Podcasts about divine love

Welcome back to the Restoring the Soul podcast with Michael John Cusick. In this episode, Michael and AJ Denson dive deeper into the transformative concepts from Michael's book, Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting Divine Love. Picking up where they left off, the conversation centers on the “Four S's” of attachment—Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure—and explores how these elements shape our spiritual and relational lives.Together, they reflect on the nuances of secure and insecure attachment, the power of rupture and repair in relationships, and how even well-intentioned parents and caregivers can struggle to meet these needs. Michael brings personal stories and practical insights, offering hope for healing attachment wounds, whether through new relational patterns or divine love.The episode also tackles the complex reality that attachment styles are not fixed but evolve with our circumstances and emotional states. Through compassionate storytelling and relatable examples, the hosts unravel what it means to be “soothed”—the crucial experience of knowing someone has “got you” in moments of distress, vulnerability, and everyday life.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Preaching: Mike RothAt Pearl Church, we seek to express a sacred story and extend a common table that animate—move, motivate, inspire—our lives by Divine Love. Very often we find ourselves animated not by love, but by all-too familiar counterfeits like shame, fear, guilt, duty, and control. In this sermon series, we look to the life of Jesus, who turns a gentle and compassionate face toward people caught up in these animations, creating space for us to listen for the voice of love that beckons even in our deepest wounds and darkness. For love is strong enough to embrace and integrate all these animations, making us whole.Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by love. A primary expression of our sacred story is the weekly sermon. If our sermons inspire you to ponder the sacred, to consider the mystery and love of God, and to live bountifully, would you consider supporting our work? You can donate easily and securely at our website: pearlchurch.org. Thank you for partnering with us in expressing this sacred story.

Maybe you're not tired.Or broken.Or “too sensitive.”Maybe your energy is just… congested.In the first 5 minutes Joe explains more about the chakras before delving into the full guided meditation. Learn to clear stagnant energy, restore internal alignment, and elevate your physical vitality, emotional clarity, and spiritual connection. Included is an immersive experience, a deeply guided meditation layered with healing Solfeggio frequencies to help regulate the nervous system, harmonize your energy centers, and gently recalibrate your entire being.Drawing from a powerful alignment system first learned through Joe's studies from the Monroe Institute and meditation guide and spiritual medium Suzanne Giesemann, this episode is inspired by those teachings to enhance your natural emanation of Joy, Peace, Strength, Courage, Gratitude, Humility, and Divine Love.This is more than relaxation. It is an intentional energetic reset — a purge of what no longer serves and a recharge of what restores you.What You'll Experience:

In this episode, Dr. Judith delves deep into the realm of soulful progress by exploring the concept of overgiving in relationships and its impact on women. Using the stories of Claire, Jasmine, Monica, and Renee, we illustrate how overgiving, often mistaken for kindness, can lead to self-abandonment and emotional exhaustion. Learn the vital difference between human love, often interwoven with fear and insecurity, and divine love, which emphasizes truth and self-respect. This episode provides practical advice on establishing healthy boundaries, ensuring mutual care, and using your precious energy wisely. If you've ever felt like you're giving too much and receiving too little, this episode is your guide to finding balance, embracing self-honor, and progressing on your spiritual path.00:00 Introduction: The Cost of Overgiving01:38 Defining Overgiving and Its Motives03:52 Human Love vs. Divine Love07:07 The Story of Jasmine: A Lesson in Self-Honor10:58 Practical Tools for Right Use of Energy16:21 Work Relationships: Setting Boundaries18:21 Conclusion: Evolving from Overgiving to Divine Love

Welcome to The Best of You Every Day. Today's Scripture is: Luke 15:11–32 Go Deeper: Episode 78: Thoughts on Grace with Max Lucado Episode 136: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love with Michael John Cusick Follow Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook ⁠Sign up⁠ for Dr. Alison's free weekly email for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Preaching: Ben ConachanAt Pearl Church, we seek to express a sacred story and extend a common table that animate—move, motivate, inspire—our lives by Divine Love. Very often we find ourselves animated not by love, but by all-too familiar counterfeits like shame, fear, guilt, duty, and control. In this sermon series, we look to the life of Jesus, who turns a gentle and compassionate face toward people caught up in these animations, creating space for us to listen for the voice of love that beckons even in our deepest wounds and darkness. For love is strong enough to embrace and integrate all these animations, making us whole.Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by love. A primary expression of our sacred story is the weekly sermon. If our sermons inspire you to ponder the sacred, to consider the mystery and love of God, and to live bountifully, would you consider supporting our work? You can donate easily and securely at our website: pearlchurch.org. Thank you for partnering with us in expressing this sacred story.

On this first Sunday of Lent, Christopher Mack invites us to open ourselves to God's Presence in the wilderness through Henri Nouwen's suggested practices of contemplative prayer, forgiveness, and theological reflection. Belonging in the Wilderness lays bare the tension between our vulnerable humanity… our desire to simply be, without hustling for worthiness or trying to fit in… and our longing for Beloved Community with our friends, family, neighbors, enemies, creation, and our Creator. The wilderness is an unavoidable part of this journey. It is where we abandon the game of dressing up like our mythical heroes and begin to uncover the mystery of our one wild and true self.  A life so rooted in Divine Love, we find ourselves simultaneously set apart and intimately connected to God's global family. We rarely choose to go to the wilderness, where all our distractions and pretense evaporate. Yet the wilderness invites us to live together for what really matters, because here there is energy for little else. There are no shortcuts in the wilderness. It is a solitary journey, which we cannot walk alone.      

Peter encourages us to continue in our pursuit of God, truth, and the awakening of our souls. We need to make the efforts to establish knowledge of this truth in the world. Mary affirms his message, and Jesus offers a blessing.  Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Jesus asks that our consciousness be filled of how loved we are, and that our souls receive God's beautiful blessing of Love. In this way, we are all part of God's family and shall be together in the Celestial Kingdom.  Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Joseph speaks about various aspects of gratitude on the Divine Love path. Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Orion tells us that a shift of consciousness from mind to soul must come, something dramatic and powerful that will bring us to a place of truly understanding our journeys on this path.   Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Find insight, healing, and spiritual renewal in this heart-centered episode of Radio Medium. Psychic medium Laura Lee delivers a powerful channeled message from spirit reminding you that love is your true life force and the foundation of all existence. This episode gently leads listeners through a reflective heart-healing practice designed to release emotional burdens, reconnect with inner wisdom, and restore balance between mind, body, and spirit. Listeners are invited to pause, breathe deeply, and turn inward to identify emotional blocks while learning how to release pain without judgment. Perfect for those seeking spiritual awakening, emotional healing, guided meditation, or daily inspiration, this episode offers a calming reminder that you are loved, guided, and never alone. As you choose love again and again, your heart realigns with peace, purpose, and harmony, allowing life to heal naturally from within. Want to deepen your psychic-intuitive connection to spirit? Join Laura Lee's Psychic Mediumship Mentorship Program at https://radiomediumlauralee.com/mentorship-psychic-medium/

Moses tells us there is such peace in knowing that we will exist as love, at-one with the Creator and the Source of all Love.  Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

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The dance of wood rising (masculine) and ether (feminine) begings to emerge as the exchange between northern and southern hemisphere flips once more. The wood is offering new beginnings, ether clearing the lines of communication. Balancing the preamble for the dynamic reunion of the masculine and feminine. Leading you to inner and outer peace, joy and love. The regenerative and continuous exchange of oxygen between all breathing organisms is the integral reflection of the delicate dance that sustains life. As the dawn of the new era emerges, tolerance coupled with patience with self and others will support each and of you as you find your true north. As inspired, continue step into radical honesty and accountability with self and others. Fostering reciprocal and mutual cheer for each other. You are stepping into mastery of self, serving communities with balance and reciprocation, season by season. May you dance freely with Mother Nature and Divine Love this incoming Spring/Fall transition.Simply. Listen. Reflect and then gently move into forward motion. The energy of the Horse provides an invitation for you all to honor all your directions. The energy of fire welcomes you to step into the flames and purify from your being that which perpetuates fear. No longer do you need to move from fear. It is time to move from deep knowing and objective awareness. The New Moon reached full potency on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, eliminating reference to chrono time. Coupled with a Solar Eclipse for our brothers and sisters in SOLAR ECLIPSE for our brothers and sistets in parts of SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE (Argentina, Southern Chile, Southern Africa and Indian Ocean) and Antartica (anticipated 96% coverage). These are sacred cosmological intersections that are a communication relay switch between the sun and moon or the moon and earth. The geological location is indicitave of an astronomical transference of energy to this region. Meant for those living in these regions. Coupled with the pracitce is to look inward. From the traditional ways of the earth, these moments like the NEW MOON are best met with silence and non-verbal listening. Contemplation: Humility. Patience. Self Awareness.Weekly talks are an offering to assist you in diving deeper into a spiritual practice, exploring your inner landscape, and cultivating inner peace.Time Stamps: Dharma 0:00 | Meditation 24:30 | Sound 53:00 | Outro 1:35:00Music Random Rab  Up Coming Shows: ‘Just Me' by Cadre Scott Sound Suzanne Toro Producer: Dante Marino Production brought to you by OmToro Wellness + Media Mind Training: 8 Limbs Yoga Session: Weekly Writings and Well Being Humanity + Earth Friendly Goodies: Superfeast Living Tea KindSpring Formula Flawless Balance + Focus Quick Link Ora Cacoa Book: SunPlay Honey Bee Hippie

Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today's conversation dives deep into the heart of spiritual growth, as AJ Denson returns to interview Michael about his award-winning book, Sacred Attachment, Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love.The episode explores Chapter 3, focusing on attachment theory and its profound connection to both psychology and the divine. Michael lays a foundation by tracing attachment back beyond neuroscience and child development, all the way to the ultimate example: the Trinity. Together, Michael and AJ unpack how the Trinity models perfect attunement and connection, and what this means for our relationship with God, others, and ourselves.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Mary tells us that the angels wish to be close to us, in a real and palpable way. There is much they can do to help us, to uplift us, to heal and protect us, and to inspire us.  Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Anna tells us that while in prayer, our soul minds can bring insights to our material consciousness. This is also when our gifts are developed, when are soul is awakened.   Go to divinelovesanctuary.ca to learn more about God's Divine Love. Or visit facebook.com/divinelovesanctuaryfoundation/live for previous circle recordings or soul-truth.ca and new-birth.net to browse transcripts of previous messages.

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donateThe Ascent of Mount Carmel (Part 1)Saint John of the Cross (1542 - 1591)Translated by David Lewis (1814 - 1895)The Ascent of Mount Carmel is one of the timeless classics of Christian contemplation, radical in its time and deeply influential in the world today. St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila worked together to reform the Carmelite Order in the Roman Catholic Church, in which he is honored as one of the Doctors of the Church. An active priest and teacher in his lifetime, this work is considered primary source material the training of Spiritual Directors, and an essential set of guidelines for all students of Revelation through Divine Love. Read by ( Ed Humpal)Genre(s): Christianity - OtherLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): christian (192), mysticism (40), spiritual life (7), roman catholic (6), camelite (2), divine love (2), spiritual direction (1), divine union (1), apophatic theology (1)Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donate

Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donateThe Ascent of Mount Carmel (Part 2)⁠Saint John of the Cross (1542 - 1591)⁠Translated by ⁠David Lewis (1814 - 1895)⁠The Ascent of Mount Carmel is one of the timeless classics of Christian contemplation, radical in its time and deeply influential in the world today. St John of the Cross and St Teresa of Avila worked together to reform the Carmelite Order in the Roman Catholic Church, in which he is honored as one of the Doctors of the Church. An active priest and teacher in his lifetime, this work is considered primary source material the training of Spiritual Directors, and an essential set of guidelines for all students of Revelation through Divine Love. Read by ( Ed Humpal)Genre(s): Christianity - OtherLanguage: EnglishKeyword(s): ⁠christian⁠ (192), ⁠mysticism⁠ (40), ⁠spiritual life⁠ (7), ⁠roman catholic⁠ (6), ⁠camelite⁠ (2), ⁠divine love⁠ (2), spiritual direction (1), divine union (1), apophatic theology (1)Support Us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://libri-vox.org/donate

At the Last Supper, having shared bread and wine with His disciples, the Lord commanded, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Holy Supper is an opportunity to remember the Lord: to remember what He did for us in giving His life; to remember the Divine Love that He shares with us; to remember the Divine Wisdom that inspires us. But remembering the Lord is not just a matter of thought; it is a matter of doing what He commands us. The best way to “remember” the Lord is to actively follow His teachings.

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Find out what your Love Forecast is for 2026:  www.jilljardineastrology.com Get your copy of the book, "Sacred Sound Formulas to Awaken the Modern Mind:  Sanskrit Mantras to Raise Your Vibration, by Parashakti Jill Jardine. Join Author, Jill Jardine, as she reads from her book from the chapter on Mantras for Love and Relationship.  We all could use some more Love in our lives, so chant your way to fulfilling relationships, more self-love and connect to Divine Love.  Aham Prema!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tune into spirit with psychic medium Laura Lee delivers a validating reading for Julie, who calls in from California seeking connection. During this powerful session, Laura connects with multiple loved ones in spirit, including Julie's first love, Steven, who passed by suicide and returns to bring reassurance and peace that his passing was not her fault. As the reading unfolds, spirit reveals layers of family loss, including the loss of a child, the presence of Julie's father as well as her mother in spirit, with meaningful validations surrounding birthdays, caregiving, and generational love. Laura shares comforting insight about how spirit orchestrates life events after loss, offering hope through children.This episode also addresses estranged relationships, co-parenting challenges, and the healing power of unconditional love. Filled with compassion, afterlife evidence, and spiritual reassurance, this reading offers comfort to anyone navigating grief, loss, family separation, or longing for connection with loved ones in spirit.

Dan Rudman | 1 Corinthians 13, 1 John 4:7-14 The Bible contains real history, a real story. Within that story, God reveals the nature of his love for us. That love is sourced in the Father, manifested in the Son, and brought to us in the Spirit. God's love is long suffering, sacrificial, and meek. It puts up with difficult people, promotes others even when it costs you, and doesn't begrudge the success of others. God loves us in this way, and he enables and encourages us to love others. If we have encountered the love of God, let us joyfully pour out that same love to those around us!

Today on The D Shift, host Mardi Winder welcomes Robyn Vogel, a psychotherapist, trauma-informed love and intimacy coach, and founder of Come Back to Love. They dive into the essential topic of healing, intimacy, and moving forward after divorce.This conversation explores what it truly means to be trauma-informed, moving beyond the buzzword to a compassionate and respectful approach to healing. Robyn brings her own personal story of childhood trauma, profound loss, and years of self-discovery, offering a vulnerable look at how early experiences can unconsciously affect our relationships, particularly when it comes to love, attachment, and intimacy. Through her work, Robyn combines psychotherapy, coaching, and multifaceted healing techniques, encouraging listeners to acknowledge and gently work with the hurt parts of themselves instead of pushing them away.Throughout the episode, Mardi and Robyn discuss how repeating relationship patterns can be a window to healing, the importance of personal responsibility and self-awareness, and the challenges of recognizing red flags in intimacy, especially following the end of a significant partnership. They also touch upon societal messages that encourage us to "suck it up," and how these can hinder true healing.Listeners are invited to reflect on their relationship patterns, learn how to embrace their unique healing journey, and view difficult experiences as a gateway to transformation. Robyn Vogel shares her free journal and previews her upcoming book, "Come Back to Love: A Path to Healing," providing practical resources for anyone looking to step into a more joyful and connected life after divorce.About the Guest:MEET ROBYN VOGEL, YOUR TRAUMA-INFORMED LOVE AND INTIMACY COACH Recognized as one of the top teachers of the Heart in her community, Robyn Vogel, founder of Come Back To Love® is known for providing trauma-informed, heart-centered solutions that are designed to ignite a sense of love, expand the spirit, and heal the past. In a time of fleeting social media interactions, one-hour coffee dates, and a world that looks like it's falling apart, Robyn offers hope, genuine human connection, and inner transformation. Participants are enveloped in a warm transmission of Divine Love, absorbing heart-healing wisdom shared by Robyn. Seemingly stuck patterns and wounds from the past can find resolution and peace. Participants will gain a renewed sense of love, connection and intimacy in their lives, and witness the activation of their own intuitive heart. Together, we will experience the power of love in its most transformative form. Robyn has led hundreds of retreats, workshops, and classes with thousands of participants and clients in the US and abroad.For Robyn's gift: https://www.comebacktolove.com/free-come-back-to-love-journalTo connect with Robyn:Website: https://www.comebacktolove.com Intagram:https://www.instagram.com/comebacktolove_robynvogel/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RobynVogel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-vogel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobynVogelAbout the HostMardi Winder is an ICF and BCC Executive and Leadership Coach, Certified Divorce Transition Coach, Certified Divorce Specialist (CDS®) and a Credentialed Distinguished Mediator in Texas. She has worked with women in executive, entrepreneur, and leadership roles, navigating personal, life, and professional transitions. She is the founder of Positive Communication Systems, LLC, and host of Real Divorce Talks, a quarterly series designed to provide education and inspiration to women at all stages of divorce. Are you interested in learning more about your divorce priorities? Take the quiz "The Divorce Stress Test".Connect with Mardi on Social Media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Divorcecoach4womenLinkedIn:...

On 23 December last year, Rowling changed her Twixter home page header and cameo with this tweeted explanation:The Charm Bracelet header features thirteen charms on nine links:Rowling tweeted an addendum about the Psalter and Jack in the Box charms:Nick Jeffery dropped an explanatory post two days later at the Hogwarts Professor weblog: J. K. Rowling Drops All the Strike 9 Clues for Christmas! It remains the only complete survey of the pieces and compendium of what Serious Strikers around the world have discovered about them.Beatrice Groves, author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter, wrote up her charm bracelet thoughts at ‘The Strike Ellacott Files' a month later. In ‘Charms, Psalms & Golden Clues: A brace(let) of clues for Strike 9,' Prof Groves discusses the magical quality of charms as talismans and even incantational song:Rowling points out in this 2013 piece the link between the name given to charm bracelets and the magical world: ‘Why do we call those little masterpieces “charms” if not in allusion to their talismanic properties?… they are personal amulets.' To charm someone is also to slightly to bewitch them, something Rowling plays with when Riddle exerts his charm on Ginny and literally possesses her: ‘If I say it myself, Harry, I've always been able to charm the people I needed.' Witch Weekly's Most-Charming-Smile Award is given to a smile that is both literally, as well as metaphorically, bewitching.The word ‘charm' comes, through French, from the Latin ‘carmen' which means ‘song, verse, oracular response, incantation.' Its first meaning in English, therefore, was the magical one: ‘the chanting or recitation of a verse supposed to possess magic power or occult influence; incantation, enchantment; hence, any action, process, verse, sentence, word, or material thing, credited with such properties; a magic spell; a talisman, etc.' (Oxford English Dictionary). From the sixteenth century onwards, ‘charm' meant ‘anything worn about the person to avert evil or ensure prosperity' because such amulets might contain the text of such a charm. And thinking about this made me aware for the first time of how in the most important charms in Harry Potter – the Fidelius Charm and the Patronus Charm – the word is not simply a synonym for spell but encodes this original, protective meaning. These magical ‘Charms' like the charms on charm bracelets encode what Rowling calls ‘talismanic properties.'Nick and John invited Elizabeth Baird Hardy, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts Professor, the genius behind AppalachianInkling.com, Hunger Games expert, and author of Milton, Spenser and the Chronicles of Narnia: Literary Sources for the C.S. Lewis Novels to talk about these charms, especially about what she had written briefly on the subject. The goals of this conversation? * To introduce the subject to everyone not familiar with the Christmas tweets and bracelet-header, * to discuss the ‘Why?' of this present to Strike fans everywhere, * to speculate about the meaning of the bracelet pieces individually and in a series, and * to brainstorm their qualities as clues for Strike9, the penultimate novel in the decalogy.Which is a lot! The good news is that the conversation never flagged and the revelations and possible meanings of the charms, thirteen in total on nine links, reward anyone listening in.Nick starts off the conversation with a review of the six charm bracelets in Rowling's life and writing, one of which was a long forgotten piece in the margins of a Rowling web site:[You can read about those internet ‘Easter Eggs' in ‘Hidden Photos at Rowling's Website' here, here, here, and here.]Nick offered as a guiding idea for our conversation the likelihood that the nine links in the bracelet were meaningful, i.e., that they reflected the structure of the book for which the bracelet is meant to be a clue. There are thirteen charms, he noted, but certainly Rowling-Galbraith could have had a thirteen link chain made if she hadn't thought the nine links more than sufficient, even a pointer to Strike 9 being a nine Part mystery. Since, as Nick noted, she has trouble even passing up a shop selling charms, it seems likely she has been collecting the pieces for this one for some time. Perhaps this bracelet is a “target” toward which she has been writing with these books. It is certainly not something she just threw together for a header photo shoot. The trio elected to read the circular collection of charms, consequently, as pieces with individual meaning — as magical talismans of sorts per Prof Groves — and as a ring composition, with both aspects indicating the place and meaning of the piece in the book.After a brief discussion of why Rowling, Inc., would release this set of clues now, with another Strike novel or Bronte Studios television adaptation in the distant future — John offered the possibility that this bit of fan servicing was meant as a touch of appeasement qua Christmas gift to the many fans disappointed with Hallmarked Man — Elizabeth, John, and Nick tackled the thirteen charms on nine links.In Part One of their conversation, they talk about * the heart shaped engagement ring box;* the golden diamond-laden egg;* the anchor;* the two angels; and * the Trojan horse.Their preliminary conclusions at the half-way point?Mrs. Murray in her Nativity gift to her readers offers them clues not only to the next Strike-Ellacott novel but to the meaning of human life. Each of these five charms is a symbol with obvious and not so obvious Christian meaning. John reconsidered his answer to the ‘Why now?' in light of this avalanche of symbolism; instead of it being fan servicing to rescue the brand, he thinks it may be Rowling's attempt — on the most celebrated remnant Christian holiday in a post-Christian world — to reset her serious readers' understanding of what she is about as a writer, what sort of transformation she is trying to create via story within her readers.Part two of this interpretative deep dive into Rowling's artistry in metallurgical symbolism, her “charm work” literary alchemy, will follow shortly. There are five links with seven charms to come — Jack in the Box, Hourglass, White Rose, Crocodile, Corvid, Psalter, and the Head of Persephone — all as rich in meaning as the first four links.Below are links to subjects mentioned in this first conversation and additions not discussed but discovered after the fact, all shared for your consideration and comments!Thank you as always from the Hogwarts Professor team for your joining us with special appreciation to our paid subscribers!Subjects that Elizabeth, Nick, and John Discussed: The Heart Shaped Engagement Ring Charm:* The first, fourth, fifth, and ninth links are clasped objects with surprises inside,* Ink Black Heart and Deathly Hallows: The Heart is Not About Emotions and Affection but the Human Spiritual Center (John, October 2022)* Hallmarked Man, Part Five: The Center of Strike 8 is about “Inner Light” (Ed Shardlow)* Gold as “solid light” and diamonds as “inner light,” both reflecting in nature the Light of God's Word or Logos that is found with in every man (cf., John 1:9 and Rowling's comments about Casual Vacancy being “all about” her belief that “the light of God shines in every soul”);* The consequent symbolism of a golden wedding/engagement band with two diamonds;* The human being as a ‘heart in a box' either enlightened ‘gold and diamonds' or a dark ‘jack in the box' devil* The two-stone ring, as Nick notes, is a “me and you” ring, alluding to a certain theme song. Also, Elizabeth notes, Robin is faced with a choice between two very different types of proposals, so the duality of the ring in the box connects to that conundrum, and since that is apparently where 9 will begin, it gives us a good idea that we are right in “reading” the bracelet starting with this oneThe Gold Diamond-Laden Egg Charm:* Assuming it is an ‘Easter Egg,' the two meanings of that phrase;* Again, ‘gold and diamonds,' as above; * Paschal meaning of Eggs: The custom of exchanging colored eggs entered the life of the Church. The symbolic meaning of the egg as the beginning of a new life was known even earlier. Christians saw in this symbol confirmation of their faith in the coming general resurrection. The Easter egg's red color symbolized the all-conquering Divine Love, which alone could destroy hell!The Foul-Anchor Charm:* ‘Strike 9 to Heads to Portsmouth!' (Nick, September 2025)* Foul Anchor (Wikipedia);* Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (Wikipedia);* Meaning of ‘Hector' in Homeric Greek is ‘Holding Fast,' and, by interpretation, ‘anchor;'* The Greek word for ‘Anchor' found in the New Testament is ἄγκυρα, pronounced ‘ang-chor-a;' * Hebrews 6:19:13 For when God made promise to Abraham, because he could swear by no greater, he sware by himself,14 Saying, Surely blessing I will bless thee, and multiplying I will multiply thee.15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.16 For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.17 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil;20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.* Meaning of "Anchor of the Soul" in Hebrews 6:19?The Immediate Context of Hebrews 6:13-20The writer reassures wavering Jewish Christians by citing God's oath to Abraham (Genesis 22:16-17). Two “unchangeable things” (God's promise and His oath, v. 18) make it “impossible for God to lie.” The “hope set before us” (v. 18) functions as an anchor that has already “entered … behind the curtain” (v. 19), where Jesus, our High Priest, intercedes (v. 20; cf. 4:14-16).Anchor as Hope: Theological Significance1. Objective, not subjective: “hope” (ἐλπίς) is grounded in the historical, bodily resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:17-20).2. Already-but-not-yet: the anchor is cast forward into the heavenly holy of holies, securing believers' future inheritance (1 Peter 1:3-4) while exerting a present stabilizing pull.3. Firm and secure: βεβαία (reliable) and ἀσφαλής (incapable of slipping). The compound assures permanence beyond circumstantial change (Malachi 3:6).Christ Our Forerunner Behind the VeilThe anchor “enters” (εἰσερχόμενον, pres. tense) the inner sanctuary “behind the curtain,” alluding to the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16). Jesus is πρόδρομος (“forerunner,” v. 20), implying that others will follow where He has gone (John 14:2-3). The anchor-rope is His indestructible life (Hebrews 7:16), tethering the believer to God's throne of grace.* Hence its use as a symbol within Christianity: Christ having defeated death is an anchor to those members of His Mystical Body which anchors them to life after death, “beyond the veil;”* The pairing of the anchor charm with the golden egg on the second link of the bracelet reinforces this Paschal symbolism;* Charles Williams' “Co-inherence” ideas: “Who Saved Draco's Soul?” Co-Inherence in Harry PotterThe Two Angels Charms (paired on Link three)* Cupid and Psyche? Maybe!* Angels? Ghosts?* Orlando drawings! A Silkworm flash-back to the Monkey-Bag with the essential clue inside…The Trojan Horse Charm* Trojan Horse (Wikipedia)In Greek mythology, the Trojan Horse (Greek: δούρειος ίππος, romanized: doureios hippos, lit. ‘wooden horse') was a wooden horse said to have been used by the Greeks during the Trojan War to enter the city of Troy and win the war. The Trojan Horse is not mentioned in Homer's Iliad, with the poem ending before the war is concluded, and it is only briefly mentioned in the Odyssey. It is described at length in the Aeneid, in which Virgil recounts how, after a fruitless ten-year siege, the Greeks constructed a huge wooden horse at the behest of Odysseus, and hid a select force of men inside, including Odysseus himself. The Greeks pretended to sail away, and the Trojans pulled the horse into their city as a victory trophy. That night, the Greek force crept out of the horse and opened the gates for the rest of the Greek army, which had sailed back under the cover of darkness. The Greeks entered and destroyed the city, ending the war.Metaphorically, a “Trojan horse” has come to mean any trick or stratagem that causes a target to invite a foe into a securely protected bastion or place. A malicious computer program that tricks users into willingly running it is also called a “Trojan horse“ or simply a “Trojan”.* Could the Strike Series be a Re-telling of Virgil's Aeneid? (John, July 2017)If Cormoran Strike's story is Rowling's postmodern re-telling of the Aeneid, then the Fates theme is more than apt.It is all about, after all, the hero's destiny or fate to recreate Troy in Italy as Rome, a fate which it is pointless for Aeneas to resist. The refugee from Troy, son of the goddess of beauty, is forced ever onward, often over-riding his preferences and pledges, to his destiny to found Rome as the New Troy. A soldier in an eastern country ‘coming home,' Aeneas is a wounded man, haunted by his divine mother, a man of destiny forced to leave a beautiful, powerful woman who curses him at his departure.Sound familiar? The Aeneid is a reverse reflection and re-telling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey in that it's first six books are about the Trojan's travels and the last six relate his battles with the local tribes in Latium. It seems possible that Rowling might be trying to do with the Aeneid what she did with the Weird Sisters of Macbeth, namely, present what seems to be a tale of inevitability or fate, something prophesied or otherwise seemingly inescapable, as a function really of character choice.In the Peg-Legged PI's story that could mean Rowling's revisiting fate vs choice vis a vis whether he is able to choose to take-or-leave an investigation of Leda's death (and face the dangers inherent in threatening his biological father, Jonny Rokeby) or whether he feels doomed to follow it to its end, whatever the costs to him and to those he loves.* The Trojan Horse is the wisdom of Athene as given to Odysseus, her favorite. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

One day when Tony Gyenis was sitting in his kitchen looking outside enjoying nature in the fall through his window with the falling leaves. He then noticed a tree that had all the leaves off the branches except one leaf. One leaf was hanging on while the many thousands of other leaves have fallen off already. Tony talks about the parallel when it comes to life. Are you the type of person that would be that last leaf?This episode touches on the human limits of our minds and expectations. Spirit says that you are a warrior but the question is do you feel like that? Do you easily feel sorry for yourself or pity yourself and you always tend to find people to offer sympathy rather than uplift you? Several examples are given to help you last another day. If you are having such a tough time and feel you are alone spirit hopes this podcast will help you inspire yourself to keep going.     If you are looking for more answers on this topic listen in and discover more about the source in which your brain is talking to you in this podcast.This Meditation only podcast channel with Tony and his Tuning Forks: https://raisingyourspiritsmeditation.buzzsprout.comIn the meditation portion of this podcast we used the Sunlight Meditation: Sunlight Meditation - Masculine For safety reasons we ask that you not listen to the meditation portion of this podcast if you are driving or operating any machinery as the sounds and frequencies will place you in an altered state. Here is a link to Tony's many classes/workshops especially his world class transformational Sound Bathing Events every month where you can attend virtually on ZOOM from your home: https://lovehigherself.com/eventsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@raisingyourspiritswithtony108 Meditation only Podcast Library: Raising Your Spirits Meditation Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Tony Gyenis conducts a free weekly Facebook LIVE meditation class on Fridays at 1:30pm Eastern called Tuning In with Tony . Here is the link to Tony's page to join his weekly class: https://www.facebook.com/tony.gyenis Book your spot here: https://calendly.com/whitelight878/tune-in-with-tonyTony's eCard:https://link.v1ce.co.uk/pbex/tonygyenis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sermon by J Wesley Adcock Divine Love God's Bible School & College Camp 1978 www.ihconvention.com

What if divine love isn't picking sides at all?In this episode, Michelle explores the idea that divine love has no favorites, and what that means for how life really works. Through relatable stories, universal laws, and a refreshing, non-religious perspective, you'll discover why outcomesaren't about luck, politics, or belief systems, but about alignment and cause-and-effect. A grounding reminder that the system is actually rigged for your success, once you understand the rules.

Come to my Heaven on Earth Masterclass Friday, Jan 30 (donation-based Zoom + in-person in Wheaton with lunch) and learn how to co-create a Heaven on Earth reality using the angel messages I received in meditation: https://julie-jancius.mykajabi.com/my-heaven-on-earth-build-the-best-years-of-your-life?preview_theme_id=2164447460 A Prayer to Return to Love: Let God Lead You Home Beautiful soul, this episode is a sacred pause. A prayer for highly empathic hearts who feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, or disconnected from their center. If your mind feels loud or your nervous system feels tired, this prayer gently guides you back to love, truth, and divine safety. You do not need to look to the world for answers. God is closer than your next breath, and love is still the loudest voice. Let these words meet you exactly where you are. Episode Chapters (0:48) Entering prayer and divine presence (3:47) Breathing and opening the heart (6:22) Returning to God as true north (7:24) Calming the mind and nervous system (9:34) Seeing yourself through God's eyes (11:10) Transmuting fear into love (12:08) Claiming divine power and purpose (14:43) Choosing love and rising (17:29) Angel signs and reassurance (18:46) Closing prayer and gratitude Work with Julie and Your Angels Book a reading: theangelmedium.com Angel Membership: theangelmedium.com/angelmembership Angel Reiki School: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Keywords Angels, Angel Messages, Prayer, Divine Love, Empath Healing, Nervous System Regulation, God Guidance, Spiritual Awakening, Heaven on Earth, Intuition, Angel Reiki, Energy Healing, Mediumship, Pray and Be Wealthy

When the world feels heavy and yet somehow awakening, this episode is a gentle invitation to enter the heart.   Lori shares four messages from the first-quarter crystal and stone allies, exploring how to hold both ends of love: the light and the challenging.   Crystal Allies & messages   Rhodochrosite — love courageously. love compassionately. Rose-hearted courage to open petal by petal—to love bigger without collapsing.   Kunzite — celebrate life. celebrate you. A lens for what's right and bright, with wise, loving edges.   Stellar Beam Calcite (February) — boldly choose you. Clarity to point your compass toward what's true and take aligned steps.   Spirit Quartz (March) — sink into the warm embrace of your spirit family. A gentle re-weaving of community; redefine your spirit family.   You'll experience • a quick check-in for what you're feeling • a simple nervous-system reset to the rhythm of the earth • a heart–vision compass check • a brief practice to let Divine Love flow   If this supports you, please like, subscribe, and share with someone who could use a heart-led listen. Learn more about Lori: https://loriaandrus.com   Hashtags: #LuminaryLifePodcast #Rhodochrosite #Kunzite #StellarBeamCalcite #SpiritQuartz #HeartWisdom #DivineLove #CrystalWisdom #CeremonyEveryday

In this heartfelt episode of Radio Medium, psychic medium Laura Lee connects with the spirit of Crystal's mother to deliver a powerful message of love, healing, and emotional release. Calling in from Portland, Crystal receives a deeply validating reading that explores adoption, feelings of abandonment, and the unseen love that has always surrounded her. Spirit steps forward to reassure Crystal that she was never unloved—and that her name itself was chosen as a symbol of light, healing, and spiritual strength. Laura also uncovers why Crystal's prayers for a long-term partner haven't fully manifested yet. While the universe is ready to deliver love, emotional wounds from the past have been quietly blocking it. Spirit encourages Crystal to heal her heart, release self-doubt, and open the door to the relationship she's been calling in. If you've ever struggled with feeling worthy of love, letting go of past relationships, or manifesting a soulmate, this episode offers profound insight and hope. 

Some people talk about “not settling.”Hayley Michelle Andrews lived it.What happens when the life you've built is good… but your soul is quietly whispering this isn't it?This conversation is the collision point between destiny and doubt, where biology, timelines, and fear meet the inconvenient truth that almost-love still isn't love. And where a woman learns to trust the ache instead of numbing it.Hayley is a devoted mother, a sacred-union teacher, and a woman who walked away from a safe, stable relationship at 34 with the biological clock screaming at her, because she could feel, in her body, that her real love existed somewhere she hadn't met yet.And then she met Sam.A man she recognised not from logic, but from memory.In this episode, we explore the entire emotional ecosystem behind soulmate-level partnership: the longing, the leaving, the ache, the self-trust, the timelines, the grief, the shadows, the courage, and the exact moment divine love arrives.And then the story takes a turn, because the love of her life ends up being sentenced to nine years in prison for a crime he didn't commit.And she chooses him anyway.This isn't a story about romance.It's a story about conviction, devotion, identity, and the difference between desperation and desire.Inside this episode we explore:• The moment Hayley realised “good enough” is still a form of self-abandonment• Why the ache is not a problem to fix, but the compass that leads you home• Age, timelines, and the mythology of ‘running out of time'• The mythic feeling of meeting “your one”• The shadows that sacred partnership exposes• What actually creates secure love• Prison, devotion, and redefining commitment• Motherhood as initiation|• How Hayley rebuilt her life from the ground upThis conversation is a masterclass in feminine self-trust, emotional courage, and what it means to refuse the life that's “almost right” in service to the life that is fully yours. It is an ode to the women who are waiting, aching, praying, doubting, strengthening, and holding their standards even when it's hard.If you've ever felt torn between the comfort of certainty and the truth in your body, this episode will feel like someone finally put your experience into words.Connect with Me:Apply for Success School Today and receive a free social media and website audit when you join. Apply for Success School Here. (https://successschool.typeform.com/to/ZPuQjEGW)Want to work with me? Click this link (https://rebeccaantonucci.com/breakthrough-call) to book a breakthrough call and join my signature method, The Breakthrough Blueprint, today. Ready to join us at The Bridge Experience in Gold Coast this February? Sign up www.thebridgemethod.org and use the code SEXANDLOVE to save 20% off your enrolmentConnect with Hayley Michelle Andrews on IG: @hayleymichelleandrewsConnect with me on socials by saying hi over on IG: @rebecca.antonucci (http://www.instagram.com/rebecca.antonucci)

In this heart–opening and deeply spiritual episode, Emily sits down with intuitive channel and divine love guide Nicole Naomi Sky for a powerful conversation on love, relationships, and the soul connections that shape our lives. Together, they explore Nicole's journey as an intuitive channel for divine love, her story of manifesting aligned partnership, and the energetic signatures of different relationship types including twin flames, soulmates, divine partners, and karmic connections. This episode is filled with revelations, healing insights, and practical wisdom to help you call in the love you desire while honoring your intuition, your boundaries, and your soul's evolution. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of love as an energetic frequency, how your relationships mirror your growth, and what it truly takes to attract a divine partnership. ✨ If you're on a love journey: healing, manifesting, calling in your person, or navigating soul-level connections… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. In this episode, we explore: Nicole's path to becoming an intuitive channel for divine love How to trust your connection with the Divine The energetic differences between soulmates, twin flames, karmic partners, and divine partners Why twin flames awaken you (but aren't always meant to stay) How karmic relationships reveal cycles ready to be healed The power of communication, vulnerability, and authenticity in partnership How intuition protects you and guides you in love What it means to manifest love intentionally and clearly Why curiosity opens the door to deeper connection About Nicole Naomi Sky Nicole Naomi Sky Weber is an Intuitive Channel for Divine Love, Akashic Records Reader, Reiki Practitioner, Divine Feminine Teacher, Singer, Songwriter, and Artist. Her spiritual gifts emerged early in childhood and continued to unfold through psychic awakenings, twin flame experiences, and years of channeling music and messages from Spirit. Through her work at Naomi Sky Life, Nicole channels transformational teachings, music, courses, meditations, and healing experiences rooted in divine love, Christ Consciousness, and multidimensionality. Connect with Nicole Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicolenaomiskylife/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@nicolenaomisky Website → https://www.naomiskylife.com Love Manifestation Workshop (50% Off) → https://www.naomiskylife.com/event-details/love-manifestation-workshop Love Coaching Experience → https://www.naomiskylife.com/service-page/love-coaching-pack?referral=service_list_widget

St Francis de Sales is a popular Saint and Doctor of the Church who promoted the universal call to holiness and encouraged lay people to grow in holiness in their current state of life. This blogcast explores “St. Francis de Sales: The Doctor of Divine Love" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written by Erin Donn and read by Brian Rhude.Today we celebrate the heavenly birthday of one of my dearest friends, St. Francis de Sales. It is often said that the saints choose you, and I have certainly found that to be the case with Francis. Since I first “met” him while reading a book about the saints, he has continued to captivate and encourage me.Francis was born in France in 1567 to an aristocratic family. He was well educated, and while his father hoped this would lead Francis to a career in law, his studies ended up leading him to the priesthood. He was a sought-after spiritual director (perhaps his most well-known directee was St. Jane Frances de Chantal with whom he started the Visitation Sisters). Francis was also devoted to evangelization and catechesis through preaching and writing, and had a love of the poor which was manifested through works of charity and his own detachment from material things. He was canonized a saint in 1665 and named a Doctor of the Church in 1877.One of the things that makes a saint is that their life and teaching transcend time and remain relevant over the centuries. This is certainly true of St. Francis de Sales. While Vatican II affirmed the universal call to holiness in the 1960s, Francis ardently promoted this teaching three centuries prior. When St. Jane Frances de Chantal wanted to leave her duties as a mother for the “higher” calling of entering religious life, Francis encouraged her to have patience and fully embrace her current vocation as a mother. Rather than imagining that holiness is better achieved in religious life, he reminded her that faithfulness to the real life unfolding before her was the place for her to become holy. As he said to another directee in An Introduction to the Devout Life, “work in quiet cooperation with him, and then rest satisfied that if you have trusted entirely to him you will always obtain such a measure of success as is most profitable for you, whether it seems so or not to your own individual judgment.”When Francis was named a Doctor of the Church, it was under the title Doctor of Divine Love. Francis' personal devotion to the Lord and life of ministry flowed from his own love for God and awareness of God's love. When Francis' devoted friend, Bishop Jean-Pierre Camus, questioned him about how to grow in love of God and neighbor, Francis replied simply, “You learn to speak by speaking, to study by studying, to run by running, to work by working. Just so you learn to love God and many by loving. If you really want to love God, go on and love Him more and more.” This simple approach to God is a hallmark of Francis' spirituality. Without pretending that such growth in holiness would be quick or easy, he offered straightforward guidance that people in any vocation or stage of life could follow. While we may not be able to love God perfectly and completely today, we can certainly strive for that and lay our foundation today. Francis shows us that God's love toward us and our love toward God are reciprocal, growing in relation to one another.One of my favorite quotes from St. Francis de Sales is, “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.” Francis offers the guidance of a gentle, compassionate father. He knew firsthand the temptation towards despair at our lowliness before God, but he also knew personally that God offers us the grace we need in our pilgrimage towards Him. God knows each of us intimately–our strengths and our struggles–and looks into our hearts. Rather than being overwhelmed by our shortcomings, spiritual and otherwise, Francis encourages us to extend God's own gentleness and patience to ourselves. As Francis says elsewhere, God “delights to show forth his power in our weakness, his mercy in our misery.”​St. Francis de Sales, Doctor of Divine Love, pray for us! Author:Erin Donn serves as the parish missionary at Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, DC. Resources:Listen to On Mission: The SaintsOn Mission: St. Vincent PallottiBrowse the Saints and Feast Day SiteRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Divine Truth versus our finite understanding of truth True Christian Religion 350. [a] The truths of faith can be multiplied to infinity. This is clear from the wisdom of the angels of heaven, which grows forever. In fact, the angels say that there is never an end to wisdom. Wisdom has no other source except divine truths that have been analytically divided into forms by means of light flowing in from the Lord. Human intelligence that is truly intelligent has the same source. Divine truth can be multiplied to infinity because the Lord is divine truth itself, or truth in its infinity. He attracts all people toward himself, but because they are finite, angels and people are unable to follow that current of attraction except to a limited extent. The force of attraction toward infinity persists all the same. Divine Providence 52. (2) The infinite and eternal in itself cannot but regard something infinite and eternal from itself in finite things. By the infinite and eternal in itself we mean the Divine itself, as we just showed in the preceding discussion. By finite things we means all things created by the Divine, and especially people, spirits, and angels. And to regard something infinite and eternal from itself is to regard something Divine, that is to say, itself, in them, as a person does an image of himself in a mirror.  The existence of such an image of the Divine is something we showed several times in the treatise Divine Love and Wisdom, especially where we demonstrated that the created universe has in it an image of the human being, and that the image is an image of the infinite and eternal, Divine Love and Wisdom 317-318, thus an image of God the Creator, which is to say, of the Lord from eternity.  One must know, however, that the Divine in itself exists in the Lord, while the Divine from itself is the Divinity present from the Lord in created things. DP 53. But for this to be more fully understood, we need to illustrate it:  The Divine cannot regard anything other than the Divine, and it cannot regard this anywhere else than in things created by it. The reality of this is plain from the fact that no one can regard another except from the standpoint of some quality that he has in himself. One who loves another regards him from the standpoint of the love that he has in himself. One who is wise regards another from the standpoint of the wisdom that he has in himself. He may indeed see that the other either does or does not love him, or that the other either is or is not wise, but this he sees from the love and wisdom in himself. Consequently he conjoins himself to the other in the measure that the other loves him as he loves the other, or in the measure that the other is wise as he himself is wise, for this is what unites them. [2] It is the same with the Divine in itself, for the Divine in itself cannot regard itself from the standpoint of another, as from the standpoint of a person, spirit, or angel. For these have in them nothing of the Divine in itself from which all else springs; and to regard the Divine from the standpoint of another who has in him nothing of the Divine would be to regard the Divine from an absence of the Divine, which is not possible.  It is because of this that the Lord is so conjoined with a person, spirit, and angel that everything relating to the Divine comes not from them but from the Lord. For people know that every good and every truth that a person possesses originates not from him but from the Lord — indeed, that one cannot even name the Lord, or speak His names “Jesus” and “Christ,” without doing so from Him.  [3] It follows now from this that the infinite and eternal, which is the same as the Divine, regards all things infinitely in things finite, and that it conjoins itself with them to the degree of their reception of love and wisdom.  In short, it is possible for the Lord to have an abode and dwell in a person or angel only in something His own, and not in something native to them; for their native character is evil, and even if it were good, still it would be finite, which in and of itself cannot encompass the infinite.  It is apparent from this that it is never possible for someone finite to regard the infinite, but that it is possible for the infinite being to regard something infinite from itself in finite beings. AC 7984 … Vastation is deprivation. That the evil who had been of the church were vastated as to all good and truth, has already been shown; for the successive degrees of vastation were signified by the plagues in Egypt. But the good are vastated as to evil and falsity; with them these are successively separated, that is, rejected to the sides, and goods and truth are brought together toward the midst. This collecting together of good and truth is meant by “remains;” and when they have a full state of remains, they are then raised into heaven. This state is that which is signified by “thirty,” and the vastation by “four hundred.” The vastation of evil and falsity, and the instilling of good and truth, with the good, are effected by means of infestations, and by means of temptations. By the one, falsities and evils are removed; and by the other, goods and truths, are put on; and this even until the state becomes full. [3] It must also be told briefly what a full state is. Everyone, whether damned or saved, has a certain measure which is capable of being filled. The evil, or they who are damned, have a certain measure of evil and falsity; and the good, or they who are saved, have a certain measure of good and truth. In the other life this measure is filled with everyone; but some have a greater measure, some a less. This measure is acquired in the world by means of the affections which are of the love. The more anyone has loved evil and the derivative falsity, the greater is the measure he has gained for himself; and the more anyone has loved good and the derivative truth, the greater is his measure. The limits and degrees of the extensions of this measure are clearly seen in the other life, and cannot there be surmounted, but they can be filled, and also actually are filled, namely, with goods and truths in the case of those who have been in the affection of good and truth, and with evils and falsities in the case of those who have been in the affection of evil and falsity. Hence it is evident that this measure is the faculty gained in the world for receiving either evil and falsity, or good and truth. Instruction through truths AC 7957… For the spiritual church is distinguished from the celestial church in this, that through truth which is of faith it is introduced into the good which is of charity, thus that it has truth for its essential. The initiation is effected through truth, for through truth they are instructed what must be done, and when they do this truth, it is called good. From this good, when they have been initiated, they afterward see truths, according to which they again act. From this it is evident that whether you say “those who are of the spiritual church,” or “those who are in truth through which is good, and in truth which is from good,” it is the same. AC 7990. They are said to be in spiritual captivity who as to their interiors are kept by the Lord in good and truth, but as to their exteriors are kept by hell in evil and falsity, whence there is a combat of the external man with the internal. In this state are those kept who are being infested; and then the Lord by influx through the interiors fights for them against the afflux of evil and falsity from the hells. They are then kept as it were captive, for through influx from the Lord they desire to be in good and truth, but through the afflux from the hells they seem to themselves not to be able. This combat takes place to the end that the external man may be reduced to obedience to the internal, and thus natural things be made subordinate to spiritual things. Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.

Unpack the essence of the new covenant! Mike reveals how Jesus' sacrifice transforms our relationship with God, highlighting the crucial difference between punishment and loving correction.

Beautiful soul, this episode is for anyone who wants to understand what really happens on the Other Side, feel less fear about death, and remember how deeply loved and guided you are. Julie is joined by Heather Vandermeyden, author of Miracles From the Other Side, who shares her extraordinary story of spending three weeks in intensive care and having more than 20 experiences of leaving her body. Heather speaks about angels ministering inside hospitals, God's presence, soul agreements, the way time works differently beyond the veil, and the healing love that carried her through a 4% chance of survival. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level NDE stories. Heather shares what she saw, what she felt, and what she learned about love, service, purpose, and how souls are connected across lifetimes. She also shares how her experiences shaped her life after returning, including the powerful moment she recognized her future children's souls and later adopted them through foster care. Episode Chapters (0:00) Meet Heather and her 20+ crossings to the Other Side (4:09) Her guide: how she hears him and why it's always accurate (9:01) Getting critically ill and the first signs she was leaving her body (12:49) The tunnel and the glowing man (great-great-grandfather) (15:17) What the Other Side taught her: love, service, no judgment (16:41) Angels in hospitals: helping souls pass and helping others heal (21:34) The ancient building, sacred library, and healing waters (26:28) Time doesn't exist the same way on the Other Side (30:59) Wanting to stay, being told it wasn't her time (35:52) What it feels like to leave and re-enter the body (41:50) How the experience changed her life and led to adoption (46:16) How to trust guidance and know it's real (51:10) Where to find Heather and her book Work with Julie & Your Angels If you've been feeling the nudge I want to hear my angels clearly, I want to work with them every day, here's how to go deeper:

Join us and experience a powerful Light Language activation designed to elevate your energy, expand your awareness, and assist in collective healing and transformation. Tune in and align with higher frequencies for yourself and the world.Jeannette Wesolowski started her spiritual awakening 15 years ago. She read every book and listened to spiritual teachers from around the world, waiting for that big AHA moment. Finally, during a very stressful time in her life when she was struggling to find the answers, Jeannette surrendered it all to the Divine. It was in the surrendering that the answers started to flow and opened her up to a new world – the world within herself. She stopped looking outside of herself and found her own answers. Now she loves to help others find their own answers from within themselves!https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.smithtulloDay of Love for Mother Earth – Tuesday, April 22, 2025 At Enlightened World Network, every day is Earth Day—but on April 22, we come together with special intention.You can have a powerful impact just by showing up and building the energy. We believe that when two or more gather, transformation magnifies. Join us in love—for the Earth, for humanity, and for all generations to come.Enlightened World Network is your guide to inspirational online programs about the spiritual divinity, angels, energy work, chakras, past lives, or soul. Learn about spiritually transformative authors, musicians and healers. From motivational learning to inner guidance, you will find the best program for you.Check out our website featuring over 200 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channelingwww.enlightenedworld.onlineEnjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetworkTo sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FBoFQef/webEnlightened World Network is now available on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Podbean, Spotify, and Amazon Music.Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/#DayOfLoveForMotherEarth #HealThePlanet #SpiritualActivism #LightWorkersUnite See less

In The Promise of Christmas, journey through the hope, light, peace, wonder, and growth that shape the story of Christ. We'll remember together that Divine Love keeps every promise—and that no night, no fear, no season of waiting can overcome the light that is coming into the world.

In The Promise of Christmas, journey through the hope, light, peace, wonder, and growth that shape the story of Christ. We'll remember together that Divine Love keeps every promise—and that no night, no fear, no season of waiting can overcome the light that is coming into the world.

Feb 17, 2025   Dr. Rory Dickson is a professor of Islamic Religion and Culture and author of several publications on Sufism, the mystical path within Islam. He joins Breht to have an incredibly deep conversation about the Sufi poet Rumi, his life and work, Rumi's relationship to his teacher Shams of Tabriz, the concepts of fana (annihilation of the self) and baqa(subsistence in God), the spiritual practices of Sufism, non-duality and perennialism, "dying before you die", Buddhist enlightenment, the Quran, Serving the People in politics and religion, the role of Divine Love in spiritual transformation, transcending the ego, Bodhicitta and the Heart of the Bodhisattva, the counter-cultural aspects of the historical dervishes, The Masnavi  (aka the "Persian Quran"), Christian Mysticism, the evolution of human consciousness, the linguistics of translation, and much, much more! Check out Rory's book "Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy" Recommendations for Further Exploration: Rumi's World: The Life and Work of the Great Sufi Poet The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teachings of Rumi Check out our related episodes with Dr. Adnan Husain: Sufism: Islamic Mysticism and the Annihilation of Self in God St. Francis of Assisi: Patron Saint of Ecology & Brother to All Creation ------------------------------------------------------------ Outro Music: Something's Out There by Neva Dinova Support Rev Left and get bonus episodes on Patreon Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow RLR on IG HERE Learn more about Rev Left HERE

Urdu Friday Sermon delivered by Khalifa-tul-Masih on January 2nd, 2026 (audio)

In this enlightening episode, we engage in a profound dialogue with Dr. Chris Hanson, author of "Open and Relational Parenting: Loving Parents Reflecting a Loving God." Central to our discussion is the concept that parenting, when infused with principles of open and relational theology, can reflect the loving nature of God. Dr. Hanson elucidates how traditional parenting models often conflict with contemporary psychological insights, advocating for a nurturing approach that promotes responsiveness to children's needs. Throughout the conversation, we explore the intersection of faith and parenting, emphasizing the importance of empathy and collaborative decision-making within families. This episode serves as an invitation for parents to reconsider their methodologies and embrace a more relational and loving framework in their parenting practices. The discourse presents an in-depth exploration of the theological concept of acceptance, drawing from Romans 15 and linking it to the idea of Christ's servanthood. The speakers invite Dr. Hansen to elucidate how this understanding can be operationalized in modern relationships. Dr. Hansen recounts his experiences within the church, where he observed a disconnect between authoritative parenting paradigms and evidence-based practices in child-rearing. He articulates the need for a paradigm shift towards a nurturant style of parenting that aligns more closely with relational theology. This segment underscores the critical intersection of faith and practice, suggesting that an authentic Christian life must evolve to embrace relational dynamics that prioritize understanding and responsiveness over authoritarianism. The conversation further invites listeners to consider how they can foster environments that nurture healthy relationships, both within their families and broader church communities, effectively bridging theological insights with practical applications. Ultimately, this episode serves as a clarion call for believers to embody the principles of open and relational theology in their everyday interactions, fostering a culture of acceptance and mutual support.Takeaways:Dr. Chris Hanson's book emphasizes the importance of accepting one another as Christ accepted us, which is vital for fostering unity within families and communities.Open and relational parenting encourages parents to engage with their children in a nurturing manner that reflects God's love and fosters healthy relationships.The episode discusses the significance of shared purpose and voice in relationships, drawing parallels between parenting and the teachings of Christ.Dr. Hanson elaborates on the detrimental effects of authoritarian parenting styles and advocates for a nurturant approach that aligns with contemporary psychological research.The interview highlights the journey of Dr. Hanson, revealing how his experiences in pediatrics and faith inform his understanding of parenting.Listeners are encouraged to practice empathy with their children, aiming to create more unified family systems that contribute to broader community harmony..Check out all of the other shows in the Anazao Podcast Network, soon including 'Your Matter Matters':https://anazao-ministries.captivate.fm.You can leave a donation, buy podcast merchandise, check out previous series that we've done, or become an official member of...

"Send us a message! (questions, feedback, etc.)"RE-RELEASE. This episode originally released July 22, 2024.For men and women seeking recovery from unwanted sexual behavior, few people have been as influential or helpful as Michael John Cusick. Michael is a therapist,  author, and Founder/CEO of Restoring the Soul, a counseling practice that provides opportunities for life-changing breakthrough with licensed and experienced therapists. Their holistic approach creates an atmosphere of safety and grace where people can explore their relationships, identity, emotions, and spirituality.In 2012 Michael released the book Surfing For God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggles. It, along with Jay Stringer's book Unwanted, has been extraordinarily powerful in helping people discover what needs they are actually trying to meet when pursuing broken behavior. The book contains a story (that Greg and Michael talk about) that's part of the reason for our podcast's name!In early 2025 Michael released his second book, Sacred Attachment: Escaping Spiritual Exhaustion and Trusting in Divine Love. This book explores how an understanding of attachment theory can help tired and wounded Christians get "unstuck" in our relationship with God and experience the closeness he intended us to have with him.Restoring the Soul offers individual and group intensive therapy experiences, as well as a blog, podcast, and other resources.Check out Michael's links below, and PLEASE give us 5-stars and write a positive review wherever you get your podcasts!Restoring the Soul websiteRestoring the Soul podcastSurfing For God and Sacred Attachment (on Amazon)Training Session at Beeson Divinity School (2014)#MichaelJohnCusick #RestoringTheSoul #SurfingForGod #SacredAttachment #attachmenttheory #counseling #therapy #gospel #recove Support the showAwaken websiteRoots Retreat Men's IntensiveRoots Retreat Women's WorkshopAwaken Men & Women's support meeting info (including virtual)

A reading of reflections and poems of Saint Symeon taken from various sources and translations including:~ The Book of Mystical Chapters: Meditations on the Soul's Ascent from the Desert Fathers and Other Early Christian Contemplatives, Translated by John Anthony McGuckin~ The Enlightened Heart: An Anthology of Sacred Poetry, by Stephen Mitchell~ The Fire rises in Me - English version by Ivan M. GrangerSaint Symeon the New Theologian (949 -1022 AD) was an Eastern Orthodox monk and poet who was one of the three saints canonized by the Eastern Orthodox Church and given the title of "Theologian." "Theologian" was not applied to Symeon in the modern academic sense of theological study; the title was intended only to recognise someone who spoke from personal experience of the vision of God. One of his principal teachings was that humans could and should experience theoria (literally "contemplation," or direct experience of God).Symeon was born into the Byzantine nobility and given a traditional education. At age fourteen, he met Symeon the Studite, a renowned monk of the Monastery of Stoudios in Constantinople, who convinced him to give his own life to prayer and asceticism under the elder Symeon's guidance. By the time he was thirty, Symeon the New Theologian became the abbot of the Monastery of Saint Mamas, a position he held for twenty-five years. He attracted many monks and clergy with his reputation for sanctity, though his teachings brought him into conflict with church authorities, who would eventually send him into exile. Symeon is recognized as the first Eastern Christian mystic to share his own mystical experiences freely. Some of his writings are included in the Philokalia, a collection of texts by early Christian mystics on contemplative prayer and hesychast teachings. Symeon wrote and spoke frequently about the importance of experiencing directly the grace of God, often talking about his own experiences of God as divine light. Another common subject in his writings was the need of putting oneself under the guidance of a spiritual father. The authority for many of his teachings derived from the traditions of the Desert Fathers, early Christian monks and ascetics. Symeon's writings include Hymns of Divine Love, Ethical Discourses, and The Catechetical Discourses.Photography: George Digalakis ~ The Sound of Silence  / georgedigalakisphotography  https://www.digalakisphotography.com/Music: "Let My Love Be Heard" by Jake Runestad. Performed by the Bob Cole Conservatory Chamber Choir.   • Let My Love Be Heard - Jake Runestad  Cousin Silas - Slow Rotations https://cousinsilas1.bandcamp.com/With thanks to Pat for his kind permission to use his music for this channel.