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This message is about how to combat doubt and trust in the Lord's promises.
Doubt is something most people experience, but few people talk about. This week we explore what to do when questions, uncertainty, or struggles with belief arise, and how doubt doesn't have to pull you away from Jesus but can actually become part of a deeper, more honest faith. Doubt can be a sign that your faith is growing beyond simple answers. Every meaningful relationship in your life involves trust before certainty.Ultimately the question is, “Can you trust Jesus?” Real faith The post How to deal with doubt as a Christian (Geoff Snook) appeared first on The Lakes Church Cairns.
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In this powerful Week 17 message of The Science of Mind Journey, Rev. Lee Wolak explores "Doubt and the Divided Mind" and reveals how doubt weakens our creative power, disrupts spiritual alignment, and keeps us from fully stepping into the life we are here to live. In the Science of Mind teaching, thought is creative, but when the mind is divided between fear and faith, clarity and confusion, trust and hesitation, our results become scattered. This spiritual talk invites you to examine where doubt may be operating in your consciousness and how to return to a deeper place of inner knowing, self-trust, and spiritual certainty. Through practical insight, metaphysical teaching, and bold spiritual truth, you will learn how to recognize the divided mind, release inner conflict, and align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with the greater possibility seeking to express through you. If you are on a path of spiritual growth, self-awareness, conscious living, personal transformation, or Science of Mind study, this message will help you move beyond hesitation and into greater faith, clarity, and empowered living. Subscribe for more teachings on self-realization, spiritual growth, inner transformation, universal principles, and awakening to the power within. Sign up for my daily thought and weekly newsletter by clicking this link: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/free-affirmations If you find value in what Agape offers—spiritually, emotionally, and in community—consider becoming a supporting member. Your recurring contribution helps us continue to share truth, healing, and transformation with the world. Click here to become a supporter: https://www.agapespiritualcenter.com/recurring-contributions/
While Trump gets ready for his White House UFC fight, his administration seems to be focused on sowing doubt in US elections. Plus, more states resist DOJ subpoenas for their voter registration lists, while the US postal service weighs a proposal to restrict delivery of mail-in ballots. And, Trump centers his baseless election fraud claims on CA's recent primary, backed up by the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Rev. Al Sharpton, David Litt join The 11th Hour tonight. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Visit our webpage for more information about the showwww.podpage.com/the-3-13-men-money-and-marriageCash App: $a114johnsonSummaryThis episode explores the impact of AI on the labor market, addressing fears of obsolescence, the history of technological innovation, and the tactics corporations use to manipulate perceptions of AI. Greg and Andrew discuss how to navigate these changes with optimism and strategic adaptation.Keywords: AI, labor market, manufactured doubt, technological innovation, corporate strategy, job security, automation, history of tech, future of workKey topicsAI's impact on jobs and labor marketManufactured doubt and corporate manipulationHistorical parallels of technological innovationStrategies for adapting to AI-driven changesAI and the Labor Market: Myths, Realities, and Strategies for the FutureManufactured Doubt: How Corporations Shape Our Perception of AI"There's no replacement for a real human.""They have to have your consent.""AI is being used to suppress wages."Guest name Greg WhitakerChapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Labor Market Concerns05:51 The Role of AI in Job Security11:20 Manufactured Doubt and Corporate Strategies17:03 AI as a Scapegoat for Cost-Cutting22:52 The Human Element in AI Integration24:51 Navigating Career Anxiety in the Age of AI
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Fluent Fiction - Korean: From Doubt to Triumph: A Team's Journey in Seoul's Skyline Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 롯데월드타워는 서울의 번잡한 도시 속에서 우뚝 서 있습니다.En: Lotte World Tower stands tall amid the bustling city of Seoul.Ko: 태양이 높이 떠오른 여름날, 유리창 너머로 빛이 바쁜 사무실을 비추고 있었습니다.En: On a summer day with the sun high in the sky, light streamed through the glass windows, illuminating the busy office.Ko: 지각할지 모른다는 걱정이 사무실을 가득 메우고 있었지만, 동시에 이곳에서는 희망도 피어나고 있었습니다.En: Although worries about being late filled the office, hope was blossoming there as well.Ko: 지원은 이 사무실에서 프로젝트 관리자 역할을 담당하고 있었습니다.En: Ji-won was filling the role of project manager in this office.Ko: 그는 세심함으로 유명했지만, 팀의 실패를 두려워했습니다.En: Known for his meticulousness, he feared the failure of his team.Ko: 이번 프로젝트가 승진에 중요한 역할을 할 것임을 알기에, 그는 한 걸음도 놓칠 수 없다고 생각했습니다.En: Knowing that this project would play a crucial role in his promotion, he thought he couldn't miss a single step.Ko: 반면, 그래픽 디자이너인 민서는 항상 창의적인 아이디어로 가득 차 있었습니다.En: On the other hand, Min-seo, a graphic designer, was always full of creative ideas.Ko: 하지만 그녀는 자신의 능력이 제대로 인정받지 못한다는 느낌을 받곤 했습니다.En: However, she often felt her abilities weren't properly recognized.Ko: 그녀는 더 많은 책임을 맡고 싶었고, 자신의 실력을 인정받고자 했습니다.En: She wanted to take on more responsibility and have her skills acknowledged.Ko: 어느 날 오후, 작업 중이던 프로젝트에 기술적인 문제가 발생했습니다.En: One afternoon, a technical issue arose with the project they were working on.Ko: 고민에 빠진 지원은 팀원들을 모아 해결책을 찾아보려고 했습니다.En: Troubled, Ji-won gathered his team to find a solution.Ko: 민서는 이 기회를 이용해 창의적인 전략을 제안했지만, 지원은 회사의 기준에 맞지 않을까 걱정했습니다.En: Min-seo used this opportunity to propose a creative strategy, but Ji-won was worried it might not meet the company's standards.Ko: "지원, 이게 당신의 목표를 이룰 방법이에요.En: "Ji-won, this is how you'll achieve your goal.Ko: 한 번만 믿어봐요," 민서는 자신 있게 말했습니다.En: Just trust me once," Min-seo said confidently.Ko: 지원은 망설였지만, 팀의 힘을 믿어야 할 때임을 본능적으로 느꼈습니다.En: Ji-won hesitated but instinctively felt it was time to trust in the team's strength.Ko: "좋아, 해봅시다," 마지막으로 결심한 지원이 답했습니다.En: "Alright, let's do it," Ji-won finally decided.Ko: 프로젝트 마감일에 가까워지며, 지원과 민서는 문제 해결을 위해 밤낮없이 애썼습니다.En: As the project deadline approached, Ji-won and Min-seo worked tirelessly day and night to solve the problems.Ko: 마침내 그들은 각자의 강점을 조합하며 새로운 접근법을 찾아냈습니다.En: Finally, they combined their strengths and discovered a new approach.Ko: 마지막 순간까지 둘은 포기하지 않았고, 정성을 다했습니다.En: Until the last moment, they didn't give up and poured their utmost effort into it.Ko: 결과적으로, 프로젝트는 성공을 거두었고, 윗사람들은 두 사람의 노력을 깊이 감명받았습니다.En: As a result, the project was a success, and their superiors were deeply impressed by their efforts.Ko: 지원은 팀의 창의력을 신뢰하는 법을 배웠고, 민서는 협력의 힘을 깨달으며, 드디어 그녀의 능력을 인정받게 되었습니다.En: Ji-won learned to trust the team's creativity, and Min-seo realized the power of collaboration, finally receiving recognition for her abilities.Ko: 회사를 떠나기 전, 지원과 민서는 다시 한 번 타워의 전망대를 올려다보았습니다.En: Before leaving the company, Ji-won and Min-seo looked up at the tower's observatory once more.Ko: "다음에는 더 큰 도전도 두렵지 않을 거야," 지원이 말했습니다.En: "Next time, I won't be afraid of bigger challenges," Ji-won said.Ko: 민서도 빙긋 웃으며 대답했습니다, "맞아, 함께라면 가능해.En: Min-seo also smiled and replied, "Right, anything is possible together."Ko: "이렇게 그들의 여름은 끝났지만, 새로운 시작이 두 사람을 기다리고 있었습니다.En: Thus, their summer ended, but a new beginning awaited them.Ko: 그들에게는 이제 더 큰 목표가 생긴 것입니다.En: They now had even bigger goals. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 번잡한illuminating: 비추고meticulousness: 세심함crucial: 중요한blossoming: 피어나고promotion: 승진acknowledged: 인정받고자technical: 기술적인instinctively: 본능적으로approach: 접근법tirelessly: 밤낮없이observatory: 전망대creative: 창의적인strategy: 전략superiors: 윗사람들collaboration: 협력recognized: 인정받게amid: 속에서streamed: 비추고 있었습니다crucial: 중요한feared: 두려워했습니다technical: 기술적인arose: 발생했습니다propose: 제안했지만deadline: 마감일tirelessly: 밤낮없이combined: 조합하며discovered: 찾아냈습니다hesitated: 망설였지만instinctively: 본능적으로
THIS IS A PREVIEW PODCAST. NOT THE FULL EPISODE. Please check out the full podcast episode on our Patreon Page by subscribing over at - https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture With the upcoming releases of "Disclosure Day" and "Toy Story 5," there's no better time in our 2008 retrospective to revisit a science fiction Disney Pixar film that is regarded as one of the most beloved films of that year: "WALL-E," starring Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy & Sigourney Weaver. Written and directed by Andrew Stanton and co-written by Jim Reardon, this adorable and prescient story about a lonely robot who falls in love and embarks on an adventure across the galaxy to bring humanity back to Earth 700 years after they abandoned it has endured since its premiere to become a modern classic. Please tune in as Ema Sasic, Larry Fried, Lauren LaMagna, Ben Langford, Tom O'Brien, and I talk about the film's iconic first half, why the second half is much better than people give it credit for, the visuals, Thomas Newman's score, its awards season run, and more in our SPOILER-FILLED review. Please check out our past reviews for "Frost/Nixon," "Doubt," "Changeling," and "Revolutionary Road." We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy our review! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump cancels planned Iran strikes after announcing a multi-nation peace framework, but skepticism runs high. The crew debates foreign policy optics, Iran’s nuclear threat, gas price relief, and whether Republicans are unified or fractured over issues like the FISA court and national security heading into the midterms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever caught yourself listening to thoughts that bring doubt, fear, or confusion?In today's episode, Stephanie Alessi Muiña explores the enemy's favorite weapon (deception) and uncovers how recognizing lies can shift the direction of our faith journey. Together, we'll learn how to discern truth from falsehood using Scripture, understand why it's vital to fill our hearts with God's promises, and discover practical ways to guard our minds against confusion.Let's come together in prayer and daily devotion, standing firm in God's truth and encouraging our community to walk confidently in faith.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare this with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on Instagram and FacebookLeave a reviewSupport Our Friends and FamilyConnect with the original host of MMD Alison DelamotaFollow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis
Psalm 69:32 offers hope for believers navigating seasons of pain, discouragement, and spiritual confusion. In this devotional, Jennifer Slattery explores how emotional wounds, anxiety, and difficult circumstances can sometimes lead us to question God's presence and goodness. Drawing from the life of David, she reminds readers that faith is not the absence of struggle but the continual choice to bring our fears, doubts, and burdens into God's presence rather than relying solely on our own strength. Highlights Emotional wounds and difficult circumstances can lead believers to question God's goodness. David's example shows the importance of turning to God honestly during seasons of pain. Self-reliance often increases discouragement rather than alleviating it. God's presence brings renewed joy, peace, and spiritual strength. Biblical joy is rooted in God's faithfulness, not changing circumstances. The joy of the Lord provides strength for weary and overwhelmed hearts. Prayer, worship, and time in God's presence help restore hope. Christ offers sustaining grace when we lack the strength to carry our burdens alone. Join the Conversation Have you experienced a time when God reminded you that He saw your pain, needs, or circumstances? How does knowing that God is El Roi—the God who sees you—change the way you approach difficult seasons? Continue the conversation with the Crosswalk community here: https://forums.crosswalk.com/ Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: When the Wounds We Suffer Cause Us to Doubt GodBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading: The poor will see and be glad— you who seek God, may your hearts live! Psalm 69:32 NIV Lately, I’ve felt bruised and discouraged. I’m trying to honor God, but sometimes find it confusing, particularly in some complicated and highly consequential situations. Unlike David, the ancient Israel king who wrote today’s verse and the surrounding chapter, I’m not facing anything life-threatening. No one is hunting me down to kill me. No one is trying to destroy my dreams or my career. But I’ve been feeling under attack, just the same—by my thoughts, my pain, and numerous confusing complications that can make life feel so challenging. When I land in this place, I’m tempted to respond in various unhealthy ways. Often, my first reaction is self-reliance. This typically makes my circumstances worse while also increasing any sense of inadequacy or hopelessness I feel. Eventually, however, I respond to the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit and seek God in my pain and overwhelm. It is then, in His presence, that my heart starts to revive as His light and life fill my soul. Perhaps this is what Scripture references in Psalm 16. In this passage, also written by David, we read: I keep my eyes always on the Lord.With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;my body also will rest secure,You make known to me the path of life;you will fill me with joy in your presence,with eternal pleasures at your right hand (vs 8-9, 11, NIV). Joy and peace come through proximity to Christ and aligning ourselves with His truth. And that joy gives us strength (Neh. 8:10). David seemed to understand this. Although a victorious warrior, many times over, who demonstrated great wisdom and restraint, Scripture rarely, if ever, paints him as self-reliant. And while he often openly expressed his pain and his fear, unfiltered, he never remained stuck in despair. Not because he didn’t struggle or quickly overcame his struggles. Rather, he found the strength to rise above the chaos raging around and within him by deliberately and consistently turning to God. And resting in the Lord’s loving embrace. Intersecting Life & Faith: Does your life feel heavy? Is your mind presently bombarded with one anxious or painful thought after another? If so, I get it. I’ve been there and am certain I will land in that place yet again. Those seasons can wear us down emotionally and physically, stealing our sleep, clarity, and peace. But we don’t have to remain stuck in our pain or navigate it alone. God bids us to come to Him, as David did, and find in Him the strength to remain standing when our knees feel ready to give way. As Nehemiah 8:10 so clearly proclaims, the joy of the Lord is our strength. That doesn’t mean we must deny our pain or suppress it behind a forced, “Praise the Lord! Hallelujah.” It doesn’t mean laughter will always overpower our tears. Biblical joy isn’t the surface-level, circumstantial emotion with which we often equate it. True joy, biblical joy, is the deep, abiding assurance that God is with us, working in us, and orchestrating everything we encounter for our good and His glory. Phrased another way, biblical joy is an enduring awareness of Christ’s grace. Knowing that we are lovingly held, faithfully led, and eternally blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms displaces our despair with hope and revives our souls. Candy and caffeine might give us a mid-afternoon pickup, but only Christ can sustain us when we’ve lost the strength to stand on our own. Perhaps this is, in part, what God means when He promises to replace our weakness with His supernatural strength. What might that look like for you, in this present season? How might turning your heart toward the Lord in your fear and pain help alleviate the burden weighing on your soul, allowing you to walk just a little lighter? Allowing you to maintain confident hope that a better day will indeed come? If you’re in a dark and challenging season, perhaps find a quiet place to connect with the Lord. Turn on some praise music, light a nice-smelling candle, and simply sit with your Father. Ask Him to help you sense His presence, and rest in His embrace for as long as necessary, trusting Him to infuse your innermost being with His joy, peace, and strength. If this resonated with you, you might also find this Faith Over Fear podcast episode helpful: Taking Every Thought Captive: Breaking Free From the Lies That Hold Us. Further Reading: 2 Corinthians 10:5 Romans 12:1-2 Psalm 94:19 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, James Tracy fumes over the decision by the IRFU to let go of James Lowe,Caelan Doris a doubt for the URC Final against the Bulls next Friday,And Aoife Wafer is crowned the Women's Six Nations Player of the Championship once again.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
Have you ever felt stuck in doubt—like you're trapped in a fog that keeps you from moving forward? In this episode of Healing Journeys Today, Julieann Hartman shares how to overcome the heavy, paralyzing mindset of uncertainty and fear. Through faith, truth, and renewed confidence in God's promises, you'll learn how to break free from doubt's grip and step boldly into the freedom and clarity that's already yours in Christ.
On today's wrestling news, Andy Murray and Adam Wilbourn discuss the recent rumours regarding CM Punk's absence from WWE TV...ENJOY!Follow us on Twitter:@AdamWilbourn@AndyHMurray@WhatCultureWWE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of the Reality Based Leadership Podcast, Alex Dorr shares the surprisingly simple technique that helped a stuck team finally break through: giving the benefit of the doubt. Here's what was happening. This team felt like everyone was against them. Every step hit a barrier. The departments there to support them felt like roadblocks. The "no people." It's a pattern Alex sees constantly, and it almost always points to the same root cause: stories. Not the facts. The stories we layer on top of the facts. The victim story. The villain story. The helpless story. And because of our biology, that ancient fight-or-flight wiring still running in the background, we jump straight into the worst-case version of events every single time. The fix? You don't have to change the situation. You don't have to change the other person. You just have to change the story. Alex walks through the exact mechanics of how our thinking creates our feelings, drives our actions, and ultimately shapes our results. And how a single pivot toward assuming noble intent can completely change the outcome of an interaction, a relationship, or a team's entire culture. Episode Highlights: 00:01:20 - What this podcast is built to do and why this episode goes back to basics 00:02:24 - The client story: a team where everything felt like a roadblock 00:03:04 - Introducing the technique: giving the benefit of the doubt 00:05:26 - The three stories: victim, villain, and helpless 00:07:04 - The biology behind negative thinking and the saber-tooth tiger effect 00:09:16 - Co-creation: how your story changes the interaction 00:10:23 - The walk-by-without-a-hello example, both sides 00:12:48 - The shadow side and edge cases 00:13:06 - The "edit your story" technique in practice 00:16:27 - The event cycle visual: thinking, feeling, action, results 00:19:07 - Your reflection and call to action
This episode features Dominique Young, author of God, Where Are You? Unmasking Your Pain, Uncovering His Presence. Dominique talks to us about her personal struggles with mental health issues and the way God met her in her doubt and increased her faith through that process. Her story is sure to encourage and uplift you as you listen.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors.But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you!(Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com
George Barrios spent more than three decades moving between strategy, finance, operations, and general management before helping lead the evolution of WWE from a North American live-event business into a global media company. In this conversation, he reflects on the principles that shaped that career and the lessons learned while leading large-scale change under intense scrutiny. A central theme is systems thinking. Barrios explains why effective leaders develop a deep understanding of how customers, markets, functions, incentives, and decisions interact rather than viewing problems through a single functional lens. He argues that better decisions often come from understanding second- and third-order consequences rather than focusing only on immediate outcomes. The discussion also explores where conviction comes from. Barrios rejects the idea that confidence is primarily a personality trait. Instead, he argues that conviction is built through preparation, rigorous analysis, and a willingness to develop a clear point of view. For leaders pursuing ambitious initiatives, this foundation becomes essential when facing skepticism, criticism, and uncertainty. Several practical lessons emerge: Strong leaders seek to understand the entire business, not just their area of expertise. Writing remains one of the most effective ways to sharpen thinking because it exposes gaps, inconsistencies, and unsupported assumptions. Courage is not the absence of fear. The fear associated with difficult decisions rarely disappears, but action reduces its influence. Storytelling is a leadership skill, not a communication accessory. People commit to difficult work when they understand the larger purpose behind it and can see their role within it. Significant achievements often require enduring what Barrios describes as the "swamp of despair," the period when progress is unclear, criticism is high, and abandoning the effort appears rational. The conversation also examines the implications of artificial intelligence. Barrios believes professionals should move beyond simply using AI tools and instead learn how to integrate them deeply into their workflows. At the same time, he emphasizes that AI cannot replace the value of an informed point of view developed through reading, writing, experience, and independent thinking. Drawing on his experience in media and sports, Barrios discusses why the economics of content creation are changing rapidly. As the cost of producing content approaches zero, differentiation increasingly depends on authenticity, trusted expertise, strong brands, and proprietary experiences that cannot be replicated by algorithms. He also explains why successful content organizations should think less about producing individual hits and more about building data-driven systems that consistently create, test, and refine content at scale. This is a conversation about leadership, judgment, resilience, and the discipline required to pursue difficult ideas when evidence is incomplete and consensus is absent. Get George's new book, Sometimes Wrong but Never in Doubt, here: https://tinyurl.com/4557tfpb Claim your free gift: Free gift #1 McKinsey & BCG winning resume www.FIRMSconsulting.com/resumePDF Free gift #2 Breakthrough Decisions Guide with 25 AI Prompts www.FIRMSconsulting.com/decisions Free gift #3 Five Reasons Why People Ignore Somebody www.FIRMSconsulting.com/owntheroom Free gift #4 Access episode 1 from Build a Consulting Firm, Level 1 www.FIRMSconsulting.com/build Free gift #5 The Overall Approach used in well-managed strategy studies www.FIRMSconsulting.com/OverallApproach Free gift #6 Get a copy of Nine Leaders in Action, a book we co-authored with some of our clients: www.FIRMSconsulting.com/gift
Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Eclipsing Doubt: A Journey Beyond Science in the Hidden Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A nap magasan járt a nyár derekán, amikor Zoltán belépett a titkos laboratóriumba.En: The sun was high in the sky in the mid-summer when Zoltán entered the secret laboratory.Hu: A labor egy erdő ölelésében rejtőzött, távol mindenkitől.En: The lab was hidden within the embrace of a forest, away from everyone.Hu: Légies, de mégis kaotikus világ volt itt, tele drótokkal, csövekkel és különféle berendezésekkel.En: It was an ethereal yet chaotic world here, filled with wires, pipes, and various devices.Hu: Az ablakokon át friss fenyőillat szűrődött be, a kinti meleg levegővel együtt.En: Through the windows, the scent of fresh pine filtered in, along with the warm air outside.Hu: Zoltán némi izgalommal és idegességgel készült a nagy kísérletre.En: Zoltán prepared for the big experiment with some excitement and nervousness.Hu: Meg akarta mutatni a világnak, hogy az elmélete a megújuló energiáról nem csak álom.En: He wanted to show the world that his theory about renewable energy wasn't just a dream.Hu: Júlia azonban, az új, ambiciózus kutató, kételkedett benne.En: However, Júlia, the new, ambitious researcher, doubted him.Hu: Egyes részei Zoltán tervének túlságosan merészek voltak.En: Some parts of Zoltán's plan were too bold.Hu: Tamás, Zoltán régi barátja és tudóstársa, megfontolt volt.En: Tamás, Zoltán's old friend and fellow scientist, was cautious.Hu: Ő a bizonyíték alapú tudományban hitt.En: He believed in evidence-based science.Hu: A laborban komoly feszültség uralkodott.En: There was serious tension reigning in the lab.Hu: A napéjegyenlőség közeledett, és Zoltán tudta, hogy ez a tökéletes alkalom a kísérlethez.En: The equinox was approaching, and Zoltán knew this was the perfect time for the experiment.Hu: De hiányzott egy ritka komponens, ami nélkül kockázatos lehetett az egész.En: But a rare component was missing, without which the entire endeavor could be risky.Hu: Júlia, bár kételkedett, mégis ott volt, hogy tanuljon és figyeljen.En: Júlia, though doubtful, was there to learn and observe.Hu: Tamás pedig figyelmeztetett: "Várj, Zoltán, túl kockázatos most!En: Tamás warned, "Wait, Zoltán, it's too risky now!"Hu: "Mégis, Zoltán kitartott az ötlete mellett.En: Yet, Zoltán persisted with his idea.Hu: Júlia dilemmázott.En: Júlia was in a dilemma.Hu: Támogassa Zoltánt, vagy állítsa meg?En: Should she support Zoltán, or stop him?Hu: És ha igen, hogyan?En: And if so, how?Hu: Tamás is belső küzdelmet folytatott.En: Tamás also struggled internally.Hu: Bízzon a barátjában, vagy védje meg a csapatot egy katasztrófától?En: Should he trust his friend or protect the team from a potential disaster?Hu: Ahogy a nap lassan bekúszott a horizonton, elérkezett a pillanat.En: As the day slowly crept over the horizon, the moment arrived.Hu: Zoltán mély lélegzetet vett és megnyomta a gombot.En: Zoltán took a deep breath and pressed the button.Hu: A gépek zúgni kezdtek, a labor villogó fényekkel telt meg.En: The machines started to whir, and the lab filled with flashing lights.Hu: Júlia ekkor gyors döntést hozott.En: Júlia then made a quick decision.Hu: Valamit meg kellett változtatnia, hogy elkerüljön egy lehetséges kudarcot.En: She had to change something to avoid a possible failure.Hu: Az ösztöneire hallgatott, és óvatos kézzel beállította a berendezést.En: She listened to her instincts and carefully adjusted the equipment.Hu: A kezdeti pillanatok feszült csendet hoztak, majd hirtelen megtörtént a csoda.En: The initial moments brought tense silence, then suddenly the miracle happened.Hu: A gépek működni kezdtek, és az eredmények lassan megjelentek Zoltán számítógépének képernyőjén.En: The machines began to work, and the results slowly appeared on Zoltán's computer screen.Hu: Az adatok azt mutatták, hogy Zoltán elmélete működik – részben.En: The data showed that Zoltán's theory was working—partially.Hu: De ugyanakkor új kérdéseket is felvetett a megújuló energia terén.En: However, it also raised new questions in the field of renewable energy.Hu: Zoltán elcsodálkozott.En: Zoltán was amazed.Hu: Júlia hőstettét elismerte, és hálás volt.En: He acknowledged Júlia's heroic act and was grateful.Hu: Megértette, hogy a csapatmunka és a közös gondolkodás milyen fontos.En: He understood the importance of teamwork and collective thinking.Hu: Júlia önbizalmát megerősödve érezte, és Zoltán tiszteletét is kivívta.En: Júlia felt her confidence strengthened and earned Zoltán's respect.Hu: Tamás megbecsülte az eredményt, és továbbra is a szigorú tudományos módszerek híve maradt.En: Tamás appreciated the result and remained committed to rigorous scientific methods.Hu: A laborban ismét béke honolt, és a kollektív siker élményét ünnepelték.En: Peace once again reigned in the lab, and they celebrated the experience of collective success.Hu: A nyári nap sugarai bearanyozták a labor ablakait, és Zoltán már a következő felfedezésről álmodott, immáron együtt a csapatával.En: The summer sun's rays gilded the lab's windows, and Zoltán was already dreaming of the next discovery, now together with his team. 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Kyle Worley and Rebecca McLaughlin talk* about doubt and where we can find a stable foundation that honors and invites our doubt toward goodness, truth, and beauty.*This is a replay episode from 1/31/23Questions Covered in This Episode:Have you ever experienced profound doubt?What do you think are some of the most common places of doubt?What is doubt an invitation to?Do we find doubt in the bible?Where do you find a stable foundation that honors and invites your doubt toward goodness, truth, and beauty?If someone is listening to this episode and is experiencing or has experienced deep doubts about who God is, what God has done, and how God is inviting us to live…how would we encourage them?Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 3, Matthew 26, John 21:15-19, John 20:24-29The Chosen Produced by The Good Podcast Co.Use code WORSHIP for 30% off "All of Me" by Cheryl Marshall at thegoodbook.com—and download your free study guide today.Find Battling Unbelief wherever books are sold, or visit crossway.org/battlingunbelief to get 30% off with a free Crossway+ account.
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Do you have doubts? Many do. In this episode Mike looks at what the brother of Jesus says about doubting. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. -- James chapter 1
Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!You are carrying pressure God never asked you to carry.So many Christian entrepreneurs are exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious about money, obsessed with results, and questioning whether they're even cut out for business.But what if the problem isn't your strategy?What if the problem is that you've taken responsibility for something that was never supposed to be yours in the first place?In this episode, we're talking about the difference between God's role and your role in business.Because God is responsible for the outcome.You are responsible for the stewardship.When we confuse those two roles, we create stress, burnout, insecurity, comparison, and disappointment that God never intended for us to carry.We'll break down:• Why trying to control business results creates anxiety and overwhelm• What stewardship actually looks like as a Christian entrepreneur• The biblical mindset shift that can change how you approach growth, sales, and success• How to stop obsessing over outcomes and start partnering with God more effectivelyIf you've been feeling discouraged because your business isn't growing as quickly as you'd hoped, this episode is for you.God never called you to produce the outcome. He called you to faithfully steward the vessel.Now it's time to get back in your lane and trust Him in HIS role in your business. Want more? Join our community and be surrounded by other Christian Entrepreneurs (and me as your coach) to help you plant kingdom seeds online and make sales this very month...the biblical way! https://community.calledcreator.com/checkout/called-creator-circle-founding-memberHope to see you inside. Subscribe to the channel for more videos like this in the meantime! Prefer Video? Get the full podcast video experience on YouTube RIGHT HERE!
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Have you ever been angry at God and didn't know if that was allowed? Have you sat in church smiling while internally asking why He felt so far away? Have you prayed the same prayer for years and still heard nothing — and quietly started to wonder if any of it was even working?This is Episode 4 of our mini-series — Things Christian Women Don't Say Out Loud — and we saved this one for last on purpose. Because this one is the deepest. And the most personal.In this episode, Tayler, Alora, and Mary go to the places most Christian podcasts won't. The doubt. The unanswered prayers. The seasons where God went completely silent and they didn't know what to do with that. The bitterness of watching someone else receive the miracle you prayed for. The anger they were afraid to admit even to themselves. This is the faith episode. And it is the most honest one yet.In this episode we talk about:Doubt as a doorway — not a dead endWhat to do when God feels completely silentPraying for your husband's safety every deployment and still living in fear every single dayThe prayers that felt unanswered and what that did to our faithBeing angry at God — and whether that's allowed (spoiler: it is)What faith actually looks like inside a military life full of uncertaintyHow to worship God through genuine bitternessComing out of the hardest season still standing — and still believingScripture anchor: Habakkuk 3:17-18 — "Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines... yet I will rejoice in the Lord."Whether you are a lifelong woman of faith or you are somewhere in the middle of the hardest wrestling match of your spiritual life — you are safe here.Bring your questions. Bring your doubt. Bring the things you have never said out loud. Because we believe that is exactly where the real thriving begins.
A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger E. Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC, May 31, 2026, First Sunday after Pentecost, Confirmation Sunday. "We Know Who We Are"series. Texts: Genesis 1:26-2:3; Ephesians 2:4–10 There are some words in scripture that change everything. Not because they're long or unusual. But because they turn the whole story in a different direction. Today's passage contains two of those words: “But God.” Before we can appreciate those words, we need to know what precedes them. In the first 3 verses of Ephesians 2, Paul reminds the church in Ephesus of their old ways of being. The direct translation from the Greek is convoluted and confusing, but Eugene Peterson's interpretation from The Message helps us get the point: “It wasn't so long ago that you were mired in that old stagnant life of sin. You let the world, which doesn't know the first thing about living, tell you how to live…We all did it, all of us doing what we felt like doing, when we felt like doing it, all of us in the same boat. It's a wonder God didn't lose his temper and do away with the whole lot of us.” And then…. “But God…” The old story gets interrupted. It moves in a new direction. Which is good news because most of us know something about stories that seem stuck in a rut. Maybe you've carried shame for something you did years ago. Maybe you've convinced yourself that some part of your life is beyond repair. Maybe you've spent so long trying to prove your worth that you've forgotten who you are underneath all the striving. Maybe you've watched the news lately and wondered whether cruelty and greed and fear are simply winning. The story goes one way. But God… That little phrase shows up all over scripture. Human beings build a tower to heaven. But God. Sarah is too old. But God. The sea is in front of them. Pharaohs army is behind them. But God. The disciples lock themselves in a room because they are terrified. But God. The cross stands on a hill outside Jerusalem. But God. Mary Magdalene despaired at the tomb. But God. Again and again, scripture insists that God is never limited by the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible. What a gift. Because one of the stories many of us carry is the story that we have to earn our way. This is so ingrained in our culture and mindset. We learn that story early. We learn it from grades and report cards. From performance reviews. From comparisons. From all the subtle ways the world teaches us to keep score. We absorb these lessons so deeply that eventually we begin to assume that God works this way too. God helps those who help themselves. God rewards the faithful. God blesses the deserving. God keeps score. But this is precisely the story Paul is trying to undo. Our temptation to slide into the world's quid pro quo economy isn't new. And in these few verses, Paul takes pains to refute it—not with an abstract argument, but by showing us, phrase by phrase, who God is and how grace works. So let's move through the text together and listen deeply to the word. Notice where Paul begins. “But God, who is rich in mercy...” Rich in mercy. Before Paul says anything about us, he says something about God. After describing the sorry, lost state of humanity, Paul doesn't say, “But we finally figured it out.” He doesn't say, “But we repented.” He doesn't say, “But we became more faithful.” He doesn't say, “But we got serious about our spiritual lives.” He says, “But God.” The turning point of the story is not a change in us. It is a revelation of who God is. “But God, who is rich in mercy...” Paul could have said simply, “God is merciful.” He doesn't. He says God is plousios (πλούσιος)—in the Greek: rich, abundant, lavish—in mercy. Possessing more mercy than we can imagine. This is so important! Because most of us have been trained to think in terms of scarcity. There's never enough time or money or security or opportunity. There is not enough to go around. There are only so many slices of any pie. And if we're not careful, we start to imagine that God's resources are limited too. Limited patience. Limited forgiveness. Limited love. Limited welcome. Only so many second chances. As though mercy were something God has to budget carefully. As though grace might run out. As though God were standing over us with a ledger, keeping score, calculating whether we've finally earned another chance. But Paul says, “Nope. That's not who God is.” Mercy is not scarce in God. Mercy is abundant in God. God's mercy is not pie—and there's not limited supply! Mercy flows from God as naturally as light from the sun. And lest we miss the point, Paul piles on another phrase: “Out of the great love with which God loved us.” It's almost as though he can't find enough words—mercy, love, grace, kindness. The language keeps overflowing because Paul is trying to describe a reality that exceeds ordinary human calculation. The world understands transaction. But God operates through grace. And perhaps that is why grace is so difficult for us to receive. We know how to earn. We know what it takes to achieve. We know the way to keep score. Many of us have spent our entire lives trying to prove that we are worthy of love, worthy of belonging, worthy of respect, worthy of a place at the table. And some versions of Christianity have reinforced exactly that impulse. Behave yourself and God will bless you. Believe the right things and God will reward you. Get your life together and God will finally accept you. Or the flip side: Mess up and God will punish you. Doubt and God will reject you. Fail and God will turn away. But Paul will have none of it. “By grace you have been saved.” Grace! We are not saved by following the rules or checking the boxes or through achievement or merit. The story isn't about keeping score or about earned interest and love averages. “By grace you have been saved.” Grace. One of the most beautiful insights of the United Methodist movement is that grace starts earlier than we think it does. We tend to imagine that grace begins the moment we become aware of God. But John Wesley said no. Grace was already there. We think grace begins when we decide to follow Jesus. Wesley said no. Grace was already there. We think grace begins when we repent. Wesley said no. Grace was already there. Before faith, grace. Before understanding, grace. Before discipleship, grace. Before baptism, grace. Before confirmation, grace. Long before we know how to pray, grace is already making a way toward us. Long before we know God's name, God knows ours. United Methodists call this prevenient grace—the grace that goes before. The grace that is always preceding us, drawing us, inviting us, wooing us toward life. And I don't know about you, but I find that to be astonishingly good news. Because it means that the story of faith begins not with our searching for God, but with God's refusal to stop searching for us. But Paul isn't finished. He goes further, saying God “made us alive together with Christ.” Alive—not merely forgiven or a little nicer. Alive. This is resurrection language. It is creation language. It's the language of new possibility. This strikes me as especially powerful in a world where so many people are exhausted and carrying grief. Where so many people are overwhelmed by the state of the world and struggling simply to keep their hearts open. Paul speaks a pastoral word into our lives, assuring us that grace is not merely about doing more today to get into heaven someday. Grace is the power that makes us alive right now. Alive to God. Alive to beauty. Alive to joy. Alive to compassion. Alive to possibility and hope. And there is something else here that often gets lost in translation. Paul doesn't say that God made me alive. He says God made us alive. The language throughout this passage is communal. Every “you” in the text is plural. It's not about me; it's about we. Which means the story is not simply about God saving isolated individuals. It is about God creating a people. A community. A new humanity. People shaped not by fear, scarcity, or competition, but rather shaped by grace, abundance, and love. Today, a group of young people will stand before us to profess their faith. And what moves me every year is that confirmation is not fundamentally about private belief. It is about belonging. These young people are not simply saying, “I believe.” They are saying, “This is my people. This is the community in which I will learn what it means to follow Jesus.” And we are saying, “We need you. Your voice, your gifts, your questions, your presence will continue to shape who we become.” Because grace doesn't merely gather individuals. Grace creates a people. Paul addresses this in what he says next. “We are what God has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works...” The Greek word translated here as “what God has made” is poiēma (ποίημα). It's where we get the word poem. You could translate it: We are God's handiwork. God's artistry. God's creative work. And suddenly the echo of Genesis comes into view. The God who formed creation, breathed life into dust, and called it good is still creating, still forming, still calling beauty forth from chaos and light from darkness. We spend so much of our lives trying to make ourselves. Trying to prove ourselves. Trying to justify ourselves. Trying to become enough. Paul says we are not self-made. We are God-made. We are God's handiwork, God's poem. God's art. God's ongoing project. And we are already enough—even as we keep learning and growing. Now, at this point, some people get nervous. If grace is this abundant, if salvation is truly a gift, if God's love comes before we earn it and before we deserve it, then what keeps us from simply doing whatever we want? Paul is clear that we don't earn our salvation. And he is equally clear that God created us for good works. Good works are not the cause of salvation, they are the fruit of salvation, evidence that grace is alive and active within us. Or to put it another way: God doesn't love us because we do good things. We begin to do good things because we have encountered the love of God. Grace is not an excuse to do nothing. Grace is an invitation to participate in what God is doing in the world. Grace is bigger than we think. It is not merely a drop of help when we're struggling or a nudge of encouragement when we're discouraged. It is not a small boost for the spiritual journey. It is the power of God's mercy and love constantly interrupting the stories that diminish life and opening up new possibilities we could never create on our own. And because grace is bigger than we think, it keeps interrupting the stories that tell us life can only go one way. The world says there isn't enough. But God is rich in mercy. The world says you have to earn your place. But God saves by grace. The world says shame gets the last word. But God is great in love. The world says what is dead is dead. But God makes us alive. The world says you're on your own. But God makes us alive together. The world says this is all there is. But God is still creating. Still shaping. Still calling life from dust. Still making all things new. The story was going one way. But God. Thanks be to God. Amen. + + + Keep a daily grace log. At the end of each day, ask: Where did I experience a “But God” moment today? Where did grace go before me? Where did mercy, love, beauty, hope, community, or possibility interrupt the story I expected?
Cameron Ponsonby is joined by Mark Butcher, Katya Witney and ESPN Cricinfo's Matt Roller to try and make sense of the rapidly-developing Stokes-Atkinson nightclub story. We apologise if you can hear any of the building work going on in the background outside the studio. 0:00 Intro / 1:08 KIA UK / 1:35 Mark Butcher / 20:23 Stokes-Atkinson incident / 29:48 How does it impact the team? / 34:49 Lord's pitch / 41:07 Roasting Party / 42:20 Women's T20 World Cup / 51:48 Win Women's T20 Blast Finals Day tickets / 52:24 England Lions / 59:10 Big Bash merger / 1:06:26 MNDA / 1:07:14 Other cricket / 1:16:29 Outro KIA UK
Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Courage: Sindre's Journey from Doubt to Determination Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sindre satt ved det lille, runde bordet i den koselige tebutikken i Bergen.En: Sindre sat at the small, round table in the cozy tea shop in Bergen.No: Regnet trommet lett på vinduet, typisk for våren i denne byen.En: The rain lightly drummed on the window, typical for spring in this city.No: Inne i butikken var det varmt og innbydende, med myke puter og trefargede møbler.En: Inside the shop, it was warm and inviting, with soft cushions and wooden-colored furniture.No: Duften av nytrukket te blandet seg med den friske lukten av vårblomster utenfra, og Sindre trakk pusten dypt.En: The scent of freshly brewed tea blended with the fresh smell of spring flowers from outside, and Sindre took a deep breath.No: Men alt føltes ikke så rolig inni Sindre.En: But not everything felt so calm inside Sindre.No: Han stirret på koppene foran seg, inn i teen som om den kunne gi svar på tvilen hans.En: He stared at the cups in front of him, into the tea as if it could give answers to his doubts.No: Sindre elsket å male.En: Sindre loved to paint.No: Maleriene betydde alt for ham.En: The paintings meant everything to him.No: Men tankene om å ha sitt eget kunstutstilling fylte ham med angst.En: But the thoughts of having his own art exhibition filled him with anxiety.No: Var han god nok?En: Was he good enough?No: Ville noen i det hele tatt komme?En: Would anyone even come?No: Kari, Sindre sin gode venn, snakket livlig ved siden av ham.En: Kari, Sindre's good friend, spoke animatedly beside him.No: Hun hadde alltid vært der, den praktiske med et oppmuntrende ord når Sindre tvilte.En: She had always been there, the practical one with encouraging words when Sindre doubted.No: "Du må bare gjøre det, Sindre," sa hun med et smil.En: "You just have to do it, Sindre," she said with a smile.No: "Alle elsker kunsten din.En: "Everyone loves your art."No: "På den andre siden satt Elin, den nyeste i vennegjengen.En: On the other side sat Elin, the newest in the group of friends.No: Hun så nysgjerrig ut, som om alt og alle var nytt og fantastisk.En: She looked curious, as if everything and everyone was new and amazing.No: "Jeg kjenner noen som kan hjelpe deg med planleggingen," sa hun entusiastisk.En: "I know someone who can help you with the planning," she said enthusiastically.No: "La oss gjøre dette sammen!En: "Let's do this together!"No: "Plutselig kjente Sindre noe stramt i brystet.En: Suddenly Sindre felt something tight in his chest.No: Luften ble tykk, og han fant det vanskelig å puste.En: The air became thick, and he found it difficult to breathe.No: En astma-anfall.En: An asthma attack.No: Panikk tok tak i ham, og han dunket innvendig av frykt.En: Panic gripped him, and he thudded inwardly with fear.No: Kari reagerte raskt, handen sin på armen hans, mens hun sa beroligende ord.En: Kari reacted quickly, her hand on his arm, while she spoke soothing words.No: Elin fant frem astma-sprayen fra vesken hans.En: Elin found the asthma inhaler from his bag.No: "Sindre, fokuser på pusten.En: "Sindre, focus on your breathing.No: Du kan klare dette.En: You can do this."No: "Det var som om et lys skrudde seg på i mørket i Sindre sitt sinn.En: It was as if a light switched on in the darkness of Sindre's mind.No: Han innså hvor mye vennene hans trodde på ham.En: He realized how much his friends believed in him.No: Deres støtte var ekte, og de ville at han skulle lykkes.En: Their support was genuine, and they wanted him to succeed.No: Det var dette øyeblikket av klarhet han trengte.En: It was this moment of clarity that he needed.No: Anfallet roet seg sakte, og med hjertebanken som varte, så han vennene sine inn i øynene.En: The attack slowly calmed, and with a racing heart, he looked his friends in the eyes.No: Med en beslutning han følte dypt inne, nikket han.En: With a decision he felt deep inside, he nodded.No: "Jeg skal gjøre det.En: "I will do it.No: Jeg skal holde utstillingen.En: I will hold the exhibition."No: "Kari brøt ut i et stort smil, og Elin klappet entusiastisk i hendene.En: Kari broke into a big smile, and Elin clapped her hands enthusiastically.No: "Vi er med deg hele veien," sa de sammen.En: "We are with you all the way," they said together.No: På vei hjem gjennom Bergens regnvåde gater følte Sindre noe nytt.En: On the way home through Bergen's rain-soaked streets, Sindre felt something new.No: En styrke han ikke visste han hadde, en støtte han ikke lenger ville overse.En: A strength he didn't know he had, a support he no longer wanted to overlook.No: Vennenes tro hadde tent en ild i hjertet hans, en som ikke lett ville slokne.En: His friends' belief had ignited a fire in his heart, one that would not easily be extinguished.No: Sindre visste at veien mot utstillingen ville bli krevende, men nå så kunsten ikke lenger ut som et ensomt fjell å bestige.En: Sindre knew that the road to the exhibition would be challenging, but now art no longer seemed like a lonely mountain to climb.No: Med vennene sine ved sin side, kunne han male den verden han drømte om å vise frem.En: With his friends by his side, he could paint the world he dreamed of showing.No: Dette var bare begynnelsen.En: This was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligdrummed: trommetcushions: puterfurniture: møblerscent: duftblended: blandetcalm: roligstared: stirretexhibition: utstillinganxiety: angstanimatedly: livligpractical: praktiskeencouraging: oppmuntrendeenthusiastically: entusiastisktight: stramtbreathe: pusteattack: anfallpanic: panikkgripped: tok tak isoothing: beroligendeclarity: klarhetgenuine: ektedecision: beslutningclapped: klappetstreets: gaterstrength: styrkeoverlook: overseignited: tentextinguished: sloknechallenging: krevende
Guest: Pedro GarciaMinistry: Ask and WonderPosition: FounderChurch: Donelson Fellowship, NashvillePosition: Outreach DirectorBook: For Those Who Doubt: Is It Because of Jesus? Conversations for those deconstructing their faithWebsite: isitbecauseofjesus.com
Poet Christian Wiman and theologian Miroslav Volf wrote each other letters in which they wrestled honestly with the big questions: what does it mean to love God? What is faith? Letter writing deepened the friendship between these two intellectuals as they wrestled with their questions about faith and the nature of God. The longings they discuss speak to our deepest needs for transcendence and connection. If we're going to transcend muffled lives and cut through the noise, we need a sharp, almost brutal honesty. These letters were published in Glimmerings: Letters on Faith Between a Poet and a Theologian. The book is named after a Seamus Heaney line: “glimmerings are what the soul's composed of”. Miroslav Volf is a Croatian-American theologian Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and founder and director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. Christian Wiman is a poet, translator, and essayist from West Texas. He served as editor of Poetry magazine from 2003 to 2013. Discussed in this episode: Jewish theologian Abraham Joshua Heschel Veni Creator by Czesław Miłosz Zero at the Bone by Christian Wiman With & For is a podcast of the Thrive Center, an applied research center that exists to catalyze a movement of human thriving, with and for others through spiritual health. Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King hosts With & For, and is the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at the School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Seminary. Follow her @drpamking. About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media & Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Senior Producer: Clare Wiley Executive Producer: Jakob Lewis Produced by Great Feeling Studios Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and Fuller Seminary's School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. The podcast was made possible through the support from the John Templeton Foundation. The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation.
Customers are looking for even the slightest reason not to buy. How do I overcome buyer skepticism and be an effective, confident salesperson? Join Mark as he unpacks why buyers are so skeptical and what you can do about it. Discover the keys to breaking through customer doubt and building trust from the very first conversation. Learn how to stand out from the competition, ask questions that demonstrate empathy, and craft stories that inspire confidence. Mark shares real-world insights to help you turn hesitant prospects into loyal customers and move every conversation toward a comfortable close.
Dominique Lovings sits down with her cousin Josh Lovings, an established podcaster from "Reason to Doubt," as they delve into various topics from personal growth and relationships to the intricacies of podcasting. They discuss Josh's successful podcast journey, including live shows and plans for a tour. They also explore the double standards in gender dynamics, the value of honesty in relationships, and their family connections. Tune in for authentic conversations that blend personal anecdotes with broader cultural insights.
Listen as Todd Stryd answers the question, "How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
This message is about how to combat doubt and trust in the Lord's promises.
"Psalm 88 is one of the most honest prayers in all of Scripture. There is no neat resolution, no quick victory, and no easy answer to the pain. In this message, we explore how God invites us to bring our darkest fears, deepest grief, and hardest questions directly to Him. When life feels overwhelming and God seems silent, Psalm 88 reminds us that faith is not the absence of struggle—it is the willingness to keep turning toward God in the middle of it. Whether you are walking through suffering, wrestling with doubt, or standing alongside someone in a season of darkness, this sermon points us to the God who hears every cry. Together, we'll see that even when hope feels distant, God's presence remains near. Join us as we discover how honest lament can deepen our trust in Jesus and shape us into people who hold fast to God's promises, even in the longest night."
I continue to talk about faith in this teaching and explore the primary reason we stop our own manifestations in life. This is not a new secret, it was revealed 2000 years ago and it has been right there in our bibles the entire time. If you appreciate my work please consider a donation to: "paypal.me/newdayglobal" and you can search for me on Substack @Aaron Tomlinson. Thank you!
Questions. Doubt. Disappointment. Pressure. What do you do when faith starts to fracture? Join us for this 4-week series as we open Scripture and discover that honest questions do not have to end in deconstructed faith. There is a way back. There is a way to rebuild. And it begins with Jesus.
Three BBM drafts with three very different guests. Blizzy kicks things off with a Pit Bull and a betting board 4.0 teaser. Then Pete spins his own name, the ethics committee denies BBChosen, and Rickadoozle saves the day for Draft 2. Angry Dragon closes it out in Draft 3.
"Should I stay or should I go?" is one of the most common questions people bring to coaching, whether about a relationship, a job, or any major commitment. What if the hang-up is in the question itself? In this episode, Joe and Brett explore what's really being asked underneath the surface and why the path forward rarely lies in pros and cons lists. Together, they unpack two distinct versions of this question, the deeper fear that drives it, and what it actually looks like to commit to something without losing yourself in the process. Together, they explore: The two types of people asking this question: chronic askers vs. those facing it for the first time Why this question is really about enmeshment vs. self-abandonment How childhood experiences of being asked to please a parent create fear of commitment Doubt as the surface emotion "Will I get more growth if I stay or if I leave?" when this is wisdom and when it's avoidance Why idealizing the future (staying or leaving) keeps you stuck in the present The Buckminster Fuller move: showing up uncompromisingly as yourself The trap of "being yourself" with a chip on your shoulder What real commitment actually means — and what it doesn't Drawing boundaries without closing your heart Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This episode of Moonbeaming is proudly sponsored by Clear Channels, the Moon Studio's upcoming newsletter and channeling course on May 30th and 31st. Learn more HERE Today we're sharing a very special ‘minisode' from the beloved Moon Studio ‘Secret Studies: Intuition' course. Sarah recorded this episode after a common feeling began emerging among the group… the feeling of being “behind.” Behind on the material. Behind in life. Behind compared to who you thought you'd be by now. In this deeply compassionate teaching, Sarah explores what may actually be underneath that feeling and why growth often brings up discomfort. On this episode of Moonbeaming you'll hear: Why feeling "behind" may actually be a protective response The hidden relationship between shame and safety How we create fantasies about our future selves instead of taking action Why growth, healing, and intuition development are never linear How self-criticism can become a familiar nervous system pattern What grief has to do with personal transformation Why change often brings up resistance, fear, and doubt The difference between fantasizing about change and practicing it How to build trust in yourself through small, consistent actions Why you're probably doing better than you think This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, self-critical, or convinced they're falling behind in life.
Nerve is something we like here at Business 300. Nerve is what enables a business owner to decide and act. But knowing you need nerve and knowing what to do with it in the moment of doubt are different things. This is about that moment. You've done the work, examined what you can, named your assumptions, counted the cost — and you still aren't sure. What do you do?