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September 28th, 2017. Poughkeepsie, New York. In the early morning hours, Nikki Addimando stepped out of her car and told a police officer that she had been in a fight with her boyfriend and shot him in self defense. Christopher Grover was found dead in the couple's apartment. The investigation would show that Nikki had been abused by Grover for years leading up to the shooting, but would this save her from a conviction?Connect With Us Website: genwhypod.com Instagram: @generationwhypodcast Facebook: facebook.com/thegenerationwhypodcast TikTok: @genwhypod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thegenerationwhypodcastSupport the Show For special episodes, outtakes, and more from Justin & Aaron, visit: patreon.com/generationwhyAudible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Generation Why ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.Privacy Policy See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Divorce and Children: The Parenting Mistakes That Can Increase Your Child's Anxiety | Featuring Retired Judge Michele Lowrance

Dr. Karl preaches this week on "The Name That Changes Everything" from Philippians 2:1-11.

In a world flooded with thousands of competing voices — each claiming to represent “biblical Christianity” with their favorite proof texts — how do you actually tell authentic, orthodox Christianity from heresy? From the Gnostics and Arians of the early centuries to today's endless online teachers and influencers, the problem is as old as the Church itself. In this episode we explore one of the clearest and most reliable answers the Church has ever had: the ancient principle captured by St. Ambrose — “Where Peter is, there is the Church.” We unpack Jesus' own words to Peter in Matthew 16, the witness of the Church Fathers, and the crucial distinction between the individual pope and the papacy itself. Along the way we address how this visible criterion for orthodoxy played out in history — from anti-popes to the East-West split — and why it still matters in our age of doctrinal noise and personal brands. Popes fall on a bell curve like the rest of us, but the office Christ established remains the living anchor that keeps the faith one. If the question of authority and the pope has been the final hurdle in your journey toward the Catholic Church, this conversation offers honest clarity and genuine encouragement. The same Peter who denied Christ three times was still entrusted with the keys — a reminder that the Church has always been God's mercy at work through imperfect instruments. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

(English below)困難に直面したとき、祈りは最後の手段ではなく、最初に取るべき行動です。このメッセージで太助牧師は、ヨシャパテ王のストーリーを通して、思い煩いをすぐに祈りへと変えることの大切さを教えてくれます。そして、私たちが神様に信頼するとき、神様が私たちのために戦ってくれることを教えてくれます。【質問】・問題に直面している時に、その事実を認めるのはなぜ大切なんだろう？・神様は「この戦いはあなたのものではなく、神のものだ」と言った。今、あなたが神様に委ねる必要のある問題はある？・軍隊は戦いが始まる前から神様を賛美していた。問題がまだ解決していなくても、神様を賛美したり、感謝したりすることは、どのようにあなたの助けとなる？・あなたの人生で、神様が悪い状況を良いものに変えてくれた経験はある？【SNSで繋がろう】ウェブサイト: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehousetokyoFacebook: facebook.com/lifehousetokyoビデオメッセージ: https://mylifehouse.com/ja/online/#messages ------------------------------When trouble strikes, prayer shouldn't be our last resort—it should be our first response. Pastor Tasuke looks at the story of King Jehoshaphat to show how shifting our thoughts into immediate prayer invites God to take over our battles.QUESTIONS:・Why is it important to admit we are facing a problem?・God said, "the battle is not yours, but God's." What is an example of a problem you need to hand over to God today?・The army praised God before the battle even started. How can worshiping and thanking God help you before your problem is solved?・How has God turned a bad situation in your life into something good?CONNECT WITH US:Website: mylifehouse.comInstagram: instagram.com/lifehousetokyoFacebook: facebook.com/lifehousetokyoVideo Messages: https://mylifehouse.com/ja/online/#messages English Message Podcast: https://lifehousemessages.captivate.fm/listen

Audio reading: Num 14:16-30, 2 Kings 6:1-7:20, Acts 15:36-16:15, Psalm 142:1-7, Prov 17:24-25Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast, we look at "The Iran Paradox": Why do we seem to keep flip-flopping between diplomacy or war with Iran?Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast  

 Pastor Jeremy Foster titled “Fragile Faith”

Audio reading: Num 14:1-15, 2 Kings 4:18-5:27, Acts 15:1-35, Psalm 141:1-10, Prov 17:23Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast, we explore the question: What is our salvation based upon? But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Acts 15:11 Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Audio reading: Num 13:16-33, 2 Kings 3:1-4:17, Acts 14:8-28, Psalm 140:1-13, Prov 17:22Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast,we explore how to overcome fear.  Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Audio reading: Num 13:1-15, 2 Kings 1:1-25, Acts 13:42-14:7, Psalm 139:1-24, Prov 17:19-21Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself wondering if anything is ever going to change?You've prayed.You've believed.You've done all the things you know to do.You thought God even promised...And yet the situation still feels stuck.In this episode, I want to encourage you with a simple truth:There is a day it turns.Recently, my mom experienced something that reminded me of this. For nearly two years she struggled with debilitating side effects after a major medical event. She sought help. She followed instructions. She did everything she knew to do.And then one day, she made another phone call.That phone call led to a new conversation, a new perspective, and ultimately a new path forward.It reminded me that sometimes breakthrough doesn't come because we quit. Breakthrough comes because we stayed faithful long enough to see the next opportunity.I've seen this in my own life too.I've struggled with physical pain that seemed like it would never end.I've faced situations that felt delayed.I've believed for things that took much longer than I thought they would.But over and over again I've discovered the same thing:If you stay in the game, there is a day when the season shifts.In this episode, I talk about:Why patient endurance produces victoryHow to build faith when you're waitingThe importance of rehearsing God's faithfulnessWhy faith is the currency of the KingdomHow to stay encouraged when breakthrough feels delayedWhy consistency matters more than intensityMost people quit too soon.They stop praying.They stop believing.They stop moving.But God works with movement.Faith requires action.So if you're in a season where you're tired, discouraged, or wondering if anything is ever going to change, I want to remind you:There is an end.Your expectation will not be cut off.Your season will shift.Stay faithful.Stay consistent.Stay in the game.Because one day you'll look back and realize the breakthrough was already on its way.You truly are more!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Welcome + The 6:00 AM Club01:00 – Why Consistency Creates Forward Movement01:45 – Amy's Mom's Two-Year Health Battle03:00 – The Phone Call That Changed Everything04:00 – Why You Must Keep Knocking04:45 – Amy's Story of Chronic Back Pain05:30 – Rehearse Your Victories06:15 – Faith Is Kingdom Currency07:00 – The Tree That Came Back to Life08:00 – Hope Anchors the Soul08:45 – Don't Quit on Your Business, Marriage, or Dream09:30 – You Never Know When the Season Will Shift10:00 – God Works With Movement10:45 – Protect Your Faith From Dream Killers11:15 – By Faith, By Faith, By Faith11:45 – There Is a Day It Turns12:15 – Final Encouragement: Stay in the GameBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

In Episode 5 of the series Mary in the Dock: Ordinary or Extraordinary?, Greg Smith puts the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception on trial. Protestants often object that it has no clear biblical basis, appears to contradict “all have sinned” in Romans 3:23, and was a late invention that elevates Mary in ways that compete with Christ. Greg gives these objections a full and fair hearing before delivering a sharp, in-depth Catholic defense centered on the angel's greeting to Mary in Luke 1:28 with the Greek word kecharitomene (perfect passive participle meaning “you who have been and remain fully graced”), paired with the total enmity of Genesis 3:15. Far from diminishing Christ, this teaching reveals the extraordinary power of His redemption: a preventive grace that preserved His mother from original sin from the first moment of her conception in view of the merits of the Cross. It flows naturally from Mary as the New Eve and New Ark, showing her as the first and most perfect fruit of Christ's victory over sin. Listeners serve as the jury in this engaging courtroom discussion. Perfect for curious non-Catholics, Protestant pastors on the journey, and cradle Catholics rediscovering the depths of the faith. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

A landmark episode packed with discoveries at the cutting edge of space and astronomy. Webb and Hubble redefine a category of stellar object, JWST delivers unprecedented chemistry data from an extreme exoplanet, a 21-year-old NASA observatory faces a daring robotic rescue, a multi-telescope image reveals an ancient galactic supernova, China's Tianwen-2 zeroes in on a possible fragment of our own Moon, and astronomers detect the chemical fingerprint of a planet swallowed by its star.   Story 1: Webb & Hubble Rewrite History: Terzan 5 Is a 'Bulge Fossil Fragment' Using the James Webb Space Telescope and archival data from Hubble spanning 12 years, researchers have definitively reclassified Terzan 5 — a stellar system 22,000 light-years away in Sagittarius — from a globular cluster to an entirely new class of object: a 'bulge fossil fragment.' Four distinct generations of stars have been identified within Terzan 5, formed 12.5 billion, 4.7 billion, 3.8 billion, and 2.5 billion years ago. Unlike a typical globular cluster with a single ancient stellar population, Terzan 5 repeatedly formed new stars by retaining the gas and heavy elements expelled by its own supernovae. Astronomers believe Terzan 5 is a surviving relic of the primordial clumps that merged to form the Milky Way's central bulge billions of years ago — a living fossil of galaxy formation. Results were presented at the 248th American Astronomical Society meeting and published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. Source: NASA / ESA / STScI press release, 16–17 June 2026   Story 2: JWST Catches the 'Roasted Exoplanet' HD 80606 b in the Act Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope's MIRI instrument have observed the extreme exoplanet HD 80606 b experiencing a temperature increase of 1,100°F (600°C) during its close approach to its host star. HD 80606 b is a gas giant four times the mass of Jupiter on a highly elliptical 111-day orbit. The JWST study — led by Tiffany Kataria of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory — also detected specific atmospheric chemical signatures including methane and carbon dioxide, enabling detailed study of how the planet's chemistry shifts under extreme heating. This is the most detailed look yet at an atmospheric response to a rapid, intense heating event. Results were presented at the 248th AAS meeting in Pasadena, California. Source: NASA / JPL press release, 16–17 June 2026   Story 3: Swift's Rescue Mission Cleared for Launch: LINK on the Pad NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory, which has studied gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic events since 2004, is facing re-entry as its orbit decays under increased solar activity. NASA contracted Katalyst Space Technologies in September 2025 to build and launch a robotic servicing spacecraft — called LINK — to boost Swift to a higher orbit. LINK is now encapsulated inside a Northrop Grumman Pegasus XL rocket, which has been attached to the Stargazer L-1011 carrier aircraft and is en route to Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands for launch later in June 2026. This will be the final flight of the Pegasus XL — the world's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, which first flew in 1990. Its air-launch capability is uniquely suited to reaching Swift's unusual low-inclination orbit. Source: NASA press release and media teleconference, 17 June 2026   Story 4: Possible Supernova Remnant at the Galactic Centre A striking multi-telescope composite image released as NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day on 18 June 2026 reveals a possible supernova remnant near the galactic centre — a blue X-ray-emitting structure whose light is estimated to have reached Earth approximately 1,700 years ago, in the third century CE. The image combines X-ray data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESA's XMM-Newton (the blue structure), radio data from the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa (the large red cloud), and optical background star data from the PanSTARRS telescopes in Hawaii. Source: NASA APOD, 18 June 2026. Image credit: NASA/CXC/UCLA/Z. Zhu et al.; ESA/XMM-Newton; MeerKAT; PanSTARRS   Story 5: China's Tianwen-2 Closes In on Earth's 'Quasi-Moon' China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft — launched in May 2025 — performed its primary orbit insertion burn at asteroid 469219 Kamoʻoalewa on June 7, 2026, and has since been performing fine adjustment burns tracked by amateur radio astronomers in Germany and the Netherlands. China's space agency has released no official updates. Kamoʻoalewa is a 40–100 metre quasi-satellite of Earth, orbiting the Sun in a path that keeps it perpetually near our planet. Its reflectance spectrum resembles weathered lunar rock, fuelling a theory that it is a fragment blasted from the Moon by an ancient impact — though a competing theory holds that it is an ordinary inner asteroid belt migrant. Sample collection is scheduled to begin July 4, 2026. Tianwen-2 will depart Kamoʻoalewa in April 2027, with the sample return capsule landing in Inner Mongolia in late November 2027. A new paper in Nature Communications (June 2026) challenges the lunar-origin theory, suggesting Kamoʻoalewa may instead originate from the Flora asteroid family. Source: SpaceNews, Scientific American, Nature Communications, June 2026   Story 6: A Star That Ate a Planet: TOI-5882's Chemical Fingerprint Astronomers led by Brooke Kotten of the University of Michigan have identified a chemical imbalance between the two stars of binary system TOI-5882, located approximately 1,300 light-years away. One star is enriched in elements characteristic of rocky planetary material — including iron, silicon, and magnesium — while its companion is not. Because binary stars form from the same gas cloud and should have identical initial compositions, this difference is interpreted as evidence that one star subsequently ingested at least one planet. The amount of enrichment suggests the equivalent of several Earth masses of rocky material was consumed. Source: Phys.org / University of Michigan, June 15, 2026       Connect With Us Website: astronomydaily.io Social: @AstroDailyPod (X / Instagram / TikTok / Tumblr) Network: Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. 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Audio reading: Num 11:18-35, 1 Kings 20:1-21:9, ACts 12:24-13:15, Psalm 137:1-9, Prov 17:16Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. . In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast, we do a deep dive on the coming fall of Babylon.. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Audio readig: Num 12:1-16, 1 Kings 22:1-53, Acts 13:16-41, Psalm 138:1-8, Prov 17:17-18Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. . In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast, we explore Israel and Iran in bible prophecy as we do a deep dive into Jeremiah 49:34-39 Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Episode 223: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeMost online business owners are barely scratching the surface with AI — copy-pasting prompts and hoping for magic — while their competitors are building automated workflows that do the heavy lifting. Without a real AI system behind your business, you're stuck in the weeds doing repetitive, time-consuming tasks instead of the high-value strategic work that actually grows your revenue.In this episode, Rocky Pedden teaches us how to build AI-powered workflows that run your business operations, including how to map your deliverable process into trainable agents, structure prompts for specific outputs, use tools like Claude Cowork and Zapier to automate multi-step tasks, and repurpose content at scale — all so you can spend 80% of your time on strategy instead of button-pushing.Connect with Rocky:https://revenuezen.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockypedden/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/revenuezen/ https://www.instagram.com/revenuezen/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgRWKt7IPwh3_rH66XlwuEgWant to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend.Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Audio reading: Num 11:1-17, 1 King 19:1-21, Acts 12:1-23, Psalm 136:1-26, Prov 17:14-15Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast,we look at the example of Elisha, who, when given the opportunity to be mentored by Elijah, "burned his plough, slaughtered the oxen" and left to follow Elijah. (1 Kings 19:20-21) He was ALL IN? Are you ALL IN to follow your master, Yeshua? Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

In Episode 4 of the series Mary in the Dock: Ordinary or Extraordinary?, host Greg Smith puts the Catholic doctrine of Mary as the New Ark of the Covenant on trial. Protestants often charge that this is fabricated typology with no explicit New Testament warrant, that it's eisegesis used to justify later Marian dogmas, and that it risks over-elevating Mary in ways that compete with Christ. Greg gives these objections a full, fair hearing before delivering a robust Catholic defense rooted in rich biblical typology, including a detailed “constellation” of parallels between the Old Testament Ark and Mary: the Word of God, the manna, Aaron's rod, the overshadowing by the Holy Spirit (using the exact same Greek verb ἐπισκιάζω in both Exodus 40 and Luke 1:35), the three-month stay, David's dance vs. John the Baptist's leap, and more. Early Church Fathers like Hippolytus, Athanasius, and Ephraim the Syrian affirmed this long before Constantine, and the teaching is thoroughly Christocentric—Mary as the pure vessel who brings God's presence to his people. Listeners serve as the jury in this engaging courtroom discussion that builds directly on the New Eve episode. Whether you're a curious non-Catholic, a Protestant pastor investigating the faith, or a cradle Catholic rediscovering these treasures, this episode will challenge you to decide: is Mary simply an ordinary woman, or the extraordinary New Ark the Church has always proclaimed? SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Num 10:16-36, 1 Kings 18:1-46, Acts 11:1-30, Psalm 135:1-35, Prov 17:12-13Join us on an exciting adventure as we walk through the entire bible in one year! This one-year Audio Bible podcast invites you to listen to the Bible daily, spending just 20 minutes a day walking through the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation.  In this episode of our 1 Year Audio bible podcast,we look at the great clash of kingdoms: which God would answer by fire? Baal? or the God of Israel?And it came to pass, at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near and said, “LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, let it be known this day that You are God in Israel and I am Your servant, and that I have done all these things at Your word.“Hear me, O LORD, hear me, that this people may know that You are the LORD God, and that You have turned their hearts back to You again.” Then the fire of the LORD fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice, and the wood and the stones and the dust, and it licked up the water that was in the trench. 1Kings 18:36-38Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus or stay consistent in your daily listening to Bible devotions, this podcast offers insightful reflections and an engaging walk through the Bible.Connect With Us - Website: https://1yearAudioBiblePodcast.com  Spotify: Https://Open.Spotify.Com/Show/7zuyulxhnkthbgmnxu6q5t Apple Podcasts: Https://Podcasts.Apple.Com/Us/Podcast/1-Year-Audio-Bible-Podcast/Id1562405086YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1YearAudioBiblePodcast

Send us Fan MailHave you ever caught yourself describing the same frustrating circumstance over and over again?Maybe it's your health.Your finances.Your business.Your relationships.Your energy.You talk about it. You explain it. You track it. You think about it all day long.And then one day, you realize: If I don't shift this, I may keep creating more of the very thing I don't want.That happened to me recently.I had been feeling physically exhausted, and I found myself talking about it constantly. I was tracking my sleep, watching my readiness scores, and explaining to people why I felt the way I felt.Then I heard one clear phrase:“Let the weak say, ‘I am strong.'”And honestly? It felt like a wake-up call. There are moments when we have to stop rehearsing the problem and start speaking the promise.The Bible says that life and death are in the power of the tongue. That means our words matter. We cannot speak exhaustion, defeat, lack, and confusion every single day and then expect to wake up energized, hopeful, and ready to move forward.This isn't about pretending the pain doesn't exist.It isn't about denying reality.It's about refusing to let the circumstance write the script for your future.If you don't know what to do in your business, stop repeating, “I have no idea what to do.” Instead, remind yourself: God gives wisdom liberally. I have the mind of Christ. My steps are ordered.If your health feels depleted, stop constantly declaring that you're tired and worn out.Start saying: Every day, I'm getting stronger. My body is renewing. I'm taking the steps that support the future I want.If your finances feel tight, don't let lack become your language. Speak provision. Speak wisdom. Speak increase. Then take the action steps that line up with those words.Your spirit is always listening. And your words have a way of shaping what your mind notices, how you act, and the path you begin to walk.So here's my challenge for you:Go seven days without grumbling and complaining.When you catch yourself repeating the old narrative, stop.Flip the script.Say what God says.Speak life over the barren places.Speak wisdom over confusion.Speak strength over weakness. Speak provision over lack.Don't get sloppy with your words. Because eventually, you will eat the fruit of what you keep speaking. And I want that fruit to be good. You truly are more!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Weekly Bible Study Invitation + Why Your Words Matter01:10 – When Repeating the Problem Makes It Worse02:05 – Amy's Wake-Up Call: “Let the Weak Say, I Am Strong”03:00 – Stop Prophesying Exhaustion Over Your Life04:00 – What to Do When You Feel Depleted or Stuck05:00 – Ask for Wisdom Instead of Repeating Confusion06:00 – Lazy Talk, Sloppy Language, and the Future You're Creating07:00 – Call Those Things That Be Not as Though They Are08:00 – The Seven-Day No Complaining Challenge09:00 – Why Your Words Need to Match the Life You Want10:00 – Flip the Narrative in Your Business, Health, and Relationships11:00 – Every Day in Every Way, Things Are Getting BetterBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

The Acorn and the Oak: Development of Doctrine, Part 2 Picking up right where Part 1 left off, Greg and Cory apply the principles of authentic development to some of today's most contested questions. They examine recent papal teaching on capital punishment and just war as examples still unfolding in the life of the Church, then look at three proposals (female ordination, Communion for those in irregular marriages, and same-sex unions) that the Church has consistently resisted. Along the way they show why these do not meet Newman's criteria for genuine development and how the Magisterium, guided by the Holy Spirit, discerns growth from corruption. Honest, hopeful, and pastorally grounded—this episode models how faithful Catholics can engage difficult topics without anxiety or compromise. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

My guest in this episode is Rohit Punyani, the co-founder of The Owner's Asset, a firm focused on helping small business owners, 1099 professionals, and high-income earners build tax-aware retirement strategies with greater control, flexibility, and long-term ownership.With experience in capital markets and private wealth management, Rohit works closely with business owners and CPAs to design practical strategies for reducing tax drag, improving retirement outcomes, and helping owners keep more of what they earn.Interview Links:The Owners Asset https://ownersasset.com/Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter:The Wealth Dojo: https://subscribe.wealthdojo.ai/Download all the Niches Trilogy Books:The 21 Best Cashflow NichesDigital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cashflow-niches-book⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-best-cashflow-niches⁠The 21 Most Unique Cashflow NichesDigital: ⁠⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-most-unique-cashflow-niches⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-most-unique-niches⁠The 21 Best Cash Growth NichesDigital: ⁠https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-best-cash-growth-niches⁠⁠Audio: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/21-cash-growth-nichesThe 21 Next Level Cashflow NichesDigital: https://www.cashflowninjaprograms.com/the-21-next-level-cashflow-niches-book-free-downloadAudio: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-21-next-level-nichesListen To Cashflow Ninja Podcasts:Cashflow Ninja⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowninja⁠Cashflow Investing Secrets⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflowinvestingsecrets⁠Cashflow Ninja Banking⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cashflow-ninja-banking⁠Connect With Us:Website: http://cashflowninja.comPodcast: http://cashflowinvestingsecrets.comPodcast: http://cashflowninjabanking.comSubstack: https://mclaubscher.substack.com/Amazon Audible: https://a.co/d/1xfM1VxAmazon Audible: https://a.co/d/aGzudX0Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cashflowninja/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclaubscherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecashflowninja/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cashflowninjaLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mclaubscher/Gab: https://gab.com/cashflowninjaYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/c/CashflowninjaRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-329875

Educator and homeschool mentor Christy Faith is brutally clear on what's driving so many families to rethink education. On this mash-up of the best moments from previous conversations with Christy Faith on The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy talk with her about the gap between what modern kids need and what mass schooling often rewards, and why more parents are choosing homeschooling for school environment, mental health, and real learning instead of constant performance.Christy walks through why the structure of compulsory schooling can stay archaic even as we learn more about the brain, motivation, and child development. We dig into teen stress and anxiety, how letter grades can turn learning into identity, and why bullying can become normalized trauma. Then we take on the socialization debate head-on by defining what healthy socialization actually looks like, why age mixing matters, and how peer orientation and attachment theory help explain what kids are really hungry for.You'll also get practical next steps: why “just tell me what curriculum to buy” is the wrong starting point, how deschooling creates breathing room, what to watch for with reading and math foundations, and how homeschool transcripts and college admissions work in real life. If you know parents on the fence about homeschooling, share this conversation with them. Then subscribe and leave a review so more families can find it. What's the biggest pressure point in your child's schooling right now?ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

Davey Blackburn preaches this week on how "Nothing Is Wasted" as he shares his story of hope, forgiveness, and finding purpose in pain.

Episode 222: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeMost online business owners are either avoiding AI altogether or using it in ways that make their content sound generic and robotic — costing them the authentic voice that builds trust and converts clients.In this episode, Molly Mahoney teaches us how to implement AI in a way that attracts high value clients while amplifying your unique personality rather than replacing it. Learn how to train AI on your brand voice, build proprietary content frameworks that scale your expertise, and generate a full week of on-brand content with just a few clicks - all while keeping the human connection that actually drives sales.About Molly Mahoney: Molly is a digital marketing strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of The Prepared Performer, where she helps coaches, creators, and agency owners create content that converts - without sacrificing their personality. Her viral videos have earned over 39 million views, and her work has been featured in Forbes and Inc. In 2021, she launched the world's first AI-focused content membership, giving entrepreneurs the tools to grow their impact long before AI became a mainstream topic.A former stage performer turned business strategist, Molly is the author of five books including Ai-ify™ Your Business and host of the Elevate Your Awesome Podcast. She believes your "weird" is your superpower — and that the more fun you have, the more money you make.Try the Ideal Client Avatar AI tool here: https://molly.live/dtpodConnect with Molly:https://mollymahoney.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mollymmahoney https://www.instagram.com/mollymahoneyofficialWant to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend.Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

The Acorn and the Oak: Development of Doctrine, Part 1. In this first part of our conversation with Cory, we explore the beautiful Catholic understanding of how doctrine develops. Far from “making things up” or changing with the culture, the Church deepens her grasp of the unchanging deposit of faith handed on by the apostles. Greg and Cory unpack Saint John Henry Newman's classic idea, trace its roots to the early Church, and walk through clear, non-controversial examples like the Trinity, Christ's two natures, sacramental theology, and the Marian dogmas. Using the acorn-to-oak image and Newman's seven notes, they show how the faith stays the same while growing richer and more articulate over time. Perfect for Protestants wondering about “Catholic additions” and anyone wanting to understand how the Church avoids both fundamentalism and fluidity. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

 Pastor K Jay continued Week 2 of A Series on Forgiveness with the groundbreaking message,“The Fight to Forgive” taking us into the real process of healing through forgiveness

Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself wanting to go back to something you already know you've outgrown?Maybe it's an old relationship.An old habit.A scarcity mindset.A way of thinking that feels familiar, even though it keeps you small.This morning, I sat down in my chair and heard one clear phrase in my spirit:Don't go back to Egypt.And I knew immediately what it meant.In the Bible, Egypt wasn't just a place. It represented bondage, captivity, limitation, and survival. The Israelites physically left Egypt in one night, but it took much longer to get the mindset of Egypt out of them.And honestly? I think we all have places like that.We can leave a toxic relationship but still carry toxic thinking.We can leave scarcity but still make every decision from fear.We can leave insecurity but still crave validation from everyone around us.We can step into freedom but still feel pulled backward by familiarity.That's the danger.Sometimes bondage feels safer simply because it's predictable. Freedom feels unfamiliar. Growth feels uncomfortable. The wilderness feels uncertain. But discomfort does not mean you're going in the wrong direction.In this episode, I'm talking about how to stop romanticizing the very things God delivered you from and how to renew your mind for the next season of your life.Because you cannot sustain a promised-land life with a slave mentality.You have to think differently. Speak differently.  Expect differently. And sometimes, you have to bless the past while deciding it no longer belongs in your future.I also share a personal moment when I realized I was being drawn back toward a relationship from my past. There was nothing wrong with the person, but I knew it wasn't where my future was. And sometimes that's the hardest part: recognizing that something can be good, meaningful, and valuable for a season without being meant to continue forever.If you've been circling the same mountain, revisiting the same fear, or feeling tempted to shrink back into what's comfortable, this episode is for you.Your future self will thank you for moving forward.Your future generations will thank you for moving forward.And the life God has for you is too important to spend staring into the rearview mirror.Don't go back to Egypt.Keep putting one foot in front of the other.Keep renewing your mind.Keep moving forward.You truly are more!Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Weekly Bible Study Invitation + “Don't Go Back to Egypt”01:00 – Egypt Is More Than a Place: It Can Become a Mentality02:20 – Leaving Fear, Scarcity, and Toxic Thinking Behind03:15 – Exodus Was Easy, Transformation Was Hard04:20 – Why Familiar Bondage Can Feel Safer Than Freedom05:15 – Modern-Day Egypt: Limiting Beliefs, Approval, and Comfort06:10 – The Responsibility That Comes With Freedom07:05 – You Were Never Meant to Build Your Identity in Struggle08:10 – Stop Emotionally Revisiting Egypt09:00 – Don't Remember the Bread and Forget the Bondage10:00 – Amy's Personal Realization About a Past Relationship11:00 – Why Romanticizing the Past Keeps You From Evolving12:00 – Egypt Is Always Trying to Pull You Back13:00 – You Can't Sustain a Promised-Land Life With Slave Thinking14:00 – Discomfort Does Not Mean You're Going the Wrong Way15:00 – Sometimes You Only Get the Next Step16:00 – The Wilderness Is Preparation, Not Punishment17:00 – Old Relationships, Old Habits, and Old Versions of Yourself18:00 – Freedom May Feel Unfamiliar, But That Doesn't Mean Unsafe19:00 – You Were Not Called to Live in Survival Mode20:00 – Stop Looking Backward and Keep Moving Forward21:00 – Final Encouragement: You Win and You Truly Are MoreBe intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

In Episode 3 of the series Mary in the Dock: Ordinary or Extraordinary?, host Greg Smith puts the Catholic doctrine of Mary as the New Eve on trial. Protestants often object that it's typology overreach with no explicit New Testament warrant, risks elevating Mary at Christ's expense, and developed too late under possible pagan influence. Greg gives the strongest objections a full, fair hearing, then delivers a robust Catholic defense rooted in Genesis 3:15 (the protoevangelium of total enmity between the woman and the serpent), the Annunciation in Luke 1 (Mary's fiat of obedience undoing Eve's disobedience), and the clear teaching of the early Church Fathers like Justin Martyr and Irenaeus writing already in the second century. Far from competing with Christ, the New Eve doctrine is thoroughly Christocentric—it magnifies the redemption won by the New Adam and sets the stage for every other Marian teaching. Listeners serve as the jury in this conversational courtroom discussion that asks the key question: is Mary simply an ordinary woman God used for a moment, or the extraordinary New Eve the Church has proclaimed since the apostolic age? Perfect for curious non-Catholics, Protestant pastors investigating Catholicism, and cradle Catholics deepening their faith. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Do you love the tips from Tidy Dad on Instagram? Then you'll love this hour with us! On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Tyler Moore, better known as Tidy Dad, to talk about small space living, decluttering, and the kind of simple home organization that actually holds up in real family life.Tyler shares what it's like parenting three daughters in a NYC triple bunk setup in 750 square feet, why an early bedtime boundary can be a sanity saver, and how “just enough” square footage can protect what matters more: time, flexibility, and the ability to say yes to the life you want. We also unpack the deeper idea behind “tidy” as more than clean counters. For Tyler, tidying is about clearing visual clutter and decision fatigue, building systems where everything has a home, and aiming for “easily tidied” instead of “always tidy.”Because many of you are homeschooling or supporting learning at home, we dig into how his teacher brain shapes his approach: kid independence, supply stations that make sense, and routines that serve you rather than control you. You'll also hear practical strategies like starting small when decluttering, toy rotation and “yes spaces” for younger kids, and his favorite concept of all, scruffy hospitality: invite people in, stop apologizing, and just make sure the bathroom is clean.If this conversation helps you rethink your space, your stuff, or your routines, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels buried by clutter, and leave a review so more parents can find us.ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

Episode 221: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeWithout strong testimonials and case studies, online business owners are forced to rely solely on their own claims to make sales — a much harder and slower path to conversions, especially with higher-ticket offers.In this episode, Preston Zeller teaches us how to build a powerful library of social proof by conducting structured video interviews with past clients, how to reach out in a personalized way that gets a "yes," the three types of testimonials and which ones actually move buyers, and how to extract compelling before-and-after stories even when results are hard to quantify.About Preston Zeller: Preston is a faith-tech founder, growth executive, documentary filmmaker, and abstract artist with 15 years of experience scaling companies from $25M to $300M ARR. As founder of Psalmlog, he's building an AI-powered biblical guidance app that helps believers find relevant Scripture for any life situation. His growth expertise includes serving as Chief Growth Officer at BatchService, leading digital marketing at A Cloud Guru (acquired by Pluralsight for $2B), and contributing to ZoomInfo's IPO.Preston is also the creator of the documentary The Art of Grieving (2022), which follows his year-long journey of painting daily after the sudden loss of his brother. The film has won Best Documentary at multiple festivals and is available on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Tubi.Connect with Preston:https://prestonzeller.com https://linkedin.com/in/prestonzellerWant to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend.Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Olivia Hill shares her personal journey of losing 150 pounds and transitioning from a life of unhealthy habits to one of stewardship over her body. We discuss the intersection of faith, fitness, and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of making simple, sustainable changes to improve health. Olivia shares practical tips for busy individuals and families, addresses emotional eating, and highlights the significance of accountability and support in achieving wellness goals. TAKEAWAYSGod's vision for our lives includes holistic healthThe dieting industry often leads to disappointmentSmall, grace-filled steps can lead to lasting health changes.Many women feel discouraged due to overwhelming information about health.It's okay to want to feel better in your clothes without it being vain.Exercise can start with small, manageable steps.Finding time for health is possible even in busy lives.Self-care is essential for fulfilling God's calling.  Your mood will improve when you ask God for help.Healthy eating can be simplified for busy lives.Emotional eating often stems from exhaustion, not hunger.Involve the family in healthy eating without complicating meals.Consistency is key; aim for small, achievable goals.Accountability can come from friends or professional coaching.RESOURCES:⁠LivHillNutrition.net⁠Free wellness self-assessment quiz: ⁠https://www.livhillnutrition.net/self-assessment-quiz⁠This podcast is a part of the Reflections UPCI community of Apostolic resources for women.Welcome to Reflections Digital—a new chapter of Apostolic content for women worldwide. Access your FREE magazine anytime, anywhere at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reflectionsupci.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH US: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://reflectionsupci.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://facebook.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/reflectionsmagazineupci ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/07xYABSct5gSONhEZ3W82a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reflections-upci/id1652558161⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@reflectionsupci⁠⁠

Pastor Kevin preaches this week on how we are to "Speak To The Mountain" from Zechariah 4:6-10.

Jessica and Kelly are back for another real-life check-in, and summer is officially on the horizon. In this episode, they get into all of it: the exhausting reality of trying to figure out what to do with your tween when camp is impossible to get into, the surprisingly calm approach Jessica is taking to sending Gabby off to Centre College, the dorm prep rabbit hole (sheets, storage units, and yes, whether lofts are still a thing), kids learning to drive, and why both of them are just ready to breathe. If you are in the thick of the school-to-summer transition and you need someone to tell you that "we'll figure it out" is a perfectly valid plan, this one is for you. In This Episode: The tween and teen summer gap: what do you do with kids who are too old for camp and too young for a job? Kelly gets real about camp competition in Chicago and why she is done fighting for it. Gabby's heading to Centre College in Kentucky this fall, and Jessica is taking a refreshingly low-key approach to dorm prep -- no stress, no Amazon cart yet, just waiting until she gets there and knows what she actually needs. Roommate connections, Facebook parent groups, storage units, and the unexpected sisterhood of moms who have already been through it. Wes and Dominic are both in the permit stage, and Jessica and Kelly talk about the real freedom (and the real fear) of handing the wheel to your teenager. Why summer feels like an exhale: no homework, no lunch packing, no schedule checking. Just slower mornings and fewer mental tabs open. A little preview of what is coming this month on Chasing Brighter -- June is all about joy and intentional living, and these two are ready for it. Connect With Us: Website: chasingbrighter.com Instagram: @chasingbrighter Superwoman Diaries, Chasing Brighter podcast, summer with kids, tween summer activities, summer camp alternatives, middle schooler summer, college dorm prep, sending your kid to college, freshman dorm packing list, Centre College, college roommate, storage unit college hack, teen driver, learning to drive teenager, summer mental load, summer exhale, intentional living summer, joy and intentional living, summer for moms, real life mom podcast, women's lifestyle podcast, motherhood podcast, work life balance summer, college transition mom, letting go of the plan, parenting teens, parenting tweens

In Episode 2 of the series Mary in the Dock: Ordinary or Extraordinary?, host Greg Smith puts the Catholic doctrine of Mary as Mother of God (Theotokos) on trial. Many modern evangelicals recoil at the title, calling it blasphemous or idolatrous and unknowingly echoing the ancient Nestorian heresy that split Christ in two. Greg gives the strongest Protestant objections a full, fair hearing — the lack of an explicit Bible verse, the risk of deifying Mary, and the historical cautions from Calvin — then delivers a robust Catholic defense rooted in Luke 1:43 (“mother of my Lord”), the Council of Ephesus (431 AD), and the affirmations of classical Reformers like Luther (“she is rightly called… the Mother of God”), Zwingli, and the Anglican Articles. Far from Marian excess, the doctrine safeguards the full reality of the Incarnation and the infinite value of Christ's atonement. Listeners serve as the jury in this conversational yet intellectually sharp courtroom discussion that asks the key question: is Mary simply an ordinary woman God used for a moment, or the extraordinary God-bearer the Church has proclaimed for two thousand years? Perfect for curious non-Catholics, Protestant pastors investigating Catholicism, and cradle Catholics deepening their faith. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

 Pastor KJay launch a life-changing new series, A Series on Forgiveness.Today's message title: Let It Go

In the powerful opening episode of the new series Mary in the Dock: Ordinary or Extraordinary?, host Greg Smith puts the Catholic practice of Marian devotion on trial. Are prayers like the Hail Mary and the Rosary, asking for Mary's intercession, and venerating her images really idolatry — or are they biblical, Christ-centered honor for the Mother of our Lord? Greg gives the strongest Protestant objections a full, fair hearing (sola scriptura, the one-mediator objection, and claims of late pagan corruption), then delivers a robust Catholic defense rooted in Scripture, the Greek of the New Testament, and the earliest Church Fathers — including evidence of Marian prayers from the third century, long before Constantine. Listeners serve as the jury in this conversational yet intellectually sharp courtroom-style discussion that tackles one of the most common stumbling blocks for Protestants investigating Catholicism. Whether you're a curious non-Catholic, a Protestant pastor wrestling with these issues, or a cradle Catholic wanting to explain the faith more clearly, this episode will challenge you to decide: is Mary simply an ordinary woman, or the extraordinary New Eve the Church has always proclaimed? SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Send us Fan MailI want to talk to you today about something that is constantly happening around us…The gravitational pull toward average. Because whether you realize it or not, there's always pressure trying to pull you into mediocrity.Average thinking.Average effort.Average expectations.Average faith.And if you do nothing intentionally…the drift is inevitable.In this episode, I break down why no one accidentally becomes extraordinary.Nobody unintentionally fulfills purpose. Nobody coasts into calling. The truth is you were never created to blend in.You were created to shine. We look at Matthew 5 and the powerful reminder that we are called to be salt and light in this earth.Salt changes environments. Light changes atmospheres.Neither one conforms to its surroundings they transform them.And that's what you are called to do too.But here's the challenge:The world constantly tries to normalize compromise, passivity, fear, and comfort.“Don't stand out.”“Don't be too bold.”“Lower your standards.”“Just fit in.”But God says the opposite. Shine.In this episode, I talk about:The slow drift toward average and how it happensWhy subtle compromise is more dangerous than dramatic failureThe difference between conformity and transformationHow Caleb carried a “different spirit”Why your environment matters more than you thinkAnd how to actively resist the pull toward mediocrityBecause average is never something people choose intentionally. It's where drift takes them.And if you want to walk fully in your purpose… you have to become intentional.Intentional with your thoughts.Intentional with your standards.Intentional with your faith.Intentional with who you allow to shape your thinking.I believe this with everything in me:The world does not need a watered-down version of you.It needs your light.Your boldness.Your obedience.Your conviction.So today, I want you to ask yourself—Where have I started settling? Where have I started drifting? And what would happen if I chose to fully follow God again with a different spirit?Because you were never created to be average. You were created to influence environments, carry light, and walk in purpose

Welcome to Weekend Messages at Grand Point Church. This week is Youth Takeover—a weekend dedicated to giving our students the platform to lead, serve, and speak into our church family.In this episode, host Mitch Benedict sits down with the three youth pastors of Grand Point Church to talk about what makes Youth Takeover so meaningful, why student leadership matters, and the stories of students stepping up in unexpected ways. Then we go straight into the message delivered by our youth team.What You'll Hear:A conversation with the GPC youth pastor teamThe vision behind student leadership at Grand PointStories of life change happening in our studentsThis weekend's message from our youth ministryNext Steps:Pray for the students and youth leaders of GPCInvite a student to GPC StudentsGet connected at grandpointchurch.comIf this episode encouraged you, take a moment to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to be reminded that God is at work in the next generation.

Your child's health starts in the gut. The immune system and brain are taking cues from the same place every day. On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with integrative pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song, a leading voice in pediatric functional medicine, to map out what the gut microbiome actually is and why it matters even when your kid's poop looks “normal.” If your family is dealing with eczema, allergies, frequent illness, anxiety, sleep issues, attention struggles, or big mood swings, this conversation connects the dots with clear science and practical next steps.We dig into the research linking early microbiome disruption especially from antibiotics and antacid medications to higher risks of allergic disease and later mental health concerns. Dr. Song explains how microbes help train immune tolerance, support the gut-brain axis, and even produce key compounds like short-chain fatty acids and neurotransmitters tied to calm, sleep, motivation, and focus. We also name the common disruptors parents run into: ultra-processed food additives like emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners, certain medications, environmental chemicals, and chronic stress.Then we get real about what to do. Dr. Song shares a framework for rebuilding: start with foundational nutrients, feed beneficial bacteria with fiber and plant diversity, use fermented foods, and consider probiotics strategically after antibiotics. We also talk about how to help teens change without power struggles by teaching label reading, explaining the “why,” and tying food choices to goals they care about like skin, sports, sleep, and stress.If this helped you, subscribe to Brainy Moms Podcast, share the episode with a parent friend, and leave a review so more families can find it. What's one food swap your family could try this week?ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

In this unscripted, freewheeling conversation recorded at the secret compound, Ed shares the profound shift happening in his heart as he prepares to enter OCIA and come into full communion with the Catholic Church. He reflects on how years of Protestant experience left him with a flattened faith — where baptism, communion, and even basic Christian practices became optional or merely symbolic — and how rediscovering mystery has brought wonder, weight, and meaning back into his life. Greg and Ed explore the difference between modern “mystery” as unsolved puzzle and the New Testament mysterion — the transcendent, supernatural realities that point to realities beyond what we can measure or fully explain. They discuss the enchanted universe of medieval Catholicism, the flattening effect of the Enlightenment, and how stripping away divine mystery leaves a void that gets filled with everything from simulation theory to razor blades under pyramids. Along the way they touch on cathedrals, real presence in the Eucharist, marriage as sacrament, C.S. Lewis, Owen Barfield, Chesterton, and why so many today are hungry for a Christianity that is big, bold, substantial, and deeply rooted in the supernatural. If you've ever felt that modern life (and modern Christianity) has lost its magic, this episode will speak to that ache and point toward the ancient answer. SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.

Episode 220: Automate Your Lead Generation with our FREE online course: https://go.digitaltrailblazer.com/auto-leads-course-freeRunning paid ads without a profitable funnel structure is one of the fastest ways to burn through your budget — leaving coaches, course creators, and agency owners frustrated with little to show for it. Without the right offer architecture and ad strategy, most business owners either lose money on ads or attract low-quality leads that never convert to high-ticket clients.In this episode, Paul Meldrum teaches us how to build a self-liquidating funnel where your leads essentially pay for themselves. He breaks down the difference between low-ticket and high-ticket offer strategies, why your lead magnet must solve a specific problem (not mirror your main offer), how ad frequency impacts conversions, and how to structure your front-end offers to naturally lead prospects toward your premium programs.About Paul Meldrum: Paul has spent 21+ years building acquisition, delivery, and operational systems for fitness, coaching, and service-based businesses. His work across thousands of clients has earned him industry recognition, including Personal Trainer of the Year (2005/2006) and the Clinical Excellence Award from the Australian Sports Kinesiology Institute.Today, Paul runs Ascend Collective, where he helps trainers, coaches, and service-based business owners turn their skills into scalable systems — building real businesses with predictable revenue and no reliance on hype or shortcuts.Get Paul's free gift here: https://www.ascendcollective.com.au/Connect with Paul:https://www.facebook.com/paul.meldrum.7 https://www.instagram.com/thepaulmeldrumWant to SCALE your online business bigger and faster without the endless hustle of networking, referrals, and pumping out content that nobody sees?Grab our Ultimate Ad Script for Coaches, Agencies, and Course Creators.Learn the exact 5-step script we teach our clients that allows them to generate targeted, high-quality leads at ultra-low cost, so you can land paying customers and clients without breaking the bank on ad spend.Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerX (Twitter): https://x.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical today — Magnifica Humanitas — addressing the dignity of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and rapid technological change. In this short update episode, Greg reflects on the long anticipation for this document (echoing Leo XIII's Rerum Novarum), shares what we've already covered on the podcast and in our adult education academy, and explains why he's choosing to read, mark up, and prayerfully reflect on the full 42,000-word text before offering in-depth thoughts in a couple of weeks. He also gives important show updates: switching to interactive Zoom webinars for supporters, plans to resume regular Patreon content, and a sneak peek at the upcoming new podcast The History of Christendom. If you want to join the live webinars walking through the encyclical together, become a Patreon or PayPal supporter today — links below. Thanks for your patience and support during a busy season! SUPPORT THIS SHOW Considering Catholicism is 100% listener-supported. If this podcast has helped you on your journey, please become a patron today! For as little as $5/month you get: • Every regular episode ad-free and organized into topical playlists • Exclusive bonus content (extra Q&As, Deep-Dive courses, live streams, and more) • My deepest gratitude and a growing community of like-minded listeners ➡️ Join now: https://patreon.com/consideringcatholicism (or tap the Patreon link in your podcast app) One-time gift: Donate with PayPal! CONNECT WITH US • Website & contact form: https://consideringcatholicism.com • Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com • Leave a comment on Patreon (I read every one!) RATE & REVIEW If you enjoy the show, please leave a rating (and even better, a review) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — it really helps new listeners find us. SHARE THE SHOW Know someone who's curious about Catholicism? Send them a link or share an episode on social media. Thank you! Christus vincit, Christus regnat, Christus imperat.  

Pastor KJay preached a powerful message titled “Attitude of Gratitude”

Send us Fan MailStuck Isn't Your Identity… But Indecision Might Be Keeping You ThereHave you ever felt stuck?Stuck in your health, your relationships, your business, your purpose… or even stuck in a version of yourself that you've already outgrown?In this episode, Amy gets real about the emotional and mental exhaustion that comes from indecision. The conversations you keep avoiding. The appointments you keep putting off. The boundaries you know you need to set. The dream you keep delaying because you're waiting for perfect clarity.Amy shares why unresolved things are expensive — not just financially, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. She explains how living in a constant state of “I don't know” quietly drains your energy, steals your peace, and keeps you trapped in cycles of overthinking and avoidance.This episode is a wake-up call to stop doom scrolling, stop numbing, stop overthinking, and start moving. Because momentum is medicine. Movement is medicine. And clarity often comes after the step — not before it.Amy also opens up about a personal decision she finally made after carrying the weight of it for years, reminding listeners that breakthrough doesn't always feel peaceful in the beginning. Sometimes growth feels uncomfortable. Sometimes freedom starts with ripping the Band-Aid off.If you've been sitting in the valley of indecision, this episode will challenge you to take your power back, trust God with the outcome, and move forward with courage — even if it's only one small step at a time.Because sometimes breakthrough looks less like a miracle…and more like a decision.Connect With Us:Website: https://www.youaremore.comJoin The 6AM Club Bible Study! Bible Study: https://www.youaremore.com/bible-study Free Download: 5 Steps to Win Through Adversity https://youaremorepodcast.com/store Social Media: Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youaremorepodcast and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amywienands/ Email: amy@amywienands.comEpisode Minute By Minute:00:00 – Welcome + Join the 6AM Club01:12 – Why Feeling “Stuck” Has a Heavy Cost02:18 – The Real Root of Stuckness: Indecision04:03 – How Avoidance Drains Your Mental Energy06:05 – Why Unmade Decisions Steal Your Peace08:11 – “Eat the Frog” and Face the Thing10:02 – Doom Scrolling, Distraction, and Escaping Your Life12:24 – Why Some Things Need to Be Removed, Not Managed14:41 – Amy's Personal Story of Finally Pulling the Band-Aid Off17:02 – Movement Is Medicine18:34 – The Regret of Opportunities Never Taken20:20 – Three Seconds of Radical Courage22:01 – How Indecision Impacts Your Health and Relationships24:08 – Stuck Between What Was and What's Ahead25:52 – “Do Everything That's in Your Heart to Do”27:35 – The 24-Hour Unstuck Challenge30:04 – Sometimes Breakthrough Looks Like a Decision32:01 – Final Encouragement: You Are More Than Your FearThis episode has a really strong “share with a friend” energy. The core hook is incredibly relatable and practical while still carrying Amy's faith-centered encouragement tone.Be intentional, stay focused, and remember you are more! 

Firm parenting isn't the same as 'mean' parenting. And your child isn't “pushing your buttons” because they're broken. Sometimes the real problem is that we've never been taught a clear, repeatable way to stay calm, set firm boundaries, and teach kids how to regulate themselves. Parenting behaviorist and family advocate Nicholeen Peck joins Dr. Amy and Sandy to redefine strict parenting as self-government: living by principles, staying emotionally steady, and using skills that make conflict predictable instead of explosive.On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast. we dig into how Nicholeen's years of working with traumatized and neurodiverse teens shaped a home culture that felt safe enough for even the most reactive kids to calm down. She explains why firmness does not require meanness, how scripts reduce power struggles, and what it looks like to teach children to follow instructions or disagree appropriately without manipulation. We also talk about brain-based parenting, getting everyone back to the “front brain” before solving problems, and why this approach is not about stuffing emotions but about timing and clarity.Then we move into the practical foundations: building a family vision, defining family roles, and rebuilding belonging and bonding when outside influences pull kids away from home. If you're homeschooling, parenting a strong-willed child, or navigating teen resistance, you'll hear concrete ways to shift your mindset, hold boundaries with love, and invite responsibility without constant lectures.Subscribe for more smart, compassionate parenting conversations, share this with a friend who needs calmer days, and leave a review so more families can find us. What's the one moment at home where you want more self-control and less conflict?ABOUT US:The Brainy Moms is a parenting podcast hosted by cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore and Sandy Zamalis. Dr. Amy and Sandy have conversations with experts in parenting, child development, education, homeschooling, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience. Listeners leave with tips and advice for helping parents and kids thrive. If you love us, add us to your playlist and follow us on social media! CONNECT WITH US:Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: BrainyMoms@gmail.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMomsSubscribe to our free monthly newsletterVisit our sponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

Let's be real. The culture is obsessed with making us want to blend in. It's like there's this unspoken rule that says you have to follow the trends to be okay. But here's the truth: God didn't design you to blend in. He called you to stand out. Welcome back to Part 2 of our "Us vs. The Culture" series on the UncommonTEEN Podcast! In this episode, Coach Jamie is joined by co-hosts Kayleigh, Rosie, and Sadie to talk about the massive pressure teens face to compromise what they believe just to keep the peace. We dive into the life of Daniel—a teenager who lived in a culture that tried to completely strip away his identity. He made one decision that changed everything, and it created a ripple effect that gave his friends the courage to stand strong too. If you are tired of swimming upstream alone, feeling exhausted by the constant scroll of social media, or wondering how God really sees you, this episode is exactly what you need to hear today. ✨ THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: Coach Jamie challenges you to write down 3 "I AM" statements based on who God says you are (Beautiful, Valuable, Treasured!). Stick them on your mirror or your wall to remind yourself of your true identity!

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Send us Fan MailI want to ask you a powerful question today: Whose report will you believe?Because the truth is the report you believe is shaping your life.Your thoughts.Your expectations.Your actions.Your future.And so many people are living under reports that were never meant to define them.Maybe it's what your family said.Maybe it's what your past looks like.Maybe it's the circumstances you're walking through right now.“Nothing ever works for me.”“This is just how life is.”“I'll never get ahead.”But what if those aren't truth?In this episode, I'm talking about the battle for your mind and why the greatest work you'll ever do is the transformation of your inner life.Because whatever controls your thinking…eventually controls your life.And if you constantly rehearse failure, fear, limitation, and defeat—you'll start building your life around those expectations.But if you begin to align yourself with truth, possibility, and faith…everything starts to shift.We talk about:Why your mindset is shaping your futureHow daily habits reveal what you actually believeThe difference between believing circumstances vs believing truthWhy Joshua and Caleb saw opportunity when everyone else saw defeatAnd how to keep walking when life feels hardBecause here's what I know: Every storm eventually runs out of rain.And if you don't quit…you will see breakthrough.I know some of you listening are walking through really difficult things right now.Loss. Delay. Fear. Setbacks.But I want you to remember this:God is still working.And what feels like a setback today may be the very thing building strength, impact, and purpose inside of you for tomorrow.So this week, I want you to pay attention to the report you're agreeing with.Is it fear?Limitation?Defeat?Or is it truth?Because the report you believe will determine the life you build