Podcasts about Discernment

Sr. Tracey Dugas, FSP from the Daughters of St. Paul fell in love with a man a year before making her final vows. She shares her story on Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Lindsay Clancy's attorney says she didn't kill her children – mortal sin and what makes you culpable (3:22) Shamed for our style preferences? The bare nail trend and controversy (19:38) What if two choices are both good? — Discerning God’s will without perfect certainty (27:22) Fear and decision paralysis (41:53) Resources mentioned: Lindsay Clancy's attorney says she didn't kill her children https://www.lifenews.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-attorney-now-claims-she-didnt-kill-the-children/?cmid=ddcdb2b2-e106-4506-9a99-26d4e3a09e87 When Did Bare Nails Become a Status Symbol? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/style/natural-nails-bare-manicure-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.nZMm.pckZc5lk5sAj&smid=url-share Daughters of St. Paul https://daughtersofstpaul.com/ Sr. Tracey Dugas, Vocation Story https://daughtersofstpaul.com/videos/sister-tracey-dugas-vocation-story/ Daughters of St. Paul Formation & Discernment https://daughtersofstpaul.com/formation/ Parent on a Budget https://relevantradio.com/2024/04/parents-on-a-budget/

Most ambition advice is about how to reach the top of the mountain. Luke Burgis points out that many of us have an upstream problem: we're climbing a mountain we don't actually care about. Michael and Megan sit down with Burgis, a Wall Street suit turned entrepreneur turned philosopher, father, and author of several books on desire. They unpack why not all desires are created equal, how to unearth the ones that lead to real satisfaction, and what the monastic tradition offers those of us who will never be monks. This conversation gives you a way to separate what you actually want from the noise of mimetic desire.Memorable Quotes“Ambition without a sense of self or a differentiation of self is just a highly sophisticated form of conformity.”“You can get really good at achieving goals without wondering whether they're the right goals in the first place.”“A simple exercise is just: Name the models of your desire. Who are the people who have given you your own desires?”“One of the easiest ways to kind of determine whether a desire is thin or thick is: Does it persist through different seasons of life, through different environments, through different friend groups, through different relationships?”“A lot of people go straight to productivity and organization… before asking the most important question: Should I even be trying to integrate this at all?”“Each person has an unrepeatable calling, something that only they can do with their unique history and situation and context. I think our thickest desire is oriented towards living out of a personal vocation... Thick desire is a signpost to a calling which can be lived out in and through our work.”“Being in communion means learning how to be a differentiated self with a calling while also being part of something bigger. And sometimes that creates a little bit of tension, and our instinct is to flee any form of tension or any anxiety. And I think there's a lot to be learned from sitting in the tension to be a part and to be oneself.”“Which kinds of communities and groups flatten any kind of distinctiveness? And which ones actually allow people to evolve and to be part of the whole, or to be part of the body without demanding that they be something that they're not, or demanding that they sacrifice their integrity?”Key TakeawaysYour Ambition Might Be Borrowed. Mimetic desire means we absorb what we want from the people we watch. Whose careers do you track closely, with mixed feelings? Naming our models of desire creates helpful distance for effective discernment.Thin Desires Are Short-Lived. We might feel thin desires strongly, but they erode when the context shifts. A thick desire persists across seasons, relationships, and jobs. Write down what you want, then wait: Is the desire durable?The Tension of Communion. Being in communion requires being a differentiated self and participating in the larger whole—which creates an enduring, unresolvable tension. We must have the courage to decide who we will be without fleeing or falling into crowd instinct.Every Check Comes with Terms. A financially sound decision can still be the wrong one if it commits you to work you don't believe in. When there's money on the line, weigh the funder's desires for alignment with your own before you agree to terms. You Might Need a Rule. There's a reason the Rule of Saint Benedict has governed communal life for fifteen hundred years. Setting your own rules of engagement within your organization or just for yourself can equip you to navigate complex situations before you're in the middle of one.Discernment is a Community Endeavor. Blind spots are invisible from the inside. Recruit the people closest to you—whether within formal groups or informal relationships—to offer feedback on complex decisions. (But be sure to filter for communities that invite you to become yourself rather than requiring conformity.)ResourcesWanting: The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life by Luke BurgisThe One and the 99: Forging Identity in the Age of Social Contagion by Luke BurgisUnrepeatable: Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person by Luke Burgis and Joshua Millerlukeburgis.comThe Courage to Be by Paul TillichLifeFocusThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Are you stuck in endless discernment, waiting for 100% certainty or a sign from God before taking a step?In Part 1 of this two-part series on The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Aaron address the human mindset barriers and spiritual battles that keep us trapped in indecision. While St. Ignatius gives us incredible rules for discernment, the enemy often uses "holy-sounding" excuses—like "I'm just waiting on the Lord"—to keep us passive and stagnant.Learn how to break free from discernment loops, understand the difference between passivity and true surrender, and shift your mindset to move forward in faith.In Part 1, Matt and Aaron cover:◦ Discernment as Relationship: Why decision-making isn't a test, but an invitation into union with God.◦ The High Cost of Indecision: How endless overthinking drains mental calories and keeps you stuck.◦ The 3 Modes of Ignatian Discernment: Why instant clarity is rare—and why waiting for it causes delay.◦ Rule 1: Passivity is Not Surrender: The difference between abandoning your free will and actively partnering with God.◦ Rule 2: Your Past Doesn't Equal Your Future: Breaking free from fixed mindsets and fear-driven logic.Send us Fan MailSupport the show____________________► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel!► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU?► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL!This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts.► JOIN THE ACADEMY!Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership.____________________► SUB...

When everything around you feels loud, can you still recognize the voice of God?In this episode of the Candy Gibbs Podcast, we're talking about what it looks like to hear God clearly, stay grounded when everything around you feels chaotic, and learn to discern His voice above the noise.You don't have to be moved by everything happening around you. When you abide in Him, you can learn to see clearly, hear clearly, and walk forward with confidence.

What does it look like to make prayer part of the way you run your business, rather than something you fit in after everything else? Doug Greathouse talks with James Williams, author, podcaster, speaker and creator of Dark Waters, about what James calls partnering with God in business. James shares how he organizes his day around prayer, learns to discern the Holy Spirit's direction, and makes room for faith when work feels overwhelming. The conversation moves into James's views on spiritual warfare, repentance, generational patterns, and the relationship between priesthood and kingship. Doug and James also discuss business setbacks, sacrifice, removing distractions, and praying for protection over a business and home. In this episode: - Making time for prayer when business feels overwhelming - Hearing God's voice through prayer, scripture and experience - James's perspective on repentance and generational patterns - Why James connects spiritual life with business leadership - Learning from business setbacks and trusting God - Removing distractions to make room for spiritual growth - The "gates of prayer" and James's biblical explanation - Praying for protection over your business and home CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and welcome to James Williams 01:40 Organizing the business day around prayer 06:06 Overwhelm, sacrifice and partnering with God 12:08 Hearing God's voice and discerning His direction 21:37 Repentance and spiritual communication 26:38 Generational patterns and the bloodline 32:55 Priesthood, kingship and business leadership 44:18 Removing distractions for spiritual growth 49:17 The gates of prayer and their biblical basis 54:35 Praying for protection over business and home 01:06:32 Where to follow James and a possible part two 01:08:22 Final challenge: make time to pray

Critical thinking has long been valued in nursing education and is a foundational element of clinical judgment. Discernment is often viewed as a particular type of critical thinking that involves making distinctions, including distinguishing fact from truth. In this podcast, the author (Miriam Abbott) describes discernment activities ("accuracy assignments") that she integrated into 3 online nursing courses. She shares her findings in the podcast and article.

A fifth September message for the month of Within-ness.There is a future version of us already standing in the higher frequencies — clearer, more embodied, more freely creative. It is reaching back into this Now, saying: you do not have to become someone else. You only have to make room for who you already are becoming.At the same time, a gentle life review is underway. Some of what we find is rubble, ready to be released. Some of what we find is treasure — aspects set aside because they were not sustainable then. The artist. The brightness. The good heart that got dusty or weary. These were not false. They arrived before the conditions were ready.The sacred work of this season is discernment.Not everything from the past comes with us.Not everything from the past is meant to be thrown away.We breathe. We let Ruach help us feel the difference between grime and gold. Nothing True is lost. It only waits for the right polish — and that partnership is available now.If this message resonates, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show

This episode explores the biblical perspective on the relationship between God and government, emphasizing how Christians can engage with politics while remaining faithful to their faith. We discuss practical ways to stand for truth, pray for leaders, and love our neighbors in a polarized culture. keywordsGod over government, Christian faith, political engagement, biblical principles, leadership, prayer, cultural division, Christian worldview, civil disobedience, voting key topicsBiblical view of government and authorityHow Christians should respond to political divisionThe importance of prayer for leaders and nationsBalancing truth and love in political discourseThe role of civil disobedience and biblical civil obedienceThe significance of voting and civic responsibilityThe impact of family and community on national healthThe danger of tribalism and labels in politicsThe importance of discernment and critical thinkingThe spiritual battle behind cultural conflicts sound bites"Everyone must submit to governing authorities because all authority comes from God.""In the middle of the road, that's where the road kill is.""We must obey God rather than human beings." Chapters00:00 Introduction: The Biblical View of God and Government02:00 The Growing Divide in Culture and Politics04:07 The Temptations in Political Engagement: Fear and Aggression05:59 Biblical Principles for Standing Firm in Truth08:08 The Role of Civil Disobedience and Obedience to God09:54 Scriptural Foundations: Romans 13 and 1 Timothy 211:50 Respecting Authority Without Blind Approval13:52 The Example of David and King Saul16:06 The Power of Prayer for Leaders and Nations17:58 Engaging in Political Discourse with Wisdom and Discernment19:53 The Importance of Voting and Civic Responsibility22:03 Standing Firm in Faith During Political Challenges24:10 The Role of the Family and Community in Culture25:53 Love, Respect, and the Image of God in Others27:54 Practical Steps for Christians to Make a Difference29:53 Conclusion: Faith, Courage, and Hope in Christ

This meditation is about the art of stillness and clarity. It is very much a third eye chakra meditation. In this busy world where we are bombarded with information being discerning is more important than ever... Discernment is an act of will - a place of choice, decision making and looking beneath what is obvious. We need to feel into this part of us. The word derives from the Latin to separate. So we are looking at separating the voice of fear from the voice of truth, external expectations from internal alignment, temporary from long term. In this meditation you will find yourself on a path with a fork in the road - two options within your life. How does the body respond to each path, what comes up for you as you step a foot onto each path... In this meditation we are practising the art of discernment without concerning ourselves with the outcome, training ourselves to listen to the wisdom of the body.Much loveRosanne xxTo find free resources and ways to work with me go to chakra-way.comDownload your Nervous System First Aid Kit hereTo support the podcast and show your love please click hereTo join the Slow & Restore Retreat in St Andrews on 21st/22nd November please click hereOr simply message me directly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eyes Opened. Gates Guarded. Lamps Burning. is a call to spiritual awareness, responsibility, and readiness in a time when believers cannot afford to become spiritually complacent.God opens our eyes not simply so we can recognize what is happening around us, but so we can respond with wisdom. Discernment carries responsibility. We are called to guard the gates of our hearts, minds, homes, and areas of influence, being intentional about what we allow to enter and what we choose to carry.But discernment and guarding are not enough. Our lamps must also remain burning. Like the wise virgins in Matthew 25, we cannot depend upon someone else's oil when the moment comes. Our relationship with God must be personally and consistently cultivated. Others can teach us the Word and point us toward God, but they cannot cultivate our relationship with Him for us.This message challenges us to ask: Are my eyes open to what God is revealing? Am I guarding what He has entrusted to me? Is there fresh oil in my lamp?This is not a call to fear what is happening in the world. It is a call to become spiritually awake, firmly established in the Lord, and prepared to respond when He speaks.Eyes opened. Gates guarded. Lamps burning. Be watchful. Be discerning. Be ready.#EyesOpened #GatesGuarded #LampsBurning #Discernment #SpiritualReadiness #WatchAndPray #HolySpirit #Faith #ChristianSermon #LoisFlewelling

 When to Apply the Rules Temptation Under the Appearance of Good – Second Week Rule One In this episode, Fr. Timothy Gallagher explains when the Second Week Rules become necessary. As a person grows in prayer, generosity, and love of God, the enemy may change tactics. Instead of discouraging through spiritual desolation, he may ... Read more The post Temptation Under the Appearance of Good – Rule One – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Your spouse's strengths can feel like a gift from God or like a daily irritation, depending on whether you understand what's really going on underneath. We dig into the difference between natural talent and spiritual gifts, then make a crucial correction many Christian couples miss: spiritual maturity is measured by the fruits of the Spirit, not by how impressive a gift looks. When love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control grow in your home, you're seeing real gospel change.From there, we break down five spiritual gifts that show up in marriage all the time: leadership, administration, knowledge and wisdom, faith, and discernment. We talk about servant leadership that protects and cares, not “my way or the highway” control, and what happens when two strong personalities compete for the driver's seat. We also explain why leaders and administrators need each other, how planning can create tension around schedules and details, and how quick forgiveness and better perspective can keep organization from becoming domination.We also get honest about gifts that can feel intimidating. Knowledge and wisdom can bless a family with Scripture-shaped decisions, but without humility they can leave a spouse feeling like they can never measure up. The gift of faith can inspire bold obedience, yet it can frustrate the doubter. Discernment can protect a marriage and the church from deception, while still needing guardrails so it doesn't slide into panic or gossip. If you want a more biblically healthy marriage built on God's design, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more couples can find it.Support the showFor episode transcripts, click HERE.For more marriage encouragement, visit: www.VowsToKeep.com | V2K Blog | Marriage Counseling | Insta | FBApple Podcast listener? Would you consider leaving us a review, as this helps more couple's to find our resources?! Leave your review HERE.

In Episode 123 of Faith, Family, & Fulfillment, Chris and Suzanne Vester explore one of the most important things parents can develop in their children: discernment. The goal isn't simply to raise kids who follow the rules. It's to raise young adults who can think critically, seek God's wisdom, make sound decisions, and navigate the world with confidence rather than fear.As children grow, parenting requires learning when to guide, when to question, and when to step aside and allow experience to become the teacher. Discernment is developed over time, and sometimes that means giving our children the space to make decisions, experience consequences, and learn how to trust their own judgment while remaining rooted in faith.Minute Markers:00:00 Intro: Opening the conversation on preparing children to navigate an increasingly complicated world with wisdom rather than fear.09:45 Critical Thinkers, Not Just Rule Followers: Why the goal of parenting should extend beyond obedience and toward raising children who understand how and why they make decisions.19:50 Let Them: Recognizing the moments when parents need to release control and allow their children to experience, choose, learn, and grow.24:15 The Gift You Want Them to Leave Home With: Exploring what it truly means to prepare your children for independence and the ability to discern what is right when you are no longer there to make the decision for them.Eventually, our children will leave the protection of our homes and make choices without us standing beside them. The greatest gift we can give them isn't a rule for every situation. It's a foundation of faith, wisdom, and discernment strong enough to guide them when the decisions become their own.

Open any hiring feed this year and you'll find a fresh list of skills for the AI era. Discernment. Judgment. Taste. Bob Galen and Josh Anderson think the list is fine. They just think it's old.The human skills behind every team they're proud of (collaboration, coachability, comfort with ambiguity, a willingness to have the hard conversation) were always the job. AI picked up more of the technical work, and now everyone's noticing what was there the whole time.Josh walks through how he hired a new squad every quarter at Dude Solutions without the whole thing resting on his shoulders. The team read Debugging Teams together so everyone shared the same picture of a great teammate. Then they wrote interview question sets for each trait and split them across the interview panel. When a hire missed, they treated it like a bug in the system and fixed the process before the next round.Bob brings his attitude, aptitude, skills ordering, makes the case for working interviews where candidates spend an hour or two with the team, and draws a hard line on coachability. Josh pushes back with the people who've only ever worked for bad leaders and need someone to show them another way. (Bob agrees with him, which annoys Bob.)They also get into neurodiversity and why "good teammate" can't mean "smiles a lot," why a team needs both the "yes we can" and the "no we can't" voices in the room, and why Josh wants you to hear one thing clearly: technical skill still matters. It's just easier to teach.

Is real forgiveness actually possible in a marriage, or does it just leave you vulnerable to being hurt again?In this powerful episode of Married and Connected, Kameran is joined for a fourth time by human development expert, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and creator of Emotional Sobriety, Dr. Andrea Vitz. Together, they tear down the myths surrounding forgiveness, resentment, and relationship repair.Dr. Vitz shares an exclusive preview of her upcoming book, The Redemption Dare, breaking down why true forgiveness isn't about ignoring boundaries or enduring abuse—it's a supernatural strength that dismantles the "victim/villain" loop and opens the door for real, lasting change. If you've been holding onto bitterness, constantly bringing up past mistakes, or feeling stuck in a cycle of emotional reactivity, this conversation will give you the exact framework to reclaim your peace and rebuild trust.In this episode, you'll discover:The "Redemption Dare": Why true forgiveness requires daring your partner (and yourself) to step into a new, redeemed identity rather than jailing them in their past mistakes.Emotional Sobriety vs. Emotional Intoxication: How negative emotional reactions cloud judgment and keep couples trapped in destructive, childish "tit-for-tat" arguments.The 3-Step Framework for Forgiveness: How to move from resentment to peace using Humility, Emotional Sobriety, and Discernment.Unconditional Love vs. Unconditional Attention: Understanding the vital distinction between forgiving someone and allowing toxic or abusive behavior to continue.The Emotional Sobriety Spectrum: How Dr. Vitz measures internal composure (from Level 1 reactivity to Level 10 mastery) inside her Composure Challenge Gauntlet.The Power of Mercy: How choosing not to strike back in triggering moments rewires your brain and restores safety in your relationship.Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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The Most Excellent Way: Right Person, Right Place, Right TimePastor Kent LandhuisTHEME - We serve according to our God-given giftedness.TEXT - Ephesians 4:7, 1 Peter 4:101. God gives gifts. • Romans 12:6-8 • 1 Corinthians 12:7-112. Gifts build up the body. • Ephesians 4:7, 11-13 • 1 Peter 4:10 • Mark 10:43-453. Gifts determine service. • Right person, right place, right time. • “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” ~ Frederick BuechnerNEXT STEPS1. Ask Jesus, what is my gift?2. Ask Jesus, what is my calling?JOURNAL: What is my gift? What is my calling (place and time)?REFLECTION  • Administration • Being an apostle • Craftsmanship • Discernment • Encouragement • Evangelism • Exhortation • Faith • Giving • Healing • Helps • Hospitality • Interpreting tongues • Knowledge • Leadership • Mercy • Music • Prayer • Prophecy • Serving • Shepherding • Speaking in tongues • Teaching  • Wisdom • Worship leadingPRAYER Dear Lord, Thank You for loving me and for giving me life and breath. You know my heart, and You know that I want to use the gifts You have given me to honor you and build up others.Lord, I am asking You to show me where You want me to serve. Open my eyes to see the needs around me, and open my ears to hear Your voice. Clear away confusion or doubt, and direct me to the specific people, places, or ministries where I can make a difference. Give me courage to step out when You open a door. Shape my heart to be a true servant, humble and willing to follow.In Jesus name, Amen

Brigham Young University professor and religious folklorist Christopher Blythe discusses the nature of revelation, spiritual manifestations, and claims to mysticism within Latter-day Saint history and culture. The conversation examines how members and leaders can evaluate personal spiritual experiences, navigate claims of revelation that exceed proper authority, and guard against deceptive influences or speculative practices. Dr. Christopher Blythe is an assistant professor of English at BYU, where he teaches courses on folklore, myth, and Latter-day Saint literature. He holds a PhD in American Religion from Florida State University, an MA in History from Utah State University, and a BA in Religious Studies from Utah State University. Professionally, Dr. Blythe has worked extensively as a religious folklorist and historian, including previous roles with the Joseph Smith Papers Project, the Church History Department, and as a research associate at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. He is also the author of Terrible Revolution: Latter-day Saints and the American Apocalypse, a study on millenarianism and lay visions in Church history. As a convert who joined the Church at age 13, Dr. Blythe's research centers on “vernacular religion”—exploring how everyday members live, share, and interpret their faith on the ground. Over the years, he has served in various Church callings, including as a missionary in West Virginia, a high priest group leader, and in various local leadership and teaching assignments. He resides in Utah with his family, where he also co-hosts online content exploring Latter-day Saint history and folklore. Links Dr. Blythe’s Lost Library Angels and Seerstones LDS Uncorrelated Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:03:00 – Dr. Christopher Blythe on Religious Folklore and Vernacular Religion 00:06:22 – Navigating Mysticism, Personal Stories, and Spiritual Trump Cards 00:09:18 – Calling Members, Priesthood Keys, and Avoiding Manipulation 00:17:11 – Cultural Misconceptions Around Foreordination and Pre-Existence 00:20:34 – Hiram Page, D&C 28, and the Order of Revelatory Authority 00:23:25 – Kirtland Manifestations, D&C 50 & 52, and Trying the Spirits 00:29:21 – Continuationism, Manifestations, and Modern Church History 00:35:16 – Discernment and Circles of Confidence in Sharing Personal Revelations 00:44:17 – Recognizing Divine Manifestations and the Baptism of Fire 00:47:10 – Cognitive Bias, Discomfort, and the Cost of Discipleship 00:54:02 – The 1913 Dream Mine First Presidency Statement on Speculation 01:02:37 – Offshoot Movements, Energy Healing, and Focusing on the Family 01:09:05 – Addressing Doubts, Questions, and Counterfeit Revelations 01:12:41 – Handbook Guidance on Energy Healing Key Insights Vernacular Religion & Interpretation: Official Church handbooks, scriptures, and doctrines provide structure, but “vernacular religion”—how individual members interpret and live their faith on the ground—shapes how spiritual experiences and calls are experienced day-to-day. Hierarchy and Bounds of Revelation: Early Church history, such as the 1830 revelation regarding Hiram Page's seer stone (D&C 28), established the fundamental principle that while all members are entitled to personal revelation for their own spheres, only the head of the Church receives revelation to direct the Church as a whole. Trying the Spirits: Grounded in early revelations (such as D&C 50 and 52), leaders and members are instructed to “try the spirits” to ensure spiritual manifestations align with standard Church doctrine, priesthood channels, and sound judgment rather than self-serving claims or deceptive influences. Mysticism vs. Daily Discipleship: Spiritual trump cards or over-mystifying administrative decisions can lead to manipulation or unrealistic expectations. True spiritual grounding often manifests in consistent, daily acts of service and devotion—particularly within the family—rather than sensational claims. Historical Warnings Against Deception: Historical declarations, such as the 1913 First Presidency statement on the “Dream Mine,” warn against individuals using claims of visions, dreams, or private revelations to induce members into financial schemes, speculative ventures, or movements that undermine established priesthood authority. Leadership Applications Guiding Council Dynamics: Leaders can prevent individuals from using “spiritual trump cards” (e.g., claiming a strong spiritual feeling to override council discussions) by maintaining that decisions should be made through open, prayerful deliberation under proper priesthood keys. Handling Boundary-Crossing Claims: When members present private revelations intended to direct others, advise the ward, or promote speculative groups, leaders can refer to foundational principles of stewardship to gently clarify that personal inspiration applies only within one’s assigned sphere or family. Reframing Calls and Service: Leaders can help members focus on covenant-keeping and everyday Christlike living, reducing the cultural tendency to view callings or leadership roles through an ego-driven or hyper-mystical lens. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. 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What if turning 40 isn't about having everything figured out—but finally having enough experience to build what you actually want? In this special 40th birthday episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames reflects on entrepreneurship, reinvention, visibility, relationships, community, success, and what it really means to start over. After years of building businesses, creating content, podcasting, speaking, working with brands and clients, experiencing setbacks, pivoting, and rebuilding, Michelle is entering her 40s with a completely different definition of success. This isn't a "40 lessons at 40" episode. It's a conversation about becoming. Michelle shares the biggest lessons she's carrying into this next decade and why she believes your experience, relationships, reputation, and body of work become some of your greatest assets as you evolve. If you're rebuilding your business, reinventing yourself, questioning what's next, or wondering whether it's too late to change directions, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why you're allowed to become someone new Why starting over doesn't mean starting from zero How years of experience create valuable pattern recognition Why visibility is a doorway—not the final destination How to turn visibility into relationships, opportunities, and revenue Why relationships can become more valuable than follower count How to stop building your business around being understood by everyone Why your real life, interests, expertise, and experiences can work together inside your brand Why results and case studies matter when positioning yourself as an expert What Michelle has learned from helping local businesses turn visibility into real-world customer activity Why sometimes you need to build the room you've been waiting to enter How Michelle is approaching Connected & Paid and Connected & Paid Live Why age and experience can become business advantages Why experts are still allowed to evolve, learn, and ask for help How to stop constantly proving yourself Why Michelle is prioritizing visibility, relationships, community, and opportunity in her next decade How to build a business that supports the life you actually want Starting Over Doesn't Mean Starting From Zero One of the biggest lessons Michelle is carrying into 40 is that rebuilding doesn't erase everything that came before it. When you start again, you bring your: Experience. Relationships. Skills. Reputation. Body of work. Mistakes. Data. Stories. Results. And pattern recognition. You aren't necessarily beginning at zero. You're beginning again with experience. That distinction can completely change how you approach a season of reinvention. Visibility Isn't the Goal Michelle has spent years teaching visibility, but her philosophy around visibility has evolved. Getting seen isn't enough. Going viral isn't enough. Growing followers isn't enough. The bigger question is: What happens because people saw you? Did someone join your email list? Book a call? Invite you to speak? Discover your business? Become a customer? Attend your event? Refer you? Offer a partnership? Visibility creates the opportunity to be discovered. Your ecosystem determines where that attention goes next. Relationships Over Followers One conversation can create an introduction. One introduction can create an opportunity. One room can create a relationship. One relationship can eventually create a client, collaboration, referral, speaking engagement, media opportunity, or partnership. That's why Michelle is entering this decade thinking differently about networking and community. Instead of walking into every room asking, "Who can buy from me?" she's focused on deeper questions: Who should I know? Who should know me? Who can I help? Who should meet each other? What could we build together? Because some opportunities aren't hiding inside another social media strategy. They're hiding inside relationships you haven't built yet. Build the Room You Wish Existed Michelle also shares why she's building Connected & Paid Live and creating spaces for women who are building, reinventing, looking for meaningful connections, and ready for bigger opportunities. Sometimes you're waiting for an invitation into a room you're actually supposed to create. Start the podcast. Host the dinner. Create the community. Build the offer. Plan the event. Make the introduction. Create what you wish existed. Your Age Can Be an Asset Turning 40 isn't making Michelle feel like time is running out. It's making her more intentional about how she uses her time. Experience brings context. Discernment. Relationships. Stories. Receipts. Pattern recognition. And a clearer understanding of what you actually want. Whether you're 30, 40, 50, 60, or beyond, reinvention doesn't have an expiration date. Stop Trying to Prove Yourself There's a difference between communicating your authority and constantly trying to convince people you're worthy. You can be an expert and still be evolving. You can teach and still learn. You can lead and still ask for help. You can be successful while rebuilding another part of your life or business. Those truths don't have to compete with each other. What Michelle Is Building at 40 Michelle is entering this next decade focused on four things: Visibility. Relationships. Community. Opportunity. Visibility helps the right people discover you. Relationships turn recognition into trust. Community creates proximity and belonging. And together, those things can create opportunities—clients, collaborations, speaking engagements, media, referrals, partnerships, and revenue. The goal isn't simply to become internet famous. It's to become known for something that matters and build somewhere for that visibility to go. Ready for Your Own Next Chapter? If you've been following Michelle's journey and thinking, "I need Michelle's eyes on my business," this is your invitation. Book a 1:1 Visibility Strategy Call with Michelle. Together, you'll look beyond simply posting more content and examine the bigger picture: What are you building? What do you want to become known for? Where are people discovering you? What happens when they find you? Where are you sending them? What's confusing? What's disconnected? What opportunities could you be overlooking? And what can you simplify? You may not need more content. You may need clarity. You may not need another offer. You may need stronger positioning. You may not need more followers. You may need a better pathway for the people already paying attention. DM Michelle the number 40 for information about working together. Join the Birthday Conversation Instead of simply wishing Michelle a happy birthday, answer this question: What are YOU building in your next chapter? If you're listening on Spotify, share your answer in the comments. And if this episode reminds you of a woman who's rebuilding, reinventing, or entering a new chapter, send this episode to her. Remind her: You're not starting from zero. You're starting from experience. Key Takeaway Maybe 40 isn't about arriving. Maybe it's about finally having enough life behind you to intentionally build what's next. More visibility. Better relationships. Stronger community. Bigger opportunities. More revenue. More peace. And a whole lot less proving. Here's to the next decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Consecrated Life - Part 31 September 23rd 2026 - Wednesday Evening

Episode 05: Can Christian Women Compete in Bodybuilding? | Faith, Fitness & Finding God's Glory on StageCan a Christian woman compete in bodybuilding and still glorify God?Where is the line between honoring your body through discipline and pursuing fitness for vanity?In this thought-provoking episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal and Coach Nikita have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics in the Christian fitness world.As former and current fitness competitors, they share their personal experiences on the bodybuilding stage, the lessons God taught them through the process, and the questions every Christian woman should ask before stepping into competition.This isn't an episode about whether bodybuilding is "right" or "wrong."It's about learning to discern your motives, guard your heart, and ensure that every goal—even fitness goals—points back to Christ.Because at the end of the day...It's not about the stage.It's about the posture of your heart.Disclaimer: Our goal in this conversation isn't to tell you what decision to make. Our goal is to help you think biblically, examine your heart, and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in whatever you pursue.About Daughters of ArmorDaughters of Armor is a faith-fueled podcast for Christian women who desire to become spiritually and physically strong.Hosted by Coach Crystal Mallari and Coach Nikita, each episode combines biblical truth with practical health principles to help women renew their minds, steward their bodies, and boldly walk in God's calling.Because your health journey isn't just physical...It's spiritual.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Daughters of Armor02:42 Coach Crystal's bodybuilding journey07:18 Can Christians compete in bodybuilding?12:35 Stewardship versus vanity18:50 Examining your motives24:12 Discernment in posing and presentation30:46 Accountability and Christian community35:15 Guarding your identity in fitness40:30 Pursuing excellence while glorifying God45:18 Final encouragement and prayer=================If This Episode Encouraged You...

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Culture is the invisible architecture that makes civilization possible. It isn't made of stone. It isn't made of laws. It isn't made of governments. It's made of trust, sacrifice, honor, truth, courage, mercy, and the agreements people choose to keep. Every decision strengthens that architecture or weakens it.How do you know what someone really believes when there is no reward for behaving well?Episode 2 of The Odyssey: A Culture Matters Series explores Zeus's Law the ancient obligation of hospitality toward the stranger and the beggar—and what Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey can teach us about culture, leadership, power, character, and human dignity.Jay examines the beggar as a cultural test: the person who seemingly possesses the least power can reveal the most about the person who possesses the most.The episode moves between the microscopic and the cosmic. At the individual level, Zeus's Law asks how we treat the stranger who appears incapable of helping us. At the civilizational level, it represents the invisible agreements that make trust, exchange, leadership, organizations, families, and civilization itself possible.The discussion returns to the Trojan Horse from Episode 1. The Greeks did not merely deceive Troy they weaponized Troy's willingness to receive a gift. What was supposed to be an offering of peace became an instrument of destruction. Once that sacred agreement was violated, the cultural domino effect began.The episode then moves to Ithaca, where Odysseus eventually returns to his own kingdom disguised as a beggar. The suitors possess status, inheritance, food, and proximity to power, yet repeatedly demonstrate contempt toward those beneath them. Their treatment of the beggar exposes what their outward status conceals: a lack of character, competence, coherence, and earned authority.Telemachus offers the counterexample. Early in the film, he treats a beggar with dignity, listens to him, and receives guidance that ultimately sends him on the journey necessary for his own development. The interaction raises a critical leadership question: What information might exist at the bottom of a hierarchy that the people at the top cannot see?Key ThemesZeus's Law and the sacred obligation of hospitalityThe beggar as the cultural testWhy power reveals characterThe difference between material hierarchy and moral hierarchyThe Trojan Horse as the violation of hospitality and trustTelemachus listening to the strangerWhy information travels downward through organizations more easily than truth travels upwardLeadership and the responsibility to listenHospitality as a source of informationCharacter, competence, merit, and inheritanceThe suitors as an example of status without substanceThe difference between helping and enablingWhy boundaries and hospitality must coexistHow leaders model what becomes permissible throughout a culturePersonal reflections on generosity, boundaries, discernment, and learning to say noCentral Ideas“The beggar is the cultural test.”“Zeus's Law is the fulcrum of the culture.”The person who appears to possess the least materially may reveal the most about the character of the person possessing the most.If respect exists only when another person is useful to us, respect is not actually a value—it is a strategy.Hospitality without discernment can become enabling. Discernment without hospitality can become contempt. Leadership requires the ability to hold both.A beggar may possess nothing materially while retaining dignity and character. A suitor may possess status, inheritance, and access to power while possessing very little internally. Material hierarchy and moral hierarchy are not the same thing.Healthy cultures allow information and truth to travel upward. The people at the bottom of an organization often see things that those at the top cannot.Have you listened to the first episode in this series? If so, below is how this episode connects to that one:Episode 1, “The Lie That Broke the World: How Civilizations Collapse Long Before the Walls Fall,” examined what happens when trust itself becomes a weapon.Episode 2 moves from the cosmic to the microscopic.If Episode 1 asks what happens when a civilization violates its invisible agreements, Episode 2 asks how those agreements are maintained in ordinary human interactions.Zeus's Law is the fulcrum.The beggar is the test.A question you can ask yourself for reflection is: How would your culture behave toward someone it believed had nothing to offer—and what would that reveal about who you really are?

In his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes these words: "And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with all knowledge and discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ." One of the greatest needs in the church, home, and youth ministries today is the need to teach our kids to become wise and discerning. On this episode of Youth Culture Matters, we're talking about a helpful tool that can be used over and over again as we endeavor to train our kids to discern truth from error as they grow up in a media saturated world.

In this episode, we continue our conversation about spiritual and energetic discernment by moving beyond what discernment is and into what it actually looks like in practice. How often do we genuinely check in with ourselves before deciding what an experience means? When something feels off, how do we determine whether we're picking up on something spiritual or energetic, responding to our environment, dealing with stress or physical discomfort, or simply having a bad day?We talk about learning to recognize what you may be carrying, receiving, or projecting, and why checking in with yourself doesn't mean automatically accepting someone else's interpretation of your experience. We also explore what discernment can look like when chronic illness complicates the picture, the role research and existing information can play when something doesn't immediately make sense, and why sometimes the most responsible answer is simply, “I don't know yet.”Discernment doesn't always end with a neat answer. Sometimes it means investigating further, sometimes it means making an adjustment, and sometimes it means putting an experience into the weird file until you have enough information to understand what the hell is actually going on.This path isn't about perfection; it's about presence. Let's begin.Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue producing content.* A Curious Future: A Handbook of Unusual Divination and Unique Oracular Techniques by Kiki Dombrowski:⁠https://amzn.to/4A2w2Rh⁠More on Kala:Kala is a co-priestess in The Temple of the Unseen Flame, alongside my beloved co-conspirator and co-priestess Pagan. I'm just a plain-Jane kind of girl from the Southern US, raised on cornbread, front porch stories, and in the rhythm of Southern Baptist Sundays. My path to Paganism has been long, winding, often surprising, and full of unexpected turns. I didn't find it all at once. The more I leaned into my dreams, my intuition, and my experiences with spirit, the more the world began to shimmer with meaning. The gods, the dead, the land – all of it was speaking. These days, I'm a priestess of death and rebirth, of sovereignty and sacred mischief. I walk with spirits. I work with Gods who burn away illusions and shine light into shadow. My magic is devotional and practical, grounded and ecstatic. I believe in sacred rest, in the wisdom of the body, and in building spiritual homes for people like us, the seekers, the weirdos, the ones who never stopped asking questions. Now, I walk a path of devotion, sovereignty, and mystery with The Unseen Flame.When I am not doing my priestess work, I can be found crocheting, reading, or playing games with my friends on Discord.Join the Discord. Walk the Tempering Path: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/wfsDsZtMrh ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thank you to my subscribers!Go behind the scenes with Pagan for exclusive stories, mythology, and creative content on Ko-fi. Come nerd out!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/witchycornerproductions⁠Become a Temple supporter and enjoy exclusive devotionals, rituals, audio recordings, and member-only resources not available on Discord.⁠https://ko-fi.com/templeoftheunseenflame⁠Join us live on Tuesdays on Twitch and YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@WitchyCornerProductionshttps://www.twitch.tv/witchycornerproductions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Witchcraft, words, cosplay, and the path of a Priestess: step through the veil and explore my world, from the Temple of the Unseen Flame to the latest spellbinding reads. Start here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.witchycornerproductions.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/witchycornerproductions⁠

In this episode, Cole Phillips and Rowdy Lind discuss the issues surrounding Islam, its history, and its impact on the West. They explore the spiritual, political, and cultural dimensions, emphasizing the importance of engaging with these topics from a biblical perspective.KeywordsIslam, Christianity, spiritual warfare, terrorism, Sharia law, Islamophobia, religious ideology, cultural conflict, biblical truth, religious freedomKey TopicsThe history of Islam and Muhammad's revelationThe distinction between Islam as a religion and ideologyThe connection between Islam and terrorismThe influence of Islam on Western culture and lawsThe biblical view of spiritual warfare and the land of IsraelThe rise of Islam in Europe and demographic shiftsThe dangers of Sharia law and its conflict with Western freedomsThe importance of biblical truth in engaging with IslamThe need for Christians to respond with love and truthThe cultural and spiritual battle for the soul of the WestChapters00:00 Introduction to the Topic and Its Importance01:56 Reflecting on 9/11 and America's Response04:12 The Rise of Islamophobia and Its Implications05:57 Islamist Ideology and Its Overlap with Terrorism07:48 Historical Roots of the Conflict: Land, Lineage, and Lord10:07 Muhammad's Revelation and Its Biblical Contradictions12:02 The Cult-Like Nature of Islam and Its Political Dimensions13:49 Demographics and the Growing Influence of Islam in the West16:12 Legal and Cultural Changes Driven by Islamic Law18:02 The Red Green Alliance and the Collaboration of Ideologies19:56 The Need for Christian Response and Engagement21:52 Sharing the Gospel with Muslims and Non-Christians23:58 The Importance of Biblical Truth and Discernment25:56 Practical Ways to Respond with Love and Truth27:49 The Role of the Church in Cultural and Spiritual Warfare30:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this Kol Nidrei sermon, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath asks a deeply uncomfortable question: Who is doing your thinking for you?We live in an age overflowing with information but increasingly short on reflection. Algorithms, social media, political tribes, influencers, institutions, AI—and even our own wounds—can quietly hand us conclusions that we eventually mistake for our own beliefs. Beginning with Abraham smashing the idols of his father's shop, Rabbi Bernath traces a distinctly Jewish tradition of questioning inherited assumptions, wrestling with ideas, and refusing to live on borrowed convictions. Judaism does not fear questions; it demands that we take responsibility for what we believe. But the sermon turns inward. Some of the most powerful voices controlling us are not coming from our phones. They come from old pain: “I'm not lovable.” “Nobody stays.” “I'll never trust again.” “This is just who I am.” Sometimes we have repeated an old wound for so long that we mistake it for truth. Yom Kippur offers twenty-five hours of sacred silence—a chance to shut down the noise and hear our own soul again. Teshuvah, Rabbi Bernath explains, is not merely repentance. It is return: returning to the self beneath the algorithms, fear, shame, inherited assumptions, and expectations of others. And when G-d asks the ancient question Ayeka, Where are you?, perhaps the answer we hope to give is Hineni. I am here. Awake. Thinking. Choosing. Returning. Key PointsInformation is not the same as thinking. Having unlimited access to facts and opinions can actually make it easier to outsource our judgment. Abraham models intellectual courage. The Jewish story begins with someone willing to ask whether what everyone around him believes is actually true. Algorithms often give us confirmation, not wisdom. Modern technology can surround us with increasingly sophisticated versions of what we already want to believe. AI can give you an answer, but it cannot take responsibility for your answer. Discernment, conscience, and accountability cannot be outsourced. True critical thinking requires humility. Judaism preserves disagreements because the process of questioning, listening, and wrestling matters. Some of our deepest “beliefs” about ourselves may actually be old wounds. Fear, shame, rejection, and trauma can become conclusions we mistake for permanent truths. Yom Kippur interrupts unconscious living. The confession of bivli daat challenges us to stop reacting, repeating, and condemning without awareness. The goal is not endless doubt. It is “strong convictions with a humble ego”: to believe deeply while remaining capable of listening, learning, admitting error, and changing. Teshuvah means coming home to yourself. Not the self created by your failures, pain, group, or algorithm—but the soul beneath the noise. The ultimate Yom Kippur question is Ayeka: Where are you? Can you stand before G-d awake, present, responsible, and able to say: Hineni. I am here. Send us Fan MailThe School for Sensitive SoulsDo you feel everything deeply? Absorb other people's emotions? Overthink conversations long after they're over? Struggle with boundaries, burnout, or feeling like you're simply “too much”? .Course begins October 15th.Learn more and register hereSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

Send us Fan Mail3I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. 6And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. 7It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace,d both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. 8For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. 9And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.

AI is eating marketing from the bottom up, and most marketers don't see what that actually means for their career. Casey isn't talking about AI replacing creativity or strategy in some distant future, he's talking about what's already happening inside companies right now, where a single marketing coordinator armed with Claude is lobbing what one executive called 'slop grenades' into the business, and everyone is nodding along because no one in the room has the discernment to know the difference. The term that set this episode off, 'meat proxy', came from a Reddit thread where developers described themselves as organic humans whose only job is to press Enter. Casey makes the case that this is both the trap fractional CMOs must avoid and the opening they should be sprinting toward. Which companies will need you badly enough to pay you well, why equity deals are a losing bet in this environment, and what the 'great vanillafication of marketing' means for anyone who wants to stand apart, none of those questions get easy answers, but Casey works through all of them. Key Topics Covered: The 'meat proxy' trap and why it's spreading fast Why the bottom of the market is being eaten by AI The 'great vanillafication' of marketing Which companies actually need and can afford a Fractional CMO Why equity deals almost never pay out Discernment as the irreplaceable CMO skill Building an upstream referral network to win bigger clients Take the First Step Toward Growth with CMOx  Booking a call with our team is super easy, stress-free, and all about YOU. Whether you're exploring options or ready to scale, this no-pressure consultation is designed to understand your needs and guide you in the right direction. 

 Episode 2 – Teachings on the Title Statement and a look at the Issue at Hand – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide to a Greater Discernment of Spirits with Fr. Timothy Gallagher Fr. Gallagher breaks open the meaning of the term “greater discernment of spirits” and examens ... Read more The post Title Statement & Issue at Hand – The Second Week Rules for the Discernment of Spirits w/ Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

We're in week two of our Wayfinding series on discerning God's will, and this week we're talking about something I've been thinking about a lot lately, partly because I spent three days hiking alone in the Santa Cruz Mountains before stepping into this new season of ministry. We're talking about terrain, and what the mountains and valleys of your life are actually trying to teach you. Here's the first thing I want us to hold onto: we should expect both. Psalm 126 gives us this soaring, almost disbelieving joy: "When the Lord restored our fortunes, we were like those who dreamed." And Psalm 13 gives us the raw lament, "How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?" Those two psalms sit just pages apart, and that's not an accident. That's the reality of life. Mountains and valleys, abundance and loss, seasons that surprise us with joy and seasons that bring us to our knees. Download the free four-week Decisions study guide at https://www.NicoleUnice.com/decisions The question for those of us in a season of discernment is: what is the terrain trying to clarify? And here's what I've found to be true: when we're wandering, when a decision hasn't come, when the direction still isn't clear, it often means God is still purifying our destination. He's showing us all the other things we're quietly serving alongside Him. Because here's the thing about discernment that I really need us to understand. Discernment isn't about choosing between right and wrong. That's just obedience. Discernment is about choosing between good things, and knowing which good thing points you most directly toward your highest calling, which is serving God wholeheartedly. When serving God becomes the actual destination, everything else, your career, your relationships, your money, your time, becomes a means to that end. Not the end itself. And the moment any of those things becomes an end in itself, it becomes an idol. I know that's rigorous. I know it's uncomfortable. It's uncomfortable for me too. But this is where the terrain does its work, because it's only possible to hear from God clearly when we're willing to live in the reality of our actual condition. Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with Blessed are the poor in spirit, blessed are those who mourn, blessed are the meek. He's not describing a special category of people. He's describing all of us, and saying that the ones who experience my blessing are the ones willing to live in the truth of that. So this week, the invitation is simple but not easy: listen. Listen to God through His Word, through wise counsel, through what He's already done in your life. And stay in the uncomfortable zone of waiting, knowing that God is good and His hands are full of abundance. Reflection Questions What season are you in right now, a mountain, a valley, or somewhere in between? Are there any good things in your life that have quietly become conditions you've placed on following God? What would it look like this week to listen to God more intentionally, through His Word, through counsel, through silence? Want More?

Send us Fan MailYou are the prophet. AI is the scribe.Today's Calling Table Session is with Shay Sparks. A woman who has built her whole practice around helping business owners lean on AI as a tool without losing the human spark that made their business real in the first place.Shay opens up about the abusive relationship that started her healing journey, the Christian counseling that helped her rewrite the inner voice she did not know she had, and the moment she realized Sparks was not just her last name. It was a verb.Then she walks me through the framework she calls bringing the HI to the AI. Human interaction. Human integration. Discernment. Curiosity. Critical thinking. The things AI can never replace.She names the pattern she is watching in business owners right now. Overwhelm. Decision fatigue. Isolation. Feeling left behind. And she offers the way through.Shay also shares how she teaches clients to build a personal and business DNA inside their AI so the tool sounds like them, holds their values, and honors their voice.If AI has been making you sound less like you, this conversation will pull you back to center.Connect with Shay at ShaySparks.com. Her book is How to Get Your Voice Back. Her podcast is The Shay Sparks Show. Her mastermind is The Makers Machine, with a free monthly gathering on the last Thursday of every month at 3pm Eastern.If you are a Christian woman leader with a story that could reach the woman you used to be, there is a seat for you at theresacroft.com/yourseat.Some stories are not for scrolling past.Subscribe on YouTube. Share on Apple Podcasts or Spotify with the woman who came to mind while you were listening.Hosted by Theresa Croft, a Visibility Strategist who helps Christian women move from their calling to their story to being found with a message for their ideal audience.Register Click HERE:  The Calling Activation Study; Discover the Story That Connects Your Calling to the People You're Meant to Serve.To be a guest on the Calling series:  https://theresacroft.com/your-seatHome TheresaCroft.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/theresacroftFacebook: https://Facebook.com/theresamcroftYouTube: https://YouTube.com/@theresacroftMore Podcast Episodes on Apple and Spotify

Episode 186 Who Are You Without Your Conditioning? Reclaiming the Real Self with Pratiqk JaaniWATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE HERE https://youtu.be/M2sGh0c19ag?si=NLUpJ3odNYAKYipeWhat if the fulfillment you have been searching for was never outside of you? In Episode 186 of the Power & Purpose Podcast, I sit down with Pratiqk Jaani for a deep conversation about perception, fear, identity, conditioning, and the real self. We explore why we can continue searching for more money, success, love, recognition, and achievement without experiencing lasting fulfillment, how fear and emotional reactions can be learned through conditioning, and what becomes possible when we begin operating from wholeness and reconnecting with the part of ourselves that was there before the programming.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Episode Preview01:09 Meet Pratiqk Jaani02:27 Who Are You Without Your Conditioning?04:38 Can Fear Actually Be Unlearned?07:25 Facing Fear and the Worst Case Scenario11:00 How Conditioning Shapes Our Reactions13:39 Replacing Fear With Awareness, Discernment and Intuition18:32 Why Achievement Does Not Create Lasting Fulfillment20:09 Moving From Lack to Wholeness22:35 Inside the Drushti Method and the Identity Shift25:52 When Life Starts Happening Through You28:01 Becoming the Observer and Experiencing the Real Self33:32 How to Work With Pratiqk34:31 Do Not Believe, Only ExperienceCONNECT WITH PRATIQK JAANI Websites: pratiqkjaani.com | dhrastimethod.comConnect with Vanessa Soul Website https://vanessasoul.com/theempireInstagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaasoul/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.spiva.9Podcast https://podcast.ausha.co/power-and-purpose-podcastHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Sermon by Rev. Sam McGlothlinFor our current sermon series - A Holy Resistance to HustleScripture Reading: Mark 1:35-39

You do not have to be an AI expert to teach AI literacy. Laura Gray says nobody is one — and points to free, ready-to-teach lessons that work in any subject. SPONSORED: Experience AI, a co-developed program by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Google DeepMind, sponsored this episode. All opinions are my own and that of the guest. Experience AI is a free AI literacy program with ready-to-teach lessons for ages 8 to 16, in any subject. Laura asked some third graders how a smart speaker works. They told her the question gets recorded and sent to a human being who looks up the answer and speaks it back. Her own four-year-old told her a very short lady lives inside her phone. Children are building theories about these systems whether or not a screen ever comes into your classroom, which is the whole case for teaching this even if you never plug anything in. Laura's advice on the expertise problem is the part I keep repeating: nobody is an expert in AI, so stop trying to be one and start small. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why you are likely already teaching AI literacy in your subject without naming it • How to weave AI into what you already teach without going off track • What this looks like at age eight versus age fifteen, including the unplugged advertisement-detective lesson for younger students • Why anthropomorphizing AI is riskier for children than adults assume • "Discernment instead of skepticism," and why she chose that word on purpose • The crutch test — am I reaching for this because I don't know how? — and what students lose when the answer is yes • Where to start in the free curriculum, and how the lessons are edited and localized by the teachers using them Laura Gray is a Senior Learning Manager at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, where she manages Experience AI across North America. Experience AI is free, available in 20+ languages, has been downloaded more than a million times across over 195 countries, and won the 2025 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education. Full show notes, resources, and the complete transcript: https://www.coolcatteacher.com/e990 

This week's episode of Do Good to Lead Well opens with a lively exchange about the true essence of “managing up.” Our conversation focuses on Melody Wilding's journey from her bestselling book Trust Yourself to her latest, Managing Up, revealing how self-leadership is the essential foundation for influencing those in power. Together, we explore why managing up isn't “boss-pleasing,” but rather empowering yourself to build conditions for true success.Our discussion also dives deep into the psychology and realities of work and why “letting your work speak for itself” is no longer enough. Melody also highlights how to use visibility as a tool for advancing both your projects and your career. Several points were raised, including the power of proactive communication, the necessity of challenging outdated norms, and the reality that managing up is crucial for everyone, not just junior employees.This conversation is rich with actionable frameworks, memorable phrases (such as “power mapping” and “pocket updates”), and mindset shifts for anyone navigating complex teams and tough bosses. Tune in to reconsider what it actually means to lead well while doing it on your own terms.What You'll Learn- Rethinking “Managing Up.”- Visibility is not vanity.- How to use questions and pattern interrupts to set effective boundaries.- Why you want to spend time Power Mapping- Communicating with different leadership styles.- Seeding advancement and compensation conversations.- The power of the “Pocket Update.”Podcast Timestamps(00:00) - The Origin Story of "Managing Up" (05:09) - Redefining Managing Up: Ownership vs. Boss-Pleasing(09:22) - Visibility, Self-Advocacy, and Career Progression(13:36) - Recognizing the Need for Discernment(14:10) - Managing Up as an Essential Senior Leadership Skill(17:14) - The Alignment Conversation and Power Mapping(24:26) - The Boundaries Conversation: Balancing Teamwork and Limits(29:35) - Managing Up to Different Boss Archetypes(44:35) – The Advancement and Money Conversations(49:58) - Everyday Visibility Opportunities and Final TakeawaysKEYWORDSPositive Leadership, Managing Up, Self-Leadership, Leadership Development, Career advancement, Navigating Workplace Dynamics, Setting Boundaries, Managing Office Politics, Stakeholder Management, Power Mapping, Visibility at Work, Executive Communication, Difficult Conversations, Dealing with Micromanagement, Workaholic Bosses, Fear-Based Leadership, Organizational Influence, Self-promotion, Assertive Communication, Advocating for Yourself, Negotiating Compensation, Strategic Advocacy, CEO Success

Kris McGregor reflects on St. Hildegard of Bingen's counsel to St. Elisabeth of Schönau on spiritual gifts, temptation, Benedictine listening, false humility, fear, and learning to recognize where God is leading. The post You Are the Trumpet – St. Hildegard on Spiritual Gifts and Discernment | The Spiritual Journey for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Today's Bible Verse: "So the men took some of their provisions, but did not ask counsel from the Lord. — Joshua 9:14 How do you make wise decisions when life gets complicated? Joshua 9:14 reveals a crucial mistake the Israelites made when they faced a difficult situation: they relied on what they could see and understand instead of seeking God's guidance. When circumstances are confusing or people and situations aren't what they seem, we need biblical discernment and prayer to help us slow down, seek God, and trust His wisdom before making important decisions. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

How do you know God is actually calling you to write this book? Not "would it be nice." Not "people keep telling me I should." How do you know it is Him?Most of us are waiting for something unmistakable, and while we wait, we walk right past the ways He has been confirming it for years.In this episode CJ and Shelley walk through five signs you can actually look at. The idea that will not leave you. The material you have already been collecting without calling it that. The story that lines up with the message. The people who keep saying the same thing without ever having met each other. And the fifth one, the sign almost nobody counts, which is usually the clearest confirmation of all.No seminary degree required. No platform required.Have a thought on this episode? Share your comments on YouTube here.

This week, Jake and Bob talk about the relationship between parents and children and what it means to honor one another while also being honest about the wounds we've experienced. They explore the dignity of parenthood, the responsibility parents have to create a loving and secure home, and their call to model honor by honoring their children first. They also discuss the honor our parents deserve, how to honor someone who has wounded us, and how to create healthy boundaries in family relationships.   Key Points: Many times, in families, we must learn how to honor others while remaining honest about the ways they have wounded us. Parents are a child's first representatives of God. But parents have their own wounds and sin and have the capacity to distort a child's understanding of God.  While children are called to honor their parents, parents are not meant to occupy the place that belongs to God alone. Getting married involves a healthy separation from one's parents so that a new family can be established. The honor owed to parents is connected to their dignity and role, even when they do not always live according to the dignity of that role. Understanding the stories and wounds of both parents and children helps us to form healthier relationships with family members. A child's wounds do not excuse disrespect, just as a parent's wounds do not excuse harmful behavior. Forgiveness is essential to breaking the cycle in which parents and children continually wound one another. Forgiveness does not mean returning to an unsafe relationship or abandoning the boundaries necessary to protect one's dignity and family. Healthy boundaries can create enough space for love to remain without allowing unhealthy attachment or enmeshment to continue. The amount of distance necessary in a relationship can change as circumstances, maturity, trust, and safety change. Parents have a responsibility to pursue their own holiness and healing rather than expecting their children to compensate for their wounds. Children are also called to examine their own hearts, repent of disrespect, and take responsibility for the ways they have wounded their parents.   Resources: Submit a Question for a Future Show   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:38 What Does the Church Say About Family Wounds? 11:15 What Does it Mean to Honor One Another? 19:35 Recognizing Our Own Parent's Imperfections 26:23 Forgiveness within Families 32:48 The Responsibility of Parents 38:01 The Responsibility of Children 42:36 Discernment in Setting Boundaries   Connect with Restore the Glory:  Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!

DESCRIPTION THE SONS OF GOD IN GENESIS 6: ANGELS OR SETHITES? Who were the "sons of God" in Genesis 6? Were they descendants of Seth who married women from the line of Cain? Or does the biblical, linguistic, historical, and Second Temple evidence point toward rebellious heavenly beings whose actions resulted in the Nephilim? In KIB 549, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake examine one of the most debated passages in the Old Testament and ask an important question: WHAT DOES THE TEXT ACTUALLY SAY? The discussion was prompted by a recent article from an evangelistic ministry advocating the Sethite interpretation of Genesis 6. Rather than attacking the character or ministry of those who hold that position, Dr. Lake emphasizes the importance of mature theological disagreement and then examines the interpretation historically and exegetically. A major proof text sometimes offered for the Sethite position is Matthew 22:29–33, where Jesus says that those in the resurrection "neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven." But what is the context? Jesus is answering a challenge from the Sadducees concerning RESURRECTION and marriage in the age to come. The question is not Genesis 6. The question is not whether rebellious angels can assume physical form. The question is not whether angels possess sexuality. The immediate issue is whether earthly marriage and family structures continue in the resurrection. KIB 549 examines why importing a Genesis 6 argument into Matthew 22 risks reading a theological conclusion into a text rather than drawing the meaning from its actual context. THE HISTORICAL QUESTION The episode then asks: How did ancient Jewish and Christian interpreters understand Genesis 6? Dr. Lake argues that the angelic interpretation was widespread in Second Temple Judaism and among early Christian writers, while Julius Africanus introduced the Sethite interpretation as a possible alternative centuries later. The teaching discusses how later theological developments, including philosophical assumptions concerning the nature of spiritual beings, may have contributed to increasing resistance to the angelic interpretation. The important point is methodological: A later interpretation should not automatically be read backward into the biblical text. Scripture must remain the final authority. WHAT DOES GENESIS 6 ACTUALLY SAY? Genesis 6:1–4 describes the "sons of God" taking the "daughters of man," followed by the appearance of the Nephilim and "mighty men." The episode also considers the ancient Greek Septuagint tradition and the broader Old Testament usage of "sons of God." The fundamental question becomes: Does Scripture itself identify the "sons of God" as Sethites? The teaching argues that nowhere in the Old Testament are the descendants of Seth explicitly identified by that expression, whereas comparable "sons of God" terminology elsewhere can refer to heavenly beings. This creates another problem for the Sethite interpretation: If ordinary Sethite men married ordinary Cainite women, why does Genesis 6 connect these unions with the Nephilim and mighty men? The text demands an explanation for the extraordinary offspring. GENESIS 6 AND THE DAYS OF NOAH The discussion becomes even more important when Genesis 6 is considered alongside Jesus' warnings about the days of Noah. The episode asks whether the last days could include elements paralleling the conditions surrounding Noah: Advanced technology. Increasing corruption of humanity. Spiritual deception. The blurring of boundaries established by God. And potentially the reappearance of phenomena connected with the Nephilim. The transcript argues that dismissing Genesis 6 as nothing more than intermarriage between Sethites and Cainites can leave Christians without an interpretive framework for understanding some of the more unusual aspects of the biblical last-days narrative. DISCERNMENT WITHOUT SENSATIONALISM But KIB 549 also gives an important warning. Accepting a supernatural worldview does NOT mean believing every extraordinary story. The episode cautions against sensationalism, false memories, deliberate counterintelligence, occult disinformation, attention-seeking stories, and claims that cannot be adequately established. The goal is not fascination with bizarre phenomena. The goal is biblical discernment. As Dr. Lake states: "Let's stick to the facts." The believer must learn to distinguish genuine evidence from speculation and deception. THE ANSWER IS STILL JESUS Luke 21:25–28 warns of a time when humanity will experience extraordinary fear because of what is coming upon the world. Yet Jesus does not tell His people to panic. He tells them: "Straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near." — Luke 21:28 Whatever manifests in the days ahead, Jesus Christ remains Lord. The name of Jesus remains above every power. The Word of God remains true. And the remnant must move away from entertainment and speculation and become increasingly fascinated with the greatness of God, the authority of Jesus Christ, and the power of His Word. WAITING UPON THE LORD The first portion of KIB 549 provides an important companion message. Many believers are weary. The spiritual warfare has been intense. Isaiah 40:31 promises: "They who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength." The episode examines the Hebrew imagery behind "wait," emphasizing binding or intertwining together. The season of waiting is therefore not necessarily evidence that God has abandoned His people. It can become a season in which believers are increasingly intertwined with Him. The question becomes: What are we weaving into our lives? The Word? Prayer? Christ? Or the distractions and tentacles of Babylon? The pressure of the hour makes that choice increasingly important. THE REMNANT MUST PREPARE KIB 549 concludes with encouragement rather than fear. God knew the generation into which He placed us. The answer is consecration. Biblical maturity. Spiritual warfare. Discernment. Confidence in the Word. And preparation for Kingdom assignments. Just as David was prepared progressively before confronting Goliath, God can use today's battles to prepare the remnant for tomorrow's greater challenges. When the moment comes, God wants a people who respond like Joshua and Caleb: If God says we can take the mountain, we can take the mountain. The episode concludes that God is progressively training the remnant so that, when the decisive moment arrives, His people will be prepared to function as He intends. KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED ·      Isaiah 40:27–31 ·      Genesis 6:1–4 ·      Matthew 22:29–33 ·      Matthew 24:37 ·      Luke 21:25–28 ·      John 15:5 ·      Philippians 2:9–11 ·      Psalm 82:1–7 ·      Numbers 13:30–33 The principal exegetical passage is Genesis 6:1–4, while Matthew 22:29–33 is examined specifically in relation to arguments made against the angelic interpretation.

Opening Prayer We pause to honor the breath that sustains us and the silence that clears the way. We step into this space rooted in ancient wisdom, shielded against distraction, and undisturbed in our purpose. As we open these pages and engage these ideas, grant us the clarity to discern signal from static. May the words we explore serve as tools for liberation, strengthening our minds, nourishing our bodies, and fortifying our community. We give thanks for the privilege of focus, the wealth of knowledge, and the sanctuary of this circle. Rooted. Shielded. Undisturbed. Amen. Returning home forces Maxine to confront her grandmother Lindy's fading spirit and their decaying Philly neighborhood, revealing that healing Lindy's silenced voice requires rebuilding the community that nurtured them both. #BebeMooreCampbell #BookClub #BlackLiterature Whether it is a bank manager abusing insider trust or an affinity scam weaponizing shared faith, predators always use familiarity to disarm your boundaries. Guard your perimeter with unrelenting due diligence—because true discernment never mistakes charismatic confidence for moral credibility. #FinancialFraud #ScamAlert #DueDiligence #AffinityFraud   Dear "Cah-los" King, We, the #Reigndrops, are grateful that you were able to secure 30-plus episodes from the OWN network. I think that's at least 2 seasons, full seasons, even with the mid-break, and a minimum of 2 part reunions. With the possibility of a 3rd one, depending on the drama. Of the previous year, without it feeling too rushed. But this is what we're not gonna be able to do, bro...and other observations on the most hated cast from Reality TV, Season 12 #90DayFiance Stay Connected & Explore More Connect with the community, explore boutique rewards, grab freshly roasted coffee, and find the latest reading lists:

Fr. Timothy Gallagher begins the Second Week Rules by reviewing the First Week and introducing a more subtle challenge in discernment. Through experiences from St. Ignatius's own life, we discover that even good and holy thoughts, accompanied by genuine spiritual consolation, require discernment. Where is the movement leading, and what will its consequences be? The post Greater Discernment: An Introduction to the Second Week Rules – Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.