Podcasts about holy weekend

It's Friday, April 25th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims have killed 170 Christians during Lent and Easter Nigerian Muslims killed 170 Christians during the Lenten season and on Easter Sunday in Nigeria's Middle Belt region, reports International Christian Concern. In Benue State, 72 Christians were confirmed dead following a series of deadly attacks by suspected Fulani Muslim militants between April 18 and April 20. They struck multiple villages in Ukum and Logo Counties during the Holy Weekend, turning what should have been a time of solemn reflection and worship into a scene of terror. Governor Hyacinth Alia, who visited the affected areas, described the massacre as “a calculated and strategic attack on innocent Christian farmers.” He also said, “These were peaceful people observing their Holy Weekend.  The scale and timing of the violence is heartbreaking. We cannot continue like this.” Please pray Amos 5:24 -- that “God's justice would roll on like a river.” Massive Russian strike on Ukraine's capital On Thursday night, Russia attacked Kyiv, Ukraine with an hours-long barrage of missiles and drones, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 70 in its deadliest assault on the Ukrainian capital since last July, reports CBS News. The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia fired 66 ballistic and cruise missiles, four plane-launched air-to-surface missiles, and 145 Shahed and decoy drones at Kyiv and four other regions of Ukraine. On Truth Social, President Donald Trump wrote, "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5,000 soldiers a week are dying. Let's get the Peace Deal DONE!" TRUMP: “We're putting a lot of pressure on Russia, and Russia knows that, and some people that are close to it know or he wouldn't be talking right now.” In response to Russia's aggressive strikes in Western Ukraine, NATO has heightened its alert level, placing fighter jets in the "highest state of readiness," reports The Express. Former Brazilian president in ICU Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's health condition has worsened following bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago, his doctors said Thursday, reports MSN.com. The medical team said the former president “experienced a clinical decline, elevated blood pressure and worsening liver lab test results." Bolsonaro underwent a 12-hour surgery on April 13 to remove intestinal adhesions and reconstruct the abdominal wall after the assassination attempt by stabbing in the abdomen during a campaign rally in September 2018. Democrat Senator Dick Durbin, a pro-abort, will not seek re-election Democrat Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois made an announcement on Wednesday, DURBIN: “There comes a point in your career when the torch must be passed, and I've reached that point. I will not be seeking re election to this United States Senate seat.” To his shame, Senator Durbin, age 80, has consistently voted to eliminate or prevent protections for the unborn and for children born alive after failed abortions. In addition, Senator Durbin has voted to use hard-earned tax dollars to pay for abortion, including abortion travel expenses. And he has worked to allow radical abortion ideology to be inserted into every facet of the United States Government. Illinois July 4th parade shooter sentenced to life in prison On Thursday, Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, during a July 4th parade in 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, reports ABC News. Judge Victoria Rossetti sentenced Crimo, age 24, to seven consecutive life sentences along with 50 years in prison for each person injured, Judge Rosetti said, "This court hopes this sentence brings a sense of justice and an end to the continued horror." However, the judge ignored God's just standard articulated in Genesis 9:6 which says, “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall his blood be shed, for in the image of God has God made mankind." Max Lucado got a tattoo Max Lucado, the Christian bestselling writer and pastor of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, took to social media to announce he got a tattoo, reports MyChristianDaily.com. Located on his forearm, he chose the word “Tetelestai” which is Greek for “It is finished!” That is what Jesus uttered from the cross when He had paid our sin debt, according to John 19:30. Lucado said, “I'm celebrating the golden anniversary of God's great grace in my life. 50 years ago this spring, grace found me. My testimony is interwoven with my favorite word in the Bible. On the cross, Christ proclaimed,  in Greek, “Tetelestai!” Among the meanings of this word is, ‘paid in full'.” He added, “Not everyone likes the idea of a 70-year-old pastor getting a tattoo. That's ok. I didn't do it for people, I did it to say thank you to Jesus who paid a debt I could not pay.” However, Leviticus 19:28 says, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD.” How “In God We Trust” became American motto And finally, on April 22, 1864, the United States informally adopted the motto "In God We Trust."  Conceived during the Civil War, Union supporters wanted to emphasize their attachment to God and to boost morale. The fourth stanza of the U.S. national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", adopted from the 1814 poem "The Defense of Fort McHenry", contains the line: "And this be our motto—'In God is our trust.'" “In God We Trust” was officially adopted by Congress in 1956, replacing the defacto motto of “E Pluribus Unum” which is Latin for “Out of Many, One.” Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, April 25th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe for free by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. 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In this episode of the "But I Tell You" podcast, host Tyler Gorsline welcomes Steve Ryan Carter, Lead Pastor at @christchurch.us and former co-lead pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. Join them as they explore Steve's profound journey through grief and transformation, focusing on his recent book, "Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us."Steve opens up about navigating significant loss and change, sharing the lessons he's learned about grieving with hope and following a path of character and formation. From the impact of his personal and spiritual losses to the wisdom he's gained about living a life of integrity, Steve provides valuable insights for leaders and anyone facing grief.Discover how slowing down and embracing the full spectrum of Holy Weekend—grief, waiting, and resurrection—can transform your journey and foster a more compassionate and empathetic approach to life. This conversation is rich with practical advice, spiritual depth, and a hopeful message for anyone seeking to live an authentic and grounded life.Be sure to follow the "But I Tell You" podcast on social media @ButITellYouPodcast. Share this episode with a friend who might need encouragement on their own journey through grief and healing.

What can trigger grief? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship. Maybe it was the death of a dream, or the shock of a diagnosis that you didn’t see coming. You might not even be able to name the why, but you know that your loss feels too much to bear. Wednesday on Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, pastor, speaker, and podcast host, Steve Carter offers a fresh--yet familiar--comparison to describe the Grieve, Breathe, Receive journey: the Holy Weekend. Be open to receive all the lessons, surprises, and healing God knows we need for every part of us to be made whole.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanks Be To God for seeing Easter morning! My thoughts this Easter Sunday as we continue traditions left by my dad to pick up and run with. May this city's soul be resurrected and rejuvenated and no matter denomination may all of us have rejuvenation as He Has Risen! Life IS EVERLASTING! Cardinal Dolan's Holy Weekend op-Ed in the NYPost: https://nypost.com/2024/03/30/...

Thanks Be To God for seeing Easter morning! My thoughts this Easter Sunday as we continue traditions left by my dad to pick up and run with. May this city's soul be resurrected and rejuvenated and no matter denomination may all of us have rejuvenation as He Has Risen! Life IS EVERLASTING! Cardinal Dolan's Holy Weekend op-Ed in the NYPost: https://nypost.com/2024/03/30/...

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Join us as we learn what it means to become HOLY through a life with God. Presented by Pastor Emeritus, Kenton Beshore, live from Sendero Field on Sunday October 18 at 9a. Message notes: Why holy? …Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come." Revelation 4:8 Celebration of holiness Holiness means… • God is King…holy The Lord is king! Let the nations tremble! He sits on his throne…Let the whole earth quake! The Lord sits in majesty…exalted above all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy! Psalm 99:1-3 • God is just…holy Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established fairness. You have acted with justice and righteousness throughout Israel. Exalt the Lord our God! Bow low before his feet, for he is holy! Psalm 99:4-5 • God is faithful…holy Moses and Aaron were among his priests; Samuel also…They cried to the Lord for help, and he answered them. He spoke to Israel from the pillar of cloud, and they followed the laws and decrees he gave them. O Lord our God, you answered them. You were a forgiving God to them…Exalt the Lord our God, 
and worship at his holy mountain in Jerusalem, for the Lord our God is holy! Psalm 99:6-9 Mediators, His presence, His Word Forgiveness The Passover Exodus 12 The Day of Atonement Leviticus 16 “We die in God’s presence or God dies in our presence.” What holiness means to us We have been made holy …He made you holy by means of Christ Jesus, just as he did for all people everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, their Lord and ours…
God has united you with Christ Jesus….Christ made us right with God; who he made us pure and holy, and he freed us from sin. 1 Corinthians 1:2,30 To live holy Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14 Worship a holy God And instantly I was in the Spirit, and I saw a throne in heaven and someone sitting on it...Day after day and night after night they keep on saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God, the Almighty—the one who always was, who is, and who is still to come."…they lay their crowns before the throne and say, "You are worthy, O Lord our God, to receive glory and honor and power. For you created all things, and they exist because you created what you pleased."…Then I saw a scroll…Who is worthy to break the seals on this scroll and open it?" But no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll and read it…“…Look, the Lion of the tribe of Judah…has won the victory. He is worthy to open the scroll and its seven seals." Then I saw a Lamb that looked as if it had been slaughtered…And when he took the scroll…they sang a new song with these words: "You are worthy to take the scroll and break its seals and open it. For you were slaughtered, and your blood has ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. And you have caused them to become a Kingdom of priests for our God. And they will reign on the earth." Then I looked again, and I heard the voices of thousands and millions of angels around the throne and of the living beings and the elders. And they sang in a mighty chorus: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slaughtered—to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing.”
Revelation 4:2,8,10,11; 5:1-3,5,6,8-12

From the message series "Holy Weekend" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com

On this week's podcast, Pastor Matt Adair summarizes our journey together as a church this weekend from Good Friday through Easter Sunday. The crucifixion and resurrection reveal that Jesus is King, and is with us in our griefs and our sorrows. While our church is under a shelter-in-place order, and until we can gather together at the 890 Building in Athens, you're invited to join us for Sunday Together (sundaytogther.com) at 10am each Sunday. Interested in Christ Community Church? Learn more at www.christ-community.com/ Have a question about this message? Ask it here: www.christ-community.com/contact-us/

Here is my write up for the show today. I hope we all understand its true significance. God revealed to me today the submission of a son motivated by an indescribable love for His people.  I just realized this was the sacrifice of a son. Praise be to The King of Kings & Lord of Lords as we celebrate the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, true & only son of God this Holy Weekend:as we celebrate His resurrection for our salvation. This has really made me think about the sacrifice of a son. As you all know, I miss and love my father dearly and, although unimaginable, I hope I would make the same sacrifice although I am an insignificant spec compared to the authority of Jesus Christ. Praise Be To His Holiness.  04/19/2019 EASTER Edition Jesus Christ, King of kings, Lord of Lords & Almighty God came to earth in the flesh to save us from our sins. He is the Master of the universe and lowered himself to the level of a man, giving up all of His heavenly authority to endure the hardest and harshest abuse and torture of any man in history-able to endure a beating beyond beatings because of His fleshly purity. He sacrificed His place in the heavens to defeat Lucifer in His own domain based on some unknown covenant or “pact” that the God of the Universe had made with Lucifer. Jesus Christ sacrificed His position and the heir of His sonship of the creator of the universe.  God-through His son Jesus Christ-Sacrificed it all for the forgiveness of our sins. He submitted ALL of His universal and heavenly authority to tolerate the most extreme torture, death by crucifixion on the cross, burial in a tomb and 3 days later, the most magnificent event in world history-His complete resurrection. Praise God for Jesus Christ His son, who sacrificed himself WILLINGLY to endure mans shame and disgrace. He descended into the pits of hell which He says exist somewhere below us within the earth, He stole the keys from hell and hades and came back to life as the atoning propitiation of our sins.  Because of this unfathomable sacrifice, not only did Jesus Christ show us the ultimate sacrifice, obedience and submissive commitment as The True & Only Son of God, He made the redemption of our sins possible. Without this sacrifice, all of our sins would be accounted for and result in an eternity spent in hell with the devil and his demons. The greatest story and act of true attrition ever told. Jesus Christ endured it all and, according to John 15:13 that:   John 15:12-13 NASB 12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.   Praise be to the Almighty on this Holy celebration of His weather burial and resurrection this Easter Sunday.  How fortunate are we who know Him as our personal savior and for those who do not, a simple prayer of contrition, admitting that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God   Romans 3:23-25 (NASB) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. [This was] to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed; Submit yourselves to the Lord in repentance, call for His forgiveness, and you will be forgiven and redeemed, becoming a member of His royal family, Sinless in His eyes, an heir of His Holy Kingdom and saved from the fiery pits of Hell in addition to becoming a recipient of His never ending grace, Love & Forgiveness.    Thank You Jesus for leaving your heavenly realm of authority and majesty to save this fallen and broken race of humans who have abandoned your plans of purity and holiness. No greater gift of sacrifice has been, could be or will be ever made.     Praise Be To God.    Kevin Wolter

This week the guys are joined by a special guest, Sam Knox. Sam is one of the Elders at SonRise and was excited to join the guys as they discuss the importance of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. In this Podcast the guys examine why they observe Good Friday along with Resurrection Sunday, along with…… Continue reading A2: Episode 37- On Holy Weekend

Here is my write up for the show today. I hope we all understand its true significance. God revealed to me today the submission of a son motivated by an indescribable love for His people.  I just realized this was the sacrifice of a son. Praise be to The King of Kings & Lord of Lords as we celebrate the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, true & only son of God this Holy Weekend:as we celebrate His resurrection for our salvation. This has really made me think about the sacrifice of a son. As you all know, I miss and love my father dearly and, although unimaginable, I hope I would make the same sacrifice although I am an insignificant spec compared to the authority of Jesus Christ. Praise Be To His Holiness.   04/19/2019 EASTER Edition   Jesus Christ, King of kings, Lord of Lords & Almighty God came to earth in the flesh to save us from our sins. He is the Master of the universe and lowered himself to the level of a man, giving up all of His heavenly authority to endure the hardest and harshest abuse and torture of any man in history-able to endure a beating beyond beatings because of His fleshly purity. He sacrificed His place in the heavens to defeat Lucifer in His own domain based on some unknown covenant or “pact” that the God of the Universe had made with Lucifer. Jesus Christ sacrificed His position and the heir of His sonship of the creator of the universe.  God-through His son Jesus Christ-Sacrificed it all for the forgiveness of our sins. He submitted ALL of His universal and heavenly authority to tolerate the most extreme torture, death by crucifixion on the cross, burial in a tomb and 3 days later, the most magnificent event in world history-His complete resurrection. Praise God for Jesus Christ His son, who sacrificed himself WILLINGLY to endure mans shame and disgrace. He descended into the pits of hell which He says exist somewhere below us within the earth, He stole the keys from hell and hades and came back to life as the atoning propitiation of our sins.  Because of this unfathomable sacrifice, not only did Jesus Christ show us the ultimate sacrifice, obedience and submissive commitment as The True & Only Son of God, He made the redemption of our sins possible. Without this sacrifice, all of our sins would be accounted for and result in an eternity spent in hell with the devil and his demons. The greatest story and act of true attrition ever told. Jesus Christ endured it all and, according to John 15:13 that:   John 15:12-13 NASB 12 "This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13 "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends.   Praise be to the Almighty on this Holy celebration of His weather burial and resurrection this Easter Sunday.  How fortunate are we who know Him as our personal savior and for those who do not, a simple prayer of contrition, admitting that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God   Romans 3:23-25 (NASB) 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus; 25 whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith. [This was] to demonstrate His righteousness, because in the forbearance of God He passed over the sins previously committed;   Submit yourselves to the Lord in repentance, call for His forgiveness, and you will be forgiven and redeemed, becoming a member of His royal family, Sinless in His eyes, an heir of His Holy Kingdom and saved from the fiery pits of Hell in addition to becoming a recipient of His never ending grace, Love & Forgiveness.    Thank You Jesus for leaving your heavenly realm of authority and majesty to save this fallen and broken race of humans who have abandoned your plans of purity and holiness. No greater gift of sacrifice has been, could be or will be ever made.     Praise Be To God.    Kevin Wolter

Ministry Talks 8 - When Ministry Needs a Resurrection: Waiting, Rest, and A Fresh Start   Go through 1 OT account of resurrection, 2 NT account of resurrection, and I’ll give you a few psalms to consider and take with you to contemplate. All have unique insights for when ministry just really needs new, fresh, and something more, a resurrection. 4 sections to today’s study:             Admitting when all is not well             Connecting the pieces of Grace, freedom, and joy             Easter Saturday Ministry             Rest and RESToration                         1) Admitting when all is not well 2 Kings 4:18-37 when “everything is alright” is your mantra - v. 23, 26 admitting it is the hardest part, first step, satan wants to keep you in isolation sometimes admitting just means saying, “this isn’t what I thought it would look like” considering unsafe people v safe people - v. 27     2) Connecting the pieces of Grace, freedom, and joy John 19:38-20:3   grace comes in and with it there is a new freedom to these disciples Jesus’ body is cared for by people, this is the work of the church let people care and bring healing to you disciples running to the tomb, Jesus love is just that big that we don’t even think and I think sometimes we lose the awe of that often in ministry we lose the awe, effects our hope, that what God is doing is bigger than this world David Paul Tripp - http://amzn.to/2HyxGyU lose the ability to be playful - look at disciples trying to outrun each other Brene Brown, Daring Greatly, foreboding joy; waiting for shoe to drop - http://amzn.to/2FGxdKp back to disciples running - running together, this is a clue, when ministry needs a resurrection we need running partners now more than ever   3) Easter Saturday Ministry             - ministry in the waiting, unsure where you’re going, Ben Rector Sailboat (God knows) waiting can feel as devastating as the mocking feels a touch sad, a touch lonely, a touch set aside, devalued, humiliating God is not uninterested vinegar and oil prayers (Present Over Perfect) -http://amzn.to/2FQS551   4) Rest and RESToration There are 3 Days in the “Holy Weekend” account - 1 = Sabbath seems significant God values rest and what it accomplishes, even when we don’t fully understand it 4 principles of rest in Vantage Point: A New View of Rest, Rhythm, and the Work of God by Brenda Jank - http://amzn.to/2pbtMVT   Psalm 119:105-112 - concept of inclination in rest Psalm 51 - create, restore, and joy Psalm 126 - weeping and thanksgiving, how does God daily, weekly, yearly, eternally restore joy?       - sleep, day off elsewhere, vacation, sabbatical, something new       Ideas from the trenches Sleep Day off elsewhere Day trip Vacation Sabbatical Something new long walks daily Scripture reading prayer specific prayer: Help me see them as You see them, Lord. talking with a friend in ministry life reading new resources and ideas journaling grumbling to God Repeating to self- it doesn't have to happen right now a women's or men's Bible study group connecting with friends long distance intentionally praying for humility exercise using oils with prayers connecting with a mentor finding an organization that has ministry insight work outside of church for ministry spouses talking to your mom sitting in or getting some sunshine       “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.”   For when ministry just really needs new, fresh, and something more, a resurrection.   4 sections to today’s study:             Admitting when all is not well             Connecting the pieces of Grace, freedom, and joy             Easter Saturday Ministry             Rest and RESToration   1 - Admitting when all is not well 2 Kings 4:18-37 admitting it is the hardest part, first step, satan wants to keep you in isolation sometimes admitting just means saying, “this isn’t what I thought it would look like” considering unsafe people v safe people - v. 27   2 - Connecting the pieces of Grace, freedom, and joy John 19:38-20:3 Jesus’ body is cared for by people, this is the work of the church - caring for one another When we lose our awe losing the ability to be playful and foreboding joy   3 -Easter Saturday Ministry waiting can feel as devastating as the mocking feels a touch sad, a touch lonely, a touch set aside, devalued, humiliating God is not uninterested vinegar and oil prayers   4- Rest and RESToration There are 3 Days in the “Holy Weekend” account - 1 = Sabbath     For further contemplation: Psalm 119:105-112 - concept of inclination in rest Psalm 51 - create, restore, and joy Psalm 126 - weeping and thanksgiving, how does God daily, weekly, yearly, eternally restore joy?   Ideas from the trenches Sleep Day off elsewhere Day trip Vacation Sabbatical Something new long walks daily Scripture reading prayer specific prayer: Help me see them as You see them, Lord. talking with a friend in ministry life reading new resources and ideas journaling grumbling to God Repeating to self- it doesn't have to happen right now a women's or men's Bible study group connecting with friends long distance intentionally praying for humility exercise using oils with prayers connecting with a mentor finding an organization that has ministry insight work outside of church for ministry spouses talking to your mom sitting in or getting some sunshine   Resources: Dangerous Calling by David Paul Tripp - http://amzn.to/2HyxGyU Daring Greatly by Brene Brown - http://amzn.to/2FGxdKp Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequest -http://amzn.to/2FQS551 4 principles of rest in Vantage Point: A New View of Rest, Rhythm, and the Work of God by Brenda Jank - http://amzn.to/2pbtMVT   “Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. May not copy or download more than 500 consecutive verses of the ESV Bible or more than one half of any book of the ESV Bible.”

We've arrived!  In more ways than one and tuning into this episode, you'll soon find out why. For the past few episodes, we've been diving into the spiritual work that accompanies expansion and before we dive into Part III today, let's talk about expansion in general.  Why do we do this work? If expanding into our best selves were easy, there wouldn't be a need for spiritual development or personal development.  There wouldn't be a need for life coaches or therapists or personal trainers or any other type of professional that guides us through change.  As I mentioned in Part II, change is hard.  We cha-cha forward and cha-cha back.  And simply living through this limbo phase of change is challenging enough on it's own.  The contrast here is palpable.  We deeply feel the gap between who we want to become and the ways we are working on getting there, often times feeling as though we're coming up short. This contrast becomes such a new normal for us that we gradually grow accustomed to this new level of conscious effort we put forth to become someone new.  It's so gradual that we often don't realize when this effort starts to taper off and we find ourselves in this new, new normal of simply being this new version of ourselves, which is why I want to take you back to where this series all began - sitting in the river after Wild & Holy Weekend.... For Full Show Notes, visit Megan-Hale.com.   This episode is sponsored by Wild and Holy Weekend and Honey & Sage, Co.  Honey & Sage Co is a women’s wellness subscription care package and apothecary, who believe in holy wellness and self-care is sacred. Honey & Sage Co. is giving you 10% off your first subscription box or shop order.  The product I can’t stop raving about is called their Aura Mist, Focused Intentions, which you can find here! Simply enter the code HOLYANDWILD at checkout!  Self-care is part of any spiritual practice.  Let Honey & Sage Co. open you to a whole new world of conscious products!  “Better woman.  Better Earth.”  Honey & Sage Co.  

In today's Clarity episode we're talking about something I'm super curious to learn more about: in-person retreats with your customers! Megan Hale is the host of Wild & Holy Weekend. Here's how she describes it: "Wild & Holy Weekend is a unique experience for 10 women to gather around a fire, celebrate our power, break bread, and dive into the pure truths of our souls while embracing the concept that we can be both scared and ready, unsure and certain, still evolving and confident."Megan's recent inaugural W&H Weekend was a total success -- she sold every single spot. But before that... she tried to host an in-person event, and it completely flopped. So today, Megan is letting us peek behind the curtain in order to show us what went wrong, what she changed and how Wild & Holy Weekend has become the definition of Meaningful Work for her. In this Clarity episode, you'll hear: The flop of Megan's first in person event (why it flopped, and what went wrong)What she changed in her process & in herself for the second time around (which led to selling out!)How to create an emotional connection to an event, leading customers to click "buy" All about marketing an in-person retreat: when to start & how to do it in order to sell outHow to make your customers feel awesome -- not pressured -- during a sales process Show notes:Wild & Holy Weekend

This week I'm thrilled to welcome my friend & fellow mastermind group member, Megan Hale! Megan focuses on spiritual development & relationship coaching, and she also has a brand new podcast called Wild & Holy Radio. Before that, she hosted a podcast called The Enoughness Revolution for 150+ episodes (!) This episode is veers into some unchartered territory here on the Courage & Clarity podcast, and I love it.We're talking about spirituality, but it's now what you think.If you consider yourself even remotely spiritually inclined, but perhaps you've dealt with frustration and helplessness in a more traditional religious setting (um, hand raised over here), I think you will love Megan & this conversation. In this Courage episode, you'll hear: How Megan made the crazy decision to close her successful podcast & start overWhat spirituality can teach us about business How to get out of your own way and let the process guide you (hint: it feels AMAZING)How to tap into the feeling that you've already arrived at your goalWhat to do to resolve discomfort, fear and anxiety, in business & in life SHOW NOTES: Megan's websiteWild & Holy RadioWild & Holy Weekend

Who is Megan? Megan Hale is a retired psychotherapist and relationship coach who guides women and couples to transformative love, authentic self-expression, and soul shifting freedom built on truth, courage, and integrity. She’s the podcast host of The Enoughness Revolution, a conversation on creating joy in life, work, and love, and the creator of Wild and Holy Weekend, a biannual transformative retreat for women ready to reconnect with who they are, what they want, and take action that honors their soul. She’s a mother, wife, die-hard foodie, and eternal seeker of building trust in ourselves and trust in God as we ebb and flow with life’s magic. She lives in San Antonio, TX, with her husband, son, and two dogs. Quotes from Megan  We know the edges of our comfort zone. Bravery is pushing those edges and stepping over them—and it’s going to be different for all of us. So you can’t compare your bravery to my bravery, your bravery to anybody else’s bravery because we all have different edges. We all have different comfort zones. We all have different dreams. (8:18) Anytime we’re overwhelmed, it takes our power away. My first piece for me is managing overwhelm, and it’s taken me a long time to do that for myself. The things that have helped me is I only think in increments of three days at a time if I have a lot going on. Because if I think to next week or next even two weeks from now, it’s too much time for me to manage cognitively. And I also usually have only three big goals on my plate at a time. (9:55) What You’ll Learn How to take charge of your calendar by scheduling in white space first before work and personal obligations How to "say no" strategies to keep yourself from spreading yourself too thin Having clarity is the first step to understanding what your values are Reflections and tools for cultivating "enoughness" in your life Resources and How to Connect: Megan's Website: http://www.megan-hale.com/ Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, and Podcast Resources Mentioned: Brene Brown's Ted Talk on Vulnerability Other Listening Options: Individual player or full player view on website: http://lorirochino.com/podcast-2/

A huge thank you for giving Wild & Holy Radio such a warm welcome to the airwaves last week!  Not only did we smash way past my goal of 250 downloads on Day 1, but so many of you left the kindest reviews that left me feeling so honored to be part of such a loving, beautiful community of spiritual seekers.  Seriously, thank you! Your reviews continue to be so helpful in helping us grow our community so please don't feel that your chance has passed to help.  Every day is an opportunity as we continue to grow our wings together! ****** This episode is brought to you by Wild and Holy Weekend. Our wild and holy community has been fortunate to welcome both men and women who are seeking more truth in who they are, what they believe, and having a closer connection with something higher than themselves and for that I am so grateful! Wild & Holy Radio is the safest container on the airwaves to explore who you are, find your truth, and create a life that honors your soul, which is why Wild & Holy Weekend is that next level experience for doing just that. If you’re a woman tuning into the podcast, I have a special invitation for you. The next Wild & Holy Weekend (and the LAST Wild and Holy Weekend until fall 2018) is happening September 22-24 in beautiful Austin, TX. If you’ve been craving to have more self-expression and expand into your next level of self to experience life, work, and love more fully, this retreat is specifically for you! We’ll be spending two days and two nights clearing the way for you to love more deeply, take more courageous action, and come home to who you are spiritually that will change the way you walk through the world. And just like on the podcast, you’ll be guided with practical spiritual tools in the most loving space to simply be who you are, explore what’s possible, and let go of all the fear, uncertainty, and sometimes even confusion that have been holding you back. Join me in Austin, TX for a truly unforgettable weekend that will free your soul, honor your truth, and set you on a powerful path to be your fullest expression. More info can be found at WildandHolyWeekend.com. I would love to welcome you to Austin, TX for a weekend of expression and expansion and my last retreat until Fall 2018! Visit WildandHolyWeekend.com for all retreat details and to secure your spot for TX sized hugs, tacos, truth, and expansion! ********* As you recall, on Episode 3, we started diving into Part I of III of the three types of spiritual shifts that accompany expansion and today is Part II! If you haven't checked out Part I, go listen to that one first as this episode builds off of the groundwork we laid talking about paradigm shifts. We wrapped up that episode with a small, yet mighty statement that actually leads us perfectly into today's spiritual shift that you may have totally missed because I didn't draw much attention to it. I said paradigm shifts change the way you think and feel about everything.  And that's where we're heading today. The next type of Spiritual Shift that accompanies expansion is what I like to call TFD Shifts. For complete show notes, head to megan-hale.com. 

This episode is brought to you by Wild and Holy Weekend, an intimate TX retreat for women ready to be their fullest expression.  Join me this September for an unforgettable weekend to hear your own wisdom, take a courageous leap forward, and expand into your next evolution of self!  Find out more by visiting wildandholyweekend.com.   Hey, hey, soul seeker!   I know if we're friends, we must have similar interests and passions.  You're probably not content living a purposeless life.  You want to experience more and feel more than the average human, but more so, you want to challenge yourself to expand into your potential, your impact, and your capacity for love, positivity, vulnerability, and faith. Because of that, I wanted to talk about several phases of our journeys that allow us to do just that.  And more specifically, we're tapping into a phenomena that I witnessed at the most recent Wild & Holy Weekend.  The more I've thought about how we actually expand into a new version of ourselves, I've really been doing some reflecting on my own life as to when the three spiritual shifts I'm going to be sharing with you today have shown up for me.  After all, these three types of spiritual shifts most definitely have an order/sequence, but they definitely do NOT have any type of expiration date meaning we continue to go through these types of shifts as long as we're on our personal journey of self-exploration and spiritual growth. Why did I feel so called to talk about this?   As we were sitting in the river after our closing ceremony of Wild & Holy Weekend, one of my clients (and retreaters) mentioned to me that she wished she would have come to something like this when she was a bit earlier on in her spiritual journey.  Her reasoning?  She felt like it would have been even more impactful of showing her what's possible.  Instead of feeling this huge monumental internal shift, she felt as though no big, life altering change had really happened until I shared with her what I'm going to share with you! After all, not all spiritual shifts have the same quality.  Some feel like huge waves of aha's that totally rock us to our core while others seem like such a gradual next step in our own personal evolution that they can indeed go by completely unnoticed if you're not careful.  And it's actually this last particular type of spiritual shift that is the MOST important.  It's the reason we work so hard to begin with. So, on today's episode, I wanted to talk about these three types of spiritual shifts, the expansion they create for us, and why all three are equally important to our own personal growth and evolution.  You ready?   For complete show notes, visit Megan-Hale.com. I'd love for you to take a few moments to leave a quick review on iTunes.  I've detailed the "how to" right here (complete with pictures)!  You sharing your personal feedback is SO helpful in reaching other soul seekers who are passionate about living their truth and creating lives that honor their soul

It's a brand new conversation [and the realest conversation] on spirituality, living your truth, and creating a life that honors your soul!  This episode is brought to you by Wild and Holy Weekend, an intimate TX retreat for women ready to be their fullest expression.  Join me this September for an unforgettable weekend to hear your own wisdom, take a courageous leap forward, and expand into your next evolution of self!  Find out more by visiting wildandholyweekend.com.   It feels so good to be back from my 6 week hiatus after the final episode aired of my first podcast, The Enoughness Revolution.  To say I'm excited to get this new party started is a complete understatement.   On Season 1, we're diving into the depths of spirituality, defining God, building faith, and healing wounds so we can expand into our fullest expression.   I'm joined by some amazing guests including authors, speakers, inspirational thought leaders, and spiritual teachers as we tease apart the power of spirituality in our lives to become who we really are and pursue our holy work in the world.   Tune in to learn more about what's new for Season 1 and make sure you've subscribed so you don't miss an episode!   As with any podcast, your reviews are so helpful!  There's nothing like potential listeners hearing straight from your heart.  Please take a moment and leave a review for Wild & Holy™ Radio.  I've included the "how to" right here.  

It's Transformational Thursday, y'all and before we get into our next guest, who won my heart at first chat, I wanted to open up the door for 2 more lovely souls to join me at Wild and Holy Weekend.  There are still 2 spots remaining for the woman who is ready to reclaim her real truths, release her non-truths, and be her full expression in the world. The weekend I have planned for you is magical and transformational.  Not only will you be spending time getting out of your head and into you heart while deep in the heart of TX, but you'll also be surrounded by amazingly soulful and heart centered women ready to hold you and see you for the strong, beautiful, capable, and deserving [of all the goodness the world has to offer] woman you are! More details can be found here.  I can't wait to welcome you to TX!   Now... back to regularly scheduled programming.   When our next guest first reached out to me to share her story of loss and resiliency, I was touched and inspired to share space with her to hear how she turned life's greatest heartbreak into something beautiful. Today, you're meeting Christine McAlister who has transmuted the tragedy of losing her daughter into triumph and bringing others along with her. An experienced mentor and entrepreneur, Christine McAlister carries the memory and legacy of her daughter forward to motivate and inspire other women to use their unique gifts AND challenges to create and lead the businesses and lives of their dreams. Christine's authenticity and background has inspired thousands around the world.  Described most often as "genuine", her energetic and relatable style has earned her thousands of loyal fans. An award-winning PBS documentarian, a 3-time Olympic Games freelancer, and founder of 2 6-figure businesses & a non-profit, her experience with telling compelling stories makes her a remarkable speaker and guest expert.   In this episode, Christine guides you to more joy by:   1.  Learning to be present, however you can. This makes all the difference. 2.  Journaling your gratitudes, successes and triggers to celebrate and learn from them 3.  Taking at least a full day off every week--you'll return to your work with renewed energy and joy.   I'll see you in a few days for another Motivational Monday.  Until then, have a magical, powerful, soulful weekend!  I believe in you

We're going all the way in this Monday morning, y'all and I'm peeling back some layers on transgenerational family patterns, in particular, my own! My mom is in town, which has given me such a great opportunity to gain more perspective on my own family patterns. In today's episode, I talk about how to challenge our own stories, the reality of truth, the way we give meaning to life events, and the power we can reclaim for ourselves when we choose to look through a different lens. BUT, perhaps one of the most powerful tools I talk about today is how to manage defensiveness.  And this one is SUPER important! Tune in.  I'm sure it will pull up a lot for you, which I'd love to hear about in the comments.  Did this episode open your eyes on anything you've carrying? Lastly, there are 2 spots left for Wild and Holy Weekend and the price goes up TODAY!  BUT, because I love you, I'm extending the Early Bird Rate to 7 pm CST tonight.  To get the Early Bird price though, you have to email me to get a coupon. If you're ready to reclaim your real truths, release your non-truths, and express yourself fully in the world, then join me June 16th-18th in New Braunfels, TX for a delicious, magical, powerful weekend

It's Transformational Thursday, Sisters and I could think of no better way to approach today's transformation than by speaking of my own.   Today Brax turns 11 months, which means we're just shy of a year. A year of huge transition and change and some deep lessons on being flexible and opening myself to receive.   Wow!  So much came up for me during today's episode.  I simply want to start with a big "thank you" for being along this journey with me, for trusting me to hold space for you and the people you love, for continuing to share the podcast and bring others into our community.   Did you know we're adding 500 new subscribers every single month?  That's because of you!   In today's episode, I talk about my biggest lessons I've learned this year and how they've showed up in my personal and professional life.   They're good ones!   And as a friendly reminder, there are only 4 spots left at Wild and Holy Weekend and the price goes up on Monday.  If this has been calling to you, the time is now to buy your ticket!   All details can be found here.   Have a magical, powerful, beautiful weekend, Sister!  Sending you so much love for the path you're actively co-creating with the Divine! 

I'm fresh back from my first weekend away from my son since he was born and I'm happy to report that everything was GREAT!  Sure, it was a pain to drag the breast pump along, but it was great for all involved to have some time away and to switch things up.  And there's always a first for everything.   This weekend offered me some powerful reflection for how easy it is to lose pieces of ourselves in our relationships even when they're well meaning and healthy.  It was a big aha for me to notice how I'd let one tiny little facet of myself go over the past few years and I came home knowing I wanted to reclaim that for myself.  So, I'm passing on this wisdom to you because if there's one thing I know, the one place it's easiest to lose ourselves, it's in our relationships.   And it starts with small things, like picking up certain mannerisms from the people we surround ourselves with to big things like trading in our dreams to for other dreams that better fit with our life partner.   Today, I'm sharing how we maintain our sense of self in our relationships with some reflective activities for you.  And I'm also making a BIG announcement!   Wild and Holy Weekend only has 6 more spots and there are only 6 more days left to take advantage of the Early Bird Rate.   If you're feeling called to reclaim pieces of who you are and release the things that are insulting your soul, I really want you to join me.   Wild and Holy [inaguaral] Weekend is going to be magical, powerful, and soulful.   Come join me for a weekend away sure to reconnect you with who you are and how to express that boldly in the world.   I can't wait to welcome you to TX.   If you're a HELL YES and want to buy your ticket NOW, visit this link that will take you straight to PayPal.  If you want to read more about this dreamy, soulful, delicious weekend I've planned for you, visit this link to learn more about the retreat.   I'll see you on Thursday for another Transformational episode, but tell me a small facet you're going to pull out of the closet and try back on this week.  Put it in the comments so I can check back in with you and see how it goes!  Have a magical start to your week, Sister!  Believing in you always

It's Transformational Thursday, Sisters and after a heavy episode on Monday, I've had a bit of a vulnerability hangover and have been sitting with why I felt we needed to go there.  But as I was preparing for today's episode, it hit me.  Ahhhh, we had to go there on Monday so we could go here today. So on today's episode, I'm bringing it back to why we do this work- so we can learn to hear our truth over all the noise that's out there in the world and over the self-doubt our insecurities create for us. In this episode, we're diving into the nature of our soul and how it speaks to us, how we reclaim the truth that lives within us, how we reclaim our wildness by leaning into trust and faith, and how we release the non-truths to live by our real truths! This is a good one! Mentioned in this episode: How we learn to overcome the battle between who our ego thinks we need to be and who our soul knows we're capable of being. How we battle back against our self-doubt by using the gift of contrast. How we align ourselves with our wildness by shifting our mindset and deepening into allowing vs. control. Learning to be a WILD VINE and trust the process. How we shift our view of God to seek more self-compassion. How we use self-compassion to hear the voice of our soul. Releasing the non-truths through burning rituals and physically shaking them out and return them to the Earth. If you're feeling called to release non-truths and reclaim your REAL TRUTHS, I'd love to invite you to Wild and Holy Weekend, a beautiful retreat for 10 women who are ready to experience more LIGHT, LOVE, and LIBERATION.   Join me for a unique retreat blending movement and ritual, connection and expansion, truth telling and brave action to be your fullest expression.  And yes, there will be TX sized hugs and tacos!  All retreat info can be found here. Tickets are on sale now.  You can save $50 by purchasing your ticket by May 1st!  Included in your ticket is beautiful lodging and delicious meals, a personalized Qoya class by my friend, Rachel Anzalone, plus a weekend of being seen, heard, loved, and supported!   I am SO excited!  Purchase your ticket here for $325!   I'll see you in a few days for another Motivational Monday.  Have a beautiful, wild, and holy weekend

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