Podcasts about Flourishing

Yesterday's video The Rise and Fall of The American Imperial Technological Christian Vision https://youtu.be/2ZOs-sUuRZw ​ ⁨@GrimGriz⁩  DIDFTW - 20251216 https://www.youtube.com/live/Qhxv4A_uKtw?si=WPIepOFwa9sS5rZX ​ ⁨@WhiteStoneName⁩  Paul Alan - Randos #2 & Universal Basic Institutions https://youtu.be/cKohsuEdDAk?si=ZVT2gDk1kipB7mEF ​ ⁨@ReadyToHarvest⁩  Why the Christian Reformed Church Is Splitting (Explained) https://youtu.be/idg18z-rhIg?si=6Cs7wWEnOWKCD3-Y Marcus Shera on Modernity, Consistency and Completeness https://youtu.be/jKdtA96Lh8g?si=BAwTfRipSHw9c5UN Alexander Karp Palantir Nothing Succeeds Without a Belief Structure https://youtu.be/_FHFEuxOliQ?si=m4kdX76AbE9ytexc  ⁨@92ndStreetY⁩  Palantir CEO Alexander Karp with Andrew Ross Sorkin: The Technological Republic https://youtu.be/jUK-VYCh5go?si=AjbfSXbOYBI8Jcse  https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give Register for the Estuary/Cleanup Weekend https://lscrc.elvanto.net/form/94f5e542-facc-4764-9883-442f982df447 Paul Vander Klay clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0jIcadtoxELSwehCh5QTg https://www.meetup.com/sacramento-estuary/ My Substack https://paulvanderklay.substack.com/ Bridges of meaning https://discord.gg/mQGdwNca Estuary Hub Link https://www.estuaryhub.com/ There is a video version of this podcast on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/paulvanderklay To listen to this on ITunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/paul-vanderklays-podcast/id1394314333  If you need the RSS feed for your podcast player https://paulvanderklay.podbean.com/feed/  All Amazon links here are part of the Amazon Affiliate Program. Amazon pays me a small commission at no additional cost to you if you buy through one of the product links here. This is is one (free to you) way to support my videos.  https://paypal.me/paulvanderklay Blockchain backup on Lbry https://odysee.com/@paulvanderklay https://www.patreon.com/paulvanderklay Paul's Church Content at Living Stones Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7bdktIALZ9Nq41oVCvW-A To support Paul's work by supporting his church give here. https://tithe.ly/give?c=2160640 https://www.livingstonescrc.com/give  

What if you could make every job deeply meaningful — no matter the industry, title, or task?In this episode of The Flourishing Edge Podcast, host Ashish Kothari sits down with Tamara Myles, author, researcher, and founder of Keynote Speaker, to explore the science of meaningful work. Together, they reveal how leaders can turn workplaces into thriving communities where employees feel valued, challenged, and connected.From her groundbreaking research, Tamara shares the Three C's of Meaning — Community, Contribution, and Challenge — and how these elements can unlock performance, loyalty, and fulfillment across organizations.

Jamie Brunsdon's “Towards the Virtuous Mover: A Neo-Aristotelian Interpretation of Physical Education” argues that physical education should be grounded in virtue ethics, viewing movement as a means to develop moral character rather than just physical skill. He critiques current approaches that treat character as a byproduct of sport and focus too heavily on performance virtues like discipline or competitiveness. Instead, he proposes the ideal of the “virtuous mover” — someone who learns through movement to cultivate wisdom, moral virtue, and lifelong human flourishing.The Aussie Book Club takes this article on in an engaging discussion.

Last week we started a conversation with John Terech, on how to build flourishing churches. We looked at the first two measures of health: identity and risk-taking, and now we'll continue the conversation with the next four. What does it look like to be a flourishing church?

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Kimara Ellefson, national director of Strategy and Partnerships for the Kern National Network for Flourishing in Medicine (KNN). Together they explore how the concept of flourishing—defined as "a wholeness of being and doing"—can transform the culture of medicine beyond burnout prevention toward purpose, belonging, and growth. Dr. Ellefson discusses KNN's framework of caring, character, and practical wisdom, and shares how institutions can cultivate environments that nurture both individual and collective well-being. The conversation highlights measurement strategies; resident-led initiatives; and the power of small, everyday actions to create meaningful, lasting change in health care. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Welcome (00:14) – Guest Background: Dr. Kimara Ellefson (00:55) – What Is Flourishing and Why It Matters (02:48) – Moving Beyond Burnout: What can we do? (04:16) – Residents: Connection & Belonging (05:02) – About the Kern National Network (KNN) (05:54) – KNN's Framework for Flourishing (07:45) – Kimara's Professional Journey & Personal Insights (09:27) – Engaging with KNN (10:00) – Measuring Flourishing: Tools and Challenges (12:28) – Avoiding Reductionism in Measurement (14:12) – Innovative Projects in GME: Flourishing in Action (17:38) – Aspirations for Flourishing in Healthcare (20:31) – Message for the Listeners: Everyday Change (21:38) – Closing Thoughts & Resources

In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Baudino, the woman behind Shop With Caroline and a voice many women connect with.From her early years around Univision to the intense world of Spanish soap operas, Caroline has lived a life of constant change. Through motherhood, marriage, and losing her sense of self, she shares how she found her way back through small daily rituals and honesty.This conversation isn't about fashion alone, it's about identity, resilience, and what it looks like to rebuild yourself in midlife with clarity and faith.In this episode, we discuss:How Caroline went from soap opera actress to building a thriving business on social media in her late 40sThe emotional toll of motherhood, marriage, and feeling lost after two kids under twoHer candid experience with perimenopause, weight gain, anxiety, and finding strength againWhy “getting up and getting dressed” became her lifeline and signature philosophyHow childhood chaos and her parents' complicated marriage shaped her identityThe green flags she looked for in a partner — and how she manifested the love of her lifeWhat women don't talk about enough when it comes to marriage, resentment, and midlife expectationsHow faith, gratitude, and daily rituals anchor her through life's toughest seasonsThe deeper meaning behind her maximalist jewelry and why it became her emotional armorWhy women in midlife are craving realness, connection, sisterhood, and permission to reinvent themselvesFor more on Caroline Baudino, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shop.with.caroline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/caroline.barbabaudino/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shop.with.caroline Listen to her podcast Coming In Hot: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-in-hot/id1741025547 Thanks to my Sponsors:Gruns: Get up to 52% off with code flourishing at gruns.co Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/FLOURISHING with promo code FLOURISHINGO Positive: Head to OPositive.com/flourishing or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchaseClean Simple Eats: Visit https://glnk.io/73q00/dominique and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your first orderThe Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/over50 Storyworth: Save $10 of more during their Holiday sale when you go to Storyworth.com/FLOURISHING Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.#DominiqueSachse #Podcast #CarolineBaudino See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thank you for joining us this Sunday! For more information please visit www.flourishinggrace.org. In this Week 3 Advent message on Joy, we turn to Isaiah 55:1–11 and hear one of the most generous invitations in all of Scripture: “Come, everyone who thirsts.” This sermon explores what it means to receive joy not as something we manufacture or consume, but as something that flows from communion with God. Set during Advent, this message reminds us that most of our prayers are actually Advent prayers. We pray for hope, peace, joy, and love in moments of suffering, anxiety, loneliness, and exhaustion. But instead of sending us quick fixes or temporary solutions, God gives us Himself. He does not merely provide joy—He is joy. He does not simply send peace—He is peace. Using Isaiah's imagery of water, milk, and wine, this sermon invites us to examine what we are truly thirsty for. Are we longing for refreshment? Nourishment? Delight? And where are we trying to satisfy that thirst? Isaiah challenges a self-sufficient, busy, consuming people—much like us—to slow down, admit our need, and stop spending our lives chasing what never satisfies. This message also confronts the cost of constant consumption. When we live from our own provision rather than God's, we may look successful on the outside but feel empty on the inside. As the sermon unpacks Isaiah 5 and Isaiah 55, we are reminded of a sobering truth: the more we consume, the less we commune. And yet, God's invitation remains wide open. Rather than a checklist or spiritual self-improvement plan, this sermon emphasizes God's initiative. He draws near first. He provides first. He invites us to live from His abundance, not our striving. From that place, Isaiah offers four simple but deeply challenging practices for seeking the Lord: calling upon Him, confessing and returning, humbly trusting His perspective, and allowing His Word to nourish us. The promise at the end of Isaiah 55 is breathtaking. When we live in communion with God, joy and peace are no longer things we chase—they are realities we are led into. Creation itself responds. Landscapes change. Lives are transformed. If you are tired of living from your own strength, if your joy feels depleted, if you are thirsty but unsure what for, this message is for you. You are invited—not to do more—but to come, receive, and live. Scripture Focus: Isaiah 55:1–11 Theme: Advent – Joy Church: Flourishing Grace Church Speaker: Brett If this message encouraged you, consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, or sharing it with someone who needs to hear this invitation today. If you'd like prayer or want to learn more about our church, visit us online or join us in person.

Work does not happen in a vacuum. It happens in spaces that shape how we feel, think, connect, and grow.In this episode, Andrew sits down with Jenna Mikus to explore what it means to design for human flourishing. Jenna brings a rare interdisciplinary lens that bridges architecture, wellbeing science, organizational design, and philosophy. Together, they unpack the concept of eudaimonic design and what it looks like in practice, from homes and workplaces to educational and community environments.Key TakeawaysMeaningful work depends on the environments that surround us, including physical, organizational, and social conditions.Eudaimonic design blends external structure with personal agency, recognizing that flourishing emerges through interaction, not control.Inclusive design strengthens wellbeing for everyone by offering choice, flexibility, and dignity across diverse needs and life stages.Sensory experience, awe, and delight play an underappreciated role in motivation, creativity, and connection at work.Designing for flourishing requires interdisciplinary thinking and a willingness to sit with complexity and uncertainty.Why This Episode MattersAs organizations rethink work, space, and culture in a post-pandemic world, this conversation offers a deeper foundation for those decisions. Rather than asking how to bring people back or drive performance, we should consider what conditions help people become their best selves.This episode expands the meaning of meaningful work by showing how design, wellbeing, and purpose intersect in everyday environments.About Our GuestJenna Mikus is a strategic advisor and researcher who brings together architectural science and wellbeing science to shape environments that support human flourishing.She is the Managing Partner of Eudae Group, where she guides organizations in designing spaces and experiences that elevate health, belonging, creativity, and innovation. Her work draws on more than twenty years of consulting experience, a background in engineering and design, and ongoing research across Human Buildings Interaction, salutogenic design, and inclusive environments.Jenna also serves as the Flourishing by Design Chair and holds fellowship appointments with the University of Melbourne's Centre for Wellbeing Science and Queensland University of Technology's Centre for Decent Work and Industry.ResourcesFollow Jenna on LinkedInEudae GroupFlourishing by Design (FxD) community of practiceUniversity of Melbourne Centre for Wellbeing ScienceQueensland University of Technology Centre for Decent Work and Industry

In this final very special episode to round out 2025, we welcome world-renowned personality expert Professor Brian Little to help us answer the question: who are you really?As one of the great scholars of our time in the field of personality psychology, Professor Little's wonderfully engaging teaching style has also won him “favourite teacher” accolades at Harvard and found him described as a cross between seeing Robin Williams and Einstein on stage. Professor Little helps us explore how your personality traits, character and goals interact to shape your learning, engagement, memory, attention and ability to flourish. We connect the Big Five personality traits with study strategies, teaching craft, and the real costs and benefits of acting out of character. With plenty of concrete examples to help you approach life in personal projects in a way that suits who you are.Plus a whole segment especially for educators looking for novel ways to engage every student, especially those who are struggling.**Find out more about today's guest, Professor Brian Little:• Discover more resources on his website: https://www.brianrlittle.com/• Find Brian's TED Talk: “Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality” here: https://youtu.be/qYvXk_bqlBk?si=QAWWBgh1HT0yDqtV• And his talk for TEDxOxbridge here: https://youtu.be/NZ5o9PcHeL0?si=MPZRzgPDoZM1B84K• Dive into Professor Brian Little's bestselling book, Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being right here: https://geni.us/memyselfus *• Or find yourself in his second book, Who Are You, Really? The Surprising Puzzle of Personality  here: https://geni.us/whoareyoureallylittle ***Find out more about Exam Study Expert:Hosted by [William Wadsworth], memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.    • BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/• Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams * ** Podcast edited by Kerri Edinburgh. * As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.  Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

An Advent Sermon on Isaiah 41:17-20 Me: Seasons of life that are barren Droughts in the West and the need for rain. Seasons when faith feels dry, empty, and exhausting • Doing the right things but sensing no life or growth • Wondering if God is present or silent We: Trying to work our way out of those…

In this episode of Parenting Understood, we speak with Jodi, founder of Flrrish, about her journey as a NICU mom after her daughter was born at 28 weeks. Jodi shares the shock, fear, and identity shifts that followed her daughter's early arrival, as well as the loneliness many NICU parents experience. She explains how these challenges inspired her to support other preemie families through coaching, community, and guidance navigating early intervention services. Lastly, we discuss parental mental health, the stigma around seeking help, and the importance of meeting children—and parents—exactly where they are. Jodi can be found at the following:  Website Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkedIn  

Trish shares with Tiff and listeners her experience with a practice that started with a whole lot of uncertainty under a new doctor, and the steps undertaken that lead to a thriving workplace within a year. Specifically, she touches on how trust, flexibility, and numbers each played a role in this success story. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript:   The Dental A Team (00:01) Hello Dental A Team listeners. I am so excited to be here today. We are, I have Trish here with me. So we are here just hanging out today and we, I'm so excited actually that we did this at 8 a.m. It's way more fun. At first I was like, ⁓ that is early to be ready. But then, know, we're like, spray our hair's great. Our makeup is fresh. Like it's actually super fun. So thank you for spending your morning with me Trish. How are you today? We are hot to try.   DAT Trish Ackerman (00:27) Thank you. We are hot to trot.   The Dental A Team (00:31) Trish, I got to love on you already twice, so go listen to the buyers and the sellers version of practice ownership, you guys, because you'll get to hear how amazing Trish is. But I want to pull a random on you, Trish. And I have not asked in a while, and I think that the Dental A Team listeners in the world out there needs to hear, how are the piggies? And yes, I said pigs, like oink oink, how are the piggies?   DAT Trish Ackerman (00:56) The piggies are great. So I do have two pigs and ⁓ they are very well known with my friends and my colleagues. I have, it's Miss Daisy and Joey and that is spelled J-O-Y-E. And well, they're doing great. However, winter's here is coming. It's winter in Arizona. we think they don't like the cold. They don't like the cold at all. So we have been having some loud piggies that like to come indoors and they do. So we have in and out pigs to go in and out with dogs.   The Dental A Team (01:07) course.   Yeah.   Ugh.   Yeah.   DAT Trish Ackerman (01:26) We have a total podcast just about that. anybody's thinking about getting a pig, please call me first.   The Dental A Team (01:30) Yeah, yeah, and that's true.   I, Trish, I think actually, like, save the pigs. I think that's a really good point because I and we can, you can take any theory and apply it to anything, right? Anything, everything looks great. ⁓ And when you're in it, you realize maybe I didn't do enough research, right? So this sounds like a great idea, but maybe I didn't do enough research. And I've known people, aside from you who have had   pigs as pets. And I know one family that just thrived loved their pig and ⁓ they live a long time. You guys, there's a lot to know about pigs. are incredibly smart. ⁓ but I do believe they're very smart to the point of like stubbornness, right? But there's like so much to learn and Trish, something that everyone should know is a passion of yours is these, the pig projects.   Right? And that stems from that right there, in my opinion, of people not understanding what they're getting into. When I was young, I wanted nothing more than a little pig. I wanted a little piggy. Right? And so many people in the early 2000s, in the 90s, they got a little piggy. And what happens to a little piggy, Trish? This little cute little oinker does what?   DAT Trish Ackerman (02:49) it gets real big real quick and then it roots everything and people are not prepared very and loud we prepare yes life's not   The Dental A Team (02:50) They're so big!   They're so big, they're so destructive.   loud. My mom was like, you're not getting a pig. Yeah. Thank God.   So, so everyone knows Trish does, she volunteers ⁓ for, there's a whole, the whole place here, the volunteer that takes piggies and cares for them and loves them. And it's just something that she's really, really passionate about that I didn't even know existed until meeting Trish. So thank you for bringing that to my life. But   I love the analogy that can be taken from that, right? Because we do that with everything. We're like, okay, that was so cute. my gosh, sparkly, do it, yes. This is an instant yes. I want it, I need it, I want a goat, right? I want a highland cow, a mini highland cow, because why? Instagram shows me pictures of them next to a fireplace. I wanna cuddle with a mini highland cow. That sounds dangerous, right? Like I also want a coyote.   DAT Trish Ackerman (03:40) Yes, yes.   Yeah, it's great.   The Dental A Team (03:57) Like there's so many things that we want in life because they're cute and they're sparkly and they feel like they're gonna feel amazing. And then we get there and we're like, ⁓ shoot, I did not do the research. I did not realize this pig was gonna get so giant, right? So I love that. Thank you for letting me take that journey with you. And so if you do have piggy questions, Trish@TheDentalATeam.com. It's her direct line. You can make sure.   DAT Trish Ackerman (04:03) ⁓   Mm-hmm.   Thank you.   I'm your girl.   The Dental A Team (04:25) And it's going to be just fantastic. It's going to be so much fun. okay, on that note, practice owners, doctors, know, teams even, we all get into that space, right, of shiny object syndrome, or it just sounds like it's going to be amazing, or it looks so pretty. And we sometimes tend to miss some of the underlying pieces that we've got to know. And I think that's where consulting is super beneficial.   for practice owners. There are so many things that you don't know until you know. And a lot of those pieces are healthy patient base, right? What is a healthy patient base? How do I keep, maintain, create a healthy patient base? What the heck is billing? How do I even do that? What is insurance? Why do they tell me what I can and cannot do? These are literally real questions that we get from doctors and, or team.   Why does my team hate me? How do I make my team like me? Well, my team likes me, but they don't respect me. Culture is massive. And all these things are things that we don't always think about when we purchase a practice and we get into this like beautiful building or the, ugly building that we're going to make beautiful or whatever it is. And just like the piggies, it was so cute and such a good idea. And then all of a sudden it's this massive.   Mass, like how much do they weigh Trish? Like a full grown pig weighs what?   DAT Trish Ackerman (05:56) I mean, I don't have the hogs, but Miss Daisy, I mean, she's close to 90 pounds and Joey, he's about 110 pounds and they start out little.   The Dental A Team (06:01) 110.   Yeah, yeah, and people think like a St. Bernard is wild. Like no, these are pigs, right? Like it was so cute. They are really cute still. I'm not saying they're not still cute. I'm just saying they come with some baggage, you guys. So when we're looking at these practices and we're helping these practice owners, these are pieces that we have to dig for. We've got to be like, hey, like that's a truffle finder. Like that pig is going to tear up your backyard.   but we can safeguard it. There are things that can be put into place to make sure that your backyard is safe, right, or as safe as possible. Same thing with your practice and your consulting. And that's what we do. We are good. Trish is great at pigs. She is great at many things. Recare, reactivation, AR, billing, team, culture, leadership. I could literally list the millions of things that Trish is really, really fantastic at.   And I think sometimes she's like an octopus that can just like all these arms are just going in different directions and she's just so fantastic at it. And Trish, we've talked about a specific client before and this client is just super cool, super amazing, super fun and a go-getter, like quietly a go-getter, which I love. I love that it's like a sneaky go-getter because he's so quiet. ⁓   So we talked about them before, but something I wanted to kind of highlight and focus on today during our podcast is yes, they've done these amazing things and with your leadership and your guidance, they have implemented some really incredible tools that we have talked about in the past, ⁓ you know, for handoffs and exams, mentorship, like all these pieces and it's worked wonderfully and the doctor is doing fantastic, but something I don't think we highlighted in the last podcast on this.   on this topic and conversation is the work that you've done with the manager and the team and like how that has flowed and how the doctor's leadership in the last less than a year has really molded the culture in the practice that that practice has now become, it's thriving. Like it's a practice that is safeguarded. It's a practice that has the systems in place that the team is really excited to be there still.   and has the like and the respect. I want to hear those tools, because those are sometimes the tools that we miss in moments of get our operations manual done and do all these checklists. And I want to hear how you helped them do that. I know he did it, they did it. And that is something that we can truthfully say. They showed up. They did the work. But what were the...   They did, and how did they do that? Take me through all of those pieces. How did you help them do that? How did they do the work? How are they showing up that's different than practices we're not working with right now?   DAT Trish Ackerman (09:00) This practice, it's so special to me because of the legacy behind it. just to reiterate this, we've got our current doctor in there now. It was his dad's practice and it was also his grandpa's practice. so he had something that we knew, he had something that we knew we had to preserve and grow and just blossom more than anything that practice had ever seen before.   And this doctor, he's kind of like your, he's just like your perfect implementer. And I never, and that doesn't happen all the time. And it did with him. And he, this is a doctor that has a stellar OM, like a real OM. And she, they are great partners. And when we, you know, we kind of walked through all the KPIs initially, like let's look at everything.   The Dental A Team (09:35) Yeah.   DAT Trish Ackerman (09:55) And then we started breaking it down, like where could we improve or where could we increase things or where can we be more efficient? And we'll start with just say the patient base, because this was a bottlenecked practice, which is it's got his pros and cons for sure. I mean, it's great because you're bottlenecked. The cons are you could possibly lose a lot of patients very quickly. But what we did is we would strategize together and I would map out the steps for him in like an ABC fashion.   The Dental A Team (10:06) Yeah.   DAT Trish Ackerman (10:25) Here's A, go do that. Here's B, go do that and C. He would do just that with the support of the OM and team. The OM and the doctor together would roll out at team meetings and even sometimes just morning huddles like this is something we're implementing today and they would do it. And that is, you know, it's like to have, if you bring us on to help you, there has to be a trust there. I mean, we're, certainly not here to make   make you do something that is not gonna work. Sometimes something doesn't work, but we pivot quickly. But for the most part, we're here to help. And this doctor walked in with nothing but trust. And I admire everybody that comes on to us, because this is a big decision to get a coach and have somebody consult for your practice. But that is really how they made these things move, They did everything, everything, and almost exactly how I would roll it out to them.   The Dental A Team (11:17) Yeah.   Yeah, I agree. I watched it. I watched it. I, as you were speaking, picked up that trust word as well. And I think the, the trust that he has for himself to make good decisions flows into all of the other pieces. And, and I don't mean that he knows every decision is a good decision. He trusts that no matter what the decision that he makes, he's going to pour into   and it's going to work or it's not. And if it doesn't work, then he moves on to something different. He trusts that no matter what, at the end of the day, it's going to be okay. So that means that he trusts the people that he surrounds himself with. If he has chosen you, he trusts you. And I think that trust flows into, I think it makes us better consultants, right? Because we feel that trust, we know, and we're going to push you. We know the extent to which we can push you. And if that trust is not there, you're not going to get as much push. And I know there's a lot of   There's a lot of times that I hear I'm not seeing movement or I need more. Well, it's both ways. We're gonna gauge it by how you're showing up. We're gonna show up too. And this is someone who shows up and that trust then, it doesn't just flow into the type of consulting that he gets. It also flows into how his team shows up. And you said that his office manager I've met, wonderful human and is just,   wants the best for the why, the purpose of the practice, the why that they're there serves it. That then allows them the trust that they have in each other, in the decisions, in the practice, in their why, in their purpose flows to the team so that they can show up and say, hey, we're doing morning huddle today. It doesn't have to be this like, hey, in a couple of weeks, like we're prepping for this, hey guys, we're prepping, because now I'm coddling and the team is like, is it good? it, like why is this?   Why can't we just do it, right? When it's not like a, hey, this is what we're gonna do. We're gonna try this out. It's gonna be amazing and let's do this. It's a like, ooh, like a gas and a break at the same time. It's like, ⁓ well, maybe though the team feels that. And they're like, I don't think I wanna do this then. I don't trust that you've put a lot of thought into this. I don't trust that this is a good idea. So I'm gonna rebel. And then, know, teams and practices and practice owners are like, why isn't this working?   I think you nailed it there with the trust. He trusts himself, he trusts you, he trusts his team, and he trusts his spouse. The trust is ever flowing. He trusted his father to gift him, maybe not gift him, but to build this legacy practice for him to take over one day. And I think that is massive. So then that trust flows into everything that he does. And I think you get to see that. And Trish, what are your...   What are some of the ways that you've seen the team really rally behind him?   DAT Trish Ackerman (14:24) They, okay, behind every number is a story and watching his numbers change. The story is that the team changed with him and they are, they're very transparent with their team. They're very, they're, very direct, but in a lead, but they, they both have very strong leadership. They're a firm and principal, flexible and procedure is what I love to use.   The Dental A Team (14:27) Yeah.   DAT Trish Ackerman (14:50) So they would be firm in principle, like this is a new implementation that we're going to roll out today. They would be flexible in procedure with certain team members because, you know, change is always kind of wild. It can be. The flexible and procedure would be, okay, if you're not ready to implement today, let me set you up with some coaching, but immediately so that we can ensure that we get this implementation rolled out by next Monday.   So it wouldn't be something that could just never get implemented, they could, if they needed to take some heavy lifts a little slower, they would, but there was always a timeline behind it. Nothing ever just sat ever. And team meetings, they're really, really good about their team meetings. They have solid agendas. They go in there with an action plan and they leave with action items. And they're just, they're marching. They continuously march together and forward and upward, always.   They did, the doctor also did kind of early on, he did a really, really good analysis, a sincere analysis on right people, right seats. And there was some discoveries made there. And knowing what those discoveries are, that gave me something to also help coach him with. you have to have, the doctors cannot do this alone. They can't. Team meetings are imperative. They have them. And again,   The numbers tell a story. And how did I know right away that this team was behind him was the numbers. But how did he do it? Consistency, implementation, follow through. He didn't just say he was going to do something. He did it. He did it.   The Dental A Team (16:34) Yeah,   yeah, and he delegated, right? He delegated to his team the pieces where they could support too. think something that I noticed right off the bat was that he trusted you, he listened to you, and something you guided him on was the pieces that only he could do versus the pieces that other people could help him do. And so mentorship, mentoring an associate dentist to take some of the load off of him, to build the schedule, to make room for the new patients, to get the block scheduling in place.   DAT Trish Ackerman (16:52) Right, yeah.   The Dental A Team (17:02) that mentorship could only come from him. But the other pieces, the implementing the block schedule, creating the block schedule, training the team on the block schedule, he didn't have to do that. And he trusted and allowed the delegation process and he trusted his team to carry it through. And I think something Trish that you did well with him and that he did well with you was allowed for the results. Everything was results driven. So if you implement this, you should see this.   DAT Trish Ackerman (17:30) Yes.   The Dental A Team (17:31) Now we see and make   sure we see that. If we don't see that, like you said, the numbers don't lie, right? The numbers tell a story. If we're not seeing the result, the expected results, we look at why are we not seeing the expected results? So he trusted that that implementation by his team was going to get the results. And if it didn't, he trusted that you would guide on why that result didn't happen. Yeah. Yeah.   DAT Trish Ackerman (17:54) Yep, and how to approach the team maybe a different way to   get the implementation active.   The Dental A Team (18:00) Yeah, yep, totally, totally. so massive kudos Trish on keying into, massive kudos to this doctor and massive kudos to you to really keying in on the areas of growth rather than just saying this is what we do, right? We're not that kind of consulting company but I watch you really mold your consulting per client to what   they need and where they're at, like you meet them where they are at and you are able to really see things that they thrive in, things that they love, things they're really good at, and then areas where it's like, you're not super great at that and you probably don't like it, so like, do you need to keep doing it? Is this something you need to keep doing or is this something that maybe we can pass off to somebody else?   DAT Trish Ackerman (18:53) think we're all really good at that here. mean, it's, think we get, we do get to know our clients quickly, really quickly, as far as just how are they going to tick with us? And, and when, know, with, with this doctor, one of the funnest things that I did discover with him is, is I found out that he was competitive and that was something else that really moved the needle. And I was like, ⁓ okay. And I ran with that. And   knowing that he was competitive and then started having them bring their presented treatment. How much dentistry did they present yesterday? And I mean, that just took off. So between him and his associate every day, they were in there and their huddle showing what did you present yesterday and what was accepted. And it just started kind of creeping up slowly but surely because the because the owner doctor, he's like he wanted to win. He wanted to have more to show. And that was that was actually a lot of fun.   The Dental A Team (19:44) Yeah.   Yeah, I do. I do love that. I remember you doing that with them and it was fun and you could see just like a spark. Like I wanted it. Like it was awesome. And I think to highlight that one of the reasons that you keyed in on that and that you made that a priority was that there was a sense of fear of diagnosing, of being an overdiagnoser. And so they knew there was stuff left on the table. There was a fear and there was a holding back and you challenged them.   to diagnose just one more, to diagnose one more thing and overcome that fear. And oftentimes we have to step into what that fear is and just do just a smidgen, like just a little bit, just a little bit and get over that fear. And that was something that you keyed in on. it wasn't, a lot of team members tend to listen to these too. And they tend to think the wrong of consulting, that we're looking to.   make things up or find things that aren't there and that was not the case with them. It was really just that fear of being an overdiagnoser, but really stepping into who they were as providers, as dentists, and their why to make people healthy again. So it's just super cool to watch. So, Josh, if you had to pick two things, two things, actionable items that the listeners today could attempt to implement themselves based on your work with this doctor, what would those two things be?   DAT Trish Ackerman (21:14) Those two things, let's see, the first one would be, what is your case acceptance and how are you presenting? And I say that because I watch and hear doctors talk patients out of treatment all day every day. So that's first thing, what's your case acceptance and how are you presenting? That's number one. And then number two, what is your, you know, I love this, what does your re-care department look like? What does your re-care schedule look like for the next two weeks?   The Dental A Team (21:26) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Agreed.   DAT Trish Ackerman (21:41) and what did it look like the last two weeks and evaluate that. And if you find that there is more than 10 % of lost time in that two weeks, you might as well plan for that to possibly happen coming up two weeks. And so what are the systems in place? What are the protocols in place? Because you really want to lock down that Recare Department to ensure that you have your patient base and that you've got your exam opportunities.   The Dental A Team (22:05) I love it. Thank you.   DAT Trish Ackerman (22:06) And   that your overhead is not crazy because it can get really wild if we don't have if we've got a hygiene provider and she does not have a 90 scheduled or to capacity. We're going to start seeing some numbers look weird.   The Dental A Team (22:19) totally agree, love that. Awesome, thank you Trish, I appreciate it. think watching you consult is super fun, watching all of you ladies consult is super fun. My job is really, really cool and I just, I love it. thought, it's kinda like when you're in the office, you're like, can't imagine anything else and then now I'm like, I can't imagine sitting in an office, you know, and I was like, I'm never gonna be off the road and then I was like, actually I really like this, I really love this space so thank you for letting me be a part of it, thank you for letting me jump in on.   on calls with you sometimes and really just get to see you thrive. Thank you, thank you. Awesome, you guys, if you are a Dental A Team client, we love you, we value, we appreciate you. If you have any questions on this specific situation, you guys, we all communicate a ton. So ask your consultant if you want some advice, you're like, Trish's Recare sounds amazing, like communicate with your consultant. If you're not a Dental A Team client yet,   DAT Trish Ackerman (22:49) love that one.   The Dental A Team (23:14) We love you, we appreciate you, we value you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. If you have questions, we are here for you. And if you want to know more about Piggies, Trish is here for you. And we love talking our hobbies and that is a massive hobby for her. So get to know us like we get to know you. We love and adore all of you. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Drop us a five star review. We cannot wait to hear from you. And if you guys are in a space where you just, you're not sure.   what to do. You're like, I don't know what my A, B, and C is Trish. I don't know what my next step is. I know I can see this thing that I want. I don't know how to get there. We are really good at that. We are really, really good at building those steps and the path to get to your ultimate dreams. You guys, TheDentalATeam.com sign up for a free consultation and it doesn't, it's no obligation you guys. doesn't mean anything. It just means,   Help me, I see this piece, what am I missing? We are here to provide that piece even if you're saying I'm not ready for consulting, we will still give you those tools. So please reach out, we are here for you. We want to do the most that we possibly can for the dental world and our community that we serve. So Hello@TheDentalATeam.com and we cannot wait to meet you.  

If church health is the target, how do you know you're hitting it? It only happens through intentional evaluation. But what do you evaluate? We welcome John Terech to the podcast in a two-part series on how to measure church flourishing. What does it actually look like?

PSALMS 90–92 — THE DWELLING, THE DELIVERANCE, AND THE DOMINION“Wisdom, Refuge, and the Flourishing of the Righteous”Teacher: Kerry BattleAhava ~ Love AssemblyToday's class enters Psalms 90–92, where Israel learns the rhythm of covenant life:humility before the Eternal One, refuge under His shadow, and flourishing in His courts.This is not poetry.This is covenant instruction.Psalm 90 confronts human frailty and reveals that wisdom begins when we number our days.Psalm 91 unveils the secret place and the covenant covering reserved for those who dwell, not visit.Psalm 92 reveals the Sabbath posture of thanksgiving and the flourishing of the righteous like palms and cedars.This is the progression every believer must walk:wisdom, dwelling, protection, flourishing, dominion.Psalms 90–92 train Israel for covenant maturity.---Psalm 90 reveals:1. Yahuah as Israel's eternal dwelling place (Ps 90:1)2. Human frailty measured against divine permanence (Ps 90:2–6)3. The weight of sin, judgment, and the urgency of repentance (Ps 90:7–11)4. The prayer for a heart of wisdom (Ps 90:12)5. The cry for Yahuah's compassion and restoration (Ps 90:13–15)6. The beauty of Yahuah resting upon His people (Ps 90:17)7. The establishing of the work of our hands (Ps 90:17)8. The connection between humility and wisdom9. The covenant call to live intentionally before ElohimPsalm 91 establishes:1. The secret place and the shadow of Shaddai (Ps 91:1)2. Refuge, fortress, and trust in Yahuah (Ps 91:2)3. Deliverance from snare, pestilence, and fear (Ps 91:3–5)4. Protection in the midst of falling thousands (Ps 91:7–8)5. Safety rooted in dwelling, not distance (Ps 91:9–10)6. Angelic assignment over the righteous (Ps 91:11–12)7. Authority over lion and serpent (Ps 91:13)8. Deliverance tied to love and knowledge (Ps 91:14–15)9. The covenant promise of long life and salvation (Ps 91:16)Psalm 92 declares:1. The Sabbath rhythm of thanksgiving (Ps 92:1–2)2. The depth of Yahuah's works and thoughts (Ps 92:5)3. The temporary rise of the wicked (Ps 92:7)4. The exaltation of the righteous in fresh oil (Ps 92:10)5. Flourishing like the palm and cedar (Ps 92:12)6. Planting in the courts of Yahuah (Ps 92:13)7. Fruitfulness even in old age (Ps 92:14)8. The righteousness of Yahuah as our Rock (Ps 92:15)---Each movement carries covenant foundations:Wisdom is essentialDwelling is requiredProtection is positionalThanksgiving is postureFlourishing is covenantDominion is identityThe righteous endureYahuah is faithfulIsrael must trustPsalms 90–92 are not sentimental writings.They are covenant blueprints for a mature nation.---I. Foundation — Wisdom, Refuge, and FlourishingThe covenant path from humility to dominion.II. Psalm 90 — The Measure of DaysFrailty, repentance, and the pursuit of wisdom.III. Covenant PlacementYahuah as our dwelling and foundation.IV. Psalm 91 — The Secret PlaceProtection, deliverance, and angelic oversight.V. Psalm 92 — The Sabbath and the SanctuaryPrecept upon precept.---

Susanna Medrano shares how consistency, trust, and personal growth transformed her life and career, offering powerful wisdom that helps agents rise into their full potential and build a more intentional and fulfilling path forward.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/flourishing-into-your-full-holistic-potential-with-susanna-medrano/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent and Introduction of Guest Susanna Medrano(00:11) - Susanna Shares Her Career Journey from Social Work to Real Estate(01:02) - Mattias Relates His Own Career Shift and Asks About Susanna's Early Mindset(01:27) - Susanna Describes Being a Closeted Introvert and Learning Sales Skills(02:10) - The Importance of Human Connection and Presence in Real Estate Conversations(04:00) - Building Trust as the Foundation of All Real Estate Relationships(04:16) - Mattias Asks Susanna to Describe Her First Year in Real Estate(04:22) - Susanna's Life Crisis, Gala Moment, and the Leap into Real Estate(07:02) - The Emotional Roller Coaster of Early Real Estate Lead Generation(07:14) - Three Closings by December and Momentum Building in the New Year(08:37) - Establishing Income Producing Activities and Daily Discipline(08:44) - Brokerage Support and Lead Systems That Helped Susanna Scale(09:15) - Exploring Additional Lead Sources and Targeted Lists(09:28) - Door Knocking and Neighborhood Farming as Prospecting Strategies(09:55) - Visiting New Construction Subdivisions to Learn Better Sales Presentation(10:30) - Why Susanna Waited to Leverage Her Sphere Until Year Two(12:01) - Treating Real Estate Like an Eight-to-Five Job Until Momentum Builds(12:51) - Should New Agents Go All In or Transition Slowly(13:11) - Susanna Recommends Going All In with a 30 to 60 Day Financial Cushion(14:13) - Financial Pressure, Family Variables, and Emotional Stress in Year One(14:57) - Mattias Redirects to Discuss Susanna's Next Career Phase(16:53) - Susanna's Early Success Identified by Leadership and Her Promotion(17:01) - Discussion on Rich Dad Poor Dad and Influential Books(17:25) - Susanna's Reading Obsession and the 52 Books in 52 Weeks Challenge(17:51) - Susanna Explains Her True Investment Focus as Investing in People(18:13) - Real Estate as a Build Your Own Path Career(19:35) - Balancing Family, Health, and Business as Life Priorities(20:31) - Agents Planning for a New Year Beyond Sales Numbers(22:51) - Mattias Discusses Family Time, Presence, and Personal Happiness(23:52) - Gym Community, Health Habits, and the Power of Shared Struggle(24:25) - Building New Community After Moving Away from Austin(24:55) - Burnout, Physical Neglect, and Rebuilding Through Fitness(25:45) - Why the Physical Benefits are the Least Addicting Part of Fitness(26:36) - Transition to Market Discussion and Austin Market Volatility(27:59) - Buyers Becoming More Active and Listings Priced More Accurately(28:53) - Overpricing Has No Forgiveness in Current Market Conditions(30:00) - Directness and Strategy Alignment with Sellers to Build Trust(30:43) - When to Walk Away from Unrealistic Listing Expectations(32:29) - Data Driven Adjustments and Removing Subjectivity in Pricing(33:30) - Why Agents Need Tools and Expertise to Gain Seller Confidence(33:51) - Transition to Golden Nugget Segment(34:01) - Real Estate as a Holistic Career That Forces Personal Evolution(35:55) - Extreme Ownership and Turning Setbacks Into Power(37:17) - Discussion of Tim Grover, Relentless, and Leadership Mindsets(37:22) - Susanna Highlights Simon Sinek's Leaders Eat LastContact Susanna Medranohttps://www.facebook.com/susanna.medrano.5https://www.instagram.com/susanna.medrano/https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-medrano-4a73708/Your growth is the fuel that shapes your future. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep rising into the person your potential is calling you to become. For more inspiration, visit https://reiagent.com

Advent E2 — In the second week of Advent, we're reflecting on peace. The word most often translated as “peace” in the Hebrew Bible is shalom, but its meaning goes far beyond the absence of conflict. Shalom is about wholeness, completeness, and everything being as it should be. It describes uncut stones at an altar, honest weights in the marketplace, integrity of the heart, flourishing relationships, and life lived in harmony with God's purposes. In this episode, Jon and Tim trace the deep biblical meaning of peace and show how Advent points to the arrival of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who reconciles divided people and makes them one.FULL SHOW NOTESFor chapter-by-chapter notes including summaries, referenced Scriptures, biblical words, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode.CHAPTERSShalom in Stones, Weights, and Hearts—and Also Fulfillment (00:00–15:15)Shalom as Well-Being and the Prince of Shalom  (15:15–29:21)Jesus, Our Peace (29:21–35:38)Reflections on Peace With Allison (35:38-39:42)OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPTView this episode's official transcript.REFERENCED RESOURCESShalom / Peace: Though not referenced directly in the episode, this 2017 video explores the same biblical word, shalom.Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here.SHOW MUSIC“Silver N Gold” by  Lofi Sunday & Yoni Charis“Snow Fall” by Lofi Sunday & TBabz “Snowflakes” by AvesBibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITSProduction of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Special thanks to our guest Allison Steyn. Powered and distributed by Simplecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, I sit down with Alicia Grande, the CEO and founder of Grande Cosmetics and the powerhouse behind the number-one lash and brow serum in America for nearly 20 years. From building a beauty empire while staying grounded to navigating marriage, motherhood, and the judgment that often comes with female success, Alicia shares her story with a level of openness I know you'll truly appreciate. This conversation is not just about beauty or business, it's about identity, resilience, community, and what it really takes to flourish in midlife. In this episode, we discuss:How Alicia built Grande Cosmetics from one product to the number-one lash and brow serum in AmericaThe grit, vision, and persistence it took to succeed in a crowded beauty industryThe emotional side of success that women don't often talk aboutWhat happens to friendships, marriage, and family dynamics when a woman becomes the breadwinnerWhy so many midlife women are craving sisterhood, community, and safe spaces to be vulnerableThe judgment she faced from other women and how she processed losing friendships along the wayHer desire for balance, spiritual grounding, and connection beyond businessThe beauty routines and wellness rituals that keep her feeling confident and alignedThe surprising similarities between her story and so many women navigating midlife reinventionFor more on Alicia Grande, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceoaliciagrande/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicia.grande.175156/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grandemedia Website: https://grandecosmetics.comThanks to my Sponsors:Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50 Aura Frames: Get $35 off with the Carver Mat with code FLOURISHING at https://on.auraframes.com/FLOURISHING Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with code OVER50 at https://branchbasics.com/OVER50 #branchbasicspodRevolve: Shop at REVOLVE.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner Hollow Socks: For a limited time, Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale. Head to Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSocksPodTovala: For a limited time, save up to $300 on the Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times at Tovala.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING. Veracity: For 15% off your order, head to VeracitySelfCare.com and use code FLOURISHINGKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.

In this Advent sermon from Flourishing Grace Church, Pastor Benjer opens Isaiah 9:1-7 and invites us to see the Christmas story as the ultimate great reversal. Just like our favorite Pixar stories that move from ordinary life to crisis and then to a surprising, beautiful resolution, the Bible tells the true story of people walking in deep darkness who suddenly see a great light. Long before Jesus was born, Isaiah prophesied to a people under judgment, weighed down by their own sin, injustice, and idolatry. The land of Zebulun and Naphtali felt the brunt of God's discipline first, but in the kindness of God they were also the first to see the grace and mercy of Jesus when He began His ministry in Galilee. Where there was gloom, anguish, and spiritual night, God promised joy, freedom, and a decisive victory over every oppressor. As we walk through Advent, Pastor Benjer explains that this season is not just sentimental buildup to Christmas. It is a season of honest waiting, longing, and hope, where we learn to pause, rejoice, ask, and yield before God. Isaiah 9 shows us that the light of Christ is not something we produce by trying harder or fixing ourselves. When you stand in deep darkness, you cannot make your own light. Instead, God Himself breaks in. The Messiah shines into the very places we cannot manage, clean up, or control. The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light because the light came to them. At the center of this message is the truth that we are not the heroes of our own story. We try to carry the weight of our pain, our sin, our responsibilities, and our fears on our own shoulders. We put our hope in careers, relationships, possessions, or our own strength, only to end up exhausted and disappointed. Isaiah reminds us that the government is on Jesus' shoulders, not ours. He is given four titles that reach beneath our surface desires into our deepest longings. As Wonderful Counselor, He brings divine wisdom and miraculous guidance right into the mess of real life. As Mighty God, He is not just a helpful friend but the victorious warrior who fights the battles we cannot win. As Everlasting Father, He is nothing like the broken or absent fathers many of us have known. His love is constant, protective, and never ending. As Prince of Peace, He does more than calm our circumstances. He gives us peace with God through His life, death, and resurrection. Pastor Benjer shows how the increase of Christ's government and peace will never end. Jesus keeps taking ground in human hearts, homes, churches, and communities. The more we hand over the hidden corners of our lives to His rule and reign, the more we experience true peace, even when circumstances are still hard. The most hopeful line in the passage is that the zeal of the Lord of Hosts will do this. It does not depend on our effort, our goodness, or our consistency. God is passionately committed to rescuing, restoring, and redeeming His people. He is zealous for His glory and for your good, and that is why the light of Christ is a gift, not a reward you earn. If you are watching this and feel stuck in darkness, shame, or quiet despair, this message is for you. Your darkness does not disqualify you from the light. It is exactly why the light came. To us a child is born. To us a son is given. Today can be the day you stop trying to be the hero and instead receive Jesus as your Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. If you are in or near Bountiful, Utah, we would love to welcome you in person at Flourishing Grace Church. If you are watching from elsewhere, we are grateful to walk with you online as you follow Jesus. Subscribe for more Christ centered teaching, share this message with someone who needs hope, and let us know in the comments how we can be praying for you this Advent season.

In this deeply meaningful conversation, host Rose Madrid Swetman speaks with Romanita Hairston, CEO of the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust. Drawing from her vantage point leading a major philanthropic institution and her lifelong experience in the Pacific Northwest, Romanita helps us see grief not only as an emotional experience but as a necessary communal practice that can strengthen relationships, build bridges, and open new possibilities for flourishing. Romanita reflects on the disruptive events of recent years including the "quadruple pandemic" of public health crisis, economic instability, racial reckoning, and political polarization, and how these collective pressures have reshaped the nonprofit sector. She names the weariness, compassion fatigue, and leadership transitions impacting organizations today, while offering a framework for attending to the human experience beneath strategic plans, funding models, and systems change. With warmth, clarity, and deep wisdom, Romanita offers pastors, nonprofit leaders, and anyone navigating change a compelling vision for how grief and gratitude deepen our capacity to lead with courage, humility, and love. Resources  M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Romanita's Article in Christ & Cascadia   

In this final week of our Rooted in Discipleship series, Dr. Jefferson M. Furtado explores what it means not only to be rooted in Christ, but to truly flourish in God's transforming grace. Drawing on the Wesleyan vision of sanctification and the practices that shape a mature life of faith, this sermon invites us to imagine discipleship as more than obligation—it is a life that bears fruit for the sake of the world. How do we grow deeper in love, steadier in hope, and bolder in service? What does flourishing look like in the real rhythms of our lives, our community, and our calling? And how might God be inviting us to take our next faithful step? Join us for an inspiring message that brings the series to a close with both challenge and encouragement: to be a people grounded in God's love and growing into the fullness of Christ. Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Adam Neufeld, family physician and clinical assistant professor at the University of Calgary. Drawing on his research in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Dr. Neufeld explains how autonomy, competence, and relatedness—the three universal psychological needs—shape motivation, engagement, and well-being in medical education and practice. Together they explore how supporting these needs can foster authentic motivation, enhance learning environments, and counteract burnout. Dr. Neufeld also clarifies common misconceptions about autonomy, shares practical strategies for educators and leaders, and discusses how small changes in communication and structure can transform both teaching and workplace culture. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Guest Background (01:08) – Introducing Self-Determination Theory (SDT) (01:50) – Core Psychological Needs: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness (03:25) – SDT and Its Connection to Well-Being and Flourishing (04:46) – Applying SDT to Healthcare and Medical Training (03:25) – SDT, Motivation Quality, and Flourishing (04:46) – Applying SDT in Healthcare and Medical Training (05:36) – Balancing Humanistic Values and Performance Outcomes (06:57) – Redefining Autonomy: Independence, Volition, and Confidence (09:49) – Supporting Autonomy in Learning and Program Culture (13:00) – How Institutional Culture Impacts Motivation and Engagement (16:03) – The Motivation Continuum: From External Pressure to Intrinsic Drive (19:58) – Shifts Toward Extrinsic Motivation in Learners and Faculty (23:50) – Closing Remarks & Resources

In this episode, I'm joined once again by relationship expert Laurie Gerber. Laurie is a veteran life and love coach with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples build healthy, lasting relationships. She's the founder of Laurie Gerber Coaching, creator of Master the Art of Love, and host of the “Love at Any Age” podcast.So many of us walk into the holidays overcommitted, overstimulated, and overwhelmed, and then wonder why we roll into January exhausted and in recovery mode. Think of this conversation as a permission slip to honor your limits, pivot when you need to, and refocus on what this season is truly about: connection!In this episode, we discuss:Why the holidays feel so heavyEmotional triggers & old family patternsConversations you're allowed to shut downCommunication hacks that transform the holidaysHandling house guests & prolonged staysThe pressure of overspending & overgivingHoliday opportunities for healing and connectionCouples navigating the season togetherFor more on Laurie Gerber, follow her on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauriegerberdatingcoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriegerber_coach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriegerberYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauriegerbercoachListen to her podcast, Love At Any Age: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SA9pM3VWnZG4lq1OGsKhRSign up for her FREE webinar ‘3 Secrets to Finding and Maintaining Healthy Love without Repeated Disappointments': https://www.lauriegerber.com/webinar Thanks to my Sponsors:Storyworth: Give your loved ones a unique keepsake you'll all cherish for years—Storyworth Memoirs! Right now, save $10 or more during their holiday sale when you go to Storyworth.com/FLOURISHINGClean Simple Eats: Visit CleanSimpleEats.com and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your FIRST order.Aura Frames: For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code FLOURISHING at checkout.The Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/over50Revolve: Shop at REVOLVE.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerLive It Up: Head to LetsLiveItUp.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first Super Greens order!Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.

Join Us for Worship: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM https://www.flourishinggrace.org/plan... In this week's message from Flourishing Grace Church, Pastor Benjer leads us into the first Sunday of Advent by opening Isaiah 11:1 to 10, a breathtaking promise spoken into a devastated world. As the gathering stands for the reading of Scripture, we hear Isaiah's vision of a shoot springing up from the stump of Jesse, a fragile sign of life rising where everything looked cut down and hopeless. That image becomes the heartbeat of the sermon as Pastor Benjer helps us name the places where we have felt the bottom fall out of our own lives. He shares stories of personal heartbreak, disappointment, and loss, reminding us that devastation is something every person encounters, whether in sudden tragedy, crumbling expectations, or the quiet ache of a season that was supposed to be different than it is. From there the message draws us into the world of Isaiah's prophecy. Israel has turned from God, injustice has taken root, and the nation that once flourished now resembles a forest leveled to stumps. Yet God speaks hope into this barren landscape. He promises that out of the very place that feels dead a new king will rise, a descendant of David who will rule with wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, and a perfect delight in the fear of the Lord. Pastor Benjer shows how this passage points to Jesus, the true and better King who judges with righteousness, defends the vulnerable, and brings peace strong enough to reconcile even the fiercest enemies. Isaiah's imagery of wolves lying with lambs and children playing where serpents once threatened becomes a picture of the world made right, restored by the One who conquers sin, death, and the powers of darkness. This message brings the hope of Advent into real life. Instead of ignoring pain or pretending everything is fine during the holiday season, we are invited to pause and honestly name the devastation we have experienced this year. Pastor Benjer encourages the church to consider where hope has collapsed and where lesser kings have promised life but only left disappointment behind. Into those places, Jesus offers himself as the true King, the root and shoot of Jesse, fully God and fully man, the One who does not only send a solution but becomes the solution. Through his life, death, and resurrection he calls us into rest, reconciliation, and a peace the world cannot offer. As we enter the Advent season together, this message invites us to slow down, breathe, pray, and prepare our hearts for the King who comes near. Whether you are walking through loss, confusion, exhaustion, or simply longing for renewal, Isaiah's promise offers steady hope. Jesus is the King who brings life out of devastation and light into every shadowed place. Stay until the end of the gathering, where Pastor Benjer invites anyone who needs prayer, hope, or a fresh start to come forward and receive prayer from the Flourishing Grace team. Today can be the day you return to Jesus or say yes to him for the first time. Wherever you are coming from and whatever you carry, you are welcome. May this message draw you into the hope, rest, and good news of the King who has come and will come again.

→ What are some moves that teachers can make to protect their mental health?→ What's better: stay at school til the work is done, or leave as soon as possible?Welcome back to another episode of the Teachers on Fire Podcast, airing live on YouTube most Saturday mornings at 8am Pacific, 11am Eastern. My name is Tim Cavey, and my mission here is to warm your heart, spark your thinking, and ignite your professional practice.Today's Teacher on Fire is Rae Hughart. Rae is the CEO and Founder of Teachers Deserve It. She's also a TEDx Speaker and author of two books: Teachers Deserve It and Teach Better. Growing up with IEP support after being diagnosed with Specific Learning Disabilities in Reading, Writing, and Math, Rae has made it her mission to collaborate with educators and districts nationwide to design mastery learning classrooms that reach all learners. Through Teachers Deserve It, she leads a movement dedicated to empowering educators with sustainable, standards-based grading practices that promote clarity, equity, and student success.Connect with Raeon LinkedIn, on Instagram @RaeHughart,  on TikTok @RaeHughartEDU,on Substack at raehughart.substack.com, and  at her website, teachersdeserveit.com.In This Conversation0:00:00 - Rae Hughart is the founder of Teachers Deserve It2:39 - Boundary 1: Leaving the building after contract hours4:07 - How Rae followed this boundary as a teacher5:49 - Boundary 2: Taking a sick day when we're sick11:58 - Boundary 3: Declining voluntary committees that we don't have capacity for17:08 - Boundary 4: Taking quiet moments on your lunch break19:54 - Boundary 5: Setting email hours23:45 - Should we turn off mobile notifications for email?27:11 - Resources for teachers available at TeachersDeserveIt.com31:01 - How and where to connect with Rae Hughart on social mediaVisit the home of Teachers on Fire at https://teachersonfire.net/.Song Track Credit: Tropic Fuse by French Fuse - retrieved from the YouTube Audio Library at https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/.

It started as a tiny seed of an idea, but it has grown into a flourishing vege garden, in an unlikely spot; a concrete company carpark in Kerikeri. Now that carpark is feeding a bunch of families in need. It is the work of a local tradie who got the idea from another business owner and then had to figure out how to turn his company's sealed parking lot into fertile ground without sacrificing the parks. Roof Bay of Islands director turned vege gardener Rick Harper spoke to Lisa Owen.

Founders are praised for their grit — but what about their grace?In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Edge, Ashish Kothari sits down with Lisa Mikkelsen, Partner at Flourish Ventures, to explore the hidden mental and emotional costs of entrepreneurship — and how founders can thrive without sacrificing their well-being.Lisa shares hard-won insights from 25 years in startups and venture capital, where she's seen firsthand how “image management,” stigma, and burnout quietly derail brilliant founders. Together, they unpack how the VC world can evolve from “get rich or die trying” to “grow well and thrive together.”This is a must-listen for founders, funders, and anyone passionate about building sustainable success — from the inside out.

Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and grace—but in reality, putting those ideals into practice can feel risky, messy, and even dangerous.In this episode, Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church, draws on decades of pastoral experience to unpack the journey from guarded exteriors to soul-connected community, offering practical wisdom for leaders who want to foster deeper spiritual formation and resilience through messy, honest, and grace-filled relationships.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Markus Watson introduces the idea that some traditions focus on good behavior as the main thing God desires.Tom Bennardo strongly asserts that God is most interested in our hearts and souls, not primarily our outward behavior.The center of spiritual life is the soul—the inner person—and when our hearts are transformed, right behavior naturally follows.Many people develop performance-based Christianity and need to unlearn legalistic mindsets to embrace grace.Tom Bennardo describes his journey from legalism to understanding grace as central to authentic spiritual formation.The true spiritual transformation flows from inward honesty, authenticity, and a willingness to reveal one's real self to God and others.Tom Bennardo defines “open heartedness” as direct, honest engagement of one's soul—with God, oneself, and others.Spiritual growth requires level-three honesty: openly acknowledging the present condition of our soul, not just past mistakes or surface facts.Open hearted living involves being vulnerably honest not only with God, but also with ourselves and select others.Markus Watson suggests that being open hearted in relationship—with self, God, and others—can provoke anxiety, especially regarding sharing with other people.Creating authentic community requires churches to move beyond surface relationships, foster deeper honesty, and cultivate environments where vulnerability is safe and valued.Tom Bennardo highlights the importance of leaders modeling open heartedness before expecting it from congregations.Spiritual leaders must prioritize genuine relationships rather than merely teaching principles from a distance; transformation is “caught as much as taught.”Open heartedness builds resilience in leaders, enabling them to face challenges and change with trust in God rather than rigid control or certainty about the future.Tom Bennardo encourages leaders to pursue a collaborative, open-handed approach, trusting God's guidance and fostering group discernment rather than solitary authority.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:https://tombennardo.com/Books mentioned:Open-hearted People, Soul-Connected Church, by Tom BennardoRelated episodes:262. From Fired to Flourishing, with Chuck DeGroat266. The Church as Shalom Maker, with Terry A. Smith288. Leadership Send me a text! I'd love to know what you're thinking!Get Becoming Leaders of Shalom for free HERE.Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.

Historically, many colleges and universities in the United States and Canada have their roots in churches and denominations. But over time, those connections have faded on campuses and in classrooms. What exactly makes a Christian college "Christian" today?. Jesse Rine, Executive Director of The Center for Academic Faithfulness & Flourishing, is working to provide prospective students and their parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about their college choice.

In this Thanksgiving special, I sit down with my husband, Vic, for a warm and heartfelt conversation about gratitude, family, faith, and the traditions that shaped us both. Together, we reflect on childhood memories, our cultural heritage, the changing seasons of life, and the deeper meaning behind the holiday. Whether you're spending the day with loved ones or taking a moment for yourself, this episode offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder of what truly matters.In this episode, we cover:The traditions and childhood memories that shaped usHow gratitude evolves with age and life experienceStories of our family, faith, and cultural rootsNavigating changing family dynamics and seasons of lifeThe importance of serving others during the holidaysWhat Vic and I are most thankful for this yearHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Thanks to my Sponsors:Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/flourishing to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.Clean Simple Eats: Visit glnk.io/73q00/dominique and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Branch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code OVER50 at branchbasics.com/Over50 #branchbasicspodTimeline Nutrition: Visit timeline.com/flourishing to receive 20% off your order. Fatty 15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/FLOURISHING and using code FLOURISHING at checkoutJones Road Beauty: From November 18 - December 1st, get up to 20% off at jonesroadbeauty.com for their first ever Black Friday Sale! #JonesRoadBeaty #adTovala: During Tovala's Black Friday sale, you can get a FREE Tovala smart oven when you order meals 6+ times. Head to Tovala.com/FLOURISHING and use my code FLOURISHING to claim your free smart oven for a limited time. Resources:Link to the previous episode with Vic: https://youtu.be/3lVWlYSl4P4?si=JHBpBKrdpphKqJ5q Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvInterested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.

Join Us for Worship: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM https://www.flourishinggrace.org/plan... Luke 16:1–13 is one of the most unexpected and challenging parables Jesus ever taught, and this week at Flourishing Grace Church Pastor Benjer walked us through the Parable of the Dishonest Manager. At first glance, the story can feel confusing. A dishonest manager misuses his master's resources, rewrites debts he has no right to change, and then receives praise for what he has done. The key, however, is that Jesus is not affirming the manager's ethics. He is drawing attention to the technique, the shrewdness, and the intentional use of resources for a future purpose. From that surprising parable Jesus teaches something deeply practical and deeply convicting about our relationship with money and our calling as disciples. Throughout the sermon Pastor Benjer highlights how often money quietly becomes the controlling influence in our lives. Many of us live with the phrase “one day” attached to our purpose. One day when I finish college. One day when I finally earn enough. One day when I buy the house. One day when life settles down. Yet every time we reach one day another one appears on the horizon, usually tied to financial pressure, financial goals, or financial anxiety. Jesus exposes the truth that money is meant to be a tool used for kingdom purposes, but for many of us it has slowly become a god that shapes our priorities, our decisions, our fears, and our hopes. This message explores the idea that what we have is not truly ours in the first place. The manager in the parable used money that belonged to someone else in order to secure relationships and his future. In the same way Jesus calls his followers to use what belongs to God for the sake of people and for the sake of eternity. When Jesus says that no servant can serve two masters and that we cannot serve both God and money, he is naming the spiritual conflict that exists in every human heart. Money can be a useful and powerful tool, but it is a terrible master and an even worse god. Pastor Benjer challenges us to recognize that everything we possess is something God has entrusted to us. Our income, our resources, our opportunities, our time, and even the circumstances that opened doors for us are gifts of grace. When we view our possessions as things that belong to us, we cling tightly to them and they quickly gain control over our lives. When we view them as things entrusted to us by God, we are free to use them for generosity, for service, and for eternal impact. The sermon also discusses the practical reality that giving is one of the fastest ways to dethrone money in our hearts. Not because God needs our money, and not because giving earns us spiritual points, but because giving forces us to release our grip. Scripture teaches that generosity is meant to be joyful and sacrificial. The goal is not tipping or occasional acts of kindness. The goal is a life that recognizes the temporary nature of money and uses it for something far greater than personal comfort or personal security. For those who feel the weight of financial stress, debt, or discouragement, Pastor Benjer acknowledges that this message may feel heavy. If that is your situation, Flourishing Grace offers a simple next step. You can text FGC money to 97000 to connect with someone who will meet with you, listen to your story without judgment, pray with you, and help you take practical steps toward financial freedom. There are also resources available through Financial Peace University to help you learn how to handle money in a way that honors God and offers peace instead of fear.

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What happens when an Enneagram Two (or…maybe a Four?) takes a deep dive into the ache beneath our desire to be good, loved, and whole? This week, I sit down with Heath Hardesty, pastor and author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World. What begins as a conversation about the Enneagram Two's longing to help soon unfurls into an exploration of the soul — the ache for beauty, the mystery of shame, and what it means to live authentically before God. Together we explore: The difference between helping and hiding Why our "ache" might actually be a form of divine homesickness How beauty, poetry, and the transcendent lead us toward wholeness What dies — and what's reborn — as we grow older and surrender our false selves The sacred invitation to move from doing ministry to stewarding mystery It's equal parts theology, therapy, and literary love letter. Whether you're a Two, a Four, or simply a human being trying to make sense of your inner world, this episode will remind you that becoming whole is less about striving and more about awakening.

Dr. Greg Gifford explores the unseen influence your surroundings have on your spiritual life. Drawing from biblical narratives and modern examples, he highlights why changing your environment could be the key to personal growth. This lesson will challenge you to assess your culture, media, friendships, and church through a gospel lens.  Transformed Podcast Episode 150 | November 20, 2025 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

This week on Over 50 & Flourishing, we're back with Dr. Marjory Nigro, a board-certified dermatologist and women's health expert known for her holistic approach to skin and aging. Together, she and Dominique unpack what really happens to our skin after 50, from the science of hormones and collagen loss to the myths that keep women chasing miracle creams.In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Nigro discuss:Why Retin-A is the number-one product every woman over 40 should be usingThe real reason women develop fine lines around the lips, and what actually helpsWhat causes sagging jowls, and the most effective treatments to tighten the lower faceThe ultrasound-based laser that lifts and firms the underlying facial musclesHow yoga can help build collagen and support healthier, stronger skinHer go-to trick for for tightening areas like elbows and kneesHow to fade sun-related spots, and why melasma has no true cureWhat causes menopausal acne and the best ways to clear itWhy she recommends Sculptra for acne scarring and who it works best forFor more on Dr. Marjory Nigro, follow her on:Her website: https://nigroderm.com/ Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigrodermatology/?hl=en Thanks to my Sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodAura Frames: Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura's best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code FLOURISHING at checkoutO Positive: Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositive.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchaseVimergy: New customers can save 20% off their first order with the code FLOURISHINGThe Real Real: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/over50 Ridge Wallet: Head to Ridge.com to get up to 47% off your order. Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/flourishing to take advantage of this limited-time offer for up to 20% off your next purchase.Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.

About Dr. Emily Jamea: Dr. Emily Jamea is a licensed sex and relationship therapist, speaker, and USA Today bestselling author of Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she helps individuals and couples cultivate intimacy, heal emotional barriers, and experience pleasure as an essential part of well-being. Her pioneering research on "sexual flow state" has reshaped the way modern relationships approach passion and connection. What We Discuss In This Episode: Midlife can bring profound emotional and physical changes, affecting how women experience desire, intimacy, and connection. In this incredibly insightful episode, Lynne Wadsworth welcomes Dr. Emily Jamea, sex and relationship therapist and USA Today bestselling author of Anatomy of Desire. Together, they dive into how women can rediscover passion and pleasure during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Dr. Jamea explains how her groundbreaking research identified "sexual flow state" — a psychological state of deep presence and absorption — as the key to long-term sexual satisfaction. She walks us through the emotional, relational, hormonal, and mindset shifts that help couples stay connected through every life stage. You'll hear real strategies around adaptability, curiosity, vulnerability, sensuality, and attunement, plus how women can reclaim their pleasure even amid midlife transitions.

This week's news episode is a busy one, covering big shifts in the UK, Canada, and the US, and some pretty heated developments around hemp policy. Macky brings us a heartfelt BBC story about a patient who uses medical cannabis daily but fears being judged as a “lazy stoner.” A familiar issue… and one the UK still desperately needs to move past. Billy dives into Curaleaf's new partnership with ANTG, a deal that could reshape medical product manufacturing and distribution across the UK. Big players keep moving in, but will it actually help patients? Margaret Covers a Canadian piece asking why, after years of legalization, the public still wants cannabis modernization, and why they feel the government isn't delivering. John rounds things out with major U.S. news: Trump has officially signed a bill that recriminalizes hemp-derived THC products. On top of that, Congress effectively pulled the plug on the hemp market. A massive move that's already sparking controversy. Plenty to unpack, plenty to rant about, and definitely one of those weeks where the headlines tell very different stories depending on which side of the border you're standing on.

The Prodigal Son | Benjer McVeigh | November 16, 2025 by Flourishing Grace Church

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In a world marked by injustice, violence and overwhelming need, how can Christians bring lasting hope — without burning out? Gary Haugen, founder and CEO of International Justice Mission, shares powerful lessons from decades confronting global injustice — on staying spiritually grounded, finding joy amid darkness and cultivating resilience that endures.  In this theologically rich conversation with NAE President Walter Kim, Gary reflects on how a biblical vision of justice — rooted in love and expressed through both personal compassion and systemic reform — has shaped his life and IJM's mission. In their conversation, you'll hear:How a life-changing investigation after the Rwandan genocide led Gary to found International Justice Mission; The role of the Church to call rulers to protect the vulnerable; Practical ways believers can join God's work of justice both locally and globally; and What gives Gary enduring hope for the future of the Church — and the work of justice.Subscribe today wherever you listen to podcasts.Do you like the podcast?Give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. This is the best way for others to discover these conversations. If you listen on Spotify, give us a follow and hit the notification bell to be sure you never miss an episode. And don't forget to pass your favorite episodes along to colleagues, friends and family.ResourcesFull conversation with Gary Haugen on YouTube

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In this episode of Built Different, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Dr. Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard University, a pioneering movement of research at the intersection of faith, health, meaning, and relationships. Together we explore what it truly means to flourish, how his global research initiative known as the Global Flourishing Study is reshaping our understanding of well-being across 22 countries and over 200,000 participants, and what the implications are for people-helpers, ministry leaders, and anyone committed to a faith that’s formed, instead of merely informed. We unpack his top findings, surprising insights, and practical steps you can take to cultivate flourishing in your own life and in those you serve. Find Out More About Dr. VanderWeele’s Work at Harvard: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/ Find Out More About the Global Flourishing Study: https://hsph.harvard.edu/research/vanderweele-group/global-flourishing-study/ Receive Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Help Today: www.christiancareconnect.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if your next “competitive edge” as a company wasn't innovation or efficiency—but compassion?In this eye-opening episode of The Flourishing Edge, Ashish Kothari sits down with David Shapiro to unpack how recovery-friendly workplaces are redefining what it means to truly support employees.From mental health to substance use recovery, David reveals why inclusion, belonging, and psychological safety aren't “nice-to-haves”—they're the foundation of human flourishing at work. Together, they explore how stigma, stress, and hidden workplace norms silently fuel substance misuse—and how small cultural shifts can create massive change.

Futurist. Innovator. Educator. Entrepreneur. Change Maker. Angela Maiers is on a relentless mission to disrupt the status quo and empower individuals everywhere to transform their own world—and the world around them. As the founder of the global movement Choose2Matter, Angela's singular focus is to help people realize their value and potential contribution to creating change, whether in their personal lives or the world at large. It is fair to say, she leaves no room unchanged. Angela's journey began in 2011 when she delivered a TEDTalk on the power of two simple words that went viral—You Matter!—which catalyzed the creation of Choose2Matter in 2014. What followed was a movement that ignited over a million children across 78,000 classrooms in 100 countries, encouraging them to launch 170 social enterprises and pass 117 laws. As one of the most influential thought leaders in education and transformative thinking, Angela is celebrated for helping businesses, organizations, and industries tackle the global $15 trillion employee engagement crisis. Her work with Fortune 500 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, IBM, and global entities like the U.S. Air Force and West Point have set new standards for creating purpose-driven cultures of motivation and inclusion. Angela's visionary approach has earned her numerous accolades, including being named one of Forbes' Top 5 Edupreneurs to Watch, one of IBM's Top 20 Global Influencers, and one of the Top 100 Women in Technology by Onalytics. She has also been recognized as one of the Top 20 Education Thought Leaders by TrustEd. Angela is the author of nine books, including Genius Matters and Classroom Habitudes, and the forthcoming M is for Mattering. Angela is a much sought-after keynote speaker, consultant, and researcher who brings a unique blend of education, neuroscience, and innovation to help individuals and organizations cultivate purposeful leadership, meaningful work, and transformative change. Angela's work is grounded in the belief that everyone is built for purpose, deserves dignity, and can create meaningful impact. She has worked with over 50 global companies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and military organizations to implement practical tools for cultivating positive team cultures and igniting the genius within every person. When Angela speaks, change is not just possible—it is inevitable. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book; it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.Grab your copy today and take control of your future.Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will

Dr. Brian Russell shares his renewal protocol to help you thrive and flourish in your mission and ministry in 2025 and beyond. If you are feeling tired, burned out or desire simply tools to help you maintain your passion for mission, this episode will serve you powerfully. Brian will talk about the importance of sabbath, values work, learning your saboteurs, adjusting/building a rule of life, journaling and a 5 question check-in. How are Rule of Life Can Help you Grow in Love for God and Neigbor https://youtu.be/r98dPPZARH0  Saboteur test: www.positiveintelligence.com/saboteurs  Chamine, Positive Intelligence https://amzn.to/4hVRf6F  Interested in working with me in a coaching relationship. Email me today: brian@brianrussellphd.com   Brian's Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ    Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/4q8Z2BT   (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9    Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/    Work with Brian: Brian is available for personal coaching in the areas of spiritual growth, missional leadership and biblical/theological training. Brian is also available for virtual or in person speaking/teaching. He offers workshops and stand alone talks on contemplative spirituality as well as on a variety of books and topics relating to engaging Scripture for a life of mission, community and holiness. Amazon links are affiliate links. Without affecting the cost on your end, Amazon shares a small percentage of the profit with me if you purchase any product after following these links to Amazon. In other words, if you shop regularly on Amazon, you can support my work by clicking on any of the books I linked and then searching for whatever you want to purchase. Thanks for your support.

SummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and Betty Dickinson explore the themes of spiritual flourishing, the importance of embodied encounters, and the need to dethrone the powers of industrialization in our spiritual lives. They discuss the significance of quality over quantity in spiritual growth, the role of relationships in flourishing, and the concept of creating an understory of mutuality. The conversation also delves into the cyclical nature of life, the importance of rest and dormancy, and God's desire for our flourishing. Ultimately, they emphasize the need for a prophetic imagination to awaken us to a different way of living that prioritizes connection and community.00:00 Introduction to The Art of Vine Making01:19 Spiritual Flourishing in a Productivity-Driven Culture03:55 Embodied Encounters and Spiritual Formation05:45 Dethroning the Powers of Disconnection09:38 The Contrast Between Industrialized and Organic Approaches13:26 Quality Over Quantity in Ministry17:00 Creating an Understory of Flourishing18:25 The Role of Shepherding in Deliverance22:59 Awakening to Prophetic Imagination27:46 Flourishing vs. Productivity33:16 The Cycles of Life and Ministry38:52 Seasons of the Soul44:25 Embracing Flourishing and Surrender‘Does God view us like a microwave?'Takeaways* Spiritual flourishing is a journey that requires community engagement.* Embodied encounters with nature can deepen our spiritual experiences.* Dethroning the powers of industrialization is essential for spiritual growth.* Quality of spiritual life is more important than quantity of output.* Relationships are key to flourishing in our spiritual lives.* Creating an understory of mutuality fosters a sense of belonging.* Shepherding is a model for liberation and care in our communities.* The prophetic imagination can awaken us to new possibilities.* Each season of life has its own significance and purpose.* God desires for us to flourish and grow in our spiritual journeys.Check out Bette's wonderful website here - https://www.bettedickinson.com/ Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

This week, Dominique is joined by Dr. Evan Garfein, Chief of Plastic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Together, they dive into one of the most important and often overlooked conversations in women's health: breast cancer, mastectomy, identity, and the power of choice in reconstruction.Dr. Garfein has dedicated his career to helping women restore both their bodies and confidence after breast cancer. With more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, three biomedical patents, and nearly a decade named in New York Magazine's Best Doctors, he is not only a surgeon but an advocate. He helped author a New York State law requiring doctors to inform women of their right to reconstruction, a crucial step toward bridging healthcare inequality.In this episode, Dominique and Dr. Garfein discuss:What inspired him to leave cardiac surgery and dedicate his life to breast reconstructionHow reconstruction has evolved from early muscle-flap techniques to modern options like implants and DIEP flapsThe emotional impact of mastectomy and why reconstruction is about more than appearanceThe critical importance of timing, radiation, and why women must speak to a plastic surgeon early in their diagnosisThe hidden inequality in breast cancer care, and his fight to make reconstruction information and access a legal right for all womenClarifying implant safety, longevity, and the truth behind breast implant illness and removal trendsFor more on Dr. Garfein, follow him on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drevangarfein/?hl=en Website: https://evangarfeinmd.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-garfein-md-mba-800ba03/ This episode is brought to you by:Ritual: My listeners get early access to their Black Friday sale with 40% off your first month at Ritual.com/OVER50 Honeylove: Save 20% at honeylove.com/OVER50Clean Simple Eats: Visit https://glnk.io/73q00/dominique and use code FLOURISHING20 at checkout for 20% off your first orderRidge Wallet: Head to Ridge.com to get up to 47% off your order.Timeline Nutrition: Head to timeline.com/flourishing to get 20% off your order. Revolve: Shop at Revolve.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartnerHollow Socks: Hollow Socks is having a Buy 3, Get 3 Free Sale. Head to Hollowsocks.com today for up to 50% off your order.Keep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.

Do you ever catch yourself saying yes when you really want to say no? If you're tired of people-pleasing, overgiving, or constantly putting others first, this Tea & Truth episode is your invitation to finally find peace in midlife — without guilt. Host Lynne Wadsworth, Holistic Health Practitioner, shares heartfelt insights and practical strategies for releasing perfectionism, setting healthy boundaries, and reclaiming your energy, joy, and authenticity. ✨ Inside this episode, you'll learn how to:

Today’s Bible Verse:"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree,they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon." — Psalm 92:12 This verse paints a picture of strength, endurance, and steady growth. Like palm trees that bend but do not break in the storm, the righteous remain rooted in God’s faithfulness. And like the mighty cedar — tall, resilient, and deeply planted — those who walk with God thrive through every season. Flourishing in God’s presence isn’t about speed or success by the world’s standards, but about growing strong and steadfast in His grace. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel

In this solo episode, Dominique reflects on how the holidays have become a season of excess, and why she's choosing a simpler, more intentional path this year.She opens up about the pressure to perform through decor, gifts, and traditions, and how midlife has shifted her perspective on what truly matters. From nostalgic memories of the ‘70s and homemade costumes to the overwhelm of today's consumer culture, Dominique invites listeners to rethink what joy and connection really look like.In this episode, Dominique discusses:How holiday consumerism steals our peace and presenceLetting go of pressure and finding joy in simplicityThe difference between obligation and true meaningMinimalist ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and ChristmasReclaiming gratitude, creativity, and connection during the holidaysThis episode is brought to you by:Nature's Sunshine: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping by using checkout code FLOURISHING at naturessunshine.com Gruns: Visit gruns.co and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for up to 52% off your first orderBrickhose Nutrition: Visit ToneToday.com and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderThe RealReal: Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to TheRealReal.com/over50 Ridge Wallet: Head to Ridge.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkout to get 10% off your orderO Positive: Take proactive care of your health and head to OPositive.com/FLOURISHING or enter FLOURISHING at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.Veracity: For 15% off your order, head to VeracitySelfCare.com and use code FLOURISHINGKeep in Touch:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dominiquesachse.tv/book/Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dominiquesachse/Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/DominiqueSachse/TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dominiquesachse?lang=enYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@dominiquesachsetvHave a question for Dominique? Submit it here for a chance to have it answered on the show! https://forms.gle/MpTeWN1oKN8t18pm6 Interested in being featured as a guest? Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠courtney@dominiquesachse.tv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We want to make the podcast even better. Help us learn how we can: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced 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.