Podcasts about The Good Life

If you've ever gone house hunting, you've seen your share of starter homes, single-family homes, even dream homes. But today you'll hear all about your forever home, right here on Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, in the last sentence of the last verse of Psalm twenty-three, King David writes, “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” What did he mean when he wrote that sentence? For answers, stay with us now as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”  

S10 E6—Is disability a tragedy to overcome, a burden to bear, an inspirational lesson for everyone else? Or is there a different story to tell, and who gets to tell it? Craig Thomas, co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, joins Amy Julia Becker to discuss That's Not How It Happened, his novel written from nearly two decades of growing up with a son with a rare genetic condition. Together they explore: Disability representationOverprotective parentingIndependence and agencyThe power of authentic storytelling00:00 The Story Behind "That's Not How It Happened"08:15 Character Perspectives and Empathy in Storytelling10:50 Disability and Family Dynamics: Parents and Siblings15:26 Exploring Agency, Independence, and Shared Humanity20:55 The Complexity of Emotions in Disability Narratives27:42 Challenging Myths Around Disability29:30 The Importance of Authentic Disability Representation in Media38:45 Reimagining Life with DisabilityMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Novel: That's Not How It Happened by Craig ThomasTV Show: How I Met Your MotherMovie: Champions_SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comWATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Craig Thomas is the co-creator of the Emmy-winning comedy series How I Met Your Mother. His prose has appeared in The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, McSweeney's, and The Iowa Review. He lives in New York City with his wife, Rebecca, his daughter, Celia, and his son, Elliot, whose unique journey has had a huge impact on his life and work. That's Not How It Happened is his first novel.https://www.instagram.com/craigtthomas/ and https://craigthomaswriter.com/__We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteThanks for listening! 

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” That's Psalm twenty-three, verse six, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, if you're a believer in Christ, the Lord's goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life, too, even on the days when He seems far away. Today, Ron explains how the goodness and mercy of God work together for our good, as he continues his series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”  

Dr. Karen L. Jacob is a clinical psychologist, Program Director of the Gunderson Residence at McLean Hospital, and Assistant Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School. She specialises in the assessment and treatment of personality disorders, with particular expertise in borderline personality disorder. In this conversation Karen talks about growing up with a love of art, spending four years after college searching for work that actually meant something, the influence of a father who treated the underserved his entire career, and what drew her unexpectedly to specialising in personality disorders. We also discuss a New Year's resolution with her husband that changed how she parents and how she works.It's a conversation about what it looks like to build a meaningful life with joy, and staying open to a path that keeps surprising you.For more of Dr. Karen L. Jacob's work:Profile: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/profile/karen-jacobFor more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩

Think about the last time you couldn't make up your mind about a big decision. Maybe you made a pro-and-con list, read every review, and talked it through with other people — and still couldn't decide. We tell ourselves that just a little more information will finally bring the certainty we need to choose. But my guest today says more research can fuel your anxiety and the certainty we're chasing doesn't actually exist. If you're indecisive, you overthink every choice, or you freeze up for fear of making the wrong decision, this episode is for you. My guest is Simone Stolzoff, a journalist and the author of The Good Enough Job. His new book, How to Not Know, is all about making hard decisions and learning to tolerate uncertainty. In this episode on decision-making and uncertainty, we discuss: Why our tolerance for uncertainty is shrinking at the exact moment the world is becoming more uncertain The two surprising ways people dodge hard decisions — and why impulsive decision-makers may be just as avoidant as obsessive researchers The study that showed we'd rather face a guaranteed painful event than sit with the uncertainty of one Why the best leaders aren't "know-it-alls" but "learn-it-alls" The Only Option Test — a fast way to break a stuck decision when both choices look equally good The Chinese farmer parable, and why "maybe yes, maybe no" is one of the most freeing things you can tell yourself The line from an oncology doctor that can change how you face anything uncertain in your future The Therapist's Take: my top three strategies for making decisions and living with uncertainty, starting today Related Episodes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠60 — Face Fear and Embrace Uncertainty So You Can Live a Good Life with Best-Selling Author Jonathan Fields 321 — How to Use Constraints to Spark Better Ideas, Make Faster Decisions, and Live With Less Regret With Bestselling Author David Epstein Links & Resources How to Not Know Connect with the Show Buy a copy of⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to ⁠⁠⁠helixsleep.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠ to get 20% off sitewide   AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠oneskin.co/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every good shepherd has at least one sheepdog. They're invaluable because they help keep the flock together and moving in the right direction. Today, we'll discover that God has a couple of sheepdogs of His own. Ron tells us all about them today as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”  

Proverbs 11:25

The Next Chapter's mystery panel is back with their summer round-up. Two mystery writers, Angela Misri and Sam Wiebe have hand selected their favourite titles to add some tension to your summer, strictly on the page of course. Plus, Joe Ollmann isn't your average cartoonist. He discusses the intersection between socialism and graphic novels, and how he uses his platform to highlight the working class in his stories. He'll discuss his latest book, and share his go-to recommendations from the shelves of Epic Books in Hamilton.Books discussed on this week's show include:Strangers in the Villa by Robyn HardingA Gift Before Dying by Malcolm KemptGood Guys by Sharon BalaThe Keeper by Tana FrenchGreenwood by Michael ChristieIt's a Good Life, if you Don't Weaken by SethThe Woodchipper by Joe OllmannCheck us out on Instagram @cbcbooks and TikTok @cbcbooks

Pastor Delbert Denny Jr. preaches a message called "Living The Good Life" from Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. ---Parkview Church exists to glorify God through the whole church forming whole disciples for the good of all people.Website: www.parkviewchurch.orgInstagram/Facebook: @parkviewchurchic

Pastor Satchel preaches through The Beatitudes sermon series. The Kingdom.

In honor of Juneteenth, we're sharing something special: the opening chapter of Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, the podcast hosted by legendary equity advocate Angela Glover Blackwell, founder in residence of PolicyLink. In "Democracy Dreaming," Angela takes us to Los Angeles, a city she didn't expect to become a hopeful case study in multiracial democracy, and shows us why it might be exactly that. Featuring voices from LA Mayor Karen Bass, economist Manuel Pastor, Community Coalition CEO Alberto Retana, young housing organizer Tiffany Benitez, advocate Denise Fairchild, and the poetry of Chinaka Hodge, this episode reframes democracy not as something we have, but as something we practice. Angela's second season is coming soon, and we're thrilled to share that we'll be sitting down with Angela herself in early July, with that conversation releasing later next month. Got a question you'd love us to ask her? Send it to hello@caremorebebetter.com. Chapter Markers (relative timestamps, mapped from the original episode) 3:09 — Why Angela's spent half a century in this work 4:07 — Memory of the municipal opera, and being shielded from hate 4:53 — Newsreel montage: January 6th, book bans, voting rights battles 5:26 — Reframing the conversation: realizing democracy's potential, not just naming its threats 6:07 — Why multiracial democracy means everybody, including white people 6:21 — Chinaka Hodge's poem, "All Power to the People" 6:56 — Welcome to Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life 7:26 — Why Los Angeles: the election of Mayor Karen Bass 8:17 — What draws Angela to Bass's leadership style 8:56 — Defining "human flourishing" 9:17 — The decades of organizing behind one election 9:46 — LA's origins: Indigenous land, Mexican founders, Asian Pacific Islander neighborhoods, the Great Migration 11:21 — The brutality beneath the diversity: stolen land, segregation, racial violence 11:41 — A history of protest: Watts 1965, East LA walkouts 1968, the 1992 uprising 12:38 — Manuel Pastor on the lessons organizers drew from 1992 13:41 — How modern LA's multiracial coalition-building emerged 14:16 — Alberto Retana on unity, struggle, and naming the real opposition 15:20 — What actually makes LA's leadership unique 16:12 — The reality check: LA's poverty, homelessness, and housing crisis 17:10 — Tiffany Benitez's story: displacement in Boyle Heights 19:10 — Tiffany on organizing as the answer to insecurity 20:04 — Denise Fairchild on what it means to flourish 21:16 — Interconnectedness: democracy, people, and planet 21:42 — Chinaka Hodge's poem, on what we're owed and what we want 22:33 — The Constitution's contradiction, and its capacity to grow 23:23 — The bigger question: can any democracy ever fully serve a diverse population? 23:39 — Why LA, and why this matters beyond LA 24:43 — Preview of next chapter: "There's No I in Leader" 25:17 — Credits and closing reflection on voting Resources & Links Follow Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life: wherever you listen to podcasts Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reimagining-democracy-for-a-good-life/id1742644681 Radical Imagination Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radicalimagination.us/ Learn more about PolicyLink: https://www.policylink.org/ Have a question for our upcoming interview with Angela Glover Blackwell? Email hello@caremorebebetter.com Protest Interview with Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers: https://caremorebebetter.com/if-we-lose-the-right-to-protest-we-lose-everything-with-annie-leonard-andre-carothers/ BUILD A GREENER FUTURE: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/ CAUSE PARTNER: Support Prescott College https://prescott.edu/ — visit https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ for details. Follow Care More Be Better: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you have to be religious to live a good life? In this thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation, Shannon McAdam and Jack Hindle explore what it really means to be a "good person" through the lenses of honesty, self-reflection, compassion, grace, and community. Together they wrestle with questions about spirituality, accountability, human nature, and the challenge of choosing what is right over what is comfortable. Along the way, they discover that a good life may be less about having all the answers and more about continually learning how to see ourselves and others with greater empathy and hope. Listen to other episodes in the Brewed Awakenings series. Download the transcript. Thanks for listening to Faith Unfiltered!Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin. General Board of Global Ministries t/a GBGMusik, 458 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30308. copyright@umcmission.org “The Trees of the Field,” Community of Christ Sings # 645, Music © 1975 Stuart Dauerman, Lillenas Publishing Company (admin. Music Services). All music for this episode was performed by Dr. Jan Kraybill, and produced by Chad Godfrey.   NOTE: The series that make up Faith Unfiltered explore the unique spiritual and theological gifts Community of Christ offers for today's world. Although Faith Unfiltered is a Ministry of Community of Christ. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those speaking and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Community of Christ. 

You've heard the expression, “Count Your Blessings”. But how often do you do it? You know, if you did an honest accounting of all the blessings God has given you, you wouldn't have anywhere near enough fingers and toes. God is the most generous person you'll ever know. Ron offers proof today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.”  

Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally.  The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sold-out show. Mike's latest Netflix special, "The Good Life", is streaming now and subscribe to his “Working It Out” podcast. See Mike live on tour - for dates and tickets go to Birbigs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Birbiglia makes absurdity an award-winning artform in his sleep… literally.  The comedian, writer, director, and actor shares with Dan Le Batard how he went from throwing up before shows and bombing to turning his personal experience sleepwalking through a second-story window into a critically acclaimed one-man show, movie, and bestselling book. Mike also opens up about how the discovery of a malignant tumor in his 20s pushed him to get his career started, the ongoing pressure of ambition and fatherhood, and the unexpected moment his skeptical dad finally understood him: handing out ice cream outside Carnegie Hall after a sold-out show. Mike's latest Netflix special, "The Good Life", is streaming now and subscribe to his “Working It Out” podcast. See Mike live on tour - for dates and tickets go to Birbigs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the missing ingredient in your creative life isn't more productivity, but more loafing? In this solo episode, Kat shares a personal update from her summer and an honest reflection on burnout, rest, and the radical act of doing less. Drawing from the book Writing, Creativity and Soul by Sue Monk Kidd, she introduces the concept of creative loitering, and makes the case that your imagination actually requires aimless, unstructured time to do its best work. Kat reads from the chapter "Creative Loitering," explores why slowing down is not laziness but a prerequisite for original thinking, and shares how she has been building more space into her own life, from beach reads and Paris Review issues at the hair salon to long European-style dinners and mornings with no agenda. This episode is an invitation to reclaim your human mind, protect your creative energy, and trust that stepping back is sometimes the most productive thing you can do. In this episode: Creative loitering: what it means and why it matters for artists and makers Excerpts from Writing, Creativity and Soul by Sue Monk Kidd and Joie: A Parisian's Guide to Celebrating the Good Life  by Ajiri Aki The analog bag trend and other small ways to reduce scrolling and add presence Join the conversation on Substack: https://createmagazine.substack.com Share what you're reading, how you're resting, and what you'd like to hear more of on the show. Follow Kat: Instagram: @ekaterinaspopova | @createmagazine

Some people say their glass is half empty. Others prefer to call it half full. But, in case you didn't know, there is a third option. In Psalm twenty-three verse five, David says, “My cup runneth over.” It's a testament to the never-ending generosity of God, the Good Shepherd. And if you're a believer in Christ, David's Good Shepherd is your Good Shepherd. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”  

What if the exhaustion you've been carrying isn't a sign that you need to do more — but your body's way of telling you something needs to shift?You can be a founder, a mother, a partner, a caregiver for aging parents, or a woman in midlife building something meaningful — and still find yourself running on fumes. The women I work with love their lives and the people in them. And they still feel their bodies quietly asking for something they haven't been giving themselves.Burnout signs in midlife don't always announce themselves loudly.. You're still showing up. Still dependable. And underneath that, you feel flat, disconnected, and unsure why a life that looks full on the outside feels so heavy from the inside. For those navigating caregiver burnout — years of holding everyone else together — that heaviness can be especially hard to name.This isn't weakness or a lack of gratitude. A nervous system that has been overriding its own signals for years is doing exactly what it was designed to do. The exhaustion makes sense. And there's a deeper pattern underneath it worth understanding.As a somatic experiencing practitioner, life coach, author, this solo mid-year episode offers a body-based reset through the lens of somatic experiencing and nervous system regulation. I share a piece of my own burnout story, explain what's happening biologically when meaningful work quietly becomes depleting, I walk you through simple somatic practices you can use today, and offer journal prompts to help you listen to your nervous system before it forces you to stop.In this episode, I'll share:Why burnout takes hold even when your life is full of things you genuinely love — and what's happening in your nervous system when it does.How your body communicates through chronic tension, fatigue, emotional flatness, and low-grade dread long before it shouts.Why pushing through disconnects you from your purpose, your values, and your own clarity.What somatic experiencing is, why it works, and how it's different from every other approach to stress and burnout you've tried.Three simple somatic practices to bring you back to the present moment through the felt sense.Three journal prompts to help you honor your first half and set a soulful intention for the next six months.Burnout recovery doesn't begin with doing more. It begins with slowing down, coming home to your body, and choosing the second half of this year from a more grounded and stable place.Much love and freedom,LaurieConnect with me:Click here to download your FREE Mid-Year Check-inClick here to purchase my “Nervous System Regulation Starter Kit” it's $29.99Click here to purchase my book: Sandwiched: A Memoir of Holding On and Letting GoFree ResourcesClick here to schedule a FREE inquiry call with me.Click here for my FREE “Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing”Click here for my FREE Core Values ExerciseWebsiteInstagramRESOURCES MENTIONED:Midyear Reflection Journal Prompts: A set of questions to honor what you've carried in the first half of the year, name what feels out of alignment, and choose one soulful intention for the months ahead.Beginner's Guide to Somatic Healing: A body-based approach to working with the nervous system, developed by Dr. Peter Levine, that supports releasing stored stress so you can move through life with more regulation, presence, and ease. Please leave me feedback. I cannot respond so if you'd like me to respond, please leave your email***********************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS AVAILABLE ON THIS PODCAST ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL, MEDICAL OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED THERAPIST IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS. YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE. YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LICENSED MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MEDICAL ISSUE OR PROBLEM.

Speaking to God in Psalm twenty-three, verse five, King David says, “You anoint my head with oil.” What does that mean for us in practical terms?  Perhaps more than you might have guessed. Coming your way next, Ron takes an in-depth look at what this anointing oil produces in our lives, as he continues his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

Charlie Painter joins us Wednesday from Madison, Wisconsin with some really good jazz including Half-Step, Jigsaw, Timeline and The Good Life

'The Good Life' in Relation to the Christian Faith When you think about the apostle Paul writing his letters to the churches, what do you think of as his primary aim? His letters are so filled with deep theological truth that they are often taught as if Paul's main concern was that the churches believed the right things. This is almost certainly part of what Paul was aiming at. But to what end? What if Paul was not just teaching right belief, but how Christians should live ‘The Good Life', and that good life as God defines it in Christ rather than how the surrounding philosophies and cultures defined it? That's the contention of our guest on this episode of TheoDisc, Dr Joshua Jipp. SHOW NOTES Find Joshua's books: HERE Find out more about Joshua: HERE   

S10 E5—Where does racism come from? Many of us assume it's rooted in hatred or fear, but what if it's actually rooted in greed? As we approach Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom while reminding us of the work still before us, pastor and historian Malcolm Foley, PhD, joins Amy Julia Becker to talk about his book The Anti-Greed Gospel. He traces the roots of racism to economic exploitation and invites the church to respond with solidarity, truth-telling, and tangible love.00:00 Introduction to the Link Between Greed and Racism10:56 Ida B. Wells and the Power of Economic Appeals18:11 The Cycle of Exploitation and Status22:54 Creative Resistance to Exploitation, Violence, and Lies29:05 Economic Solidarity in Contemporary Church35:23 Examples of Creative Anti-Violence in ActionMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward by Malcolm FoleyBook of RevelationMatthew 6:24Acts 2 and 4Philippians 2_SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comWATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Malcolm Foley (PhD, Baylor University) is a pastor, historian, and speaker who serves as special adviser to the president for equity and campus engagement at Baylor University. He has written for Christianity Today, The Anxious Bench, and Mere Orthodoxy. Foley copastors Mosaic Waco, a multicultural church in Waco, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Desiree.Insta & threads: @revdocmalc@BrazosPressWe want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteThanks for listening! 

Shepherds will often anoint a sheep's head with oil to fend off disease. God does the same thing when He anoints your head with oil. If the rod and staff are part of God's toolbox, anointing oil is part of God's first aid kit. What does that mean for us in our relationship with God? Find out next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

In this episode, Dan talks with Mark about trading 80-90 hour work weeks and a self-medicating lifestyle in London for the forests and lakes of northern Sweden. He shares how his father's death became a turning point, how cold water swimming became a doorway back into his body, and how a small group of friends turned a Sunday morning dip into a movement. The conversation explores trust, surrender, community, and what it means to dissolve the "thick border" between yourself and the world.Dan Allen-Hörnfeldt is Chairman of Umeå Kallbad, a community swimming and sauna association recently named one of Sweden's best places to visit in 2026, and Head of Nature for People at Rewilding Sweden. A former GB triathlete, he spent fifteen years in restaurants and pubs, winning two Michelin Bib Gourmands and twice being named London's Best Pub, before building a nationally recognised restaurant in northern Sweden with his wife. He has also competed at an elite level in open-water and ice swimming, including a podium finish at the Ice Swimming World Cup.Learn more about Dan Allen-Hörnfeldt's work:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danallenhornfeldt/Umeå: https://umeakallbad.se/For more from Mark McCartney:Newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/Website: https://www.mmcleadership.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@whatisagoodlife3875⁩ 

Have you ever closed a deal only to find out you had the wrong person on the buyer rep agreement? Or listed a property without confirming who actually has legal authority to sell? This episode is your reminder that verifying identity in real estate transactions is not optional, and the stories in this one will make sure you never forget it. We are diving into a topic that sounds logistical but is actually one of the most important things you can do to protect your business: making sure you have the right signatures on the right documents from the very beginning. From buyer representation agreements to estate listings, from fraud prevention to identity verification, we are sharing real stories, real mistakes, and real solutions. Katy kicks things off with a wild story from a colleague whose buyers turned into a commission battle because a college daughter signed a buyer rep agreement with a Zillow agent while mom and dad were out of town. The result? A 50/50 commission split and a hard lesson learned. Alissa shares her own recent experience with a couple where the husband flat out refused to sign, plus the story of how a cash-paying dad showed up at closing and threw off her compliance paperwork entirely. We also get into estate sales, listing fraud on vacant land, power of attorney misconceptions, and why asking for a copy of someone's driver's license is never overstepping. Here's what we cover in this episode: - Why the buyer rep agreement is only as strong as the names on it - How to find out who will actually be on title before you start showing homes - What to do when only one party in a couple signs your buyer representation agreement - The procuring cause nightmare that the buyer rep agreement was supposed to fix - A first-hand story about a husband refusing to sign and how Alissa handled it - When a dad swoops in with cash at closing and suddenly you have the wrong buyer on paper - How to protect yourself when listing inherited or estate properties - Why you should ask for a copy of the will and contact the succession attorney before you list - What happens when a succession is not complete and your listing cannot legally sell - Vacant land fraud: the growing scam where someone pretends to be the seller - The truth about power of attorney and why you cannot do a POA for a POA - Why asking for a driver's license is not rude; it is just good business - How to use your broker as a buffer when clients push back on signing - Toasting Syed, a Realtor in Virginia who came to the US in 2022 as a US Army ally and grew from 2 transactions to 12 under contract for 2026 Key Quotes & Takeaways: - "The question isn't necessarily who's the buyer. Who do you see on the title? Who is going to be on the title?" Katy - "No one tosses up a fuss who is legit. If you say I need a copy of your driver's license and they say no, just push back. These are legal documents. I must verify your identity." Alissa - "If you cave at their first request, which goes against how you run your business, they are going to run the rest of the show." Katy - "This rep agreement is getting signed. It's the law." Alissa - "Clear, sincere communication matters more than perfect English." Syed (via Katy) Products, People & Previous Episodes Mentioned: - Episode 190: Wire Fraud and Real Estate Fraud with Nikki (title attorney) (hustlehumblypodcast.com/190) - Episode 317: Realtor Safety (hustlehumblypodcast.com/317) - Hustle Humbly Community (hustlehumblypodcast.com/membership) Want to toast someone on the show? Send us a voice or video message with your name, who you are toasting, and why! Email it to team@hustlehumblypodcast.com. Leave us a review at http://ratethispodcast.com/hustlehumbly Get your FREE Database Template: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com/starthere Email Templates 101: http://emailtemplates101.com Agent Systems 101: http://agentsystems101.com All Resources: http://hustlehumblypodcast.com Submit your topic ideas and toasts to Team@HustleHumblyPodcast.com Music: Straight A's by Connor Price → https://connorprice.shop/ The Good Life by Summer Kennedy → https://soundcloud.com/summerkennedy/the-good-life Be The One by Matrika → https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/be-the-one

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” That's Psalm twenty-three, five, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, King David had his fair share of enemies. And, if you're a believer in Christ, so will you. But as you'll see today, your real enemy might not be who you think it is. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

What followed was a Holy Spirit-inspired vision, an outpouring of community support, and the creation of a new CSS Hastings campus designed to serve those in need across central Nebraska for decades to come. In this episode, John Soukup sits down with Hastings Regional Director Jon Kiehl to discuss the journey from challenge to renewal, the impact the new facility is already having on individuals and families in need, the remarkable ecumenical support behind the project, and the upcoming Building Blessing and Family Festival on June 20. It's a story of faith, collaboration, and Hope in the Good Life.

This week, Pastor Dan and Pastor Luis discuss the World Cup-ish, talk about the importance of pursuing TRUE happiness & hope, and delve deeper into this week's sermon, "The Good Life."To watch this week's sermon, check it out on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/cometoconnect or head over to cometoconnect.com/most-recent-sermon

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3430: Cylon George explores why the strongest predictor of lasting happiness is not wealth or achievement, but the quality of our relationships. Drawing on decades of research, he offers practical ways to strengthen human connection and reduce loneliness, helping listeners cultivate greater well-being and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/social-fitness-the-key-to-a-fulfilling-life Quotes to ponder: "Tell your people you love them. Life is so fragile." "Loneliness kills. It's as powerful as smoking or alcoholism." "Social fitness requires taking stock of our relationships, and being honest with ourselves about where we're devoting our time and whether we are tending to the connections that help us thrive." Episode references: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705876/the-good-life-by-robert-waldinger-and-marc-schulz/ The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness (TED Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3430: Cylon George explores why the strongest predictor of lasting happiness is not wealth or achievement, but the quality of our relationships. Drawing on decades of research, he offers practical ways to strengthen human connection and reduce loneliness, helping listeners cultivate greater well-being and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/social-fitness-the-key-to-a-fulfilling-life Quotes to ponder: "Tell your people you love them. Life is so fragile." "Loneliness kills. It's as powerful as smoking or alcoholism." "Social fitness requires taking stock of our relationships, and being honest with ourselves about where we're devoting our time and whether we are tending to the connections that help us thrive." Episode references: The Good Life by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705876/the-good-life-by-robert-waldinger-and-marc-schulz/ The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness (TED Talk): https://www.ted.com/talks/robert_waldinger_what_makes_a_good_life_lessons_from_the_longest_study_on_happiness Harvard Study of Adult Development: https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Joe shows us how we can only live "The Good Life" by having our faith in Jesus.

Pastor Blake Burrough tackles one of the most challenging tensions in our faith: how do we reconcile God's perfect law with our inability to keep it? We discover that Jesus didn't come to lower the bar or make following God easier; instead, He came to fulfill every requirement we could never meet. The sermon confronts our natural tendency to either relax God's commands when they're inconvenient or distort them into a ladder we think we can climb to earn approval. We're invited to examine those places where we buck against Scripture, where we ask, 'Did God really mean that?' because those uncomfortable moments reveal where we're still trying to manufacture our own righteousness. The beautiful paradox emerges: Jesus kept the law perfectly and paid the penalty for lawbreakers, so that we who break the law might receive all the blessings of the perfect law keeper. This transforms the law from a burden into a garden, from a ladder into a walking path that leads us deeper into a relationship with Christ. We're challenged to move beyond both self-abuse and self-proving, recognizing that our value doesn't come from how well we perform but from whose we are.

In Psalm twenty-three verse five, King David says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Well, you don't have to be a foodie to know that if God's making dinner, it will be the best meal you've ever had. Coming your way next, Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm Twenty-Three and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” Along the way, he'll explain what King David meant when he wrote this passage, and how it applies to you and me.  

Shepherds have two critical tools with them at all times: a rod and a staff. King David writes about these tools when he tells God, the Good Shepherd, “Your rod and your staff comfort me.” In our last broadcast, Ron talked about the rod of correction and protection. Today, he turns his attention to the Good Shepherd's staff, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.”

Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of second-guessing yourself—at work, at home, everywhere? You're not alone. In this episode, we break down the real reasons self-doubt keeps showing up (especially for women!) and get right into the science of what's really happening in your brain. You'll hear relatable stories, the latest research, and simple, powerful tools you can use TODAY to separate from that nagging inner critic and to build confidence. It's time to stop letting old beliefs run the show. You'll learn how to trust yourself again, take bold action, and finally feel like the most confident version of you. If you're ready to get out of your head and into your life to create your best life—this episode is for you.   KEY TOPICS: Unpacking Self-Doubt: The Origins of Big Trust (0:00) Cognitive Load: Why Women Experience Amplified Self-Doubt (7:06) The Four Core Drivers of Self-Doubt (16:06) Cultivating Self-Acceptance: Saying No with a Deeper Yes (21:13) Turning Feedback and Failure into Actionable Growth (37:00) Why Action Precedes Confidence: Building Personal Agency (42:55) Mastering Emotions: From Overwhelm to Grounded Adaptability (50:45) Reclaiming Your Power: Autonomy and Conscious Choice (1:04:34) Empowering Your Journey: Final Insights and Resources (1:10:17)   RESOURCES + BOOKS MENTIONED: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@herstarringrole Follow + Listen, + Review: APPLE PODCASTS Follow + Listen, + Review: SPOTIFY PODCASTS Join Michele's Newsletter + Get a List of 52-Selfcare Tips   GUEST INFORMATION Book: Big Trust: Rewire Self-Doubt, Find Your Confidence, and Fuel Success Website: https://www.shadezahrai.com/bigtrust IG: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ If you enjoyed today's show, please share it with a friend. Also, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast player! *The Good Life with Michele Lamoureux podcast and content provided by Michele Lamoureux is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It does NOT constitute medical, mental health, professional, personal, or any kind of advice or serve as a substitute for such advice. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk. Always consult a qualified healthcare or trusted provider for any decisions regarding your health and wellbeing. This episode may contain affiliate links.

The tools of the Shepherd's trade, on today's Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Today, we come to the second half of Psalm twenty-three, verse four, “thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” How does the Lord use these tools in our lives? And how does He use them in a way that brings us comfort? Find out next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.”  

Jeremy Hirshberg on Leadership, Burnout, Meaning, and Why Your Boss Shouldn't Sound Like ChatGPTJeremy Hirshberg — organizational psychologist, leadership consultant and executive coach  for Organizational Solutions, founder of Kaleidoscope Collaborative, and host of Resiliency Rounds and The Good Life, Reconsidered — joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on AI, leadership, resilience, and what happens when technology starts moving faster than the human nervous system. Drawing on his work at the Center for Creative Leadership and Booz Allen Hamilton, Jeremy explores how organizations can integrate AI without losing empathy, creativity, psychological safety, or their collective soul.We discuss burnout, “AI theater,” executive anxiety, emotional intelligence, adaptability, meaning-making, and why the future belongs not simply to companies with the best technology — but to those combining high AI capability with being fully human. This taps into an interdependent cultural framework. Along the way we ask uncomfortable questions: What work should humans still own? What decisions should never be delegated to AI? Can mindfulness survive Slack notifications? And is your company innovating… or just panic-Googling the future with better branding?Credits:River is High, Ticketless TravelerCarl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriterJenny Goodwine, vocalsJames Singleton, bassJohnny Vidocovich, drumsDave Easley, steel guitarProduced by Morgan Orion Reismanfor more information, carlreisman@gmail.comCopyright 2025WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

Do not trade your soul away. Because once it's gone, you cannot get it back.

Today's poem is The Good Life by Tracy K. Smith. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, guest host Diannely Antigua writes… “When my grandmother took us kids to the pharmacy, she'd let us pick one snack to share. We always picked raspberry and creme cookies. We'd take our time with them, taking little bites of the buttery shortbread and jammy filling, savoring each one. Sometimes I'll buy those cookies just to remember how they once tasted like luxury. It's in these moments that I learned how love moves. It makes meaning out of what's available, and insists on joy. It makes something out of nothing.” This show is supported by gifts from listeners. Support The Slowdown with a donation and get access to the sponsor-free version of The Slowdown today. Slowdownshow.org/donate

S10 E4—Do you ever wonder what your life would look like if you had made different decisions a long time ago? Author Karen Swallow Prior joins Amy Julia Becker for a conversation about regret, human limitations, and her experience of not having children. Together, they explore what it means to face the losses of the past while remaining open to the unexpected opportunities and possibilities that can emerge alongside them.00:00 Introduction to Personal Narratives04:22 Navigating Infertility and Ethical Dilemmas07:10 The Role of Faith and Community in Decision-Making11:01 Control, Risk, and Reproductive Technologies17:30 The Intersection of Calling and Life Choices20:57 Navigating Regret, Limits, and Choices25:07 Historical Context of Childlessness29:07 Imagination and Reality in Family Dynamics37:25 Reimagining the Good Life Without ChildrenMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Christianity Today essay by Karen Swallow Prior: “The Birds and the Bees, Babies and Me”Institute for Family Studies essay by Amy Julia Becker: “Confessions of a Middle-Aged Mother”You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful by Karen Swallow PriorThe Midnight Library by Matt Haig_SUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comWATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Karen Swallow Prior, Ph.D. is the 2025-26 Karlson Scholar at Bethel Seminary. She is a popular writer and speaker, a contributing writer for The Dispatch, and a columnist for Religion News Service. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vox, The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and many other places. Her most recent book is You Have a Calling: Finding Your Vocation in the True, Good, and Beautiful (Brazos 2025).CONNECT with Karen: karenswallowprior.comFacebook: Karen Swallow PriorInstagram: karenswallowpriorX: @KSPrior Substack: @karenswallowprior__We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteThanks for listening! 

The phrase “fear not” is found three hundred and sixty-five times in the Bible, one for each day of the year. One of the reasons God spends so much time telling us not to be afraid is because in the flesh, we're prone to being afraid. Fear of death. Fear of the valley. Fear of failure. Fear of success. How does fear compete with faith? And what did King David say about fear? Find out next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me. Psalm twenty-three, verse three tells us that God leads us down the path of righteousness. And then, suddenly, in verse four, we're told that the path of righteousness sometimes takes us to a valley, a dangerous and frightening place, but a place where King David says he has no fear because the Lord is with him. It's one of the most beautiful passages in all of Scripture, and Ron unpacks it today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

Proverbs 13:20

As Christians, the love that we have received from God is, in the words of hymn writer Frederick Lehman, “greater far than tongue or pen can ever tell.” But God doesn't give us good gifts with the intention that we keep them to ourselves. In this week's message from Philippians 2, Pastor John helps us see that a proper response to God's love and grace is to, well ... do something. What exactly that something is may vary depending on our passions and areas of gifting, but it is the love of Christ that compels us to be a blessing to others in whatever way we can.

Grace's unresolved anger toward her father and family contributes to her patterns of careless overeating and rationalizing her behavior. Dr. Laura discusses the psychological role of shame and how it influences the connection between past experiences and present actions. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marie receives unexpected news from her brother that her estranged mother has passed away. The message leaves her feeling uncertain and conflicted as she struggles to process both the loss and the complicated emotions tied to a relationship she had long since stepped away from. Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.