Podcasts about Goodness

AI isn't just changing technology, it's changing how you approach intimacy.WATCH NEXT ➡︎ https://youtu.be/YoIHF4Ks65QWhat happens when the porn industry no longer needs human bodies? When desire is shaped by pixels instead of people? And when the first sexual experience for a generation might be with something that isn't even real?In this episode, we're tackling one of the most dangerous trends quietly taking over: AI-generated pornography.We'll cover:Why AI porn is not the “ethical” alternative it claims to beHow deepfakes and generative AI are rewiring sexual desireThe lie behind “it's better than sinning with a real person”Whether AI porn trains us to fear real intimacyWho, or what, you're actually worshiping when you engage with itWhat true sexual healing looks like in a world of artificial connectionIf you've ever wondered, “Is AI porn really that bad?” or “Does it even matter if no one's getting hurt?” this conversation is for you.You're being trained by what you're entertained by. Let's talk about what that means. 

All of us can fall asleep to the reality of God's trinitarian presence and slip into making life happen on our own. Yet the Three-Person God shows us how deeply relational he is and invites us to fully immerse ourselves in intimate friendship with him.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi help you wake up to the spiritual truth that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit surround you and are with you always. You'll be enthralled by their powerful vision of the Kingdom and equipped with disciplines to help you rest in the Loving Community of God during all your daily activities and endeavors. Resources for this Episode:Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredBreath Prayer GuidesDeeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for YouAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

We delve into Elise Loehnan's acclaimed book 'On Our Best Behaviour,' exploring the societal and cultural forces shaping women's behaviors and the concept of the 'seven deadly sins.' Elise discusses the ingrained cultural pressures that lead women to self-denial and the impact of patriarchal norms. We explore topics such as envy, pride, sloth, and the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies for a balanced life. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with insights on redefining cultural narratives and reclaiming full selves.   00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:35 The Cultural Conditioning of Women 01:39 Guest Introduction: Elise London 02:01 Personal Struggles and Panic Attacks 03:48 The Pressure of Perfection 07:53 The Concept of Goodness in Women 13:45 Historical Myths and Gender Roles 19:17 The Origins of the Seven Deadly Sins 28:47 The Witch Trials and Cultural Trauma 37:08 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities 47:09 Embracing Discomfort and Presence 48:10 Understanding Envy as a Directional Signal 48:29 The Gateway to Other Sins: Envy 49:45 Women and Envy: A Cultural Examination 50:33 The Role of Envy in Personal Desires 53:21 Reframing Envy and Scarcity 54:28 The Impact of Cultural Narratives on Women 01:09:07 Pride and Gender Bias in the Workplace 01:17:13 The Importance of Sadness and Emotional Expression 01:28:23 Final Thoughts and Call to Action   Find Elise:   Podcast:   Substack:   New Book:    On Our Best Behaviour Book:

Do you struggle with whether the God of the Bible is good? Or if His goodness is present all the time? Do you doubt that He loves you and has a good plan for your life? Friend, you're not alone — and you don't have to stay in that dark, confusing place. Discover 3 practical yet powerful steps to help you build confidence in God's goodness and His deep love for you. Plus, I'll share several key resources to support your journey from doubt to clarity and hope! --------------------    Take the Quiz: https://www.relateescape.com/quiz  Get a weekly reminder of God's tender love for you. Plus, be the first to know about exclusive offers! https://bit.ly/GodLovesMeEmail  Join Relate Escape Place: https://www.relateescape.com/membership Shop the Store: https://www.relateescape.com/store Follow Jenn on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/relateescape

This week at our Perdido Key Campus, Senior Pastor Kyle Valaer is resuming our verse-by-verse, expository journey through the Gospel of Luke—now under our new series title, Who Is This Jesus? . We hope this resource is a blessing to you. For more information about The Point Church, please visit us online at www.tothepoint.church.TakeawaysGreat Faith Emphasizes Its Own UnworthinessWhen you know yourself to be undeserving before God, you live differently before others.Great Faith Emphasizes God's Goodness and PowerThe eyes of faith can't see obstacles in the way of God; they just see tools in the hands of God. • Believer, don't be satisfied with anything less than great faith.

Rion Dalby delivers a timely message entitled, "WHO IS GOOD? UNDERSTANDING HIS GOODNESS".   Authentic Church is a Bible-based, Spirit-empowered, Presence-driven church in Orange County with the mission to Love God, Love People, and Live Authentic.   Our Vision is to Encounter God, Discover Community, and Fulfill God's call on our lives.   For service times and info, please visit us online or via our social media platforms: AuthenticOC.com   To stay up to date on all things Authentic, text the word "Authentic" to 94000   Subscribe to receive our latest messages!   #Sermon #AuthenticChurch #OrangeCountyChurch   We would be honored if you would like to support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the authentic gospel... click here: https://pushpay.com/g/authenticoc   Love God. Love People. Live Authentic.   Stay Connected   Website: https://authenticoc.com/   Authentic Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthenticChurchOC/   Authentic Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticchurchoc/   Authentic Church YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxskUerFuBNhLZI3wpqzlg

Job 28:1-28 - A sermon by Lindsey Ponder. [Part 3 of our series “God, Goodness & Suffering: The Wisdom of the Book of Job”]

THE GOODNESS; THE GRACE AND THE GLORY

The Good Life | Blessing and Goodness | Romans 12:18-21 | Ty Gaston by Providence Community Church

In Ruth 1, Naomi faces famine, loss, and deep bitterness, yet God's unseen hand is still at work. Pastor Tyler reminds us that God's sovereignty doesn't erase our pain, but holds us through it. Even in seasons when prayers seem unanswered and God feels distant, His purposes remain unshakable, and His presence is near to the brokenhearted.Questions for Reflection:• How can remembering God's sovereignty bring hope in the middle of pain?• What steps can you take now to build godly relationships before you face a hard season?

Bill Pruitt: Celebrating God's Grace and Goodness

Join us this summer as we dive into the Psalms. Each week, we'll explore a different Psalm to see how its timeless truths speak into our present lives. From joy and gratitude to sorrow and struggle, the Psalms remind us that God is with in every season of life. So, bring your whole heart this summer—let's learn to pray, praise, and trust like never before. Thi week, Evan Gratz, our Director of Community Life, leads us in the reading of Psalm 34. What do hot wings, sunflowers, and David acting crazy have to do with us and our relationship with God? Find out as we discover that to know God is good is to take a step of faith and trust.  Passage: Psalm 34:1-8 We have three worship opportunities for you to experience: 9:00 a.m. - Sanctuary Service 9:30 a.m. - Online Service 10:30 a.m. - Chapel Service  Please consider joining us for one of these services.  To view past worship services along with other digital content, go to our Youtube Channel @PointLomaChurchOnline.  To get involved in what God is doing within our community, please visit our website at www.pointlomachurch.org. For event happenings: http://pointlomachurch.org/connect/events/ To register for any event: http://pointlomachurch.org/register If you would like to give to the ministry: http://pointlomachurch.org/give/ or through our Venmo account: @Point-Loma-Church

Life often feels like a scene from The Bear—loud, messy, and chaotic. In Genesis 1,…

The Goodness of God

The Goodness of Our Lord (2025-8-10) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis Hutchinson

The Goodness of Our Lord (2025-8-10) Live Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Curtis Hutchinson

Welcome to Church! Thanks for joining us this Sunday, where Hannah Cadman continues our Summer Fruit series, today looking at Goodness.We know you'll be blessed by this message.Follow us on our other channels:Instagram: @revivenewbridgeX: @revivenewbridgeFacebook: @revivenewbridgePodcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/revivenewbridge⁠⁠

   Goodness comes from above!Listen to what the Bible says, from James.(click for podcast)Every jate dinui bal every perfect dinui is teh above, coming daab teh te buir cuyir lights, ti whom liser be nayc variation, nor turning prudii.Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.Online BibleListen to the Word, it reaches even to galaxies far, far away

Wherever You Go, God's GOODNESS & MERCY Will Go With You | Blessed Morning Prayer To Start Your Day With GodSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer™ Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright Daily Effective Prayer™ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/donate/ DO YOU NEED PRAYER? Send us a prayer request right now:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/prayer-request-online/ CONNECT WITH US:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org/connectYouTubeX / TwitterInstagram ThreadsInstagramFacebook Daily Effective Prayer™

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor talks with Kat Reynolds, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Impact at Veritiv, a packaging and logistics company. Kat shares how Veritiv integrates social responsibility into its business through employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and creative use of company resources. She discusses impactful initiatives like the "Goodness […]

In this episode of Atlanta Business Radio, host Lee Kantor talks with Kat Reynolds, Senior Manager of Corporate Social Impact at Veritiv, a packaging and logistics company. Kat shares how Veritiv integrates social responsibility into its business through employee volunteerism, nonprofit partnerships, and creative use of company resources. She discusses impactful initiatives like the "Goodness […] The post Bridging Communities: How Veritiv is Redefining Corporate Social Responsibility appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings reminds us that God promises to complete the good work He's begun in us, guiding us into daily fellowship with Him and nurturing qualities like goodness, truth, and love. His invitation is to walk with Him continually, just as He intended from the very start.

What does it really mean to be a good man? Spoiler: it's not about being nice—it's about living with conviction, integrity, and compassion.In this episode of the Fruit of the Spirit series, mindset coach and worship drummer Red Wallace breaks down the power of GOODNESS—not as a personality trait, but as a calling for godly men.You'll learn:* The difference between kindness and goodness* How to lead your family with quiet strength* What to do when your actions don't match your words* 4 practical ways to live a life of goodness, starting today▶ Download the FREE Goodness Action Sheet:https://coach-redwallace.kit.com/goodness

Quote of The Day: "The presence of God is the most precious gift you can ever have.” — Benny Hinn  Hosts: TOLA Omoniyi, Kanyinsola Omojola, Goodness Ezeh

The Message of Pentecost.

Goodness of God 8-3-25 by New Beginnings Church

Quote of The Day: "The will of God is not something you add to your life. It's a course you choose.” — Elisabeth Elliot Hosts: Kanyinsola Omojola, Goodness Ezeh

This episode is about journals, how the spirit feels and how it testifies to us, and about standing in holy places.   From the manual: Christmas Day is usually a time to ponder messages like “peace on earth” and “good will toward men” (see Luke 2:14). But on December 25, 1832, Joseph Smith's mind was occupied with the threat of war. South Carolina had just defied the United States government and was preparing for battle. And the Lord revealed to Joseph that this was only the beginning: “War,” He declared, “will be poured out upon all nations” (Doctrine and Covenants 87:2). It seemed like this prophecy would be fulfilled very soon. But then it wasn't. Within just a few weeks, South Carolina and the U.S. government reached a compromise, and war was averted. But revelation is not always fulfilled at the time or in the way we expect. Nearly 30 years later, long after Joseph S mith was martyred and the Saints had moved west, South Carolina did rebel and civil war followed. Since then, war throughout the world has caused “the earth [to] mourn” (Doctrine and Covenants 87:6). While the prophecy was ultimately fulfilled, the value of this revelation is less in predicting when calamity will come and more in teaching what to do when it does. The counsel is the same in 1831, 1861, and 2021: “Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved” (verse 8).   Some of the apps I talked about were: Chatbooks for printing your Instagram accounts Happy Feed daily gratitude posts Day One Journaling App StoryWorth website sends email prompts that you fill out and return and they make it into a book.

This is a dialogue from my recent trip to Finland with an atheist philosopher professor on meaning in life. The event was hosted by the Veritas Forum.

Job 3-27, 32-37 - The narrative opening of Job concludes with 3 of Job's friends arriving to comfort him. At first, they employ a quiet and compassionate ministry of presence. However, in chapter 3, Job's speech kicks off a series of cyclical dialogues that reveal just how short-sighted, falsely rationalizing, and insensitive the friends' verbal attempts at comfort are. In chapters 16-17, Job gives them his assessment: they are "miserable comforters" who simply can't provide either the full answers or the existential comfort that Job needs in his agony. But in his longing, Job gestures at the possibility of One to come who will embody perfect truth and perfect compassionate presence--the true Comforter, Friend, Lord and Savior. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 2 of our series "God, Goodness & Suffering: The Wisdom of the Book of Job"]

Chapters (00:00:00) - Aug. 3 revival sermon(00:03:34) - God's Love for Pain and Suffering(00:08:30) - Prayer for the Day(00:09:18) - Jesus' Last Supper(00:14:04) - Jesus' Message for Those Who Are Hurt(00:19:24) - Thomas' Need to See the Scars on Jesus(00:22:48) - Scars are Signs of God's Goodness and Grace(00:28:00) - Beautiful scars on my dad's face(00:31:07) - Clifford Baptist Church Prayer

The second benefit of seeking God…enjoying God's goodness

This message unpacks how affliction, while painful, can be a refining tool in God's hands, shaping us and drawing us closer to His Word.

Dive into a transformative message about the art of asking and receiving. This talk explores how approaching life with childlike boldness and curiosity can bring incredible opportunities. Discover the importance of persistence and seeking bigger dreams without letting realism dull your spark. Learn how genuine ask-and-receive energy, fueled by an expectation of good, can not only enhance your life but also impact the world around you positively.

Sunday morning message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep442! BACK FROM SUMMER! BACK TO BACK! Vangardians, we are back in business after an extended summer break, and boy do we have quite the episode for you. WORLD EXCLUSIVES from ILLUSTRATE, SENOR KAOS, EDDIE MEEKS, VON PEA, SUPASTITION MRK SX, 4IZE GODBLESSBEATZ DOE BOY PHILLY JALEN FRAZIER, K-PREZ….aaaaaand BREATHE….Meeks brought the tequila through! Goodness gracious sakes alive it's that #SMITHSONIANGRADE #YOUWAAAAALCOME // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #undergroundhiphop #boombap Recorded live July 27, 2025 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks Pre-Game Beats - Al Rock “Southern Vangard Theme” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst. - “TNT (Tobacco & Trees)” - KanKick “Off Broadway” - Senor Kaos x Illastrate ft. Von Pea & Eddie Meeks ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Bear Hill" - Raekwon “Wonderful” - The Fifth Degree ft. Terror Van Poo X Tons (prod. CNR_JAXX) “The Eliminator” - Senor Kaos x Illastrate ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** "Wild Corsicans” - Raekwon, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher & Westside Gunn “Rari Keys” - Minister Hyde & Mondo Slade “Book Of Eli” - Joe D. Talk Break Inst. - “Revolution With Tosh Leading” - KanKick “Check In” - MRK SX x Illastrate ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Writings On The Wall” - Senor Kaos x Illastrate ft. Supastition & 4 Ize ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Mad Scientist” - Yah Sin ft.. Method Man “Primavera” - M-Dot & Confidence ft. Big Shug & Royal Flush “The Omerta” - Raekwon & Nas “Frida Kahlo” - K-Prez (prod. godBLESSbeatz) ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Work Hard, Play Harder” - UFO Fev & Big Ghost Ltd ft. Jose Santiago “18 Ballgames” - OT The Real x 38 Spesh “Cheddar Biscuits” - Doe Boy Philly (prod. godBLESSbeatz) ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** Talk Break Inst. - “Cosmic Propane” - KanKick “Cold Blooded” - Spit Gemz x D-Styles “Checkmate” - Reek Osama & Perutheproducer “Play Ya Position” - Al Rock ft. Chrisfader & Eddie Meeks “Trust Me” - Al Rock ft. J Scienide “Art Piece” - El Gant ft. Ras Kass “Fried Rices” - Jalen Frazier (prod. godBLESSbeatz) ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Better” - Lord Juco & The Standouts “Jasmine's" - Benny The Butcher ft. Westside Gunn (prod. Daringer) “Smithsonian” - Machacha ft. Jamil Honesty & André DeSaint “X-Rays” - Lord Juco & The Standouts Talk Break Inst. - “EVALC Clone” - KanKick

with Elder Tim Wade

Oh yeah it's Friday and Jeff is hype and you should be too!

This talk was given by Matthew Brensilver on 2025.07.30 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://youtube.com/live/DZgjDBEef9w. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

Welcome to week 7 of the fruitful fitness series as we cover the fruit of goodness. If this is an area you find yourself struggling with to see how wonderful and beautiful God has made you then you are going to want to listen in. It is not based on what we do or don't do, Jesus has completed the finished work on the cross and you are included in that. Grab your bible, coffee and notebook, let's dive in!   Grab your worksheet here!-   https://mailchi.mp/boxfitqueens/2p4nyuaqzz Join my 7-day Boxing & Bible devotional challenge here.-   https://rebrand.ly/7day_boxing_bible    Grab your She is Strong confidence box here: https://www.boxfitqueens.com/shop  

Guest Speaker Roger Flores teaches on chapter 6 of Matthew, verses 25 through 34 about Knowing Our God. He explains the Sovereignty of God, the Goodness of God, the Faithfulness of God, and exhorts us in our Response to Seeing God.Come study God's Word with us! We invite you to connect with us each week. For the full series plus more messages and resources, please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ccc-online.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Description: What happens when the faith you were raised with no longer fits? Join us as we explore faith deconstruction and what it looks like to hold on to what matters while letting go of harmful narratives. Our guest, Mary Katherine Backstrom, knows this journey well. Once rooted in evangelical certainty, her world began to unravel—her marriage, career, and faith all shaken. In her raw and hilarious memoir, Not That Wheel Jesus, MK shares what it was like to question everything, wrestle with purity culture's impact, and walk through the grief of lost certainties. As she puts it: “I walked through the rubble, I danced in the fire pits with my friends, and I've emerged into this quiet post-apocalyptic space where I can hear my own voice.” Whether you're navigating your own faith shift or just curious, this conversation will resonate. And don't forget—you can leave us your thoughts at jenhatmaker.com/podcast! Thought-provoking Quotes: “Everybody I speak to that's been on a growth journey of any sort—spiritual, emotional, whatever—you get to a point where you realize that confidence comes from not knowing everything and being at peace with what you can't figure out.” – MK Backstrom “It felt like I was looking at my life and feeling  like there's so much loss here, especially my sexuality. My church robbed me of joy. And that's the opposite of what was promised. Once I realized I participated in that behavior, I was able to make amends.” – MK Backstrom  “When I walk into that [church] space, it feels like going into a home where a child experienced abuse. I don't know that that's going to leave my body for a very long time. And it doesn't mean that I'm never gonna go back, but I also listen to myself better now and I'm not going to go somewhere where my body feels like it's on fire.” – MK Backstrom “My body is still responding to everything it's experienced for 40 years in the church. And I'm finally getting to the place where I'm starting to understand what my baseline feels like.” – MK Backstrom “If there is a God worth worshiping and there's a life worth living, those things can stand up to your big questions. No God is so fragile that your human curiosity is going to break this to pieces. No problem is so big in your life that you're not gonna get up and keep moving. There's a lot of freedom after the fear. Trust the process, ask questions.” – MK Backstrom Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Holy Hot Mess: Finding God in the Details of this Weird and Wonderful Life by Mary Katherine Backstrom - https://amzn.to/3ZV5GAi Not That Wheel, Jesus!: Stories From a Faith That Went Off-Road in the Best (and Worst) Possible Ways by Mary Katherine Backstrom - https://amzn.to/45KbY9v Rachel Held Evans - https://rachelheldevans.com/ Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church by Rachel Held Evans - https://amzn.to/4lxKkRY Dallas Willard - https://dwillard.org/ Sarah Bessey - https://www.sarahbessey.com/ Sex MeCourse - https://shop.jenhatmaker.com/products/sex-101 Dr. Celeste Holbrook - https://www.drcelesteholbrook.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://www.mkbackstrom.com/ Twitter - https://x.com/mkbackstrom Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MKBackstrom TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marykatherinebackstrom Substack - https://marykatherinebackstrom.substack.com/ 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

Have you ever felt ensnared by past trauma, as if it looms over your present and obscures your future?  You're not alone. We all carry the burden of past hurts, but there's solace in God's love and compassion.In this enlightening discussion with Reagan on The Revelations Podcast, bestselling author Susie Larson opens up about her ongoing journey with the scars of past trauma and how she felt she was always bracing for impact.  Through her own battle, she offers a ray of hope, reminding us that even in the darkest times, God's love shines brightly. Susie also offers practical steps on overcoming past trauma, allowing us to embrace God's healing, fortify our faith, and rejuvenate our spirits.Join us for a conversation about healing and wholeness as we delve into Susie's narrative, the miracles of God, and her new book, "Waking Up to the Goodness of God,-40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness" in this episode.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain insight into how the enemy acuses us of our past sins and trauma and how to fight for our God given healing.Learn how the Scripture can help us recognize God's miracles, embrace his mercy, and cherish his kindness, even amid adversity.Discover the protective power of imprinting your hope and faith in God so you can learn how to let go of past trauma and start your journey to healingBecome Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeSeason 3 Episode 2: Your Adversary, the Devil, Prowls Around Like a Roaring Lion (ft. Susie Larson)Check out these other books by Susie LarsonWaking Up to the Goodness of God: 40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness: Amazon | Baker Book House (with cards)Closer Than Your Next BreathStrong in BattleFully AliveBible Verse:Psalm 107:6Proverbs 18:21Hebrews 4:2Connect with Susie: Website | Susan Larson Live on Faith RadioThis Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[03:27] How God Redeemed Susie's StorySusie shares her journey of experiencing multiple traumatic events, including violence and sexual assault, and the fear she lived in even after knowing Christ.Despite facing health issues and financial problems, Susie realized she felt disappointed and bitter towards God so she wrote "Waking Up to the Goodness of God" to focus on His goodness.The default to fear, doubt, and self-preservation hinders us from receiving God's goodness. [14:56] Susie: “When you are in self-preservation, when you are in bracing for impact when you're living with elbows locked, you can't at once receive from God. You will not see goodness when it comes, you won't because your eyes are on the trauma.” Hear more about Susie's battle against life's curveballs when you tune in to the full episode. You can also check out Susie's first episode with us as a guest in Season 3 Episode 2.[19:01] The Recipe for VitalitySusie emphasizes that she has gained more in Christ and highlights the importance of thinking rightly about God to receive His blessings.Living in self-preservation prevents us from experiencing God's miracles and goodness; we must work on our hearts to receive His answers.Deep rest in purposeful faith is vital for soul replenishment and engaging in our faith restores peace.[26:53] Learning From The Past's MistakesScripture invites us to remember God's work and trust Him with our lives, avoiding self-preservation despite fears.Recognizing God's daily mercies and expressing perpetual awe for His kindness can strengthen and restore our souls. [30:44] Susie: “His mercy is what covers us time and time again. We should be in perpetual awe of the kindness of God, the mercies of God. It's because of His great love we are not consumed. His compassions never fail, his mercies are new every morning.”The Israelites were quick to forget God's care for them and were quick to turn away from Him because of fear. Susie also battled fear her whole life. However, she learned to face them through God's strength.[33:00] The Power of Words and DeclarationsFaith declarations are our statement of who God is, that God loves us and will fulfill His promises to us.Brain retraining is meant to help us identify ourselves as sons and daughters of God.Both of these practices help interrupt rogue thoughts by being spoken aloud. Speak your declarations over your life especially those that resonate with you.[39:07] Slaying Your Inner CriticUnresolved hurts and self-contempt create opportunities for the enemy; resolving them in God's love closes these openings.Seek support to process unresolved hurts in the light of God's love and trust the Holy Spirit to guide and correct them.[40:37] Susie: “When you allow those hurts, those hard parts of your story to go unresolved in light of God's love, they're like open loops and they're opportunities for the enemy to accuse God and accuse you.”[43:24] Imprinting Your Hope, Faith, and Belief in God in Your HeartSusie is always striving to get closer to God. Recently, she attended a conference with Dr. Reimer. The conference became a safe space to bring out these unresolved pasts into God's light.Despite new traumas, remembering God's love and focusing on Him allows us to see through the enemy's lies.Keep your hope alive and you'll eventually learn how to let go of past trauma. Remember who God is, trust that He is good and that He loves you.About SusieSusie Larson is an author, speaker, and host of the popular radio show, Susie Larson Live. She has over 20 published books and devotionals and reaches millions of people worldwide as a host and a speaker. Through her work, she helps others find God's love and hear His calling. Connect with Susie on her website.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode is all about strengthening your faith and trust in God even as you struggle through the most difficult times in your life.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts.  

In this episode of Creative on Purpose Live, Scott delves into Seneca's Barbell Strategy—a powerful resource-allocation framework that helps solopreneurs strike a balance between security and high-risk, high-reward experiments. Learn how to avoid the trap of “middle-of-the-barbell” distractions and move your most promising ideas all the way across to proven, revenue-generating assets.In this episode, you'll discover:* Seneca's Barbell Explained: Origins as a Stoic risk-mitigation tool and its modern revival in Nassim Taleb's Antifragile* Explore vs. Exploit: How to allocate time, money, attention, and reputation between safe bets and high-potential experiments* First Principles Framework: Identify your irresistible offer, eager audience, and minimum effective dose system* Avoiding the Middle: Why half-baked marketing tactics create busywork, not growth* Personal Audit Story: Scott's pivot to Substack and the power of focusing on proven assets* Practicing Patience: Tracking data, gathering feedback, and moving one system component at a time across the barbellReady to accelerate your progress and close the gap between where you are and where you want to be?Join the Solopreneur Success Circle for weekly coaching calls and monthly deep dives—designed to help you implement principles with greater ease and velocity. Click the link below to learn more and enroll.

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