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"What Does the Bible Say About My Need to Control?" is now live on our podcast!Ever feel like you're fighting to control every detail of your life? This powerful message explores the tension between taking responsibility and surrendering to God's plan. From Mary's "let it be" (Luke 1:38) to Jesus' ultimate surrender, discover how letting go actually leads to greater freedom.Key Scriptures explored:
What makes a life truly memorable in the eyes of God?In John 12, as Jesus approaches the cross, we encounter a remarkable act of worship from Mary of Bethany—an act so precious that Jesus declares it must be remembered wherever the gospel is preached. In this message, we examine Mary's legacy and learn what God honors in a life fully surrendered to Him.From Mary's sacrificial gift to her quiet humility and profound spiritual insight, we are reminded that it's not fame, wealth, or achievement that leaves an eternal impact—but a heart that deeply loves and honors Christ.Passage: John 12:1–11Key Points:1. Mary's Sacrifice 2. Mary's Humility 3. Mary's Insight 4. Mary's LoveThis message calls us to lay our lives at the feet of Jesus—whether through giving, serving, learning, or loving. In doing so, we find the path to a life that heaven remembers.
Silent Saturday. A day of confusion, heartbreak, and despair. But Easter Sunday? It starts with a whisper—a name spoken in love. Join as we journey from the silence of Saturday to the sound that split history in two: the sound of resurrection.In this powerful Easter message, Pastor David unpacks the beauty, depth, and promise of Jesus' resurrection—how it speaks to our deepest fears, quiets our chaos, and calls each of us by name. From Mary's tears at the tomb to the trumpet blast that signals the end of death itself, this is more than a story—it's your invitation to live again.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc
In this Resurrection Sunday message on the final week of Jesus we look at the reaction and belief and nonbelief of those who saw the empty tomb. From Mary who saw it and ran wondering where they had taken Jesus. And Peter who saw it marvelled. And John who saw the emptiness and believed. https://midtownchurch.com/
Mary the Messenger | Easter Message from John 20:11–18On Easter morning, Jesus had a message to send—and he chose Mary Magdalene as his first messenger. Not a religious leader. Not a public figure. A woman with a past. A woman transformed by Jesus.In this message, we explore:
Since the early 19th century, discoveries of fossilized bones have fascinated scientists. From Mary and Joseph Anning's 1810 discovery of the bones of a marine reptile in Lyme Regis, England, to the discovery of the mysterious and ferocious dinosaurs in 1820, these forgotten giants, buried beneath layers of rock and earth, have opened our eyes to creatures beyond our wildest imaginings. But long before the discovery of these bones, the Bible offered us glimpses of strange creatures that had frolicked in the sea and sailed through the air. The mighty leviathan, who is described as a great marine beast writhing through the ocean, and the strange and fearsome winged serpents who floated through the arid desert air populate the pages of the Scriptures, telling us that perhaps these creatures were brought to life by the hand of a loving creator. In this program we'll take a look at some of these amazing creatures: who they were, where they lived and what their origins were. Join us as we take a fascinating look at these giant marine reptiles, flying creatures and dinosaurs in this week's episode of The Incredible Journey.
The Christmas story is filled with surprises—unexpected people, places, and plans that reveal God's extraordinary work in ordinary lives. This series explores how God often works in ways we don't anticipate, inviting us to trust Him even when His plans disrupt our own. From Mary and Joseph's unexpected call to the humble manger in Bethlehem, we'll discover how God uses the unexpected to fulfill His promises and bring hope to the world.
This Christmas, let's take a moment to reflect on the incredible hope we have in Jesus. From Mary's song in Luke 1, we see a powerful reminder to glorify God, no matter the circumstances, to celebrate His grace, and to hold tightly to His promises. Christmas is a time to remember that Jesus didn't just come to the world; He came for you, for me, and for all of us. His love brings hope, justice, and restoration to a broken world. So, let's lean into the true meaning of Christmas and celebrate the life-changing gift of our Savior!
This special Christmas Day reading invites us to experience the wonder of Jesus' incarnation through the eyes of a child. With the awe and simplicity of childlike faith, we explore the arrival of Emmanuel, God with us, as told in the Christmas story. From Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel to the shepherds' humble worship in the stable, we're reminded of the hope, joy, and light that Jesus brings to a weary world. This reading is designed for families and individuals alike, offering a chance to weave the gospel into your Christmas tradition. With sections to read together or throughout the day, it keeps Jesus at the heart of the celebration. Join us in rediscovering the Light of the world and the good news of great joy He brings!
In this special Christmas episode, Herbie Newell reflects on the extraordinary roles of key figures in the Christmas story and how their actions reveal our part in God's plan. From Mary's faithful obedience and Joseph's protective leadership to the shepherds and angels proclaiming hope and glory, we're reminded that even in the mundane, God calls us to play significant roles in fulfilling His purpose. As we celebrate Christ's birth, let's consider how we can embrace our unique calling to manifest the gospel to orphans, vulnerable families, and those in need, living as witnesses to His grace and redemption.LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES The mission of Lifeline Children's Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples.FOLLOW US Facebook, Instagram, Twitter The Defender Podcast: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify The Defender Bible Study: Subscribe on iTunes | Transistor | Spotify
The Christmas Story starts with women. From Mary, to Elizabeth, to the Holy Spirit herself, it's through women and mothers that God kicks off the greatest story of all time.
The Christmas story is filled with surprises—unexpected people, places, and plans that reveal God's extraordinary work in ordinary lives. This series explores how God often works in ways we don't anticipate, inviting us to trust Him even when His plans disrupt our own. From Mary and Joseph's unexpected call to the humble manger in Bethlehem, we'll discover how God uses the unexpected to fulfill His promises and bring hope to the world.
What do you feel when you imagine standing face to face with God? Fear? Doubt? Hope? This message dives deep into the scandal of God's Kingdom—a Kingdom not built on being "good enough" but on Jesus' grace, available to everyone, right here, right now. From Mary's fear to Peter's doubt, we'll see how Jesus flips the script, offering life and purpose to those who think they're too broken to belong. The Kingdom of the Heavens is closer than you think—come on, get in.
The Christmas story is filled with surprises—unexpected people, places, and plans that reveal God's extraordinary work in ordinary lives. This series explores how God often works in ways we don't anticipate, inviting us to trust Him even when His plans disrupt our own. From Mary and Joseph's unexpected call to the humble manger in Bethlehem, we'll discover how God uses the unexpected to fulfill His promises and bring hope to the world.
Church attendance dramatically increases in December. People love the familiarity of the Christmas story, the carols, and the beautiful nativities. However, Christmas is more than just a story about the birth of a baby; it is a story about worship. From Mary's gratitude to Joseph's obedience and from the shepherds' joy to the wise men's generosity, the Christmas story teaches us the art and heart of worship. Join us for week one of The Heart of Worship, where we will discover that true worship is born from a thankful heart.
In this episode of Creations Paths, host Charlie, a non-binary sci-fi fantasy writer and practicing Druid, delves into the concepts of the queenship and motherhood of Mary. Charlie explores the significance of Mary in Christian tradition, explaining how she serves as a substitute and stand-in for humanity, emphasizing her role in salvation history and her embodiment of divine feminine power. From Mary's Fiat to her presence as the Queen of Heaven, this video examines her profound impact and importance. Charlie discusses the paradigm shifts in modern, post-modern, and metamodern perspectives on faith and how Mary's queenship counters patriarchal instincts. The episode also touches upon the personal devotional impacts of Mary and how she serves as a source of healing and balance in faith practice.Tips or Donations here: https://ko-fi.com/cedorsett patreon.com/cedorsett Substack: https://www.creationspaths.com/ For Educational Resource: https://wisdomscry.com For all of the things we are doing at The Seraphic Grove go to Creation's Paths https://www.creationspaths.com/ Social Connections: BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/creationspaths.com Threads https://www.threads.net/@creationspaths Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creationspaths/Transcript:[00:00:00] Charlie- New: Salve Regina. Hail holy queen mother and queen blessed Mary mother of God, mother of the church, mother of us all, queen of our hearts. Yes today, we're going to be talking about the queenship of Mary and the motherhood of Mary. Why would a metamodern anarchist like me be all down for calling anybody a queen. Let's talk about that. On today's Creations Paths. Intro. [00:00:27] Charlie- New: Hello everyone. My name is Charlie. I'm a non-binary scifi fantasy writer. I'm also a practicing Druid as is my husband, Brian. Today we're going to be talking about the motherhood, the queenship of Mary. This is I think a hard one for modern folk. Harder for post-modern folk and. I think dirt simple for Metta modern folk. [00:01:01] Brian - New: Ah, the progressions. [00:01:02] Charlie- New: The progression, how the paradigms do shift. So might be confused by those three labels and don't worry. it's fine. a Modernist is somebody who believes in grand unifying ideas. A post-modern is all about deconstruction and tearing those ideas back into there little bitty pieces in a Metamodernism, just kind of dances. Through it all. [00:01:24] Brian - New: about the journey or the dance. [00:01:26] Charlie- New: Its about the journey. It just oscillate back and forth between the grand idea and the deconstruction of it. Here I am sitting here. I pray the Salve Regina, I often. will call out to the queen of heaven, to the queen of our hearts, to the queen of mercy. There's so many wonderful titles that Mary, has. Yet, if you were to tell me that I had to bow to an actual earthly queen, I would laugh at you unless I was at some kind of a ball or something. [00:01:54] Brian - New: Then she going to have to prove herself. [00:01:56] Charlie- New: she going to have to make it work. Why does it matter to us? in this. Day and age to talk about the queenship of Mary. Well, one. As we've talked before and we'll probably always be talking about. When it comes to Mary, Mary is the substitute, the stand in for us in these stories. She is the first who gave that beautiful Fiat. When she said, yes. So that the son of God could be born into the world. She is the one who proclaimed the gospel that the high will be thrown down and their Thrones will be scattered and that the lowly will be brought up. She is the one who was there through all of the. Mysteries of Christ's life. She is the one who was taken into heaven. She is the one who became one. With the father, as Christ is with the father. And is the matrix from whom we are all formed. Mary is so central. To the heart of the faith. If you came from a Protestant upbringing, This may seem. Foreign to you. I know it was when Brian and I first got together because. I have been a Marianist since I was about 16. [00:03:07] Brian - New: When first exposed to these concepts, I was like, what's the point? Like. If you got God, you got Jesus. Aren't you good. Isn't it all? I think. you did two things. One. When you pointed out, that could be good and for some of them that is all they need. That is great and wonderful. But for others, they might not feel. Worthy or they might not feel deserving. Of grace. Of being in the presence of God. Sometimes it's easier to go to the mother. And to be cradled and held by the mother. mothers tend to be non-judging and accepting. And then you handed me saint Louis de Montfort's book and said, read this. Sent me on my way. Which was very fascinating. Read. Pretty fascinating time, but. Not for this episode. [00:03:54] Charlie- New: Well, and he called it right. He did call her a secret of Mary. Is the secret of Marry. Come to your faith. Faithful one. Let me tell you the secret of Mary. As hard as the secret known to, but a few right. Mary is so core to all of this because she is the one who formed Christ. She formed. Jesus. She is the mother. Of Christ. And as such, if we are the body of Christ, she is our mother. But also as the mother of Christ, she is the one who forms us. She is the one that makes us. Who and what we are is Paul. Says she's the heavenly Jerusalem. When thinking about her and her place in the economy of salvation, she is. The pinpoint she's the startup. Yeah. She brought. The holy one, she brought Christ into the world. With her queenship. why should that matter? [00:04:46] Charlie- New: Well, one. I think it's very important to highlight the queenship of Mary. Because it fights against the. Patriarchal instincts of the Imperial church. That even when they want to call her a queen. We'll try to sideline her in many, many ways. And that she. And we, they tried to take her family away. They tried to do all kinds of things. To try to keep her from living in the fullness. That she does. Mary's queenship. Reminds us. Of the power of the feminine. The absolute power, that is there. We often talk about the kingdom of God. I know that there've been people who have tried to move away from that term. Matthew Fox has tried to move away from the term, a lot of, uh, Christian leaders of. Tried realm or. Matthew Fox likes to say queendom. Of God, which. It's just a word that. I don't know. Jingles in my brain in a strange way. If we were to look at the way that these words have been traditionally used. Cause. I think it is important to have a sense of continuity. She is the queen of the kingdom. She stands there. To me. Mary is the answer to the question that the sons of Zebedee ask Jesus, who will sit at your right hand. Oh, Mary. And to me, Jesus answers this question, the first shall be last. And the last shall be first. The one who shall be first will be the servant of all. Mary does not have a prominent role throughout the gospels. And is. Absent. To the point where a lot of people forget that she was there. And you have to point out. No, she's right there. She's right there. Through the entire story, but in her humility, she is. Doing her job, everything. My son tells you do it. She's always pointing. To the Christ. It's only afterwards. Where she is able to take her real true and proper place. Where we see. The role that she plays. I'm not saying that all of us need to just fade into the background. Though, if you're going to be like, Uh, shadow broker. Who's bringing good about into the world. Fade into the background. Make the good things happen. But the story, at least at that time was not about her. Now it is. Like I said that. The story is about Mary start very, very early on. From the Purdue week, Ben gallium. Telium of James. That spends a lot of time on her childhood and her parents. Anne and Joachim. Through to the door mission of Mary that tells us about her assumption into heaven for the first time. Mary becomes the center of the story very quickly in Christian history. And has remained in this primacy. Place. It's because. We need. That mother. Because the Imperial church. Robbed us of a. Maternal God, which by the way, is found throughout the Christian tradition. And the. scriptural one as well. As just a side note. I love giving people the revelation of divine. Knowing. And of divine love for the first time. By Julian of Norwich because when they see the phrase of mother Christ, For the first time, it just kind of shatters their expectations. And when you remember that this woman is a Saint in the Episcopalian and Catholic, like every church claims her. She uses the phrase mother Christ. We had a lot in that book actually. Because the divine feminine has always been there. But it gets hidden. Like Mary. Was it. This pivotal person. In the history of our faith. She raised. The Christ child. She was there when they fled into Egypt and she was there when they came back. She's the one that would have instilled his morals and ethics and to him as he's growing up. And yet we don't get to see. Hardly any of that. In scripture. By stressing that this unseen. Character. Is our queen. Because Queens are. majestic. They're powerful. It reminds us one. When we think about our own families. How very often. It was our mother and sisters and whatnot who kept everything flowing. Moving smoothly. Unseen by our hands you just woke up and there was breakfast cause. I don't know. You were a child and didn't think about where the breakfast came from. It was just there on the table when you got up. Now your mom got up before you and made that breakfast. Maybe. not all mothers. But you get the gist of what I'm trying to say. Power. It's not always loud. This is the other thing I love about the idea of the queenship of Mary. When we think of the kingship of God. You get images of like a Cecil B DeMille movie, god on the top of the mountain. Moses. These are my 10 commandments. It was booming voice coming down from heaven. We forget that we're told that the voice of God is. A whisper. It's a still small voice. It's a Russel. Leaves in the wind. It's a subtle voice. It's not this. Booming voice. In fact, when we actually read the story in. Exodus of them receiving the 10 sayings. It says, the voice of God was on the mountain and the people saw it. Which is a very interesting turn of phrase. Because they saw the voice, they didn't hear it. They saw the voice. It was a powerful image. We give this very. Strong vocal voice. Then when we think about. The queen. Especially with Mary, like I said, with her seeming absence yet. Ever presence in the gospels. It reminds us to listen for that actual real voice of God. That quiet. Still small voice of God that. Like what the experience of Elijah. God, wasn't in the fire, God wasn't in the earthquake. God, wasn't in the wind. But after all these three things, There was a still small voice. That's where we find the voice of God. That's where we find it in Mary. Mary is such an ever pervading presence in our lives. Queen of the angels queen of our hearts. These are not just words that I say because they're written in the litany somewhere. This is my experience of Mary. When I say I became a Marianist when I was 16. That's because. I was raised Baptist. I've talked about this bit, but I didn't convert to Catholicism. adulthood. I wasn't raised with Mary. Mary. Wasn't a part of my childhood. I found her. I found the secret of Mary. It gave me meaning and purpose. Like St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. When I thought about her. My heart. Warmed up. It brought me to life in a way that very few other thoughts had. It gave me meaning and purpose. Gave me something to strive for. When we say in the prayers, our life, our sweetness here below. That's Mary. Now there are thousands of words and pages written. About her, but when you look at the scripture, she's here, she's there. She doesn't have that profound presence. But she's there in all of it. Throughout the whole thing. That loving presence of that sweet divine mother. Guiding us and leading us. Ever forward. I love calling out to. Our queen. [00:11:59] Brian - New: It's also through Mary that. I find. Healing in the imagery of the kingdom of heaven. I know a lot of people nowadays. Bristle. At that term, as you pointed out earlier, But it is through Mary. As queen. We realize it puts things back into balance. It moves away from the falsehoods of misogyny. The false hoods of the significant figure in history that the one person that does. Man. Man history. Falsehoods and Mary helps to heal that because then you realize it's a king and a queen. It is in a way, going back to the time of judges. Which the old Testament. God said was the better way to have things. Anyhow, it's a council. It's not just this one dictation on high. That's not voice. It's the loud voice and the quiet voice. It's both together. It's the. action that you see. And the action that you don't see. [00:12:56] Charlie- New: It brings us back to the Elohim to God and. Cause the truest sense that divine counsel, that. True unity that said, let us make man in our image. And then he made them. Male and female. in unity and harmony and altogether. In one. That really is. The heart of what's missing and a lot of modern faith and a lot of modern practice. I have a very strong devotion to Mary. It's rivaled only by my devotion with Bridget. And if you've ever studied the prayers. Of our ancestors. Mary and Bridgid are almost always. Invoked together. In fact. It said that Bridgid. They say, this is about the saint, but I feel like this is more true of the goddess. was the foster mother of Jesus that she was the handmade. She was the midwife. That helped. Mary give birth to Jesus. And of course St. Bridget of Kildare could not have done that. But Bridgette could have done that. It's Bridget has always been and always will be. Like all the faces of God. So we see them together. When you see them together. Something magical happens because it erodes this idea of competition. It erodes the site idea of there being anything. Any vine for the attention or affections of the king. Mary is there. Bridget is there? Jesus is there. We are there. we don't have to fight about it. We don't have to beg to be seen. Because we are. personally like the terms king and queen for God. And Mary, just for one other reason. Because that's where the kingdom is. The kingdom of God is not of this world. By remembering that my true queen, my true king is not of this world. It makes it easier not to set up a queen or king in this world. So on this day, when we're remembering the queenship of Mary. I recommend maybe. watch Sister Act again. Right before we started this podcast, I played the salvia Regina. From the sister act soundtrack to get us. Ready. For this episode. Maybe watch one of my favorite movies. the song of Bernadette, which is about. Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette Soubirous. When she had the visions of Mary. love that movie so much. It's also a good movie. If you've never seen Vincent Price play anything, but in a horror movie. He still plays kind of the villain of the movie, it's an interesting role. That is not what I've come to expect to see as a Vincent Price would be. He's very good at it. Go out and. Just listen to nature. The queenship of Mary is everywhere. When we think about may, which is the traditional month where we celebrate Mary. So many of the songs invoke the lilies of the field and the flowers and the birds and the butterflies. That nature, because. The love of our divine mother. Is the most natural thing. I think I should just take just a moment. Cause I keep saying our divine mother and I know people that are coming from Protestant. Upbringing may have a problem with that. Mary is the mother of God. If you believe that Jesus has God. Mary is Jesus's mother. They're four by the transit of property. Mary is the mother of God. It's in the book. Whether there was a god. Before. Is a stupid question that gets asked by people that aren't really thinking, and they're just wanting to cause problems. Of course there was a god before. But Mary. Made that God. Mary. Is the vehicle through which Christ. That same cosmic Christ. That. Created everything and holds the universe together. Through Mary, that Christ came into this world. We meet him in the form of Jesus Christ. [00:16:51] Brian - New: When going back there was the Shekinah. Kina Shekinah. There you go. Thank you. [00:16:57] Charlie- New: have feelings about how Mary relates to the Shekinah, but that's a whole bag of worms, Mary as the lost princess. I really in my heart of hearts, believe that. I don't believe that anyone else has to believe that, but yes, in my heart of hearts, Yeah, Mary is the presence of God. The sweet. Shekinah the. The tent that covers us and holds us and one family. I guess 100% in my heart of hearts. I believe that. And for that alone makes her the queen. [00:17:27] Brian - New: the wind that supports us by day and the. Pillar, flame that lights our way and protects us. Our path at night. In the darkness. [00:17:36] Charlie- New: If you're into. More traditional things. Open up a prayer book. Say a rosary. Say a litany. Beautiful lit news. Just say the Regina Caeli. [00:17:47] Brian - New: For the Druids out there just take a moment today. Go outside. Sit under a tree. Sit in the mother's embrace. No, that we're all worth it. Raul. We're all. Okay. No matter how dark we are. We're all good. Some level. Mom always gives us a hug no matter what. Or how filthy we come in from playing outside. [00:18:06] Charlie- New: She is. Like the prayer says our life, our sweetness here below. Oh, Maria. This is a much more devotional episode than I thought it was going to end up being. But. It's hard for me to talk about Mary and not just. Break out into just extolling her brilliance and her virtues and just my absolute love and admiration for her. She has answered our prayers. With felt her presence in our darkest times. She she is with us. She cares for us. She is our mother and our queen. And I hope that. If you've. You've had those experiences too. And if you haven't. We fly to your patronage. Holy Mary mother of God. Never hasn't been known that anyone. Who has flown. Two, your. Who has asked you if anything has ever been turned away, empty. It's an old prayer. And it's a prayer that is still in use today because it is still true today. So this, this has helped you and you think that, you know, somebody else who would like it, please share that helps us. Grow. If you haven't already like us or. Subscribe or follow or. Leave a review or whatever you could do on wherever you're listening to the sounds of our voice. It really does help us out a lot. If you have any questions instead of https://www.creationspaths.com/ and you can either put them in the chat over there, or you can. Comment them on the bottom of this episode. Let us know what you think. You can also comment over on YouTube or Spotify. We get to see those as well. If you have a few dollars that you can pass our way. 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In this powerful episode of the Woman of Wholeness Podcast, we welcome special guest Rita WhiteCarver, author of Woman Lead. Rita's passion for helping women understand the vital role they play in this world shines through as she shares the stories of remarkable women from the Bible. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to Rahab, whose faith and courage were instrumental in God's plan, to the women who were the first to witness the resurrection—each of these women rose up in the face of doubt and played a significant role in God's story. As you listen, take a moment to reflect on your own life. Is there an area where you feel called to rise up but have hesitated due to doubt or fear? Rita's insights and the stories she shares will inspire you to embrace your calling with confidence. If you know a friend who is feeling called to rise up but is struggling with doubt, share this episode with them as an encouragement to step boldly into their purpose. Let's support each other in rising up and embracing the roles we are called to play. Additionally, Rita is looking for ideas on which women from the Bible to include in her next book. If there's a woman whose story you'd love to read more about, send your suggestions to Rita at rita.carver@yahoo.com Join us for an episode that will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you of the incredible role you are called to play in God's plan.
Join us for Episode 68 of the Trade Legends Podcast, as we dive into the world of fibrous plastering, landscaping and even Death Threats! Mary @MaryPlasterMouldingsDirect a master of traditional fibrous plastering, and Mark @lawnstripesandhedges the man behind the successful "Lawns, Stripes and Hedges," share their inspiring journeys and reveal the secrets behind their crafts. From working on high-profile TV projects like The Gentlemen to dealing with online trolls, this episode is packed with captivating stories and valuable insights. Mary takes us through her journey in the world of fibrous plastering, a skill she learned from her father and brother. She discusses the intricacies of her work, from restoring cornices in Victorian houses to creating bespoke mouldings for prestigious clients like Harrods and the Ivy restaurants. Mary also shares her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry and her passion for passing on her knowledge to the next generation of fibrous plasterers. Mark's story is one of perseverance and dedication. From humble beginnings as a teenage troublemaker to becoming a successful landscaper and social media star, Mark's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He shares the challenges he faced along the way, including the loss of his best friend and the struggles of growing a business. Mark also discusses his experience with online trolls, death threats and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. Throughout the episode, Mary and Mark share their favourite projects, their plans for the future, and their advice for aspiring tradespeople. From Mary's love for restoring historic buildings to Mark's passion for inspiring the next generation of landscapers, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the trades. Guests this week: Mary @MaryPlasterMouldingsDirect Mark @lawnstripesandhedges Hosts: Alex @alexinsley Mark @MJTiffPlumbing ⭐ Proudly Sponsored by CT1 | www.ct1.com | @ct1ltd ⭐ Supported by Tradify | https://tradifyhq.com/ | @TradifyHQ
In honor of Mother's Day this week, we're talking all things motherhood & lessons from having multiple babies with Mary Lawless Lee! Mary is not only a Writer and Entrepreneur, but she's a mom of 3, the Founder of the influential fashion and lifestyle blog, Happily Grey, and the visionary behind Nemah, a skincare line designed for moms, moms-to-be, and their families. We delve deep into the topic of transitioning from one to two to THREE babies, and Mary shares invaluable insights from her experiences with multiple pregnancies and postpartum journeys, offering practical tips on finding balance and reveling in the chaos.This conversation is like catching up with a close friend who tells it like it is. Get ready to be inspired and empowered as Mary shares her wisdom and experiences with us. Enjoy! Want more From Mary?Check her out @MaryLawlessLee, @HappilyGrey and @Nemah.co on IGCheck out the Happily Grey blog HEREShop Nemah HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our podcast sponsors!Small Wonder - Rethink the way you shampoo! Unlock your cleanest, shiniest hair with code SARAH20 for 20% off! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid
From Mary we can see that motherhood is not easy. Whether you have a mother, or you are a mother, it is not for the faint of heart.
Today's book is: Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press, 2024), by Dr. Isabella Rosner, which considers how for centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals — those who have embroidered to distract, to reflect or to calm. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Lorina Bulwer to “Unfortunate Annie” Parker, embroidery historian and curator Isabella Rosner unpicks embroidered histories to discover what can be created when freedom is out of reach. Our guest is: Dr. Isabella Rosner, who is curator of the Royal School of Needlework and a research consultant at Witney Antiques. She hosts the “Sew What?” podcast about historic needlework and those who stitched it. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, and the author of the History Today article “With Her Own Hair: A Victorian Prisoner's Art,” and the new book Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and show host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Listeners may also be interested in: The Royal School of Needlework Rozsika Parker's The Subversive Stitch. Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin's Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles, 1750-1950. A conversation with the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative A conversation about The Journal of Higher Education in Prison Education Behind the Wall Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Join us to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Please help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Today's book is: Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press, 2024), by Dr. Isabella Rosner, which considers how for centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals — those who have embroidered to distract, to reflect or to calm. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Lorina Bulwer to “Unfortunate Annie” Parker, embroidery historian and curator Isabella Rosner unpicks embroidered histories to discover what can be created when freedom is out of reach. Our guest is: Dr. Isabella Rosner, who is curator of the Royal School of Needlework and a research consultant at Witney Antiques. She hosts the “Sew What?” podcast about historic needlework and those who stitched it. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, and the author of the History Today article “With Her Own Hair: A Victorian Prisoner's Art,” and the new book Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and show host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Listeners may also be interested in: The Royal School of Needlework Rozsika Parker's The Subversive Stitch. Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin's Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles, 1750-1950. A conversation with the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative A conversation about The Journal of Higher Education in Prison Education Behind the Wall Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Join us to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Please help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art
Today's book is: Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press, 2024), by Dr. Isabella Rosner, which considers how for centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals — those who have embroidered to distract, to reflect or to calm. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Lorina Bulwer to “Unfortunate Annie” Parker, embroidery historian and curator Isabella Rosner unpicks embroidered histories to discover what can be created when freedom is out of reach. Our guest is: Dr. Isabella Rosner, who is curator of the Royal School of Needlework and a research consultant at Witney Antiques. She hosts the “Sew What?” podcast about historic needlework and those who stitched it. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, and the author of the History Today article “With Her Own Hair: A Victorian Prisoner's Art,” and the new book Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and show host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Listeners may also be interested in: The Royal School of Needlework Rozsika Parker's The Subversive Stitch. Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin's Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles, 1750-1950. A conversation with the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative A conversation about The Journal of Higher Education in Prison Education Behind the Wall Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Join us to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Please help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/academic-life
Today's book is: Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press, 2024), by Dr. Isabella Rosner, which considers how for centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals — those who have embroidered to distract, to reflect or to calm. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Lorina Bulwer to “Unfortunate Annie” Parker, embroidery historian and curator Isabella Rosner unpicks embroidered histories to discover what can be created when freedom is out of reach. Our guest is: Dr. Isabella Rosner, who is curator of the Royal School of Needlework and a research consultant at Witney Antiques. She hosts the “Sew What?” podcast about historic needlework and those who stitched it. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, and the author of the History Today article “With Her Own Hair: A Victorian Prisoner's Art,” and the new book Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and show host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Listeners may also be interested in: The Royal School of Needlework Rozsika Parker's The Subversive Stitch. Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin's Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles, 1750-1950. A conversation with the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative A conversation about The Journal of Higher Education in Prison Education Behind the Wall Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Join us to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Please help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's book is: Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration (Common Threads Press, 2024), by Dr. Isabella Rosner, which considers how for centuries, people have stitched in good times and in bad, finding strength in the needle moving in and out of fabric. Stitching Freedom explores the embroidery made in prisons and mental health hospitals — those who have embroidered to distract, to reflect or to calm. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Lorina Bulwer to “Unfortunate Annie” Parker, embroidery historian and curator Isabella Rosner unpicks embroidered histories to discover what can be created when freedom is out of reach. Our guest is: Dr. Isabella Rosner, who is curator of the Royal School of Needlework and a research consultant at Witney Antiques. She hosts the “Sew What?” podcast about historic needlework and those who stitched it. She is a 2023 BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinker, and the author of the History Today article “With Her Own Hair: A Victorian Prisoner's Art,” and the new book Stitching Freedom: Embroidery and Incarceration. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the creator and show host of the Academic Life podcast. She holds a PhD in history, which she uses to explore what stories we tell and what happens to those we never tell. Listeners may also be interested in: The Royal School of Needlework Rozsika Parker's The Subversive Stitch. Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery: American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850. Maureen Daly Goggin and Beth Fowkes Tobin's Women and the Material Culture of Needlework and Textiles, 1750-1950. A conversation with the director of the Emerson Prison Initiative A conversation about The Journal of Higher Education in Prison Education Behind the Wall Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! Join us to learn from more experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Please help support the show by downloading and sharing episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever felt a tug in your heart when seeking recognition or favor, not just for yourself but for those you love? We wrestle with this human experience as we unpack the story of Zebedee's sons' mother in Matthew 20:20-23, where her request to Jesus reveals our complex desires for control and honor. Together, we'll explore the cultural backdrop of her plea, Jesus' profound response about the nature of His kingdom, and how surrendering our ambitions can lead to a deeper alignment with God's will.Celebrating the courage and faith of biblical heroines, we highlight women's pivotal roles in the divine narrative, echoing our church's tradition of women sharing the Easter message. From Mary, the mother of Jesus, to other influential women like Phoebe and Lois, we illuminate their often-underestimated impact on Christian history and today's faith communities. This conversation is an uplifting reminder that women are not just participants in proclaiming the resurrection but mighty messengers of hope and transformation.In a heart-to-heart on authenticity in our spiritual pursuits, we question the purity of our motives and the true intent behind our relationship with Christ. Are we in it for the eternal or the ephemeral? Stripping away the layers of our worldly desires through prayer and worship, we seek a reverence that draws us nearer to the essence of Jesus' message. This episode is a call to embody His love and grace, inspiring us to live out faith as genuine and earnest as the examples set by the mothers, grandmothers, and faithful women throughout scripture. Support the showWith Northgate Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:00a and 11:00a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://thisis.churchSubscribe to our channel to see more messages from Northgate: https://www.youtube.com/@Northgate2201 —If you would like to give, visit https://thisis.church/give/—Check out our Care Ministries for prayer, food pantry, memorial services and more at https://thisis.church/care—You are welcome at Northgate just like you are. Life may be going great for you or you may have hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome at Northgate. We value the process of journey. We believe in the transformative power of Christ. Northgate has a clear vision of transforming our homes, communities, and world by Pursuing God, Building Community, and Unleashing Compassion.—Follow Northgate on Instagram: https://instgram.com/ngatecfFollow Northgate on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsNorthgate/Follow Larry Davis: https://www.instagram.com/sirlawrencedavisSubscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Apple): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/northgate/id1583512612Subscribe to Northgate's Podcast (Google): https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS81ODE2ODAucnNzShare your experience with Northgate by leaving a review: https://g.page/r/CRHE7UBydhxzEBM/review...
Morning Light presents “Thoughts on Theology” as Fr. Dominique Fraure, the Prior of the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, offers his reflections to a wide variety of topics. From Mary to metaphysics, Fr. Dominique is ready to offer HIS…“Thoughts on Theology.” This is Episode #1 entitled "Our Intelligence." To learn more about the Fraternity of Verbum Spei, or the Monastery of Our Lady of Ephesus, visit their website: www.vsboise.org
The story of Christmas extends beyond traditions and presents; it's a tale of acceptance, action, and hope. From Mary's acceptance to the shepherds' swift response and Simeon's unwavering hope, let's embrace God's love in every moment.
A new MP3 sermon from Indian Mission Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Christ Birth; From Mary's Perspective Speaker: Jared Parris Broadcaster: Indian Mission Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 12/24/2023 Bible: Luke 1:26-38 Length: 19 min.
I couldn't decide what to title this episode so as not to give it all away. There were several good title contenders: Doobie Dilemma, Doobie Dunce, Kush Core, Cannabis Coma, Cannabis Creep, Cannabis Corpse, Moderate Mary, From Mary to Buddha, Taking the Bud out of Buddha etc. the list could go on and on. Ultimately, I decided on Cannabinoid Android for the fun of it. In this episode I discuss some of the things which have been both a help and a hindrance to me over the years and what I plan to do about it.Stay to the end, I've got something new up my sleeve. https://www.anotherfinger.comEmail: support@anotherfinger.comFree month of Waking Up: https://dynamic.wakingup.com/shareOpenAccess/d5251aApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-finger/id1526096210Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cMYCxrGf3brRjQvj6SBvJ?si=Cle2fGlwQkqXr5GpXsN6XgCover Art: Rory Jenkins Email: l3m0nsh4rk@gmail.comSocial Media: Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr @Sh4rkH4ts
From Mary's visit to Elizabeth and her song, known as The Magnificat, we see what God is doing in the world through her son. And we can have the same confidence Mary had -- that because God promised salvation, it's already accomplished!
Embark on a transformative journey with Pastor Erica Allen in this powerful sermon podcast exploring the theme of "Light it Up – God's Unexpected Love." Through insightful storytelling and a deep dive into the Christmas narrative, Pastor Erica reveals the unexpected ways God's love actively manifests in our lives. From Mary and Joseph to the shepherds and wise men, the lives of biblical characters exemplify the transformative power of trusting God in the face of uncertainties. This episode challenges listeners to reflect on their own experiences of unexpected blessings and encourages a belief in Jesus as a catalyst for unexpected joy. Tune in to discover how embracing God's love can light up your life in extraordinary and unexpected ways. Subscribe now for a message that inspires and equips you to share God's love actively in the world.
Christmas is a season of excitement and anticipation, where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we dive into the Advent season, we are reminded of the astonishing story of the first Christmas. This year, our church is in its Christmas sermon series – Stories of Christmas, a journey through Luke 2 exploring the stories of different characters who played significant roles in the Christmas story. From Mary and Joseph, to the Magi and Shepherds, each story leads to the momentous birth of Jesus Christ. Join us as we learn more about the Stories of Christmas and the people who played integral parts in them.
Christmas is a season of excitement and anticipation, where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we dive into the Advent season, we are reminded of the astonishing story of the first Christmas. This year, our church is in its Christmas sermon series – Stories of Christmas, a journey through Luke 2 exploring the stories of different characters who played significant roles in the Christmas story. From Mary and Joseph, to the Magi and Shepherds, each story leads to the momentous birth of Jesus Christ. Join us as we learn more about the Stories of Christmas and the people who played integral parts in them.
Christmas is a season of excitement and anticipation, where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. As we dive into the Advent season, we are reminded of the astonishing story of the first Christmas. This year, our church is in its Christmas sermon series – Stories of Christmas, a journey through Luke 2 exploring the stories of different characters who played significant roles in the Christmas story. From Mary and Joseph, to the Magi and Shepherds, each story leads to the momentous birth of Jesus Christ. Join us as we learn more about the Stories of Christmas and the people who played integral parts in them.
Mary is a true inspiration of a mother's unwavering love and persistence to find the answers to give her autistic son Kevin his best life possible. Mary has gone from “being at the end of her rope” to finding triumph and success for Kevin. She says, “Consistency with the right roadmap make all the difference”. Please listen to Mary's inspirational story, and share it with those you know on the autism journey who could also use some inspiration. From Mary regarding her son's autism journey: October 2023 Currently Kevin 16 year old, 10th grade Background Diagnosed 2009 (2yrs)- speech impairment- went to pre school in elementary school for the speech Diagnosed 2012 (5) Autism like features, ADHD- told to go to Social Skills Diagnosed 2016 (9) Autism level 2 needing substantial support, ADHD, Auditory processing delays, sensory issues, speech language impairment, Learning disability Our Journey up to joining the Naturally Recovering Autism Program A lot of research, going to different Autism Dr's. Trying different protocols for 4 years. Little progress. Speech, OT, feeding classes, Brain mapping, changed diet, cranial doctor, Chiropractor, supplements Little eye contact, stomach issues, gluten intolerance, low weight, hitting, biting At school, he hid a lot under the desks even in 6th grade. In 7th grade, he would leave to go to the bathroom and stay in there for a LONG time. Active with soccer, Baseball/- challenger league, and Tae-Kwon-Do. Started Naturally Recovering Autism program 11/2020 With little eye contact, stomach issues, gluten intolerance, low weight, hitting, biting, low social skills Below grade level for all classes except Math Struggling with Life Importance of staying in the program Today: Moved from Autism level 2 down to Autism level 1. Still below grade level in the reading/ language skills. He is about 8/9 grade level in reading/language. Has grown educationally 99% in the last year... Click Here or Click the link below for more details! https://naturallyrecoveringautism.com/182
How much of the bible, the gospel, and Christianity do we truly understand, especially through feminine aspects and feminine perspectives? Is there really such thing as “sin”? Can we and should we love our oppressor? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer unpacks and answers burning questions about the religion and its gospels. From telling the story of Mary Magdalene, and how it shifted to Martha and Mary to the true meaning of sin and compassion according to the gospel, she aims to help and heal by bringing awareness to the true meaning of Christianity and accepting and revering the feminine perspective. Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is an American biblical scholar who concentrates on textual studies concerning Mary Magdalene, the Gospel of John, and the Nag Hammadi corpus. Before joining the academe, she was a singer/songwriter professionally known as Libbie Schrader and is currently an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Villanova University. What we discuss: 02:17 – Dr. Schrader Polczer and The Oppressed Feminine 14:46 – From Mary to Martha 23:38 – Mary, Martha, and Mary Magdalene 25:15 – When Were the Gospels Written? 32:34 – “There is no such thing as sin” 35:24 – What Drives Dr. Schrader Polczer 40:01 – The True Meaning of Christianity 48:12 – Dealing With Critics 51:55 – Mary Magdalene Suppressed 52:59 – What If The World Revered the Feminine? 59:19 – What's Next For Dr. Schrader Polczer 1:01:04 – Other Traditions, Cultures, and Religions 1:09:30 – Love for the Oppressor 1:11:53 – Laying Yourself Down and Having Compassion 1:17:35 – Dr. Schrader Polczer in Behalf of the Divine Mother To learn more from Elizabeth Schrader: Website: www.elizabethschrader.com, Twitter: https://twitter.com/libbieschrader https://religionnews.com/2019/07/19/scribes-tried-to-blot-her-out-now-a-scholar-is-trying-to-recover-the-real-mary-magdalene/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/people/was-mary-magdalene-really-magdala-two-scholars-examine-evidence To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @Laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners
FAITH IS… with Pastor Rick Stevens – Five different stories. Five examples of belief. From Mary to the disciples to Thomas and beyond, people find their way to Jesus. Follow these people, and they will lead you to Jesus. And then, by believing, you will have life in his name!
Lucy Winkett and Paula Gooder explore the pleasures, difficulties, and meanings of Christmas in good times and in bad. From Mary to the song of the Angels, to favourite carols and how hard it can be when the world seems to be celebrating without you, they explore the great and beautiful truth at the heart of it all: that God is with us. The Revd Lucy Winkett is Rector of St James's Piccadilly, and a writer, musician and broadcaster who is a regular contributor to Radio 4's Thought for the Day. Her latest book is 'Reading the Bible with Your Feet'. Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral and a leading Biblical Scholar and writer. Her latest book is 'Lydia: A Story', following on from her best-selling 'Phoebe'. We are very grateful to Benefact Trust for their generous support of this programme.
In this episode of Author to Author, Dr. Cynthia Toolin-Wilson interviews Peter Breen on his book Dear Mr Putin (August 17, 2022)An epistolary exhortation in monthly installments to Mr. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, that asks: “Are you sure about waging war and brandishing a cross against the woman who promised Russia's conversion and world peace…?” “If my requests are heeded, Russia will be converted, and there will be peace; if not, she will spread her errors throughout the world, causing wars and persecutions of the Church. The good will be martyred; the Holy Father will have much to suffer; and various nations will be annihilated. In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph. The Holy Father will consecrate Russia to me, and she will be converted, and a period of peace will be granted to the world.” From Mary's prophecy at Fatima in Portugal – July 13, 1917“What I started in Fatima, I will complete in Medjugorje. My heart will triumph.” When Our Lady said these words, all I knew about Fatima was that it was vaguely similar to Medjugorje — the Blessed Mother had appeared to three children there. But after this message, I became curious about it, and the more I learned, the more I began to see deeper connections between Fatima and Medjugorje.” Mirjana Soldo, My Heart Will Triumph, 2016https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/dearmrputin/
It's Christmas in the summer this time on the podcast as Ryan, Michael, and Austin review the second special episode of Down Gilead Lane, 27 (S-2): “From Mary, with Love.” Each reviewer shares his own thoughts on how the story was different but relatable, whether Brooke's narration was too much, and how Brooke develops emotionally outside the Bible story. Plus, some feedback from Brendon and Samuel! Links: https://linktr.ee/returntogilead Credits Hosts: Michael LaFaver, Ryan Matlock, and Austin Peachey Editing and music arrangement: Michael LaFaver Music post-production: Israel Ownbey Cover artwork: Bethany Burnett Return to Gilead is a review podcast based on episodes, logos and artwork, and music produced for and with permission from Keys for Kids Ministries.
Behind every Planet Money episode is a ton of reading. Today, we share some of our favorite books from along the way. Here are our picks:From Mary, American Bonds: How Credit Markets Shaped a Nation by Sarah L. QuinnFrom Erika, The End of Globalization: Lessons from the Great Depression by Harold JamesFrom Alexi, The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
The Empty Tomb... This week, we are going to focus in on the amazing Resurrection stories. From Mary arriving in the dark at the tomb, to the disciples meeting Jesus on the shores of Galilee for breakfast. A chance for us to dwell on these amazing moments of meeting with Jesus. There are different people leading our readings each day this week – grateful for the different voices, different reflections on what, of course, are very familiar stories. We are going to follow John's gospel through these stories – John starts on the Sunday, with the morning still being dark, and Mary arriving at the tomb.
Mansfield Park: Chapters 9-13If you are looking for scandalous activities in Jane Austen novels, then these are the chapters for you! Bridgerton fans will love all this drama. While visiting Southerton, the Mansfield Park gang manages to separate themselves into pairs and find some hidden away places. Edmund and Mary leave Fanny to wander the woods. Maria and Henry send Mr. Rushworth away to find a key before heading out into the shrubbery alone. It all happens right in front of Fanny!This week Elle and Catrina talk about the drama and scandal that happens at Southerton. From Mary bad talking the church in front of Edmund to Julia getting to ride next to Henry on the way home, there is drama around every corner this week. But the real question is, can Mary Crawford convince Edmund to leave the church?Wit Beyond Measure is part of the Folic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts
Mary played a very important role in the story of Advent. From Mary, we learn to surrender to God's will in all things. From Mary, we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary, we learn to love Christ her Son, who is our King, the Son of God. Let us allow these lessons to be renewed within us through this word.
Katie and Mary (and Dunkel) pop open a bottle of wine and a couple of wraps of string cheese and discuss some of the stressors they are experiencing this holiday. From Mary's barrage of out-of-nowhere obstacles to Katie's wedding planning and Packer game, it was nice to just decompress, relax and chat about what's going on in our lives right now.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thealbrechtauthors)
This week, Pastor Jermaine continued on with Week Two our Christmas Series “The History Channel” with the time period of 0AD – 1800. Every week, this series will be talking about the Sacred and the Secular history of Christmas. SECULAR In the early 17th Century, a wave of religious reform changed the way Christmas was celebrated. The Puritans moved to eradicate decadence from society, and as part of that – they made Christmas illegal. For example, from 1559 – 1681 the celebration of Christmas was outlawed in Boston. This was partly because of the sins associated with the season; greed, drunkenness, thievery, and public havoc. Often, the poorer classes would terrorize the rich during this season, going trawetS eniamreJ rotsaP 1202/21/21 from house to house and demanding their best food and drink. If the rich refused, the poor would cause mischief on their properties. Christmas was an unhealthy mix of the spiritual and the secular, and the thus the Puritans sought to eradicate it in order to focus solely on God. Christmas was only declared a federal holiday in the USA in 1870. SACRED In early Christianity, it wasn't common to celebrate the birthday of any martyr, including Jesus. Instead, they were honored on the days of their death – as this was recognized as their true “birthday.” Thus, for a long time, Easter was celebrated as the primary Christian holiday. When Christians began to celebrate the birth of Christ, the date was chosen not because of any mentioned date within the Bible, but because it fit into the cultural celebrations of the time. Thus, the date of December 25th is entirely symbolic and somewhat arbitrary. Pastor Jermaine led us through the four “R's” of the Christmas narrative: responsibility, reality, reassurance, and reply. When Mary became pregnant, she was 14-16 years old and bore a huge weight of responsibility. She lived in Nazareth and in poverty – seeing herself as having done nothing worthy of special mention. Mary had to face the disgrace of being seen as one who became pregnant out of wedlock. It would be a very different story if she chose to say no, and yet she took on the task with grace and humility. Additionally, Joseph's reputation was also on the line. He could have chosen to make a scene, and bring Mary to trial for her sin – and yet he didn't. He was a man of low estate but high integrity. From Mary, to Joseph, to the Magi, we see that the Christmas story is interjected repeatedly with the intervention of God – angelic visits, dreams, and alignment of the stars. It would have been so easy for it to be so different, and yet we have the miracle of Jesus birth, and the story that we know and love today. We need to continue being awed by the truth and wonder of the Christmas narrative. God came to earth. The holy, perfect God came to earth and died for us – the unholy and sinful ones. The wages of our sin is death, and yet God came to save us from those just and deserved consequences. We must never became calloused to this incredible truth and reality, and Christmas is a wonderful time to allow the truth and wonder of this miracle sit and stir deeply within us. Our reply, and our response should be that of Romans 10:9: “If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
Luke 1:46-55 Pastor Phil examines the story of when Mary was told that she would give birth to Jesus Christ. From Mary's response to this news, we see her humility, obedience, reliance on scriptures, and her expectation of God's continual faithfulness. These are things we should also seek to have in our lives as believers.
Christian is joined this week by author of Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not‑So‑Real Housewives Parody AND host of Reality Checked on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, AMY PHILLIPS! The duo looks back on the week's unforgettable moments served up in Salt Lake City and Orange County! From Mary's lavish gifts to Nicole's bizarre botched boob job lawsuit, Christian and Amy are leaving nothing unmentioned. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Christian is joined this week by author of Cook It, Spill It, Throw It: The Not‑So‑Real Housewives Parody AND host of Reality Checked on SiriusXM's Radio Andy, AMY PHILLIPS! The duo looks back on the week's unforgettable moments served up in Salt Lake City and Orange County! From Mary's lavish gifts to Nicole's bizarre botched boob job lawsuit, Christian and Amy are leaving nothing unmentioned.
This week's spiritual pilgrimage takes us to 140 Rue du Bac, in the heart of Paris, France. Join Mary Jane Fox, as she takes us on a new journey to the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal! In this very chapel, the Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine Laboure in 1830 and instructed Catherine to have a medal struck after the model image that was presented to her. It was called the Medal of our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in the beginning. However, as medals were distributed and worn by Christians; many conversions and even miracles occurred! For these reasons, the Medal came to be called the Miraculous Medal. During our journey, you will hear about: Mary's apparition in Paris and to whom she appeared The incorrupt body of St. Catherine Laboure How people have experienced miracles and graces related to the Miraculous Medal … much more! For a complimentary Miraculous Medal along with a pamphlet explaining its significance, call us at 210-521-3377. Featured Image: “The Protection of God is Always There!”, by Lawrence OP, CC BY-SA 2.0 Click here to see photos of the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal and a map view of its location! Jewel for the Journey: “From Mary we learn to surrender to God's Will in all things. From Mary we learn to trust even when all hope seems gone. From Mary we learn to love Christ her Son and the Son of God!” – St. Pope John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate
To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/545/29 The Christmas story is full of singing. From Mary to Zechariah, to the angels themselves, songs and hymns of praise echo throughout heaven, heralding the coming of the Messiah on earth. Today, let's explore the meaning and impact of one of these songs. What caused a lowly, faithful priest to explode into heavenly, prophetic singing? Join us today to discover Zechariah's song.
From Mary's "fiat" to Joseph's great acts of faith, the Holy Family has been the model family for more than 2000 years. Fr. Richard asks us which models of family have had a greater influence on us and our world views.
Can Jesus relate to the mess of our lives?Many Christmas songs give off this idea that the birth of Jesus was unrealistically quiet, calm and peaceful.The problem, life is usually NOT silent, NOT peaceful and NOT calm, especially around Christmas! Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares that If we idealize the birth of Jesus too much, we might miss the main message of Christmas: God meets us in the middle of our mess. Christmas through Mary’s eyes:Luke 1:26-35 “34 Mary asked the angel, “But how can this happen? I am a virgin.” 35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the baby to be born will be holy, and he will be called the Son of God.”Mary experienced confusion, fear and uncertainty. But God was in the middle of Mary’s mess. From Mary’s story we learn: finding favor with God can lead to confusion, fear, and uncertainty. But, God is in the middle of the mess. Christmas through Joseph’s eyes:Matthew 1:18-21 “20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Joseph experienced hurt, anger and doubt. But God was in the middle of Joseph’s mess.Christmas through your eyes: 1. You have sinned and you fall short.Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God.”1 John 1:8 “If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.” 2. You are utterly helpless to solve your sin problem.Romans 5:6 “When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners.” 3. Jesus has come into the middle of your mess.Luke 19:10 “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Will you let Jesus into the middle of your mess?
1. Intro: Welcome to the podcast Coronavirus Crisis: Carpe Diem!, where by God's grace, you and I rise up and embrace the possibilities and opportunities for spiritual and psychological growth in this time of crisis, all grounded in a Catholic worldview. We are going beyond mere resilience, to rising up to the challenges of this pandemic and becoming even healthier in the natural and the spiritual realms than we were before. I'm clinical psychologist Peter Malinoski and I am here with you, to be your host and guide. This podcast is part of Souls and Hearts, our online outreach at soulsandhearts.com, which is all about shoring up our natural foundation for the spiritual life, all about overcoming psychological obstacles to being loved and to loving. a. Thank you for being here with me. This is episode 37, released on October 12, 2020 b. and it is titled: The Silent Killer Who Stalks You From Inside. 2. I want to talk with you about the silent killer, the worst adversary I face clinically, the greatest rival, the greatest opponent to love and life that I have ever met within another person or within myself. 3. This one is a very stealthy, effective, ruthless killer -- often hidden beneath the surface of our consciousness, in the murky waters deep below where we can see. But then at times it surfaces, Powerful, moving. And maybe you think I'm being dramatic -- but I'm not. I've seen it kill other and I've been seriously wounded by it myself. a. Killer on the natural level and also on the spiritual level. This assassin slays not only hearts, minds and bodies but also souls. A very comprehensive murderer, very complete, this hitman does his work often slowly but very thoroughly. b. Who is this killer? High blood pressure? No. Stroke? No. Heart disease? No. Diabetes? No. Cancer? No. These can and do kill bodies, but as serious as they are, they are nowhere near as deadly to most people as our silent killer. c. Who is this killer? The devil you say? Satan? No. Not Satan. Satan cherishes this killer, and prizes the stealthy sneaking, clandestine work.d. No, it's not Satan because this killer lives within us in a way that demons ordinarily do not. This killer has a pass to roam within us, to move in our being. Satan doesn't, unless we are possessed. Besides, Satan does not have permission to slay us, or to harm us unless God permits it, at least with His passive will, and only then for our greater good. e. This killer seems meek and modest, but when it whispers its messages in our ear, it evokes in us fear, anxiety, depression, and efforts to do more and more, and it can also provoke us to anger, aggression, and violence. Unchecked, this killer can bring us all the way to helpless, despair and suicide. f. Some of us try to numb ourselves to distract ourselves from this killer by using alcohol, drugs, food, binging on Netflix, hours of social media, masturbation, porn, shopping, compulsive exercise, gambling, surfing the web, video games, sleeping the day away, dissociating and even cutting and burning our bodies, all in an attempt to escape.g. Who is this killer? It is absolutely vital for us to know -- is it guilt -- no. Depression -- no, Anxiety, Fear, Anger -- no, no, no. Is it pride? No, not pride. But this killer has a close and intimate relationship with pride. The killer feeds pride and is nourished by pride. Who is it? Take a moment and really think about it. We need to know this killer, this adversary. And we will. Today we will be getting to know this silent killer. But not yet. We've got to look beyond the killer for a moment. 4. There is one thing that disarms this killer. One thing. And that one thing is Love. Real authentic Love. Charity. Love rescues us from this killer. It transforms us, makes us immune to the silent killer who no longer has power over us. So let's talk about love. 5. Shifting gears. Two great commandments -- a. Matthew 22:35-40 And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question, to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” And Jesus said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.”b. Main task is to love God and love our neighbor. With all of ourselves. All your heart, all your mind, all your soul. All of us. c. And we need to love our neighbor as ourself. Think about that. Love our neighbor as ourselves. i. Jesus doesn't say we need to love our neighbor more than ourselves -- it could be implied, but I wonder about whether that's possible. d. So that means we need to be loved i. Reflecting on last week's episode -- Why we flee from real love. the capacity to receive love -- ii. We discussed fear, avoidance, anger iii. We went into how real love burns, it requires us to give up dysfunctional coping mechanisms iv. It can require us to give up good things that are lesser than love. v. We discussed require us to be open, receptive and thus also vulnerable vi. But we didn't discuss what or who causes our vulnerability to seem so dangerous to us. Who does that? That is the silent killer rearing its ugly head again. It's our silent killer makes the vulnerability seem so perilous, so potentially catastrophic for us. e. We need to be loved in order to pass that love on i. Last episode Nemo dat quod non habet -- No one gives what they don't have. Nemo dat rule. ii. To reflect that love back to God iii. To be a channel of love to others iv. And to love ourselves in an ordered way 6. So ultimately, what I want is for you to be able to love God so much better and to love your neighbor so much bettera. So we will do a whole series of episode on loving God and another whole series of loving our neighbor i. Focusing on the psychological aspects that can make this much more difficult than it needs to be ii. Souls and Hearts -- Grace perfects nature. 7. But we need to start with receiving love bettera. So first, we will do a whole series of episodes on receiving love. i. From God our Father ii. From Mary our Mother iii. From Jesus and the Holy Spirit iv. From the Saints v. From ourselves vi. And from others8. And to kick that series off loving ourselves better, we need to know what are the obstacles, especially the psychological obstacles to receiving love. We need to know what stands in the way, what are the hurdles, what makes it difficult for us to receive love. a. And that brings us back, face to face with our silent killer. And now it's time to name the killer.9. The silent killer, the worst adversary I face clinically, the greatest rival, the greatest opponent to love and life that I have ever met within another person or within myself is [drum roll] Shame. S-H-A-M-E. Shame. 10. So what is shame. How do we define it. a. English has real limitations, a significantly restricted vocabulary when it comes to expressing the nuances of internal experience. It's really important to get this straight. b. Brene Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston -- really done a great job of bringing the topics of shame and vulnerability into the public square for discussion i. Her definition of shame: I define shame as the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging – something we've experienced, done, or failed to do makes us unworthy of connection ii. Great start and better than most definitions out there. But still incomplete. Brene Brown is primarily a researcher, though she is a licensed master social worker and has clinical experience. I approach this as a trauma therapist who really specializes in shame work. c. Shame is: a primary emotion, a bodily reaction, a signal, a judgement, and an action. d. Drawing heavily from Treating Trauma-Related Dissociation -- A practical, integrative Approach by Kathy Steele, Suzette Boon, and Otto van Der Hart. Experts in complex trauma, with a real focus on the disconnects that happen within the person who has experienced trauma. i. Those disconnects, when severe enough, become dissociation ii. Those disconnects are, by definition, a lack of integration. e. Shame is a primary emotion -- heartset i. Primary emotions are those that we feel first, as a first response to a situation. They are unthinking, instinctive, automatic emotions that we have. Under threat, we feel fear. We don't have to think about it. We see a Bear in our campsite. Hmm Bear. Big teeth. Looks feriocious. It's coming at us. Ok, it's time to be scared. ii. Emotional response to 1. a real or perceived abandonment2. Rejection3. The loss of relationship -- a relationship we sense (rightly or wrongly) that we need to survivef. Shame as a bodily reaction -- physiology of shame Bodyset i. Defenses against shame are immediate, unmediated by our higher-order thought processes1. The intellect does not have time to reflects2. The automatic nature of the defenses against shame compromises the will's effectiveness in the moment. ii. Takes us out of the window of tolerance1. Window of tolerance the zone of arousal in which a person is able to function most effectively. When people are within this zone, they are typically able to readily take in information, process that information, and integrate that information more readily. People in the window of tolerance are feeling emotions at moderate levels, not overwhelmed with emotion and not numbing their feelings out. People in the window of tolerance respond to the demands of everyday life without much difficulty -- they can make pretty good decisions, carry out their role responsibilities, do what they need to do. 2. Stressful cortisol levels go up, and our ACTH levels rise, indicating a stress response.3. Hyperarousal -- this is where our sympathetic nervous system revs us up, gets into fight or flight mode in response to shamea. Heart starts racingb. Breathing quickensc. Pupils dilated. Blood rushes to arms and legse. Face can flush red f. Get ready to defend ourselves or attack or run away 4. Hypoarousal, when the parasympathetic nervous system shuts us down -- freeze response, like a deer in the headlightsa. We disengage sociallyb. Want to disappear, hide, camouflage ourselves. c. Shut down. Numb out. Dissociated. Lowering of the heade. Breaking off eye contactf. Tightening up of muscles, curling up in a ball (spine) -- hunching to protect vital organs. Making one's body smaller, less visibleg. Feeling like ice water in the veins, cold freezing sensationh. Fluttering in belly.g. Functions of Shame This often gets missed. The upside of shame. Why it exists. i. Shame is a signal that there is a lack of attunement or an even more serious threat in one or more of our important relationships. It has important function ii. Shame inhibits other emotions, thoughts, sensations, beliefs or behaviors that are perceived as unacceptable to powerful others who we need.1. Steele Boone and van der Hart refer to it as a "social threat detector" that alerts us to modify or avoid behaviors that will cause us to be rejected by those we need. They see this as part of social evolution. 2. Shame helps us learn the boundaries of socially acceptable behavior so that we can be part of our group, with the optimal level of closeness and distance. a. By 12 to 18 months or so, toddlers show signs of shame in response to misattunement or disapproval. Mommy and Daddy's reactions help guide the child through developmental milestone and avoiding shame is a part of that. 3. Shame is a survival mechanism. It helps save us from potential terrible consequences -- example of abuse. Inhibiting of crying -- I'll give you something to cry about. Freezing, staying still not crying. 4. Some shame needs to be accepted. The only ones who don't seem to experience shame at all are psychopaths -- sociopaths. Think of it -- someone who is shameless -- that's hardly a compliment. 8. Shame as a judgment -- mindseta. A judgement about who we really are from the perpective of a critical, rejecting other. i. We look at ourselves through the eyes of critical, angry or disappointed other, often a parent or other caregiver. b. But we have internalized it. We've take it inside. Now we are doing it to ourselves. c. We repeat messages we've picked up from important others: i. Nobody cares about you. ii. You're a loser iii. You can't do anything right iv. You should never have been born. d. May no longer the case, no longer accurate. Anachronistic, no longer applies. No longer in second grade. 9. Chronic shame needs to be attenuated, reduced, titrated, ordered, regulated. a. Chronic shame develops when the child has a sense of being rejected, unwanted, a burden. b. When the child changes behaviors, does what he can to be better in the eyes of the adult and still is rejected, he can conclude that he just is a bad person. c. The difficulty is in the response of the others -- the caregivers. d. But the child bears the burden of shame caused by the shaming of the caregivers. e. Child sees parts that are unacknowledged and unacceptablef. Ostracized or invaded. 10. And we assume that God is like our caregivers -- soulset. 11. Shame as action -- “shaming” is an action that is intended to cause someone else to feel inadequate, worthless, unlovable, a loser, etc. for being or doing something that the originator feels is wrong or undesirable.a. It is a quick way to control another person, especially one in a dependent positionsb. Little children will do almost anything to preserve their attachments to their parentsc. Teachers, coaches, instructors -- huge powersd. Also romantic partners are motivated my shame -- seems to protect from the loss of relationship. 12. Qualities of shamea. Shame is hidden. Hidden from others, hidden from God, often hidden from the therapist, hidden from self. b. Shame inhibits positive emotions13. Strategies for coping with shamea. Nathanson (1992, 1997) Four defensive scripts for avoiding shame: i. Attack self ii. Attacking others first -- preemptive. Sarcasm, cutting humor, iii. Isolate from others iv. Avoid inner experiences1. Controlling-caregiving -- viewing others as more deserving, as more in need. Denying my own needs by extending myself to serve others, but it's not out of charity -- it's a defense, a way of running away from my own shame, keeping just ahead of my shame shadow. 11. Brief review Shame is: a primary emotion, a bodily reaction, a signal, a judgment, and an action. There's not a simple definition. 12. Enough for today. We will get more into shame and how to work with it in the next several episodes. So much more to unpack. This was conceptually heavy -- lots to understand. 13. Lucy had a comment.14. Great stories of how this podcast is changing lives. I want your stories -- stories of how the podcast has impacted you -- send them to me. crisis@soulsandhearts.com, PM me in the community. Let me know if I can use them on the air. Your story can help other people. Cell is 317.567.9594. 15. RCCD community: I want to tell you about the Resilient Catholics: Carpe Diem! Community. a. The RCCD community brings together people who are really interested in growing more and more resilient, both in the natural realm and in the psychological realm,b. Catholics who are seizing this day, this moment, as an opportunity for great spiritual and psychological growth. c. We are bringing in IFS concepts and guidance on working with your parts in your system, to help you become more self-aware, to better love God, others, and yourself. d. Example Upcoming Zoom meeting i. Join me for a guided meditation to help you locate a part of you that feels unloved and unlovable and to reach out with care and gentleness to that part -- how to work with parts that carry the burden of shame. ii. When is it? Wednesday, October 14 7:30-8:45 PM Eastern time. Two days from release iii. We will record the introduction and the meditation sections of this so RCCD community members can do it on their own. iv. Building a whole library of different exercises and techniques to help you. e. Example: Office hours -- we will be discussing shame in zoom office hours on October 21 from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM Eastern -- free for RCCD members. Going in to the concepts of this podcast. Lively Q&A. Place to get questions answered -- but we won't be getting into any individual issues there.f. $25 per monthg. closing November 3 – less than a month away -- won't reopen until sometime next year, in 2021 lock in prices for all of 2021.h. Go to soulsandhearts.com, click on the tab that says all courses and shows and register for the Resilient Catholics Carpe Diem Community. 16. Shout out to Catholic therapists and counselorsa. Are you seeking i. Greater insight into yourself as a clinician and better self-care? ii. New therapeutic skills to help your clients help themselves? iii. Deep, personal connections within a small group of other Catholic therapists who understand the unique demands of our lives? iv. Guidance on how to work with your clients' parts in therapy or counseling -- I have an answer and a possibility for you. b. I am leading Catholic Internal Family Systems consultation groups i. Get together every month for 90 minutes via Zoom in groups of 8. ii. Experience IFS techniques through a variety of exercises that I will lead -- demonstrations. iii. Practice IFS techniques, working on our own real issues as a therapist within our own internal systems, in the holding environment of the group iv. Participate in some interpersonal processing, based on an IFS understanding of parts and self, recast in accordance with our Catholic faith v. Amazing response 29 of 32 slots are filled, but there are 3 left1. Two for the Second Wednesday of the month, starting October 14 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern time -- gotta move quick on this. 2. One slot for the Fourth Wednesday of the month, starting October 28 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM Eastern time vi. Check out [insert website link]17. Patroness and Patron
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"There is a mind, body, spirit connection with healthy dance, but today there is also a distortion of dance which can lead to the exploitation of children." A strong message to parents discussed with guest Mary Bawden on the Cure with Aimee Cabo. The Cure Radio™ live talk radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced or is currently experiencing domestic violence, abuse, trauma, mental health, or other challenges that affect your life. It's a place to find comfort, knowledge, strategies, answers, hope, and love, and so much more, all while you are healing your wounds and knowing that you are loved and not alone. Join Aimee and her professional guests live on The Cure with Aimee Cabo Video Podcast every Saturday at 1 PM EST recorded during the live radio show. Please listen and subscribe to the show and then share the show with others. Enjoy weekly contests, knowledgeable guests, and a few laughs. It's then available after as an Audio Podcast available heard on most podcast platforms. You can find information about the show and past guests bios by visiting the RADIO SHOW PAGE. Aimee hopes that anyone who has suffered abuse of any kind, or walked a moment in similar shoes, will find inspiration in these pages, and hope that love and truth will ultimately prevail. Please subscribe and share this podcast. HOSTS: Aimee Cabo Nikolov is a Cuban American who has lived most of her life in Miami. After many years of healing, finding love, raising a family and evolving her relationship with God, Aimee's true grit and courage led her to pen an honest, thought-provoking memoir. Years of abuse became overshadowed with years of happiness and unconditional love. Now Aimee is the president of IMIC Research, a medical research company, a speaker, radio host and focused on helping others. You can read more about Aimee by visiting her website. Dr. Boris Nikolov is the CEO of Neuroscience Clinic. You can read more about Dr. Nikolov and the work he is doing by visiting his website. GUEST: Mary Margaret Bawden felt God call her into prayer-in-motion at fifteen years of age soon after she asked Jesus into her heart as her personal Savior. Although highly trained in ballet, she found herself attracted to the varied choreographic approaches found in modern dance. As a result, she received a B.A. in modern dance from UC Riverside in 1975; for a short time after graduation, she became the dance instructor for Crafton College as well as Mt. San Jacinto Jr. College in the Southern California area. The arrival of her 3 children in 1976, 1978 and 1981 followed and changed her priorities in movement until her children grew older. Soul to Sole Choreography placed in the non-professional finalist category of the highly acclaimed ‘Festival of the Stars’ choreography festival held in Palm Springs at the McCallum Theatre in 2002, 2003 and 2004. Shea New, the founder/director of the festival, stated that the choice for the fall festival finalists was ‘difficult due to the overwhelming amount of quality talent submitted.’ Choreography finalists included entries from Argentina, Florida, Texas, New York, Arizona, Nevada, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. Alongside the educational movement foundation for worship ministry, Mary has taught choreography and/or DA:NCE materials for the National Sacred Dance Guild Conference, the CAHPERD(California health, physical education, recreation and dance) dance workshop, the Saddleback Worship Conference, “Raise the Barre” as well as the State CDEA(California Dance Educator’s Association) Conference and the NDEO(National Dance Educator’s Organization) National Conference. In Redlands, California, God has used Mary’s love of prayer-in-motion to design scripture for women’s Bible studies, church services and Children’s Christmas musicals at her home church. Since 1995, the much of Mary’s time has focused on a book entitled ‘Dance is Prayer in Motion: Soul to Sole Choreography for Church Dance Ministry.’ The chapters include information on dance movement foundation, leadership, choreography tools, the 6-step choreography method, the rehearsal process, and a chapter for pastors who want clear expectations for setting up a dance ministry in their own church. Part of the written material also shares how God has given her a vision to structure movement groups so that everyone can learn how to choreograph with or without a movement background. In 2006, Mary furthered her education when she received a Master of Arts in Worship with an emphasis in dance from Hope International University in Fullerton, California. From Mary’s point of view, prayer-in-motion must be purposeful and conceptually clear. Of course, clarity also informs her passion to communicate the benefits of dance for children so that they are not hypersexualized with adult costumes, choreography and music. Her background includes a California secondary and junior college teaching credential as well as many years as an inductive Bible study leader. She has been involved with Bible Study Fellowship, Kay Arthur’s Precepts Bible Studies as well as women’s bible studies at Trinity Evangelical Church in Redlands, CA where Mary and her husband Richard attend.
John 20:1-31 The emotions surrounding the resurrection of Jesus have never been more raw to me than they are right now. From Mary’s tears to John’s foot race all the way to Thomases doubt, I can really feel the emotion this Easter as even the disciples didn’t know what to do with the tomb being empty. Your friends and family may be experiencing the same kind of raw emotion as we all walk through this season of isolation, fear, and doubt. I want you to join us as we worship together, sing together, pray together, and shout that glorious truth that “He is Risen Indeed” together. My prayer CG is that the power of the resurrection of Christ fills your heart and home like never before and you will be able to take comfort and faith into what the next several months bring us. “This has been written down that you might believe and that in believing, you may have LIFE IN HIS NAME!
John 20:1-31 The emotions surrounding the resurrection of Jesus have never been more raw to me than they are right now. From Mary’s tears to John’s foot race all the way to Thomases doubt, I can really feel the emotion this Easter as even the disciples didn’t know what to do with the tomb being empty. Your friends and family may be experiencing the same kind of raw emotion as we all walk through this season of isolation, fear, and doubt. I want you to join us as we worship together, sing together, pray together, and shout that glorious truth that “He is Risen Indeed” together. My prayer CG is that the power of the resurrection of Christ fills your heart and home like never before and you will be able to take comfort and faith into what the next several months bring us. “This has been written down that you might believe and that in believing, you may have LIFE IN HIS NAME!
Words like “glory” and “born again” have been hijacked by popular culture, obscuring their meaning as presented in scripture. In his lesson, David Fleer helps us see John 12 through the eyes of those present in Jesus’ day. From Mary’s perfuming of Jesus with burial ointments to His proclamation about a gruesome death, we gain a better picture of Jesus glorified and what it means to follow Him.
During Advent, we rightfully turn our attention upon the arrival of Jesus. But often we miss something valuable when we fail to see the importance of those God chose to use in the story of His arrival. From Mary & Joseph, to John the Baptist, or Simeon & Anna - God chose to use people, just like us, in His story. In this message, we look at what Simeon and Anna can teach us about pursuing dreams and being in the right place at the right time.
From Mary, mother of Jesus, to the lowest of shepherds - Christ came for all. He came for you! By HiOneLove
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! This year Ian, Gareth and Olly bring you the Sporting Nativity! It's the greatest story ever podcast as the guys come up with what they think are the best sports stars to represent the members of the Nativity. From Mary to King Herod and even the second Shepherd from the left....who will make the final selection? Enjoy!
From Mary, mother of Jesus, to the lowest of shepherds - Christ came for all. He came for you!
Most of the people we see as Biblical heroes were nobodies until they stepped up and obeyed God. In the first episode of this new Grow on the Go podcast series, Donna and Kevann chat about the miraculous and mundane aspects of the Christmas story. They discuss all the reasons Mary could have said no to God and why it makes her obedience all the more astounding. From Mary we learn that our obedience is in direct proportion to how well we know God. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/p/fst.mc.tritondigital.com/GROW_ON_THE_GO_P/media/GOTG-S04E13-Obedient_Nobodies_Mary_dec03-19.mp3
Are you getting enough iodine? Do you realize how serious this question is? This week, Dr. Jack and Mary revisit one of the most critical topics of their entire canon. The importance of iodine, and also the ignorance about this essential compound cannot be understated. From Mary’s own story of iodine and how it helped to save her life, to the countless patients helped by this simple diet adjustment, how is this not core knowledge in our population? Tune in to find out why this might be the case, and learn some of the amazing research behind iodine that they don't want you to know.
The reason we can live without fear is because God is with us. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message of faith from the perspective of Mary from Luke 1. From Mary's faith we we see that it’s the power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to carry Jesus, not more of our effort. Whatever we are facing, let's place our expectation on something He promises to do. His word will not fail us.
This week, Rev. Alan Johnson, the director of the ULM Wesley Foundation and Foundry board member is sharing the message. Alan always brings a great conversation to Foundry (check out this one about a demon-possessed man). Back in the 90’s when I was in college and really beginning to step into my faith, Max Lucado was writing a lot of books. One of the first books I read during those times was God Came Near. I searched my shelves this week but couldn’t put my hand on it. I was hoping to take a walk down memory lane and find some underlined stuff from the days when I had hair. I don’t really remember a lot of that book, but the premise was built on the concept of Immanuel (God with us). Like Jesus coming to the earth and it being humanity’s chance to rub shoulders with the divine. From Mary’s angelic visit bearing the news of her coming son all the way to Mary’s tragic visit at the cross of her baby boy, God is in the flesh, among us, super-close. That’s sort of what I feel Christmas movies do – they come close to the real thing. Clark Griswold, Buddy the Elf and even George Bailer all get really close to the truth that many of us are dying to discover. In about 90ish minutes we are stirred with emotion to catch the Christmas Spirit and we pledge to make this the most meaningful one yet. And sometimes that lasts through the 25th only to eventually fizzle out like a dying Yule log and get lost among the noise of resolutions and bowl games. When God came near, it wasn’t just for a TV special or the hang 250 strands of twinkling lights for the last 4 weeks of every year. God came to stay, to stir us into action, and through us, to light up the world. So we will do this by talking about just a few of the characters of the Christmas Story.
Spiritual writers have often drawn the analogy between Mary and snow. From Mary, we take an example of what it means to live a pure life, not just sexually, but in mind, heart, body, and soul.
Have you ever felt pulled in so many different directions that you were completely overwhelmed? Mary Shores is an expert in personal development, as well as a businesswoman who developed a roadmap for how to take control of your life. She generates pragmatic solutions for people who are freaking out or feeling stuck. Mary blends personal experience with her extensive knowledge of neuroscience and human behavior to guide businesses and individuals to their ideal life. Connect With Mary: Mary ShoresMary Shores on LinkedInMary Shores on Facebook@mary_shores on TwitterMary Shores on InstagramFearless Ambition group on Facebook The Mission Log: [04:43] - Mary introduces herself, talking about starting her first company as well as a tragic personal loss. [06:34] - How did Mary deal with everything, and shift from loss and trauma into building her own business? [10:05] - The starting point to change the feeling of unworthiness is to think about empowerment, Mary explains. [13:58] - Orion reiterates and expands on what Mary has been explaining about needing to actually do the work. She then talks about an exercise she does involving her chakras. [17:36] - What are Mary’s rituals? She answers, then takes a moment to dig into the neuroscience of gratitude. [22:00] - Mary talks about her daily desires at the moment. Orion then shares her own current desires. [24:19] - We go deeper into the topic of affirmations, with Mary talking about the importance of creating affirmations that resonate with you. [29:31] - From Mary’s perspective, it doesn’t matter whether someone takes a scientific path or a spiritual path. She then discusses the placebo effect. [31:42] - What is the “core four,” and how can we implement that? Mary answers, then shares her own “core four” with listeners. [35:23] - Mary talks about what she has learned through healing, and points out that you cannot protect your heart and be emotionally available at the same time. [39:49] - We learn about the difference between a “core four” and a goal. [44:00] - How does Mary turn an emotion that might get into the way into something cleansing? [48:39] - Mary shares her thoughts on communication and connecting better with other people. [52:13] - What are Mary’s three top tips to living a stellar life? #1. Always shed the layers of who you are and uncover the person who you are meant to be. #2. Pay attention to your emotions. #3. Focus on what you want instead of what you don’t want. [53:44] - Mary lists some places to find and connect with her. She also offers listeners a free gift! Links and Resources: Mary Shores Mary Shores on LinkedIn Mary Shores on Facebook @mary_shores on Twitter Mary Shores on Instagram Fearless Ambition group on Facebook Conscious Communications by Mary Shore Louise Hay You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay What the Bleep Do We Know!?
This week on Louder Than Ever, Hailey and Mary get nerdy! From Mary's angsty teenage diaries to Hailey's resolve to keep Pokemon names pure... Well, we're not exactly sure what all happened here but we hope you enjoy the ride nonetheless. Also, shout out to our new buddies, Those Movie Guys! If you like us, you'll probably like them as well, so check out their show! #EyeCandy! ...or would it be #EarCandy? Both? You be the judge! We're not here to tell you how to live your lives. ----------------------------- Please support Louder Than Ever by clicking that SUBSCRIBE button! Also, please give us a rating on iTunes. We recommend doing this and going straight for the 5 Stars before you even listen... That way you can't take them back. You can also Like our page on Facebook and follow us on both Twitter and Instagram @LTEPodcast Also, e-mail us funny memes or questions or feedback or just about anything to LouderThanEverPodcast@gmail.com You can find Hailey across all social media @HaileyAlizabeth and Mary @sparkilini
"Luke is known as the Gospel of the poor and marginalized because he shows more concern for women, who were the most marginalized group in the first century, and for those who existed on the bottom rung of Jewish society. Luke alone tells us of the shepherds who are the first recipients of the good news of the birth of Jesus. Shepherds were regarded as outcasts in first-century Judaism, barred even from testifying in a court of law. Only Luke tells of the impoverished baby who sleeps in a cattle trough. Only Luke tells us the story of the widow of Nain, as well as the widow who offers both of her remaining coins to the temple treasury. We might expect that a slave would have longed to see the world turned upside down, and this is also exactly what we find in Luke’s Gospel. From Mary’s song of the radical reversal that the coming of Messiah will bring, to the Beatitudes of Jesus, which announce that those who are laughing now will mourn while the mourners will soon find reason to laugh, Luke the slave celebrates the coming of Jesus. He longs for and wonders at the world being turned upside down by this arrival." MICHAEL CARD, Luke: The Gospel of Amazement "Glory follows afflictions, not as the day follows the night but as the spring follows the winter; for the winter prepares the earth for the spring, so do afflictions sanctified prepare the soul for glory." -RICHARD SIBBES
Recognizing Jesus requires a personal perspective. From Mary to Joseph to the Shepherds to Simeon to Anna to the Wise Men all found Jesus personally. No one has ever found Jesus from a distance, we must draw near to Him. Mary, Joseph, and Simeon held Him in their arms. The Shepherds drew near in wonder. The Wise Men bowed in worship. If we are not personally looking for Jesus we will never recognize Him.
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
The Genealogy Gems Podcast is Three Years Old This Month! THANK YOUS on genealogy podcasts Renee Huskey wrote in her Free Stuff Friday post about the Recently Completed Projects Argentina, Balvanera. Registros Parroquiales 1833 thru 1934 [Parte A] Canada, British Columbia. Deaths, 1872 thru 1986 [Part 4] Jamaica. Civil Births, 1878 thru 1899 [Part A] Norway. 1875 Census [Part 1 U.S., Florida. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Georgia. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Indiana, Clark County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Dubois County. Marriages, 1811 thru 1959 U.S., Indiana, Harrison County. Marriages, 1811 thru1959 U.S., Maryland. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Montana. 1910 Federal Census U.S., Tennessee. County Marriages, 1790 thru 1950 [Part A] The FamilySearch Family History Library is now making its popular classes available at FamilySearch.org, where anyone anywhere in the world can access them for free at a time that is convenient for them. FamilySearch is continually adding new online offerings. Classes on how to read English handwritten records are currently in development. All of the classes can be accessed on by clicking on Free Online Classes on the home page. FOOTNOTE Unlike any other historical collection on the web, the Interactive Census Collection has the unique ability to connect people related to ancestors found on the historical documents. Simply by clicking the Im Related button for a name on the document will identify you as a descendent and also list others that have done the same. Never before has it been as easy to connect with distant relatives through historical documents. Finding a record featuring an ancestors name provides not only an emotional experience but also a connection with the past. On Footnote.com it's more than just finding a name on a census record. Interactive tools allow people to enhance the documents by adding their own contributions including: Photos Stories Comments Other related document Who Do You Think You Are? Do you belong to a genealogy society? Perhaps nows a good time to hold some beginning genealogy classes like the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society has done. MAILBOX: Travis wrote in to say he has been inspired to get started in genealogy research: This morning I did a quick search on my iPhone. In the App store and i found your podcast. I listened to about 15 or so episodes. Starting at the beginning. I really enjoy your podcast and cant wait to get caught up and see what other goodys you have in store for me!! Comments on So kudos to both Lisas for what you have done to raise the excitement for genealogy! online on the NBC website Thanks to my conversation with you several months ago, my search for my mother is only resulting in increasing information…I love you for your enthusiasm and dedication to this work. Crystal Bell, a fan forever. Listen to Lisa's interview with Crystal Bell Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcast From Tim. A Question Henry Culbertson Wood who was orphaned at a young age. His Mother died when he was less than a year old. His father and Mother were never Married and his Father disappeared. He lived with some people for a time then went to Hillside Mission Indian school in Skiatook, OK. (Possibly an Orphanage for Indians.) Henry was born in 10 Jan 1879 in Indian Territory around what is now Checotah, OK and died 13 Aug 1948 in Kellyville, OK. According to Dawes papers his Mother's name is Martha J Rowland or Rolin, both spelling are in the Dawes Papers and He said he thinks his father's name was Henry Wood. He applied and added his Daughter Ora in 1901. If you have suggestions or leads for Tim or leave a voice mail at 925-272-4021 Hard Drive Organziation Lisa's article Organizing Your Hard Drive appears in the May 2010 issue of the Companion at the Family Tree Magazine YouTube channel From Mary. Feeling Lucky with Discount and seminar "I just became a Genealogy Gems Premium member and quite frankly I do not know why I waited so long. I always thought your regular Genealogy Gems podcasts were terrific enough, but I must say the premium content is over the top!" And Katharaine Ott share some genealogical success she had at Only a genealogist regards a step backwards as progress. Now through March 31, 2010 get $10 off by Rootsmagic. GEM: Interview with Bryce Roper, Produce Manager, FamilySearch Hear the rest of the interview in Genealogy Gems Updated every three weeks. GEM: Fess Parker Tribute It was almost exactly a year ago that Darby Hinton who played Fess Parker's son in the Daniel Boone series was on . Darby Hinton shared his admiration for Fess. My prayers goout to Darby and his family who I know will miss Fess Parker in a very personal way. He was a big man! by Fess at the Archive of American Television website. Genealogy Gems App Users Bonus Content: Video version of Darby's Tribute to Fess Parker.
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