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How can youth pastors and parents teach teenagers to trust God, live generously, and develop real faith? Doug Edwards shares the story of giving his last $5 when his plans had fallen apart and how that moment became part of a much bigger lesson about generosity, obedience, stewardship, and trusting God when you can't see what comes next. For youth pastors, student ministry leaders, volunteers, Christian parents, teachers, and grandparents, this episode explores something students notice more than we realize: whether the adults leading them actually live the faith they teach. Discover how sacrificial giving, Christian generosity, and everyday obedience can show the next generation what trusting God really looks like. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Hello to you listening from wherever your feet touch the ground. And, Happy Birthday, Patrice from wherever your feet are touching our Jersey Girl ground! As I have done at this time every year I retrieve a cardboard box from a shelf in my closet, set it on the diningroom table, open the top, and take out a spiral notebook, a guidebook, and a few tokens. The notebook is the journal I kept as I walked 500 miles across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. I was a pilgrim. The guidebook helped to shepherd me from place to place, score a clean albergue for the night, and find a low-cost pilgrim meal. The tokens remind me of who I met or something very special I stumbled upon. From now until the 1st of November I'll be rereading my words jotted at the end of a long day of walking, maybe 15, 20 or 25 miles. Hot sun or cold rain, flat concrete sidewalks or rocky mountain passes. The walk is the path. The walk is the journey. The walk is the destination back home to self. But I had to learn this truth. It took long days before my head and heart and feet began to harmonize. I had to stop myself in the middle of the path because I was running ahead, chasing my shadow. I wanted to be there first, wherever there was. The cost of the chase was high. All around me was beauty, people, landscapes, animals, vistas, grapes ripening on vines, men harvesting in fields, and old ladies clustered together shelling peas into bowls and trading gossip. My mind was miles ahead of my body. l had to stop, intentionally and practice something my teacher Thich Nhat Hanh always preached: mindful walking. Take a step and breathe in. Take a step and breathe out. Keep going. Mindfully. In this way I got where I needed to get. I slept where I needed to sleep. I met who I needed to meet. Because I had arrived in each moment of walking. I chose this podcast image from Deer Park Monastery where I often went on retreat. It's my cell phone shot of the sign I anticipated seeing as I drove down a narrow road to the parking lot below the hill where the monastery was situated. As soon as I saw the words, I Have Arrived, my breathing slowed, my shoulders relaxed, and everything about me seemed to melt. Arrived. Arrived. At home, I am at home. We clamor to know what's next and what if and how soon and when will we arrive. We chase the future in the hope that we will arrive at happiness. Here's the thing about chasing arrival: When we get what we have been racing toward it rarely feels the way we expected. An inner voice whispers, “Somehow I imagined this experience would be more rewarding.” Story Prompt: If you stopped right now, stopped chasing your life, and imagined yourself being present right inside your life, right where you belong, what might happen next? Write that story and share it out loud. And, as always, thank you for listening to “the music of the spoken word.” YOU'RE INVITED: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode with a generous 5-star Apple podcast review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time!STOP BY my newly re-imagined Quarter Moon Story Arts website ARRANGE ----> a no-obligation Discovery Call STAY CURRENT with me as Diane Wyzga / Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

This episode is from our Courses + Memberships series. Want every LYPP episode on getting people to actually finish what they bought in one bingeable feed? Grab it here. Or why not grab all topics?!: List Building · Summits + Events · Launching · 1:1 ServicesIn this episode, we explore Kim McCarter's journey from creating a 300-page physical textbook to building an entirely audio-based course delivery system. Discover how this certification coach increased completion rates by 18% while making learning more accessible for busy professional women. Kim shares her strategic approach to pairing audio lessons with comprehensive guidebooks, creating an immersive learning experience that works whether students are at home or traveling to Bali.Topics CoveredTransition from video-based to audio-only course deliveryCreating comprehensive physical and digital guidebooksStrategic course outline development using CanvaAccommodating different learning styles and accessibility needsManaging private podcast feeds vs. portal-based deliveryAlpha program testing and iteration strategiesCourse completion rate improvements through audio deliveryLinks MentionedSelf Made Success System Website: http://www.smssacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mskimmccarterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ms.KimberlyM/Self Made Success System Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfmadesuccesssystemLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mskimmccarter/https://www.smssacademy.com/mastering-evergreen-enrollment-systemsMore from Hello AudioGrab a free trialYoutubeInstagramFacebook Group Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review! Thank you so much for tuning in to Launch Your Private Podcast.

What if the thing you can't see is exactly what you need to remember right now? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards speaks directly to anyone feeling unsafe, overwhelmed, forgotten, or out of control. Through the promises of Psalm 91 and the story of Elisha and his frightened servant, Doug explores what it means to trust God's presence and protection when your circumstances are telling you to be afraid. Elisha's servant could only see the army surrounding them, until God opened his eyes and showed him what had been there all along. Whether you're leading students, serving in youth ministry, parenting, mentoring, or simply walking through a season where fear feels louder than faith, this episode is a reminder that what you can see isn't always the whole story. God knows where you are. He has not forgotten you. And you are not facing this alone. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

The White House sent Congress its 2027 pay plan, and for most civilian federal employees it proposes no raise. Three people asked Charles the same question that week: "if I'm not getting a raise anyway, why am I still working?" It's a fair question — but there's a better one, and five numbers that answer it. This is retirement planning driven by your situation, not by a headline.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- The better question: do you actually NEED to keep working, or do you just not KNOW yet?- What the proposed 2027 pay freeze does and doesn't change (and why December matters)- What another year of federal service actually buys you — and what it costs- The 5 numbers that turn "can I retire" from a feeling into a decision- Why your spending, your net pension, and your social security retirement timing matter more than your TSP balanceWhich of the five is the one you're missing? Reply 1 spending, 2 pension, 3 Social Security, 4 TSP income, or 5 taxes

Bart Van Raaij is the owner of Bleau.info, the author of the popular 5+6 and 7+8 guides, and is obsessed with Fontainebleau. Since the 1980s he's visited Fontainebleau more than 400 times, despite living 6 hours away. In this episode, we hear the stories of his first time doing legendary boulders like Carnage, Berezina, Amok, and more. We discuss why he would choose to write a guide to a seemingly endless area so far from home, and why the history matters to him. Check out Bleau.info at https://bleau.info/ Find Bart's guides at https://www.7plus8.com/ ASSESS + IMPROVE YOUR MOVEMENT ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/ytmove EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/stone-yt FREE BONUS EPISODES ➡️ https://link.powercompanyclimbing.com/secretstoners-yt

Welcome to episode 246 of the Sounds like a search and rescue podcast. Stomp is back again. This week, we are joined by… Matt AKA @Vertproject26 a MA based NH hiker working on a yearly elevation gain project. Plus a recap of last week's 9/11Honor Summit on Mount Washington, the SLASR crew was on Mount Crawford and Mount Willard for the event. Stomp is here for a Race the Cog Recap from last Sunday, some Search and Rescue reminders for safety, a dog walker in NH keeps vandalizing trail signs and police are on the lookout, will will talk about pooping in the woods, more details on the Full Conditions event on Nov 21, all this plus search and rescue new and recent hikes on Mount Monroe and the new section of Ammonoosuc Ravine trail, A Twins, Zealand, Hale traverse, and hiking on some central NH snowmobile trails.   About our guest  Vertproject26 - Instagram  https://slasrpodcast.com/     Topics Stomp is back and North Shore talk  DaveShits update and Apostle Points  Foliage Updates and planning  Honor Summit Recap - North Conway. Middle Sugarloaf, Mount Crawford Race The Cog Recap  AI Being Used to write Guidebooks  SAR Basics and Advice  Guy in Bedford, NH keeps stealing trail signs, police are looking for him Pooping in the woods Full Conditions update and Rescue Me 5k  Jen Friends Fundraisers Mt. Chocorua Fundraiser  Gear Talk  Recent Hikes - Monroe and Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail  Recent Hikes - Twins, Zealand, Hale loop  Kilkenny Ridge Race  Notable Hikes  Guest of the Week - Matt  Recent Search and Rescue News in the Whites  Show Notes Apple Podcast link for 5 star reviews SLASR Merchandise SLASR LinkTree SLASR's BUYMEACOFFEE Order Hike Safe Card 48 Peaks website Nick's Instagram Foliage Tracker Honor Summit AI allegedly writing guide books  Petition against it Article with SAR Reminder and Advice  NH Dog Walker keeps stealing trail rule signs Study finds that people who pack their poop out are willing to pay for the privilege USGS vivid 3D Elevation Image  Huge America 250th corn maze at Moulton Farm, Meredith SLASR makes a top 10 NH Podcast list https://www.jensfriends.org/  Thankful rescuee hosts fundraiser for SAR Oreo Chicken Sandwich Nick's New vest Stow bottle for vest pack Injured Hiker on Cardigan Mountain - 9/5 Injured Hiker Rescued on Mount Monadnock - 9/6 Distressed Hiker Rescued from Mt. Washington - 9/6 Hiker Injured on Mount Osceola - 9/6 Injured Hiker Flown from Glen Boulder Trail by NH Army National Guard Helicopter - 9/7 Hiker Assisted Down Jewell Trail - 9/7 Injured Hiker Rescued from Carter-Moriah Trail - 9/10 Hiker Injured on Mount Lafayette - 9/12 Sponsors, Friends  and Partners Rek' lis Brewing Company Wild Raven Endurance Coaching burgeonoutdoor.com 48 Peaks - Alzheimer's Association Mount Washington Higher Summits Forecast Hiking Buddies  Vaucluse - Sweat less. Explore more. – Vaucluse Gear Fieldstone Kombucha CS Instant Coffee The Mountain Wanderer

Acknowledging our oneness with the divine and the abundance of the present moment, Ramdev offers a reflection on transforming scarcity and fear into gratitude and love.This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev discusses:Working through our sense of scarcity The illusion of separatenessTrusting that love is enough in an age of fearHanding our fear to the divine mother, to God, to ChristTransforming inadequacy and resting in abundance Trusting in the source and realising we are oneKeeping an open heart during turbulent timesSeeing all things as a necessary part of the divine playAbout RamDev Dale Borglum:RamDev Dale Borglum founded and directed the Hanuman Foundation Dying Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the first residential facility in the United States to support conscious dying. He has been the Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project in Santa Fe and, since 1986, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the co-author with Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman, and Dwarka Bonner of Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook, Bantam Books, and has taught meditation since 1974.RamDev offers lectures and workshops on meditation, healing, spiritual support for those with life-threatening illness, and caregiving as spiritual practice. He has a doctoral degree from Stanford University. RamDev's passion is the healing of our individual and collective fear of death so that we may be free.Learn more about RamDev's work via the Living/Dying Project and follow him on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok.“Each moment becomes an opportunity for feeling gratitude, not because of how much you have or what you want, but just for the moment itself. What you are longing for is not something in the future; it's fullness in this moment.” –RamDev See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything looked impossible. Then, by the next day, everything had changed. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores two powerful biblical stories - Samaria's impossible situation in 2 Kings 7 and Ezekiel's valley of dry bones - and what they teach us about trusting God when there's no visible evidence that anything is changing. A student may seem unreachable. A family may feel hopeless. A ministry may look too small. A volunteer may feel inadequate. But what we see right now doesn't determine what God can do next. Doug also shares the story of Margo, a student with almost no understanding of Christianity whose questions about Jesus eventually led to changes not only in her own life, but inside her family. Our job isn't to manufacture the miracle. It's to stay close to God, listen, obey, take the next step in front of us, and trust Him with what we cannot do. Whether you're a youth pastor, volunteer, parent, teacher, mentor, or someone praying for a young person or situation that feels impossible, this episode is a reminder: Don't give up because of what you see today. God may already be moving before you ever see the evidence. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Most federal employees spend years planning the day they retire. Almost nobody plans what the first year actually feels like. Your last paycheck stops, your first retirement check may not match the estimate, taxes change, healthcare starts running on a calendar — and taking money from the TSP can suddenly feel wrong, even though that's exactly what you saved it for. Here are the seven things to expect, and the retirement planning that keeps them from becoming surprises.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- Why the first year is a transition between two income systems, not a single event- The OPM processing gap — what interim pay is, and why you want a cash cushion- Why you budget on your NET pension, never the gross estimate- The first-year tax stack: salary, annual leave payout, pension, social security retirement or the supplement, and TSP withdrawals all landing in one year- Healthcare's calendar — FEHB, Medicare at 65, and IRMAA's two-year lookback- Source and timing for large purchases — it's not the trip, it's which account pays for it- The emotional shift nobody puts on an OPM formHow many months of cash would you want set aside before you retire — three, six, or twelve? Drop your number below

What if trying to reach everyone is causing you to miss the people who need you most? It's easy in youth ministry, leadership, parenting, and life to believe that bigger reach automatically means bigger impact. But what if deeper impact starts by paying attention to who's already in front of you? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores an important lesson from decades of student ministry. Doug shares lessons from campus ministry, Youth for Christ, one youth worker who became deeply trusted by an entire high school community, and the importance of staying where God has planted you until He leads you somewhere else. You'll hear about: Why every student in your community matters Reaching a school campus through prayer and relationships Why bigger ministry doesn't always mean deeper impact Focusing on a few so many lives can eventually be changed Building trust with students, parents, teachers, and schools Staying where God has planted you Discipling students instead of simply being known by them Why one relationship can have an impact you may never fully see The danger of overlooking your family while serving everyone else Trusting God to provide the growth Whether you're a youth pastor, youth ministry volunteer, parent, teacher, coach, mentor, or someone who cares deeply about the next generation, this episode is a reminder that impact isn't always measured by how many people know your name. Sometimes it starts with noticing the person directly in front of you. Love them. Know them. Serve them. Disciple them. Then trust God with what grows from there. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Kratom is often marketed as a natural or herbal product, but Pennsylvania doctors and toxicology experts say consumers should understand that it can have powerful effects on the brain—and can lead to addiction, serious health problems and even death. On The Spark, Dr. Robb Bassett, associate medical director of the Poison Control Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, and Dr. Sara Kawasaki, division director of Addiction Services at Penn State College of Medicine, discussed the growing concerns surrounding kratom and products containing its compounds.For people with disabilities, families with young children, older hikers or anyone looking for a more manageable outdoor adventure, figuring out whether a trail is truly accessible can be difficult. A new guidebook is working to make that process easier. On The Spark, Brooke Lenker and John Naylor, co-authors of the South Central Pennsylvania Accessible Adventure Guidebook, joined Kate Prisby, manager of events and programs with the Keystone Trails Association, to discuss the project and the growing effort to make outdoor recreation more welcoming to people of all abilities.

Should federal retirees still own stocks? Charles thinks that's the wrong question — the real one is how much. This video walks through the two enemies of your TSP in retirement, inflation and a major market correction, and why the answer to one makes the other worse if your money is all in one pile.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- Why "should I own stocks" is the wrong question for a federal retiree- What the TSP's own L Income Fund implies about how much growth retirees still need- Enemy #1: how the G Fund can quietly leak purchasing power to inflation- Enemy #2: what a major correction does to money you're actively withdrawing from- Why separating income money from growth money changes the math- The pro-rata rule: why you can't just take your withdrawal from the G FundHow much of your TSP is sitting in the G Fund right now? Drop the percentage below

This week I am discussing The Professional Astrologer, Building a Successful Astrology Practice : https://link.amazon/B04VaC3T5   at the moment it's only available as a paperback. More info on Donna Cunningham's Book The Consulting Astrologer's Guidebook https://skywriter.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/qa-what-professional-astrologers-want-to-know/      

What if someone else is still going because you haven't quit? Leadership, ministry, parenting, mentoring, and simply caring for people can become exhausting—especially when you're giving everything you have and can't see whether it's making a difference. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores perseverance, discouragement, faith, and the power of continuing to show up. Through Gideon's impossible odds, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 10:24, and nearly three decades of Doug's own ministry experience, this episode challenges us to trust God with the results and remember the people standing beside us. In this episode: Why your impact may be bigger than what you can currently see What to do when you're exhausted and tempted to quit Gideon and trusting God when the odds make no sense Galatians 6:9 and not growing tired of doing good Why perseverance isn't meant to happen alone Encouraging youth ministry volunteers and fellow leaders Why someone else may keep going because you did Staying faithful when the harvest isn't visible yet Protecting your family and closest relationships while serving others Trusting God to accomplish what you cannot Whether you're a youth pastor, youth ministry volunteer, teacher, coach, parent, mentor, Christian leader, or someone trying to faithfully invest in the next generation, this conversation is for you. Sometimes your greatest story isn't that you stayed in the fight. It's who stayed in the fight because you were there. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

On Episode 429 of Salt Lake Dirt, Kyler sits down with author, scholar, and long-time educator Richard Major to discuss his latest project, The First Guidebook to International Universities. Drawing from decades of experience teaching around the globe—and raising a family across multiple continents alongside his diplomat wife—Richard shares his perspective on why pursuing an undergraduate degree abroad is a viable option for American high school graduates. During their conversation, Kyler and Richard examine several key aspects of international education:The Cost Misconception: How tuition fees at overseas institutions often differ significantly from the rising costs of American higher education. Language Barriers: Why fluency in a foreign language isn't always required, given the growing number of international degree programs conducted entirely in English. The "Inner Journey": How living and studying in a different culture during college years shapes personal development and independence. Practical Realities: What students and families should consider regarding safety, navigating application processes, and adapting to Europe's typical three-year degree structures. The episode explores how stepping out of familiar surroundings for college can broaden a student's outlook and open up new academic pathways. PURCHASE: The First Guidebook to International Universities

Forget everything you think you know about Florida.Lisa sits down with Chelsey from Ancient Florida History and Mysteries to go looking beneath the polished tourist version of the Sunshine State and into the forgotten history, strange locations and stories that refuse to disappear. What starts with local history quickly becomes a reminder that some of the best mysteries are sitting right under our feet. You just need someone stubborn enough to start digging. Ancient Florida, forgotten stories and a few very questionable rabbit holes. Exactly where we like to be.Join Cryptid Women's Society on Patreon for ad free listening, early access and extra exclusive content through a paid membership.https://www.patreon.com/CryptidWomensSocietyInternational〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 YOUTUBE

Shownotes    How the losing her greatest love taught Mama Gena about eros What healing truly is (and what it isn't) Why the only prayer in the Goddess tradition is "thank you" What Layla learned throughout two years of ongoing illness Why Mama Gena was thrown out of the cathedral on Park Avenue What Mama Gena wants every woman to feel when she's on her knees   Bio Regena Thomashauer, better known as Mama Gena, is a pioneering voice in women's empowerment, a bestselling author, teacher, feminist icon, and the founder and CEO of the School of Womanly Arts, which began in her living room in 1998 and has since grown into a global movement.   For more than three decades, Regena has devoted her work to restoring what has been systematically stripped from women: our connection to the body, our desires, our emotional lives, and our right to want more. At the heart of her teaching is a radical truth: pleasure is a form of power. And when a woman is fully expressed – in her body, her desires, her voice – she moves differently. She tolerates less and expects more. The stakes of her life become visible, and she responds accordingly.   This work is rooted in lived experience, decades of research, and the real-world results of hundreds of thousands of students. It has changed the way women relate to themselves, the standards they hold, and the lives they are willing to claim. Regena is the author of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Pussy: A Reclamation, and has been widely recognized as a leading voice in modern feminism.   Regena's approach is both deeply personal and unmistakably collective. In a culture that shames our bodies and suppresses our emotions, her work serves as a vital antidote that offers not only tools for survival, but a pathway to turn-on, truth, and full-bodied liberation. Her conviction: that the feminine, long suppressed, is the force that will change everything. These teachings don't just challenge the status quo. They transform it.   Buy your copy of Mama Gena's new book, On Our Knees.   Learn more about Mama Gena on her website and follow her on Instagram.   Go deeper into your own transformation and turn your healing journey into a thriving business inside VITA™ Coaching ✨   The class of 2027 is enrolling now, submit your application today to unlock the best price and a full VITA Coaching bonus suite! Follow Layla!

What responsibility do you have to understand someone else?Today I want to introduce you to Riam, this human with a profound ability to absorb and learn, and an even more tangible ability to let life give her permission to be lived on her own terms; she is someone who shows up for her friends and will often make you laugh We chat about what it means to be human, to learn to live with regret, to make choices and let our actions understand consequence and outcome, how she bases so often a decision on what comes after instead of what is right now She shares how she wishes life came with a guidebook, how grief compounded can be too much because it never really leaves us, and how forgiveness has shifted from obligation to character in her life We chat about what it means to step into your own choices and not what is expected, the reality of hope, how it is not a given in everyone's life, and how addiction humbles when we choose to heal Riam is to me like a little sister that is somehow a bit cooler than me, one that might make me roll my eyes with what comes out of her mouth in one breath and learn from her in the next So tune in and meet this human, one that values humanity and will remind you how real and ok it is to live the life in front of you and learn it as you go And to you Riam thank you, thank you for sharing your time, your thoughts, your honesty and openness, and the way it makes my day when we have our little chats together 

A listener in Mexico is starting a podcast on mental health, and also wants to publish a book. Should she put it out on Kindle even though she doesn't have a lot of followers yet?Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week.Show notes: SideHustleSchool.comEmail: team@sidehustleschool.comBe on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questionsConnect on Instagram: @193countriesVisit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.comRead A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.comIf you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Courageous faith sounds great until following God actually costs you something. What does bold faith really look like in everyday life? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores courageous Christian faith through Hebrews 11, Daniel's commitment to prayer, Isaiah's willingness to say "send me," and stories of ordinary believers stepping into uncomfortable and difficult situations because of what they believe. You'll hear about: Courageous faith when staying comfortable would be easier Why bold prayer matters Listening for God's direction Obeying when God says go—or stay Sharing Jesus naturally instead of forcing the conversation Living out your faith when you're afraid of what people may think How prayer, obedience, and courage can impact the people around you Whether you're a youth pastor, youth ministry volunteer, student leader, teacher, mentor, parent, or someone who simply wants a stronger relationship with Jesus, this episode is a challenge to move beyond comfortable faith and put what you believe into action. Pray boldly. Listen closely. And when God says go... GO! Subscribe to Youth Worker on Fire for honest conversations, encouragement, and practical wisdom for anyone investing in the next generation. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Amy Leigh Mercree is a bestselling author of nineteen books, journals, and card decks. She is the creator of Atomic Healing™, a media personality, holistic health expert, and world renowned medical intuitive. She instructs internationally sharing Meet Your Goddess Guides, Ancestral and Karmic Shamanism, Spirit Writing with the Grandmothers of the Seven Directions, and the Atomic Healing™ Method: Medical Intuitive Certification.Amy is an internationally acclaimed medical intuitive with 24 years of experience. Using a combination of spirituality and science, Amy's job is finding the root cause of imbalances in the body. She's helped thousands of people find the root causes of numerous mild and moderate medical conditions and uncover their bodies wisdom to heal permanently.Mercree has been featured in Glamour Magazine, Women's Health, Inc. Magazine, Shape, The Huffington Post, Your Tango, Soul and Spirit Magazine, Mind Body Green, CBS, NBC, Hello Giggles, Reader's Digest, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, ABC, First for Women, Country Living, CW, FOX, Bustle, Well+Good, Refinery 29, Hello Glow, She Knows, Thrive Global, Spartan, Poosh, Parade Magazine, Oprah Daily, and more.Mercree is the author of “The Spiritual Girl's Guide to Dating,” “Joyful Living: 101 Ways to Transform Your Spirit and Revitalize Your Life,” “The Compassion Revolution: 30 Days of Living from the Heart,” “A Little Bit of Chakras: An Introduction to Energy Healing,” “The Chakras and Crystals Cookbook: Juices, Smoothies, Sorbets, Salads, and Crystal Infusions to Empower Your Energy Centers,” “A Little Bit of Meditation: An Introduction to Mindfulness,” “Recipes for Natural Living: Essential Oils Handbook,” “Recipes for Natural Living: Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook,” “A Little Bit of Mindfulness: An Introduction to Being Present,” “The Mood Book: Crystals, Oils, and Rituals to Elevate Your Spirit,” “A Little Bit of Goddess: An Introduction to the Divine Feminine,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Chakras: Your Personal Path to Energy Healing,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Meditation: Your Personal Path to Mindfulness,” “Guided Journal A Little Bit of Mindfulness: Your Personal Path to Awareness,” “100 Days to Calm: A Journal for Finding Everyday Tranquility,” “The Healing Home: Your Room-by-Room Guide to Positive Vibes,” “Blissful Baths: 40 Rituals for Self-Care and Relaxation,” “Aura Alchemy: Learn to Sense Energy Fields, Interpret the Color Spectrum, and Manifest Success,” and “The Atomic Element Healing Oracle: A 44-Card Deck & Guidebook.”In This Episode, We Explore:How ancestral energy shapes our current reality and deepens self-understandingThe way our internal energy, including both light and shadow, shows up in our auraWhy humans act as projectors, with the external world reflecting our inner stateHow energy projection influences our relationships and daily interactionsThe power of awareness and mindset shifts to transform our reality and life experiencesLearn more about Amy Leigh Mercree on her website: www.AmyLeighMercree.comFollow Amy Leigh Mercree on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Facebook:https://www.instagram.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Pinterest: https://nl.pinterest.com/amyleighmercree/Follow Amy Leigh Mercree on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamamyleighmercreeGet Amy's Grounding Joy Bundle for free here: https://amyleighmercree.com/amazon-review/Stay Connected:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whitneyaronoff/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/starseedkitchen/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whitneyaronoffTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@starseedkitchenLearn more about Starseed Kitchenhttps://starseedkitchen.com/Shop organic spiceshttps://starseedkitchen.com/shop/code STARSEED for 10% offShop Chef Whitney's favorite source for organic regenerative meats at StarWalker Organic FarmsUse code CHEF for 10% off your online order of $150 or more. Get an additional 10% off for a total discount of 20% when you choose a subscription. https://www.starwalkerorganicfarms.com/discount/CHEFSave 20% off on the healthiest beef sticks by Artemis. 100% organic grass-fed & grass-finished beef sticks. Regeneratively raised with the added bonus of organ meat, heart & liver. Use code STARSEED20 for 20% off. https://bit.ly/4aHDKFlThe 36-pack Subscribe & Save plus my code saves you about 36% off retail.Work with a personal chefhttps://form.typeform.com/to/CGDu08tEBook a 1-on-1 callhttps://bit.ly/4smXWUfFind more of Chef Whitney's offerings herehttps://linktr.ee/whitney.aronoff

A near-death experience at just three-and-a-half years old changed the course of Lori Tierney's life forever.What happened in those few extraordinary moments opened Lori to a spiritual connection that would follow her throughout her life, and ultimately become the foundation for the work she does today.Lori is an intuitive visionary artist, energy healer and soul guide—and a dear friend of Seeking Center. She's spent decades helping people reconnect with their own intuition, understand the guidance around them and deepen their connection to Spirit.And at the heart of Lori's journey is a profound relationship with Mother Mary that began during that childhood near-death experience and reawakened years later in ways Lori never could have predicted.In this conversation, we get into the BIG questions: What happens when we leave our bodies? Who or what may be there to help us? How do we know when Spirit is trying to get our attention? And how can we become more open to the guidance that may already be all around us?WE COVER:The near-death experience that changed the trajectory of Lori's lifeHer extraordinary connection with Mother Mary and why Lori says it goes far beyond religionWhat Lori believes happens when we leave our physical bodiesHow to tell the difference between your own thoughts and guidance from SpiritThe signs, synchronicities + dreams you may want to start paying closer attention toWhy Lori believes we all have access to divine guidance—and how to ask for helpThe unexpected way her Soul Guided Messages beganThe meaning of ascended masters and how Lori experiences their presenceWhy Sedona has played such a powerful role in Lori's spiritual journeyA Reading for You - Messages from Mother Mary, Isis, Lakshmi + Archangel Michael that Lori says we need to hear right nowThis one may have you looking at your own experiences and the signs showing up around you a little differently.MORE FROM LORI TIERNEYDAUGHTERS OF HEAVEN CONFERENCELori will be speaking at the Daughters of Heaven Conference, September 25–26 in Sedona, Arizona. This gathering brings together speakers, healers and musicians around the Divine Mother, Christ consciousness, service and spiritual connection.Can't make it to Sedona? The conference will also be livestreamed, so you can experience it from wherever you are.Find out more + get tickets at daughtersofheaven.com.CONNECT + WORK WITH LORILearn more about Lori and her work, including private sessions and readings: loritierney.orgExplore Lori's art + Soul Guided Messages: soulguidemessages.comReach Lori directly: loritierney108@gmail.com Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

Your TSP has some of the lowest fees in the country — but a low-fee investment account is not the same thing as a written retirement income plan. In this short video, Charles explains what a real federal retirement plan actually coordinates, and what it costs you every year you wait.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- Why low TSP fees don't add up to a retirement plan- What a real plan coordinates: FEHB, Medicare Part B, survivor benefits, and Social Security timing- How tax-deferred savings turn into RMDs — and who picks the number if you don't- The Medicare Part B cycle that quietly raises your costs as your income rises- The two things every written retirement income plan should start withWhat worries you more — paying higher fees, or not having a plan at all? Drop it below

A year after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed and with Opportunity Zones now entering a second act, the tax and structuring landscape for CRE has evolved. In this episode of CRE Exchange, Cole Perry and Omar Eltorai sit down with Lisa Knee, Managing Partner of Real Estate Services at EisnerAmper, to unpack what has changed. Lisa shares her knowledge on which OB3 provisions are impacting deals a year later, walks through the mechanics of Opportunity Zones 2.0, including the adjustment to a permanent program with rolling five-year deferrals, and discusses what she's seeing in fund formation as investors demand more transparency and standardized reporting. Key moments01:18 Lisa's role at Eisner Amper08:56 OB3 tax bill impacts14:00 Opportunity Zones 2.0 overview24:19 Avoiding QOF structuring pitfalls33:50 AI capital and city revivals36:21 Outlook on the next 12 months38:00 Where to follow Lisa38:43 One industry change wishResources mentionedLisa Knee – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaknee/ OZ 2.0 Guidebook - https://www.eisneramper.com/insights/real-estate/transitional-guidance-on-qualified-opportunity-zones-0826/

Want to bring your brand to life inside your rental property? In this episode of the short and sweet summer series, I'm sharing 5 ways that you can incorporate your brand into the physical space of your short-term rental.Time-stamps:Welcome mat (1:19)Coffee mugs (2:09)Guidebook and guestbook (3:12)Souvenirs (4:19)Memorable photo moment (5:02)Connect with Ali: Website: brandandmarket.coInstagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.coBook a discovery call with Ali: brandandmarket.17hats.com/p#/scheduling

Prayer and fasting can be powerful... but what happens when God doesn't answer the way or when we expect? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards speaks about learning to hear God's voice, trusting His timing, and resisting the temptation to force an answer to prayer. Through Scripture, the Daniel Fast, lessons from Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge, and stories involving Jerry Falwell and Bill Bright, Doug explores what it means to seek God for who He is - not simply for what we want Him to do. Whether you're leading students, facing an impossible situation, praying for direction, or wondering why God seems silent, this episode is an encouragement to stay humble, patient, focused, and faithful in prayer. Sometimes the greatest answer to prayer isn't simply getting what we asked for. It's becoming closer to the One we're asking. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Your TSP withdrawals can trigger consequences you never see coming — and sometimes "doing nothing" is the biggest mistake of all. In this short video, Charles walks through the TSP withdrawal traps that quietly cost federal retirees: lump sums that bump your tax bracket, Medicare premium spikes (IRMAA), a hidden jump in how much of your Social Security gets taxed, and RMDs that take the wheel if you don't plan.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- How a big lump-sum withdrawal can push you into a higher tax bracket- How TSP withdrawals can spike your Medicare Part B premium (IRMAA)- How you can accidentally make more of your Social Security taxable- Why doing nothing lets RMDs — and the IRS — take control in your 70s- Why "purposeful and intentional" withdrawals need a written planAre you planning your TSP withdrawals — or leaving it alone and hoping it works out? Drop a Y or N

Can a federal employee retire at 60 with $850,000 in TSP and a FERS pension? In this episode, Charles and Marcus walk through a real federal retirement case study — the FERS pension formula, Social Security timing, and a safe TSP withdrawal rate — to answer the question everyone in this position is asking: retire now, or wait?━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- The FERS pension formula — and the 10% bonus you get by waiting to age 62 with 20+ years of service- Why Social Security timing can grow your check by 8% a year after age 67- The 4% TSP withdrawal rule — and why it's a fuel gauge, not a hard limit- How to build a 3-pillar income floor: FERS pension + Social Security + TSPAre you within a few years of retiring at 60? Drop your target retirement age below, and I'll tell you the first thing I'd check for your situation.

Including a guided meditation, RamDev offers practical steps to deal with the chaos of the world in a mindful, nonresistant way. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev outlines:Mindful stress and improving our well-being Finding a sense of presence while the world appears to be crumbling around usWorking with collective trauma through embodied mindfulnessBeing with what is going on right now without resistanceFeeling an emotion without wondering why we are experiencing itDropping into meditation, creating a revolution of the heartAbout RamDev Dale Borglum:RamDev Dale Borglum founded and directed the Hanuman Foundation Dying Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the first residential facility in the United States to support conscious dying. He has been the Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project in Santa Fe and, since 1986, in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the co-author with Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman, and Dwarka Bonner of Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook, Bantam Books, and has taught meditation since 1974.RamDev offers lectures and workshops on meditation, healing, spiritual support for those with life-threatening illness, and caregiving as spiritual practice. He has a doctoral degree from Stanford University. RamDev's passion is the healing of our individual and collective fear of death so that we may be free.Learn more about RamDev's work via the Living/Dying Project and follow him on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok."How can we deal with all these things going on that seem to be out of control and yet find a sense of presence and calmness in this crumbling world?” –RamDevSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if a prayer you pray today becomes part of an answer God is still revealing generations from now? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards explores the power of persistent prayer, revival, intercession, and building a legacy of faith that can continue long after our lifetime. Jesus taught His disciples to always pray and never give up. But what might that kind of prayer actually look like in our lives, our churches, our youth ministries, and our families? Drawing from Mark Batterson's Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge, Doug reflects on the extraordinary story of believers who committed themselves to around-the-clock prayer and a prayer movement that continued for generations. He also shares the story of Corrie ten Boom and a long-term prayer effort connected to Jerusalem, along with the powerful promise of 2 Chronicles 7:14. These stories lead to an important question: What is God calling you to keep praying for? In this episode, you'll be encouraged to: • Pray consistently instead of giving up • Believe that your prayers can have an impact beyond your lifetime • Pray intentionally for revival in your home, church, community, and nation • Include students and children in a culture of prayer • Model prayer for your children and grandchildren • Help the next generation experience prayer instead of only hearing about it • Trust God even when you cannot yet see the answer • Build prayer habits that can influence generations Doug also challenges youth pastors, volunteers, parents, and grandparents to think bigger than individual prayer requests. What if the students watching you pray today become the adults who lead prayer movements tomorrow? Children understand trust in a powerful way. When they see adults praying, depending on God, and recognizing His answers, they learn that prayer is not simply something Christians talk about—it is part of how we live. Maybe God is calling you to pray differently. Maybe He is calling you to pray more consistently. Or maybe He is simply telling you: Keep praying. Don't underestimate what God can do with a prayer you refuse to stop praying. Find your prayer rhythm. Pray for revival. Bring the next generation with you. And build a prayer legacy that can continue long after your lifetime. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

Four federal retirement mistakes to avoid. These decisions have a short window to get right — survivor benefit, FEHB, FEGLI, and TSP withdrawals — and for most of them, there's no fixing it later. In this video, Charles walks through exactly what to do with each one, and why the "obvious" move (cancel, take the lump sum) is usually the expensive one.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━IN THIS VIDEO YOU CAN LEARN━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━- Survivor benefit: the short window to change it — and why you can't count on a fix later- FEHB: why you should SUSPEND, never cancel, your federal health insurance- FEGLI: how a 75% reduction on Basic can cost $0 at 65 — don't just cancel it- TSP withdrawals: why pulling a large lump sum is a one-way doorWhich of the 4 scares you most? Drop a number below

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What does it take to remain faithful in youth ministry for more than four decades and still see your influence growing through future generations? In this interview episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards sits down with longtime ministry leader Hugh Kirby for a powerful conversation about youth ministry longevity, relational discipleship, mentorship, prayer, church leadership, and going the distance in ministry. Hugh has served in ministry for more than 42 years, including 17 years directly leading student ministry at New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, Georgia. Today, he can look back and see former students influencing their own children, grandchildren, churches, and communities. But Hugh's ministry story began long before New Hope. He shares how God moved powerfully during his years playing football at Louisiana Tech, where more than 40 players and others connected to the team came to faith in Christ. Hugh reflects on the spiritual influence of his roommate Denny Duron, the leaders who invested in him, and the way God used relationships to shape his calling. Hugh also shares how Dr. Millard Box helped transform his understanding of discipleship as a teenager. Rather than building everything around programs, Dr. Box invited Hugh into a relationship-centered environment built on Scripture, honest conversation, accountability, and prayer. That experience became a model Hugh would carry into decades of youth ministry. In this episode, you'll hear about: • What helped Hugh remain faithful through 42 years of ministry • Why ministry longevity requires dependence on Jesus and support from family • How relational discipleship shaped Hugh as a teenager • Why relationships should come before programs • The importance of Scripture, accountability, and intimate prayer • How Hugh learned to build disciples who would disciple others • What youth pastors can learn from Jesus' progressive disciple-building model • How long-term ministry influences students, families, and generations • Why churches must keep Jesus—not programs—as the main thing • How mentors and mature believers shape a young person's future Hugh explains that effective discipleship is not simply giving students more information. It means entering their lives, building relationships, helping them understand Scripture, creating loving accountability, and teaching them how to walk personally with Jesus. This conversation is especially valuable for youth pastors, student ministry volunteers, Christian educators, parents, grandparents, mentors, and anyone who wants to invest in the next generation for the long term. Programs eventually end. Positions eventually change. But a life poured intentionally into another person can continue bearing fruit for generations. Listen and be encouraged to build relationships, make disciples, remain faithful, and go the distance in the ministry God has given you. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

We've been wondering how prison education programs have grown since the reinstatement of Pell grants for incarcerated learners a couple of years ago. So we sent our producer Jeff Young to learn more. It turns out colleges wanting to set up programs face complicated logistics and cultural challenges. To help, several states have recently set up statewide consortiums to help. On this episode we hear from the director of a new program in Minnesota building a playbook for colleges hoping to serve incarcerated students. This episode is made with support from Ascendium Education Group. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 2:06 - A New Statewide Coalition 3:08 - How Financial Aid Rules Changed In 2023 5:27 - Prison Education Programs Need a Range of Resources 6:40 - Have College Prison Programs Expanded In Recent Years? 7:28 - Colleges Don't Know Where to Start With Prison Programs 8:32 - What Is the Model for Minnesota's New Prison Education Consortium? 10:40 - What Professors Need to Know About Teaching in Prison 12:24 - A Guidebook for Prison Education Programs 13:50 - A Student's Perspective on Higher Ed in Prison 20:40 - The Importance of Learning While in Prison 23:15 - How a Prison Program Changed a Student's Outlook 24:48 - A Student's Advice for Professors Teaching in Prison 26:05 - Sponsor Break 26:24 - Online v. In-Person Prison Education Programs 29:29 - When Students Take Ownership of Prison Education Programs 32:17 - Cultural Factors of Setting Up Programs in Prison 33:47 - Technology Needed for Prison Education Programs 35:55 - A Student's Perspective on Edtech in Prison 39:42 - What's the Policy Outlook for Prison Education? 41:52 - An Argument for Non-Credit Programs in Prisons 44:51 - What's the Future for Prison Education? 48:46 - Improving Re-entry Support Relevant Links “Reinstating Pell Grants in Prisons Moves Slowly After 26-Year Ban,” in Inside Higher Ed. “State Coalitions Emerge as Key Infrastructure for Higher Education in Prison,” in Open Campus. “Advancing Opportunities for Higher Learning: An Evaluation of Minnesota's New Higher Education in Prison Programs,” by the U of Minnesota's Center for Urban & Regional Affairs. Check out our previous episodes on the topic: “‘College Unbound' from the Traditional Model” from 2024 and “College in Prison” from 2022. Connect with Michael Horn: Sign Up for the The Future of Education Newsletter Website LinkedIn X (Twitter) Threads   Connect with Jeff Selingo: Dream School: Finding the College That's Right for You Sign Up for the Next Newsletter Website X (Twitter) Threads LinkedIn Connect with Future U: Twitter YouTube Threads Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Submit a question and if we answer it on air we'll send you Future U. swag! Sign up for Future U. emails to get special updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Karen Phillips, founder of Andiamo Trips, has developed a deep appreciation for the places, wines, food, and stories that many visitors never discover. Rather than offering conventional tours, she creates memorable experiences that invite travelers to slow down, engage with local culture, and see southern Italy from a completely different perspective. If you're looking for authentic Naples travel experiences, look no further! For example: Sea & Sip - the experience begins aboard a boat exploring beautiful parts of the Bay of Naples, including islands such as Ischia or Procida. Guests have time to swim, relax, and enjoy the spectacular scenery before settling in for something quite unexpected: a guided tasting of Campania's wines while surrounded by the landscape that produces them!

It's Thursday and that means it's time for our week in politics with Times -Picayune/The Advocate Editorial Director and Columnist Stephanie Grace. Today, we discuss the latest in the state's congressional elections and the pending Supreme Court cases that could affect some congressional districts.A nationwide outbreak of a microscopic parasite has reached Louisiana. Known as cyclospora, the parasite causes intestinal issues, bloating, stomach issues and nausea, among other side effects. Dr. Fred Lopez is an infectious disease specialist at LSU Health New Orleans. He tells us more about symptoms, prevention and treatment.For victims of violent crime in New Orleans, the criminal justice process is often long, bureaucratic and compounded by the grief of the moment. That's why Rose Preston, founder of Crime Survivors NOLA, recently published a new edition of the crime survivors guidebook. The book aims to offer support and resources to survivors of different types of crimes in the New Orleans area.Preston tells us about the release and an upcoming book launch event.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Bob Pavlovich. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We get production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

What can one missionary's faithfulness set in motion across languages, students, families, and generations? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards remembers his friend Dr. Wes Collins and reflects on the extraordinary legacy Wes and his wife, Nancy, built through missions, Bible translation, education, and service among the Mam people of Guatemala. As a missionary connected with Wycliffe, Wes helped restore a written form of the Mam language and worked to translate the New Testament so that indigenous families could read Scripture in their own language. His ministry helped people reclaim a sense of dignity, identity, and the assurance that God loved them and valued the language He had given them. Wes also opened the door for Doug and generations of students to experience cross-cultural ministry firsthand. Over five years and six trips to Guatemala, students participated in construction projects, Vacation Bible School, medical outreach, and ministry among Mam families in the mountains. They also visited the Guatemala City dump, where thousands of people lived in extreme poverty—an experience that profoundly changed how many students understood faith, service, gratitude, and the world around them. In this episode, Doug reflects on: • The missionary legacy of Dr. Wes Collins • Bible translation and the importance of indigenous languages • How student mission trips can permanently change young lives • Serving the Mam people of Guatemala • Construction, children's ministry, and medical missions • What students learned from witnessing extreme poverty • The importance of trusted missionaries and responsible trip leadership • How one faithful life can influence people for generations This episode is for youth pastors, student ministry volunteers, parents, missionaries, teachers, and anyone who believes young people should experience a faith that moves beyond words and into service. Wes Collins' influence did not end with one translation, one class, one mission trip, or even one lifetime. It continues through the people he taught, the communities he served, the students he inspired, and the leaders who are still carrying that mission forward. Thank you, Wes and Nancy, for your faithfulness, sacrifice, hospitality, and commitment to helping others know that their language, culture, lives, and stories matter to God. Share this episode with a youth pastor, missionary, parent, or student who needs to be reminded that one faithful life can change generations. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

I wanted to expand on the items that Adult leaders shouldn't bring to Philmont.  So, on this edition we'll talk about clothing. Some leaders will bring too many clothes.  My guideline is to follow the Guidebook to Adventure.  There is a really good list of items to take to Philmont.  Let's look at the clothing I took on my last trek. (Snap Fingers) -            Clothing I have on – wicking shirt, breathable zip off pants, socks, underwear-            2 additional pair of underwear-            4 pair of socks – you could probably pair that down to 3.-            2 additional shirts – one long sleeve, one short sleeve-            1 pair of gym shorts-            Sleep clothes – For me it's synthetic long underwear.  I sleep cold. -            Fleece/Jacket – I didn't take a fleece as I had a puffy coat on my last trek. You obviously don't need a pair of clothes for every day.  There are ways to wash your clothes, but when you get  into the trek, that won't become a priority. So, what did I leave out?  Feel free to disagree with my list and add your own in the comments below and make sure to subscribe on all the socials. 

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No youth pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, business owner, or parent accomplishes meaningful work alone. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares the three types of people every effective youth ministry leader needs: mentors, investors, and operators. Mentors provide wisdom from experience. Investors believe in the mission and contribute the resources required to move it forward. Operators handle the responsibilities, systems, communication, planning, and administration that allow leaders to focus on the work God has uniquely called them to do. Drawing from decades in student ministry, Doug shares how mentors from Youth for Christ helped prepare him to lead, how supporters including Johnny Cash and local ministry partners invested in reaching students, and how gifted staff members and volunteers made a large, multi-level student ministry possible. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why every youth pastor and ministry leader needs multiple mentors • How financial supporters and ministry investors expand the reach of the gospel • Why volunteers and operators are essential to sustainable student ministry • How delegation allows people to serve in their areas of strength • Why being unqualified on paper does not disqualify you from God's calling • How God brings the right people together to accomplish a greater mission • Why one mentor should not influence every area of your life • How to recognize which role may be missing from your ministry team Doug also explains why leaders should stop trying to perform every task themselves. The strongest ministries are not built around one person doing everything. They are built by people with different gifts working together toward the same mission. You may be the visionary, communicator, pastor, teacher, or relationship builder - but someone else may be better equipped to organize the calendar, manage communication, raise support, plan trips, or operate the systems behind the ministry. Ask yourself: Who is mentoring me? Who is investing in the mission? Who is helping operate the ministry? You do not need one person to fill every role. You need a community of gifted people who believe in what God has called you to build. Share this episode with a youth pastor, volunteer, ministry leader, or parent who needs help building the right team. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

For this episode I invited Iwan Rahabok to talk us through the recent announcement of the 5th edition of the IT Ops Management Guidebook. As I mentioned during this episode, this isn't just a book, this is a Resource Kit!What changed? 1000+ pages, and 4 parts. Lots of additional content & corrections compared to the 4th edition 2 years ago.Deeper. More technical.Leveling up to support private cloud architect.A booklet written for higher up management chain.New troubleshooting flows. Done in DrawIO so you can tailor for your needsTwo brand new calculatorsVCF Ops vCommunity adapters. Built by OnurAn agentic AI webiste: https://isvara.io/ built by Samir. What does not change:Still free.Still editable. So you can customize to your own organisationDownload in the usual place: https://broadcom.ent.box.com/v/OpsYourWorld

RamDev takes listeners through the three faces of the heart, each of which serves a different, necessary purpose and combines into nondual awareness. This time on Healing at the Edge, RamDev chats about:What Maharaj-ji said about being in the heartHow the heart center stabilizes presence Starting practice as human, and standing up as divineThe left, relational heart: feeling, devotion, intimacy, grief, longingThe right side of the heart and the arising of witness consciousness Nondualism and combining wisdom with warmth The greatest medicine for the fear of death About RamDev Dale Borglum:RamDev Dale Borglum founded and directed the Hanuman Foundation Dying Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the first residential facility in the United States to support conscious dying. He has been the Executive Director of the Living/Dying Project in Santa Fe and since 1986 in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the co-author with Ram Dass, Daniel Goleman and Dwarka Bonner of Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook, Bantam Books and has taught meditation since 1974.RamDev offers lectures and workshops on meditation, healing, spiritual support for those with life-threatening illness, and caregiving as spiritual practice. He has a doctorate degree from Stanford University. RamDev's passion is the healing of our individual and collective fear of death so that we may be free.Learn more about RamDev's work via the Living/Dying Project and follow him on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok.“If we only live in the left side of the heart, devotion can become too emotional. The feeling becomes the practice instead of the doorway to deeper qualities of the heart. Grief, if we are only in the left side of the heart, can loop, can continue without metabolizing. The heart can stay open, but it's not grounded. The practitioner gets blown away by the emotions of daily life.” –RamDev See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Youth ministry is hard work... but it was never meant to depend on one person doing everything. In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a practical and biblical challenge for youth pastors, student ministry volunteers, church leaders, and parents: work smarter, not harder, by following Jesus' model of discipleship, delegation, and multiplication. If you are a volunteer youth leader, part-time youth pastor, or full-time student ministry leader, you already know the weight of ministry. The planning, teaching, trips, retreats, mission work, public school outreach, discipleship, counseling, and constant care for students can quickly become overwhelming. But Jesus did not build His ministry around doing everything Himself. He equipped disciples who would carry the mission forward. Doug unpacks key passages including Ephesians 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:2, Mark 3:13-15, and Matthew 28:19-20 to remind leaders that the goal is not simply to build bigger programs - it is to make disciples who make disciples. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to: • Stop carrying the entire ministry alone • Equip volunteers and students to do the work of ministry • Build a student ministry that can continue without depending only on you • Follow Jesus' model of investing deeply in a few to reach many • Delegate with purpose instead of guilt • Avoid burnout through sustainable leadership • Create disciple makers, not just event attenders Doug also shares how a forced sabbatical helped him realize he had waited too long to delegate and trust others with ministry responsibility. The question every youth pastor and ministry leader should ask is: If you disappeared for six months, would the ministry stop or would it continue because you developed disciple makers? Working harder may increase what you can accomplish. Equipping others increases what God can accomplish through His people. Disciple. Delegate. Multiply. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

What if God is working all around you, but you are missing the holy surprises? In this episode of Youth Worker On Fire, Doug Edwards shares a powerful message about recognizing God's unexpected invitations, trusting His plan, and learning to say yes when He opens a door. After a conversation at church with Larry Stevens about Israel, adventure, and the unexpected ways God connects people, Doug reflects on the phrase "holy surprises" and how God often works through conversations, interruptions, friendships, closed doors, open doors, and opportunities we never saw coming. This episode explores how one faithful yes can lead to decades of impact. Doug shares stories from his own life, including unexpected connections through Youth for Christ, Johnny Cash, student missions, Mission Discovery, music ministry, Dr. Jay Strack, and the long chain of people God used to shape the Youth Worker on Fire podcast. Through Proverbs 3:5-6, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 43:19, and the story of Gideon, Doug reminds listeners that God's surprises do not always make sense at first. Trust often comes before understanding. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to: • Recognize the holy surprises God places in your path • Trust God when His plan does not make sense yet • See interruptions as possible invitations • Remember that God prepared good works for you long ago • Say yes to the next faithful step • Look back and notice how God has been working all along • Help students, children, and the next generation recognize God's movement in their lives Whether you are a youth pastor, student ministry volunteer, parent, grandparent, teacher, mentor, or someone trying to follow Jesus more closely, this episode will help you open your eyes to the adventure God is already writing around you. For the next seven days, begin each morning with this prayer: "Help me recognize Your holy surprises today. Give me the courage to say yes." Then watch what God does. Your future may be one faithful yes away from your next holy surprise. Listen to more episodes from the Youth Worker On Fire Podcast here: https://bit.ly/3saDyYq _________________________________________________________________________________

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This happens to me all the time. I'll be in a new place, a retreat, an airport, even a small, local grocery store, and I'll meet someone and immediately think, I already know you. Not in a way I can explain. Just this pull. Like an old memory I can't quite locate. My husband thinks it's a superpower because it happens whether on the backroads in Ireland or in a gas station in the middle of nowhere. Turns out there's actually a name for it. And my guest this week, Ainslie MacLeod, psychic guide, channeler, author of The Instruction, has spent 27 years mapping exactly what it is. We go into soul ages, soul types, soul family, and why old souls often carry the most fear and anxiety. (Yeah, I related big time to that last part.) Come tell me in the comments -- do you feel like an old soul? I respond to everything. Be kind, gentle, and loving with yourself! With so much love, P.S. The Truest You-est You® Retreat is July 10--12 in Boone, NC at the Art of Living Retreat Center. If you've been feeling the nudge, I'd LOVE to see you in person at the retreat and give you a hug! ☀️

“We're spreading peace at the speed of love because we believe that compassion is the heartbeat of peace.” – Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino Today's featured #1 bestselling award-winning bookcaster is a wife, mom, globally recognized transformational leader, master life coach, keynote speaker, and founder of The Best Ever You Network, Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino. Elizabeth and I had a fun on a bun chat about her books, her experience as Mrs. Maine advocating for stroke awareness, living with life-threatening food allergies, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:How her third-grade teacher predicted Elizabeth would be an authorHer creative writing process and what inspired her guidebooks that help readers have success, navigate change, and bring more peace into their livesWhat the Gratitude Flip is and how it worksThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running her podcast since 2010Elizabeth's Site: https://www.besteveryou.com/Elizabeth's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0065N7UAY/allbooksElizabeth's Podcast, “The Best Ever You Show”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-ever-you-show/id468564494The Percolate Peace Project: https://www.percolatepeace.com/The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…1079 – Gratitude in Adversity and Possibility Beyond Pain with Candice Snyder: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1079-gratitude-in-adversity-and-possibility-beyond-pain-with-candice-snyder/681 – Make Someone's Moment Through Podcasting with Kelly Smith: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-681-make-someones-moment-through-podcasting-with-kelly-smith/#Bonus Ep. – From Shy Girl to Award-Winning Model with Lorna Greyling (@LornaGreyling): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-ep-from-shy-girl-to-award-winning-model-with-lorna-greyling-lornagreyling/1060 – How One Woman's Escape Sparked a Kindness Revolution with Rosie Aiello, MBA (@RosieAAiello): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1060-how-one-womans-escape-sparked-a-kindness-revolution-with-rosie-aiello-mba-rosieaaiell/800 – The Power of Eight with Lynne McTaggart (@LynneMcTaggart): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-800-the-power-of-eight-with-lynne-mctaggart-lynnemctaggart/1003 – From Orphan to United Nations Peacekeeper with Christine Sadry: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1003-from-orphan-to-united-nations-peacekeeper-with-christine-sadry/983 – How Neuroscience Can Fuel Your Book & Life Success with Sara Connell (@saracconnell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/saracconnell/453 – The Psychic Yellow Brick Road with Corbie Mitleid (@CorbieMitleid): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-453-the-psychic-yellow-brick-road-with-corbie-mitleid-corbiemitleid/843 – Purpose, Passion, and Moxie with Genevieve Piturro (@GenPiturro): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-843-purpose-passion-and-moxie-with-genevieve-piturro-genpiturro/1031 – How Leaning Into Conflict Unlocks Growth and Legacy-Level Influence with Dana Lynn Bernstein: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1031-how-leaning-into-conflict-unlocks-growth-and-legacy-level-influence-with-dana-lynn-bernst/776 – I Decide with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-776-i-decide-with-erin-lopez-lisa-cox/502 – A Leadership Development Strategy To Bond And Unite With Amy P. Kelly (@AmyPKelly): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-502-a-leadership-development-strategy-to-bond-and-unite-with-amy-p-kelly-amypkelly/

Dr Bill Sears is nationally known for his common sense, no-frills advice. Today, he joins us to discuss everything we need to help our children thrive physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With his usual mix of stories, science, and singing -- you won't want to miss this one. Dr Sears Website: https://www.askdrsears.com/Dr Sears Books (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4xEGOvNNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.