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Send us a text223 Bonus Episode (Christmas Calendar 2025): December 4th - The Gift of Discernment - Part 4 of 25 We are starting this years Christmas Calender by focusing on Spiritual Gifts. For the first week will be about Opening the Channel with a focus on awareness, connection and trust in the divine flow!  It will be short episodes because but a longer episode on 2025-12-12. Be the Light. Share the Light. Spread the Light. Shine!LDS AND MEDIUM PODCAST BACKGROUND:I was born into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or LDS for short. All my life I felt awkward and out of place, not because of my religion, but because of my spiritual gifts. It was hard to combine the idea of what first seemed like two separate worlds. So my whole life I have tried. I have learnt more about my gifts, and stayed faithful to my faith. But then I heard people left the church because it seems impossible to combine the two. So I am here, to try and mend the rift. To show that it is possible to be both LDS and to have, and use, our spiritual gifts. I am not alone on this journey, but my sister, who just is waking up to her spiritual gifts is by my side and she will also share her story.Jesus Christ, our older brother, was a healer. He asked us to love one another. So let´s follow in his footsteps. Please join me on this journey, let´s make a community of strong spiritual LDS, or whatever religion you belong to, and all work together to make this world a better place.If you like what I do, then you can find me here:https://linktr.ee/ldsandmediumIf you have words of support or stories that you anonymously want me to share please write me at ldsandmedium@gmail.com. I will try and answer all your emails BUT I am very busy with my life and I hope you can have some patience with me.If you would like access to the Podcast before it is released, all the bonuses and extra trainings and the meditation prayers as an mp3 you can support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ldsandmedium or send a Donation through Paypal. It will also be available as an archive that you can subscribe to on https://payhip.com/LDSandMediumDISCLAIMER: This Podcast is not official LDS doctrine, nor is it in any way financially supported by the LDS church. All the content is either our own personal thoughts and reflections or stories from our lives or the lives of others. Any quotes included will come from the Bible, The Book of Mormon or other scriptures, Church publications, hymns, General Conference or spiritual sites. LINKS:Light The World (Christmas Message and Challenges): https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/light-the-worldLearn about the LDS faith: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/Get your free copy of the Book of Mormon: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/Support the show

In Part 2, Kerri moves from revelation to application. After realizing in Part 1 that devotion to people had begun to override devotion to God, this episode lays out a simple, repeatable rhythm for leading in alignment: Structure, Stewardship, and Spirit. You'll hear how Kerri redesigned her days (and her boundaries) to create peace, stop over-functioning, and make decisions from listening instead of pressure. If you've been craving handles, this is the “how.”What You'll LearnWhy structure isn't control—it's clarity (and how order creates peace)How to care without carrying: stewardship vs. self-sacrificeA 60-second Devotion/Discernment Pause to filter every new yesHow to design a 5-hour workday rhythm that protects your callingThe dance of Flow & Form—letting Spirit fill the structure you setPractices From the Episode (use this weekly)1) The Weekly Structure CheckWhat person or project is tempting me to break my own structure?What boundary keeps this holy?2) The Stewardship ReframeHave I equipped them?Have I modeled integrity?Have I prayed before acting? → If yes, release the outcome.3) The Devotion/Discernment Pause (60 seconds)Does this yes honor God or my image?Will this yes require me to become someone I'm not?What boundary keeps this yes holy? → If peace follows, move. If pressure follows, pause.Morning Breath Prayer:“Lord, let me serve through structure, stewardship, and Spirit today. Let every yes be holy and every no be peaceful.”Reflection PromptWhere do you need more form right now? Where do you need more flow?Journal or pray through both—and choose one boundary you'll honor this week.Resources & Next StepsMissed Part 1? Start with Part 1: When Devotion Needs Discernment.Learn more about Kerri's work at Salt & Light Advisors at saltandlightadvisors.com.Learn more about the NAD+ supplement that Kerri swears by for feeling great. Go to https://rhonutrition.com/kerriroberts and get 15% off any product. Connect with KerriInstagram: @kerrimrobertsSpeaking & Consulting inquiries: kerrimroberts.com/speakingTL;DRThis is the practical one. Structure keeps you faithful. Stewardship keeps you humble. Spirit keeps you free. Put them on repeat.Support the show

If you've followed our discussion, the discussion with Ed Newby that I'm going to reintroduce in a minute, but we're dealing with things like the influence of evangelical Christians – or Christians per se – Christendom, because of our affinity for conservatism. And we are conservative, especially in comparison to the liberal ideas and views that are out there. But our concern is how influential are entities, whether they be talk show hosts, columnists, whatever they might be, how are they influencing us with regard to their conservative worldview – political? Social? Even moral, in some cases. How are they influencing those who claim to go by the Bible? And what we've seen, many have an affinity for conservative views to the point of making it part of their religious worldview. And that's not good…from our perspective.Today we're going to address more of the same. Last week, if you'll check out part one, we dealt with things like Glenn Beck and his influence as a conservative – not just talk show host but columnist – and his views and how he has intermixed his religious worldviews, whether it be Mormonism, New Age ideas; we talked about his book with the psychiatrist, and how he presents - and folks, you can check us out on this – his book Seven Wonders That Will Change Your Life, coauthored with psychiatrist Keith Ablow, so you not only have psychobabble there, but you have New Age ideas and concepts, and he specifically lays out what his theology is, even though he tries to play to a wider group of people.Today, however – well, first of all my associate in the studio today is Ed Newby. He's a TBC staff member. He handles most of our correspondence, Q&As; he produces our online updates, and again, he's a researcher and contributor to TBC's newsletter. So, again, Ed, welcome back!Ed: Thanks, Tom.

In today's program, Tom begins a two-part series with guest Ed Newby. Here's TBC executive director, Tom McMahon.Tom: Thanks, Gary. Today and next week, we're going to be discussing the world's influences in the lives of those who profess to be biblical Christians. Our emphasis will be on media influences, such as television, video, radio, books, magazines, and particularly Internet websites. So we want to address the lack of biblical discernment regarding the content of those media outlets, especially those that seem to be “Christian,” or are very conservative.My associate in the studio to discuss this with me is TBC staff member Ed Newby. Ed is our primary question-and-answer correspondent. He produces our online updates, and he's a researcher and contributor to TBC's newsletter.Ed, thanks for taking the long walk from your office to our studio and joining me on Search the Scriptures 24/7.Ed: You're very welcome, Tom, and I think I've even memorized the route that I followed you here!Tom: Yeah! All 100 feet of it, right?

Praying With Paul - Growing in Knowledge and Discernment (Part 6) by MCC

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This week, Sandy continues with week 7 of a 21 week series entitled, "Finish the Race." This series will target the Christian life and how we are supposed to live as followers of Jesus.

This week, Sandy continues with week 6 of a 21 week series entitled, "Finish the Race." This series will target the Christian life and how we are supposed to live as followers of Jesus.

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You've heard it said . . . “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” And along that line, there's an important spiritual equivalent you need to consider. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29

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You don't have to be a pilot to know that navigation requires skill and precision. But do you realize that avoiding deadly obstacles and averting disaster in your spiritual life requires a particular skill set? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29

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It's hard to fathom the precision it takes to be a brain surgeon. Yet the precision that God calls you to have in the Christian life is even more exacting. Next, you'll see why living up to God's high standard depends so heavily on discerning biblical truth from false doctrine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29

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Maple syrup and motor oil have a similar look . . . but you sure don't want to put the wrong one on your pancakes. That rather ridiculous scenario to make this serious point: To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29

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If you had the undivided attention of a thousand college students preparing to start their careers and their families—in many ways, start their lives . . . what would you tell them? What advice would you give them? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/85/29

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Welcome to the online media of Life Church of Lafayette, Louisiana

Welcome to the online media of Life Church of Lafayette, Louisiana

Welcome to the online media of Life Church of Lafayette, Louisiana

Episode 164 - In part two of the Ignatian rules of discernment, Fr Sean Danda and Nathanael Rea focus on the concepts of spiritual consolation and desolation. They explore how to navigate these experiences, emphasizing the importance of patience, reflection, and community support. The discussion highlights the nature of the enemy, the significance of confession, and the need for self-awareness in spiritual growth. The speakers encourage listeners to engage in daily examination to foster a deeper connection with God and to recognize the patterns of consolation and desolation in their lives.Takeaways: Spiritual consolation is a sense of closeness with God.Desolation can be a time for purification and growth.Patience is key when experiencing desolation.Consolation is a gift from God, not something we earn.Strengthening oneself during times of consolation prepares us for desolation.Reflection on relationships helps during low times.The devil operates like a bully, exploiting our weaknesses.Community and confession are vital for spiritual health.Recognizing our weaknesses allows for healing and growth.Daily examination of conscience is essential for spiritual awareness.

Welcome to the online media of Life Church of Lafayette, Louisiana

Welcome to the online media of Life Church of Lafayette, Louisiana

Episode 163 - This episode features the first seven of fourteen Ignatian rules of discernment, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's will and our relationship with Him. It explores the role of feelings in discernment, the significance of spiritual consolation and desolation, and practical advice for navigating desolation while maintaining faith and perseverance in prayer.Takeaways: Discernment is about growing in relationship with God, not just making decisions.Feelings are signals that can guide us in understanding our spiritual state.Spiritual consolation leads us closer to God, while desolation pushes us away.In desolation, we should not change our goals or prayer life.The enemy uses apparent pleasures to keep us in sin.God's will is not locked away; He desires us to know it.We can discern between good and bad spirits affecting our decisions.Desolation can be a time for growth and deeper reliance on God.Perseverance in prayer during tough times is crucial for spiritual growth.Trust in God's grace during testing times is essential.Book referenced in this episode: The Discernment of Spirits: An Ignatian Guide For Everyday Living by Father Timothy Gallagher https://a.co/d/gPcKOk7Hosts: Father Sean Danda & Nathanael Rea

We come to the end of Step 26 on Discernment and in doing so we begin to see, or at least get a glimpse of, its importance for the spiritual life. So often sin distorts are perception of reality. It prevents us from seeing with clarity both the dignity and the blessings that come from being a son or daughter of God, baptized into Christ - as well as preventing us from seeing the darkness of sin.  Christ tells us in the gospel that when the eye has been darkened completely, how great is the darkness! When the eye of the heart, the eye of the soul is darkened by sin then all that we see is the world before us in its most basic form. We see it as an object of consumption or we covet the things that we do not possess.  In this we can become more like beasts who walk on all fours with their eyes cast down to the earth. It is discernment that allows us to see the glory of God in Christ Jesus. In the end, discernment gives rise to the acquisition of love - that is to say, the perfect dwelling of God. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:13:56 David: Father Mike Schmidt and neuroplasticity as well say with defects to right out the story or triggers. What leads to what and one often fines one needs to focus on the triggers and write a different story.   00:16:18 David: Like a dog returning to vomit. Can't get that out of my head now   00:27:38 Wayne: Very timely as suicide is being offered as an option if one finds their suffering overwhelming.   00:29:07 David: In one of my darkest times and despair I realized I had belief but no faith which is tied with hope. Now I just think what am I to learn from this situation and it will pass.   00:34:33 Anthony: There is a particularly horrible thought: curse God and die   00:35:00 Anthony: That cuts at rather suffering soul's very hope   00:48:47 Anthony: Father, remember cooking and baking are arts, to be done well...like the Cathdral of Monreale.  

Every week it is as if we are diving into living waters that renew and refresh the soul. This is particularly true of step 26 on Discernment and St. John's summary towards its conclusion. So often as is true with the Fathers, St. John makes use of concrete and colorful imagery to capture for us the nature of the spiritual life and in this case discernment.  What one gathers in so many of the teachings is that Faith involves seeing; a pulling back of the veil that allows us to see with perfect clarity the love and the mercy of God. St. John describes the many things that hobble us in that regard: Avarice, pride, attachment to our appetites and desire for the things of this world. It also describes the things that sharpen that vision and open us up to receive the gift of faith. Our pursuit of the virtues, and of the truth in our life lays the foundation to receive the greater gift of eternal Truth. This kind of seeing is not passive but rather involves the whole self. The deepest part of ourselves, the Nous, must be purified by Grace and asceticism so no impediment prevents us from moving toward God. The Nous becomes the “helmsman” then to lead us through the rough waters of this world. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:12:54 FrDavid Abernethy: page 219 number 42   00:49:30 Lisa Smith: It reminds me of the verse where Christ asked if there would be faith in the end time.   00:51:43 Wayne: How do you respond to the remark I am spiritual but not religious?   00:58:48 Lisa Smith: Thoughts on church attendance? I'm struggling with this presently. I'm not Catholic, but I'm interested in this faith. Thank you Fr.   01:00:34 Lisa Smith:

As St. John draws us forward with these simple sayings about discernment and its fruit, we begin to see the immeasurable beauty of the ascetic life and the action of God's grace. The life that God calls us to is not one of frenetic activity but rather the cultivation of purity of heart and humility in order that He might act within us. We do not seek simply freedom from sin but rather the life of the kingdom. It is the love, the virtue, the goodness of Christ that transforms the world. It is our entrance into the Paschal Mystery, the dying and rising of the spiritual life (with and in Christ), that makes the love of the kingdom present to the world.  The life of the hesychasts, the ascetics who set all aside for Christ, is at the very heart of the church. When we lose sight of their love and desire for God, the church grows cold.  It is in the spirituality of the desert that the church will find renewal; when the minds and the hearts of men and women are open to the beauty of the life that God has called us to by His Grace. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:37:24 Anthony: In a way, some of the response to church scandal has been like an ill- guided peasants crusade.   00:39:35 Anthony: The peasants crusade led to harm for thr peasants   00:54:23 sprou: does solitude equal spiritual warfare?   00:55:33 David: I liked what Bishop Barron said about love being willing the good of the other. (St. John Paul) but first one needs to know what the good is and what is truth.   00:56:03 Vanessa: Reacted to "I liked what Bishop ..." with

We continued with St. John's summary of discernment and its particular fruit in the spiritual life. However, it does not read like a summary. Each saying opens us up to a divine reality and a participation in the life of Christ that comes to us by grace and the ascetic life. One cannot help but be captivated by the beauty of what St. John describes. It becomes evident that what we are being drawn into is the very beauty of Christ and that of the kingdom. Grace has the capacity to transform even the darkest of things within us and to illuminate the mind and the heart to see clearly what has eternal value. With the reading of each saying one begins to experience a holy desire growing within the heart. Thanks be to God! --- Text of chat during the group: 00:06:34 FrDavid Abernethy: page 217 page 14   00:25:57 Anthony: He says this while I'm making dinner....   00:31:19 David: Despair is suffering without meaning- Victor Frankl   00:49:34 Eric Ewanco: Reacted to "Κλίμαξ αγίου Ιωάννου.LadderClimatuspdf" with ❤️   00:49:43 Eric Ewanco: Reacted to "TheLadderofDivineAscent.pdf" with

As we come toward the end of Step 26 on Discernment, St. John begins to offer us a summary of all that we have considered in the previous pages. In doing this, he alters his typical way of writing. One may speculate that he does this because of the importance of the virtue of discernment; both in fostering it and in protecting it.  Using brief sayings, very much like those found in the Philokalia, St. John begins to lay out for us the path to perfecting this virtue as well as to speak of the fruits of it in our lives.  Our capacity to see spiritual realities in an unimpeded fashion allows us to be attentive to all of the vices as well as the remedies that the fathers set before us for overcoming them. In summarizing the step in this fashion, St. John presents us with the truth very much in the way that we receive it from the gospel. It overturns the worldly way of viewing things. It allows us to experience the discomfort of having our sensibilities challenged in regards to our patterns of thought and our most basic desires. It compels us to ask ourselves, “For whom  do I live? Who do I love above all things?” --- Text of chat during the group: 00:02:46 FrDavid Abernethy: page 215   00:02:51 FrDavid Abernethy: number 85   00:03:29 FrDavid Abernethy: number 185   00:08:47 Tracey Fredman: Thank you, Fr. David for referencing the book "Toward God" by Michael Casey. It's amazing!   00:08:57 FrDavid Abernethy: great!!   00:09:11 FrDavid Abernethy: he's a wonderful writer   00:09:40 Kate : I am reading it too!  It is wonderful.   Like nothing I have read before.   00:09:41 FrDavid Abernethy: his book on lectio divina called Sacred reading is great too   00:26:15 Anthony: Do you have any comments on discerning the origin of thoughts without playing with the thoughts?   00:43:12 Anthony: That makes sense since Eros is a seeking, inquisitive movement.   00:51:38 David Swiderski: Especially prayer with gratitude.   00:52:19 Andy Nguyen: Replying to "Especially prayer wi..."     Yup   00:52:21 Wayne: Reacted to "Especially prayer wi..." with

With each passing week, as we read St. John's thoughts on discernment, we begin to see how it touches every aspect of our life. So often we confuse this gift with intellectually analyzing the circumstances around us or internal experiences and feelings or our perception of others' actions.  Yet discernment is not rooted in our private judgment. Rather, it arises out of union and communion with He who is Truth and Love. We engage in the ascetic life and seek purity of heart in order that we comprehend the truth unimpeded, to see things as God sees them and to see and respond to what he wants us to perceive. Anything less than this leaves us completely vulnerable. St. John says, “let us watch and see which demon uplift us, which cast us down, which harden, which comfort, which darken, which pretend to communicate enlightenment to us, which make us slothful, which make us cunning, which make us sad, and which cheerful.”  It is only in Christ that we have the capacity to see these things. Strength and virtue of any kind comes not from climbing up a ladder of virtue on our own, but rather having Christ live within us. His virtue must become our virtue and his strength must becomes our strength. This is a difficult thing because it means letting go completely of the illusion that we can see the truth of the spiritual realities outside of our relationship with Him. It means being humble. --- 00:02:32 FrDavid Abernethy: page 214 number 172   00:26:36 David Swiderski: I struggled with discernment most of my life and got far too intellectual analyizing everything. A  wise friend made a comment that helped me- you only need to think of two things- does this lead us closer to God or away from God.   00:27:10 Lisa Smith: Reacted to "I struggled with dis..." with

Discernment, St. John tells us, arises out of humility. It also allows us to see the value of humility in the spiritual life. It is the virtue above all virtues, that we must cling to in the spiritual battle. The enemy will seek to confuse us in one way or another; by flattery or by seemingly knowing our thoughts and placing ideas before us which then make us fear their control over us. However, discernment and humility, both protect our capacity to live in He who is the truth.  It also allows us to see the truth about ourselves as human beings and our dignity. We are not created with the passions. They rise out of our sin and the distortion of the desire that God has placed in us naturally. It is desire that makes us long for him and the life of virtue and it is anger that allows us to fight the good fight of faith and strike down the evil one and the temptations that are placed before us.   We also find, over the course of time, that discernment allows us to let go of our judgment and what gives us security in the spiritual life and to trust wholly in God. Therefore, when life seems to crumble around us and all seems to be wrapped in darkness, discernment allows us to step forward with trust in God and his love. While it keeps us from acting in rash way it also protects us from false prudence that hides cowardice and lack of courage.  What we begin to see is that any struggle in the spiritual life to overcome the passions, any sacrifice that we make to follow the Lord, promises what is beyond imagination. Even to lose all in this world is to lose nothing if we have Christ. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:06:22 Rachel: Hello everyone   00:11:11 Rachel: lol   00:12:42 Rachel: No one will take me

Discernment is so much more than our analyzing the realities and circumstances around us by the use of intellect and reason. These faculties, as wonderful as they are, have inherent limitations. They are not infinite, nor can they speak of God as he is in himself.  What God begins to show us in the spiritual life is that the more that we enter his love and truth, the more we are drawn into a mystery that is beyond us. Faith is described by many of the Saints as a “dark obscure knowing”. It is God‘s light, his divine light, that pierces through the darkness, and reveals to us the beauty of his love. It reveals (draws back the veil) and shows us that this love is worth everything to pursue and attain. “Love never ends”, the scriptures tell us. Discernment opens the door to that reality and allows us to step towards the beloved who desires to give us all. Our destiny is to move from glory to glory in the never-ending love of God. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:07:32 FrDavid Abernethy: page 209 para 139   00:40:44 Daniel Allen: Is the inverse then true?   00:42:28 Amale: What can the demons see or not see within us?   00:46:21 Rachel: The Elder would also know that in turn.. they could merit by true charity towards each other   00:47:33 Rachel: Where despite the feelings of animosity that arose, the monks would then more purely offer charity in the only way they can due to their limited capacity to love purely without unholy attachments   00:47:55 Maureen Cunningham: Father can demons reproduce? i was just wonderfing   00:48:00 Maureen Cunningham: Wondering   00:48:49 Kate : Can the demons hear our confessions to a priest within the context of the sacrament?   00:49:19 Maureen Cunningham: Best News   00:49:25 Jeff O.: Cassian seems to say in his conferences that they cannot reproduce   00:50:23 Amale: Do any souls who go to hell end up becoming demons? 00:51:10 Vanessa: Replying to "Do any souls who go ..."   I thought demons were the 1/3 of heavenly beings who went with Lucifer.   00:51:17 Jeff O.: He talks about it in the eighth conference on the principalities   00:51:24 David: In organization studies clicks can start which can create toxic results for teams.   00:51:53 Rachel: It is like the story of the Desert Father who, as soon as he instructed his Spiritual son would quickly leave him   00:52:39 David: We becomes us and them   00:52:51 Rachel: I suppose that was not for the community but purity of heart   01:00:58 David: I have heard a critism of the western church that we try to explain everything while the east embraces mysteries to be contemplated more. When I was younger I wanted the answers the older I get the more I love contemplating mysteries more.   01:01:15 Vanessa: Reacted to "I have heard a criti..." with ❤️   01:01:28 Jeff O.: Reacted to "I have heard a criti..." with