Podcasts about hold that thought

In the latest episode of Hold That Thought, Employment and Immigration Partner Renee Butler and former Head of High Performance for Auckland rugby Ben Meyer delve into the concept of resilience and its significance in a personal and professional context, exploring what resilience means, how to cultivate it, and why it is essential in both personal and professional settings. They also discuss:How to foster a resilient mindset and how this can transform your teamStories of resilienceHow you can navigate the challenges of today's changing economic landscapeWhy you need resilience

Caught Between Thoughts: Drawing inspiration from the woman in Mark 5, whose thought of faith led to her healing, we'll discuss how the thoughts we choose to dwell on can either bring us closer to God's blessings or hold us back from them. Join us as we learn how to cultivate a mindset that keeps us aligned with His truth and opens the door to the blessings He has in store.

A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler is heard at 11:30 AM Central Time on Faith Music Radio.  Join the Facebook group On a Positive Note to get more words of encouragement from Mrs. Vicky - https://www.facebook.com/groups/171863542874382/

In this episode, Dr. Stephen V.  explains why we shouldn't  allow our agitation with our current location to lead us to make assumptions about our future trajectory.  Your foiled plans to exit may be an indication of why we need to stay.  However if the need to leave is just too inescapable, Dr. Stephen offers to some guidance on what to listen and look for before you do.   Connect with Dr. Stephen V. PetersLinkedIn: Stephen V. Peters, Ed.D. –https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenvpeters/Instagram: dr.stephenvpetersThreads: dr.stephenvpetersStay awhile and let's grow together!Subscribe to the Take Care & Live! podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, and Overcast, Stitcher Radio and other platforms!  If you enjoyed this episode or any others, I would love it if you rated the shows and left a review. The Take Care & Live! podcast is produced by Dr. Stephen V. Peters  

Over the summer, we are sharing some replays of our podcast we're calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today I'm talking about time, and whether we have enough of it.  It's a refreshed vision of time…one that doesn't leave us feeling pressured. ________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we're in is no longer a room where we belong? What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it's time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to stay and go, how can we know for sure when the time is right? Though we enter and exit many rooms over the course of our life—jobs, relationships, communities, life stages—knowing how and when it's time to leave is a decision that rarely has a clear answer. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, offers guidance to help us recognize when it's time to move on from situations that no longer fit, allowing us to find new spaces where we can flourish and grow. Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Emily holds a master's degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University. She lives in North Carolina with her family. _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

As the nation reacts to the guilty verdict in former President Trump's hush money criminal trial, Trey answers a question on whether the former President will have success if he files an appeal. He also examines the role and influence of alternate jurors on trials.   Plus, Trey responds to colorful comments directed towards him while he was reporting outside of a NYC courthouse this past week.   Follow Trey on X: @TGowdySC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love watching travel and cooking shows, so if there's a show that combines the two, I'm hooked. If you are familiar with the names Phil Rosenthal, Guy Fieri and Andrew Zimmern, then you know what I'm talking about.  Traveling, eating tasty food, and meeting intriguing people is a combination my heart longs for. I've often mentioned to Alan that if I were to have an alternate universe job, I would be the host of Somebody Feed Phil (I guess Phil would have to find his own new job). _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Golf podcast brought to you by Hold That Thought. Tito and Joe discussing everything about the beautiful sport of golf.  Enjoy! Shop at SHANKITGOLFPromo Code "GimmeAn8" for 15% offSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Follow us everywhere @Hold_That_Thght Instagram https://instagram.com/hold_that_thght?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=Twitter https://twitter.com/hold_that_thght?s=21&t=u7AOx8x_JAFFMYD_M5HrJwVideo versions of our podcast available on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCcBTB5vabx-BdZpUJ36ztOgFollow Angel everywhere @andale_pizziInstagramhttps://instagram.com/andale_pizzi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ANDALE_PIZZI?t=sI5LIcM21iU55tiEcGO--A&s=09 Follow Tito Everywhere @one2dvInstagramhttps://instagram.com/one2dv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter https://twitter.com/One2dv?t=gEKTSG03RPDhEytr6e7EYw&s=09

Golf podcast brought to you by Hold That Thought. Tito and Joe discussing everything about the beautiful sport of golf.  Enjoy! Shop at SHANKITGOLFPromo Code "GimmeAn8" for 15% offSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Follow us everywhere @Hold_That_Thght Instagram https://instagram.com/hold_that_thght?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=Twitter https://twitter.com/hold_that_thght?s=21&t=u7AOx8x_JAFFMYD_M5HrJwVideo versions of our podcast available on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCcBTB5vabx-BdZpUJ36ztOgFollow Angel everywhere @andale_pizziInstagramhttps://instagram.com/andale_pizzi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ANDALE_PIZZI?t=sI5LIcM21iU55tiEcGO--A&s=09 Follow Tito Everywhere @one2dvInstagramhttps://instagram.com/one2dv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter https://twitter.com/One2dv?t=gEKTSG03RPDhEytr6e7EYw&s=09

Unhurried Living is now in its ninth year of serving Christian leaders around the world. We've come to some small inflection points in the past, but we are in the midst of another, important time in our ministry. We are adding to our team! Today I am introducing you to Jodie Niznik and Matt Fogle. They are two stellar leaders who are going to link arms with Alan and me as we continue the work of training leaders to rest deeper, live fuller and lead better. I can't wait for you to meet them. Jodie Niznik is a seminary-trained and ordained lover of God's Word and people. She served in pastoral ministry at a large church for over twelve years, including as Women's Pastor, Adult Ministries Pastor and Executive Pastor. She now helps people create space for God through her Scripture meditation podcast, So Much More, and  Real People, Real Faith Bible studies. Matt Fogle is a trained Spiritual Director who also has two Master's degrees in Organizational Leadership and in Spiritual Formation. He grew up in rural Illinois where mentors helped Matt to see that God is calling everyone to an abundant and adventurous life in Christ. For over ten years Matt has been a pastor in TX, IL and AZ, as well as a speaker and retreat facilitator in CA & CO. He has worked with multiple non-profits in the areas of leadership development and spiritual formation. _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Golf podcast brought to you by Hold That Thought. Tito and Joe discussing everything about the beautiful sport of golf.  Enjoy! Shop at SHANKITGOLFPromo Code "GimmeAn8" for 15% offSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Follow us everywhere @Hold_That_Thght Instagram https://instagram.com/hold_that_thght?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=Twitter https://twitter.com/hold_that_thght?s=21&t=u7AOx8x_JAFFMYD_M5HrJwVideo versions of our podcast available on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCcBTB5vabx-BdZpUJ36ztOgFollow Angel everywhere @andale_pizziInstagramhttps://instagram.com/andale_pizzi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ANDALE_PIZZI?t=sI5LIcM21iU55tiEcGO--A&s=09 Follow Tito Everywhere @one2dvInstagramhttps://instagram.com/one2dv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter https://twitter.com/One2dv?t=gEKTSG03RPDhEytr6e7EYw&s=09

Golf podcast brought to you by Hold That Thought. Tito and Joe discussing everything about the beautiful sport of golf.  Enjoy! Shop at SHANKITGOLFPromo Code "GimmeAn8" for 15% offSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.Follow us everywhere @Hold_That_Thght Instagram https://instagram.com/hold_that_thght?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=Twitter https://twitter.com/hold_that_thght?s=21&t=u7AOx8x_JAFFMYD_M5HrJwVideo versions of our podcast available on our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCcBTB5vabx-BdZpUJ36ztOgFollow Angel everywhere @andale_pizziInstagramhttps://instagram.com/andale_pizzi?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ANDALE_PIZZI?t=sI5LIcM21iU55tiEcGO--A&s=09 Follow Tito Everywhere @one2dvInstagramhttps://instagram.com/one2dv?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Twitter https://twitter.com/One2dv?t=gEKTSG03RPDhEytr6e7EYw&s=09

In the retelling of the Mary and Martha story, many inadvertently pit these sisters against each another. We are forced to make a choice: “I'm a Mary” or, more regularly I hear, “I'm a Martha.” As though these women were tropes or types on a personality test.  This is unfortunate, because then we are drawn to take sides and defend one or the other. Our own identity becomes wrapped up in one woman or another. Before I  unpack this further, I'll give you the spoiler: This story isn't about busy people and lazy people. We are ALL invited to follow the example of Mary and focus on the one thing of Jesus._________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

God's face is always shining toward us. Our God is not asleep, nor indifferent. But we don't always experience this nearness or the depth of how beloved we truly are--especially if we have experienced neglect, betrayal, or indifference in our formative human relationships. In her book, The Emmanuel Promise, Summer Joy Gross acts as a nurturing guide, as she helps us make our way to the transformative dynamics of presence, attachment and God's love. Together, we'll discover the Security of a Life Held by God. Summer Joy Gross (MDiv, Virginia Theological Seminary) is an Anglican priest, retreat leader, and spiritual director whose work is guided by the belief that our stories can be transformed by God's invitation to make his love our home base. She is associate faculty of spiritual formation and the art of spiritual direction at the Healing Care Ministries' spiritual direction school. She is the host of The Presence Podcast and lives in North Georgia with her husband and their three teenagers._________________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

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For the last few years I have enjoyed meeting with women in coaching groups or soul care groups. It is such a beautiful and vulnerable way to share our lives. The women who attend are always leaning in toward God and desiring to connect at a deeper level with others. A while back I decided I wanted to share with these women the scriptures that have helped form me. These verses helped me focus on the centrality of God's love, Jesus and the process of being transformed. I'd like to share these passages with you today. _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler is heard at 11:30 AM Central Time on Faith Music Radio.  Join the Facebook group On a Positive Note to get more words of encouragement from Mrs. Vicky - https://www.facebook.com/groups/171863542874382/ Faith Music Radio is a listener supported Christian station.

As young children its easy to pick up beliefs and behaviors that seem to work for us, but as we move into adulthood, we find that is no longer the case. Today, I'm going to share with you a personal story of how one of my early unhelpful behaviors was transformed by God into something beautiful and useful for me today._________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Women have been important leaders throughout church history. There are multiple stories in the Old and New Testaments about the powerful and unique ways women lead. Think Deborah, Ruth, Esther, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, Phoebe, Priscilla and more. There are the desert mothers, and women such as Julian of Norwich, Clare of Assisi and Teresa of Avila, who have given us wisdom for the ages. Sometimes out in front, sometimes behind the scenes, but always, women have contributed to the spiritual and relational life of the church. Today my guest is Kimberly Deckel and we are going to dive into the important role of women and how she comes alongside women in ministry to encourage and empower. Kimberly Deckel is the Executive Pastor at Church of the Cross in Austin, TX. Before transitioning into full time ministry, Kimberly worked in the field of social work for over a decade serving as therapist, hospice social worker, and working in foster care and adoptions. She completed her MA in Missional Theology through the Missional Training Center and served as a priest and church planter in Phoenix, as well as the director of operations for Surge Network. Kimberly's husband is Steve and her daughter is Keenan. _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Inexplicably, the girls/women are graced by the Edward R. Murrow of YouTube punditry, the lovely Ana Kasparian, executive producer and co-host of the long-running political commentary show The Young Turks. Ana guides us through the old and new media landscapes and shares the alarming experience at the root of her heterodox awakening. The girls/women share their frustrations with the Left (a first!) and wonder whether friendships discourage intellectual honesty (except the one with their new bestie Ana of course!!!). Finally, the hosts receive some tips on improving their grift.Know someone who would love this episode? Gift a paid subscription!Housekeeping

Hard. Crusty. Unyielding.Rootless. Shallow. Burning out. Withering.Thorny. Distracted. Choked. Pressed.Good. Healthy. Vibrant. Thriving. What is this list of (mostly disturbing) words I've just uttered? Especially when the title of this episode includes, “A Gracious Reflection.” Well, it's a list that came to mind upon a recent encounter with the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4. I was struck by the inner dynamics described by Jesus. I've taken his four types of soil and created some reflection questions that you can use for a heart-check-in.  _________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Become a member if you want full access to all episodes.On this episode, the girls/women are joined by Mia Hughes, author of the groundbreaking report based on files released from the internal messaging forum of the leading authority of transgender healthcare (“WPATH”). The report confirms some of the worst fears of critics of the gender movement—the files reveal widespread disregard for medical ethics and patient outcomes or overall well-being. Mia guides us through the evolution of WPATH, its peculiar membership, and what makes this a particularly challenging scandal to address.Links: The WPATH Files: Pseudoscientific surgical and hormonal experiments on children, adolescents, and vulnerable adultsKnow someone who would love this episode? Gift a paid subscription!Housekeeping

In Anne Lamott's book, Traveling Mercies, she shares the story that led her to take the leap into her own faith journey. It was the story of Abraham and Isaac that caught her attention. The reality and authenticity of Abraham's belief and trust in God's provision compelled her. It led me to ponder and process that moment in Abraham's life. This is where we're headed today on the Unhurried Living Podcast. And these are some of the questions we will be addressing: If we place ourselves in Abraham's place, what level of trust might emerge from our own deep place? How far would I go in sacrificing that which I hold most dear?  ___________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comThe girlx/womxn discuss an essay on Women's Bodies. Is there no end to the misery of being female? Or are men more oppressed, first and foremost by their boners? They then move on to moralizing about Kids These Days™. Have smart phones made an entire generation basically learning disabled? Or is it the hormones in the water? (And here we thought zoomer TikToks were incomprehensible because we are old  — or, in the case of Sarah, old-adjacent.)  Relevant Links“How Feminism Ends” by Ginevra DavisReddit Post on Students and Falling Standards HOUSEKEEPING

Today in hell, the girls/women find themselves divided by a much-discussed personal essay in The Cut about divorce or near-divorce (or the dream of divorce?) Meghan stands up for creative license (even when suspended), while Sarah sips on some haterade. In moments, the girlxs' differencex seem irreconcialable, but they eventually decide to stay together for the sake of the kids (aka paying subscribers). Plus: Meghan attends the premiere of film version The Coddling of The American Mind in a packed and anti-fragile theater in Beverly Hills.  RELEVANT LINKS“The Lure of Divorce” by Emily Gould from The Cut.The Coddling of The American Mind Movie.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

One-third of our waking lives is spent at work. Work is where we make culture and come into contact with our world. Work is central to God's mission to redeem souls, systems, and structures. And God works through our work to bring hope to the brokenness of our surrounding culture.The way of Jesus Christ is good news for the world, and that includes the transformation of our ordinary work into a sacred calling. Ross Chapman and Ryan Tafilowski show how work is a way to love God, serve our neighbors, and live the ways of Jesus. With a broader understanding of God's work in the world, we are able to engage our daily work as part of how God makes all things new.Ross, co-author of Faithful Work: In the Daily Grind with God and for Others, invites you to reflect on the meaning and purpose of your life's work and to transform your work into service to those around you.Ross Chapman is the CEO of Denver Institute for Faith & Work. He previously founded and served as president and executive director of For Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. He holds a doctorate of ministry in faith, work, economics, and vocation from Fuller Theological Seminary. He lives in the Denver area with his wife, Candace, and their three sons. ____________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comOur episode with Sam Harris is for premium subscribers only. Free subscribers only get the first 50 minutes. Become a member if you want early access to all episodes and get access to the bonus-only episodes.Respected public intellectual and ultra-meditator Sam Harris makes another questionable career choice by joining us in our Special Place. Though he rarely broaches the subject of GEND*R, he willingly risks it all (especially considering our massive audience) and strides boldly across the minefield of explosive topics we lay out. He also shares his thoughts on audience capture, religion, cats, stoicism, and (naturally) Taylor Swift. Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

In this first-of-its-kind livestream, the girls/women begin by discussing whether Taylor Swift is “mid,” as the males of Twitter proclaim. They decide that she's still highly desirable (because if she isn't, then what does that say about podcasters!?)Then, then ponder why young women appear to radicalizing into extreme leftist politics. Is it just about the vibes? Or are Women Going Their Own Way (WGTOW), now that the men have failed to launch? RELEVANT LINKS“A new global gender divide is emerging” from the Financial TimesGet early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

1990 was a momentous & tragic year for me. Sadly, it was the year my dad passed away. His was a traumatic and life-altering death. I was just 26-years-old.  Unfortunately, my dad's death was just the beginning of a five-year season of loss. So much to experience by one so young.  Today, I'll be sharing with you my journey of loss and how God met me with great grace. Abiding video referenced in episode.____________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

I love every part of our church's opening prayer and today I share about the importance of this prayer as well as the multiple sermons that emerge from the truths tucked within.  Eternal God, heavenly Father, with great joy we thank you for graciously accepting us as living members of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and for feeding us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace and mission, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you and others with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord. Amen.Specifically, I want to focus on the ending. Particularly this phrase: “…grant us strength and courage to love and serve you and others with gladness and singleness of heart, through Christ our Lord.”_____________________________________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comThis episode is for paid subscribers only. Become a member if you want early access to all episodes and get access to the bonus-only episodes.The girls/women discuss Kate Manne's new book on fatphobia, Unshrinking, and its recent excerpt in The Cut.Also, who has done more for body positivity: feminists or the Kardashians? Are anorexic models the result of gay men controlling the fashion industry? And why did everyone start to get fat in the 1980s? Is it because food became laced with preservatives and endocrine disruptors? (Or do we blame working moms?) Finally, is nutrition a real science or a dark art?RELEVANT LINKS“Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia” by Kate Manne.Kate Manne's book excerpt in The Cut.“Fat positivity is a fantasy” by Kat Rosenfield for Unherd.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

In this episode, a brief discussion on audience demographics. Then, a characteristically philosophical discussion on polyamory and how to find happiness despite being trapped in a crappy life. Lastly, a look at the groundbreaking NYT expose of problematic emails at the Claremont Institute. Finally, journalists do something useful. RELEVANT LINKS“‘America Is Under Attack': Inside the Anti-D.E.I. Crusade” from the New York Times.“Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

Gem is on the move... the move to the Unhurried Living Podcast. Have a listen as she explains the reasoning behind this move of podcasts. ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This week, the girlx compare notes about how they spent Martin Luther King Day, and Meghan recalls one of her first public speaking events. They then analyze the rise of Twitter trad bros advocating for stupid but hot stay-at-home wives, wonder if high IQ women have a “tall girl problem,” and marvel at how polyamorous people manage to “have it all.”RELEVANT LINKS“How a Polyamorous Mom Had ‘a Big Sexual Adventure' and Found Herself,” from the New York Times.“Interested in Polyamory? Check Out These Places,” from the New York Times.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

I want what Jim has.This is the phrase 17-year-old Alan, my husband, uttered as he made one of his first moves into the Christian life.I have always loved hearing Alan share about the first time he went forward in a church to receive Christ. I've heard this story multiple times and I'm always struck by how simple and heartfelt Alan's desire was. We'll talk more about this today… ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

I want what Jim has.This is the phrase 17-year-old Alan, my husband, uttered as he made one of his first moves into the Christian life.I have always loved hearing Alan share about the first time he went forward in a church to receive Christ. I've heard this story multiple times and I'm always struck by how simple and heartfelt Alan's desire was. We'll talk more about this today… ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Legendary radio host, comedian and Scarily Acute Observer of Human Behavior Adam Carolla visits the pod to discuss the girlx favorite question: has the entire world become feminized? It's been 13 years since the publication of Adam's stunningly prescient book In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks. How did Adam get it so right, so early?Plus: Why did Adam and his Loveline co-host Dr. Drew Pinsky have a falling out  with David Alan Grier? Why Adam is leaving California as soon as his kids finish high school? (And where is he going?) Finally, Adam gives Sarah and Meghan tips for podcasting success and explains why a career is nothing more than a bunch of hoses in a trough. Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

Embattled Harvard president Claudine Gay is out. Who has the goods to replace her? And what are those goods, anyway?  Then, why are business influencer bros telling lonely men to “wife up?” Does a traditional wife get you the best possible ROI? Or is the trad trend simply a new genre of porn? Plus, Meghan spots her 18-year-old self on YouTube! RELEVANT LINKSClaudine Gay's Op-Ed for the New York Times.Kat Rosenfeld's piece about Trad Wives on TikTok for Reason Magazine.Meghan's piece about Mary McCarthy, The Group, and spotting her 18-year-old self on YouTube.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

It's near the beginning of the calendar year and, for some, it feels like a fresh start. Most of us are long past making resolutions. We've come to see that they don't last and are followed up by shame and guilt. I haven't made resolutions for years. But I thought it might be good to share with you a few simple ways you could plan for some soul care in an ongoing way. These ideas are bottom shelf and that's good. It's always wise to begin small and build habits. I mention a couple resources in this episode. Here are those links:An Unhurried Time with God guideAnnual  Examen guide ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

It's near the beginning of the calendar year and, for some, it feels like a fresh start. Most of us are long past making resolutions. We've come to see that they don't last and are followed up by shame and guilt. I haven't made resolutions for years. But I thought it might be good to share with you a few simple ways you could plan for some soul care in an ongoing way. These ideas are bottom shelf and that's good. It's always wise to begin small and build habits. I mention a couple resources in this episode. Here are those links:An Unhurried Time with God guideAnnual  Examen guide ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comIs the White House holiday video a Blank Panther psyop? Are “former progressive friends” who inch slightly to the center victims of the right-wing cult? And what does The Nutcracker have to do with Christmas anyway? Plus: Meghan comes clean about her tap dancing history.RELEVANT LINKSDorrance Dance's Nutcracker at the White House.What's Driving Former Progressives to the Right?Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comLegendary advice coach, blogger, and Special Place VIP is back to answer more listener questions. For instance, how do you get your neighbor to stop chewing your ear off? What qualifies as a midlife crisis? How can you move past regret? She also answers some questions about herself. For instance, why did she once hire a matchmaker and what were her requirements for a mate? Why is she sleeping on the living room floor of her fancy apartment? And why does her dog eat butter? (Answer pending.)Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

This week, the girlx hash it out about transhumanism and reproductive technology. Does this new technology trans away our humanity? Or is it doing the lord's work without bothering any lords? Should surrogacy be banned? Or should is one of those “don't knock it 'til you've tried it” kind of things? Finally, the co-hostessx talk about memory and how different people experience it. Or something like that. They can't remember most of that conversation.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

Breathing. It's as natural as, well, breathing. We breathe all day long without giving it a thought. It's just one of the many astounding aspects of our God-given bodies. I'm grateful for all the processes that continue to keep me healthy and alive, aren't you?  Today, using the word BREATHE, I'm going to guide you in a spiritual practice that you can use in the middle of any given day. We'll make the unconscious, conscious and give our souls space to breathe. ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

Breathing. It's as natural as, well, breathing. We breathe all day long without giving it a thought. It's just one of the many astounding aspects of our God-given bodies. I'm grateful for all the processes that continue to keep me healthy and alive, aren't you?  Today, using the word BREATHE, I'm going to guide you in a spiritual practice that you can use in the middle of any given day. We'll make the unconscious, conscious and give our souls space to breathe. ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comThe womxn discuss their recent conversation with New York Magazine writer Rebecca Traister about marriage, mating, and feminism. RELEVANT LINKSCheck out our recent podcast with Rebecca Traister here.“The Return of the Marriage Plot: Why everyone is suddenly so eager for men and women to get hitched” for New York Magazine.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

Almost everyone I speak with these days is tired or stressed in troubling ways. Not only do we carry our regular burdens and concerns, but we also carry around our knowledge of what is going on in our country and around the globe. While it is true that we cannot psychologically bear up under the weight of all that we see and hear in the information age—we do want to have a basic knowledge of world events. But how do we hold all of this without becoming overwhelmed? How can we be a healthy member of our planet without crumbling beneath the weight? My guest today is radio host, Carmen LaBerge, and she is going to help us make our way. Carmen LaBerge is an author, speaker and host of the Christian talk radio show Mornings with Carmen LaBerge, across the Faith Radio Network. On air, live each weekday morning, Carmen demonstrates civil conversation as she and her guests bring the mind of Christ to bear on the headline news of the day.  Carmen has conducted thousands of interviews with widely respected influencers, reporters, authors, and leaders. She is author of Speak the Truth: Bring God back into every Conversation and blogs at www.carmenlaberge.com ______________________________________________________Follow Gem on Instagram and grab a copy of her new book Hold That Thought. You can also join her in the Replenish Community.

New York Magazine writer, acclaimed author and old(ish) school GenX feminist Rebecca Traister joins the pod to talk about her September article, “The Return Of The Marriage Plot: Why  everyone is suddenly so eager for men and women to get hitched.” Do trads have a point when they say the sexual revolution has led us down the primrose path and people need to start procreation early and often? Or is this simply the moral panic du jour and everyone should be left to their own devices — technological and otherwise? Also, artificial wombs: yay or nay?GUEST BIORebecca Traister is writer at large for New York magazine. A National Magazine Award winner, she has written about women in politics, media, and entertainment from a feminist perspective for The New Republic and Salon and has also contributed to The Nation, The New York Observer, The New York Times and The Washington Post. She is the author of Good and Mad and All the Single Ladies, both New York Times best-sellers, and the award-winning Big Girls Don't Cry.RELEVANT LINKS“The Return of the Marriage Plot: Why everyone is suddenly so eager for men and women to get hitched.” By Rebecca Traister for New York Magazine.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comBillie Eilish gets ratioed for saying no one criticizes men's bodies. She is SO WRONG! (Yet kind of right.) In other news, famed atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali is now a Christian. What gives? Sarah has a few theories, Meghan is suspicious of the timing (Christmas is right around the corner…). Finally, the girls/women discuss what religion they'd like to convert to and have a hard time deciding.Plus, why the official new name for paying subscribers is “speds.”  RELEVANT LINKS“Why I am now a Christian” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali for Unherd.Know someone who is as black-pilled about the culture wars as we are? Donate or give a gift subscription.HOUSEKEEPING