Podcasts about Hardship

Many student loan borrowers are falling behind again, and the impact is more than financial.A recent change in federal law has reshaped student loan repayment, and as collections ramp back up, millions are seeing their credit scores drop. If you're feeling the weight of repayment, you're not alone. Neile Simon joins us today with practical steps to help you regain control.Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors (CCC), an underwriter of Faith & Finance.Major Changes in Federal Student Loan RepaymentIn early July, sweeping legislation restructured federal student loan repayment options. Borrowers now face only two choices:Standard Repayment Plan: Lasting 10 to 25 yearsRepayment Assistance Plan (RAP): A 30-year plan with payments based on 1% to 10% of the borrower's income, with a minimum of $10 per monthWhile RAP may seem like a helpful tool, the new law eliminated borrower-friendly plans such as the SAVE plan and many income-driven repayment options. For borrowers who are unemployed or experiencing hardship, this is a significant loss. The end of pandemic-era protections, including deferments, has left many unprepared and falling behind.Adding to the challenge, federal collections resumed on May 5, signaling a firm end to COVID-19 relief. The result? A wave of financial instability.The Credit Score CrisisThe fallout from these changes has been swift and painful. According to AP News, in the first quarter of this year alone:Over 2.2 million borrowers experienced a credit score drop of more than 100 points.Over 1 million borrowers experienced a decrease of more than 150 points.This sharp decline has made it difficult for individuals to secure new credit. Car loans, mortgages, and even rental approvals are now being denied. With limited disposable income, many are forced to choose between paying rent, student loans, or credit cards.More people are relying on credit cards just to cover essentials like groceries and gas. It's a cycle that only deepens their debt and financial stress.How Credit Counseling Can HelpWhile Christian Credit Counselors doesn't directly manage student loans, they play a vital role for those overwhelmed by mounting credit card balances. Neely explains how nonprofit credit counseling agencies bring clarity and relief:One-on-One Counseling: Certified counselors review your debt, income, and budgetDebt Management Plan (DMP): Unsecured debts are consolidated into a single monthly paymentCreditor Negotiation: Lowered interest rates (often between 1% and 12%), reduced monthly payments, and elimination of late feesCommitment to Repayment: This is not a loan, bankruptcy, or debt settlement. You repay your full debt—just through a simplified plan.It's a way to honor your commitments while regaining control. And once enrolled, your interest rates remain fixed throughout the program.If you're feeling weighed down by debt, don't wait. Take an honest look at your budget, explore your options, and don't hesitate to reach out for help. You may feel stuck, but there are real solutions—and people who care.Christian Credit Counselors is here to walk with you, offering biblical guidance and practical solutions to help you achieve debt freedom. Visit ChristianCreditCounselors.org to connect with a certified credit counselor today.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I've paid off my credit cards and car—praise God! Now I'm wondering how to balance my emergency fund and regular savings. How much should I aim for in each?I'm reinvesting the interest from a CD. Since I'm not withdrawing the money, do I still need to tithe on the interest?My wife is turning 65 but hasn't earned enough credits for Social Security on her own. Can she start receiving spousal benefits now—and how will that affect her survivor benefits down the road?I'm debt-free and contributing 15% to my 401(k), but I only have two months of emergency savings. Should I pause my retirement contributions to build up my emergency fund?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Christian Credit CounselorsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

The Great Wealth Transfer is happening now - $53 trillion passing from boomers to younger generations over the next two decades. Bank of America says young working professionals could be the wealthiest generation by 2035. But there's a psychological twist nobody talks about: what happens when sudden wealth destroys the very drive that creates success? Rich spent eight years dodging eviction notices as a screenwriter until Netflix finally wanted his script. Then he inherited a fortune and lost all motivation to finish the deal. Hosts: Matt Sunbulli ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunbulli/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.firstdraft.vc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Aaron Calafato ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Aaron's 7 Minute Stories Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leah Ova ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Leah on TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Editorial: Brooks Borden Matt Sunbulli Ken Wendt Senior Audio Engineer: Ken Wendt Research: Zaid Safe Matt Sunbulli Aaron Calafato

Go to www.LearningLeader.com for full show notes This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire 1 person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world have the hustle and grit to deliver. www.InsightGlobal.com/LearningLeader My Guest: Ed Latimore is a professional heavyweight boxer, best-selling author, and veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He earned a degree in Physics from Duquesne University. Ed has gained recognition for overcoming personal struggles with addiction and poverty. We recorded this at our 2025 Learning Leader Growth Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. He's the author of Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business.  Notes: Key Learnings The Heaviest Weight at the Gym is the Front Door – Starting is often the hardest part. "Zero to one is the hardest part" in any endeavor. Once you begin, momentum builds, but that first step requires the most effort. How You Feel is Irrelevant – "How you feel about doing something is irrelevant. If it is vital to your success, you've gotta bump to the wall a bunch of times." Discipline isn't about motivation—it's about doing what's necessary regardless of feelings. Sobriety: The Hardest Fight – 13+ years sober, describing it as "the hardest fight I've ever had." The turning point came during basic training when he built an identity completely free of alcohol for the first time in his adult life. From Being Liked to Being Respected – "When people like you, they want to party with you... When people respect you, you start getting invited back to family events." Shifted focus from seeking approval through partying to earning respect through character. The Baby Shower Revelation – Breakthrough moment when friends showed up with gifts for his unborn child, "all because he is my human." Realized people genuinely cared about him, which became the foundation for believing he mattered. Taking Ownership vs. Playing Victim – "A judge and a jury do not care about my terrible upbringing if I commit a crime." Despite growing up next to a crack house with family addiction issues, I chose accountability over excuses. Net Positive Impact Philosophy – Goal with raising children: "Make sure they are a net positive, they make things better. At the very least, let's make sure they don't mess anything up." Everyone has an impact on the world for better or worse. Practice Until You Can't Forget – Boxing taught the overlearning principle: going beyond basic competency to automatic response. "We practice until we can't forget... Either you get it or you'll make a mistake, and you probably won't make the mistake more than twice." Tolerance for Boredom Builds Excellence – "If you can be bored, you can go really far because a lot of it is just repetition of really basic things." Elite performers master fundamentals through unglamorous repetition. Body Language Shapes Internal State – "You smile, you feel happy... puff up your chest and the testosterone flows." Physical presentation affects how you feel internally and influences others around you. Fear vs. Responsibility Evolution – Early motivation came from fear of embarrassment; current motivation comes from a sense of responsibility to others. Shift from avoiding personal failure to ensuring others are taken care of. Redefining "At Your Best" – Past definition: having enough money, time, and no worries. Current definition: "Everyone in the house is taken care of." Evolution from internal satisfaction to external impact. Strategic Hardship Introduction – For teaching children without trauma: "Introduce hardships strategically and with awareness." Like weight training—incremental challenges build strength; too much too soon causes injury. Useful Quotes: "How you feel about doing something is irrelevant. If it is vital to your success, you've gotta bump to the wall a bunch of times." "The heaviest weight at the gym is the front door." "When people like you, they want to party with you... When people respect you, you start getting invited back to family events." "You have an impact on the world, for better or worse, that makes a huge difference in allowing a person to not destroy themselves." "We practice until we can't forget." "If you can be bored, you can go really far." "I've had my ego dragged through the mud a lot." "What do you want your obituary to say? I didn't just dabble." "When you're completely selfless, then you're fearless. It's the 'what's gonna happen to me' that creates the fear." "Everyone's always either walking in love or fear." "I hope my kid remembers that I was a present happy dude." Life Lessons: Discipline Over Mood – Make decisions based on necessity, not feelings. Success comes from identifying what must be done and executing consistently. Identity Building Without Vices – Spend time in environments completely free from your struggles to build new neural pathways and self-concept. Overlearning for Mastery – Practice skills beyond basic competency until they become automatic responses under pressure. Authentic Accountability – Find mentors who "live what they're yelling at you about." Real influence comes from demonstrated behavior, not just words. Incremental Challenge Builds Resilience – Introduce difficulties gradually to build strength rather than overwhelming with too much too soon. Present Moment Parenting – Model calm behavior during stressful situations because children mirror your emotional energy. External Focus Creates Fulfillment – Shift from personal satisfaction to ensuring others are taken care of for a deeper sense of purpose. Childhood Dreams Reveal True Interests – "What did you want to do when you were 10-12?" Often reveals authentic passions before social conditioning. Breaking Generational Cycles – Consciously choose different patterns than your upbringing to create better outcomes for the next generation. Humility Through Struggle – Getting "ego dragged through the mud" builds character and perspective that success alone cannot provide. Luck Recognition Builds Gratitude – "The only difference between you and me is that I was lucky." Understanding the role of circumstances builds empathy.   Apply to be part of my next Learning Leader Circle.

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Hardship overwhelms many American families, what your barista thinks of your small talk game, and Canadians are making Old-Fashioneds without Kentucky bourbon.

Jesus exhorts the disciples to nurture their faith, pointing out that with faith the size of a mustard seed they can move mountains.  (Lectionary #412) August 9, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Learn from Joni's friend Dan and realize that with Jesus, life does have meaning. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this episode, we travel to South America with filmmaker Werner Herzog and documentarian Les Blank in the double feature: Fitzcarraldo (1982) and Burden of Dreams (1982).It's one thing to watch a film where the main character moves a giant ship over a mountain, it's another to watch the documentary revealing the painstaking process of making cinema magic come to life. In a world that seemingly pushes us toward the easy and the comfortable, watching films about making impossible dreams come true unleashes a flood of questions: Where would we be without dreams? Where would we be without dreamers? What role does madness play in the pursuit of our dreams? Can you make art without suffering? How do dreamers evolve as they grow older?Enjoy this conversation with Kelley and I about art, madness, dreams, dreamers, and the cinema of hardship.

Maybe you can relate to this experience. You went through the hardest time of your life, and years down the road you're able to look back on that time, and see how God used it in your life! Today on Light on the Hill, we'll notice how God wants to use the hardships we face to make us a better person, and someone that more resembles His Son Jesus Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29

The Blessing In Hardship 1 Peter 4:12-13

Join us at our Plan B Conference in Uruguay:  https://www.crisisinvesting.com/p/the-plan-b-uruguay-conference-with-72c In this episode, Doug and Matt discuss the Federal Reserve's proposal to revalue the U.S. gold reserves and the implications of such a move. They delve into Trump's recent firing of the Department of Labor head and the current state of the U.S. economy, focusing on the housing market and the mounting student loan debt crisis. The conversation shifts to the decline of the Boy Scouts and the changing dynamics of youth activities. They also discuss the release of their upcoming book, which offers alternatives to traditional college education. The episode concludes with discussions about immigration issues and the alarming advancements in surveillance technology. 00:00 Introduction and Federal Reserve's Gold Revaluation 02:10 Trump's Labor Statistics Controversy 02:52 Housing Market and Sociological Implications 04:10 Student Loan Debt Crisis 08:26 The Value of College Education 15:30 Trump's Mysterious Drone Incident 17:22 Citizenship by Investment Programs 21:16 Event Announcement and Deadlines 22:12 Reflections on Economic Citizenship 22:41 The Decline of the Boy Scouts 26:43 Modern Challenges for Youth 30:45 The Rise of Palantir 38:19 Immigration and Welfare Issues 42:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Q&A

If you had to describe your life, and what's going on right now, I think it's safe to say many of us would point to a trial or two that we're experiencing. And maybe you feel like you're being steam-rolled by one right now? Here on this edition of Light on the Hill we receive great encouragement from James, who not only went through suffering himself, but he also explains why we go through them, and how to handle it too! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29

2Timothy 2:3-4 You therefore must endure HARDSHIP as a good SOLDIER of Jesus Christ. No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier.

In our struggles, the Lord strengthens our faith, purifies our heart, and equips us for greater service.

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Paul is going to give some final thoughts to the church at Thessalonica as he wraps up this short letter in chapter 3. He tells them to avoid any brother or sister in Jesus who doesn't live according to his rules and the example that he set before them. What rules? What example did he set? He tells them he could have eaten their food for free but they all worked hard day and night and paid for everything they received. Paul says if there is a brother or sister that wants to be a freeloader and not work, make plans to avoid them at all costs!

Summer In The PsalmsSunday, August 3, 2025Matt Weston

Ryan Duey was born and raised in Northern California. He attended Cal Poly University, where he spent a semester abroad in Barcelona. The experience was so impactful that after graduation, Ryan returned to Spain and spent the next two years living and working in Madrid. After Madrid, Ryan returned to the States and began working in the front office of the San Jose Earthquakes. Soon after, Ryan had what he calls his “greatest gift”: a head-on motorcycle accident in Thailand. This near-death experience catapulted Ryan into a journey of self-inquiry, leading him to the jungles of the Amazon, the inside of a float tank, and a commitment to entrepreneurship in the Health and Wellness industry. Ryan is now the CEO of Plunge, the makers of cutting-edge cold plunge tubs and saunas. Plunge: https://plunge.com/⁠   Today's Sponsors:  AG1:Subscribe today to try the Next Gen of AG1 for less than $3/day! If you use my link, you'll also get a FREE gift with your first order. So make sure to check out ⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/clearedhot⁠ to get started with AG1's Next Gen and notice the benefits for yourself. That's ⁠https://DrinkAG1.com/clearedhot⁠. Stopbox USA: Listeners are getting 10% off their entire order when you use the code "clearedhot". And right now, StopBox is also running a deal on their most popular bundle — the 2-pack, which saves you over 30% and comes with free accessories and shipping. That's 10% off and a big bundle discount when you use code "clearedhot" at ⁠https://stopboxusa.com⁠. Discover a better way to balance security and readiness with StopBox.

Donald Trump signed an executive order modifying the tariff rates he first announced in April ahead of a Friday deadline for the new rates on imported goods to go into effect. The order states that goods imported from every nation on Earth will be subject to a 10% tariff except for goods from the 92 countries listed in an annex that are subject to higher tariff rates. The highest tariff is on goods from Syria, which will be taxed at 41%. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode starts a deep dive into false teachers and false prophets. The Bible says that these will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, blasphemers, despisers of good, having a form of godliness, and so much more. Pastor Jack helps to shed light on what to be aware of, what to listen to, and what to watch out for so that you can avoid being caught up and deceived by these modern-day charlatans. (00:00) Beware of False Prophets and Teachers(12:53) False Doctrines in Christianity(26:13) God's Blessings in HardshipCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK:Get Updates via Text: https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn CALLED TO TAKE A BOLD STAND PRE-ORDER:https://boldstand.org/DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M999

Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today's episode, Sawyer and Tork welcome Doug and Amy Larson from Minnesota—well-known faces in the online ag community and the family behind a thriving YouTube channel documenting everyday life on their farm. The conversation kicks off with the Larsons sharing the heartfelt reason behind their trip through Iowa—supporting a friend's family facing childhood cancer—before diving into stories from their own long journey together, from high school sweethearts to building a multigenerational farming operation.Get ready for laughter, nostalgia, and wisdom as Doug and Amy recount early years living in a “temporary” mouse-infested farmhouse, learning the ropes of farming, and figuring out family life on the land. The crew talks honestly about what it's like marrying into a farm family, the highs and lows of ag economics, lessons learned from the 1980s and ‘90s farm crises, and how those challenges shape their perspective on gratitude and resilience today. Amy shares about the realities—and occasional loneliness—of being a farm wife, and the joys she found in community and faith.Plus, you'll hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the rise of the Larsons' YouTube and social media presence, including how “Dougo” became an unlikely internet celebrity and why sharing real farm life matters now more than ever. The episode touches on the changing nature of farm work, navigating generational transitions, and why authenticity resonates in a world hungry for the real deal.So whether you're a farmer, a YouTube fan, or just love a good story about family, grit, and finding meaning in the everyday, pour yourself a cup and settle in—this is one episode you don't want to miss!Shop Farmer Grade

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What comes to mind when you hear the word confrontation?I believe confrontation is one of the most important practices of life. It's what the apostle Paul did. What we're talking about is a willingness to confront the truth.We are called to confront the truth as it relates to problems that we face in our lives. In Scott Peck's book The Road Less Travelled, he writes:​​"What makes life difficult is that the process of confronting and solving problems is a painful one. Yet it is in this whole process of meeting and solving problems that life has its meaning. Problems are the cutting edge that distinguishes between success and failure.Hardship is a part of the human condition. But if you're going to be a healthy man with healthy relationships in a healthy business life, you've got to be willing to be confrontational.

The number of Kiwis making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver due to hardship is on the rise. In the year to June, more than 50,000 were made, compared to 18,000 five years ago. Early withdrawals can have compounding effects on someone's financial future – so what other options are there? Lisa Dudson joined Jack Tame to delve into the topic and offer up some other ideas. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Segment 1: Afghan Refugees Flee Taliban into Quetta In Quetta, Balochistan, waves of Afghan refugees are escaping the brutality of the Taliban regime. Dr. Chaps examines the humanitarian crisis unfolding on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and the challenges these families face. Segment 2: Christian Orphanages Shine Light in the Darkness Amid the turmoil, Christian orphanages are serving as beacons of hope for abandoned and displaced children. We highlight their brave work and the spiritual support they offer in one of Pakistan's most difficult regions. Segment 3: Interview: Reverend Arshad John from Quetta Dr. Chaps interviews Reverend Arshad John, a frontline pastor and caregiver in Quetta. Hear firsthand about the struggles, victories, and ongoing needs of Christians ministering to refugees and orphans in the region. Get free alerts at http://PrayInJesusName.org © 2025, Chaplain Gordon James Klingenschmitt, PhD. Airs on NRB TV, Direct TV Ch.378, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, GoogleTV, Smart TV, iTunes and www.PrayInJesusName.org

In the midst of pain, cling to God and keep doing what is right.

Men today are drowning in victim mentality and John Sonmez, founder of Bulldog Mindset, is here to crush it. In this powerful conversation, we break down: ✅ How to eliminate the victim mindset and take full responsibility for your life ✅ Why men must embrace pride, hardship, and masculine virtues ✅ The secret to mastering fear (and how John overcame crippling panic attacks) ✅ Stoic philosophy and emotional mastery for men ✅ Why self-worth comes from YOUR judgment, not others This episode will challenge you to stop blaming the world and start becoming the man you were meant to be. ⸻ Takeaways • Responsibility over Blame: Your life is YOUR responsibility, regardless of fault. • Masculine pride comes from hardship, not comfort. • Fear dies when you face it head-on, not when you avoid it. • Stop external validation: your opinion of yourself matters most. • Emotional mastery means feeling deeply but staying steady—a true king's mindset. ⸻ Chapters 00:00 Intro: Why Masculine Mindset Matters 01:04 The Birth of Bulldog Mindset 03:39 Killing the Victim Mentality 07:49 Pride, Hardship, and Becoming a Man 11:02 Conquering Fear: John's Panic Attack Story 16:55 Stoicism & Overcoming Life's Hardest Challenges 24:18 Emotional Mastery for Men 31:14 Past Trauma vs Present Responsibility 39:51 Building True Self-Worth 46:54 Where to Find John Sonmez ⸻ Programs for Men Ready to Lead: Men of War Crucible – A rite of passage, not a retreat: https://www.manofwar.us/ The Odyssey Program – Father-son legacy through challenge: https://www.theodysseyprogram.com/ody… Private Mentoring Protocol – 1-on-1 elite coaching: https://www.rafajconde.com/ House of Kings Mastermind – For warrior CEOs and legacy builders: https://www.thehouseofkings.com/ MAN of WAR Podcast – Unfiltered truth for modern men. Explore all: https://www.manofwar.us Follow Rafa on Instagram: @manofwarr Facebook: @therealmanofwar ⸻ #masculinity #mindset #stoicism #selfimprovement #mensmentalhealth #manofwar #bulldogmindset #victimmentality #mentoughness #masculineframe

Those wild and windy trials are a blessing! -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this episode, I talk with Charles Sharper, founder of Healthy Youth USA Foundation in metro Atlanta. Charles shares his journey of being adopted through foster care and how the grace of God has helped to shape him — both as a person and in the way that he wants to live his life. He says that grace and guidance shows up with his family, in mentoring and creating opportunities for youth, and in his church community.  #godislove #grace #mensmentalhealth #spirituality #fostercare #adoption #letsstarthealing #youthempowerment

When hardship hits most people instinctively react with “what will happen to me? My family? My stock?” Our first instinct is to pull in, protect, and preserve our domains. It's human nature. However, if we act only upon this line of thinking we end up following fear down an extremely narrow street, setting limitations on our lives.Instead, use “The WTOH Question” and ask what's the opportunity here? This tool has saved my life. It has allowed me to leverage the unexpected into pure possibility. And turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookTwitterYouTube

Qatanani v. Att'y Gen. U.S., No. 24-1849 (3d Cir. July 15, 2025) BIA self-certification; separation of powers; rescission; grant of LPR status;  Kisor deference; constitutional violation & discretionary adjustment of status; due process Matter of C-M-M-, 29 I&N Dec. 141 (BIA 2025) DHS meeting bond burden; danger; flight risk; withholding-only; unlawful reentries   Matter of K-E-S-G-, 29 I&N Dec. 145 (BIA 2025) particularity; sex; nationality; women viewed as property; societal views   Mejia-Hernandez v. Bondi, No. 23-1508 (7th Cir. July 17, 2025) family-based nexus; revenge; unable or unwilling; well-founded fear; threats rising to the level of past-persecution; murder of family members; untimely assertion of deficient NTA claims processing rule; Honduras Singh v. Bondi, No 24-1602 (7th Cir. July 18, 2025) reissuing BIA decisions to petition for review; ineffective assistance of counsel; Lozada   Goncalves Leao v. Bondi, No. 24-1239 (1st Cir. July 14, 2025) exceptional and extremely unusual hardship review; child with drug issues; Monreal; absence of medical expert  Alay v. Bondi, No. 24-1299 (1st Cir. July 16, 2025) hardship review; children knowing mother is in dangerous situation; individualized analysis; Guatemala Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Cerenade"Leader in providing smart, secure, and intuitive cloud-based solutions"Demo Link!Click me too!Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: STAFI2025Click me!Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration BondsP: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com Want to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

We all face obstacles, difficulties, trials, and heartaches. Without resilience, life can leave us feeling frustrated, discouraged, and disconnected. Thankfully, God created us with the capacity to overcome incredible tragedy or pain. In this series, Overcomers, Dr. Paul Chappell shares biblical stories of men and women who overcame their circumstances. Through today's study, you'll discover the fullness of God's resources to enable you to live as an overcomer.

We all face obstacles, difficulties, trials, and heartaches. Without resilience, life can leave us feeling frustrated, discouraged, and disconnected. Thankfully, God created us with the capacity to overcome incredible tragedy or pain. In this series, Overcomers, Dr. Paul Chappell shares biblical stories of men and women who overcame their circumstances. Through today's study, you'll discover the fullness of God's resources to enable you to live as an overcomer.

Join Matt Swords and Jim Ehrman as they discuss this weekend's message on how we can navigate hardships with joy and the reward of doing so. Hardship is part of life on this earth, and how we respond to it matters to our own growth and to the work of the kingdom. Tune in for Matt and Jim's personal insights and strategies for how we walk this out in our daily lives.

Title: Hope in the Midst of Hardship Part 2 Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-12 Preached by Ted Tanzey Resurrection Church 7.20.2025 #ResurrectionChurch #Charleston #WestVirginia

In this message from 1 Peter 5:4–10, we're reminded to trust that God cares for us, resist the devil's schemes, and remember Christ's ongoing work in our lives. We face lies, fear, and temptation—but we do so with a Savior who strengthens and restores us. This sermon equips believers to stand firm in faith, cast their anxieties on God, and walk in confident hope. No matter the trial, Christ is with you—and He will see you through.

Hope isn't about ignoring reality, says Natalie Justice, who has experienced two different cancer diagnoses. Through the uncertainty and tough days, the United Methodist minister learned that, by leaning into God, hope can be a holy medicine. More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available here. Learn more and/or order a copy … Continue reading "When hope meets hardship: Faith as a healing force"

The agriculture industry has been among the hardest hit by President Trump's tariff agenda. Still, Rep. Sam Graves, a farmer and the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 6th Congressional District said he thinks farmers support the president's actions.

Tune into our weekly LIVE Mastermind Q+A Podcast for expert advice, peer collaboration, and actionable insights on success in the Probate, Divorce, Late Mortgage/Pre-Foreclosure and Aged Expired niches!In today's episode of the All The Leads Mastermind podcast the spotlight was on short sales, how they work, when to use them, and why they're making a comeback as late mortgage and distressed property leads rise. Special guest Pam shared insights from over 2,000 short sale transactions, explaining how agents can partner with experts to handle the complex back-end process while staying focused on listing and selling. The discussion covered key documentation, timelines, lender criteria, and how short sales differ from traditional negotiations, emphasizing that banks aren't looking for lowball offers but complete well-documented packages. The team walked through scenarios including probate, divorce, reverse mortgages, and foreclosure, highlighting how short sales can be a solution even weeks before a sale date. Listeners learned how Pam is compensated through buyer-side closing costs, how MLS listing requirements affect investor offers, and why acting early gives agents a huge advantage. The episode closed with a strong call-to-action: use the new submission form at alltheleads.com/shortsale to turn tough leads into closable deals with expert support.

Matter of E-Z-, 29 I&N Dec. 123 (BIA 2025). CAT protection; returnees from the United States; anti Ukraine war political opinion; detention in Russia  Matter of Gonzalez Jimenez, 29 I&N Dec. 129 (BIA 2025) discretion; adverse factors; DUI; false tax information; false social security number; relying on advice of professionals  Matter of S-S-, 29 I&N Dec. 136 (BIA 2025) CAT protection; prison conditions in Haiti; anecdotal torture; mental health in Haiti; specific intent to torture  Castejon-Paz and Cerrato-Barahona v. Bondi, Nos. 22-6024, 22-6349 (2d Cir. July 8, 2025) withholding of removal review; claims processing rule; 30-day petition for review deadline; reinstatement; final order of removal; no-reasonable fear challenge; Riley  Garcia-Pascual v. Bondi, No. 20-2529 (8th Cir. July 7, 2025) economic hardship; difficulty of child visiting father abroad; non-LPR cancellation of removal  Sponsors and friends of the podcast!Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli and Pratt P.A.Immigration, serious injury, and business lawyers serving clients in Florida, California, and all over the world for over 40 years.Cerenade"Leader in providing smart, secure, and intuitive cloud-based solutions"Demo Link!Click me too!Stafi"Remote staffing solutions for businesses of all sizes"Promo Code: STAFI2025Click me!Gonzales & Gonzales Immigration BondsP: (833) 409-9200immigrationbond.com Want to become a patron?Click here to check out our Patreon Page!CONTACT INFORMATIONEmail: kgregg@kktplaw.comFacebook: @immigrationreviewInstagram: @immigrationreviewTwitter: @immreviewAbout your hostCase notesRecent criminal-immigration article (p.18)Featured in San Diego VoyagerDISCLAIMER & CREDITSSee Eps. 1-200Support the show

Want Matt's AI Tools Playbook? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/dsb Episode 67: What does the future of hiring and creative work look like in an age where A.I. can replace entire departments? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Tom Bilyeu (https://x.com/TomBilyeu), co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host of Impact Theory, and founder of Impact Theory Studios, to dig deep into how he's revolutionized his business with A.I.—and why he may never need to hire the same way again. This episode explores how Tom Bilyeu structures and deploys a five-member A.I. “department” to automate everything from marketing to content creation, and how this approach is reducing headcount without sacrificing creativity. Tom discusses the granular details of training custom GPTs to capture his voice, fact-checking with Grok, A.I.'s impact on indie game development, and what society might look like as technology accelerates. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) Customizing AI for Specific Tasks (04:48) AI Revolutionizing Content Creation (08:08) Tech Glitch Trauma (11:25) Grok's Detailed Writing Advantage (15:04) AI in Game Development Reception (16:40) Tech Embrace vs. Religious Rejection (21:33) Future of AI in Gaming (22:32) AI Storytelling in Virtual Worlds (25:52) AI: The New Global Hegemon (31:35) Mouse Utopia Experiment Collapse (32:13) Hardship is Essential for Growth (37:51) Virtual Worlds vs Space Exploration (38:54) Tech Integration: Matrix and Beyond (42:10) Year-Round AI Integration (46:41) From Prototype to Product — Mentions: Tom Bilyeu: https://www.youtube.com/c/TomBilyeu Impact Theory: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tom-bilyeus-impact-theory/id1191775648 Grok: https://x.ai/ Lovable: https://lovable.dev/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

In this second sermon from our Summer Series, Dr. Charles Swindoll draws us into the quiet, weathered wisdom of the apostle Paul in his final days. Preaching from 2 Timothy 4, Swindoll offers a look at what it means to endure hardship, face betrayal, and remain faithful to the very end.

Remember you have a Savior who's gone deep for you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Casey Baugh speaks with Emily McCormick, founder of the Policy Project, about how personal adversity and unwavering purpose shaped her journey.Emily opens up about growing up caring for her sick mother, losing her at 19, building and exiting a successful company, and finding her calling in policy and community work. Together they discuss identity, faith, motherhood, leadership, and what it takes to transform hardship into lasting impact.This conversation is a powerful reminder to live authentically, embrace discomfort, and pursue what you're truly called to do.Chapters:00:00 | Introduction and Friendship00:50 | The Power of Supportive Communities01:49 | Raw and Real Conversations04:02 | What Emily is Doing Today: The Policy Project04:56 | How Childhood Shaped Her Mission06:33 | Living with a Chronically Ill Mother08:45 | Her Father's Example of Love and Loyalty13:07 | Hardship as a Gift and a Teacher14:33 | The Role of Community in Her Life16:10 | Her Siblings and How They Coped19:16 | The Foundation That Saved Her Family20:10 | College Years and Finding Independence22:43 | Choosing Journalism and Study Abroad25:32 | The Last Moments with Her Mother in France27:17 | Processing Loss and Feeling Alone32:09 | Redefining Herself After Her Mother's Death34:05 | Identity and Core Beliefs36:34 | Discovering Her Strengths and Values39:08 | Embracing the Role of a Matriarch42:15 | Leadership, Learning, and Following Good44:02 | Authenticity and Vulnerability in Leadership45:26 | Meeting Adam and Building a Life Together46:54 | Graduate School and Expanding Her Perspective49:51 | Entrepreneurship and Shabby Apple52:36 | A Health Crisis That Changed Everything54:46 | Financial Comfort, Identity Shifts, and New Challenges59:43 | From Survival Mode to Answering Her Calling01:00:02 | Restlessness and the Search for Purpose01:03:02 | The Birth of the Policy Project01:05:56 | Why Policy is the Most Scalable Tool for Change01:07:03 | What Emily is Most Grateful For Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you trust your gut to make the best decision for yourself? Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has had to make some bold, brave choices recently.In this chat with Fearne, Mary explains how she knew retiring from international football was right for her, and they both explore the importance of having different chapters and challenges in your life.Having experienced periods of real mental darkness, Mary talks through the practices that now ground her in the present. She also reckons setting life goals might just be setting you up for disappointment. Should we be focusing on progress, instead of perfection? Mary has advice on how to be ok with not being good at everything!Plus, Mary recalls the euphoric day the Lionesses won the 2022 EUROs, and reflects on the emotional impact it's had on women across the world.If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Sarina Wiegman Leah Williamson Molly McCann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hardship is part of this life. It comes to those who know Christ and to those who do not. Difficulties do not favor one person over another, even though it may look like that sometimes. Because of Christ in us, we have the glorious opportunity to look at seasons of suffering through a different lens. - Jessica Van Roekel SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotionalYour Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.