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Gird your loins! For this delightful sequel, we return to the hallowed halls of Runway, which have gone...digital? Andy still craves validation (who doesn't), Emily has gone full vendor, Miranda is in tassels, and Nigel still doesn't have an on-screen husband. LADY GAGA THOUGH!Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd) Follow Michael!For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/

For your convenience and listening pleasure, the first hour is just a church member and his pastor shooting the breeze about Evangelicalism, especially in North America and the West. The second hour, we get down to the nitty gritty of the Nicene Creed and Sola Scriptura. Do they fit like a hand and glove or are they like oil and water? Can Biblicists believe in the usefulness of creeds? Do creeds necessarily supplant the Scriptures? Gird your loins and enjoy a little Theology to Drive By 2026! Catch up on past episodes! https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab5abfe9https://share.transistor.fm/s/89564a04https://share.transistor.fm/s/121360cchttps://share.transistor.fm/s/b3c10d7b

Gird your loins! Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) are sitting down to talk THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review. PLOT SUMMARY: Andy Sachs reunites with Miranda Priestly as they navigate their careers amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. Directed by: David Frankel Written by: Aline Brosh McKenna and Lauren Weisberger Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, B.J. Novack, Simone Ashley *Image courtesy of Twentieth Century Studios @TheWatchAndTalk (Twitter/Instagram) Letterboxd.com/TheWatchandTalk Facebook.com/TheWatchAndTalk www.TheWatchAndTalk.com TheWatchAndTalk@gmail.com   Support the show! www.Patreon.com/TheWatchAndTalk

Gird your loins because Matt, Jamie and Shahir are about to give a performance evaluation to one of fashion's most notorious bosses. Put on your best heels because The Devil Wears Prada 2 is sashaying down the runway with the return of Andy, Emily and Nigel in a post print journalistic quagmire!If you're enjoying the show, consider buying us a coffee, sending us an email or hitting us up on Letterboxd, Twitter(X), BlueSky or Instagram!You can catch our episodes early and ad free over on Nebula! Sign up with the link below. It really helps out the pod so we thank you in advance!https://go.nebula.tv/theonlypodcastaboutmoviesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Test your knowledge and take our Devil Wears Prada quiz here!Gird your loins, because we’ve waited 20 years for this moment, and now we’re finally breaking down the sequel to the most iconic fashion movie of all time.From the A-list celebrity cameos that were left on the cutting room floor to the ‘recession indicator’ vibes of the new Runway offices, we’re dissecting whether this return to the high-stakes world of elite publishing actually sticks the landing.Plus, we’re deep-diving into why the sequel’s central romance felt like a ‘situationship’ gone wrong and unpacking the brutal line of dialogue that has the internet reeling and why one specific scene felt like a personal betrayal to the lead character's mythology.From the 'horror movie' reality of modern digital media to the unexpected pop star collab that stole the final act, we’re revealing everything that worked and everything that made us cringe.Love binge-watching TV? The Spill has launched a new podcast called Watch Party where we deep dive into the shows everyone’s talking about. Follow the feed on Apple or Spotify now. Plus remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news… OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe/ Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast. From Mamma Mia. Welcome to the Spill, your daily pop culture fix.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gird your loins! In the first Meghan month episode, the girls talk both Devil Wears Prada movies. On trend for something? Groundbreaking. If you have never seen either movie, please bore someone else with your questions until you've watched them. Definitely recommend watching movies at the Dine-In AMC, experience 10/10, food 10/10, movie 10/10. Happy Meghan Month! Follow LTP on Social Media

A pop culture podcast with 3 people? Groundbreaking.Yes we head back to Runway to discuss this year's legacy sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and ask ourselves if it loves up to its iconic prequel. Plus - catching up with The Pitt and DTF St. Louis, Beef S2, The Sheep Detectives, BTS' Arirang, and Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour. Gird your loins!Make sure you follow us on X for updates at @endslatepod and you can find our hosts on X, Letterboxd, Youtube, echos on their personal profiles:@mel_loz_@quarkhenares@ramondeveyra Also, make sure you join the Facebook community for a safe space to just really share what you love! https://facebook.com/groups/endslate

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Sachs And The City Anne Hathaway's wannabe writer Andy finds both her outfits and work ethic clashing with boss-from-hell Meryl Streep in the 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada. Can bitchy first assistant Emily Blunt and diva fashion director Stanley Tucci help the aspiring journalist dress the part and fit in at high-pressure Runway magazine? And will boyfriend Adrian Grenier (Entourage) get tossed out with last season's wardrobe once Andy connects with smooth operator Simon Baker (The Mentalist)? Gird your loins and join Marjorie, Arnie, and Brock for this free bonus podcast.

Gird your loins as Natalia brings forward a CONTROVERSIAL take (for Emmy) about AI. Is it possible to have a nuanced conversation about something so polarizing? Church Anew Blog AOC Video Referenced Support Us on Patreon

Gird your loins! Cam Sackett joins Mitchell to unpack their honest thoughts on Devil Wears Prada 2. From unexpected plot twists, interesting fashion choices and whether this sequel was worth making... this is a spoiler filled conversation. That's all!

Penas akims ir sielai – Panemunės kelias. Kuo jis patrauklus?Seredžiuje užsuksime į Sidro gamyklą, įkurtą sename obuolių sode ir susipažinsime su Aiste Geniene.Rūstekonių kaime netoli Seredžiaus Nerijus Šapauskas su šeima įrengė Armenos poilsiavietę.Panemunės pilis toliau renovuojama, tačiau tai netrukdo organizuoti renginius, šventes, edukacijas. Projektų vadovė Aida Krikickienė ir Panemunės pilies virtuvės šefas Mantas Makaras.Natūralūs džiovinti skanėstai Jurbarko centre. Tarozų šeima rengia degustacijas-edukacijas. Džiovinuko įkūrimo istoriją pasakoja Jolanta Tarozienė ir dukra Lėja.Ramunė ir Šonas Farnan grįžo iš Airijos ir įkūrė levandų rojų Girdžiuose.Amžinas pasienis Smalininkuose siekia 500 metų. Sena miestelio istorija tarnauja kultūros darbuotojams. Mintimis dalijasi Mažosios Lietuvos Jurbarko krašto kultūros centro direktorė Gina Meškauskienė, kultūros renginių vadybininkė Raimonda Karvelienė ir Smalininkų technologijų ir verslo mokyklos mokytoja Zita Sakavičienė.Žygių magija įtraukia tuos, kurie nori pažinti Lietuvą kitaip. Žygių organizatorius Lukas Pileckis.Ved. Jolanta Jurkūnienė

Gird your loins, folks! We've accepted the low-paying position of assistant to Miranda Priestly, the legendary editor-in-chief at Runway Magazine, the fashion crown jewel of the Elias Clarke publishing empire. A million other people would kill to have this job, but it's sure to open up big doors for us in the future. Ms. Priestly's a little demanding, and doesn't like us to ask questions, and doesn't like when we don't understand things, and calls us fat, but all things require a learning curve. On an unrelated note: The podcast is covering The Devil Wears Prada (2006), the millennial classic about a hard-working striver who doesn't think she can please her boss, before wouldn't you know it, she pleases her damn boss? It might end up being the role Meryl Streep will be best remembered for, and she's truly electric in this movie. But Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci are also incredible! And Anne Hathaway's doing her thing. Now, about that: During the history segment, we really try to unpack why people don't like Anne Hathaway. Including one of the people who hosts this podcast. Also in the history segment: The life and times of Vogue editor Anna Wintour; Lauren Weisberger working for Wintour and then writing a thinly veiled novel about it; how that novel was adapted into a movie; and how playing Priestly catapulted Meryl Streep into being a box office sensation for the first time in her career. Watch the history segment in full: https://youtu.be/iF8YfSnisqw  Next week (May 8, 2026): Bride of Chucky (1998)!   Time stamps: 00:06:33 — History segment: Anna Wintour; author Lauren Weisberger works as Wintour's assistant for 10 months, writes a novel about it; the novel gets adapated as a movie by director David Frankel; casting Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway; why do people hate Anne Hathaway? 00:51:55 — Movie discussion 02:05:15 — Final thoughts & star ratings   The Devil Wears Prada was directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, based on Lauren Weisberger's novel. Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Tracie Thoms, Rich Sommer, Gisele Bundchen, and Adrian Grenier as "Nate."    Sources: "Anna Wintour's legacy and who might replace her as Vogue editor" by Steven McIntosh | BBC (2025) - https://bit.ly/4vZ8Zof "Anna Wintour Embraces a New Era At Vogue" by David Remnick | The New Yorker (2025) - https://bit.ly/48JrpQb  "What's Wrong With Vogue?" by Cathy Horyn | The New York Times (2008) - https://bit.ly/424AcIw  "The White Issue: Has Anna Wintour's Diversity Push Come Too Late?" by Edmund Lee | The New York Times (2020) - https://bit.ly/4cFPslf  "When personal assistants attack!" by Elizabeth Spiers | Salon (2003) - https://bit.ly/4n0Y1uv  "'Every minute at Vogue felt like an emergency': Devil Wears Prada author Lauren Weisberger on igniting a scandal" by Jess Cartner-Morley | The Guardian (2024) - https://bit.ly/4vRpl2f  "'It was a year of being yelled at': How much of The Devil Wears Prada really happened?" by Megan Agnew | The Sydney Morning Herald (2026) - https://bit.ly/4cDk5rG  "The Devil Wears Prada oral history: Cast reunites to dish on making the best-dressed hit" by Joey Nolfi | Entertainment Weekly (2021) - https://bit.ly/3QK5PVi  "'The Devil Wears Prada' Turns 10: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt Tell All" by Ramin Setoodeh | Variety (2016) - https://bit.ly/4u3ztDs  "Anne Hathaway on Tuning Out the Haters and Embracing Her True Self" by Julie Miller | Vanity Fair (2024) - https://bit.ly/4u5uJgo  "Anne Hathaway Can't Win" by Anne Helen Petersen | BuzzFeed (2015) - https://bzfd.it/4cHqMZC  "A Tale of Two Oscar-Winning Actresses: Why Has Jennifer Lawrence Become a Media Darling by Breaking All the Rules, While Well-Behaved Anne Hathaway Is Getting Flack?" by Julie Miller | Vanity Fair (2013) - https://bit.ly/4tm4aDf "How Annoying Is Anne Hathaway: A Scientific Inquiry" by Billy Kimball | HuffPost (2013) - https://bit.ly/4mZqVLl  "The Cult of Hathahaters: Will It Hurt Anne Hathaway's Oscar Chances?" by Kevin Fallon | The Daily Beast (2013) - https://bit.ly/3OMV302    Artwork by Laci Roth.   Check out Laci's coloring videos on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-kKLhWb2g0bKA-RrvvLh0Q/  Matt has a monthly spin-off podcast covering the James Bond films! Check out PodJob: A James Bond Podcast on Apple Podcast (https://bit.ly/4jRL2K1), Spotify (https://bit.ly/4a8jM6E), and YouTube (https://youtube.com/@podjob007).   Music by Rural Route Nine. Listen to their album The Joy of Averages on Spotify (https://bit.ly/48WBtUa), Apple Music (https://bit.ly/3Q6kOVC), or YouTube (https://bit.ly/3MbU6tC).   Songs by Rural Route Nine in this episode: "Winston-Salem" - https://youtu.be/-acMutUf8IM "Snake Drama" - https://youtu.be/xrzz8_2Mqkg "The Bible Towers of Bluebonnet" - https://youtu.be/k7wlxTGGEIQ    Follow the show!  Twitter: @1weekrental | @MattStokes9 | @LRothConcepts Facebook: @1weekrental Instagram: @1weekrental TikTok: @1weekrental | @mattstokes9 Letterboxd: @loadbearinglaci | @mattstokes9 Bluesky: @1weekrental.bsky.social   1-Week Rental used to be Load Bearing Beams.

Gird your loins, the latest Movie Squad instalment has arrived. Simon Miraudo reunites with Tristan Fidler and together they bring two new reviews to their fashionable taskmaster, Breakfast host Pamela Boland. First up, Tristan reviews The Devil Wears Prada 2, the long-awaited sequel to Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's iconic 2006 fash-com (fashion comedy, not fascist comedy). Pam saw it too, so listen in to find out whether or not it's (in the words of Miranda Priestly) groundbreaking or dirty, tired and paunchy. Then, Simon and Tristan jointly review Warwick Thornton's Wolfram, which is also a sequel… of sorts. The great Aussie filmmaker follows up 2017's Sweet Country with another brutal tale of colonial violence, but this time, there's perhaps a slightly more optimistic outlook. It stars Deborah Mailman and Pedrea Jackson. Stay tuned for the pod-exclusive segment, where Simon reviews the Australian thriller Seven Snipers, which sees an ex-military mum played by Radha Mitchell protecting her daughter from the vengeful marksman known only as The Dragon (Tim Roth). Would it shock you to learn she is helped by approximately six other snipers? All these films are now in Australian cinemas! Learn about the new season of Tristan's Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas held on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to tune in to RTRFM every Friday at 7:30am to hear Movie Squad live on Breakfast with Pam!

Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Charles DrewSermon Series: Guest PreacherPsalm 45 (ESV)1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!4 In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house,11 and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.16 In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.Sermon OutlinePsalm 45 blows like a fresh wind of hope into our gloomy social dysfunction, inviting our hearts to overflow with a pleasing theme (v. 1). 1. The Prince at the center of our hope Supremely attractive:v 2: The most handsome of the sons of men2. The Prince at the center of our hope His words: v 2: Grace is poured upon your lips3. The Prince at the center of our hope His character: vv 4, 7: In your majesty ride out . . . for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; . . . You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. 4. The Prince at the center of our hopeHis victory: vv.4-5: In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. 5. The Groom10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house, 11 and the king will desire your beauty.Prayer of ConfessionLord Jesus, you are the Father's great gift to us. You speak words we don't deserve but gladly receive, words of healing and forgiveness, words that fill us with hope, words that change our motivations and appetites. You love us and our world and have done and will do all that is necessary to reverse the damage that we have brought upon ourselves. You desire us, eager for us to love you back. Forgive our tepid hearts. Forgive our ingratitude. Forgive our failure to listen carefully to what you say. Forgive our distractedness, our convenient reconstructions of who you are, and our divided loyalties. Please do not give up on us. We need and want more than forgiveness. We want to be better people, more like you, more responsive to you and to each other. How grateful we are for your promise to finish what you have begun in us. Alleluia. Amen.

Audio Recording A Leader Worth Following Rev. Charles Drew Download Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Charles DrewSermon Series: Guest PreacherPsalm 45 (ESV)1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mighty one, in your splendor and majesty!4 In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds!5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you.6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions;8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh and aloes and cassia.From ivory palaces stringed instruments make you glad;9 daughters of kings are among your ladies of honor; at your right hand stands the queen in gold of Ophir.10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house,11 and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts, the richest of the people.13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold.14 In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her.15 With joy and gladness they are led along as they enter the palace of the king.16 In place of your fathers shall be your sons; you will make them princes in all the earth.17 I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations; therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.Sermon OutlinePsalm 45 blows like a fresh wind of hope into our gloomy social dysfunction, inviting our hearts to overflow with a pleasing theme (v. 1). 1. The Prince at the center of our hope Supremely attractive:v 2: The most handsome of the sons of men2. The Prince at the center of our hope His words: v 2: Grace is poured upon your lips3. The Prince at the center of our hope His character: vv 4, 7: In your majesty ride out . . . for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; . . . You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. 4. The Prince at the center of our hopeHis victory: vv.4-5: In your majesty ride out victoriously for the cause of truth and meekness and righteousness; let your right hand teach you awesome deeds! Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; the peoples fall under you. 5. The Groom10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear: forget your people and your father's house, 11 and the king will desire your beauty.Prayer of ConfessionLord Jesus, you are the Father's great gift to us. You speak words we don't deserve but gladly receive, words of healing and forgiveness, words that fill us with hope, words that change our motivations and appetites. You love us and our world and have done and will do all that is necessary to reverse the damage that we have brought upon ourselves. You desire us, eager for us to love you back. Forgive our tepid hearts. Forgive our ingratitude. Forgive our failure to listen carefully to what you say. Forgive our distractedness, our convenient reconstructions of who you are, and our divided loyalties. Please do not give up on us. We need and want more than forgiveness. We want to be better people, more like you, more responsive to you and to each other. How grateful we are for your promise to finish what you have begun in us. Alleluia. Amen.

Zeven seizoenen lang heeft hij aan onze kop gezeurd, maar nu het tweede deel officieel bijna uitkomt, konden we er niet meer omheen: we gaan eindelijk terug naar de redactie van Runway. Vriend van de show (en grootverbruiker van filmquotes) Wouter schuift aan om deze ultieme cultklassieker uit 2006 langs de Terugspoelen-themas te halen.Is The Devil Wears Prada de oppervlakkige ‘vrouwenfilm' waar het vaak voor wordt versleten? Absoluut niet. We rocken de Bechdel-test en ontdekken een vlijmscherpe film over ambitie, macht en vrouwen die de regels van het spel eigenhandig herschrijven. Meryl Streep geeft een masterclass 'how to be the perfect villian' als Miranda Priestly, maar zijn de vrienden van Andy stiekem niet de échte villains van dit verhaal?Waarschuwing: De passie spat deze aflevering letterlijk je gehoorgang in. We gaan diep de materie in, quotiën erop los en het volume schiet door het enthousiasme regelmatig in het rood. Zet je koptelefoon dus af en toe een tandje zachter, maar geniet van deze heerlijk lange rit door Manhattan.That's all.Waar te kijken?The Devil Wears Prada is momenteel (25 april) te streamen via Disney+ of te huur via Pathé Thuis en Apple TV.

Find out for yourself, because, only on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar and Steve Simpson will get riveting conversations like the genesis of the statement, "Gird your Loins!"

Find out for yourself, because, only on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar and Steve Simpson will get riveting conversations like the genesis of the statement, "Gird your Loins!"

Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind 1 Peter 1:3-16 Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley

Ephesians 6:10-20 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin consider how God's Word relates to the armor of God.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25085The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

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“These are days of great looseness; everywhere I see great laxity of doctrinal belief, and gross carelessness in religious practice. Christian people are doing to-day what their forefathers would have loathed. Multitudes of professors are but very little different from worldlings. Men's religion seems to hang loosely about them, as if it did not fit them: the wonder is that it does not drop off from them. Men are so little braced up as to conscientious conviction and vigorous resolve, that they easily go to pieces if assailed by error or temptation. The teaching necessary for to-day is this: ‘Gird up the loins of your mind,' brace yourselves up; pull yourselves together; be firm, compact, consistent, determined. Do not be like quicksilver, which keeps on dissolving and running into fractions; do not fritter away life upon trifles, but live to purpose, with undivided heart, and decided resolution.” So Spurgeon describes the reason for preaching this sermon, and what more can we say by way of introduction? It expresses the preacher's profound concern and earnest plea. The sermon develops as the sustained exhortation of a pastor confident that the motives which the gospel supplies will be sufficient to establish and encourage the people of God in a lukewarm and watery age. Read the sermon here: https://www.mediagratiae.org/resources/a-seasonable-exhortation Check out the new From the Heart of Spurgeon Book! British: https://amzn.to/48rV1OR American: https://amzn.to/48oHjft Connect with the Reading Spurgeon Community on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ReadingSpurgeon Sign up to get the weekly readings emailed to you: https://www.mediagratiae.org/podcasts-1/from-the-heart-of-spurgeon. Check out other Media Gratiae podcasts at www.mediagratiae.org Download the Media Gratiae App: https://subsplash.com/mediagratiae/app

Join Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera as they look ahead to the readings for Palm Sunday— including the Kenotic Hymn, and Matthew's account of the Passion.This episode is brought to you by Catholic International University, supporting Catholic priests through online MA and Graduate Certificate programs in Ecclesial Administration & Management.Learn more at catholiciu.edu/pillarAlready read the readings? Skip ahead to 22:00.Gospel with Palm Procession: Matthew 21:1-11Reading 1 - Isaiah 50:4-7Psalm 22: 8-9, 17-20, 23-24Reading 2 - Philippians 2:6-11Gospel - Matthew 26:14—27:66 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

Gird your loins! This week on the Back to the Past Podcast, we're heading south of the border to revisit the 1986 comedy classic, Three Amigos! Join Kevin, Brad, and Justin as we saddle up with Lucky Day, Dusty Bottoms, and Ned Nederlander. We're breaking down the legendary chemistry between Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short, and discussing how this "fish out of water" tale became a staple of 80s comedy. From the infamous "My Little Buttercup" scene to the invisible swordsman, we explore why this film remains a fan favorite and whether the humor still hits the bullseye today. Is it just a "plethora" of jokes, or is there more to this trio than meets the eye? Let's find out! Connect With Us Official Website: BacktothePastPodcast.com – Feedback, suggestions, and official merch! Facebook: "Like" and DM The Lions Den Podcast or reach out to The "2 Dumb Dads" Show. Instagram: @TheLionsDenPodcast TikTok: The Lions Den Podcast Email: thelionsdenpodcast32@gmail.com Support Our Sponsors This episode is brought to you by the partners who keep the lights on in the AllStar Fence STL Studios: Stark Roofing LLC AllStar Fence STL Pasta House in High Ridge Granite Pros, LLC Turner Tree Specialists Terri Anne The Moon & Back Photography and Doula Services

“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me. And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him. And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.” (Acts 12:1-17)

Todd interviews Professor David Woods about recent NASA mishaps and a growing cultural shift toward "cheaper, faster" decision-making that sacrifices safety. They explore how past safety gains have lost vitality, highlight cascading modern risks (the "messy nine"), and argue for mutual assistance and revitalized resilience practices. Wood's most recent writing on this is available in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists called:  Cheaper, Faster, and Who Gives a Damn about Anything Else. The episode connects space, aviation, cloud outages, and AI-driven engineering to show why coordinated foresight and cross-disciplinary cooperation are essential to prevent far-reaching harm in today's complex systems.

This is a sermon from the Morgantown, WV, USA sanctuary of Restoration Church International. Joe & Rena Perozich pray that this message will be a blessing to you as you listen. Should you wish to learn more about the ministry, we invite you to visit www.restorationchurchintl.org

What is a Reformed Baptist Church? Pamphlets, booklets, and sermon series have been produced to answer this question for decades. Although their presence online may indicate large numbers, this would be mistaken. If the visible church is likened to a tree, how did the Reformed Baptist branch shoot out? What is the good, the bad, and the ugly, especially in North America in the last and present century? Have you visited a Reformed Baptist local church before? What was its ethos? Gird your loins as we scratch the surface on what a Reformed Baptist Church is.

Series: Wes Brown Meeting, February 2026Service: Gospel MeetingType: SermonSpeaker: Wes Brown

 FAM...I KNOW WE SAY THIS A LOT, BUT THIS ONE IS WILLLLLLLD. In the early 1960, we don't know exactly when, George Carol went out for a pack of cigarettes and never came home. His four kids spent decades wondering what happened to him. Their mother, Dorothy, didn't like to talk about George and she didn't want to answer any of her children's questions about him. As adults, the kids decided to search. They were given a clue from an unlikely source. And so they started to dig--figuratively and literally. What they discovered leads to one of the most shocking conclusions we ever seen. Gird your loins, grab your dog or your cocktail, or nearest loved one (WITH CONSENT, PEOPLE!), because you are not going to believe what you are about to hear. Find and watch "The Secrets We Bury" on HuluWE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE!LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more!All Patreon members can also join us for the next Virtual Drag Bingo on Friday, March 13!Episode Sponsors: Rocket Money - Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to www.RocketMoney.com/obsessed today. Momentous - Help elevate your workout results with Momentous Creatine Chews! Go to www.livemomentous.com, and use promo code TCO for up to 35% off your first order!  Fabletics - High-end activewear at a fraction of the price! Get 80% off everything when you sign up as a VIP at www.Fabletics.com/TCO Miracle Made - Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://trymiracle.com/TCO and use the code TCO to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

After reading Psalm 45 we meditated on what makes a person handsome. As the Psalm proceeds it becomes evident that several verses are prophetical of our Lord.  Verses 6 & 7 are quoted in Hebrews 1 v.8,9.  In the Psalm they read, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever: the sceptre of your kingdom is a sceptre of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.  Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions” This puts the relationship between the Almighty and his Son in its true perspective. But are verses 2 & 3 also prophetical of Jesus?  “You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever. Gird your sword on your thigh O mighty one, in your splendour and majesty.”This is in contrast to Isaiah 53 which is so evidently prophetical of the Lord, that “he has no form or majesty that we should look to him, and no beauty that we should desire him.” [v.2] The solution to this contrast is two-fold, the words that follow in the Psalm, “you are the most handsome” are – “grace is poured upon your lips therefore God has …” This reminds us of Peter's words, “let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a meek and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.” [1 Pet. 3 v.4]  God will reward this kind of beauty.We read yesterday how – because “Joseph was handsome in form and appearance” [Gen 39 v.6] it proved to be to his disadvantage – but today we saw a contrast when “they quickly brought him out of the pit.” [41 v14] and when he had shaved and had new clothes he was brought before Pharaoh.Exalted to a position of honour before Pharaoh, did not these developments foreshadow in type, first the humiliation and then the exaltation of Christ. They also foreshadow the experience of true believers who, especially in certain parts of the world, struggle with opposition against the true way of life in Christ. This opposition is spreading as, even in this country, the Government is more inclined to pass permissive laws and seek to punish those who ignore them and even speak against them. Paul's words to the Romans should be engraved on our minds: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing, you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable …”  [12 v.2]  Our daily reading of God's word enables us to properly perform the “testing” and become “handsome” in mind and be ready for the time when our Lord will “gird (his) sword”..

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!1 Peter 1:13-25 (NKJV)Andrew and Edwin consider what it means to gird up the loins of our mind and be mentally ready for battle.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23951The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

AmericaFest2025: Great name or the greatest name? Red Scare Scrounge Up. Arc de Trump takes precedence over people being able to eat and live. There's a new phone for sale that doesn't exist. American Camelot now sullied. How do RFK Jr.s get made? A brief adding of to the Susie Wiles oversaturation. The Trump-Adelson chimera celebrates Hanukkah by gloating about every crime against humanity they've carried out via the Zionist Entity. Gird your loins in preparation to hear the single craziest thing Steve Bannon has ever said, including every utterance in all those Epstein emails. Speaking of Epstein: more of it. Mass shootings, statisticized. What is really driving loyalists to abandon their once beloved cult? ICE abolition called for. Trump doesn't know why US troops are in Syria but it has something to do with cleaning that whole region out, a thorough ethnic scrubbing. The serial killing of people on boats in the name of stamping out the fentanyl crisis continues. Remember when Trump's White House doctor was giving out fentanyl to anyone and everyone for any reason? He doesn't either, I guess. And other things happened thisdescriptioniswaytoolong. Recorded on Saturday, December 20th, 2025 around 11.00 AM Korea Standard TimeCommiserate on Discord: discord.gg/aDf4Yv9PrYNever Forget: standwithdanielhale.orgGenral RecommendationsJosh's Recommendation: 1) The Cooler 2) This Film is Not Yet RatedTim's Recommendation: Q&T AREFurther Reading, Viewing, ListeningShow notes + Full list of links, sources, etcMore From Timothy Robert BuechnerPodcast: Q&T ARE / violentpeople.co Tweets: @ROHDUTCHLocationless Locationsheatdeathpod.comEvery show-related link is corralled and available here.Twitter: @heatdeathpodPlease send all Letters of Derision, Indifference, Inquiry, Mild Elation, et cetera to: heatdeathoftheuniversepodcast@gmailSend us a textSupport the showSupport: patreon / buzzsprout

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Gird your loins because Willam is here! The Mogul of Media herself joins Big Dipper and Meatball for a messy ride through her shoplifting tips, undying love of strippers, and the daily struggle of managing a Reddit addiction. She reveals what it really takes to make it as a drag entrepreneur, confesses her dream-come-true LA hooker fantasy, and teaches proper lap-dance tipping etiquette. Plus, Willam tells Meatball to shave her wrists immediately and reveals a hookup story with a surprise guest that changed her life forever.Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on MOM Plus⁠Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180!Or e-mail us at ⁠sloppysecondspod@gmail.com⁠⁠FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS⁠⁠FOLLOW BIG DIPPER⁠⁠FOLLOW MEATBALL⁠⁠SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCASTSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 28, 1974, 28-year-old Karen Silkwood was killed in a car wreck on Highway 74 near Crescent, Oklahoma. Her death was officially ruled an accident. But her friends, family, and co-workers knew the real story: she had been killed for what she knew - and what she was about to do about it. In her car was a folder full of evidence that she was about to turn over to the New York Times detailing the plutonium  contamination of herself and her fellow workers at the local nuclear energy plant, and, crucially, evidence that the plant and THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, was complicit in nuclear proliferation - AKA GIVING FOREIGN POWERS THE TOOLS TO MAKE NUCLEAR WEAPONS. Gird your loins, Fam, because we are not having it! Find and watch "What Happened to Karen Silkwood? The Lost Tapes" on Hulu WE'RE ON YOUTUBE - Want to view the episodes and not just listen?  Check our new video feed to see full video episodes starting today. CLICK HERE TO WATCH AND SUBSCRIBE! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed, you'll find over 400 FULL AD-FREE BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW, including our episode-by-episode coverage of popular documentary series like Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God, LulaRich, and The Curious Case of Natalia Grace; classics like The Jinx, Making A Murderer, and The Staircase; and well-known cases like The Menendez Murders, Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery, and The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann, and so many more! Episode Sponsors: Kettle and Fire - For a limited-time, you can get a free carton of Kettle & Fire bone broth by going to www.KettleAndFire.com/TCO Against The Odds - Follow Against The Odds on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts, or binge all episodes early and ad-free right now on Wondery+ Chime - Make progress towards a better financial future with Chime. Open your account in 2 minutes at www.chime.com/TCO Home Chef -  Make cooking simple: fresh food delivered, easy recipes to follow and meals that actually taste great. Go to www.HomeChef.com/TCO for 50% off your first box and free dessert for life! Everyday Dose - Coffee with benefits! Visit www.everydaydose.com/TCO for  61% off your first subscription order! Join the TCO Community! Follow True Crime Obsessed on Instagram and TikTok, and join us on Facebook at the True Crime Obsessed Podcast Discussion Group!  AND INTRODUCING THE NEW TCO DISCORD CHANNEL AS WELL!!!

“Gird your loins!” Am I awake and aware, or am I distracted and asleep?

45:1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 45:3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 45:5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. 45:6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 45:8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 45:9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; 45:11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. 45:12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. 45:14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. 45:15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. 45:16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. 45:17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

45:1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 45:2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. 45:3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. 45:5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people fall under thee. 45:6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 45:7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 45:8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad. 45:9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; 45:11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him. 45:12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. 45:14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. 45:15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace. 45:16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth. 45:17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.

John welcomes back Aline Brosh McKenna (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The Devil Wears Prada) to ask, what do executives expect from a pitch these days? They look at the typical structure of a pitch deck, how that differs from lookbooks, how pitches have evolved over the years, and best practices for pitching on Zoom. Also, what happened to single-lady sitcoms? If you remember Monday nights in the 90's, you know what we're talking about. We reflect on what they did for the culture and how social media and reality TV may be taking their place. In our bonus segment for premium members, Aline tells us what it was like being back on the set for The Devil Wears Prada 2. Gird your loins, people! Links: Preorder the Scriptnotes book! Scriptnotes LIVE at Dynasty Typewriter in LA, November 30th! Only a few tickets left! Dick's Sporting Goods Launches Entertainment Studio by Etan Vlessing for The Hollywood Reporter The Ladies of Monday Night I Love LA on HBO Max The Diplomat on Netflix Shotdeck Stranger Things pitch deck Paramount Makes Big Buy of Comedy Spec Script 'Bald Eagles' by Borys Kit for The Hollywood Reporter Big A## Calendar Rareform bags Aline and John talk about writing memorable endings on YouTube Preorder the Scriptnotes Book! Get a Scriptnotes T-shirt! Check out the Inneresting Newsletter Become a Scriptnotes Premium member, or gift a subscription (now with fewer emails!) Subscribe to Scriptnotes on YouTube Scriptnotes on Instagram John August on Bluesky and Instagram Outro by Aline Brosh McKenna (send us yours!) Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt and edited by Matthew Chilelli. Email us at ask@johnaugust.com You can download the episode here.

With Laura busy hitting the books this week, Ben from Last Time On steps in to help Xhafer review another Ronald D. Moore show, Outlander. Ben wonders how long it would take someone to realize they've time-traveled. Xhafer thinks Airbnbs need continental breakfasts. Gird your grundles, Bear McCreary is comin'! This episode covers Outlander Season 1, Episode 1: Sassenach.Discord: https://discord.gg/MUHKDDk6TNMerch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhatHappenedHerePods

Imagine trying to run a race in a long robe that keeps tripping you—nearly impossible, right? That's what it's like to run the race God set before you without renewing your mind! In this powerful episode of Charis Daily, Javan Smith unpacks how "girding your loins" connects to renewing your mind, and how the state of your thoughts determines how well you run your race. For more resources and to view our upcoming conferences and events: www.charisbiblecollege.org.

Today's Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Father Robert Garon joins Terry to discuss his journey as God led him from false religions into the Priesthood Gospel -  Luke 12:35-38 - Jesus said to His disciples: "Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master's return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them. And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants."

Gospel  Luke 12:35-38 Jesus said to his disciples: "Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master's return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks. Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival. Amen, I say to you, he will gird himself, have them recline at table, and proceed to wait on them. And should he come in the second or third watch and find them prepared in this way, blessed are those servants.” Reflection Whenever a wedding is used as an image in Scripture, it makes reference to God's union with our humanity. He wants to marry us. He wants to be a part of us. He wants to make a vow with us, it will take care of one another. And here we see Jesus talking about being open and vigilant for this great message of union with God. And then he goes on to say that when he himself knows that you understand this, he is delighted and he does something so unusual. He, the master, takes care of and ministers to his servants. What a beautiful image of God's relationship with us. God taking care of us because we are open and receptive. Closing Prayer Father, bless us with an awareness of all that you long to say to us. Give us time. Quiet, restful time when we can simply listen to you and understand that you are there to serve us. It is beyond our imagining, but you are the God of service. Help us to live in that. And we ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Gird your loins and light your lamps and be like servants who await their master's return from a wedding, ready to open immediately when he comes and knocks.”  Luke 12:35–36What does it mean to “Gird your loins?” This phrase, which is not commonly used today, literally means “tighten your belt.” It traditionally refers to one who is wearing a long robe that makes it difficult to move quickly and easily. Thus, to gird your loins means that you tuck in the long robe and tighten your belt so that you are prepared for some physical activity. It was also commonly used to exhort those preparing for battle to get ready. Symbolically, then, this phrase simply means to be ready for something difficult or challenging. It means to be vigilant and prepared. Spiritually speaking, Jesus is telling His disciples to be ready for the spiritual battle that awaits them.Jesus then tells His disciples to light their lamps. That phrase could have a variety of meanings, such as “Do not remain in the darkness of sin or ignorance” or “Let the light of charity shine forth as you navigate through life” or “Allow the light of truth to shine within your mind.” Hence, by the light of faith, they are to be prepared and vigilant, ready to do all that the Lord sends them to do.Today's Gospel ends by Jesus saying that the disciples will be truly blessed if they remain vigilant even until the second or third watch of the night. Some Church Fathers see this as a reference to three periods in one's life: childhood being the first watch, middle age being the second, and old age being the third watch.With these meanings understood, one message we can take from this Gospel is that Jesus is calling us to be vigilant in our faith at every moment of our lives. For those who have lived many years, it may be useful to look back at how faithful you have been throughout every period of your life. God wants to use you in many ways during childhood, through your middle age, and even in old age. The journey of faith must never end. Instead, it must continually deepen as you age. But this will only be possible if you “gird your loins” and “light your lamps.” You must continually be vigilant, continually attentive to the light of faith, and continually be ready to act every time God inspires you to act. Reflect, today, upon the lifelong journey of faith and service of God to which you are called. Being a Christian is not simply something you are born into. If you were born into the faith, then ponder especially what you have done throughout your life to daily deepen and strengthen that faith. Ponder whether or not you have diligently responded to the countless inspirations of the Holy Spirit to spread the light of faith to others. If you have been truly faithful throughout your life, then give thanks to God and recommit yourself to this fidelity for the rest of your life. If you have lacked faith and vigilant attentiveness to the will of God, then place that in the hands of God's mercy and resolve from this day forward to do all you can to respond to the will of God the moment God calls. My most merciful Lord, I thank You for the countless ways throughout my life that You have spoken to me, calling me to fulfill my mission of faith and love in this world. I commit to You, this day, to always remain vigilant and attentive to You every time You call. Use me, dear Lord, so that I may bring the light of Your saving Gospel to a world in need. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Duccio di Buoninsegna, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Description: Today's conversation might have you clutching your pearls and purity rings. Jen and Amy sit down with Dr. Celeste Holbrook—sexologist, educator, and author of Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex After Purity Culture—for the candid, hilarious, and healing “sex talk” you never had but always deserved. From busting purity culture myths to unpacking women's complicated relationship with pleasure, Dr. Holbrook shares the four “inner missionaries” that shape our approach to sex, why sexual shame runs so deep, and how to reclaim intimacy as the joyful gift it was always meant to be. Highlights include:  Unpacking women' s complicated relationship with pleasure Dr. Holbrook prescribes the best sexy-time soundtrack Review of the four inner missionaries (the Analyst, the Assassin, the Healer, and the Explorer) – the archetypes that define our individual approach to sex  Celeste reveals a surprising fact that both golf carts and ejaculate have in common How the combination of purity culture, patriarchy and capitalism are the oppression cocktail for sex And the conversation veers off course when the trio discusses an exercise that uses Jason Mamoa to evaluate their sexual ethics Thought-provoking Quotes: “When I say sex education saved my relationship, I am not being bombastic. It really did help me find myself.” – Dr. Celeste Holbrook “We view sex through a patriarchal lens. Media tells us how to feel about sex and what is sexy. So what is sexy has been historically white, thin, able-bodied, young… And the way that we view ourselves then says, well, what if I'm not all of those things? Am I still sexy? Is my body still OK?” – Dr. Celeste Holbrook “The work for us, especially as women, is to anchor into our body to experience sensuality in order to experience sex instead of perform sex.” – Dr. Celeste Holbrook “We need to be inside the system in order to take down the system.” – Dr. Celeste Holbrook Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Jen Hatmake's Sex MeCourse: SexEd For the Rest of Us - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/products/sex-101 Pantsuit Politics - https://www.instagram.com/pantsuitpolitics/ Missionary Position: A Slightly Irreverent Guide to Sex after Purity Culture by Dr. Celeste Holbrook - https://amzn.to/46StjOa For the Love of Men by Liz Plank – https://amzn.to/41JtRSS  Say Yes to Pleasure: How to Talk About Sex and Rekindle Intimacy in Midlife with Vanessa Marin – https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/say-yes-to-pleasure-how-to-talk-about-sex-and-rekindle-intimacy-in-midlife-with-vanessa-marin/ A Tribe Called Quest – https://atribecalledquest.com/blogs/discography The Pleasure Club - https://www.drcelesteholbrook.com/https/thepleasureclub Guest's Links: Website - https://www.drcelesteholbrook.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcelesteholbrook/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrCelesteHolbrook/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week of Fisting Friday kicks off with Melisa breaking down what "gird your loins" means. She shares her weekend plans, which include a candle-making session and a review of the tasty dessert, Happy Ice. Plus, she recounts a thrilling experience at a Jurassic Park themed party. Meanwhile, Meghan gets into her own adventures, revealing her brand-new hair care routine and the secret to preserving figs. She also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at helping to prepare Mats for a golf trip and shares her thoughts on the Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson film, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. After Glow Candles: https://www.afterglowcandleco.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/dontblameme Buy Our Merch https://crowdmade.com/collections/sister-sign Listen to Meiisa's New Show https://apps.apple.com/in/app/pocket-fm-audio-series/id1538433480?mt=8 Call In for DBM - 310-694-0976 (3 minutes or less) Write In for DBM - meghanpodcast@gmail.com (300 words or less) Write in for BAIW - butamiwrongpod@gmail.com DBM Submission Form BAIW Submission Form Follow Us! instagram.com/meghanandmelisa @meghanrienks instagram.com/meghanrienks https://twitter.com/meghanrienks @sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/sheisnotmelissa instagram.com/diamondmprint.productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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