Podcasts about Connected Life

We were created to be connected—not just surrounded by people, but known, loved, and invested in. In this message from The Connected Life series, we look at what it means to intentionally notice the people around us and pursue meaningful relationships. We're called to be connected to learn, connected to love, and connected to lead.God has given each of us gifts, wisdom, and experiences that can help someone else. The question is: who around you needs what God has already given you?

What if one of the biggest lies we believe is that God doesn't want to be close to us?This week, Jeremy and Bobby continue the conversation from Sunday's message on The Connected Life, talking about how Scripture helps us fight the lies that keep us distant from God and what it looks like to boldly approach Him through Jesus.

God has always desired closeness with you. In this message, Pastor Bobby begins The Connected Life sermon series by exploring Hebrews 10 and the incredible access we have to God through Jesus.Because of Jesus, we don't have to earn our way into God's presence. We can come boldly, hold tightly to our hope, and trust that God is faithful even when life makes that difficult.

What if caring isn't weakness, but one of the greatest forms of human strength? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with New York Times bestselling author Dr. Tony Nader on his new book The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comDr. Tony Nader, M.D., Ph.D., is a Harvard- and MIT-trained neuroscientist, physician, Vedic scholar, and the global leader of the Transcendental Meditation organizations. A New York Times bestselling author, his work bridges modern science and ancient wisdom to explore consciousness, health, and human potential. Dr. Nader is also President of Maharishi International University and a frequent media guest and keynote speaker, including at the United Nations' first World Meditation Day. Through his books, courses, and public talks, he shares research-backed approaches to reducing stress, improving well-being, and enhancing human performance and connection. https://drtonynader.com  https://www.thepowerofcaringbook.comOrder on Amazon: https://a.co/d/091YWNdRDiscover inspiring conversations with today's leading authors, celebrities, thought leaders, and change makers. To learn more about the Moments with Marianne Radio Show, explore guest interview opportunities, connect with Marianne, and follow her on social media, visit https://www.mariannepestana.comExplore the Moments with Marianne Book Club and find your next great read: https://www.mariannepestana.com/book-club/Listen to the Moments with Marianne Radio Show on KMET 1490AM & 98.1FM, an ABC News Radio Affiliate, weekdays at 8:06 AM PT / 11:06 AM ET and Sundays at 10:06 AM PT / 1:06 PM ET. Learn more at: https://www.kmet1490am.com/moments-with-marianne

Main Point: In a world flooded with disinformation, the church must reclaim the discernment only Christ can give. Pastor Brian Crawford opened with a striking quote from Denzel Washington on the 2016 red carpet: "If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do read it, you're misinformed." That quote, delivered to journalists who had just spread a false story, captured the problem Pastor Brian Crawford set out to address in this message from Genesis 3:1-6. We are living in an age of disinformation unlike anything history has seen before, and the church, rather than standing as a bulwark against it, is too often one of its most eager distributors. The Origins of Disinformation: The enemy has always spoken in lies. The first word Scripture ever uses to describe Satan is not "evil" or "powerful." It is "crafty." Pastor Brian Crawford unpacked that Hebrew word as meaning shrewd, cunning, and, in plain terms, slick. The serpent did not approach Eve with absurd, obviously false claims. He approached her with truish ones, statements slightly off center, close enough to make her question what God had actually said. That strategy has not changed. It fills our news feeds, our social media timelines, and our radio airwaves every hour of every day. Significantly, the Bible ends the same way it begins: Revelation 22:15 casts out those who love and practice falsehood. Jesus will have the final word over our slick enemy. The Heart of Disinformation: The problem is not your phone, it is your heart. Pastor Brian Crawford identified two desires that make us vulnerable: pride and payoff. Drawing on a landmark 2020 study in the journal Science, he described a condition researchers called "political sectarianism," in which people no longer simply disagree with the other side but moralize against them, quietly appointing themselves judges of good and evil. That is Genesis 3:5 in real time. When someone from our own camp shares a lie and someone corrects it, accepting the correction no longer feels like a neutral update. It feels like betrayal of the group, so we go silent rather than say we were wrong. The payoff works alongside pride. False and outrage-provoking content goes viral because the algorithm rewards engagement, not truth. Sharing novel information gives the sharer a status feeling, and in a growing number of cases, a financial one as well. Research has found that 30% of disinformation on social media comes from just 0.0003% of users who are financially incentivized to keep people inflamed. Ancient wisdom calls this the desire of the eyes. Our generation has simply figured out how to monetize it. The Escape from Disinformation: Be tethered to Christ, not to the digital. The answer Pastor Brian Crawford offered was not a better media diet, though he did call the church to find credible news sources and resist clickbait. The deeper answer was John 8:31-32: "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." When our greatest desire is to be like Jesus, when we sit at His feet rather than the feet of cable news, we are protected from the truish lies that target our pride and our passions. The two practical applications were direct: keep watch on your desire, filtering information through truth rather than through what you already want to believe, and keep watch on your ego, refusing to let in-group pride blind you to truth that comes from outside your camp. Guard your heart, and before you share anything, ask not "do I like it?" but "is it true?"

Main Point: In a world flooded with disinformation, the church must reclaim the discernment only Christ can give. Pastor Brian Crawford opened with a striking quote from Denzel Washington on the 2016 red carpet: "If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you do read it, you're misinformed." That quote, delivered to journalists who had just spread a false story, captured the problem Pastor Brian Crawford set out to address in this message from Genesis 3:1-6. We are living in an age of disinformation unlike anything history has seen before, and the church, rather than standing as a bulwark against it, is too often one of its most eager distributors. The Origins of Disinformation: The enemy has always spoken in lies. The first word Scripture ever uses to describe Satan is not "evil" or "powerful." It is "crafty." Pastor Brian Crawford unpacked that Hebrew word as meaning shrewd, cunning, and, in plain terms, slick. The serpent did not approach Eve with absurd, obviously false claims. He approached her with truish ones, statements slightly off center, close enough to make her question what God had actually said. That strategy has not changed. It fills our news feeds, our social media timelines, and our radio airwaves every hour of every day. Significantly, the Bible ends the same way it begins: Revelation 22:15 casts out those who love and practice falsehood. Jesus will have the final word over our slick enemy. The Heart of Disinformation: The problem is not your phone, it is your heart. Pastor Brian Crawford identified two desires that make us vulnerable: pride and payoff. Drawing on a landmark 2020 study in the journal Science, he described a condition researchers called "political sectarianism," in which people no longer simply disagree with the other side but moralize against them, quietly appointing themselves judges of good and evil. That is Genesis 3:5 in real time. When someone from our own camp shares a lie and someone corrects it, accepting the correction no longer feels like a neutral update. It feels like betrayal of the group, so we go silent rather than say we were wrong. The payoff works alongside pride. False and outrage-provoking content goes viral because the algorithm rewards engagement, not truth. Sharing novel information gives the sharer a status feeling, and in a growing number of cases, a financial one as well. Research has found that 30% of disinformation on social media comes from just 0.0003% of users who are financially incentivized to keep people inflamed. Ancient wisdom calls this the desire of the eyes. Our generation has simply figured out how to monetize it. The Escape from Disinformation: Be tethered to Christ, not to the digital. The answer Pastor Brian Crawford offered was not a better media diet, though he did call the church to find credible news sources and resist clickbait. The deeper answer was John 8:31-32: "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." When our greatest desire is to be like Jesus, when we sit at His feet rather than the feet of cable news, we are protected from the truish lies that target our pride and our passions. The two practical applications were direct: keep watch on your desire, filtering information through truth rather than through what you already want to believe, and keep watch on your ego, refusing to let in-group pride blind you to truth that comes from outside your camp. Guard your heart, and before you share anything, ask not "do I like it?" but "is it true?"

What if the loneliest generation in history is also the most connected? In this message from the Connected Life series at Local Vineyard Church, Pastor Jacob unpacks why one in three people feel they have no one to call, and why putting down your phone is only half the solution. Tracing community from Genesis to the early church in Acts, this sermon shows that God himself exists in perfect community and designed you to be known, not just noticed. Learn why isolation is the enemy's favorite trap, how small groups and serve teams build real relationships, and what the "one another" commands of the New Testament ask of us. Rows are where we sit; circles are where we heal. Discover what it means to live face-to-face in a face-down world.0:00 The Church I Picture2:34 One in Three Have No One5:32 The Phone Was Never the Problem6:09 Created for Community11:38 How the Early Church Lived14:44 Isolation Is the Enemy's Favorite Trap19:09 Small Groups and Serve Teams25:10 Five "One Another" CommandsPreached by Jacob Gaines on August 2, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/finding-authentic-community-in-a-digital-worldSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete." 2 John v. 12 This verse is an easy on to skim over, but its implications are important. The Apostle John emphasizes the importance of having an in person interaction as opposed to just writing his audience a letter. This verse cuts to the theme of today's sermon: We are being deeply changed by our digital age, as is the church. We have the consider how our life of constant connection to devices is changing us. A major emphasis about Jesus in scripture was his bodily presence--John emphasizes this when calls Jesus the Word made flesh. After Jesus's ascension, some naysayers were claiming that Jesus was never really on earth in bodily form, but all the gospels put enormous emphasis on Jesus's physical, human presence. One major way this is done is by how often the text mentions Jesus having a meal with others. This was such a major part of Jesus's ministry that the religious elite speculated that he was a glutton and a drunkard. Obviously this wasn't the case--there is also the story of his forty day fast in the wilderness--but it reveals just how often physical presence and fellowship over a meal meant to Jesus. In today's little passage, John ends his letter saying he'd rather not spend his time writing, but that he would rather speak in person and be present with the church to whom he was writing. John realized he shouldn't let the technology of his day--letter writing--replace physical presence. For many of us, screens and tech have taken over and our relationship with worship in community has been replaced by voyuerism. When we are so changed and conditioned that we are unable to be present or connect, it affects our relationships with others as well as our relationship with God. OUr attention to God has been reduced and has shifted. We often focus on supernatural signs and wonders in the early church, which we see at the beginning of the book of Acts, but the end of the book of Acts puts emphasis on what the early church looked like--believers attending temple and services TOGETHER, connected, and in community. A product of the Holy Spirit being with us is connectedness. God moves amongst us as a body, so we have to embrace the means by which he has given us to receive him and each other. Here are five applications of today's message for your day-to-day life: Application 1: Be more suspicious of our digital connectedness. What is it doing to us? To our connection with others? Application 2: Treat the absence of screen time like a discipline to be practiced, rather than an inconvenience to get through. Schedule time away from our screens. Application 3: Practice running to Christ instead of running to our phones. Application 4: Leave room in our lives for presence with others. Christ spent so much time eating with others, the elite insulted Him about it! Application 5: Resist the urge to trade physical connection for digital connection. Jesus showed up in a body, and He left with a body!

"I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. Instead, I hope to visit you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete." 2 John v. 12 This verse is an easy on to skim over, but its implications are important. The Apostle John emphasizes the importance of having an in person interaction as opposed to just writing his audience a letter. This verse cuts to the theme of today's sermon: We are being deeply changed by our digital age, as is the church. We have the consider how our life of constant connection to devices is changing us. A major emphasis about Jesus in scripture was his bodily presence--John emphasizes this when calls Jesus the Word made flesh. After Jesus's ascension, some naysayers were claiming that Jesus was never really on earth in bodily form, but all the gospels put enormous emphasis on Jesus's physical, human presence. One major way this is done is by how often the text mentions Jesus having a meal with others. This was such a major part of Jesus's ministry that the religious elite speculated that he was a glutton and a drunkard. Obviously this wasn't the case--there is also the story of his forty day fast in the wilderness--but it reveals just how often physical presence and fellowship over a meal meant to Jesus. In today's little passage, John ends his letter saying he'd rather not spend his time writing, but that he would rather speak in person and be present with the church to whom he was writing. John realized he shouldn't let the technology of his day--letter writing--replace physical presence. For many of us, screens and tech have taken over and our relationship with worship in community has been replaced by voyuerism. When we are so changed and conditioned that we are unable to be present or connect, it affects our relationships with others as well as our relationship with God. OUr attention to God has been reduced and has shifted. We often focus on supernatural signs and wonders in the early church, which we see at the beginning of the book of Acts, but the end of the book of Acts puts emphasis on what the early church looked like--believers attending temple and services TOGETHER, connected, and in community. A product of the Holy Spirit being with us is connectedness. God moves amongst us as a body, so we have to embrace the means by which he has given us to receive him and each other. Here are five applications of today's message for your day-to-day life: Application 1: Be more suspicious of our digital connectedness. What is it doing to us? To our connection with others? Application 2: Treat the absence of screen time like a discipline to be practiced, rather than an inconvenience to get through. Schedule time away from our screens. Application 3: Practice running to Christ instead of running to our phones. Application 4: Leave room in our lives for presence with others. Christ spent so much time eating with others, the elite insulted Him about it! Application 5: Resist the urge to trade physical connection for digital connection. Jesus showed up in a body, and He left with a body!

Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving. NEXT STEPS Have you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://go2.lc/podcastcommittochrist See You At the Movies Experience your favorite films in a whole new way during At the Movies! Get in on the fun at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. Find service times and learn what to expect at life.church/atthemovies ABOUT THIS MESSAGE This message was originally presented as a part of a series called The Connected Life. Find out more about the series here: https://www.life.church/media/the-connected-life Each week on YouTube, we're highlighting one of our favorite past messages. Our current series, At the Movies, can only be seen at a Life.Church location or at Life.Church Online. Find a location near you or check out online service times at: https://www.life.church/atthemovies/ ABOUT LIFE.CHURCH Wherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.church  Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/app/download  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.church  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.church  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.church  CONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHEL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschel  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a world designed to keep us scrolling, how do we protect our families and stay truly present? In this message from The Connected Life series, Pastor Jacob unpacks the biblical picture of the gatekeeper from the book of Nehemiah, showing how parents, grandparents, and every believer are called to guard what enters their homes in a digital age. Learn three practical moves for stewarding technology well: know your gates, lock it down, and guard yourself. This honest, hope-filled teaching addresses social media, screen time, parental controls, accountability, and raising kids in Christ-centered community without fear or shame. Discover the freedom found in Christ and a challenge to simply be present.0:00 The Internet and Its Trends3:04 The Blessings and Burdens of Our Devices4:55 The Gatekeeper: A Biblical Metaphor10:03 Move One: Know Your Gates13:08 Move Two: Lock It Down22:35 Move Three: Guard Yourself27:05 The Challenge to Be Present and Play30:06 Closing PrayerPreached by Jacob Gaines on July 26, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/guarding-your-family-from-digital-dangerSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

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Are we the most connected generation in history, or the loneliest? In this opening message of our new church-wide series, The Connected Life, Pastor Jacob asks a question we rarely stop to consider: What does God think about our phones? This sermon explores how we've traded the sacredness of showing up for the convenience of a screen and what it costs our families, friendships, and intimacy with God.Discover why "your feed is full, but your soul is empty," how the first-century church shattered dividing walls by gathering face-to-face, and how we can push back against digital distraction to rediscover deep, life-giving, Christ-centered community. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or anyone feeling stuck in the scroll, this message offers hope and a way forward. Watch, be encouraged, and join us as we learn to be truly present.0:00 - Distracted by Our Devices1:09 - Introducing the Connected Life Series4:01 - The Power of Presence8:45 - Your Feed Is Full, But Your Soul Is Empty13:05 - Overprotected in Person, Underprotected Online19:51 - Community and Connection27:43 - This Week's Challenge Preached by Jacob Gaines on July 19, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church. Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/when-devices-steal-your-joySupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

Air Date - 16 July 2026Why do so many people today feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, numb, cynical, or burned out?My guest this week on Vox Novus, physician, neuroscientist, and consciousness researcher Dr. Tony Nader, says the problem is not that people no longer care. It's that modern life has made caring feel emotionally unsustainable. Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR, is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A globally recognized expert in the science of consciousness and human development, he is the successor to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the head of the Transcendental Meditation organizations worldwide, and the president of Maharishi International University. His empirical research in neurochemistry and neuroendocrinology has been widely published in peer-reviewed, scholarly journals, and he has presented at many academic and governmental institutions worldwide. His previous book, Consciousness Is All There Is: How Understanding and Experiencing Consciousness Will Transform Your Life, was a New York Times bestseller.His website is https://drtonynader.com, and he joins me this week to share his new book, The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life.#TonyNader #VictorFuhrman #DestinationUnlimitedConnect with Victor Fuhrman at https://victorthevoice.com/Visit the Destination Unlimited Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/destination-unlimited/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

We lock our deadbolts, turn on our security cameras, and set our home alarms. We assume our families are entirely safe because our physical front doors are closed. But what if the spiritual enemy of your soul doesn't care about your deadbolts? What if he is simply slipping a digital bribe into our hands—and our children's hands—whispering, "Just unlock the screen"? In this second message of our series, The Connected Life, we explore the powerful biblical metaphor of the gatekeeper. From the ancient rebuilding strategies of Nehemiah to the modern-day battlefields inside our pockets, we look at what it truly means to guard the entry points of our hearts and homes to protect the work of God there. If you are tired of the anxiety, isolation, and empty promises of the endless scroll, discover how to step out of digital desperation and let the True Gatekeeper lead your family into real, abundant life. Key Takeaways from This Message:

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we are heading to California to talk with Dr. Tony Nader. Dr. Nader is a physician, neuroscientist, author, and researcher of consciousness whose life's work has been devoted to understanding human awareness and how greater consciousness can improve health, happiness, relationships, and society. His latest book, The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life is out now. Find out more at: https://drtonynader.com/

Hello, and welcome to The Relatable Voice Podcast! Today, we are heading to California to talk with Dr. Tony Nader. Dr. Nader is a physician, neuroscientist, author, and researcher of consciousness whose life's work has been devoted to understanding human awareness and how greater consciousness can improve health, happiness, relationships, and society. His latest book, The Power of Caring: Who Cares, Why It Matters, and How Conscious Caring Creates a Fulfilling and Connected Life is out now. Find out more at: https://drtonynader.com/

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Send us Fan Mail You can have hundreds of online friends and still have nobody to call when life gets heavy. That quiet kind of loneliness is showing up everywhere right now, full inboxes, busy calendars, and a strange ache that doesn't have a name. In this episode, host Yusuf sits down with Gabor Kadas, founder of the Friending app, to talk about modern loneliness, why social media feels like connection but often isn't, and how meeting real people in your neighborhood, over coffee, a walk, a jog, can shift something that no scroll ever will. Honest, simple, and grounding. About the Guest: Gabor Kadas is the founder of the Friending app, a platform built to help people form real-life friendships through shared activities and verified, in-person meetings. Having lived across Hungary, the UK, Canada, and the US, Gabor draws on his own experience of repeated relocation and isolation to build a tool he wished he'd had. Key Takeaways: A long list of online "friends" is not the same as one person you can actually meet. Notice the difference before loneliness becomes invisible to you. Loneliness often hides in plain sight. It shows up as cancelled plans, restlessness, low mood, even in physical signs like raised blood pressure or blood sugar. Real friendship needs proximity and shared activity, walking, coffee, tennis, jogging, anything that puts two humans in the same room. Verification and safety matter when meeting strangers offline. First meetings in public places, with built-in safety features, lower the barrier to showing up. Technology is not the enemy. Technology used to push people back into real-world contact can actually rebuild the community structures social media weakened. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://friending.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaborkadas  Email: gabor@friending.com Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/friending Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open — The Strange Loneliness of a Connected Life [01:50] Why Loneliness Is the Quiet Epidemic Nobody Talks About [04:00] The Big Misconception: Followers Are Not Friends [06:30] Technology, Screens, and the False Sense of Belonging [09:20] How Friending Works: Activities, Verification, and Real Meetings [12:50] Hidden Signs of Social Isolation in Your Body and Mood [14:10] From Many Moves to One Mission: Gabor's Personal Story [17:10] Real Friendship After the First Meeting   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. Healthy Mind By Avik™ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ | Email: https://www.podhub.club/contact | Website: https://www.podhub.club | Based in: India & USA Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork | Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest | Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #lonelinessepidemic #mentalhealthpodcast #realfriendships #modernloneliness #connectionovercontent #friendingapp #healthymindhealthylife #socialwellbeing #emotionalhealth #communitymatters #digitalwellbeing #humanconnection #mindfullife     Support the show Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3841: Kristine Klussman urges us to reevaluate our relationship with digital devices, revealing how unconscious screen use chips away at our presence, connection, and well-being. She offers five practical tools to help you shift from mindless tech habits to intentional, life-enhancing digital engagement that fosters deeper self-awareness and more meaningful human connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/change-your-use-of-technology-connected-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Even a small amount of self-observation makes it easy to see the price you pay for engaging in unintentional, unregulated low-quality screen engagement: disconnection from yourself and others." "Technology is here to stay, and barring some kind of apocalyptic destruction of the world, it's going to be a permanent part of our lives." "The irony of technology is that we are often the most disconnected from time, our true priorities, other people, our environment and a conscious life when we are digitally 'connected.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3841: Kristine Klussman urges us to reevaluate our relationship with digital devices, revealing how unconscious screen use chips away at our presence, connection, and well-being. She offers five practical tools to help you shift from mindless tech habits to intentional, life-enhancing digital engagement that fosters deeper self-awareness and more meaningful human connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/change-your-use-of-technology-connected-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Even a small amount of self-observation makes it easy to see the price you pay for engaging in unintentional, unregulated low-quality screen engagement: disconnection from yourself and others." "Technology is here to stay, and barring some kind of apocalyptic destruction of the world, it's going to be a permanent part of our lives." "The irony of technology is that we are often the most disconnected from time, our true priorities, other people, our environment and a conscious life when we are digitally 'connected.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3841: Kristine Klussman urges us to reevaluate our relationship with digital devices, revealing how unconscious screen use chips away at our presence, connection, and well-being. She offers five practical tools to help you shift from mindless tech habits to intentional, life-enhancing digital engagement that fosters deeper self-awareness and more meaningful human connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.kristineklussman.com/change-your-use-of-technology-connected-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Even a small amount of self-observation makes it easy to see the price you pay for engaging in unintentional, unregulated low-quality screen engagement: disconnection from yourself and others." "Technology is here to stay, and barring some kind of apocalyptic destruction of the world, it's going to be a permanent part of our lives." "The irony of technology is that we are often the most disconnected from time, our true priorities, other people, our environment and a conscious life when we are digitally 'connected.'" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey y'all. This week, we're talking about one of my favorite topics: planners and systems! If you've ever had a drawer full of half-used planners or too many digital apps that promised to “fix your life,” this one's for you. I'm diving into why we've been taught to chase control—and what happens when we trade that for connection instead. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal journey from over-optimizing everything to creating softer, more flexible systems that actually make space for joy and presence. I'll walk you through how to align your tools with your values and energy so your days feel grounded, not boxed in. By the end, you'll see your planner and routines in a whole new way. It's not about doing more—it's about feeling more you. So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let's rethink what it means to plan with purpose. Links & resources: Stuck Assessment: https://www.plangoalplan.com/stuck  Plan Goal Plan Planners! Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

Ever feel like you're going through the motions but missing what really matters? You were designed for love—and love isn't formed in comfort, but in community. We're talking about how life changes when we're part of God-honoring community.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesWe'd Love to Get to Know YouLife.Church isn't just something you listen to—it's a place where you can grow and connect. And we want to help you do that! Share a little about yourself and what resources would help you on your faith journey with this short survey: https://life.church/podcastconnectABOUT THIS MESSAGEWe live in the most connected age in history, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Technology can draw us closer to one another—or leave us isolated. The answer isn't ditching our devices; it's learning how to live The Connected Life and build the meaningful relationships we're searching for.Feeling depressed, anxious, or alone? Find spiritual support with these helpful resources: https://finds.life.church/well-being/reason-for-hope/Feeling overwhelmed by your phone, screen time, or digital habits? This 19-day Bible Plan will help you reset your rhythms, recenter your heart, and reconnect with God in a tech-filled world: https://go2.lc/connectedbpHow do I quit doomscrolling? What's the best way to guide my kid's screen time? Can Christians watch that show? And what about AI? Find practical answers to these questions and more: https://finds.life.church/tech/Join the 30-Day Bible ChallengeThis November, commit to reading God's Word every day for 30 days, and see how it changes your life: https://life.church/globalbiblemonthABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/#lifechurch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ever feel like you're going through the motions but missing what really matters? You were designed for love—and love isn't formed in comfort, but in community. We're talking about how life changes when we're part of God-honoring community.

Parenting in a digital age can be overwhelming. Learn how to protect your kids online while modeling healthy tech habits for your whole family.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesWe'd Love to Get to Know YouLife.Church isn't just something you listen to—it's a place where you can grow and connect. And we want to help you do that! Share a little about yourself and what resources would help you on your faith journey with this short survey: https://life.church/podcastconnectABOUT THIS MESSAGEWe live in the most connected age in history, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Technology can draw us closer to one another—or leave us isolated. The answer isn't ditching our devices; it's learning how to live The Connected Life and build the meaningful relationships we're searching for.Feeling overwhelmed by your phone, screen time, or digital habits? This 19-day Bible Plan will help you reset your rhythms, recenter your heart, and reconnect with God in a tech-filled world: https://go2.lc/connectedbpWhat happens when the thing we're asking about didn't exist 2,000 years ago? The Bible doesn't mention phones, social media, or video games—but we can still learn from how Jesus lived. This guide will help you navigate tech, TV, and time with God: https://go2.lc/techguideHow do I quit doomscrolling? What's the best way to guide my kid's screen time? Can Christians watch that show? And what about AI? Find practical answers to these questions and more: https://finds.life.church/tech/Join the 30-Day Bible ChallengeThis November, commit to reading God's Word every day for 30 days, and see how it changes your life: https://life.church/globalbiblemonthABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Parenting in a digital age can be overwhelming. Learn how to protect your kids online while modeling healthy tech habits for your whole family.

Parenting in a digital age can be overwhelming. Learn how to protect your kids online while modeling healthy tech habits for your whole family.

Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesWe'd Love to Get to Know YouLife.Church isn't just something you listen to—it's a place where you can grow and connect. And we want to help you do that! Share a little about yourself and what resources would help you on your faith journey with this short survey: https://life.church/podcastconnectABOUT THIS MESSAGEWe live in the most connected age in history, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Technology can draw us closer to one another—or leave us isolated. The answer isn't ditching our devices; it's learning how to live The Connected Life and build the meaningful relationships we're searching for.Feeling overwhelmed by your phone, screen time, or digital habits? This 19-day Bible Plan will help you reset your rhythms, recenter your heart, and reconnect with God in a tech-filled world: https://go2.lc/connectedbpWhat happens when the thing we're asking about didn't exist 2,000 years ago? The Bible doesn't mention phones, social media, or video games—but we can still learn from how Jesus lived. This guide will help you navigate tech, TV, and time with God:  https://go2.lc/techguideHow do I quit doomscrolling? What's the best way to guide my kid's screen time? Can Christians watch that show? And what about AI? Find practical answers to these questions and more: https://finds.life.church/tech/Join the 30-Day Bible ChallengeThis November, commit to reading God's Word every day for 30 days, and see how it changes your life: https://life.church/globalbiblemonthABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschelLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving.

Your feed is full, but how's your heart doing? Discover how to break free from doomscrolling and build the deep, joy-filled connections you're craving.

I'm back. After months off the mic I'm excited to bing you a new series of solo episodes to help you anchor deeper into who you are here to be. Send me a DM on instagram @madelyncarafa with your takeaway for this episode and any suggestions on topics your like me to explore with mindset and spirituality. Thanks for being here, I'm so excited to be back xx

Dan Newby is a global leader in emotional literacy and the creator of Emotions-Centered Coaching. With over 7,000 hours of coaching experience, he has dedicated his career to helping leaders and changemakers around the world turn emotions into powerful, everyday tools for transformation. Dan is the author of four books on emotional literacy and regularly leads his signature Emotions-Centered Coaching course for “people who support people” — including leaders, therapists, educators, faith leaders, and parents. Before devoting himself to coaching, Dan spent 25 years in private business, including as CEO, and later served as COO, CEO, and Senior Course Leader at Newfield Network Coach Training School. Today, he and his partner Lucy Núñez, lead the School of Emotions and Dignity Inc., which focuses on fostering dignity in policing and leadership. In this episode, host Shay Beider and Dan Newby explore how emotional literacy can transform the way we understand ourselves and connect with others. Dan defines emotions as “what moves us” and powerful sources of energy with their own narratives, impulses, and purposes. He shares his journey on learning to name and articulate his emotions, and offers practical tools like expanding our emotional vocabulary, noticing and naming emotions throughout the day, and distinguishing subtle differences. The duo highlight resources such as the Emotional Regulation Assessment, the Emote app, and Emotional Flash Cards, all aimed at building emotional agility and resilience. Dan shares some of his personal experiences and illustrates how allowing emotions to flow without attachment and consciously choosing emotions like optimism and hope can lead to greater well-being. Ultimately, Dan encourages us to see emotions as dynamic forces we can shape, helping us live more whole, connected, and intentional lives. Listen to the complete episode by clicking the player above. Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing  Show Notes: Learn more about Dan Newby Learn more about his School of Emotions Check out Dignity Inc. here Read “The Unopened Gift” here Read his book “Dignity in Leadership” This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.  Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org  

When the church was birthed on the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, they had no strategy or technique for changing the world. They just wanted to worship Jesus—together. They prayed. They sang. They rejoiced. They grew. They ate. All together. They had a shared devotion, a shared life, and a shared mission. And revival broke out. That's not a formula for revival (God laughs at our formulas). But it is a beautiful life. It is a powerful life. It is a connected life. And as it turns out, it's also God's design for a healthy Christian Community. Are you connected—to God, to others, to His mission?

What if the key to spiritual growth isn't trying harder—but learning how to feel safe, seen, and loved? In this episode, Doug and Janet sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Todd Hall for a powerful conversation about attachment, transformation, and the kind of love that reshapes your life. Together, they explore how our early relational patterns affect not just our parenting and marriage—but our relationship with God. You'll learn: How to recognize attachment patterns that keep you stuck Why behavior doesn't change until your nervous system feels safe How to respond to your child's big emotions without losing connection What it means to “abide” when your body has only known striving How presence and proximity—not pressure—create lasting transformation Whether you're a parent, pastor, or someone on a healing journey, this episode is full of practical tools and new language that will help you move from disconnection to security. “Transformation isn't about performing better. It's about being seen, loved, and known—especially in the places we've learned to hide.” About Dr. Todd Hall:  Dr. Hall is the author of The Connected Life and a leading voice in the field of relational spirituality. A psychologist and professor at Biola University, his work helps people understand how love, attachment, and emotional presence are central to both healing and discipleship. Favorite Takeaways: You're not broken. You're reacting to what your body learned was normal. Correction is a gift of love—but connection must come first. The nervous system can't receive truth when it's overwhelmed. Spiritual formation is relational, not a list of disciplines. Parents shape their children's view of God through emotional safety. Resources Mentioned: Instagram: @drtoddwhall  Facebook: @drtoddwhall  LinkedIn: @drtoddwhall  Linktree: linktr.ee/drtoddwhall Website: https://www.relationalspirituality.co The Connected Life book by Dr. Todd Hall Learn more at John15Academy.com Let's Stay Connected: John 15 Academy is a donor-supported ministry that helps families and communities restore the lost art of being family through consulting, curriculum, speaking, and storytelling. Explore more and support our work at John15Academy.com/give. Together, there is great hope.

Tamara Zoner is Speaker and Coach on a mission to create greater happiness in the world by teaching individuals and groups the actions and habits of happiness. Tamara demonstrates daily how to create a life you love. Energetic and enthusiastic, she brings a room to life with her positive presence, even when that presence is virtual! She can speak for hours on the habits and actions of happiness and how people can create a life that they love through small, simple changes. With a blend of spirituality, self-love, and practicality, Tamara makes it feel possible for people to live more authentically, being true to themselves without trying to fake it and shifting their relationships with themselves and others in a loving and respectful way. Book Tamara to raise your audience's happiness levels, help them find more meaning and purpose in their lives, and live and love truthfully from their hearts. Questions? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/createalifeyoulovenow https://www.alifeyoulovenow.com/  

Connected people are fruitful people. We're called into a life of CONNECTION! Community is where you GATHER, Commitment is when you GO, Connection is HOW you GROW What type of commitment does Jesus truly call us to as followers? Why does it sometimes feel like we are not growing, even if we say we are believers? Our connection is meant to be twofold: First and foremost to Christ, but also to other believers!

In this episode, Clay and Allie sit down with Dr. Todd Hall—a psychologist, author, and expert on relational spirituality—to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing young adults today: disconnection. Together, they dig into questions like: Why do we often feel distant from both God and others? How does our early attachment shape our faith journey? What does it really mean to “know” God—not just intellectually, but relationally? And how can we move from isolation to deep, authentic connection? If you want to live a more connected life, this episode is for you! Link to assessments below: https://www.spiritualmetrics.co/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, hello! We're back for another episode of the Owning Your Sexual Self podcast! Get ready for a juicy and grounded conversation with somatic coach and nervous system genius, Hannah Deindorfer. Hannah shares what it really means to feel safe in your body and why that sense of safety changes everything. This episode is full of practical tools, gentle insights, and powerful reminders to help you feel more connected to yourself and the people around you.In this episode:Why safety in your body is the key to everything elseWhy you don't need to “fix” your emotions but instead feel themThe power of grounding exercises and their role in calming your nervous systemHow exploring somatic work can improve intimacy and pleasureWhy creating space for pleasure is just as important as healingTechniques for better regulation, and connection**This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Luxury Shouldn't Be Out of Reach. Visit CozyEarth.com and use my exclusive code RACHELM for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let themknow you heard about Cozy Earth right here.**Thank you so much for listening!  Don't forget to share on your social media and tag me if you loved this episode!Connect with HannahInstagram & Youtube: @TheLibidoFairyWebsite: TheLibidoFairy.comSupport the showConnect with Rachel!Instagram: @The_Rachel_MaineWebsite: https://linktr.ee/WellnessSexpertiseYouTube: YouTube.com/@OwningYourSexualSelfFacebook: Rachel MaineEmail: therachelmaine@gmail.com

In today's world, we're facing a connection crisis. Despite being more digitally connected than ever, many people feel a deep sense of loneliness and disconnection. This crisis has been amplified by the pandemic, leading to increased stress and mental health issues. But what's at the root of this connection crisis, and how does it impact our spiritual lives? Cultivating deep growth is a lifelong journey that requires intentional effort and engagement. By immersing ourselves in Scripture, practicing contemplative prayer, and connecting deeply with others, we create the conditions for spiritual transformation. As we tend to our souls and allow ourselves to be deeply known and loved, we will flourish and bear fruit that lasts. May we find joy and meaning in the process, trusting that God is at work in us, growing us from the inside out.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. This week's episode is titled "The Power of Self-Leadership: Transforming Executive Performance Through Internal Family Systems." In this episode, we are joined by Seth Kopald, PhD, a Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner with expertise in organizational management and leadership. Dr. Kopald's unique blend of academic rigor and compassionate practice offers invaluable insights into self-leadership, parenting, and creating meaningful connections. As an author, consultant, and IFS practitioner, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations achieve inner harmony and stronger relationships. Dr. Kopald's journey began in education as a Montessori preschool teacher, later expanding to roles as a community college instructor and consultant for Head Start. His path took a transformative turn during a personal challenge when he discovered Internal Family Systems therapy, which became both his healing journey and professional calling. Since 2012, Seth has been an active IFS practitioner, leading individual and couple sessions, and contributing extensively to the IFS community through initiatives like the IFS self-led parenting and parts art Facebook pages. His book, "Self Led, Living a Connected Life with Yourself and with Others," exemplifies his dedication to helping people achieve authentic self-leadership. As a program assistant for IFS training and staff member for Dick Schwartz Retreats, Seth has played a pivotal role in training the next generation of IFS practitioners while maintaining his mission to help people increase their sense of courage, compassion, and understanding of themselves and others. One of my favorite quotes from Seth in this episode was: "I think of the parent as the ocean and the children are a boat, and as the ocean is going crazy, the boat can never settle until the ocean settles." The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was recorded via Zoom on September 20th, 2024. Copyright © 2024 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.