Podcasts about held together

June 21, 2026David ComstockIn Colossians 1:27–2:5, Paul unveils the mystery of God's plan: Christ dwelling among His people as the hope of glory. This passage reminds us that spiritual maturity, encouragement, and transformation happen best in community as we center our lives on Jesus together.In this message from our Held Together series, we explore:• What Paul means by "Christ in you, the hope of glory"• Why the Church is God's plan for displaying His grace and glory• The difference between consuming church and becoming the Church• How encouragement and unity help us grow into maturity in ChristWe live in a culture that prizes independence, but Jesus invites us into something greater. When we move beyond preferences and convenience and embrace biblical community, we discover the hope, healing, and purpose God designed us to experience together.

June 15, 2026Miguel WarrenIn Colossians 1:15–29, Paul paints a breathtaking picture of who Jesus truly is. He is the image of the invisible God, the Creator and Sustainer of all things, and the One who rescues us from darkness and reconciles us to God. This passage reminds us that our greatest need is not a better version of ourselves, but a bigger view of Jesus.In this message from our HELD TOGETHER series, we explore:• Why many of us have a smaller view of Jesus than Scripture describes• How Christ holds all things together, even when life feels out of control• What it means to be rescued from darkness and transferred into God's kingdom• How the gospel empowers us to bring hope to a broken worldThe same Jesus who holds the cosmos together has placed His gospel message within His people. No matter what you're facing, you can trust Him to sustain you, transform you, and use your life to shine His hope into the world.

Duct fixes a lot of things, including my comedy career. Ok, not really my career, but the transportation getting me to the gigs. Here's a quick, embarrassing story about my use of duct tape. Not really looking my best as I drove around the country, but it ws functional . . .for a while.  https://www.TheWorkLady.com  Jan McInnis is a top change management keynote speaker, comedian, and funny motivational speaker who helps organizations use humor to handle change, build resilience, and strengthen leadership skills. With her laugh-out-loud stories and practical tips, Jan shows audiences how humor isn't just entertainment—it's a business skill that drives communication, connection, and stress relief. A conference keynote speaker, Master of Ceremonies, and comedy writer, Jan has written material for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as radio, TV, and syndicated cartoon strips. She's the author of two books—Finding the Funny Fast and Convention Comedian—and her insights on humor in business have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post. For over 25 years, she has been helping leaders and teams discover how to bounce back from setbacks, embrace change, and connect through comedy. Jan has delivered keynote speeches at thousands of events nationwide, from the Federal Reserve Banks to the Mayo Clinic, for industries that include healthcare, finance, government, education, women's leadership events, technology, and safety & disaster management. Her client list features respected organizations such as: Healthcare: Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Health Information Management Associations, Assisted Living Associations Finance: Federal Reserve Banks, Merrill Lynch, Transamerica Insurance, BDO Accounting, American Institute of CPAs, credit unions, banking associations Government: U.S. Air Force, Social Security Administration, International Institute of Municipal Clerks, National League of Cities, public utilities, correctional associations Women's Leadership Events: Toyota Women's Conference, Go Red for Women, Speaking of Women's Health, Soroptimists, Women in Insurance & Financial Services Education: State superintendent associations, community college associations, Head Start associations, National Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals Safety & Disaster: International Association of Emergency Managers, Disney Emergency Management, Mid-Atlantic Safety Conference, risk management associations   Her background as a Washington, D.C. marketing executive gives her a unique perspective that blends business acumen with stand-up comedy. Jan was also honored with the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives "Excellence in Education" Award. Along with her podcast Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips from a Comedian, Jan also produces Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes. Whether she's headlining a major convention, hosting a leadership retreat, or teaching resilience at a safety conference, Jan's programs give audiences the tools to laugh, learn, and lead.  

June 7, 2026David ComstockIn Colossians 1:1–14, Paul writes to a young church learning how to follow Jesus in a complicated world. His message is simple yet profound: when life feels like it's coming apart, only Jesus can hold it together through His grace.In this message from our Held Together series, we explore:• Why we often trust things that were never meant to hold our lives together• What it means to have faith in Jesus beyond Sunday belief• How God's grace pursues us even when we run from Him• Why understanding grace changes the way we love God and othersWe all look to something for stability, security, and identity. But when success, relationships, plans, or approval begin to fail, we discover that Jesus is the only foundation strong enough to carry the weight of our lives. His grace doesn't just forgive us—it holds us together.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson: a family medicine and public health physician specializing in women's and children's health, and the author of Held Together, a deeply personal and collaborative memoir that weaves her own fertility and pregnancy complications with the stories of 21 other women navigating infertility, loss, and complex paths to building families. Becca brings a rare dual perspective to this conversation: she has lived this journey as both a physician and a patient, surviving life-threatening pregnancy complications even as she was training to care for others. Together, we explore the raw and often unspoken emotional terrain of the fertility journey, including the shame, isolation, and identity shifts that so many of my patients experience. We talk about how storytelling and community can be profoundly healing, why healers need healing too, and how grief and hope can coexist on the path to building the family you dream of, even when that path looks nothing like you planned. In this episode, we cover: How Dr. Thompson's own string of pregnancy losses shaped her both as a patient and as a physician Why sharing personal stories about infertility and loss is one of the most powerful antidotes to shame and isolation How grief and hope can coexist, and why Held Together is ultimately an empowering book The way infertility reshapes identity, and how women can reclaim a sense of power and agency during reproductive challenges What it means to "heal the healer"  How non-traditional paths to parenthood (adoption, surrogacy, fostering, and more) expand and redefine what family truly means Practical guidance on finding support: from therapy and journaling to community groups and simply knowing when it's okay to sit with uncertainty Resources: Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson's website (book orders, signed copies, audiobook samples, endorsements): RebeccaNThompson.com Held Together:  available on Amazon or purchase one that supports Postpartim Support International (PSI). Postpartum Support International: postpartum.net Would you like to learn more about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Purchase my book, The Egg Whisperer Way. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

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Let's explore the concept that success in your calling is held together by your faith. This concept can be seen clearly in a scripture many people are familiar with: the story of Peter walking on the water. The key idea is that the success or failure of your calling is not up to God, but up to your faith. This truth becomes evident in the story of Peter walking on water and then beginning to sink. __________ Matthew 14:25-32 NIV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

"Held Together by Jesus"Colossians 1:15-23Main point: In everything, Jesus deserves first place! 1. Jesus is Savior - so you can let go of your shame2. Jesus is Sustainer - so you can surrender control3. Jesus is Strong - so you can rest in him4. Jesus is Supreme - so you can live for him

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I'm feeling a bit reflective this week as we head into Mother's Day, a holiday that used to be a real bummer for us. It turns out that having a cardiac arrest the day after Mother's Day imprints some pretty weird sensory triggers, like the specific way a tree buds or the smell of spring air. Joining Kristin and I to talk about motherhood, medicine, and the messy "long view" of family life is Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson. Dr. Thompson is a family physician who took the concept of a memoir and turned it into a massive, 10-year collaborative project called Held Together. She didn't just write her own story; she captured the voices of 21 other women to explore how families are sustained through pregnancy loss, rare diseases, and the general chaos of raising kids. We also dive into the "all-you-can-eat buffet" of compassion and why grief shouldn't be treated like a contest. Becca shares the "painfully poetic" story of how she became "20 minutes pregnant" right as she started a surprise second residency, which she only got because another intern saw the hospital on a hill and decided to bail. It's a fiercely optimistic conversation about finding meaning in the "in-between moments" of life. Takeaways: Why Dr. Thompson believes Public Health and Preventive Medicine should be at the very bottom of Will's "specialty respect ladder". The concept of a "shared memoir" and why hearing the first-person perspective of 21 different women is more powerful than a standard anthology. The "Spaceship" hospital in Oregon that allegedly scared a resident so badly they turned their car around and quit on the spot. Why Will and Becca agree that "compassion is not a pie" and there is plenty of room for everyone's grief at the table. How Becca managed to write a full-length book over 10 years by utilizing 20-minute chunks of time in car pickup lines. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live  We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can't get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! –⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact.  For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G's and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.EyelidCheck.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. Go to Cozy Earth now for a Buy One Get One Free Pajama Offer from 1/25-2/8! Yes, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cozyearth.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ they are doing a BOGO pajama promo. Just use my Code: KNOCKKNOCKBOGO Produced by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Human Content⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I don't think we move past challenging experiences. I think we integrate them into our identities and into the wisdom we carry forward.” -Dr. Rebecca ThompsonIn Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love, Dr. Rebecca Thompson, family medicine and public health physician, weaves her personal story of life-threatening pregnancy complications into the stories of twenty-one patients, friends, and medical colleagues. Through profoundly honest and emotionally raw accounts, the book creates a space for connection, offering comfort to anyone touched by challenges in building or sustaining families. At its heart, Held Together aims to expand the understanding of motherhood's true diversity, while advocating for empathy, inclusion, and improved support for all women and families.Storytelling as healing Several of Dr. Thompson's collaborators shared that working on the book was the first time they had ever told their story in a coherent, cohesive way, and that the process allowed them to integrate the experience rather than feel stuck in it. Dr. Thompson draws a distinction between “moving past” challenges and carrying them forward with purpose.Building community, one relationship at a time Near the close of the episode, Dr. Thompson reflects on what it takes to build real community: patience, persistence, and the willingness to start small. Most of Held Together was written in 20-minute windows, in parking lots, between appointments, in the in-between moments of a full life. The book itself is proof that small, consistent actions can accumulate into something meaningful.References & ResourcesBook: Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love by Rebecca N. Thompson, MD Available through affiliate links on Dr. Thompson's website (a portion of proceeds benefits Postpartum Support International), through your local independent bookstore, or your library.Postpartum Support International — an organization supporting maternal and family mental health: postpartum.netKintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold lacquer, referenced in the book as a metaphor for post-traumatic growth and finding beauty in imperfection.Connect with Dr. ThompsonRebecca N. Thompson, MD, is a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in women's and children's health. She is the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love, a collaborative project more than a decade in the making.

It's Tuesday and we're all here, but Jane's not entirely sure how she's getting home. She can worry about that later... Jane and Fi tackle the big questions today: Was Ambridge a Roman settlement? Does the broadcasting industry have a disproportionate number of Brians? What did people do before buttons? And are hedgehogs creepy? Plus, writer and journalist Sarah Vaughan discusses her latest book ‘Based on a True Story'. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ryan Hamilton and I dig into the invisible "scripts" that hold everyday customer experiences together—those unwritten psychological expectations about what happens next, what signals mean, and how both customers and employees coordinate without even thinking about it. The trouble is: when technology (like mobile payments, kiosks, or automation) changes the steps, it can quietly break the script—creating uncertainty, awkwardness, and friction that wasn't there before. We explore why these scripts matter, how they differ by culture, and what leaders can do to help customers adopt new scripts without creating "prairie dog" moments. Best Quote from the Episode "A lot of customer experiences work because both sides know the script—until something changes and nobody knows what to do next." Professor Ryan Hamilton Key Takeaways What "scripts" are you unknowingly relying on in your customer journey—and what happens when they break? If you introduce new tech, what clear "signal" replaces the old customer behavior that used to communicate intent? How are you designing for different adoption speeds—early adopters and customers who want the old way back? Why You Should Listen If you're rolling out AI, automation, self-service, kiosks, or new payment methods, this episode will help you spot the hidden expectations that make experiences feel effortless—and show you how to redesign the cues and signals so customers don't feel confused, awkward, or abandoned. Resources Mentioned Colin Shaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinrjshaw/ Professor Ryan Hamilton - http://linkedin.com/in/ryan-hamilton-49b3321  Monty Python "haggling" clip (Life of Brian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2iZjxSGca8 Our Workshops: https://beyondphilosophy.com/motivational-workshops/ About the Hosts: Colin Shaw is a LinkedIn 'Top Voice' with a massive 286,000 followers and 87,000 subscribers to his 'Why Customers Buy' newsletter. Shaw is named one of the world's 'Top 150 Business Influencers' by LinkedIn. His company, Beyond Philosophy LLC, has been selected four times by the Financial Times as a top management consultancy. Shaw is co-host of the top 1.5% podcast 'The Intuitive Customer'—with over 600,000 downloads—and author of eight best-sellers on customer experience. Shaw is a sought-after keynote speaker. Follow Colin on LinkedIn. Ryan Hamilton is a Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School and co-author of 'The Intuitive Customer' book. An award-winning teacher and researcher in consumer psychology, he has been named one of Poets & Quants' "World's Best 40 B-School Profs Under 40." His research focuses on how brands, prices, and choice architecture influence shopper decision-making, and his findings have been published in top academic journals and covered by major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN. His work highlights how psychology can help firms better understand and serve their customers. Ryan has a new book launch in June 2025 called "The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things" Harvard Business Press Follow Ryan on LinkedIn. Subscribe & Follow   Apple Podcasts Spotify  

In this episode, Ryan Hamilton and I dig into the invisible "scripts" that hold everyday customer experiences together—those unwritten psychological expectations about what happens next, what signals mean, and how both customers and employees coordinate without even thinking about it. The trouble is: when technology (like mobile payments, kiosks, or automation) changes the steps, it can quietly break the script—creating uncertainty, awkwardness, and friction that wasn't there before. We explore why these scripts matter, how they differ by culture, and what leaders can do to help customers adopt new scripts without creating "prairie dog" moments. Best Quote from the Episode "A lot of customer experiences work because both sides know the script—until something changes and nobody knows what to do next." Professor Ryan Hamilton Key Takeaways What "scripts" are you unknowingly relying on in your customer journey—and what happens when they break? If you introduce new tech, what clear "signal" replaces the old customer behavior that used to communicate intent? How are you designing for different adoption speeds—early adopters and customers who want the old way back? Why You Should Listen If you're rolling out AI, automation, self-service, kiosks, or new payment methods, this episode will help you spot the hidden expectations that make experiences feel effortless—and show you how to redesign the cues and signals so customers don't feel confused, awkward, or abandoned. Resources Mentioned Colin Shaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinrjshaw/ Professor Ryan Hamilton - http://linkedin.com/in/ryan-hamilton-49b3321  Monty Python "haggling" clip (Life of Brian): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2iZjxSGca8 Our Workshops: https://beyondphilosophy.com/motivational-workshops/ About the Hosts: Colin Shaw is a LinkedIn 'Top Voice' with a massive 286,000 followers and 87,000 subscribers to his 'Why Customers Buy' newsletter. Shaw is named one of the world's 'Top 150 Business Influencers' by LinkedIn. His company, Beyond Philosophy LLC, has been selected four times by the Financial Times as a top management consultancy. Shaw is co-host of the top 1.5% podcast 'The Intuitive Customer'—with over 600,000 downloads—and author of eight best-sellers on customer experience. Shaw is a sought-after keynote speaker. Follow Colin on LinkedIn. Ryan Hamilton is a Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta Business School and co-author of 'The Intuitive Customer' book. An award-winning teacher and researcher in consumer psychology, he has been named one of Poets & Quants' "World's Best 40 B-School Profs Under 40." His research focuses on how brands, prices, and choice architecture influence shopper decision-making, and his findings have been published in top academic journals and covered by major media outlets like The New York Times and CNN. His work highlights how psychology can help firms better understand and serve their customers. Ryan has a new book launch in June 2025 called "The Growth Dilemma: Managing Your Brand When Different Customers Want Different Things" Harvard Business Press Follow Ryan on LinkedIn. Subscribe & Follow   Apple Podcasts Spotify  

Rebecca N. Thompson, MD joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about life-threatening pregnancy losses and  weaving her own story of navigating a challenging path to parenting with the stories of others, her decade-long collaboration with a remarkable group of women, how healing others helps us heal, imperfect love, not feeling heard, advocating for our own care, humanism in medicine, the cumulative impact of small actions, accepting help to get better, transcribing and processing interviews and forming a narrative, processing as we craft, making stories accessible to a wide audience, the moments that change everything when we least expect it, and her new memoir HELD TOGETHER: A SHARED MEMOIR OF MOTHERHOOD, MEDICINE, AND IMPERFECT LOVE.   Info/Registration for Ronit's 10-Week Memoir Class Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   Also in this episode: -accepting help to get better -portraying others in a positive light -Getting consent from book contributors   Books mentioned in this episode: How to Tell a Story from The Moth  Before and After the Book Deal by Courtney Maum If You Want to See a Whale by Julie Fogliano   Rebecca N. Thompson, MD, is a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in women's and children's health—and the author of HELD TOGETHER: A SHARED MEMOIR OF MOTHERHOOD, MEDICINE, AND IMPERFECT LOVE, published with HarperCollins in Spring 2025. In this innovative book, Dr. Thompson intertwines her personal story of life-threatening pregnancy complications with the stories of twenty-one of her patients, friends, and medical colleagues.   Through profoundly honest first-person narratives created primarily from spoken interviews, Held Together offers a space for connection, bringing comfort and solidarity to anyone touched by challenges in building or sustaining families. At its heart, this collaborative project celebrates the extraordinary moments in the lives of ordinary women, as they navigate the complexities of motherhood, family dynamics, and health and healing across generations.   Connect with Rebecca: www.rebeccanthompson.com – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

We're finishing our series at the 10am Service in Philippians and this Sunday, Senior Pastor, Sam Williamson, will be preaching on Philippians 4:21-23 - A Church held together by Grace

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Sunday the Corman Park Police Service got a call from an off-duty RCMP member about a truck that was “unfit for travel” spotted on Highway 11. Both side windows of the cab had been smashed out and covered with duct tape, “significantly obstructing the driver's ability to see other road users and approaching hazards.” To talk about truck safety, and training and how we prevent this kind of incident Evan is joined by Thomas Archer, Saskatchewan Trucking Association.

Send us a textOn today's episode, we're sitting down with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, a family medicine and public health physician from Portland, Oregon, who specializes in women's and children's health. She's also the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. We'll chat all about her lived experience with fertility issues, about not just finding meaning but making meaning, and about letting go of our stories instead of holding them in. You know, we really should start an I AM ONE Podcast book club! Anyway, we're thrilled to share this conversation with you. So, without further ado, please sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode with our friend, Becca.Mentioned on today's episode:Held Together by Rebecca N. Thompson, MDPodcast: The MothWatching: The Good Place, Arrested Development, Ted Lasso, The OfficeListening to: Six (the musical)Rebecca's WebsiteInterested in sharing your story?Fill out our podcast interest form here! Questions about the I AM ONE Podcast?Email Dani Giddens - dani@postpartum.net--------------------------------------------------------------------Connect by PSI - Download PSI's New App!Apple VersionAndroid Version Visit PSI's website: https://www.postpartum.netFind free resources & info on certification, training, and other incredible programs!Call or text 'HELP' to the PSI Helpline: 1-800-944-4773 Not feeling like yourself? Looking for some support? You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (U.S. only): 1-833-852-6262Free and confidential Hotline for parents, providers & support people in English and Spanish.Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S. & Canada): 988Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for p...

Paul reminds us that unity is not something we create, but something we faithfully steward through humility, vigilance, and devotion to the truths that bind us together in ChristSupport the show

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Brian From moves from heartwarming viral stories and frigid-weather musings to deeper reflections on habits, comparison, and the spiritual “ice” that keeps us from seeing clearly. He wrestles with cultural debates—from extravagant church Christmas productions to surprising zoo controversies—while continually inviting listeners back to the hope, clarity, and stability found in Jesus, our firm foundation. As Christmas approaches, Brian urges us to shed the weights that entangle, embrace our God-given callings, and remember that even amid rubble, Christ holds every story together. Bob Goff on Escaping the Comparison Trap and Finding Your Real Purpose - RELEVANT 'Tax-free grift': Critics already furious about Texas church's Christmas show Held Together by a Cornerstone - Christianity Today Equipping a New Generation for Mission and the Urbana Conference Dr. Derwin L. Gray on X: ""On average, young adults remain much less religious than older Americans,” reads the report released Monday (Dec. 8). “Today’s young adults also are less religious than young people were a decade ago.” https://t.co/9ZQv6rFuIa" / X My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2025 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the stories we struggle to share are the very ones that could help someone else feel less alone?In this deeply moving episode of the Modern Mommy Doc Podcast, Dr. Whitney sits down with physician and author Dr. Rebecca Thompson to talk about her powerful collaborative memoir, Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. The book weaves together the real-life stories of 22 women navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, adoption, medical trauma, foster care, grief, and the countless unexpected turns that shape family life.Dr. Thompson shares the origin of the book—born from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications—and why preserving women's stories felt essential in a culture that often pushes these experiences into silence. Together, Whitney and Rebecca explore themes of isolation, vulnerability, grief, flexibility, and the emotional complexity of becoming—and being—a parent.Throughout the conversation, they unpack what it means to:Feel deeply alone in motherhood, even when surrounded by othersLet go of rigid expectations and grieve the family life you thought you would haveNavigate identity when medical knowledge doesn't protect you from fear or uncertaintyFace the guilt and self-blame that often show up when our children struggleRedefine family beyond biology through adoption, fostering, step-parenthood, and chosen familyHold grief and joy at the same time, especially when honoring lost parents and imperfect relationshipsPurchase the book here. -----Our kids are growing up surrounded by misinformation about health, beauty, and worth. My new book, My One-of-a-Kind Body, helps kids ages 7–12 understand how their bodies work, what real health means, and how to build body confidence grounded in science, not social media. It features kids of all races, sizes, abilities, and family backgrounds, so every child feels seen and respected.GRAB YOUR COPY

In this heartfelt episode, Chelle opens up about her breast cancer journey—a story she once kept private. She shares the shock of receiving her diagnosis without compassion, the emotional and spiritual battles that followed, and how she learned to trust God's timing even when the path felt unfair and unclear.With her now-husband by her side through every appointment and her son giving her strength, Chelle reflects on resilience, identity, and the courage it takes to let God use you—even when the process feels nothing like you imagined.

Grief doesn't shrink, we grow around it. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon sits down with Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience specializing in grief, trauma, and somatic therapy. She is the founder of LIGHT (Love In Grief, Held Together), a movement rooted in collective care, accessible healing, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Amy is a certified yoga teacher and educator, and she now leads grief- and trauma-informed trainings for professionals and the public alike. Her latest offerings include the 20-hour Somatic Integration of Grief and Trauma course and the LIGHT Path 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, both of which reflect her deep commitment to nervous system-informed, socially conscious healing. Amy has worked across medical, school-based, and private settings, supporting clients of all ages through some of life's most challenging moments. In this episode, we explore how somatic practices, nervous system science, and social justice intersect in Amy Pickett-Williams' trauma- and grief-informed trainings, including her upcoming courses centered around grief and trauma-informed yoga teacher training, designed to support both personal healing and professional development.   For more information about LIGHT, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com For more information about the Somatic and Grief Embodied (SAGE), please visit: https://lightmvmt.com/sage/ To learn more about the 20-Hour Somatic Healing Training or other upcoming LIGHT trainings, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/offerings/trainings For more grief resources, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/resources To donate to LiGHT, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/donate Connect with LIGHT on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lightmvmt Connect with LIGHT on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lightmvmt Connect with LIGHT on Linkedin at: http://linkedin.com/company/the-light-movement

How do you begin to heal after facing every parent's worst imaginable nightmare — the loss of a child? And how can a marriage withstand, and even grow, through such profound grief?Amber Smith's life appeared picture-perfect. Married to country music artist Granger Smith, she was a mother to three young children, living what many would consider a dream. But in an instant, that dream shattered. While playing outside with his siblings and father, Amber and Granger's three-year-old son, River, was found unresponsive in the family's pool. He later passed away. The heartbreak was unimaginable, and the path to healing—both individually and as a couple—was long, painful, and complex.In the wake of their loss, Amber and Granger began a new journey—a calling toward ministry and helping others find hope in the midst of their pain. Yet, the road has been anything but easy.Amber's new book, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Apart, chronicles her journey of encountering God in the depths of grief and learning to take steps forward after unspeakable sorrow.In this powerful conversation, Davey and Amber discuss the role of lament in processing pain, how to be present for others walking through deep suffering, and how to navigate the guilt that often follows tragedy.If you or someone you love has experienced the loss of a child, this episode offers a message of hope—that even when everything feels like it's falling apart, there is a God who holds you through the pain. Website: https://arisewithamber.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/amberemilysmith YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmberEmilySmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arisewithamber/ Book: The Girl on the Bathroom Floor: Held Together When Everything is Falling Aparthttps://amzn.to/4mpEeDP Granger Smith Episode 325: https://www.nothingiswasted.com/podcast1/episode-325 Wondering where to get started on your journey towards healing? Join Davey on our next FREE, live Zoom call and find out how you can begin to take back your story and how Nothing is Wasted can help. Sign up today at: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere Looking for help in navigating the valley of pain and trauma? Our Nothing is Wasted coaches can help: www.nothingiswasted.com/coaching Want a pathway through your pain? The Pain to Purpose Course can lead you through all you've been through: www.nothingiswasted.com/paintoppurpose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At times it can feel like the very seams of life are coming undone—yet, we weren't meant to hold it all together. Colossians 1 offers a powerful truth: in Christ, all things hold together. He is the source of creation and the One who sustains everything. Join us as we consider what it means to stop striving and re-center our lives on the supremacy of Jesus, who is not just a priority, but the very foundation of it all.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.Support the show

"I'm a little less than I would have been without my struggles, and also a little more. My children are not what make me whole. But they are part of what I needed to stop feeling broken."Learning to tell our story as a griever is an art form a transformation, and a necessary part of the healing process but often, it can feel unsafe to get started. In her new book Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love, author Rebecca N. Thompson explores the many ways that grief shows up in the world of parenting. Her own work as a family medicine and public health physician wasn't exactly insulation against her own pregnancy complications and losses, but it did allow her to begin creating a container where others in similar situations could learn to tell their stories, too.Links + Resources from this episode:Learn more about RebeccaOrder Held TogetherVisit Restorative Grief on social mediaBecome a Patron!Learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Tenaya Britton and Mary Beth Golden, co-founders of Held Portland—a community initiative helping women connect through intentional gatherings. They share how Held was born from friendship and a shared desire to build meaningful connection, the power of storytelling, and how creating space for vulnerability is transforming lives in Portland and beyond.

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

Life gets heavy. Faith gets dry. And sometimes, even the most seasoned believers find themselves trying to carry what only Christ was meant to hold. In this week's message, Held Together in Christ, we're reminded that walking in step with the Spirit leads to transformation—and that Jesus alone is the one who holds all things together.Whether you feel stretched thin or just out of sync spiritually, this message will help you pause, realign, and return to the peace found in Christ.Questions for Reflection:• What have you done in the past when things begin to break or fall apart? What could you do differently?• Do you see evidence of the Spirit's work in and through you? Can you give an example?

Before we dive in: this episode includes discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Please take care while listening.  You're listening to Voices of Your Village, and today I got to hang out with Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson. She's a family medicine and public health physician who specializes in women's and children's health, and she's the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. She's joining us today to talk about the experience of going through pregnancy complications and losses as a doctor herself, and the many ways that family building challenges can shape our identities and how exploring the unexpected in family life led her to a decade-long collaborative storytelling project with her patients, friends and medical colleagues. We had a really vulnerable conversation here, and we talked about a lot of different things and what that journey to motherhood looked like for me, what the messy middle looked like when I was navigating miscarriages and challenges in getting pregnant. And I'm so grateful for Becca for having these conversations so vulnerably with so many humans and hope that this feels as validating as it did for me and really would've in those seasons before I was able to enter into motherhood. When you are snagging her book Held Together, you can go through the website, we're gonna link it below, and if you order through an indie or from the Amazon link on the website, it supports Postpartum Support International. I just absolutely adore that. All right, folks, let's dive in. I just absolutely adore that. All right, folks, let's dive in. Connect with Becca: Website: www.rebeccanthompson.com Order the book: Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love *If you order the book through Becca's website a portion of the proceeds will go to Postpartum Support International. Connect with us: Instagram: @seed.and.sew  Podcast page: Voices of Your Village Seed and Sew's Regulation Quiz: Take the Quiz Order Tiny Humans, Big Emotions now!  Website: seedandsew.org Music by: Ruby Adams and  Bensound Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyIn a world where everything feels like it's falling apart, we, as believers, are held together by the power of unity and the grace of God. Join Pastor Rick as he unpacks the life applications from the scriptures that will transform every life and ensure that no matter what happens in the world and in our lives, we can be “Held Together” forever.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

In this conversation, Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson, author of the new book HELD TOGETHER, shares her experiences as a family medicine physician specializing in women's and children's health, focusing on her journey through pregnancy complications and losses. She discusses the importance of storytelling in healing, the interconnectedness of personal and professional experiences, and the collaborative nature of her book, 'Held Together.' Through the stories of herself and others, she emphasizes the complexities of motherhood, the medical profession, and the shared struggles that unite us all. Rebecca N. Thompson, MD, is a family medicine and public health physician who specializes in women's and children's health. Dr. Thompson and Amy discuss: Dr. Thompson's journey through pregnancy loss shaped her medical focus. Storytelling can be a powerful tool for healing and connection. Women often hide their struggles due to fear of pity or shame. The importance of sharing personal stories to foster understanding. Here's where you can find Dr. Thompson and buy HELD TOGETHER: www.rebeccanthompson.com We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Margaret Ables and Amy Wilson. mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips, mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid's behavior, teenager, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, default parent, parental stress, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, new mother, pregnancy complication, miscarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the primary reasons for this podcast's existence is that sharing stories and experiences is a powerful means of healing and partnership. Today's guest has created a beautiful book that embodies the spirit of collaboration and community in healing and moving forward. Join us to learn more! Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a family medicine and public health physician in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in women's and children's health and is the author of Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love. Dr. Rebecca shares how her medical practice and perspective on parenthood were shaped by the complicated pregnancies and losses she experienced while training to become a doctor. Those experiences led her to collaborate with patients, friends, and medical colleagues in sharing their stories of the many ways that creating and sustaining families can take unexpected turns.  Show Highlights: Sharing your truth openly encourages others to tell their stories. Dr. Rebecca's efforts to work collaboratively to craft the most compelling version of others' experiences Dr. Rebecca's goal in conveying the “bigger themes” in people's stories There is magic in learning new things about yourself through reading and hearing stories from others. Relating to others on a very human level is powerful. Imposter syndrome and its antidote The word “clinician” implies a partnership beyond the word “provider.” Telling your story can be more healing each time you share it. Common themes and messages that emerged from Dr. Rebecca's collaborative writing experience Resources: Connect with Dr. Rebecca Thompson: Website and Held Together: A Shared Memoir of Motherhood, Medicine, and Imperfect Love Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visit cdph.ca.gov Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773. There are many free resources, like online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in offering services.  You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today! If you are a California resident looking for a therapist in perinatal mental health, email me about openings for private pay clients! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Daniel Butler shares a heart wrenching journey through personal and family challenges, focusing on his wife's mental health struggles and how these experiences have reshaped his life and ministry. He speaks openly about the real impact of chronic stress and the importance of caring for both your emotional and physical health. For Daniel, faith isn't just a comfort—it's the foundation that helped him lean on community support and find hope during the toughest times. He explains how prioritizing self-care, from getting enough sleep to managing stress, isn't a luxury but a necessity for living out God's eternal purpose. His wisdom reminds us that by taking care of ourselves, we're better equipped to help others, turning life's challenges into opportunities for growth.Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbookDownload The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching YouTube and Audio Podcast: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast Connect with Ryan: Email: info@ryanfranklin.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rnfranklin/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rnfranklin/ Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: https://www.apostolic-audio.com#leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentalsSend us a text

Love, loss, and healing are deeply interconnected, and somatic practices offer a pathway to transform pain into resilience. In this episode of our Clinicians Series, where we explore the strategies and techniques shaping modern therapy, Dr. Graham Taylor welcomes back Amy Pickett-Williams, LCSW. With over 25 years of experience in grief, trauma, and somatic therapy, Amy is a seasoned psychotherapist and the founder of LIGHT (Love In Grief, Held Together), a global movement dedicated to collective healing and support. Amy's holistic approach integrates the mind, body, and spirit, drawing from her personal journey and professional expertise. A certified yoga instructor with experience spanning medical, school-based, and private practice settings, Amy has worked with clients of all ages. In this episode, she highlights the transformative power of the LIGHT Movement, sharing how somatic healing, creativity, and connection can help individuals navigate and heal from all forms of grief. For more information about LIGHT, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com To learn more about the 20-Hour Somatic Healing Training or other upcoming LIGHT trainings, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/offerings/trainings For more grief resources, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/resources To donate to LiGHT, please visit: https://www.lightmvmt.com/donate Connect with LIGHT on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lightmvmt Connect with LIGHT on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lightmvmt Connect with LIGHT on Linkedin at: http://linkedin.com/company/the-light-movement

Amy Pickett-Williams and Anita have something in common that's surprisingly not grief-related. But these small, prickly things are what ultimately led Amy, who is a grief therapist and integrative somatic trauma therapist, on her journey to help the world find tools for healing. The LIGHT Movement (Love in Grief, Held Together) was started by a group of volunteers in the fall of 2023, with the intention to let those grieving know that they are not alone. For resources, volunteer opportunities, training, continuing ed credits for professionals, workshops, and solstice events, visit http://www.lightmovement.orgSponsored by:BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdnMint Mobile: Mobile phone plans with great service and coverage starting at $15/month https://trymintmobile.com/wwdnJoin our Patreon for ad-free episodes and more!http://www.patreon.com/wwdnNeed some Snarky Grief merch?http://shop.widowwedonow.comWanna buy us tacos?http://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonow