Podcasts about Courageous

“Radical Love: Courageous Warriors” is a call to rise in an hour of spiritual war. Pastor Matt Wakefield teaches that radical love produces courage—born from daily encounters with God, costly obedience, and compassion that moves us to action. In a world under assault, heaven is summoning warriors who will stand in the gap and recover what the enemy has stolen.

Send us a textCan you believe CBS's Let's Make a Deal has been on the air for 17 years?! 17 YEARS! that means, in 3 years it will be TWENTY FREAKING YEARS. 2 things. Either that makes me as old as a slap bracelet- OR I am aging as graceful as a blind drag queen on a unicycle! OOF! Either way, Jonathan Mangum, the show's announcer by day but... but night? His 3 row keyboard. OH YES. The muse runs in his blood! Recently Jonathan sat down with me to talk about it all! 17 years of laughter and shenanigans but ALSO what he does on his "off" time. HA! This man is busy! From Who's line is it anyway to taking up a brand new passion project... 80's style baby.Listen, in a time and place where many things overload us- it's the magic makers that bring it all back home and in balance. Laughter does so much good for our world. Our society. And for 17 years, this IMPROV at heart, Game show has changed lives every single week. And Jonathan Mangum is part of it.  Thank you, sir. You are the light!!! _______________________________________________________________________________________Then later we welcome another New York Times Best seller yall! Thanks to our friends at Cafe Du Monde, you know that Papa brings in some talented authors and this time OMGGGG. From the author of New York Times Best Seller, All Because You Matter, Tami Charles' final installment of her beautiful trilogy, Together United was just released and folks, it is gorgeous. A lyrical and astounding proclamation of unity and love, this stunning picture book serves as a reminder and a clear declaration that together, we are all part of something much greater. Courageous and bold, this final follow-up to the New York Times bestselling All Because You Matter and acclaimed We Are Here is a message of optimism: that alone we are strong, but together we are unstoppable!Tami Charles' powerful and rhythmic text reminds young readers of their brilliance as individuals and the immense power they hold when their voices come together as one. Breathtaking illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, evoke the beauty and wonder of how we are all connected together in the world and our ability to change it for the better. Together, United is a community touchstone and a reminder that the best way to a better future is to create it together… united.Find it WHEREVER books are sold! ANNND! This is one of our NolaPapa Kid's Book Club Selections for 2026! To learn more about having your child join, email at info@nolapapa.comThank you to our family of amazing sponsors! STATE FARM® INSURANCE AGENT Leigh Ann Arcuri https://ridewithla.com/ Ochsner Children's HospitalWww.ochsner.orgRouses MarkersWww.rousesmarkets.comSandpiper VacationsWww..sandpipervacations.comCafe Du Monde www.shop.cafedumonde.com The Law Firm of Forrest Cressy & James Www.forrestcressyjames.comComfort Cases Www.comfortcases.orgNew Orleans Ice Cream CompanyWww.neworleansicecream.comERA TOP REALTY: Pamela Breaux plbreaux@gmail.com Audubon Institute www.auduboninstitute.orgUrban South Brewery www.urbansouthbrewery.com

In this episode of the C-Suite for Christ podcast, we're calling out the silent killer of the modern church: cowardice. We live in a world where standing for biblical truth can cost you everything, and too many believers have traded courage for comfort, conviction for convenience, and the cross for a couch.The world doesn't need more cautious Christians; it needs courageous ones. Courage isn't a personality trait; it's a biblical command. From David facing Goliath to the apostles facing execution, every generation has been called to pick up a stone and stand firm.This episode is a spiritual boot camp designed to expose the fears that keep us silent and reignite the holy boldness required to be a warrior for Christ.Buckle up. We're not here to be safe; we're here to be soldiers."Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." – Joshua 1:9Episode Highlights:07:55 - Satan loves silent Christians. He doesn't need to make you evil. He just needs to make you quiet. A 2023 Barna Group study found that 64% of Christians say they avoid sharing their faith at work out of fear of offending others or facing a backlash. Nearly two-thirds of believers admit they self-censor because they're afraid of what people might think about them.13:06 - Courage is what turns conviction into conduct. It's what transforms belief into boldness. Because without it, Christianity becomes nothing more than words, a bumper sticker, a slogan, heck, even a quaint little social club.56:28 - Courage will cost you something. Comfort, reputation, popularity, maybe even relationships. But the cross always costs. Courage doesn't mean you won't lose. It means you're willing to lose. And here's the paradox: what you lose for Christ, you never really lose.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite 

This is part two of the Courageous CEO series, and we're getting even more practical. In this episode, I break down five core traits of courageous CEOs and share with you how to actually build these muscles in real time inside your med spa or aesthetic practice. I share how to choose courage over complacency, take action even when your brain wants certainty, and expand the emotional capacity required to handle bigger goals, bigger responsibility, and bigger visibility. Get ready to step into the version of yourself who leads boldly, makes decisive moves, and plays the long game required to build a category-of-one practice.   HIGHLIGHTS Why courageous CEOs move first and figure it out later. How fear, embarrassment, and uncertainty keep you from making big moves. The farmer vs. hunter metaphor for sustainable growth. How expanding your emotional capacity unlocks bigger goals and results. How to spot and stop the hidden "complacency buzz" that quietly caps your revenue.   RESOURCES + LINKS DM "Advantage" on Instagram to get instant access to The 3 Levers to 3x Your Med Spa in 2026 Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: How would Jesus feel about the collections during Mass? Does Father have many people asking him how they can be holy? What is a votive Mass? When does the Pope become infallible?  Marian consecration Was the American Revolution a just war revisited Should priests be obedient or courageous? Why are priests not allowed to marry? Why are the Luminous Mysteries controversial amongst trads?  Did the Church ever charge for confession? Should the Jesus Prayer be part of a Roman Catholic's spiritual life?  Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Heartbeats of Hope: Elsa's Courageous Journey to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solens varma strålar sken in genom de stora fönstren i den moderna sjukhussalen.En: The sun's warm rays shone in through the large windows of the modern hospital room.Sv: Utanför kunde man se höstens färgade löv fladdrande i vinden.En: Outside, one could see the fall's colored leaves fluttering in the wind.Sv: Elsa satt på sängkanten och stirrade ut med en blandning av oro och beslutsamhet i blicken.En: Elsa sat on the edge of the bed, staring out with a mix of worry and determination in her eyes.Sv: Magnus, hennes storebror, stod bredvid, hans närvaro en stadig pelare i den storm av känslor hon kände.En: Magnus, her older brother, stood beside her, his presence a steady pillar in the storm of emotions she felt.Sv: Sjukhuset i Stockholms förort kändes minst sagt bekant.En: The hospital in the suburb of Stockholm felt all too familiar.Sv: Här hade Elsa varit flera gånger för att träffa sin läkare.En: Elsa had been here several times to meet her doctor.Sv: Den kommande hjärtoperationen skulle kanske vara nyckeln till ett nytt kapitel för henne.En: The upcoming heart surgery might be the key to a new chapter for her.Sv: Trots detta kunde inte den lilla rädslan försvinna.En: Despite this, the small fear couldn't vanish.Sv: Minnet av tidigare sjukbesök skakade om henne, men längtan efter att delta i välgörenhetsmaratonen skötte på henne att fortsätta.En: The memory of previous medical visits shook her, but the longing to participate in the charity marathon drove her to continue.Sv: Hon ville känna hjärtat dansa av energi, inte skräck.En: She wanted to feel her heart dance with energy, not fear.Sv: ”Elsa, du klarar det här,” sa Magnus med en trygg röst, vars ton hjälpte till att jaga bort några av de mörkare tankarna.En: “Elsa, you can do this,” Magnus said with a reassuring voice, whose tone helped to chase away some of the darker thoughts.Sv: ”Du har alltid varit stark.” Deras samtal höll rädslan i schack en stund, och Elsa visste att hon hade fattat rätt beslut.En: “You've always been strong.” Their conversation kept the fear in check for a while, and Elsa knew she had made the right decision.Sv: Även om Magnus' ord var lugnande, var tanken på att ligga på det kalla operationsbordet fortfarande skrämmande.En: Even though Magnus' words were calming, the thought of lying on the cold operating table was still frightening.Sv: Sjuksköterskorna kom snart för att rulla henne mot operationssalen.En: The nurses soon came to roll her toward the operating room.Sv: Magnus följde med, så långt som han tilläts.En: Magnus followed as far as he was allowed.Sv: När hon rullades genom de sterila korridorerna, möttes hon av leenden från andra patienter och personal.En: As she was rolled through the sterile corridors, she was met with smiles from other patients and staff.Sv: Trots höstens krispiga kyla ute, kände Elsa värmen som stödet omkring henne gav.En: Despite the crisp fall chill outside, Elsa felt the warmth that the support around her gave.Sv: Operationssalen var ljus och kylig.En: The operating room was bright and chilly.Sv: Elsas hjärta slog snabbare, men hon slöt ögonen och andades djupt.En: Elsa's heart beat faster, but she closed her eyes and breathed deeply.Sv: När hon öppnade dem igen, såg hon Magnus' ansikte för sitt inre öga och hörde hans ord: ”Du är stark, Elsa.” Det var dessa ord hon tänkte på när hon vaknade, nu åter i sin sal.En: When she opened them again, she saw Magnus' face in her mind's eye and heard his words: “You are strong, Elsa.” It was these words she thought of when she woke up, now back in her room.Sv: Ljuset genom fönstret kändes varmare, nästan som en omfamning.En: The light through the window felt warmer, almost like an embrace.Sv: Läkaren, en vänlig kvinna med mörkt hår, stod bredvid.En: The doctor, a friendly woman with dark hair, stood beside her.Sv: ”Det gick bra, Elsa,” sa läkaren mjukt.En: “It went well, Elsa,” the doctor said softly.Sv: "Nu kan du se fram emot ditt lopp."En: "Now you can look forward to your race."Sv: Elsa kände en våg av lättnad skölja över sig.En: Elsa felt a wave of relief wash over her.Sv: Hjärtat, som tidigare var en källa till oro, skulle nu bli hennes styrka.En: The heart, which had previously been a source of worry, would now be her strength.Sv: Med nyvunnet mod och en känsla av seger log hon svagt mot Magnus, som hade återvänt till hennes sida.En: With newfound courage and a sense of victory, she smiled faintly at Magnus, who had returned to her side.Sv: Den här gången handlade livet om mer än bara överlevnad.En: This time, life was about more than just survival.Sv: Nu fanns det en ny säsong att omfamna, precis som hösten som sakta vandrade genom Stockholm.En: Now there was a new season to embrace, just like the fall slowly wandering through Stockholm.Sv: Elsa visste att framtiden var fylld med möjligheter, och rädslan hade blivit en historia från det förflutna.En: Elsa knew that the future was filled with possibilities, and the fear had become a story from the past. Vocabulary Words:determination: beslutsamhetpillar: pelarefamiliar: bekantsurgery: operationfear: rädslamemory: minnelonging: längtancharity: välgörenhetmarathon: maratonreassuring: tryggfrightening: skrämmandenurses: sjuksköterskornasterile: sterilacorridors: korridorernachilly: kyligbreathed: andadesrelief: lättnadcourage: modpossibilities: möjligheteremotions: känslorchapter: kapitelvanish: försvinnavisits: besöksupport: stödwarmed: värmdeembrace: omfamnavictory: segerwandering: vandraseason: säsongsurvival: överlevnad

Tonight's episode is unlike any other.In this special edition of One Ummah News, we pause world events and turn our focus to a single life — a life that shaped Harlem, inspired generations, and strengthened Islam in America. This episode is a full tribute to Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, one of the most influential African-American Muslim leaders of the last half-century. We explore:

Tonight's episode is unlike any other.In this special edition of One Ummah News, we pause world events and turn our focus to a single life — a life that shaped Harlem, inspired generations, and strengthened Islam in America. This episode is a full tribute to Imam Talib Abdur-Rashid, one of the most influential African-American Muslim leaders of the last half-century. We explore: 

We're excited to welcome our special guest, Michelle Sanchez, author of Color-Courageous Discipleship!She's sharing a powerful word on what it means to follow Jesus as agents of reconciliation and unity.Support the show

Be Courageous! John 16:33 With Brother Randy Rigney

Visit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation. www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.In this engaging conversation, T.S. Wright interviews Mimi Mulugeta, who shares her transformative journey of faith, obedience, and creativity. After rededicating her life to God, Mimi felt called to write a book and eventually start a publishing company. She discusses the challenges of obedience, the wilderness stage of faith, and the importance of understanding God's perspective. Mimi also highlights her podcast, 'Called and Courageous,' which focuses on sharing stories of obedience and courage in following God's call. The conversation emphasizes the significance of discipleship and the Great Commission in today's world.TakeawaysMimi rededicated her life to the Lord in 2023.She felt called to write a book after a period of frustration.Obedience is a daily decision in her life.The wilderness stage is a common experience for those called by God.Understanding God's perspective is crucial in the journey of faith.Mimi's first step of obedience was writing her book.She learned that being still can attract clients to her business.The podcast 'Called and Courageous' shares stories of obedience.Saying yes to God is often the hardest first step.Mimi emphasizes the importance of discipleship in the Great Commission.

In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, host Dionne Woods sits down with Swedish mixed media artist Jenny Grant, whose imaginative art and creative philosophy celebrate the magic found in the mess. Known for her layered, tactile, and intuitive painting style, Jenny empowers artists around the world to embrace imperfection, trust the process, and rediscover the pure joy of creating. Once a physicist specializing in Optronics, she traded formulas for freedom — turning her lifelong curiosity into a thriving creative career built on courage and play. Through her global Café Flow – The Art Club membership, her beloved Book of Flow online art journaling course, and in-person mixed media art retreats across Europe and the U.S., Jenny inspires thousands to paint bravely and let go of perfectionism. Together, Dionne and Jenny explore how creative flow begins when you show up and get messy — finding beauty in every imperfect layer, meaning in movement, and confidence in the act of doing.

Welcome to The Wise & Courageous Podcast, where we host conversations with women leaders about how they are seeking and engaging wisdom and courage in their leadership and work in this unique season. “I would like to leave a legacy of hope…. I get a lot of confidence knowing that God will win at the end. I know the end of this story. How amazing that we get that privilege.” — Ruth López Turley Sociologist and research leader Ruth López Turley joins us for a conversation about her journey, and her leadership of the Kinder Institute, an innovative educational organization leading the conversation about critical needs and systems in Houston. How do our earliest experiences contribute to our passions? Ruth López Turley joins us on the podcast to talk about how she went from being a child growing up in poverty to being the leader of a unique and pivotal research organization delivering research data to address some of the most critical challenges in Houston. In our conversation, she talks about her journey as a leader and the values that have shaped her. She shares how her mistakes have provided opportunities for learning and deeper partnership. We hear more about Ruth's work to bring changes in large systems for the sake of serving those in need in Houston, and to provide vital models to other cities. We explore together the attitudes and practices that support her in her growth as a leader of more than 80 researchers, and a partner with other organizations throughout the city and state. If you listen to the end, you will hear about the spiritual practice that sustains her in her work. For the purposes of this podcast, we are defining leadership as the stewardship of people, culture and purpose, guiding and serving others toward a shared vision or outcomes. Welcome to the conversation! — Nancy Pedulla   For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

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The bigger your business grows, the more discomfort you'll have to handle. In this episode, I break down what it truly means to be a courageous CEO and why your emotional capacity determines the size of your results. I talk about how to lead through uncertainty without losing momentum. I also share Gary Vee's take on what separates a $700K business from a $10M one and how courage, not confidence, is the bridge between the two. Get ready to expand your capacity for discomfort, master your mindset, and lead with resilience through every season of growth.   HIGHLIGHTS What Gary Vee says separates $700K and $10M business owners. How your thinking influences every result you create. How to stay in motion when client complaints, team changes, or ad fatigue hit. Coaching story on how mindset shifts changed outcomes during COVID. Why your emotional capacity determines your income capacity.   RESOURCES + LINKS Try Ask Heather AI for 30 Days HERE Apply for The Med Spa Advantage HERE   FOLLOW Heather: @heatherterveen Website: heatherterveen.com

In this insightful episode of The Mark Divine Show, Mark is joined by Ranjay Gulati, a renowned Harvard Business School professor and influential business thinker. Together, they explore the true meaning of courage, debunking Hollywood stereotypes and discussing insights from significant figures like Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs. Ranjay shares his research on courage in business and leadership, and delves into his experiences from his new book, 'How to Be Bold'. The conversation touches on personal stories, historic examples, and practical strategies to develop courage in the face of uncertainty. Don't miss this compelling discussion!Key Takeaways: What courage really is (and isn't)How fear, uncertainty, and volatility can sharpen—not shrink—your leadershipWhy imagination and conviction are critical in today's VUCA worldHow to build a “courage muscle” through training and communityThe difference between boldness and recklessness—and how to stay grounded in both business and lifeInspirational Quote: “Courage is the willingness to take bold, risky action to serve a purpose that you perceive to be worthy, usually in the face of an abiding fear.” - Ranjay GulatiSponsors and Promotions:Unlock your full potential and lead with courage, clarity, and purpose—join the Unbeatable Foundations Tribe and master the Five Mountains to become truly unbeatable in life and leadership.Join for free for 7 days: Unbeatable Foundations TribeQualiaFeel in your prime WAY longer than you ever thought possible, try Qualia Senolytic up to 50% off right now at qualialife.com/divine15, and code DIVINE15 at checkout for an extra 15% off. Backed by a 100 day money back guarantee. IndeedWith Indeed Sponsored Jobs you only pay for results. No monthly subscriptions, no long-term contracts, just a boost whenever you need to find quality talent fast. Get a $75 JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves at Indeed.com/DIVINE.BUBS Naturals: I use BUBS Naturals Collagen Peptides, MCT Oil, and Electrolytes daily for focus, recovery, and hydration—all built on a mission to honor a fallen Navy SEAL. Use code UNBEATABLE for 20% off any one time purchase or subscription at www.bubsnaturals.comGuest Links:Website: https://ranjaygulati.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ranjaygulati/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranjay-gulati/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RanjayGulatiMark Links: Website: https://unbeatableleader.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdivineofficialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdivine/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markdivineofficial/Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@markdivineofficial for more inspiring conversations on leadership, growth, and impact.Rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners.Share your thoughts and takeaways in the comments!Timestamps:00:00 Defining Courage: Beyond Hollywood Stereotypes01:01 Introduction to the Mark Dev Divine Show01:29 Guest Introduction: Ranj Gulati02:42 Understanding Courage: Insights from Nelson Mandela03:29 Facing Fear: Lessons from the Navy SEALs04:34 Psychological Perspectives on Courage06:47 VUCA: Navigating Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity11:56 Personal Anecdotes: Courage in Action19:49 The Role of Conviction in Courageous Actions22:31 Courage in the Age of AI and Uncertainty26:34 Educational Shifts: From Knowledge to Human Development27:51 The Role of Courage in Personal Growth28:32 Navigating Disruptive Change with AI29:35 The Future of Human Skills32:16 Imagination vs. Vision in Leadership33:51 The Importance of Creativity and Courage38:09 Support Systems for Courage50:21 Balancing Boldness and RecklessnessSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How do we solve one of healthcare's biggest crises—the workforce shortage—while making opportunity more equitable?In this enlightening episode, Dr. Andrea Austin interviews Van Ton-Quinlivan, founder and CEO of Futuro Health and a key voice in reimagining workforce development. Van shares her powerful personal story—from refugee beginnings to shaping California's healthcare education strategy—and the values that fuel her changemaking leadership: courage, equity, and collaboration.Together, Andrea and Van explore:The urgent shortage of allied healthcare professionals and the demographic time bomb accelerating demand.How Futuro Health is helping thousands of adults from underserved communities earn healthcare credentials debt-free.Why employers must stop competing for talent puddles and start collaborating to build talent pools.The role of AI in upskilling and the promise of flexible, fast, accessible training.How mindset shifts—from scarcity to abundance—can reshape healthcare's future. Through vivid examples and real stories—like Tamika, a hospital security guard turned phlebotomist—Van illustrates how unlocking human potential can rebuild the workforce from the ground up.If you're a healthcare leader, educator, or clinician wondering how to strengthen the system while expanding opportunity, this episode will leave you inspired to think bigger and act bolder.About the Guest:“When it comes to workforce development, it's a team sport, not an individual sport.” – Van Ton-QuinlivanVan Ton-Quinlivan is a nationally recognized workforce development innovator and the founder and CEO of Futuro Health, a nonprofit creating the nation's largest network of allied healthcare workers. Appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, she chairs the state's Healthcare Workforce Education and Training Council and has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Healthcare (2024) and Top 100 Influential Higher Education Leaders (2025).A refugee from Vietnam, Van's journey from the daughter of a brain surgeon and teacher to an influential changemaker embodies resilience and purpose. She holds dual graduate degrees in Education Policy and Business from Stanford University and is the author and podcast host of Workforce RX, where she highlights agile, multicultural solutions for the future of work and health.

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Today we start our new series, Color Courageous. We're diving into what it means to move from color-blind to color-courageous discipleship—a faith that sees, honors, and engages the beauty and pain in our differences. Through Christ, we're called to bring healing, reconciliation, and wholeness in every part of life. Support the show

It's Boot Camp week! In this special mini episode, Capacity's President Christopher Williams joins host Monica Holt to pull back the curtain on Boot Camp, the leading conference for arts and culture professionals. They dive into how this year's program came together, the sessions they're most excited about, and how courage and curiosity are the keys to a stronger sector. LINKS: Boot Camp 2025

Lapis Lazuli carries night-sky wisdom: clear seeing, courageous speaking, and the quiet strength to guard what you're becoming. In this Luminary Life Podcast episode, Lori explores the stone's connection to ancient feminine mysteries, how to cultivate clarity of vision, and what it means to become a sacred guardian for your vision . . . so your truth can be spoken with compassion and power.   You'll hear about: - Lapis and the remembrance of divine feminine wisdom - Practices for clear, grounded inner sight - Courageous, kind communication (speaking what's true) - Becoming a sacred guardian: protecting and pacing your vision   Join the Crystal Forecast 2026 early notice → https://lori-a-andrus.kit.com/5f1c520510 Shop Lapis Jewelry and Fall Crystal Bundle → https://journeyjewels.com/?s=lapis    Hashtags: #LuminaryLifePodcast #LapisLazuli #CrystalWisdom #SpeakYourTruth #DivineFeminine #ThirdEye #ThroatChakra #GuardianOfVision #EnergeticBoundaries #CeremonialLiving #NovemberEnergy #CrystalForecast

What happens when your voice becomes your most radical instrument of truth, transformation, and love?Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a soul-stirring conversation with activist, ritualist, and musician Suzanne Sterling—founder of Voice of Change, co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, and Auricle Collective.With decades of experience at the intersection of music, healing, earth-based traditions, and social activism, Suzanne has led thousands into embodied voicework as a path to personal liberation and collective awakening. In this hour, she shares stories, songs, and insights from her transformational work around the globe.Together, they explore:– How ritual and voice can dismantle shame and restore wholeness– Music as a sanctuary, activism, and catalyst for deep systemic healing– The body as instrument, and song as sacred technology– Courageous listening, embodied truth-telling, and the feminine voice risingWhether you are a seeker, singer, changemaker, or curious soul—this conversation will invite you to reclaim your voice as a powerful tool for truth and transformation.Tune in and raise your voice.#SuzanneSterling #VoiceRising  #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #VoiceTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

As one of Peloton's founding instructors, Hannah Corbin has helped millions move their bodies. But her new mission is just as bold: helping people slow down. Her new book Did You Stretch Tho makes a powerful case for rest, recovery, and treating yourself like someone worth caring for. In this episode, Hannah joins Ryan to talk about what it takes to stay soft in a world that rewards hardness. They discuss how she overcame imposter syndrome to write her first book, how an autoimmune diagnosis changed the way she leads, and what it really means to move with intention. Hannah opens up about the pressure to be “on” all the time, how she stays grounded in community, and why her biggest creative leaps often come with a quiet voice of doubt—and the courage to keep going anyway.

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAWhen the world feels restless and reactive, the most impactful leaders aren't the loudest — they're the steadiest. Steady leadership is calm authority in motion: rooted in values, guided by discernment, and expressed through integrity and compassion. Learn how to cultivate steadiness that restores trust, models courage, and invites others to do the same.3 WAYS TO APPLY THISUse the Recognize – Reflect – Respond rhythm to stay grounded and lead with integrity.Choose one Intentional Optimism tenet — Optimistic, Present, Energetic, Courageous, Wise, or Intentional — to practice this week.Share the “why” behind your steady action to invite others into calm, values-based leadership.3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhere in my work, home, or community does uncertainty keep pulling me off balance?Which Core Value or tenet of Intentional Optimism could guide me through that moment?How can I lead with calm authority — and invite others to steady themselves beside me?GO DEEPERWhat Is Intentional Optimism? (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/what-is-intentional-optimism Core Values Resources: Anchor your decisions in clarity, define what matters, and build steady, values-based confidence.Blueprint (Free Download): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseCourse: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-betaCoaching: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-betaMissed Live2Lead? You can still experience it online through LeaderPass ($79).Watch the keynotes and leadership lessons anytime through February 2026:https://leaderpass.com/pass/live2lead/host/?ref=RHYBTBBYPREFER YouTube?Catch the full episode →https://youtu.be/9V9F52RHoiE PROUD PARTNERS

Discover the secret to taking bold action that aligns with your natural courage style and eliminates unnecessary resistance to your big money goals. In this episode, Victoria dives deep into the fifth of her six Cashflow Keys - the Courage Key - revealing how your Mars placement in Human Design shows you the exact way you're designed to take courageous action and create sustainable success in business. What You'll Discover: Your Natural Courage Blueprint: Why your most sustainable success comes from taking action in alignment with your unique courage style, not forcing yourself into bravery patterns that create internal resistance or drain your energy. The Mars Energy Advantage: How the planetary force of Mars - representing courage, drive, and the ability to venture forth - reveals your natural way of overcoming obstacles and moving toward your big business goals. Beyond Generic Action Strategies: Why copying other entrepreneurs' approaches to taking bold action often backfires, and how to activate the courage frequency that's already encoded within your authentic design. Your Courage Circuitry: How understanding whether your Mars placement is in Collective, Tribal, or Individual circuitry transforms how you take action and influence others through your natural courage style. Victoria Shares Her Personal Courage Key Journey: Victoria reveals her own Mars placement (Gate 39, Line 6) and how understanding her "provocation to dynamism" pathway transformed her approach to taking courageous action. She shares: How the shadow side of "provocation" was actually sabotaging her business success The breakthrough moment when she discovered her gift of "dynamism" and creative liberation Why her Individual circuitry means she's here to inspire transformation through her unique approach How Line 6 authority figures can overcome the tendency to "stand apart" from action The Six Lines of Courageous Action: Line 1: Direct, hands-on approach - confronting challenges head-on or deliberately avoiding them Line 2: Innocent genius - entering situations with natural talent and making unexpected discoveries Line 3: Trial and error mastery - learning through experience and adapting quickly to create breakthroughs Line 4: Network-based courage - taking action through collaboration and team partnerships Line 5: Strategic leadership - thinking deeply before acting and inspiring others through grand visions Line 6: Authority-based action - choosing meaningful pursuits that call everyone along with you This episode shows you how to eliminate the exhausting cycle of forcing action that doesn't align with your nature, and instead activate the courage style that feels energizing and sustainable. When you understand your Courage Key, taking bold action becomes a natural expression of who you are rather than something you have to push yourself to do. Ready to discover your unique Courage Key? Grab your free Human Design Life Chart at Victoria's website and look for your conscious Mars placement to begin unlocking your natural pathway to courageous success. https://www.victoriagibson.com

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/genocide-studies

The Warsaw Ghetto Uprising is one of the most storied events of the Holocaust, yet previous accounts of have almost entirely focused on its male participants. In The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto: The True Story of Five Courageous Young Women Who Sparked an Uprising (Harper, 2025), Holocaust historian Elizabeth Hyman introduces five young, courageous Polish Jewish women—known as “the girls” by the leadership of the resistance and “bandits” by their Nazi oppressors—who were central to the Jewish resistance as fighters, commanders, couriers, and smugglers. They include:Zivia Lubetkin, the most senior female member of the Jewish Fighting Organization Command Staff in Warsaw and a reluctant legend in her own time, who was immortalized by her code name, "Celina"Vladka Meed, who smuggled dynamite into and illegal literature out of the Warsaw Ghetto in preparation for the uprisingDr. Idina “Inka” Blady-Schweiger, a young medical student who became a reluctant angel of mercyTema Schneiderman, a tall, beautiful and fearless young woman who volunteered for smuggling and rescue missions across Nazi-occupied Eastern EuropeTossia Altman, a heroic courier with a poetic soul, who helped bring arms into the Warsaw Ghetto, fought in the Uprising, and ferried communiques to the outside worldInterspersed with the stories of other Jewish women who resisted, The Girl Bandits of the Warsaw Ghetto rescues these women from the shadows of time, bringing to light their resilience, bravery, and cunning in the face of unspeakable hardship—inspiring stories of courage, daring, and resistance that must never be forgotten. Elizabeth Hyman is the granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Polish Jews who fled their homeland in 1939 and ultimately made their way, as refugees, to the United States. She earned dual master's degrees in History and Library and Information Science from the University of Maryland-College Park, and has written the history blog, “HISTORICITY (was already taken),” since 2011. She lives in New Paltz, New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Main idea: Nehemiah shows us how to pray, plan, and act all while relying on God's good providence. Prayerful planning Courageous actions God's providence You can watch this message here.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Vote for Hope: Li Hua's Courageous Autumn Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 秋天的早晨，筛满了金黄色的阳光。En: On an autumn morning, the sunshine filtered in golden throughout.Zh: 落叶在风中轻轻地旋转，像是大自然在悄声地变换舞步。En: Leaves swirled gently in the wind, as if nature was silently changing its dance steps.Zh: 这一天是亡灵节，在一个挂满万寿菊和彩色剪纸的投票点，李华、伟和梅一同排队等待投票。En: This day was the Day of the Dead, and at a polling place adorned with marigolds and colorful paper cuttings, Li Hua, Wei, and Mei were standing in line, waiting to vote.Zh: 李华站在人群中，心里却并不平静。En: Li Hua stood among the crowd, but her heart was not at peace.Zh: 最近，医生告诉她要做一个重要的医疗检查。En: Recently, the doctor had told her she needed to undergo an important medical test.Zh: 她一直在等待结果，心里充满了不安。En: She had been waiting for the results, with her heart filled with unease.Zh: 可是，她知道今天必须来投票。En: However, she knew she had to come to vote today.Zh: 作为一个社区的一员，她希望自己的选票能够带来变化。En: As a member of the community, she hoped her ballot would bring about change.Zh: “李华，你还好吗？En: "Li Hua, are you okay?"Zh: ”伟关切地问。En: Wei asked with concern.Zh: 伟是李华的好朋友，总是能感受到她的情绪变化。En: Wei is Li Hua's good friend and always seems able to sense her emotional changes.Zh: “我没事的，谢谢你，伟。En: "I'm fine, thank you, Wei."Zh: ”李华微笑着回答，但声音中透着一丝不安。En: Li Hua replied with a smile, but there was a hint of unease in her voice.Zh: 线慢慢地移动，李华尽量让自己不去想着那些可能的结果。En: The line moved slowly, and Li Hua tried not to think about the possible outcomes.Zh: 她努力去体会周围的氛围。En: She made an effort to take in the surroundings.Zh: 万寿菊的香味与剪纸的彩色图案交织在一起，充满节日气息，让人感受到生命与死亡的轮回。En: The scent of marigolds intertwined with the colorful patterns of the paper cuttings, full of festive spirit, making one feel the cycle of life and death.Zh: 就在李华站在投票箱前准备填写选票时，她的手机突然响了。En: Just as Li Hua stood before the ballot box, ready to fill out her ballot, her phone suddenly rang.Zh: 是医生的电话。En: It was a call from the doctor.Zh: 她的心跳加速，手指微微颤抖。En: Her heartbeat quickened, and her fingers trembled slightly.Zh: 接，还是不接？En: To answer, or not to answer?Zh: 李华深深吸了一口气，决定先专注当下。En: Li Hua took a deep breath, deciding to focus on the present moment first.Zh: 她将手机调成静音，小心地填完选票，这一刻，她把所有的焦虑暂时搁置一旁。En: She put her phone on silent mode and carefully completed her ballot, momentarily setting aside all her anxieties.Zh: 投票结束，她心中感到了一种未曾有过的平静。En: After voting, she felt a kind of peace she had never experienced before.Zh: 走出投票站后，李华终于拿起手机，听了语音留言。En: After stepping out of the polling station, Li Hua finally picked up her phone and listened to the voicemail.Zh: 无论结果如何，她都知道今天已经完成了一件重要的事情。En: No matter the result, she knew she had accomplished something important today.Zh: 通过这样的方式，她为自己和他人的未来贡献了一份力量。En: Through this act, she contributed a part of her strength to the future of herself and others.Zh: 李华抬头望着天空，阳光穿过树叶洒下斑驳的光影。En: Li Hua looked up at the sky, with sunlight filtering through the leaves, casting dappled shadows.Zh: 她感受到一种坚韧的力量，这力量来自于内心的安定，以及对社区的责任感。En: She felt a resilient strength, a strength that came from inner peace and a sense of responsibility to the community.Zh: 投票站外，梅笑着对李华说：“走吧，庆祝一下今天的胜利。En: Outside the polling station, Mei smiled at Li Hua and said, "Let's go celebrate today's victory."Zh: ”李华点点头，微笑着走进秋天的阳光里，心中满是希望。En: Li Hua nodded and smiled, stepping into the autumn sunlight with her heart full of hope. Vocabulary Words:swirled: 旋转ballot: 选票filter: 筛满adorned: 挂满marigolds: 万寿菊unease: 不安patterns: 图案polling: 投票dappled: 斑驳victory: 胜利voicemail: 语音留言resilient: 坚韧contribute: 贡献trembled: 颤抖undergo: 做intertwined: 交织responsibility: 责任感focus: 专注scent: 香味outcomes: 结果accomplished: 完成unease: 不安strength: 力量peace: 平静hope: 希望dance steps: 舞步trembled: 微微颤抖festive: 节日shadows: 光影community: 社区

By the time you implement “best practices,” they've become boring practices, and B2B sure doesn't mean boring to business. In this episode, Drew talks with Udi Ledergor (Gong), author of Courageous Marketing, the book that challenges B2B marketers to stop playing it safe. Together, they explore what it means to lead with creativity, confidence, and courage. Udi also shares how Gong earned attention by building an audience that wanted to engage, not just be targeted. With every executive, from the CEO to the CFO, invested in the story, marketing became a company-wide advantage instead of a department.  Three B2B Marketing Traps Udi Warns Against:  Following industry best practices instead of breaking them  Letting marketing own brand alone  Hiring for experience over potential Plus:  The punch-above-your-weight framework that makes a startup look enterprise-ready  Why brand must be led by the CEO and modeled across the exec team  How to hire for curiosity, learning speed, and potential  How to sell the 95–5 content mindset to your CEO and CFO If you're done blending in, this conversation will remind you why courage still wins in B2B. Udi will be speaking at the CMO Super Huddle in Palo Alto on November 7th, 2025. All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of his book, Courageous Marketing, and can get it signed in the morning!  For full show notes and transcripts, visit https://renegademarketing.com/podcasts/ To learn more about CMO Huddles, visit https://cmohuddles.com/

The Church today – in the West and the East – facesmany challenges, yet is called to a momentous mission – namely, the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. As challenges mount for the Church, carrying out our mission proves difficult. Not only that, some of those tasked with leading the Church have proven soft or ill-prepared.The need for courageous spiritual leadership in today's Church is massive. But with too few of her leaders exhibiting these traits, what is the Church to do? Throw up our hands and pine away about better days? Absolutely not.Instead, Christians and churches must take steps to shore up our leadership gap. This requires us to lean upon the Spirit and the Word. There are also practical tips that can be applied to develop courageous Christian leaders for the days ahead.To speak to these important issues, Pastor Joel Wayne joins Andy on this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. Joel shares helpful insights borne from his own experience leading churches and ministry efforts, both at home and abroad. Joel talks about the importance of partnership and strategic thinking, and also the simple willingness for leadersto pay a price if obedience to Christ so requires.If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Chapel Pointe Church: Church WebsiteBaptist Bible Seminary & Institute (Philippines): Seminary WebsiteBe the Church (Ministry): Ministry WebsiteChristian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X)Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook)Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram)The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria

We explore how avoidance, disguised as politeness, slowly erodes trust — and how courageous conversations can actually strengthen relationships and performance. Katherine breaks down what “calling out the elephant” looks like in practice: reading the emotional landscape, choosing timing over impulse, and speaking truth without weaponizing it.From emotional intelligence to communication frameworks, we examine how leaders can replace fear with curiosity — and transform tension into alignment.TL;DR* Avoidance kills trust faster than conflict ever will.* Clarity + compassion = productive honesty.* Name the issue early — silence grows resentment.* True kindness includes telling the truth.* Courageous dialogue builds stronger, safer teams.Memorable lines* “Kindness without honesty is just avoidance in disguise.”* “The longer you avoid the elephant, the bigger it gets.”* “When you name what's real, people finally exhale.”* “Courage isn't about comfort — it's about connection.”Guest: Katherine Lazaruk — Founder, LZRK Consulting | Executive Coach & Keynote Speaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelazaruk/ Website: https://lzrkconsulting.com/Why it mattersEvery organization has its unspoken truths — unaddressed conflicts, performance gaps, or cultural tension. Leaders who learn to name those realities, with empathy and clarity, create workplaces where honesty isn't feared but valued. The courage to speak the unsaid is what separates management from leadership.Call to ActionIf this conversation lit something up for you, don't just let it fade. Come join me inside the Second Life Leader community on Skool. That's where I share the frameworks, field reports, and real stories of reinvention that don't make it into the podcast. You'll connect with other professionals who are actively rebuilding and leading with clarity. The link is in the show notes—step inside and start building your Second Life today.https://secondlifeleader.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com

✅ Why following Jesus is the most adventurous thing you'll ever do ✅ The often-overlooked power of physical touch with your kids ✅ How to build the deep brotherhood every dad desperately needs ✅ A game-changing challenge: Do for ONE kid outside your family what you do for your own   LEAVE DADAWESOME A VOICEMAIL ✅ Under 90-seconds ✅ Begin with your first name and where you are from ✅ RECORD YOUR MESSAGE HERE SUMMARY Imagine standing at the edge of a 30-foot-high dive over ice-cold water with your son watching from below. That terrifying moment of decision mirrors what it means to be a risk-taking dad in today's world. In this episode, Peter Ostapko from Kinsman shares the cliff-jumping story that changed how he parents, plus powerful insights on the gift of physical touch with your kids, the critical importance of being present, and why every dad needs deep brotherhood. You'll also hear an unforgettable challenge: do for one kid outside your family what you do for your own kids. TAKEAWAYS Following Jesus as a father is meant to be the most adventurous, risk-taking, beautiful journey—not boring or safe Physical touch with your kids is a powerful gift that communicates love, safety, and connection in ways words cannot Your presence as a dad matters more than you realize—availability beats ability every time Deep friendships and brotherhood are essential for the fatherhood journey; isolation is the enemy Challenge yourself to "do for one more kid" outside your family what you already do for your own kids Being a sower and planting seeds means showing up consistently without always seeing immediate results Don't place unrealistic expectations on your kids because you're trying to overcompensate for your own broken past The Kinsman Journal helps fathers unlock the power of their story and create spaces for authentic connection GUEST: Peter Ostapko is a leader with Kinsman, an intentional men's ministry focused on faithfully demonstrating redemptive, Christ-centered brotherhood. Kinsman creates resources including publishing, podcasting, and gatherings to influence men toward authentic connection and purposeful living. Peter is also the creator of the Kinsman Journal, a beautiful resource designed to help men unlock the power of their stories. He's a husband, father, and passionate advocate for helping dads build deep friendships and lead their families with courage and intentionality. LINKS: Send a Voice Message to DadAwesome Subscribe to DadAwesome Messages: Text the word "Dad" to (651) 370-8618 Kinsman Ministry The Kinsman Journal Fathered by God by John Eldredge TIMESTAMPS  00:00 - Welcome & Introduction 02:53 - The Cliff Jumping Story: Taking Risks as a Dad 08:30 - Why Following Jesus Should Be Adventurous 15:45 - The Gift of Physical Touch with Your Kids 23:10 - Being Present: Your Availability Matters Most 30:20 - Deep Brotherhood and Why Dads Need Friendship 37:15 - The Kinsman Journal: Unlocking the Power of Story 42:00 - Don't Be Too Hard on Yourself 44:20 - The "Do for One More Kid" Challenge 46:17 - Peter's Prayer Over Dads 48:00 - Closing Thoughts & Resources 5 TOP QUOTES: "Following Jesus is to be the most adventurous, risk-taking, frightening, wonderfully beautiful, dependent, abiding thing we'll ever experience in our life." "The role of a father is the most important title, mantle, role you'll ever have in your entire life outside of being a spouse to your wife." "Do for one kid outside of your kids what you do for your kids. Be intentional with them. Invite them into dinners and love on them. You never know what some of these kids are going through." "We talk ourselves out of way too many things. God is on the other side saying, 'Listen, I got an adventure for you. Do you want to do this or not?' He doesn't force us. He invites us into it." "Your presence matters more than you realize. Just being available for your kid—that's what matters most."

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