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When you're in the middle of a storm, it can feel like life is out of control. But there are steps you can take to cling to God and stay strong and renew your faith. Susie shares what she's learning as she endures her own battles, and offers encouragement for you.
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Send us a textThe last half of Hebrews 10 contains a bold and timely message: because of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice, believers now have full, confident access to God!This is a major turning point in the letter. After 9.5 chapters of deep theological teaching, the author of Hebrews pivots from doctrine to application. The message is bold and timely: because of Christ's once-for-all sacrifice, believers now have full, confident access to God. No longer restricted by an earthly temple or mediated by a human priest, we can draw near to God directly—boldly, sincerely, and with full assurance of faith. The author lays out a threefold exhortation: draw near to God, hold fast to our hope, and stir up one another to love and good works.AFFILIATE NOTE: I first studied biblical Hebrew remotely through the Israel Institute of Biblical Studies. If you're interested in learning Biblical Hebrew (or even Aramaic or Greek), check out their courses using the affiliate link below. It's a great way to deepen your understanding of God's Word!
This episode is created for all, but with a specific group of humans that will be attending the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod National Youth Gathering in New Orleans this week. Krissy Bakke, the Hippie Christian Who Cares shares her thoughts on the verse that will be the theme of this years event. The great news is it doesn't matter if you are young or old, going to this event or not, Lutheran or not, or even a believer. The message is meant for all. Endure this 35 minutes and see for yourself how good God is.
Matthew 24 v13, those who endure to the end, will be saved. In other words if you don't endure, you will be lost. The Christian walk is about perseverance through the love of Christ. Your salvation is a gift of God Ephesians 2 v8-10, so nothing can be earned.
Kia ora e te whānau. This week, Ali Pottinger catches up with the mighty Marianne Hogan. We first tried to record this conversation before Tarawera Ultra Trail, but a patchy internet connection and a tight schedule meant we had to hit pause.Thankfully, we've picked it back up—and what a time to do it. Marianne has just come off an epic third-place finish at this year's Western States Endurance Run, cementing her place as one of the sport's leading talents. Her resilience and grit in the face of injury and setbacks are nothing short of inspiring.Hear about that Western States finish, her journey back from injury, and so much more in this week's episode.Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.--- --- --- Episode Links Marianne Hogan InstagramSalomon Trail Running Naak Bars Shokz USALeki PolesAltitude SportsGarmin France Western States Endurance RunSign up for the DCR AidStation newsletterThe Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake
When Dr. Beverly J. Armento was 23, in her first year of teaching, and after 17 years of physical and emotional abuse, she was at her darkest hour and considered suicide. She struggled through the night, listening to the voices in her head and hearing what former teachers and students were arguing with her about the pros and cons of that choice. By dawn, she came out on the other side of hopeless toward home. She had clarity on her purpose in life with the drive to live free from the fear and trauma in her current state. Dr. Beverly J. Armento, professor, educator, author, speaker, and advocate, was responsible for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother. To people around her, she seemed to excel at school and in the world, but inside, Beverly was cowed by her mother's rage and delusions. In her interview, she tells the story of twenty years struggling to survive the trauma and the next twenty years of how she found hope to survive through the hidden pain. INTERVIEW As the “Seeing Eye Girl” for her blind, artistic, and mentally ill mother, Beverly Armento was intimately connected with and responsible for her, even though her mother physically and emotionally abused her. She was Strong Beverly at school—excellent in academics and mentored by caring teachers—but at home, she was Weak Beverly, cowed by her mother's rage and delusions. Beverly's mother regained her sight with two corneal transplants in 1950 and went on to enjoy a moment of fame as an artist. Still, these positive turns did nothing to stop her disintegration into her delusional world of communists, radiation, and lurking Italians. To survive, Beverly had to be resilient and hopeful that better days could be ahead. But first, she had to confront essential ethical issues about her caregiving role in her family. In this emotional memoir, Beverly shares the coping strategies she invented to get herself through the trials of her young life, and how school and church served as refuges over the course of her journey. Breaking the psychological chains that bound her to her mother would prove to be the most difficult challenge of her life—and, ultimately, the most liberating one. 2023 Nonfiction Book Awards Gold Winner 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in Autobiography/Biography 2022 Foreword INDIES Finalist in Autobiography & Memoir—Adult Nonfiction 2022 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Honorable Mention in Non-Fiction—Autobiography 2022 IPPY Awards Bronze Winner in Autobiography II—Coming of Age/Family “Sublime writing brightens an unforgettable, harrowing personal account.”—Kirkus Reviews
I was wondering, I see a lot of passion in MLB (Major LeagueBaseball), it's starting to feel like old times. Records being challenged - brush back pitches, bench clearing fights like the recent Dodgers and Padres - historic matchups like the recent Dodgers/Yankees World Series matchup, it justfeels like the passion for the game is back!And as any grizzled fan will wonder…can it last?Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
We will finish our trilogy of sermons through Philippians 3:7-21 today! This morning we will examine the question “How?” How can we endure the sufferings of Christ when we experience the fellowship of His suffering and death? To answer our question we will read and review Philippians 3:1-11 and then continue our reading and focus on… Read more The post How Can We Endure the Sufferings of Christ? appeared first on Pleasant Hill Church of Christ.
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As large youth events like servant events, camps, and the LCMS Youth Gathering are happening this summer, adult leaders may be focused on their youth. But it is important for adult leaders to care for themselves as well. DCE Annie Anderson and Pastor Peter Couser talk about best practices for making sure all the adult leaders thrive and connect with the Gospel at large youth events. Bio: Annie Anderson is a DCE, preschool director and preschool teacher, all 3 in 1, at Hosanna Lutheran Church and Little Palms Preschool in Mesa Arizona. Endure 2025 will be her 9th LCMS Youth Gathering as a participant, adult leader or planner. She has a passion for empowering and equipping adult leaders to point the younger generations to Christ. Together with her husband, Rev. Timothy Anderson, they are in the process of adopting 2 siblings out of foster care. Oh, and they have a dog, Phoenix. Pastor Peter Couser is Campus Pastor of Concordia Prep (formerly Baltimore Lutheran High School) in Towson, MD and is the Mission Developer of NewThing Lutheran Church which meets in the school and was chartered in June 2022. Resources: YouthEsource website – youthesource.com. LCMS Youth Gathering – www.lcmsgathering.com
If you've ever spoken with someone facing impending death, you know he or she speaks with urgency, clarity, passion, and love. In apostle Paul's final written words in 2 Timothy, you'll find each of those qualities.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in an emotional retelling of Paul's final weeks, final words, and ultimate death.Learn from Paul's passionate exhortation to Timothy on how to live wisely. Relish the Word of God that others have died to preserve for us. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight and keep the faith until the end. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29
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Jesus Followers Will Be Tempted, but God “will not let you be tempted beyond your ability . . . to endure” MESSAGE SUMMARY: You will be tempted again and again, but the temptation itself is not the sin. The sin resides in your grabbing onto the temptation; dwelling on the temptation; and following through on the temptation. Jesus was tempted, and He always faced temptation by quoting scripture to the temptation source. As Jesus tells you about Temptation and sin in Matthew 18:7-8: “Woe to the world for temptations to sin! For it is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the one by whom the temptation comes! And if your hand or your foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire.". Also, Paul, in 1 Corinthians 10:13, confirms that God will not permit us to be tempted in a manner that we will be unable to resist: “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.". You can follow Jesus' example by using scripture to deal with a temptation – there is scripture to deal with every temptation that you may face. TODAY'S PRAYER: Most merciful God I confess that I have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved you with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbors as myself. I am truly sorry and I humbly repent. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on me and forgive me; that I might delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of Your Name. Amen. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, because I am filled with the Holy Spirit, I will not be controlled by my Despair. Rather, I will walk in the Spirit's fruit of Joy. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” (Galatians 5:22f). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 4:1-11; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:14-16; Psalms143:1-12. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Stand in the Gap”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB
Are you the kind of person who takes pride in sticking it out during difficult work situation to the point where you don't always know when it's time to move on or have any strategy for how to know when to endure and when to move on? We can definitely all grow from those tough experiences. But there is also growth in the wisdom gained from knowing how to strategically use the right timing to move on. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Dr. Sonja Batten has taken multiple bold moves in her career, moving across sectors and leadership roles. In this episode, we'll take an insider's look into what one leader learned (good and bad) about taking big leaps, especially when others might not. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Sonja Batten is an experienced and transformational leader, with demonstrated success in the private sector consulting, government health care, and nonprofit industries. Sonja has provided her unique blend of candid, decisive, and sometimes vulnerable leadership in policy, administrative, clinical, research, and academic contexts, having served as an executive at a Fortune 500 company, a Chief Clinical Officer at a fast-growing nonprofit, and a Senior Executive in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She was also the first Deputy Director of the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as the first Associate Director for Women's Health Research at Yale University. In addition to being a licensed clinical psychologist, she is also a Certified Executive Coach, and Change Management Practitioner, and provides training to mental health practitioners around in the world on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Dr. Batten has expertise in authentic leadership style and voice and has authored two books and dozens of scientific articles. ***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/www.flexibleedgesolutions.com www.sonjabatten.com#FederalCareer#FindingYourVoice#CareerPath#ItsAllInTheTiming#TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc
If you've ever spoken with someone facing impending death, you know he or she speaks with urgency, clarity, passion, and love. In apostle Paul's final written words in 2 Timothy, you'll find each of those qualities.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in an emotional retelling of Paul's final weeks, final words, and ultimate death.Learn from Paul's passionate exhortation to Timothy on how to live wisely. Relish the Word of God that others have died to preserve for us. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight and keep the faith until the end. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29
If you've ever spoken with someone facing impending death, you know he or she speaks with urgency, clarity, passion, and love. In apostle Paul's final written words in 2 Timothy, you'll find each of those qualities.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in an emotional retelling of Paul's final weeks, final words, and ultimate death.Learn from Paul's passionate exhortation to Timothy on how to live wisely. Relish the Word of God that others have died to preserve for us. Endure hardship. Fight the good fight and keep the faith until the end. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/82/29
This week in our Living Hope series, Pastor Mark preaches from 1 Peter 2:13–25 on submission, suffering, and the example of Christ. What does it mean to live with honor and humility under imperfect authority? How do we respond when we are treated unfairly? Peter doesn't just give us commands—he gives us Christ. Tune in for a message that points us to the grace that enables endurance and the Savior who walks the road with us.
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Endure today, to fight tomorrow. The message that Gregory Iron has been preaching for a while now is one of the best around. We all face a different fight, but it's important to keep pushing forward.So tonight we push forward together. We're gonna chat life, health, wrestling and more, as we are proud to have Gregory on The Dad World Order Podcast.
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How do we build self-control when life gets messy? Where do you go for refreshment? What's the difference between willpower and trust? In today's episode, Tanya shares how 2 Samuel 16:1-14 reminds us that God's faithfulness never wavers. If you're listening on Spotify, tell us about yourself and where you're listening from! Read the Bible with us in 2025! This year, we're exploring the Historical Books—Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, and 1 & 2 Kings. Download your reading plan now. Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now. Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here. Passages: 2 Samuel 16:1-14
In the first episode of Voice of the Mountains Season 2, journalist, author and athlete Alex Hutchinson reflects on his journey from writing the acclaimed book Endure to navigating the uncertainty of future pursuits. He and host Steve House explore the tension between exploration and mastery, the “effort paradox” that makes hard pursuits meaningful, and how personal values shape decisions in sport and life. Alex shares how his own changes in direction, from physics to journalism and from external validation to intrinsic fulfillment. They discuss how athletic experiences can teach resilience which transers to all avenues of life, and help us push beyond perceived limits. The conversation offers rich insights into motivation, purpose, and the science behind our desire to do hard things.You can find more about Alex Hutchinson on his website, alexhutchinson.net.If you'd like to check out our special offer for podcast listeners visit: uphillathlete.com/letsgoYou can also write to us at coach@uphillathlete.com
Main Scripture - 1 Peter 5:5-14Humility Is Trusting God with Your Life1 Peter 5:5-6Psalm 138:6Proverbs 3:341 Corinthians 1:28-31Luke 14:11Pride Is Trusting Yourself with Anxiety1 Peter 5:6-8Psalm 55:22Philippians 4:6-7Romans 8:5-82 Corinthians 1:8-10God Uses Our Faithful Actions to Accomplish His Will1 Peter 5:9-14James 4:72 Corinthians 11:13-15Application Points:Clothe yourself in the humility God commandsGive your anxieties over to God through faithRefuse to let the “worst-case scenario” consume youTap into the mind of the Spirit and resist the Devil
In this deeply resonant episode of The Family Biz Show, Michael Palumbos sits down with Mike Young, fourth-generation family business leader and author of The Farmer's Code. From a humble start farming rice in the Californian desert to exiting a vast family farmland portfolio, Mike offers a masterclass on pivoting, stewardship, and enduring family cohesion. Key Themes: Roots in the Soil (00:00–06:30) Mike recounts the origins of Wegis & Young—his great-grandfather's immigration, renaming, and pioneering efforts in California's Central Valley. Their early crops, including rice and sugar beets, were nourished by water captured in sloughs, laying the groundwork for some of the most productive farmland in the world. Scaling Across Generations (06:30–10:00) Each generation innovated: Mike's grandfather focused on water infrastructure and expansion His father and uncle introduced higher-return crops like almonds and grapes Mike's generation added vertical integration with alfalfa cubing and tomato processing before exiting those businesses From Dirt to Data: The Tech Pivot (10:00–13:00) A standout innovation was a water infrastructure monitoring company—proof that the family adapted not only operationally but strategically, leaning into regulatory change as a catalyst for growth. Exit to Endure (13:00–16:00) Selling 85% of their farmland wasn't easy. But with water rights tightening and G5 & G6 in mind, they chose continuity over sentiment. Mike emphasizes that the land still operates—but now from a stewardship mindset. Legacy is Relational (17:00–20:30) The spark for Mike's book The Farmer's Code was his 99-year-old grandmother. The message: Legacy isn't what you leave for people—it's what you leave in them. His book is broken into three parts: Me, Them Now, and Them to Come—mirroring his family's approach to multi-generational values. Governance Done Right (30:00–36:00) With a family board of directors, six trusts, and a family council, Wegis & Young model effective governance. Their structure includes even non-active family members and outlaws—communicating, sharing philanthropic decisions, and guiding distribution policies. Challenges Ahead (41:00–46:00) Mike's top challenge? Maintaining cohesion in a generation that won't work together daily. With 11 next-gen family members ranging from 12 to 24, the family is experimenting with ways to build connection across the branches. Tangible Takeaways Don't fear the exit—it may be your legacy's best move Legacy isn't inheritance—it's influence Strong governance includes everyone Strategic philanthropy is a sandbox for rising leaders Always build with the 7th generation in mind
When life gets tough, faith keeps going. Hebrews 10 inspires us to press on, hold tight, and live with bold confidence in Christ. You're not alone—God sees your endurance.
Nesta mensagem, o Pr. Leandro Peixoto expõe sobre “Não Endureçam o Coração” – Hebreus 3:7-19, demonstrando os perigos espirituais do endurecimento do coração e como a incredulidade pode afastar o cristão do descanso prometido por Deus. Uma pregação expositiva fundamentada na teologia reformada que revela as advertências bíblicas essenciais para a perseverança na fé cristã.
Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! In this powerful exploration of James 1:1-8, we're challenged to reframe our perspective on trials and tribulations. The central message reminds us that hardships aren't just obstacles, but opportunities for spiritual growth. James, writing to believers facing persecution, encourages us to 'count it all joy' when we encounter various trials. This counterintuitive approach isn't about denying our pain, but recognizing God's greater purpose in our struggles. The passage shows how God can use our trials to reveal His faithfulness and refine our character. This passage encourages us to view our challenges through the lens of eternity and trust in God's generous provision of wisdom and strength. God bless and have a great week!
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As global tension escalates—Trump makes bold moves on Iran, Israel stands on high alert, and deception spreads like wildfire—Jesus' warning in Matthew 24 feels more real than ever. This isn't just about the news… it's about your soul. The pressure is rising. The question isn't if it's coming—it's how you'll stand when it does. Let's talk about what it really means to endure to the end. 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse ☕️: First Cup Coffee: Use code ENDTIME to get 10% off: https://www.firstcup.com 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we watching Bible prophecy unfold before our very eyes? Or are the nations following a script designed to mimic the End Times? As bombs rain down between Israel and Iran, the world watches in slumber — desensitized, distracted, and deceived.In this message, I reveal the real identity of Mystery Babylon, using clear scripture that points to modern-day Israel as the “Great City” spoken of in Revelation.We are witnessing fire from heaven, peace deals on the horizon, and a global stage set for the abomination of desolation.
One thing the early church had as a part of its DNA was persecution. Jesus told his disciples they would face it, he faced it, and after Acts 2, they faced it. Jesus even warned Paul he would be persecuted as he travels around taking the gospel to the Gentiles...and he was the very one who led the charge when it comes to persecution! He was there at the stoning of Stephen and he says he gave his approval when it happened. Now, this man and his colleagues, are getting beaten with rods, whipped, flogged, and even stoned! But...they never flinched or backed down. Why? How? Because the love they have for Jesus and how badly they wanted others to experience him!
We endure to the end as we follow the process that the Savior taught us called "grace for grace."
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Talking points: genetics, culture, psychology, parentingI'm the kid who's always running to see what's over the next hill, so I'm both grateful and excited to have Alex on the show. His latest book is incredible, and gets to the science of how we're actually happier with a little less predictability in so many parts of our lives. If you're someone whose life feels kind of listless right now, this is YOUR episode.(00:00:00) - The “explorer gene”, dopamine, and the impact of modern tech on our ability to explore(00:15:20) - Our relationship with the unknown, and how it messes us up sometimes(00:25:04) - How the unknown can challenge relationships, and how to navigate that(00:29:40) - The difference between exploration and exploitation(00:35:54) - The “free energy principle” and the “effort paradox”(00:52:52) - Tactical insights on amping up your exploration mindsetAlex Hutchinson is the New York Times bestselling author of Endure, a longtime columnist for Outside covering the science of endurance, and a National Magazine Award–winning journalist who has contributed to the New York Times, The New Yorker, and other publications. A former long-distance runner for the Canadian national team, he holds a master's in journalism from Columbia and a Ph.D. in physics from Cambridge, and he did his post-doctoral research with the National Security Agency. He lives in Toronto with his family.Connect with Alex:-Website: https://www.alexhutchinson.net/-New book: The Explorer's Gene: https://bit.ly/43JicFr-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweat_science/-Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweatscience
Author: Mark Lincoln, Scripture Reference: Hebrews 12:2-3, Series: Hebrews: Holding Fast to Christ
Great endurance is the ability to joyfully put up with the pressures of life. Problems may try to break us—but if we ask God for strength, the power of the Holy Spirit helps us endure them. We will get through whatever we're facing. Remember, Scripture says, “The one who stands firm to the end shall be saved” (Matthew 24:13). Let's ask God for endurance today so we can please the Lord! Colossians 1:9–12
Read Online“When a woman is in labor, she is in anguish because her hour has arrived; but when she has given birth to a child, she no longer remembers the pain because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.” John 16:21This truth can certainly be extended to any form of anguish we experience for a good reason. Note that the pain experienced in childbirth is pain for a good and holy reason. Therefore, the pain is forgotten, in a sense, when the mother sees and holds her newborn child. That suffering is forgotten in the sense that it is transformed into joy by the birth of a child.There is much in life that can cause anguish. In today's Gospel, Jesus goes on to say to His disciples: “So you also are now in anguish.” He says this because He had just finished speaking to them about His coming departure to the Father and about the suffering that they would all experience in the form of persecution. But then He says to them that after He departs and they no longer see Him, they will then see Him again and will rejoice. And He says, “On that day you will not question me about anything.” This is an important line to understand.Anguish, or any form of suffering, can tempt us to question our lives and even to question God. It is clear that after Jesus was killed, the disciples questioned everything. They were confused and frightened. All appeared to be lost. Then, to a lesser degree, after Jesus ascended into Heaven and prior to Him sending the Holy Spirit, the disciples would have also experienced confusion. Why did Jesus leave them? Why didn't He stay longer? Who was going to lead them now? These and many other similar questions would have arisen in their minds.So also with us, when things do not go as planned, or when things take a painful turn in our lives, we can immediately question and even doubt the perfect plan of God. If things fall apart because of our sin, then repentance is the remedy. But if things fall apart, in the sense that life becomes difficult, then we should especially listen to the words of Jesus today.When anguish in life happens because we are fulfilling God's will, we must see that anguish as a means to a much greater good. Just as the pains of childbirth lead to the gift of a child, so the pains of bringing forth God's will in our lives will lead to the presence of God Himself. Patient endurance is a virtue that is especially important in this case. For example, the anguish of overcoming an addiction, or of praying when we don't feel like praying, or of forgiving someone who hurt us are all examples of anguish turning into blessings. Very often, combatting our own selfish will is difficult. But the fruit of engaging in such a battle within us is joy. There is joy found in victory over sin. Joy is found in persevering in prayer. Joy is found in every difficulty we endure for the Kingdom of God. But the joy is not always our first experience. It is only experienced when we patiently endure the situation.Reflect, today, upon any form of anguish you are currently enduring for the glory of God, or anything you are currently avoiding because it seems difficult to do. Do not shy away from these difficulties. See them as a means to a glorious end. Endure the “labor pains” of the purification and mission God is calling you to by looking beyond the difficulties you initially experience so that you will see the end result that awaits you.My glorious Lord, You endured Your passion with perfect virtue. You never wavered from fulfilling the will of the Father, and the fruit of Your perseverance was the glory of the Resurrection. Please help me to patiently endure the crosses in my life and give me hope to see that from them You will bring forth the good fruit of eternal joy. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.
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Wellness + Wisdom | Episode 742 Is your fear of suffering keeping you from discovering the deepest treasures of your soul? Author and extreme adventurer, Akshay Nanavati, joins Josh Trent on the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 742, to share how embracing suffering during his 60-day solo crossing of Antarctica became the key to transcending limitations and unlocking pure potential, what his journey taught him about the paradox of oneness, and why the only way out of suffering is through it. "When you stop resisting suffering, it frees you from the grasp of suffering. It's not the suffering in and of itself that I seek. Suffering is the means, not the purpose. The purpose is what it gives you access to. It's the transcendence, the awakening, the breaking down of the illusions, the surrender." - Akshay Nanavati In This Episode, Akshay Nanavati Uncovers: [01:10] 60 Days Alone in Antarctica Akshay Nanavati 606 Akshay Nanavati | How To Love Your Fear: The (REAL) Secret To Unlocking Your Pure Potential How the world shows you more about the human soul than any textbook. Why it's a privilege when we can choose our suffering. How he confronted his inner demons while crossing Antarctica. Why Akshay's biggest mental challenge during the expedition was frustration. How the last 10 days felt like he was drunk. Why he ended the expedition after 60 days due to a life-threatening medical issue. [08:45] How to Stay In The Present Moment What brought Akshay into moments of oneness and bliss during the expedition. The three elements of a raw experience. Why he was pushing himself back into the present moment in order to keep going. How the only thing he could control was his next step. [12:40] The Paradox of Oneness How we all seek different forms of peak experiences. Why the illusion in which we experience life changed for Akshay. Fearvana by Akshay Nanavati How the opposites encompass the human experience. Why the mind creates an illusion of good and bad. How Antarctica made Akshay feel very small but also extremely powerful. Why love is an experience of both separation and connection. How resisting or clinging to duality creates suffering. [19:40] The Gift of Suffering The bigger the dragon we battle, the better the treasure on the other side of the battle. Why the human experience is a paradox. How suffering is the means to transcendence. Why pain connects us to God. How Akshay accepts what is instead of resisting suffering. Why comfort is not the enemy. [26:45] Pure Experience Why reality is not "either, or." How labels create divisions and limitations. Why words can open the door for us, but can't provide the same value as experience. How mastery is about bringing ourselves back to the center. [31:40] Stop Attaching to The Outcome How Akshay's Antarctica crossing helped him shed the resistance to the outcome. Why he's been embracing the process more than the outcome. How he plays on the edge in the middle. What led Akshay to find more peace within. [36:40] Don't Be Afraid to Get Off Balance 734 Kirk Parsley MD | Sleep As Medicine: How To Sleep Like Royalty + Stop Being Sick Why Akshay doesn't feel like the polar expedition was dangerous. The importance of allowing ourselves to feel grief. 612 Dr. Michael Gervais | Living An Authentic Life: How to STOP Worrying About What People Think of You Why stillness isn't the same as doing nothing. How getting off balance helps us awaken. [43:10] The End of The Polar Expedition Henry Worsley Why Akshay's diverticulitis was caused by extreme stress. How his body started falling apart in the last 10 days of the polar crossing. Why Antarctica is a mirror to the human soul. How Akshay doesn't struggle with solitude anymore, even though it used to be a trigger for drinking. [47:25] Does Distance Improve Relationships? How Akshay channeled the spirit of Viktor Frankl. Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Why having a conversation with Viktor Frankl helped Akshay understand suffering. 538 John Wineland | A New Masculine Paradigm: Leading With Love, Living Your Truth + Healing The World How distance showed Akshay how supportive his wife is. Why separation makes us feel more connected. [54:15] Accept The Isness Why we're stabbed with two darts of suffering, according to Buddha. How bringing conscious awareness to our self-dialogue can help us change it. Why all unnecessary suffering is the resistance to accepting the isness. How embracing the edge of you makes life more joyful. [59:00] Feel It All Why we need to respect the mystery of God. How Akshay saw value in the delusion he was experiencing during the expedition. Why we shouldn't rob our children of their lessons. How Indian parents tend to over-spoil their kids. Why having our kids experience the full range of emotions builds their resilience. The only way out of the suffering is through it. [01:06:30] The Power of Language How soft talk disempowers us. What led Akshay to become more conscious of his language. How our words shape our reality. When we give our pain voice, we give it more power. How all words are conceptual thoughts. [01:11:20] The Reality of Polar Crossing Why Akshay's now on a mission to share his storm with others. What makes him want to go back to Antarctica. Why his goal was to spend 115 days on the polar mission. What he was eating while he was crossing Antarctica. [01:16:10] Turn Your Pain to Your Purpose Why we often want to skip and bypass grief. How anxiety is demonized. Why Akshay doesn't like to sound like a war hero. The importance of turning our pain to purpose. [01:19:45] Suffer Well How we project our unprocessed emotions. Why even therapists project their wounds onto their patients. How happiness is a side effect of pursuing a meaning. Why the people that are constantly struggling are living in the past. How we can learn to suffer well. Uncommon by Mark Divine How silence opens up a space for our inner dialogue. [01:27:00] Stop The Noise Why many bootcamps miss the element of stillness and silence. How stillness is very uncomfortable at first. Why pausing is the key to training our awareness. [01:31:25] Is Parenting A Spiritual Task? Why Akshay's now focusing on his financial wellness. What makes him feel that raising children is terrifying. Why being a parent is a spiritual experience. How Josh knows children choose us as parents. Why children bring us wisdom. How being a father makes men into leaders. [01:38:10] Find Beauty in Suffering How judgment comes from resentment or jealousy. Fearvana Instagram Why fear and nirvana are not opposite but complementary. Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi How finding beauty in suffering makes life more joyful. [01:43:15] Fear of Other People's Opinion Why Akshay doesn't feel directly affected by Indian culture. How he feared what people would think if he didn't make it through the expedition. Why other people's lens of reality doesn't change who we are. How Akshay only took a day off from walking Antarctica on day 50. [01:47:30] Your Beliefs Hold You Hostage Why Josh wasn't able to start the podcast for 4 years because of his childhood conditioning. Inside Out (2015) Why all paths are a crossroad. We don't rise to the level of the desires that we want, we fall to the level of the struggle that we're willing to endure. How all the suffering Akshay went through was worth it. Why belief is built on the battlefield. We are not defined by our thoughts. How confidence is a result of an action, it's not the fuel for action. [01:56:25] Connection with God Why Akshay didn't have a relationship with God when he was struggling with suicidal thoughts. When Bad Things Happen to Good People by Harold Kushner How he taps into gratitude and the essence of the human spirit. Hacksaw Ridge (2016) Why Akshay wants to help other people cross their own version of Antarctica. The One You Feed Podcast Leave Wellness + Wisdom a Review on Apple Podcasts