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If you've ever heard someone in recovery whisper ominously about "the Fourth Step," this episode is for you.Anna and Lisa talk about why taking a fearless moral inventory has such a terrifying reputation—and why it turned out to be one of the most freeing experiences of their recovery. They get into resentments, expectations, victimhood, abandonment, impossible bosses, impossible exes and the uncomfortable realization that maybe...just maybe...they weren't always right.Plus: Anna explains why she once walked into a diner carrying a giant poster board covered in resentments, and the two get into a new petty resentment.
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There's a lot of confusion in recovery around the Fourth Step. Some people treat it like something they're supposed to redo over and over, digging endlessly into the past. But that's not what the program teaches. We take one honest Fourth Step, and then we move forward into maintenance, not constant excavation. The Fourth Step is about clearing the wreckage — not living in it. Maintenance is where growth actually happens. It's where we apply what we learned, stay spiritually fit, and clean up new issues as they arise instead of reopening old ones. In today's Daily Trudge, we talk about: What the Fourth Step is actually meant to do Why repeatedly redoing inventories can become unhealthy The difference between inventory and maintenance How Steps 10, 11, and 12 keep us spiritually fit Letting go of the need to keep reliving the past Why recovery is about progress, not self-punishment Moving forward without losing accountability We don't stay sober by constantly reopening old wounds. We stay sober by maintaining honesty, awareness, and spiritual condition today. One Fourth Step. Daily maintenance. That's how recovery stays livable.
"You are the one your ancestors have been praying would come, to shift things for future generations." Have you ever wondered why certain patterns seem to repeat in your life, no matter how hard you try to change? Maybe you keep attracting the same relationships, struggling with the same fears, or feeling emotions that don't even seem like yours. In this episode of Soul Talk, I reveal the deeper truth about ancestral trauma, the invisible wounds passed down through generations, and how to finally free yourself from them. You'll learn how to recognize what you've inherited, release what no longer serves you, and create a new legacy of love and light for those who come after you. You'll discover how unprocessed emotions, beliefs, and pain can live in your DNA, shaping your patterns without your awareness. I'll guide you through powerful steps to acknowledge your lineage, honor your ancestors, and break the energetic "loyalty contracts" that have kept you small. We'll explore sacred wisdom from African, Japanese, and indigenous traditions that show us how to reconnect with our roots and invite the blessings of those who came before us. And you'll remember: you are not here to carry your ancestors' pain, you're here to transform it. Listen closely, and you'll awaken to this truth: you are the bridge between the past and the future. You are the one your ancestors prayed for. When you heal yourself, you heal generations before you, and those yet to come. Timestamps: (00:01:44) - What you carry might not be yours: the unseen roots of ancestral trauma. (00:06:02) - You are the bloodline breaker: understanding your sacred assignment. (00:07:55) - How ancestral energy flows through generations. (00:09:22) - Examples of inherited trauma patterns. (00:11:23) - Cultural traditions honoring ancestors. (Ghana, Japan, Mexico) (00:12:24) - First Step in healing ancestral trauma. (00:14:39) - Second Step in healing ancestral trauma. (00:17:10) - Third Step in healing ancestral trauma. (00:18:57) - Fourth Step in healing ancestral trauma. (00:20:50) - Fifth Step in healing ancestral trauma. (00:23:13) - You are not here to carry their pain, you are here to transform it. Some questions I ask: Why do we repeat certain emotional and relationship patterns across generations? How can ancestral trauma influence success, love, or self-worth? What are some signs that you might be carrying inherited energy? How do different cultures honor their ancestors? What practical steps can you take to begin healing your lineage? How do we transform inherited pain into freedom and blessing? In this episode, you will learn about: How to Recognize Generational Patterns That Hold You Back Understanding. How unresolved trauma from your parents, grandparents, and ancestors can shape your emotions. Five actionable practices that help you release inherited pain and step into emotional and spiritual freedom. Why Honoring Your Ancestors Unlocks Inner Peace and Power. Unconscious agreements that keep you repeating your family's limitations, and how to rewrite those contracts with love, courage, and authenticity. How to live Beyond Your Past and Step into your sacred role as the "bloodline breaker." Get in Touch: Email me at kuteblackson@kuteblackson.com Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com Resources with Kute Blackson: Kute's Life-changing Path to Abundance & Miracles: https://www.8levelsofgratitude.com Free masterclass: Learn The Manifestation secret to Remove Mental Blocks & Invisible Barriers to Attract The Life of Abundance You Desire. REGISTER NOW: https://www.manifestationmasterclassonline.com
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Send us a textHave you ever found yourself staring into a mirror that refuses to lie to you? That's exactly what the Fourth Step of recovery feels like. When I first heard those words—"made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves"—I knew it would be difficult. What I didn't anticipate was how completely it would transform my understanding of myself and my relationships.The Fourth Step shattered my victim mentality. After a devastating breakup, I finally faced the painful truth that had been hiding in plain sight: I was textbook codependent. Rather than honest communication, I'd built relationships around people-pleasing, manipulation, and control. I thought I was doing things for others, but I was really seeking approval and making other people my Higher Power. The realization cut deep—not only had I lost a relationship, but I'd lost my center, drifted from my program, and abandoned the principles that had saved my life.This powerful inventory process revealed how I'd been the same person in every relationship, wondering why they all ended the same way. I'd accumulated silent resentments by not speaking up about my needs or setting boundaries. I'd blamed others when I was really responsible for my own happiness and wellbeing. The Fourth Step isn't just about listing your flaws—it's about taking ownership of your story and stopping the cycle of blame that keeps you stuck. It's a reset button, a tool for ongoing growth that becomes more valuable each time you return to it with greater honesty.Whether you're in recovery or simply seeking personal growth, this episode offers insights into how unspoken boundaries create resentments, how fear of disapproval prevents authentic communication, and how taking responsibility transforms relationships from the inside out. Recovery isn't just about sobriety—it's about becoming the person you were always meant to be. I wouldn't trade the painful lessons of the Fourth Step for anything, because they've allowed me to finally live an authentic life. If you're struggling with relationships or feeling stuck in old patterns, this might be exactly what you need to hear today. Subscribe and share this episode with someone who needs these insights as much as I once did. Support the show https://www.audible.com/pd/9-Simple-Steps-to-Sell-More-ht-Audiobook/B0D4SJYD4Q?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=library_overflowhttps://www.amazon.com/Simple-Steps-Sell-More-Stereotypes-ebook/dp/B0BRNSFYG6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1OSB7HX6FQMHS&keywords=corey+berrier&qid=1674232549&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysalescoach/
(Part 23 of 31) Ch. 22: The Fourth Step at WorkThe Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps you can take to increase your influence with the people around you: family, friends, co-workers, your boss, team members, community members, children, spouses, and maybe even ex-spouses too!Check out the related ~7.5 hour online video course at BlueCollarLeadership.com/Academy (Don't miss our FREE 2-hour course on "The 5 Types of Leaders" in the "Individuals" section while you're there. It comes with an 8 page Participant's Guide, and you'll receive a Certificate of Completion once you finish up. Be sure to add that to your resume or as an achievement on your LinkedIn profile!)
(Part 22 of 31) Ch. 21: The Fourth Step at HomeThe Ladder of Influence: 5 Steps for Climbing to the Next Level and Beyond by Ria Story provides a powerful, yet simple, framework to help you realize the practical steps you can take to increase your influence with the people around you: family, friends, co-workers, your boss, team members, community members, children, spouses, and maybe even ex-spouses too!Check out the related ~7.5 hour online video course at BlueCollarLeadership.com/Academy (Don't miss our FREE 2-hour course on "The 5 Types of Leaders" in the "Individuals" section while you're there. It comes with an 8 page Participant's Guide, and you'll receive a Certificate of Completion once you finish up. Be sure to add that to your resume or as an achievement on your LinkedIn profile!)
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Yep, it is just us this week. Shirley will be on with us in a couple of weeks, but we needed to reschedule. It was us, not her. and we are thankful that she was willing to be flexible.Mike started out with his reading and it was about learning. Learning from our past, learning how to be decent people, understanding others and just being a decent human being. It was a good conversation.We chatted about getting tased, meetings, fate, the Fourth Step, being accountable, character, the beginner's mind and opportunities.We also came across an article that talked about cleaning up after ourselves at a restaurant, and the characteristics that they discussed could have been written for recovery. It was very interesting.Once again, Shirley will join us in 2 weeks! Enjoy the episode.Visit usPodcast www.sobernotmature.comStore www.sobernotmatureshop.comHobo www.themoderndayhobo.com
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Treatment Prep Guide: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/treatmentprep SoberLink: https://www.soberlink.com/partners-family-and-friends/rrt Join our Big Book Study! https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/bigbookstudy Join our FREE FB Support group!: https://www.facebook.com/groups/realrecoverytalk Download our free guides!: https://www.realrecoverytalk.com/guides In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, we dive deep into the Fourth Step of Alcoholics Anonymous—the personal moral inventory—and why the spirit behind this step is just as important as the words on the page. Too often, this crucial step gets misunderstood or misused. We talk about how some sponsors—without meaning to—slip into the role of therapist, crossing lines that can actually hurt more than help. We unpack why this step is not about blame or shame, but rather about truth, clarity, and freedom. We also discuss the importance of working the 12 steps with someone who truly understands the spiritual foundation of the program, not just someone going through the motions. Over the last 50+ years, the 12-step world has changed—and in some ways, the original message has gotten diluted. We get honest about what's working, what isn't, and how to get back to the basics that actually lead to long-term sobriety. This episode is sponsored by SoberLink, an app/breathalyzer device designed to help you stay connected and accountable throughout your recovery journey. If you're in recovery, working with a sponsor, or even sponsoring someone yourself—this episode will challenge you to go deeper and get real about what this step is all about.
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STEP 4 – WHAT'S ALL THE FEAR ABOUT? In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Tom, Roger, and The Montyman discuss the Fourth Step of the 12-step program. They emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose and process of the Fourth Step, debunking common misconceptions. They share personal experiences of how the fourth step helped them gain freedom, joy, and a renewed mind. The hosts also highlight the need for sponsors to guide sponsees through the Fourth Step and encourage them to rely on a higher power for character defects removal. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the nature of fear and the importance of focusing on the truth rather than false evidence. They emphasize the need to understand the root causes of our behaviors and to address them in a thorough inventory. They also highlight the power of surrendering to a higher power and the transformation that can come from following the 12 Steps. The hosts encourage listeners to challenge their fears and to dream big, knowing that they have the support and guidance of a higher power. Closing Song: Get a Bigger Pan by Karen Taylor-Good. #stepfour #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook
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About This Broadcast: AN HONEST SELF-ASSESSMENT (A Step Four Discussion). Join Dave, Roger and the Montyman as they have a friendly chat about the process of working a Fourth Step Inventory. How many times do we need to work a Fourth Step? What does it mean to make an honest self-assessment? What are the benefits of a moral inventory? Closing Song: Same Old Shoes by Tom Storms. #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #traditions #addiction #bigbook
Today we are going to learn the fourth step in mastering basic multiplication facts using games.
In this episode, Dr. Ferghal Armstrong and Dr. Laura Petracek explore the fourth step of the twelve-step program - making a searching and fearless moral inventory. They discuss why this step is crucial for individuals with alcohol or substance use disorders, and how it can lead to a sense of relief and freedom from self-loathing. The conversation also covers the fifth step, where confession to a sponsor plays a significant role in the recovery journey. If you're looking for insights and guidance on how to navigate these steps and overcome addiction, this episode is for you.Key Points and Learning Outcomes:1. The Importance of a Moral Inventory: The fourth step involves taking an honest and fearless inventory of oneself, examining the wreckage caused by addiction in areas such as relationships, jobs, and personal well-being. By facing the consequences of their actions, individuals can gain a clearer perspective on the impact of their addiction.2. Relief and Support: Engaging in a moral inventory often brings a sense of relief as individuals unload the weight of negativity and self-loathing. Knowing that others have experienced similar challenges and mistakes through the support of sponsors and recovery groups can provide comfort and foster a sense of belonging.3. Fearlessness Through Willingness: While the idea of a moral inventory may initially evoke fear, the first step towards it is willingness. By acknowledging and embracing the need for self-reflection and growth, individuals can gradually become more fearless in their journey towards recovery.4. Resentments as Fuel for Addiction: Resentments are identified as the number one offender and a driving factor behind relapse. The constant replaying of negative thoughts and emotions can lead individuals to seek solace in addictive behaviours. Addressing and processing resentments is crucial for long-term sobriety.5. Aligning with Moral Values: Addiction often leads individuals to act against their own moral values, such as honesty, fidelity, or generosity. Through the fourth step, individuals reintroduce themselves to their moral anchors, reestablishing their values as a guidepost for recovery.Actionable Takeaways:1. Embrace the fear: Recognize that starting a moral inventory may be frightening but understand that it is a necessary and brave step towards recovery. Allow willingness to pave the way for fearlessness.2. Seek support: Engage with a sponsor or join a four-step group to create a sense of community and combat feelings of isolation. Hearing others' experiences and realizing you're not alone can foster a compassionate perspective towards oneself.3. Address resentments: Identify resentments and work on processing and releasing them. Understand that holding onto resentments only perpetuates the cycle of addiction, and forgiveness and acceptance can pave the way towards healing.4. Realign with core values: Take time to reflect on one's moral values and assess where addiction has led to their violation. Make a commitment to realign actions and choices with those core values, fostering personal growth and integrity.Quote:"Resentments are the number one offender and the number one reason that people go back out and relapse." - Dr. Laura Petracek
In this episode I talk about the moment I first realized that no one wants to be on someone's Fourth Step. Stats, Letters, Mugs, ShirtsSarcastic Big Book, The Sarcastic Daily Meditations booksFollow me on Instagram
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jill Lanier, the founder of Mindful Renaissance. Our conversation centered around the power of mindfulness in our daily lives, and how it can help us make sound choices based on our emotions. Taking the time to rest with our emotions can help us unlock our potential and shift our mindset in the face of an increasingly complex and stressful world. Jill's work is truly inspiring. Through her Mindful Renaissance Framework, she has helped countless people unlock their ability to shift their consciousness and embrace a more mindful way of living. Her weekly newsletter and interactive workshops are a testament to her dedication to helping others. It's no wonder she has been featured on TV for the impact of her work in the community. Contact Jill at: Website: https://www.mindfulrenaissance.com/welcome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfullyjill/ 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:16 Meeting Jill Janier 00:04:49 Intro of Mental Renaissance 00:05:48 Birth and Purpose of Mental Renaissance 00:10:00 The Purpose of Meditation 00:12:26 Mindful Meditative Practice 00:16:41 Noticing Mood & Choosing Behaviors 00:17:59 First Step of Mindful Renaissance- Pausing 00:21:07 AD: Cooking With Curves 00:22:08 AD: #Betterhelp 00:24:04 AD: In Case of My Death Book Release 00:25:03 The Body Takes Notice 00:26:11 Projection 00:27:06 Second Step of Mindful Renaissance- Noticing 00:29:22 Third Step of Mindful Renaissance- Resting 00:35:36 Fourth Step of Mindful Renaissance- Choice & Agency 00:38:21 Three Attributes of a Mindful Practice 00:40:24 Upside of Mindful Practice 00:41:21 Finding what Works for You 00:45:28 BYOK Signature Question 00:47:16 Contacting Jill Lanier 00:49:16 Outro Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on future content that will empower you to create a happier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Subscribe at www.beyourownkind.com. Subscribe to our Media Partner's Youtube: https://www.thebpmediaco.com/ Take Care of that Sweet tooth at www.cookingwithcurves.com Grab your copy of the Devon Hall's Third Book, "In Case of My Death...Burn the World Down". https://loudmouthbrowngirl.com/shop/ Support Mommy's Business: CBS3 Designs: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CBS3Designs?ref=shop_sugg_market Seeking Therapy? Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/byok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourownkind/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourownkind/support
First Step Three, Then Step FourOf the seven steps to living a fully surrendered life to God, perhaps none is more vital than the fourth— offering ourselves, specifically our bodies, as a living sacrifice to Him. But this can only be accomplished after we have done the hard work of denying ourselves and dying to self, which was the point of the third step (Matt. 16:24). Death and denial must take place before we present our bodies (flesh) to Him as an act of worship and sacrifice. You will ultimately fail, horrendously, if you try to reverse the order. We must have died to ourselves first in order to present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice. Otherwise, we're dealing with a two-headed monster. And it ain't pretty. Presenting ourselves as a living sacrifice means taking our body, our flesh, with all its desires and ambitions, and laying it down before God as an act of worship and submission to His Lordship. And this, as they say, is where the men are separated from the boys. It is not for the faint of heart.To be more exact on what step four entails, Romans 12:1-2 reveals what we are to do to submit to Him and what He does for us in response to our submission. What we give is all we are— and what we receive is all He is. Pretty good exchange if you ask me. We give Him rocks, and He gives us diamonds. Not too shabby. So read the passage slowly and take note of each word and promise.I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God – Romans 12:1-2.Let's look at this passage a little closer.I beseech (urge, beg) you therefore, brethren, (on what basis) by the mercies of God, that you (our responsibility) present your bodies a (what) living sacrifice, (seen by God as) holy, acceptable to God, (and why should we do this) which is your reasonable service (based on the mercies of God). And (implied, you) do not be conformed to this world, but (implied, you) be transformed by the renewing of your mind, (for what benefit) that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.The essence of the surrendered life is knowing, for certain, the perfect will of God. And this is the promise given to those who offer their bodies (flesh) to Him, unreservedly.Why is this So Important… and Seem So Extreme?Why is this so important? Because our flesh is the source of so much pride, sin, and selfishness. And therefore, our flesh has to die (see step three). Our natural instincts are to gratify our own wants and needs first, before anything else, including God. We are born self-centered creatures, seeking our own advancement and comfort above all else. But God calls us to live differently, to put others before ourselves and seek His kingdom first (Matt. 6:33). And this requires denying the flesh and crucifying it along with its passions and desires (Gal. 5:24). In a word, we must die to self so that we can live fully to God.And what do we do once we have denied and died to ourselves? We offer ourselves, our bodies (flesh), the seat of our lust and sins, to the Lord as a living sacrifice and act of surrender. But this surrender is more than just a mental acknowledgment or verbal profession. It requires action. So we demonstrate surrender by taking our body and making it a “living sacrifice”— by placing it on the altar before God to say, “I am no longer my own, but Yours to command and do with what You wish.” Or, in the words of Jesus, “Not my will, but Yours, be done” (Luke...
Podcast Preview! Follow at bit.ly/PodcastThe First Step is to have a desire that makes you excited just thinking about it.The Second Step is to believe that you can achieve your goal because if you don't think you can, you won't make any effort to change your situation.The Third Step is to put your goal in writing.The Fourth Step is to determine your starting point to set goals within reach and avoid making the mistake of aiming too high right out of the gate.The Fifth Step is to determine why you want to achieve your goal and write it down.The Sixth Step is to identify a date in the future when you set out again to achieve what you want.The Seventh Step is to identify the obstacles separating you from your goal, what habits you will need to change, and why you still need to accomplish your desire.The Eighth Step is to determine the skills and information you will need to learn; for example, if you want to become an actor, it would be a good idea to enroll in an acting class or improve your diction.The Ninth Step is to determine what people you will need around you.The Tenth Step is to draw up an action plan; a plan is a list of actions you'll need to complete to get from where you are to where you want to be.The Eleventh Step is to visualize your goal often as if you have already achieved it; this will help you overcome any limiting beliefs you may have.The Twelfth Step is not to give up! If your goal is fundamental before you start working on it, you must promise yourself that no matter your problems or difficulties, you will persevere until you achieve it.Now you need to create an Action Plan.#DanielPink #DavidSchwartz #Drive #GreatestSalesman #ThinkandGrowRich #NapoleonHill #UnlimitedPower #AnthonyRobbins #Drive #DanielHPink #Mandino #Napoleon #OgMandino #Pink #Robbins #Schwartz #ThinkingBig #ThinkingBig #DavidSchwartz #RussellNewton #NewtonMG #EmpowerYourMomentum #ReadABookThat'SAllAboutTakingAction #ScottAllan
Today we are going to discuss the fourth step in mastering addition math facts.
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Aloha and welcome to the sobriety rocks podcast, I'm your host, Kirk Waterman. Today we talk about A Searching and Fearless Moral InventoryRumi said, “O, happy the soul that saw its own faults.” When I was drinking and using, I avoided looking at any of my faults, even though I had no problem pointing out yours. Then, after landing in recovery and seeing the fourth step for the first time, I was hesitant, afraid, and wanted no part of it. After all, I had anger, fear, pain, people, behavior, thoughts, and feelings I had to drink and use over for years. There was no way I was going to do a searching and fearless moral inventory of myself. Then, I heard people in the rooms who felt just like me. But, they were doing the work, and getting through it unscathed. So, they held my hands, and walked with me through it. Sure enough, I felt better when I was done, and the desire to drink and use left me. To top it off, that difficult, simple process, propelled me to complete the steps, heal my damaged spirit, and find a new, wonderful, clean and sober life. Wherever you are on your path, I hope you take the time to uncover, discover, and discard. If you do, I guarantee, you too will find a new, wonderful life. And maybe even some of the hidden treasures you thought you lost.Today we close with a brief guided meditation to help fill you with love and light, so please get comfortable, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and join me.Find Treatment Centers Find Recovery Meetings Listen to Recovery Speakers Download Recovery Literature Access Free Recovery Resources Visit RecoveryHQ.com Visit Sober Surgeries Follow us: Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook Contact Us For Help Today!
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What do we do about Instagram? The app that most milennials use and find themselves on, do we have a need for Instagram in the local church in 2023? Why was it put in behind Facebook in Nick's 6-Step Framework? How should we use the feed? Stories? Reels? And what is the optimized Content Strategy for churches in 2023? Entire Show: http://www.hybridministry.xyz/038 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9pjecCnd8FVFCenWharf2g TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@clasonnick FREE e-book: https://www.hybridministry.xyz/articles/ebook TIMECODES 00:00-01:55 Intro 01:55-06:25 The Instagram Usage Statistics of 2023 06:25-08:23 The Instagram Feed Grid for Churches in 2023 08:23-10:03 Instagram Stories in Churches in 2023 10:03-12:10 Instagram Reels for Churches in 2023 12:10-14:59 3 Things to do on Instagram in 2023 14:59-16:40 3 Things to avoid on Instagram in 2023 16:40-17:48 How to Utilize stories on Instagram in 2023 17:48-19:21 How to Utilize Instgram Reels in 2023 19:21-20:41 Instagram Content Strategy Idea for 2023 20:41-22:45 Outro TRANSCRIPT Nick Clason (00:01): Hey everybody. Welcome back to another episode of the Hybrid Ministry Show. I, as always am your host, Nick Clason. Thrilled and excited to be with you. We are going to be continuing on through our six part church social media framework and this is actually the very final piece, um, of actual social networks. The next episode we're gonna talk website, text groups, email list, um, which is a little cheating cuz it's more than six, I get it. But that's what we're gonna look and chat, look at, and chat through next week. We are gonna round it out with Instagram today. Excited to be with you Before we dive in, a, uh, would love to encourage you to hop into your podcast app hitter rating hitter review. That would be an incredible resource and an incredible gift to us. We will be thrilled if that's something that you will be willing to do. Nick Clason (00:56): So please take time to do that. Also, we are on YouTube, so hit the show notes for a link to YouTube. If you're watching on YouTube, we're a podcast. So hit the link in the show notes to check out our podcast episode, um, website hybridministry.xyz. And for each and every single episode, we provide for you 100% free of charge transcripts. So if you're on a run and you're hearing something and you're thinking, man, that was really good, I want to go back and look at that a little bit more. I want to extrapolate that out. You can head to the link in the show notes. We will link this exact episode to the link in the show notes hybridministry.xyz/038. Once again, thrilled to be with you. Glad that you guys are here. And without any further ado, let's dive in and start talking about Instagram as a part of your church's six step social media framework. Nick Clason (01:56): All right, let's talk Instagram. So, um, again, if you, uh, did not watch last episode, uh, or listened to it, I would definitely recommend going back and doing it because in our order we want YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram. And the primary reason for putting Facebook ahead of Instagram was, I personally have found it easier to start with Facebook link my two accounts, Instagram and Facebook. Um, on the Facebook side you can try and start linking 'em through Instagram side, but you're eventually gonna end up over needing to do your meta business suite. And that that's just the easiest place to start is Facebook. And so if you're starting from scratch, start with Facebook, but don't abandon or neglect Instagram because Instagram is actually an incredibly used and um, popular resource among Americans. So, uh, just a couple quick Instagram hit quick hitter stats before we dive into actual strategy around it. Nick Clason (02:52): In the US there are 127.2 million Instagram users, uh, in the United States in the year 2023 alone. Uh, Snapchat, conversely is at 89.5 and TikTok is at 89.7 according to stati statistica.com. I'll link some of the stuff in the show notes. Some other interesting, um, stats and statistics is the age breakdown is that male users are at 51.8%. Female users are at 48.2%. Um, the age breakdown on Instagram, 13 to 17 year olds are 8% of the usage. Um, where 18 to 24 year olds are at 30.8% of the usage. 25 to 34 year olds are at 30.3% of the usage. 35 to 44 year olds are at 15.7% of the usage. 45 to 55 year olds, 8.4% of the usage, 55 to 64 year olds, 4.3% of the usage and then 65 plus are at 2.6% of the usage of people on Instagram. Now that being said, you can see that the data skews young, but there's a giant, a giant spike between the ages of 18 and 35. Nick Clason (04:16): Again, my guess is as a church, uh, we did this, this thing with the unstuck organization a couple years ago with the church I worked at and uh, they said it well. They're like, you obviously wanna reach all people and be all things to all people. However, you probably also want to kind of hone in on a demographic and you don't wanna pick one over the other. But once you hone in on one, what you do notice a lot of times is that the other demographics are attracted to just you having some sort of vision. And so my guess is that the demographic, the target demographic that you're attempting to reach if you're a younger church or if you're going to at least try and reach the next generation with kids and students, is that you're gonna wanna squarely reach between 18 and 34. Like that is probably your prime shot and you're probably weak on that 18 to 25, 18 to 30 pre-k um, spot. Nick Clason (05:12): And the reason I know that is cuz just about every church in America is actually kinda weak at that. However, uh, I think that that is still squarely a good demographic to be, um, targeting and and trying to to go after. All right, some other quick Instagram stats, Instagram story, daily active users are at 50, uh, 500 million plus. Uh, the number of businesses on Instagram are 200 million plus. And um, there are 0.59% of Instagram accounts with over 1 million followers. So Instagram, as you can tell, are is still incredibly, um, active. It's still incredibly popular while is very much on the rise, um, and has been challenging Some of these legacy platforms like Instagram, like Facebook, Instagram still has a place, in fact, just like anecdotally, like I prefer TikTok, but my wife, she watches short form videos, but she chooses to do so in the Instagram reels section of Instagram. Nick Clason (06:16): Which leads us to our next section. Let's talk about some of the different features, um, that you can find and can use on Instagram. All right, the first feature is the Instagram feed. Now this is probably the thing that if you are just logging into Instagram for the first time, the first thing you're gonna see is the spot where people post pictures and you scroll. Instagram made the scroll endlessly. Like that was them. They made that, uh, popular and then they made all their social media sort of adapt to that. In fact, I remember the update when Facebook went from side swiping photos to you could click on a photo and you could swipe this way. They did that in response to Instagram. I don't know if that was before or after they acquired it, but nonetheless, like Instagram has been very popular and has made a lot of important headway in the world, um, of social media. Nick Clason (07:07): And so the feed is probably your legacy platform. It's also your social graph spot where you are following the people that you want to follow. Um, and so you get on there, you'd scroll and you'd see, oh, so and so just, you know, they just went on a trip to Brazil. I'm gonna check that out. I'm gonna like it, I'm gonna comment, I'm gonna share. That's what happens on the Instagram feed. I do also think that the Instagram feed was one of the first places where the highly curated look became popularized. And I do think that some of the platforms like TikTok, like Snapchat and even like be real, have um, swung the pendulum back is because they are pushing back against some of the highly curated social media, uh, places. And so they're looking to find a place where you can actually come in, be yourself, be real, show the unfiltered version of yourself. Nick Clason (08:00): And so the whole perfectly edited, perfectly airbrushed photos and curated. I think that that is starting to wane, especially with the newer and younger generation. And so while Instagram and its feed definitely has a position in this six step social media framework, I do think that it is probably one that has grown the most tired and people have grown the most weary of over the years. Let's talk about Instagram's stories. If you log into your Instagram app on your phone across the top, they're little circle icons of different accounts. Uh, and if you like navigate onto an account and there's like a little yellow, not yellow purple or like pink the Instagram gradient, uh, ring around it that indicates that they have a story. Well, when you log into your app immediately right across the top, if there are icons up there, almost inevitably that means that those people have used their stories. Nick Clason (08:53): So that was made popular by the social media Snapchat. It was an idea that you could post something that would last for 24 hours. And so a lot of video, a lot more unfiltered, a lot less curated, a lot more behind the scenes, a lot more just real life. And Instagram stories was an amazing platform and one that um, I think a lot of churches took advantage of and honestly can still take advantage of, like I think for example, really great strategies to just hand that over to someone on your staff once a week and have them do a day in the life. A takeover, a takeover Tuesday. Um, we do it at like on Wednesdays cuz that's our ministry night at our church. And so, um, someone is in charge of taking over the Instagram account either, you know, on a Wednesday all day during the day, uh, to lead into, you know, Wednesday night coming up for, for students or whatever. Nick Clason (09:44): So I think Instagram stories have grown in popularity. Uh, statistic I have here says that 86%, approximately 86% of Instagram users access their stories on a daily basis. So it's still a very popular feature and still one that's very much widely being used by Instagram users today. Let's talk about Instagram reels. The reason most of us are here, especially in 2022 with short form video content, Instagram also stole another feature. Just like they stole stories from Snapchat. They stole reels in that idea from the popular app. TikTok Instagram introduced reels into their platform in August of 2020. Um, it's the same basic premise of what you get on TikTok. Scroll endlessly use trending sounds, do silly dances. One thing that's interesting to note is about a year ago or six months ago or so, Instagram recently converted every single video on their platform from whatever it was over to a reel. Nick Clason (10:43): So for example, I don't know if you remember, there was this platform called I G T V Instagram tv. They're trying to kind of go after YouTube and the long form video pieces, however they went for vertical where YouTube was still focusing on horizontal. Every one of my and i I went in on I G T V when it was new. I used it a lot personally. I used it a lot in my ministry. They've converted all of those I gtv videos over to Rio so they don't sit under an I G T V tab anymore or over an I G T V app, which was its own thing. Which not sure why Instagram felt the need to add a whole nother app that you could still access through their normal app. Nonetheless, I digress. But now you can still find old legacy I G T V videos sitting under your Instagram reels tab. Nick Clason (11:28): That's where all of those have been converted and now that's where they sit. So, uh, Instagram reels, uh, has become very popularized and um, Instagram has gone in to say that we are, we are about reels now. This is our thing. They have recently come out with a little algorithm shift in saying that they do want to push, um, photos, again, not just reels. And so, uh, we'll dive into the Instagram algorithm change in a future episode, but for now, still know that in 2023 I think your strategy should be short form video content. And that does definitely and very much include Instagram real. Let's talk best and worst content strategies for Instagram. Here are three dues on Instagram. Do number one, do post pictures of people in your church congregation. A couple years ago, Brady Sheer went out and did this study. Uh, it was just an anecdotal study, but he took a, uh, cell phone and then you hired a, a photographer and they took pictures in the same day. Nick Clason (12:34): And, uh, the people could not really tell the difference between the cell phone photos and the actual like professionally graded photos. The point in the premise of that is that in your pocket you have the power of an incredibly strong camera that you can use to take photos of people in your church congregation. So take on a Sunday morning, on a Wednesday night, whenever your primary meeting time is, take those photos, post them and use them on the feed. That can almost be your entire content strategy for on the feed. Now there is a probably decent chance that you already have some sort of rhythm with a photographer, whether it be volunteers or whatever, who are regularly taking photos for you. Keep that going. I still think that pictures of people with smiling faces posted on your social media is still a relevant, meaningful, and purposeful content strategy in 2023. Nick Clason (13:28): Content strategy number two is repost your reels. So what I mean by that is, like we said, Instagram is all in on short form video content here in 2023. When you go to post a reel, you have an option to either add it to the feed or take or hide it from your profile grid most often, cuz I, you've heard me say in past episodes perhaps that I post three uh, TikTok slash reels a day. So I don't post all three of those to the feed, but I do choose one that I want to post to the feed. So for example, we will often have fun, silly, goofy content, um, but one of them is gonna be serious. And I often choose to post that one to the feed so that more of our church people are seeing it. So use the Instagram post to feed option as a way to supplement your Instagram strategy, especially on your Instagram feed. Nick Clason (14:20): Also use some funny content. We talked about this in the YouTube trends report, but essentially 63% of Gen Z followed a meme account in the last year. And, um, gen Z and and people on social media are looking for brands and people to repurpose and use funny meme based silly kind of content like that. So use that stuff. Use memes on in short form video, use static memes. Um, we do a meme Monday and I think that there's a market for that even if you're not youth ministry. So don't be afraid to be funny. Don't be afraid to lean in and try and create a laugh moment. Here's some things to avoid on Instagram. Avoid announcements and graphics. Okay? Those just simply don't perform very well and people do not get on social media to be announced at or have been told what's coming up next. Nick Clason (15:14): If all you're doing on your social media is announcing things and reminding people about events, change your strategy. There is a way to incorporate announcements but still use the medium of the day. So, for example, you can do trending meme sounds, dances, things like that, that are reals, that are tos. However you can do those that are funny about like the upcoming event. So for example, last summer or spring as we were leading into summer camp, there was a, a trending sound that I found that is something like, it smells like a public restroom in here. And I just created a thing with like a green screen background, like a cabin type vibe, right? And I said, P o v, which stands for point of view pov middle school boys cabin at camp. And then I posted it, right? That's a, that's a camp adjacent announcement. Nick Clason (16:03): It's different than just a graphic for hey Santa for summer camp, right? But, uh, it still gets to point across. So don't just post graphics and announcements. Also with whatever you do, avoid stock footage. You may now have photos of people send someone this week to take photos of people in your church and boom, you'll have photos of people. Please while you are getting things up and running on your website or your Instagram, avoid photos of people because it's disingenuine. It's not who your church is. It's not true representation of the people in your church. It is a paid version of the people in your church. So do not use stock footage, especially on the Instagram feed. What do we do about stories? I would still use stories. Um, and I used to be all in on a story strategy and try and posting something every single day. Nick Clason (16:50): Uh, you still can be, but with as many reels as I post now I can supplement kind of some of that content. We'll get that to that in a minute. Um, bond stories I would recommend using the just the Instagram stories editor. You can use things like the question sticker. You can use things like the poll sticker. The link sticker, which is an amazing resource to have. The emoji slider tool. Like how much do you like this? All the way up, all the way down countdowns. You can do takeovers, like I said. Uh, you can spam your stories during big events. Spam is just a turmoil, like you just overwhelm it and you have so many little dots across the top. Um, you can give it over to a friend, a volunteer, a student to, to post to, to make it feel like you are in the moment of the event. Nick Clason (17:34): You can also kind of create a little bit of FOMO with that. So I definitely recommend still using and utilizing your Instagram stories feature. It's a place where you can post content that doesn't have to go on your feet and kind of like live there forever. Finally, Instagram reels. You know that my preferred strategy personally is to post three Instagram reels a day. And when I say Instagram reels often I post it in TikTok first, then I copy the link, then I go to a browser that says download, um, download TikTok video without watermark, paste the link in there, download it, and then I go post it over to Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube shorts. Yes, there's a lot of manual work and very recently, and we're gonna do a review on this here soon, I've come across a, um, posting tool for you. And so right now I'm trying a third party service and I don't like it very much. Nick Clason (18:29): And I'll tell you why in a minute. In a future episode, I'm gonna also try posting some stuff through the native apps, um, of TikTok of the Meta Business suite, uh, to see if that does anything for me. However, I'm just gonna be honest with you, I like posting in live time. Yeah, sometimes it's annoying cuz it, you know, I'm reminded I have to do it and it pops up at a very inconvenient time, but I still like that idea and I can edit things right on my phone that way. Otherwise I have to do all of my editing, a hundred percent of my editing in like, uh, computer software and, and save it to a hard drive somewhere to access it later. And, and that's sometimes a little bit inconvenient, but you should be leaning into Instagram real content. You can use it to supplement what goes on your feet. Nick Clason (19:13): You can use it to supplement what goes in your stories and I would definitely recommend, um, going all in on it. So just a quick reminder and recap. What I do and what I use on my personal Instagram at our church is we do a me Monday, which are photos on the feed. We do a Tuesday message recap from the previous Wednesday. Remember, we're a student ministry. That's a reel. I also post that to my feed Wednesday night. I do a either a carousel post of 10 photos of students or a highlight video, um, of that night and post that to the feed. If I don't post a video to the feed, it's cuz I posted photos, but I'm still posting the reel. Uh, Thursday we do a recap video of the message from the night before. And then on Friday I like to do, um, a photo dump of the Wednesday. Nick Clason (20:00): So that's, if I, if I don't do it on Wednesday, I'll save it for Friday and do a photo dump there on Friday. Then I'll inter intermix, uh, different, uh, story stuff, like mostly just real, uh, stuff, things, honestly, I go to reels, things that don't perform super well, and I repost 'em to my story so that people still see them. Uh, and then I'll do a takeover once a week. And that's primarily our Instagram strategy for now. So most of it's kind of built out and happening over in Instagram reels, a few things on feed to make sure that we're still showing up and stories, but the most, most of it's all kind of happening reels. And you, you look here, like we do, uh, a photo dump and a meme post. And that's basically it for like static photo posts. Hey, well once again, thanks for sticking around to the end of the episode. Nick Clason (20:46): Hey, to all of you on YouTube, hello to all of you listening and your earbuds on a run. So glad that you joined us. We are done with social media. We have one final, uh, area. We're gonna focus on website and, uh, text messaging and email and how do those all work together with social media. And then we're gonna put it all together. So join us in the next episode. So we have done, uh, YouTube, we have done TikTok, we've done Facebook, we've done Instagram. We will do those other platforms, website, social media, uh, website, texting and email. And then finally, part six, we're gonna put it all together and say, Hey, here is your church content, social media strategy for 2023. So glad you joined us. Hey, if you have not grabbed your e-book, how to create a TikTok from start to finish. As you heard in this episode, it, Instagram is still very much in on reels. Nick Clason (21:37): So if you need to create some reels, uh, you can do that and learn how to do that through the TikTok editor and by posting a TikTok and do it all on TikTok, download it. Boom, go over post it on a reel. So there you go. There's your ebook. Go check that out at our website, link in the description below. Subscribe wherever you're listening, subscribe maybe wherever you're watching. So good that you joined us, we would love it if you could drop a five star rating or review just to help us get the word out. We want more people to become aware of the incredible message of Jesus, how important it is to be leaning into the hybrid hybridization of your church. I'll just add some friends over last night from our, from the church I work at, they're all a little bit younger and every single one of 'em was like, yeah, we want more hybrid. We're all trying to think and lean into that direction. So, uh, it is the wave of the future, so don't shy away from it. Try to lean into it. Try something new this week and don't forget, and as always, stay.
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About This Show: TWO PODCASTERS DISCUSS STEPS FOUR & FIVE (Part One). Join the Monty'man and Roger McDiarmid as they welcome Recovery Podcaster Dion Miller from the Raw Recovery podcast. Two podcasters and a Twelve Stepper share insight into working the Fourth Step on Part One of this two part episode. Closing Song: Might As Well Be Me by Mike O'Bryan.
In this episode of The Manifested Podcast, host Kathleen Cameron continues her discussion about the four steps for manifestation, and dives deep on the fourth step: the physical body. Moving into the body sometimes can be the hardest thing because the reason that we often don't do something isn't because of the thing. But, it's the thought that we have about the thing and that thought prevents us from taking action. Also in this episode: Why our action is what makes us open to receive energy Why Kathleen chose not to drink alcohol anymore and how she failed at first Embodying the person you want to be through current actions Suggestions for living in abundance Why not making a decision is actually a decision Acting like your wish is already fulfilled Follow Kathleen: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomintheonewithkathleencameron Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathleencameronmanifests LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-cameron-4b041833/?originalSubdomain=ca Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KathleenCameronManifests TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kathleencameronmanifests Website: www.kathleencameronofficial.com Download Your FREE COPY Of Kathleen's Book: Becoming "The One": https://kathleencameronofficial.com/becoming-the-one/ About Kathleen: Kathleen Cameron, Chief Wealth Creator, 8-figure entrepreneur, and record-breaking author. In just 2 years, she built a $10 Million dollar business and continues to share her knowledge and expertise with all of whom she connects with. Kathleen started her leadership journey as a Registered Nurse. That journey expanded into entrepreneurship when she began exploring and working in the coaching field in 2017. She quickly realized that working for herself and being present with her daughters was truly possible and she went for it. Kathleen resigned from her senior leadership position in healthcare to be fully self-employed in 2019, at the start of the pandemic Kathleen was terrified - however, she was able to share her story with people who were suddenly going through economic & emotional stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on a global level. The rise of people looking to change their lives was insurmountable - Kathleen saw this as her calling. Suddenly seeing the growth she'd gone through as a way to help so many others. She knew her true calling was to reinvigorate one's full potential despite circumstance through the power of thought, leading by example, and sharing the true secret to success. Starting Diamond Academy Coaching Inc in January 2020, Kathleen Cameron has impacted thousands of lives, generated multiple millions in income from coaching programs and supporting courses, co-written a book, written a book, guest appeared on numerous podcasts, and so much more yet to come! With her determination, unwavering faith, and powers of manifestation, she has helped over 100,000 people attract more love, money, and success into their lives. Her innovative approaches to Manifestation and utilizing the Laws of Attraction have led to the creation of one of the top global success networks, Diamond Academy Coaching, thousands of students have been able to experience quantum growth. The force behind her magnetic field has catapulted many students into a life beyond their wildest dreams and she is just getting started. Kathleen helps others step into their true potential and to become the best version of themselves with their goals met. Kathleen graduated with two undergraduate degrees from the University of Windsor and the University of Toronto with a master's degree in nursing leadership. Her book, “The One '', published by Hasmark publishing, launched in August 2021 became an International Best Seller in five countries on the first day. Cameron currently resides in Ontario, Canada with her husband and two daughters Masyn and Raegan.
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"...Maybe the first thing to recognize is that holding on to pain, resentment, and anger, doesn't change the situation. Doesn't change. The other person doesn't set you free. All you end up doing is keeping yourself stuck in suffering and miserable. " Episode Summary: On this episode of SoulTalk, you will learn 6 practical steps to forgiveness that will change your life. Forgiveness is an act of power and freedom that sets you free. As human beings living this human experience, we have all been hurt, as well as hurt others. By holding ourselves accountable and learning to forgive ourselves, we unlock the ability to extend the act of forgiveness and empathy to people around us. Listen and learn how forgiveness helps you reclaim your personal power and allows you to live a life of freedom and happiness. Timestamps: (1:59) - Topic of Forgiveness (3:58) - Forgiveness for who? (6:15) - First Step to Forgiveness (7:00) - Second Step to Forgiveness (10:30) - Third Step to Forgiveness (12:53) - Fourth Step to Forgiveness (14:41) - Fifth Step to Forgiveness (18:55) - Sixth Step to Forgiveness In This Episode You Will Learn: 6 Steps to Forgiveness How to let go of pain and resentment. Why revenge is not important. How to unlock self love with forgiveness. How to stay committed to your forgiveness. The importance of fully immersing yourself in your feelings. Some Questions I Ask: What is forgiveness? At what point does forgiveness meet spirituality? What would you need to believe in order to act that way? How do we deal with unresolved feelings ? What are you still judging yourself for? What do you need to forgive within yourself? "All you end up doing is giving the other person power and energy over you and nothing. Let me repeat nothing. And no one is worth your freedom, your happiness, your joy..." Get in Touch: Email me at kute@kuteblackson.com Visit my website: www.kuteblackson.com Download the full interview transcript HERE. Events with Kute Blackson: Join me on a life-changing journey in Bali this December. Apply here: www.boundlessblissbali.com Missed the Surrender Summit? There's still time to purchase the Upgrade Package for lifetime access to the interviews and more here: www.thesurrendersummit.com.
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With Step Nine we make our best effort to contact the people we have harmed, admit the wrongs we have done them, express our remorse, and offer some kind of reparation. The process that began in the Fourth Step, and culminated in the Ninth, now becomes a part of our lives, a daily stance, a practice that will keep us sexually sober and spiritually connected. Tune in to find out what we have to say about this valuable step.
Join Resistance Recovery Founder Piers Kaniuka for the 31st episode of the Resistance Recovery Podcast. In this episode Piers and writer researcher Dr. James Ryan hold the third conversation in their Big Book Conversation series. Piers and James discuss the Fourth Step, the meaning of selfishness, and the relationship between inventory and trauma. Recorded on June 5, 2021.James Ryan is a scholar in long term recovery with a deep interest in AA History. To get a better sense of his work please visit http://stepstudy.org.Resistance Recovery (RR) is reimagining addiction, recovery, and community in the 21st century. Piers Kaniuka, MTS, MS has worked with thousands of addicts and alcoholics in his 25+ years in the field. Discover RR's new paradigm of addiction recovery by visiting http://resistancerecovery.com.Join the Resistance: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1236683136534727/ Visit the RR YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RESISTANCERECOVERYSign-up for Long Threads and get Resistance Recovery news: https://mailchi.mp/ddc8023bec67/welcometoresistancerecoverySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/resistance-recovery/donations
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In part four of our seven-part series on the process of Alchemy, our hosts investigate the details of the fourth step; Conjunction. Dealing with the Spiritual Metal of Copper and how this step yields the creation of The Lesser Stone: The Marriage of Soul and Spirit. This marriage of these two internal qualities is united to allow for the adept to complete the work in the below and proceed to the Above for further spiritual growth. Support the show
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