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The expectations we place on ourselves and others loom large in our lives, creating stress, pressure, and resentment. In today's episode, we talk about the strain living with unrealistic expectations creates. We share the harm the word "should" has caused and the absolute need for grace and an acceptance of our shifting capacity. We wrap up today's podcast by sharing a few truths to help us let go of the expectations that weigh down our hearts and steal our happiness.

Jeremiah 31:31–40 (ESV): 31 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, 32 not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the LORD. 33 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 34 And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” 35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day and the fixed order of the moon and the stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of hosts is his name: 36 “If this fixed order departs from before me, declares the LORD, then shall the offspring of Israel cease from being a nation before me forever.” 37 Thus says the LORD: “If the heavens above can be measured, and the foundations of the earth below can be explored, then I will cast off all the offspring of Israel for all that they have done, declares the LORD.” 38 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when the city shall be rebuilt for the LORD from the Tower of Hananel to the Corner Gate. 39 And the measuring line shall go out farther, straight to the hill Gareb, and shall then turn to Goah. 40 The whole valley of the dead bodies and the ashes, and all the fields as far as the brook Kidron, to the corner of the Horse Gate toward the east, shall be sacred to the LORD. It shall not be plucked up or overthrown anymore forever.”

We all want healthy relationships - so why aren't we doing the things we need to do to protect them and keep them strong? Today, we're getting into some of the most common relationship boundaries we break and get honest about why it's hard for us to hold the line. We're digging into people-pleasing, guilt, and how old wounds continue to hurt our current relationships. We wrap up the series with truths we need to hear and a few tips as we work towards balanced life-giving relationships.

Today, we begin a two-part series on boundaries. We know we need healthy boundaries in our relationships, but what about ourselves? We're taking an honest look at internal boundaries, the guidelines we need to protect our energy and well-being. We get real about the internal boundaries we break (and break a lot) and talk about why we struggle to prioritize our needs. We're taking responsibility for our wellness and working to love ourselves enough to set and keep the internal boundaries that keep us safe, energized, and committed to growth.

We wrap up our look at the Armor of God today as we take a close look at the sword of the Spirit. This is the piece of armor that is the most tangible, so why aren't we using it more? We take a look at why we resist reading our Bibles and get honest about why it can be taught. We also get real about why we need to pick it up and how it's so much more than a book. We're sharing tips and truth about this life-changing, life-giving roadmap we've been given.

We continue our study of the Armor of God by taking a look at the helmet of salvation. Salvation is something that can be hard to wrap our minds around, so today, we're digging into what it means - not just in death - but in our right now. We talk about why the concept of salvation can be hard for us and get into why our salvation is likened to a helmet. What is the connection between salvation and our mind? We're talking about doubt, trust, and renewing our minds as we secure our helmets and become confident in our salvation.

We continue our series on the Armor of God by looking at the shield of faith. Our faith is a gift and strong protection during trials, but we fight it. We're getting real about some of the reasons it's hard to have faith and why we need to hold on to it. We have an honest conversation about doubts and fears because we've all got them. But also share ways to strengthen our faith and talk about why our faith is necessary. As always, this episode is full of tips and truth as we investigate this vital piece of our spiritual armor.

We continue our study on the armor of God by talking about the shoes of peace. Why does peace feel so elusive? And if we find ourselves craving it, why do we resist the habits and practices that bring it? We get honest about why we reject the peace available to us and dig into what peace has to do with the gospel. We're talking about trading fear and anxiety for trust and confidence so we can walk with stead feet - fully prepared to meet challenges, spread love, and experience a life filled to the brim with life-giving peace.

We continue our series on the armor of God by looking at the Breastplate of Righteousness. We don't use those words a lot - so do they really matter? Does this concept still apply? What does righteousness even mean? We answer these questions as we wrestle with the concepts of sin and grace and get honest about our tendency to try to prove our goodness. Temptation is real - but so is the absolute freedom that comes from leaning into our new life and the protection the breastplate of righteousness offers.

Today, we kick off our six-week series on the armor of God. This week, we're examining the belt of truth. Why do we resist truth? Why are some truths harder to accept? And why are lies so enticing? We answer these questions as we examine what truth is, how to wear it, and how it protects us. We talk about shame, freedom, and choosing truth over lies that make us more comfortable. We're rejecting dishonesty, embracing what God has said, and walking in security with our belts firmly in place.

We're wrapping up our series on stress by getting real about change. We fight it. Resist it. Rage against it. And it comes anyway. Change is inevitable, and learning to cope with change is vital. Today, we're getting honest about why change is so hard and how we can start to navigate change in a healthy way. This episode is jam-packed with tips as we seek to live out acceptance, trust, and a mindset that says, "I'm capable of walking through this change."

Ask anyone how they're doing and they'll likely tell you they're fine. But, do they mean it? Do you? Why are so many of us settling for an approximation of peace, going through life pretending like we're okay with the chaos and frustration? We get real today about fear, avoidance, and the need to try something different. We're sharing tips, truth, and working towards a life we love, instead of one we're settling for.

We're more connected than ever - and information is available to us 24/7 from thousands of sources. But is this always a good thing? What does non-stop information do to our brain and how does it contribute to our stress? We're tackling these questions plus diving into the concepts of screen addiction and the illusion of connection. We're over-spreading our attention, focusing on nothing, and becoming tethered to our devices. It's time to reclaim some simplicity and bask in the goodness of real life. We're here for it and we're bringing the tips and the truth as we work to put down the phone, close the tabs, and live our life to the fullest.

We've all been around people who are stressed out, but do we realize how much other people's stress affects us? When someone gets upset, we get upset. And when they're stressed, we get stressed too. What can we do about it? Can we be compassionate without absorbing someone else's negative emotions? We talk about it today as we dig into energy vampires, boundaries, and why we have to keep working on our own stress. We're getting real about empathy and working to fill our own cups so that we can protect our energy and maybe spread a little bit of calm into a stressed-out world.

It's time to think about the way we think and to get real about the way our thoughts affect how stressed we get. It's time to abandon our negative self-talk and embrace the belief that we can do hard things. We're acknowledging our capabilities, throwing out counter mindsets, and recognizing that if we want a positive life, we have to change the way we think. We're choosing our responses, looking for the good, and recognizing that changing our mindset changes everything.

Responsibilities - We've all got them, but does our daily grind really have to be so stressful? The truth...probably not. We talk about why we often take on more than we can handle, why we value being busy, and the burden of our own expectations. We're talking about capacity, fun, and leaving space for life's best stuff.

Today is the first episode in our new series - Dear Stress, Let's Break Up, and we're getting into the details. What is stress, and why are we so affected by it? We get into some of the biggest culprits behind our daily stress, but more importantly, talk about some ways we can make things better! It's Stress 101 today, and we're glad you're here as we begin to take steps towards a calmer life.

We're wrapping up our series on bible verses we get wrong with a verse you've probably heard a lot. It's the verse that hypes us up, the verse we quote before the big game or the job interview, but are we using this verse correctly? We talk about context, what Paul was really getting at, and just how incredible this verse can be when we think about it in the right way. We're digging into endurance, contentment, and the stability of Jesus Christ.

Today's verse is everywhere. We slap it on signs and say it to people who are grieving or in a new phase of life. But, do we really know what it means? We talk about the importance of context and how looking at the bigger story can help us better understand the underlying truths. We talk about our plans vs God's plans, our hyper-focus on getting our way,  and wrap it up by talking about God's unending faithfulness and the promise of redemption

We live in a debate culture and argument has become a regular part of our speech. But is debating someone the best way to spread the love of Jesus? (Spoiler alert - it's not.) Today we get honest about our need to be right and how there just might be a better way to share the hope we have.

None of us like to wait. Even a short delay at the grocery store or a red light can send us into a spiral. We want things to move forward, so why do so many of us come to the idea that waiting on God means inaction? How do we know when to act and when to pause? What does waiting on God really mean? We answer these questions, talk about fear, and contrast reality with our expectations. We're sharing truth, getting real, and learning to wait - God's way.

Today we focus our attention on what delighting in the Lord, what that means and what it doesn't. We talk about the allure of the false prosperity gospel and the beauty of what today's verse really means. We want our way and we value happiness over just about anything else, but what if there was something better? We're learning to know God, want what He wants and truly set our heart and build our life around our delight in who He is.

Today we kick of our new series talking about Bible verses we commonly get wrong. Today we're talking about the false idea that God will never give us more than we can handle. We talk about where this notion came from, why it appeals to us, and more importantly what the truth is. We're talking about challenges and temptations and facing both with God's help.

It's summer, and unfortunately, with the glorious sunshine comes many ridiculous expectations. Today, we break down some of the summer pressures we put on ourselves and talk about the importance of breaking free. We talk about why we carry these expectations and encourage one another to walk in freedom and fun as we seek to ENJOY this beautiful season.

We're wrapping up our series on emotions by talking about joy. We all want it, need more of it, yet find it elusive. Today we talk about what joy really is, how it differs from happiness, and how it changes us. We share how to find joy - and how to change some of our thought patterns and habits to increase and maintain our joy. We wrap it up by sharing some of how we get in our own way, how we think incorrectly about joy, and how we sometimes fear joy. This one is packed with truths we need to hear as we seek out this life-changing emotion.

Anxiety is a daily struggle for many, and today, we have an honest conversation about this life-interrupting emotion. We dig into anxiety's close relationship with fear and talk about he power of our thoughts. We point out some of the ways we get in our own way and increase our anxiety as we confront our discomfort with uncertainty, our love of control, and our impossible to meet expectations. We wrap up today's episode with lots of tips to help us stop anxious thoughts in their tracks and work through some of our persistent fears. We're changing our perspective, leaning into our faith, and choosing to focus on all the things that could go right.

It's the word that comes up in almost every episode, and today it's getting its own podcast - fear. It runs and ruins our life and today we're digging into why it has such a powerful stronghold over us. We get honest about what's underneath our fear and wrestle with things like our discomfort with uncertainty and our tendency to think and believe the worst. We share important truths about our comfort zones, trust, and the power the stories we tell ourselves about our fears have on our life. We wrap it up with tips to work through and overcome fear and share how inviting God into our fear can remind us that we're not in this fight alone.

We continue our series on emotions with an honest conversation about anger. We're easily rattled and small everyday things have us flying off the handle. Today we talk about WHY. What's underneath our anger? Why do we react the way we do? It's time to get real about the way our unhealed pain, fear, and love of control affect our reactions and our uncanny ability to go from mildly irritated to raging in 3 seconds flat. We learn how our anger hurts us, hurts others, and makes us less effective. We share tips for working through our anger and wrap it up with a truth about the way our anger reveals the things we've made more important than they ought to be.

We continue to dig into our emotions by taking an honest look at envy. No one wants to admit they're envious, but it's something we all struggle with - and it's time to talk about it. We need to wrestle with our discontent and get real about our harmful obsession with comparison. We talk about the need to recognize our blessings and reject our belief in scarcity. We're embracing confidence, getting thankful, and owning who God made US to be.

STARCASTLE: MILLENIAL HOUSE ““‘Therefore,' says the Lord, ‘I have become compassionate toward Jerusalem and will rebuild my palace in it,' says the Lord who rules over all. ‘Once more a surveyor's measuring line will be stretched out over Jerusalem.'”‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭ “The Lord affirms, “The descendants of Israel will not cease forever to be a nation in my sight. That could only happen if the fixed ordering of the heavenly lights were to cease to operate before me.” The Lord says, “I will not reject all the descendants of Israel because of all that they have done. That could only happen if the heavens above could be measured or the foundations of the earth below could all be explored,” says the Lord. “Indeed a time is coming,” says the Lord, “when the city of Jerusalem will be rebuilt as my special city. It will be built from the Tower of Hananel westward to the Corner Gate. The boundary line will extend beyond that, straight west from there to the Hill of Gareb and then turn southward to Goah.”” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭31‬:‭36‬-‭39 ‭NET‬‬ POST ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE AGE OF REASON MILLENIAL ENDOSCOPY A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body. An endoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. A line is connected set of points that extends forever in both directions. A line segment is a part of line with two end points. FIRST EXODUS & X2M ““This commandment I am giving you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it too remote. It is not in heaven, as though one must say, “Who will go up to heaven to get it for us and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” And it is not across the sea, as though one must say, “Who will cross over to the other side of the sea and get it for us and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?” For the thing is very near you – it is in your mouth and in your mind so that you can do it. “Look! I have set before you today life and prosperity on the one hand, and death and disaster on the other. What I am commanding you today is to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to obey his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances. Then you will live and become numerous and the Lord your God will bless you in the land which you are about to possess. However, if you turn aside and do not obey, but are lured away to worship and serve other gods, I declare to you this very day that you will certainly perish! You will not extend your time in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess. Today I invoke heaven and earth as a witness against you that I have set life and death, blessing and curse, before you. Therefore choose life so that you and your descendants may live! I also call on you to love the Lord your God, to obey him and be loyal to him, for he gives you life and enables you to live continually in the land the Lord promised to give to your ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”” Deuteronomy‬ ‭30‬:‭11‬-‭20‬ ‭NET‬‬ CONUNDRUM OF PI “He also made the large bronze basin called “The Sea.” It measured 15 feet from rim to rim, was circular in shape, and stood seven-and-a-half feet high. Its circumference was 45 feet.” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭7‬:‭23‬ ‭NET‬‬ "Pi is not merely the ubiquitous factor in high school geometry problems; it is stitched across the whole tapestry of mathematics, not just geometry's little corner of it. Pi occupies a key place in trigonometry too. It is intimately related to e, and to imaginary numbers. Pi even shows up in the mathematics of probability" (Quote abridged). — Robert Kanigel — The Man Who Knew Infinity; A Life Of The Genius Ramanujan. Glorification | The Final Frontier Going Boldly Where The Last Man has Gone Before! Decrease time over target: PayPal or Venmo @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut

We continue our series on emotions by talking about embarrassment. We've all felt our cheeks flush as we want to run and hide, but what's really going on beneath our embarrassment? Why do we feel this way? Why do we care so much about what other people think? We confront our obsession with image, get real about shame and perfectionism, and wrap it up with some powerful truths - reminding ourselves we're only human, and that's okay! We share a few tips to work through our embarrassment and wrap it up with a reminder to focus on what matters to help the silly stuff fall away.

We continue our discussion of emotions by digging into ennui. It's a word you may not be familiar with, but an emotion you've likely felt. While we may not want to admit it, most of us know what it's like to cross beyond boredom into apathy - to feel empty and without purpose. Today we talk about why. We get honest about burn-out and monotony but also don't shy away from our struggle to feel like our life is meaningful and that what we do matters. We share some ways to reconnect to purpose, to live fully (even when we don't feel like it), and wrap it up with a hard truth about our focus.

Sending now before I lose it: We continue our series on our emotions by talking about disgust - the emotion that makes us say, “eww.” It's all well and good when we're talking about worms and rotten milk - but what do we do with our disgust when it's directed towards other people? We confront the truth of our disgust - the pride and fear underneath it and the way disgust hurts, separates, and divides. We get real about loving our neighbor and using that love to help us overcome our disgust, extend our reach, and live the way we've been called to live.

Today we begin our new series- where each week we'll take a closer look at one of our emotions. Today we dive headfirst into sadness. We push our sadness away - doing our best to stuff it, hide it, and distract ourselves from feeling it- but today we look at the role of sadness in our lives and the importance of working through our sadness instead of pretending it isn't there. We talk about the things lurking beneath our sadness and attempt to combat the lie that feeling sad is weak and shameful. Everyone gets sad. But there IS a way through and it's ok to feel this way. We wrap it up today by sharing ways to feel our sadness so we can heal.

This week we look back on our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series. I take some time to briefly review each of the 8 topics covered, share some of the commonalities between each of these struggles, and share a few tips universal to the challenge of working towards personal growth. We wrap it up with a few wise words from Paul about refocusing our thoughts to the good and the true.

Today we wrap up our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by getting real about the negative habit of taking things personally. We talk about the truth of our self-centeredness and the way our negative self-talk leads us to make hurtful assumptions. We acknowledge the importance of recognizing that like us, everyone else is hurting and healing - and everyone's pain affects their mindset and behavior. We're identifying triggers, fact-checking our thoughts, and working to view our offenders through eyes that see with compassion.

We continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series by diving into the destructive habit of future predicting. While we're not pulling out a crystal ball, many of us escape our present and actively anticipate future worries - most of which will never happen. We're afraid, desperately want control, and are wildly comfortable with uncertainty. We confront all of this today with some powerful (and yes, slightly painful) truths acknowledging both our lack of control AND the hope and freedom available to us when we're willing to accept what comes as it comes and trust God's plans for our future.

We continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind series today by getting honest about blame-shifting. Why do we avoid owning up to our mistakes? What makes accepting responsibility so hard? We confront these questions head on as we get honest about our fears and insecurities. We talk about the inevitability of making mistakes and share how owning them allows us to grow. We're sharing tips, truths, and the freedom that comes when we're willing to humble ourselves and ask forgiveness for the wrong things we have done.

Why does everything always happen to me? Life isn't fair! Everything is terrible! We all have these thoughts from time to time, but when we allow them to persist, our pity parties become life-long events that steal our energy, rob us of joy, and keep us focused on our problems. We're getting real about the dangers of self-pity and talk openly about how our habits of complaint and negativity feed into this destructive habit. We want to be resilient problem solvers, so we wrap it up today with tips, truths, and our need to turn our eyes upward instead of inward if we want to rid ourselves of self-pity for good.

We continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind Series by facing avoidance head on. We spend our limited energy avoiding people, situations, and feelings that make us uncomfortable - all the while avoiding necessary growth, change, and the truth that we CAN do hard things. We're staring down truth, soaking in the tips, and admitting out loud that we must face what we're running from and that we can do it all with the help of our Savior.

We continue our Spring Cleaning series by taking an honest look at some of the many ways we self-sabotage Some of the behaviors and mindsets that have become second-nature are holding us back - keeping us in negative thought loops and preventing us from not only taking steps towards growth but from walking in obedience. We confront the truth, share tips, and wrap it up with an encouragement to walk in faith - knowing we have been set on a course by a God who loves us.

We continue our Spring Cleaning of the Heart and Mind 3.0 series by taking an honest look at Codependency. Codependency often begins from a place of good intentions but can quickly develop into lasting and destructive patterns of people-pleasing, living without boundaries, and bearing burdens far beyond your responsibility. Our own issues of fear, avoidance, and a need for approval lead us to codependent behaviors but there is hope. We get to the truth of why codependency is not loving or the answer, and share tips to lead us away from unhealthy attachment and problem-solving to loving others while maintaining boundaries, working towards our own growth, and relying on God to love and care for the people in our lives.

Today we kick off our Spring Cleaning 3.0 series by digging into one of the ugliest and most harmful emotions we all experience - jealousy. We talk about what jealousy is, what it looks like, and how fear, discontent, comparison, and a lack of trust in God fuel our feelings. We're afraid to lose and afraid we're not as good as someone else. We confront these lies and encourage rooting out our triggers and recognizing our worth. And as always, we wrap it up with tips and truth to help us sweep away the lies and move us closer to accepting the person we were created to be and the life God prepared for us.

Things have a way of not going to plan. In fact, more often than not, our plans fall apart - requiring us to adapt and yes, even become semi-comfortable with change. When plans to record a new podcast didn't work out this week, I decided to re-mix our episode on Disappointment. Today we wrestle with the gap between expectation and reality, get real about our lack of control, and discuss the beautiful truth about what can happen when we're willing to meet what comes and what is with open arms.

We're wrapping up our Wellness series today by taking a look at our occupational wellness. It's an area of your life you might not be thinking about in connection with your whole body health - but finding meaning and joy in your work (no matter where you work) matters! We talk about our behaviors and mindsets that get in the way of our finding meaning in our work, share ways to cultivate our occupational wellness, and wrap it up with a few truths that could change the way we think about the work we've been called to do (whether it's our dream job or something we're doing out of necessity.) What you're doing matters, and we're getting into why.

We all know the basics - drink water, eat a balanced diet, get enough rest - but many of us are choosing to ignore what we know our bodies need. Today we're getting honest about why - digging into things like immediate gratification and confronting just how good we are at ignoring our body's signs and signals. We talk about our misconceptions surrounding physical wellness, share the signs that we're working towards physical wellness, and wrap it up by sharing ways to cultivate physical health that are practical, doable, and don't require you to completely give up donuts. We're moving more, ignoring less, and taking small steps (and then bigger ones!) towards physical wellness today.

Today we take a look at our home as we evaluate our environmental wellness. We talk about the importance of creating a peaceful home environment and dig into what that really means and looks like. We talk about the practical and tangible practices like ditching the clutter and the deeper issues affecting peace in our home like the way we interact with our family and handle the unrest inside our heart. We're sharing tips, speaking truth, and taking steps towards creating homes that truly feel like home.

In today's podcast, we're taking an honest look at the status of our spiritual health. Where are we struggling? How do we treat others? What do we believe and value - and does how we reflect those beliefs and values? We're getting honest about our growth, our mindset, and the way our faith is or isn't changing our life. We share what gets in the way, ways to cultivate our spiritual health, and wrap it up with a series of reflection questions to kickstart your own personal evaluation.

Our lives are spent in relationship with others - but how does the health of those relationships impact our health? As we continue our current series, we take an honest look at our social wellness - exploring the benefits of connectivity and belonging while also getting real about loneliness and the truth about how hard it is to establish friendships as an adult. We share signs of social health, talk about the barriers that get in our way, share ways to cultivate healthy connection, and wrap it up with a few truths to keep in mind as we seek to build the relationships we need to thrive.

Our emotions are a part of us - on purpose for a purpose, and are not to be feared or ignored - but how well do we cope with our emotions? How do we allow stress to affect us? Do challenges break or build us? As we take a look at our emotional wellness, we address these questions and talk about overcoming the barriers that keep us from feeling and healing. We share ways to cultivate our emotional health and confront the concepts of triggers, loss, mindset, and balance head-on. We're here to feel our feelings and work towards accepting and growing through our emotions rather than running from them.