Podcasts about Encompass

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Jason Newcastle.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Bruce Hills.

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This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Eriayo Odetayo, Henrietta Amevor, Lara Katim and Damian Seddon.

Grandpa Bill here, live from Portland, Maine! If you're part of our amazing global family tuning into the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour podcast or watching on YouTube @billholt8792, then you know we've been on an incredible journey. We recently wrapped up some truly profound discussions on 'God' and 'Heaven' with our brilliant monthly guest, renowned psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, Byron Athene from the United Kingdom!""Those conversations were just the beginning! We're now diving even deeper into the human experience, exploring the incredible world of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, moving alphabetically from 'I' all the way to 'Z'! We've already explored 'I for Identity' – connecting even to Jamie Winship's powerful ideas about our true self. And believe me, there's so much more to uncover!"The Call to Action & Examples - Engagement"But here's the thing: this isn't just our journey with Byron Athene. This is your journey too! We want to hear from you. As we explore categories like 'J for Journey,' 'L for Loss,' 'M for Memory,' and so many others, we know these topics touch all our lives.Think about it:J for Journey: What has been the most transformative part of your personal growth journey, and how did you navigate it?L for Loss: Beyond the obvious, what are some 'hidden' forms of loss you've experienced, and how did you cope?M for Memory: How do your earliest memories, good or bad, still shape who you are today? Why Participation Matters - Value PropositionGrandpa Bill Says: "Your insights, your questions, your experiences – they don't just enrich our discussions; they make them truly holistic. Whether you're a 'Silver Streaker' looking to stay mentally sharp and connected, or a 'Maine Mentor Moment' seeker navigating life and business, these deep dives into the psyche are for everyone. Your participation creates a vibrant, supportive community where we all learn and grow together. We're building understanding, fostering healthy discussions, and bringing practical wisdom to life!"How to Participate & Final CTA - Clear & EnthusiasticGrandpa Bill: "So, here's what I want you to do:Listen to our latest episodes of the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour podcast and watch on YouTube @billholt8792.Think about the letters I through Z as they relate to your own life and understanding of psychotherapy.Leave your comments, send us an email, or even a short voice message! Tell us which 'I-Z' topic resonates most with you, or share a question you'd love Byron Athene and me to explore in a future episode. Your voice truly matters here!"Grandpa Bill: "Let's keep this global conversation growing, expanding our understanding of ourselves and each other. Stay healthy, stay curious, and keep those discussions vibrant! This is Grandpa Bill, signing off. See you in the comments!"#GrandpaBill,#ByronAthene,#PsychotherapyInsights,#Psychoanalysis,#HolisticHealingHour,#MentalWellness,#SelfDiscovery,#CommunityTalk,#ListenerParticipation,#PodcastCommunity,#YourVoiceMatters,#MindMatters,#HealingJourney,#WellnessJourney,#AskTheExperts,#BHSSalesKennelKelpHolisticHealingHour,Grandpa Bill Asks:"As we explore Identity (I) and the Therapeutic Journey (J), what's one moment of profound self-discovery or personal growth you've experienced, and how did it change your perspective?""Looking ahead to topics like Loss (L), Memory (M), or Relationships (R), what's a question you've always wanted to ask a psychotherapist about the human mind or emotional well-being?"Creative Solutions for Holistic Healthcare

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps John Spinella.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Karolina Grant.

Today's guest is Peter Rotter, one of the most respected figures in the world of film and television music. As a music contractor, he has supervised the orchestral recordings for countless major studio projects and helped create opportunities for musicians in Los Angeles for decades. He's also the founder of Encompass Music Partners, which plays a crucial role in connecting musicians with projects across the industry.I invited Peter on the podcast after reading his recent Hollywood Reporter op-ed, which lays out a powerful call to action about the urgent challenges facing screen music in L.A. With productions increasingly moving abroad and local recording sessions in steep decline, Peter raises the alarm on what this means for the future of L.A.'s music community—and what it will take to preserve the city's role as a global capital for film music.We get into all of that—what's at stake, how we got here, and what might come next.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Jason Newcastle.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps David Doery.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Brittney Serpell.

In this episode Vanessa discusses the risk factors, causes and preventative tactics for pre-eclampsia.  If you're interested in learning more about the Encompass testing, please visit this link. After you listen, checkout our sponsor Boll and Branch. Go to ⁠⁠⁠bollandbranch.com/realmoms⁠⁠⁠ for 15% off Prolon: Just visit ⁠⁠⁠ProlonLife.com/REALMOMS⁠⁠⁠ to claim your 15% discount and your bonus gift. Skylight: Go to⁠ ⁠⁠SkylightCal.com/BRAVO ⁠⁠f⁠or $30 off your 15 inch Calendar. Meaningful Beauty: Go to ⁠⁠⁠MEANINGFULBEAUTY.COM/REAL ⁠⁠⁠to receive 25% off and get the Targeted Treatment Duo GIFT SET for FREE. Mint Mobile: Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at ⁠⁠MintMobile.com/RealMoms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Ben Naitoko.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Alissa Newcastle.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps John Spinella.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Jason Newcastle.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Moses Mensah.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps John Spinella.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Luke Connaughton.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Alissa Newcastle.

This podcast segment covers Rocket Mortgage expands through its acquisitions of Redfin and Mr. Cooper, it's building an end-to-end, AI-powered mortgage ecosystem that could challenge ICE's dominance by shifting away from traditional platforms like Encompass and Black Knight.-----------------------------------------------------Allen Pollack, Tech ConsultantAllen Pollack, a Mortgage & Financial Services Technology Advisor, is a subject matter expert in the mortgage origination process along with software product management and software development.In today's financial services push to all things Digital, Allen has been helping lenders and financial services solution providers align their digital transformation and technology strategies by removing the human element of risk, and automating processes that drive efficiencies and margins into profits.Over the course of his career, Allen has co-created and developed technology business models that have birthed highly successful, innovative solutions and companies.Allen co-founded and served as CTO of New York Loan Exchange (NYLX), a loan product eligibility and pricing engine (PPE) that made an immediate impact on the industry, scaling the company quickly and forming partnerships with multiple mortgage and financial lending companies. In 2012, Allen was a co-founder of a merger between NYLX and Aklero Risk Analytics that created LoanLogics, A Mortgage Loan Quality and Performance Analytics company. Allen served as CTO where he continued to bring new and innovative product solutions to the market that made a significant impact to mortgage lenders that reduced risk, scaled business channels, and grew profits in a very competitive and highly regulated market.Allen is also is mortgage and finance technology contributor on a weekly live industry podcast, Lykken on Lending, and is launching a new podcast soon to be released, TechStack Radio, dedicated to technology and innovation in Financial Services.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps John Spinella.

This podcast segment explores ICE Mortgage is advancing a unified technology platform by integrating Encompass and MSP systems, reflecting a broader push toward tech consolidation and simplified workflows across the mortgage industry.-----------------------------------------------------Allen Pollack, Tech ConsultantAllen Pollack, a Mortgage & Financial Services Technology Advisor, is a subject matter expert in the mortgage origination process along with software product management and software development.In today's financial services push to all things Digital, Allen has been helping lenders and financial services solution providers align their digital transformation and technology strategies by removing the human element of risk, and automating processes that drive efficiencies and margins into profits.Over the course of his career, Allen has co-created and developed technology business models that have birthed highly successful, innovative solutions and companies.Allen co-founded and served as CTO of New York Loan Exchange (NYLX), a loan product eligibility and pricing engine (PPE) that made an immediate impact on the industry, scaling the company quickly and forming partnerships with multiple mortgage and financial lending companies. In 2012, Allen was a co-founder of a merger between NYLX and Aklero Risk Analytics that created LoanLogics, A Mortgage Loan Quality and Performance Analytics company. Allen served as CTO where he continued to bring new and innovative product solutions to the market that made a significant impact to mortgage lenders that reduced risk, scaled business channels, and grew profits in a very competitive and highly regulated market.Allen is also is mortgage and finance technology contributor on a weekly live industry podcast, Lykken on Lending, and is launching a new podcast soon to be released, TechStack Radio, dedicated to technology and innovation in Financial Services.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Jason Newcastle.

Unlocking the Power of Data in Mortgage Lending | FinTech Hunting Podcast with Richard LombardiIn this episode of FinTech Hunting, host Michael Hammond sits down with Richard Lombardi, EVP of Property Data Solutions & Data Strategy at ICE Mortgage Technology, to explore how data is transforming the mortgage industry.

This week, we spoke to Scott from Encompass about some tips for furnace maintenance.  You can subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Check out our home improvement videos on our YouTube channel Fix It Home Improvement. Download our e-books, Home Improvement Solutions : What Every Homeowner Should Know on Amazon. Email us at fixitpodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Fix It Home Improvement.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Alissa Newcastle.

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This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Jason Newcastle.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps John Hunt.

This is a weekly podcast from the sermon at Encompass Church. Today's message is from Ps Mark Donato.

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Market Insights & Loan Options: Eloise Schmitz on Tech in LendingDescription:Join Michael Hammond in this episode of the FinTech Hunting Podcast as he chats with Eloise Schmitz, CEO of LoanNEX about the current market and the tech helping lenders.What's discussed:    •    Market Overview (2025): Eloise gives her take on the market, rates, and what to expect in the coming year.    •    Tech's Impact: Learn how tech helps loan officers handle current market conditions and access different loan products.    •    LoanNEX Innovations: Eloise shares exciting news about LoanNEX including new services for retail and how they're improving the loan process with exception handling.    •    Encompass Integration: Find out how LoanNEX is making it simpler for those using Encompass.    •    Upcoming Events: See where you can meet the Lonex team at upcoming events like the ICE Experience #X25 and MCT.Eloise also talks about these important topics:    •    Investment property options    •    Fix and flip options    •    Bridge financing    •    ReverseWhether you're a lender, broker, or just curious about fintech, this episode offers useful info and ideas.

Trade wars, the contestation of neoliberalism, and the weaponization of interdependence have prompted the EU to adjust its political economic model. Rym Momtaz sat down with Rosa Balfour and Erik Jones to discuss how the EU is changing its economic strategies and what challenges lie ahead for the new European Commission. [00:00:00] Intro, [00:01:29] The EU's Political Economic Model, [00:15:37] Europe's New Economic Statecraft, [00:23:40] Priorities for the New European Commission.Rosa Balfour, Sinan Ülgen et al., November 19, 2024, “Geopolitics and Economic Statecraft in the European Union,” Carnegie Europe.Rosa Balfour, Sinan Ülgen, November 28, 2024, “Europe's Fledgling Economic Statecraft and the Trump Challenge,” Strategic Europe, Carnegie Europe.Rosa Balfour, November 27, 2024, “Europe Under Trump: Strategic Challenges and Opportunities with Rosa Balfour,” Europe's Futures.Rosa Balfour, November 4, 2024, “Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy,” Financial Times.Erik Jones, November 2024, “How Draghi and Letta may help in dealing with Trump,” Encompass.Rym Momtaz et al., November 7, 2024, “Taking the Pulse: Can Europeans Significantly Reduce Their Security Reliance on the United States?” Strategic Europe, Carnegie Europe.

Encompass recently introduced a meaningful change as the Behavioral Health program shifts to a new name: Mental Health. In this episode of our Parent Talks Podcast, we sit down with Encompass Mental Health Director Megan Walsh to learn more about the change, why it's important, and what it means for the children and families we serve.

In today's episode, managing editor James Kleimann speaks with Tim Bowler and Troy Tomas. Tim is the president of ICE Mortgage Technology and Troy is the vice president of of engineering at ICE. Tim and Troy join the podcast today to talk with James about ICE's decision to sunset its Encompass SDK platform in favor of more modern solutions. Related to this episode: ICE Mortgage Technology | LinkedIn Troy Tomas | LinkedIn ICE launches pilot to sunset old Encompass CRM |HousingWire ICE Mortgage Technology HousingWire | YouTube More info about HousingWire   Enjoy the episode! The HousingWire Daily podcast examines the most compelling articles reported across HW Media. Each morning, we provide our listeners with a deeper look into the stories coming across our newsrooms that are helping Move Markets Forward. Hosted and produced by the HW Media team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we have Encompass World Partners missionaries to Germany Steve & Celeste Kern with us. They share a bit about the work they have been a part of during the last two years through outreach efforts in Heilbronn, Germany and Steve also shares a message from God's Word called FAITH IN THE FACE OF AFFLICTION. Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.rittmangrace.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rittman Grace Brethren Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RittmanGrace⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaXPiaa4z3iZMA4DkCihtHg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rittmangbc⁠

In this interview on the In a World with Real Media podcast, host Brad Burrow interviews Julie Sayers, one of the principals and owner of encompas and the mayor of Lenexa, Kansas. Julie Sayers was elected mayor in November 2023. Prior to that, she served as a Ward 4 council member from 2019–2023. Julie is an owner and principal of a commercial furniture dealership called encompas. She grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and earned a bachelor's degree in interior design from the University of Kansas. She initially practiced interior design at AECOM (formerly Ellerbe Becket), one of Kansas City's firms that specializes in NBA, NFL and collegiate sports facilities. This provided her with a foundation for large-scale project management, multidisciplinary coordination and construction administration. In her role in the design community, Julie has served as president of the Mid-America Chapter of the International Interior Design Association and president of the Center for Architecture & Design Kansas City. Julie serves on the Executive Board of Climate Action KC. This group of policy makers from northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri — along with their partners in the private and nonprofit sectors — are working to enact and foster proactive strategies, systems and structures within the region to reduce greenhouse gases, improve climate resilience and generate corresponding economic, social, health and quality of life benefits. Sayers discusses her background in interior design, including her work on sports stadiums and arenas such as the Superdome and the Barclays Center. She then details her transition to encompas, a contract furniture dealership, and her eventual rise to ownership alongside three other women. The conversation shifts to the impact of COVID-19 on the contract furniture industry, with Sayers highlighting the increased demand for creating inviting and functional office spaces that entice employees back to the workplace. She also touches on the growing importance of ergonomics in both office and home settings. Sayers then shares her journey into politics, starting with her involvement in the campaign for a new airport project and culminating in her election as mayor of Lenexa. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement and her commitment to maintaining stability and delivering excellent services to residents. The interview concludes with a discussion of Lenexa's future development plans, including the completion of major projects like the AdventHealth campus, the Justice Center, and the renovation of the Community Center in Old Town. Sayers also mentions the city's comprehensive plan, which outlines the vision for Lenexa's growth and development over the next 20 years.

Outsourcing podcast Get the full show notes for this outsourcing podcast here: outsourceaccelerator.com/492   Encompass Solutions / Business Leadership Podcast In this week's episode, Derek joins Gurmeet Judge of the Business Leadership Podcast.  Gurmeet is a successful businessman and the founder and CEO of Encompass Solutions, an IT services and consulting firm. Derek shares his insight, excitement, and expertise about the benefits of outsourcing and building teams composed of global talent.    References: Email: derek@outsourceaccelerator.com   Start Outsourcing Outsource Accelerator can help you transform your business with outsourcing. Get in touch now, or use one of the resources below.   Business Process Outsourcing Get a Free Quote - Connect with 3 verified outsourcing experts & see how outsourcing can transform your business Book a Discovery Call - See how Outsource Accelerator can help you enhance your company's innovation and growth with outsourcing The Top 40 BPOs - We have compiled this review of the most notable 40 Business Process Outsourcing companies in the Philippines Outsourcing Calculator - This tool provides you with invaluable insight into the potential savings outsourcing can do for your business Outsourcing Salary Guide - Access the comprehensive guide to payroll salary compensation, benefits, and allowances in the Philippines Outsourcing Accelerator Podcast - Subscribe and listen to the world's leading outsourcing podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore Payoneer - The leading global B2B payment solution for the outsourcing industry   About Outsource Accelerator Outsource Accelerator is the world's leading outsourcing marketplace and advisory. We offer the full spectrum of services, from light advisory and vendor brokerage, though to full implementation and fully-managed solutions. We service companies of all sectors, and all sizes, spanning all departmental verticals. Outsource Accelerator's unique approach to outsourcing enables our clients to build the best teams, access the most flexible solutions, and generate the best results possible. Our unrivaled sector knowledge and market reach mean that you get the best terms and results possible, at the best ALL-IN market-leading price - guaranteed.

This episode we focus on the handling and handing off of prayer assignments along with the importance of having a trusted intercessory community.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

This episode we focus on the handling and handing off of prayer assignments along with the importance of having a trusted intercessory community.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy! https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

This episode we focus on the handling and handing off of prayer assignments along with the importance of having a trusted intercessory community.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

Serving children and families from birth to age 3, Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) is the Washington State program designed to be the first point of contact for families concerned about their child's development. Whether it's speech, motor, feeding, sleep, behavioral, social, or other developmental concerns, our ESIT team employs a collaborative caregiver-coaching model to support families in helping their children reach milestones. In this month's Parent Talks podcast, we sit down with ESIT Director Jessie Scanzon and Family Resource Coordinator Brooke Boevers to take a deep dive into understanding the ins and outs of the ESIT program and how it partners with families to build healthy foundations for children. All children under 3 are entitled to a free developmental screening at no cost to the family. If you have questions about your child's development, reach out to the Encompass ESIT team at 425-888-3347. If you are outside the Encompass service area of the Issaquah, Riverview, Skykomish, or Snoqualmie Valley School Districts, contact the Washington State ESIT program at (800) 322-2588. Don't struggle. Call.

This episode we intentionally pray for the salvation of mothers around the world. Believing God to send the missionaries not just to far away lands where moms do their laundry outside their huts, but also to the shiny suburbs where moms are more focused on the latest water bottle trend than living water.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy! https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

This episode we intentionally pray for the salvation of mothers around the world. Believing God to send the missionaries not just to far away lands where moms do their laundry outside their huts, but also to the shiny suburbs where moms are more focused on the latest water bottle trend than living water.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy! https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

This episode outlines the assignment of Encompass Moms and what our Heavenly Father has called us to in this urgent hour around the world. We are returning to our kingdom roots of prayer and intercession with an expectation of seeing change in the areas He has assigned to our care.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy! https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

This episode serves as a reminder that before we were mothers we were and still are, DAUGHTERS. Daughters of the Creator of the universe, daughters who realize their power, authority, and proximity to their Father. A reminder that moms who pray in Jesus name CHANGE THE WORLD.  Encompass: The Urgent Return of Mothers to Intercessory Prayer is available for purchase on Amazon Follow the link to get your copy! https://a.co/d/a7npm4n

Read this as an article and reply hereBook one-on-one story sessions hereBringing Distant Ones CloseA Spiritual ApproachHow might I connect with the water in Nigeria, Alberta, Costa Rica, Australia? How can I come to understand that this water may well come into my own body?We learn from many spiritual teachings that all beings are in interrelation with each other. We are, as Martin Luther King said (in 1963 from the Birmingham jail) in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.Looking at religion, we find ideas that cause people to consider the wider implication of their actions.There's the concept of karma: simply put, of cause and effect. If I commit harm to another being, I will eventually have to taste that bitter fruit, whether coming from them or someone else, in this life or another. The concept of sin is similar. I may get away with something now, but in the long term, God will punish me for it.Connected with karma, dharma teaches me to do good for the sake of spiritual upliftment. For myself and others. It's not just in dharma: this sense of acting a good way for its own sake can be found in spiritual paths throughout the world.I might approach this in a ceremonial way, bringing cups of water into my sensory space and saying, ‘This is the water of the south. This is the water of the east, of the north, of the west. I am of them, and they are of me.' I might travel by mind to lands affected by resource extraction, travel there and witness their struggles, then consider this when I decide whether or not to get in a car or an airplane.TechnologyWhat are other ways we might bring distant places nearby? There are apps that tell me how much pollution I'm responsible for, and there could be apps that tell me the consequences of my buying this kind of lemon, which comes from 20 miles away, compared to this kind of lemon which comes from 200 miles away, or a thousand. They could tell me who my phone battery is harming. Tt could be mandatory that on every new car there's a label, like descriptions on cigarette packages, listing that product's consequences to people, place and creatures.StoriesStory is another way that we might bring distant beings close. By hearing the stories of refugees in other lands, of those living on islands subsumed by rising sea levels, or of those in the north who cannot hunt as they used to. To hear those stories and imagine myself in their lives, including them in my sense of self and place.Stories bring empathy. So much so that author Lynne Hunt figures that the the modern novel is the basis of the human rights movement.That's quite something. By sitting and deciphering symbols on a page, wide swaths of people learned to enter into the minds of others. Often these ‘readers' came to know characters even better than their families, for fictional minds are transparent. This art form, and the empathy it allows, may have kindled the kinship required to declare that all people have worth.This Green Globe is the Best Dressed in the BallIt wasn't that long ago we first saw photographs of the earth taken from space. That moment was part of a big shift for us, shifting towards a larger awareness: from first and second ethics to the third.And perhaps from here there could be fourth, considering not just our own planet, but other planets, other beings out there ,with whom we are in relation, and to whom we are of consequence. In karate, students are taught to punch through their target; by widening our perspective to other planets, we may take good care of our own. By widening into deep time, we may act well in the times we're in.May we include within my sense of self and place this whole beautiful green, blue, brown, cloudy, watery globe, upon whom we are spinning through space.Story PromptsConsider something you've bought recently. See if you can trace down where the parts of that thing came from: where it was sourced, who helped create it. See if you can find some of the story behind it.Consider work that you do regularly, and a tool that you often use, like a computer. If you can't find specifically where each of the components came from, can you take a guess? Can you learn about some of them, and in so doing learn about the place they came from? You might learn some stories from that place, and come to consider it part of your backyard, part of your responsibility.I'll do the same.In Closing, I'll share a poem.Questionnaire, by Wendell Berry-How much poison are you willing to eat for the success of the free market and global trade? Please name your preferred poisons. For the sake of goodness.-How much evil are you willing to do? Fill in the following blanks with the names of your favorite evils and acts of hatred.-What sacrifices are you prepared to make for culture and civilization? Please list the monuments, shrines, and works of art that you would most willingly destroy.-In the name of patriotism and the flag. How much of our beloved land are you willing to desecrate?-List in the following spaces the mountains, rivers, towns, and farms you could most readily do without.-State briefly the ideas, ideals or hopes, the energy sources, the kinds of security, for which you would kill a child. Name, please, the children whom you would be most willing to kill. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storypaths.substack.com/subscribe

Read this as an article and share your thoughts hereBook one-on-one story sessions hereI'll open with a passage penned by none other than the Dalai Lama, which appears in the preface of Coming Back to Life, the Updated Guide to the Work that Reconnects, by Joanna Macy and Molly Brown.The Dalai Lama writes:Although it is increasingly evident how interdependent we are in virtually every aspect of our lives, this seems to make little difference to the way we think about ourselves in relation to our fellow beings and our environment.We live in a time when human actions have developed a creative and destructive power that has become global in scope. And yet we fail to cultivate a corresponding sense of responsibility. Most of us are concerned only about people and property that are directly related to us. We naturally try to protect our family and friends from danger. Similarly, most people will struggle to defend their homes and land against destruction, whether the threat comes from enemies or natural disasters such as fire or flooding.We take the existence of clean air and water, the continued growth of crops and availability of raw materials, for granted. We know that these resources are finite, but because we only think of our own demands, we behave as if they are not. Our limited and self-centered attitudes fulfill neither the needs of the time nor the potential of which we are capable.Today, while many individuals grapple with misery and alienation, we are faced with global problems such as poverty, overpopulation, and the destruction of the environment. These are problems that we have to address together. No single community or nation can expect to solve them on its own. This indicates how small and interdependent our world has become.In ancient times, each village was more or less self-sufficient and independent. There was neither the need nor the expectation of cooperation with others outside the village. You survived by doing everything yourself.The situation now has completely changed. It is no longer appropriate to think only in terms of even my nation or my country, let alone my village. If we are to overcome the problems we face, we need what I have called a sense of universal responsibility, rooted in love and kindness for our human brothers and sisters, and the world.In our present state of affairs, the very survival of humankind depends on people developing concern for the whole of humanity, not just their own community or nation. The reality of our situation impels us to act and think more clearly. Narrow mindedness and self-centered thinking may have served us well in the past, but today will only lead to disaster.We can overcome such attitudes through the combination of education and trainingHis Holiness Tenzin GyatsoThe 14th Dalai Lama of TibetWritten on September 7th, 1998.Beyond our SensesAs I write this, I am sitting beside a pond filled with cat tails and reeds, and I'm listening to the calls of frogs and ravens.I touch this water. Run my hand over these ferns. Caress this moss, and run my fingernails over this alder bark. If something were to happen to this pond, these trees, these ferns, these creatures… if a great industrial force with chainsaws and log lifters were to careen through here, I would know it, for I am here. The smells and tastes and sounds, sights and textures of this place surround me. My body and these bodies share the same space. My senses and the senses of these others overlap.And yet, if I were to leave here, I might find this land for sale on a property board somewhere on the internet, and if I had enough currency tokens, I might purchase it, and decide to log it. All this I could do from a distance, without bringing my senses into this space, without being culpable before the creatures who call this place home.This scenario, in miniature, is perhaps our species' greatest challenge when writ large. It is a strange thing to purchase land and direct its destruction ,without ever seeing it; I must apologize for this land here for even imagining such things. Yet we are involved in directing such remote violence with every purchase at the grocery store, or the gas pump, or the airport, or a shop selling digital devices.Our everyday actions affect sensory environments that we may never sense with our bodies. This is something we haven't before faced as a species, at least not to this magnitude. We are attempting to come to terms with our consequence on the planet, and this attempt is showing our shortcomings. We in First World countries have the greatest impact, not because we have different natures, but because we have more capacity.Three Spheres of EthicsI propose three spheres of ethics to consider.In the first two, we are quite accomplished. The first is ethics to oneself eating well, exercising well, being careful not to take in disturbing sights and sounds. Being careful who we let into our lives. Being careful, in short, to be good to ourselves. Now, whether you or we always get this right is another question, but most of us are quite aware of it and working on it.The second sphere of ethics is in relation with our friends ,children, parents, colleagues, people in our demographic, people in our city, people in our country. In short, people whom we consider to be our people. Whether we get it right or not, most of us are aware that it's important to be in good relations with these people: to not steal, to not be violent, to respect their ways of living a dignified life.Then there is the third ethics. This ethics relates with ecosystems and people who are outside our sensory range, but who are impacted by what we do in our sensory range: by filling the gas tank, buying imported food from the grocery store, or buying a new phone. Although these distant beings are impacted by our actions, we do not directly witness that impact.I think it's fair to say that our planet, and our time, are asking us to encompass these beings with our awareness. To include them in our considerations, though we may never encounter them with our senses, as one creature is used to encountering another.We are ConnectedWe are connected to them: through scientific reports from lands where sea levels are rising and topsoil is eroding, and perhaps from symptoms in our own land, like smoke in the sky as forest fire season worsens, or coral bleaching when we go out to swim. We know that our actions have consequences not only in distant places, but everywhere in this world we call home. We know, and yet many of us, and most of us some of the time, act as if we don't know. Why is this?Perhaps it is due to some shortcoming in our makeup as a species, that we did not evolve to consider the worldwide implications of our actions. Perhaps it is because we are more socially, culturally and ecologically woven into the places where we live than to distant places, so we don't feel those other places through the web of being we do those near us. Because our cultural/spiritual/social web gets thinner as it extends from us. Or seems to.Whatever the reason, I find myself looking for ways of bringing those distant places close: ways that we as individuals and groups can feel our remote impact, so that when I consider whether to get a car, for example, I consider not just the price of the car, not just whether those I know personally would be okay with me getting a car, but also the costs to the mycelium crushed by tarmac, the First Nations folks in Alberta poisoned by tar sands, or those in Nigeria and South America pushed off their land by corporations I'm helping to fund.My choices may make sense within the first and second spheres. A journey to a distant land for self-discovery is good for me. Getting a big four-wheel-drive vehicle is good for the safety of my family. But what is the impact on the locals in the place that I'm traveling? How does my vehicle affect the air we all breathe? The fuel it uses is destructive in both its extraction and its burning, as is the mining and melting of the virgin metal used to make the chassis.These three spheres of ethics are deeply inter-related. I may act only for personal and inter-personal wellbeing, but there will come a time—and perhaps it comes subtly and immediately—when the health of the wider world will impinge upon my own well-being, and the well-being of those I know.How might I bring those larger implications into my decision making: with maturity, with grief, and with a willingness to face up for that which I am part of? How can I bring distant sensory environments into my own? Here's another way of asking this: given that my entire species evolved, as did all species, to interact with those in our sensory environments; given that I'm used to understanding what's in front of me, who's in front of me; given that I'm not very good yet at relating with ecosystems, creatures and people on other sides of the world, or even across the city I'm living in; how might I bring those beings closer to myself? How might I bring those beings, to whom I'm so consequential, into my sphere of awareness?Furthermore, how might we do this? In classes, companies, communities, workshops, churches, temples? You name it, in all the spaces that we gather.Dune's Prophetic WitchesHere is a fictional example that indicates third ethics,. It's a bit weirder and more scheming than what I really have in mind, but it helps to look from a fictional angle. So consider the Bene Gesserit, the Galactic Order of Witches in the Dune stories by Frank Herbert.In this story, there are various powerful houses that have been existing for hundreds or thousands of years. Sometimes they cooperate, and often they compete. There's a lot of vying for power going on in this galaxy, and all the while, there's this order of witches. Some are married, some are not, some are young, some are eldresses, and these interwoven ladies are keeping an eye on the big picture.They may not always know whether this royal house will win, or whether that one will, and so they place bets on either side. They're not for or against any particular house, or any particular emperor. They move with the possibilities, and keep an eye out for the grand picture. They ensure stability. The Third Ethics is something like this. While other groups are vying for their benefit, there are those who are not invested in the victory of this side or that side, but who are instead considering the whole.It's not perfect, but this illustrative, fictional example shows how we can look out for our own, while considering the wider picture that includes everyone, and not just humans.In the next issue, we'll explore other approaches to come close to distant beings, namely spiritual, technological, and of course, stories. In particular, we'll look into how the advent of the novel led to the human rights movement.Let's continue this exploration in the next episode. There, well look into the power of stories. In particular, how the advent of the novel led to the human rights movement.Until the nexthappy creating,Theo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit storypaths.substack.com/subscribe

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