Podcasts about Desire

Crafting Your Reality: Harnessing Transformative Energy with Cacao Ceremonies and Focused IntentionsJoin Kelle Sparta, a transformational shaman and spiritual coach, along with her co-host Joshua Radewan, as they explore the profound impact of creating your own reality. In this episode, Kelle recounts her weekend involving a near-death experience and hosting a powerful cacao ceremony focused on trauma healing and clearing fear.Key Topics Include:The importance of intentional focus and commitmentThe balance between active and passive practices necessary for manifesting one's desired realityThe significance of positive energyAvoiding victimhoodThe power of curated intent in spiritual practicesTransforming your life through spiritual rituals00:00 Introduction and Weekend Recap00:33 The Cacao Ceremony Experience02:23 Clearing Trauma and Fear07:33 Creating Your Own Reality11:45 The Power of Intentions and Words13:51 Commitment and Manifestation31:20 Balancing Productivity and Self-Worth33:49 Conclusion and Key TakeawaysKeywords:law of attractionspiritual growth practicespersonal development spiritualitynervous system regulationspiritual retreatsenergetic boundariesmanifesting abundancehow to receive abundancesacred healing ritualsconscious reality creationtrust the universeIf you would like to learn more please book a Discovery Call here: https://kellesparta.com/discovery-call/Licensing and Credits:“Spirit Sherpa” is the sole property of Kelle Sparta Enterprises and is distributed under a Creative Commons: BY-NC-ND 4.0 license. For more information about this licensing, please go to www.creativecommons.org. Any requests for deviations to this licensing should be sent to kelle@kellesparta.com. To sign up for, or get more information on the programs, offerings, and services referenced in this episode, please go to www.kellesparta.com.

Do the things you don't like to do first. Go through obstacles. And remember, God is on your side. 

And all things, whatever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. – Matthew 21:22 Persistent prayer is a mighty movement of the soul toward God, and it stirs the deepest forces of the soul toward the throne of heavenly grace. It is the ability to hold on, press on, and wait. Restless desire, restful patience, and strength of grasp are all embraced in it. Prayer is not an incident or a performance but a passion of soul. It is not a want or half-needed desire but a sheer necessity. List of Chapters Ch. 1: Prayer and Faith Ch. 2: Prayer and Unwavering Faith Ch. 3: Prayer and Trust Ch. 4: Prayer and Desire Ch. 5: Prayer and Fervency Ch. 6: Prayer and Persistence Ch. 7: Prayer and Perseverance Ch. 8: Prayer and Character Ch. 9: Prayer and Obedience Ch. 10: Prayer and Surrender Ch. 11: Prayer and Vigilance Ch. 12: Prayer and the Word of God Ch. 13: Prayer and Preaching Ch. 14: Prayer and the House of God About the Author Edward McKendree Bounds was born in Shelby County, Missouri, on August 15, 1835, and died on August 24, 1913, in Washington, Georgia. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 at the age of nineteen, but left the profession five years later when he answered the call of God to the ministry. Beginning in 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, he became the chaplain of the Fifth Missouri Regiment of the Confederacy. Bounds married Miss Emmie Barnett of Eufaula, Alabama, in 1876. By this union, he became the father of two daughters, Celeste and Corneille, and a son, Edward, who died at the age of six. His wife Emmie died in 1886, and later Bounds married Miss Hattie Barnett, Emmie's cousin. Together they had six children: Samuel, Charles, Osborne, Elizabeth, Mary, and Emmie. However, Charles died at the age of one, so in the end, the family consisted of seven children. After serving several important churches in St. Louis and other places to the south, Bounds became editor of the St. Louis Christian Advocate for eight years and, later, associate editor of The Nashville Christian Advocate for four years. The trial of his faith came while he was in Nashville, and he quietly retired to his home without even asking for a pension. His principal work in Washington, Georgia (his home), was rising at four o'clock in the morning and praying until seven o'clock. He filled a few engagements as an evangelist during the eighteen years of his life work in Washington, Georgia.

Discover the profound message of hope this Easter Sunday with Pastor Steven's sermon, "Our Risen Lord's Desire." Explore how Jesus, through His resurrection, has paved the way for us to be one with the Father, making us justified and righteous. Learn about the abundant life, healing, peace, and victory that are now ours in Him.Notes & Scriptures for this message are available in the Notes section of the Giving Light App.Visit our website at www.givinglight.org.Download the Giving Light App available for free on iOS and Android.

On the April edition of the Cinetopia radio show and podcast, this month's team (Rosie Beattie, Kat Zabecka, and Amanda Rogers) review three new release films, SEBASTIAN directed by Mikko Mäkelä, FOUR MOTHERS, directed by Darren Thorton, and DESIRE: THE CARL CRAIG STORY, directed by Jean-Cosme Delaloye.Amanda also interviews Mikko Mäkelä, director of SEBASTIAN on this edition.Show timings - 6.17 - SEBASTIAN review27.25 - Interview with Mikko Mäkelä, Director of SEBASTIAN50.20 - FOUR MOTHERS review 1.05.30 - DESIRE, THE CARL CRAIG STORY reviewCinetopia connects the film community through screenings, events, networking, and content with a mission to inspire filmmakers and enthusiasts alike, and foster meaningful conversations and connections. More information at our website www.cinetopia.co.ukIn addition to our podcast, check out our new Substack - Cinetopia: Recommends

God alone is the only One on earth with Whom to desire full fellowship. Seek Only God for Your Earthly Happiness.

In this new episode of Waypoint, the Renegades unite with the other contestants to finally finish the third challenge. Try to find a common denominator! Use everyone's strengths to your advantage! Make an impossible choice! Music by Phat Frog Studios, Monplaisir and Pursky

Everyone has doubts. And people have doubted you as well. 

The silly moth is caught!Henry Law, 1858Why is this world such a wide sea of evil? Why do earth's multitudes roll so easily to Hell?The tastes of the mass of the human race are groveling and vile. They only care to sip the vulgar cup of time and sense. Their sin-soiled garments and polluted feet prove, that they wallow in defiling mire. See the worldling. A temptation meets him. A gilded bait allures. A sweet indulgence opens its inviting arms. What follows? The silly moth is caught! Pleasure whispers, "Come and partake!" Desire acquiesces. Nature surrenders. Thus Satan leads his crowds down misery's downward slope.Quickly, easily--they glide along.The rolling pebble has no power to stop. The downhill torrent is incapable of turning.To them, liberty is unknown. The clash of heavy chains attests their bondage. Satan drags them--and they must obey. The world gives laws--they tremblingly submit. They crouch, the slaves of many an insulting tyrant!"Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death!" James 1:14–15"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it!" 1 Corinthians 10:13

While not the first, but perhaps the most memorable to highlight the life of teenagers, John Hughes made some of the most influential films of the 1980s. Two of those films, Weird Science (1985) and The Breakfast Club (1985) both dealt with teens finding out who they truly are and how to navigate adolescent life. Lets us know if these films stuck with you and if you identified with any of the characters.Also Play:Cinema Chain Game--------------------------------------------Subscribe, rate, and review:Apple Podcasts: Our Film FathersSpotify: Our Film FathersYouTube: Our Film Fathers---------------------------------------------Follow Us:Instagram: @ourfilmfathersTwitter / X: @ourfilmfathersEmail: ourfilmfathers@gmail.com

It's not a sign of weakness to ask for help. This is especially true when you are trying to fulfill your purpose. But make certain you are asking the One who really can help. 

#819: ChatGPT Presents: Konan Smashfist: Blades of Desire by C.W.A

You've all heard the glowing reviews of Desire Rivera Maya resort. This one, won't be that. During our list trip across the naked border, we had a super sexy time with our friends, but the resort itself, left something to be desired...the PARTY! That's ok - listen in on the sexiest massage story since our 2019 trip! As always, thanks for listening!Support the people who support this show:Shameless Care (promo code: SUITELIFE)Expansive Connection!Foambusters.com!Be sure to SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW! We appreciate any and all feedback!Check out our show and MANY others on FullSwapRadio!How to stay in-touch with us:Email: thesuitelifepodcast@gmail.comFollow us here for info on upcoming LIVE episodes:Instagram: @thesuitelifepodcastTwitter: @suitelifepodFacebook: Livin' the Suite Life (Tryst Loq Suitelife)Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the Livin' the Suite Life Podcast YouTube Channel!

Sometimes it doesnt need to be anything big or elaborate to make an obvious shift in your reality. Every single year, I start with the Feel It First process, where I get clear on the life I want to live, then extract the desires I want to receive within that year. I focus on how I want to feel, and how I will feel when the desires materilize, and then spend the whole year find ways to feel those emotions in the present moment...in my day to day. But last year I made a SIMPLE tweak. And the speed at which my life changed was phenomenal. It was the year that so much shifted for me, right up to the very last minute! I am excited to share this shift with you inside todays podcast episode. Even more excited for you to apply it to your life and rituals!!! Dive in and let me know how this resonates. PS: Waitlist for The Feel It First Experience is now open!! Make sure you join to receive the best price and an exclusive bonus!! YAY!   BOOK A BREAKTHROUGH BREATHWORK SESSION

It's time to come alive. 

Today I want to talk to those who are in a marriage where sex pretty good but maybe a little monotonous at times. Maybe it feels like it's the same old, same old. You wanna kind of spice it up, but then there's other factors involved, including feeling tired. Perhaps it feels like maybe sex is good enough, but you'd really like get to the next great level. This is also an episode for those where you feel like you're really not into it, but you do sex anyway because you know it's good for your marriage or because your spouse wants it. And also for those who like sex, but they kind of sense their spouse is mostly just going through the motions for you. This episode is all about developing our eroticism (and no it's not a dirty word!).  If you'd like some more guidance in developing your eroticism, book a call with me or check out our program! Referenced in the episode: Podcast episode with Francie Winslow: "Why Christians Should Be Having the Best Sex" (Episode 178) Podcast episode with Danielle Savory: "Blowjobs Aren't Just For Husbands" (Episode 137)

In 3 WanderLearn episodes, Alex Hutchinson and I discuss his new book, The Explorer's Gene. This is episode 2 of 3. The Explorer's Gene examines human exploration broadly, going beyond traditional expeditions to investigate why humans explore everything from new foods to music. Watch my 1st Video Interview with Alex   #2: Does Tech Impact on Our Desire to Explore? Is Exploration Required for Fulfillment? #3: Exercising Your Explorer Muscle. Exploring vs. Exploiting. Exploration in our DNA.  Timeline for episode 3 0:00 Tips 02:00 Endurance & Exploring 05:30 Exploiting vs. Exploring 07:00 Exploring in our DNA 09:00 Many ways to explore About the book, The Explorer's Gene The Explorer's Gene is made of 3 parts: 1) Why do we explore 2) How we explore 3) What does exploring mean Written in an engaging style that combines narrative stories with scientific research, it's comparable to Malcolm Gladwell's work but with stronger research foundations. It has a comprehensive scope and accessibility. It investigates human and animal exploratory behavior. The book connects external exploration to internal growth, offering insights into decision-making and personal development. It blends entertainment and scientific rigor, appealing to readers interested in human behavior, science writing, and self-discovery. Feedback Leave anonymous audio feedback at SpeakPipe More info You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at http://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron at http://Patreon.com/FTapon Rewards start at just $2/month! Affiliate links Get 25% off when you sign up to Trusted Housesitters, a site that helps you find sitters or homes to sit in. Start your podcast with my company, Podbean, and get one month free! In the USA, I recommend trading crypto with Kraken.  Outside the USA, trade crypto with Binance and get 5% off your trading fees! For backpacking gear, buy from Gossamer Gear.

What if your low libido isn't about hormones at all? What if the mental load you're carrying is quietly draining your desire?So many women come to me wondering what happened to their sex drive. They blame hormones, aging, or even themselves—but rarely do they consider the daily grind of their own lives. In this episode, I'm diving into a topic that sparked massive discussion at a recent sexual health conference: how gender dynamics in heterosexual relationships can play a major role in low desire.Inspired by a presentation from sex therapist and author Dr. Laurie Mintz, we explore what happens when women take on more of the housework, childcare, and emotional labor in a relationship. We talk about why inequities in household duties, blurred lines between caregiving and romance, and constantly running a mental to-do list all add up to a complete libido crash.This episode isn't just about identifying the problem—it's about understanding how chronic stress, hormonal shifts, and societal expectations intersect to shape your sexual experience. I also share actionable insights from clinical work and research that can help you reconnect with your own pleasure and reframe desire on your own terms.Whether you're in a long-term relationship or just trying to rediscover what pleasure looks like for you, this is the conversation that might finally explain what no one else has.Highlights:The 2021 study linking gender roles to low sexual desire in heterosexual couplesWhy the division of household labor can quietly kill intimacyHow chronic stress and role overload affect hormones and sexual arousalActionable strategies to reclaim desire, from scheduling "trysts" to sensory mindfulnessThe impact of perceived unfairness and caregiving dynamics on sexual connectionIf this episode resonated with you, please like, comment, share, and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps more people find the show and start reclaiming their own narratives around desire.Get in Touch with Dr. Rahman:WebsiteInstagramYoutube

#830: Join us as we sit down with Sami Clarke & Sami Spalter – founders of FORM & hosts of TransFORM. Fueled by their personal journeys in health & wellness, these two powerhouse women came together with a mission to help others unlock their fullest potential & feel their absolute best. Inspired by this purpose, they founded FORM – an all-in-one destination for fitness, wellness, & self-love. FORM is designed to support you every step of the way, offering everything from on-demand workouts and expert-led programs to nourishing recipes & tools that help you feel your best – inside and out! In this episode, both Sami's open up about their most transformative wellness practices, how movement became their medicine, the power of embracing change, & how they continue to evolve through every season of life!   To Watch the Show click HERE   For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM   To connect with FORM click HERE   To connect with Sami Clarke click HERE   To connect with Sami Spalter click HERE   To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE   To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE   Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE   Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194.   This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential   Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes.   Visit istandwithmypack.org to support I Stand With My Pack's (ISWMP) mission by donating or adopting. Every contribution helps!   This episode is sponsored by Just Thrive   Visit JustThriveHealth.com and use code SKINNY90 for 20% off your first 90 day bottle. That's like getting a month for free!   This episode is sponsored by NOBULL   Visit nobullproject.com/tsc for 30% off your entire order.   This episode is sponsored by Cymbiotika   Claim 20% off and free shipping at Cymbiotika.com/TSC.    This episode is sponsored by Hiya Health   Go to hiyahealth.com/SKINNY to receive 50% off your first order.    This episode is sponsored by Addyi    Learn more at Addyi.com.   This episode is sponsored by Square    Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/skinny.    This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential   Refresh your routine. Shop The Skinny Confidential Anniversary Sale at shopskinnyconfidential.com from April 22nd - April 25th for 30% off SITEWIDE!   Produced by Dear Media

A young man encounters a mysterious figure who claims to be the nephew of Satan. This being offers to grant the villager's every desire, leading to a series of events that reveal the dark consequences of getting everything one wishes for! Hear “The Mysterious Stranger” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0384Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Stranger” (January 11, 1976) ***WD00:48:00.279 = The Hermit's Cave, “The Nameless Day” (1936)01:14:25.879 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ex-Con Candidate” (1945-1951) ***WDLQ01:39:58.589 = Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal In Bohemia” (December 10, 1945) ***WD02:09:46.399 = Inner Sanctum, “Shadow of Death” (October 02, 1945)02:40:37.659 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WDLQ03:07:51.179 = The LineUp, “Bromell And Bellows Bloody Bullet Case” (April 24, 1951)03:33:55.299 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD04:03:39.069 = Philip Marlowe, “Last Laugh” (April 02, 1949) ***WD04:34:16.379 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD05:00:50.024 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0384

Our favorite book families tend to be delightfully dysfunctional, and there are none quite like the one in The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes. With two sisters, a pair of aging parents and barn animals aplenty, this is a quirky and heartfelt novel that reminds readers our parents had lives before us. Camilla Barnes joined us live at the Barnes & Noble on NYC's Upper West Side to talk about long-term marriage, family folklore, llamas and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Usual Desire to Kill by Camilla Barnes The Tiger Who Came to Tea by Judith Kerr How Not to Be a Politician by Rory Stewart

“Art is a form of prayer … a way to enter into relationship.”Artist and theologian Bruce Herman reflects on the sacred vocation of making, resisting consumerism, and the divine invitation to become co-creators. From Mark Rothko to Rainer Maria Rilke, to Andres Serrano's “Piss Christ” and T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, he comments on the holy risk of artmaking and the sacred fire of creative origination.Together with Evan Rosa, Bruce Herman explores the divine vocation of art making as resistance to consumer culture and passive living. In this deeply poetic and wide-ranging conversation—and drawing from his book *Makers by Nature—*he invites us into a vision of art not as individual genius or commodity, but as service, dialogue, and co-creation rooted in love, not fear. They touch on ancient questions of human identity and desire, the creative implications of being made in the image of God, Buber's I and Thou, the scandal of the cross, Eliot's divine fire, Rothko's melancholy ecstasy, and how even making a loaf of bread can be a form of holy protest. A profound reflection on what it means to be human, and how we might change our lives—through beauty, vulnerability, and relational making.Episode Highlights“We are made by a Maker to be makers.”“ I think hope is being stolen from us Surreptitiously moment by moment hour by hour day by day.”“There is no them. There is only us.”“The work itself has a life of its own.”“Art that serves a community.”“You must change your life.” —Rilke, recited by Bruce Herman in reflection on the transformative power of art.“When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy.”“Making art is a form of prayer. It's a form of entering into relationship.”“Art is not for the artist—any more than it's for anyone else. The work stands apart. It has its own voice.”“We're not merely consumers—we're made by a Maker to be makers.”“The ultimate act of art is hospitality.”Topics and ThemesHuman beings are born to create and make meaningArt as theological dialogue and spiritual resistanceCreative practice as a form of love and worshipChristian art and culture in dialogue with contemporary issuesPassive consumption vs. active creationHow to engage with provocative art faithfullyThe role of beauty, mystery, and risk in the creative processArt that changes you spiritually, emotionally, and intellectuallyThe sacred vocation of the artist in a consumerist worldHow poetry and painting open up divine encounter, particularly in Rainer Maria Rilke's “Archaic Torso of Apollo”Four Quartets and spiritual longing in modern poetryHospitality, submission, and service as aesthetic posturesModern culture's sickness and art as medicineEncountering the cross through contemporary artistic imagination“Archaic Torso of Apollo”Rainer Maria Rilke 1875 –1926We cannot know his legendary head with eyes like ripening fruit. And yet his torso is still suffused with brilliance from inside, like a lamp, in which his gaze, now turned to low, gleams in all its power. Otherwise the curved breast could not dazzle you so, nor could a smile run through the placid hips and thighs to that dark center where procreation flared. Otherwise this stone would seem defaced beneath the translucent cascade of the shoulders and would not glisten like a wild beast's fur: would not, from all the borders of itself, burst like a star: for here there is no place that does not see you. You must change your life.About Bruce HermanBruce Herman is a painter, writer, educator, and speaker. His art has been shown in more than 150 exhibitions—nationally in many US cities, including New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston—and internationally in England, Japan, Hong Kong, Italy, Canada, and Israel. His artwork is featured in many public and private art collections including the Vatican Museum of Modern Religious Art in Rome; The Cincinnati Museum of Fine Arts print collection; The Grunewald Print Collection of the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles; DeCordova Museum in Boston; the Cape Ann Museum; and in many colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.Herman taught at Gordon College for nearly four decades, and is the founding chair of the Art Department there. He held the Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts for more than fifteen years, and continues to curate exhibitions and manage the College art collection there. Herman completed both BFA and MFA degrees at Boston University College of Fine Arts under American artists Philip Guston, James Weeks, David Aronson, Reed Kay, and Arthur Polonsky. He was named Boston University College of Fine Arts Distinguished Alumnus of the Year 2006.Herman's art may be found in dozens of journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and online art features. He and co-author Walter Hansen wrote the book Through Your Eyes, 2013, Grand Rapids, Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, a thirty-year retrospective of Herman's art as seen through the eyes of his most dedicated collector.To learn more, explore A Video Portrait of the Artist and My Process – An Essay by Bruce Herman.Books by Bruce Herman*Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope, and Art* (2025) *Ordinary Saints (*2018) *Through Your Eyes: The Art of Bruce Herman (2013) *QU4RTETS with Makoto Fujimura, Bruce Herman, Christopher Theofanidis, Jeremy Begbie (2012) A Broken Beauty (2006)Show NotesBruce Herman on Human Identity as MakersWe are created in the image of God—the ultimate “I Am”—and thus made to create.“We are made by a Maker to be makers.”To deny our creative impulse is to risk a deep form of spiritual unhealth.Making is not just for the “artist”—everyone is born with the capacity to make.Theological Themes and Philosophical FrameworksInfluences include Martin Buber's “I and Thou,” René Girard's scapegoating theory, and the image of God in Genesis.“We don't really exist for ourselves. We exist in the space between us.”The divine invitation is relational, not autonomous.Desire, imitation, and submission form the core of our relational anthropology.Art as Resistance to Consumerism“We begin to enter into illness when we become mere consumers.”Art Versus PropagandaCulture is sickened by passive consumption, entertainment addiction, and aesthetic commodification.Making a loaf of bread, carving wood, or crafting a cocktail are acts of cultural resistance.Desire“Anything is resistance… Anything is a protest against passive consumption.”Art as Dialogue and Submission“Making art is a form of prayer. It's a form of entering into relationship.”Submission—though culturally maligned—is a necessary posture in love and art.Engaging with art requires openness to transformation.“If you want to really receive what a poem is communicating, you have to submit to it.”The Transformative Power of Encountering ArtQuoting Rilke's Archaic Torso of Apollo: “You must change your life.”True art sees the viewer and invites them to become something more.Herman's own transformative moment came unexpectedly in front of a Rothko painting.“The best part of my work is outside of my control.”Scandal, Offense, and the Cross in ArtAnalyzing Andres Serrano's Piss Christ as a sincere meditation on the commercialization of the cross.“Does the crucifixion still carry sacred weight—or has it been reduced to jewelry?”Art should provoke—but out of love, not self-aggrandizement or malice.“The cross is an offense. Paul says so. But it's the power of God for those being saved.”Beauty, Suffering, and Holy RiskEncounter with art can arise from personal or collective suffering.Bruce references Christian Wiman and Walker Percy as artists opened by pain.“Sometimes it takes catastrophe to open us up again.”Great art offers not escape, but transformation through vulnerability.The Fire and the Rose: T. S. Eliot's InfluenceFour Quartets shaped Herman's artistic and theological imagination.Eliot's poetry is contemplative, musical, liturgical, and steeped in paradox.“To be redeemed from fire by fire… when the fire and the rose are one.”The collaborative Quartets project with Makoto Fujimura and Chris Theofanidis honors Eliot's poetic vision.Living and Creating from Love, Not Fear“Make from love, not fear.”Fear-driven art (or politics) leads to manipulation and despair.Acts of love include cooking, serving, sharing, and creating for others.“The ultimate act of art is hospitality.”Media & Intellectual ReferencesMakers by Nature by Bruce HermanFour Quartets by T. S. EliotThe Archaic Torso of Apollo by Rainer Maria RilkeWassily Kandinsky, “On the Spiritual in Art”Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil PostmanThings Hidden Since the Foundation of the World by René GirardThe Art of the Commonplace by Wendell BerryAndres Serrano's Piss ChristMakoto Fujimura's Art and Collaboration

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We often speak of a pedagogical friendship between teacher and student: the earnest desire for the student's good, the collaborative adventure through difficult material, and the trust built thereby. But we shouldn't oversimplify this friendship: it's not merely to be liked by our students. From rookie teachers to decades-long veterans, we can all feel that pull to be the “favorite teacher.” But what kind of frameworks should we keep in mind as we serve our students well? This week, Heights Headmaster Alvaro de Vicente unpacks the very human desire to be liked, the perils of seeking popularity, and what our students really need from us. Chapters: 00:03:16 The student is not for your gain 00:05:18 Including social-emotional gains 00:11:10 Practical pitfalls of seeking popularity 00:15:31 Why we want to be liked 00:19:21 Give the respect you want 00:21:46 Like your students 00:26:03 Where to find stable satisfaction Featured opportunities: Parents Conference: Fostering Our Sons' Faith at The Heights School (April 12, 2025) Teaching Essentials Workshop at The Heights School (June 16-20, 2025) Also on the Forum: Respectful Dominion: On Discipline featuring Colin Gleason Order and Surprise: On Beauty and the Western Tradition featuring Lionel Yaceczko

You are writing your own life story every day. Keep writing. 

Professor Marc Lewis is a former Professor of Developmental Psychology at the University of Toronto and a world leading expert in the neuroscience of addiction. It was particularly interesting to speak with Marc because not only does he have a deep understanding of the neural mechanisms underneath addictive processes, he also has battled with quite severe opioid addictions himself. He is the author of two bestselling books on the subject: Memoirs of an Addicted Brain, and The Biology of Desire. Now, he works as a clinical psychologist in Toronto, specialising in addiction treatment. You'll learn: — How Marc's experiences as a developmental psychologist helped him to develop his groundbreaking learning model of addiction — A simple introduction to the neuroscience of addiction and the brain areas involved — Why it's hard to stop an addictive pattern once it has taken hold — What works (and what doesn't) in recovery. And more. You can learn more about Marc's innovative work by visiting: www.memoirsofanaddictedbrain.com --- Prof Marc Lewis, PhD is a neuroscientist, professor, bestselling author, and one of the world's leading experts on the neuroscience of addiction. In his academic work, he has authored or co-authored more than fifty journal articles, and for many years was a professor of developmental psychology at the University of Toronto and then Radboud University (Netherlands) before retiring. For the last decade, he has focused on making his work more accessible to a wider audience through books for lay readers, pop science articles, public talks, and interviews. He is the author of two bestselling books on addiction: “Memoirs of an Addicted Brain” and “The Biology of Desire”, a book which Dr Gabor Mate argues “effectively refutes the disease model of addiction.” He is currently practicing psychotherapy as a clinical psychologist in Toronto, working with clients with addictive problems and other difficulties. You can learn more about his work at www.memoirsofanaddictedbrain.com. --- 6 Books Prof Lewis Recommends for Every Therapist Should Read: — Drug Use for Grown-Ups: Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear —Dr. Carl L. Hart - https://amzn.to/44MnKfG — High Price: Drugs, Neuroscience, and Discovering Myself — Dr. Carl L. Hart - https://amzn.to/3Kt8YmH — Unbroken Brain: A Revolutionary New Way of Understanding Addiction — Szalavitz Maia - https://amzn.to/3NS0p5q — Drinking: A Love Story — Caroline Knapp - https://amzn.to/3NWYaOt — The Night of the Gun — David Carr - https://amzn.to/44SHYod — The Biology of Desire: why addiction is not a disease (The Addicted Brain) —Prof Marc Lewis - https://amzn.to/44QYpBl

Ask the Pastors S6 E14: "How can the desire to make money be Godly?" by West Hills Church

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Why the content that seems “motivating” or “healthy” can actually keep you trapped in shame, comparison, and constant self-doubt. If you've ever found yourself spiraling after a scroll, feeling like your body isn't enough or your meals aren't “clean” enough… this one's for you. Let's connect: Mallory's Instagram & Tiktok Free Community "The Roadmap To Living Unrestricted" Book a Free Discovery Call Work With Me Submit Podcast Requests Mentioned: Why Political Unrest Increases the Desire to Be Skinny Body Positivity is Dead What is Your Happy Weight? Weight Loss Journeys & Weight Loss Injections

Send us a textWelcome back to Proof It's Possible! In this episode, we dive into the powerful balance between gratitude and desire—and why giving yourself permission to want more isn't something to feel guilty about. We unpack the cultural narratives that often hold us back, especially as women, from embracing our full range of desires and dreams. Tune in to hear:Why gratitude should be the foundation, but wanting more is okay.Recognizing personal joy is essential in understanding what you truly want.Why it's important to challenge the narrative of 'good is good enough.'How desiring more can lead to greater opportunities and fulfillment.What would change if you gave yourself full permission to want more? Share your thoughts with us—we'd love to hear!  DM us on Instagram @dayle_sheehan_designs & @jamiedfrancis! See you next time!This episode is sponsored by our Ultimate Girls Trip! Be sure to go to www.proofitspossible.com for more infoFor More Information:• Proof It's Possible Website• The Ultimate Girls Trip Instagram Dayle: • Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn • Website• Interior Design Jamie:• Instagram • Facebook • LinkedIn• Website

Marie Daouda, lecturer in French language and literature at the University of Oxford, shows how the pursuit of apparently 'real' desires comes at the expense of collective truth. The consequences can be disastrous. Read by Helen Lloyd. FURTHER READING: The truth shall set us free | Marie Daouda Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. Image: Isabelle Huppert, Madame Bovary 1991. Credit: Collection Christophel / Alamy Stock Photo

This is Pastor Tom Arnould welcoming you to the Good News Radio Broadcast. In 1 Corinthians 14:39, the Apostle Paul wrote, “Desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.” Many Christians have honest questions along the lines of praying in unknown tongues. I believe today's message will be helpful.

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In today's episode—Part 2 of Dreaming with God—Stasi reminds us of the three core desires we as women share: the longing to be romanced, to play an irreplaceable role, and to unveil beauty. These desires reflect God's own heart. Desires are clues to the dreams God has planted in our hearts, and though we share core desires, there are many that are particular to us as well. Though wounds may dim them, Jesus can restore them. Jesus is inviting you to dream with him again and step into your unique, irreplaceable role in his story. Join Stasi as she shares the truth that we are seen, pursued, and free to embrace the desires of our hearts through dreaming with God again.…..SHOW NOTES:…..VERSES: Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) – Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.Isaiah 61:1  (NIV) – The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners,Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) – For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (NIV) – (here, v12–14) Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. Even so the body is not made up of one part but of many.Psalm 27:4 (NIV) – One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.…..RESOURCESCaptivated E92 | Dreaming with God: Becoming Who You're Meant to Be – Part 1  ⁠https://wahe.art/41FY4BF⁠The Journey of Desire by John Eldredge – ⁠https://wahe.art/46qgloe⁠Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul by John and Stasi Eldredge ⁠https://wahe.art/3L9tLMc⁠The Ablaze Study: Setting our Hearts on Fire For Jesus – sessions available at ⁠https://wildatheart.org/ablaze⁠…..Don't Miss Out on the Next Episode – Subscribe for FreeSubscribe using your favorite podcast app:YouTube: ⁠https://wahe.art/4jFlAXu⁠Spotify Podcasts – ⁠https://spoti.fi/42SsOip⁠Apple Podcasts – ⁠https://apple.co/42E0oZ1⁠ Google Podcasts – ⁠http://wahe.art/3M81kxL⁠Amazon Music & Audible – ⁠https://amzn.to/3M9u6hJ⁠

Today is another episode in our RD Meet the Team Series where you will get to hear Sam interview the amazing providers that make up the Find Food Freedom® Team! Today we are featuring: Julie Roberti! A note from Julie: “When I first started my training as a Registered Dietitian I fell into a very disordered relationship with food and my body. The first time I lost weight was by accident, but the results were overwhelming. I got so much attention and noticed when I stopped restricting I gained back the weight plus some. The control, the attention, all of it was so enticing. This rollercoaster lasted for over two decades. In my mid 40's going through perimenopause my body gave up, I could not lose even a pound. That was when I decided to stop dieting and just eat what felt good. Over the next 10 years my weight increased but my joy and love of life also increased. It took a long time to make peace with my new body, especially after menopause. But, the peace of enjoying going out to dinner with my friends and family, going on vacations, family celebrations and no longer being obsessive about everything I ate felt amazing. Getting my certification in Intuitive Eating was one of the most amazing experiences for me both personally and professionally. Getting to work with my clients and understanding each step they are going through helps me to really help them unpack their own trauma around diet culture. I feel very lucky to be able to work with my clients and support them through each step of the process!” Julie's Client Rennie's Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-client-shares-her-honest-intuitive-eating-journey/id1561021438?i=1000702799740

You may have heard that men always want sex more than women. But is that really true? Counselor J. Parker joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr to unpack what's actually going on in 25% of marriages, when the wife has a higher desire level than her husband.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3XNXJvK 

In this episode, we react to the explosive final season of Big Love — and wow, the Henricksons are truly in freefall. Now that they're publicly out as a polygamist family, the backlash is intense, and the cracks in their relationships are impossible to ignore.We break down everything from Marge's underage marriage at 16, Barb's spiritual awakening and desire for the priesthood, to Nikki's desperate attempt to claim the “first wife” spot — even using her daughter's adoption as a weapon. And of course, that wild final scene…From our personal experiences with real-life polygamy, this finale hits hard — and shows that when it comes down to it, polygamy is often about power, control, and justifying anything “in the name of God.”

In this episode Jared shares his mission to help dreamers thrive in business, family, and life. The key topic discussed is 'how to accomplish more' by setting specific targets, goals, dreams, and desires. Jared emphasizes the importance of clear intentions and organized plans, breaking down goals into four areas: faith, family, finance, and fitness. He provides actionable steps to identify desires, set goals, and create a detailed plan for achieving them. Throughout the episode, Jared highlights the necessity of being specific, consistent, and simple in pursuing one's dreams, using real-life examples and personal insights to guide listeners towards success.00:40 The Importance of Setting Clear Goals01:35 Understanding the Power of Specific Targets04:27 Step 1: Cultivating a Desire for More05:59 Step 2: Setting Specific Goals06:25 Breaking Down Goals into Four Key Areas19:10 Step 3: Creating an Action Plan19:50 Daily Simple Actions for Success23:18 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Character is what you do in the dark when no one is looking...

Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!Podcast updateThe frequency of the Alpaca Tribe podcast will be changing from May 2025. It will become every two weeks rather than weekly. The alternate weeks will be filled by a new podcast called View From The Valley, which will focus on the 'other' things, leaving Alpaca Tribe to focus more on the alpacas. I would love to know what you think.Valley updateLake emptied and is back to half-full - weather doing its thing. The geese are nesting and the fox is around. The other birds are noisy. Spring is here, but the grass has not quite arrived. Recent rain will help with the catch-up.Freds is coping but being careful on the steep slopes. Desire lines and the right light levels help him negotiate the hill with his poor eyesight.Try to take advantage of any good weather you have and spend some time with your alpacas.LinksClaire Whitehead of Camelid Veterinary Services has just published a new book - The Camelid Care Handbook for Alpaca & Llama Owners: Foundations of Care (Volume 1). Comprehensive and practical - it is worth checking out.Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it.If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - steve@alpacatribe.com - or leave me a voicemail from your browser.Alpaca Tribe is hosted and produced by Steve Heatherington of Good Podcasting Works, which is part of The Waterside (Swansea) LtdThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The fight rages on as our adventurers take on their assailants. Who will be victorious?Dice and Desire is proudly sponsored byTabletop Dominion, who specialise in handmade artisan dice boxes/vaults and high-quality handmade dice.Come join us on social media, and leave a 5 star review on PodchaserTwitterInstagramDweezil VanzaphirPodchaserKo-FiThe Dice and Desire podcast is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Let your deepest desires guide your next steps.Desire is not something to ignore—it’s a sacred compass. In this practice, you’ll tune into the desires stirring within you and learn to follow them with trust, clarity, and aligned action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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You can't win without desire

Send us a textBuckle up (or should I say wrap it up?). This one is triggering but fascinating…if you can handle it.Roland Cochran, an expert in porn and sex addiction, has lived this battle. He got caught cheating on his wife, but the problem started long before that. By 11, he already felt addicted to porn.This addiction occurs when dopaminergic practices take over, chasing focus and motivation until the world stops. The problem with our culture, according to Roland, is that we are porn and sex-obsessed, especially men. “Male culture says men like sex, we like looking at women, and we get to do it.”1 in 4 Google searches is for adult material. And it's only getting worse. Roland describes an insane update in the world of AI, where people now have unprecedented control over imaginary sex fantasies.So if it's so common, how do you know when you're out of control? Ask these three questions: Is there consent? Are you lying or hiding life-altering information? Is this sustainable?The message is everywhere: success equals sex. Every music video shows a powerful man surrounded by beautiful women. Ads use sexuality to sell everything from cars to cologne.Roland pleads for a fight to humanize people.So what if this is you or someone you know? Roland's advice is to recognize the problem. Get scared, come clean and seek therapeutic disclosure with a certified sex addiction therapist.As for our teenage boys, are they destined for a world of all or nothing? Sex obsession or bust? This affects 18% of men. The reality is we need to talk about it and normalize the conversation.Desire is normal—but this goes way beyond an orgasm.What's Inside:Three questions to know you're out of controlHow to raise boys to have a healthy relationship with porn and sexHow to approach a porn and sex addiction with your partnerThe real danger behind porn useIt could not have been just me but I was cringing left and right. It's hard to feel bad for men who get pleasure from objectifying women, especially successful men. And what about no safe use of porn? I feel like I need a more sex-positive take.  Let me know on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:Sex Addiction Recovery Group (@thesuccessfuladdict) on InstagramJoin the Masters of Fitness Awesomeness Oonagh Duncan (@oonaghduncan) on Instagram Fit Feels Good Goals, Grit and some Woo Woo Shit with Oonagh Duncan 

On Carmen's trip to the Pigeon Forge area, her desire for coffee led to a late night run to the store only to learn it wasn't that much of an emergency.  One thing we know you desire during Holy Week is our special presentation of a reading from When God Weeps.  Carmen has had the desire for the staff to spend a day at our new building and write scriptures on the floor before the actual flooring goes in. We did that yesterday and it made for a special day.  While at Dollywood,...

What does your social media algorithm say about the state of your soul—and the health of your marriage?In this week's episode of Needed Conversations, Ryan and Viktoriya take you deep into the quiet war being waged right in your pocket. It's not just about screens—it's about desires, distractions, and the subtle erosion of intimacy.You'll explore:How your algorithm is discipling your desiresThe spiritual dangers of ambient noise and digital fatigueWhy stillness is where God speaks—and connection thrivesA powerful couples' challenge: swap phones and examine your explore feedsThe biblical roots of temptation and how sin begins with distorted desireThe connection between what you feed your soul and what flows from your heartHow to curate your feed and your environment to protect what matters mostSign the pledge today at ⁠https://marriage.ryancoleempowerment.com/presencepledge⁠Then, share this episode with a friend or couple who needs this reset, too.You don't need more time. You need to be present with the time you already have. Let's walk this out together—one sacred moment at a time.#PresencePledge #NeededConversations #ChristianMarriage #DigitalDetox #MarriagePodcast #FaithAndMarriage #MarriageGoals00:00 Introduction to the Presence Pledge00:06 The Digital Dilemma in Marriages01:56 Understanding the Presence Pledge Challenge04:31 The Impact of Digital Overload05:59 Defining Algorithms and Their Influence10:43 Guarding Your Heart and Mind15:38 Practical Steps for Digital Detox19:08 Spiritual Insights and Final Thoughts30:17 Join the Presence PledgeSupport this ministry by donating at www.empoweredcultureministries.orgFollow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moremostforever/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moremostforever/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moremostforever

Here is the episode where I declared buying a Porsche in January: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-with-allie/id1455030878?i=1000683761721

Questions answered this episode:How can I affirm the single life as a valid and holy vocation, especially for those who feel overlooked in typical vocation stories?As a wife with low sexual desire due to hormones (e.g., postpartum), is it okay to engage in intimacy for my husband's sake even if it's uncomfortable—and is it wrong to show enthusiasm I don't truly feel?When teaching my kids about sexuality, should I share my own past sexual sins—or could that send the wrong message, even though I've been forgiven?Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II's beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.---