Podcasts about Goodness

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 - 14:53) A Heroic Testimony to the Goodness of God's Assignment to Government: The Courageous Response of the Officers in NashvilleExperts say police response in Nashville was ‘exact opposite' to Uvalde by Washington Post (Robert Klemko)Part II (14:53 - 16:50) Vestiges of God's Glory: Christians Show Courage and Faith in the Face of Unspeakable EvilA Place of Sanctuary Is Punctured by the Reality of Gun Violence in America by New York Times (Emily Cochrane, Eliza Fawcett, Jesus Jiménez and Rick Rojas)Part III (16:50 - 25:08) ‘Parental Rights' Is Just an Advantageous Political Term?: The Battle Over Public Education (And Much More) Rages OnWhat the Republican Push for ‘Parents' Rights' Is Really About by New York Times (Jamelle Bouie)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Part 3 of “Drop the Charges,” is a focused exploration of the doctrine of original sin versus the introduction of judgment into the human race at the fall as the source of our fallen identity. Scripturally speaking, human judgment, which came from eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, is the root of sin - not our inherent nature or behaviors. In this episode: • How wrong doctrines are formed (and have been since the Garden) • What the Bible says happened in the Garden at the fall (“sin” isn’t part of the story) • The perception of oneness and union that was lost • The tree of the knowledge of good and evil brought shame, fear, judgment, and self-righteousness • We were not born into sin, but into a world system that is steeped in separation from God (“alienated from God…in your minds”) • The Father sees us as innocent, wrapped in Christ; He didn’t change His perception of us at the fall, we did • We need to agree with how God sees us It’s not sin that was introduced at the fall. It was a perception and a system of separation from God, self-based identity, self-righteousness, and judgment that came from the knowledge of good and evil. Dropping the charges means taking ourselves off of the throne, allowing God to be God, and letting go of a righteousness that is based on our own self efforts or “goodness.” Goodness only exists in God - being one with Him is how we are good. This revelation will heal our image or ourselves, God, and all of creation. If you’d like to dive deeper into working with Holy Spirit to reveal your true identity in Christ, schedule a free breakthrough call with us: https://schlyce.krtra.com/t/ahbfKYlU1PlF

Sunday, March 19, 2023. Bill Boggess speaks on Goodness & Mercy.

Welcome back to the Goodness Pays Leadership Podcast! Listen in as Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig debrief the March Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Amanda Brinkman, CEO of Sunshine Studios and Keynote Speaker. This Good Leadership Breakfast Spring Series is all about Winning with a Goodness Culture - hear how Amanda does just that here.

Embrace The Place Part Two of Series: JUST FOR TODAY – Experiencing the Goodness of God in the Middle of Uncertainty March 25th - 26th, 2023 - Pastor Kerry Shook Scriptures: Exodus 3:3-5, Exodus 4:2-3, Genesis 22:12-14, Exodus 4:4b, Exodus 3:5, Exodus 3:4, Exodus 3:14, Exodus 3:10 Topics: Healing, Faith, Trust

Psalm 145 is a declaration of God's immense and immeasurable greatness. Not only that, David proclaims the vast goodness of God. We are to never forget that. We are to commend God's greatness and goodness to our generation. How do we do this? We do this by doing good and not seeking to be great. When God's people are rich in good works, we proclaim His greatness.

The City of Goodness orphanage in western Ukraine has had to expand in the past year to better serve the children who lost or were separated from their parents in the war. CBS News' Imtiaz Tyab visited the facility to see how its switched up operations with the help of American donors.Famed tenor Andrea Bocelli and his wife Veronica Berti Bocelli join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their epic adventure on horseback in Italy for the film, "The Journey." The Bocelli's discuss the magical moments on their journey, how they learned to ride horses and their special partnership.Actress Helen Mirren joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the successful series "1923," a prequel to "Yellowstone." Mirren teases the return of the beloved Spencer to Montana in the new season of "1923" and discusses the background of her character Queenie, who is returning to "Fast X" in the "Fast and Furious" franchise.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the TFC Biblecast! Today is Thursday Pray Day. Join us as we take the next 10 minutes to pray through God's word. Today's verses are from Psalm 27. If we can pray for you, send us an email at biblecast@tfc.org.

A new MP3 sermon from Graceway Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Goodness Subtitle: The Fruit Of The Spirit Speaker: Chris Edwards Broadcaster: Graceway Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 3/12/2023 Length: 34 min.

This world we live in is imperfect. You will experience pain all your life. But don't hide it. Share it. 

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All of us have potential. How are we using our unique gifts to honor and glorify the One who gave us our gifts? Today we examine this a little more closely. 

This week Mother Natalia reflects on goodness and our inherit goodness given to us from God. She talks about the ways in which we are less than human when we do not choose the good and the ways that our free will is supposed to help us choose the good.References:Therapy of Spiritual Illnesses by Dr. Jean-Claude LarchetEyes to SeeThe Four Loves by C.S. LewisChristy by Catherine MarshallLive Recording Details:When: March 26th, 4 PM PSTWhere: Proto-Cathedral of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Sherman Oaks, CaliforniaPlease email us to RSVP: whatgodisnotpodcast@gmail.com Follow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSupport the show

You will need to defend your home and neighborhood from riots “If you are not prepared to use force to defend civilization, then be prepared to accept barbarism.” (Thomas Sowell​). The first two rules of Matt Graham’s Killhouse Rules: 1. Nobody is coming to save you. 2. Everything is your responsibility. About Guest Don Shift […]

Today we get the chance to hear from a pastry chef. I want you to enjoy the idea of that right now because EVERY DAY should include some wisdom from a pastry chef. Kendall Vanderslice is a baker, a writer, the owner of a beagle named Strudel (I mean, come on), and she is the author of a new book: By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Longing, and the Goodness of God. I so enjoyed hearing from Kendall, both in her lovely book and in this conversation. She is a woman who has a lot to teach us about the beauty of community, persistence in a broken world, and the many good things that happens when we share our tables. Kendall Vanderslice is a baker, writer, and speaker, as well as the founder of the Edible Theology Project, a ministry that connects the Communion table to the kitchen table. She is a graduate of Wheaton College (BA Anthropology), Boston University (MLA Gastronomy), and Duke Divinity School (Master of Theological Studies). Her bylines include Christianity Today, Bitter Southerner, Christian Century, Religion News Service, and Faith & Leadership, as well as her book We Will Feast (Eerdmans 2019). Kendall lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her big-eared beagle named Strudel, where she teaches workshops on bread baking as a spiritual practice. Visit her online at KendallVanderslice.com, Instagram and Facebook. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.

This episode is all about the inner workings of Sound Meditations for ripples of goodness in a difficult environment. A conversation with NYC Emergency Room Physician and sound meditation facilitator, Dr. William Berk. We talk about how he came to combine modern medicine with ancient techniques and how sound can be a surprising facilitation into a meditative state, especially for people who have trouble just sitting still in mindfulness. An easier, falling into meditative states definitely piques my curiosity! “Sound has been used throughout time and culture as a powerful way of disconnecting from our chattering and distracted “monkey mind” and connecting with a state that is equanimous, connected and transcendental.  What is sound meditation? Sound meditation is a deeply-immersive meditative practice where sound becomes your sole focus. Using a series of carefully selected instruments, we focus the attention and allow the mind to rest as the subconscious and the body comes to a state of loving and connected harmony.  Dr. Berk Show notes, transcripts and more: CLICK HERE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mindbodyspace/support

Mental health has been destroyed by the pandemic. Be the one who reaches out to others. Be a difference maker...

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Patricia Gallagher, author of "Christmas on Lindberg Mountain" and many other inspirational books. She also writes poems, one of which has the theme “Team of Angels” where she expresses hope and love for the world. Today, she will share a couple of lines from the Team of Angels, her story on how she became a successful author and poet, and the passion projects that fellow Boomers can emulate.  Join me in this episode and learn why Patricia is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 10:00] Opening Segment I introduce and welcome Patricia Gallagher She talks about this one summer day that changed her life How she started her career as an author and poet  [10:01 - 25:50] A Team of Angels  Patricia shares how she expresses her love for her family  Write as if you're writing a prayer Patricia tells us how The passion project she started during the pandemic  [25:51 - 41:30] Late Boomers Here's Patricia's way of spreading optimism and care for others  She gives inspiring insights about expressing one's self through words  Don't miss Patricia's reminder for the Boomer Nation!  [41:31 - 55:26] Acts of Kindness Patricia recalls a story of kindness you should hear  She walks us through her process of creating this grandkids-inspired project What does she mean by “Nothing ventured, nothing gained?” [55:27 - 01:04:01] Goodness in People  Patricia gives a sneak peek on this family project How she discover the goodness in people  [01:04:02 - 01:05:42] Closing Segment  How can the Boomer Nation connect with you?  Links below Final words   Tweetable Quotes: “Everybody has an experience that can help somebody.” - Patricia Gallagher “It's never too late to be a late Boomer.” - Patricia Gallagher   Email grannytrishtips@gmail.com to connect with Patricia or call or text 267 939 0365. Visit her website and a couple of her passion projects: Happy Flower Day and Christmas on Lindbergh Mountain Check out Patricia's books here.    ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   Email terry@kickassboomers.com and connect with me online and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi arrives on Love/Hate Island to talk about the death of NCAA March Madness, the graduation of the NBA's new school of talent, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being robbed of his championship rings and MVP trophies and the NBA's worst draft choices.Also, check out brand new High and Low merch on http://www.vonnabrahamm.com/store. Open up the High and Low YouTube channel for bonus content. Talk to us in High and Low's Facebook group.Music featured on the episode is brought to you by Lyve of the Enjoy Music Group and Sonny Rocwell of The Goodness. Edited by Vonn August. Executive Producer is Ikenna Agu. Follow High and Low on Instagram and TikTok/Twitter @morehighandlow.High and Low at Vonn+Abrahammhttp://www.vonnabrahamm.com/high-low-podcastNew High and Low Merchhttp://www.vonnabrahamm.com/storeJoin on us on Discordhttps://discord.gg/MXu9bXMcInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gethighandlow/https://www.instagram.com/ikenna.andthepeople/https://www.instagram.com/savage_decepticon/https://www.instagram.com/sean_khantroversy/https://www.instagram.com/esteban_roy/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/morehighandlowhttps://twitter.com/IkennaCesarhttps://twitter.com/thirstyvillainhttps://twitter.com/KhantroverseyHigh and Low websitehttp://www.vonnabrahamm.com/high-low-podcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@morehighandlowInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gethighandlow/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/morehighandlow

Goodness gracious. We've had a crazy week in the Jones household and it's been quite the rollercoaster! How crazy you ask? Well we're adopting a baby in three weeks - and that's not even the crazy bit! Come aboard and we'll tell you all about it. This is a different episode than normal, but it's one of our favorites so far.

Amanda Held Opelt got a lesson in grief she never wanted. After a series of miscarriages, the loss of her grandma, and then her beloved sister, Amanda found solace in an unexpected place, in exploring ancient grief rituals in practices. In her first book, A Hole in the World: Finding Hope in Rituals of Grief and Healing, Amanda explores how such ancient grief rituals and practices can be a vessel for honest expression, communal connection, and even healing. Amanda is an author, speaker, and songwriter. She writes about faith, grief, and creativity. She has spent 15 years serving in the non-profit and humanitarian aid sectors and lives in the mountains of Boone, North Carolina. This July, Amanda is releasing her second book, Holy Unhappiness: God, Goodness, and the Myth of the Blessed Life. In my time with Amanda, we talk about the complexity of living in a world that can be both stunningly beautiful and so very broken. She helps us see the beauty of ritual and community and how loss has the potential to deepen our capacity for love, faith, and healing. She also helps us see how reading the Biblical narrative through the lens of grief, can open us to seeing God in new and transformational ways. Overall, Amanda bravely and authentically wades into the human experience, offering us so much compassion, hope, and hard-won wisdom.

It's hard to beat a person who refuses to give up. 

God's Good Plan For Your Future Part One of Series: JUST FOR TODAY – Experiencing the Goodness of God in the Middle of Uncertainty March 18th - 19th, 2023 - Pastor Kerry Shook Opthalmophobia – The fear of being stared at. Arachibutyrophobia – The fear of peanut butter Pogonophobia – The fear of beards. Peladophobia – the fear of bald people. Alektorophobia – the fear of chickens Coulrophobia – the fear of clowns Didaskaleinphobia – the fear of going to school. Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliphobia – the fear of long words. Scriptures: Matthew 6:34, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Jeremiah 29:8-9, Jeremiah 29:4-6, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:1-2, Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Romans 8:31, Numbers 6:24-26 Topics: Healing, Faith, Trust

While our feelings often betray us, we are often saved either by what we have seen and heard. Have hope in God today, even when it seems bleak. We will see the Goodness of the Lord!You can find us on social media at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familylifebtown/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familylifebtownWatch our past services on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3I9rk7-k6mGVoPNS2S3GwShare this podcast with someone you know. If you would like to give, or visit us, please visit our website at thefamilylife.org.  

People who use others have a unique personality disorder. Here's how to help them with it.

The scripture tells us that the goodness of God leads us to repentance. Discovering his goodness releases in us the fruit of the spirit identified as goodness. Join us for this week's podcast as we seek to experience the goodness of God in a way that changes our lives and reproduces to impact others!

The one thing we can count on is that life will be uncertain. 

In this episode Prenetta shares what surfaces when the goodness of life hits! She then shares some tough love and harsh truths about why people avoid their healing journeys. Register to Join THE RISE OF THE DIVINE FEMININE! > https://0jde6iuvdhm.typeform.com/to/qYgu0yCy

We are all on the same trip, the trip of life. Encourage each other, 

Farm-to-Table-Talk If you are like me, the words "farm-to-table" make me sit up and take notice. I just love to make and eat food that is fresh and locally sourced. Using ingredients grown and created nearby where I live supports my local community and improves our way of life, but I don't necessarily connect these farm-to-table words to cocktails. However, I sure do now! I am always looking for local businesses doing great and innovative things. It was such fun to read about sisters Venise and Belinda through an article in our local newspaper, The Seattle Times. I was intrigued and impressed with their story and bought a Simple Goodness Sisters Cocktail Farm Box for my husband, Craig. We loved everything about the cocktail box! The recipes were delicious, and the syrups they created with natural farm goodness were divine. It was totally and completely a home run for us! Let me tell you a little about the sisters: Belinda Kelly is the foodie and flavor master behind the recipes. She founded Happy Camper Cocktail Company, one of America's first mobile bars, in 2016. Simple Goodness Sisters launched in 2018 due to the fanfare for Belinda's easy-to-mix, flavorful cocktail syrups that distinguished her "farm-to-bar" cocktail menu. Today Belinda co-farms the Simple Goodness Farm and co-owns the Simple Goodness Sisters beverage brand and Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop with her sister Venise. Venise Cunningham is the co-owner of Simple Goodness Syrups and the owner of Simple Goodness Farm. Venise transformed a 10-acre dairy property into the world's first cocktail farm, growing fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers exclusively for use in cocktails. Venise is a first-generation farmer who has cultivated deep ties and connections with the local farm community. Her passion for growing healthier, local food has helped develop her sustainably tended farm to support both the Simple Goodness Sisters product line and the Simple Goodness Soda Shop menu. ​ Highlights from this Episode: These ladies are delightful - I had so much fun hearing their stories! Farm life and how these cocktail syrups are created Farming strategies, what to grow! What is their Soda Shop like? Visit Wilkeson, WA - Small town living in the Pacific Northwest. What makes a balanced cocktail? Benefits of co-owning a business with your sister Venise and Belinda share their "secret" to a successful entrepreneurial adventure. Where to find these fantastic cocktail & mocktail syrups What is the Cocktail Farm Club? Future events at The Soda Shop. Remember to click the links to Simple Goodness Sisters social media and website to find their products and more important information. Important Links from this Episode: Simple Goodness Sisters Website Simple Goodness Sisters Instagram Suzanne Stavert -Instagram AdventuresofEmptyNesters.com Suzanne's Amazon Shop Pinterest

Welcome to the Damn Dude Podcast! This is Season 3, Episode 13!- Thoughts of Suicide is the Natural Occurrence  when One feels They have absolutely 0 options left in life.- Raising Kids Under the Context that they Always have Options, is a Good Option, This is why I Love the idea of a humans baseline thinking to be "Learn, or Be Offended", because when you feel you have Nothing and No Body, These are at a Minimum, 2 Options for Any Person to Choose From.- Our Ancestors Are With us and Live Within Us at All Times, No Matter What, For a Fact, Factually Actually! - Most Men Walk around Absolutely Clueless About What They Represent and Stand For.- Repping Another Mans Last Name Harder than your Own.- This Show Is Meant to act as a Seem of Life Which holds and Harnesses all that Is Good and Great in Life, Where All Contexts And Perspectives Are Safe to Discuss or  Think About, and To Harness all this Goodness with the Power of Love, Via Lessons of Love Which were Mined From the Deepest Darkest Pits of Life.Remember to say 3 things you're Grateful for every morning and every night!- Available on all major platforms!@RealCaliforniaCal@DamnDudePodcasatAvailable on all major platforms: https://damndudepodcast.buzzsprout.com/- Apple Podcasts- Buzzspout- Spotify- Audible- Google Podcasts- Amazon Music- iTunes- Stitcher- iHeart Radio- TuneIn + Alexa- Podcast Addict- PodChaser- Pocket Casts- Deezer- Listen Notes- Player Fm- Podcast Index- Overcast- Castro- Castbox- Podfriend- YouTubeDaaaaaaamn Duuuuuude!!!!!Be sure to leave a 5 Star written review on Apple Podcast/Listen Notes! :)If you love and support the movement and the show, please feel free to make a donation to the Damn Dude Podcast!(link below)Much Love, Love All.CashApp: $DamnDudePodcastSupport the show

What are the characteristics of the greatest leaders of all time? In today's episode, we examine some of them. 

We're all told: "If you want your child to succeed, you have to plan for their success." Nothing meaningful happens by accident, it takes intentionality. But what's your plan for your child's relationship with God? On this episode, we discuss the difference between planning for greatness and planning for goodness. DOWNLOAD PARENT CUE APP: https://theparentcue.org/app/ SEND US A QUESTION: https://forms.gle/RbePzE93HbHtCvuZA

You might need a snack for today's episode.We welcome Kendall Vanderslice, baker, author, and theologian to The Weight for a discussion about the intersection of food--specifically, bread--and worship. Kendall explores the dichotomy of the simplicity and complexity of making bread and how it connects to the simplicity and complexity of a life of faith.Kendall is the author of By Bread Alone: A Baker's Reflections on Hunger, Longing, and the Goodness of God. She is also the founder of the Edible Theology Project, a nonprofit that creates resources for churches, families, and individuals to help you connect the meal shared at the Communion table to other meals you share. She is a graduate of Wheaton College with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, a graduate of Boston University with a Masters of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy, and a graduate of Duke University with a Masters of Theological Studies.  In 2018, Kendall was named the James Beard Foundation National Scholar for her work on food and religion.Resources:Find Kendall on Facebook and InstagramListen to her podcast, Kitchen MeditationsLearn more about the Edible Theology ProjectFollow Edible Theology on InstagramBuy By Bread Alone

Life can be a rat race, right? We are all chasing something. In today's message, I share with you how to get peace while you are in the race. 

Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Jeff: I will say something maybe a little bit contrarian, which is that I actually think that the nuts and bolts of stuff is what matters.Jeffrey Robbins, a partner at Saul Ewing and syndicated columnist, was part of the guest impact creators delegation visiting Israel last month. We both concluded that the best part of the trip was the diverse composition of the delegation itself. I invited each member of the 8-person delegation to be a guest on the show.AI Summary of the Podcast* Jeff Robbins is a lawyer and syndicated columnist who twice served as the United States delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.* He admires Hillary Clinton's influence on human rights issues and challenges Trumpism in his writing.* He feels an obligation to write against Trumpism and states his appalled sentiment toward it.* Robbins has written for conservative newspapers like The Boston Herald.* Robbins believes in paying attention to detail and reading documents carefully, with no shortcuts or substitutes.* Robbins catches important evidence during litigation by paying attention to small details.* He encourages younger lawyers to embrace the “drudgery” of thinking about everything and taking responsibility for their cases.Earlier in his career, Jeff worked as a staffer in the U.S. Senate. That led to his developing a powerful network that yielded appointments from President Clinton for two years to serve as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Commission.Jeff shared the story of his experience as a delegate:The United Nations, the United States has a tradition of appointing four so-called public delegates from outside the Foreign Service, from outside the State Department, to attend the Human Rights Commission. The idea, I think, originated with Eleanor Roosevelt when the UN was founded. The idea was that there should be some expression of the American public at the council. So the White House appoints four or five people a year to go. I have to say it was moving. I mean, on one level, of course, the UN is full of bloviation and nonsense and almost Monty Python-like silliness in terms of the rhetoric and the meaningless folderol. There is all that. But there's also a tremendous amount of idealism. The council every year is attended by hundreds of activists and refugees and victims and advocates for victims. And as a delegate for the United States, the United States being the 800-pound gorilla, there is actually opportunity to speak out on their behalf and to lend support to their various causes. These are stories, some of them too long to tell today. But there were numerous times in those two six-week stints when I thought, “My God, how wonderful to represent the United States. With everything that we've got going that's problematic, what a wonderful thing. The United States is at its best as an advocate for people, for those whose human rights are not being respected.So, I came away with it all, very much moved by the opportunity to speak at the UN on behalf of the United States and, probably more substantively, to kind of advocate a bit for various human rights organizations and individuals around the world.Today, Jeff writes a syndicated column that originates in the conservative paper, the Boston Herald. He writes as the liberal contrarian speaking to conservatives who don't often agree with him.He shared his motivation with me:I'm so appalled by Donald Trump. I'm so appalled by Trumpism. I'm so appalled by all of the viciousness and the brutality and the swagger and the corruption and the anti-democratic instincts, to be quite blunt about it—my view of the last five years of that movement. Even though I know that there will be people, lots of people, in fact, most of the Herald's readers, who will be enraged by that, I feel an obligation to go right at that. So I think in some perverse way—perhaps I shouldn't admit this—I actually like going right at that stuff in a newspaper where I know the readers will just detest me and cast aspersions on my mother.In Jeff's career, he has developed a superpower: focusing on the small stuff. This has enabled him to be successful as a human rights delegate, a Senate staffer, a columnist and especially as a lawyer.How to Develop a Focus on the Small Stuff As a SuperpowerJeff explained the power of sweating the small stuff:You are somebody who has achieved an enormous amount by paying attention to detail, by sweating the small stuff. I know that it's popular to say, don't sweat the small stuff unless you're a genius. I am very, very far from that. There's nothing to be done but to sweat the small stuff. I sometimes think that there's a direct line between neurosis and excellence. Neurosis is no guarantee of excellence. God knows, as I think I demonstrate, on an hourly basis. But on the other hand, unless you're a genius, excellence comes does not come without the neurosis, without the blocking and the tackling and the reading of things and the paying attention to details. So I actually think that the boring stuff is what matters most. If you skip the quote-unquote, boring stuff, the chances of succeeding at whatever it is you're trying to do are much slimmer in the practice of law. For example, in a big firm where the cases are big, and there are a lot of documents, I always had to laugh because people would talk about, “Well, document review, let's just give the document review to some junior people or some paralegals just let them do it.”I'm like, “I don't know what you're talking about, man. It's the documents that are the evidence. The evidence is going to be in some footnote someplace. If you don't look at the damn documents, including the footnotes, you're not going to get the evidence. And you don't get the evidence. You don't win the case.” That, to me, is an example of how there are not, in my experience, any shortcuts. Unfortunately, it's the slog that makes the difference, if you see what I mean.Jeff shared a specific example of attention to detail helping him win a case:It happened to me, quite frankly. Last week, while I was examining a witness and I looked down at a document that I had worked on, and I saw for the first time there was an entry on a legal bill, which was a piece of evidence that showed something important. My split-second reaction was, “Goodness, this probably isn't the best time to have noticed this, but no one has noticed this before. And here we are, standing in court, and I've noticed it.” That happens to lawyers, I think, way more than they like to say. But the bottom line on all of it is, if you don't spend the time as a litigator looking at the evidence, scouring it, turning it around, reading it at different times during the course of a case, because, of course, things occur to you differently as a case progresses, you're going to miss that stuff. There's no shortcut for that. There's no way around that. There's no clever Perry Mason skill that can substitute anything or even close to substitute for sticking your face down in the paper and reading the damn stuff.When I asked for advice for developing the skill, Jeff responded, “there are some people who, for one reason or another, find that drudgery. Again, I don't know any alternative to embracing the drudgery.”If you follow Jeff's example and take his advice to “embrace the drudgery,” you can make it a superpower that enables you to do more good. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

You need to be able to overlook a lot of insults in today's world. 

Hear from Tyler Garret of Rock Solid Off Road Fabrication and Tom's 4x4 Superstore about engine and axle swaps for Jeep Wrangler JKs and JLs. At which point do you choose an LS swap over a Hemi swap, and when do you go Hellcat over 392 and what is required for Super Duty axle swaps. We also share your #FrontierSpotting e-mails and celebrate our 5th anniversary.

Have you ever had a bad day? Of course, you have had days when things don't go as planned. But let's have some perspective about those types of days. 

Dr. Jessica Peck is a professor, nurse practitioner, author, and mama who has written a book called Behind Closed Doors: A Guide to Help Parents and Teens Navigate Through Life's Toughest Issues, and it is precisely that. It's an incredible resource that talks about what Jessica sees in her office with parents and kids and teens of varying ages as well as in her own home. We are going to talk about A LOT of things today and some of them may feel kind of scary, or uncomfortable. Still, the goal of this conversation is to learn how to engage in very uncomfortable things in a “quasi-comfortable” or at the very least approachable way. Things like the mental health crisis in this country among young people, the effects of social media, living at the speed of a smartphone, conversations surrounding suicide, the drive to be perfect, and more. The goal is not for those of us who love young people as parents, ministers, doctors, nurses, teachers, coaches, aunts, uncles, or whoever you are to be scared of the world that young people are facing but to remember the hope we have in Jesus no matter what happens in this world. AND through people like Dr. Peck, we can be empowered with knowledge and equip us for what may lay ahead. I am so hopeful that you find something in this conversation for you and your relationship with the young people in your life. We cannot protect them from everything. We will not do this perfectly. But we can build healthy, honest, relationships with the young people and teenagers in our life. Remember: it is never too late to redeem a relationship, ask for forgiveness, or to change the trajectory of our decisions. I hope you find hope in that today. The Lord is not finished with your story. He has plans for a hopeful future for you, and He will carry them out until the very end. You matter, and your story matters. *Connecting with Dr. Jessica Peck: Audiobook  Book Facebook Instagram Podcast Website  References: -“Jumani”- THE OG!! -Simone Biles' mental health decision at the Olympics -University of Tennessee of the 90's -Eye contact secretes oxcytocin -My instagram live with Dr. Peck about Sex Trafficiking  -Human trafficking resource -Signs of sex trafficking -Lunchbox questions for kids/teens -Lunchbox jokes Harry Potter and Star Wars (Pinterest is a gold mine!)  -Cece Winans' “Goodness of God” -Pediatric Clinic in India through Baylor Scripture References: Ephesians 6:10-18-put on the full of armor of God Ecclesiastes 3:1-8- -there is a time to reap and a time to sow Lamentations 3:22–33; Psalm 30; 2 Corinthians 8:1–9-God's mercies are new every single morning Ezekiel 37:1-14-God's power can raise bones from the desert 2 Corinthians 12:9-God's power is made known in our weakness John 16:33-In this world we will have trouble, but God Psalm 84:11- No good thing will God withhold from me  Jeremiah 29:11 The Lord has plans for a hopeful future for you Philippians 1:6- He will complete the work He began in you  JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! I would be honored to have your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going. You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return. Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog 

Parents love their children and desire the best for them. Yet at times the world seems full of dangers and obstacles to a child's ultimate good. Because of this, a certain fear may cast a shadow on the ways parents relate to their children.  To discuss parenting and fear, we welcome back Mr. Alvaro de Vicente to HeightsCast. In the episode, Alvaro explains some of the dangers of being overprotective and parenting from a sense of fear. Rather, he encourages parents to prudently discern moments to give their children the space for making the right choice on their own, which of course means that they also have the freedom to make a mistake. At the same time, Alvaro offers advice on optimistic and formative ways to say “no” to one's children, when such is necessary.  As Alvaro reminds us, gratitude for the good received helps one to make positive decisions about the good to be done. If families make intentional time to remember and give thanks to God for the goodness in the world, parents and children alike will be naturally drawn to that Goodness from which the world came. Chapters 0:40 Introduction: fear based parenting  2:15 Why we fall into parenting with fear 3:50 Manifestations of parenting with fear  9:05 How and when to say “no” 11:58 The middle class myth and parental anxiety  14:05 Why parents should avoid this mode of parenting  17:20 Rebellious children  19:05 Why we shouldn't be afraid 21:40 Practical considerations 27:12 The unexpected, difficult questions  30:30 Parenting with optimism  Also on the Forum  Parental Authority: Our Role with Dr. Leonard Sax Discipline in the Classroom: The Art of Order with Colin Gleason Friendship for Fathers: Living and Teaching the Art with Prof. John Cuddeback Parenting: Patience or Optimism with Andy Reed His Anxiety and Ours: Confessions of an Anxious Parent Who Happens to Be a Therapist with Alex Berthé

God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good. He doesn't just do good—He is good. We explore this week the Goodness of God and our experience with that goodness. Share your story with us at hello@thisjesuslifepodcast.com.Show Notes:Luke 11:11Matthew 7:91 John 1:5James 1:171 Timothy 4:4NLT Filament Journaling CollectionThe Jesus Bible Journal, Romans

A new MP3 sermon from DTBM, International is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: CPL-10 - Pride Isolates Me From God's Kindness--Pride Makes Us Doubt God's Goodness Subtitle: Short Clips - Paradise Lost Speaker: Dr. John Barnett Broadcaster: DTBM, International Event: Sunday Service Date: 3/13/2023 Bible: Short Clips - Paradise Lost Length: 9 min.

Featuring Matt Anderson and Ben De Bono It’s Part 1 of Ben’s latest Thought Trilogy!

Goodness me! Mention Pedro Pascal on Instagram once and your DMs go wild. That was my experience after mentioning him in a post at the weekend so let's lean into why we love him.I also share your feedback on my conversation with Tapping Queen Poppy Delbridge and give you a sneak peek at what's coming next when I sit down with psychotherapist Anna Mathur.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram.Watch clips from the podcast >> Youtube | The Emma Guns ShowSign up for my newsletter here >> Newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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