Podcasts about Contentment

What is the connection between addiction and never truly feeling content? We talk a lot about underlying issues for alcoholism – things like childhood trauma and financial stress. But what about when we chase external fulfillment because we are incapable of internal fulfillment? We pursue chaos because we are not comfortable being content. And what is it like to be in a relationship with someone who never feels contentment? Please go to UntoxicatedSurvey.org to better understand the impact of alcohol and/or emotional abuse on you and your family. Whether you are the drinker or the partner, whether you feel a lack of emotional safety or don't really know what that means, we can help you feel supported. Take the survey and learn more about our Echoes of Recovery and SHOUT Sobriety programs. You've got this, and we've got you.

1 Timothy 6:3-103 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.

We have more comfort, technology, convenience, and opportunity than any generation in history—yet contentment still feels out of reach. In Philippians 4, Paul reveals that contentment isn't something you find. It's something you learn. Discover the surprising secret behind one of the Bible's most misunderstood passages, Philippians 4:13, and why true contentment has less to do with your circumstances than you think.

Psalm 23 (Morning Service) #1 Contentment in the Shepherd (1-2)... #2 Sanctification in the Shepherd (3)... #3 Safety in the Shepherd (4)... #4 Provision in the Shepherd (5)... #5 Confidence in the Shepherd (6)... Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

(I can't get no) Satisfaction.... or can I? | Philippians Week 9 Message by Joe Gordon   Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippians 4:10–23   • Contentment in Christ • Compels us to Contribute   (I can't get no) Satisfaction.... or can I? | Philippiens Semaine 9 Message by Joe Gordon   Scripture References & Sermon Points Philippiens 4:10–23   • Le contentement en Christ • Nous conduit à contribuer

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We think if we had a nicer car, or a bigger house, or a larger salary, or a new face, or new body, then we’d be content. But Max Lucado says: “The good life begins not when circumstances change but when our attitude toward them does.” And writing to the Christians in Philippi, the apostle Paul said, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.” (Philippians 4:11–12 NLT). Paul was in difficult circumstances when he wrote these words. He wasn’t spouting theories from an ivory tower. He was under house arrest, writing from the school of hard knocks. Yet Paul found contentment because he rejoiced in the Lord. Earlier in Philippians 4, he wrote, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" (verse 4 NKJV). He didn’t say that we should rejoice in circumstances. Sometimes that’s hard to do. But Paul did say that we should rejoice in the Lord. Listen in to this episode now for more encouragement! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We think if we had a nicer car, or a bigger house, or a larger salary, or a new face, or new body, then we’d be content. But Max Lucado says: “The good life begins not when circumstances change but when our attitude toward them does.” And writing to the Christians in Philippi, the apostle Paul said, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.” (Philippians 4:11–12 NLT). Paul was in difficult circumstances when he wrote these words. He wasn’t spouting theories from an ivory tower. He was under house arrest, writing from the school of hard knocks. Yet Paul found contentment because he rejoiced in the Lord. Earlier in Philippians 4, he wrote, "Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!" (verse 4 NKJV). He didn’t say that we should rejoice in circumstances. Sometimes that’s hard to do. But Paul did say that we should rejoice in the Lord. Listen in to this episode now for more encouragement! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhat if your teen's complaint of "I'm bored" is not something to fix? It's something to encourage?In this episode of The Conscious Classroom,  Amy Edelstein explores the  value of unstructured downtime for adolescents. Drawing on neuroscience — including Marcus Raichle's research on the brain's default mode network — Amy explains how boredom activates self-reflection, empathy, imagination, and creative problem-solving, all essential for teen identity development.Amy shares personal reflections on rest, unpacks why over-scheduling and screen time crowd out this vital internal reflection, and offers practical contemplative practices parents can invite teens to try, from sensory awareness exercises to "sauntering" inspired by Thoreau. Tune in for a compelling case to protect unstructured time this summer — and give your teen the space to simply be.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a review! Your review supports our podcast to reach more educators and share the importance of creating more conscious classrooms. We are committed to sharing insights that transform outlooks and inspire with what's possible. Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode and Review so your friends can listen too.   Visit Inner Strength Education for more on the great work of the Conscious Classroom. Bringing mindfulness, compassion, and systems thinking to empower young minds. Get your copy of the award-winning, #1 bestseller The Conscious Classroom: The Inner Strength System for Transforming the Teenage Mind.

Dr. David Edgington goes over his 3 most common recommendations for people he counsels. Interview Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. David Edgington 01:22 - The Root Problem: It's Not Just Communication 01:44 - #1: Understanding the Most Pervasive Issue 02:53 - Righteous vs. Sinful Anger (Ephesians 4:26) 04:38 - The 8 Forms of Anger (Galatians 5) 06:29 - Breaking the Cycle of Corrupting Talk 08:50 - The Heart Behind the Words 10:53 - How to Admit and Confront Anger 15:16 - Hope for Change: Success Rates in Counseling 19:05 - #2: The Trap many Christians fall into 22:19 - Finding Contentment (Psalm 131) 26:36 - Learning the Skill of Contentment 30:31 - #3: The Power of this one Tip for Christians 31:18 - How to Meditate on Scripture (Psalm 119) 33:52 - Transformation from the Inside Out 35:13 - Final Words: Open Your Bible Here's the book Dr. Edginton recommended as a way out of Anger problems: https://www.amazon.com/Anger-Escaping-Resources-Changing-Lives/dp/0875526810?crid=3DKTJEHHZQSTK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.WOjmzamyf5HiZB_FxmMjBH0iOz4Wme8AbqU3dsxLeONTjZNG683gMTfp8mkyZEUDUI80ighr_yGChMG32zpBBfqW_nJ3SG99vgYueNEUz1I.MY1d97eTkEv66eXuQczjrGxO8Uz0nLAWAZn1F6TWu7I&dib_tag=se&keywords=anger+escaping+the+maze&qid=1785021149&s=books&sprefix=anger+escaping+the+maz%2Cstripbooks%2C136&sr=1-1 You can get David's book on Christian Meditation here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1983566411?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback Thank you for your faithful listening to this ministry! We appreciate your support, such as hitting the like button on Youtube, writing a comment below or clicking subscribe and if you're looking to go the extra mile, please consider writing a review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your Podcast service of choice. (Link below so you can navigate quickly, and drop some stars and perhaps a review, thank you!) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-with-steve-hartland/id1645001839 In Christ, -Grounded Team Grounded is a ministry of Cornerstone Community Church in Joppa, Maryland.

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John the Baptist's instruction to the crowds who came seeking baptism was practical and direct: if you have two shirts, share with the one who has none. If you have food, do the same. True repentance, he made clear, is not merely a change of heart. It produces a change in action. This principle runs throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament commands not to harvest a field a second time so the poor could glean, to the early church where believers regularly shared their resources with those in need as a natural overflow of the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. For those who follow Christ today, the same call remains: act justly, love mercy, walk humbly. Care for the poor and the hungry as if we were directly caring for our Savior Himself. Whatever we have been given, whether much or little, we are stewards of it — and wise stewardship means holding it with open hands, grateful for what we have and quick to share from any surplus with those who have not. Today's Bible Verse "Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same."— Luke 3:11, NIV Ponder Today True repentance produces transformation in action, not just in attitude. John the Baptist's call to the crowds was not merely to feel differently about their lives — it was to live differently, beginning with how they shared what they had with those in need. Wise stewardship is a natural overflow of our relationship with the Lord. As the Holy Spirit produces love, kindness, and compassion in us, caring for others with our resources stops being an obligation and becomes a genuine expression of faith. Whatever we do for the poor and hungry, we do for Christ Himself. Matthew 25:34-40 makes this staggering connection unmistakably clear. Stewardship is not just a financial principle — it is an act of worship directed toward our Savior. We live in a culture that promotes gaining more and wasting freely. Reorienting our priorities around what God cares about — justice, mercy, compassion, and love — requires intentional effort and the Spirit's ongoing work in our hearts. Contentment and generosity grow together. When we are genuinely grateful for what we have and hold it with open hands, we become more attentive to the needs around us and more willing to give from whatever surplus we carry. A Prayer for You Today Lord, forgive me for the times I have wasted my resources. I live in a society that values gaining more, often more than I need, while promoting wastefulness at the same time. As I lean into my relationship with You, help me reorient my priorities around what You care about: justice, mercy, compassion, love, and kindness. Produce in me by Your Holy Spirit the actions that flow from genuine faith. Let me live with contentment, thankful for the necessities You provide, and with open hands and an open heart that is quick to think of others. Guide me to give from any area of surplus to bless those in need. And in every circumstance, may I care for others as if I were directly serving You, my Savior. In Your name, Jesus, I pray. Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a desire to hold your resources with more open and generous hands, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to help you live a life of faithful, Spirit-led stewardship every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Sleep Story 405 – The Friendly Road: New Adventures in ContentmentTonight's reading comes from *The Friendly Road: New Adventures in Contentment*, published in 1913, written by David Grayson, the pen name of Ray Stannard Baker, and it follows a series of quiet walks through the countryside, reflecting on simple pleasures, everyday encounters, and the peaceful contentment that can be found in an unhurried life.---

What does it cost to stay true to your music?   In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen sits down with singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Reifsnyder as he shares what it felt like to watch that happen from the outside, how he wrote through divorce, pregnancy loss, and a cancer diagnosis in the same year, and why he still gets up at 5:30 in the morning to make music because he simply cannot stop.   Adam's story is not about fame. It is about the kind of soul-level commitment to a creative life that does not bend to timelines, industry rules, or anyone else's definition of success.   Watch the Someone Gets Me Podcast – Beyond the Hit Song: An Honest Conversation with Adam Reifsnyder   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.   Adam Reifsnyder is a Cleveland, Ohio–based indie folk-pop singer-songwriter creating intimate, cinematic songs rooted in storytelling, catchy melody, and emotional detail. A longtime fixture in the Cleveland indie music scene, Adam is a co-founder of Honeybucket, a Newgrass trio that became a staple of the local circuit. He was also a founding member of WALK THE MOON and co-writer of their breakout hit “Anna Sun.” Beyond that, Adam has recorded and performed under the synth-pop/rock moniker Astronymer, whose song “Miles to Go” (with Jul Big Green) was featured as the opening theme for the 44th Cleveland International Film Festival. Adam is also one-half of the indie folk duo The Fairdowells, alongside his musical and life partner Lauren Morgan. Their debut EP, Origins, was released in 2020 shortly after the birth of their twins, and explores some of the ups and downs of an incredibly challenging year in their lives.  As a solo artist, Adam leans into indie folk-pop songwriting with a cinematic edge, blending acoustic textures, folk and pop production, and emotionally direct lyrics. His 2025 release Better Late Than Never (Deluxe) spans everything from acoustic folk-pop anthems like “Heading Back” to haunting indie rock and the John Mayer–influenced “Sunday Morning.” Most recently, Adam collaborated with folk songwriter Gretchen Pleuss on a series of intimate indie folk duets, including "Carry Me," their folk reimagining of Prince's "When Doves Cry," and the haunting anthem "Here In My Room." Their full EP, The Rest of You, was released in May 2026.  Support Adam on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AdamReifsnyderMusic  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adamreifsnydermusic  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamreifsnydermusic  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamreifsnydermusic  Website: https://adamreifsnyder.com    Stream Adam's Latest Album: https://hypeddit.com/gretchenpleussadamreifsnyder/therestofyouep    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/  

Message from The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC (Capital Hills Campus) - July 26, 2026.

Host Dr Russell Thackeray interviews Sydney-based psychologist, former HR/leadership development director, and secular Buddhist teacher Lenore Lambert about her work Flourish Personal Growth and her “People Against Rushing” (PAR) intentions: a 20% time buffer, blank diary spaces, and “be where you are.” Lambert outlines her “nine elements of human flourishing,” adding safety factors to Seligman's model: material security, autonomy, ease with uncertainty, and belonging, plus pleasure, engagement/flow, achievement, connection, and contribution. They discuss resilience as bouncing back/forward from setbacks, the risks of overdoing any element (especially money, power, and status), and research on “maximisers” vs “sufficers.” Lenore emphasises flourishing as both content and process, using learning, mindfulness, and Buddhist insight to reduce reactivity and respond rather than react. She directs listeners to flourishpersonalgrowth.com and suggests downloading her free self-assessment to improve the lowest-scoring element.00:00 Welcome From Sydney00:57 Background And Work02:57 People Against Rushing04:36 Neurodiversity And Difficulty05:24 Nine Elements Of Flourishing08:36 Building The Model10:35 Resilience And Setbacks11:52 Money Status And Meaning15:38 Workplace Leadership Effects16:26 Sufficiency Versus Maximising18:00 Paradox of Choice19:08 Perfectionism and Maximisers20:01 Learning as Resilience20:35 Flourishing Process Model22:09 Who Defines Flourishing24:33 Happiness Myth Spectrum27:32 Contentment and Comparison29:18 Tools Programs and Website30:26 Feelings as Body Sensations33:33 Buddhist Nonreactivity Practice37:15 How to Engage and Next Steps38:26 Final Task and FarewellYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

Pastor/Elder Anthony Valentine preaches on contentment from the Proverbs.

We hope that you enjoy this message from one of our elders, Steve Smith.

Simplifying Life to Create Space for Contentment and Compassion. In this session, Lama Matthew Palden Gocha gave the Dharma talk on July 26, 2026. Music was provided by Barefoot Bran Music.

Send us Fan MailContentment isn't pretending everything is fine—it's learning to live free even when everything isn't. This week is about enjoying the life you have while you're still praying for what's next. We'll talk about comparison, resentment, and how gratitude can bring your heart back to the present. If you've been living in “I'll be happy when…,” this week will change your posture.

In this episode, spiritual director John Bruna offers clarifying guidance on how we can relate with malice and other forms of ill will in a healthy way. He describes the destructive nature of anger and shares some practical guidance on how we can allow anger to arise and feel it without impulsively reacting to and creating more suffering for ourselves and others. This episode was recorded on July 8th, 2026.Welcome to the Way of Compassion Dharma Center Podcast. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, the Way of Compassion Dharma center's primary objective is to provide programs of Buddhist studies and practices that are practical, accessible, and meet the needs of the communities we serve.  As a traditional Buddhist center, all of our teachings are offered freely. If you would like to make a donation to support the center, please visit www.wocdc.org.  May you flourish in your practice and may all beings swiftly be free of suffering.

The longing for a life of meaning and significance is a universal human desire. But too often, we end up looking in all the wrong places to create a life that matters. In this week's message from the second half of Philippians 4, Pastor Bryan shows us how the Philippian church lived lives of eternal significance, exemplified by their partnership in sharing the gospel. Their example ought to be an encouragement to us to pour out our lives for the spread of the gospel, whether in our homes, in the marketplace, or abroad.

Philippians 4:10-23

We are all naturally discontent, but in Christ, we have the opportunity to experience real contentment and joy.

July 26, 2026

What if the treasure we have been searching for has been beneath our feet all along? This message takes us deep into Philippians 4:10-23, where Paul writes from a prison cell not with bitterness or despair, but with a startling declaration: he has learned the secret of contentment in every circumstance. The word 'learned' is no accident. Paul uses it twice, and it signals something profound for all of us. Contentment is not a personality trait we are born with or a reward we receive when life finally goes our way. It is something that is shaped in us over time, through seasons of plenty and seasons of need. The message draws a striking parallel between our modern habit of moving the finish line for happiness and the ancient story of Adam and Eve, whose discontentment began not when God gave them nothing, but when their attention shifted from everything they had to the one thing they did not. That same narrowing of vision still happens to us today, and it is worth asking honestly where we are experiencing it in our own lives.

Subject: Sunday AMSpeaker or Performer: Rev Chris JohnsonScripture Passage(s): Philippians 4:10-13Date of Delivery: July 26, 2026

While Sam and his family are celebrating his birthday at the Russian River, Brian Oliva shares with us about the concept of "Enough." This is the audio podcast.

What makes for a better life?

We have so much to be grateful for.QUESTIONS FOR THE ROAD Ask the Questions, and Complete the Corresponding Exercises from today's message:1. What do I have, that I didn't receive?Today, I Am Thankful To God For ____________.2. Have I really received God's benefits?God, Today I Want To Receive The Gift Of Your Presence.

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Today's episode is an original story written by Howard Pyle and adapted for you by Daniel Hinds. Christine helps a fairy and is rewarded with a magical apple tree. The fruit of the tree brings her lasting contentment and can only be picked by her. Her jealous family tries to take the apples to the king, but they are not successful. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the characters in this story look like, and then tag us in it on instagram @storiespodcast! We'd love to see your artwork and share it on our feed!! If you would like to support Stories Podcast, you can subscribe and give us a five star review on iTunes, check out our merch at storiespodcast.com/shop, follow us on Instagram @storiespodcast, or just tell your friends about us! Check out our new YouTube channel at youtube.com/storiespodcast. If you've ever wanted to read along with our stories, now you can! These read-along versions of our stories are great for early readers trying to improve their skills or even adults learning English for the first time. Check it out.

What keeps us from feeling satisfied with the life we already have? In episode 77 of the Woman Warrior Podcast Dr. Satyavani and Prajna explore Santosha, the yogic practice of contentment, and five common traps that quietly create dissatisfaction including dopamine-driven ambition, consumerism, negative self-talk, and the belief that contentment means becoming complacent.They also discuss sustainable fitness, wellness check-ins, abundance, and why enjoying the process may matter more than reaching the final result.00:00 – Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast02:15 – Understanding Santosha and Contentment03:30 – Summer, Teaching, and Learning to Slow Down07:20 – Creating a Sustainable Health Lifestyle10:00 – Why Fitness Should Make You Feel Stronger12:30 – Yoga Teacher Training and Lifestyle Transformation14:30 – The “Thin and Toned” Fitness Myth20:00 – Physical and Emotional Wellness Check-In24:30 – Relationships, Conflict, and Dosha Responses27:15 – Recovering From Injuries and Returning to Training31:30 – Abundance, Discipline, and Spiritual Practice34:15 – This Week's Wellness Homework35:30 – What Is Stealing Your Contentment?37:20 – Trap #1: The Evolution and Dopamine Trap39:45 – Trap #2: The “I'll Be Happy When” Mindset42:20 – Trap #3: Cultural Conditioning and Consumerism43:20 – Trap #4: Contentment Is Not Complacency45:25 – Trap #5: Negative Self-Talk50:30 – Focus on What You're Already Good At52:45 – The Five Contentment Traps Recap53:20 – Truth Bomb: Calm Decisions Create Better Results54:30 – Final Thoughts on SantoshaBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

What if the greatest blessing God offers isn't more success, more possessions, or more recognition—but a heart that is truly content? In today's Crosswalk Devotional, we reflect on Ecclesiastes 5:19 and discover that contentment is one of God's greatest gifts. While the world encourages constant comparison and striving, God invites us to rest in the unshakable joy found in Christ. True fulfillment isn't found in having what someone else has. It's found in recognizing God's goodness, embracing His provision, and enjoying the life He has entrusted to us. When we stop measuring our worth by the world's standards, we begin to experience the peace and joy that only God can provide. Highlights: Discover why Ecclesiastes 5:19 describes contentment as a gift from God. Learn how comparison steals joy and keeps us chasing what can never satisfy. Be encouraged to find your identity and worth in Christ instead of worldly success. Understand how gratitude transforms ordinary moments into reminders of God's goodness. Reflect on the difference between striving for approval and resting in God's provision. Find lasting peace by embracing the life God has given rather than longing for someone else's. Join the Conversation Where do you find yourself comparing your life to others? How can you choose contentment and gratitude in Christ instead of striving for what the world says you need? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Finding the Ultimate Blessing By Kelly Balarie Bible Reading:“Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.” – Eccl. 5:19 NIV Walking around the soccer field, I observed the soccer moms. We looked the same. Puffer jackets. White shoes. Wild. I bought these clothes hoping to look good. Maybe, they too, wanted to look good. Maybe, they too, saw images of what moms should look like flash up on social media… Apparently, I wasn’t alone. We all clicked the “buy now” button. The moms walked past me on the concrete sidewalk – did they also unconsciously ask themselves the same thing as me? Namely, am I enough? One woman’s shoes? They were newer than mine.Another woman? She had the cutest fleece jacket.Her car? Newer. Sure, I knew these women looked good on the outside, but how did they feel on the inside? I honed in on a woman’s face. Was she happy? Not really.. I knew better than anyone that superficiality breeds insecurity. Why? Because one can never match up; someone else always has something better, is prettier, is richer. What a waste of time… This endless pursuit of wastefulness is not my inheritance in Christ Jesus. God has better for me. Contentment is God’s best portion for me: The resolute knowing that what He gave me is good. The understanding that I already have more than enough in Christ. The realization that competition and striving never end. The joy found in a day well done. The hope gleaned in a relationship worked out. The powerful steadiness of peace that can’t be shaken. My abundant portion in Christ Jesus is unshakeable and unbreakable. You, my friend, as a believer in Christ, have this same portion too! Solomon, the wisest man ever, summed up contentment in one sentence. He says, “Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.” (Eccl. 5:19 NIV) Contentment is a gift. To accept our lo… To be happy… To be able to enjoy… This is a gift from God that the world can never steal. Our greatest gift is not having what our neighbor has, nor is it looking the same, or one-upping someone else. It is not getting more, looking better, being wiser, or having something we have always wanted. God’s truest gift for us? It is the simple things. It is delighting in the face of a child eating a lemon. It is appreciating the car you own and the music it plays. It is relishing in the growth of your own garden. It is knowing He is with you. It is liking and appreciating little, but special things. It is joy, cultivated. No one can compete against that! Intersecting Faith & Life: Where might you be striving and working hard to prove your worth? Where do you try to present yourself as more than you are? How do you try to fit in, rather than allow yourself to stand out? Striving is hard work; resting is contentment. What would it look like for you to give up all this striving in exchange for true, joyful resting in Christ Jesus? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Every business owner eventually runs into a question that has nothing to do with sales, marketing, or operations: Is it ever enough?This week, Kyle riffs on a conversation with a coaching client that led to a deeper discussion about ambition, contentment, and what success really looks like. He shares why entrepreneurs are wired to keep moving the goalposts and the importance of creating a business that supports the life you want to live instead of a business that takes over your life.If you've ever found yourself chasing the next milestone without stopping to ask why, this episode will give you plenty to think about.JobTread helps remodelers bring estimating, scheduling, job costing, and invoicing into one connected system, so they can clearly see where jobs stand and what's actually profitable. We've watched members move from guessing to confidently knowing their numbers, which leads to better pricing, planning, and leadership. If you're ready for better systems and better decisions, learn more at jobtread.com.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key Takeaways• Define success on your own terms.• Ask if your business is supporting the life you want to live.• Stop constantly moving the goalposts.• Don't let business success come at the expense of your personal life.• Pursue financial security, not endless accumulation.• Run your own race instead of comparing yourself to others.• Give yourself grace and learn from past mistakes.• Revisit your "why" as your life and business evolve.Chapters00:00 Kyle's Approach to Podcast Content and Riffing01:01 Reflecting on a Recent Client Conversation02:00 The Question: Is It Ever Enough?02:59 The Impact of Age and Season of Life03:57 Growth Culture and the 'More, More' Mindset04:51 Evaluating if Your Business Supports Your Life05:52 Success at Home vs. Business Growth06:50 Designing a Business for Life Balance08:13 Guarding Against Money and Materialism09:12 The Importance of Contentment and Vision10:06 Financial Goals and Retirement Planning11:02 The Balance Between Growth and Peace11:57 Practical Steps to Find Contentment13:05 Reflecting on Personal and Business Priorities14:00 Long-term Vision and Short-term Adjustments14:56 Retirement Savings and Financial Security15:46 Aligning Business Success with Personal Values17:14 Healing Past Mistakes and Moving Forward18:12 The Power of Responsibility and Grace19:12 The Core Question: What Is Enough?20:11 Running Your Race and Defining Success21:07 Final Reflections and Personal Invitation

A caller confronts teaching that money earns heavenly rewards. Andrew dismantles this “pay-to-play” gospel, exposing manipulation and restoring the truth: giving is free, joyful, and never a transaction to buy God's favor or future blessings.

Normally on this show, I'm the one teaching or asking the questions — but today I flipped the script. This is actually a conversation from my wife Shay's podcast, Better Way to Build, where she interviewed me. And we didn't hold back. After 20 years of marriage and 17-plus years of both of us running our own separate businesses, we got real about the actual cost of entrepreneurship — the stuff nobody puts in the highlight reel. Contentment, connection, peace — what it's taken from us, and what it's given us. So stick around, because this one's more vulnerable than what you're used to from me. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and context of the conversation00:30 The purpose of this collaborative episode01:24 Unique entrepreneurial journeys of Graham and his wife02:17 Benefits of entrepreneurship: freedom, family, purpose04:15 The misconception that entrepreneurs must work constantly07:34 How entrepreneurship enables family time and intentional living10:58 Proving business can run without the owner for weeks12:23 Lessons from system failures and systematization14:40 The importance of high-margin, low-expense businesses16:34 The power of generosity enabled by profitable businesses17:58 The emotional and relational costs of entrepreneurship20:19 Loss of contentment and connection over years of building22:14 The challenge of balancing ambition and peace23:40 Effort in entrepreneurship: effortful vs. effortless28:00 The mental toll and constant weight of business30:49 Priorities in life: God, spouse, family, work32:12 God's design for blessing and work33:39 Reframing entrepreneurship through faith and transformation35:30 Closing thoughts and encouragement for entrepreneurs

What habits separate people who cultivate financial health from those who struggle? What's the simplest way to start investing? How should Christians navigate the tension between planning for the future and trusting God with their lives? Guest host and George Fox Professor of Business Brandy Walton sits down with Becky Gratsinger, Senior Consultant & CEO Emeritus at RVK, Inc., for a conversation that blends practical advice with thoughtful reflection on the role of financial resources in following the way of Jesus.More on Becky Gratsinger: https://www.rvkinc.com/staff/Rebecca_Gratsinger.phpMore on Brandy Walton: https://www.georgefox.edu/business/faculty/walton.htmlIf you enjoy listening to the George Fox Talks podcast and would like to watch, too, check out our channel on YouTube! We also have a web page that features all of our podcasts, a sign-up for our weekly email update, and publications from the George Fox University community.

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling more alone than before it started — not because anything went wrong, but because nothing went deep enough? In this episode of Someone Gets Me, Dianne A. Allen speaks directly to the gifted and neurodivergent adults who have spent a lifetime navigating a world that moves fast, stays shallow, and rarely makes room for the kind of depth they carry. She explores what it means to be someone who asks the second and third question, who craves authentic connection over surface-level small talk, who feels things in layers. If you have ever felt like too much in a world that asks too little of itself — this episode of Someone Gets Me is for you.    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/  

As we march through summer 2026, the Raising Godly Girls Podcast is circling back to fan faves of Season 3's first half.     In this episode from May 2026, hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose use the analogy of parenting instincts to recognize oncoming illness in their kids as a framework to approach a girl's body image struggles. While parents are usually pretty good at connecting symptoms to oncoming illness in their kids, it's not always as clear when body image issues surface in our girls. So this week the podcast is focusing on body image, and how that is often reflective of a deeper spiritual thing happening in our girls.     Many times, girls hear negative messages about their bodies—that the body needs to be altered in order to fit in with the current notion of beauty. This can leave girls hating their bodies and measuring beauty through a lens that God never intended. How can we parent our daughters to embrace her body as a gift from God?     It's important to let a girl enjoy beauty rather than shame her for wanting to feel pretty. For a Christian girl, the key to a healthy Biblical Worldview on body image is tied to her contentment in the Lord rather than her appearance.      Two Things to Remember:  It's Okay for a Girl to Want Beauty, Yes—Even as a Christian  Feeling Beautiful Isn't a Good Source for Contentment, so Address This Gently but Directly in Your Girl    Scriptures Referenced in this Episode:  Genesis 1:31a      Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. To find or start an AHG Troop in your area, visit americanheritagegirls.org. 

Philippians 4:10–23 | Contentment in Christ | Series: Philippians, Summer of Joy | Sam Holm | Preached Jul 19, 2026  What does it take to find lasting contentment when life always seems to call for more? In the final message of our Summer of Joy series, Pastor Sam teaches from Philippians 4:10-23, where the Apostle Paul reveals the secret of contentment. Writing from prison, Paul explains that contentment is not found in comfort, success, or possessions but is learned through trusting Christ in every circumstance. Philippians 4:13 is not a promise of unlimited achievement but a reminder that Christ gives us the strength to faithfully endure whatever life brings. Paul also points to generosity as the overflow of a heart anchored in eternity. When we hold our circumstances loosely, depend on Christ daily, and invest in what lasts forever, we discover that true contentment is found not in having enough but in knowing that Christ is enough.

Send us a message!We read 1 Corinthians 7 and slow down to wrestle with what Paul says about sexual purity, marriage, and the value of singleness without swinging to extremes. We also talk about contentment, how discontentment becomes a temptation, and how to apply Paul's principles wisely while still prioritizing safety in harmful situations. • why 1 Corinthians feels messy and relatable • your body as the temple of the Holy Spirit • sex in marriage as a good and protective gift • mutual responsibility and self-control for spouses • singleness and celibacy as a focused calling • divorce, separation, and peace in mixed-faith marriages • remaining in your situation without glorifying harm • discontentment as a tactic that derails trust in God  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Better days are already on their way to you. Not someday...today. Listen to this positive affirmations session daily to rewire the way you see yourself, your life, and what's possible for you. Most people hand their day to their phone, their stress, and yesterday's problems. This is the life-changing alternative. Every time you press play, you're choosing your mindset for yourself. Not letting the world choose it for you...and over time, that choice compounds into something real. More confidence. More gratitude. More good days that actually feel good. This episode blends affirmations for: - Gratitude and appreciation for the life you already have - Abundance, prosperity, and trusting that good things are on their way - Confidence, self-worth, and believing in your own potential - Contentment, presence, and letting go of the need for more, more, more - Releasing what you can't control, and trusting the process of your own life Make it part of your morning routine...play it while you're still in bed, getting ready, commuting, or making breakfast. Be sure to listen all the way through for the full benefits. The more consistently you listen, the more deeply these words take root, and the more naturally better days start to feel like the norm instead of the exception. #affirmations #gratitude #abundance #confidence #happiness Check out the Wake Me Up Mindset Coach app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://studio.com/wakemeup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You get: Full Access to the WMU catalog; a personal growth plan based on my guidance and coaching; simple, daily tasks (5-10 minutes a day) to guide you through your own personal transformation; your plan evolves with you as you and your life change. It's the most effective way to digest the content in Wake Me Up for creating personal change! Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Grab a 7-day free trial of Wake Me Up premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodpeoplestuff.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Wake Me Up Wake Me Up is the # 1 guided morning routine podcast. Our guided morning wake ups offer affirmations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and motivation specifically designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with a positive mindset. Stop pressing the snooze button all morning long, and turn on an episode of Wake Me Up instead. You will be happier and more successful at everything in life because of it!   I make this channel to serve you. Part of that is creating tools like journals and courses to dive deeper into certain topics, all of which you can find here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/goodpplstuff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wake Me Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi or request an episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day

Do you struggle with complaining? If you asked me a couple months ago, I would have said no, but recently our church did a study on the book of Numbers, and the Israelites are always complaining in this book of the Bible. Our Pastor has done two messages on complaining (link are below), and I now realize that I have a complaining problem. So instead of recommending a book like I usually do, today, I am going to recommend a book of the Bible: Numbers. I am also going to encourage you to join me in a Contentment Challenge to combat the complaining. You cannot complain and be grateful at the same time!  It is awesome how God led me to Melissa Spoelstra's Contentment Project through another author, Barb Roose's Loaves and Fishes email series. I share all about this on the podcast episode this week! So, I want to invite you to listen, grab a bracelet and join me in practicing contentment and gratitude instead of complaining and grumbling. Important Links: Mariners Church Series on Numbers: First message: The Not-Little Sin of Complaining - Eric Geiger | Mariners Church Second message: The Cure for Our Rebellion - Eric Geiger | Mariners Church Both Barb and Melissa have been guests on the Depth Podcast so I want to share links to their podcast episodes: Depth Podcast Episode 121 with Melissa Spoelstra about her Bible Study, *The Names of God. Depth Podcast Episode 218 with Barb Roose about her book, *Stronger than Stress. Melissa's 7- Day Contentment Project *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcast. Thank you!

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. The smallest moments often hold the greatest gifts. This 3 hour sleep meditation gently shifts your attention toward gratitude, helping ease stress, cultivate positivity, and relax your mind before sleep. Perfect for mindfulness, emotional wellness, anxiety relief, and deep sleep. Love,