation. This ancient Chinese wisdom tradition invites us into a way of living and listening that flows with life. It points us toward something that spiritual directors sense: that the deepest accompaniment happens not when we do more, but when we release into a vital presence. This three-part series draws from seven essential Taoist themes into conversation with the practice of spiritual direction. Together we'll explore a fresh framework for deep listening that helps you accompany people with less striving and more trust. We'll explore not only how we accompany others, but how we inhabit our own inner life. Each session weaves together reflection, dialogue, and practical application. Rather than simply adding another technique, this series helps cultivate the inner posture from which meaningful spiritual companionship naturally flows. Anyone can participate in an SDI webinar! If you're not a member, just contact us at office@sdiworld.org for your pricing. https://www.sdicompanions.org/product/the-tao-and-the-art-of-spiritual-companionship/ --- Scott McRae has been offering spiritual direction and training for over 25 years and continues to provide ongoing educational resources through the Spiritual Direction Learning Lab. An ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, he holds an M.Div. from Yale University. Scott's professional journey has spanned church and campus ministries, hospital chaplaincy, and leadership roles, all of which have shaped his approach to spiritual guidance. With three decades of experience training chaplains and spiritual directors, he brings deep wisdom and practical insight to his work. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Scott enjoys life with his wife, Melanie, their adult daughter, and their wonderfully quirky rescue dogs. He finds great joy in long walks, meaningful conversations, and fostering spiritual growth in others.

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On this week's episode of Minnesota Military Radio, we highlight two organizations making a meaningful difference for Minnesota's military community. First, we explore Medica and its Medica Salutes Veterans Employee Resource Group, which supports Veterans and allies through connection, professional development, and community service. In the second half, we meet the team from Believet Canine […] The post Supporting Veterans Through Corporate Connection and Canine Companionship appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

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Dr. Jack Peebles | Ecclesiastes 4:1–12The Teacher says that in a world of pressure, comparison, and quiet loneliness, life “under the sun” can leave us isolated - even among others. Companionship is a gift, but it cannot satisfy our deepest longing for meaning. It points us beyond ourselves to the God who alone gives life its purpose.

The Doctor and Leo find a unique creature, as well as the fleet chasing it.   Music Credits: Intro: 1969 - Murray Gold Chilling Out (Brighter): A Frosty Ood - Murray Gold Loredump: The Greats of Past Time - Murray Gold Weird Shit: Turn Left - Murray Gold Enemy Lair: Midnight - Murray Gold

Ecclesiastes 4:4-16 The Blessing Of Contentment & Companionship Jason Velotta Download

I hadn't sat down with Josh in a while. Not because we fell out or drifted on purpose, just life did what life does. Kids, seasons, work, all of it stacking up until you look up and realize it's been way too long. So when we finally got together to record this one, it felt like picking up a conversation we'd never really finished. A lot of this episode is about parenting through the years nobody prepares you for. Josh and I are both staring down empty nesting, watching kids pull away into their own lives, and figuring out what that means for how we spend our time now, hunting or otherwise. There's grief in that transition, but there's also freedom, and we don't pretend it's simple. From there we got into hunting, which for us has never really been separate from parenting anyway. We talked about what success actually means once you've been doing this long enough. Filling a tag used to feel like the whole point. It isn't anymore. What matters now is who you're with, what you're teaching your kids, and whether you're building memories that outlast you. We got honest about the risks of hunting alone. Not in a preachy way, just real talk about what you lose when there's nobody there to help you make a decision or get you out of a bad spot. Companionship on the hunt isn't just nice to have. It's part of what makes this whole thing worth doing. We also talked about the fear that comes with getting older. Losing hunting partners, losing time, losing the version of this sport you grew up loving as the landscape shifts around you. That's a heavy subject, but we didn't want to dance around it. By the end we landed on gratitude. For the friendships, for the stories our kids will tell someday about us, for the fact that we still get to do this at all. The hunt was never really the point. This one is about why we keep coming back to the woods anyway. If you've got a hunting partner you haven't talked to in a while, this episode might be the nudge to call them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When people hear about someone falling in love with an AI companion, their first reaction is often disbelief. But as AI becomes woven into everyday life, more people are turning to it not just for information, but also for companionship, emotional support, friendship, and even intimacy. So what draws people into these relationships, and what can they teach us about human connection? My guest is Bridget Todd, an award-winning creator, host, and producer. She hosts the critically acclaimed podcast There Are No Girls on the Internet, and Mozilla’s award-winning podcast IRL: Online Life is Real Life. Bridget is a Technology in the Public Interest Fellow at the MacArthur Foundation and an affiliate at Harvard University’s Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. She is also author of the new audiobook Love at First Prompt. Some of the specific topics we explore in this episode include: What needs are people trying to meet through AI companionship? Why has eroticism become such a central use of artificial intelligence? How does AI’s constant validation shape these relationships? What benefits do people report from AI companions? What does the rise of AI companionship reveal about modern dating? You can learn more about Bridget on her website and on Instagram @bridgetmarieindc, and you can check out Love at First Prompt here. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Breathable, soft, and built for summer, check out Cozy Earth’s bamboo sheet set and beach towels. Head to cozyearth.com and use my code JUSTIN for an exclusive 20% off.  Load Boost is a supplement designed to improve the taste, volume, and overall health of your semen. If you want to elevate your sexual performance, check out Load Boost from VB Health. Visit vb.health to learn more and save 10% with code JUSTIN. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

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Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page:  For Better or Worse – Disability has a way of trying even the best of marriages. The cumulative effects of daily routines that never vary, social isolation, financial pressures, unmet expectations, and a life that is vastly different from most couples can wear on the spirits of the strongest husband and wife. Married to Joni Eareckson Tada for more than 37 years, Ken Tada shares that disability does not have to be the defining word in your marriage. Instead disability is an invitation for you and your spouse to depend on Jesus in your weakness and grow closer to each other than you ever thought possible. --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3060: Dr. Kelly Flanagan challenges the idea that marriage is the ultimate relationship goal, arguing instead that companionship is the deeper force that gives meaning to all human connections. Through personal reflection and a moving real-life observation, he reveals how the simple commitment to “figure it out” together can transform not only marriages, but friendships, families, and our shared humanity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-essential-difference-between-marriage-and-companionship/ Quotes to ponder: "It is a four-word vow lived out in the midst of our hardest humanity: We'll figure it out." "Usually, companionship isn't loud and fancy and intoxicating like a wedding celebration. It's quiet and plodding and nourishing." "It takes everything you've got, and sometimes it gives you back more than you could ever hope for." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff and Tricia reflect on the 2025–2026 school year and what they are seeing as schools move into a more mature phase of AI work. The conversation moves beyond tools and prompt tips into the deeper questions now facing educators and school leaders: AI companions, student wellbeing, shadow AI use, schoolwide expectations, sustained professional learning, and the need to rethink pedagogy for a world shaped by information overload. Jeff and Tricia discuss why AI support in schools can no longer be limited to one-off workshops. They share what they are hearing from school leaders, counselors, teachers, support staff, and districts that are beginning to ask for longer-term help. The episode also explores why honest, nonjudgmental conversations matter, especially when students and adults are already using AI in personal, social, and emotional ways.   00:00 — Opening reflection on the 2025–2026 school year Jeff welcomes listeners and invites Tricia to reflect on the year in AI and schools. 00:37 — AI companions become a serious school conversation Tricia shares why this was the year more school leaders became open to talking about AI companions. 02:39 — Companionship, loneliness, and parasocial relationships Tricia connects AI companion use to broader human patterns of connection, including parasocial relationship theory. 04:54 — Why school counselors need to be part of the AI conversation Jeff and Tricia discuss students turning to AI for advice and support, and how counselors can respond without dismissing students' experiences. 06:23 — Shadow AI use in schools Jeff explains why schools need to name the AI use already happening among staff, students, and support teams. 08:58 — Honesty, openness, and nonjudgmental conversations Tricia highlights what has not changed: the need for trust, honesty, and open dialogue. 09:18 — The "large breed puppy" problem Tricia explains why waiting to address AI is risky, using the analogy of training a large dog while it is still small. 10:00 — From one-off PD to sustained AI support Jeff describes a shift in what districts are asking for: longer-term cohorts, yearlong support, and multi-year planning. 11:49 — What can schools retire now? Tricia and Jeff discuss the chance to move away from outdated practices and ask more complex questions. 12:57 — From information scarcity to information overload Jeff argues that schools were built for a world where information was scarce, but students now need to be assessed on sense-making. 15:00 — New possibilities for learning Tricia points to opportunities for students to tell familiar stories in new ways and work with more complex problems. 15:28 — Summer episodes and favorite replays Jeff previews upcoming summer reflections and replays from the past year.