Podcasts about Fertile Ground

Season 5, Episode 1 - "Food as Fertile Ground for Change" Cultivating Community: Food Justice in the Bow Valley and Beyond Featuring: Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz, Avni Soma, Syma Habib, Jun Cacayuran, Melissa West Morrison, & Dr. Tatenda Mambo  In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, our conversation comes from the Bow Valley in Alberta, where a group of organizers, researchers, and community leaders gathered in 2024 to talk about food justice and the everyday work of reshaping food systems. In this episode, Charlie Spring sits down with the event's co-organizers, Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz and Avni Soma, to look back on what unfolded at their "Cultivating Community" gathering.  The episode brings together stories about community-led food aid, Indigenous food relationships, regenerative agriculture, migrant community organizing, and the emotional power of food to connect and transform. Alongside Lauren and Avni's reflections, listeners hear short excerpts from the event's panellists, Syma Habib, Jun Cacayuran, Melissa West Morrison, and Dr. Tatenda Mambo, whose perspectives and insights bring important nuance to the conversation.  Rather than framing food systems as problems to "fix," the episode leans into questions of relationship, responsibility, and the slow, often messy work of imagining something better together. It's a thoughtful, grounded start to the season, and an invitation to consider what food justice looks like in our own communities.    Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Dr. Laine Young & Dr. Charlie Spring   Sound Design & Editing: Laine Young    Guests  Dr. Lauren Kepkiewicz  Avni Soma  Syma Habib  Jun Cacayuran  Melissa West Morrison  Dr. Tatenda Mambo    Support & Funding  SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (Lauren Kepkiewicz, Marit Rosol, Elizabeth Vibert, Eric Holt-Gimenez, and Charlie Spring)  Wilfrid Laurier University  The Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems  Balsillie School for International Affairs     Music Credits  Keenan Reimer-Watts    Resources    Filipino Organization in the Rocky Mountains (FORM)  Kepkiewicz, L. & Cacayuran, J. (2022). Bringing ayuda and bayanihan to the Rockies. Mountain Life, Rocky Mountain, pp. 30.  Moving Beyond Acknowledgments- LSPIRG  Whose Land    Connect with Us:  Email: Handpickedpodcast@wlu.ca  LinkedIn: Handpicked: Stories from the Field Podcast Facebook: Handpicked Podcast 

In this episode I want to talk about how discomfort can be fertile ground if we let it be.I refuse to believe that our growth is impossible in hard times… we have too much history (and receipts) that prove what determined people can do in the face of oppression. It's important to stay connected to your own voice when everything feels too loud, because roses still bloom, and so can you.Resources Mentioned & Show Notes Confident Women Glow is the podcast where we dive into self-discovery, self-trust, and self-expression so you can live a life that's bold, honest and deeply yours.Hosted by Mo James, Confidence Coach. Camille is your AI confidence coach and on-demand agent of support. Camille was created to help you build trust in yourself, unpack your thoughts, and remind you of your power—anytime you need it.Learn more or start chatting → camilleai.net The Inner Strength Journal helps you recognize that sneaky voice of fear, pretending and performing so you can choose authenticity and courage instead. Because you deserve to live a life that's truly YOU.Your favorite version of you is waiting to be discovered, buy your copy today -– https://www.innerstrengthjournal.com.  Loved this episode? Share it with a friend or tag us with your thoughts. Remember, the safe bet is always you. Connect Elsewhere:www.confidencecoachingforher.cominstagram.com/confidencecoachingforherfacebook.com/confidencecoaching4her

Book your free metabolic assessment call hereIn this episode, we explore how internal conditions such as chronic disease, fatigue, and autoimmunity are influenced by the cellular terrain. Learn about the essential components that make up a healthy cellular environment and discover practical methods to restore and maintain it. We'll delve into key factors including cellular voltage, oxygenation, circulation, blood glucose levels, and temperature regulation. Additionally, we'll discuss a recent study on EMFs and cancer, and provide a blueprint for creating a hospitable environment for healthy cells to thrive.00:00 Introduction: Understanding the Internal Terrain00:45 The Cellular Terrain: Foundation of True Healing01:51 News Segment: EMFs and Breast Cancer04:10 The Sequoia Analogy: Environment Shapes Health07:30 Five Key Components of a Healthy Terrain18:21 Practical Steps to Build a Healthy Terrain25:27 Call to Action: Personalized Health Plans26:50 Conclusion and Listener Stories

In this solo episode of The Reformed Brotherhood, Jesse Schwamb explores the profound depths of Jesus' Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. While this parable might seem unassuming compared to others, Jesse reveals how it serves as the "granddaddy" of all parables—offering a God's-eye view of salvation through the ordinary imagery of farming. The episode examines why different people respond differently to the same gospel message, and challenges listeners to consider what kind of soil their own hearts represent. Through historical context and theological reflection, Jesse unpacks how this parable prepares believers for the mixed responses they'll encounter when sharing the gospel and reminds us that the efficacy of salvation depends not on the sower's skill, but on God's sovereign work in preparing hearts to receive His Word. Key Takeaways The Parable of the Sower provides a framework for understanding the various responses to the gospel message, serving as preparation for disciples who would face both acceptance and rejection. Jesus' parables, particularly the Sower, demonstrate how God uses ordinary, mundane things to express profound spiritual truths about His kingdom. The efficacy of salvation doesn't depend on the skill of the sower but on God's sovereign work in preparing the soil of human hearts. God's Word never returns void but always comes back "full" of either acceptance or rejection—it accomplishes exactly what God intends. Historical context matters: Jesus' audience had high expectations for a Messiah who would establish an earthly kingdom, but Jesus was revealing a different kind of kingdom. The Parable of the Sower shows that the kingdom of God isn't received equally by all—some receive it with joy while others reject it outright. Having "ears to hear" is a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, not merely intellectual understanding but spiritual receptivity. The Word That Never Returns Void The power of God's Word stands at the center of the Parable of the Sower. Jesse highlights Isaiah 55, where God declares that His word "shall not return empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose." Unlike human words that often fall flat, God's Word always achieves its intended effect. This doesn't mean universal salvation, but rather that God's purposes are never thwarted. When the gospel is proclaimed, it always returns to God "full" of something—either acceptance or rejection. The parable illustrates this reality by showing the various responses to the same seed. This should encourage believers in evangelism: we are simply called to faithfully sow the seed, while God determines the harvest according to His sovereign purposes. Our success is not measured by conversions but by faithfulness in proclamation. Kingdom Expectations vs. Kingdom Reality The historical context of Jesus' ministry reveals a profound disconnect between what people expected from the Messiah and what Jesus actually delivered. Jesse explains how the Jewish people anticipated a conquering king who would overthrow Roman oppression and establish a visible earthly kingdom. Instead, Jesus announced a kingdom that begins in the heart, dividing even families according to their response to Him. The Parable of the Sower anticipates this mixed response, preparing disciples for both acceptance and rejection. This teaches modern believers an important lesson: the gospel will not be universally embraced, even when perfectly presented. Some hearts are like paths, others rocky ground, others thorny soil. Yet we continue sowing because God has appointed some to be good soil—hearts prepared by the Holy Spirit to receive the Word and bear fruit. This reality should both humble us and embolden our witness. Quotes "The power of this message is in the message itself, but the medium by which it is delivered... it does pierce the heart. It does pierce through bone and marrow. It does divide because it always returns full of either acceptance or full of rebellion and denial." - Jesse Schwamb "We find ourselves humbled. We find ourselves rushing in, coming into the kingdom, fighting to come into it because God has impassioned us with that same zeal that has accomplished this very thing. He implants it in our hearts, in our minds, in our guts, so that we would come before him and worship him." - Jesse Schwamb "Consider what it means that this good news... that God's word is his deed. This is why... it's such a blessing to live in this period of time where we have such easy access for most of us to the word of God, and that we ought to be zealous about getting that word out to all people because behind it and within it and around it is the full power of the Holy Spirit." - Jesse Schwamb Full Transcript Welcome to episode 463 of The Reformed Brotherhood. I'm Jesse, and this is the podcast for those with ears to hear. Hey, brothers and sisters, so I am just one half. Of the Reform Brotherhood squad. Tony, of course, wanted to join us on this episode, but it sometimes happens in life. Our schedules were a little bit crazy this week, and God gave us responsibilities that put us in opposite directions for part of the time. And so that means that today on this episode, I thought. You and I, we could just hang out and Tony will be back to join us in the next episode. [00:01:20] Solo Episode and Parable Series Overview But for now, this is one of those solo or formed brotherhood episodes. And if you have been tracking with us, we just started this great and amazing journey on going through all the parables that our Lord and Savior gives to us in teaching us about the kingdom of God and its power. And we just started by talking about the parable of the sower, in fact. In the last episode, we just covered basically the first two soils, the first half of that amazing little story, and I thought it would be really, really great to camp out in that for just a little bit more because even though Tony's not here, the podcast goes on and we, Tony and I never really. Thinking about these things and when we start a series in particular, we always find that we just gotta keep going back on it in our minds ruminating on what we said and what God was teaching us and the conversations like all good conversations that draw your mind back to the things that you talked about, which I should say maybe before I begin in earnest, that is also my denial, which is saying things like, let's camp out in this text now to be. Sure. There's no wrong reason why, or there's no bad reason to say words like that. It's just when I hear myself say them, I think about all the things that Christians say, like saying like, we should camp out in this text, or Let's sit in it for a while. And I think maybe it's because I'm just not into camping or maybe because I think most of the time when you use the phrase like, sit in, it's not. A happy or blessed or joyful thing that you're describing. So I always find that funny, and yet here I am saying it because I just couldn't think of anything better to say except, you know what? We should pause and maybe ruminate a little bit more. On all of this good stuff that's in Matthew chapter 13, where Jesus gives us the parable of the sower, so you can join me in sharing which little Christian phrases maybe you think you hear, we say too much or just become rote or part and parcel what it means to talk. The best way for you to do that is do me a. Go to your favorite internet device and in the browser, type T me slash reform brotherhood, that will just take you that little link to a part of the internet using an app called Telegram where a bunch of brothers and sisters who listen to the podcast are chatting about the podcast, their live sharing prayer requests, and there's even a place for you to share, Hey, what are the things that Christians say that you think. Why do we say that? Why are we always talking about hedges of protection? Why are we always talking about camping out in a text? So that's a place that you can come hang out. So go to t.me/reform brotherhood. [00:03:56] Deep Dive into the Parable of the Sower But enough of that, let's talk a little bit more about this incredible parable that our Lord and Savior gives us in Matthew chapter 13. It's so, so short in fact that I figured. The best parts of any conversation about the Bible is just hearing from God in his word. So let me read just those couple of verses. It's just eight verses beginning in Matthew chapter 13, the parable of the sower. That same day, Jesus went out from the house and sat beside the sea and great crowds gathered about him so that he got into a boat and sat down and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in parables saying a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched. And since they had no roots, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seed fell on good soil and produced grain. Some a hundred fold, some 60, some 30. He who has ears let him hear. [00:05:09] Personal Reflections on the Parable I have to say that of all the parables, and we mentioned in the previous episode that this one is kind of the granddaddy of them all. It's a god's eye view on salvation told in this lovely kind of encased way about horticulture and farming and growing plants. But to be totally transparent, I never really got into this parable. It was never really my favorite one. Like of all the things that Jesus says, of all the creative and wonderful terms of phrase, this one for me always just seemed to be lacking That stuff. You know, it doesn't have really strong characters. It's about a sower, seed and soil, and compared to some other things that seems kind of unassuming and. Not very exciting, quite honestly, to me, and it's not as exciting, I think, as stories about, I don't know, losing something of value and then suddenly finding it and rejoicing and having the characters, feeling yourself in those characters as they go about experiencing all the emotions. That Jesus expresses and keyed in these lovely little riddles called parables. And so for this one, it's always been a little bit kind of like a, okay. It's interesting and the point seems fairly straightforward and it just doesn't captivate me as the others. And I've been thinking about about that, how even in this, it just seems like a really normal, mundane, kind of pedestrian expression of a life in that time. And it's all wrapped up in gardening. And throwing seeds into the ground, not even having control of their outcome. And then in this way, though, expressing and explaining this grand narrative and arc of salvation from God's perspective. So it is, again, another lesson in God using ordinary, normal, almost seemingly mundane things to express his power, to express our lack of control and to show so that he does. Did I just say so to, so that he does all things and certainly we get so much of that in this parable, and so it made me think this week after Tony and I talked about it a little bit. Just how it raises a question in this really normative, kind of unassuming, almost boring, if I can say way, this really profound question, which is, will we be this fruitful, fertile soil? Will we be fruitful followers? Of Jesus Christ. And it doesn't just raise this question, I suppose it also gives us some hope, but it also does so with a warning. It is a maybe a little bit of law and gospel even embedded in these simple means of, again, talking about what it means to plant something and to entrust the planting, the acy of the growth there to the soil and the seed, and there's hope. There's warning and there's so much of that that's in this context of the parable, and that's what's led me to wanna talk to you all a little bit about that as we kinda process together more of what this means. [00:08:00] Historical Context and Expectations of the Messiah I was thinking that when Jesus began his ministry, when he's coming forward, he's really announcing the arrival of the kingdom of God. And it's helpful, I think, to meditate as a second on how profound that is, that he comes again, not just as the message, but the messenger and the medium of that message. I was just kinda ruminating on the fact that. Everybody had high expectations. There was no one, I think, with kind of a low opinion of what was about to happen or of what the Messiah was going to bring or what he was going to do. And here you have like explicitly Jesus' hearers, their ancestors would've been taken into exile and captivity because they had broken the covenant with God. And the prophets had made this case for God's punishment because of their idolatry and their injustice. But that message, and you get this especially in in books like Isaiah. Where there's this mixture that's bittersweet. There is not only an exclusive message of woe for the people, but there is at the same time up against sick, almost running parallel. This promise of a day when God, by his own effort in Zeal, would bring about a restoration where he'd set up visibly an earthly reign through his anointed Wanda Messiah. And so I can only imagine if I could. Even partially put myself in the place of these people who are hearing this particular parable, that there is all this sense that we have strayed from God, that we're covenant breakers, but that he has promised to make a way and that his own zeal will very much accomplish this, but it will be visible and earthly, not just spiritual in the sense that we believe these things and we internalize them in the sense for our being, and therefore we speak about them in these kind of grandiose and ephemeral terms. But more than that, that God was going to come and set up an earthly reign, purely manifested in the world in which we live and breathe and have our being. And so two things would happen. Israel's oppressors would be defeated. And God would institute a pure worship and a reestablished pure worship. And so I can't help but think maybe there was some of this expectation. They're, they're seeing this Messiah, this Jesus, the one who speaks with a different kind of authority, come into their midst. And there I think all these things are somewhere in their minds as their processing. Maybe they should be in ours as well. And so there's this portrait that's being painted here of the prophet saying there's gonna be. Restoration and this image of a seed being sown. And then of course you have these metaphors that Jesus is employing in his own time. Very reminiscent of passages like in Isaiah 55, where you find the prophet saying, for as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there, but water the earth, making it bring forth and sprout giving seed to the sower and bread to the eater. So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth. It shall not return empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose and I shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. What an amazing, glorious promise of God that there is no suboptimal nature. In his expression of who he is and what he's accomplished, that the very thing that he intends to do, he always does, and this word comes back. I think what really strikes me about this passage in particular is the fact that it does not return to God empty. I mean, think about what that means. It's strange in a way. That. In other words, it's full of something. And here I think it's full of response. It's full of anticipation. It's full of this. Like what? What has gone out is now received by the individual and then returns with either acceptance or denial, very much in the same way that we're about to receive it in this parable before us. And in fact, even our ability to understand the parable. This if you have ears, he has ears. Let him hear that itself is an expression. So in other words. The power of this message is again, in the message itself, but the medium by which it is delivered, it does pierce the heart. It does pierce through bone and marrow. It does divide because it always returns full of either acceptance or full of rebellion and denial. And so when we think about the people of Israel. They exactly in that way. They return from exile under Ezra Nehemiah. But even those returns, even those improvements or some of that remediation seems to me like to come short of expectations. You know, Ezra rebuilt the temple, but it paled in comparison to Solomon's original, in fact. If we go to Ezra chapter three, there's like so much honesty as the people are seeing this rebuilt temple. Their response is, is like tragic in a way. So this is Ezra chapter three, beginning verse 12. But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers houses, old men. Who had seen the first house as the temple of God wept with a loud voice when they saw the foundation of this house being laid, though many shouted aloud for joy so that the people cannot distinguish the sound of the joyful from the sound of people's weeping for the people shouted with a great shout and the sound was heard far away, even in just the setting up the foundation, the base layer. There are those saying this is. This is not like it used to be. Even this is just far piles in comparison and falls very far short of the original. And of course you have Nehemiah's rebuilt wall around Jerusalem. Couldn't even ensure the holiness of God's people. And so everything up to that point. All of it was still just a shadow. It was like a big, giant disappointment, a blemish as it were, on God's people. Even as there was an attempt to restore, there was still this longing from the inside to have the real McCoy to everything made right to have the true Messiah come, not the one that was the type. Not the thing that was the shadow, not the the poor replacement or the analog, but the real thing. And so you have in response to this, you know, some of God's people move into the wilderness and pursue holy living. Some accommodated to Roman occupation like the Sadducees, some retreated into kind of individual individualistic piety or rule keeping like the Pharisees. And then there's all kinds of accounts of God's people in rebellion. Like Simon, the Zealots. There were some who even located themselves under the legitimate, yet Roman endorsed leadership of Herod, you know the Herodians. So you have all of these people you can imagine literally in the same audience. Jesus pushes back and he begins to teach them. And he starts by talking about horticulture. He starts by saying, A sower goes out and he throws all this kind of seed. And it's not difficult to imagine that all of the seed, all the soil, everything is represented in what he's saying right there. And then it's not a story as if like, well, you take this away and try to process it in such a way that you might come to terms with it later on. It's happening in the here and now. Even what he's saying. Even the message that he's communicating is being man made manifest right there in their midst, and it's not returning a void to him. The one who wrote it to begin with is the one who's speaking it, and it's having its desired effect, even as we read it now, and it reads us today. [00:15:13] Jesus' Ministry and the Kingdom of God And so it's amazing that it's on this stage that Jesus steps out and he stands, especially in the synagogue when he reads from the Isaiah scroll. And he announces that the true jubilee has now arrived and it's arrived in him. You know, by the way, what's interesting there is we have, we have no real reason to think that Israel ever really practiced Jubilee as it was outlined in the scriptures. So we have this beautiful instruction for a reset, a pure reset, and one that is liberty and freedom in so many ways, but especially demonstrated in this economic reality. And Jesus commences his public ministry proclaiming the good new. News that the kingdom of God has arrived. I feel like we have to go there, right? Because this is just so good. So in MOOC chapter four, Jesus stands up. He asks for the scroll, and this is what he reads. Loved ones. These are fantastic words. I mean, hear them from the mouth of our Savior. Again, Jesus reads this, the spirits of the Lord is upon me. Because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. It's such incredibly strong and powerful news. We're getting this sense that there are those who are poor that need. To hear that something will be different. That they are her, that they're seen that all of the straining in life and all of their labor is not in vain, but here is one who's come to rescue them and that those who have been set in prison, those who are chained and under duress and find themselves locked up. That here he has come to proclaim liberty to the captives, and then for those that cannot see, that have lost their way entirely, that are groping in the dark, here is one that's coming to recover the sight. Hear that word, not to give it brand new, but to restore that which was originally present to begin with. Imagine the horror of having your sights and then having it taken away that. Knowing that there was something there that was beautiful in your midst, something that was precious to you, and now to have that restored, in fact, like Blind by de MEUs the Greek, there is more when God says, or Jesus rather, says, what do you want me to do for you? The Greek is very clear, just says, sight again, sight again. And I think we like our ancestors and Israel here before us. We ought to be always clamoring and crying. Then I tell God like, son of David sight again. Would you help me to see truly not as the world appears to be, but we spiritual eyes, to know the truth, to understand how much you love me, and would you gimme the strength to love you? Me back love you back by way of giving, yes, this sight. And then for all those who are downtrodden. Where, wherever, and whatever that means, physically, emotionally, spiritually, that here's the one who has come to, again, set you at liberty and then to say, do you know what this time is? This is the time of the Lord's favor. Why? Because the son of man is here and where the son of man is. There is freedom and restoration. There is a new king over all things. There's one who super intends over all of the earth. Who has been given control over all things and has come to win literally the day for those who are rebellious before God, for those who have sinned, who are covenant breakers, who are gospel abusers, while we were at yet enmity with God at the right time, Jesus and his son for us. And so we find that it's like the pretext, it's the context for all of this, and especially this parable. And of course, rather than. Everybody listening to what Jesus has to say here and just being one over being filled with some kind of winsome logic of what's being said here, of being thoroughly convinced. We know that of course it's not just a matter of evidence, but unless the Holy Spirit comes the same spirit, which is upon Jesus, the sin of God, to change us, to open our ears, that we do not hear these things, we don't hear them as we ought to. We do not give them heed. We do not internalize them, and we cannot understand them. And so because of that, rather than of course meeting with universal acceptance, Jesus, of course, he encounters a host of reactions. Some opposed him. The crowds sometimes were way more motivated, like people in our day by novelty or curiosity or by presume rewards or blessings. You can imagine this is what makes, of course, something like the Blat and grab, its kind of gospel, the prosperity of some of our modern evangelical expression, so incredibly dangerous. Because of course people will say, well, if I can get that blessing, of course I want Jesus. Or if I'm gonna be made, well, yes, I'll, I'll find, I'll take Jesus. If I'm gonna get wealth and riches and a 401k, that's gonna suit my every need. Well sure I'll take Jesus. And of course, the blessing, the reward of getting Jesus is getting the son of God, getting the one who restores us first and predominantly. With God the father himself, that all of those blessings are already ours in the spiritual realm because of Jesus. In fact, we've, we've already been placed with him in the heavenly realms. That is the reward. And so sometimes the gods were a little bit more motivated by, this guy's given us bread before. Let's see if there's gonna be another buffet, rather than he says We ought to eat and drink his flesh. That in that is eternal life, and so we get distracted. And so sometimes novelty and curiosity just win the day. And then of course, on the other hand. Some of the most unlikely unseemly, most sinful were responding with incredible joy and embracing Jesus and his announcement. Tenaciously like voraciously, the ones who were humble, who knew that they needed a savior, they needed a reconciliation that was alien and outside of themselves. Something powerful that could defeat even the sin that was within them and bring about a pure and unbridled atonement, unreserved in its ability to clean. These were the ones who were saying, come, Lord Jesus, these were the ones crying out, saying, have mercy on me, son of David. And we like them. Ought to follow that example. And so throughout Matthew's Gospel and Luke's gospel. There's a mixed response throughout the entire ministry of Jesus. And again, what's unique about this parable, I think, is that Jesus comes setting the stage for that unique response. All of those different kind of options and how people will perceive him, how they respond to him, what they will say to him. And so whether as you go through the narratives in the gospels, you look to. The Samaritan Leopard or the blind beggar, or the Chief tax Collector, or the impoverished widow, all of these were those who were forcing their way into the kingdom in response during the good news. There's really something I think that's beautiful about that, that God allows for us to force our way as it were. When we are convicted of this kingdom, that he is the kingdom and that he brings it to us. That we come headlong, rushing in, falling over ourselves to get into that kingdom by the power of the Holy Spirit. And that's why I think, why, why Luke writes in chapter 16 of his gospel. The law in the prophets were until John. Since then, the good news of the kingdom of God is preached and everyone forces his way into it. What a amazing and lovely thing that God allows us. Which is the truth, to force our way into that. So these were the ones who proved to be the fertile soil for the word of the kingdom, not the ones who chose the places of honor or the privilege, or we saw Jesus one of many important priorities to be managed. What we have here is the ones who forced their way in. These were the ones who proved to be the fertile soil, and I'm not gonna steal. Any of our thunder, because Tony and I are gonna talk about that in the next episode. But I bring that up merely to say there's so much that's rich here. When we think about are we as Christians fruitful and fertile? In our following, after the Lord Jesus Christ. And that's Matthew's great theme of reversal, like beginning in the birth narratives of Jesus and continuing through the very end of his gospel count. Even like in his final parable, Jesus forced the confrontation with his opponents by declaring that God would give the kingdom to those who had produce a harvest for God in honor. His son. That's the truth. And so he was more than simply this messenger in these cleverly created stories announcing the arrival of God's reign. He was the one who brought the kingdom. And actually, in fact, Jesus embodies the kingdom because he was the king, not only of Israel, but the royal son of God who would rule the nations. And because of that. He did represent a threat to overthrow to some just as much as he was meant as a salvation and a blessing to others. He is divisive. In fact, what's interesting is if you track Jesus standing up in the temple. And he comes forward and reads from Isaiah. It's interesting where he stops reading. This is really before kind of the, all the language about the second coming back, him really coming not to bring just salvation, but to bring retribution, to bring justice and punishment for those who are God's enemies. And so really this first coming. Jesus is all about this. It's it's all about having the message of God go out in that return void. It's returning full of the response of God's people, full of the response of God's enemies and therefore. This parable, an ex explanation to his inner circle would be understood as an accounting for the surprising range of responses. And even more than I think like an ex explanation, like explicitly it would be this kind of preparation. This kind of, again, setting a table or opening up a pathway for this hard road that lay ahead for those who would remain true to Jesus. These would be the ones who would serve the ultimate purpose of God's great act of sowing in his son to produce a great harvest. And of course. That is partly what lies the hope for us. I mean, I think I said last time we spoke about this, what I appreciate about this teaching is not only that it doesn't pull any punches, but it's just so. Real, it's so resonant because Jesus already gives us some of the breadth and scope or the continuum of the responses so that when we go out and we should so unreservedly that that is by proclaiming Jesus as the king who has come as the kingdom already ushered in as here, but not yet. When we do this, we can expect already that there'll be various responses. So one for us, it takes away the surprise. The second is it does prepare us. That these things might in fact happen. And three, it gives us a sense that, again, the efficacy of salvation. And we're getting, by the way, this view of salvation from, from God isn't again dependent on the skillset of the sower. Instead, it is God's prerogative. It's always God's prerogative. And here as loved ones, you've heard me say again, I must invoke the phrase, we have God doing all the verbs, right? He's the one walking in the field. He's the one reaching in into the seed bag, as it were. He's the one casting it liberally across the ground. He's the one making it grow. All of this is what God is doing. The preparation of the soil, the casting of the seed, the being present in. Farmland. All of this is what God is doing now. We emulate that by design. So now the call is to do what Jesus has done here in Mala for us, and that is that we also go out into the world and we proclaim this good news because what is unequivocally true is that the good news of Jesus Christ. Is for all people. Now, this does not mean that all people will accept it. That is abundantly clear in the message that Jesus gives to us. It does not prevent though us or him from casting it out to all people. We see that really, really. Vividly. Some will be given ears to hear. We ought to pray that our neighbors, our children, those in our churches and our communities, our politicians, we ought to be praying that all would be given ears to hear, and the seed of God's word will accomplish exactly what God intends and Jesus' word, a proclamation announcing the good news of the kingdom of God. We see vividly the point that God's word is. Deed that this word that he spoke speaks is his action. It's not simply that God says what he will do, but that his very act of speaking is the means by which he does that very thing. When we hear God speak to us, it is proof that we are alive. Not only do like dead men tell no tales, I think I've just inadvertently like quoted from Disney's. Um. Pirates movie, but they hear no tells as well. You know, you have been born again, not a perishable seed, but of imperishable through the living and abiding word of God. Incredible. Isn't it? Loved ones like it's incredible this story that to me on the beginning seems like so kind of. Boring and not particularly catchy and maybe not as interesting as some of the others contained within. This is literally all the words of life in the seed that we've seen thrown and in. It is like the continuum we find, not that it emulates the Old Testament, or that it somehow compliments New Testament, but within all within this parable is all of the scriptures and all of the full plan of God and all of his great love for us. That again, while we were at his enemies, he came and on this path, as he walks among the field, he casts the seed. To all, and he, by his power, gives to some these ears to hear. We find ourselves humbled. We find ourselves rushing in coming into the kingdom, fighting to come into it because God has impassioned us with that same zeal that has accomplished this very thing. He implants it in our hearts, in our minds, in our guts, so that we would come before him and worship him, fall down and find. The one who is our savior, who ushers in the visible kingdom of God, the one that is not built merely on political theories, on good rules. The kind of gospel that didn't come to make bad people good, but came to make dead people alive again. And I think that that is the absolute. Untouchable, unfathomable, almost completely un understandable, if you will, truth of this particular parable. I think this is why the Westminster confession describes the word of God, and particularly the preaching of the word as a means of grace. The word is powerful in itself by the spirits of God. I had to quote the Westminster, of course, at least in honor of Tony, so. [00:30:02] Call to Action and Final Thoughts That's my little challenge to you on this short little episode. It's just you and me and I'm saying to you loved ones. Consider this parable again. Consider how palpable this parable is. Consider what God has for us in it. Consider this soils. And then think about what it means that this good news, we see this within it, this vivid point again, that God's word is his deed. And so this is why though we do not create any kind of legalistic, conscription, or prescription around something like daily Bible study. Why? It's such a blessing to live in this period of time where we have such easy access for most of us to the word of God, and that we ought to be zealous about getting that word out to all people because, because behind it and within it and around it is the full power of the Holy Spirit that is always going out into the world and returning full with response and that when God. Speaks his word. He's always accomplishing his act in that very deed. And so it should be a blessing. We should be compelled to find ourselves in it as much as often as we can because what we're finding there is the power of God for us, in us speaking, administering to us to produce in us a great harvest. That's the promise it's coming, and we're gonna get there in the next. Episode, but what I'll leave you with is just those first two soils thinking about if you have ears to hear, if you have been made alive together with Christ, then consider that there was a time when you are one of the other soils and God who's being rich in mercy has rescued you. Not because of work done in righteousness, not because you've come forward and. Elevate your place to the, to elevate your state to the place of deserving poor. Not because like you came forward with, with empty hands and somehow convinced God that you are worthy enough, or sorry enough or contrite enough. But because of his great mercy, and it's that mercy, I think that compels us to say things to Jesus like Son of David Sight again. Son of David, have mercy on me, son of David. You are the real arrival of the Kingdom of God and your word bears testimony and your Holy Spirit has in a great work in my life. And to that end, I want to follow you and I want to ensure that this word that you've given to me is given to all people. So there's work to do, loved ones. And there's a lot there to process. I hope that you will take some time. Think about this in your own way, and as you are processing this as God is speaking to you, as you are joining together with loved ones from literally all over the world who are hanging out and listening to Tony and I chat about this stuff, that again, you would share your own voice, the best way to do that. Why do you make me beg you? Come join the Telegram chat. You'll have a great time. It's super fun. T me slash Reform Brotherhood. I would also be remiss if I didn't on behalf of myself and Tony, thank everyone who does hang out there, everyone who sent us the email, everyone who shares prayer requests or has prayed for us, and as well everyone who makes sure that this podcast. Is free of charge. It comes with its own expenses. It's not free to produce. And so we're so thankful that those who've said, listen, I've been blessed by the podcast, or It's just been important or special to me. God has done something in it. Or God has renewed a different kind of desire and passion to talk about the things of God or to encourage me in my life. I'm so happy if other things have happened. By the way, it's not because of Tony or me. It's because God is good to us. I mean, can I get an amen? I see that hand. In the back, God is good to Tony and me and we're just so thankful that we get to do this. And so if you'd like to join in supporting financially. Every little gift helps. You can go to patreon.com/reform brotherhood patreon.com, reform Brotherhood, and there you can find a way to give one time or reoccurring all of those gifts together. Make sure that there's no payrolls on this bad boy that you're not gonna get any super weird ads in the middle of it. You're just gonna get us talking. We want to em, I would say be emblematic of what we've talked about here, which is. Freely we've received freely want to give. And for those who join and say, I wanna make that possible so that no one has to be compelled to pay for this kind of thing, I love that we are here for that every day of the week and twice on the Lord's day. So next episode, Tony and I are gonna continue in this parable. We're probably, you know, gonna get together. We'll set up our tents, we'll just camp out here for a little bit. So until we get the tents out, we get the s'mores. And we start camping. Honor everyone love the brotherhood.

Tim Thomson of Charm Industrial joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy Transition and Sustainability at CIBC Capital Markets, to discuss why Canada is an attractive market for carbon removal. They explore how Charm, a U.S.-based developer, views the similarities between the Canadian and U.S. markets, the challenges and opportunities to scaling their carbon removal approach in Canada, and how Canadian government policies are attracting developers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I sit down with Victoria Trinko and Julia Sarewitz, co-founders of Seed Mother, to explore the transformative journey of matrescence - the developmental transition to motherhood. We discuss the emotional rollercoaster of becoming a mother, including the often-overlooked aspects of grief and identity changes. Victoria and Julia share their findings from studying under leading matrescence researcher Dr. Athan and their peer-reviewed study on how matrescence education can support maternal well-being. We also talk about the crucial role of support systems and how to navigate relationships during this pivotal time.Key Takeaway / Points:What is matrescence and why is it important?How does grief play a role in the transition to motherhood?What brain changes occur during pregnancy and postpartum?How can mothers build and maintain effective support systems?What are the cultural expectations vs. realities of motherhood?How can partners support each other through matrescence?What role do grandparents play in the matrescence journey?How can mothers trust their instincts in parenting?What societal changes are needed to better support new mothers?Sign up for the Nutrafol x Peanut Postpartum Self-Care Club HERESign up for Seed Mother's Fertile Ground 6-week program HERE and use code CAM15 for 15% offListen to episode 317 with Dr. Nikki Pensak on “mommy brain” HERESponsors:Gigsalad: Head to GigSalad.com and book something awesome for your next party!LMNT: Right now LMNT is offering a free 8-count Sample Pack of their most popular drink flavors with any purchase. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/cameronQuince: Go to Quince.com/cameron for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five-day returns.Graza: Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/CAMERON and use promo code CAMERON today for 10% off your first orderLittle Spoon: Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/CAMERON30 and enter our code CAMERON30 at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon orderHoneylove: Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/CAMERON! #honeylovepodFollow Seed Mother:Website: seed-mother.com Instagram: @seedmother Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sintonía: "Downtown Tazacorte" - Dee-Phazz 1.- "High Jazz (feat. Joseph Malik) (Nicola Conte Remix) - Truby Trio 2.- "Ping Pong" - Big Bang 3.- "Un été à Paris" - DJ Cam 4.- "Conchita´s Cabine" - Briskey 5.- "Variety Lab" - R. Bvor 6.- "The Novel Sound" - Llorca 7.- "Moonlight" (Remix) - Hardkandy 8.- "Take Me Higher" - Fertile Ground 9.- "We´re Gettin´ Down" - 4 Hero aka TEK 910.- "Kool Bavaria" - Crusho11.- "Half Pint" - Projections12.- "Sing It Back" (Can 7 1930´s Mix) - MolokoTodas las músicas extraídas de la recopilación/sesión (1xCD) "Saint-Germain-Des-Prés Café III, The Finest Electro-Jazz Compilation" (Wagram, 2003)Escuchar audio

A leading extremism expert says increasing inequality is leading to the growth of sovereign citizen and other fringe groups spreading across rural and regional Australia.

Got a show or guest idea? Send us a text!Dr. Aumatma Simmons is a double board-certified Naturopathic Doctor & Endocrinologist, in practice for close to 15 years. She specializes in fertility and is the best-selling author of two books: "Fertility Secrets: What Your Doctor Didn't Tell You About Baby-Making” and “(In)Fertility: Struggles, Secrets, & Successes” Dr. Aumatma was awarded the “Best Naturopathic Medicine Doctor″ award locally in 2015 & 2020 and recognized as a top “Women In Medicine” Doctor in 2020 & 2021. Dr. Aumatma is also the Creator of Fertile Foundations™ supplements, a line of research-driven nutrients to support your fertility journey and the Host of the Egg Meets Sperm podcast. In addition to supporting couples through individualized care in person and long distance, Dr. Aumatma also trains practitioners who want to specialize in fertility. She has been featured as the holistic fertility expert on ABC, FOX, CBS, KTLA, MindBodyGreen, The Bump, etc., along with being interviewed for countless podcasts on topics of fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum health.For more information about Dr. Aumatma visit: https://holisticfertilityinstitute.comFor more information about homeopathy with Erin, visit: https://heartwinghealing.comNutramedix HerbsTeresa Holler, MS, PA-C, introduced these amazing products on the podcast. Code: REMEDY for 10% OFFDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

About Gerry: My main interests are in disease, immunity and the discovery of chemotherapeutic compounds00:00 Introduction to Dr. Gerry Quinn and Streptomyces00:40 The Antibiotic Crisis and New Discovery Methods02:23 Exploring Unusual Sources for Antibiotics04:20 The Intersection of Folk Medicine and Scientific Research06:46 Discovering New Alkaline Bacteria10:48 The Role of Spiritual Sites in Antibiotic Discovery18:58 The Complexity of Antibiotic Production33:53 The Future of Antibiotic Research and Microbiome38:00 The Overuse of Hand Sanitizers39:34 Sunlight and the Skin Microbiome41:10 The Discovery of Ivermectin45:15 Healing Properties of Soil and Water46:29 The Role of Streptomyces in Ancient Remedies01:01:02 Challenges in Modern Antibiotic Research01:04:47 Critique of WHO and Global Health Policies01:08:57 Final Thoughts and Future DirectionsGerry's X: https://x.com/jercuinn—Transcripts and summaries of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summariesMy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1

In this episode of Flanigan's Eco-Logic, Ted welcomes Catherine Sands, Director of Fertile Ground, to the podcast. After years of working in development and promoting special fund-raising concerts for Natural Resources Defense Council, Catherine moved north from New York City to the Berkshires of Massachusetts to raise a family and live closer to the land. There, she became involved with schools and asked a very basic question: Why do local schools have such lousy food?These questions led Catherine to a career working with schools and communities, linking education and applied learning to food systems. She sought to emulate the edible schoolyard program that Alice Waters created in Berkeley, California. There, students were learning growing food in their schoolyards, gaining an appreciation of healthy food, and developing pathways for lifelong wellness. This inspired Catherine to work with local schools in Massachusetts, working on applied learning, food procurement, and linking local schools to local farms... all to bring healthy, pesticide-free food, and "scatch-made" meals to students. She explains that much of her work involves diligent networking and matchmaking to support food policy councils, school districts' food procurement professionals, and local farms.Determined to better understand food systems and food policy, and to undo the food inequity she found distressing, Catherine earned a graduate degree from University of Massachusetts to advance Fertile Ground and its work with schools and communities. Since then, Fertile Ground has provided food system evaluations with recommendations for school districts on how to best tap Farm Bill funds to advance healthy food. Fertile Ground develops approaches and programs and gardens. She then joined the U Mass faculty where she has inspired and guided hundreds of students on a similar mission, work that she continues... driven by passion and fulfillment in her successes. "What's in your garden this spring?" Ted asks Catherine in closing. She responds that, yes, "It's planting time. The greens are going in. Tomatoes too." And not only in her own garden: She relishes in having fostered and continuing to support hundreds of gardens at schools and within the communities that she serves. Catherine makes clear that providing healthy food at schools and in our communities is challenging, but more so, it is rewarding as it nurtures young minds and healthy souls and organically supports communities.

Evantell founder Larry Moyer introduces Blair Foster as the new CEO, affirming the ministry's commitment to its core values: clear presentation of the Gospel, careful handling of Scripture, and grace. Blair shares his testimony of finding grace and being equipped by Evantell and outlines the ministry's expanded vision, including Fertile Ground, NextGen, and Leadership Equipping initiatives, while upholding the core values. He then teaches from Mark 12:13-17, stressing that believers, made in God's image, owe their entire lives—time, talent, and treasure—to God. EVANTELL'S 3 CORE VALUES

Poetry from the Book "Thoughts in Golden-Ink."

In this episode, Terry Craghead, founder and CEO of Fertile Ground Cooperative, joins ILSR's host Jordan Ashby on the Composting for Community podcast to share how Fertile Ground went from competing on Big Waste's terms to creating a new set of terms altogether. Since 2011, Fertile Ground Cooperative has been creating local jobs, educating their […]

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Meet Terry and Darci Craghead of Fertile Ground here in OKC. The Fertile Ground Coop offers compost services, recycling, and much more! No matter where you live, learn how to help your yard and garden be as healthy as possible for your pets and kids while also introducing science and stewardship concepts at home.

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I am so honored to have one of my very best friends, Katherine Watchorn, on the show today for a beautiful and vulnerable conversation about her fertility journey. Katherine is no stranger to miscarriage and IVF. Today she opens up about her experience in a way that will make you feel supported, seen, and inspired.We'll talk about:  The emotional experience of miscarriage  A peek behind the curtain into what really happens each step of the way during IVF  How Katherine learned to surrender her yearning to control her fertility journey  The unexpected twist that brought her beautiful daughter, Emma, into the world!  Where she currently is in her fertility journey  How she successfully advocated for lululemon to provide IVF benefits to employees  Katherine recommends the following resources to support you if you are on this path: Fertile Ground by Spencer BuissardAcupuncture with Dr. Julie Nelson in VancouverMichele Kambolis's Monday Meditations Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here! Join me inside of the Food Freedom Program! Are you loving the show? We'd be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I am so honored to have one of my very best friends, Katherine Watchorn, on the show today for a beautiful and vulnerable conversation about her fertility journey. Katherine is no stranger to miscarriage and IVF. Today she opens up about her experience in a way that will make you feel supported, seen, and inspired. We'll talk about:  The emotional experience of miscarriage  A peek behind the curtain into what really happens each step of the way during IVF  How Katherine learned to surrender her yearning to control her fertility journey  The unexpected twist that brought her beautiful daughter, Emma, into the world!  Where she currently is in her fertility journey  How she successfully advocated for lululemon to provide IVF benefits to employees  Katherine recommends the following resources to support you if you are on this path:  Fertile Ground by Spencer Buissard Acupuncture with Dr. Julie Nelson in Vancouver Michele Kambolis's Monday Meditations  Book your complimentary 20-minute Breakthrough Call with Erin here!  Join me inside of the Food Freedom Program!  Are you loving the show? We'd be so grateful if you could share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts!  Connect with Erin and Raw Beauty Talks on Instagram or on our website 

It took me 8 years to get pregnant. I went through loss, IVF, many (MANY!) diet changes, holistic modalities -- and nothing was working. I decided to become a Life Coach so that I could stop suffering through the uncertainty of it all. In my certification, I learned mind-body tools that helped me to eventually get pregnant naturally -- and now I teach women all around the world to do the same. I also wrote a new best selling book called: Fertile Ground, that I'd love to promote on your podcast. It teaches women the mind-body approach to getting pregnant -- without it taking over their lives. I believe that the trying to conceive journey can be incredible parenting prep. It taught me the tools I needed to handle the uncertainty of conception, pregnancy, labor, and motherhood. To let go of perfectionism and to trust myself. It was a catalyst to step out of "what I was supposed to do" and into what made me feel at peace -- even if it was different from the norm.  I am a life and fertility coach.  FIND HER HERE: www.spenserbrassard.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/spenserbrassard/ Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1K62D7S?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_9R2J3RV9HEB73EGXQ0HQ&skipTwisterOG=1&bestFormat=true&newOGT=1

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Pastor Luke talks about receiving good news! Scripture reading: Isaiah 9:6-7.

Pastor Luke takes a closer look at what it means to have barriers to entrance. Scripture reading: Isaiah 40:1-5.

As Winter Solstice nears, this conversation is about the transformative power of darkness, about going into our grief, and building community to hold us. In this conversation, Francis Weller joins Kate to explore the profound importance of community and connection in human life. They discuss the pervasive sense of isolation and individualism in modern society, the various forms of grief that arise from that disconnection, and the need for a return to communal practice and love. Francis reminds us that we have forgotten and numbed ourselves – amnesia and anesthesia – but highlighting the healing potential found in nature, the darkness, and one another. Inside is a call to reimagine our relationships with each other and the world around us, advocating for a deeper understanding of our interconnectedness. Francis' work on grief is seminal and in this, he highlights grief's alchemical nature. It's also a conversation about the importance of rituals, the necessity of creating spaces of belonging, and the interconnectedness of grief and joy. Find Francis: The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis WellerCoursesWorkshopsSponsored By:REDMOND REAL SALTMine to Table Salt from Utah, Redmond Real Salt is packed full of 60+ Trace Minerals and is a staple in my kitchen. Find their salt, Re-Lyte Hydration Powder, and so much more here. Use code MINDBODYSOIL_15 for 15% off!redmond.lifeFIELD COMPANY CAST IRONUSA made cast iron. Light, thin bottomed, and smooth - just like vintage cast iron. My go to for everything from small skillets to big dutch ovens. fieldcompany.com/kate_kavanaughBAHÉ FOOTWEARBarefoot, zero-drop, gorgeous running shoes, sandals, and hiking boots that are grounded. Meaning you can reap all the benefits of the electron flow from earth to your body while you're getting in your steps. Use the code ‘Kate10' for 10% off. Support the Podcast:SubstackLeave a one-time TipConnect with Kate:Instagram: @kate_kavanaugh

Pastor Luke talks about God's word at work. Scripture reading: Isaiah 55:6-13.

We come back to the studio once more to chop up another batch of great topics. I update a few of the stories from the week, as well as, the state of Biden's FTC as he exits office, the outcome of the murder of Jordan Neely, and the lessons learned from the death of Suicide Squad: Kills the Justice League. Let's jump right into everything! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/khary-robertson/support

In our midweek Advent service, Pastor Luke talks about the ultimate wisdom of God taking on flesh. Scripture reading: Isaiah 11:1-10.

Pastor Dan talks about the wisdom of God's word. Scripture reading: Hebrews 4:3-13.

Pastor Luke talks about light bringing hope. Scripture reading: Isaiah 9:2-5.

Join us this evening for A Quick 15-minute moment of devotion and prayer with Reverend Kelli Baptist, M.Div. from Matthew 1:18-21 NKJV

Pastor Luke talks about Jesus being the light of the world. Scripture reading: John 1:1-18.

For our first stop, it's all about lederhosen at Fertile Ground Beer Company's 3rd Annual Oktoberfest, October 18th through the 19th in Jackson, then we'll check out what's happening, AND what happened around your neck of the woods, before an exclusive sit-down with viral stand-up comedian, radio personality, and winner of Comedy Central's Up Next competition in 2013… Ali Siddiq! He joins the show to talk about his career and upcoming shows in the state, "I Got a Story to Tell," October 19th at the MS Coliseum in Jackson and "In the Shadows Tour," January 18th at the Historic Saenger Theater in Hattiesburg! Stay tuned, buckle up and hold on tight for your Next Stop, Mississippi!"What's Happening Around Your Neck of the Woods" Event Listing:2024 Forum on American EnterpriseThe 39th Annual Natchez Balloon FestivalBooneville Fall FestivalNext Stop, Mississippi is your #1 on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the real Mississippi! Each week the show's hosts, Germaine Flood and Kamel King, Tourism Development Bureau Manger with Visit Mississippi, highlight well-known and unknown places in Mississippi with the best food, parks, music and arts. Check out our Sipp Events calendar to help plan your next trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever caught yourself wondering if all the actions you're taking—doctor visits, acupuncture appts., constant diet adjustments, or endless google/instagram research — is truly helping?  Or… are they just distractions from deeper feelings you might have about yourself and your fertility?  I spent 8 long years caught in that loop, thinking that if I just did more, I'd finally get what I wanted. But the truth is, it wasn't about doing more… it was about something MUCH deeper In today's kick off episode of the new season of the Fertile Ground podcast – we dive into a crucial question:  Are you taking action towards your baby, from love or from a wound? I share my own struggles with this question, and how I learned to take action from a completely different energy that I believe made the journey 1000 times easier, made me happier AND more fertile. This isn't about shaming yourself for feeling overwhelmed or lost. It's about recognizing that you can shift your energy from a wounded state—where you believe you need to prove your worth with a positive test—to a loving one, where you learn to embrace who you are, quirks, diagnosis, years TTC and all. Trust me when I say: This particular topic inside of this podcast will save you years of heartache. Curious? You'll discover powerful steps to start choosing love over fear, including: 3 steps to take to take action from love over a wound. And how to know the difference. Why your monkey mind is full of shit. And how to spot the BS. 3 questions to ask yourself to build your self-worth. Again, this is what gets you off the TTC By the end of this episode, you'll not only feel more clear-headed but also more connected to your body. Plus, I share how you can dive deeper into this work with my program, Fertility Mind-Body Mastery. Imagine waking up every morning feeling like you've already found what you're looking for, even though you're not pregnant… YET!  Please don't miss this episode.  Listen now and let's journey together.

The history of Arizona's relationship with Saudi Arabia and the Arabian peninsula starts with a pre-Civil-War military program involving camels run by Jefferson Davis. It went on to involve the state's first college professor, an attempt to launch a new cash crop that became a common tree in the state, and much more. All of that lead to the most recent chapter, when monarchs began seeing Arizona as a place to grow thirsty crops like alfalfa as they exploited weak water laws in the state's rural places.

In the final week of our summer series "Fertile Ground," we explored the parables of the Mustard Seed and the Noble Cedar from Luke 13 and Ezekiel 17. The sermon emphasized the transformative power of Jesus' teachings, which, when planted in fertile hearts, can make individuals and communities extraordinarily fruitful. We discussed how fruitful people and communities can significantly impact their surroundings, changing lives and transforming entire regions. The vision for our church is to become a "Noble Cedar" or "Mustard Tree" community, providing shade, rest, and a home for all, while also being a force for good in Chatham County. We are called to be agents of rising, spreading God's truth, beauty, and love wherever we go, and to engage in both spiritual and practical acts of service. As we move into the fall season, we are committed to investing more resources into our community, praying for disproportionate fruitfulness, and inviting everyone to join us in this mission.

Finding our faithful response to God's treasures and relying on our faith when we run out of talent.

The landowner provides fair wages to all his laborers and the last hired will be paid first.

Support the from A&T to PhD Endowed Scholarship Ever wondered how one's educational journey can profoundly shape their career and life? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Jabbar R. Bennett, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Michigan State University, as we celebrate a milestone close to my heart—my 40th birthday—and aim to gain 40 new donors for the From A&T to PhD Endowed Scholarship. Dr. Bennett shares his remarkable path from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, through historically Black colleges and universities, culminating in his influential role at Michigan State. Learn about his family's legacy, including his mother's connection to the historic Greensboro Four sit-ins and  in fostering leaders and community.Additionally, Dr. Bennett opens up about his journey from being the only African-American scientist in a lab of 25 to becoming the inaugural vice president and chief diversity officer at Michigan State University. We discuss the importance of early research opportunities, the nurturing environment at North Carolina A&T State University, and the critical role of education in creating positive change. We also touch upon leadership insights from John C. Maxwell's influential books. This episode is a heartfelt call to support the From A&T to PhD Endowed Scholarship, celebrating the transformative journey from A&T to doctoral success.Support the Show.

One of the main teachings inside of my book, Fertile Ground, is that:    There are 1000's of different paths you can take to conceive your baby   The problem is that we get caught up in how we're supposed to do it according to culture and the mainstream fertility industry.    For example, think about how people usually talk about getting ahead in education and business. Most people will tell you the way to go is to head off to a four-year college and get that degree. But there are tons of other routes, like vocational training, online courses, or just learning on your own.    Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs are both college dropouts. Beyonce and Oprah didn't even bother.   There is another way. Life is a LOT more abundant than that one, narrow path culture convinces you to take.   Problem is, most people stick to the traditional and “acceptable” way of doing things, even though there are plenty of other paths that will lead to a similar (if not better) destination.    We're trained to do this, even if the mainstream path causes:    Burnout Stress Overwhelm  Or just doesn't feel right.   This week's podcast is to reveal to you that there is another way to your baby. Another approach.    I know – first hand – how scary it is so go against how everyone else is doing it.    But I also know – first hand – that I would not be where I am today, if I continued to follow what everyone else did.    Me and my nature were not made for the normal way of doing things. And if you're reading this, I don't think you were either.   We're safe to be different.  Ready to feel the relief? Click here to listen to this week's podcast and build the safety you need to do things your own damn way.

Did you feel like you're getting nowhere with fertility treatments, focusing on the best nutrition and taking all the best quality supplements?If you're doing EVERYTHING perfectly, but it just doesn't seem enough, then this episode is one you need to listen to.Today I'm interviewing a special guest - the one and only Spenser Brassard - top-rated podcast host, fertility expert, and author of the new book, Fertile Ground.By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:Why pressure, restriction & rushing is doing you a disservice as you're trying to conceiveHow forcing your body into a pregnancy makes it harder (and less likely) to achieveThe methods she uses to help 70% of her students fall pregnant within a yearYou can connect with Spenser via her website or Instagram. You can listen to her podcast or grab a copy of her incredible new book, Fertile Ground, here.When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @jen.elementpilatesyoga Free Fertility Yoga Guide: If you're new to Fertility Yoga, Breathwork + Meditation, grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide to start synchronizing your hormones, regulating your nervous system & easing the stress of TTC.Begin your Journey to Fertility with the Element Fertility Yoga Course: My comprehensive, complete Fertility Yoga, Breathwork + Meditation Course. This is the ultimate mind-body fertility reset. Use these practices to support your fertility, master your menstrual cycle, optimize your hormones for conception & ease the stress of TTC.

My husband Dan attended a work conference a couple weekends ago in Banff, Alberta.    It was a gathering of female physicians with a focus on mental health.    I wasn't there. But it was a shock to Dan that so many women are struggling getting their partners on board with the day to day tasks that make adulting feel so hard.   Women do so much. It's called the “invisible workload” and it encompasses the intangible and often unnoticed tasks and responsibilities involved in managing a household and even more so in your case, the fertility journey.    It's very common for women to  struggle to create a more equal role of responsibility on the fertility journey. Not sharing the responsibility of this journey with your partner adds a ton of pressure to the woman, while also making her feel fully responsible to “make it happen.”    This week, I interviewed my husband Dan on the Fertile Ground podcast to create common ground towards a solution. I'm so excited for you to listen! (And omg can I just tell you – I am so in love with this man.)   Men are different. They think and do things differently. But this doesn't mean we can't come together to achieve our goals and live a beautiful life… where we take on equal roles to make sure everyone is rested and happy   TBH, making this transition to equality wasn't easy for Dan and I. But you can listen and learn from our mistakes   This week you will learn the 3 steps on how to create more equality in your partnership:   Accept that men and women are different (and why this isn't a bad thing). Disarm each other when you get activated.  How to ask for what you want and need from each other.    You're gonna LOVEEEE this episode!    A weight is going to be lifted off of your shoulders.    The pressure isn't yours to hold mama bear.   Listen now!

Boy oh boy does it sound fancy AF to say this but…   I decided to hire a publicist to get the word out about my book, Fertile Ground, that'll be released in a week! A WEEK!    She's worked with Vogue, Serena Willliams and Ralph Lauren. She's a feminist. And gorgeous. I love her.    Her name is Liz Dennery and she asked if she could interview me on the Fertile Ground podcast.    I said duh, of course.    She asked me some really cool questions like:   How did you strike a balance between actively pursuing conception and maintaining a sense of normalcy and fulfillment in other aspects of life? Many people facing fertility challenges often feel isolated or misunderstood. How does your book aim to provide support and community for individuals going through similar experiences? Beyond helping individuals conceive, how do you envision your book impacting readers' lives in broader ways, beyond their fertility journeys? Our chat is refreshingly fun girl talk, but we cut straight through the bull shit and into how to actually heal, feel whole and be happy now. All of this, of course, leads to increased fertility.    Listen now!

It might be hard for you to believe this right now… but ➡️there will be a day when your fertility journey will be over ⬅️   One day in the future, this chapter of your life will be completed

Joy is a foundational element of our faith. It connects us to God, ourselves and one another, it helps us endure difficult seasons, and it grounds our lives in the loving presence of God. This month, we will craft experiments to practice together that will help us deepen our capacity for joy. In the third week of our experiments we asked, what if God is dancing through creation spreading the seeds of joy and connection all over? How might we become fertile soil for those seeds to take root and flourish? If you haven't yet crafted an experiment, it's not too late to join us. You can find the handout for crafting an experiment  here. If you are forming a group or would like help, please let us know! For some additional resources, please visit our website. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. If The Practice Church has been meaningful to your journey, would you consider a tax-deductible gift? You can give at https://thepracticechurch.com/give/ 

Today's new Fertile Ground podcast is a free gift for you!  A free meditation: How to cultivate a feeling of enoughness.    Listen if you want to feel enough and worthy of your baby, now. No more proving. Let's embed this truth into all the cells of your body. You can listen to it here.   I wanna ask a favor of you…   If you appreciate the Fertile Ground podcast and how it's helped you, it would be so helpful for you to leave a quick review on iTunes.    The fertility industry is loud with noise on all the things you need to do to change, fix, and perfect yourself. This space - The Fertile Ground Podcast - is the relief all women TTC need. Your review will help it to get seen.    You can leave a brief review here   Tips for an effortless review: Don't overthink it. Speak from your heart. Keep it simple.    Prompts:    What do you want other women TTC to know about what the journey can feel like?   How does the podcast make YOU feel?   What does it bring to the TTC journey that's missing?    So grateful to you. Enjoy the meditation!

In this episode of "Transform Your Mind to Transform Your Life," Life Coach Myrna Young discusses the concept of sowing seeds in fertile ground and reaping a hundred times what you planted. Drawing inspiration from the parable of the farmer in Luke chapter 8, Myrna explains how this concept applies to various aspects of our lives, including career, relationships, personal development, and investment. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and discernment in identifying the fertile ground to sow our seeds. Myrna also highlights the need for patience and persistence, as the process of sowing and reaping is not instantaneous. She shares the example of the bamboo tree, which takes five years to grow above the ground, illustrating the importance of perseverance. Myrna further discusses the power of compound interest and how consistent and sustained action in the right direction can lead to exponential growth. She advises listeners to avoid wasteful efforts by evaluating where they invest their time and resources. By practicing deliberate and thoughtful actions, managing risk, and harnessing the power of compounded interest, individuals can unlock their potential for remarkable growth and fulfillment in various aspects of their lives.Key Takeaways:Identify the fertile ground to sow your seeds by operating with self-awareness and discernment.Practice patience and persistence, as the process of sowing and reaping takes time.Harness the power of compound interest by consistently and sustainably taking action in the right direction.Regularly assess the outcome of your efforts and be willing to adjust your strategy as needed.Avoid wasting time and resources on unproductive pursuits or people.Quotes:"Sow your seed in fertile ground and reap a hundred times what you planted.""Identify your fertile ground, practice patience and persistence, manage risk, and harness the power of compounded interest.""Regularly assess the outcome of your efforts and be willing to adjust your strategy as needed.""Avoid wasting time and resources on unproductive pursuits or people.""Unlock your potential for remarkable growth and fulfillment in various aspects of your life."See this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://blog.myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094