Podcasts about Discernment

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My Guest: Patrick Lencioni is the founder of The Table Group and a bestselling author of 14 books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The 6 Types of Working Genius. Behind his achievements (valedictorian, straight A's, business success) were childhood wounds that drove him to prove himself. Key Learnings "I think I'm really good at anticipating people's objections." I think about what they might be thinking and what I need to put out there. Whether talking interpersonally, giving a speech, writing a book, or on a podcast, I like to think about what the other person might be objecting to. Lean into empathy. I always felt like I needed to prove myself in order to be successful and to feel safe. That's not healthy.  "When people tell you they got straight A's and were the valedictorian, the student body president, and got accepted to all the schools they wanted to get into, there's a wound there." Based on my personality type, I shouldn't have done all those things, but it was out of the need to prove myself. Which wasn't healthy for me. My parents had a hard time being affirming because of their own lives. It wasn't until I was 55 years old that a friend who's a psychologist said, "You, my friend, have childhood wounds you've never dealt with." I got good Christian counseling and realized that the way I grew up, I wasn't supposed to grow up that way. It's common in athletes & CEOs to feel like they haven't done enough. They need to do more. "You're a noun, not a verb. You are enough, and you're not defined by what you do." Great achievements come out of fear, but "true greatness is best when it's only in the things that you're meant to be great at, and that you're doing it out of freedom and passion and love, not out of fear of failure." I remember seeing Tiger Woods on the Tonight Show when he was four years old. He was being groomed to be a golfer when he was four. It's best in life when we discover who God means us to be, then we do the things we're supposed to do and we're okay with not being good at the things we're not supposed to. Are we too affirming now as parents? People who are pretty darn good at everything it's usually because they're doing something out of fear. When I was a kid, my parents came from World War II and the Depression. It was like, hey, you got a roof over your head. There was a lot of suffering, and they weren't really attuned to that. Now we are hyper worried of our own kids suffering. No, suffering is actually good. They need to know they're loved and safe, but they're not gonna be protected from what is necessary for their development. The mistake I made was, oh no, I don't want them to feel like I did. Thankfully at my age, I'm now interacting with my mostly adult children and explaining to them what I did wrong. The Teammate Trifecta - How should we use it?: When I wrote The Five Dysfunctions of a Team right after 9/11, I thought, "That's the book on teamwork." Then we realized you need The Ideal Team Player (humble, hungry, and smart) to hire people that fit on teams. Years later, we came up with Working Genius: Are they in the right seat?  3 steps to building a team: Don't let people on the bus if they're not humble, hungry, and smart. Make sure you have them in the right chair based on their gifts. Then teach them the Five Dysfunctions. Pat's Two Working Geniuses: Invention and Discernment "Invention means I love to come up with ideas out of nothing. Discernment means I love evaluating things, curating things. God wired me to do that kind of thing." When people say, "Pat, we have five minutes, and we need a new idea," I just take a deep breath and smile. One man's trash is another man's treasure.  Every new idea I've come up with has been in the field, working with people. I asked Jim Collins, "Jim, you do all this research with data. I go into a room with leaders and just think, What's going on here?" He said, "Pat, that's just as valid as what I do. That's called field research and face validity."  What is Pat terrible at? Finishing things. People say, "Well you finished 14 books." And that's because I had the help of others to make me finish those.  I got a 4.0 in high school. That wasn't my personality. I went to every class in college, never blew off classes. My personality is the kind that should blow off classes that don't matter. But I was so afraid of failing and disappointing my parents and teachers that I did anything they asked. That was not natural; that was fear-based. Can we use fear as useful fuel? "You can use it in the short term, but if you're doing it in your life, no." "We should celebrate what other people are better than we are at things. We should literally celebrate what we suck at." If we have two kids and one's creative and the other's disciplined, we tell the creative one to be more disciplined and the disciplined one to be more creative. No. We have to say, understanding that you're not creative is good for you. That's not who you're meant to be. The hardest thing about being a parent is constantly asking yourself, "Am I pushing them too hard or not enough?" The hardest question you ask yourself as a parent is, "Am I pushing my kids too hard or not hard enough?" This question also applies to yourself.  In Working Genius, should I work on my working frustrations? The short answer is no.  Working Genius is all about knowing what you love to do. Enablement and Tenacity are my working frustrations, and so many of those things fall into parenting. I'd say to my wife, "Hey, Laura, let's outsource some of these things." Out of fear and guilt, she said no because she felt like she'd be a bad mother. Outsource the work you don't enjoy, and when you have to do it, try your best and don't feel guilty with the result. The electrical company turned off our power for not paying the bill. We need to accept our deficiencies and need to be able to laugh at the things we're not good at.  Ryan's Learning Leader Team: When your whole team has Tenacity as their working genius, your team loves to finish things. You will never be flaky. You might stick to something that needs to be changed way before it needs to be. In my company, we're always up for a change in plans, but not great at following through. If your team doesn't have Wonder and Invention, force yourself to borrow from others outside the organization to get new ideas. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team Vulnerability-based trust changes everything in teams. Eric Spoelstra uses Five Dysfunctions with the Miami Heat. He started when they acquired LeBron James. He said, "I don't know what offense we're gonna run this year, but I know we're gonna use the Five Dysfunctions." I love it in basketball, especially because you see them on the court. When people can be so vulnerable that they can say it was my fault, or I need help, or I'm sorry I was kind of a jerk yesterday at practice, it changes everything. But when you have a player who doesn't admit when they made a mistake or who blames everybody else, the ceiling of that team being great is so low. Humble, Hungry, Smart has been a great tool for athletic teams. I define it: no ego, it's about the team (humble). Hungry means I go above and beyond. Smart means I have emotional intelligence. I have the team members say, "Which of those three is your lowest?" It is crazy how people will call out. The goalie said, "I'm not smart. I yell at guys on the field, and I demean them. I gotta get better." Another kid said, "I need to be hungrier. I don't do the workouts at home." Pat phrases it this way when meeting with athletic teams. "Okay, everybody, look around at your teammates and think about the thing they want to get better at. If you want to be a good teammate, when you see your teammate doing the thing he just admitted he wants to get better at, you need to call him out on it." Once people start to have that language, it's amazing how they're coaching each other. And if as a coach yourself, I think you should tell people, "When I was a player, this was mine." They're gonna go, hey, if the coach admits that, I'll do it too. For leaders with Enablement & Tenacity as top geniuses, how do they avoid burnout? You have to be willing to start with "I am prone to burnout if you guys aren't aware of what's going on." The people with enablement and tenacity will say, "I'll just do it," and then they do. We had 12 employees and only one had Tenacity. We said we are going to kill her because every time we have to get something done, we're gonna say, "Jackie will finish." When people have enablement and tenacity, they and everybody else need to say, let's not abuse them. How do we assess a company in a short amount of time without focusing on their financials?  When I go into a company, I find out what their meetings are like. If there's no disagreement and they're not exhausted at the end of a meeting, that's a red flag. If good people are leaving an organization, that's a massive red flag. I like going around and checking interactions. Is there an intensity with people together? Or are they alone and quiet? Also, keep an eye on customer reviews. What are the customers saying? There are two extremes of humility problems: arrogance on one end, and lack of confidence on the other. I first identified humility as a problem when I saw a CEO who didn't care about his company's results, but if he went on TV and answered questions about why they didn't meet their numbers, he would make jokes and make others laugh. If he was happy from that versus getting the results they needed, that's an issue. What specific traits do leaders need to have to get hired? A leader has to simultaneously believe they are no more important than the people they lead. They also have to accept the fact that their behaviors and words ARE more important than others in the company. "The one thing the leader has to do is break the tie." This past Friday, I was in a meeting trying to deal with a strategic issue between two great people. I dropped a curse word and said, "Listen, I'm pulling the CEO card right now. I don't do it all that often, but since I am the CEO, this is where we're going." Because I don't pull it every time, people are glad to have a CEO that will do that. If you're doing it every time, you lose credibility. Advice for young professionals: I wrote a book called The Motive, and what I say to leaders when they're young is: make sure your motive for being a leader is about sacrificing and suffering for others. "I want to help this organization, or I want to be the kind of person that takes on more than others for their good." Leadership is a lonely and selfless thing. It's wonderful, but the personal economics of leadership are not good. If you don't sign up for that, don't be a leader. Too many people say, I want to be a leader. And if you really scratch below the surface, they'll say, I think it would make me feel important, I'd get attention, maybe I'd make money, I'd have power. When that's your motive for being a leader, you're not gonna be a great leader. Reflection Questions Pat says people who were perfect students (straight A's, valedictorian, student body president) often have childhood wounds driving them. What in your past might be driving your current achievements? Are you operating from freedom and passion, or from fear and the need to prove yourself? He teaches his kids' sports teams to identify which of Humble, Hungry, or Smart is their lowest, then hold each other accountable when they see teammates struggling with that area. What would you identify as your lowest, and who in your life could you invite to call you out when you're not living up to it? Pat says the motive for leadership should be "sacrificing and suffering for others," not feeling important or controlling what you work on. If you're honest about why you want to lead (or why you currently lead), what's really driving you? Would people who report to you say you're other-motivated or personally motivated?

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss how the devil tries to cause trouble in your marriage and how to combat those lies! Resources: Divine Intimacy in Marriage - retreat 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 Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

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Part 8 of the series "Crowned"Senior Pastor Shane Redding Legacy Christian Church8755 Technology Way # LReno, NV 89521Join us on Sundays at 4:30pm!

By Mark Bettes - The ability to judge well is vital for spiritual growth, not just physical wellbeing.

"Lord, if my will is not yours, please change my heart." In this Advent "mini retreat in a podcast," discover how to discern God's will for you joyfully! Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett discusses discernment and how to stay "locked in" with God through prayer. Get tips on how to lighten your load to create space for new commitments, prioritize the most important relationships in your life, and make both small and large decisions. Deepen your prayer life and live in joy! Learn more about Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett and her new book, "Discernment of Spirits for Beginners," at maryruthhackett.com. 

As global turmoil intensifies, how can Christians remain steadfast in faith while living in the tension between present chaos and God's promised future? This editorial urges believers to fix their eyes on Jesus, rely on the Holy Spirit, and lead with spiritual courage in tumultuous times.

Hey mama, if Part 1 opened your eyes, Part 2 is going to strengthen your spirit. Today, Natasha Schuerman and I are diving even deeper into how culture is shaping our children's hearts—and how to parent with wisdom, confidence, and Holy Spirit discernment when the world feels loud. We talk honestly about how normalization, humor, and “cute” content can actually be subtle forms of spiritual warfare, and why it's so important to help our kids recognize what's good, what's evil, and what simply doesn't belong in their spirit. You'll hear practical ways to open up conversations, create connection, and build a home atmosphere where your kids feel safe talking about what they see and hear. We also unpack what to do when something feels “off,” how to gently guide your kids without fear or shame, and how to recognize a spiritual attack before it takes root. Most of all, you'll learn how to lean on the Holy Spirit as your guide—because you were never meant to carry the spiritual leadership of your home alone. If you've been craving clarity, courage, and simple faith-filled steps to protect your children's hearts, Part 2 will help you stand strong, stay tender, and parent with peace Sign Up for Natasha's Newsletter Here NEXT STEPS: Get Ignite Revival: Powerful Prayers & Declarations Email Alyssa for coaching at alyssa@alyssarahn.com

In this episode Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by 1001 New Worshiping Communities' Associate for Recruitment and Assessment Michael Gehrling to explore one of the many resources in our denomination to help leaders in their discernment and the benefits of going through a formal process.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Cheryl Johnson to explore awakening, sovereignty, and the narratives that quietly shape how we see our world. Together, we move through personal journeys of remembering, the importance of thinking for ourselves, and why love and discernment matter more than ever in a time of information overwhelm.We talk about ancient civilizations, the manipulation of history, and how distorted narratives have kept humanity disconnected from its true power. Cheryl shares her insights on how our body is more than physical matter — it's a frequency instrument, a conscious receiver that helps shape our reality when we learn how to work with it instead of against it.This conversation is an invitation to reclaim your sovereignty, question the stories you've been handed, and honor the truth rising within you. The old systems are crumbling, and we're stepping into a new era of remembering who we really are.If today's conversation stirred something in you and you're ready to connect more deeply with yourself, I created a free meditation guide to help you drop into your own stillness. You can grab it through the link in the show notes.TakeawaysAwakening involves recognizing the hidden forces shaping our reality.Sovereignty is about taking control of our bodies and minds.Critical thinking is essential in challenging societal narratives.Love is a powerful frequency that can elevate our consciousness.Ancient civilizations hold truths that have been suppressed.The narratives we are fed may not reflect the truth.Discernment is key in navigating information and beliefs.We must challenge our own belief systems to grow.The control of information is a tactic used to disempower individuals.Awakening is a personal journey that requires courage and openness.Sound bites"We are all beings of frequency.""Everything is about control.""We need to learn to love."Connect with Cheryl:Email WebsiteLet's Connect!⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠Rumble⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Linktree⁠PodcastFREE Meditaion GuideKeywordsawakening, sovereignty, truth, frequency, energy, critical thinking, love, discernment, hidden histories, control

You can register to see Dan Duval and Katie Souza LIVE at https://advance.bridemovement.com/In this episode of Discovering Truth with Dan Duval, Dan sits down with Katie Souza, once a career criminal, now a minister known for her bold deliverance ministry. Katie shares her dramatic prison conversion, her encounters with spiritual warfare, and her mission to help believers break destructive spiritual cycles. Together, Dan and Katie unpack topics like trauma, serpents in the spirit realm, religious spirits, church infiltration, and the need for intentional deprogramming within the Body of Christ.Then we ENCOURAGE you to do 4 QUICK THINGS!!Sign up to be a podcast memberwww.danduval.comBe sure to check out and like our new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringTruthNetworkSubscribe to the new podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5nxloF2rt7-dXkjppGHdFAAND Subscribe to our Rumble Channel, where we will post all of our interviews that are TOO HOT for YouTube!DiscoveringTruthNetwork (rumble.com)

Explore Fr. Timothy Gallagher's teaching on discerning vocations, highlighting how marriage flows from human nature and how priesthood and religious life arise from a supernatural call to offer oneself in love and spiritual fruitfulness. The post DWG6 – Understanding Marriage and Priesthood – The Discernment of God's Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss a way to listen and understand your spouse more deeply and grow in this marital intimacy! Resources: Divine Intimacy in Marriage - retreat 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 Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

The holidays can bring additional stress to singles, from the pressure of family asking questions about your relationships to movies presenting couples finding love at Christmas. How does a Christian find someone in the current dating culture? On Equipped with Chris Brooks, author and pastor Sam Andreades will give single Christians in that vulnerable life moment some practical, theological help to make dating decisions confidently. Deepen your relationship with God as you date with discernment. Join us for the next Equipped. Featured resource:Dating with Discernment: 12 Questions to Make a Lasting Marriage by Sam A. Andreades December thank you gift:Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking by Priscilla Shirer Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

If you've been sensing that something is “off” with what your kids are watching, absorbing, or suddenly repeating… you're not crazy, mama. In today's episode, we're exposing how media has quietly become one of the biggest spiritual attacks against our children—and what you can do about it with confidence, peace, and Holy Spirit discernment. We break down what spiritual warfare looks like in everyday parenting, how media desensitizes young minds, and why it's crucial to teach your children the difference between good and evil—not in fear, but in truth and connection. You'll learn how to recognize a spiritual attack before it takes root, how to open up age-appropriate conversations, and how to partner with the Holy Spirit to set the spiritual atmosphere in your home. If you're tired of feeling like the only one carrying the spiritual load, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and Holy Spirit-led strategies to protect your children's hearts and lead your home with authority, not anxiety. NEXT STEPS Get Ignite Revival: Powerful Prayers & Declarations here Email Alyssa for coaching at Alyssa@alyssarahn.com

(00:00:00) Conspiracy Campfire & Decodes (Bonus Content) - The Earth Grid Rescue Mission & TSP - New Audio, Patreon & Substack Series (00:00:02) Welcome to The Typical Skeptic Podcast (00:00:51) Bridging the Gap Between Skepticism and Belief (00:01:59) Premonitions and Psychic Intuition (00:04:37) The UFO Phenomenon and Government Cover-ups (00:07:22) The True Purpose of AI and Control Systems (00:11:38) The Earth as a Conscious Being (00:13:20) The Fall of Lucifer and Sacred Geometry (00:31:20) The Importance of Discernment and Research (00:32:08) The Coming Convergence and Personal Awakening (00:44:33) Waking Up and Fighting for the Planet Michelle Whitney X Robert Kalil The Earth Grid Rescue Mission X Typical Skeptic Podcast New Series “Conspiracy Campfire & Decodes”Available for free on audioVideo is here on Substack (Link Below and Patreon for paid members of either)Topics Covered:Bridiging The Gap Between Skepticism and BeliefPremonitions and Psychic IntuitionUFO Phenomenon and Govt Cover UpsThe True Purpose of AI and Control SystemsThe Earth as a Conscious BeingThe Fall of Lucifer and Sacred GeometryThe Importance of Discernment and ResearchThe Coming Convergence and Personal AwakeningWaking Up and Fighting for the PlanetPlease follow Michelle's channel at :https://www.youtube.com/@TheEarthGridRescueMissionTypical Skeptic Podcast Links and Affiliates:Support the Mission:

Are you just going through the motions? Following others without testing the spirit?  Don't let unhealed people, even social media gurus and high-level Christian entrepreneurs, sway you from the path God has laid out specifically for you. Discernment is key. The narrow path isn't easy peasy to follow, but always rewarding. Trust the Holy Spirit's guidance above everyone else's clamor. Others mean well, but your journey is NOT their journey ... I've learned this the hard way, my friends.  A genuine relationship with Jesus is a continuous healing journey of repentance, persistence, perseverance, and resisting the enemy's attacks. A weak relationship with Jesus will cause everything else to crumble in your life. Many start relying on performance and man-made religions instead of a fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn the difference and strengthen your walk with Christ! Chapters: 00:00:00 The Vertical Relationship Show with Melia 00:00:24 What is a Vertical Relationship with Jesus 00:01:00 Relationship vs. Religion 00:02:04 Importance of Discernment 00:03:06 True Faith Beyond Symbols 00:03:58 The Difficult Walk with Christ 00:05:04 Building a Strong Foundation in Jesus 00:06:03 Holy Spirit vs. Rules of Religion 00:06:57 Reading from "Vertical Relationship" Book  00:08:03 Religion vs. Relationship Examined Closer 00:09:30 Hearing God's Voice 00:10:41 Satan's Deception 00:11:20 Heart Over Good Deeds 00:12:03 Relationship with God is Vital 00:13:01 God Reveals Hard Truths 00:13:53 Secret Sin and False Teachers 00:14:47 Rooted in God, Not Religion 00:15:22 Partnership with God 00:16:03 Walking in Freedom with Jesus 00:16:32 Prayer for a Relationship with God 00:17:44 Spreading the Love of Jesus Blessings xo- Melia's Services -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books Melia's Prophetic Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship Melia's Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy      

2023-08-14 - Growing in Love, Truth, & Discernment： 1 John 2b [Sqi9XWPiKZk] by Salvador Flores III

In this episode of REALIFE Conversations for Christian Coaches, Teresa and Erica welcome their longtime friend and coach, Elizabeth Simmons.Elizabeth shares how discovering the Enneagram and the REALIFE Process® became a turning point in her spiritual formation, eventually leading her back into the local church as a women's ministry leader. You'll hear how she's using all the tools  of the process such as oneLife Maps, Needs & Values, and the Enneagram with women in her church, in programs, studies, premarital counseling, and in retreats—helping others create their own rule of life process.They talk about:How the Enneagram first opened up a new season of spiritual growth for ElizabetThe role of community and coaching in discerning a call back into ministryUsing the REALIFE Process® and tools inside the local church for real-life transformationPractical spiritual practices that help her live from rest, not rush (like barefoot grounding in the backyard!)Why formation happens best in community and around real, ordinary momentsConnect & Next Steps:Connect with Elizabeth at elizabeths@renewchurchwaco.orgLearn more about becoming a REALIFE Process Certified Coach at therealifeprocess.com/getcertifiedJoin our free Circle community (look for the Community tab on the website)FREE RESOURCES:Take the FREE Intro to Needs & Values AssessmentReady to discover what uniquely matters to YOU? CLICK HERE to take our FREE Intro to the Needs & Values Assessment.FREE Download: 4 Steps to Simplify Your CalendarReady to uncover more time on your calendar? This FREE download will help you remove what doesn't matter, so you have space for what does. Click here to get this FREE resource!OTHER RESOURCES:Check out our YouTube Channel!Prefer to watch AND listen? Check out our YouTube channel for the podcast episode on video! Make sure to subscribe so you get all the latest updates.My Book LinkMy new book, Do What Matters, is available NOW! Banish busyness and discover a new way of being productive around what truly matters. Learn more at DoWhatMattersBook.com.LifeMapping ToolsWould you like to discover  Life Mapping tools to help you recognize and respond to God in your Story. Check out these tools here https://www.onelifemaps.com/JOIN OUR COMMUNITY & CONNECT WITH ME:Become part of the FREE REALIFE Process® Community! Connect with Teresa and other podcast listeners, plus find additional content to help you discover your best REALIFE.Connect with your host, Teresa McCloy, on:Facebook - The REALIFE Process® with Teresa McCloyInstagram - teresa.mccloyLinkedIn - teresamccloyAbout Teresa McCloy:Teresa McCloy is the founder and creator of the REALIFE Process®, a framework designed to empower individuals and groups with the tools, training, and community needed for personal and professional growth. Through the REALIFE Process®, Teresa is on a mission to help others grow in self-awareness, establish sustainable rhythms, and enhance their influence and impact by integrating faith and work into their everyday lives. She lives with her husband of 42 years on their 5th generation family farm in central Illinois and enjoys great coffee, growing beautiful flower gardens and traveling as much as possible. About Erica Vinson:Erica Vinson helps clients walk through defining moments with confidence and courage enabling them to move forward in freedom and embrace fearless living. As an ACC Credentialed and Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she uses wisdom from all 3 Centers of Intelligence to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. Erica is a certified REALIFE Process® Master Coach, an ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner, and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center. She lives in the Metro East St. Louis area and enjoys spending quality time with friends and family, golfing, tennis, boating/water skiing, traveling, is a bit of a technology nerd and loves learning!

Join the show with a TEXT here!There's no better time than Thanksgiving to pause and reflect on the gospel's enduring truths. In this episode, we dive into a recent debate on the nature of justification between a Protestant and a Roman Catholic. This conversation opens up rich insights into Scripture, tradition, and the ongoing call to evangelize—not only among Roman Catholics but also the Eastern Orthodox who share similar perspectives in this area of theology. Along the way, I'll also share of what first sparked my passion for creating this content—my journey into apologetics and the conviction that the church must be equipped to stand firm against false teaching while boldly proclaiming the truth.So grab your Bible (and maybe a snack), settle in, and let's explore together!

Join David Heavener and Fred Lippe as they delve into the controversial topics of hypnosis, witchcraft, and their influence within the Christian community. In this episode of 'David Heavener Live,' explore the spiritual warfare facing Christians today, with insights from guests who have encountered the occult firsthand. Discover how these practices infiltrate the church and society, and learn the importance of spiritual discernment in the face of deception. Featuring testimonies and discussions aimed at educating and empowering believers to stand firm in their faith. 11.24.25

Join David Heavener and Fred Lippe as they delve into the controversial topics of hypnosis, witchcraft, and their influence within the Christian community. In this episode of 'David Heavener Live,' explore the spiritual warfare facing Christians today, with insights from guests who have encountered the occult firsthand. Discover how these practices infiltrate the church and society, and learn the importance of spiritual discernment in the face of deception. Featuring testimonies and discussions aimed at educating and empowering believers to stand firm in their faith. 11.24.25

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What does it really mean to take faith-filled risks in your beauty business? In this powerful, deeply spiritual, and wisdom-packed episode, Sheila Bella sits down with Carolyn Cyprian, medical esthetician, multi–med spa owner, coach, and founder of Carolyn Skincare. Together, they unpack the true meaning behind the phrase "Scared money makes no money." For faith-driven entrepreneurs, success isn't just about financial gain — it's about stewardship, obedience, identity, and learning to trust God with every decision, even the ones that cost you something. Carolyn shares her raw journey through betrayal, rebuilding her team, restructuring her business, and walking through a season of financial drought that reshaped her relationship with money forever. Her story will stretch your faith, challenge your fears, and remind you that surrendered money multiplies. If you've been sitting on a decision, procrastinating out of fear, or praying for clarity about your next move… this episode is your confirmation. 5 Key Points Discussed in This Episode 1. The Difference Between Reckless Risk vs. Righteous Risk Carolyn and Sheila explore how faith-led decisions feel different from impulsive ones — and how God uses discomfort (not chaos) to grow you. 2. Healing Your Relationship With Money Carolyn shares how generational scarcity, childhood beliefs, and inherited fears shaped her financial mindset — and how God led her through a 3-month drought to break those patterns. 3. Hiring, Betrayal & Surrendering Your Business to God They discuss the emotional cost of building a team, why betrayal is often part of leadership, and how to hire slowly, fire fast, and trust God to send the right people. 4. Sales as Ministry: Selling Without Shame Sales isn't "selling" — it's serving. Carolyn explains how she teaches her team to view sales as a mutual exchange and an opportunity to help people. 5. Discernment, Peace & Making Big Decisions They clarify the difference between fear and lack of peace, how to pray for signs and revelation, and why obedience often requires discomfort but never confusion. Watch the full episode on Youtube at Sheila Bella YouTube channel. Tune in for a mindset makeover that'll help you stick to what you start—and finally see results that last. // BEAUTY BIZ SECRETS FACEBOOK GROUP!  // BOOKED AND BUSY CHALLENGE // FREE BEAUTY BUSINESS AUDIT // www.SheilaBella.com |  // Instagram: @CEOglowshow & @realsheilabella //  YOUTUBE Channel youtube.com/@SheilaBella

Holy Fire or Strange Fire? When Judgment Begins at the House of God | KIB 507 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing Description Is the fire in today's churches from the Holy Spirit—or from Babylon? In this sobering episode of Kingdom Intelligence Briefing, Dr. Michael and Mary Lou Lake examine holy fire vs. strange fire, why judgment must begin at the house of God, and how the remnant can walk safely through coming judgments with their "censers" filled only with the fire of Heaven. They discuss the persecution of believers in Nigeria, the subtle rise of entertainment-based Christianity, the danger of unholy manifestations in church, and the growing crisis of child trafficking as the true currency of Babylon. This is a call for deep repentance, discernment, and a return to God's ways so that the remnant can stand as God's special forces in the last days. If you long for holiness, discernment, and the true fear of the Lord, this episode will both challenge and encourage you to examine the fire in your own life.

Today I'm sounding the alarm. Truth is under assault, emotions are ruling the moment, and believers are getting swept into chaos because we've forgotten how to discern. From social-media outrage to AI-driven confusion, we are in a battle for wisdom — and the stakes are high.Join me as we dig into what biblical discernment really is, why it matters right now more than ever, and how we can train our hearts and minds to cling to truth in a world addicted to lies. This is a wake-up call for the church… lean in.Prime Sponsor: No matter where you live, visit the Functional Medical Institute online today to connect with Drs Mark and Michele Sherwood. Go to homeschoolhealth.com to get connected and see some of my favorites items. Use coupon code HEIDI for 20% off!BRAVE Books | heidibrave.comLifestone Ministries | Lifestoneministries.com/heidiGive Send Go | givesendgo.comAnswers in Genesis | AnswersBibleCurriculum.com/HEIDIRVL Discipleship Curriculum | RVLCurriculum.com/heidi HEIDI10Equipping The Persecuted Coffee | ETPcoffee.comShow mentions: http://heidistjohn.com/mentionsWebsite | heidistjohn.comSupport the show! | donorbox.org/donation-827Rumble | rumble.com/user/HeidiStJohnYoutube | youtube.com/@HeidiStJohnPodcastInstagram | @‌heidistjohnFacebook | Heidi St. JohnX | @‌heidistjohnFaith That Speaks Online CommunitySubmit your questions for Fan Mail Friday | heidistjohn.net/fanmailfriday

Fr. Timothy Gallagher's teaching about praying with Scripture, cultivating silence, and preparing the heart to discern God's will through personal encounter with Christ and deeper spiritual practices. The post DWG5 – Listening for God’s Voice – The Discernment of God's Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss the progression of marital intimacy with the help of St. Teresa of Avila's interior castle and how a daily examen helps marriages! Resources: Divine Intimacy in Marriage - retreat 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 Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

It's no secret and plain to see what the true cause of disease and most of all the problems we face today comes from Emotional Mismanagement. Our inability to control the only thing we actually have control over. Our response to the inconvenient obstacle course of challenges life throws at us.. Today, we're talking about one of the most critical skills in emotional self-mastery: protecting your peace by recognizing the people who quietly drain it. These people and their patterns show up so subtly that we often don't notice our energy leaking until we're already exhausted, frustrated, and combative. In essence, we all work hard to maintain consistency and reach the flow state where things start going our way. These people seemingly show up with the intention of stealing that flow. Therefore, I call them Flow Burglars, and I've identified five predictable archetypes, each of which disrupts your flow in its own way.  During today's playtime, we are going to learn how to recognize, disarm, and outsmart them BEFORE they drain your energy and burglarize your flow. Here are the 5 Archetypes: Comfort Clinger, who uses your support to avoid growth Ungrateful Goblin, who absorbs your kindness without a hint of appreciation Validation Vampire, who appears to want guidance but really wants your agreement Narrative Ninja, who manipulates through emotional storytelling Hard-Headed Hurricane, who chooses chaos again and again and invites you into it. Each of these patterns drains your energy differently. However, the solution to all of them is the same: discernment, the power to see people clearly and consciously, read their intentions accurately, and choose your response from a place of wisdom rather than reflex.  Discernment protects your peace because it keeps you from stepping into roles you were never meant to play. Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast - You will find a "Follow" button on the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com Highlights: 0:00 - Intro 3:42 - The Flow Burglar 6:05 - My first encounter with a Flow Burglar 15:15 - What are they looking for? 18:02 - Repeat Offenders: Advanced forms of Flow Burglars 21:36 - The Final Truth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jon talks about the wisdom of Proverbs in personal, professional, and political associations. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Life is full of crossroads. Jobs. Moves. Relationships. Direction. Many Christians stress over decision-making because they fear missing God's will. Pastor Jeff and Tiffany discuss how Scripture shows God guiding His people through everyday decisions with wisdom and steadiness. They discuss the four steps that bring clarity and peace, and the five “landing lights” that help believers discern God's voice with confidence. What We Discussed04:11 Double-Mindedness and Spiritual InstabilityJames 1 describes wavering between decisions as “double-mindedness.” He compares it to staggering like a drunk; anxious, unsure, and unstable.05:08 The Wrong Ways We Try to Find God's WillCommon but misguided approaches people use are waiting for emotional tingles, relying on formulas, or looking for mystical signs written in the sky. These methods don't reflect how God normally guides His people.07:00 Four Steps for Discerning God's WillAdmit you need a guide; God leads the humble, not the self-reliant. Ask in faith for direction and listen for God's response. Trust God when you don't understand14:19 The Five Landing Lights of God's GuidancePastor Jeff walks through the five markers that help confirm God's direction:Landing Light #1: A Multitude of Godly CounselorsLanding Light #2: Personal DesiresLanding Light #3: The Peace of the Holy SpiritLanding Light #4: External CircumstancesLanding Light #5: The Word of God22:14 Step 4: Trust God When You Don't UnderstandGod rarely shows the full plan. He often gives light only for the next step. Trust becomes essential when the future is unclear. 23:41 God's Will Is Not HiddenGod delights in guiding His people. The same Shepherd who leads is the One who laid down His life, so His guidance can be trusted fullyBook: Making Life Decisions: Journey in Discernment by Geoff Pound“The Shepherd who directs your steps is the same Shepherd who laid down His life for you. He can be trusted with your next decision.” – Pastor Jeff CranstonWe love your feedback! If you enjoyed this episode, leave us a review. If you have any questions or comments on today's episode, email me at pastorjeff@lowcountrycc.orgVisit my website https://www.jeffcranston.com and subscribe to my newsletter. Join me on Sunday mornings at LowCountry Community Church. Check in with us on Facebook or Instagram @pastorjeffcranstonRemember, the real power of theology is not only knowing it but applying it. Thanks for listening!

This week, we share a For the Journey exclusive conversation between Bill Haley and Jeannie Rose Barksdale, a lawyer-turned-spiritual director and founder of Tangible. They discuss what it's like to navigate significant vocational pivots, to cultivate rhythms that make sacred the present moment, and to create spaces of sanctuary in the midst of the bustle of urban life.Learn More about Rock Creek SanctuaryLearn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

Join us October 19, with Nick Giovacchini and his talk, " Beyond reason lies revelation."  In this talk, he will wade through the waters of indecisio n and calculation to find the quiet current of true discernment.

This Sunday, we continued our Breath of God series and dove into 1 John 4 to discover why hearing God's voice is not only possible but essential for everyday life. We explored how internal and external voices compete for our attention and how Jesus guides us into a life marked by wisdom, peace, and spiritual maturity.Sent ChurchWeAreSent.church

Pastor Dru Rodriguez reflects on Psalm 16, highlighting David's confidence that God counsels him, even at night, shaping discernment in the deepest places of the heart. He encourages praying for God to instruct our innermost being and to quiet competing voices.

In this heartfelt episode, John and Kathy Burke share about their new devotional, 'Imagine the God of Heaven.' John, known as a leading expert on NDEs, shares his journey from agnosticism to faith, while Kathy discusses her lifelong Christian walk and their collective ministry. The Burkes provide touching testimonies of God's love, majesty, and sovereignty as revealed through the Bible and NDE accounts, and discuss how these stories bring 'color' to the truths of scripture. They emphasize the transformative power of prayer and God's boundless love, aiming to help listeners deepen their understanding and relationship with God. Prepare to be captivated by God's love and character! 00:00 Preview 01:27 Meet John and Kathy: Their Journey and Testimonies 02:08 John's Near-Death Experience Expertise (40 YEARS of study and research!) 05:10 Kathy's Faith and Perspective on Scripture as an anchor 08:32 The Importance of Discernment in NDEs 14:07 The Power of Prayer: Real-Life Testimonies 26:28 A Mother's Perspective on God's Love 26:54 Reflecting on God's Attributes 27:21 The Masculine and Feminine in God 28:21 Experiencing God's Glory 34:39 The Boundless Love of God (my favorite!) 41:46 Understanding God's Sovereignty  43:14 A Personal Note of Gratitude 45:46 Closing Thoughts and Prayer   Colossians 3:2 (NKJV): "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."   Link for the new Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: https://a.co/d/e2YxgfN   For John & Kathy's website (all books, share your NDE, etc): imagineheaven.net   Subscribe to the Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven/featured

Belarus has pardoned two Catholic priests. Matthew Bunson has the details and we discuss the discernment of spirits with Mary Ruth Hackett.

Pastor Heather Jarvie uses the wonder of bird migration as an analogy for learning to recognize Jesus the Shepherd's voice, urging us to be intentional about what shapes our direction. She points to prayerful listening, wise counsel, and Scripture as key ways God guides us.

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Designer Deanna “Dee” Kline shares how pruning a good thing made space to step back into her business full time—and why changing your mind is growth, not flakiness. We talk about trusting God's plan over expectations, noticing how discernment shows up in your body, and simple, quiet practices that help you hear your inner yes. If you're standing at a threshold, this conversation will help you feel seen, supported, and ready to take your next right step.Key TakeawaysPrune the good to make room for the right thing.Changing your mind = growth with new information, not failure.Discernment can show up as body signals (chills, flutters—even nerves).“Sleep on it”: if it still resonates after 24 hours, it's worth exploring.Quiet your world to hear God: voice memos, messy brain-dumps, porch time.You don't need everyone to understand your “download”—the assignment is yours.Adult-child relationships flourish when we release control and support how they want to be supported.Start small: schedule one tiny action toward what God keeps nudging.Join the Simple Shifts newsletter for episode resources + one doable rhythm each week: midlifemadesimplepodcast.comTry It This WeekTake 10 minutes to “brain-dump & be still”: record a voice memo or scribble a page, then sit quietly for two minutes and notice what idea keeps returning. That's your next right, very small step. Resources:Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/Simple Shifts Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/tipsWomen Entrepreneurs In Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer

Are you loving it? Send Ash a text! What if your superpower of “I've got it” is the very thing keeping you exhausted? In this episode, I unpack the quiet trap high-achieving women fall into: mistaking capacity for compulsion. We talk about why saying yes feels safer than slowing down, how your body always pays the bill, and the simple filter I use to ensure I don't lose sight of my defined version of success.TOPICS & TANGENTS:• Capacity vs. compulsion: why “I can” isn't the same as “I should”• The hidden cost of being capable: energetic and emotional price tags• “Your body pays the bills”: what over-functioning does to your nervous system• Discernment as a regulation skill: pause, ask, and act with intention• My success filter: will this bring me closer to or further from peace• Breaking the “helpful one” identity without burning everything down• Micro-habits that create exhale moments instead of more adrenaline• Real-talk examples from retreats, pods, and everyday lifePOINT OF THE STORY:Strength is not carrying it all. Strength is knowing when to set it down. Just because you can doesn't mean you should, and trust me… and your nervous system knows the difference.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• Mixermind (the curated, connection-first visibility community I'm part of)• Bonus for my community: join via my link and you'll get a 1:1 visibility strategy session with me on how to use Mixer Mind intentionally and map your 2026 visibility plan• My chat with Katie Grimes on her podcast Anything for Love — we dove into cycle syncing, rest, and turning your hormones into your biggest business advantage. It's such a good one to queue up after this episode.MORE ABOUT ASHI am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it's my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they're after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before. LINKS: Become the Regulated Woman Get emails that feel like your best friend (if your best friend was a therapist and actually told you the truth). Use code BB20 to get The Burnout Breakthrough for only $7 Follow me on IG (dropping in once a quarter for updates & gossip) Website: ashmcdonaldmentoring.com Work with me 1:1 Therapeutic Mentorship Business Therapy (therapy + strategic mentorship) ...

How can we tell when God is truly speaking to us—and when it's merely our own thoughts? In this episode of Apostolic Life in the 21st Century, Dr. David K. Bernard answers a listener's question about discerning the voice of God and understanding His will. Drawing from Scripture and decades of ministry experience, Dr. Bernard offers practical guidance that can help any believer grow in spiritual sensitivity and confidently follow God's direction.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

This episode offers a look at the importance of the disposition of heart, which like the Blessed Virgin Mary, seeks the will of God in whatever He wants. How do we gain that disposition and what are the means of obtaining that grace is what discussed in the next several episodes. In this conversation the importance of the retreat and even more importantly the role of sacraments is discussed. The post DWG4 – Deepening Spiritual Foundations – The Discernment of God's Will in Everyday Decisions with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Join Dan and Stephanie Burke as they discuss the progression of marital intimacy and the redeeming power of God in this sacrament! Resources: Divine Intimacy in Marriage - retreat 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 Avila-Institute.org/events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

Living With a Toxic or Narcissistic Person? DO THIS!Chapters0:00 - Intro0:49 - 1. Protect Your Heart1:48 - 2. Don't Become Like Them3:07 - 3. Pray for Discernment, Not Just Deliverance5:50 - 4. Get Godly Counsel — Don't Suffer Alone7:00 - 5. Stay Anchored in Identity7:43 - 6. Create Healthy Space Where Possible10:27 - 7. Believe That God Sees and Will Act12:22 - OutroFor more information visit Pastorvlad.org