Podcasts about Flourishing

The flourishing mother orders her home. She labors diligently to make her home a delightful place for her family.

Have you ever felt like your body was working against you? In today's episode, I'm sharing my personal hormonal journey from IVF and postpartum depression to hypothyroidism and eventually perimenopause. I'm connecting the dots between the symptoms I experienced at different stages of my life, what I wish I had recognized sooner, and why becoming your own health advocate matters. Because you know your body better than anyone, and you should never feel like you have to simply suffer through the symptoms.Have 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:Puori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout for 32% off your first subscription Branch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Start Kit at BranchBasics.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsNutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING Cash App: New Cash App customers can earn $10 if they use code FAMILY10 in their profile at signup and send $5 to a friend within 14 days. Term apply.Nello: Head to DrinkNello.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING to get 20% off your first order - and when you subscribe, your savings stack for up to 40% offOak Essentials: Head to Oakessentials.com and use code OVER50 for 15% off your first order at checkout. 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.

#275: Daniel Coyle is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and journalist whose work focuses on how individuals and teams develop excellence, build strong cultures, and reach their full potential. He is the author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, and The Little Book of Talent, and has studied some of the world's highest-performing organizations, including Navy SEALs, the San Antonio Spurs, Pixar, and other elite teams. Coyle serves as an advisor to organizations across business, sports, education, and the military, helping leaders create cultures where people can perform at their best. His work has made him one of the leading voices on leadership, teamwork, talent development, and the science behind high performance. His newest book Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, & Fulfillment, is out now. For more on Daniel you can check out www.danielcoyle.com as well as social media. Enjoy the show!

Main Point: Those who rest in the work of the Lord are forever blessed.Outline: 1. The goodness of praising God (1-5)2. The foolishness of opposing God (6-9)3. The blessedness of abiding in God (10-15)

As children head back to school, should smartphones stay out of the classroom? Pediatric psychologist Dr. James Schroeder joins the Son Rise Morning Show to discuss the growing evidence surrounding smartphones, social media, computers, distraction, and academic learning. He also considers why education should be about more than test scores—and how helping children flourish as whole human beings should remain the ultimate goal.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The flourishing mother is contented in her home, and she also has command of  her home.

This week, I'm joined by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley, to hear the story behind the brand and the woman who helped build it. What started as a simple observation at an airport would become one of America's most beloved lifestyle brands. In 1982, Barbara Bradley Baekgaard and her friend and business partner Patricia Miller noticed that every piece of luggage looked the same: boring, black, and bland. That moment sparked the idea for Vera Bradley, built on the belief that color could change how you feel.Together, we talk about entrepreneurship, ambition, motherhood, success, and the lessons Barbara learned along the way. It's an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build something lasting, and what can happen when your dream changes your life in ways you never expected.For more on Barbara, follow her on:Instagram: www.instagram.com/verabradley Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verabradley Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verabradley Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/verabradley Thanks to my Sponsors:OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code FLOURISHING at www.oneskin.co/FLOURISHING #oneskinpodAuri Nutrition: Visit tryauri.com/flourishing - your discount, up to 42% off your first purchase, applies automatically at the link Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderCozy Earth: Head to cozyearth.com and use my code FLOURISHING for an exclusive 20% offBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING for 15% off your orderAcely: Visit Acely.com and use code OVER50 for 20% offNobl: NOBL gives you real travel peace of mind - security, design, and convenience all in one. Head to NOBLTravel.com for 46% off your entire order! #NOBL #adKeep 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.

God calls Christians to participate in His redemptive mission in every sphere of life. Your talents and vocation are uniquely suited to His plan! Amy Sherman has devoted her life to showing people how to restore lives and communities for God's glory. On this edition of Equipped with Chris Brooks, Amy will help us discover how we can be agents of flourishing in our communities and offer a winsome witness to a watching world. Featured resource:Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society by Amy L. Sherman August thank you gift:A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Anika sat down with Kiana Webb to explore how leaders can move beyond the trappings of external success to foster genuine human flourishing. The conversation revealed a counterintuitive truth: sustainable business growth is not about extracting value at the expense of employees, but about creating ecosystems where people are free to operate in alignment with their inner truth. Kiana's transition from scaling 17 McDonald's franchises to leading a personal transformation movement offered practical insight into the power of "perfect world" systems and the courage required to prioritize authenticity over the pressure to perform.   In This Episode   The "Webb Family" legacy: growing up in the boardrooms of a fast-food giant How to teach critical thinking and autonomy rather than simple imitation The McDonald's model: using rigid systems to create human upward mobility Leaving the height of financial success: the internal call to personal sovereignty Operating as a "highly functioning depressed person" and the shift toward presence The "Perfect World" framework: aligning daily actions with a higher vision Shifting from transactional, extractive business models to human-centric flourishing Defining the four pillars of experience: self, family, professional life, and community The "Luxaris Arise" philosophy: using AI in service of human love and connection   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction: Challenges as gifts and the internal compass  01:18 From 17 McDonald's franchises to personal transformation  03:33 Lessons from a trailblazing corporate father  06:02 Building upward mobility: Helping employees graduate college  08:47 The moment of unfulfillment: Leaving security for truth  11:30 The "Perfect World" system: Envisioning, parsing, and building  13:13 Human flourishing defined: Coherence, alignment, and ease  16:43 Overcoming the "thought of fear" to take decisive action  17:36 Bridging the spiritual and material: Why you don't have to choose  19:47 Celebrating the whole story: Accepting past and present truths  21:53 The intersection of AI, technology, and human service  23:27 The Luxaris Arise app: Building a digital partner for self-love  27:44 Business growth through flourishing: Why extraction kills retention  32:30 Navigating the shift from "doing" to "being"  36:49 Why your story shapes resiliency but does not define you  42:28 Final thoughts: Every human is inherently deserving of love   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: Systems Can Be Used to Benefit Humans  While McDonald's is known for rigid operational systems, those systems can be repurposed for radical empathy. By implementing scholarship programs and mentorship, business owners can use corporate infrastructure to create upward mobility, treating employees as the community members they truly are rather than just labor units.   Insight 2: The "Perfect World" Envisioning Tool  Transformation doesn't require massive complexity. By creating a "perfect world" vision and aligning every minor action to it, leaders can eliminate the paralysis of analysis. The goal is to start the day, a meeting, or a business venture by intentionally choosing the state of being and feeling you wish to experience, then acting in accordance with that choice.   Insight 3: Flourishing is an Internal Coherence  Human flourishing is not about reaching a specific milestone; it is about operating in alignment with one's own truth. When you are internally coherent—where your thoughts, feelings, and actions are synced—resources naturally gravitate toward you, reducing the need for the exhausting, ego-driven "striving" that characterizes most corporate success stories.   Insight 4: The Danger of Giving from an Empty Cup  Many founders and leaders pride themselves on helping others at their own expense. Kiana argues that if you are giving from an empty cup, you are honoring your ego rather than providing true service. True leadership requires putting yourself in the center—not out of selfishness, but because a leader who is not flourishing cannot sustain the growth of their organization.   Insight 5: AI as an Extension of Humanity  AI technology should not diminish the human experience; it should be designed to be in service of it. When building agent ecosystems, the litmus test is simple: Does this system enhance the human it serves? If the technology does not prioritize the user's flourishing and self-love, the architecture is flawed.   Insight 6: You Are Not Your Past  Resiliency is shaped by trauma and hardship, but these challenges are not your identity. While it is important to honor the parts of your story that have molded you, you must also be willing to excavate and "surrender" the ego patterns and identities—such as the need to always be the one in control—that prevent you from living fully in your current power.   Resources & Links Mentioned   KianaWebb.com Luxaris Arise (App) Webb Family Enterprises   About Kiana Webb   Kiana Webb is a business leader, author, and CEO of Webb Family Enterprises, where she previously scaled and operated 17 McDonald's franchises. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to people, systems, and upward mobility. Today, she is the founder of Luxaris Arise, a movement and technology platform dedicated to human flourishing, personal transformation, and the integration of the spiritual and material worlds in business.   Connect with Kiana LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiana-webb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiana_webb/  Website: https://www.kianawebb.com/ Like the show? Leave us a rating or review: https://lovethepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Follow the Show: https://followthepodcast.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Send a Message: https://podcastfeedback.com/67940257010b317cdaa9d857Check out our Website: https://www.yourbrandamplified.comSpeak to my Delphi Clone: https://www.delphi.ai/amplifywithanika Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The flourishing mother is joyful mother. Many mothers are depressed but today you can find out how to live a joyful mothering life.

The flourishing mother is joyful mother. Many mothers are depressed but today you can find out how to live a joyful mothering life.

David Germano is an educator, scientist, and renown Tibetologist. But to let his life and work be merely a list would be an irreparable simplification, inappropriate as framing for this conversation, and a blindness to the genuine teachings of care and loving-kindness that can be found and felt from deep in his work. Origins Podcast WebsiteFlourishing Commons NewsletterShow Notes:Rainer Maria Rilke (05:20)Gül Dölen and 'critical period' Nardou et al., 2023 (14:30)Tibetan idea of breakthrough - Tregchö (16:00)Dzogchen (16:30)micro-phenomenology and Claire Petitmengin (19:30)the Four Noble Truths (24:00)Buddhist notion of emptiness (25:20)David's dissertation & Geshe Lhundub Soba (27:20)conception of flourishing (34:00)The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman (39:50)Danielle Allen (41:00)the wisdom of difference (42:00)Writing and Difference by Jacques Derrida (49:00)Martin Heidegger (52:00)collectives (53:00)Truth and Method by Hans-Georg Gadamer (55:50)Li-Young Lee (01:01:00)Paul Farmer and moral clarity (01:10:00)what does it mean to flourish? (01:11:00)Dacher Keltner (01:18:00)Émile Durkheim and Collective effervescence (01:19:30)"The Next Buddha May Be a Sangha" by Thich Nhat Hanh (01:20:00)Lightning Round (01:20:00) Book: Duino Elegies by Rainer Maria Rilke Passion: Tibetan music (John Flower)Heart sing: deep pursuit of understanding contemplationScrewed up: assuming everyone else was fully and truly committed to the missionFind David online: UVAthe Tibet Center (www.uvatibetcenter.org)the Tibetan and Himalayan Library (THL, www.thlib.org)Contemplative Sciences CenterLogo artwork by Cristina Gonzalez Music by swelo on all streaming platforms or @swelomusic on social media

Gabs Habberton:- This House Pt.23 : Flourishing in Exile, Pt. 2: Faith & Work: The Challenge of Work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zI2gxgT1xLnT6yru97nHyGegWFY_bdqR/view?usp=drive_link The Challenge of Work":1 Work as Part of God's Plan: The document outlines that work has always been a fundamental part of the plan, referencing Genesis creation accounts where God finished His own work and rested. It highlights that God placed man in the garden of Eden specifically to "work it and keep it.".23 Working for the Lord: A recurring theme is the perspective of who one works for, supported heavily by Colossians 3:23-24. This scripture is cited multiple times to emphasize working heartily as if serving the Lord Christ rather than men, with the assurance of receiving an inheritance as a reward.45 Integrated Life and Faith: The text touches on themes such as overcoming "false hierarchies," altering one's perspective, and living an integrated life summed up as "One Lord, One Life.". It also notes that labor done in the Lord is not in vain.67 Historical Example of "Exiles Build": The document features a historical look at Cadbury Bros. Ltd. Bournville, describing it as "The Factory in a Garden.". It quotes George Cadbury's vision to create a place where employees could simultaneously "live, work and play.".89 What is the core message regarding the origin of work? How should one approach their daily work according to the text? What historical example is used to illustrate 'Exiles Build'?

In this episode, I'm joined by intuitive drinking coach Colleen Freeland for a conversation about the emotional reasons so many women turn to alcohol. We talk about why drinking has become so normalized, how wine can quietly become a coping mechanism, the connection between loneliness, stress, and overdrinking, and why true change isn't about willpower; it's about understanding what's really driving the habit. If you've ever questioned your relationship with alcohol or felt stuck in patterns you can't seem to break, this conversation offers a different perspective.For more on Colleen, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehangoverwhisperer Website: https://emotionalsobrietycoaching.com/ Listen to her podcast, ‘It's Not About The Alcohol': https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-not-about-the-alcohol/id1654335817 Thanks to my Sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodLola Blankets: Get 40% off select Lola Blankets products at Lolablankets.com by using code FLOURISHING at checkout. Experience the world's #1 blanket with Lola Blankets.Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsQualia Life Sciences: Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING for 50% off and use the code FLOURISHING for an additional 15% off your order. Jones Road Beauty: Use code FLOURISHING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a free gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #adAlloy: Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit myalloy.com and use code FLOURISHING for $20 off your first order!Quince: Go to Quince.com/FLOURISHING to get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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.

The Enlightened Family Business Podcast Ep. 166: Preparing the Rising Generation for Succession with Jeremy Lurey   In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker is joined by Dr. Jeremy Lurey of Family Legacy First for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on one of the most underserved dimensions of family business succession — preparing the people, not just the plan. Recorded as part of the Family Business Executive Forum, this episode moves beyond the mechanics of who gets what and digs into the real work: the relational ecosystem, the communication structures, the identity questions, and the developmental gaps that determine whether a rising generation will thrive or fracture when the founding generation steps away. Chris and Jeremy explore why calling the next generation "now-gen" instead of "next-gen" changes everything; why the how of succession always matters more than the who; what the dashboard of a healthy succession ecosystem actually looks like; why governance without communication is just paperwork; and why the families that navigate multi-generational continuity best are the ones focused on individual flourishing, not just business continuity. They also share real client stories — both cautionary and inspiring — that illustrate what happens when families do this work and what happens when they don't. Episode Chapters ·       0:00   Setting the Stage: Succession as a Process, Not an Event ·       2:21   The Family Succession Ecosystem — What's Really Required ·       5:31   Founder Influence and the Decision-Making Shift Across Generations ·       8:00   The Relational Structure of the Rising Generation — Are We Building It? ·       9:57   Fair vs. Equal: The Question That Stops Rooms Cold ·       13:10  The Succession Dashboard: Eight Indicators of Ecosystem Health ·       16:36  Now-Gen vs. Next-Gen: Why the Language Matters ·       19:20  Leadership Development Is Intentional, Not Accidental ·       23:02  How Much Input Should the Outgoing Leader Have? ·       25:34  What Got You Here Won't Get You There ·       28:00  Stewardship vs. Ownership — A Whole Different Framework ·       30:24  Why Holistic Discovery Matters More Than You Think ·       32:47  Life Happens Through Communication ·       36:21  Elevating from Me to We ·       38:13  When the Patriarch Won't Let Go — Real Stories ·       42:07  Jay Hughes, Flourishing, and the Individual in the Family System ·       44:02  Now-Gen Outside the Enterprise — A Powerful Case Study ·       50:24  Parting Wisdom: Where to Start in the Next Seven to Ten Years ·       54:50  Building the Multidisciplinary Advisory Team ·       55:26  Resources and Farewell   Websites ·       familylegacyfirst.com ·       chrisyonker.com   LinkedIn ·       Search Jeremy Lurey or Chris Yonker   About Jeremy Lurey Dr. Jeremy Lurey is the founder of Family Legacy First, a consulting practice dedicated to helping multi-generational family enterprises navigate succession, governance, and legacy planning with a focus on the human side of the process. With a background in management consulting and executive coaching, Jeremy works with families across the country on leadership transitions, family councils, retreats, and the relational dynamics that determine whether a family business survives across generations. He is a sought-after speaker and facilitator known for his practical, story-driven approach and his conviction that succession is never just about choosing the right successor — it's about building the right ecosystem for the whole family to thrive.

In this week's teaching from Exodus 24, we look at the beauty of Jesus, who fulfilled the old covenant and is the Mediator of the new covenant! Israel enters into a covenant with a Holy God, a covenant they could never perfectly keep. And neither can we. We cannot achieve our way into the presence of God or prove ourselves worthy of His love. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has already done it. He fulfilled the law on our behalf, paid the debt we could never pay, and through His blood has reconciled us to God. Praise the Lord we don't have to achieve what Jesus has already accomplished. The invitation is to surrender–to trust Him, receive what He has done, and walk with Him. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

Pastor Mark Balmer preaches a message called "Critical Elements Of Whole Life Flourishing" from Proverbs 11:1-10. ---Parkview Church exists to glorify God through the whole church forming whole disciples for the good of all people.Website: www.parkviewchurch.orgInstagram/Facebook: @parkviewchurchic

In this week's teaching from Exodus 20, guest speaker Josh Gardner walks us through the Ten Commandments not as a list of rules, but as an invitation into the flourishing life God created us for. Before God tells Israel what to do, He reminds them of what He has already done. He rescued them from slavery. He brought them to Himself. The relationship comes before the rules. The Ten Commandments aren't a way to prove ourselves worthy of God's presence. They show us who God is, what we were created for, and ultimately how much we need Jesus. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus has done what we could never do. He fulfilled the law, made a way for us to draw near, and gives us His Spirit to form in us the kind of life we could never manufacture on our own. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visitwww.flourishinggrace.org.

In this week's teaching from Exodus 19, we look at how God didn't simply to rescue Israel out of Egypt, He rescued them to bring them to Himself. At the Mt. Sinai we stand at the bottom of a mountain climb on our own. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus is the greater Mediator. In Exodus 19 Moses went up and down, and up and down, and up and down the mountain on Israel's behalf, Jesus goes to the cross, opening the way for us to draw near to a holy God. We don't come by proving ourselves worthy, we come because Christ has made a way. Come and Seek the Lord with Us www.flourishinggrace.org/plan-your-visit

What does it really take to build a marriage that lasts through the chaos of life, kids, and careers? Today, we dive deep into the idea that thriving in marriage isn't about perfection but about intention. Our incredible guest, Susan, has spent over 50 years navigating the ups and downs of marriage and has helped countless couples do the same. With her latest book, "Beyond the Tango," she shares practical wisdom for couples who aspire to more than mere survival—they want their relationship to flourish. Join us as we explore how to move from just getting by to truly thriving together, and discover how small, intentional actions can lead to a vibrant and lasting partnership.Takeaways:Building a lasting marriage requires intention and attention, not just surviving the chaos of life.We must recognize that thriving in marriage is about connection, not achieving perfection.Common patterns that erode a marriage often involve neglecting quality time and communication.Forgiveness is essential in long-term relationships; without it, unresolved issues can accumulate over time.The importance of daily habits, like spending undistracted time together, strengthens the marital bond significantly.Understanding that marriage is a commitment that requires continuous effort and learning can lead to a thriving relationship.

First Thessalonians | Jeff Lewtan

The Flourishing mother embraces the children God has for her and she knows the power of her table!

Right now, we're in the greatest transfer of wealth in human history. How do we facilitate that transfer in a way that best allows for our families and legacies to flourish?    In this episode, Jeff and Cale discuss:  Looking beyond the KPIs to the FPIs.   The six Ps of the Flourishing Performance Indicators (FPIs).  How the FPIs can look different from person to person.  Recognizing the gaps in our FPIs to make appropriate changes in our lives.     Key Takeaways:  Language creates clarity. Clarity changes conversations. Conversations, in this aspect, can change families, and then families change futures and outcomes. When we feel hollow or empty or stagnant, those can be indicators that, you know perhaps, there's something going on in our psychological life that could require or that could use some work. Flourishing is not a destination; it's participation. Take inventory of how you are doing in all six of the FPIs. Without putting language to where you are and identifying it, nothing will change.     "People who are flourishing with their principles tend to have what one might call a moral code or a strong character by which they live. They align with the decisions that they make and the actions that they take. If we believe in certain principles as a way of living our lives, and we strive to make them a way of being rather than just a checklist, it contributes to all of the other FPIs because it helps us to interact with the world without really losing a sense of who we are." —  Cale Dowell   Episode References:  Flourishing Performance Indicators: A New Framework for Wealth and Legacy - https://humanflourishing.web.baylor.edu/sites/g/files/ecbvkj2151/files/2025-12/KFPI%20December%2019_2025.pdf   About Cale Dowell: After diving deep into the hurdles clients face when picking a financial partner, Cale determined that financial advice should offer more than just managing a portfolio. He left Morgan Stanley to help launch Arkos and “Rebuild Wall Street” by creating a paradigm shift in the way the wealth management industry serves and impacts people. His passion is rooted in the mission to help families thrive across generations. Cale is a published thought leader in vulnerability analysis and risk mitigation. He is the creator of Wealth Languages™, a captivating public speaker, and has consulted with many of the world's largest corporations. His diverse experience spans technology, commercial real estate, O&G, private equity, and startups. Cale spends an inordinate amount of time igniting contagious, positive environments and investing in relationships… because culture devours strategy for breakfast.  After graduating from Baylor University, Cale tied the knot with his Aggie sweetheart, Lynne, and now calls Houston home with their two little ones. They are actively involved in their church and Young Life, where Cale has served for over 15 years. He is a 40 under 40 recipient, actively contributes to several non-profit boards, and is a 7th-generation Texan. Not surprisingly, he is just as stubborn about Texas as you would imagine.   Connect with Cale Dowell: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/  Email: cale.dowell@arkosglobal.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caledowell/    Connect with Jeff Thomas:  Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Have you ever found yourself asking, "Can I still wear this?" My question is... according to whom? In this episode, I'm challenging the outdated fashion rules and opinions that keep so many women playing small. I'm sharing the comments I've received, the mindset shifts that have helped me tune out the critics, and the seven style principles I actually live by. Because the goal isn't to dress for someone else's approval, it's to dress for the life you're living today. Authenticity never goes out of style, and the only opinion that truly matters is your own.Have 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:Veracity: Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code FLOURISHING for up to 65% off your orderPuori: Go to Puori.com/FLOURISHING and use the code FLOURISHING at checkout to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription Just Ingredients: Visit http://justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first order. Mud/Wtr: Go to mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for up to 43% off Sarah Creal Beauty: Visit SarahCrealBeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. 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.

Creativity, rest, and mindset are at the center of this conversation with Natalie Nixon, author of The Creativity Leap and Move, Think, Rest.Natalie Nixon has spent two decades as a creativity strategist advising Fortune 500 companies on innovation strategy — work she calls being a "creative whisperer to the C-Suite." She's the founder of Figure 8 Thinking, and her two books make one connected argument: creativity means toggling between wonder and rigor, and rest isn't procrastination — it's fuel for better thinking.In this conversation, we cover:Rest that looks like nothing: Why Natalie assumed her best thinking — staring out the window, taking a slow walk — was procrastination, and what finally convinced her it wasn't.Wonder and rigor, not "creative types": The real definition of creativity as a toggle everyone already uses, and why "I'm not a creative person" misses the point entirely.The 90-second daydream break: The neuroscience of the default mode network, and how a short, timed pause can unstick a problem that's had you stuck for hours.What her father taught her about rest: A weekly Saturday ritual that was equal parts self-care and discipline — and why the work still got done anyway.Flourishing over productive: Why the right question about AI isn't "how does this make us more productive," but "how does this help us flourish."If your calendar rewards constant output and treats stillness like a red flag, this one's for you.Connect with Natalie:Figure 8 ThinkingConnect with Erik:LinkedInThreadsFacebookBlueskyThis Podcast is Powered By:Brain.fm - 20% off your first monthDescriptDescript 101CastmagicEcammPodpageRodecaster ProGrab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist:http://beyondthetodolist.com/blinkistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home.  Family.  Belonging.  Love.  What does it mean to have a healthy marriage, a healthy family?  Gerry Crete and Theresa Robinson join us to explore that question: “What does a thriving marriage and flourishing in family life look like?  We bring in Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, perfectionism, the importance of family members delighting in each other, parents' vows and scripts, how loving children involves more than the will, and the importance of “being with” each other.   Check out Theresa Robinson's practice, Greenhouse Counselling, here: https://www.greenhousecounselling.com/ And Dr. Gerry Crete's practice, Transfiguration, is here: https://www.transfiguration.co/ Episode 85 is all about perfectionism:  https://youtu.be/bw-zUp2h_TA Check out our Resilient Catholics Community – the RCC offers structured programming to help orthodox Catholic flourish in life by working on our human formation: https://members.soulsandhearts.com/rcc If you are a Catholic therapist, coach, spiritual director, priest, or in another role where you accompany others in their human formation, consider the Formation for Formators Community (FFF).  The FFF is all about the personal, human formation of the formator, so that you can better receive and give love in how you accompany others.  More here:  https://members.soulsandhearts.com/fff And our daily sister podcast, Scripture for Your Inner Outcasts is all about helping our listeners integrate inside, heal from emotional burdens, and grow to flourish in accepting being loved and loving yourself in an ordered way.  https://www.youtube.com/@ScriptureForYourInnerOutcasts Key moments: 0:00  The home and family as a human treasure and source of joy4:30  The core question for this podcast series11:10 What does it mean to have a healthy marriage and family?13:30 The importance of the family, the “domestic church”21:00 Parts' expectations for family life – flourishing does not equal perfection25:00  Dr. Peter was a great parent right out of the gate, but then things got much more real.  25:56  Perfectionism in family life – how “the best is the enemy of the good.”  Attachment needs and integrity needs in family life.  Dr. Gerry wanted to provide his children everything so that they would be happy.  29:41 Eudaimonia is about a life well-lived, not perfection, a place where children can rest in the security of love33:30  Unconditional love in the family vs. a focus on “achievement”36:20  What is flourishing in marriages and family life? 40:42 The importance of joy and delighting in children45:45 How mothers and fathers can parents from a position of self-protection; the importance of pausing49:15  Parents' vows and scripts are often reactions to their experience of their own parents50:53  Parents often take too much responsibility for their children's behavior57:25  Balancing wanting the best for our kids with the need to “let go”1:00:10 Even heroic acts of the will are not enough in loving children10:01:30  How understanding parts make family relationships much easier1:04:20 Self-led parenting1:05:19  Parts language and family life1:09:00 How parts work helps with forgiveness in family life1:18:40  Some reassurances about parenting:  how earthy parents are not the primary parents of their children,  God's providence is active1:19:20  “Being with children” is more important than solving their problems1:22:30 Reversal with children and identification/counter-identification with parents1:26:00  Earthly parents are secondary parents, redux. God has a plan for every miscue, every mistake. He's willing to rewrite the family symphony, to take on the bad notes and turn them into good notes in His Providence1:28:25 Flourishing in a family is about creating an ecology or environment of worth and delight1:30:20  For each mom to remember that she is a beloved little daughter of God.

Connect with us! https://www.lifebaptistchurch.com/connect

Colin Habberton:- This House Pt. 21 : Flourishing in Exile, Pt. 1: Faith & Work: The Call to Work https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1Tg3CZJxxEKCNPLmQuxA6BU_WHA4Dut/view?usp=sharing Explores "The Church and the World" through the lens of work, comparing the biblical progression from "The Garden" (Genesis 1–3) to "The Garden City" (Revelation 21 & 22).2 The Unique Planet: It notes the uniqueness of Earth, describing it as a "Garden Planet" with optimal conditions (liquid water, breathable atmosphere, plate tectonics, and a stabilizing moon) that make it the only known world with confirmed living organisms.3 Definitions and Core Principles of Work Contrasting Definitions: The document contrasts Studs Terkel's view of work as a source of "daily humiliations" and physical/spiritual violence with Tim Keller's definition: "Rearranging the raw materials of God's creation to help the world and its people thrive and flourish".4 Core Principles (via Tim Keller): Faithfully Crafted (Melakhah): God modeled work first, making it inherently good and giving all secular jobs the same divine dignity as religious ministry.5 Worship and Service (Avodah): The Hebrew word covers work, worship, and service, establishing careers as acts of devotion aimed at loving neighbors and serving the common good.6 Priestly Stewardship (Shamar): Humans are called to guard, cultivate, and bring order to creation rather than exploit it, unlocking the hidden beauty of the world.7 Underpinned by Rest: Work gives meaning but is not an idol for ultimate identity; regular Sabbath rest is required to maintain health and dependence on God.8 Application to "Our City" (Cape Town) City Profile: Cape Town has a population of 5 million people (1.4 million households), was established in 1652 as a colonial supply station, contains over 3,350 indigenous species within its borders, and is predominantly Christian (80+%).9 Alignment with the Garden City: The city exhibits an interweaving of city and nature, serving as a hub of earthly biodiversity, a convergence of landscape and culture, and a gathering place of nations.10 Tensions/Realities: The presentation highlights a tension between the ideal and reality, noting the need for socio-economic justice, restorative action, peacebuilding, violence prevention, youth mentorship, active reconciliation, and spatial integration.11 Final Reflections (Your Garden) The document concludes with six reflective questions regarding an individual's personal work and spiritual practice:12 Purpose: Identifying what brings joy and what feels like toil if life is viewed as a garden.13 Co-Working: Discerning the personal meaning of the Genesis 1:28 garden mandate.14 Role: Understanding what it means to be a steward and feeling called to it.15 Responsibility: Discerning what to "weed" and what to "seed" in one's calling.16 Season: Recognizing the current phase of one's personal garden (seeking, weeding, seeding, or reaping).17 Practice: Assessing the cultivated rhythms used to connect with God, seek His purpose, and maintain faith.18

In Psalm 52, David contrasts the temporary power of the wicked with the lasting security of those who trust in God's lovingkindness. While the self-reliant will eventually be uprooted, the faithful remain like flourishing olive trees in God's presence. This episode calls us to trust God's justice, rest in His grace, and become a blessing to others.

Ashleigh is joined by our old friend Nat and our new friend Angela to talk about what leaving a same-sex relationship was like for them. Whether you're considering leaving a same-sex relationship in order to follow Jesus, or you're wanting to support someone in that situation, this conversation has something for you. Resources recommended and related Nat and Matt: Mixed-Orientation Marriage (Different Stories #9), Living Out Podcast Support to Grieve, Anne Witton What's Wrong With a Permanent, Faithful, Stable Same-Sex Sexual Relationship?, Ed Shaw What If a Gay, Married Couple, With Children, Become Christians?, Ed Shaw

Series: 2026 - Summer Series, Flourishing in Faith: The Life God GrowsService: Summer SeriesType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Eric Nations

The flourishing mother has been converted to motherhood! The flourishing mother has purpose and vision!

There's no shortage of wellness advice these days, but how do you know what's actually worth your time and money? From menopause supplements to skincare, hair growth, creatine, collagen, and everything in between, it can be hard to separate science from savvy marketing.This week, I'm joined by Shanley Chien, Senior Editor of Health at U.S. News & World Report. With a background in medical research, Shanley specializes in turning complex clinical data into practical, easy-to-understand health advice. She leads the publication's healthy aging coverage, including its 2025 Healthy Aging Survey, and helps identify the top over-the-counter health products based on expert recommendations, not social media trends.Together, we break down what actually works, which wellness products are worth buying, and how to cut through the marketing hype so you can make more informed decisions for your health. Whether you're wondering if creatine is right for you, which drugstore skincare brands dermatologists trust, or if menopause supplements are truly worth the investment, this conversation will help you shop smarter and focus on what really supports healthy aging.For more on Shanley, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shanleypierce/ Read about her on U.S News: https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/shanley-chien Thanks to my Sponsors:Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free giftsTumble: For a limited time, get 10% off + free shipping at tumbleliving.com/FLOURISHING Bubs Naturals: Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For a limited time, get 20% off your entire order with code FLOURISHING at Bubsnaturals.com Just Ingredients: Visit justingredients.com/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% off your first orderBiOptimizers: Go to Bioptimizers.com/flourishing and use code FLOURISHING at checkout for 15% off your entire order and a free travel-size bottle of Masszymes added to your order automatically. Auri Nutrition: Go to tryauri.com/flourishing to get up to 42% off your first 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.

Mark Wambolt serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships at Eventide, but his journey into faith driven investing began long before his career in finance. Growing up outside Boston, Mark learned the value of hard work alongside his father, a carpenter, while also developing an early fascination with business and investing. As he advanced quickly through the financial industry, achieving levels of success many aspire to, he began wrestling with a deeper question: if following Jesus shapes every part of life, should it also shape the way we invest and steward capital? In this conversation, Mark shares how God used key relationships and pivotal experiences to reshape his understanding of investing as an act of stewardship. He explains how Eventide seeks to help investors move beyond simply avoiding harmful industries toward actively supporting businesses that create genuine human flourishing. Through stories of innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term Kingdom impact, Mark offers a compelling vision for how capital can be deployed to serve people, strengthen communities, and reflect God's heart for creation. He also challenges common assumptions about success, profit, and control, inviting a more integrated approach to faith and finance. Listen to explore how your investments may become a powerful tool for shaping future generations with intentionality and hope. Major Topics Include: Integrating faith and investing decisions Viewing capital as Kingdom stewardship Redefining success beyond financial gain Avoiding ill-gotten gain in portfolios Investing for human flourishing Embracing businesses that serve people Engaging companies through shareholder influence Balancing giving, impact investing, and returns Supporting community renewal through entrepreneurship Thinking generationally about wealth and influence QUOTES TO REMEMBER “I thought, you know, there's this business investing world, that's my job. And then there's my faith, that's the other side. I kind of had this feeling that never the two shall meet. At that moment, they just collided in the best possible way.” “Yes, we care about what we avoid. But almost more importantly, the avoidance is a step on the journey toward what do we want to own?” “The opportunity that we have as investors is to not just steward capital, but to direct it intentionally.” “There's a reason that what a business creates is called goods and services, because they should be good and they should serve.” “God is a creator. And then he makes man in his image. I believe that reflection is that we too should be creators who make good things.” “When mammon has become the god, it's no longer about goods and services. It's about what can I do operationally to generate the highest return?” “We love business. We just want to make sure it's aimed at goods that are truly good and services that truly serve.” “You can just go through example after example for all of history, even up to the present day, that investors have for hundreds of years shaped the culture that we live in.” “I think that people are waking up to the idea of stewardship.” “Making intentional investment decisions is becoming core to how I serve my clients well.” “What are the investments I can make today that maybe won't pay any dividend for me, but for the next generation and the generation after that, I will be so glad to have made the sacrifice in my life?” “I think there's an incredible opportunity for Christians to pause, think multi-generationally.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Eventide Investments Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) Why Business Matters to God by Jeff Van Duzer Parker Clay BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW Genesis 1:1 | God the Creator “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:27 | Made in God's Image “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”   This communication is provided for informational purposes only and expresses views of Eventide Asset Management, LLC (“Eventide”), an investment adviser, and Mark Wambot, Head of Strategic Partnerships. This does not constitute investment advice nor is it a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell or a solicitation to deal in any security or financial product. Eventide does not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. Eventide's values-based approach to investing may not produce desired results and could result in underperformance compared with other investments. There is no guarantee that any investment will achieve its objectives, generate positive returns, or avoid losses. TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime.   But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What's that next step look like for me?” That's exactly why we've launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity. Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we've shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you've been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.

Ps. James Lalobo Biblical flourishing happens when transformed people become agents of God's restoration, be called Repairer of Broken Walls, restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

The flourishing mother knows who she is. Well, who is she? You'll find out in this podcast.

When many people hear the word justice, they think of courtrooms, laws, or political debates. Those ideas are part of justice, but Scripture offers a much broader vision. Justin Lonas, Senior Director of Foundational Products and Regional Partnerships at the Chalmers Center, helps churches and ministries think biblically about poverty, generosity, restoration, and justice. He joins the show today as part of our financial virtues series to explain that biblical justice is not merely a political slogan or legal principle. It is a way of life shaped by righteousness, mercy, and love of neighbor. Because money affects nearly every part of our lives together, justice has profound implications for how we earn, spend, save, give, invest, hire, and lend. Justice as God Intended It In Scripture, justice includes holding wrongdoers accountable, protecting the innocent, and maintaining public order. But it also includes restoration—putting things right when people or relationships have been harmed. The Bible's vision of justice is rooted in shalom: the wholeness and flourishing that exist when people live in right relationship with God, one another, themselves, and creation. The Hebrew word often translated as “justice” is mishpat. A closely related word, tzedakah, is usually translated as “righteousness.” Scripture frequently places the two ideas side by side, like in Psalm 89:14: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.” Modern culture often separates these concepts. Justice is treated as a public or legal matter, while righteousness is viewed as a matter of private morality. Scripture does not divide them so neatly. Both flow from the character of God, and both should characterize His people. Justice is not merely about demanding our rights. It also calls us to recognize our responsibilities toward others. Why Justice Is a Financial Issue Every financial decision affects someone. The way we earn money affects employees, customers, vendors, and communities. The way we spend it supports particular businesses and practices. The way we invest provides capital to certain companies and industries. Even the way we save, lend, hire, or purchase services can influence others' well-being. That means biblical stewardship cannot be reduced to personal wealth accumulation or individual financial responsibility. Those matters are important, but God's concern is broader than our personal balance sheets. Scripture teaches that God owns everything. The land, our abilities, the opportunities before us, and the resources produced through our work all ultimately belong to Him. Wealth is not something we create entirely by ourselves; it is received within a world God made and sustains. Because God owns it all, we cannot separate our economic lives from His concern for righteousness, mercy, and justice. More Than Simple Fairness Justice is sometimes reduced to treating everyone exactly the same. But biblical justice goes beyond simple fairness. People experience hardship for many reasons. Sometimes poverty is connected to unwise personal decisions. At other times, it results from exploitation, illness, disability, family instability, limited opportunity, or the broader brokenness of the world. Poverty is complex because the effects of sin are complex. When justice is viewed only through the lens of personal merit, we may conclude that everyone simply receives what they have earned. That perspective can cause us to overlook the different burdens people carry and the obstacles they face. Biblical justice invites us to consider not only what people deserve, but also how we can pursue restoration, extend mercy, and help our neighbors flourish. That does not mean ignoring personal responsibility. It means recognizing that Scripture calls us to hold responsibility and compassion together. Poverty and Broken Relationships The Chalmers Center emphasizes that poverty is not merely a lack of money or possessions. It is often connected to broken relationships. God created human beings to live in four fundamental relationships: with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. When sin entered the world, each of those relationships was damaged. Our relationship with God was broken. Our understanding of our own dignity and identity became distorted. Our relationships with others became vulnerable to conflict, injustice, and exploitation. Even our relationship with work and creation became marked by frustration. As Lonas puts it, broken people create broken systems, and broken systems can contribute further to human brokenness. But the gospel offers real hope. Jesus is restoring people to God and will one day make all things new. His work does not merely affect our “spiritual lives.” It begins transforming every part of life, including how we use money, conduct business, serve our communities, and relate to our neighbors. Financial stewardship, therefore, becomes one way we participate in God's work of restoration—not as saviors, but as faithful servants who reflect His character. Practicing Justice Through Everyday Decisions Biblical justice may sound like a large or abstract concept, but it often takes shape through ordinary financial choices. Consider where your money goes. Instead of looking only for the lowest price or the greatest personal benefit, ask whether some of your spending could strengthen your community or create opportunities for others. That might mean purchasing from a small local business, supporting a family working to establish itself in your neighborhood, or hiring someone who needs an opportunity to develop new skills. Business owners may be able to offer second chances to people who have struggled to find employment due to a criminal record or a difficult past. Churches and families may be able to use repairs, maintenance, or other projects as opportunities to build relationships with people in their communities. Justice can also influence how employers set wages, how lenders treat borrowers, how investors evaluate companies, and how consumers consider the people behind the products they purchase. The goal is not to make every financial decision perfectly. We often lack complete information, and our choices involve competing responsibilities. The goal is to become more attentive to how our financial lives affect our neighbors. Becoming Allies, Not Merely Helpers People experiencing poverty do not simply need outsiders to arrive with answers. They need relationships, community, dignity, and opportunities to contribute. Rather than viewing ourselves only as helpers, we can learn to become allies—people willing to listen, build relationships, share life, and work alongside others. This approach also reminds us that the relationship is not one-sided. People on the economic margins have wisdom, gifts, experiences, and perspectives that the broader community needs. Flourishing rarely happens in isolation. God created us to depend on Him and live in community with one another. Justice recognizes that our well-being is connected to the well-being of our neighbors. Biblical justice is not merely an idea to affirm. It is a way of ordering our relationships and resources under God. As we seek to earn, spend, give, and invest faithfully, our financial decisions can become tangible expressions of righteousness, mercy, and love. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I'll begin drawing my full Social Security benefit in December. How much can I earn without affecting my benefits or creating a tax issue? My husband and I have been married 55 years and have tithed throughout our marriage. We're now over 65, drawing Social Security, working part-time, and receiving some investment income. We still tithe on all of it, but I'm wondering: biblically speaking, is there guidance on giving from Social Security income if we already tithed on the income we earned before retirement? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Chalmers Center Helping Without Hurting Series Tithing in Retirement: A Thoughtful Framework by Anthony Saffer (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 6 Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. 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 of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm joined by Joan Lunden for a conversation about the moments that shaped her extraordinary career and the lessons she's carried into this next chapter of life. We talk about breaking into a male-dominated television industry with no experience, why she's always believed in saying "yes" before feeling ready, and how learning on the job became one of the greatest keys to her success.Joan is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, television host, and motivational speaker who has been a trusted voice in American homes for more than 50 years. As the longest-running female host of Good Morning America, she broke barriers in broadcast journalism and has continued to inspire millions through her resilience, reinvention, and advocacy for women's health.We also discuss what happened after she left Good Morning America, why purpose became more important than prestige, how her breast cancer diagnosis led her into advocacy, and why she's become such a strong believer in cultivating female friendships later in life. This conversation is full of practical wisdom about staying open to new opportunities, embracing reinvention, and continuing to find meaning and purpose long after the career chapter you thought would define you.For more on Joan, follow her on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanLunden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjoanlunden Buy her memoir, Life Beyond the Script: https://www.amazon.com/JOAN-Beyond-Script-Joan-Lunden/dp/1637634927 Website: https://joanlunden.com/ Thanks to my Sponsors:Quince: Go to Quince.com/flourishing for free shipping on your order and 365-day returnsQualia Life Sciences: Go to qualialife.com/FLOURISHING for 50% off. Use code FLOURISHING for an additional 15% off your orderBranch Basics: Use code OVER50 for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at BranchBasics.com Puori: Use code FLOURISHING at puori.com/FLOURISHING to get 32% off your first Puori Grass-fed Whey Protein order when you start a subscription OneSkin: For a limited time, try OneSkin with 15% off using code FLOURISHING at oneskin.co/FLOURISHING Alloy: Visit myalloy.com and use code FLOURISHING for $20 off your first orderSarah Creal Beauty: Visit Sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now. 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.

“Every human being comes equipped with the capacity to flourish,” says Richard Davidson, Ph.D.  Davidson is the William James and Vilas Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the Founder and Director of the Center for Healthy Minds. He is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker, leading conversations on wellbeing on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he served on the Global Council on Mental Health.  In 2014, Davidson founded Humin (formerly Healthy Minds Innovations), a global nonprofit on a mission to make wellbeing real by translating science into action. 00:00 - What it means to flourish 05:48 - Using your mind intentionally 09:46 - Why informal practice works just as well 11:50 - A mindful walk 14:21 - The biology of loneliness 17:15 - The narrative you carry about yourself 20:38 - Mental reps & neuroplasticity 23:54 - Connecting purpose to small tasks 28:25 - The free Healthy Minds app 31:02 - How fast the brain actually changes 36:48 - Inflammation, dementia, & longevity 38:53 - Davidson's morning & evening ritual 43:13 - Setting kids up to flourish 44:43 - How a volleyball team connects Referenced in the episode:  The Healthy Minds app: https://www.humin.org/wellbeing-tools/app For more about Davidson, visit: https://www.richardjdavidson.com/  Purchase his book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668066238/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?tag=mind0a3-20  We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this live conversation recorded at Esalen in the spring of 2026, author Robert Moor joins Andrew Castle, weaver of Esalen's Treenet, to explore the ideas at the heart of Moor's new book, In Trees. Moor describes trees as a way of being: branching outward into curiosity and experimentation, pruning what no longer works, adapting around difficulty, and remaining deeply rooted in place and relationship. Together, Moor and Castle consider what it means to “stay branchy” in a culture that increasingly pushes people toward specialization, simplification, productivity, and extraction. Moor proposes that the trunk of a meaningful life may be found in co-flourishing—the long, slow practice of flourishing with others over time. Robert Moor is the author of On Trails and In Trees. https://www.robertmoor.com/

Plants can't survive without light and without water. Nor can mothers. How can you be watered? Check in.

For nearly three decades, Sarah Creal has helped shape the beauty industry from behind the scenes, developing products for iconic brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, and Victoria Beckham Beauty. Now, she's using everything she's learned to create makeup specifically designed for women over 40.In today's episode, Sarah shares her journey from luxury beauty product developer to founder, the research that goes into formulating products for changing skin, and why so much makeup on the market isn't built with midlife women in mind. We also discuss the biggest beauty challenges women face as they age, from hydration and complexion products to smudging eyeliner and mascara, and the simple formulation changes that can make all the difference. Plus, Sarah opens up about the highs and lows of building her own brand and the mission to help women over 40 feel seen, supported, and beautiful.For more on Sarah, follow her on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.creal/?hl=en Website: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.Shop Sarah Creal at Sephora: https://www.sephora.com/brand/sarah-creal Thanks to my Sponsors:Honeylove: Save 20% off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/OVER50 #honeylovepodAttn Grace: Visit attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offLeesa: Go to Leesa.com for 25% off PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code OVER 50Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter KitJones Road Beauty: Receive a FREE full-sized mascara on your first purchase when you head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code FLOURISHING at checkoutNutrafol: Visit Nutrafol.com and enter promo code FLOURISHING for $10 off your first month's subscription and free shippingKeep 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.

Veronique de Rugy uses a 700-year-old Siena fresco to discuss the virtues of good governance. The artwork illustrates that a flourishing society requires the rule of law and justice. She cautions that modern industrial policies and government cronyism represent the same arbitrary governance the fresco warns against. (16)TUSCANY POSTCARD

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Daniel Coyle: Flourish Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, which was named Best Business Book of the Year by Bloomberg, BookPal, and Business Insider. He has served as an advisor to many high-performing organizations, including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. His newest book is Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment (Amazon, Bookshop)*. When teams really thrive, it isn't about luck or simply optimizing systems. Instead, it's about intentionally creating spaces for connection, agency, and shared growth. In this conversation, Daniel and I discuss where to begin to help a team flourish. Key Points Life (and leadership) is treasure creation, not a treasure hunt. Flourishing environments encourage experimentation, agency, and even mistakes, allowing ownership and innovation to thrive. If leaders think like designers, using questions and constraints, they will more likely unlock people's full potential. Simple acts such as little “thank you's” build psychological safety and lay the foundation for flourishing groups. Some of the world's greatest innovations emerged from environments that welcomed surprise, cross-pollination, and flexibility. Value the art of asking good questions over having all the answers. Resources Mentioned Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning, Joy, and Fulfillment by Daniel Coyle (Amazon, Bookshop)* Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes What Innovative Leaders Do Differently, with Linda Hill (episode 774) How to Help People Flourish, with Marcus Buckingham (episode 778) The Counterintuitive Secret to Creativity and Focus, with David Epstein (episode 789) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I'm reflecting on one of the greatest lessons I took away from my recent tour: the incredible power of female connection. As we move through midlife, many of us experience shifts in our relationships, our families, and our sense of community. I share insights on healing trust, embracing vulnerability, and why community is essential to healthy aging. I also share practical ways to meet like-minded women, the power of saying yes to uncomfortable experiences, and how faith, service, and shared experiences can help us build intentional community.Have 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:Medik8: Visit Medik8.us and use code Flourishing20 to save 20% off your first orderLife Pro: For a limited time, get $20 off the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code OVER50 at lifeprofitness.com Manukora: Head to Manukora.com/FLOURISHING to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit. Attn Grace: Visit www.attngrace.com/discount/FLOURISHING and use code FLOURISHING for 20% offAuri Nutrition: Visit tryauri.com/flourishing for up to 42% off your first purchaseMud/Wtr: Go to mudwtr.com/OVER50 and use code OVER50 for 43% off your orderSarah Creal Beauty: Visit www.sarahcrealbeauty.com/flourishing for 15% off your first order of luxurious, high-performance beauty that actually makes your routine simpler and works better for you now.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.

Description: As part of our Freedom & Flourishing series this Pride Month, we're revisiting the most downloaded episode in the history of For the Love—a conversation that has continued to ripple through families, friendships, and faith communities for years after it first aired.Six years ago, Jen sat down with her daughter Sydney to hand her the microphone and invite her to tell her own story in her own words. What followed was a brave, tender, and deeply honest conversation about growing up gay in the church, loving Jesus while feeling afraid and alone, and finding the courage to embrace the fullness of who you are.Sydney shares what it was like to navigate faith and identity as a young person, the messages she received from churches and Christian leaders, and the real impact those messages have on LGBTQIA+ kids sitting quietly in pews every Sunday. Together, Jen and Sydney discuss what true allyship requires, why affirmation matters, and how we can create homes, communities, and faith spaces where people are cherished exactly as they are.In this episode:Sydney shares her journey of growing up gay within a Christian family and faith communityA candid conversation about faith, identity, and belongingWhat churches and Christian leaders need to understand about LGBTQIA+ youthWhy allyship requires more than acceptance—it requires actionA call to advocate for and protect transgender people, who often face the greatest vulnerabilityHow creating safe, welcoming spaces helps all people flourishContent Note: This episode includes discussion of the mental health challenges, isolation, and discrimination often experienced by LGBTQIA+ youth.Thought-provoking Quotes:"I was just scared, and alone. And I wanted to have it all. I wanted to have my family, and God, and my future. And I didn't think I'd be able to have it all." — Sydney Hatmaker"It doesn't matter how loving you are, or what emphasis on Scripture you come with. That's not enough if you're not fully accepting them as children of God." — Sydney Hatmaker"The biggest act of allyship you can make is using your voice in places where marginalized people feel less safe." — Sydney HatmakerResources Mentioned in This Episode:This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel — https://www.lauriefrankel.net/this-is-how-it-always-is.htmlHuman Rights Campaign LGBTQ+ Youth Research — https://www.thehrcfoundation.org/reports/collections/youth-report-collectionHRC & University of Connecticut LGBTQ+ Youth Study — https://reports.hrc.org/2023-lgbtq-youth-reportConnect with Jen!Website: https://jenhatmaker.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerTwitter: https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/Facebook: https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmakerThe For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.