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On Target
Episode 522: The Hard Life

On Target

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 59:46


https://ontargetpodcast.caMod Marty's feeling the summer buzz and fired up for the good times ahead. With sunshine on the way and killer events around the corner, he's packed this episode of On Target with red-hot 60s soul and R&B to match the vibe. Every track's a scorcher, handpicked to keep your spirits high. Tune in and ride the wave into summer.-----------------------------------------------The playlist is:"Soul is Takin' Over"Henry Lumpkin- Buddah"Itching For My Baby But I Don't Know Where To Scratch"The Spinners- Tri-Phi"Messin' With The Kid"Mo-Jo Buford- Bangar"Mellow Fellow"Etta James- Argo"Baby Shake"Eddie Holland- Tamla"(They Call Me) Jesse James"The Dreams- Shout"You Caught Me Napping"The Lamp Sisters- Duke"All Night Long"The Dave Clark Five- Columbia"Homicide Dresser"Billy Harner- Kama Sutra"Here Comes My Baby"The Tremeloes- Epic"One Last Chance"The Artistics- Brunswick"I Want You Back"Roddie Joy- Parkway"Monday Monday"Dee Dee Warwick- Mercury"Hey Pocky A-Way"The Meters- Reprise"Can't Break The Habit"The Ferris Wheel (featuring Linda Lewis)- Philips"Do It With Soul"The Poppies- Epic"Swim Thing"Dave Lewis- A&M"I'll Be Doggone"Billy J. Kramer - Capitol"The Hard Life"The Goodtimes- Kama Sutra"Contagious"The Fred Martin Review- Chess

Goal billionaire
Why Winners Never Feel They've Done Enough | Hard Work, Hard Life, Motivational Podcast | Goal Billionaire Podcast

Goal billionaire

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 4:14


Why Winners Never Feel They've Done Enough | Hard Work, Hard Life, Motivational Podcast | Goal Billionaire Podcast  This episode is your ultimate wake-up call. It's raw, it's real, and it's everything you need to hear when you're tempted to hit snooze on your goals. We dive into the relentless mindset of winners  — the people who don't wait for tomorrow, because they know greatness starts today. You'll hear hard-hitting truths about discipline, personal responsibility, mental toughness, and the price of success. Whether you're building a business, chasing fitness goals, or rewriting your life story — this one is for you. Stop giving yourself an exit. Start giving yourself a mission. No more pity parties. No more excuses. Just results.

CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf
When to Stay, When to Go: How to Navigate Hard Life Decisions

CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 20:38


In this episode, I unpack one of life's hardest decisions: when to stay and work through challenges—and when it's time to move on for the sake of your mental and emotional health.You'll learn how to tune into the signals your mind and body are sending you, recognize when discomfort leads to growth versus harm, and use simple mind-management tools from my new book Help in a Hurry to build clarity and resilience.Key highlights:How to tell the difference between growth pain and toxic stressThe role of neuroplasticity in healing after hard decisionsSimple mindset shifts to help you move forward with confidenceReflective questions to guide your next right stepYou are not stuck. You are not powerless. Your mind holds the wisdom you need to choose your next chapter.Pre-order my new book here and get over $900 worth of amazing bonuses (and a chance to work 1:1 with me!): https://helpinahurrybook.com/SPONSORS MAKING THIS SHOW POSSIBLE:Pique Tea: If you're tired of feeling depleted and want to finally nourish your body the right way, now's the time—get 20% off plus a FREE rechargeable frother and glass beaker with my exclusive link: Piquelife.com/drleaf.

How To Żyć
Hard Life Truth: Nikt nie przyjdzie. Nikt cię nie uratuje. Ty jesteś swoim planem A.

How To Żyć

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 50:14


Siemka!Dziś odcinek osobisty — pełen refleksji. Może coś z tobą zarezonuje, może usłyszysz coś, czego właśnie teraz potrzebujesz, a może po prostu poleci w tle.Dla mnie to ważny epizod i mam nadzieję, że będzie się go dobrze słuchać! Nie będę cię straszyć ani oceniać.Wiem, jak to jest czekać, aż życie „samo” się ułoży. Wiem też, ile trzeba wysiłku, żeby przestało być po prostu... MEH.Ale prawda jest taka: ono się nie ułoży bez nas. Nie będzie wybawcy.Dobra wiadomość? Wszystko, czego naprawdę potrzebujesz, już masz.W odcinku poruszymy m.in.:✨Jak stawiać granice — w pracy, relacjach i codzienności.✨Dlaczego czasem trzeba odpuścić.✨Po co nam terapia i jak pomaga wyjść ze starych schematów.-✨Dlaczego wciąż przyciągamy osoby, o które trzeba walczyć.✨Jak nauczyć się być dla siebie domem, a nie wrogiem.Nie musisz błagać o uwagę, akceptację czy miłość.To nie jest odcinek o naprawianiu siebie — bo nie jesteś zepsuty.‼️DISCLAIMER: Następny odcinek będzie miał lepszy dźwięk – to ostatni nagrany telefonem. Mikrofon namierzony!Chcesz wystąpić w kolejnym odcinku? Masz historię, która nas rozbawi, zszokuje lub czegoś nauczy? A może masz coś, czym chcesz podzielić się ze światem, ale wolisz, żeby to ja to opowiedziałam? Żaden problem! Napisz do mnie na ⁠⁠howtozyc@gmail.com⁠⁠ lub odwiedź Instagram @howtozyc

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast
The Shepherd Who Guides and Restores

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025


In Genesis 1:1, the Bible begins with a simple but profound sentence. Most English translations of the Bible begin with ten words and end with ten words. In Genesis 1:1, we are told: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. In the final verse of the book of Revelation the Bible concludes: The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen (Rev. 22:21). What these two verses tell me is this: We are alive and are here today because of God and by His grace. In Psalm 23, we discover that it is by the grace of God that I am brought into the fold of His sheep, and it is for His glory that He has done so. The invitation to be included as one of His sheep has nothing to do with my performance and everything to do with His grace and glory, as John Piper put it: God is the beginning and God is the end of all my righteousness. The path of righteousness has his grace as its starting point (for he leads me into it) and it has his glory as its destination (because his leading is for his names sake).[1] What happens in the in-between is the messy part. After He finds us, it is His goodness and faithfulness that keeps us with no intention of letting go. The 23rd Psalm sounds like a pilgrimage because it is. Remember that there are five images in this Psalm. We looked at the first image, which was: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a). God lets and makes me lay down in green pastures in that He causes me to do so. How does He cause me to lay down in green pastures? He does so by removing all that prevents me from doing so. I was made to lay down in green pastures by waters of rest, but without the Good Shepherd we blindly go astray; according to the prophet Isaiah we were both hopeless and helpless: All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way... (Isaiah 53:6). The next four images are as follows: Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) It is to the Secure Life that we now turn our attention. What is it that makes His guiding in paths of righteousness for His namesake that brings security to those who belong to Him? Where Does the Shepherd Lead? Where does the Shepherd lead and how does where He is leading relate to our security? For starters, it is in the nature of His guiding that brings His sheep security: He guides me in paths of righteousness. The nature of His guiding is that it does not end and that it is ongoing; it is not a onetime event where the sheep are guided by Him such as a prayer that is said or a decision that was made. So, what are the paths of righteousness that He guides me into? We are given an answer through the nature of Davids prayers like the one we find in Psalm 5, Lord, lead me in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way straight before me (v. 8). The answer to Davids prayer is Psalm 23:3, and those paths of righteousness are descripted for us in scores of verses in both the Old and New Testament. One such passage in the Old Testament is Psalm 1:1-3, Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, And on His Law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. The paths of righteousness according to Psalm 1 includes delighting in the Law of Yahweh and meditating on His Law day and night. The Law of the Lord is the Word of the Lord. That which you delight in is where you desire to spend your time. If you delight in a particular person you will want to spend time with that person. If you have a hobby or job that you delight in, you will look for ways to spend time participating in that hobby or job that you delight in. The evidence that you delight in the Law is seen in the amount of time you spend in the Law. The one who delights in the Law of the Lord will thrive in the kinds of ways we were meant for. God wants you to thrive and considering the fact that it is His image we bear, thriving must include our Creator. Later in the Psalms, David wrote: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Ps. 119:105). Jesus said something similar to Psalm 1:1-3 and 119:105; He said, If you continue in My word, then you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:31). The Greek word used for continue is menō, which, as you may recall from last Sundays sermon, can be translated abide. If you abide, if you remain, if you continue in My word... you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. The Greek word for know is ginōskō, which is the kind of knowledge that is much more than head knowledge. Jesus said, If you remain, if you continue, if you abide in my word, you will really know [ginōskō] the truth, and the truth will set your free. Let me say it a different way so that you get what is being said here: If you take up residence in the word of the Good Shepherd, you are truly His sheep, and by listening to His voice, you will live! Listen, the Shepherds guiding does not happen apart from our abiding! I am not sure if you will find this as cool as I do, but going back to John 10 where Jesus identifies as the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, He uses the same Greek word for know that He used in John 8:31. In John 10:14-16, I am the good shepherd, and I know [ginōskō] My own, and My own know [ginōskō] Me, just as the Father knows [ginōskō] Me and I know [ginōskō] the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also, and they will listen to My voice; and they will become one flock, with one shepherd. Okay, so why does any of this matter and how does Psalm 1:1-3, John 8:31-32, and John 10:14-16 help you understand the 23rd Psalm better? So here we go: You cannot be led in the paths of righteousness if your knowledge of the Good Shepherd is only about filling your head without your heart being engaged. I will say it another way: If you are not abiding in the Lord of the 23rd Psalm then you are not finding in Him what you need. If you do not find in Him what you need, then you will not find in Him the green pastures and waters of rest that you were made for. If you do not find in the Good Shepherd the green pastures and waters of rest you that were made for, then you will find that the paths of righteousness that He guides His sheep on as displeasing instead of delightful. Jesus is the Good Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, and it is He who causes me to lie down in green pastures because He is the green pastures that will never leave me hungry. It is He who leads me to waters of refreshment because He is the Living Water who satisfies the thirsty soul. Jesus restores the soul because He makes all things new! As the great Shepherd of your soul, Jesus guides those who abide in Him in paths of righteousness. There is no guiding apart from abiding in Lordof the 23rd Psalm! Why Does the Shepherd Lead? So, why does He do it? Why does the Good Shepherd guide his sheep in the paths of righteousness? He does it for the sake of His name! What does that even mean? It means that He rescued you from the condemnation of your sins, He gives Himself to you as the Great Shepherd of your soul to meet your need for Him, He provides the green pastures and quiet waters for your good, He renews and restores your soul, and He delivered you from your crooked paths of this world and set you on the straight path of righteousness that only Jesus can provide. God did it all, and He did it by putting His reputation on the line! Our story is summed up in one verse from the prophet Isaiah: All of us, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the wrongdoing of us all To fall on Him (Isa. 53:6). To fall on who you ask? Ah... I am so glad you asked! The sins of us all... fell upon Jesus who is the Lamb, the Lion, and the great Shepherd of our souls! This is why the apostle Peter wrote: ...and He Himself brought our sins in His body up on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness; by His wounds you were healed. For you were continually straying like sheep, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls (1 Pet. 2:24-25). In response to all that Jesus accomplished, Paul wrote those glorious words that ought to thrill every soul that belongs to His flock: What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things (Rom. 8:31-32)? And He does so for His namesake! This is why, when you read Ephesians 1:3-14 regarding how and why God saved you from your sins that we are given three answers: The Father chose us before the foundation of the world and made us sons and daughters through His Son, and why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of the glory of His grace... (1:4-6). The Son redeemed us through His blood and now we have the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. Why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of His glory (1:7-12). The Holy Spirit made our redemption and salvation a guarantee by sealing us as Gods own possession. Why did He do it that way? He did it, to the praise of His glory (1:13-14). He chose his lambs for the sake of His name, He redeemed his lambs for the sake of His name, and He marked His lambs as His treasured possession by His Holy Spirit for the sake of His name! Listen, if the Lord is your shepherd, it is only because you have turned to Jesus for the salvation of our soul: Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other (Isa. 45:22). Listen to what Jesus said concerning all who hear His voice and come to Him for salvation: My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand. My Father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Fathers hand. I and the Father are one (John 10:27-30). Psalm 23:2 is a picture of the secure life because of who it is that causes us to lie down in green pastures, leads us to inexhaustible and quiet waters, restores and renews our soul, and leads us in the paths of righteousness. The Lord of the 23rd Psalm is the God of Isaiah 46:9-11, Remember the former things long past, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is no one like Me, Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things which have not been done, Saying, My plan will be established, And I will accomplish all My good pleasure; Calling a bird of prey from the east, The man of My purpose from a distant country. Truly I have spoken; truly I will bring it to pass. I have planned it, I will certainly do it. This is why Romans 8:1 is for you Christian: Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. Conclusion So, let me say something you may need to hear. Just because you belong to the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm, does not mean that you will not struggle with sin. Just because you are abiding in Jesus and love Him truly, does not mean that you will never be tempted by the enemys lies of greener pastures and more satisfying waters. The enemy is a dragon and a thief who comes, only to steal and kill and destroy... Jesus, the Great and Good Shepherd, has come so that we would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). There are no greener pastures or quieter waters than what can be found and experienced in Jesus. The danger for some is that the less that you listen to His voice, the less you will delight in His Word and the less frequent you will want to abide in Him. Permit me to close with a warning from David Gibson: Life is a journey, not a viewing gallery; we are always on the move, always traveling, and were going with either Jesuss paths or a different shepherds paths. Maybe its what youre consuming online. Maybe its the choices you are making with your money or your time. Two degrees of divergence this year might mean a miles divergence next year. Take time to consider the road you are walking, who is leading you, and where that path might end. In my experience I have found that wrong steps in life are nearly always the outworking of a prior neglect of listening to Jesus speak in the Bible. When devotion to hearing his voice begins to dwindle, then eventually, inevitably, departure from his paths begins to follow.[2] There is no greener pasture outside of Jesus, for He alone is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm. Amen. [1] J. Josh Smith and Daniel L. Akin, Exalting Jesus in Psalms 150, ed. David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2022), 174. [2] David Gibson, The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2023), 49.

Farms Advice Agribusiness Podcast
Easy Conversations = Hard Life. Hard Conversations = Easy. Successful Farm Succession with Tony Catt

Farms Advice Agribusiness Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 55:13


Welcome to the Farms Advice Podcast. This episode is partnered with Catapult Wealth and Tony Catt joins us for a deep dive in farm succession and punching through the barriers that may hold us back. Send an email to hello@farmsadvice.com.au for any questions or episode ideas.In this conversation, Jack Cresswell and Tony Catt discuss the current weather conditions affecting farming in South Australia, the importance of succession planning in agriculture, and the emotional dynamics within farming families. Tony shares his background in wealth management and how it intersects with farming, emphasizing the need for clear communication and planning for both on-farm and off-farm family members. They explore the challenges of confronting difficult conversations about succession and the necessity of having an exit plan to ensure a smooth transition between generations. In this conversation, Tony Catt and Jack Cresswell delve into the complexities of succession planning in farming families. They discuss the importance of family traditions, the challenges of navigating farm business transitions, and the critical role of financial planning and communication. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to succession, including understanding business structures and creating a roadmap for future generations. They also explore the emotional aspects of these transitions and the necessity of having difficult conversations to ensure family harmony and legacy preservation.Visit https://bit.ly/Catapult-Wealth-on-Farms-Advice Follow Jack on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cressy__/ and Twitter https://x.com/jcressw3 Support the podcast by sharing it with your mates and subscribe to yourself Pass on the #FarmsAdvice and keep on farming! YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@farmsadvice Follow Farms Advice - https://instagram.com/farmsadvice Join the Farmers Only Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/farmsadvice For more like this go to https://farmsadvice.com.au Listen on Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/farms-advice-podcast/id1517590016 Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2BgpPliHA188ymNRQhEvZY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast
The Shepherd Who Leads and Provides

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025


The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast
The Shepherd Who Leads and Provides

Meadowbrooke Church Sermon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025


The second verse in the 23rd Psalm is a peculiar one for those of us not accustomed to the undeveloped lands of the Bible. When you read of green pastures and quiet waters you most likely think of Goshen County, WY which produces more beef cattle than any other Wyoming county in our state. When I read Psalm 23, I think of the New Jersey Highlands consisting of lots of green and lots of water. But the green pastures that David had in mind was a dry and rocky set of rolling hills with tough grass sparsely scattered throughout. The grass was so sparsely scattered, that if one of the sheep wandered off, he would most likely starve to death if any of the predators in the region didnt find him first, and depending on the season, water was even more difficult to find. Because sheep are the most helpless of animals; they are not just dependent on the shepherd but are in absolute need of a shepherd for survival. Sometime ago there was a story out of Istanbul that reported the death of four sheep. Their shepherds reportedly neglected their flock by leaving the sheep to roam free so that they could eat breakfast. The sheep followed their leader right off a cliff; one by one, four hundred of them fell nearly 50 feet to their deaths. The loss of sheep was estimated to be $74,000. In the ancient world, shepherding was the least respected of occupations and required the full attention of the shepherd all the time. If a family had sheep, the youngest son was expected to serve as a shepherd. Because David was the youngest of eight sons, his job was to shepherd the sheep for his father Jesse. When David wrote this psalm, he wrote from his own experience, and like all other shepherds, David lived with the sheep. To appreciate this Psalm, we need to understand why it is structured the way that it is. There are five images that include the critical role of the shepherd as he leads, guides, and provides for his sheep; each Sunday, we will consider one of the five images we are given. So that you know where we are going, I will list them for you here: Image #1: The Abundant Life (vv. 2-3a) Image #2: The Secure Life (v. 3b) Image #3: The Hard Life (v. 4) Image #4: The Victorious Life (v. 5) Image #5: The Everlasting Life (v. 6) Today we will consider the first image, which is where the Shepherd of the 23rd Psalm is ultimately leading His sheep, and that is the abundant life. What is the Way to the Abundant Life? For a sheep to lie down four things need to happen: They need to be free of fear, friction, flies, and hunger. Phillip Keller spent eight years as a shepherd before he became a pastor, in his book, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23, he wrote of what it takes to get sheep to lie down: It is almost impossible for sheep to be made to lie down unless four requirements are met. Owing to their timidity they refuse to lie down unless they are free of all fear. Because of the social behavior within a flock sheep will not lie down unless they are free from friction with others of their kind. If tormented by flies or parasites, sheep will not lie down. Only when free of these pests can they relax. Lastly, sheep will not lie down as long as they feel in need of finding food. They must be free from hunger.[1] It is only the shepherd who can provide the kind of trust, peace, deliverance, and pasture that the sheep need. Yet, of the five images in this Psalm, David begins with the one about rest. The first thing that we receive from Yahweh as our Shepherd, is rest. How does He provide us with rest? According to the NASB2020, He lets me lie down in green pastures... He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul... The Hebrew word for lets is the Hebrew word rbṣ and most translations translate this word as make. If you are using the NIV, the ESV, or an older version of the NASB, Psalm 23:2 reads something like this: He makes me lie down in green pastures... So which is it? Does Jesus, as our good Shepherd make us lie down or does He, let us lie down in green pastures? The Hebrew word for lets is both causative and imperfect so literally it can be translated, He causes me to lie down in green pastures... So, why does all matter? Our Shepherd removes from His sheep every agitation and threat that would keep us from the kind of rest we were made for and the rest that we need. However, the presence of Jesus in our lives not only causes us to lie down, but He also takes us to quiet waters; in Hebrew, quiet waters is literally waters of rest. Where the quiet waters are, so there is life for all that surrounds those waters, and where there are green pastures and still waters in the dry and rocky climate of a cursed world, there is renewal. What kind of renewal you ask? The kind that restores the soul of the sheep. The Hebrew word used for restores means to turn back or return. The place that the Psalmist is describing is the place where those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matt. 5:6) will be filled and refreshed by resting in the Shepherd of the 23rdPsalm. It is Jesus who said, Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matt. 11:28). It is the Lord of the 23rd Psalm who said: I am the bread of life; the one who comes to Me will not be hungry, and the one who believes in Me will never be thirsty (John 6:35). The Good Shepherd said, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came so that they would have life, and have it abundantly (John 10:10). According to Psalm 23, the Christian life begins with rest, and the kind of rest we receive is the abundant life that can only come through Jesus. But what is the abundant life? Is it prosperity in the worlds eyes? Is it the pain free life? What is the abundant life that Jesus came so that we, as His sheep, would have? What Kind of Abundant Life Does the Shepherd Provide? The abundant life is a life rooted in Jesus. The abundant life comes out of the abiding life. So, what is the abiding life you ask? Jesus told us what the abiding life is in John 6:54-56, The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day. For My flesh is true food, and My blood is true drink. The one who eats My flesh and drinks My blood remains in Me, and I in him (John 6:5456). The Greek word for remain is menō. If you are using the ESV or an older version of the NASB, you will see the word abide instead of remain. To remain or abide is to rest in Jesus and to rest in Him is to take up residence in the life of Christ. How does one do that? You do it by taking into your mind, heart, and soul all that Jesus is and all that he taught and commanded us to do. The same Greek word is used in John 15:5, I am the vine, you are the branches; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. So what does it mean to have the abundant life? Does the abundant life mean that you have a pain free life? If the abundant life means that the Shepherds will for you is to be comfortable with little to no suffering in this life, then what do you do with our Shepherds words to his sheep: In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world (John 16:33b)? The New Living Translation is closer to Jesus point: Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. If the green pastures and quite waters do not include the kind of agitation and trouble that suffering brings, then what do you do with Jesus warning to his disciples: You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers and sisters, other relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death, and you will be hated by all people because of My name. And yet not a hair of your head will perish (Luke 21:1618). If the green pastures and quiet waters that the Jesus leads his people to does not include suffering and even death, then what do you say to the fathers, the mothers, the children, and the friends of the 70 Christians who were taken from their village at 4am on the morning on February 13th of this year by a rebel group with ties to the Islamic State? They were taken by force to a Protestant church where they were slaughtered with machetes and hammers; those 70 Christians were our brothers and sisters in the faith. They heard the call of Jesus and followed Him (see John 10:14-16), yet when their bodies were discovered, each of them was also beheaded. Where are the green pastures and quiet waters of those 70 beheaded Christians from the Congo if the 23rd Psalm is also for them? Those 70 beheaded brothers and sisters are now included among the martyred saints described in Revelation 6:9-11, When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained; and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? And a white robe was given to each of them; and they were told that they were to rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, was completed also. (Rev. 6:911) Those 70 Christians among the masses in heaven who are asking the question: How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who live on the earth? Notice the answer they received: rest for a little while longer, until the number of your fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who are to be killed even as you have been killed, is complete (v. 11). There will be more who will be massacred, butchered, and slaughtered in the name of the Good Shepherd, but that is not the end of their story! In March another 47 Christians from the Congo were martyred for following Jesus, and to date 287 Christians have been killed for their faith since Christmas of 2024. So, where was their green pasture? Where were the quiet waters for those followers of the Good Shepherd? We are given an answer in Revelation 7:9-17. We are told that right now all 287 of those who died for their faith in the Congo sing, and they are joined with other brothers and sisters who followed the Good Shepherd to their deaths, from every nation and all the tribes, peoples, and languages. Today, they shout triumphantly: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb (Rev. 7:9ff.). But that is not all that we are told, for what they have is infinitely more precious than the comfort and safety we all hope to have in this life. I want to show you something from Revelation 7:13-17 that will help make sense of what is promised to us in the 23rd Psalm: Then one of the elders responded, saying to me, These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from? 14I said to him, My lord, you know. And he said to me, These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15For this reason they are before the throne of God, and they serve Him day and night in His temple; and He who sits on the throne will spread His tabernacle over them. 16They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. Do you see the answer for where the green pastures and quiet waters are for those who suffer, especially for those who suffer for their faith in the Good Shepherd? God currently shelters the scores of martyred Christians with His presence according to Revelation 7:15, but do you see what verses 16-17 say and how familiar it sounds to Psalm 23? Lets look at these verses again: They will no longer hunger nor thirst, nor will the sun beat down on them, nor any scorching heat; 17for the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd, and will guide them to springs of the water of life; and God will wipe every tear from their eyes. The reason why these Christians, and every other Christian in heaven no longer hungers or thirsts is because they are in the presence of the Lamb who is their shepherd. The sun no longer beats down on them with its scorching heat because they have been delivered from the wilderness of a cursed world! The Lamb is the spring of water of life, and it is because of the triumph of the Lamb that every tear will be wiped from their eyes. Conclusion Listen, the 70 who were beheaded, those who suffer in this life, and every other Christian who belongs to the Good Shepherd had the green pastures and quiet waters during their life on earth because they had Jesus, and they found that their hunger and thirst for righteousness was satisfied in Him. Although the 70 Christians from the Congo lost their lives, they did not lose what belonged to them, for they have what is promised to every Christian in the 23rd Psalm because they have the Lamb who is their Shepherd. Psalm 23 is not some cute passage for coffee mugs, t-shirts, and memorial cards! It is so much more. If Jesus is your shepherd, you have all that you need in Him. If you have Jesus, then you have the green pastures and quiet waters promised to all whose Lord is their shepherd. My question for you dear friend, is this: Who is the Lamb of God to you? If Jesus is your shepherd, then in what ways are you abiding in Him? How can you expect to experience the kinds of green pastures and quiet waters promised in Psalm 23 if you are not going to Jesus to satisfy the kind of hunger and thirst that only He can satisfy? [1] James Montgomery Boice, Psalms 141: An Expositional Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2005), 209.

Your World Within | Life Stories By Eddie Pinero
WHEN LIFE GETS HARD | Life Changing Motivational Speeches

Your World Within | Life Stories By Eddie Pinero

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 60:56


Frustration comes when we focus on the wrong things. The power to change your life is already around you—it just gets buried under distractions. Strip away the extra, refocus on what truly matters, and you'll see… you have everything you need to move mountains.More from Eddie Pinero:Monday Motivation Newsletter: https://www.eddiepinero.com/newsletterYour World Within Podcast: https://yourworldwithin.libsyn.com/Stream these tracks on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2BLf6pBInstagram - @your_world_within and @IamEddiePineroTikTok - your_world_withinFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourworldwithinTwitter - https://www.twitter.com/IamEddiePineroBusiness Inquiries - http://www.yourworldwithin.com/contact#liveinspired #yourworldwithin #motivation

The (in)courage Podcast
Mary Carver: When You Can't Even Explain How Hard Life Is

The (in)courage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 7:33


"Jesus is offering to give us the tools to handle whatever life is piling on top of us. He's offering to give us – the weary, the burned out, the ones keeping the lights on and the wheels turning – the relief we so desperately need."Leave a comment for Mary: https://incourage.me/?p=251659--Did you know that the season of Lent begins this week? Lent is the 40-days before Easter, a season for preparing our hearts to celebrate Christ's resurrection. Find all the spiritual resources you need to get ready at DaySpring.com.The (in)courage podcast is brought to you by DaySpring. For over 50 years, DaySpring has created quality cards, books, and gifts that help you live your faith. Find out more at DaySpring.com.Connect with (in)courage: Facebook & Instagram for daily encouragement, videos, and more! Website for the (in)courage library, to meet our contributors, and to access the archives. Email us at incourage@dayspring.com. Leave a podcast review on Apple!

Middays with Susie Larson
Hard life and faith questions with Pastor J.D. Greear

Middays with Susie Larson

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 51:30


  Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. Pastor J.D. Greear shares from his book "12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions."   *Originally aired March 4, 2024*  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here 

The IPS Podcast | Educational Platform on Life
You Have Three Options in Life: Easy Choices, Hard Life. Hard Choices, Easy Life

The IPS Podcast | Educational Platform on Life

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 12:05


Life is full of moments when we stand at a crossroads, faced with three options: Stay Still: Avoid the decision, remain in your comfort zone, and risk stagnation. Take the Destructive Route: Fall back on unhealthy habits or coping mechanisms. Choose Growth: Take the hard but rewarding path of self-improvement and personal growth. While standing still might feel safe and destructive habits may seem familiar, both ultimately lead to a difficult and unhappy life. Growth, on the other hand, is the harder choice—it means confronting fears, stepping into the unknown, and taking responsibility for the situation we are in. Without a doubt, it is the hard path. However, it will ultimately lead to a much easier, more meaningful, and happier life. In this video/episode, learn more about these paths, as well as an additional tool—the cognitive triangle—and how these two tools can help you choose the path of growth more frequently.

Life in Progress
2024 Hard Life Lessons

Life in Progress

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 18:19


Before the year ends, here are my notes on what I learned throughout 2024. Follow me on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@angelydub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Life in Progress on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lifeinprogressph⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@angelydub⁠

GPS: God. People. Stories.
A Child's Hard Life and Her Life-Changing Christmas

GPS: God. People. Stories.

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 28:12


Veronica Miranda is a joyful young woman who is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with people in her community. But her early life was very different. It was marked by her parents' incarceration, frequent moves, and deaths in her family. She became bitter after she and her siblings were sent to a Christian orphanage. In this Christmas episode of GPS: God. People. Stories., Veronica shares how God used a Christmas card message at the orphanage to lead her out of darkness.Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio.If you'd like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net. If you'd like to pray with someone, call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-255-7729. 

8 O'Clock Buzz
Tish: The Hard Life of a Documentary Photographer Who Could Not Compro...

8 O'Clock Buzz

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 11:11


A documentary about photographer Tish Murtha comes to Madison. Her photographs of children in the streets amid urban decay captured British social divisions. But the price of a keen artistic eye was high. The post Tish: The Hard Life of a Documentary Photographer Who Could Not Compro... appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

When Christians Speak
“LIFE IS HARD, LIFE IS COMPLICATED” ON DECLARING THE FINISHED WORK – PAT RANDALL

When Christians Speak

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 23:00


Declaring the Finished Work (DTFW) - Exhortation, conversation, worship, prayer, proclamations, declarations and decrees in the Finished Work of Christ Jesus. Our mission is to spread the Good News and encourage people by showing there is rest in God's goodness and love. A love beyond understanding and a love that will never leave or forsake us. The work He began in us, He will perfectly complete. WCS BROADCAST SCHEDULE: “Challenged To Change” 1st & 2nd Wednesdays @ 7 pm; "Declaring The Finished Work" 1st & 2nd Thursdays @ 12 Noon; "Friday Night Joy" 1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 7 pm; "Bread Of Life" 3rd Sundays @ 7:00pm;  WEEKLY PRAYER:  “Mid-Day Glory Prayer”  Wednesdays @ 1:00pm - Dial-in  (267) 807-9605 Access Code: 732-499# (Listen later @ 267-807-9608 Access Code 732-499*)   MONTHLY BROADCASTS: “Bold And Beautiful” 2nd Saturdays @ 10:00am; “Kingdom Principles 1st Sundays @ 7:00 pm; "R3 "Real Life, Real Men, Real Talk 2nd Sundays @ 7:00pm; “Marriage Takeover” 4th Sundays @ 7:00 pm  ALL TIMES EASTERN STANDARD

The Helpers
When Things Are Hard Life Update

The Helpers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 24:27


The Helpers Podcast is all about personal growth/mindset and is also a great tool for those looking at new ways to think/be or do. In this episode, Tammy Roche shares a personal update, reflecting on her journey through challenges and growth. She discusses the importance of authenticity in social media, the role of trust during difficult times, and the impact of personal growth on relationships. Tammy also opens up about her sobriety journey and the significance of having a 'word of the year' as an anchor. Finally, she reveals her exciting project of writing a literary memoir, emphasizing the importance of sharing one's story. Would you like to connect with me? Please find me on Instagram @tamsroche or my website tammyroche.com.  

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson, kikki.K
#309 - Monday Motivation: “Easy decisions, hard life. Hard decisions, easy life."- Jerzy Gregorek

Your Dream Life with Kristina Karlsson, kikki.K

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 6:28 Transcription Available


Welcome to another short and empowering episode of Monday Motivation, giving you a dose of inspiration as you head into your week... Today, we explore this powerful quote by Jerzy Gregorek: "Easy decisions, hard life. Hard decisions, easy life." Three key takeaways you can expect from this episode: Why making easy decisions now often leads to long-term dissatisfaction. How choosing hard decisions today creates a smoother, more fulfilling future. Practical tips and exercises to help you embrace difficult choices and move closer to your dream life. Listen in and discover how embracing discomfort today can create ease and joy for your future self. What one hard decision could move you closer to your dream life? As always, I'd LOVE to hear what resonates with you from this episode and what you plan to implement after listening in. So please share and let's keep the conversation going in the Dream Life Podcast Facebook Group here.     Have a wonderful week… and remember, it all starts with a dream

Sermons
The Hard Life (John 6:59–71)

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024


That 80s Show SA - The Podcast
Boycott Band Aid 40 | A lady anthropologist? | Where does Snoopy poop?

That 80s Show SA - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 69:55


Do they know it's inappropriate after all? Band Aid is back for a 40th-anniversary nightmare mash-up. While we love an '80s supergroup, we all know better now—or do we? We uncover what Tim Curry was doing to Freddie Mercury's bushes and explore the meaning behind the lyrics of Karma Chameleon. Spoiler: the phrase “Calmer Chameleon” does not appear anywhere. Dori reminisces about The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show, but all Paulo wants to know is: how does Snoopy poop? Surely, he's above popping a squat in the backyard? Paulo uses sound effects to review the film Lady Terminator. Who knew a dick kick sounded like that? Finally, we share our Christmas wish lists. Dibs on the evil George Michael throw cushion! For a fantastic selection of gifts for the '80s fan in your life, visit Retro Fair. They even have a Batman button just like the one Paulo shoplifted from Woolworths when he was nine. Time Stamps - Karma Chameleon Meaning (00:03:01) - Tim Curry's Health Update (00:06:43) - 40th Anniversary of "Do They Know It's Christmas" (00:10:02) - Movie Spotlight: Lady Terminator (00:40:02) - 80s Christmas Gift Ideas (00:52:33) - 80s Movies List Introduction (01:02:01) #music, #pop culture, #song lyrics, #1980s music, #Karma Chameleon, #Boy George, #Culture Club, #Flash Gordon, #Tim Curry, #Queen, #It's a Hard Life, #Do They Know It's Christmas, #charity single, #Ed Sheeran, #Sam Smith, #Bono, #Christmas number one, #remix controversy, #Bob Geldof, #The Guardian critique, #nostalgia, #Phil Collins, #Bob Geldof, #George Michael, #Paula Yates, #Martin Kemp, #Band Aid, #Lady Terminator, #Indonesian film, #mullet, #80s movies, #Pretoria Retrofit, #Back to the Future, #Studio Ghibli, #Grave of the Fireflies, #Glory, #Flashdance, #Desperately Seeking Susan, #Adventures in Babysitting, #Valley Girl, #The Karate Kid, #The Color Purple, #Salaam Bombay, #Pretty in Pink, #My Neighbor Totoro, #La Bamba, #Cinema Paradiso.

All-Voice Media
The genius of Queen's Freddie Mercury: VoiceHead breaks down Freddie's dynamics on It's A Hard Life

All-Voice Media

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:07


Dear VoiceHeads,Welcome to episode 3 in the series.  Here we take a trip to Wembley Stadium (I beg your pardon?  I don't even know what a green screen is!) and do a breakdown of Freddie Mercury's vocal technique on lesser-known Queen hit, "It's A Hard Life", track 3 off of album 'The Works'.  We talk Chest Voice, Head Voice, vocal rasp and distortion, but I try to keep it 'in the parlance of our times' as Maude Lebowski would say.Audio quality's a little less than you've come to expect- apologies on that!  Shower was running and my software plugin C-Vox left just a little static around the edges.  Hopefully you stay riveted with my comedy and insights.allvoicemedia.com/backstage

Planet Dextin
Hard Life, Harder Terrain, and Soft Wheels

Planet Dextin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 11:39


I am just extremely anxious and excited to start my new job; planning for October 1st 2024 with what I want to do; my juvenile correction officer will get my life back in order; I heavily doubt my girlfriend for even being my girlfriend; and I am just want go back being happy. October 1st is 24/7/365 and not just restricted to the 10th month of the year. *whenever I say I am going to be fucked and raped, I was saying g in a way that I will be highly disappointed if I do not have a job by my birthday because it will be a very disappointing and disrespectful October for the first time in my life.

4 Badass Bitches ~ Uncensored Wellness 4U
How to Use Tantra to Support You in Hard Life Experiences w/ Savannah Freemyer

4 Badass Bitches ~ Uncensored Wellness 4U

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 40:56


Can tantra be used to help us go through difficult times? The answer to that is YES! It worked for me and my lovely guest for this week's podcast -  Savannah ❤️There is more to tantra than just s*x. It is a practice and way of life. It is building and strengthening connections. It is also about making use of your energy to create and manifest something for yourself. What Savannah and I covered in this episode...Using s*x magic and tantra to get us through some difficult timesConsenting to unwanted experiencesApplying tantra practices to relationships and in our everyday lives Savannah is a certified VITA Sex, Love and Relationship Coach specializing in closing the orgasm gap, healing from abuse, and helping others live their most authentic expression. She also has a background in holistic health including massage therapy, yoga, breathwork, and reiki, as well as being trauma-informed. Want to learn more about Savannah? Check out her socials below:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iam_savannahrose_/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/savannahfreemyer44?mibextid=LQQJ4d Website - www.savannahrosecoaching.com  Want to learn more about working with Kim in Private Coaching?Hop on a complimentary call with Kim here - https://calendly.com/talk-to-kim/unleash-your-unapologetic-power—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow Kim below and continue the convo! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=569755109 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/get_your_sexy_back_coach/    Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-coffin-62455650Website - https://getyoursexyback.ca/  Private FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2251812558445958/  

Matt Kelly | The Midnight Pod
Finally Hitting £1m per month, Consumer is REALLY hard & Life Moves by Quick - Doc the Journey Ep 71

Matt Kelly | The Midnight Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 12:40


✅ My fully comprehensive dtc course - how to build an e-commerce brand from scratch - https://www.learnrealcommerce.com/full-course-enroll-now-ogFinally Hitting £1m per month, Consumer is REALLY hard & Life Moves by Quick - Doc the Journey Ep 71❤️ Thanks for watching - please SUBSCRIBE to the channel here ❤️https://www.youtube.com/c/MidnightPodcastChannel?sub_confirmation=1✅ All my links in one place! ✅https://linktr.ee/matthucius

Planet Dextin
Hard Life, Harder Terrain

Planet Dextin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 12:32


My revelation of a harsh reality happening before me in addition to being jobless and how I want to repair myself from creating a new best girlfriend or just repair myself individually and isolate myself

Daily Steps Toward Success: Motivation / Success / Inspiration
#397 Achieving Your Goals Doesn't Have To Be This Hard : Life Coaching / Mindset

Daily Steps Toward Success: Motivation / Success / Inspiration

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 2:56


Get instant access to the Why You Aren't Taking Action Video :  successbykayla.com

Further Your Lifestyle
EP. 166 - Hard Choices, or Hard Life? You Choose | Further Your Lifestyle Podcast

Further Your Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 13:20 Transcription Available


WATCH IT HERE: https://youtu.be/ve0FgkA1zrUCan making hard choices today truly lead to an easier life tomorrow? Tune into Episode 166 of the Further Your Lifestyle podcast to discover the transformative power of embracing discomfort now for long-term benefits. Inspired by Jersey Gregorick's profound quote, "easy choices, hard life; hard choices, easy life," we share compelling personal stories, including the rigorous training for a 50K ultramarathon and the disciplined journey of growing a business. We'll unpack how small, consistent efforts across health, finances, careers, and relationships can accumulate to create resilience and stability over time.We'll also explore the delicate balance needed between instant gratification and long-term success, using engaging analogies like equating the calories in a Krispy Kreme donut to the effort of a 45-kilometer run. From discussing the necessity of mental resilience to setting strategic long-term goals, this episode is packed with insights to help you reframe your daily habits. Join the conversation on social media and YouTube, and share your strategies for making tough decisions. Your contributions enrich our community, fostering mutual support and collective wisdom.Podcast Sponsors: Hi Voltage BargainsRobert Piper Ethan “Rooshock” The BOLO Hunter Tiger4Life73 ▬▬▬▬ CONNECT ▬▬▬▬PODCAST: http://podcast.furtheryourlifestyle.com/Podcast Merchhttps://www.furrii.com/collections/podcast-merch► SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on▹ Spotify | https://bit.ly/FYL_Spotify▹ Apple Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_Apple▹ Google Podcast | https://bit.ly/FYL_GooglePod► Let's CONNECT on social media:▹ instagram | http://www.instagram.com/furtheryourlifestyle▹ twitter | http://www.twitter.com/furtheryourlife▹ email | hello@furtheryourlifestyle.com► WEBSITE▹ www.furtheryourlifestyle.com» Newsletter: https://artisanal-teacher-7863.ck.page/d2d8345cfbMUSIC:» via https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/6hfvrvContinue the conversation: @furtheryourlifestyleJoin the Newsletter: check it out

History with Cy
An Introduction to Archaic Greece (c. 750-500 BC)

History with Cy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 36:30


In this video we'll take a look at the pivotal period of Greek history known as the Archaic Period. It's this time frame that gave rise to the polis, hoplite warfare, increased colonization around the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, oligarchies, tyrannies and lot of other really interesting aspects of life in the Greek-speaking world from 750-500 BC. Contents:00:00 Introduction and Context02:07 A Hard Life for Many 07:27 The Polis11:00 Oligarchies16:35 Hoplite Warfare20:57 Greek Society during the Archaic Period24:55 Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean and Black Seas30:38 Tyrants33:58 A New Threat35:12 Thank You and PatronsSupport the Show.

Setlist
Spotify referred to FTC over “unlawful conduct”

Setlist

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 26:38


On this week's show, we discuss the latest escalation in the fight over Spotify's reclassification of its premium subscription as an audiobook and music bundle in the US, the lawsuit against Drake for putting one of his own song titles on a t-shirt, and the return of the band formerly known as Easy Life, who have nothing to do with easyJet. SECTION TIMES 01: Spotify (00:10:22) 02: News in brief (00:17:24) 03: Drake and Hard Life (00:19:28) (Timings may be slightly different due to adverts) THIS WEEK'S MAIN STORIES • Music publishers now fighting Spotify audiobook bundling trick on multiple fronts • Drake sued over t-shirts referencing his track ‘Members Only' • Easy Life return as Hard Life following easyGroup legal battle NEWS IN BRIEF • The COVID trend of late-in-the-day ticket purchases has continued, says Eventbrite • Musicians now see success from a more long-term perspective, study finds • Martin Shkreli ordered to hand over copies of Wu-Tang album ALSO MENTIONED • Touting, touring and AI in the spotlight in election manifestos

The Southern Tea
ENCORE I Had A Hard Life, But A Good Life feat. Nannie Faye

The Southern Tea

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024


For this week's episode we pull from the vault of Southern Tea podcasts... Nannie Faye returns to answer all of your questions! Who is Nannie's favorite grandchild? Does the family still contact Kyle? Is Nannie a gambler? Did Nannie ever like Lindsie's ex-husband Will? And Lindsie clears up the rumor of why she hasn't gone to visit Julie in prison. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors! Fabric: Apply today in minutes at MeetFabric.com/SouthernTea IQBar: Text TEA to 64000 for 20% off all IQBar products, plus FREE shipping. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from IQBAR. Message and data rates may apply. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at IQBAR.com. Reply "STOP" to stop, "HELP" for help

Suffer Strong Podcast
Episode 60: My Prayer for YOU: Borrow This Benediction for the Good/Hard Life (Solo Episode)

Suffer Strong Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 41:28


Are you ready to replace the “God, help me to have a good day tomorrow” bedtime prayer? Maybe for your kids…and maybe for yourself! Today, Katherine is offering you a benediction fifteen years in the making. What started as a bedtime prayer for her sons has become her prayer for a generation of souls hoping to live their good/hard story well to the very end. If you need fresh inspiration and real-talk motivation for your prayer life today, this episode is for YOU! What We'll Cover: What we miss out on by seeing life as only good OR hard. How we can become better, instead of bitter, from our suffering The surprising ways that Jesus defined “blessedness” and what it means for our pain The opportunity we have to reframe painful limitations as the places of ultimate freedom Treasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections on Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting by Katherine Wolf: https://hopeheals.com/treasures “It would seem that Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.” - C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory, and Other Addresses This Is a Joyful Rebellion! by Brad Montague - https://youtu.be/Pp_gxJspWEI?si=K7Uf_qvq9EAXVY-e My Benediction for The Good/Hard Life May you see life as a good/hard story that God is writing. May you open your hands to release old dreams and receive new ones. May you find the miracle you've been looking for has been right in front of you all along. May you accept the stunning capacity you have to endure because of Jesus, who endured for you. May you live out the hardest parts of your story with a joyful rebellion against the darkness. May you believe the boundary lines around your life are good and pleasant because God uniquely assigned them to you. May your invisible wheelchairs become avenues to a new kind of freedom because of Jesus Scriptures referenced in this episode: Psalm 139:16 Isaiah 43:18-19 John 12:37 John 16:33 Deuteronomy 31:6  Psalm 16:6 Philippians 4:13 Galatians 6:5  *** Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664beb Want a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenote Get to know us: ⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/ ⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp ⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/ Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/

Bandana Blues, founded by Beardo, hosted by Spinner
Bandana Blues #1041 - Digital Frustration

Bandana Blues, founded by Beardo, hosted by Spinner

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 94:18


Show #1041 Digital Frustration 01. The Commoners - Too Soon To Know You (4:59) (Restless, Gypsy Soul Records, 2024) 02. Moody Smith & The Speculators - Real Gone Blues (3:08) (Sit By Your Window, self-release, 2024) 03. One Dime Band - Dr. Shine (5:35) (Side Hustle, self-release, 2024) 04. Orianthi - First Time Blues (3:47) (Single, Woodward Avenue Records, 2024) 05. JJ Grey & Mofro - Top Of The World (3:29) (Olustee, Alligator Records, 2024) 06. Mick Clarke - Just Dropped In (4:12) (Single, Rockfold Records, 2024) 07. Sue Foley - Maybelle's Guitar (3:00) (One Guitar Woman, Stony Plain Records, 2024) 08. Tom Mansi & The Icebreakers - No Face Blues (4:13) (Single, Lunaria Records, 2024) 09. Seth James - Real Good Itch (2:34) (Lessons, Qualified Records, 2024) 10. Jeff Rogers - Wish You Wouldn't Go (5:44) (Dream Job, self-release, 2024) 11. Katie Henry - Love Like Kerosene (3:30) (Get Goin', Ruf Records, 2024) 12. Walker Tex - Society (3:51) (Single, self-release, 2024) 13. DownTown Mystic - Lost And Found (3:13) (Rock n Roll 4 The Soul, Sha-La Music, 2024) 14. Mike Zito - Forever My Love (6:19) (It's A Hard Life, Gulf Coast Records, 2024) 15. Lone Star Mojo - Your Blues Give My Blues The Blues (6:10) (A Shot Of The Blues, self-release, 2024) 16. Bywater Call - Holler (3:57) (Single, Gypsy Soul Records, 2024) 17. Brad "Guitar" Wilson - My Own Hill To Climb (4:33) (Buckle Up!, Cali Bee Music, 2024) 18. K.K. Hammond - She Is My Precious (3:28) (Single, MTS Records, 2024) 19. Leif de Leeuw Band - Lone Star (3:06) (Mighty Fine, Coast To Coast, 2024) 20. Funky Bluester - You Can't Do That (4:10) (Expensive & Dirty, self-release, 2024) 21. Philip Sayce - Intuition (3:19) (The Wolves Are Coming, Forty Below Records, 2024) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.

Middays with Susie Larson
Hard life and faith questions with Pastor J.D. Greear

Middays with Susie Larson

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 50:58


Life is full of difficult questions and many of them often seem impossible to answer. Pastor J.D. Greear shares from his book "12 Truths & a Lie: Answers to Life's Biggest Questions." Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here 

Variety Sports Network
Fatboy FadeAway| Ep-168 | Hard Life Lessons | Warriors figure it Out | Tylers Giants Pulse

Variety Sports Network

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 49:16


Tune in for another Episode of the Fatboy FadeAway Sports Podcast. On the show this morning the guys will jump on some of the big topics around the Bay Area Teams as well as some life lessons from the Week. #sanfrancisco #goldenstatewarriors #warriors #stephencurry #bayarea #sports #giants #oaklandathletics #varietysportsnetwork --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/varietysportsnetwork/support

The Biggest Story
A Hard Life and a Good God: The Story of Job (Part 1)

The Biggest Story

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 9:59


In this story, even when bad things happen, we should trust and praise the Lord. ✧ Check out more resources in The Biggest Story Curriculum ✧ Follow The Biggest Story on Instagram ✧ Watch The Biggest Story Animated Videos! ✧ Sign up to receive weekly emails about the new story each week!

When Christians Speak
LIFE IS HARD, LIFE IS COMPLICATED - Declaring The Finished Work with Pat Randall

When Christians Speak

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 23:00


Declaring the Finished Work (DTFW) - Exhortation, conversation, worship, prayer, proclamations, declarations and decrees in the Finished Work of Christ Jesus. Our mission is to spread the Good News and encourage people by showing there is rest in God's goodness and love. A love beyond understanding and a love that will never leave or forsake us. The work He began in us, He will perfectly complete. WCS BROADCAST SCHEDULE: “Challenged To Change” 1st & 2nd Wednesdays @ 7 pm; "Declaring The Finished Work" 1st & 2nd Thursdays @ 12 Noon; "Friday Night Joy" 1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays @ 7 pm; "Bread Of Life" 3rd Sundays @ 7:00pm;  WEEKLY PRAYER:  “Mid-Day Glory Prayer”  Wednesdays @ 1:00pm - Dial-in  (267) 807-9605 Access Code: 732-499# (Listen later @ 267-807-9608 Access Code 732-499*)   MONTHLY BROADCASTS: “Bold And Beautiful” 2nd Saturdays @ 10:00am; “Kingdom Principles 1st Sundays @ 7:00 pm; "R3 "Real Life, Real Men, Real Talk 2nd Sundays @ 7:00pm; “Marriage Takeover” 4th Sundays @ 7:00 pm     ALL TIMES EASTERN STANDARD

theCrossing Alaska
Joseph // Hard Life - Good God

theCrossing Alaska

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 30:09


Adoption: The Making of Me
Sally: For This Adoptee, Hard Life Lessons Are Paying Off

Adoption: The Making of Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 60:36


Sally King is an adult adoptee from the foster system. Growing up she knew she did not seem to fit anywhere and just accepted that that was who she was. After marrying and having two biological children a little girl came to her and her husband through the foster care system. This had her embark on a journey of self-discovery and acknowledgment and through the later adoption of her daughter and dealing with social services once again she realized the impact her foster and adoption had on her.Sally has never looked back on her decision and knows full well the impact adoption can have on a person. Good and bad - there is still an impact. She details this journey through many speaking engagements and the writing of her book, "In Search of Serenity".I Would Meet You Anywhere by Susan Kiyo Ito.Use Discount  MAKINGOF  for 30% off.Magic Mind - The World's First Productivity Shot™You get 1 month for free when you're subscribing for 3 months at:https://www.magicmind.com/JANmakingofmeCODE: ADOPTION20: It's an extra 20% off, which gets you to a 75% off. This only lasts until the end of January, so hurry up before it goes away.Available in all Sprouts in January 2024Thank you to our sponsor S12F.Gregory Luce and Adoptees Rights LawJoe Soll & other adoptee resourcesFireside Adoptees Facebook GroupReckoning with the Primal Wound DocumentaryTo learn more about: CAAR visit the Facebook PageIf you want to support our show, visit our Patreon Page.Our Patrons:  Laura Christensen, Barbara Frank, Ramona Evans, Linda Pevac, Blonde Records, Daphne Keys, Denise Hewitt, Michelle Styles, Emily Sinagra, Linda David, John Frey, Eric David, Beth Figuls, Ron Schneider, Tony Corsentino, Kristi Reed,  Kristen Steinhilber, Jane Bofenkamp, Kelley Brickfield, Sandra de Quesada, The Harpy, Kristan Higgin, Lisa Thompson,  Michelle Goodwine, Jesper Laursen, Julie Malone, Rivi Shocket , Robert Perrino,  Colleen McCall, Janet MacDonald, Robin Wells, Lynn Grubb, Mikki Jackson-Brown, Sharon Katzmann, Carol Levitt, Elizabeth McDonald, Diane Moore, Darra Robinson, Jen Arave, Thomas Stevenson, Michael Berman, Cindy Turgeon,  Monica Hall, Allison Olson , Lenora Carey,  Sandra de Quesada, Noreen Hartigan, Heidi Binnewies, Kathryn Haddad, April Dury, David Behar, Chris Manby, Jamie Johnson,  Sandra Umney, Patrick Hawes, Anna Brook, Niamh Graham, Lisa Baylasri, Beverly Halsey, Gina Funaro, Karen Lane, Janet Kane, JR, Stacie Witbeck, Karen Bruckner, Kate Hackett and Virginia McQueen.Support the showTo support the show - Patreon.

The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton
The Good-Hard Life: How to Find Bright Hope Hidden in Your Hurting with renowned speaker, best-selling author, and hope dealer, Katherine Wolf

The Built Different Podcast with Zach Clinton

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 29:01


Sometimes the most valuable treasures are found in the darkest of times. In fact, it's often in the very heart of our deepest pain and struggle that God chooses to reveal his most precious gifts. Let best-selling author, renowned speaker, and hope dealer, Katherine Wolf, lead you in finding the hope God has for you in your most painful places.In our lowest, most difficult moments, it's often impossible to see any good thing around us. We suffer, we struggle, we grow weary. We wonder, Is God at work in my life? Is he near me? Is there any point to my suffering and any hope for change?Though it's easy for our overwhelming pain to cloud our view of reality, the truth is that, even though we can't see it or feel it, God is at work in the darkness. Our Creator is in the business of bringing dead—and nearly dead—things to life.Even now, no matter how fresh your wounds might be, he invites you to unearth his hidden treasures in your hurting, to reframe your darkness as a sacred space in which the light of hope can shine most brilliantly. So join us today for today's conversation and allow Katherine to vulnerably share some of her own places of wounding and the life-changing insights she has found there. Our prayer is that this conversation would help you find grace for the heartbreak of unmet expectations; explore the surprising intersection of pain and purpose; wholeheartedly embrace the life you never imagined living with perseverance and joy; and recognize how your healing can be a part of the world's healing. With her vibrant faith and unique perspective on life as a stroke survivor and person living with significant disabilities, Katherine will inspire, encourage, and strengthen tender and hurting hearts.Link to Katherine's website: https://hopeheals.com/ Link to Pre-Order “Treasures in the Dark”: https://www.amazon.com/Treasures-Dark-Reflections-Finding-Hurting-ebook/dp/B0CD3PJH7L Link to Listen to Katherine's Podcast, “The GoodHard Story Podcast”: https://hopeheals.com/podcast 

The Life Coach School Podcast
Ep #507: The Soft vs. Hard Life

The Life Coach School Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 25:54


Does living a softer life mean you won't achieve your goals or be successful? Does it mean you avoid building the emotional strength needed to overcome obstacles? Listen in to hear my take on a soft vs. hard mindset for living, whether one is better than the other, and how to reach your goals regardless of which one you lean towards.

The Life Coach School Podcast
Ep #507: The Soft vs. Hard Life

The Life Coach School Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 25:54


Does living a softer life mean you won't achieve your goals or be successful? Does it mean you avoid building the emotional strength needed to overcome obstacles?   Listen in to hear my take on a soft vs. hard mindset for living, whether one is better than the other, and how to reach your goals regardless of which one you lean towards.   If you are ready to create a life that is unrecognizable by the end of 2024, you have to join me for the last best year in Get Coached: http://thelifecoachschool.com/join   Get full transcript, show notes, and more information here: https://thelifecoachschool.com/507

Primetime with Isaac and Suke
The Hard Life Of Matthew Perry

Primetime with Isaac and Suke

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 14:38


Isaac and Suke discuss the hard life of Friends star and recently passed Matthew Perry. Would you trade places with him?

The Jordan Harbinger Show
893: Make Ex's Hard Life Nice without Self-Sacrifice? | Feedback Friday

The Jordan Harbinger Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 61:45 Transcription Available


Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in! On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss: Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? As the rock upon which others find stability when they're pushed to their limits, official assistance for your coaching role is lacking. Is it time to organize? Is the therapist advising you to stick with your philandering, narcissistic dentist of a husband because "you're not getting any younger, and that's just how dentists are" a quack? Your hard work and seed investment allowed your wife to quit her 9-5 job to start her own business, which is thriving after a bumpy start. But now she's seen by your family and the community as the savvy entrepreneur and you're just the dude who "works on the computer all day." Is there a way to elevate yourself (and your withering ego) without diminishing your better half? After being caught smuggling Bibles into China 20 years ago, you'd love to revisit the country. How can you find out if you're on some kind of list that might get you instantly arrested and disappeared by the totalitarian government when crossing the border? Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com! Connect with Jordan on Twitter at @JordanHarbinger and Instagram at @jordanharbinger. Connect with Gabriel on Twitter at @GabeMizrahi and Instagram @gabrielmizrahi. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/893 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course!

Brilliant Balance
How to Process Hard Life Experiences, Heartaches and Disappointments

Brilliant Balance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 21:01


We all experience difficult seasons in our lives. It could be losing your job through downsizing, or significant health issues in your family or even a child leaving for college (sniff). These hard experiences are just a part of life, and they won't stop coming our way even when we want them to.  They will always be there to challenge us. And the truth is, the way we process experiences like this makes a huge difference in how well we move through them.  There are two sides we experience when we encounter situations like this. We tend to lean into one of them, but the key is to use both to effectively go through these hard experiences.  In this episode, you'll learn what these two sides are and how you can use them to process hard experiences, heartaches and disappointments. Listen in… Show Highlights Include: Two primary lenses we use to process difficult experiences (and how you can leverage them to effectively overcome these experiences). (5:04) The best way to leverage the first lens (and what not to do when you're using it).(7:47) What to do if you can't easily access either of these two key lenses. (12:43) How we turned my uncles' heart attacks into a teachable moment, and how you can do the same for yourself. (14:17) How to use this second lens to feel a sense of agency over your life and future (18:42) Interested in coaching with Brilliant Balance? Schedule an exploratory call here: www.brilliant-balance.com/schedule  Subscribe to The Brilliant Balance Weekly and we'll deliver it to your digital doorstep each Tuesday: www.brilliant-balance.com/weekly  Need a few moments of peace? Listen to our free 5-Minute Meditation: www.brilliant-balance.com/breathe/  Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/brilliant_balance  Join our private Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/281949848958057 

Havilah Cunnington
273. Embracing the Good, Hard Life: Having a Growth Mindset

Havilah Cunnington

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 36:21


This is the final episode of the series we've been chatting about this past month, Embracing the Good, Hard Life. This series was inspired by the realization that life is usually both good and hard at the same time. For a long time, Havilah thought she needed her life to change so she can get from the hard stuff to the good stuff. Today, Havilah is diving into mindset and why mindsets are important as we navigate life. She's sharing exactly what mindset it and the difference between a fixed and growth mindset. When we have a growth mindset, we realize we can continue to get better, be innovative, and solve problems. Having a growth mindset also allows us to view setbacks as temporary hurdles instead of things that take us out. Let's talk about what a growth mindset looks like and how we can incorporate that into our lives! If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links:+ http://havilahcunnington.com+ http://truthtotable.com+ http://thetruthacademy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support

Havilah Cunnington
272. Embracing the Good, Hard Life: Navigating the Hard

Havilah Cunnington

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 37:36


We're jumping back into the series Embracing the Good, Hard Life. If you missed last week, make sure you go back and listen. Havilah shared last week about embracing the good. Today, she's diving into confronting the hard. Havilah shares about why it's okay when things are hard and how God allows hard things to happen so we can find our strength in Him. Hardships are a pathway to growth and it's important we face them. Biologically, the only way a muscle can grow is to be torn apart first. The same happens with us. Let's talk about this today. Havilah's Author School is BACK! We've got some exciting news - for the 3rd time, Havilah will be hosting another class of Authors! In this 16-week mentorship program, she will help you clarify your message and plan your book from beginning to end. You'll have built-in weekly accountability and the instant support of a community of writers like you. And in just 4 short months, we guarantee you'll be holding your finished first draft! Join the 230 graduates that have had major success.Learn more and apply here: havilahsauthorschool.com If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links:+ http://havilahcunnington.com+ http://truthtotable.com+ http://thetruthacademy.com--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support

Havilah Cunnington
271. Embracing the Good, Hard Life: Embracing the Good

Havilah Cunnington

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 27:07


We're jumping into our second episode of our series Embracing the Good, Hard Life. If you missed last week, make sure you go back and listen. Havilah shares what it means to her to embrace the good, hard life. Today, she's diving into embracing the good. It's so easy to constantly be thinking about the bad things going on in our lives. Did you know your brain is created and programmed to seek out danger and anything that could destroy you? Because of this, we tend to go into fight or flight and make sure we are safe. This is great when it comes to survival, but it's not great when it comes to every day life. But, there's strength in focusing on the good and the victories we have. Let's celebrate today. "It is okay to be right where I am, and start today." Havilah's Author School is BACK! We've got some exciting news - for the 3rd time, Havilah will be hosting another class of Authors! In this 16-week mentorship program, she will help you clarify your message and plan your book from beginning to end. You'll have built-in weekly accountability and the instant support of a community of writers like you. And in just 4 short months, we guarantee you'll be holding your finished first draft! Join the 230 graduates that have had major success. Learn more and apply here: havilahsauthorschool.com If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links: + http://havilahcunnington.com + http://truthtotable.com + http://thetruthacademy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support

Havilah Cunnington
270. Embracing the Good, Hard Life: Navigating the Good and the Bad

Havilah Cunnington

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 29:20


We are jumping into a brand new topic this month called Embracing the Good, Hard life. There are things in life that are challenging. How do we embrace the good and the bad at the same time? In this episode, Havilah shares things that has helped her navigate both the good and the bad simultaneously, what it looks like to embrace the good, confront the hard, and finding a good balance. Havilah's Author School is BACK! We've got some exciting news - for the 3rd time, Havilah will be hosting another class of Authors! In this 16-week mentorship program, she will help you clarify your message and plan your book from beginning to end. You'll have built-in weekly accountability and the instant support of a community of writers like you. And in just 4 short months, we guarantee you'll be holding your finished first draft! Join the 230 graduates that have had major success. Learn more and apply here: havilahsauthorschool.com If you are looking for more way to connect and find more resources check out these links: + http://havilahcunnington.com + http://truthtotable.com + http://thetruthacademy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/havilah-cunnington/support

The Southern Tea
I Had A Hard Life, But A Good Life feat Nannie Faye

The Southern Tea

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023


Nannie Faye returns to answer all of your questions! Who is Nannie's favorite grandchild? Does the family still contact Kyle? Is Nannie a gambler? Did Nannie ever like Lindsie's ex-husband Will? And Lindsie clears up the rumor of why she hasn't gone to visit Julie in prison. Follow us @TheSouthernTeaPodcast for more! Thank you to our sponsors!Food Network: Listen to The Pioneer Woman wherever you get your podcastsHoneylove: Save 20% at honeylove.com with the code SOUTHERNTEAIndeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUTHERNTEA to start hiring now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post. Terms and conditions applyIQBar: Text TEA to 64000 for 20% off all IQBar products, plus FREE shippingRaf Five: Use code SOUTHERN75 at raffive.com/discount/southern75 for 75% off all products