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Mickael is a french boulderer and he is the bouldering world champ from Bern 2023. In this episode, we have an extremely honest conversation about how growing up poor motivated him to make money as a climber, why he stuck with climbing despite the lack of financial prospects, what his training looks like which includes warming up with 80 pull-ups, and of course, what happened during the Bern world champ finals. Shoutout to Madrock for hosting this interview at their headquarters!Guest links:Mickael's InstagramReference links:Climbing with Jonathan Sin VideoThank you Mad Rock for sponsoring this episode! Use code 'notrealclimber' for 10% off your ENTIRE order, even if you're a returning customer! https://madrock.com/Learn more about the podcast at www.thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.comFollow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastJoin the FREE community in Discord! https://discord.gg/QTa668g8zpJoin Patreon for a welcome gift, deleted scenes, and question priority: www.patreon.com/thatsnotrealclimbingpodcastTimestamps of discussion topicsTimestamps of discussion topics0:00 - Intro1:30 - Mad Rock Shoutout!!3:46 - Starting climbing with his brother Bassa7:45 - AUDIENCE Q: Being one of the few black climbers in the IFSC13:39 - Affording climbing when growing up poor24:31 - Pro climbing only pays enough for the present28:10 - Why he would not choose climbing in hindsight30:51 - Why he still chose climbing34:34 - AUDIENCE Q: Will you ever compete again in the IFSC? 38:33 - The goal: be rich45:25 - Bern World Champs finals boulders53:26 - Encountering no-tex for the first time ever1:01:59 - Mickael's crazy pull up training1:06:12 - How to work on your technique1:11:47 - The secret to French slab1:14:28 - Why he trains alone 1:21:59 - Keeping up with the evolution of climbing1:25:44 - His future in climbing?1:31:01 - New climbing goal1:33:38 - AUDIENCE Q: Who were your role models growing up?1:34:46 - AUDIENCE Q: What's your family like?1:39:28 - AUDIENCE Q: How to maintain strength without getting injured?1:44:50 - Where to find Mickael

Have we got what it takes to wake up? Sanghagita invites us to follow Siddhartha Gautama's extraordinary quest to its turning point. In him, we meet a seeker who turns down power, prestige and leadership, turning his back on the received wisdom of harsh asceticism, choosing instead something far more radical: to meditate alone in the comfortable shade of a beautiful tree. Here he meets Māra: tempter, accuser, embodiment of fear, desire, and doubt, unleashing everything he has to prevent Siddhartha's awakening. How does he respond to each attack? Could we do as well? Are we ready to take our seat as he did, on the diamond throne of The Eternal Buddhas? This talk was given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2026. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB

In this heartfelt episode, Paul shares his raw testimony from a recent men's group talk—how a life-changing encounter with Jesus completely transformed him and ignited an unstoppable passion for success in small business, proving that true purpose flows from surrender to Christ.

"What does it take to walk away from a life of organized crime and addiction?"In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigal is joined by Robert Borelli, former mob associate turned Christian speaker and author. Robert shares his powerful story of growing up in Brooklyn, chasing acceptance and influence, and becoming deeply entangled in organized crime before addiction and incarceration brought his life to a breaking point.Through raw honesty, Robert walks through how substance addiction, broken relationships, and imprisonment stripped away everything he once trusted. From homelessness and isolation to a desperate prayer inside a jail cell, his story reveals how God met him at his lowest moment and began rebuilding his identity from the inside out.Robert explains how faith transformed not only his behavior but his understanding of purpose, belonging, and freedom. Drawing a striking parallel between the witness protection program and spiritual renewal, he describes what it truly means to receive a new identity and a fresh start.This conversation offers hope for anyone who feels trapped by past mistakes or destructive patterns, reminding listeners that no life is too far gone for redemption and that transformation is possible through surrender and grace.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by organized crime culture• The search for acceptance and belonging in unhealthy environments• How addiction slowly dismantles identity and relationships• Homelessness, incarceration, and hitting emotional rock bottom• Encountering faith during imprisonment• The difference between knowing about God and knowing Him personally• Witness protection and the symbolism of a new identity• Healing broken family relationships after years of absence• Ministry opportunities born from personal transformation• Encouragement for those struggling with compulsive behaviors or destructive habits

Encountering the Surprise Grace of God by Burleigh Village Uniting Church

Text:  Genesis 28:1-22   God's Covenant Blessing is Confirmed (Gen. 28:1-9) Isaac pronounces God's covenant blessing on Jacob, proving his trust in God's Word has been restored. Esau attempts to gain God's covenant blessing in the wrong way.   God's Gracious Presence is Revealed (Gen. 28:10-15) God reveals Himself to Jacob in a dream of a stairway to heaven, where He condescends in grace. God is laying the foundation for Jacob's faith in the future.   Jacob's Response to God is Expressed (Gen. 28:16-22) Jacob responds in fear and awe before God's presence. Jacob names the place Bethel, or "house of God." Jacob makes a conditional vow before God and asks Him to be faithful to him.

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Encountering truth as a living Person - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today's readings.How has God shown you that deeper thirst that things of this world can't satisfy? In what ways has He challenged you to step into the light? How is an encounter with a personal truth different from finding truth as an abstract standard?

When we encounter Jesus the Savior, the depth of grace and forgiveness we have received overflows into extravagant love and gratitude and changes how we see others. Luke 7:36-50 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-savior/

What happens when Jesus meets someone who has been stuck for 38 years? In this message from John 5, Susan Elsmore explores the encounter between Jesus and the man at the Pool of Bethesda—a moment that reveals Christ's compassion, authority, and power to bring healing to body, mind, and spirit. Many of us know what it feels like to be stuck in patterns of thinking, fear, disappointment, or physical struggle. Yet Jesus asks the same question today that He asked that man: “Do you want to get well?” _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at ⁠www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 5:1–15 Romans 12:2Ephesians 3:20Revelation 21:4Isaiah 53:5Mark 2:17________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at ⁠https://gatewaybaptist.com.au⁠ or join us on Sundays at ⁠gtwy.au/live#GospelOfJohn #FaithandHealing #EncounterJesus #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #SusanElsmore

In the telling of the story of 'The Buddha's 4 Sights', Bodhinaga invites us to contemplate the people and events that have inspired us to change. What was The Buddha really like? We are told that the Buddha broke through into a radically different state of being, transcending ordinary human consciousness. What might it have been like to encounter that? There was something magnetic, awesome, mysterious, and powerful about The Buddha. Some people even 'WOKE UP!' just by being in his presence. This talk was given at Sheffield Buddhist Centre, 2026. *** Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone! Donate now: https://freebuddhistaudio.com/donate Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast: Bite-sized clips - Buddhist inspiration three times a week. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharmabytes-from-free-buddhist-audio/id416832097 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4UHPDj01UH6ptj8FObwBfB

Gabriel House Assisted Living Fire - Fall River, MA. In this episode, firefighter Mike LaFleur shares an in-depth account of responding to the devastating Gabriel House fire—the deadliest assisted living fire in Massachusetts in over four decades. He discusses the rapid fire growth, rescue efforts, and critical lessons learned from one of the most challenging incidents in recent history.Key Topics:The scene upon arriving at a large, congested three-story assisted living with impaired residentsResponse protocols for box alarms involving multiple engine, ladder, and rescue companiesThe initial fire behavior and the challenges of interior search and victim rescueStrategies for balancing suppression efforts with rapid victim extractionDetailed account of the rescue operations, including window evacuations and victim drag techniquesHow fatigue, decision-making, and teamwork played crucial roles during the incidentPost-incident recovery, mental health support, and lessons for continuous improvementThe importance of ongoing training, pre-incident planning, and maintaining crew integrityInsights into leadership and motivation under chaos from command staff and company officersTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and overview of the Gabriel House incident01:15 - Fire department's response and initial scene assessment02:41 - Fire service background and personnel roles in Fall River and Swansea05:00 - Deployment to the scene and initial reports from engine companies06:26 - Transition to heavy rescue and cross-training experiences08:02 - The role of fire alarm dispatchers and city staffing details09:08 - Fall River's fire department structure and apparatus overview10:13 - Significance of tiller drivers and specialized roles in street operations12:08 - Teaching at the Massachusetts Fire Academy and continuous education13:55 - The importance of foundational skills and teaching others15:00 - Managing fatigue and maintaining crew integrity during prolonged operations17:09 - The upcoming RIP program at South Windsor and the value of advanced training22:23 - Introduction to Gabriel House: building description, occupancy, and risks23:57 - Fire response planning and pre-incident preparations26:11 - Fire arrival, initial findings, and fire development28:40 - Interior operations: search, casualty removal, and firefighter efforts31:03 - Victim extraction techniques and challenges faced during rescues33:50 - Fire origin floors and areas most victims were pulled from36:49 - Search techniques and tactical considerations for tight spaces39:42 - Victim removal process, fatigue management, and teamwork42:33 - Encountering multiple victims and search progression45:26 - Handling fatigue and adapting victim removal methods48:04 - Scene cleanup, post-incident procedures, and emotional aftereffects53:36 - Leadership lessons, rule flexibility, and the mindset needed in chaos55:02 - The importance of planning, continuous training, and self-reflection57:02 - Final words: sacrifices, pride in the fire service, and moving forwardResources & Links:Massachusetts Fire AcademyRIT Program / Dumpster Dive TrainingGabriel House Fire Incident Footage (YouTube) (search for "Gabriel House Assisted Living Fire")Justin - Firefighter Training LeaderJustin's Podcast / Training ResourcesFinal thoughts:This episode underscores the importance of preparation, teamwork, and leadership amid chaos. Mike's detailed narration offers valuable insights for firefighters, officers, and incident commanders committed to continuous learning and saving lives.https://www.youtube.com/jobtlks https://www.instagram.com/jobtlks METRO BOSTON FIRE SCHOOL REGISTRATION: https://firenuggets.regfox.com/26-mbfs#Firefighter#firefighting #fireground #gabrielhouse #leadership #brotherhood #firetraining #firepodcast #leadership #jobtlks #jobtlkspodcast#FireDepartment #FireEngineering#FirstResponders#FireService

Episode #497: “This is my life. Life is so precious, and I need to take responsibility for what I'm doing,” says Oliver Tanner, a long-term meditation practitioner and Buddhist scholar whose PhD focuses on early Buddhist textual studies. In his second appearance on the podcast, Tanner reflects on how his path has shifted from an emphasis on meditation techniques and intensive retreats, to sustained, daily practice based on the early teachings of the Buddha as presented in the suttas, all framed by a single concern: how to understand and respond to suffering honestly and clearly. Looking back on his earlier years, Tanner recounts his deep immersion in intensive meditation retreats within the Goenka tradition. At that stage of his life, his primary motivation was experiential transformation. Meditation offered him discipline, ethical grounding, and a direct encounter with his own mind, and he describes this period as profoundly beneficial. It provided stability and direction, demonstrating through lived experience that sustained effort could lead to meaningful change. He treats this phase not as something to outgrow or reject, but as an essential foundation that made later inquiry possible. Tanner affirms his conviction that the early teachings aim for independence in the Dhamma, which ultimately requires the practitioner to be willing to step outside the boundaries of their tradition as needed. And indeed, he felt an increasing need to understand what he was doing and why. While the techniques he practiced were transformative, they did not fully answer deeper questions about purpose. This led him to systematic study, first in Myanmar, where Abhidhamma and commentarial traditions were central and the suttas secondary, and then in Sri Lanka, where the emphasis shifted decisively to the suttas themselves. Encountering these texts directly, he experienced them not as abstract doctrine but as practical, existential guidance addressing suffering, behavior, and everyday life. In sum, he says that the early teachings reward careful attention and lived application rather than belief or loyalty in a particular tradition. “There's a treasure trove waiting in these teachings and such practical guidance is there to incorporate these teachings, not just as some special thing you do on retreat, but in your daily life.”

Bingo cards at the ready... for the first episode of the series, Louis's on the road again - this time in sunny Milan to sit down with tennis champion, coach, and commentator, Boris Becker. The pair discuss Boris encountering Diddy in Miami, playing mind-games with Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon locker room, and his spell in Wandsworth prison.    Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.     Links/Attachments:    Book: Boris Becker Inside, Boris Becker (2025)  https://www.waterstones.com/book/inside/boris-becker/9780008782924     Book: The Player, Boris Becker (2004)  https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-player/boris-becker/9780857500274     Boom! Boom! The World vs. Boris Becker, (2023)  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10366552/     Boris Becker: The Rise & Fall, (2023)  https://www.itv.com/watch/boris-becker-the-rise-and-fall/10a2940     Song: ‘Me Against The World', Tupac (1995)  https://open.spotify.com/track/76wJIkA63AgwA92hUhpE2V?si=dcabe1b32c4947c9     Song: ‘Slippin', Lil Kim (2005)  https://open.spotify.com/track/3xN4CIFCdrJOiCFF7NFILQ    Article: Judge Ordered to Pay Fine for Racist Tweet  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/01/16/alternative-germany-politician-ordered-pay-compensation-boris/#:~:text=Jens%20Maier%20of%20the%20AfD%20was%20ordered%20to%20pay%20%E2%82%AC,obtain%20bookings%20as%20a%20DJ        Credits:  Producer: Millie Chu   Assistant Producer: Maan al-Yasiri  Production Manager: Francesca Bassett   Music: Miguel D'Oliveira   Audio Mixer: Tom Guest  Video Mixer: Scott Edwards   Shownotes compiled by Elly Young  Executive Producer: Arron Fellows       A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify   www.mindhouse.co.uk   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does someone go from serving in Iran's Revolutionary Guard to proclaiming Jesus Christ to Muslims around the world? Mohamad Faridi shares his incredible story of encountering Jesus after years of striving to please God through Islam. Facing persecution, homelessness, and life-threatening consequences for his faith, Mohamad found a supernatural peace that changed everything. Now leading a ministry reaching Muslims globally, he reveals how God is moving powerfully among Persian people today. This episode will ignite your faith and challenge you to share the gospel with boldness. ✝️

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from John 13:1–10 , titled “Peter Encounters the Humbling Foot Washing.” Want to learn more about Connections Church? Visit our website: https://myconnections.church/

Fr Chris Borah Genesis 12:1–9Psalm 33:12–21Romans 4:1–17John 3:1-16

Text: Luke 8: 26-39 Preacher: Derek Baker

In a world that worships power, Jesus rules a Kingdom where His disciples are called to descend with Him into costly servant-hood - for this is the mark of true greatness. Mark 10:32-45 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-servant/

This message shows how, through the scandal-marked women in Gospel of Matthew's genealogy, we encounter Jesus as the Savior who identifies with sinners, turns outsiders into family, and redeems broken lives by grace.

Do you ever feel your faith shrink after a setback—like hope is slipping through your fingers?In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef continues the journey of overcoming pessimism by revealing the next steps toward steady confidence in Christ. While yesterday's foundation was knowing who you are in Jesus, today tackles what happens when fear, opposition, or disappointment hits your “hot buttons” and you start expecting the worst.Through the life of Thomas, Dr. Youssef highlights how Jesus overpowers pessimism in real time:How to handle setbacks without losing confidence (John 11): Thomas assumed following Jesus to Bethany would end in death—but Jesus shattered that fear by raising Lazarus, proving His authority even over the grave.How Christ's resurrection defeats chronic doubt (John 20:25–28): Thomas demanded proof—until the risen Jesus stood before him. Encountering the living Christ transformed him from skeptic to worshiper: “My Lord and my God!”Why your hope is never tied to circumstances: Jesus is alive, reigning at the right hand of the Father, and still redeeming situations that look beyond repair.If you've been bracing for disappointment, stuck in “realistic” negativity, or quietly wondering if God will come through—this devotional will help you remember what Thomas learned firsthand: the resurrected Christ changes what's possible.Scripture Focus: Psalm 66:5 The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

So much to play, so much to say. In this episode of Randomer Nintendo, we’ve diving into Mario Tennis Fever and the Switch’s new Nintendo Classics: Virtual Boy offerings, including our impressions of its new hardware accessory and the full lineup of launch games. Plus, we discuss 28 Years Later: The Bone Template, a massive Monarch: Legacy of Monsters drone show, and more. Did you pick up Mario Tennis Fever or the Virtual Boy accessory? Tell us what you think! If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. You can also follow us on Twitter @RandomNintendo. Enjoy! Topics [0:06] Renting games and chasing gaming highs [0:23] 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple [0:33] Nintendo Classics: Virtual Boy impressions [1:11] Mario Tennis Fever [1:57] Encountering a 55-story Godzilla

In this "How-To" episode, Dr. Patty breaks down Jeremiah 29:11 and shares the many ways you can know the plans God has for you.  What are the characteristics of a plan of God? How does God guide you throughout your life to find the road to your destiny?  What are the ways God gets your attention and helps you to align yourself with the ideal future He created you to live?  Jesus shows you your present and future journey so you can see the decisions that will help you stay on track for your destined purpose in the Experience Jesus encounter. Links referenced in this episode: New to the Podcast?  Check out the Trailer Episode for the Biblical Foundation for Experiencing Jesus!  https://PattyEJ.Podbean.com/e/trailer-episode-experience-jesus-with-dr-patty-sadallah   The Special Place Encounter Exercise   https://tinyurl.com/j742vpz4 Other Experience Jesus podcast episodes that go deeper to show you how to follow God and His plans for you... How to Let God Write your Story  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-let-god-writeyour-story/ Understanding the Waymaker and your Destiny https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/understanding-the-waymaker-and-your-destiny/ How to Follow the Good Shepherd  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-follow-the-good-shepherd/ How to Fix your Eyes on Jesus  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/why-and-how-to-fix-your-eyes-on-jesus/ How to Become a High Fruit-Bearing Christian  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-become-a-high-fruit-bearing-christian/ Understanding and Releasing the Manifestation Gifts of the Holy Spirit  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/understanding-and-releasing-the-manifestation-gifts-of-the-holy-spirit/   Check out the NEW Spirit Life Journey App.  Click on the QR Code to play around with it.   Get Two Free Chapters of the Experience Jesus Book Series  https://pattysadallah.com/free-gift/   Encountering the DIRECTION of God: Experience Jesus Book 3 https://pattysadallah.com/product/encountering-the-direction-of-god-experience-jesus-book-3/   Check out all of Dr. Patty's books, journals, and downloadable resources at her bookstore, and don't forget to use the code EJPOD to receive 10% off everything, even the things on sale.  https://PattySadallah.com/shop/     And please make sure you share this podcast and share how you were blessed by this episode by commenting below!  THANKS!    

There is one moment in the Gospels where a few of Jesus' disciples got a rare glimpse of who He truly is as God's Son. This encounter on the hillside was one of the most supernatural events in the entire New Testament. In no other place do we find the Son and the Father appearing in the company of Moses and Elijah - all before the unprepared hearts and eyes of three of the disciples. How would you respond if God opened your eyes to a divine portal to glory? There is much for us to learn from this supernatural scene on the mount of transfiguration. Encountering glory calls for a very measured response from us. It is here we learn from Peter's mistake to value listening above talking when the fullness of God is manifesting around us. Don't assume you instinctively know how to honor His presence and dignify the experience. These moments are holy ground which requires holy wisdom from us.

There is one moment in the Gospels where a few of Jesus' disciples got a rare glimpse of who He truly is as God's Son. This encounter on the hillside was one of the most supernatural events in the entire New Testament. In no other place do we find the Son and the Father appearing in the company of Moses and Elijah - all before the unprepared hearts and eyes of three of the disciples. How would you respond if God opened your eyes to a divine portal to glory? There is much for us to learn from this supernatural scene on the mount of transfiguration. Encountering glory calls for a very measured response from us. It is here we learn from Peter's mistake to value listening above talking when the fullness of God is manifesting around us. Don't assume you instinctively know how to honor His presence and dignify the experience. These moments are holy ground which requires holy wisdom from us.

Find RestSpace at: https://patreon.com/restspace"Experience the One who is supernatural rest."In this episode, Liz introduces 'RestSpace,' a new supernatural retreat designed to help you find peace by encountering Jesus as Rest.Through a series of scriptures from Ephesians, she will guide you in experiencing the presence of the Prince of Peace, addressing issues of insecurity, healing, divine protection, and supernatural strength. I pray as you watch today's show you will encounter The One who is the solution to everything and wants to meet your every need in a lifechanging way.Related MaterialsJoin the International Mentoring Community IMC, to facilitate a safe environment where like-minded people at any stage of their walk can enter into a deeper experience of Jesus. Liz Wright will mentor you each week through revelatory teaching, powerful testimonies and the grace to step into life-changing encounters with Jesus.

In this sermon, The Rev. Jacob Smith weaves together all three lectionary reading in order to illustrate the Good News of Lent and the meaning of Jesus in the wilderness for you.

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Matthew 16:21–28, titled “.Peter Encounters the Necessary Cross.” Want to learn more about Connections Church? Visit our website: https://myconnections.church/

Text: Luke 7:36-50 Preacher: Derek Baker

Preacher: Kathy Maskell Mark 1:1-7 The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, 2 as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way" — 3 "a voice of one calling in the wilderness, 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.'" 4 And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 John wore clothing made of camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And this was his message: "After me comes the one more powerful than I, the straps of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.  Mark 1:16-20 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people." 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19 When he had gone a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John in a boat, preparing their nets. 20 Without delay he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men and followed him. 

To encounter Jesus the King is to follow a crucified Messiah — and to take up a cross of your own. Mark 8:31-38 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-king-who-came-to-die/

People are more important than things. And yet our lives are full of interactions with invisible strangers who make our things. Who are they? And how do we treat them? This lecture will focus on how we can dignify these strangers in the face of consumer culture, new technologies, fear, greed and the lure of convenience.Please note that the ideas expressed in this lecture do not necessarily represent the views of L'Abri Fellowship.For more resources, visit the L'Abri Ideas Library at labriideaslibrary.org. The library contains over two thousand lectures and discussions that explore questions about the reality and relevance of Christianity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit englishlabri.substack.com

In this "How-to" and "Identity" episode, we will dive into the Holy Spirit's mind manifestation gift of discernment.  Jesus explains what this gift is and is not, so we understand why it's so important in this generation.   How does this gift allow you to see past natural realities into the future of God's will?   And how does knowing that change how you pray with and minister to others?  Dr. Patty shares some biblical and personal stories of how this gift looks when released. How can you practically grow in your sensitivity to the spirit so you can increase your discernment?   What is social proof and how can it be used as a scheme of the enemy if you are not grounded in the Truth?  In order to increase your sensitivity to the Spirit, Dr. Patty shares a quick self-assessment tool that will diagnose the quieting issues that block you from sensing God.    Jesus addresses your quieting issues in your experience with Him and will give you practical tips for increasing your sensitivity to His communications with you. Links referenced in this episode:   New to the Podcast?  Check out the Trailer Episode for the Biblical Foundation for Experiencing Jesus!  https://PattyEJ.Podbean.com/e/trailer-episode-experience-jesus-with-dr-patty-sadallah The Special Place Encounter Exercise   https://tinyurl.com/j742vpz4 Other Episodes to Take You Deeper One Truth and Two Lies: Are You Being Deceived? https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/one-truth-and-two-lies-are-you-being-deceived/ How to Tap Into God's Will in Your Heart  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/how-to-tap-into-gods-will-in-your-heart/ Seeing what Jesus Wants to Show You   https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/seeing-what-jesus-wants-to-show-you/ Increase Your Visual Discernment  https://pattyej.podbean.com/e/increase-your-visual-discernment/ Check out the NEW Spirit Life Journey App.  Click on the QR Code to play around with it.   Get Two Free Chapters of the Experience Jesus Book Series  https://pattysadallah.com/free-gift/   Check out all of Dr. Patty's books, journals, and downloadable resources at her bookstore, and don't forget to use the code EJPOD to receive 10% off everything, even the things on sale.  https://PattySadallah.com/shop/   Check out Dr. Patty's latest book- Encountering the POWER  of God: Experience Jesus Book 4 https://pattysadallah.com/product/encountering-the-power-of-god-experience-jesus-book-4/     And please make sure you share this podcast and share how you were blessed by this episode by commenting below!  THANKS!  

From ultra-light hotel bikepacking on a road bike to six-month expeditions in remote regions on a heavily laden hybrid, Emma has experienced nearly every form of bike travel, including ultra-endurance racing. She is a passionate advocate for slow travel as a means to reconnect with nature, embrace minimalism, and discover alternative ways of living. Her travels have shaped a deep commitment to sustainability, wild camping with minimal impact, and challenging the idea of nature as a park or playground, separate from our everyday lives. You can sign up to her newsletter for monthly updates and tips. She is particularly keen to empower others, especially women, to embrace solo adventures, and she shares both practical guidance and philosophical reflections through her writing and events.  ***  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x *** Show notes Who is Emma Working as a cycling journalist and tour guide Moving around a lot and not really having a home base Currently writing a guidebook on French Guiana  Having a normal childhood and not being particularly sporty  Growing up in France and starting running at 16  Running and rowing throughout university  Taking a gap year after university and heading to South America in 2016/2017 Fundraising for 6 months before starting from Ushuaia and heading to Lima in Peru. Having a very small/tight budget  Wild camping as much as possible  What it was like on the trip - starting in January and dealing with prevailing winds all the way Travelling in a group of 3 and what it was like Being totally tolerant for a month Doing a few more little trips, before heading with her partner on a European cycle trip Journaling on the trip and writing a little bit each evening  Her bike set up and how it's changed over the years Getting a vintage road bike, a carbon road bike, a gravel bike…. Dealing with saddle sores Brooks Leather Saddle Planning and logistics  Spreadsheets…. Route planning and starting with google, to find official routes, or to see if other people have created a route bikepacking.com komoot.com Thoughts on being brave Managing personal fears Encountering risk in everyday life Following gut instinct  Moving away from being a nice girl Travelling on your own Being allowed to change your mind Deciding to do more cycling competitions  Ultra races and why the winners are the ones who sleep the least Trying out new challenges How expensive ultra endurance races can be The joy of long trips and how it can change your perspective of time  The dream 6 month to a year trip Wanting to go back to South America or cycling from Europe to Asia Being content with taking her time on trips The cycling guidebook about French Guiana. How to connect with Emma online Final words of advice for other women who want to go on adventures and discover more of the world Do it in a simple and gradual way. The power of keeping it simple    Social Media Website: www.emmakarslake.com Newsletter: www.emmakarslake.com/newsletter Insta: @emma_up_cycles Linkedin: Emma Karslake

Arabic Introduction to the English Sermon English Sermon - 2nd Sunday Meshir @ St George Coptic Orthodox Church - Daytona Beach, FL ~ February 15, 2026 | Meshir 8, 1742

English Sunday Sermon - 2nd Sunday Meshir @ St George Coptic Orthodox Church - Daytona Beach, FL ~ February 15, 2026 | Meshir 8, 1742

Round Table presents the first of six stories from the new podcast, Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao. Two thousand years ago, Zhuangzi questioned reality itself. Who was he? A mystic. A rebel. A quiet comedian of philosophy. In this opening episode, Niu Honglin sits down with Professor Hong Li to explore freedom, uncertainty, and the playful wisdom of the ancient sage.

Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit InwardTorah.org

What do we see when we encounter suffering, brokenness, or Jesus himself? One of our beloved mission partners in Edinburgh, Scotland, Caleb Shocklie, takes us on an exploration of John 9 invites us into the transformative moment when Jesus heals a man born blind—but it's about so much more than physical sight. We're challenged to examine four distinct perspectives: the blind man who must choose faith over familiarity, the disciples who seek someone to blame, the Pharisees who miss God's work because it doesn't match their expectations, and Jesus who sees opportunities for restoration everywhere. The blind man's journey from darkness to light mirrors our own spiritual awakening—he had to trust Jesus' strange instructions, go to the pool of Siloam, and wash away more than just mud. When we encounter Christ, everything changes: our priorities shift, our worldview transforms, and suddenly the comfortable life we knew feels like blindness compared to the abundant life He offers. The man lost everything when religious leaders cast him out, yet he gained infinitely more in knowing Jesus. This passage confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we often live spiritually blind, settling for temporary satisfaction from money, power, or relationships, failing to see that only Christ offers lasting hope. The question echoes through our lives today—will we wipe away the mud and stay in comfortable darkness, or will we trust Jesus enough to step into the light, even when it costs us everything we thought we needed?

This 7th week of our ENcountering Jesus series, we meditate on John 11, where we encounter one of the most powerful narratives in Scripture: the raising of Lazarus. But this isn't just a story about a miracle—it's an invitation to bring our honest grief directly to Jesus. Mary and Martha both cry out the same words: 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.' Their lament isn't doubt; it's the cry of faith wrestling with reality. We learn that our tears are actually the first signs that our faith has a pulse, that we still believe God is good enough to hear us and powerful enough to respond. The passage challenges our American tendency to spiritualize away pain with detached phrases like 'everything happens for a reason.' Instead, we're called to lament—to bring all our anguish before God. This is crucial because the only feelings that cannot be healed are the ones we hide. When we look at Jesus' response, we see something extraordinary: He meets Mary and Martha exactly where they need to be met. With Mary, He weeps. With Martha, He speaks truth about resurrection. Because Jesus is fully God and fully human, He is the perfect counselor who never wounds when we need healing and never withholds truth when we need to hear it. This divine-human nature makes Christianity utterly unique—no other religion offers a God who is both powerful enough to command death and tender enough to weep with us in our pain. The message calls us to channel our grief toward Jesus rather than away from Him, and to let our tears send us to weep with others who are suffering.

Text: Luke 7:18-35 Preacher: Derek Baker

Jesus challenges us to answer who He truly is—not merely a prophet or teacher, but the Messianic Son of God Who builds and sustains His Church and restores us to relationship with God. Matthew 16:13-20 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/encountering-jesus-the-messianic-son-of-god/

Send me a Text Message!In John 5, at the end of the chapter, there's a confrontation between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day. These leaders were scripture experts. They knew it. They memorized it. They carried it with them everywhere they went. They prided themselves on being scripture experts. But they were missing the glorious goal of scripture. What is the glorious goal of scripture? That's what this episode is all about. But let me simply say this,  knowledge of God was not the same as knowing God; loving the scriptures is not the same as loving God; reading God's words is not the same as listening to God. What is the glorious goal of scripture? Encountering the WORD.

A tender, contemplative meditation adapted from Joan Halifax's work that gently guides you through the difficult terrain of loss and sorrow. This practice invites you to sit with your grief compassionately, using reflective phrases to open to pain, find inner resources, and practice self-forgiveness for things left undone or unmet needs. Rather than avoiding or rushing through grief, this meditation encourages you to be present with your sadness while remembering that you are not your sadness. The practice concludes with an invitation to be open with others, receive support, and recognize grief as a profoundly humanizing experience that can bring greater depth to our lives. Whether you're processing a recent loss, anticipating one, or simply want to develop a healthier relationship with grief, this meditation offers a safe space for self-compassion and healing.

Text: Luke 7:11-17 Preacher: Derek Baker

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Matthew 16:13-20, titled “Peter Encounters the Question of Jesus Identity.” Want to learn more about Connections Church? Visit our website: https://myconnections.church/

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Eric and Erika Andersson lead Ark church in Copenhagen. The last few years have rocked their world both negatively and positively with her cancer diagnosis, dramatic healing, and an encounter with Jesus that has completely redefined their philosophy and practice as they seek to follow, model and live for Jesus. Their voice is a profound challenge to how we do church, and what is most important. ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EeMZ5kquoVUCheck out arkcph.dk/en to contact Eric and/or Erika.---

What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?What if you could speak to your deceased loved ones one more time? What if grief didn't have to mean letting go?For over twenty years, Dr. Irene Blinston has guided grieving individuals through a remarkable healing process using an ancient Greek ritual adapted for modern use. In this groundbreaking book, she reveals the power of the psychomanteum, a darkened chamber designed to facilitate contact with the deceased-and its profound ability to reduce the symptoms of grief.Drawing from landmark research at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, Dr. Blinston shares compelling case studies of participants who experienced dramatic reductions in grief symptoms after just three hours using the psychomanteum process. Whether or not they made "contact" with their loved ones, 92 out of 100 participants reported lasting healing.Gazing into the Afterlife explores:• The history and science behind mirror-gazing and limited sensory stimuli for grief healing• Detailed protocols for the psychomanteum process, from preparation through integration• Moving accounts of transformative encounters including visual, auditory, and deeply emotional• Applications beyond grief due to death, including trauma, loss of identity, and life transitions• The crucial role of trained facilitators in creating safe, sacred healing spacesThis isn't about proving life after death. It's about discovering a pathway to peace and healing. The research shows that the psychomanteum helps the bereaved maintain healthy continuing bonds with the deceased while moving forward with their lives. From sudden deaths and complicated grief to ambiguous loss and disenfranchised grief, this innovative approach offers hope where traditional methods fall short.Whether you're a mental health professional interested in new tools for grief work, a bereaved individual looking for healing, or simply curious about consciousness and human potential, this book provides both scientific rigor and compassionate guidance. Dr. Blinston's unique combination of research expertise, facilitator experience, and personal transformation makes this an essential resource for understanding grief in the 21st century.The psychomanteum isn't magic-it's a carefully structured process that creates space for what the grieving heart most needs: connection, expression, and peace.Discover how this ancient practice, backed by modern research, is transforming grief work and offering relief to those who carry the weight of loss.BioIrene Blinston is an independent researcher who studies the impact and aftereffects of supernatural and paranormal experiences, with special interest in encounter experiences. She earned her PhD in transpersonal psychology with specializations in spiritual guidance, creative expression, and transpersonal education and research. While still a student, Dr. Blinston was recognized as a rising figure in the field of transpersonal psychology. She conducted her doctoral dissertation research studying the impact and life-long aftereffects of religious apparitions experienced in childhood.She was also part of the psychomanteum bereavement project, in which participants were facilitated to make contact with their deceased loved ones in order to reduce grief symptoms. She is also a professional astrologer, Human Design for Business and Profit Potential Analyst, and is certified in a variety of money and business coaching models. Her other areas of interest include miracles, mysticism, religions, altered states of consciousness, consciousness studies, the power of the mind, and all areas that encompass the vast human potential.Free chapter link https://chapter.portaltohealinggrief.com/chapterhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FX1JJPLM https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/ourparanormalafterlifeMy book 'Verified Near Death Experiences' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXKRGDFP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.