Podcasts about discerning

Decisions. Decisions. Decisions. We all make them. From the time we get up to the time we go to bed. Some are more weighty than others. Today's message guides us on how to make decisions that are God-pleasing.

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. The post Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Sunday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I ... Read more The post Sunday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Rachel Hunt, founder of Freedom School Co. and host of the Cyclebreakers Podcast, joins Amy Pons to discuss reconnecting to Indigenous roots, ancestral healing, manifestation through a trauma-informed lens, and cultural appropriation.Amy and Rachel explore the "collective remembering" happening right now — the magic, intuition, and ancestral wisdom that gets trained out of us as children, and how reclaiming it can reshape our relationship to ourselves and the world. They dig into the power of ancestral land, honoring the places we live even when they aren't our own, and how to engage respectfully with cultures other than our own without appropriating them.The conversation also unpacks the physical and emotional toll of ignoring your calling — from toxic workplaces to health crises — as a catalyst for spiritual awakening, and offers a trauma-informed take on manifestation that goes deeper than "ask, believe, receive." Rachel closes with candid guidance on navigating cultural appropriation in spiritual spaces and staying rooted in authenticity.Whether you're on your own path of reconnection or simply curious about the intersection of trauma, healing, and Indigenous wisdom, this episode offers real, grounded insight into unlocking your own magic.0:00 — Introduction: meet Rachel Hunt, indigenous employee empowerment consultant & Cyclebreakers podcast host1:40 — What the Cyclebreakers podcast amplifies; creating safe space for Indigenous voices3:28 — Unlocking childhood "magic" and reclaiming intuitive gifts after corporate life4:56 — Rachel's reconnection journey to her Indigenous lineage and ancestry7:23 — Honoring the land you live on vs. cultural appropriation10:12 — The power of ancestral land connection and privilege of access14:07 — Why society disconnects us from magic and the "collective remembering"17:28 — Rachel's call from Creator during a ceremony in Tulum, Mexico19:10 — Dark nights of the soul, free will, and destiny/blueprint23:22 — Hitting rock bottom in the body: toxic workplace, illness as awakening27:16 — Overview of Freedom School: Indigenous empowerment, subconscious & somatic reprogramming31:48 — Radical trust in self, somatic intelligence, and intuition34:47 — Rachel's LinkedIn post: "Manifestation is everywhere, and a lot of it misses the point"40:15 — Discerning true desires vs. surface-level wants41:06 — How to avoid cultural appropriation and find authentic spirituality44:25 — Where to find Rachel: LinkedIn, Instagram (@freedomrach), Cyclebreakers Podcast, freedomschool.co45:10 — Closing remarksConnect with Rachel HuntLinkedIn: Rachel HuntInstagram: @freedomrachPodcast: The Cyclebreakers Podcast (new episodes every Thursday — YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts)Website: freedomschool.coConnect with Amy PonsLinkedIn: Amy PonsInstagram: @women_making_moves and utm_magicschoolWebsite: Unlock the MagicWomen Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.

Sunday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I ... Read more The post Sunday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. The post Monday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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In a world filled with competing voices, distractions and “gravity wells,” how do we discern what truly matters? Reflecting on Solomon's prayer for a discerning mind and Jesus' parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, Fr Michael explains that discernment is the ability to distinguish what is merely attractive from what is essential. Many things compete to become the centre of our lives, but only one can hold everything together: God and His will. The Kingdom of God is already present—in the Word of God, the Eucharist and God's hidden work within the soul. Like the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price, it is worth surrendering everything to possess. To discover it, however, we must step away from constant noise and enter the peaceful silence in which God speaks to the heart.

Could the breakthrough you've been praying for begin with slowing down? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday dives deeper into Bishop T.D. Jakes' message “Discerning the Right Moment,” exploring how distraction, tradition, and busyness can keep us from recognizing God's voice. The story of Mary and Martha reveals how your moment is found at Jesus' feet — not in your striving. Whether you're seeking direction, navigating a busy season, or longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you discern His voice, embrace His timing, and walk confidently into the moments He has prepared for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val Date: July 29, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Could the breakthrough you've been praying for begin with slowing down? This week's Walk It Out Wednesday dives deeper into Bishop T.D. Jakes' message “Discerning the Right Moment,” exploring how distraction, tradition, and busyness can keep us from recognizing God's voice. The story of Mary and Martha reveals how your moment is found at Jesus' feet — not in your striving. Whether you're seeking direction, navigating a busy season, or longing to hear God more clearly, this conversation offers practical wisdom to help you discern His voice, embrace His timing, and walk confidently into the moments He has prepared for you. Message: “Walk It Out Wednesday: Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:38–42 (KJV) Speaker: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, Dr. Val Date: July 29, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

IntroductionLast week we considered God's promise to Abram that the Lord is our shield. Lord's Day 21 expands that promise from individuals to the community. It expands to his holy assembly. While our culture prizes independence, Scripture reminds us that Christianity is never simply "my Bible and me." Christ gathers a people for himself, and it is within his church that he nurtures, strengthens, and preserves his saints. The One Triune God Gathers his People When we confess belief in the "holy catholic church," we are confessing faith in the universal church, not the Roman Catholic Church. The Apostles' Creed uses this language to communicate that from the beginning, God has always intended to gather a people who would fellowship with him. In fact, throughout covenant history God has always worked in the context of a community. Man was not created to be alone. (Genesis 2:18). Man was created to spread out across the earth, to produce, and to multiply in God's perfect creation. Unfortunately, we live in a fallen world. The Lord promised to divide the seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). The champion seed, Christ, will rise from the seed of the woman and defeat the serpent. One thing we cannot miss is that the Lord will divide the human race. Now, in a fallen world, we see that Christ gathers his people through his word and Spirit. The ordinary means God uses to call sinners is the preaching of the gospel. That is why the church itself is evangelistic. We invite people into the place where Christ speaks through his Word. We are not invited or called to live on our own apart from Christ's community. Conversion ultimately belongs to God's sovereign work. Some are converted dramatically, others gradually, and covenant children often cannot remember a day they did not believe. Whatever the manner, it is Christ who gathers his elect throughout history into one covenant family. No, the church is not perfect, and in this life there will be hypocrites mixed into the church. (I Corinthians 5; Belgic Confession Article 29)Christ Unites his People in himselfThe church is not some club or just some organization where we pay our dues. No, the church is Christ's body. Romans 8 reminds us repeatedly that we are heirs together with Christ. Salvation is not merely individual but corporate. Every believer shares equally in Christ's inheritance through adoption as we take hold of Christ by faith.Because we belong to one body, every member has gifts to use for the good of the whole. Rather than asking, "What can this church do for me?" we ought to ask, "How can I serve Christ by serving his people?" (Romans 12). Paul reminds us that we have not received a spirit of slavery but of adoption. We are not terrified of God like he is some unstable king. No, we approach God as Abba, Father, sharing the same family privilege Christ has secured for us. Our identity is no longer found in proving ourselves worthy but in belonging to God's family through grace alone by faith alone. Christ Guards his ChurchRomans 8 offers one of Scripture's greatest assurances. Yes, we will suffer. Paul does not deny suffering. Christians grieve. Christ himself wept at Lazarus' tomb and over Jerusalem. We taste Christ's blessing by faith and the Spirit, but we have not arrived at the full glory. Romans 8:28 is not a command to suppress grief but a promise that God will redeem even our darkest seasons and most trying times for our eternal good. We don't just carelessly say this to people who are grieving, as this is not going to be necessarily helpful. However, as we reflect back on life, we can see that God has shaped us and moulded us through those trying times. We say that he did not cause it, but he allowed it for reasons he has not revealed to us. We need to remember that in the fall we wanted chaos, disorder, and abuse. We can get discouraged in this life. So, Paul shows that God's intention is to finish the work that he started. God has chosen us, and God will bring us to full glorification. In fact, as Paul lists 10 and 7 things that can come against us, ultimately we ponder these triumphant questions: Who can bring a charge against God's elect?Who can condemn?Who can separate us from the love of Christ?His answer is emphatic: No one. Christ's work is so sure that there is no power, there is no army, there is no authority that will destroy us. In fact, when Paul cites Psalm 44:22, we read in the Psalm that David is waiting for an answer. Paul gives the answer: “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” (Romans 8:37)The Good Shepherd loses none of those whom the Father has given him.ConclusionThe communion of saints is not merely a comforting doctrine; it is the reality that our life is held together in Christ. Because Christ has gathered us, united us, and promised never to forsake us, we are free to encourage one another through every season of life. The emphasis is encouragement. Sometimes we sit quietly with a friend. This is probably the most effective time Job's counselors interacted with him. The reality is that sometimes we have nothing to say, and we just sit with someone so they are not alone. Sometimes we rehearse the promises of Scripture. Discerning what is pleasing to the Lord is not always easy. Ultimately, we want to avoid shallow answers to suffering; we remind one another that our faithful Savior is still working, still defending, and still leading his people home. He may seem silent, but he is actively working in our lives to shepherd us to glory. As we serve Christ by serving his church, we press on together with this confidence: Nothing can separate God's people from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Let that be our hope.

Recorded live at the Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference (June 20, 2026)Our homes are not just places where we live—they are places where souls are formed.In this keynote from the 2026 Rocky Mountain Catholic Home Educators Conference, Samantha Stephenson invites parents to see their vocation with fresh eyes. In a culture saturated with anxiety, distraction, algorithms, and competing voices, mothers and fathers are called to become guardians of their homes—carefully discerning what enters their family's imagination, habits, and hearts.Drawing from Scripture, Catholic tradition, and practical wisdom for everyday family life, Samantha explores how we can cultivate homes rooted in truth, beauty, goodness, and peace. Rather than reacting to every cultural trend or technological advance, Christian families are called to become intentional communities that form children capable of recognizing the voice of the Good Shepherd.Whether you're homeschooling, raising young children, or simply longing for a more peaceful home, this talk offers encouragement and practical tools for reclaiming your family's attention, imagination, and mission.In this episode:Why parents are the primary formators of their children's hearts and mindsHow modern media and technology compete for our attentionLearning to recognize the difference between God's voice and the voices of fear, consumerism, and distractionBuilding a home centered on truth, beauty, and goodnessCreating habits that foster peace instead of anxietyPractical ways to cultivate silence, prayer, and wonder in family lifeWhy the culture of your home matters more than the culture around youIf this episode encouraged you, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, and sharing it with another parent who could use a little encouragement.Connect with Samantha

In this video, we dive deep into why your current weight loss, money, and career struggles are actually internal operating system problems. Most people spend thousands on hormone coaches or business strategists without upgrading their nervous system, which leads to temporary results and eventual burnout. We explore how to step out of survival mode and into a reality where health and wealth feel easy and predictable.0:00 The root issue of weight and money2:35 Upgrading your internal operating system5:10 The identity of the version that is waiting7:45 Why surface level strategies eventually fail10:15 Discerning intuition versus trauma response12:20 Healing the root and receiving ease13:09 Final thoughts and next stepsSupport the showHosted by Casey Shipp — 3000+ transformations, Self-Made Millionaire, High Priestess, Writer, Fitness Cover Model, and Founder of the Hotbody App.$30M client wins | $7.8M sold onlineRich isn't rare. Category of one is.

Join Meghan and Elle Hales for part 2 as she shares insights into spiritual gift development, the importance of ethics in mediumship, and how to navigate the unseen realm responsibly. This episode demystifies spiritual abilities, emphasizing humility, discernment, and service in connecting with Spirit.In this episode: The mechanics of mediumship: perception, signs, and altered statesEthical boundaries and responsibility in spiritual workThe role of intention, bias, and ego in receiving messagesHow to develop and trust your spiritual senses: clairvoyance, clairaudience, and more Personal stories of Spirit communication, including visualizations and evidence-based guidancePractical tips for protection, setting boundaries, and maintaining spiritual hygieneThe significance of humility, patience, and joy on the spiritual journeyHow spiritual gifts can serve others and foster self-growth Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Spirit communication and gifts in action00:23 - The importance of authenticity and signs in spiritual practice01:06 - Sign seeking vs. true intention: understanding heart-centered asking01:41 - Significance of God's timing and receptivity in miracles02:30 - Discerning readiness and size of signs, gratitude in receiving gifts03:13 - The ethics of psychic work: responsibility and boundaries05:01 - Navigating spiritual boundaries and responsible use of gifts06:24 - Personal boundary-setting and managing spiritual overload07:21 - The reality of spirit worlds and protective boundaries08:45 - Visualizing and interacting with spirit guides in everyday life10:01 - Spirit communication mechanics: visuals, emotions, impressions12:18 - Handling sensitive information & respecting others' boundaries14:29 - The importance of continual self-awareness and humility in gift development15:20 - How mediumship works: altered states & divine tool usage16:12 - The subjective experience of intuition and perception channels18:08 - Recognizing energetic impressions: tension, emotions, and clair senses19:32 - The different “clairs”: clairvoyance, clairaudience, and others explained21:00 - Smelling, tasting, and sensing spirit's messages in everyday life22:34 - Developing personal propensities and biases in spirit communication24:15 - Layered experiences: impressions, visions, voices, and feelings25:45 - The interpretive role of the medium: translating spirit messages29:02 - Protecting yourself spiritually: prayers, visualization, and awareness30:24 - The importance of high frequency and spiritual hygiene32:44 - Trusting divine timing and God's protection in gifting practice34:16 - The journey of growth, deception, and returning to love36:26 - Demonstration of mediumship: connecting with guides and loved ones46:38 - The sacred responsibility of holding space and handling feelings55:10 - Embracing opposites: divine masculine and feminine within us62:33 - Healing inner conflicts, childhood wounds, and self-love70:25 - Recognizing your children's unique spiritual journeys78:58 - Joy, gratitude, and embracing the seasons of life85:17 - Small acts with big impacts: cultivating awareness and lessons learned90:45 - The promise of ongoing spiritual experiences and growth98:39 - The eternal progression of the soul and continuous learning in SpiritResources & Links- Through the Veil PodcastSpiritually Gifted CourseElle Hales on InstagramNote: This episode combines personal stories, spiritual teachings, and practical applications, aiming to empower listeners on their own spiritual journeys—always emphasizing humility, ethics, and service. Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

Tune out deception and let God’s Word guide your thinking.

MONDAY MANNA - "Discerning the Call" (Bro. Anbu) - 8th June 2026

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”Something is shifting under the surface of American culture: Gen Z men are walking back into churches, asking blunt questions about truth, purpose, and what it means to live a good life. Recored before a live audience at St. Mary of Perpetual Help, we talk with Gen Z author John Kruger about his new book Dwelt Among Us: America's Catholic Comeback, and why this renewal feels rooted in more than politics or vibes. When the world gets louder, thinner, and more online, the search for meaning gets more serious.We zoom out to the spiritual and historical backdrop, including Pope Leo XIII's 1884 vision and the St. Michael prayer, then trace a century marked by war, ideological revolutions, and a steady assault on marriage and family life. We also get honest about what young people have actually grown up with: new atheism, social media identity traps, economic anxiety, and the loneliness epidemic. The thread running through it all is simple and demanding: reason points toward truth, and the human heart cannot live on substitutes forever.To close, we hand the mic to men from the audience who share their own conversion stories, from atheism and online ideology to Scripture, Augustine, and finally the Sacraments. If this conversation challenges you, share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave a review so more people can find it. What's one sign you've seen that people are hungry for faith again?Dwelt Among Us, America's Catholic Comeback by John KruegerVisit Claymore Milites Christi! Join the Movement!Support the show

Are you ever exhausted because you constantly have to react, deal with situations?How does God help us when we are overwhelmed by life?How does God free us from the exhaustion, burden, and stress of being in constant reactive, have to deal with situations mode?Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Discerning: a discipleship practice1 Corinthians 2:1-16#Discerning #Wisdom #WisdomForLife

What if this is the moment that changes everything? In “Discerning the Right Moment,” Bishop T.D. Jakes challenges us to stop allowing busyness, worry, and striving to distract us from what God is doing in our midst. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that breakthrough isn'tfound in doing more — it's found in drawing near to Jesus and discerning the moment He has set before you. Don't miss your moment. Make room for His presence, turn your attention toward Him, and discover what can happen when you lay down the weight you've been carrying. What begins as a message on spiritual discernment becomes a powerful invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed peace in the presence of God. Message: “Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:23-24, 10:38-42 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

What if this is the moment that changes everything? In “Discerning the Right Moment,” Bishop T.D. Jakes challenges us to stop allowing busyness, worry, and striving to distract us from what God is doing in our midst. Through the story of Mary and Martha, he shows that breakthrough isn'tfound in doing more — it's found in drawing near to Jesus and discerning the moment He has set before you. Don't miss your moment. Make room for His presence, turn your attention toward Him, and discover what can happen when you lay down the weight you've been carrying. What begins as a message on spiritual discernment becomes a powerful invitation to healing, freedom, and renewed peace in the presence of God. Message: “Discerning the Right Moment” Scripture: Luke 10:23-24, 10:38-42 (KJV) Speaker: Bishop T.D. Jakes Date: July 26, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Have you ever wondered, “How do I know what's really from God?” The Holy Spirit gives believers supernatural insight to reveal hidden truth and discern deception. Discover how the gifts of the Word of Knowledge and Discerning of Spirits help us recognize God's voice and walk wisely in a world filled with spiritual confusion.

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A Call to Discerning Faith by Pastor Josh Robinson.Recorded July 26, 2026.

To support the ministry of Celebration Church please click here: https://subsplash.com/celebrationchurchtn/giveSubscribe to receive our latest content: https://tr.ee/2b6XuDKlaS...FOLLOW US►► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwmccollum/►► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rwmccollum/►► Twitter: https://twitter.com/rwmccollum#celebrationchurchnashville #online #jesus #celebrationchurch #church #onlinechurch #sermon #nashville....And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world—was thrown down to the earth...Revelation 12:9Much of America has descended into delusion, firmly held false beliefs that are maintained despite overwhelming evidence or logic proving them otherwise. This delusion is not accidental—it is a manufactured form of brainwashing. But do we discern it?"Mass delusion is humanity's greatest threat, capable of transforming liberal democracies into autocratic dystopias."Buck SextonWe hope you enjoy our teaching on “Discerning the Devil's Devices”: “Manufacturing Delusion”

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We were made by a Maker to be makers. Bruce Herman joins Evan Rosa to diagnose the quiet illness of a passive consumer culture that trains us to sit in front of screens and scroll and take, rather than make. “When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy.“ His cure is stubbornly ordinary: go make a loaf of bread, grab a stick and start carving, make a good meal or a good cocktail for the person visiting you—anything is resistance to this hypnotic, passive culture. From episode 216 of the podcast, in this segment, Herman traces what it means to receive art not as a consumer but through submission—not master and slave, but subject to subject, that vulnerable openness that lets a poem or a painting change your life. He reflects on making as human wholeness, the difference between art and info-tainment, why suffering can rip us open to beauty (from Walker Percy's writing to Christian Wiman's poetry), Rilke's charge that “you must change your life,“ hospitality as the ultimate act of art, and Herman's closing counsel to make out of love, not fear. Episode Highlights We are in relationship, and we were made by a Maker to be makers. If we let that go somehow and we become mere consumers, I think we begin to enter into some kind of illness of one sort or another. When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy. And I don't want to make an idol out of health either, but I do think our culture is unhealthy right now. We think of it as, we're discerning buyers. But the fact is we're being turned into very passive creatures. One of the best things you can do is go make a loaf of bread. Go out and grab a stick and start carving it. Anything is resistance to this sort of hypnotic passive culture. If you want to really receive what a poem is communicating, you have to submit to it. You have to let yourself go and enter into what might feel like a bad risk of being changed. Not submit in a sense that I'm a master and you're my slave. It's more like you're a subject and I'm a subject. Mutual submission. We're so guarded so much of the time that it takes something catastrophic to open us up again. Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist. You can't help it. You were made by a Maker to be a maker. End of story. The ultimate act of art is hospitality, where you're welcoming someone in, to make something beautiful for them. Challenge the bad news with a recognition that daily kindnesses are being poured out everywhere, on every street. Don't give in to fear, because it's not a basis for anything good. About Bruce Herman Bruce Herman is a painter, writer, and educator whose work has been shown in more than 150 exhibitions across the United States and internationally, and held in collections including the Vatican Museums in Rome, the Cincinnati Museum of Fine Arts, and the Grunewald Print Collection of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. He taught at Gordon College for nearly four decades, where he founded the art department and held the Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts. His books include “Through Your Eyes“ and “Ordinary Saints,“ and he was a collaborator on the touring “QU4RTETS“ project with Makoto Fujimura, Christopher Theofanidis, and Jeremy Begbie. His most recent book, “Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope, and Art,“ was published by IVP Academic in 2025. Helpful Links and Resources Makers by Nature, Bruce Herman's 2025 book from IVP Academic: https://www.ivpress.com/makers-by-nature Bruce Herman's website and painting archive: https://www.bruceherman.com Bruce Herman, artist bio and background: https://www.bruceherman.com/about Archaic Torso of Apollo by Rainer Maria Rilke (“You must change your life“), trans. Stephen Mitchell: https://poets.org/poem/archaic-torso-apollo Real Presences by George Steiner, on courtesy and hospitality in art: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo3684420.html Christian Wiman: https://poetryfoundation.org/poets/christian-wiman QU4RTETS, the collaborative project on T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets: https://www.bruceherman.com/series Show Notes Made to make We are in relationship; identity begins there, not in isolation Makers by nature—letting the maker-impulse go tips us toward illness, moral, mental, and emotional Wholeness and health—the claim that not-making leaves us unwell, without idolizing health Consumer culture—the commercial aim to sell, and to keep us passive in front of screens Discerning buyers, or passive creatures? The illusion of control while being trained to take Screens and scrolling Political theater and infotainment—very little real journalism left, mostly consumer entertainment Neil Postman and amusing ourselves to death as the frame for the diagnosis Making as resistance—bake bread, carve a stick, do anything against the hypnotic pull Reception as submission—a word out of fashion, reclaimed away from enslavement Mutual submission—the erotic analogy, and desire's corruption in the sexual sins To receive a poem you must risk being changed Rilke's Grecian torso and the charge, you must change your life Subject to subject, not master and slave Walker Percy's museum story—a painting that blazed into life, then went quiet Bringing a friend to re-enter the original encounter vicariously The workman through the skylight—catastrophe reopens what habit had closed Guardedness—why it can take suffering to break us open Christian Wiman—cancer, poetry, and being ripped open toward receptivity You might be changed, and it might not be what you wanted; the risk of real encounter Make from love, not fear Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist Everyday making—a loaf, a meal, a good cocktail, hospitality Hospitality as the ultimate art; George Steiner's Real Presences and courtesia Beauty can be complex, not merely pretty Fear-mongers left and right—and why not to listen Daily kindnesses—the neighbor, the shoveled driveway, the half-decent casserole Welcome to the festival; let the festival begin #BruceHerman #MakersByNature #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #FaithAndArt #TheologyOfMaking #ArtAndFaith #Creativity #Hospitality #MakeNotConsume #YaleFaithAndCulture

Father Greg takes us through Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, a passage that helps us discern the wheat from the weeds. Download the service Bulletin here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXL5JlNIBAls0AqGa9aiaVSMsr5jqcHQ/view?usp=drive_link

Asking yourself, “Should I homeschool,” this school year? It’s a weighty question—and one you don’t have to answer on your own. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward is joined by two Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches and seasoned homeschooling moms, Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, who bring 16+ years of combined experience to this conversation. Rather than handing out a one-size-fits-all answer, Marni and Amy walk through the decision using the Connected Families Framework™. They tackle real questions submitted by the cf community and help you discern what's best for your family!   Key Takeaways: The decision starts with you, not the curriculum.  Your educational gaps aren’t a disqualifier. Every parent (and every school) has them.  Motivation is built, not demanded.  Your child isn’t your report card. Homeschooling doesn’t make you a better parent, and a hard day doesn’t define you  Mentioned in this Podcast:  Romans 8:39 The Connected Families Framework Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course cf community Homeschool Discipline Online Course Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches The Table Monthly Giving Program Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Guest Bio: Marni Love is a former public school teacher who has been a home educator for 16 years. She is a Homeschool Mentor, a Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, and an instructor for CF coaches-in-training. Marni enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, and their three sons in the beautiful mountains and beaches of Northern California. Marni is available for coaching and speaking. You can connect with her through her website, marnilove.com.  Amy Nyvall is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach who lives near Portland, Oregon, where she homeschools her kids ages 14,11, and 9 and leads a vibrant Charlotte Mason Education Community and Co-op. Contact Amy at amynyvall@gmail.com or learn more about her here. Amy is available for coaching and speaking on the Connected Families Framework. You can even find her contributing to events on the CF Community in Mighty so you can interact with here there too. Want to keep this conversation going? Join us inside the cf community — a faith-anchored, coach-supported space where parents grow together. Reflect on episodes like this one, ask hard questions, and celebrate the small wins alongside parents from around the world.

Send us Fan MailIn our latest conversation we sit down with Dorothy Wood Vance and Dr. Garland Vance to unpack why business pain points often trace back to leadership choices and blind spots. We talk through the “leash” feeling leaders get when responsibilities outgrow abilities and how to turn that tension into growth.  • every problem in business starting as a leadership problem and why that is empowering  • leadership as more than a title and why most leaders are made not born  • the “leash” concept and the common signals like imposter syndrome and blame  • why leaders need a shared definition of leadership to align expectations and hiring  • how teams decide whether a leader feels like a hero or a villain  • the Decide, Discern, Deliver process for pausing before you act  • the seven issues behind most leadership challenges: character, competence, capacity, clarity, community, culture, consistency  • why clarity and capacity tend to be the biggest repeat offenders  Visit https://advanceleadership.live/freebook, to download the audio version of Unleashed Leadership!Support the showUntil next time, keep doing great things!

Temptation is one of the oldest battles every person faces, and Proverbs 5 gives us a clear picture of how it works. Like a baited hook, temptation always looks appealing on the surface while hiding what it will truly cost. The Bible does not call us to stand near the edge and test our willpower. It calls us to flee. The antidote to temptation is not sheer self-discipline but a daily, surrendered walk with the Holy Spirit, staying so close to God that His voice becomes the loudest one in the room. Sin is always a counterfeit of something God offers freely and fully. The way to recognize the fake is to know the real thing deeply. God is not calling us to be perfect on our own. He is calling us to run toward Him with the same urgency we run away from sin. Proverbs 5

Sunday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Sunday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Every year I receive a few emails asking me which communities are good, or if I have any advice for those discerning religious life. In this podcast I discuss what I am able to divulge about specific communities. I also discuss why it can be difficult to see red flags in communities until you are a member, while sharing a few strategies for spotting red flags while still initially discerning with a community. Check out my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com

The sermon explores the Christian pursuit of discerning and doing God's will, emphasizing that this is the central focus of a believer's life. It outlines three specific tests derived from Romans 12 to evaluate whether a decision aligns with divine purpose: it must be morally good, acceptable to God, and perfecting for the individual's spiritual maturity. The preacher argues that true discernment requires total consecration, rejection of worldly conformity, and constant renewal of the mind through Scripture. By applying these criteria, believers can move from uncertainty to confident obedience, ensuring their actions glorify God and benefit others. Ultimately, following this path leads to genuine joy, contentment, and spiritual fruitfulness.

The sermon explores the vital necessity of discerning God's will for believers, emphasizing that this ability is rooted in specific spiritual preparations. It highlights three key steps: the consecration of one's entire being as a living sacrifice, the repudiation of worldly conformity, and the continuous transformation of the mind through truth. The preacher argues that true holiness requires mortifying the deeds of the body and rejecting the transient patterns of the world to remain sensitive to the Holy Spirit. By aligning personal desires with Christ's example, Christians can move beyond mere curiosity about God's will to a sincere commitment to obey it. Ultimately, the message asserts that knowing and doing God's will is the defining mark of a genuine child of God.

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Join Dan Burke as he speaks with Fr. Jesse Maingot OP and Dr. Anthony Lilles about steps men can take to truly discern priesthood and religious life.  Resources: Avila Summit: Spiritual Warfare and the Family - event Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits - video series Discernment of Spirits for Beginners - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke Into the Deep - video series Finding Peace in the Storm - Dan Burke Into the Deep – Dan Burke Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Dan Burke The Contemplative Rosary - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness - Susan Brinkmann OCDS SpiritualDirection.com/Events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

July 04, 2026

Ever felt like your life was put on a sudden pause, or that a door slammed shut right in your face? It's easy to blame the enemy or feel like you've failed, but what if that closed door is actually a setup for something monumental? In this episode, Kyle Welton dives into Acts 16 to unpack the concept of "Divine Detours." We look at the Apostle Paul, Silas, and Timothy as they find themselves repeatedly blocked by the Holy Spirit from preaching in Asia. Instead of throwing in the towel, they kept moving—leading them straight to a seaport called Troas. It was on this exact detour that they met Luke (the physician who would write 28% of the New Testament) and eventually Lydia, the very first Christian convert in Europe. Your redirection isn't a rejection; it's God's positioning for your ultimate purpose. Key Takeaways From This Episode:The 11-Day Reality Check: Why a trip that should have taken the Israelites 11 days took 40 years—and how fear and complacency might be delaying your own journey. Discerning the Blockage: How to recognize if a closed door is self-inflicted (lack of preparation/fear), an attack from the enemy, or a divine redirection from the Holy Spirit. Waiting Doesn't Mean Immobility: Why waiting on God requires a deeper pursuit and active movement, not standing completely still. The Power of Your 'Yes': On the other side of your obedience is someone else's opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ. "Don't rebuke what the Holy Spirit is doing in your life. Be careful what you rebuke, because God might be closing a door to protect you and position you for something way bigger." — Kyle Welton

Join Dan Burke as he speaks with Fr. Jesse Maingot, OP and Dr. Anthony Lilles on how to discern the priesthood and religious life. Don't miss out as they discuss how the Sacraments and a daily prayer life are essential to discerning your vocation!

Click here to follow along with Pastor Peter's notes - https://peterb.craft.me/discerning-the-LORD-s-nearness In this reflective message, Pastor Peter explores the importance of discerning the nearness of the Lord by tracing the providential history of the church community from its earliest "prologue". Grounded in 1 Peter 2:1-5, he invites listeners to put away "church hurt" and long for the pure spiritual milk of the Word so they may grow as "living stones" being built into a spiritual house to offer worship through Christ. By sharing how the church began as a dream that became a "life-giving tree" (Proverbs 13:12)—progressing from a portable ministry in hotels to a world-reaching mission—he illustrates that we are "God's fellow workers" (1 Corinthians 3:9) in a field where only God provides the growth. Pastor Peter challenges the congregation to appeal to the zeal of the Lord to take risks and dream fresh dreams, reminding them that while the journey includes "years, tears, and fears," every season is accounted for in light of Jesus's finished work. Ultimately, this sermon serves as a call to serve the Lord with gladness and maintain a missionary heart, resting in the assurance that the future is brighter and braver because the Lord is already there.

Gracie and Miller, our summer interns from the Mary the Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute join Cari to share about their internship at St. Basil this summer, their discernment in working in parish ministry, and the ways the Lord has blessed them.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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Adam helps a client who was hyper-vigilant about the possibility of being let down or disappointed, especially in romantic relationships. This led him to feel unstable and to either seek reassurance or become hostile. Adam helps them to embrace a new strategy they had discovered, which uses Hanlon's Razor, assuming no malicious intent, and a metaphor of a lighthouse to show them the way, rather than watch them crash into the rocks. Useful if you are fearful of being hurt in a relationship. Get 50% off a consultation call with Adam using the code PODCAST. Click here to schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.adamcox.co.uk/workwithadam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you've ever wrestled with complicated family dynamics or wondered how to honor your parents or in-laws while protecting your own family, this episode will encourage and challenge you with a deeply biblical perspective. What does it really mean to honor your father and mother in a culture that often encourages us to walk away from difficult relationships? In this episode, Josh explores why honoring your parents doesn't mean denying your pain—but it does require a biblical perspective on love, boundaries, forgiveness, and generational legacy. In this episode, Josh discusses: How your children are learning from the way you treat your parentsWhy we've inflated words like toxic, trauma, and boundariesThe difference between honoring someone and enabling unhealthy behaviorWhy healing doesn't always require cutting people offThe power of reframing your family storyPractical ways to navigate difficult relationships with parents and in-lawsHow to discern between characterological versus circumstantial expectations of your parents / in-laws*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction2:12 Being a living legacy4:15 Language inflation and the trend of severing relationships when it's “not serving me well”7:31 What it really means to “honor” our parents, in-laws, & grandparents10:38 Josh gives an example from his own lineage15:32 The supernatural implications of what you've been given generationally19:47 Practical strategies for talking to your parents / in-laws, etc.27:57 Discerning characterological versus circumstantial expectations of your parents / in-laws31:10 Your most useful takeaway Show Notes: Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

This week we're joined by special guests Nick and Lorena Towle, parishioners at Fr. Michael's outreach. Nick recently discerned a call to priesthood and they talk about their vocation story leading up to marriage and to priesthood.References:Aim Higher!: Spiritual and Marian Reflections of Maximilian KolbeFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us Fan MailSupport the show

He was a man after God's own heart, a conqueror of giants, and the builder of an empire. Yet, a single evening on a rooftop changed everything. If Israel's most brilliant and wise kings could fall so completely to the flesh and the world, what does it take for us to stand steady today? Summary: In this heavy but necessary episode, we dive into the tragic and cautionary text of 2 Samuel 11 through 1 Kings 11. We analyze the United Kingdom of Israel at its absolute peak of wealth, wisdom, and power, and dissect the exact vulnerabilities that fractured a golden age. The Rooftop Blueprint: We map the micro-steps of David's tragedy—from staying home when he should have been at war, to seeing, looking, inquiring, and taking. We learn why the Savior raised the bar to the level of the heart to stop this momentum before it kills us spiritually. The Cost of the Cover-Up: We uncover the horrific length David went to in order to hide his sin, culminating in the calculated sacrifice of the fiercely loyal Uriah. Thou Art the Man: We break down Nathan's masterful parable of the ewe lamb and analyze why David was so blind to his own hypocrisy until the prophet held up the mirror. The Sins of the Children: We witness the agonizing reality of the law of the harvest as David reaps the whirlwind within his own family tree—exploring the tragedy of Amnon and Tamar, and the heartbreaking rebellion of Absalom. The Wisdom and Wealth of Solomon: We transition to 1 Kings to study Solomon's blank check from God. We celebrate his request for an "understanding heart" to judge with empathy rather than cold calculation, but trace how wealth, materialism, and political alliances slowly sapped his spiritual strength. The Temple vs. The Palace: We contrast the seven years spent building the House of the Lord with the thirteen years Solomon spent building his own massive palace, asking ourselves: "Whose kingdom are we truly trying to build?" Call-to-Action: Saul fell to pride, David fell to the flesh, and Solomon fell to worldliness. Which of these three areas is the adversary currently using to target your foundation? Let's have an honest, supportive discussion in the comments below. To safeguard your discipleship and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of Christ's relentless redemption! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 David & Bathsheba 42:05 David's Sin Is Revealed 1:00:24 Amnon & Tamar 1:21:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation 2:38:24 Absalom's Rebellion 2:57:50 The Death of Absalom 2:06:41 Recovering from Rebellion 2:29:56 A Psalm of David 2:37:23 The Arm of Flesh 2:55:35 Conclusion 2:56:32 David's Last Days 2:59:45 Solomon as Successor 3:21:24 The Wisdom of Solomon 3:35:33 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child 3:47:39 Largeness of Heart 3:54:27 Building the Temple 4:15:34 Cedar & Gold 4:23:57 The Dedication of the Temple 4:49:32 Wisdom or Wealth? 4:54:02 Worldliness & Materialism 5:11:06 Conclusion