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This week at Venture, we welcomed Pastor Jared Ming from Higher Vision Church as he continued our Journey Through Ephesians series with a powerful message from Ephesians 5. Pastor Jared teaches what it means to “be imitators of God” — that following Jesus is not just about believing, but about becoming more like our Father. Through humor, personal stories, and deep biblical insight, he unpacks two life-changing truths: 1. Walk in Love Love isn't just emotion — it's action, sacrifice, generosity, and self-control. Jared shows how true love is expressed through giving, and how it also means restraining the desires and behaviors that lead us away from God. 2. Walk in the Light We are called to leave the darkness behind. Jared challenges us to disconnect from anything that keeps us from God's best and to step fully into the light — through confession, truth, repentance, and following Jesus wholeheartedly. This message is practical, challenging, and full of moments that will help you grow closer to God and look more like Him in your daily life. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Venture Church Online00:06 – Drop your location in the comments00:20 – Service intro00:42 – Pastor Jared Ming takes the stage01:07 – Honoring Pastor Brandon, Pastor Di, and the team01:23 – About Higher Vision Church01:38 – Thanksgiving weekend humor02:03 – “Drumstick” joke02:24 – Diving into Ephesians 502:41 – Standing for the reading of God's Word02:57 – “Be imitators of God”03:31 – Opening prayer03:58 – What does it mean to imitate God?04:17 – Mimicking your Father in heaven04:42 – Family photo illustration05:19 – Do you resemble your Father spiritually?06:25 – What imitation really looks like06:49 – Encouraging the room07:16 – The call to “walk in love”07:56 – Love expressed through giving08:41 – God loved and gave09:05 – The five love languages09:27 – Gift illustration with Pastor Morgan10:51 – It's not love if there's no substance11:13 – Showing love through generosity and forgiveness11:43 – Love is demonstrated through action12:27 – Love is expressed through self-control12:59 – Hard topics: sexual immorality13:28 – Why Paul addresses sexuality14:28 – Fornication explained15:08 – God's call to holiness16:01 – Coveting and desires16:35 – Desires become actions16:57 – God protects us through boundaries17:53 – Love restrains18:01 – Controlling your words18:27 – All communication matters19:15 – Every word is recorded19:44 – Our words justify or condemn20:06 – Life and death in the tongue20:52 – The power of confession21:34 – Your words shape your future22:11 – Speak life, not defeat22:37 – Don't be deceived by empty words23:21 – Cultural lies vs. biblical truth24:06 – Reaping the results of belief24:51 – Speak God's promises25:19 – “The best is yet to come”25:35 – Walk in love recap26:15 – Point 2: Walk in the light26:35 – Leaving darkness behind27:06 – Know what is acceptable to God27:42 – Why you need the Bible28:15 – Light reveals what darkness hides29:17 – Stop blaming darkness — turn on the light29:53 – Jesus is the light30:15 – Jesus wants followers, not fans30:38 – Disconnect from darkness31:26 – “No thank you” illustration from Elf32:47 – What fellowship with darkness looks like33:37 – Expose what's hidden34:18 – Painful but necessary healing34:45 – Story of the plantar wart36:22 – It can't heal until you reveal36:50 – Break fellowship with darkness37:22 – Time to walk in love and light37:41 – Salvation invitation38:29 – Call to repentance39:12 – Prayer of salvation40:12 – Prayer over the church40:45 – Pastor Di wraps up service41:27 – How to go deeper this week41:47 – Christmas season starts next week41:53 – Closing remarks42:00 – End

In Episode 5 of Swing Theory, Tink and Tiffany hold a ladies-only conversation about their preferences for male and female play partners, what turns them on and off, and how they navigate the swinging lifestyle. They discuss size and vibes, labels like bisexual and unicorn (and even the term "mermaid"), spontaneous vs. planned play, house parties versus clubs and hotel takeovers, and finish with a playful "This or That" segment.

Today's episode lit me up in all the best ways. After a long time, I returned to one of my favourite parts of this podcast — sharing the stories of extraordinary women who live life on their own terms.In this conversation with the incredible Mia Kercher, we explore what it actually looks like to follow your intuition, break out of the expectations you were raised with, and choose a life that feels true — even when it makes zero sense on paper.From packing up her life in the US, to living in Serbia, to driving a 2006 Renault with her cat across continents… Mia's journey is a masterclass in courage, self-trust, and redefining belonging.This episode is an invitation to question the rules you've inherited, listen to the pull of your soul, and remember that you never have to walk your path alone.If you've been craving freedom, authenticity, and a deeper connection to yourself, this one will speak straight to your heart.GRAB YOUR FREE SUPERNOVA MEDITATION hereFollow Mia's Journey over here:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mia.kercher/Substack: https://substack.com/@miakercher?r=1n5jg6&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profileFollow Olga for more behind-the-scenes content:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theolgamuller/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/theolgamuller/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/olgamuller/⁠⁠⁠

Where do you need more self-control in your life? Do you wrestle with lust, swearing, your temper, time management, or another common problem area? Self-control is the answer. Join us this weekend @ The Journey to learn how to live with Holy Spirit-empowered self-control.

Where do you need more self-control in your life? Do you wrestle with lust, swearing, your temper, time management, or another common problem area? Self-control is the answer. Join us this weekend @ The Journey to learn how to live with Holy Spirit-empowered self-control.

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Feeling pressured to pick between Socialism and Capitalism? We challenge that trap and make a case for a third way that takes human dignity seriously, starts in the heart, and rebuilds culture from the ground up. We walk through why many young people gravitate toward socialism when family and schools fail them, and why unconstrained capitalism—when severed from God and moral law—leaves the soul hungry and communities brittle. Then we chart a different path rooted in a Christian vision of freedom ordered to the good, where love of God flows into love of neighbor, and where formation shapes the kind of people who can actually sustain a free society.You'll hear hard critiques—of socialism and hypercapitalism's nihilism—paired with hopeful, concrete steps: prayer that grounds the day, the sacraments that renew the heart, small groups that build accountability, and local action that serves the poor, protects life, and strengthens communities.We also discuss the Claymore battle plan as a practical map for spiritual formation and cultural rebuilding. The goal isn't outrage; it's forming men and women who can love well, raise families, start businesses with integrity, and anchor parishes that become bright centers of mercy and truth. If you're tired of false choices and hungry for a life that unites faith, work, and citizenship, this is your invitation to begin. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with one habit you'll start this week to live the third way.Read "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact us: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

Today, we're diving into a fascinating question: when it comes to intimacy, is artificial intelligence merely holding up a mirror to our existing desires, or is it actively inventing entirely new ways for us to connect?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lets-talk-sex--5052038/support.

We start this week with Sam's piece about a massive leak of an AI chatbot, and how it showed that people were taking ordinary women's yearbook photos and using them to make AI porn. After the break, Jason explains how a recent change on X exposed a bunch of grifters all around the world. In the subscribers-only section, we talk about how our reporting contributed to the shut down of a warrantless surveillance program. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/UgOtR_bDft4 Timestamps: 1:23 - Intro: Please, please do our reader survey 3:57 - Story 1: Massive Leak Shows Erotic Chatbot Users Turned Women's Yearbook Pictures Into AI Porn 34:42 - Story 2: America's Polarization Has Become the World's Side Hustle SUBSCRIBER'S STORY: Airlines Will Shut Down Program That Sold Your Flights Records to Government Subscribe at 404media.co for bonus content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if the love you've been searching for has been quietly pursuing you all along? That's the heartbeat of this conversation with Greg Willits—author, award-winning media producer, and co-founder of Rosary Army—who opens up about childhood abuse, early exposure to pornography, depression, anxiety, and a late-stage collapse that forced him to seek real healing. Greg doesn't offer platitudes. He shares how a priest's advice to go to weekly confession, Catholic therapy, and daily fidelity to the rosary set the stage for a breakthrough guided by St. Louis de Montfort's The Love of Eternal Wisdom.If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then grab free chapters at rosaryarmy.com/wisdom and start your own journey toward Eternal Wisdom today.Read "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact us: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

Send us a textWe finally see what Eli and Renova saw in their visions as their bodies were taken over by the shadows... Spoilers its sad.Elliana Zelerian “Eli” played by Hannah of @Hannahmarieartwork                    Renova played by Anna of @MistyMoutnainLegendsEveryone else played by Luke of @MistyMountainLegendsNew theme music by Tamuz Dekel.Logo by Red Queen HailsSupport the show

In this deeply stirring message, Pastor Nana calls us back to the heart of God's mission: the salvation of the lost and the obedience of the believer.Drawing from 2 Peter 3:9, the sermon uncovers one of God's greatest desires — that every unsaved person will be saved, and every saved person walking in sin will return home.With powerful storytelling and spiritual urgency, Pastor Nana walks through the universal human condition, the redemptive truth of the blood of Jesus, and the divine call placed upon every believer. We are reminded that evangelism is not a department — it's an identity. It is the ministry entrusted to all of God's people.One of the most striking moments of the message centers on Mark 1:14–15, where “John was put in prison… and Jesus came to Galilee preaching.” This unexpected contrast becomes a prophetic teaching on discernment, obedience, and knowing what truly pleases God.Pastor Nana exposes the subtle traps of loving human approval, delaying spiritual assignment, and giving our strength to noble activities that are not God's priority.This episode will challenge you to:Rethink what matters in God's sightDiscern the times and respond with bold obedienceEmbrace the mindset of Christ — humility, no reputation, servanthoodStep fully into your role as an ambassador of ChristStop postponing what God is asking you to do todayWhether you are new in the faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will awaken fresh urgency, clarity, and conviction to live for what truly matters.This is the call.This is the moment.This is the mission.John was put in prison… but Jesus preached.Now it's your turn.

In this sermon, Pastor Magdiel looks at Luke 9:51-62. As Jesus “sets his face” toward Jerusalem, Luke shows the deliberate and costly nature of his journey to fulfill the Father's mission. The disciples reveal mixed and misguided desires—seeking retribution, status, or delay—exposing hearts not yet aligned with Jesus' kingdom. Jesus clarifies the Christian's calling as an uncompromising, whole-life commitment that places loyalty to him above comfort, custom, and competing priorities.

Life Covenant Church 11/23/25

HUGE BLACK FRIDAY SALE | All masterclasses 50% off! Subliminals 3 for 1! FREE month in the Book Club B*tches! This week we're talking about living your future, dream life right now, Wintering, snow days, and… my 2026 surgery goals (yes, the tits are coming).But the heart of this episode comes from an amazing question I was asked by a woman in the audience at my Birmingham event:“When you're stuck between two decisions and you can't choose… what do you do?”Because this kind of stuckness, deliberating, debating, thinking in circles energy? It is a HUGE energy leak & we've all been there.Do I stay in this job or leave?Do I move city or stay put?Is this relationship right?What is the “right” next chapter?That stuck energy can absolutely paralyse you.THE TWO-PART SOLUTIONPART ONE: Bring the focus back to YOUWhen you don't know the big answer yet, redirect the energy.You might not know:Where you want to live…but you know you want to feel healthier and more grounded.What your dream job is…but you know you want more fun, more joy, more friends, more life.Who your future husband is…but you know you want your home to feel beautiful, peaceful, organised.So start there.Start with what you do know.Pour your energy into strengthening YOU instead of obsessing over the decision.PART TWO: What do you actually want from the change?Instead of obsessing over the label (“new job,” “new city,” “new partner”), ask:How would my daily or weekly life actually change?Would you dress differently?Would your routine be different?Would you socialise in different places or with different people?Would you walk more?Go to the gym?Work around others instead of alone?Say yes to more invitations?And then ask the golden question:What elements of that dream life can I have RIGHT NOW, where I am?THE TWO RESULTS1️⃣ You start LIVING your future life now which attracts more of itYou can't manifest a joyful, full, creative, connected, healthy life while living like a drained shell of yourself waiting for a sign.Manifestation requires ACTION and (yes) a bit of delulu energy.2️⃣ You realise you can experience so many parts of your dream life in your CURRENT realitySuddenly the “big decision” matters less.Because you're already building a life that feels good now.Live the life you want before it arrives - and you'll be shocked at how fast it finds you.Thank you so much for listening, find me on the gram @francescaamber & @lawofattractionchangedmylife Get your 2026 goal setting tickets!See you next week, Fran xxx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can try all the things: new habits, different mindsets, therapy, medication, or god save us... self-help books. Yet to no ones surprise: we don't wake up a different person, we don't start doing all the things we keep saying we will eventually do, we don't even lose weight... What is the deal? Are we broken? Is there a way to fix ourselves? It all comes down to a single question. Who are you VS. Who do you want to be? Thoroughly confused, conflicted and curious. Sam sets out into the realms of psychology and philosophy to consider motivation from different angles. Learn: - What do you actually want to do VS What do you want to have done - How to align your current actions with who you want to be - Why Sam still leaves clothes all over the floor like a big 35 year old baby... Journal prompts - ⁠Free notes SPONSORS

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”The root of the cultural chaos we are experiencing is a surrender of the Truth of things!  Today Jack takes you inside a viral confrontation over women's locker rooms, presses into why definitions matter for safety and law, and asks a harder question most debates skip: are we created with purpose and order, or are we accidents of history free to redefine reality on the fly? From that starting point, everything else follows—coherent policy, compassionate boundaries, and a moral ecology that protects the vulnerable.We share the exchange of a Lesbian Black women with a liberal state senator as a case study in clashing worldviews: identity claims versus biological reality, the language of “inclusion” versus the lived experience of women who need privacy and protection. Then we widen the frame to children, adoption, and natural law. If public institutions treat bodies as arbitrary and family as interchangeable, who absorbs the cost? We wrestle with that question honestly and keep kids at the center.We also examine the Church's Shepherds, who are responsible for proclaiming the Truth...who instead struggle to speak with clarity, highlighting moments of institutional confusion and the courage of leaders like Bishop Strickland who ask for fidelity to doctrine. Rather than despair, we pivot to formation: how small, faithful communities and daily habits can renew minds and rebuild culture from the parish outward. Scripture's promise—“you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free”—is presented as a roadmap to real freedom, not license, and to love that is ordered, fruitful, and humane.If you're tired of “my truth” vs “your truth,” this conversation offers first principles, practical steps, and a battle plan for living the truth with charity. Subscribe and share with a friend who's seeking after the Truth of things.Read "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact me: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

The Daily Quiz - Entertainment, Society and Culture Today's Questions: Question 1: Which philosopher famously said 'Liberty consists in doing what one desires'? Question 2: What 2009 film is based on Maurice Sendak's beloved children's classic? Question 3: Who plays the role of Star Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Question 4: In Star Wars, what is the name of the Empire's planet-destroying superweapon? Question 5: Which DC Comics supervillain is a menace to Batman? Question 6: Which actor has starred in films including Gladiator and Man of Steel? Question 7: What is the plot of the movie The 400 Blows? Question 8: Which film contains the character 'John McClane'? Question 9: Name the movie that matches the following plot summary: 'In order to power the city, beasts have to scare children so that they scream.' This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the new edition of Club Room #393! This week we listen to: Daryl Vlys - Sakvation Floorplan - Only God fka.m4a - Desires & Affirmations Todd Terry - Devils Dance (Demi Requisimo Mix) Anja Schneider - With My Eyes Closed Avision - Papi Storm Mollision - UR All Mine (Storms Send It Mix) Tal Fussmann - Who's Who Introversion - Ghost Rockets PRB Streetgang - V.V.P.V Floyd Lavine feat Dumama - You Belong

John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. They're also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love. Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what they want us all to know about relationships – all in this replay from September, 2022.   Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys here. Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Beauty isn't a filter on life; it's a way to understand it, and ourselves. Jack sits down with Artist-photographer and author Erik Stensland to explore how a season of crushing burnout in the Balkans led him toward solitude, quiet attention, and a life reoriented by wonder in Rocky Mountain National Park. Together we unpack why silence feels unbearable at first, why many of us would rather hit the metaphorical shock button than face our inner world, and how a simple practice—ten phone-free minutes in a forest—can begin to settle the mind. Eric explains the difference between loneliness and chosen solitude, and how beauty, understood as goodness rather than glamour, becomes a practical guide for daily decisions. We also dive into desire: not suppressing it, not indulging it, but tracing it to the deeper longing for meaning, belonging, and purpose.If environmental news leaves you frozen, EriK offers a third path beyond doom and denial. Inspired by John Muir, he shows how falling in love with places fuels lasting care and healing... paying attention, telling small stories, buying less.Ready to test it for yourself? Put the phone away, take a quiet walk, and notice one true thing. If this conversation moves you, follow, share with a friend who needs a breath of fresh air, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to beauty.Visit Erik and Purchase "The Journey Beyond, Learning to Live Beautifully in a Troubled World" and the shipping is free:)Read Jack's Latest "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact me: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

One of the most difficult phases in life is knowing exactly what you want, yet feeling as though no amount of effort, strategy, or prayer brings that dream closer.Thankfully, this period offers a chance to explore the deeper lessons of patience—and even the wisdom of letting go. Desires cannot be forced; they unfold in their own time. What we can do is learn what our attachment to the dream is & if that the weight of what you're thinking this manifestation will change for you is healthy, embrace a grateful, open heart to not close off our energy to other blessings that can lead up to your dream manifesting. All of this can help you to let go and no longer unconsciously obsess over when it will arrive. Instead you can be more aware of how to detach, stay hopeful, embrace ups and downs of emotions, and be in open expectancy of a great life regardless. Oftentimes, people notice that eventually ("spontaneously" after releasing & surrendering to detaching) their dream does come true...Send me a text message on your takeaways from this episode!Peaceful, bliss state. Mediative introduction into My Healing Guide oasis. Implement, rest, or take action. whatever it is that you feel called to do for yourself...go for it.

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Craig Troxel talks about how ruling elders can help men consider a call to pastoral ministry.A call to pastoral ministry has several parts, one is the internal sense of call, another is the recognition of the church, the actual call to a congregation or mission work. Ruling elders help shepherd men in both and in this podcast we discuss the early stages of recognizing a call, or even encouraging men to consider if they are called.Discussion centers around Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry: With an Inquiry into the Causes of its Inefficiency, (Banner of Truth Trust). See especially Chapter VI, The Qualifications of the Christian Ministry, pp. 24-31.Craig quotes John Newton, "Beware, my friend, of mistaking the ready exercise of gifts for the exercise of grace." (Letter #5 - "On the Snares and Difficulties attending the Ministry of the Gospel") Works of John Newton, vol.1 (Banner of Truth Trust, 2015) p. 108. See also Newton's letter Marks of a Call to the Ministry.We highly recommend Craig's own book,A. Craig Troxel, With All Your Heart: Orienting Your Mind, Desires, and Will toward Christ, (Crossway, 2020).Craig's Recommended ReadingJohn Calvin, Institutes Of The Christian Religion, translated from the first French edition of 1541 by Robert White, Banner of Truth Trust. (Especially Chapter 17, The Christian Life)Campegius Vitringa, The Spiritual Life, trans. and ed. by Charles K. Tefler, Reformation Heritage Books. John Flavel, The Fountain of Life: A Display of Christ in His Essential and Mediatorial Glory, Vol. 1 of the Works of John Flavel, Banner of Truth Trust.John Flavel, The Method of Grace In the Gospel Redemption, Vol 2 of the Works of John Flavel, Banner of Truth Trust.

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"Join us on a transformative journey of faith as we explore the profound impact of aligning with God's will over personal desires. Through lessons from the Garden of Eden and a compelling personal testimony, discover how embracing divine purpose can lead to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you're seeking inspiration or guidance, this episode offers valuable insights into trusting the divine plan and finding your true calling." #faithlife #IgniteTNT #FaithJourney #DivineWill"

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if the ache you feel isn't a flaw to fix but a fire to aim? We open with the shocking power of eros—the sudden arrest of beauty, the pulse of attraction—and follow it to its true end: a life of self-gift that can heal hearts, families, and even a nation fraying at the seams. The story moves from a teenage moment of reverent awe to the Cross itself, where God's desire for us becomes agape: “This is my body, given for you.”Along the way, we tackle why so many feel anxious and untethered. Cut off from God, desire gets hijacked by porn, politics, and consumerism. Freedom without virtue collapses into manipulation, and culture drifts between corrupt elites and coercive ideologies. Read "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact me: info@jp2renew.orgSubscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then tell us: where will you aim your passion this week?Support the show

This week, how well does Alan Hollinghurst's novel The Line of Beauty translate to the stage? And Toby Lichtig interviews the newest winner of the Booker Prize, David Szalay.'The Line of Beauty', by Jack Holden, based on the novel by Alan Hollinghurst, Almeida Theatre, London, until November 29'Flesh', by David SzalayProduced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi friends, First of al, thank you to everyone who came out to PuMp at OHM last Saturday. What a night! The next one's already set: December 6th. Now back to this week's Club Room. an hour curated by me, recorded live in Berlin. Enjoy the music. Love, Anja

Eric Hernandez joins Brady Cone on Calibrate Conversations to unpack what it means to be a soul, how desire and design reveal our true identity, and why culture's view of gender and sexuality misses the mark. Discover how understanding the soul transforms how we think about gender, truth, and evangelism—and how believers can respond with both conviction and compassion.Learn more about Eric and his ministry here:Website: ehmapologetics.orgYoutube: youtube.com/EricHernandezSign up for Eric's newsletter here:https://subscribepage.io/hX8zltTimestamp:00:00 – Intro: Why apologetics and evangelism must work together03:30 – What is the soul? Why you don't have a soul — you are one05:30 – The soul and gender: what your body says about your identity09:20 – Why atheism can't explain the soul or the self13:00 – The fallen world, intersex cases, and God's design15:40 – Desires vs. design: what the Bible really teaches20:10 – How to deny the flesh and follow the Spirit24:40 – Free will and the power to choose holiness27:00 – Disciplining the body to strengthen the soul30:15 – Why God's goal isn't your happiness—it's your holiness35:00 – Obedience over outcome: walking away from sin is worth it38:00 – The “Lazy Approach” to Evangelism45:00 – Training Gen Z to think critically and biblically50:00 – Resources for parents raising truth-grounded kids55:00 – Where to find Eric Hernandez onlineJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#ChristianPodcast #Apologetics #CalibrateConversations

In Judges 13 and 14, Samson will make decisions based on what he sees and what he desires. His course of action will disobey God's instructions, and it will be the start of his spiritual decline. But we will also see how God can work through our poor choices to accomplish His higher purposes.

What if your worth wasn't something you had to earn—but something you already are?In this episode, we explore what it truly means to live from the truth that your existence makes you worthy—and how that truth can transform what you allow yourself to receive - in life, marriage and your relationships.Worthiness isn't just a belief; it's a daily practice. It's the sacred recognition that your needs, wants, and desires aren't indulgent—they're valid expressions of a life and love that's meant to feel good.Inside, we explore:How early conditioning teaches you to question your valueWhat shifts when you stop trying to prove your worth and start embodying itThe mindset and practices that help you receive with confidence and graceIf you've ever felt like no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough—this conversation will help you come home to yourself and the innate worth that's been there all along.Also mentioned in this episode: The Well Made Woman is open for enrollment for our 2026 group. If you are ready to master self-worth, and many other pillars to elevating the way you life your life, I invite you to join us this round. You can learn more here: https://drchavonne.com/wmw/

Beloved soul, we are so grateful you have landed here. The doors are officially open to our sacred feminine healing 8-day experience: Triple Moon Goddess RetreatHappening June 13 to 20, 2026 in Lake Atitlán, GuatemalaIn this episode, you'll hear myself and dear soul sister, Shanti, reflect on our 2025 experience and speak to what 2026 will be. We also touch on:The Triple Moon Goddesses - archetypes, essences, representations Life bring a cycle of birth, death & rebirth Intuitive living and our connection to our menstrual cyclesIntentions going into the 2025 retreat from the participants Our own waves of initiation to hold this container as the space holders & facilitatorsWhat we witnessed, the transformations What it means to be in a container for deep healing The moments that most stood out to us Connection with the land, elders and  “being of earth decent” Take-away's from our Integration closing circleThe genuine sisterhood that has grown Visit the Triple Moon Goddess Retreat June 2026 WebsiteSubmit your Application & Book a Call with us Early bird investment is open 11/11 - 12/12 and we offer various payment plan options To experience our work:ONLINE: Join Shanti's Shadow Womb Alchemy Free Masterclass on Sunday Nov 16ONLINE: Tune into Stephanie's From Stuck to Sovereign Free Replay, a guided energetic clearing & soul activation journey to reignite your sovereign soul power through breathwork & light language transmission NYC: Join us at ⁠Soul Immersion: Awaken Self-Trust through Soul Alignment ⁠ on Sunday Nov 16, hosted by Siembra Today at Casa Wellness Sandoval Co-lab in LIC, Queens. 1pm to 5pm. Free to the community.NJ: Join us at Goddess Nature Walk in-person Saturday Nov 22 late morning for a Friendsgiving potluck picnic in the forest, meet other soulful down to earth women and embrace the fall weather before we descend into our wise woman winter time. This is a free community event, come as you are. NYC & NJ: Join us at our co-led women's circle, Womb Wisdom Activation, in ⁠NYC - Dec 7⁠ and in ⁠New Jersey - Dec 17⁠The Triple Moon Goddess Retreat is an 8-day sacred healing, activation and remembrance of your feminine power, your womb's wisdom, and your soul's eternal rhythm with the moon.In this portal, the Maiden, Mother, and Wise woman within you awakens & expands. We are calling in 13 women that:Feel the call to reconnect with her womb, cycles, and feminine power. Are navigating a new threshold, big identity changes, transitions or rebirthing herself after loss.Longs for authentic sisterhood and the safety of sacred community.Seeks to release ancestral and emotional wounds, anger, fear grief, or shame - particularly in the motherline.Desires to embody her next level of freedom, abundance and intuitive power.Desires practical tools and embodied practices to live in alignment with the moon, nature, and her soul.If this speaks to your heart, this retreat was created for you, dear one. Visit our website, submit your application & book a call so we can connect with you :)

Desires for Design: God designed us to do life in a certain way, but He gives the decision whether or not to do so to us. When we choose our desires and abandon God and His design, we miss out on the fullness of life God has for us. Tune in to Week Three of Lean In - Vol. 2 here as Pastor Skyler touches on Romans 1:26-32

Text: Proverbs 3:31-32; 14:30; 23:17; 24:1-2, 19-20; 27:4 Preacher: T.I. Atkins

Beautiful beans! In today's episode, I talk about the connection between our language and our desires. How our self-talk influences our ability to achieve our goals, the impact of clear communication and why it's important to align our language with what we truly want. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DYFM Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Group  Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doyoufkingmind⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠on IG   Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dyfmpodcast⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on TT Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠alexisfernandezpreiksa⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on IG    Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@alexispredez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on IG    Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mindsetrecreationclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on TT Order your Brain Journal here: ⁠⁠⁠www.mindsetrecreationclub.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Osman examines false teachers through an exposition of 2 Peter 2:1-3, warning believers against three critical dangers. False teachers secretly introduce destructive heresies into the church, not announcing their deception but creeping in quietly while using Christian language and claiming orthodox beliefs. These false teachers promote destructive doctrines that damn unbelievers and render Christians useless and unfruitful. Their depraved desires are marked by sensuality, and their deserved doom brings swift destruction upon them.Believers must beware lest they be deceived by their teachings, seduced by their lusts, or exploited by their greed. The sermon emphasizes that sound doctrine and godly character must go together, as false teachers lack both biblical authority and moral integrity, thereby exerting a destructive influence. ★ Support this podcast ★

Do you ever feel like you get a spiritual spanking? Well, God's word does say, “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” God doesn't want his girls to be self-indulged, spoiled brats. So he uses his rod to protect and discipline us. A shepherd carried 2 tools, a rod and a staff. The rod was a […]

In this fun, heart-opening storytime episode, Marley shares a personal manifestation story that started with a simple prayer and ended with an unforgettable night.This episode isn't a “how-to” guide — it's a reminder of how powerful your energy, intentions, and desires truly are, even the secret ones you've never said out loud.Through the story of manifesting her way into a Fred again.. after-party, Marley reveals the magic that happens when you let go, trust the universe, and play in the energy of pure desire — no logic, no control, just magnetism.Topics Covered:What “secret desires” are and why they're so powerfulHow manifestation can unfold without effort or obsessionThe difference between control and surrenderThe power of setting clear intentions (even casual ones)The energy of fun, play, and faith in manifestationHow alignment and openness create miraclesWhy following your intuition leads to unexpected magicAction-Oriented Episode Focus:Write your own “Secret Desires” list: Capture the things you want — even the ones that feel random, silly, or “off-brand.”Play with intention: Set a simple, clear intention for something you desire and let go of how it will happen.Follow your energy: Notice where excitement or curiosity leads you — that's your Higher Self guiding the way.Trust the timing: The universe is always orchestrating things behind the scenes. Your only job is to stay open and aligned.Celebrate the magic: When something serendipitous happens, acknowledge it as evidence of your manifesting power.Resources:Higher Self App: Dive deeper into recalibrating your mind and clearing your subconscious blocks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley's YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow along with Marley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, view her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Submitting a review? Screen shot your review and send it to hello@marleyrose.ca to get your free track to clear any blocks to manifest your desires! Thank you

In this episode, Professor AG welcomes back Mimi Bouchard for an inspiring chat all about personal growth, manifestation, and stepping into your highest self. Mimi shares the idea that your energy shapes your reality and how feeling good is the key to attracting what you want most. Together, they talk about becoming your future self, letting go of limiting beliefs, and staying consistent on your journey. Mimi also shares her “secret sauce” for tuning into that future-self frequency and reminds us that our dreams start to unfold the moment we believe we're already living them.Links from this episodeFor a 14-day free trial, a massive discount, AND secret access to my personal playlist head to activations.com/podcast/AG  Discount link for Activations- http://activations.com/AG Mimi's book-Activate Your Future Self.Mimi's BibleTimestamps02:46 Experiences at Dr. Joe Dispenza's Retreat07:00 The Power of Simple Practices08:52 Reality Transurfing: Understanding Your Frequency14:03 Manifesting Your Dream Life16:10 Excess Potential and Goal Setting21:21 The Journey vs. the Destination28:38 Embracing the Process of Creation30:24 Creating Your Own Path32:54 The Power of Activations34:38 Emotional Connection and Intuition36:13 Perception of Time and Future Self38:11 Desires and Future Self Connection39:54 The Need for Emotional Regulation41:55 Connecting with Your Future Self49:18 Consistency in Daily Practice51:10 Making Growth Easy and Enjoyable54:59 Enjoying the JourneyKeywords: Activations, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Reality Transurfing, manifestation, self-image psychology, future self, personal development, emotional frequency, consistency, limiting beliefsWhat is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! AG's Energetic Protection CoursesAG's Book Club How To Read The Akashic Records CourseSign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: Sign up hereIf you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell on all platforms! XO

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One of The New Yorker's Best Books of the Year A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year From an esteemed scholar, a richly textured, authoritative history of sex and sexuality in America—the first major account in three decades. Our era is one of sexual upheaval. Roe v. Wade was overturned in the summer of 2022, school systems across the country are banning books with LGBTQ+ themes, and the notion of a “tradwife” is gaining adherents on the right while polyamory wins converts on the left. It may seem as though debates over sex are more intense than ever, but as acclaimed historian Rebecca L. Davis demonstrates in Fierce Desires, we should not be too surprised, because Americans have been arguing over which kinds of sex are “acceptable”—and which are not—since before the founding itself.  From the public floggings of fornicators in early New England to passionate same-sex love affairs in the 1800s and the crackdown on abortion providers in the 1870s, and from the movements for sexual liberation to the recent restrictions on access to gender affirming care, Davis presents a sweeping, engrossing, illuminating four-hundred-year account of this nation's sexual past. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including legal records, erotica, and eighteenth-century romance novels, she recasts important episodes—Anthony Comstock's crusade against smut among them—and, at the same time, unearths stories of little-remembered pioneers and iconoclasts, such as an indentured servant in colonial Virginia named Thomas/Thomasine Hall, Gay Liberation Front cofounder Kiyoshi Kuromiya, and postwar female pleasure activist Betty Dodson.  At the heart of the book is Davis's argument that the concept of sexual identity is relatively novel, first appearing in the nineteenth century. Over the centuries, Americans have shifted from understanding sexual behaviors as reflections of personal preferences or values, such as those rooted in faith or culture, to defining sexuality as an essential part of what makes a person who they are. And at every step, legislators, police, activists, and bureaucrats attempted to regulate new sexual behaviors, transforming government in the process. The most comprehensive account of America's sexual past since John D'Emilio and Estelle Freedman's 1988 classic, Intimate Matters, Davis's magisterial work seeks to help us understand the turmoil of the present. It demonstrates how fiercely we have always valued our desires, and how far we are willing to go to defend them. Rebecca L. Davis is professor of History and of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware where she held the Miller Family Endowed Early Career Professorship. She is the author of several books including Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions that Changed American Politics and More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital Bliss and is one of the co-founders and co-hosts of the podcast This is Probably a Weird Question about bodies, sexuality, health and history. 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

One of The New Yorker's Best Books of the Year A Washington Post Notable Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year From an esteemed scholar, a richly textured, authoritative history of sex and sexuality in America—the first major account in three decades. Our era is one of sexual upheaval. Roe v. Wade was overturned in the summer of 2022, school systems across the country are banning books with LGBTQ+ themes, and the notion of a “tradwife” is gaining adherents on the right while polyamory wins converts on the left. It may seem as though debates over sex are more intense than ever, but as acclaimed historian Rebecca L. Davis demonstrates in Fierce Desires, we should not be too surprised, because Americans have been arguing over which kinds of sex are “acceptable”—and which are not—since before the founding itself.  From the public floggings of fornicators in early New England to passionate same-sex love affairs in the 1800s and the crackdown on abortion providers in the 1870s, and from the movements for sexual liberation to the recent restrictions on access to gender affirming care, Davis presents a sweeping, engrossing, illuminating four-hundred-year account of this nation's sexual past. Drawing on a wealth of sources, including legal records, erotica, and eighteenth-century romance novels, she recasts important episodes—Anthony Comstock's crusade against smut among them—and, at the same time, unearths stories of little-remembered pioneers and iconoclasts, such as an indentured servant in colonial Virginia named Thomas/Thomasine Hall, Gay Liberation Front cofounder Kiyoshi Kuromiya, and postwar female pleasure activist Betty Dodson.  At the heart of the book is Davis's argument that the concept of sexual identity is relatively novel, first appearing in the nineteenth century. Over the centuries, Americans have shifted from understanding sexual behaviors as reflections of personal preferences or values, such as those rooted in faith or culture, to defining sexuality as an essential part of what makes a person who they are. And at every step, legislators, police, activists, and bureaucrats attempted to regulate new sexual behaviors, transforming government in the process. The most comprehensive account of America's sexual past since John D'Emilio and Estelle Freedman's 1988 classic, Intimate Matters, Davis's magisterial work seeks to help us understand the turmoil of the present. It demonstrates how fiercely we have always valued our desires, and how far we are willing to go to defend them. Rebecca L. Davis is professor of History and of Women and Gender Studies at the University of Delaware where she held the Miller Family Endowed Early Career Professorship. She is the author of several books including Public Confessions: The Religious Conversions that Changed American Politics and More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital Bliss and is one of the co-founders and co-hosts of the podcast This is Probably a Weird Question about bodies, sexuality, health and history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

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In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change the direction of your life. Luke also shares practices for uncovering your true hierarchy of values, creating alignment between what you want and who you want to be. Explore how to pivot from “I don't want to” to “I do want to, I just dono't feel like it” and how to feed the desires that lead to meaning instead of comparison or regret.Exciting News!!!Coming in March, 2026, my new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders!Key Takeaways:Exploration of the concept of mimetic desire and its origins in the work of René Girard.Discussion on how desires are often imitative and influenced by others rather than being inherently personal.The importance of discerning between beneficial and harmful desires in one's life.The parable of the two wolves as a metaphor for the internal conflict between positive and negative desires.Differentiation between “thin desires” (fleeting and influenced by external factors) and “thick desires” (deeply rooted in personal values and identity).The role of self-reflection and narrative in understanding one's desires and motivations.The significance of establishing a hierarchy of values to guide decision-making and desire cultivation.The impact of social interactions on shaping desires and the responsibility individuals have in influencing others.The concept of “stalking your greatest desire” as a means to align personal desires with one's life mission.The importance of having a trusted partner for exploring and communicating desires, emphasizing the value of attentive listening.For full show notes, click here!Connect with the show:Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPodSubscribe on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow us on InstagramIf you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, check out these other episodes:How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John KaagFinding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher KeevilBy purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you!This episode is sponsored by:Persona Nutrition delivers science-backed, personalized vitamin packs that make daily wellness simple and convenient. In just minutes, you get a plan tailored to your health goals. No clutter, no guesswork. Just grab-and-go packs designed by experts. Go to PersonaNutrition.com/FEED today to take the free assessment and get your personalized daily vitamin packs for an exclusive offer — get 40% off your first order.Grow Therapy – Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Sessions average about $21 with insurance, and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. (Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plans. Visit growtherapy.com/feed today!Delivering the WOW; Check out Richard Fain's new book, a behind-the-scenes look at how he transformed Royal Caribbean into a world-class company through culture, innovation, and intentional leadership. Available now on Amazon and wherever you get your books.AGZ – Start taking your sleep seriously with AGZ. Head to drinkag1.com/feed to get a FREE Welcome Kit with the flavor of your choice that includes a 30 day supply of AGZ and a FREE frother.Smalls – Smalls cat food is protein-packed recipes made with preservative-free ingredients you'd find in your fridge… and it's delivered right to your door. For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/FEED! No more picking between random brands at the store. Smalls has the right food to satisfy any cat's cravings.LinkedIn: Post your job for free at linkedin.com/1youfeed. Terms and conditions apply.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Luke Burgis explores the question, “Are your desires really yours?” and how to recognize and reclaim what you truly want. He discusses how to tell the difference between “thin desires (fleeting, imitated wants) and “thick desires” (the deeper longings that bring lasting fulfillment), and why discerning between the two can change the direction of your life. Luke also shares practices for uncovering your true hierarchy of values, creating alignment between what you want and who you want to be. Explore how to pivot from “I don't want to” to “I do want to, I just don't feel like it” and how to feed the desires that lead to meaning instead of comparison or regret. Exciting News!!! Coming in March, 2026, my new book, How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is now available for pre-orders! Key Takeaways: Exploration of the concept of mimetic desire and its origins in the work of René Girard. Discussion on how desires are often imitative and influenced by others rather than being inherently personal. The importance of discerning between beneficial and harmful desires in one's life. The parable of the two wolves as a metaphor for the internal conflict between positive and negative desires. Differentiation between “thin desires” (fleeting and influenced by external factors) and “thick desires” (deeply rooted in personal values and identity). The role of self-reflection and narrative in understanding one's desires and motivations. The significance of establishing a hierarchy of values to guide decision-making and desire cultivation. The impact of social interactions on shaping desires and the responsibility individuals have in influencing others. The concept of “stalking your greatest desire” as a means to align personal desires with one's life mission. The importance of having a trusted partner for exploring and communicating desires, emphasizing the value of attentive listening If you enjoyed this conversation with Luke Burgis, check out these other episodes: How to Find Zest in Life with Dr. John Kaag Finding Zen in the Ordinary with Christopher Keevil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James says God cannot be tempted, but Hebrews says Jesus was tempted just like we are. How do these two passages fit together?