Podcasts about Envy

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In this opening lesson of the 28th and final gate of Orchot Tzaddikim—the Gate of Fear of Heaven (Shaar Yirat Shamayim)—Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe explains that the Torah's concept of "fear" does not primarily mean terror or anxiety. Rather, yirah means awe, awareness, perspective, and clarity. True fear of Heaven is living with a constant awareness of Hashem's greatness and recognizing our personal relationship with Him. The Torah repeatedly teaches that this awareness is the foundation of Jewish life and the greatest treasure a person can possess.Rabbi Wolbe then demonstrates that Torah is not the ultimate goal—it is the pathway that leads to Yirat Shamayim. Torah study without developing a deeper awareness of Hashem is compared to possessing the keys to the inner rooms of a house while lacking the key to the front door. Likewise, the purpose of receiving the Torah at Mount Sinai was not simply to acquire knowledge, but to establish an everlasting relationship with Hashem. Every mitzvah reconnects us to that covenant and strengthens that bond.The lesson concludes by describing three levels of fear. The lowest level is serving Hashem because of concern for what other people think. A higher level is serving Hashem out of fear of punishment. The highest and purest level is serving Hashem solely because He is Hashem—out of love, awe, gratitude, and a sincere desire to fulfill His will. Rabbi Wolbe closes by encouraging us to recognize the countless gifts Hashem grants us every moment—from the ability to breathe and see to the privilege of living each day—which naturally inspires profound gratitude and authentic Yirat Shamayim._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 16, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 5, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #FearOfHeaven, #YiratShamayim, #SpiritualGrowth, #Faith, #AweOfGod, #RelationshipWithHashem, #LoveOfHashem, #LiveWithPurpose, ★ Support this podcast ★

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Why is socialism suddenly becoming popular again in America—and what are the real consequences if it succeeds? In this episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor sits down with Dr. Anne Bradley, professor of economics at the Institute of World Politics and Vice President of Academic Affairs at The Fund for American Studies, to examine the resurgence of democratic socialism and why so many young Americans are embracing it. The conversation explores why "free" government programs have become politically appealing, how envy and economic frustration fuel socialist movements, and why history repeatedly shows socialism leading to economic failure and government control. Tudor and Dr. Bradley also discuss the rise of crony capitalism, corporate welfare, regulatory barriers facing small businesses, and how government favoritism undermines entrepreneurship and opportunity. Drawing from history, economics, and Tudor's own experience running for governor of Michigan, they explain the difference between free-market capitalism and government-controlled economies—and why protecting opportunity matters more than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Titus 1:1-3 (LSB)Andrew and Edwin talk about how Cretan all of us have been.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26380The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

In this lesson from the Gate of Torah (Shaar HaTorah), Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe teaches that true Torah study begins with mastering the fundamentals before chasing complexity. A student who rushes into intricate analyses without first understanding the simple flow of the Talmud misses the very foundation upon which Torah is built. Every word of the Talmud is rooted in the Mishnah, and every Mishnah is rooted in the Written Torah. The deeper insights become meaningful only after the basic structure is firmly established.Rabbi Wolbe emphasizes that Torah is meant to be lived, not merely admired. Every learning session should conclude with the question: How does this change my life today? Quoting the Ramban's famous letter, he encourages listeners to transform every Torah lesson into practical action. Torah is not an academic discipline reserved for intellectual exercise—it is Hashem's guidebook for everyday living, shaping our choices, character, and relationship with the Creator.The lesson then contrasts Torah study with every other profession. In the business world, people are rewarded for results, but in Torah, Hashem rewards sincere effort. Even when understanding is incomplete, every moment spent striving to comprehend Hashem's wisdom carries eternal value. Rabbi Wolbe illustrates this with the analogy of a plumber who is paid only for a successful repair, while a Torah student is rewarded for every honest attempt to learn, regardless of the outcome.Finally, Rabbi Wolbe highlights one of the defining features of authentic Torah learning: respectful disagreement in pursuit of truth. The debates of Hillel and Shammai, the passionate discussions of the sages, and the give-and-take of every study partnership all teach that Torah grows through listening, questioning, and refining ideas—not through ego or victory. The goal is never to prove oneself right, but to discover the truth of Hashem's Torah. He concludes with a powerful reminder that Torah is not simply another subject to study—it is the very life force of the Jewish people, nourishing the soul just as food nourishes the body._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on February 9, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on August 4, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #GateOfTorah, #TalmudTorah, #TorahStudy, #CrownOfTorah, #JewishLearning, #DailyTorah, #TorahLife, #EffortMatters, #NeverStopLearning, #LearningEveryDay, #ChooseTorah, #TorahFirst ★ Support this podcast ★

Summary: Envy is a silent, deadly force that distorts how we see others and destroys joy, but love — the kind rooted in covenant commitment rather than feeling — is the only cure.Series: King of HeartsTitle: Part 15 - The Green MonsterDate: 8/2/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Introduction00:26 - Welcome & Africa Mission Report01:37 - Introducing the Green Monster03:42 - What Envy Actually Is06:44 - 1 Samuel 18: Saul and David13:00 - Envy Has Serious Consequences19:35 - Envy in Genesis: Cain and Abel25:00 - The Antidote: Covenant Love32:45 - The Blood Covenant Explained43:15 - Communion & Closing Prayer

Dr. Blake White continues the church-wide Sunday School class based on the book "Respectable Sins" authored by Jerry Bridges with a lesson focusing on "envy."

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Dr. Blake White continues the church-wide Sunday School class based on the book "Respectable Sins" authored by Jerry Bridges with a lesson focusing on "envy."

Jealousy is often the source of conflict in books and in shows, but how do you deal with it in real life?.   .   .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 152 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

Hey lady! Have you ever had that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach that you are lacking something? That nagging feeling can cause great discomfort because it’s often considered a dirty word in polite society. The thing is that nagging feeling, often known as envy, while uncomfortable is completely normal. Once you know how to manage this emotion and turn it into fuel for creating the life you want. Dr. Dom and Terri offer a few insightful reflection questions to help you step out of any shame that may bubble up when feelings of envy arise. Lady, don’t let envy block you from getting your own shine. Let it be the match that lights the flame within you to go for yours! Goal Mapping Starter Guide Cultivating H.E.R. Space Sanctuary Resources: Dr. Dom’s Therapy Practice Get That Pitch Workshop: Turn your story and expertise into speaking gigs, media features, and collaborations, without a publicist. Visit GetThatPitch.com and Use code HERSPACE for a special listener discount. Branding with Terri Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Therapy Fund Foundation Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: cultivatingherspace.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Try NMN (Anti-aging & NAD+) BIGGEST deal of the year - BUY ONE GET ONE FREE + FREE NMN bottle for 48HRS ONLY! Go to https://blackforestsupplements.com/WINSTON In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with former barrister Stephen Barrett for a conversation on the Fabian Society, the hidden influence of socialism in British institutions, the collapse of the rule of law, and the future of Britain. We explore the origins of Fabianism, its gradualist strategy, devolution, constitutional reform, DEI, the legal profession, whether Britain's governing institutions have been quietly reshaped over decades, and much more. Barrett also reflects on his own legal career, the fallout from the Southport riots, and why he believes the country is facing a profound constitutional and cultural crisis. A wide-ranging discussion on power, ideology, liberty, and what it will take to restore confidence in Britain's institutions.WATCH THE EXTENDED CONVERSATION HERE: https://www.winstonmarshall.co.uk/Chapters 00:00 Who Are The Fabian Society?10:15 Andy Burnham & The Fabian Agenda15:30 Envy, Socialism & Human Nature22:27 Is DEI Anti-Christian?24:30 Have The Fabians Captured The Church?29:41 How The Constitution Was Changed43:25 Why I Was Forced Out…55:56 Britain's Two-Tier Justice System01:09:24 How Britain Can Be Fixed01:17:13 Are The Fabians Destroying Britain?01:40:46 The Future Of Britain

Homegirl at the office stays winning. Your bestie in another city is getting closer to someone else. Which one is envy? Which one is jealousy? What other feelings come up? Often times they are used interchangeably and incorrect. Terri and Dom help us clarify what each term means. Then they walk us through multiple real-life examples to help us parse out what each word looks like when played out. What are the questions we need to ask to navigate each situation? Scroll down for some helpful tips. By the way, shout out to Meg Thee Stallion for those bomb-ass knees :) Quote of the Day: “True confidence has no room for jealousy or envy; when you know you are great there is no reason to hate.” -unknown Takeaways: Acknowledge the feelings Evaluate the situation with an open mind Identify the roadblocks (internal and/or external) What can you control? Remember to practice self-compassion Kill it with kindness Get support from community and/or therapy Resources: Melanin and Mental Health Therapy for Black Girls Psychology Today Therapy for QPOC Where to find us: Twitter: @HERspacepodcast Instagram: @herspacepodcast Facebook: @herspacepodcast Website: herspacepodcast.com Email: herspacepodcast@gmail.com H.E.R Space Sanctuary: https://www.facebook.com/groups/herspacesanctuary/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carly scrolls LinkedIn and sees a friend announcing new funding and a tenth hire. The comments are exploding. Carly feels a pang of envy, then realizes something odd. She doesn't actually want any of it.That contradiction is the heart of this episode. Joe and Carly dig into why solopreneurs still feel the pull of a scoreboard they deliberately walked away from, and what to do about it.In this episodeWhy wanting recognition doesn't mean you made the wrong choiceJoe's literal nightmare about a conference table full of new hiresThe difference between "rank me highly" pride and "I did good work" prideWhy nobody celebrates a casserole, a swim lesson, or an empty grocery storeThe question that settles it, would you trade freedom back for recognitionJoe's thought experiment borrowed from a friend who quit smoking cold turkeyYour challenge, write your own definition of recognitionIf you know someone building a Life-First business, send them this episode. Subscribe wherever you listen, and leave a five-star review to help more Life-First solopreneurs find the show.

We are back with another packed episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, covering influencer travel, internet surveillance, viral animals, blockbuster movies, and one unforgettable arrest outfit. First, Brooke breaks down how TikTok and Instagram have turned Europe into an overcrowded, overshared backdrop—and why a recent trip to Paris made her rethink how much we share online. Then, we get into Meta AI glasses, the creepy reality of being filmed without knowing it, the Netflix documentary trend, tan-maxxing, and the darker consequences of going viral. We also meet Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon uniting the internet, before diving into The Odyssey, Sheep Detectives, Tom Hiddleston's Pompeii obsession, and the Andrew Tate memes taking over the timeline.   This week's newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com/2026/07/27/summer-2026-so-far/

What emotions can you recognize in your body while they are happening?For many of us, the list is limited to happy, sad, and angry. But trying to understand your emotional experience with only three words is like trying to draw a sunset with three crayons. You might capture the general idea, but you will miss important shades, details, and information.In Part 2 of the Name It to Navigate It series, Amy helps you expand your emotional vocabulary so you can identify what you are actually feeling—not just the broad category it falls into.You will learn how to use the Wheel of Emotions as a practical tool, why feelings such as envy and jealousy require different responses, and how accurately naming an emotion can help you understand what you need.Because when you can name what is happening more precisely, you are better able to pause, examine the story you are telling yourself, and choose a response that supports your brain health, well-being, and values.This episode builds on Part 1, where Amy introduced affect labeling—the practice of putting feelings into words—and explained how naming an emotion may help quiet the brain's alarm system and bring your thinking brain back online.WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:00:00 — Why three emotion words are not enough02:15 — The difference between an emotion and a feeling04:45 — Why emotional awareness gives you useful information06:30 — How emotional vocabulary works like a map08:20 — How to use the Wheel of Emotions11:40 — What emotions may be trying to tell you13:50 — Envy versus jealousy15:40 — Stress versus overwhelm and guilt versus shame18:10 — Fear, powerlessness, and Alzheimer's risk21:15 — A journaling practice for naming what you feelThe more accurately you can name what you feel, the more clearly you can understand the need beneath it. That clarity creates a pause between the feeling and the action, giving you the opportunity to respond in a way that aligns with your wants, needs, values, and long-term brain-health goals.Listen to Part 2 now, subscribe to Happy & Healthy with Amy, and come back for Part 3, where Amy explores why an urge can feel like a command—and how to deal with them when they undermine your long-term goals.RECOMMENDED EPISODES:The One About TLCNotice and Name It: The Brain Science of Putting Feelings Into WordsAfter an Alzheimer's Diagnosis: A Family ChecklistAlzheimer's Drugs: Why Amyloid Removal May Not Be EnoughRESOURCES:Download the FREE Excerpt of Thoughts Are Habits TooPurchase Thoughts Are Habits TooBook a FREE Discovery Call with AmyDownload After Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis: The First 8 Things to Know and learn how to support her with more calm, clarity, and confidence.Download the RESTORED Protocol: Eight Essential Protective Factors to Build an Alzheimer's-Resistant BrainSchedule your Breakthrough Roadmap session with AmyFollow Amy on Instagram @amylangcoaching  and on Facebook @amylangcoachingSubscribe to Amy's YouTube channel @happyandhealthywithamy

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You can't stop comparing yourself to others, and treating it like a bad habit you should be able to quit only adds shame to the pile. Comparison is built into how humans figure out where they stand — it's the ruler your mind reaches for whenever a question has no objective measure. This episode reframes the whole problem: the goal isn't to silence comparison but to read it. The sting you feel is information, pointing at either a value that's genuinely yours or a borrowed metric you never actually chose — and learning to tell the two apart is the real work. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why comparing yourself is evidence you're a person, not evidence something is wrong with you Why the reflex is strongest on the parts of life that have no scoreboard — marriage, parenting, whether your work adds up How social media rigged an ancient instinct by pitting your whole life against everyone else's highlight reel What a 2014 study found about social media, upward comparison, and self-esteem — and why the evidence deserves honesty, not overclaiming The assimilation–contrast distinction: why the same success can inspire one person and flatten another A three-question framework — whose scoreboard, what's it pointing at, what's the smallest honest move — you can run in 90 seconds How realizing you don't want something can be one of the most freeing outcomes available Episode Timestamps [00:00] The four-second collapse: happy until you see someone else's life [01:15] Why you're wired to compare — and why willpower won't switch it off [02:30] Festinger's social comparison theory and the missing ruler [03:15] A story from the soccer field: feeling great until you get to know the other dads [05:00] Why it's worse now: a few hundred neighbors vs. thousands of highlight reels [06:30] The invisible price tag — debt, help, and unhappiness you never see [07:45] What the research actually says (and where it's honest to hedge) [08:45] Inspired or crushed? Assimilation, contrast, and the film Amadeus [10:40] Why "just stop comparing yourself" is useless and a little harmful [12:30] The three questions: scoreboard, signal, smallest honest move [14:30] Running the framework on career, marriage, and fitness [16:30] Three cautions so you don't misuse it [18:20] The 90-second practice for the week [19:40] Whose scoreboard are you playing on? — closing Episode Summary We tend to treat comparison as a personal weakness — something disciplined, well-adjusted people have supposedly grown out of. This episode starts by taking that weight off your shoulders. Comparing yourself to other people isn't a character flaw; it's evidence that you're human. Back in 1954, psychologist Leon Festinger laid out what he called social comparison theory: when there's no objective ruler for something, we reach for the nearest available one, which is other people. That's why comparison bites hardest exactly where it matters most and can least be measured — whether you're a good parent, whether your career adds up, whether your life means anything. Nobody agonizes over comparing their shoe size. They agonize over the things with no scoreboard. So if the reflex is this normal, why does it feel so much worse than it used to? Because the environment changed while the wiring didn't. For almost all of human history you compared yourself to a few hundred people whose whole lives you actually saw — the good mornings and the bad ones, the arguments, the ordinary Tuesdays. Now the comparison set is thousands of strangers, and you're not seeing their lives. You're seeing their highlight reels: the launch, not the eighteen months of doubt before it; the vacation, not the credit card statement after it. You're pitting your entire unedited life against the single best moment other people chose to publish. It was never a fair fight. Brett illustrates it with a moment from his own life — feeling genuinely good about working from home and being present for his kids, right up until a conversation with other dads at soccer practice made him wonder if he'd made the wrong call entirely. Nothing about his life had changed. Only the ruler had. There's real research here, handled with care. A 2014 study by Erin Vogel and colleagues, Social Comparison, Social Media, and Self-Esteem, found that heavier Facebook users tended to have lower self-esteem, with the link running specifically through upward comparison. The honest caveat: it's correlational, the effect runs both ways, and no single study settles it — but it lines up with what we already sense, that a steady diet of context-free upward comparison wears people down. The more interesting finding is that looking "up" doesn't automatically hurt. Psychologists distinguish assimilation ("that's possible, that could be me") from contrast ("that just proves how far behind I am"). Same person, same achievement, opposite effects. As the episode puts it, the sting isn't fixed — it has a dial, and the dial is your relationship with the comparison, not the comparison itself. That's why "just stop comparing yourself" is such bad advice. You can't — it's like telling someone to stop feeling hungry — and even if you could, you'd be throwing away real information. Envy is one of the most honest signals you have precisely because it slips past your rehearsed answers about what you're supposed to want and points at what you actually want and don't have. The move is to calibrate the instrument, not smash it. This is where the episode connects to building a clearer relationship with your own mind: instead of killing the signal, you read it with three questions. Whose scoreboard is this — did I ever choose this measure? What is the sting pointing at — a genuine value, or a borrowed metric? And what's the smallest honest move — one step toward it this week, or the quiet, freeing decision to stop keeping score? You can run it standing in your kitchen in about ninety seconds. The point isn't to feel less. It's to understand more — and to finally answer, for yourself, whose scoreboard you're actually playing on. Resources Mentioned Leon Festinger, "A Theory of Social Comparison Processes" (1954) — the foundational paper establishing that we evaluate ourselves against others when objective measures are missing. Human Relations, 7(2), 117–140. Vogel, Rose, Roberts & Eckles, "Social Comparison, Social Media, and Self-Esteem" (2014) — linked heavier Facebook use with lower self-esteem via upward comparison. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 3(4), 206–222. Amadeus (1984) — used as an illustration of contrast comparison, with Salieri undone by proximity to Mozart's genius. Mind & Inner Life pillar page — https://www.optyoumize.com/mind-inner-life?hsLang=en Frequently Asked Questions Why can't I stop comparing myself to others? Because comparison isn't a habit — it's a built-in way of measuring yourself when no objective ruler exists. Festinger's social comparison theory showed we use other people as a yardstick precisely for the questions that can't be measured directly, which is why it's strongest on the things we care about most. Is comparing yourself to others normal? Yes. It's standard human wiring, not a sign of insecurity or weakness. The episode's phrase is that you're "running standard human software." What varies isn't whether you compare, but whether you let an unexamined comparison run your mood and your decisions. Why does social media make comparison worse? It distorts the inputs. You're comparing your whole, unedited life — including everything nobody else can see — against other people's curated highlight reels. Research associates heavy upward comparison online with lower self-esteem, and you can never see the invisible debt, help, or unhappiness behind someone's polished image. What's the difference between healthy and unhealthy comparison? It's the difference between assimilation and contrast. Assimilation turns someone else's success into proof that something is possible for you and pulls you forward. Contrast turns the same success into evidence of how far behind you are and pushes you down. The comparison itself is neutral; your relationship to it decides the effect. How do I deal with envy of someone's success? Treat the envy as data, not shame. Ask whose scoreboard you're using, whether it points to a value that's genuinely yours or a borrowed metric, and what the smallest honest move is. If it's real, take one small step toward it. If it's borrowed, consciously stop keeping score on it. How do I know if a goal is actually mine or something I absorbed? Look underneath the sting. If it points to something you genuinely care about and have been neglecting, it's a real value worth one honest step. If you realize you don't actually want the thing — you just don't want to look behind — it's a borrowed metric, and putting it down is a relief, not a failure. Keep Exploring If this episode resonated, these are worth your time: Mind & Inner Life (pillar page) — The home base for building a steadier relationship with your own thoughts and self-evaluation → https://www.optyoumize.com/mind-inner-life?hsLang=en Money & Financial Wellbeing (pillar page) — Because so much comparison is really about borrowed scoreboards of money and status → https://www.optyoumize.com/money-financial-wellbeing?hsLang=en Life Architecture — How the seven pillars fit together into a whole, intentional life → https://www.optyoumize.com/life-architecture?hsLang=en Enjoyed This Episode? 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Researchers in Osaka Metro University School of Engineering may have found a way to direct heat and use it as a switch. We discuss the implications based on what is at hand. All the while they smoke the Luciano Meirelles's Underrated Robust and drink the Angels Envy NTX Select 1St edition single barrel.

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After our full review of Obsession, Josh, Deb, Tommy, and Envy couldn't resist jumping back on the microphones for a bonus Double Date Movie episode bonus!This short episode dives deeper into some of the movie's most memorable (and unintentionally hilarious) moments, including the infamous One Wish Willow...and the discovery that you can apparently buy one on Temu. We also give a quick breakdown of the film from the perspective of two couples and discuss why this movie keeps getting funnier the more we think about it.Deb shares a story about quietly sneaking around the house in her dark room adventures, while Josh continues his increasingly questionable Tommy impersonation. Along the way, we debate whether Obsession should really be called "You're Dating Your First Latina."We also reveal some of the upcoming movies we're planning to cover on future Cast Of The Pod: Double Date Movie Pod episodes, so stick around for what's next!If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with your fellow horror fans.You Have Been Warned.#CastOfThePod #DoubleDateMoviePod #Obsession #HorrorPodcast #MoviePodcast #HorrorMovies #MovieReview #IndieHorror #FilmDiscussion #Temu #ComedyPodcast #HorrorComedyYou Have Been Warned.

Titus 1:10-16 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the Cretans and their awful reputation.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26273The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Join us as we dig into Cain and Abel as a story about what happens when resentment grows unchecked, and correction feels like an attack. We also wrestle with God's justice and God's mercy side by side, and why that gives real hope for families and faith under strain. Support the showThe ministry of Christian Life Resources promotes the sanctity of life and reaches hearts with the Gospel. We invite you to learn more about the work we're doing: https://christianliferesources.com/When the world feels confusing, heavy, and loud, where do you find something solid to stand on? Rooted by the River is a one-day pro-life, Christian conference designed to anchor you in God's Word and equip you to face some of today's hardest issues. Don't miss presentations on coping, sexual shame, AI, and better conversations about abortion. Plus a powerful interview with an abortion survivor! You'll be strengthened to live and speak with courageous, Christ-centered hope right where God has placed you. Register today: https://christianliferesources.com/get-involved/events/2026-conference

In this episode of Good Question, we sit down with Lucas, a Gen Z college student, to talk about competition, comparison, gaming, and navigating life in an increasingly digital world. Together, we explore how social media and online spaces can fuel envy, why it's easy to measure ourselves against others, and the importance of finding our worth somewhere deeper than performance or achievement.We also discuss the value of real-life community, healthy boundaries with technology, and practical ways to stay focused on the unique purpose God has placed in front of you instead of constantly looking at someone else's path. 

"The Disease of Envy and the Remedy of Love". A sermon preached by the Rev. Nathan Dickerson on July 19th, 2026. Head over to restorationarlington.org to learn more about Restoration Anglican Church. We're a church in Arlington that connects people to God, to others, and to the needs of the world. We'd love for you to join us online or in-person soon.

There is a sin that has learned to survive by not looking like one. We have made room for it—quietly, in the way we work and compete and measure ourselves against the person beside us. We have given it respectable names: ambition, drive, a healthy edge. Everyone feels it, we tell ourselves. So perhaps it cannot be helped. And what cannot be helped, we assume, cannot really be a vice.But the Christian tradition never granted it that cover. It saw this thing as anti-life. It traced it back to Satan himself—not his first sin, but the bitter fruit of his pride, the refusal to bear that another might be beloved. It warned that this sin shrinks the heart, isolates the soul, and turns its poison first upon the one who harbors it—that to give way to it is, in the old and startling image, to lay the hangman against your own heart. It corrodes friendships and families, churches and nations. And it does all of this while convincing us it is only natural.What feeds it is a lie: the fear that there is not enough love to go around, that another's blessing must mean my own diminishment, that I am the less-favored child. And if that is the lie, then the remedy is not merely to try harder to be good. It is to be brought somewhere we can finally see the truth—that before God there is no greater and no lesser, only beloved children, and that the gift given at the altar is not divided when it is shared but multiplied. My guest today has spent years unveiling this sin and naming its cure. She is Michon Matthiesen, of the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, and her work traces it through Scripture and the Fathers, through Aquinas and Dante, all the way to the one place she believes it can finally be undone: the Eucharist.Links:Sacrifice as Gift: Eucharist, Grace, and Contemplative Prayer in Maurice de la Taille, by Michon Matthiesen (Catholic University of America Press)Find an archive of Michon's work at Adoremus, including essays on the liturgy and Eucharistic sacrifice: https://adoremus.org/author/michon-matthiesen/On envy in the Summa Theologiae (II-II, q. 36), Thomas Aquinas: https://www.newadvent.org/summa/3036.htm"Hunger, Poverty, and the Eucharist," by Bishop Daniel Flores, article via Church Life Journal“The Joy of Hate Watching,” by Luke Burgis, article via Church Life JournalChurch Life Today is a partnership between the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame and OSV Podcasts from Our Sunday Visitor. Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.

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Why is comparison so hard to escape?In this reflection on Psalm 37, John Ortberg explores the hidden power of envy and why it quietly robs us of joy, gratitude, and peace.Drawing on insights from Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, John explains the difference between jealousy and envy, why comparison always leaves us feeling deficient, and how God's care frees us from measuring our lives against everyone else's.This episode explores:- Psalm 37 and overcoming envy- Why comparison is so destructive- The difference between jealousy and envy- Biblical stories of envy- Social media and the comparison trap- Living each day under God's loving careScriptures:- Psalm 37- Genesis 4- Genesis 25–30- Genesis 37- Matthew 5:5#Psalm37 #JohnOrtberg #Envy #Comparison #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Contentment #Faith

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“First, say to yourself what you would be,” Epictetus says, “and then do what you have to do.”

Grab your free Magnetic Mindset Audio Bundle - three audios to keep your energy magnetic from morning to night: themanifestationcollective.co/freebie-opt-inWelcome to The Manifestation Collective Podcast. In a brand new format of the show, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my life as I manifest my vision board into reality. Expect a little swearing, nuggets of wisdom, and gossip like a voice note from your bestie.Join my manifestation membership, The Collective, designed as a digital resort for you to arrive as you are, and check out as your Future Self with monthly coaching, goal setting, guided visualisations, challenges, and a community of women manifesting alongside you > themanifestationcollective.co/the-collective-membershipOther ResourcesJoin The Big Fish 4-Week Programme with Hannah Isted: www.hicommunications.co.uk/bigfishenergyOrder my brand new book, RESET: themanifestationcollective.co/product/resetDaily Dose of Magic Card Deck: themanifestationcollective.co/product/manifestation-card-deckPurchase "Manifesting For Beginners": https://bit.ly/3w4EOSN / Purchase "How To Manifest Anything": https://bit.ly/44thTNGVisit my website: themanifestationcollective.coSubscribe to my YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@themanifestationcollective Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James and Josh unpack Matthew 24-25 and the parable of the talents — digging into envy and comparison as silent heart-killers, why failure isn't fatal, and how a broken view of God keeps people stuck and passive.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Intro & opening prayer01:15 – Setting the context: Matthew 24-25 overview04:00 – The seven parables as "battlegrounds of the heart"08:30 – Introducing the parable of the talents14:00 – Breaking down the parable & what a "talent" was really worth20:00 – Using what's in your hand instead of waiting for more23:15 – Small beginnings: the mustard seed principle26:30 – Why the one-talent servant buried his gift30:00 – Dealing with failure: Peter vs. Judas36:15 – Reframing failure — "ask me how you did"38:00 – Envy and comparison: the silent heart-killer42:30 – Josh's story: starting in a kiwifruit packing shed48:00 – Final challenge: "What's in your hand?"Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

While Newsom plays the political martyr and screams “Trump witch hunt,” his own machine was wired up around him — conversations with his people, his orbit, his wife's orbit. Democrats protecting their leader while the walls quietly close in. It's beautiful in a tragic, inevitable kind of way.[X] SB – Newsom hates when politicians lie[X] SB – Newsom on Dr Oz[X] SB – Newsom hearing aid program[X] SB – Newsom on diaper program[X] SB – Newsom called American psycho[X] SB – Comer tells Newsom to lawyer up[SEGMENT 2-3] Newsom Mole 3[X] SB – Democrat donor says Newsom dead in the waterSee, Gavin Newsom wasn't some backbench nobody. He was the Democrats' golden child. The guy they had groomed for the presidency. The smooth-talking, hair-gelled embodiment of everything they claim to stand for. He was their Anthony Weiner before Weiner made headlines for the wrong reasons. Their Michael Avenatti — all bluster and lawsuits until the feds showed up. Their Harvey Weinstein — untouchable until the evidence piled too high. Their Jeffrey Epstein — operating with that special kind of immunity that only comes when your party runs the show and nobody asks too many questions.[X] SB – Parody of Newsom being BlackAs mayor of San Francisco and then governor of California, Newsom moved like the rules didn't apply to him. He'd rattle off statistics like he personally invented the state: [X] SB – Newsom on train and state of CACan't make up for the past.Envy of the world.“California leads the nation in this! California is number one in that!” Meanwhile, a trained baboon could have maintained some of those legacy rankings. The real question is how far California has fallen on his watch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Envy convinces us we've lost because someone else has more. The gospel reminds us that if we have Christ, we already possess the only treasure that lasts. Series: Psalms Speaker: Mark Hintz Hope Community Church - Downtown Minneapolis Download Message Slides For more resources or to learn more about Hope Downtown, visit hopecc.com/downtown.

Psalm 73 confronts one of the most corrosive forces in our spiritual lives: envy. This ancient song reveals how a worship leader named Asaph nearly abandoned his faith, not because of persecution or intellectual doubt, but because of envy toward the wicked and prosperous. The psalm takes us on a journey from bitter comparison to radical contentment. Asaph confesses that while he preached God's goodness, his feet had almost stumbled as he watched ungodly people thrive while he struggled. He describes their apparent freedom from trouble, their pride, and their complete lack of fear of God. The turning point comes with a single word: until. Until he entered the sanctuary of God, his vision remained clouded. But in God's presence, everything shifted. He saw with an eternal perspective that the wicked stand on slippery ground, destined for destruction, while those reconciled to God inherit eternal riches. The sanctuary for us is Jesus Christ Himself, the true meeting place between God and humanity. When we realize that we have Christ, we have everything. This psalm challenges us to examine what we believe will finally make us content. Is it wealth, health, status, or someone else's life? Or is Jesus our rare jewel of contentment? Envy is a hole in the heart that leaks joy, but Christ alone fills that hole completely and eternally.

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Everybody experiences feelings of the old green-eyed monster now and again, but for such a common mental state, there's a surprising lack of scientific research about it. This episode, Dr. Samantha Yammine speaks with author Dr. Jennifer Bevan about her research on jealousy and how we communicate it to others. Before that, Sam digs into the latest sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA and what that means for our skin. Later, a new study explores how our balance is affected as we age and what that means for preventing falls among the elderly. Link to Show Notes HERE Follow Curiosity Weekly on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with Dr. Samantha Yammine — for free! Still curious? Get science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Politics of Envy is reshaping American politics, yet many Republicans and ordinary Americans still underestimate the growing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nicholas Giordano tears off the mask of "compassion" to expose how radical left-wing ideologues are executing a long-term cultural revolution inside the United States. Following a viral post confronting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's July 4th address, Professor Giordano breaks down how the Democratic Socialists of America built a disciplined political machine backed by powerful funding networks. This episode examines the psychological shift from traditional American aspiration to weaponized resentment, the demographic reality of the DSA, the institutional capture of education and government, and why a socialist and communist message that struggled for generations is gaining traction today through civic ignorance and cultural change. What You'll Learn In This Episode: The Machine vs. the Myth: Why the Democratic Socialists of America has become far more organized, disciplined, and strategically effective than most Republicans realize.  Envy Disguised as Compassion: How progressive messaging replaces aspiration and personal responsibility with resentment and dependency.  The DSA Demographic Reality: What the organization's own internal survey reveals about who actually drives the movement and why it challenges the image of a working-class revolution.  The Institutional Shift: How decades of influence in education, government, and culture created conditions that allowed socialist ideas to gain traction.  The Immigration Reality Check: Why legal immigration patterns, global demand for American visas, and observable human behavior challenge the narrative that the United States is an inherently oppressive nation.  Topics Covered: Politics of Envy, Democratic Socialists of America, DSA, Zohran Mamdani, New York City Politics, Socialism, Communism, Marxism, Cultural Revolution, Institutional Capture, American Exceptionalism, Civics Education, Political Realignment, American Politics

Send us Fan MailFriendships are some of the most meaningful relationships we'll ever have, but they're also some of the most difficult to navigate when something begins to change and nobody knows how to talk about it.In this episode we're having an honest conversation about comparison, envy, and the shifts that can happen in friendships. We'll explore why these changes are often so difficult to recognize, how to discern the difference between someone going through a hard season and a friendship that's genuinely changing, and why having the conversation can feel just as uncomfortable as avoiding it.This isn't an episode about becoming suspicious of the people you love. It's an invitation to look at friendships with wisdom, extend grace where it's appropriate, recognize patterns when they consistently appear, and learn how to navigate difficult relationships without losing your peace.If you've ever found yourself wondering, "Am I imagining this, or has something between us changed?" this conversation is for you.Support the show

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**Exploring the Significance of the Declaration of Independence** In this episode of the Carl Jackson Show, historian William J. Federer joins the host for a fascinating discussion on the enduring strength of the Declaration of Independence and its impact on American society. As the speaker delves into the history of the document, he reveals the surprising ways in which it has inspired social movements and civil rights movements around the world. The conversation touches on the unique aspects of the Declaration, including its emphasis on the idea that all men are created equal and endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights. The speaker explains how this concept is rooted in the Bible and how it has influenced the country's founding documents, including the Constitution. He also discusses the significance of the phrase "self-evident" and how it was initially intended to be a more nuanced concept than what is commonly understood today. The episode also explores the history of the abolitionist movement in America, highlighting the contributions of Quakers and other groups who challenged the institution of slavery and advocated for its end. The speaker shares stories of individuals such as Paul Cuffe, a Quaker who fought in the Revolution and later became a successful businessman and abolitionist, and James Forten, a Quaker who helped to establish the first racially integrated school in Westport, Massachusetts. As the conversation comes to a close, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the true history of America and the role that the Declaration of Independence has played in shaping the country's values and principles. He encourages listeners to learn more about this pivotal document and its impact on American society. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.