Podcasts about despairing

Despairing? Don't delay, be determined, disregard the naysayers, do not be afraid.

“This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.” — Lamentations 3:21 Memory is frequently the bondslave of despondency. Despairing minds call to remembrance every dark foreboding in the past, and dilate upon every gloomy feature in the present; thus memory, clothed in sackcloth, presents to the mind a cup of mingled gall and […]

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"Blurred Lines," the sound of the summer of 2013, is compared (unfavorably) with a cold sore in today's episode, which pits Robin Thicke, TI, and Pharrell against Weird Al's screed against bad grammar and usage errors. Despairing of Shazam, continuing to die on the hill of "irregardless," and the tyranny of younger siblings over the #oldladywalk playlist...we're working through all of it, AND figuring out who's going to "win" the season. It would be a Class-Y felony to miss it, so listen now. Our intro is by David Gregory Byrne, and our outro is by Aimee Mann. For more information/to become a patron of the show and hear all episodes of this season, visit patreon.com/mastas. SHOW NOTES "What...is this thing?" Start at the beginning! ThickeCorp's "Blurred Lines" video Weird Al's "Word Crimes" video More on the copyright/royalties battle Whose side are you on, NPR?? Slate breaks down all the aforementioned crimes

Good Friday: Despairing Hope // Mark 14:32-52 // Gerry Breshears March 29th, 2024 www.gracecc.net

Friends, you might have noticed something BIG today as you clicked ‘play' on this episode…The Mindful Minute has a NEW name!!!After 8 years of sharing recordings of Monday night meditation class on this podcast; I felt it was time to shift, to level up, to adjust in response to the times we find ourselves in…As a meditation teacher, when I share what I do, I very often hear 1 of 2 comments:I want to meditate but I just don't have enough timeI tried meditation once but I think too muchAnd so, this podcast was originally built on the premise of responding to those two statements. My goal was (and is) to offer accessible, enjoyable meditation practices with the reminder that you can meditate in 5 or 10 minutes just as effectively as you can in 20 - 30 minutes. But then, I started noticing a steady uptick in another response when I mention that I am a meditation teacher… This response goes something like - I DO meditate. I do my 10 minutes, and I am still struggling. I'm still anxious. Overwhelmed. Scared. Despairing. And, the truth is, my friends, me too. We are in times of massive change and upheaval, and that is going to require more than a 10-minute nervous system reset. It asks us to wake up. To be less afraid of the dark. To be more tender with ourselves and all beings in this universe. The work I hope to explore with you on this podcast moving forward is HOW? How do we do this? What makes us feel steady & well? What makes me feel resourced? I know without a shadow of doubt, from my own meditative experiences as well as through the teachings of many ancient wisdom holders, that embodying our connection to the natural world is perhaps the most important thing we can do for the wellbeing of humans, the planet and the more-than human that live here with us. Hence the new name of this podcast - Our Mindful Nature. It is a bit of a double entendre. Our Mindful Nature as in our inner nature, our own mindfulness, but also it references the wisdom of the natural world that surrounds and supports us. And so, most of our meditation practices moving forward will be nature-based. And, we will be curious about other mindful practices that support this sense of well-being.In the words of Shefa Gold - Can I open to trust the wilderness,the unknown, the Mystery that risesin response to my loving, curious longing?Join me for today's talk and 10-minute guided meditation practice.Special thank you to Dr. Chanti Tacoronte-Perez for the wisdom and insight regarding the vast spectrum of practices that make up our well-being. You can learn more about Dr. Chanti and her work here:https://www.yantrawisdom.com/https://drchanti.substack.com/Sign up for my newsletter at https://merylarnett.substack.com/ to receive free mini meditations each week, creative musings, and more.Make a donation or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.cominstagram.com/merylarnettyoutube.com/@themindfulminutepodcast#meditatewithmeryl

PREVIEW:  Excerpt from a conversation with Jeremy Zakis of NSW about the Australian unpredictable climate in an El Nino year with climate change much in the news -- and a surprising event for the despairing cattle stations expecting heat and drought and a severe drop in prices because of necessary culling.  Bucketing rainfall! 1900 Australia

Author Rachel Kendall discusses her book, “Abide, Side by Side- Learning to draw closer to Jesus together in a world that's wandering away.” Rachel shares how looking for our worth in the things of the world, rather than in Jesus, will eventually crumble leaving us empty and despairing. Her book is designed as a discipleship tool, where girls and women of all ages can meet and answer questions the book offers to build one another's faith in Christ. There is also a video series that accompanies the book to be used in a class setting. Check out www.rachelgkendall.com. Rachel is the granddaughter of the late Dr. Adrian Rogers.

Do your expectations motivate and lift you up or make you feel miserable?In today's episode, I'm talking about expectations that might lead us to fall into victim mode, unfair comparisons that make us fall into despair, and how to create a strategy to work smart, not hard, in 2024. After we set our goals for the next year, quarter, or month, it's natural to focus on the work to be done: creating marketing strategies and offers or developing new products. Yet that's only a portion of what we should be working on; part of setting our goals is working on our mindset, surrounding ourselves with like-minded people, and revisiting, tweaking, and modifying those goals periodically. Ignoring these other goal-setting steps will make you believe the work is done and results should fall into your lap; that kind of expectation will keep you stuck. Throughout this episode, you'll hear my recommendations to create and maintain expectations that keep you motivated instead of making you fall into victim mode and hold you back, why avoiding comparisons is crucial for your and your business's growth, and 5 tips to work smart, not hard in 2024.Tune in to episode 114 of Unstoppable Female Entrepreneurs and learn what pitfalls to avoid this time of the year and how to set realistic expectations for 2024.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Thinking that "life needs to be fair" leads to victim mode (1:30)Stop shoulding yourself; 80% of succeeding is working on your mindset (4:00)Learn to manage your expectations (8:10)Don't compare your chapter three with someone else's chapter 20 (12:00)Five tips to work smart in 2024 (13:00)Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTube5 Keys To Breaking the $10K Code Free TrainingWellness Entrepreneur Mastermind Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John BLOWS OUT YOUR EARDRUMS with the panic alarm. Which front offices and fan bases should be DESPAIRING over their teams' performance so far this season.But first, we take stock of the first couple weeks of NBA Cup play and discuss what's worked and what could be improved. Plus, we somehow manage to find a team to rule out of the playoffs.For every Hollinger & Duncan episode ad-free, subscribe to Dunc'd On Prime:DuncdOn.SupportingCast.fm

Jesus Draws The Despairing // Tim Blaber by Hope Church Winchester

Kyle and Sam break down a costly win for the Vikings over the Packers. Cousins injury is the story of the day, and between the great team performance yesterday and the trade deadline tomorrow, Notes from the North try and figure out where the Vikings go from here.

Sermon Series: Why Church? Why Now?The Reverend Brian Steadman

Mercy and Grace of God, mercy is the way to approach Him and mercy came before faith. Faith is a force of the spirit that was put there by God but faith is based on the grounds of mercy. In this podcast series Minister Paul Williams uses a kingdom of God approach to reveal the purpose for ‘mercy' and acceptance of the ‘Help of Grace' through Christ Jesus Our Lord. Click on any episode and they will play consecutively. May His Mercy and Grace "Be" upon you all.

Mercy and Grace of God, mercy is the way to approach Him and mercy came before faith. Faith is a force of the spirit that was put there by God but faith is based on the grounds of mercy. In this podcast series Minister Paul Williams uses a kingdom of God approach to reveal the purpose for ‘mercy' and acceptance of the ‘Help of Grace' through Christ Jesus Our Lord. Click on any episode and they will play consecutively. May His Mercy and Grace "Be" upon you all.

Note: Due to technical reason, the sound quality is not ideal for this recording. Introduction: 1. Comfort the Grieving (4:13-18) a. What happens when we die? b. Ignorant about those who ‘fall asleep'? (v13-14) c. Inordinate grief in bereavement? (v15-18) 2. Encouraging the Despairing (5:1-11) a. When will Jesus return? b. Unbelievers will be caught unawares (v1-3). c. Christians will be ready and waiting (v4-12). Conclusion:

Teaching on Psalm 42

The story of Midas, and how everything he touched turned to gold, is perhaps the most famous golden myth of all. His touch led to one of the most successful, long-lasting and under-rated technologies in history: coinage.Midas was King of Phrygia (now part of Turkey) and Dionysus - more commonly known as Bacchus - the god of wine, parties and pleasure - was passing through with his entourage, revelling as they went. Waking up one morning after a heavy night, Dionysus discovered that his tutor, Silenus, was missing. Silenus was a satyr, half man half goat. He had been drinking and he'd wandered off and fallen asleep in a rose garden, a garden that belonged to King Midas. Midas enjoyed spending time there with his daughter, who he loved more than anyone else in the world.Midas found Silenus lying on the ground and took him in, no doubt nursing a hangover. Silenus stayed with Midas for over a week, delighting him with songs and stories, enjoying his wine, food and hospitality. On the eleventh day, Midas took Silenus back to Dionysus, who was so delighted to see his old mentor safe and well, he offered Midas whatever reward he wished for. Midas thought hard and then asked that everything he touched should turn to gold. Dionysus urged the king to reconsider, but Midas was sure and so Dionysus granted his wish.Initially, Midas was delighted. He turned a twig, then a stone to gold. When he got home, he touched every rose in his garden, and they all turned to gold. Delighted, he ordered his servants to make him a feast, but, when his food and drink turned to gold, it dawned on him that perhaps his gift was a bane.His daughter came to him, crying that their roses had lost their smell. Midas hugged her and she too turned to gold. What had been his beloved daughter was now a statue, albeit a golden one. Despairing, he prayed to Dionysus to deliver him from his curse. “Go and wash your hands in the River Pactolus,” Dionysus told him.Midas did so. Dionysus's cure worked. Midas' power flowed into the water and the sands of the river turned to gold. Whatever he put in the water, his daughter included, was turned back into what it had been before Midas touched it. So does that part of Midas' story end.The obvious moral to the tale is of the tendency of lust for wealth to overpower good sense, to make us lose sight of what we love. But there is another tale that Midas left there in the sands of the River Pactolus.  The Western World's First CoinsAt its height, the Lydian empire stretched across all western Asia Minor, and the Pactolus flowed right through the middle. The Lydians were, around 700BC, says the Greek historian Herodotus, “the first of all those we know to introduce the use of gold and silver coins and the first to deal in retail trade."The Chinese might have something to say about that. Their bronze spade money and knife money dates back to the 16th century BC and the late Shang Dynasty. The money gets its name from its shape, which resembles a spade or hoe, with a pointed end, a flat or round base, and a central hole for stringing them together. But it wasn't round, so technically I suppose it isn't coinage as we know it.Given that we still use coins today, coinage has proved a remarkably successful technology. Indeed the Chinese ‘yuan' and Japanese ‘yen' both mean ‘round shape' – referring, of course, to the shapes of coins. “History became legend, legend became myth,” wrote Peter Jackson in his screenplay for The Fellowship Of The Ring and here is a case in point. Midas did actually exist. Most Greek mythological figures did before they became legend. Something similar happens now. The sports stars of today will become the gods, heroes and legends of tomorrow, just as those of our childhood now enjoy such status. One of Midas' descendents was the Lydian King Alyattes I, the first western king to mint coins. He minted his coins from the alluvial electrum (a gold-silver alloy) found in the beds of the Pactolus, the gold left there by Midas. These coins, the western world's first coins, formed the base of the Lydian empire.Alyattes' innovative son, Croesus, had the electrum coins of his father melted down to separate the gold from the silver, and then re-minted. On one side of his new coins was the image of a lion and a bull, on the other were punch marks to show their value. (Faces did not appear on coins till later). Effectively, Croesus launched not only the first imperial currency in the history of the world, but the bi-metallic standard.His coins were not only accepted, but demanded throughout Asia Minor, Greece and beyond. This universal acceptance played a key role in developing Lydia's prosperity. With his coins circulating so widely and effectively, Croesus' reputation as an extremely rich man was secured for all time. Not only was he as rich as Croesus, he had, it seems, the Midas Touch. That touch lasted. His basic denomination was subdivided into smaller denominations of thirds, sixths and twelfths and these reforms evolved into the 24 carats and ounces we use today. Coin values reflected the actual value of the metal content. Within 100 years coinage had spread to Persia in the east, across Asia Minor and Greece and at least as far as Sicily in the west. Roman and Celtic coins would later follow the same principles.Coins provided both geographical and social mobility. People could move around and carry value with them. Trade spread with a newfound ease, and the development of civilization could and did accelerate. My show on gold at the Edinburgh Fringe this August will take place at Panmure House, in the room in which  Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations. You can get tickets here.And if you are interested in buying gold, my recommended bullion dealer is The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, US, Canada and Europe, or you can store your gold with them. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

The story of Midas, and how everything he touched turned to gold, is perhaps the most famous golden myth of all. His touch led to one of the most successful, long-lasting and under-rated technologies in history: coinage.Midas was King of Phrygia (now part of Turkey) and Dionysus - more commonly known as Bacchus - the god of wine, parties and pleasure - was passing through with his entourage, revelling as they went. Waking up one morning after a heavy night, Dionysus discovered that his tutor, Silenus, was missing. Silenus was a satyr, half man half goat. He had been drinking and he'd wandered off and fallen asleep in a rose garden, a garden that belonged to King Midas. Midas enjoyed spending time there with his daughter, who he loved more than anyone else in the world.Midas found Silenus lying on the ground and took him in, no doubt nursing a hangover. Silenus stayed with Midas for over a week, delighting him with songs and stories, enjoying his wine, food and hospitality. On the eleventh day, Midas took Silenus back to Dionysus, who was so delighted to see his old mentor safe and well, he offered Midas whatever reward he wished for. Midas thought hard and then asked that everything he touched should turn to gold. Dionysus urged the king to reconsider, but Midas was sure and so Dionysus granted his wish.Initially, Midas was delighted. He turned a twig, then a stone to gold. When he got home, he touched every rose in his garden, and they all turned to gold. Delighted, he ordered his servants to make him a feast, but, when his food and drink turned to gold, it dawned on him that perhaps his gift was a bane.His daughter came to him, crying that their roses had lost their smell. Midas hugged her and she too turned to gold. What had been his beloved daughter was now a statue, albeit a golden one. Despairing, he prayed to Dionysus to deliver him from his curse. “Go and wash your hands in the River Pactolus,” Dionysus told him.Midas did so. Dionysus's cure worked. Midas' power flowed into the water and the sands of the river turned to gold. Whatever he put in the water, his daughter included, was turned back into what it had been before Midas touched it. So does that part of Midas' story end.The obvious moral to the tale is of the tendency of lust for wealth to overpower good sense, to make us lose sight of what we love. But there is another tale that Midas left there in the sands of the River Pactolus.  The Western World's First CoinsAt its height, the Lydian empire stretched across all western Asia Minor, and the Pactolus flowed right through the middle. The Lydians were, around 700BC, says the Greek historian Herodotus, “the first of all those we know to introduce the use of gold and silver coins and the first to deal in retail trade."The Chinese might have something to say about that. Their bronze spade money and knife money dates back to the 16th century BC and the late Shang Dynasty. The money gets its name from its shape, which resembles a spade or hoe, with a pointed end, a flat or round base, and a central hole for stringing them together. But it wasn't round, so technically I suppose it isn't coinage as we know it.Given that we still use coins today, coinage has proved a remarkably successful technology. Indeed the Chinese ‘yuan' and Japanese ‘yen' both mean ‘round shape' – referring, of course, to the shapes of coins. “History became legend, legend became myth,” wrote Peter Jackson in his screenplay for The Fellowship Of The Ring and here is a case in point. Midas did actually exist. Most Greek mythological figures did before they became legend. Something similar happens now. The sports stars of today will become the gods, heroes and legends of tomorrow, just as those of our childhood now enjoy such status. One of Midas' descendents was the Lydian King Alyattes I, the first western king to mint coins. He minted his coins from the alluvial electrum (a gold-silver alloy) found in the beds of the Pactolus, the gold left there by Midas. These coins, the western world's first coins, formed the base of the Lydian empire.Alyattes' innovative son, Croesus, had the electrum coins of his father melted down to separate the gold from the silver, and then re-minted. On one side of his new coins was the image of a lion and a bull, on the other were punch marks to show their value. (Faces did not appear on coins till later). Effectively, Croesus launched not only the first imperial currency in the history of the world, but the bi-metallic standard.His coins were not only accepted, but demanded throughout Asia Minor, Greece and beyond. This universal acceptance played a key role in developing Lydia's prosperity. With his coins circulating so widely and effectively, Croesus' reputation as an extremely rich man was secured for all time. Not only was he as rich as Croesus, he had, it seems, the Midas Touch. That touch lasted. His basic denomination was subdivided into smaller denominations of thirds, sixths and twelfths and these reforms evolved into the 24 carats and ounces we use today. Coin values reflected the actual value of the metal content. Within 100 years coinage had spread to Persia in the east, across Asia Minor and Greece and at least as far as Sicily in the west. Roman and Celtic coins would later follow the same principles.Coins provided both geographical and social mobility. People could move around and carry value with them. Trade spread with a newfound ease, and the development of civilization could and did accelerate. My show on gold at the Edinburgh Fringe this August will take place at Panmure House, in the room in which  Adam Smith wrote Wealth of Nations. You can get tickets here.And if you are interested in buying gold, my recommended bullion dealer is The Pure Gold Company, whether you are taking delivery or storing online. Premiums are low, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, US, Canada and Europe, or you can store your gold with them. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

0:00 The prosecution 39:15 The defense With the release of his new film Asteroid City and with memes imitating his cinematic style going viral on social media, Wes Anderson is having a real moment in the zeitgeist almost thirty years into his career. In Asteroid City, Anderson drives further into the immediately identifiable and somewhat polarizing style he has cultivated for the past decade, characterized by meticulous framing, camera moves and blocking, a certain color palette, and deadpan writing and acting. One is always aware of the director's hand tightly controlling a cute, harmonious little world of his own creation. The Criteria hosts look at Anderson's career and try to figure out what he's trying to achieve by making his movies so aggressively, well, Anderson-y. James Majewski calls it downright decadent and pretentious, style for its own sake to the point of self-parody. Thomas Mirus is concerned that the increasingly airless and emotionally closed-down aesthetic may be a reflection of Anderson's belief that life has no discernible meaning, and so there is nothing much to do other than create aesthetic illusions (an idea explicitly alluded to in more than one of his films). Nathan Douglas defends Anderson's style as sincere, in service to something more than shallow visual pleasure. But we all agree on one thing: Wes Anderson is in despair. DONATE to make these shows possible! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio Go to Catholic Culture's website for tons of written content, including news, articles, liturgical year info, and a vast library of documents: https://www.catholicculture.org

Message by John Neesley based on 1 John 5:4.Notes:Prayer of Victory Holy Father, enable me to obey Your will & to live a holy life that pleases You. Lord Jesus, activate my faith to abide in Your truth and walk in Your love. Holy Spirit, fill me so I that I may be kept from indulging the flesh, from conforming to the world, and from believing the lies of the evil one. As someone born of God, I'm trusting You for the victory. In Jesus' name, amen. 1. Aware of the Enemies of God 1 John 2:14b-17 (NASB) 14b I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. 15 Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. 17 And the world is passing away, and also its lusts; but the one who does the will of God abides forever. The Downward Slide 1. Discouragement – health setback, repair costs, children disobedient, family grudges, cancelled flight, close friend moves. 2. Defeat – unable to break a pattern of anger, violence, profanity, complaining, impatience, overeating, alcohol abuse, pornography. 3. Despair – fatal diagnosis, loss of job, storm devastation, marital infidelity, loved one dies. 2. ANOINTED BY THE SPIRIT OF GOD And we know by this that He abides in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us. (3:24) See 4:13. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; (4:2) You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. (4:4) And as for you, the anointing which you received from Him abides in you, and you have no need for anyone to teach you; but as His anointing teaches you about all things, and is true and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you abide in Him. (2:27) The Upward Recovery 1. Belief – Trust Christ as Savior and Lord, Identify with Jesus and Join the Family of God. Begin sensitivity to indwelling Spirit. 2. Abide – Keep believing, Stay close, Be filled with the Holy Spirit, God's Truth, inspirational worship, godly choices, moral examples. 3. Walk in Love – Multiply God's love to others in service, witness & discipleship. Express your heavenly hope enthusiastically. 3. ABIDING IN THE SON OF GOD 1 John 4:4 You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 1 John 5:4 For whoever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-- our faith. 1 John 2:14 I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. See Jn 8:31-32. 1 John 2:6 The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in the same manner in which He walked. Are you: Aware of the enemies of God? Anointed by the Spirit of God? Abiding in the Son of God? Discouraged, Defeated or Despairing? Believing, Abiding, Victorious? Prayer of Victory Holy Father, enable me to obey Your will & to live a holy life that pleases You. Lord Jesus, activate my faith to abide in Your truth and walk in Your love. Holy Spirit, fill me so I that I may be kept from indulging the flesh, from conforming to the world, and from believing the lies of the evil one. As someone born of God, I'm trusting You for the victory. In Jesus' name, amen. To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

The local elections results are in and your co-pilots are on hand to deliver their verdict. But who won the all important sweepstake, Allison or Liam?Liam thinks the Conservatives should be quietly confident with the results, but suggest they should reframe the threat of an anti-Tory coalition as a ‘coalition of chaos'. Allison however, is doubtful that the governing party can hold the country together, comparing recent policy announcements to ‘moving deck chairs around the titanic'.Joining our co-pilots this week is Planet Normal listener and professional rowing coach Jane, who shares her despair at the lack of regulations with trans athletes competing with women in competitive rowing events.And the Planet Normal mailbag is bursting with some brand new bards this week…Read more from Liam: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/ |Read more from Allison: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/ |Listen to Chopper's Politics: https://www.playpodca.st/chopper |Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/ |Email: planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk |For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for April 20, 2023 is: fortitude • FOR-tuh-tood • noun Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. // To reach the summit of Denali requires not only great physical strength and training but the fortitude to persevere no matter the challenge. See the entry > Examples: “This emotional novel about forgiveness honors the immense fortitude manifested by families separated during wartime.” — review, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Jan. 2023 Did you know? Fortitude comes from the Latin word fortis, meaning “strong,” and in English it has always been used primarily to describe strength of mind. For a time, the word was also used to mean “physical strength”; William Shakespeare used it that way in Henry VI, Part 1: “Coward of France! How much he wrongs his fame / Despairing of his own arm's fortitude.” But despite use by the famous bard himself, that meaning languished and is now considered obsolete. Even the familiar phrase “intestinal fortitude” is just a humorous way to refer to someone's courage or mental stamina, not the literal strength of their digestive system. (If you're looking to describe such a gastrointestinal tract, we might suggest “iron stomach.”)

The scholar of religion Karen Armstrong says rational thinking has brought all kinds of wondrous things to the world. But when the scientific worldview began to take over in philosophy and spirituality, something vital was lost — the sense of wonder.

Discover why we have our unique reasons for engaging in compare and despair, how to identify what yours might be, and what is required of you to begin unlearning this habit.   Get the full show notes and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/48

A new MP3 sermon from Calvary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Despairing and Depressing Darkness of Christmas Subtitle: Sunday Morning Speaker: Pastor Casey Kuhlman Broadcaster: Calvary Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/18/2022 Bible: John 8:12; John 12:46 Length: 37 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Calvary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Despairing and Depressing Darkness of Christmas Subtitle: Sunday Morning Speaker: Pastor Casey Kuhlman Broadcaster: Calvary Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/18/2022 Bible: John 8:12; John 12:46 Length: 37 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Calvary Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Despairing and Depressing Darkness of Christmas Subtitle: Sunday Morning Speaker: Pastor Casey Kuhlman Broadcaster: Calvary Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 12/18/2022 Bible: John 8:12; John 12:46 Length: 37 min.

A strange dynamic sometimes animates conversations on the subject when certain members of the Church take part. For example, someone mentions a recent increase in violent crimes in their city. The hypothetical Church member involved in the discussion, upon hearing this, might shake his head and say something like, “Christ is coming back soon.” Others in the conversation usually will mumble some sort of agreement and drop the point.

John shows us the resurrection of Jesus through the wet eyes of Mary Magdalene. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

John shows us the resurrection of Jesus through the wet eyes of Mary Magdalene. (Pastor Gene Pensiero)

Good News for the Despairing Heart

Getting over a crush can be hard, but Rev and Mrs Fisk lay it out - you have to face reality at some point. A question from a listener about co-dependency leads to a discussion of breaking away, moving on and knowing yourself.Get the Mad Mondays newsletter, a round up of news from a Christian perspective with encouragement from Rev FiskFind out more about the Sons of Solomon, a prayer discipline for menSupport Rev Fisk at SubscribeStarOrder Rev Fisk's books at AmazonCatch Rev Fisk on A Brief History of Power podcastHear Rev Fisk's sermons at St PaulIf you'd like to submit a question or comment for the show, click hereTo join our Discord community online, request an invitation linkFind everything else go to revfisk.comThis short clip is from Stop the White Noise

We're joined by Michael Willig, executive director of the Institute of the Environment and a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, who talks about why he doesn't lose hope even in the face of grim news about the climate and environment. One of the things that encourages him is the work that UConn is doing on a number of fronts, which he tells us about. He also discusses what it was like to start his field career in a remote corner of Brazil, and how that taught him about more than just evolutionary biology. Afterwards, we travel back to the Golden Age of Radio to meet a UConn professor reluctant to relive his childhood celebrity.

Despairing of items return

Life would be so much easier for all of us if we just believed that God is handling it all. We give Him our problems, and He handles them. He gives us the solutions to them. No need to worry or have anxieties about them.  The trouble occurs when we give Him our problems, and […] The post LOVE CONQUERS ALL: Spiritual Messages of Hope for Our Despairing World by Denise Bachrodt appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Another superb video by the Prince of Preachers-

Another superb video by the Prince of Preachers-

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

THIS EPISODE:It's astonishing how much a medical crisis can bring us to the point of hopelessness. Despairing of any healthy, normal living, all the color seems to fade out of life, and the joy you once had seems gone.And perhaps even more devastating when your child is on a course for destruction, and you feel totally unable to do anything to stop it. How can you have joy in life if your child is suffering? You'd gladly take your child's place, but you cannot.In today's message we consider two people seeking Jesus' help from serious crises, but who did not resign themselves to suffering in the grave of hopelessness, and instead found help and healing in the garden of new life.Let's unpack this and more in today's message… ___PRIMARY TEXT:—Luke 8:40-56 (CSB)—A Girl Restored and a Woman Healed40 When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, for they were all expecting him. 41 Just then, a man named Jairus came. He was a leader of the synagogue. He fell down at Jesus's feet and pleaded with him to come to his house, 42 because he had an only daughter about twelve years old, and she was dying.While he was going, the crowds were nearly crushing him. 43 A woman suffering from bleeding for twelve years, who had spent all she had on doctors[a] and yet could not be healed by any, 44 approached from behind and touched the end of his robe. Instantly her bleeding stopped.45 “Who touched me?” Jesus asked.When they all denied it, Peter[b] said, “Master, the crowds are hemming you in and pressing against you.”[c]46 “Someone did touch me,” said Jesus. “I know that power has gone out from me.” 47 When the woman saw that she was discovered, she came trembling and fell down before him. In the presence of all the people, she declared the reason she had touched him and how she was instantly healed. 48 “Daughter,” he said to her, “your faith has saved you.[d] Go in peace.”49 While he was still speaking, someone came from the synagogue leader's house and said, “Your daughter is dead. Don't bother the teacher anymore.”50 When Jesus heard it, he answered him, “Don't be afraid. Only believe, and she will be saved.”[e] 51 After he came to the house, he let no one enter with him except Peter, John, James, and the child's father and mother. 52 Everyone was crying and mourning for her. But he said, “Stop crying, because she is not dead but asleep.”53 They laughed at him, because they knew she was dead. 54 So he[f] took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!” 55 Her spirit returned, and she got up at once. Then he gave orders that she be given something to eat. 56 Her parents were astounded, but he instructed them to tell no one what had happened.

Negative or Positive, Perfect or Imperfect (Just kidding perfect doesn't exist), Hopeful or Despairing.... what you focus on expands. Don't sit and complain about it; make change, take action, always be curious!!