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"The hardest part about grief is adapting to your new reality, and adapting to your life without that person in it." - LaurenFour months after losing her husband, Porter, therapist and grief educator Lauren joins us on Widow180 to talk about widowhood as it's happening. After a sudden medical emergency on their anniversary trip, Lauren had to make the hardest decision of her life. She shares what it's like to be a grief professional living through grief herself, and how she's rebuilding her home, her routines, and her identity.Timestamps0:46 - Lauren's story: Memorial Day weekend and losing Porter5:14 - When the grief expert becomes the griever7:29 - The tiny reminders no one prepares you for11:57 - Helping her 10-year-old son through grief14:50 - What's helping: restorative yoga, journaling, breath work, and re-nesting the home19:20 - Loneliness, and the highs and lows after a good day out23:34 - Holding on to his phone and talking to him in voice recordings25:40 - How to support someone months into grief30:06 - Working as a "wounded healer" one week after the loss35:18 - Rebuilding identity as "widow Lauren"38:53 - Losing your "history keeper"41:40 - What Lauren would tell someone newly widowed44:00 - Where to find LaurenIn this episode, you'll hear:Why saying "he's in a better place" or looking for meaning can hurt more than helpWhy you should show up and do the dishes instead of asking "what can I do?"How to set firmer boundaries when everyone has an opinion about your griefConnect with LaurenWebsite: www.healingjourney.usEmail: thehealingjourney@laurenwhitemay.comFacebook: The Healing Journey LafayetteTikTok: That WooWooTherapist LadyIf you're grieving, you're not alone. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and subscribe to Widow180.The Cooking For One After Loss - Widow 180 Cooking Workbook is available now for instant download! Get the cookbook at www.widow180.kit.com/products/cooking Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

GAME DAY SNACK SHACK TASTE TEST  NEWS AND NOTES 1. Caleb Williams drama. 2. Jaxson Dart done for 2026. 3. Jaylen Daniels out for awhile. 4. Encouraging news for Jadarian Price. 5. Saquon Barkley expected to play. 6. Dallas Goedert injury. 7. Jayden Reed injury. 8. Demarcu Robinson injury. 9. Jonathan Brooks done AGAIN. 10. Kyler Murray returns to lineup.  WEEK 3 FANTASY STARTS/SITS  SPORTS INVESTING 1. PARLAY PICK'EM PLATTER 2. BET OF THE WEEK  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Maryna Linchuk)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

Have you ever wondered if you and your husband actually want the same thing, but you're just going about it in completely different ways?In this final episode of When Love Comes With a Manual, Jill introduces something she calls a want match — the idea that two people can want completely different things on the surface and still be after the exact same fruit underneath. You want him to plan the date. He wants time together without the pressure of getting it right. You want a deep conversation. He wants less tension in the house. Those aren't opposite goals. They're the same goal wearing two different outfits.Jill walks through real, specific examples — date nights, spiritual connection, household overwhelm, repair after a fight — and shows what it looks like to trade a complaint for what she calls a positive invitation: a clear, honest request that opens a door instead of setting a trap. She also shares a moment from her own marriage where this didn't go the way she expected, and what she learned from it.If you've ever felt like you and your husband are speaking two different languages about the same thing, this episode will help you find the words that actually get through.In This Episode•Why arguing over how something should happen often means you're missing the fact that you both want the same outcome•The difference between a complaint and what Jill calls a “positive invitation”•Real examples of want matches around date nights, spiritual connection, and household stress•What to do when you've made a clear request and it's still met with silence or refusalKey Takeaways•You may not want the same process as your husband, but you may still want the same fruit•Complaints often have a real, honest desire buried underneath them•A positive invitation is clearer and more effective than a hint or a test•His response — yes, no, or something else — gives you real information, not a verdict on you•Clarity is kinder than hinting, even when it feels riskierSeries Note: This is the final episode in the four-part series When Love Comes With a Manual, which explores the hidden expectations, scorekeeping, and unspoken demands that quietly shape our marriages — and what it looks like to move toward real connection instead.Keywords: Christian marriage podcast, marriage communication, Christian wife, emotional connection in marriage, spiritual leadership in marriage, healthy conflict in marriage FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, with Webb Simpson away on Presidents Cup duties at Medinah, William Kane and Ben Crane welcome Davis Love III to the podcast. Davis is a 21 time PGA Tour winner, two time Players Champion, 1997 PGA Champion at Winged Foot, two time Ryder Cup captain, six time Ryder Cup player, World Golf Hall of Famer, Payne Stewart Award winner, and Bob Jones Award winner. Davis talks Presidents Cup, Ryder Cup captaincy, losing his dad, Payne Stewart, faith, and what it means to finish well.Topics covered:- Davis Love III, 21 time PGA Tour winner, two Players Championships, 1997 PGA Champion at Winged Foot, six Ryder Cups, two time Ryder Cup captain, World Golf Hall of Famer- Presidents Cup at Medinah: what the captains are feeling going into the Thursday Friday matches- The hardest thing about being a captain is not the pairings, it is the details. Making sure everyone has the right clothes on.- Tom Watson sat us down and said guys you are getting ready to go on one of the great adventures of your life- The Bubba Watson story: calling him to say he was not on the Ryder Cup team and Bubba immediately said can I come anyway, can I be assistant captain?- Bubba went into the team room and walked up to Tiger Woods and said hey good to see you, can you come sign a thousand flags please?- Luke Donald and what Europe has done so well in the Ryder Cup- I grabbed Ian Poulter by the shirt and said you were built for the Ryder Cup- My dad said play for points not for money. He was way ahead of his time.- Tiger Woods just got passed on the all time money list by Scottie Scheffler- Winning the 1997 PGA Championship at Winged Foot with the history of my family and Jack Lumpkin and that whole story- The most fun moments of my career? Nine of the top ten are Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup moments- We had a big house fire and luckily I had sent a bunch of stuff to the Hall of Fame including the Wanamaker Trophy- Michael Jordan texted me back immediately: the driver I broke is worth at least a million dollars- Losing my dad in 1988 was a blow. But he had set me up right.- Larry Moody and Bob Rotella were the first two people I called after our house fire- Payne Stewart was bigger than life. And then he was gone.- We are in the land of the dying, going to the land of the living (Paul Azinger at Payne Stewart's funeral)- I grew up in Sunday school, I thought I was a Christian. When Paul said that I said, wait a minute, I don't have a personal relationship like I need to have.- When I sit on the back porch with Robin I am amazed she has stuck with me for 40 years through what I put her through- Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little. I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master. (Matthew 25:23)- I just want to serve other people. That came directly from my dad.Follow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

Nobody warns you that grief shows up in your kitchen! If you've lost your spouse and suddenly can't figure out what to make for dinner — or don't even want to try — you're not alone, and you're not doing anything wrong!In this episode, we talk through the real, often unspoken emotional side of cooking for one after loss: the guilt of eating a favorite meal without them, the apathy that makes food feel pointless, the overwhelm of grocery shopping for one, and the way a single smell or recipe can bring grief rushing back out of nowhere.You'll learn why this happens, why it's a completely normal part of grief (not a personal failing), and a few practical ways to start taking care of yourself again — even on the nights you have almost nothing left to give.The Cooking for One After Loss - Widow 180 Cooking Workbook, the newest Widow 180 workbook was built specifically to help with this exact struggle — simple recipes organized by energy level, a starting-point quiz, and real support for the emotional side of eating alone. Get the workbook at https://www.widow180.com/cookingIf this episode speaks to where you are right now, you're not alone — and you don't have to figure it out today.Timestamps0:00 — Introduction: the grief nobody warns you about1:15 — The four feelings most widows have around food (guilt, apathy, overwhelm, memory triggers)4:15 — Why grief fatigue makes cooking feel impossible some days6:15 — Introducing A Table for One: a workbook built for this exact struggle8:15 — Where to find support and get your copy

Do you find yourself getting upset over the small stuff with your kids—like what shoes they wear to church, how they load the dishwasher, how they clean their room, or how they fold their clothes?In this episode, I'm sharing a mindset shift that has been a game-changer for me in learning to let go of the small stuff, along with practical ways to build more emotional capacity so these everyday things don't bother you as much.What you'll learn:How to build more emotional capacity proactivelyThe mindset shift that helps you let go of things that simply don't matterHow to decide what actually needs your attention—and what you can let goWant further support?

Text the show! Your data doesn't disappear after you click “I agree.” It enters an industry built to collect it, combine it, sell it, and increasingly use it to determine what you pay.I spent years on the buying side of this business. Tonight, I'm breaking down how the data industry actually works—from device IDs and real-time advertising auctions to data brokers, government purchases, Flock cameras, and surveillance pricing.The problem isn't data collection. Collection powers services we use every day. The problem is that our data has acquired the value of an asset without acquiring the protections of one.In this episode:How companies identify you without knowing your nameWhy your daily patterns are worth more than your profileHow data brokers buy, combine, and resell your informationThe government's commercial-data warrant loopholeWhy I believe Flock is ultimately a data companyHow personal data can determine the price you seeWhy disclosures and consent boxes cannot solve a duty problemThe simple fiduciary standard Congress could adopt nowIf a company collects and keeps your data, it should have the same responsibility to protect it that it has when holding your money.Everything I've got: https://chadparkerlaw.comQuestions, arguments, or objections: 252-CHAD-LAW00:00 America became the compliance department01:22 Collection isn't the problem04:48 The checkout box nobody would click08:08 Your data became an asset09:28 How companies identify you13:12 The advertising auction happening instantly18:10 Inside the data-broker industry19:08 American data reaches foreign adversaries21:18 The government's warrant loophole22:53 What Flock cameras are really collecting27:46 Surveillance pricing changes what you pay31:02 The machine measures your leverage34:54 The FTC knows—and cannot stop it37:04 What disclosure laws actually accomplish39:27 States begin banning surveillance pricing40:11 Thirty years of privacy theater42:35 You cannot fix a duty problem with disclosure44:05 The fiduciary solution45:42 Congress went home#DataPrivacy #DataBrokers #TechTuesday

It's an entire show devoted to the inability to achieve orgasm.Sex With Sue is North America's leading expert on human sexuality and today she and John discuss this issue, which is more common that most probably realize.It not only affects individuals, but can impact your partner as well. We'll explore why sometimes you're able to cum when you're by yourself, but can't always get there when you're with somebody else.Sue has some tricks up her sleeve to help with that too! This week's "Sassy Sex Secret" is all about the "frenulum switch!" We think you'll REALLY like this!For some people, orgasm actually hurt. We'll examine the reasons why and go over some options that might help to take that pain away so you can enjoy them again.For our swinger friends (hi!) - most probably imagine that in this community, it's orgasms everywhere all the time with everyone. Except, it's not. And, you don't have to make finish into a report card either.Finally... Some of the best, if you'll pardon the pun, fucking orgasm tricks!Cum see us online at www.turnedonpodcast.comQuestions for Sue: sue@sexwithsue.comSubscribe to Sue's newsletter: www.turnedonpodcast.com/newsletterTurned On, on Fetlife: TurnedOnPodcastSue on Fetlife: MistressInChargeJohn on Fetlife: Megahurts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you feel guilty spending time, money, or energy on yourself when your kids need something?Do you keep finding reasons why you shouldn't invest in your own growth or get the support you need?This episode is for you.If you've been talking yourself out of something you know could help you, press play.Want to learn more about what I mentioned in this episode? Click here.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL if you are ready for support and accountability in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~How to Be More Patient with Your Kids (So You're Not Screaming Over Spilled Milk)Leave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a  screenshot of the REVIEW for free access the training or buy it HERE for $27.  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo 

GAME DAY SNACK SHACK TASTE TEST  NEWS AND NOTES 1. Zay Flowers hamstring issue. 2. AJ Brown high ankle sprain. 3. Brock Bowers may be back this week. 4. De'Zhaun Stribling ankle issue. 5. Ja'Kobi Lane fractured wrist. 6. Kyler Murray concussion. 7. Ladd McConkey rib/chest injury. 8. Omar Cooper high ankle sprain. 9. Malik Davis season ending hip injury. 10. Chig Okonkwo hamstring issue. 11. Brian Thomas shoulder injury. 12. Jordan Mason fractured thumb. 13. Alvin Kamara knee update. 14. Keenan Allen legal update. 15. Nico Collins hamstring injury.  FANTASY STARTS/SITS  SPORTS INVESTING 1. PARLAY PICK'EM PLATTER 2. BET OF THE WEEK  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Jana Kramer)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

What do you do when you want something from your husband, but it starts to feel like you need it before you can be okay?In this episode of The Happiest Lives Podcast, Jill talks about the subtle shift that happens when a good desire turns into a demand. Desire is not the problem. It is human to want closeness, help, repair, affection, spiritual connection, and emotional safety in marriage. But when we start gripping those desires so tightly that our peace depends on our husband's response, something starts to shift inside of us.This conversation will help you notice the difference between desire, request, demand, control, surrender, and a wise boundary. You'll learn how to bring your desires honestly before God without shaming them, stuffing them, or using control to get them met.In This Episode • Why desire itself is not selfish or unspiritual • How a good desire can turn into a demand • The difference between a request, a demand, and a boundary • Why “I shouldn't have to ask” often creates resentment • How prayer helps us bring desire to God without letting it rule us • What it means to own what is yours without carrying what belongs to himKey Takeaways • Desire says, “I want this.” Demand says, “I need this from you before I can be okay.” • A request invites. A demand grips. A boundary clarifies. • Prayer is not pretending you don't want anything. Prayer is bringing what you want before God with honesty and surrender. • A boundary is not punishment. It is stewardship. • You can want something deeply without letting it rule your peace, your tone, or the way you see your husband.Series Note This episode is part of the series When Love Comes With a Manual. In Episode 1, we talked about the hidden manuals we carry for how our husband should love us. In Episode 2, we talked about the hidden scorecard that forms when those manuals are not followed. This episode looks at what happens when desire becomes something we grip, demand, or try to control.Keywords Christian marriage, emotional health, marriage expectations, boundaries in marriage, Christian wife, relationship disappointment FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, the guys unpack Proverbs 5-7, where Solomon exhorts his sons to pursue sexual wisdom. Where does sexual folly lead? How do I become sexually wise? Listen and find out.We are continuing our study in the book of Proverbs. In 2026, if there is any area that we need wisdom it is in the area of sexuality. When you look around at the world, there is massive confusion in this area. But Proverbs gives us clarity. It diagnoses sexual folly and tells us where that leads. And then it reveals sexual wisdom.Topics covered:- Ben birdied three of his last four at the Champions Tour in South Dakota- Presidents Cup preview and a brand new PGA Tour event in Asheville, NC- Mailbag: how to play well in tournament rounds, and how to pursue your future wife in a godly way- The forbidden woman represents any sexual activity or temptation to any sexual activity outside of the relationship between a man and a woman in the covenant of marriage- The downward spiral of sexual folly: Draws, Dependence, Distortion, Damage, and Destruction- For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil (Proverbs 5:3)- The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him, and he is held fast in the cords of his sin (Proverbs 5:22-23)- Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? (Proverbs 6:27-28)- He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself (Proverbs 6:32)- Her house is the way to Sheol, going down to the chambers of death (Proverbs 7:27)- 7 R's for sexual wisdom: Remember Your God, Repent of Your Sin, Resolve to Walk in Purity, Refrain from Temptation, Rehearse the Truth, Rely on Others, Romance Your Wife- For a man's ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths (Proverbs 5:21)- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)- Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house (Proverbs 5:8)- Her lips drip honey. But her feet go down to death. Play out the whole clip.- Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment (Proverbs 18:1)- Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love. (Proverbs 5:18-19)- Sex is like fire. In the fireplace it keeps us warm. Outside the fireplace it burns down the house.Follow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

In this episode of Widow 180, listeners are invited into the deeply personal journey of Stephanie Edens as she recounts the day her world changed forever with the sudden loss of her husband, Peter. The conversation focused on the intense shock of unexpected tragedy, the struggle to process loss, and the profound impact on her and her young children.A key theme that emerged was the remarkable timing of a critical conversation Stephanie and Peter had the night before his death—one in which Peter made her promise to remarry, sell the family's fishing boat, and move away for a fresh start. The discussion explored how this candid exchange ultimately became a guiding light for Stephanie as she navigated solo parenting, grief, and community judgments regarding her choices.Several points were raised, including the importance of setting personal boundaries, the role of family counseling in healing, and creative approaches to milestone days—like transforming the anniversary of Peter's death into a celebration of his “birthday in heaven.” The episode delves into honoring a loved one through new traditions, starting a scholarship, and ultimately, finding the courage to date and remarry, with honesty about the unique challenges widows face.Stephanie also shares the process and meaning behind her memoir, “Don't Worry, I Have a Plan,” offering wisdom for others feeling stuck in grief. She encourages widows to embrace living forward, seek guidance within, and remember that life after loss, while forever changed, can be lived with hope and purpose.FREE Postcards for you: https://widow180.kit.com/postcards Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Have you ever felt your whole body flood with frustration the second your kids started fighting? In this episode, I'm sharing a real win from my own home — a hard, low-capacity moment where I put my own coaching tools into practice in real time, and what I did instead of reacting.What you'll learn:How catching your first automatic thought can stop a reaction before it startsThe simple "I am" statement I said out loud that anchored me in Christ instead of my sinful natureA practical, in-the-moment validation technique that connects with your child without excusing poor behaviorHow to become the "calm authority" your kids can borrow regulation from, even when you don't feel calm on the insideWant further support?

JOIN - EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY MOM Founding Members Pricing Ends September 27th. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL if you are ready for support and accountability in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~How to Be More Patient with Your Kids (So You're Not Screaming Over Spilled Milk)Leave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a  screenshot of the REVIEW for free access the training or buy it HERE for $27.  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo 

NEWS AND NOTES 1. Ashton Jeanty Week 1 status up in the air. 2. TreVeyon Henderson ruled out. 3. Cam Skattebo has a week 1 advantage. 4. Keon Coleman gets positive update. 5. Tua wins starting job then gets hurt. 6. Bowers to miss at least one week. 7. Darnold avoids fracture will miss at least one game. 8. AJ Brown injured will miss multiple weeks. 9. De'Jhaun Stribling carted off with ankle injury.  FANTASY STARTS/SITS  SPORTS INVESTING/PARLAY PICK'EM PLATTER  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Berenice Marlohe)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

Do you keep a mental list of everything you do that your husband doesn't?This week we're talking about something most of us do without even realizing it — keeping score. Not out loud. Not on paper. But silently, in the back of our minds, tracking who did what, who noticed what, and who's carrying more.A scorecard usually starts with something small. A load of laundry. A forgotten appointment. A toilet paper roll that never gets replaced. But small things add up, and pretty soon you're not just annoyed about the dishes — you're building a case. And once you're building a case, your husband stops being your husband. He becomes a defendant.This episode walks through why we keep score, what it actually costs us, and what it looks like to bring our real strengths to our marriage without secretly charging for them.In This EpisodeWhy “keeping score” feels justified but never actually creates connectionThe sentence — “I shouldn't have to” — that fuels resentmentWhat 1 Corinthians 13:5 actually means by love that “keeps no record of wrongs”How to tell the difference between a real strength and a hidden scorecardWhy vague expectations like “help more” set your husband up to failA simple practice for bringing resentment to God instead of stuffing it downKey TakeawaysScorecards feel like justice, but they create distance, not resolutionThe things you're good at can be a gift you give freely — not evidence to use laterClarity helps a marriage. Vague grading just keeps you stuckYou can be honestly hurt without letting resentment run the showSurrender isn't pretending you don't want more — it's trusting God with what you do wantSeries Note This is Episode 2 of When Love Comes With a Manual, a series on the unspoken expectations we carry into marriage. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 yet, start there.Keywords marriage resentment, Christian marriage podcast, hidden expectations in marriage, keeping score in relationships, emotional health for wives, marriage communication FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, the guys discuss the place where wisdom begins, with the fear of the LORD. What is it? Why should we do it? How can we get started?Fear of the Lord Proverbs | Proverbs 1:7 | Proverbs 9:10 | what is the fear of the Lord | Presidents Cup picks | Trust in the Lord with all your heart | Proverbs 3:5-6 | Bible Caddie Wise Up SeriesTopics in this episode:- Congrats to David Ford on getting married to his bride Hailey!- Presidents Cup picks and the hardest guys to leave off- Mailbag: ball striking when your shadow is out in front of you, going all in on golf at a young age, and how professional golfers stay faithful to a local church- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7)- The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight (Proverbs 9:10)- To fear God is to know God. To begin to know Him as He really is. To receive Him as He really is. To respond to God as He really is.- You can have an MBA from Harvard, a Theoretical Physics degree from Cambridge, a Law degree from Oxford, or be a Rocket Scientist from MIT, but if you do not fear the God of the Bible, you cannot be truly wise.- The most important thing about you is what you think when you think about God (AW Tozer)- The low view of God entertained almost universally among Christians is the cause of a hundred lesser evils everywhere among us (AW Tozer)- Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God (Exodus 3:6)- Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips (Isaiah 6:5)- To fear God is to love God as God (Joel Beeke)- The fear of God is what is left of the storm when you have a safe place to watch right in the middle of it (John Piper)- The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19)- The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever he will (Proverbs 21:1)- If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared (Psalm 130:3-4)- Tis grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved (Amazing Grace, John Newton)- Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths (Proverbs 3:5-6)- The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil (Proverbs 8:13)- Whoever walks in uprightness fears the Lord (Proverbs 14:2)- And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent (John 17:3)- Recommended reading: Knowing God by JI Packer, The Holiness of God by RC Sproul, Delighting in the Trinity by Michael ReevesFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen to the podcast: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com#BibleCaddie #FearOfTheLord #BookOfProverbs #WiseUp #ChristianPodcast

In Episode 287 of Widow 180: The Podcast, we take on one of the most challenging and emotionally charged topics for widows: navigating those significant dates on the calendar after loss. Whether it's wedding anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, or family milestones like graduations, facing them without your spouse can feel overwhelming and isolating.Drawing from my own recent experiences (my daughter Claire is about to graduate high school!), I address the unique anxiety and grief that anticipation brings. This key insight is echoed by members of the Widow 180 Community Facebook group: the dread leading up to these hard days is often worse than the day itself! But that doesn't mean the actual day is easy.  Feeling hit hard or temporarily set back is entirely normal, not a sign of failure or regression.This episode offers hope and practical strategies for surviving those big milestone days, with three actionable tips:Pick one intentional way to feel connected to your person (00:04:31).Tell one or two people exactly what you need for support on that day (00:04:58).Give yourself permission to say no to anyone else's expectations or plans (00:05:35).Ultimately, this is about self-compassion and flexibility.There is no wrong way to mark these days—each year may feel different, and that's okay (00:06:25). Whether you spend the day in quiet remembrance or surrounded by others, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and a little more prepared to get through the hard days ahead.Check out the Widow 180 FREEBIES at www.widow180.com/freebies Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Have you ever reacted like a 10 to something that was really a 2? There may be more underneath your anger than what is happening in the moment. In this episode, we're breaking down the difference between chronic anger and displaced anger and how to begin addressing the root of your reactions.What you'll learn:The difference between chronic anger and displaced angerHow childhood wounds and unresolved emotions can contribute to chronic angerHow stress, overwhelm, overstimulation, and unmet needs can lead to displaced angerHow to identify which type of anger you may be experiencingWhy chronic anger requires deeper healing while displaced anger requires learning practical regulation toolsWant further support?

Hey it's Sue and John - your guides today on how to better your odds of ending up in bed with someone you are attracted to!A 40 minute conversation that covers that space between flirting and spending the night together.We'll reveal where most people either freeze, fumble or accidentally kill the mood. And we offer some tips on how to avoid those pitfalls, and how to lean into your awkwardness as a super power!Think about what song you'd strip to for someone you're trying to seduce, because Sue will teach you and incredible three minute strip tease! You know those people who seem to have game every day and every night? What if YOU knew how to do that? After this conversation, you'll have some things to try!Oh, and guys... Bridgerton. There aren't many places you can go to get better lessons on seduction that Bridgerton. You have your homework!For our swinger friends (hi!), why swingers may be more sexually confident. Swinging isn't always a guaranteed romp. Swingers have learned to deal with rejection, but they also have learned how communication, articulating desires, flirting and confidence can lead to incredible connections!Sue has an entire list of seduction secrets she'll share with you on this episode, and we walk you through how to handle it when things go sideways and sex doesn't happen.We're online at www.turnedonpodcast.com - including links to our Kinky Confessions, how to subscribe to Sue's newsletter, even products Sue recommends on our new Amazon store!On Fetlife: @ TurnedOnPodcastSue on Fetlife: @ MistressInChargeJohn on Fetlife @ MegahurtsQuestions for Sue: sue@sexwithsue.comQuestions for John: funwithmilkman@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do I expect my husband to read my mind?In this first episode of a brand-new series, Jill introduces the idea of the hidden “manual” — the unspoken rules we carry for how our husband should love us, notice us, pursue us, and make us feel secure. These aren't bad desires. Many of them are exactly what God designed marriage to hold. But when a good desire never becomes an honest conversation, it quietly turns into a standard our husband is being measured against without ever knowing it.Using the simple picture of an appliance manual, Jill walks through how easy it is to assume our spouse should just know — and how much pain gets built on that assumption. From birthday cake to spiritual leadership, this episode names the manuals so many Christian women carry and offers a different way forward: bringing desire into the light instead of leaving it buried.In This Episode • Why “if he cared, he would know” is one of the most common — and costly — thoughts in marriage • The difference between a desire and a manual • How unspoken expectations quietly become the standard we grade our husband against • Real-life examples of common marital “manuals,” including spiritual leadership • Why writing down what you want isn't unromantic — it's honest • A simple set of questions to identify your own hidden manualKey Takeaways • A manual is often a good desire that never became an honest conversation • People can read your mind if you write it down and hand it to them — otherwise they're guessing • Disappointment often begins with an expectation, not with neglect • The goal isn't to want less — it's to stop hiding what you want • Ask: have I made it possible for him to win?Series Note This is Episode 1 of a four-part series, When Love Comes With a Manual. Next week: The Hidden Scorecard.Keywords unspoken expectations in marriage, Christian marriage advice, hidden expectations, marriage communication, resentment in marriage, Christian wife podcast FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, the guys interview Kyle Porter, one of the great writers in golf. After recapping the Tour Championship and reviewing the big stories of the year, the guys discuss suffering, adoption, and being faithful to fulfill the work the Lord has called you to.Kyle Porter is one of the great writers in golf. After writing for CBS Sports for 12 years, he launched Normal Sport, a golf media company that uses humor and humanity to make the daily fan's personal experience of golf feel meaningful.Topics covered:- First ever Bible Caddie Member Guest at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri in May of 2027- Kyle Porter, one of the great writers in golf, launched Normal Sport, a golf media company that uses humor and humanity to make the daily fan's personal experience of golf feel meaningful- Scottie Scheffler wins the Tour Championship. Since January 1st 2024 he is at 3.2 strokes gained per round. The next closest is Rory at 2.1.- Age 28 to 30 seasons: Scottie had 18 wins, three majors, a Players, and 3.16 strokes gained per round. Tiger same age had 18 wins, four majors, and 3.04 strokes gained per round.- Lowest scoring averages in PGA Tour history: number four all time is Webb Simpson 2021 at 68.06- Rory defending at the Masters and his quote that the Career Grand Slam did not satisfy him like he thought it would- I thought the Grand Slam would fulfill me. It echoed the Tom Brady quote of is this all there is?- You have made us for yourself O Lord and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you (Augustine)- LIV Golf: LIV shook the tree and all the money came out- Presidents Cup picks- Kyle came to faith in seventh grade through a faithful homeschool basketball coach in Houston, Texas- Kyle's wife was 36 weeks pregnant when their daughter died. Delivered her and buried her five days later.- The Lord is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34)- It transformed how serious I was about the gospel. It transformed my marriage forever.- What the ministry we are called to in those specific scenarios: it is okay just to be there and just to sit there and just to be present- Kyle's wife said there are two things I will not be participating in: becoming a missionary and adopting. Three years later they had adopted.- All these kids are the Lord's and I am just sort of a custodian of them for this season of time- Colossians 4:17: see that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord- Subscribe to Kyle's newsletter Normal Sport and follow him on XFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

OFF SEASON TOP 10 LIST Top 10 MOVIE SEQUELS  NEWS AND NOTES 1. Josh Jacobs Exempt List. 2. Marshawn Lloyd Big Fantasy Winner. 3. Packers Trade For Kaleb Johnson. 4. Luther Burden On Track For Week 1. 5. George Kittle Ready For Week One. 6. Isiah Pacheco To IR. 7. Jeremiyah Love 50/50 For Week 1. 8. Jalen Daniels Dynasty Watch. 9.   FANTASY ONES  SPORTS INVESTING  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Zendaya)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

Relationships with in-laws can be complicated! But after the death of a spouse, things can really go off the rails! In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Widow 180, we gather two widows, Renee and Gretchen, for a candid roundtable discussion about the ways their connections to their late husbands' families changed after loss, and the surprising, sometimes painful, ways in-laws can impact the grieving process.We explore how cherished extended family ties often dissolve or morph at the very moment widows need support most. Gretchen shares the contrast between her two sets of in-laws: one side offering comfort, boundaries, and ongoing connection, while the other brought stress with overbearing involvement and competitive grief. She recounts the heartbreak and shock when her mother-in-law skipped her son's funeral, and how she navigated complex expectations about maintaining family ties for her children's sake.Renee opens up about her devastating experience with a financial betrayal: her sister-in-law, once named the beneficiary on an old IRA, agreed to transfer the funds to Renee's children—only to keep the six-figure inheritance for herself. Despite attempts at family intervention, Renee was left feeling isolated, let down by in-laws who refused to get involved, and forced to protect her children from further harm.The discussion delves into setting boundaries, communicating through high-emotion situations, and the heartbreaking financial complexities widows may face, often learning the heard way. Want some practical scripts for difficult conversations? We have them here! This conversation is for anyone who has felt “family” slip away at the worst possible time, or needs guidance for tackling tough relationships and decisions after loss. Tune in to hear honest stories and actionable advice for protecting what matters most.Want the "Get Your Life Back Together After Loss" freebie? Click HERE! Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Do you feel like you have nothing left to give? Like everything feels overwhelming and you're just 10% away from a mental breakdown? In this episode, I'm sharing my personal experience with emotional burnout and what helped me begin to recover.What you'll learn:Signs that you may be experiencing emotional burnoutThe hidden mindset patterns that contributed to my burnoutHow unmet expectations, comparison, and the “I have to” mentality can drain youWhy surrendering what you can't control can bring freedomHow setting boundaries, taking a break, and seeking support helped me recoverHow to identify what needs to change before burnout becomes unsustainableWant further support?

What Happens When You're Afraid to Say What You Really Want? The Power of Your Voice and Desire:What if the reason you struggle to speak your deepest desires isn't that you don't know what you want, but that your words are carrying old stories, fear, and self-judgment along with them?Episode DescriptionYou can have a clear desire inside yourself and still struggle to articulate it. When you try to speak it, fear of judgment, making a mistake, creating something you don't want, or old patterns around silence can become tangled up with the words themselves.This guided throat chakra journey takes a different route. Instead of beginning with words, you begin with breath, movement, and pure sound, exploring what happens when expression is separated from the mental and emotional layers attached to language. From there, the practice brings you back toward speaking your desires with greater awareness of your voice, your body, and the space between private longing and public declaration.You'll also explore why creation doesn't have to mean perfection. The journey makes room for experimentation, mistakes, dissolution, and discovering that something you once desired may no longer be what you want.What You'll LearnWhy the episode begins with pure sound rather than spoken words.How words can become entangled with old stories, emotional habits, fear, judgment, and ancestral patterns.What the difference between your private desire and your spoken declaration might reveal about your relationship with desire.How breath, movement, and sound are used in the journey to explore creative expression before language.Why the power to create can also include the power to dissolve, destroy, and release what you no longer want.Why practicing your voice doesn't require perfection, flawless expression, or always being "on key."Resources Mentioned:CHAKRA RECODE INVITATION:If you've ever felt like your sensitivity is too much because you feel everything and you don't know what to do with it, this is for you. The Ecstatic Empath Chakra Recode Album is 13 guided hypnosis journeys through every layer of your energetic system, designed to recode your identity from overwhelmed empath to ecstatic empath for $22 Visit https://www.chakrarecode.comHYPNOSIS RECODE INVITATION: Are you interesting in booking a session with me? A custom Hypnosis Recode doesn't try to fix your whole life in one session. We rewrite a core belief that cracked your foundation where your personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Rewrite a Core Belief to Reset your Foundation and Access your Personal Power.Book your session at https://empathrecode.comQuestions? Message me here :-)Support the showEMPATH RECODE INVITATION: Did you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era - https://www.EmpathRecode.com

OFF SEASON TOP 10 LIST Top 10 CONSPIRACY THEORIES  HYPE MACHINE  NEWS AND NOTES 1. The Running Back Infirmary. 2. Pass Catcher & QB News. 3. Josh Jacobs Update.  FANTASY ONES  FANTASY GIRL OF THE WEEK (Kylie Jenner)  Check out the website:  www.cffpodcast.comQuestions, Comments, Concerns?  Email us:  cffpodcast@hotmail.comTry our fanline for your voicemail and text message questions:  414-520-8249

Why does it feel like nothing actually gets resolved even after you've calmed down?You've named the cycle. You've caught the flood before it swept you under. You've slowed down enough to see the story your brain was telling you. But there's still one more step nobody talks about — going back in. This week, Jill closes out the "Why You Keep Having the Same Fight" series with The Conversation: a simple, four-question framework for coming back to a hard conversation with clarity instead of chaos.Using Mark and Christy's story one final time, Jill walks through what it actually looks like to sit back down after a rupture — not to relitigate who was right, but to understand each other. She unpacks why "acting normal again" isn't repair, why silence lets resentment go underground, and why the goal was never a fight-free marriage in the first place. It was always this: learning how to find your way back.In This Episode:- The four questions that turn a conversation from circular to clear: What are we actually talking about? What are we trying to accomplish? What was happening in your model? What's underneath this?- Why skipping straight to the "topic" keeps you stuck in the same fight- What Mark and Christy discovered was underneath 100 different arguments about 100 different things- Why real repair is small, specific, and frequent — not one perfect conversation- The Gottman research on repair attempts and relationship stability- How to have this conversation even if you're the only one showing up for itKey Takeaways:Repair isn't the absence of conflict — it's what you do after. And you don't need your spouse, sister, or friend to be doing this work alongside you for your half of it to matter. When you change how you move in the cycle, the whole cycle has to reorganize.This episode closes out the four-part series "Why You Keep Having the Same Fight." If you're just joining, start with Episode 160 to hear the whole arc — from naming the cycle to flooding to the stories underneath to this: coming back to the table.Keywords: relationship repair, marriage conflict, Gottman method, communication in marriage, emotional flooding, Christian marriage advice, recurring conflict, nervous system and relationships FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

This one's a step back to look at the big picture, because a lot of the Gen Xers I talk to are too busy living life to see it.Three things are colliding at once.Corporate is chaos. It's not your age, it's your expense. Somebody can do half your job for half the price, and that's who gets picked. Getting laid off is one thing. Getting back in is the real problem. Look around your own network if you don't believe me.The savings math. The generation before us had pensions. We got a 401k and a how-to video. Roughly half of Gen X has nothing put away, and the typical household isn't close to what 30 years actually costs.Longevity. This is the good news. If you take care of yourself there's a real chance you're looking at 30 or 40 more years, healthy and active.Put those three together and it doesn't add up.I'm not doing this to scare anybody. It's not a prediction, it's already happening. But there are two ways to react. You can treat it as a sunset and ride it out. Or you can treat it as the start of a second adult lifetime, which is the way I'm choosing to look at it.The back half of this episode is the part that matters: you already have everything you need to generate income on your own. The skills, the experience, the problem solving. What's in the way is unlearning what corporate taught you, and the fact that we make making money way more complicated than it needs to be.In this episode:Why it's your expense, not your ageThe musical chairs problem, and why the chairs aren't coming backPensions versus the 401k handoffWhat 30 or 40 more years actually costsWhy gig work is the wrong answerLow friction, high margin income, and what that actually looks likeWhy the first dollar outside corporate changes everythingTIMESTAMPS00:00 — Welcome, and why I'm zooming out this week01:20 — Naming it: Gen X has a math problem01:42 — Two ways to react: sunset, or jumpstart02:05 — Musical chairs, and why they're pulling five at a time02:25 — Part 1: It's not your age, it's your expense03:40 — Getting laid off isn't the problem. Getting back in is.04:20 — The professional athlete parallel04:46 — Part 2: How prepared are we, really05:05 — They got pensions. We got a how-to video.06:00 — The savings numbers nobody wants to look at07:05 — How few of us actually have a pension07:45 — Part 3: Longevity, and why it's genuinely good news08:45 — Putting all three together09:15 — This isn't a prediction. It's happening now.09:55 — The good news: you already have what you need10:30 — Seventeen income streams, and why I'm not special11:05 — Why it's not Uber and it's not DoorDash11:45 — The real blocker: unlearning corporate12:45 — Low friction, high margin income13:40 — Go sell that first dollar14:05 — Don't bet on another 20 years in corporate14:45 — The opportunity sitting in your own backyard15:05 — Don't replace your job with a worse version of it16:00 — What changed inside the community16:25 — Nobody's judging you (my TikTok debut says hi)17:35 — The better you are, the more at risk you are18:20 — What the 20-somethings figured out that we didn't18:45 — How to reach meLINKS AND CTAThe Collective Now focused entirely on the thing most people are stuck on: making money outside of corporate. A group of Gen Xers figuring it out together. https://trp-collective.circle.soEverything else https://BrettTrainor.comQuestions or episode ideas? Email me: bt@bretttrainor.comIf the show's useful to you, hit follow wherever you listen.GenX, laid off over 50, ageism at work, corporate layoffs, retirement math, 401k, longevity, second act, making money outside corporate, career change over 50, side income, Gen X retirement crisis

In this episode, after recapping the BMW Championship and previewing the Tour Championship, the guys consider the topic of wisdom from the book of Proverbs. The command is clear: Get Wisdom! Hardly anything is more relevant, more valuable, or more beneficial to our lives.We are continuing our study in the book of Proverbs. Proverbs was written mostly by Solomon to instruct us in right thinking that leads to right action so that we might live in right relationship with God and others in the real world.Topics covered:- Wyndham Clark wins the BMW Championship in decisive fashion- Tour Championship at East Lake preview and picks. They are playing for $40 million this week in Atlanta.- What's more valuable than winning the FedEx Cup? We will find out today in Proverbs.- Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly: two rival ladies who are both trying to allure the simple and win them over to their path- Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice (Proverbs 1:20)- The woman Folly is loud, she is seductive and knows nothing (Proverbs 9:13)- The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens (Proverbs 3:19)- We want to eat what we want to eat and not gain weight. We want to scroll on our phone for hours and not feel dull. But we live in God's world and that is not the way the world works.- Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold (Proverbs 3:13-14)- Wisdom is better than jewels and all that you may desire cannot compare with her (Proverbs 8:11)- Wisdom will come into your heart and understanding will guard you, delivering you from the way of evil (Proverbs 2:11-12)- Long life is in her right hand, in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness and all her paths are peace (Proverbs 3:16-17)- For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the Lord (Proverbs 8:35)- The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight (Proverbs 4:7)- How to get wisdom: repent and believe the gospel, take God at His Word, ask Him for wisdom, and walk with the wise- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him (James 1:5)- Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm (Proverbs 13:20)- Next week: Special Guest!Follow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

What You Seek Is With You: How to Tell the Difference Between Fear-Based Desire and Soul DesireWhat if the fulfillment you're seeking isn't something the universe needs to bring you, but something your heart is asking you to recognize as already within you?Episode DescriptionIf you find yourself reaching outside yourself for fulfillment, answers, wisdom, satisfaction, or the thing you believe will finally complete the picture, this heart chakra journey offers a different way to understand desire. Rather than treating desire as a request for something external to arrive, Christel explores the idea that "what you seek is with you."The journey distinguishes between the surface form of a desire and its deeper essence. Wealth, love, and success may be what appears on the surface, while underneath them may be soul expansion, connection, and the expression of your soul potential. Through the imagery of the "cave of the heart," you'll explore how desires can be connected to fear, wounding, unhealthy habits, and limiting belief codes, while other desires can reveal deeper alignment with your soul essence.The episode also explores why forgetting doesn't mean you've done something wrong. Remembering and forgetting, struggle and surrender, are part of the human experience. The breath and heartbeat become anchors for returning to the heart center and remembering that what you're seeking is within you.What You'll LearnThe distinction between the familiar translation "what you are seeking is seeking you" and the Rumi interpretation explored in the episode: "what you seek is with you."Why the episode describes manifestation as recognizing and embodying what is already present in potential rather than simply attracting something external.How to distinguish the surface form of a desire from its deeper essence.How fear, patterns of wounding, unhealthy habits, and belief codes can become intertwined with desire.Why forgetting your deeper connection isn't necessarily evidence that you've done something wrong or are "out of alignment."How the heart, breath, and heartbeat can become anchors for returning to your center while navigating the external world.Resources Mentioned:CHAKRA RECODE INVITATION:If you've ever felt like your sensitivity is too much because you feel everything and you don't know what to do with it, this is for you. The Ecstatic Empath Chakra Recode Album is 13 guided hypnosis journeys through every layer of your energetic system, designed to recode your identity from overwhelmed empath to ecstatic empath for $22 Visit https://www.chakrarecode.comHYPNOSIS RECODE INVITATION: Are you interesting in booking a session with me? A custom Hypnosis Recode doesn't try to fix your whole life in one session. We rewrite a core belief that cracked your foundation where your personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Rewrite a Core Belief to Reset your Foundation and Access your Personal Power.Book your session at https://empathrecode.comQuestions? Message me here :-)Are you interesting in booking a session with me? A custom Hypnosis Recode doesn't try to fix your whole life in one session. We rewrite a core belief that cracked your foundation where your personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Rewrite a Core Belief to Reset your Foundation and Access your Personal Power.Book your session at https://empathrecode.comSupport the showEMPATH RECODE INVITATION: Did you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era - https://www.EmpathRecode.com

Life can feel "griefy". You know what I mean! Some days are heavy in a way that's hard to explain — not a crisis, exactly, just "griefy". And then there are the moments a wave hits out of nowhere: a song, a habit, reaching for the phone to tell them something, or nothing you can even pinpoint.In this episode, we talk honestly about both kinds of days — the low, gray-cloud heaviness that settles in for hours, and the sudden waves that can knock you off your feet. You'll hear why grief doesn't move like a project with a finish line, and why a hard day doesn't mean you're grieving wrong.We cover practical ways to get through the heavier days: lowering the bar for what counts as "getting through it," keeping one small anchor of routine, asking for specific help instead of a vague offer, and understanding why grief shows up in your body — the exhaustion, the forgetfulness, the disrupted sleep — just as much as in your mind.Then we walk through a simple four-step practice designed for the exact moment a wave of grief hits and you feel overwhelmed:Name it, don't fight itPut your feet on the groundBreathe out longer than you breathe inLet the wave move through, then do one small next thingIt's short enough to remember in the grocery store, at your desk, or lying awake at 3 a.m. — anywhere grief catches you off guard.This episode is for anyone who's lost a spouse or partner and is looking for something steadier than "just give it time." It won't make the grief disappear, and it isn't meant to. It's meant to help you stay standing inside it — one wave, one small next step, at a time.If grief is showing up often, lasting a long time, or making it hard to function, we also talk about when it's worth bringing to a grief counselor or therapist — not because anything is wrong with you, but because what you're carrying deserves support sized to match it. Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Getting up before your kids and intentionally caring for yourself can completely change how you show up in motherhood. In this episode, I'm sharing the morning routine that helped me become less reactive, more emotionally regulated, and better able to respond instead of react.What you'll learn:Why getting up before your kids can transform your morningsThree things to prioritize: move your body, feed yourself spiritually, and care for your mental and emotional healthHow journaling can help you prepare for challenging momentsHow to create a simple morning routine that works for your current seasonWant further support?

Spiritual coaches, psychics, healers, mediums, and intuitive practitioners may not think of themselves as obvious targets for sophisticated scams—but they are being targeted.In this episode of Spirit Sherpa, Kelle Sparta shares two bizarre real-life scam attempts that came directly to her and breaks down the psychological tactics that made them initially seem worth investigating.The first began with what appeared to be an extraordinarily lucrative opportunity to provide private readings for a wealthy family in Qatar. The offer involved extensive vetting, test readings, and several hours of unpaid work before the real objective appeared: an urgent demand that Kelle deposit $11,000 as a condition of securing the contract.The second scam took an even stranger approach. Someone claiming to be a "blue avian alien" working for the U.S. government told Kelle she was one of only a handful of people in the world capable of doing the work they needed. What began as an unusual employment proposition eventually turned into a request for an intimate photograph.Despite their wildly different stories, both approaches relied on recognizable manipulation tactics: extraordinary opportunities, ego-stroking, manufactured urgency, escalating commitment, and requests that crossed obvious financial or personal boundaries.For professional spiritual practitioners, discernment isn't only about evaluating intuitive information. It also matters when evaluating clients, opportunities, collaborations, and people who know exactly how to exploit the language and identity of the spiritual community.What You'll LearnHow scammers specifically target spiritual practitionersWhy unusually lucrative opportunities deserve additional scrutinyHow scammers use sunk time and effort to increase complianceWhy manufactured urgency is a major warning signHow flattery and spiritual exceptionalism can bypass discernmentWhy "you're one of the only people who can do this" should raise questionsHow scammers build credibility around an implausible storyWhy you should question requests for upfront paymentsWhy legitimate-looking online profiles aren't sufficient proof of legitimacyHow inappropriate requests can escalate after trust has been establishedWhy professional boundaries are an essential part of spiritual practiceHow to recognize when an opportunity is simply too good to be trueReferences MentionedSpiritual Practitioner ScamsPsychic Reading ScamsCoaching ScamsFinancial ScamsEmployment ScamsSocial EngineeringManufactured UrgencyFlattery and Ego ManipulationSunk-Cost PressureProfessional BoundariesPractitioner DiscernmentQatarLinkedInU.S. GovernmentChatGPTResources MentionedKelle Spartahttps://kellesparta.comQuestions for the Spirit Sherpa podcast:kelle@kellesparta.com

If you know what you desire but keep second-guessing it with “I'm not allowed,” “What will they think?” or “Maybe this isn't spiritual enough,” this solar plexus hypnosis invites you to reconnect with your personal power and trust the wisdom of your desire.What happens when you've learned to distrust your own desires? When your mind keeps negotiating with what your body already knows — I can't, I can, I must, I don't, what will they think?In this guided solar plexus hypnosis journey, you'll enter the imagery of a giant bonfire representing your personal power, desire, and creative force. The journey invites you to release old beliefs, distrust, shadows, and ideas about what you're allowed to want, while reconnecting with the core desires held in the solar plexus.You'll also explore the relationship between desire, pleasure, and purpose — including the possibility that your deepest desires may be guiding you rather than distracting you from your path.What You'll LearnWhy judging your desires as “unspiritual” can disconnect you from the energy connected to your soul mission and creative force.How the bonfire becomes a metaphor for transforming old beliefs, wounds, blockages, and distrust of your own desire.Why trusting your desire doesn't mean you'll never make mistakes or get off course.What it means to become the “fire keeper” of your own personal power.How laughter is used in the journey as a way of releasing layers of blocks and old beliefs.How to explore the relationship between desire, personal power, pleasure, and purpose through embodied self-inquiry.Stories, Images & ExperiencesThe Giant BonfireThe hypnosis takes you down a staircase toward a giant bonfire. The fire represents personal power, personal desire, and creative force.Releasing Old Beliefs Into the FireThe journey invites you to pull out energetic blockages, shadows, distrust, and remnants of dysfunctional power and offer them to the fire.The Power of LaughterLaughter becomes part of the release. The episode describes laughter as a way of unlocking the fire within and pushing out layers of old blocks.Becoming the Fire KeeperYou eventually recognize yourself as the guardian of your own personal power — the person who tends the fire, adds fuel, celebrates desire and pleasure, and makes adjustments when you get off course.Resources MentionedEcstatic Empath Chakra Recode album — 13 guided hypnosis journeys through the energetic system, designed to recode the identity from overwhelmed empath to ecstatic empath. Visit https://chakrarecode.comHypnosis Recode — The episode also mentions sessions designed around rewriting a core belief where personal power is leaking into old and unconscious agreements. Visit https://empathrecode.comQuestions? Message me here :-)Support the showEMPATH RECODE INVITATION: Did you know the chapter you didn't dare write yet is already written?The Empath Recode helps you stop pouring energy into the life you've outgrown and pour every ounce of life force into the life you want to be living. We're not rehashing what didn't work. We're shifting the agreements you've been unconsciously keeping so you can release the version of yourself you built for everyone else and begin the pleasure-led, purpose-filled life that's been waiting for you.Begin your Unapologetic Era - https://www.EmpathRecode.com

Why do you keep reacting the same way in conflict — even when you're trying not to?Most of the time, the fight isn't really about what it looks like on the surface. It's about the meaning you're making. When your husband says something that lands wrong, your brain moves fast — it takes his words and turns them into a story. About him. About you. About whether you're loved, seen, or alone. And that story drives everything that happens next.In this episode, Jill teaches a tool called "sitting far" — the CTFAR model — that helps you slow down and separate what actually happened from the meaning you assigned to it. You'll learn to identify the one thought underneath your reaction, trace how it created a feeling, drove your actions, and produced a result that confirmed the story you started with. Then you'll build a new, intentional model — one that opens the door to a different conversation entirely.This is part three of the series Why You Keep Having the Same Fight and sits inside the regulation phase of the Flood Plan. It's the inside work that makes going back into the hard conversation actually possible.In This Episode•How to use journaling to process what happened before you try to analyze it•What the CTFAR model is and how to walk through it step by step•Why the result of your unintentional model always loops back to prove your original thought•How to identify one thought — not five — and examine it honestly•Two directions for building an intentional model when you're not ready to think generously about your spouse•Why feeling seen by God is often the bridge between where you are and where you want to beKey Takeaways•The circumstance doesn't create your feelings — your thought about the circumstance does•You can enter the CTFAR model from the feeling, the action, or the thought — wherever you have the most clarity•Sometimes the generous thought toward your spouse is too far to reach right now, and that's okay•You can have a thought that helps you feel settled in yourself before you can have a thought that opens curiosity toward him•Regulation isn't just calming your body — it's also understanding the story you were telling when you floodedSeries NoteThis is Episode 3 of 4 in the series Why You Keep Having the Same Fight. Start with Episode 160 if you're new to the series.Keywordsrelationship conflict, recurring arguments in marriage, emotional flooding, thought work for women, Christian marriage help, how to stop fighting with your spouseFREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

In this episode, after recapping Scottie's dominant win in the first playoff event, the guys introduce a brand new series in the book of Proverbs called Wise Up! There is hardly a more practical book in the Bible, especially for men.We are starting a brand new series in the book of Proverbs. Rather than providing some introductory comments to get acclimated, we are going to get right into the book and let Proverbs introduce itself.Topics covered:- Congrats to Webber on being named Assistant Captain for the Presidents Cup team!- Bible Caddie is hiring a Digital Content Producer in Nashville. Go to the career tab on biblecaddie.com.- Scottie wins in dominant fashion in the first playoff event in Memphis. Started the day with a 2 shot lead and won by 8.- If he wins player of the year he'd join Tiger as the only one to win it 5 straight times- Congrats to Stewart Cink on his 5th win of the year and Jack Whaley on winning the US Am at Merion with his dad on the bag- BMW Championship at Bellerive preview and picks- We are starting a brand new series in the book of Proverbs that we are calling Wise Up!- The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel (Proverbs 1:1)- Outside of Jesus Christ, Solomon was the wisest man to ever live (1 Kings 3:12, 10:23)- God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore (1 Kings 4:29)- He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005 (1 Kings 4:32)- Proverbs are short, memorable sayings that give us guidelines for godly living- Proverbs are principles not promises. If we expect them to function as promises, we will leave ourselves vulnerable to discouragement and despair.- These are not just wise sayings. They are God's sayings. They tell us how life really works in His world.- Biblical wisdom is right thinking that leads to right action so that we live in right relationship with God and others in the real world- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction (Proverbs 1:7)- In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3)- Jesus became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30)- Topics this fall: wisdom, fear of the Lord, humility, sexuality, speech, self control, family, friendship, work, money, plans, and the gospel in ProverbsFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

In this deeply honest and moving episode, I sit down with Rachel Powell — widow, remarried wife, mother of a "super blended" family, and founder of Hope Speaker — to talk about the messy, complicated, and ultimately hope-filled path she's walked since losing her husband.Rachel shares the story of meeting her late husband Andre in high school youth group, building a life together that included raising four children (three nieces and nephews plus their biological daughter), and the devastating final year of their marriage marked by addiction, undiagnosed mental health struggles, and abuse — before losing him to suicide in June 2019.She opens up candidly about the darkest chapter that followed: navigating single parenthood during the COVID pandemic, wrestling with guilt and shame, surviving two suicide attempts of her own, and the pivotal turning point that led her to prioritize her own healing. Rachel discusses:~the tools that helped her rebuild, including the Grief Recovery Method~holistic approaches to healing body, mind, and spirit~vagus nerve regulation work~her journey into remarriage — meeting her husband Mike online, navigating a cross-state relationship, and blending their families~encouragement for widows considering dating again. She closes with a powerful reminder: today's reality is not your forever reality!Rachel also speaks to the urgent, under-resourced needs of the widowed community, sharing striking statistics about how little nonprofit support exists for the 11.6 million widows in the U.S., and the work she's doing through her coaching practice and the Hope Stronghold community to change that.This episode is a raw, faith-centered conversation about grief, resilience, and finding purpose on the other side of unimaginable loss.Connect with Rachel: hopespeaker.com | hopespeaker.com/coaching The community: hopestronghold.comA note: this episode discusses suicide loss and suicidal ideation in detail. If you or someone you know is struggling, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is available 24/7. Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Unrealistic expectations can quickly lead to frustration, disappointment, and reactivity in motherhood. In this episode, I'm sharing how I recognized one of my own unrealistic expectations and what I did to shift it.What you'll learn:How to recognize unrealistic expectationsCommon expectations that can steal your patienceHow to determine what is age-appropriateHow to shift your expectations and focus on what you can controlJournal prompts to help you identify where your expectations may be contributing to frustrationWant further support?

JOIN WAITLIST - EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY MOM~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL if you are ready for support and accountability in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~How to Be More Patient with Your Kids (So You're Not Screaming Over Spilled Milk)Leave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a  screenshot of the REVIEW for free access the training or buy it HERE for $27.  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo 

Losing a spouse is one of the most disorienting experiences a person can go through, but grief doesn't have to be the end of your story. In this uplifting episode, we explore what it really means to find purpose and meaning after loss, and why choosing happiness again isn't a betrayal of the person you lost, it's an honor to them.We talk honestly about the danger of staying stuck in grief, why "waiting for the right time" to move forward often means waiting forever, and how rediscovering who you are after loss can become one of the most unexpected gifts hidden inside your grief journey. You'll hear practical, heartfelt encouragement for widows and widowers who are ready to stop surviving and start truly living again — building a life filled with purpose, joy, and possibility. The Finding Purpose and Meaning After Loss Workbook, a 43-page guided resource full of journal prompts and reflective exercises designed to help you rediscover yourself and reconnect with what makes life meaningful, one page at a time! Find the workbook at www.widow180.com/purposeIf you're a widow or widower feeling stuck between honoring your past and building your future, this episode is your reminder: your story isn't over! Grief and growth can coexist. Life — even after profound loss — is still amazing, and it's still yours to shape!Tune in for a warm, honest conversation about healing, resilience, and choosing joy on purpose. Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

Why do I shut down — or can't stop talking — when things get heated?You understood the conversation before it started. You knew what you wanted to say. And then something happened — your brain went offline, your words came out wrong, or nothing came out at all. You walked away wondering why you couldn't just hold it together.That's not a character flaw. That's flooding. And until you understand what it's actually doing to your body, it's almost impossible to change what happens next.In this episode, Jill breaks down the neuroscience of emotional flooding, why productive conversation becomes nearly impossible once it hits, and why it doesn't always look the way you think. The loud version is easy to spot. The quiet version — the one that looks like calm, like two people who just don't fight — that one's trickier. And just as worth paying attention to.You'll walk away understanding your own flooding signature and with a practical five-step Flood Plan you can use before your brain shuts down and your mouth takes over.In This EpisodeWhat emotional flooding is and what it does to your brain and bodyThe four flooding responses: fight, flight, freeze, and shutdownWhy the quiet version of flooding is the easiest to missHow to identify your personal flooding signatureThe five steps of the Flood PlanHow the first two steps of the FEEL method help you find and stay with emotion in real timeKey TakeawaysFlooding is physiological — once it hits, your brain literally cannot do what you're asking it to doShutdown looks like calm but it's still floodingA pause only works if both people trust you're coming backThe person who calls the timeout re-initiates — within 30 minutes to 24 hoursRegulation means feeling the emotion, not replaying the argumentSeries Note This is Episode 2 of the four-part series Why You Keep Having the Same Fight. Start with Episode 160 if you haven't already.Keywords emotional flooding, conflict in marriage, nervous system regulation, Gottman method, communication in relationships, Christian marriage podcast FREE: The 4 Mindset Shifts for a Happier MarriageReady to stop waiting for your husband to change and start focusing on how you want to show up in your marriage? Get the free mini-course + workbook and Scripture study here:myhappyvault.comDiscover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Episode 174 | Get in the Game! | Matthew 9:36-38In this episode, after a summer recap the guys welcome Jason Stubblefield, Bible Caddie's Director of Groups, to unpack Matthew 9:36-38. They invite the listeners to join them in carrying the good news about Jesus to the world of golf.We are continuing our study in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, the Son of the Living God, preached this message to show His followers what it looks like to be a disciple in His invisible kingdom as we live everyday lives in the real world.Topics covered:- We are back! Five weeks off and what the Lord has been teaching us this summer- Webb's summer: mission trip to Czech Republic with Providence Church planting new churches through sports camps- Ben's summer: time with Alistair Begg in Ohio, Senior British Open in Scotland, and hosting 20 boys for a night in the Word around Ecclesiastes 2- William's summer: first ever Bible Caddie event in the Czech Republic at a country club outreach- Romans 8:1 has captured Webb's attention afresh this summer: there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus- The Way of Repentance by Chris Braun: repentance as a way of life and an invitation into the refreshment that God has for us- Starting next week: Bible Caddie is headed into the Old Testament for the very first time with the Book of Proverbs- Whatever day of the month it is, read that Proverb. Just slow down on it. Find 2 or 3. Meditate on them.- The big push for today's episode: we want you to get in the game with us to carry the good news about Jesus to the world of golf- Matthew 9:36-38: when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd- He saw past the quarter zips and bank accounts and posturing. He saw the brokenness and the hurt and the sin and the shame.- The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few- Over 150 million golfers in over 200 countries and well over 100 million who don't know Jesus- Romans 10:14-15: how are they to hear without someone preaching? How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news.- Bible Caddie Featured Groups: local Bible study groups that partner with the Bible Caddie Podcast to carry the good news of Jesus to your golf community- Over 200 groups in 34 states and 4 countries- Roughly 35% of featured group leaders are leading a Bible study for the first time ever- The Word of God does the work. Isaiah 55: when God's Word is proclaimed, it never returns void.- Pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest (Matthew 9:38)- Here is your formal invitation: get in the game with us to carry the good news about Jesus to the world of golfFollow Bible Caddie:Instagram: @biblecaddieTikTok: @biblecaddieX: @biblecaddieListen and subscribe: https://www.biblecaddie.com/podcastInterested in starting a Bible Caddie Featured Group? groups@biblecaddie.comQuestions or inquiries: info@biblecaddie.comShop Bible Caddie: https://www.biblecaddie.com

What if you're not a bad mom—you just haven't been given the right tools and support to break the patterns you've learned?In this episode, I'm joined by Leidy, a mom who joined Calm Christian Mom Coaching while pregnant with her third baby. She was struggling with mom rage, yelling, harsh tones, guilt, and deep shame. She knew she didn't want to keep parenting this way, but she didn't know how to change it.In our conversation, we talk about:How shame kept her from asking for helpThe mindset patterns underneath her angerWhy knowing parenting tools isn't enough when you're already triggeredHow learning to recognize her brain states changed the way she respondedHow her daughter began saying, “In this family, we speak with love.”How she went from feeling like a terrible mom to feeling lighter, happier, and more confidentLeidy's story is a powerful reminder that you are not your worst parenting moment. You can learn new patterns and experience joy in motherhood again.Ready to leave mom rage behind in 2026?If you're tired of yelling, reacting, and feeling guilty afterward, you don't have to figure this out alone.Learn more about Calm Christian Mom Coaching and book a free consultation call to see if coaching is the right next step for you.Mentioned in the episode:319. From Constant Irritation, Anger + Yelling to Lasting Peace, Steadiness and Connection // Elizabeth's Transformation Testimonial314. “I Didn't Think I Could Change”… Real Wins From a Mom Who Stopped Yelling // Elizabeth's Wins~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Next Steps: 1. Watch FREE TRAINING: 5 Steps to Break free from Mom Rage Shame ⬇️2. Learn about Calm Christian Mom Coaching Program ⬇️3. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION CALL if you are ready for support and accountability in overcoming damaging anger patterns. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~How to Be More Patient with Your Kids (So You're Not Screaming Over Spilled Milk)Leave a 5 star rating and review on the Podcast and email me (hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.com) a  screenshot of the REVIEW for free access the training or buy it HERE for $27.  Website: emotionallyhealthylegacy.comContact: hello@emotionallyhealthylegacy.comQuestions? Form / Voice memo 

"Come See A Man" taught by Pastor Alex PinedaScripture References:1 Corinthians 1:20John 4: 25-30Isaiah 40:25-31Romans 4:17Fellowship recorded August 9, 2026www.khowglobal.comQuestions, comments, or concerns? Email us: khowworshipla@gmail.com

Why do you keep having the same argument over and over — even when you promise yourself it won't happen again?If you've ever gone to bed after a fight thinking we've been here before, this episode is for you. The topic changes — money, parenting, connection, household responsibilities — but the emotional experience feels identical every time. That's a cycle. And until you can see the cycle, you'll keep trying to solve the wrong problem.In this first episode of a four-part series, Jill Lillard breaks down what's actually happening underneath recurring conflict — and why the topic on the table is almost never the real issue. Whether your relationship looks like constant arguments or quiet distance, this episode will help you see the pattern that's been keeping you stuck.In This Episode • Why the topic is rarely the real problem in recurring conflict • The difference between the loud cycle and the quiet cycle — and why both are keeping you stuck • What pursue and withdraw actually looks like in everyday conversation • The underlying questions driving most arguments before anyone says a word • Why changing your half of the cycle is enough to shift the whole dynamic • How to identify the dance you're doing in your closest relationshipsKey Takeaways • Recurring conflict is about the cycle underneath, not the topic on the surface • Both the loud version and the quiet version of conflict are cycles worth addressing • Insight about your spouse's half of the cycle only becomes useful when it turns inward • You cannot change how someone else moves — but when you change how you move, the cycle has to reorganize • Seeing the dance is the first step to interrupting itSeries NoteThis is Episode 1 of the four-part series Why You Keep Having the Same Fight. Each episode builds on the last — covering emotional flooding, the Talk Table, and real repair after conflict.KeywordsRecurring conflict in marriage, why couples have the same fight, relationship cycles, pursue and withdraw pattern, Christian marriage podcast, emotional health in relationshipsIf you want to take this work and apply it, visit myhappyvault.com. That's where I share free resources and ways to stay connected.Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

Gia was 19 when she met Jonas and she loved him almost from the start, even though fate took a few tries to bring them together. What followed was a whirlwind life: a blended family, two kids ten years apart, constant moves, and a marriage built on Jonas's fearless, say-yes-to-everything spirit. His biggest dream was returning to his native Tanzania to build a business, and after the pandemic hit, he finally got his shot — opening a boutique hotel and tour company he poured his heart into.Then, in April 2024, everything changed. Gia describes the surreal morning she couldn't reach him, the strange phone call from their housekeeper delivering the impossible news, and the disorienting hours that followed as she tried to get answers from thousands of miles away. She opens up about:~the altercation that took Jonas's life~the confusion and misinformation that clouded the early days~leaning on her widow community during the darkest moments~carrying a business she never intended to run~starting Seasons Of Life Celebrations to honor life-changing moments~the excruciating wait for legal answers that, over two years later, still aren't fully resolved~finding her footing again while still living inside the unknownIn this deeply honest conversation, Gia shares what it's like to grieve not just a husband, but the future they'd planned together — the "empty nest" chapter she never got to have. This is a story about love, sudden loss, resilience, and the long, uneven road toward healing.Find Gia at www.SeasonsOfLifeCelebrations.com.  Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com

How do you trust God when everything in your life seems to be changing?This episode is a little different than my usual teaching episodes. Instead of continuing a series, I wanted to invite you into my own quiet time and share what the Lord has been teaching me in real time.As I was journaling through a season of transition and reading 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, one phrase kept coming back to me: “They gave themselves first to the Lord.” While Paul is writing about generosity, I realized God was using this passage to challenge the way I was holding onto familiar seasons, relationships, and expectations.If you've ever found yourself grieving a season you loved, wondering what's next, or learning to trust God in the unknown, I hope this conversation encourages you to loosen your grip and place yourself—and your future—back into God's hands.In This EpisodeWhy unexpected grief often accompanies healthy life transitionsWhat 2 Corinthians 8 taught me beyond financial generosityThe difference between holding on and trusting GodWhy familiar seasons can be difficult to releaseHow God often prepares us for what's next before He reveals what's nextOne question I've been asking myself during this seasonKey TakeawaysGrace changes more than what we give—it changes how we hold our lives.Surrender often comes before clarity.It's possible to grieve a season while still trusting God with the future.God often prepares our hearts before He changes our circumstances.Every season is an invitation to give ourselves to the Lord again.Series NoteThis is a special bonus episode outside of our regular monthly series—a personal reflection on what God has been teaching me during my own time in Scripture.KeywordsChristian podcastTrusting God in transitionChristian encouragement2 Corinthians 8Letting go and trusting GodSeasons of lifeIf you want to take this work and apply it, visit myhappyvault.com. That's where I share free resources and ways to stay connected.Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.comQuestions? Email Jill directly at Jill@thehappiestlives.com

What do you do with the clothes still hanging in his closet? The shoes that seem to multiply the moment you try to pack them away?! In this raw, unfiltered Widow 180 roundtable, four guests — three widows and a widower — open up about one of the hardest, least-talked-about parts of loss: deciding what to do with a spouse's belongings.Lindsay Lawrence, Sarah Fox, Likisha Lefever, and psychologist Stephen Taylor share their timelines, triggers, and hard-won strategies — from turning t-shirts into memory bears, to donating shoes to strangers in need, to the surprising guilt that can surface over something as small as a comforter or an empty cologne bottle.They talk honestly about outside pressure and unsolicited opinions from family. As Lindsay puts it: "Until you are walking in my shoes, I really don't need to hear your opinion anymore." And Stephen offers a piece of wisdom that reframes the whole conversation: "If you don't do something with your grief, your grief is gonna do something to you."This episode also covers the power of pre-loss conversations, the "widow brain" phenomenon, navigating family traditions around belongings, and two simple questions to help guide any decision: Will I ever actually use this? and Where is the right place for it to go?Whether your loss was sudden or came after years of illness, this conversation offers permission to move at your own pace — because when it comes to grief, there's no right way. There's just your way.For more support and guidance in widowhood, check out the Widow 180 Workbook series at www.widow180.com/workbooksWhat stage of widowhood are you in right now? Not sure? Click here to get the specific help you need for where you are right now on this journey. Go to www.widow180.com/stages Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at jen@widow180.com