Podcasts about Contentment

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In this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda Goetz sits down with psychotherapist and Toxic Productivity author Israa Nasir to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel constantly behind, overwhelmed, and unable to rest—even when they're doing “everything right.” Israa explains how productivity often becomes a coping mechanism for shame, fear, and feeling “not good enough,” and why no system, planner, or habit hack can fix that. Together, they talk about the early warning signs of toxic productivity (including resentment and the phrase “I just need to get through next week”), how unhealed wounds show up at work through perfectionism and feedback sensitivity, and why rest isn't a reward—it's a requirement. They also talk about how convenience culture and “main character energy” are quietly eroding community, why boundaries shouldn't be rigid walls, and what it really takes to build a sustainable, values-aligned relationship with ambition. In this episode, you'll learn: Why productivity is often emotional avoidance, not motivation The earliest signs your productivity has turned toxic How reparenting shows up in your career (feedback, perfectionism, taking up space) The 7 types of rest (and no, scrolling doesn't count) Why convenience is costing us connection and how to build community again 00:00 Intro 04:17 When productivity becomes toxic 09:07 Reparenting at work 15:11 Boundaries 101 18:16 Hyper-optimizing “self-improvement” 26:21 Contentment vs complacency (and the “both/and” mindset) 28:06 The 7 types of rest 31:42 Convenience vs connection 38:28 Rapid-fire questions  GUEST LINKS IG: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/  Subscribe to Well Guide: https://israanasir.substack.com/  https://www.israanasir.com/  Read Toxic Productivity: https://bookshop.org/a/116169/9781962305358  FOLLOW THE PODCAST IG: https://www.instagram.com/girlboss/ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girlboss  Amanda Goetz: https://www.instagram.com/theamandagoetz/  https://girlboss.com/pages/ambition-2-0-podcast  SIGN UP Subscribe to the Girlboss Daily newsletter: https://newsletter.girlboss.com/  For all other Girlboss links: https://linkin.bio/girlboss/  ABOUT AMBITION 2.0Powered by Girlboss, Ambition 2.0 is a podcast where we'll be exploring what it really means to “have it all” in work, family, identity, and self… and if it's actually worth it. Each week, you'll hear from hardworking women who've walked the tightrope of ambition. They'll share their costly mistakes, lessons learned, and practical tips for how to have it all and actually love what you have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christmas teaches us contentment in a world where life—and the holidays—are often less than ideal. In "Contentment," Pastor Dave Gustavsen walks through Mary's story in Luke 2, showing us that contentment comes from accepting our circumstances, trusting God's plan, and receiving His peace. Even when life doesn't turn out as we hoped, God is still present and at work. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can be content and experience true peace this Christmas. Dave Gustavsen | December 21, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In today's talk we will hear about what godly contentment looks like, ways the sin of discontentment can show up in our life, and practical suggestions for how we can cultivate contentment and gratitude each day.Reach out at:unshakenpsalm622@gmail.comChrist the Word Church Sermons - PodcastChurch History by Christ The Word Church - PodcastFellow Heirs - Podcast

This message was given by Pastor DJ Ritchey on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Memorial Heights Baptist Church.

Today on Leading The Way – Dr. Youssef shares a message called, The Detours to Contentment. Passionate truth you'll not want to miss, join him! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/155/29?v=20251111

Today on LEADING THE WAY, see how discontentment distances you from God OR emboldens you to seek and experience a FULLER life IN THE SPIRIT! Be encouraged by the TRUTH in God's Word as you face challenging days. (Genesis 4; Luke 15) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Leading The Way, see how discontentment distances you from God OR emboldens you to seek and experience a FULLER life IN THE SPIRIT To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/155/29?v=20251111

Sign up for “Different by Design: A Retreat for Gifted, Sensitive & Neurodivergent Adults” happening January 30-31, 2026 https://retreatwithdianne.com/   When you were a child, did you always see yourself as an adult in a child's body?   In this episode, Dianne A. Allen unpacks the truth about being the guardian child. She also shares a story about a gifted person who was trained into this role, explains why hypervigilance becomes an unhealthy form of protection, and shares how we can begin to undo old patterns and identity.   Dianne reminds us that if you have lived as a guardian child your whole life, you don't have to do it anymore.    Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – The Guardian Child: The Gifted Soul's Armor   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/  

Topics:  Social Tip, Pushing Back on Fear, Most Fun City, Contentment, The Cybertruck, Jesus/Relaxed BONUS CONTENT: The Grinch   Quotes: "This will make you the LIFE of the party?" "You don't have to always want more." "Jesus trusts his father." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Join us this week as Pastor Andrew teaches on what contentment really is, and how we can move out of apathy in this season and be actively content in Jesus! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

The holidays are often full of disappointments. We expect to receive certain presents. We expect to receive certain reactions when we give presents. We expect to see certain people at family gatherings. And we're disappointed when it doesn't happen. Disappointment is a universal experience, and that's why Jesus came: to overcome our grief with his glory.

Revitalization Rewards found in this episode:1. Contentment is the enemy of your dreams. 2. Who your community is matters more than what community you are in.3. Enjoy the moment; it is fleeting. 4. People matter more than the problems they share.5. Your assignment is not a mistake by God; embrace where you are called to serve.

In this episode, the guys unpack Philippians 4:10-13 and Paul's example of contentment. Contentment is a quiet, restful heart and mind, that trusts God's goodness and wisdom in every circumstance. Christians are to be content because our contentment honors God and blesses others. And it is only through Christ at work in us that we can become content.If you're looking for biblical teaching on contentment, spiritual growth, and how to trust God in every season, this conversation will encourage you. Join us as we walk through Scripture, explore Paul's words in Philippians, and talk about what true, Christ-centered contentment looks like in daily life.Listen to more Bible Caddie episodes:https://biblecaddie.com/podcastFollow Bible Caddie on Instagram:https://instagram.com/biblecaddieFollow us on TikTok:https://tiktok.com/@biblecaddieFollow us on X/Twitter:https://twitter.com/biblecaddieShop Bible Caddie merch:https://biblecaddie.com/pro-shop/Watch full episodes and clips on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@biblecaddieStart a Featured Group:https://biblecaddie.com/start-a-group/

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Spend time with Jesus and others will notice! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Journalist and author, Brigid Delaney looked into the ancient philosophy during an assignment from her editor. What she discovered led her to years of study and a brand-new outlook on life that focuses less on happiness and more on meaning and contentment.Brigid is devoted to the Stoics, a philosophy that encourages its followers to focus on what they can control, accepting what happens outside of that sphere of control, and mastering inner peace to have a good life.These ideas have helped Brigid prepare for grief and take the edge off her anxiety by putting it in context.One of the most powerful Stoic ideas is that all the wonderful things and people in our life are “on loan” and can be taken away at any moment.Instead of taking them for granted, the Stoics wanted us to run toward them at full speed, and wring as much fun and juice out of them as we can.Further informationBrigid's new book The Seeker And The Sage, and Reasons Not To Worry: How to be Stoic in chaotic times are both published by Allen & Unwin.The Executive Producer of Conversations is Nicola Harrison.This episode contains references to a buddhist with attitude, Nassim Taleb, stoic week, Nero, improving my life, how to improve my life, how to be content, how to find meaning in life, The Guardian, Brigid Delaney's Diary, newspaper column, newspaper columnist, writer, writing life, author, novel, fable, Circles of Hierocles, meditation, Celeste Barber, Wellmania, netflix and internal happiness.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

In this episode, we expose five modern American idols that quietly sabotage both your faith and your finances. You'll learn how these subtle distractions shape your spending, fuel anxiety, and pull your heart away from God's design for money. Most importantly, you'll discover practical steps to break free and live with greater clarity, contentment, and generosity. Tune in!Resources:8 Money MilestonesChristian Money HelpAsk a Money Question!

You may have heard of my Contentment Challenge where I give up shopping for anything extra in my life for three months straight. Today's episode, I want to challenge and encourage you with four reasons you might consider doing the Contentment Challenge in 2026. Resources from this episode: The Contentment Challenge  Dwell Bible App Discount  Work & Play Episode 003 : The Contentment Challenge  Rhythms Reset  Send Nancy an audio message! Join my email list!  Visit my Amazon Cornerstore! Nancy Ray Website Nancy Ray on Instagram Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!  

In this episode, Wendy Newton and I talk about the value of unconditional love, including what it is, what it isn't and how to practice and experience it.Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.Peter & Wendy will be workshopping these ideas at a daylong retreat in Sedona Arizona this February. Stay tuned for more details or see linktr.ee/peterferko. You can take classes or training with Peter or Wendy at ISHTA Yoga (in person or on line).

This episode focuses on the themes of transition and impartation in the spiritual journey, using the biblical stories of Elijah, Elisha, and Gehazi to illustrate how walking with God leads to seasons of change, growth, and responsibility. The speaker emphasizes the importance of moving from being a spiritual son or daughter to becoming a spiritual parent, imparting wisdom and anointing to others. Through examples from 1 Kings and 2 Kings, the message highlights obedience, humility, and the dangers of pride and transactional thinking, ultimately calling listeners to embrace a life of daily surrender and contentment in godliness rather than seeking personal gain or recognition.

Sign up for “Different by Design: A Retreat for Gifted, Sensitive & Neurodivergent Adults” happening January 30-31, 2026 https://retreatwithdianne.com/   A spiritual and emotional connection is what allows us to live our mission and purpose.   In this episode, Dianne A. Allen talks about grief, especially ungrieved grief, and how it impacts neurodivergent leaders. She explores what it really is, how we know if we have it, and how it influences us and those around us. Grief is not something to run from but something to recognize and work with so it can serve us rather than drain us.   Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – Ungrieved Grief and Imagination for Neurodivergent Leaders   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/    

I. Introduction: The Lie of Boredom A. The Paradoxical Title B. The Two-Fold Purpose of This Message (Your Goals) C. The Scriptural Basis for Urgency II. Purpose in the Present A. Finding Satisfaction in God's Gift (Ecclesiastes) B. The Urgency of Effort C. The Abundant Life (John 10:10) III. Purpose in the Pause A. The Challenge: Fight Youthful Temptations (2 Timothy 2:22) B. The Call to Contentment and Growth C. The Christmas Break Challenge: Be a Better You

Live into your greatest possibilities. Join the Limitless Life Club today! https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/the-limitless-life-membership How do you live in a world that's not built for you? In this episode, Dianne A. Allen, an intuitive mentor, speaker, and author, shares her journey of discovering her intuitive gifts and working with neurodivergent people, guiding them through silent pain and helping them find purpose. We'll explore how we can choose the way we bring value to the world, the power of breathwork and slowing down, and how retreats can bring us back to wellness and alignment. Because each of us is neurodivergent in our own way. We always have a choice, and our difference is the reason we're here on earth.   Learn more on the Oracle On Purpose Podcast - Redefining Neurodivergence as a Sacred Gift. P.S. If you're ready to deepen your understanding of the Law of Attraction and activate real change in your life, check out my audiobook "POWER Up the Law of Attraction"—now available on Audible and Amazon. It's the perfect next step for anyone ready to turn insight into transformation.   Grab your copy here! https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Studios-Brilliance-POWER-Attraction/dp/B0F3G1ZD18/    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review! You can also tune in to this episode on YouTube and all your favorite podcast platforms.   Dianne A. Allen is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health, and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought-provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience, coupled with years of formal education, to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on Track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   I am Lia Dunlap, The Oracle on Purpose with a mission to change people's lives for good. With over 25 years of experience as an Intuitive Business Architect and Coach, I have helped thousands of clients in 76 countries, including hosting three international retreats. As a Best-Selling Author, Founder of the Master Creators Academy, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, International Speaker, and Creator of the POWER Plan Life Coaching Program, My Purpose Is Clear: Helping YOU find and follow Your Purpose. I have worked with thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners for over two decades, helping them find and experience their Unique Life Purpose.   Catch the latest episodes of Oracle On Purpose here! https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/podcast-new    Work with Lia today. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/meet-the-oracle   Ask the Oracle - Join the next Oracle Insight & Alignment Call. https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/offers/Qcb9YRFF   How Aligned Is Your Business with Your Highest Power? Take the Quiz here: https://oracleonpurpose.outgrow.us/powerbizquiz   Connect with Lia Dunlap! Website: https://www.oracleonpurpose.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachLiaDunlap X: https://x.com/CoachLiaDunlap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachliadunlap/# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8IOgSSGVVNG2usEJE07X8g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachliadunlap   Produced by https://www.BroadcastYourAuthority.com  

What do you do when life looks “fine on the outside,” yet something still feels off? When you feel flat, restless or like you're quietly aching for more? In this episode, uncover what Scripture says about joy, why so many women feel unsatisfied even when life appears good, and how to return to a steady, soul-anchoring joy in Christ instead of chasing temporary emotional highs. Learn the signs that you might be pursuing happiness instead of cultivating joy, how expectations distort contentment, and the biblical foundation for experiencing joy as a fruit of the Spirit. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why joy can feel dim or distant even when life looks “good” [01:30] What does Psalm 51:12 show us about losing the joy of salvation? [03:00] How do hidden expectations quietly sabotage our joy? [05:00] The difference between chasing emotional highs and cultivating Christ-centered joy [08:00] Why joy anchors the soul rather than acting as a mood [14:00] What is “destination sickness,” and why does it leave us restless? [19:00] Why achievements and accomplishments can't create lasting joy [23:00] How to re-anchor your joy with Scripture, reflection, and spiritual truth  6-WEEK STUDY ON JOY: If life feels flat or joy has gone missing, come be part of our next 6-week journey inside the Emotional Confidence Club: “Rediscovering Joy + Finding True Happiness.” Let's rediscover God's design for lasting joy! Go to AliciaMichelle.com/club to join us. RELATED EPISODES: Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Ep 337 — Holiday Emotional Challenges: 3 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Tricky Situations + Difficult People Send us a text

Many young adults believe more money means more happiness, but Scripture shows true joy comes from gratitude and contentment. Rachel Cruze explains how comparison drains our joy and fuels unhealthy spending, keeping us stuck in a cycle that never satisfies. She reminds us that gratitude breaks the grip of comparison and leads to generosity. Her message is a timely call to pursue intentional, faith-filled stewardship—finding joy in what we have and using it to bless others. Resources: You may also like Uncovering What Drives You by Mike Foster Create a free THINQ Account and download the THINQ Media app on your smart TV to access more trusted content like this on topics from all channels of culture at thinqmedia.com. Apply the THINQ Framework as you think through cultural topics. Attend THINQ events where you can gather with like-minded leaders, ask better questions and have conversations that lead to wisdom: Sign up for THINQ Summit 2026 October 1-2 in Nashville, TN. Host a THINQ Family conversation series in your home:  Let's Talk Civility Let's Talk Relationships Let's Talk Mental Health Let's Talk Tech Detox More from the THINQ Podcast Network: Rhythms for Life with Rebekah & Gabe Lyons The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips NextUp with Grant Skeldon NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons Now on YouTube! Subscribe, Like, and Share:  THINQ Media UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons NextUp with Grant Skeldon Rhythms for Life with Rebekah and Gabe Lyons  The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips

Send us a textIn this deeply honest solo episode, Justin Roethlingshoefer opens up about a triggering moment that forced him to confront the cultural lie of “hustle harder.” After seeing a client publicly champion a work-until-you-break mentality—the very mindset that once led them to burnout—Justin reflects on the destructive pursuit of worth through achievement.He unpacks how striving steals our peace, fractures our identity, and disconnects us from God's rhythms. Drawing from past personal battles with burnout and insights from his recent conversation with worship artist Pat Barrett, Justin explores the life-changing power of contentment: needing nothing, proving nothing, and operating from God-given identity instead of worldly ambition.This episode is a call to pause, evaluate the lies you've believed about success, and realign your life with the rhythms God designed you to thrive in. Whether you're on the brink of burnout or simply tired of the chase, Justin offers a path back to peace, presence, and purpose.TakeawaysThe world's version of success often leads to decay, disconnection, and burnout.Striving for validation costs your health, peace, and relationships.Contentment—not achievement—is what unlocks true creativity, freedom, and capacity.Boundaries are spiritual: they create presence, peace, and protection.Integration doesn't mean constant work—it requires intentional separation and presence.You can't operate in your calling while living in chaos.Your body signals misalignment through anxiety, exhaustion, weight gain, and brain fog.God designed rhythms of rest, obedience, and peace so you can thrive.Living by the world's expectations leads to destruction; living by God's design leads to purpose.Healing comes from alignment—not more effort, but more surrender.Sound Bites“The world applauds burnout—but it destroys your soul.”“A content person is dangerous because they need nothing from anyone.”“If you have no boundaries, you have no presence. Without presence, you have no peace.”“Striving steals your health, but obedience restores it.”“Your body is telling you the truth—even when the world is lying to you.”Chapters00:00 — Welcome & Introduction01:30 — The Instagram Post That Triggered Everything03:00 — The Dangerous Lie of Work-Obsessed Culture05:00 — Wisdom from Pat Barrett: The Power of Contentment06:30 — Why Needing Nothing Makes You More Creative07:30 — Integration vs. Disintegration: The Misuse of “Balance”10:00 — When Work Consumes Family, Health, and Identity11:30 — The Real Cost of Hustle Culture12:30 — From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Client's Story14:00 — Worldly Success vs. God-Given Design15:00 — How the Body Reveals Misalignment16:00 — Moving Back Into Alignment With God's Rhythms17:00 — A Call to Self-Awareness, Correction, and Surrender===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Own It Show HERE:➡︎ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@justinroethlingshoefer➡︎ Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3KCyN3j➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3F58Ez4lbIKQ6kMu2pfpIG===========================Resources:⚡️CHECK OUR PROGRAMS: https://ownitcoaching.com/programs/⚡️BOOK: https://thepowerofownershipbook.com/=========================== Connect with Justin Roethlingshoefer on Social Media:➡︎ linkedin.com/in/justin-roethlingshoefer➡︎https://www.instagram.com/justinroeth/?hl=en

Text: Matthew 25:14-30Speaker: Pastor Bruce Burkett Title: Consistent Contentment

Ajahn Dhammasiha talks about steps in the Buddha's 'Gradual Training' that lead on from fully established virtue to the develpment of samādhi. Sense Restraint / Indriya-saṃvara Contentment / Santuṭṭhi Maintaining full awareness of all bodily movements / Sampajāna-kārī Wakefulness / Jāgariyam-anuyutta Knowing the right measure when eating food / Bhojanasmiṃ Mattaññutā These steps form the necessary foundation for the next stage in the gradual training: Abandoning the five hindrances to develop samādhi in solitude. If we struggle to unify our mind in samādhi, we should give more attention to these five.⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Spotify Playlists⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dhammagiri Youtube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics⁠#buddhism #dhammatalk #contentment #wakefulness #awareness #buddhistwisdom #buddhistteachings #insight

Senior Pastor Don Duncan wraps up the sermon series on contentment with his message titled Practice Contentment.#HolySpirit #Family #TreeOfLifeChurchNB​​​ #Supernatural #Miracles #Prophecy #Anointing #AnointedTree of Life Church is located in New Braunfels, TX and we're all about connecting all people to the life, love and power of Jesus!Subscribe to receive our latest worship and messages.Stay Connected: Instagram | instagram.com/tolchurch | www.facebook.com/treeoflifechurch | www.treeoflifechurch.orgOriginally recorded on 12-7-25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The provided text is an excerpt from a sermon titled "Peace” which focuses on the theme of peace during the Advent season. The speaker uses Psalm 23:2 ("He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.") as the central biblical text to illustrate how the guidance of the Shepherd (God) produces the blessing of peace. This peace is explored through three key points: I can have peace because my needs are met, my mind is content, and my soul is fed. The sermon incorporates personal anecdotes, contrasts the world's chaos with divine rest, and emphasizes that spiritual nourishment is essential for maintaining peace amidst life's struggles.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

How to Stop Comparing Yourself and Find Peace- Right NOW! In today's live practice, we'll explore Santosha—one of yoga's Niyamas that teaches us how to find contentment without waiting for everything to be perfect. I'll share a timeless story, a teaching on how comparison (especially on social media) steals our joy, and guide you through a simple 10-minute breath and visualization practice to anchor you back into enoughness. This is your invitation to pause, breathe, and remember: I have enough. I am enough. This moment is whole. If you're ready for deeper transformation, my 10-month journey Cutting Into It begins August 1 inside the Buddhist Biohacker Portal.

"I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content." With that single line from Philippians 4:11, Paul introduces a rare grace that every Christian longs for but few enjoy. In this classic work Puritan pastor Thomas Watson shows that true contentment is not natural temperament or denial of hardship, but a learned, Spirit-taught way of seeing God's hand in every condition—poverty and plenty, sickness and health, calm and trouble. With piercing diagnosis and warm, practical counsel, he exposes the roots of our restlessness and guides believers into the quiet, Christ-centered confidence that can say in any circumstance, "I have learned to be content."

"I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content." With that single line from Philippians 4:11, Paul introduces a rare grace that every Christian longs for but few enjoy. In this classic work Puritan pastor Thomas Watson shows that true contentment is not natural temperament or denial of hardship, but a learned, Spirit-taught way of seeing God's hand in every condition—poverty and plenty, sickness and health, calm and trouble. With piercing diagnosis and warm, practical counsel, he exposes the roots of our restlessness and guides believers into the quiet, Christ-centered confidence that can say in any circumstance, "I have learned to be content."

People often ask: can psychedelics help me to be happier? This might seem like a straightforward question, but first, we should define what we mean by “happiness.” To better investigate the question, we'll explore two specific types of happy feelings: joy and contentment. We'll define the differences between them, look into the ways they're interconnected, and explore the nuances of how we identify, define, and value our positive emotions. In today's communities and societies, it can feel like we're losing touch with our joy and contentment, and we may even question our ability to foster these feelings. So let's dig into some of the ways that intentional psychedelic use can help us to rediscover the capacities we each hold within ourselves to find, create, and hold on to more joy and contentment in our lives.This episode is supported by North Spore, helping people explore the wellness benefits of legal functional mushrooms. If you're interested in cognitive support, focus, immune resilience, or deepening your relationship with fungi, North Spore has tinctures, supplements, chocolates, coffee, and more.Explore their functional mushroom collectionUse code PSYCHEPASSAGE for 10% off - Psychedelic Passage is your partner in safe, supported, and effective psychedelic journeys. As the first concierge service in the U.S., we connect you with vetted facilitators who value integrity and expertise. We're glad you're here, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey. No mushroom source? No problem. Download our Free Psilocybin Sourcing Guide. Want guidance tailored to your need? Book a free Pathfinding Call for personal support. Curious or seeking connection? Join our online care community to learn, share, and grow with others. Join our next Q&A or Facilitator Chat for free.

You're about to listen to, #456 Peaceful Contentment Hypnosis Session, a guided session of hypnotherapy designed to help you feel at ease, satisfied, and grounded exactly where you are right now. This session gently guides you into a state of inner calm, inviting your nervous system to soften and allowing your mind to settle into presence. You'll be supported in releasing the pressure to rush, push, or be somewhere else, and instead reconnect with a sense of comfort in the now. As you move through this experience, you'll open to the deep relief that comes from accepting your current chapter with grace, gratitude, and inner steadiness. Inside this session, you'll experience: – A gentle grounding induction – Subconscious programming for inner peace – Guided presence work to calm the mind – Emotional release and nervous system reset – Integration for daily balance and alignment This session will help you with using the Law of Attraction to find peace, rest and clarity wherever you are in life right this moment. Tips for best results: • Use headphones for the most immersive experience • Listen daily for at least 21–30 days • Use this session when you can fully relax and won't be disturbed • Avoid multitasking during hypnosis This session is one of the many premium recordings found inside my BELIEVE app — where you'll find over 1000 high-quality hypnosis, meditation, and affirmation sessions covering every area of manifesting success. — Helpful Links: → Get the BELIEVE App with 1000+ sessions: https://www.believehypnosis.app  → Download individual MP3s from my library: https://www.hyptalk.com  → Take full transformational courses: https://www.personalgrowthclub.com  → Work with me or learn more: https://www.victoriamgallagher.com  → Grab your copy of Practical Law of Attraction: https://a.co/d/5VUdyAu Thanks for listening to the Power of Your Mind podcast. If this episode resonated with you, please take a moment to rate and review — it helps more people discover these powerful tools. Stay consistent. Stay focused. And most importantly, believe in what's possible for you. – Victoria  

This is Part 5 of Sunday morning sutta class on Karaniyametta sutta (sutta on loving kindness). Explains the power of contentment on the development of the spiritual path. Please find the entire series for this talk on bswa.org here. Teaching given by Ayya Karunika on 3 November 2024.  Bhikkhuni Ayya Kārunikā is currently the Abbot at Santi Forest Monastery, NSW, Australia and the spiritual director for New Zealand Bhikkhuni Sangha Trust, Hamilton. Ayya Karunika started her monastic life in 2010 and she received her full ordination as a bhikkhunī in 2014 at Dhammasara Nuns monastery in Western Australia where she lived and trained for over a decade with Ajahn Hāsapaññā. She has been a student of Ajahn Brahm and Ajahn Brahmali for over 2 decades. Ayya Kārunikā is able to articulate the Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical and comprehensible to people of all ages and has experience in conducting retreats for both adults and youth. While she has a PhD in Microbiology and worked as a scientist, she has also been the building project manager for the construction of the Dhammasara Nuns Monastery main building complex and has worked with many volunteers over the years. Ayya Kārunikā was born in Sri Lanka but has been living and working in Australia for over 2 decades. She has a passion to share her experience and knowledge and loves working with people and also doing creative projects. She is dedicated to supporting the growth of Bhikkhunis around the world and is currently involved in projects to support the establishment of places for Bhikkhunis in Theravada forest tradition in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and Sri Lanka.  Please visit the Santi Forest Youtube Channel and Santi Forest Monastery website Support us on https://ko-fi.com/thebuddhistsocietyofwa BSWA teachings are available: BSWA Teachings BSWA Podcast Channel BSWA DeeperDhamma Podbean Channel BSWA YouTube

Sign up for “Different by Design: A Retreat for Gifted, Sensitive & Neurodivergent Adults” happening January 30-31, 2026 https://retreatwithdianne.com/   Giving yourself space and calm isn't a luxury but a fundamental infrastructure quality for your life.   In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen shares a conversation with Mike Parker, Founder of Liminal Coaching, about liminal state, which is the space between who you are and who you become.   Listen as Mike talks about how his fascination with psychology and consciousness began in childhood, why a deep understanding of metaphors is essential to consciousness, and how he creates safe spaces for people to let their minds wander.   Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – Unlocking The Liminal State for Healing and Clarity   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   Mike Parker got in trouble at school when he was 14 for hypnotizing his classmates during lunch hour. Learning hypnosis from the school library was part of a lifelong interest in consciousness and the mind. He has spent all the years since looking into this extraordinary, vast mystery of thought and consciousness that we all walk around using every day. He had a parallel career, putting in mission-critical payment systems around the world, and consulting, which paid the bills. Then, about eleven years ago, life underwent a significant disruption. At that point, thirty-five years of consulting, an MBA, and a lifelong exploration of consciousness through various meditative and trance-based practices came together to create Liminal Coaching.   Website: https://liminalcoaching.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1084896816  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikekparker/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liminalcoaching/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiminalCoaching  Substack: https://liminalcoaching.substack.com/   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/

If you say you're content being single but then enter a relationship, were you really content? Pastor Heath Lambert addresses this honest question with biblical wisdom about contentment, changing circumstances, and his own surprising college love story.Timestamps0:00 - Introduction and the question0:46 - The question: Were they really content?1:40 - The answer: Yes, of course you can be2:03 - Why: Both contentment and relationships are flexible2:22 - Philippians 4:11: Paul's secret of contentment3:24 - Being content in singleness3:47 - Contentment in changing circumstances4:27 - The sin of grumbling vs. the grace of contentment4:46 - Personal story: College and "ring by spring"5:17 - Entering senior year single with no prospects6:08 - Meeting Lauren in October, dating by February6:26 - Being content single, then content in relationship6:43 - The challenge: Don't wish for something different7:05 - The secret through Jesus's graceKey Topics CoveredThe Contentment Question - Understanding if pursuing relationship contradicts previous contentmentFlexible Not Absolute - Why both contentment and relationship status changePhilippians 4:11 Framework - Paul's teaching on learning contentment in every circumstanceThe Pattern of Contentment - Being content in plenty and in need, in abundance and in lackContentment in Singleness - Trusting God has given you the best thing for this momentChanging Circumstances - How to stay content as your situation changesThe Sin of Grumbling - Whether single or in relationship, discontentment is the problemPersonal Testimony - Heath's own journey from contentment in singleness to meeting his wifeThe True Secret - Contentment comes through Christ's strengthening graceScripture ReferencesPhilippians 4:11-13 - Learning to be content in every circumstance through ChristAbout The Ten Commandments BookHeath Lambert's new book "The Ten Commandments: A Short Book for Normal People" is now available. This accessible guide explains how God's commands apply to modern life without requiring theological education. Perfect for personal study, evangelism, or gifts to friends, neighbors, and family.Order now and download a free chapter at fbcjax.com/tencommandmentsHave a question you'd like answered? Send it to markedbygrace@fbcjax.com

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Senior Pastor Don Duncan continues the sermon series on contentment with his message titled Don't Chase Contentment.#HolySpirit #Family #TreeOfLifeChurchNB​​​ #Supernatural #Miracles #Prophecy #Anointing #AnointedTree of Life Church is located in New Braunfels, TX and we're all about connecting all people to the life, love and power of Jesus!Subscribe to receive our latest worship and messages.Stay Connected: Instagram | instagram.com/tolchurch | www.facebook.com/treeoflifechurch | www.treeoflifechurch.orgOriginally recorded on 11-30-25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Clarke continues our series in 1 Timothy

We all want a life that feels full--but Jesus defines abundance in a wav that flips our assumptions upside down. In Abundant: The Life We All Want, we discover that true fullness isn't found in possessions, comfort, or control. but in a Person. The abundant life Jesus offers isn't about getting more, it's about belonging more- belonging to Him. Through His words in John 10:10, we'l see that real abundance is peace that can't be stolen, joy that can't be shaken, and life that begins now and lasts forever. At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement. it is how we want to live. We want to boldlv share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us as Christ loved us first. Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Timothy 6:6, David Platt teaches us about the great gain that is contentment through grace.Explore more content from Radical.

If you've ever told yourself, “I'll finally relax when my relationship is better, my house is cleaner, my body looks different, my career is farther along,” this conversation is for you and me both. As we step into the holiday season - a time that invites reflection, gratitude, and sometimes a little extra pressure - I'm revisiting this episode because the message is timeless. We're talking about cultivating contentment in the life you actually have, not some upgraded future version of it, and how to feel more at peace inside yourself without giving up your dreams, your drive, or your big, beautiful goals. We'll look at the difference between quick hits of happiness and that steadier “all is well in my world” feeling, the paradox of being an ambitious human who also wants to enjoy today, and some very practical ways to take inventory of your life, question old beliefs about worth and achievement, and stop outsourcing your emotional climate to your circumstances. As you listen, I'd love for you to consider: What have you been making your happiness conditional on? And what might change if today, messy and imperfect as it is, actually counted as a good life? Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction to Contentment 04:24 The Pursuit of Happiness vs. Contentment 10:56 Understanding Contentment 20:36 The Paradox of Growth and Contentment 22:29 Taking Inventory for Contentment 29:17 Exploring Core Beliefs and Values 32:55 The Impact of Negative Thinking 37:10 Contentment and Happiness 40:37 The Illusion of Circumstantial Happiness 46:20 The Journey of Personal Growth 52:32 Finding Joy in the Process of Life If you're noticing how long you've been living in “when things are different, then I'll be okay,” and you'd like a thoughtful partner while you practice something healthier, I'd love to connect with you. You can schedule a consultation with me or a member of my team; it's a private, secure space where you can tell us what's really been going on in your world and what you're hoping will feel different. We'll help you get matched with the right counselor or coach so you can feel more grounded, more understood, and more free to enjoy the life you're in while you grow into what's next.

Everyone wants to be happy. Don't you? Yet happiness seems one of the most elusive feelings in the world for most people.   One of the most shocking and powerful aspects of the apostle Paul was his ability to live happy. This guy didn't fake it. He didn't hide it. He didn't struggle with it. He simply found the secret to happiness and couldn't wait to share it with us. While the whole letter of Philippians is aimed at joy, this last lesson focuses in on happiness and how to achieve it. This is gold and it's ours for the taking in Christ Jesus!   Discussion Questions: How did Paul always rejoice?   Can you remember the definition given for contentment? How would you define contentment?   Do you remember the five (or some) obstacles to contentment? What hinders you from contentment?   What are some things you practice to grow in contentment?   Social media is one of the obstacles to joy in modern life. How's your relationships with social media and in what ways do you need to make changes to it?   Consider these thoughts and write down what comes to mind. Jesus + nothing = everything. Contentment is the bold affirmation that my Father knows best. We're all going to go through various seasons in our life. The key to joy is to learn what Paul learned, which is to be content.   ABOUT: Lina AbuJamra is a Pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and the founder of Living With Power Ministries. Known for her bold faith and down-to-earth honesty, she's passionate (and allegedly funny) about helping people connect biblical truth to everyday life. Whether through teaching, writing, or podcasting, Lina brings hope to those wrestling with life's hardest questions. When she's not speaking or creating content, she's providing medical and humanitarian aid in crisis zones like Lebanon and Uganda. Learn more about her at LivingWithPower.org. Follow on Insta: linaabujamra Follow on Facebook: Lina Abujamra