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This special episode of Humanism Now is released as part of Podcastathon 2025, the world's largest podcast charity initiative. We're proud to dedicate this episode to Faith to Faithless, a programme by Humanists UK supporting those leaving high-control religious groups. Three incredible guests—George, Leena, and Sarah—share raw, courageous accounts of their journeys out of fundamentalist religions and the new communities they're helping to build.Faith to Faithless is proudly marking its 10th anniversary in 2025, celebrating a decade of support, solidarity, and advocacy for apostates.⭐ Episode HighlightsLife inside high-control religious groupsThe emotional toll of shunning and "thought crimes"How Faith to Faithless supports apostates across the UKStarting new peer groups and reclaiming lost experiencesWhy public services and mental health professionals must understand apostasy better

The Hidden Dangers of Benadryl: How Faith, Sleep, and Hormones Impact Your HealthIn this eye-opening episode, health advocate and coach Andrea joins us to share her powerful journey from chronic stress and hormone struggles to deep healing through faith and wellness. We dive into the shocking connection between long-term Benadryl use and dementia, why hormone therapy isn't always the full solution, and how faith can guide the path to true health restoration.Andrea opens up about her experience overcoming sleep issues, managing cortisol levels, and learning to prioritize rest without guilt. She shares the importance of comprehensive hormone testing and how detoxing her body transformed her energy and clarity. If you're facing sleep challenges, hormone imbalance, or feeling stuck in unhealthy cycles, this conversation offers hope, practical tips, and encouragement rooted in faith.Chapters: 0:00 - The Truth About Benadryl & Dementia Risks 1:58 - Hormone Therapy Journey: What Worked & What Didn't 3:52 - The Root Cause: Stress, Cortisol, and Gut Health Explained 5:39 - Why Long-Term Benadryl Use Harms Your Brain 7:32 - Natural Sleep Solutions That Changed Everything 8:35 - The Power of Hormone Testing & Detoxification 12:10 - How Faith and Fasting Led to Lasting Health Changes 21:12 - Learning to Rest: Overcoming Chronic Overachievement 23:41 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome & Trusting God's Plan 26:02 - Final Encouragement for Women Facing Health StrugglesIf this episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs hope and healing!Sign up to become a certified Fast to Faith coach and as a gift I will give you back your health! Imagine feeling amazing in your body, being your ideal weight with tons of energy, and then being trained how to help other women do the same! I want to see you in our kick-off call March 10th. SIGN UP NOW! https://fasttofaith.com/become-a-certified-fast-to-faith-coach/Thank You for Listening! Ready to deepen your fasting journey? Discover the Fasting Accelerator Collection—your ultimate guide to achieving remarkable fasting results and transforming your health. Don't miss out on the Fast to Faith app, your hub for exclusive recipes, community support, and tools to integrate faith, wellness, and health into your daily life.Build a Purpose-Driven, Profitable Business & Transform Lives? Take the next step with our Fast to Faith Coach Certification Program, crafted for individuals passionate about helping others thrive spiritually and physically. Find all these transformative resources and more at FasttoFaith.com. Start your journey today! Dr. Tabatha's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrTabathaDr. Tabatha's IG: https://www.instagram.com/gutsydrtabatha/Dr. Tabatha's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fasttofaith

Finding Rest in a World of Stress: How Faith & Wellness Transform Your LifeIn this powerful episode, Emmy Award-winning health coach and growth strategist Kirsten Lindquist joins us to talk about the intersection of faith, stress, and health. We dive deep into how chronic stress affects our bodies, why modern women are more overwhelmed than ever, and the surprising ways faith can help us find peace and restore our health.Kirsten shares her personal journey—from a career in broadcast to missionary work in Mexico—and how it shaped her approach to wellness. We also discuss practical strategies for improving sleep, reducing anxiety, and trusting God in our daily lives. If you've been feeling stuck, exhausted, or like stress is running your life, this episode will help you reset and reclaim control—without burnout.If you would like to watch this episode, check it out here on YouTube

In episode 101, Jason Khalipa and Gabe Yanez talk about why a "Dad Bod" shows you DON'T care about your family and why being in shape allows you to serve your family better.  Never let momentum get to zero. Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday and Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. Follow Jason: https://instagram.com/jasonkhalipa?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow TRAIN HARD: https://www.instagram.com/trainhard.fit/?hl=en Never Zero Newsletter: https://www.th.fit/ NCFIT Programming For Gym Owners: https://www.nc.fit/programming Philanthropy: https://avaskitchen.org/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Does a Dad Bod Show You Care? 1:50 - Why Getting a Coach Can Make a Big Difference 5:46 - Reflecting on the Past Year for Growth 7:33 - Competing and Training for Hyrox 11:13 - Athlete Performances and Race Timings 13:13 - Tragic Incident at the 2024 CrossFit Games 17:09 - The Power of Clear Communication in Communities 18:53 - CrossFit's Impact vs. Social Media Negativity 22:22 - Family Christmas Traditions and Preferences 24:09 - Real Christmas Trees and Fire Hazards 27:37 - Processing a Turkey: A Learning Experience 29:23 - How Food Origins Can Shape Family Values 32:41 - Misconceptions About Dad Bods and Priorities 37:53 - Looking to the Future: Improving Health Today 39:34 - It's Never Too Late for a Physical Transformation 43:00 - Supporting Families Facing Pediatric Cancer 44:46 - How Faith and Support Help Fathers in Tough Times 48:11 - Personal Growth as a Dad and Deeper Family Bonds 49:47 - How Kids Inspire Life-Changing Decisions

Welcome to our first ever LIVE podcast on The Business Savage Podcast with Money Mastery & NLP Coach Michelle Dillard and Digital Ads Millionaire Emily Hirsh. In this LIVE episode, we talk about:- What it takes to build a million dollar empire- Balancing your energy with business & being a parent- How FAITH is the driving force of their business & life- Discovering their feminine energy- Strategies around ads & using them to increase your reachPlus we answered some Q&A from the live audience! Let us know how you enjoy our first ever LIVE podcast, and maybe we will deliver on more!Follow us on Instagram: @the.business.savageDo you have a topic for our podcast? Leave it here! www.thebusinesssavage.com/tbs-podcast-ideasIf you would like to contact us, write us an email to:info@thebusinesssavage.comOr through our website:www.thebusinesssavage.com/contact

How Faith is worked internally, How faith is preached audibly, How faith is confirmed sacramentaly.

How Faith is worked internally, How faith is preached audibly, How faith is confirmed sacramentaly.

Master the Most Useful Human Skill: https://bit.ly/3Vdu64A Listen to this podcast and other episodes of PG Radio on Spotify: https://bit.ly/pgradiospotify In episode 155 of PG Radio, we dive deep into the life and mind of Parmish Verma  @ParmishVermaFilms  discussing his journey to success, the challenges he faced, and his thoughts on fame and money. We explore his spiritual beliefs, his passion for cars, and the emotional experience of becoming a father. Parmish also shares his views on contemporary issues such as masculinity and the often overlooked struggles faced by men, revealing a side of him that fans rarely see. Parmish Verma is a singer, actor, and director in the Punjabi entertainment industry. He is known for his performances and storytelling and has made significant contributions to both music and film within this niche. His career is characterized by resilience and hard work, reflecting his journey from early struggles to achieving success. Episode recording date: 9 June, 2024 This is what we talked about: 0:00 - Parmish on Success, Fame, and Money 11:03 - Parmish's journey through his struggle 27:15 - Does Struggle Guarantee Success? 35:06 - How Faith changed Parmish's worldview? 38:52 - Parmish's love for Cars 48:50 - What is Parmish most afraid of? 53:08 - Experience of being a Father for the first time 1:05:10 - Why Are Artists Turning to Spirituality? 1:12:09 - Andrew Tate and the Concept of Masculinity 1:22:03 - The burden of being a Man in today's world 1:28:41 - Why Parmish wants to go to Vipassana? 1:48:01 - The Thought of losing parents - Parmish gets Emotional

2Peter 2:2 How Faith is used to multiply Grace and Peace.

Navigate Through Stress and Overwhelm with the #1 and #2 Mindset and peak performance coaches IN THE WORLD! In this NEW EPISODE, we're tackling a topic that's become a modern-day epidemic – STRESS. With the incredible Brendon Burchard by my side, we're here to guide you through the turbulence of life with actionable strategies for overcoming stress. This conversation, recorded live in front of an audience at a recent GROWTH DAY event, and I pray it brings you HOPE and HEALING. Brendon and I dive deep into personal practices and universal principles that have helped us navigate through life's storms including: How Faith and Prayer can provide unparalleled comfort and clarity, helping to distinguish between what's within our control and what we need to surrender. Strategies to fight back against discouragement, doubt, and delusions that often accompany stressful periods. Sharing simple, effective methods to physiologically combat stress. Strategies to foster a more peaceful and resilient mindset. The Law of Emotional Attraction and how to pivot towards positivity. Practical advice on dealing with negative people who may contribute to your stress levels. How to break your Addiction to Outcomes and learn to appreciate the journey. The Critical Role of Sleep Remind yourself of your inherent worth and the qualities that define who you are beyond your stressors. Stress doesn't just challenge us; it has the potential to change us – for better or worse. But with the right tools and mindset, we can emerge stronger, more peaceful, and with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. This episode isn't just about coping with stress; it's about transforming it into a force for growth and peace. Brendon and I share these insights not just from a place of professional expertise but from personal experience and a deep desire to help others find the comfort and resilience we've worked to cultivate in our own lives. Join us on this healing journey as we arm you with the knowledge and practices to lessen the impact of stress and embrace a life filled with more peace and purpose. Let's find that calm in the chaos together.

Using trending audio on TikTok, navigating the social media algorithms, and creating video content with Faith Christensen from Faith's Fresh. ----- Welcome to episode 448 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews Faith Christensen. How Faith Christensen Grew Her TikTok and Instagram Platforms to 2.5 Million Followers Faith first started posting food content to Instagram and TikTok when she was in 2019 when she learned she was intolerant to gluten and dairy. Since that time, she has taken her career as a food creator full-time and grown her social media accounts to over 2.5 million followers (!!!). In this interview, Bjork and Faith talk about Faith's strategy for creating video content, how she uses trending audio, her tips for navigating the algorithms, and why she decided to work with a management agency to support her with brand partnerships. If you're looking to up your game on TikTok or Instagram this year, you won't want to skip this interview! In this episode, you'll learn: How Faith grew her social accounts to over 2.5 million followers. More about how she uses trending audio on TikTok. About her process for creating video content on Instagram and/or TikTok. How she approaches reposting content between platforms. Her thoughts on navigating the algorithms on social media. The importance of changing camera angles when filming videos for TikTok. Why she exclusively edits on her phone. How she uses analytics to shape her strategy on TikTok and Instagram. Why she decided to work with a management agency. Resources: Follow Faith on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Capcut Digital Brand Architects Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group ----- This episode is sponsored by Memberful and Raptive. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started here. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.

Want an inside look at Chick-fil-A?In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand.Steve is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (1981 to 2015).During Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became one of the most iconic brands of our time.Now, he's here to share stories and insights from his career, including:Truett Cathy's inspiring leadershipA $2 million mistake that shaped himThe importance of valuesChick-fil-A's inverted marketing modelAnd more

How Faith and move us beyond Determination  Successful detours  Why doubt can help us to pause and reflect People who believe in luck and those that do not Myth: Dionysus and his cult To find me: theastrologyvixen.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another episode of The Fashion Brand Clinic with me, Elizabeth Stiles!    Faith started her fashion career studying at London College of Fashion & launched a lingerie brand straight out of uni & moved to Australia. Amid a global pandemic, she was back in Brighton & Faith embraced the perfect moment to embark on her next creative journey. Faith now spends weeks carefully designing dresses that will last and transcend fickle fashion trends with her customers in mind. Her favourite thing is to source fabric, it's her passion and what inspires her creatively. She uses natural new fibres from credible sources and deadstock fabrics.  

This is one of those episodes that is so packed with gold that you will want to pause, rewind, and listen back a few times! It's a true masterclass in marketing and career growth.  My guest in episode 287 of #thePOZcast is Steve Robinson, former CMO of Chick-fil-A! Today, Steve is a consultant, author, and speaker on organizational culture design and leadership, brand strategy development, and much more.  Steve was with Chick-fil-A for over 30 years, and during Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became one of the most iconic brands of our time. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, he served as the director of marketing for Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta. Please check out Steve's book, "Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand"https://a.co/d/79ZNLfV For more on Steve: https://srobinsonconsulting.com/ If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review:   https://ratethispodcast.com/thepozcast  #thePOZcast is brought to you by our friends at Interseller – the prospecting + outreach platform of recruiters and sellers.  Check out a free demo today! https://bit.ly/2Fbm/BZ Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and Twitter @AdamJPosner.eth 

Want an inside look at Chick-fil-A?In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand.Steve is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. (1981 to 2015).During Steve's tenure, Chick-fil-A grew from 184 stores and $100 million to 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion and became one of the most iconic brands of our time.Now, he's here to share stories and insights from his career, including: Truett Cathy's inspiring leadership A $2 million mistake that shaped him The importance of values Chick-fil-A's inverted marketing model And more

A longtime board game lover and superstar marketing strategist, Faith Price understands what drives user retention and how to coordinate a killer soft launch. She shares her launch expertise with the PG.Biz audience this week. In this episode, Faith, Director of Growth Marketing at DoubleDown Interactive, and our cohost, Peggy Anne Salz, discuss what shifts in soft launch strategy tell us about what lies ahead for the gaming industry. Faith also divulges the DoubleDown team's big change to their soft launch process that paid off down the development road. In even bigger news, we're up for the Best In British Podcast Awards! Vote for the PocketGamer.biz Podcast here before voting closes. CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Cast your vote for the Pg.Biz podcast 00:46 - Welcome, Faith, to the podcast 02:49 - What do soft launches tell us about gaming?  06:17 - Are soft launches what they used to be? 09:01 - The timeline for an effective soft launch 13:34 - Reading data differently 18:00 - Teamwork makes the dream work 21:32 - A change to Double Down's soft launches that paid off 23:58 - Is AI part of co-creation? 25:32 - How Faith's personal life motivates her professional 28:50 - Faith as a superhero character * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *  ** Let's Connect **

How Faith in Our Future Resurrection Changes Our Present 1 Cor.15:29-34The Blessed Mess: Paul's First Letter to the Church at Corinth July 9th, 2023 John Bruce, Pastor

Awakened...Now What?! EPISODE 304 TRANSFORMING TRAUMA WITH FAITH ASHENDEN Faith Ashenden is the founder and CEO of That Healing Feeling. She is a master mindset coach who helps women from all over the world become their own healers through nervous system regulation. In addition to her psychology degree from The University of Texas at Austin, she is a Certified Master Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and Trauma-Informed Coach. That Healing Feeling was born out of Faith's own experience going from bedridden to thriving in just 9 months after implementing her signature methods, and since the birth of THF, she has helped over 1,000 women step into their power and take their health back. She believes that the infrastructure to heal is hardwired into our DNA, and her signature programs help people access that which they already have. 1:59 Faith's greatest joy living her life's mission 3:10 How Faith found her own meaning to spirituality 9:15 The leading form of trauma 12:15 Long term changes in the body caused by trauma 16:45 The solution to healing trauma 18:45 How Faith's clients approach her Health Transformation Accelerator program 20:11 Neuroplasticity explained 22:37 Faith's methods for developing new neural pathways in the brain 25:52 Faith's client testimonial 28:55 Prolonged cortisol release and how it affects pregnant women 31:30 Exercises to increase the size of the hippocampus and restore its normal capacity 35:13 The solution to living in a more loving and compassionate world 37:15 Rapid Resolution Therapy 39:10 Big Pharma's remedies for trauma 40:34 Somatic practices for moving stress out of the body 46:38 Faith's past panic attack and how to regulate during a panic attack 50:40 What Faith would change about her past trauma 51:48 Faith's greatest victory 54:12 Now What?! 56:26 This Or That! Contact Faith Here! Find Faith on Instagram @thathealingfeeling Find Faith On TikTok! Chat With Awakened...Now What?! On ⁠⁠Discord!⁠⁠ Find Us On ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Check Out Our ⁠⁠YouTube Channel!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book an Awakening session with Jay-R!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Book a coaching session with Helen!⁠⁠ Become a subscriber! Get access to SPOTLIGHT episodes, After-shows, and exclusive content for a monthly subscription! ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/awakenednowwhat/subscribe⁠

Wait, WTF… you can pussify a cancer journey? Faith Laux, somatic sex & relationship coach (and certified pleasure queen!), is here to share how she pussified her cancer journey and all the juicy nuggets of wisdom she's learned along the way. We dig into how pleasure plays a role in her healing & integration, romanticizing chemo (yes, you read that right), and how she is rebuilding her business after this powerful initiation.  We dive into: Faith's cancer journey, what she wished she did more of & one of the biggest gifts of the experience How Faith is showing up in her biz after taking a break (and what's so juicy about it) Her response to asking herself: why did my body create this cancer? Romanticizing chemo and reaching for pleasure during the cancer journey Sexual healing work and a look at how Faith & her husband differ in the bedroom And more   Connect with Faith: Website: https://www.faithlaux.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithlaux/   Come join me in my FREE private Facebook group, Visible AF: https://www.facebook.com/groups/VisibleAF/ Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/juliamothereffingwells/

This podcast includes these articles: “Power Your Portfolio with Renewable Energy,” by Tony Sagami; “Top Solar Stocks for Q2 2023,” by Nathan Reiff; “Time to Buy These Alternative Energy Stocks?” By Shaun Pruitt; “How Faith-based Funds Are Evolving to Address Climate Change,” by Lewis Braham; “More Investors Turn to ESG Bond Funds," by James Comtois Podcast: Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts Transcript & Links, Episode 104, April 21, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 104 and published on April 21, 2023, titled “Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts Now, again, ESG securities analysts continue to focus on renewable energy. This is one of several articles on that industry in this podcast. It's titled Power Your Portfolio with Renewable Energy by Tony Sagami and seen on weissratings.com. Here are some of Mr. Sagami's quotes on his picks. “The EIA forecasts that both wind and solar will grow by 1% in 2023. But… wind is beating solar by a wide margin. If you want to add wind power to your portfolio, there are several stocks you should consider. 1. Northland Power (NPI.TO) is a Canadian power producer focused on renewable energy — including wind farms, natural gas and solar energy facilities. 2. TransAlta Renewables (RNW.TO) is a Canadian renewable energy company that owns and operates wind, hydro and natural gas power plants. 3. NextEra Energy (NEE) is an electricity power producer utilizing wind, solar, nuclear, coal and natural gas. 4. Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWDRY) is a Danish wind energy company that owns massive wind farms in the U.S. and northern Europe. 5. Clearway Energy (CWEN) is one of the largest renewable energy operators in the U.S., with 5 GW of wind and solar energy projects and 2.5 GW of natural gas generation facilities. 6. TPI Composites (TPIC) manufactures wind turbine blades that produce one-third of all the onshore wind turbine blades. If you are more of an ETF investor, take a look at First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) and Global X Wind Energy ETF (WNDY).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts From the focus on wind, we turn to solar stocks with this article. It's titled Top Solar Stocks for Q2 2023 and is by Nathan Reiff and posted on investopedia.com. Here's some of what Mr. Reiff has to say about his recommendations. “These are the solar stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Because profits can be returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks, a low P/E ratio shows that you're paying less for each dollar of profit generated. Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) is a Chinese solar energy company that manufactures polysilicon for sale to manufacturers of solar cells and modules. The company also builds photovoltaic wafers. 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio: 1.8. Brookfield Renewable Energy Corp. (BEPC) owns a portfolio of hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across multiple continents, making it one of the world's biggest publicly traded pure-play renewable energy companies. In late March, Brookfield announced that it will participate in a consortium to purchase Australian integrated power generator Origin Energy Ltd. for an enterprise value of $18.7 billion. 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio: 3.9. Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ) designs, builds, and sells solar equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The company's products include solar modules, inverters, and system kits. Net income more than doubled and revenue climbed by 29% year-over-year for the final quarter of 2022, driven in part by a significant increase in solar module shipments. 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.1 Fastest Growing Solar Stocks These are the top solar stocks as ranked by a growth model that scores companies based on a 50/50 weighting of their most recent quarterly year-over-year (YOY) percentage revenue growth and most recent quarterly YOY earnings-per-share (EPS) growth. Altus Power Inc. (AMPS) is a commercial-scale clean electrification company providing solar generation, energy storage, and charging infrastructure nationwide. Net income attributable to the company rose by over 800% to $67.9 million for the most recent quarter reported. Net income growth was due in part to a $71.5 million non-cash gain from the remeasurement of warrants and alignment shares. Revenue Growth YOY: 24% Brookfield Renewable Corp. See (previous) company description… Revenue Growth YOY: 5.6% Daqo New Energy Corp. See (previous) company description… Revenue Growth YOY: 118.5% Solar Stocks With the Most Momentum These are the solar stocks that had the highest total return over the past 12 months. Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. (ENLT) is a developer and owner of solar, wind, and energy storage projects in the U.S., Europe, and Israel. For the fourth quarter of 2022, Enlight reported record revenue of $61 million, a 74% increase from the prior year due mainly to growth in its Israel and Western Europe business. 12-Month Trailing Total Return: 740.3% First Solar Inc. (FSLR) designs and manufactures photovoltaic solar power systems and solar modules, serving customers around the world. Global renewable energy firm EDP Renewables finalized an order in March for 1.8 gigawatts of First Solar advanced thin-film photovoltaic modules, to be delivered through 2028. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 12-Month Trailing Total Return: 151% Maxeon Solar Technologies Ltd. (MAXN) is a Singaporean solar company building and distributing a variety of solar energy components globally. 12-Month Trailing Total Return: 100.1% ” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts Here's a third article on the renewable energies theme. It's titled Time to Buy These Alternative Energy Stocks? By Shaun Pruitt on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Pruitt has to say. “1. Clearway Energy (CWEN) Worthy of consideration is Clearway Energy which sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Clearway along with its subsidiaries owns and operates a diverse portfolio of contracted renewable and conventional generation, along with thermal infrastructure assets in the United States. Furthermore, Clearway's asset portfolio includes more than 9,000 megawatts (MW) of wind, solar, thermal, and natural-gas-fired power generation facilities as well as distract energy systems.   Clearway's earnings estimate revisions are noticeably up over the last quarter. Fiscal 2023 earnings estimates have climbed 26% over the last 90 days with FY24 EPS estimates soaring 98%... 2. Pineapple Energy (PEGY) Sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), Pineapple Energy stock is also standing out among alternative energy companies. Pineapple is focused on local and regional solar, storage, and energy services. Pineapple's portfolio of brands include Hawaii Energy Connection, E-Gear, Sungevity, and Horizon Solar Power which provide homeowners and small businesses with end-to-end product offerings spanning solar, battery storage, and grid services. Pineapple's growth is intriguing at the moment with the company edging closer to profitability. Earnings are expected to rise to $0.08 per share this year compared to an adjusted loss of -$0.96 a share in 2022. Even better, FY24 earnings are now projected to soar 337% to $0.35 per share. Plus, sales are forecasted to climb 174% in FY23 to $85.20 million compared to $31.10 million in 2022. Fiscal 2024 sales are expected to jump another 40% to $119.30 million.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- How Faith-based Funds Are Evolving to Address Climate Change Now to something completely different but of interest to some ethical and sustainable investors. It's an article titled How Faith-based Funds Are Evolving to Address Climate Change by Lewis Braham. Found on barrons.com. Some interesting quotes here for faith-based investors. Quote. “In the long history of faith-based investing, the Vatican's publication of its investment guidelines, Mensuram Bonam, in November, 2022, was an important turning point. Mensuram Bonam, which means ‘good measure' in Latin, focuses on the global problems of income inequality and climate change. It quotes Pope Francis saying, ‘Civilization requires energy, but energy use must not destroy civilization,' and cites the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) as an ‘important framework' for investors to consider.  Funds' Comment When Barron's Advisor first covered Mensuram Bonam, some faith-based mutual fund managers seemed caught off guard by the pope's environmental concerns. That disconnect persists. ‘Most [faith-based fund companies] are trying to screen out things like [companies involved with] abortion and pornography,' says Chris McMahon of Aquinas Wealth Advisors, a Catholic advisory firm in Pittsburgh. ‘It's an enormous lift for these firms to pivot and then add this kind of environmental stuff.' … Yet the U.S.'s long tradition of faith-based investing has included important pivots in the past. ‘People draw the origins of this movement to early congregations of Quakers speaking out against things such as the slave trade,' says Will Sorrell, director of values-based investing at OneAscent, which runs four faith-based exchange-traded funds as well as private accounts.  Sorrell says OneAscent has gradually shifted its Christian values-based policies to also incorporate environmental concerns and invest in companies having a positive impact on the environment… Interestingly, OneAscent is unaffiliated religiously, but has ‘a broadly Christian Protestant evangelical worldview,' Sorrell says. That gives it more flexibility to disagree with the Vatican. Yet the largest Catholic values fund family, Ave Maria Funds, also apparently doesn't see the need to shift its investment strategy based on the Vatican's guidelines. ‘From our standpoint, [Mensuram Bonam] hasn't impacted the way we manage the funds,' says Timothy Schwartz, president of Ave Maria's advisory firm, Schwartz Investment Counsel, which manages $2.9 billion… Ave Maria Value (ticker: AVEMX) has 38% of its portfolio invested in energy stocks and it has voted against shareholder proposals for some of those companies to set long-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- More Investors Turn to ESG Bond Funds And for a change of subject, we turn to green bonds with this piece titled More Investors Turn to ESG Bond Funds by James Comtois and seen on etftrends.com. Here's what Mr. Comtois says about one fund. “Investors looking to increase their allocation to ESG-labeled corporate bonds may want to look into the Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (VCEB). The fund seeks to track the performance of the Bloomberg MSCI U.S. Corporate SRI Select Index, a market-weighted corporate bond index that measures the investment return of investment-grade U.S. dollar-denominated bonds and is screened for certain environmental, social, and corporate governance criteria. Its index includes fixed-rate, taxable bonds with a maturity of more than one year… (The) Vanguard ESG U.S. Corporate Bond ETF had a 30-day SEC yield of 5.01% as of April 6 and carries an expense ratio of 0.12%” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mention – not in any order Title: 10 Cheap Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy Now by Fahad Saleem. Found it on finance.yahoo.com. Articles from Outside the US 1. UK. Title: The best funds for green Isa investors, and how to make sustainable choices on inews.co.uk. By Holly Thomas. 2. UK. Title: Best ESG ETFs to Buy UK in 2023 on investingreviews.co.uk. By Antonia Medlicott. 3. Canada. Title: What Does Sustainable Investing Mean for Canadian Fund Investors? On morningstar.ca. By Ian Tam. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Buy These Renewable Energy Stocks Say Analysts.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these terribly troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on May 5th. Bye for now. © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Pastor Stephen Mc Bride is this week's guest Hope Sessions Podcast. This man is an incredible blessing to me personally, in recent months we have had some of the faith-enriching conversations I have ever had (SO FAR). I truly believe that this weeks episode is for EVERYONE regardless of what stage of life your currently at. In this weeks episode we talk about a wide variety of topics around Dating, Engagement and Marriage such as; Demystifying Dating (What it should look like), Giving people a chance, Dating from a place of Rest vs from a place of Desperation, How Faith is played out in Dating, Why Pre-Marriage Counselling is important + MOORREE!!

Steve Robinson built the prime marketing engine of Chick-fil-A, Inc as the CMO of the company. Today, Chick-fil-A is one of the largest fast-food restaurant chains in the US with over 2,773 restaurants across the country. Steve worked at Chick-fil-A from 1981 to 2015. He has written a book titled Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, in which he shares behind the scene accounts on the growth of Chick-fil-A. The company has grown from 184 stores and $100 million annual sales in 1981 to a billion-dollar company that made $4.3 billion in revenue in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Steve talks about: 1. Lessons he learned about building a brand from his over three decades of experience leading marketing at Chick-fil-A. 2. The blue ocean strategy and how it was used to successful brand Chick-fil-A 3. How entrepreneurs can build brands that attract customers. 4. The Chick-fil-A culture and how it led to the company's success. To get a feel of Steve, he recently was a guest on the Partnering Leadership podcast, where he shared How Chick-fil-A Became an Iconic Brand - https://open.spotify.com/episode/106DhuOxOqCrBpFEfqkmm4 Additional Links: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Cows-Chick-fil-Chicken-Iconic/dp/1400213169 https://srobinsonconsulting.com/about/ Social Media Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srobinsonconsulting

Our guest on this episode is Steve Robinson. Steve is an in-demand consultant, author, and speaker. He focuses on organizational culture design & leadership, brand strategy, marketing, and advertising principles.But Steve may be best known as the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, from 1981-2015. He is also the author of the book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand.You can find Steve Robinson online at https://srobinsonconsulting.com/Visit our chapter markers for show highlights.Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Presbyterian Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: How Faith in Christ Acts Subtitle: James 2022 Speaker: Joe Morecraft III Broadcaster: Heritage Presbyterian Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/25/2022 Bible: James 5:13-20 Length: 51 min.

"Your brand is not marketing, your brand is totality of your customers' experience." - Gino On this episode, Jake and Gino interview Steve Robinson. They discuss about what it is to build a brand and make people adopt your brand. Building a brand takes time, effort and culture. There is no shortcut to pivot, only strategies to create a culture to build a brand that people live by. Steven Robinson is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. Prior to joining the company, Steve was the director of marketing for Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta, Georgia. This role was preceded by marketing positions at two other Six Flags properties and communications manager at Texas Instruments. He is the author of best-selling book on amazon, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 03:24 Your brand is totality of your customers' experience 06:00 What did it take for Chick-fil-A to become a brand 10:30 The next layer of brand experience 16:09 Great culture is empowering people to take decisions on their own 20:40 Are shortcut to pivot worth it? 23:40 You can never build a brand if you sacrifice the culture 27:00 Enduring sessions in the organization 29:23 Wrap up To find the best-selling book by the author, visit https://amz.run/5qVp In real estate, your network is your net worth, attend our Live Events and network with the fellow investors and professionals: https://jakeandgino.com/mm5 About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $4,000,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel: https://ytube.io/3McA Sign up for free training: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/freetraining The resources you need to succeed at every level of apartment investing: https://jakeandgino.com/resources/ Apply for Mentorship: https://jakeandgino.com/apply/ #realestate #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyinvesting #investing #apartmentinvesting Jake & Gino Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeandgino/ Jake & Gino Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeandGino Jake & Gino Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jake-and-gino-llc/ Jake & Gino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandgino/ More ways to engage with the Jake & Gino Investor Community: MM5: https://jakeandgino.com/mm5/ Rand Cares: https://jakeandgino.com/randcares/ The 100 Year Real Estate Investor: https://www.dualassetstrategy.com

Today on the pod we have with us, Faith Wu. Faith is the founder of Sniff & Bark, an eCommerce company based in Canada that provides dog accessories such as collars and harnesses that are designed and manufactured with love for dog moms who would do just about anything for their dogs. Besides scaling Sniff & Bark, Faith has transitioned into providing consulting for people who would love to level up their TikTok and social media game by utilizing her proven marketing/creative strategies and experience. In today's episode, we covered: How Faith got into entrepreneurship, transitioning from Finance & a CFA to a full-time entrepreneur, how did Sniff & Bark start, and how Faith scaled the company. How did Faith deal with operations, building her team, distribution, a large variety of SKUs, inventory, processes, and S.O.Ps. Faith also touched heavily on her marketing strategies and why influencer marketing did not work out well for her and what did. Reach out to Faith and her businesses: Sniff & Bark: https://sniffandbark.com.co/ Join Sniff & Bark's Ambassador Programme for exclusive discounts and rewards: https://sniffandbark.com.co/pages/ambassador @sniffandbark on Instagram Faith's Instagram and TikTok: @itsfaithwu Interested parties can also reach out to her on Instagram or TikTok for consulting-related advice ----- You can find us on Spotify, Apple, and google podcasts, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @SIMPInvesting. Disclaimer: Before we begin, we would like to put out a disclaimer. The information and content discussed do not constitute financial advice, and serve for educational or entertainment purposes only.

In this episode, Caleb talks with Brian McLaren about his book, Do I Stay Christian? and more.Links MentionedBrian McLarenDo I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned by Brian McLarenEpisode 217: Brian McLaren on the Four Stages of Faith, How Faith and Doubt Work Together, and Why Only Doubt Can Save the World

Steve is the Former Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A and is the author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. We dive into marriage, leadership, faith, finances, and how to lead well in an economic recession. Jump over to www.ChampionHope.com to get your free guides on being fully alive from the bedroom to the boardroom. Building Wholehearted Leaders: Guiding faith forward men to elevate their performance, have healthy relationships, and live with an eternal impact. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/champion-hope/support

From working as a wall street litigator, to family court, to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Judge Faith Jenkins has had an expansive legal career in New York. On the bench of her own court show, Divorce Court, Judge Faith uses tough love to settle disputes between couples. Tune in to this episode of Inspired Living to learn more from Judge Faith, including her book, Sis. Don't Settle, as she encourages women to reach for more in their lives, and not to just settle for anything. IN THIS EPISODE: [02:00] Faith's experience competing for Miss America, and the impact on her future career because of it. [09:00] How Faith took her real life experience and translated it into her TV career and creating her own production company. [20:00] Faith talks about the messages in her book, Sis, Don't Settle. [27:00] Keri and Faith discuss getting married later in life and how that allowed them to find themselves and not settle just to fit society norms. KEY TAKEAWAYS:  You don't have to give in to societal norms to get married by a certain age or accomplish certain things. Knowing and loving yourself first can let you find the right person for you in life. Forge your own path and use your experience to your advantage. RESOURCE LINKS Faith Jenkins's Website Judge Faith Jenkins on IG Sis, Don't Settle  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Inspired Living with Keri Murphy Community today: http://www.inspiredliving.tv/podcast LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube https://www.facebook.com/groups/igniteITfactor/

Ep #132 - In this week's podcast episode, I sit down with the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson, who held these positions from 1981-2015. Steve went on to serve on the board of directors for Chick-fil-A from 2016-2018 and now operates as a consultant, author, and speaker on organizational culture design and leadership, brand strategy development, marketing planning, and distinctive advertising principles. Steve continues to serve on several boards for organizations and ministries, including FamilyLife, Fellowship of Christian Athletes of Atlanta, Links Players International, Atlanta Hall Management & College Football Hall of Fame, and the National Football Foundation. Prior to joining Chick-fil-A, Steve was the director of marketing for the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Atlanta, Georgia and the communications manager for Texas Instruments. Learn More About Steve Robinson, His Consulting Company & Book: Visit Steve Robinson's consulting company website at: https://srobinsonconsulting.com/ Connect with Steve Robinson on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srobinsonconsulting/ Get Steve Robinson's book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Cows-Chick-fil-Chicken-Iconic/dp/1400213169/   Also, please remember to subscribe, rate, and leave a written review for the show if you find value in it. Your reviews help this show to reach a wider audience and I appreciate everyone that has been leaving them.   FOLLOW CHARLES GAUDET ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow Charles Gaudet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charlesgaudet Follow Charles Gaudet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgaudet   VISIT THE PREDICTABLE PROFITS WEBSITE: https://PredictableProfits.com

This episode is a special edition dedicated to all the moms out there! My special guest this week is Amy Cara who is a small business owner, mom of 4 boys and follower of Christ. We chat all things mom, business and faith. Get an inside scoop on a few mom topics we discuss like: -How Faith plays a role in raising kids. - How to meet the individual needs of your children- Pros & Cons of running a business with your kids.- Epic Mom Fails.....and much more! Tune in to hear a fun and candid conversation about mom life, and get some great nuggets of wisdom from Amy!Follow Amy on IG: @amyccaraVisit her online shop: www.caracrew.store Contact Amy: hello@amycara.comAmy's Favorite Book Recommendations:  Bringing Up Boys:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1414391331/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_DEQ5EY3862751BCVY8APOne Tough Mother: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0786719141/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_i_MBKV4E5APKZH7H5JK588Your support means the world to me, so please drop a review and spread the joy by sharing this episode with someone you love! Follow me on IG: @yourjoyfulorderstyle Email: podcast@yourjoyfulorder.com   

On today's show Faith and I talked about: How Faith became a helicopter mechanic HAI Heli Expo How she became an HAI Brand Ambassador The opportunities that exist in aviation especially as a mechanic How her Instagram and You Tube came to be What she hopes howtohelicopter becomes  How she got to sit in Marine One Faith is clearly very passionate about helping people find their way into the industry and showing folks what the industry is like.  You should make sure to follow her accounts which are listed below!Instagram: @howtohelicoperYou Tube: HowToHelicopterIf you have any feedback or thoughts please let me know!  You can DM me on instagram or send me an email at aloftwithdan@gmail.com.If you are enjoying the show please leave a review and give us some stars, it helps grow the show and get it out to more people.  If you are really enjoying it and want to support the show please consider heading over to our patreon. Checkout my website at aloftwithdan.comThank you for listening, I appreciate it more than you know!★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On this episode of Our American Stories, in a 30-year span, a family has to deal with its sins twice and tell a story of roll-reversal and forgiveness. Mary Sparks's tale is another entry in our "Women of True Grit" series, brought to us by Edie Hand. Scott Jones, the author ofGrowing Up Rural, tells a story from his book about a very chilling experience that happened to him in his youth...and the lesson he learned from it. Since his junior year of high school, Rishi Sharma made it his mission to honor and preserve the memory of the men who saved the world. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - How Faith, Infidelity, and Forgiveness Grew a Family Not Once, but Twice 23:00 - Dangling Feet and Learning Responsibility 35:00 - Pearl Harbor Veteran Shares His Survival Story Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Faith Jones this week! Faith empowers business owners with clear and straight-forward legal knowledge so they can set their businesses up with confidence. She coaches them on a personal level to step into their power as successful entrepreneurs. She is a passionate, articulate advocate for womens' empowerment and business leadership. Her mission is to inspire and equip women with the ability to claim full ownership over their bodies, creations, and deals to accelerate their impact and power. She is an international corporate attorney, author, and TEDx speaker who capitalized on her unusual background to create her unique “I Own Me” framework that is at the heart of empowering all people, to claim their innate power in business and personal relationships. Her goal is to see people, united and empowered, offer the best chance for a promising future for our children and all humanity. 1:44 Faith talks about her background and her journey, and how she got inspired to write her book “Sex Cult Nun”, How she grows up in a cult. 4:05 Faith talks about life in a cult and how hard it was, why they abused women, why we should have self-ownership to avoid being a slave to someone else's life and live the way we want. 14:49 The process Faith used to switch her life to be responsible for her own life and own her buddy, why you should be a leader of yourself before being the leader of people. 18:43 Sponsor segment - https://www.findacohost.com/ and use code VIP100 to try them out. 19:41 How men have self-ownership and how they are raised that way, how to own yourself in terms of business. 21:41 5 principles elements to every valid contract, the importance of clear offer to get the exact result expected, the capacity to understand the nature and the implications of the contract, why it shouldn't be under pressure, 26:33 Some ways to eliminate guilt, to be the leader of your own life 29:33 The impact of things beyond our control as a leader. 34:23 How Faith got the inspiration to get into law and how she struggled on her education journey to become a lawyer. 43:02 Tips to leaders from Faith Jones. Grab her books here: https://www.sexcultnun.com/ https://faithjones.com/product/i-own-me-book/ Connect with Faith here: https://faithjones.com/ https://www.facebook.com/iamfaithjones https://www.instagram.com/iamfaithjones/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/faith-jones-we-rise-free/ Listen to the episode on our website and more information here: https://mayapinionpodcast.com/ Thank you again to our sponsor, Find a Co-Host, at https://www.findacohost.com/ and use code VIP100 to try it out now! XXX Maya --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mayapinion/message

I know we talk a lot about culture, but we are going to do it some more. Today, we get a chance to hear from someone that helped build the Chick-fil-A brand we all know and love today. He shares with us so many great pieces of wisdom and nuggets of knowledge you are going to want to listen all the way to the end of the episode. Our guest today is Steven Robinson, the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A for more than 35 years. He recently authored the book "Covert Cows & Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand" and we discuss his book and some of the magic behind the Chick-fil-A success. **Subscribe to our NEWEST Podcast called: Franchise Your Business. CLICK HERE.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Get a copy of Steve's new book:  "Covert Cows & Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand" at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Cows-Chick-fil-Chicken-Iconic/dp/1400213169Book Steve Robinson for your next leadership team meeting or annual franchise conference: https://srobinsonconsulting.comIf you are ready to franchise your business or take it to the next level: CLICK HERE.ABOUT OUR GUEST:Steve Robinson is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A. He was responsible for overseeing marketing, advertising, brand development, menu development, and hospitality strategies, and was involved in the development of the 'Eat Mor Chikin' campaign. Currently, Steve is a speaker and consultant on organizational culture design andleadership, brand strategy development, marketing planning, and distinctive advertising principles. He also recently authored the book "Covert Cows & Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand".ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759. 

On this episode of Our American Stories, Sparky tells the story of his mother Mary Sparks and how in a 30 year span, his family had to deal with its sins twice and learn forgiveness. Leslie LeylandFields is an author and speaker living in Alaska. In this story she shares what it was like when their small fishing town got their first telephone. Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate) Time Codes: 00:00 - How Faith, Infidelity, and Forgiveness Grew a Family Not Once, but Twice 23:00 - Remote Alaskan Town's One Connection To The World Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the way from LA my Soul-Sister Faith Streng. A Third-generation-lightworker, Spiritual Mentor, Akashic Healer and a Cosmic Channel She is just amazing! I hope you enjoy her energy as much as I do. In this Episode of Pussy, Mind & Soul there is a lot of laughter and good vibes and we talk about ✨ Light language: What is this and how to learn it? ✨ How Faith became a conscious entrepreneur (and yes there was pain and struggle involved) ✨ A really important lesson on how to surrender ✨ Community and Networking - The spiritual way (and what holds us back from connecting) ✨ The future (I asked her what she sees coming in the future) ✨ How to shift in a high frequency on a bad day (which we all have!) Connect with Faith: https://faithstrenghealing.com Definitely follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithstreng/ This Podcast touched, inspired, motivated and entertained you?

Steve Robinson, author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand Bill Ringle and Steve Robinson discuss the pivotal decisions and marketing campaigns that built Chic-Fil-A into a national brand with lessons for small business leaders. >>> Visit MyQuestforTheBest.com  for complete show notes and more expert advice and inspiring stories to propel your small business growth. My Quest for the Best is a top-rated small business podcast with over 300 episodes of thought-provoking and insightful interviews with today's top thought leaders and business experts. Host Bill Ringle's mission with this show is to provide the strategies, insights, and resources that will unlock the growth potential of your business through these powerful conversations. #pp-podcast-5135 a, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 a, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 a, #pp-podcast-5135 .ppjs__more { color: #0033CC; } #pp-podcast-5135:not(.modern) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button *, #pp-podcast-5135:not(.modern) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:hover *, #pp-podcast-5135:not(.modern) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:focus *, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button *, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:hover *, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:focus *, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 .pod-entry__play *, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 .pod-entry__play:hover * { color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135.postview .episode-list__load-more, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 .episode-list__load-more, #pp-podcast-5135:not(.modern) .ppjs__time-handle-content, .modal-5135 .ppjs__time-handle-content { border-color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135:not(.modern) .ppjs__audio-time-rail, #pp-podcast-5135.lv3 .pod-entry__play, #pp-podcast-5135.lv4 .pod-entry__play, #pp-podcast-5135.gv2 .pod-entry__play, #pp-podcast-5135.modern.wide-player .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button, #pp-podcast-5135.modern.wide-player .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:hover, #pp-podcast-5135.modern.wide-player .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:focus, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 button.episode-list__load-more, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 .ppjs__audio-time-rail, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 button.pp-modal-close { background-color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135 .hasCover .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button { background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important; } .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 button.episode-list__load-more:hover, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 button.episode-list__load-more:focus, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 button.episode-list__load-more:hover, .pp-modal-window .aux-modal-5135 button.episode-list__load-more:focus { background-color: rgba( 0,51,204, 0.7 ) !important; } #pp-podcast-5135 .ppjs__button.toggled-on, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135 .ppjs__button.toggled-on, #pp-podcast-5135.playerview .pod-entry.activeEpisode, .pp-modal-window .modal-5135.playerview .pod-entry.activeEpisode { background-color: rgba( 0,51,204, 0.1 ); } #pp-podcast-5135.postview .episode-list__load-more { background-color: transparent !important; } #pp-podcast-5135.modern:not(.wide-player) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button *, #pp-podcast-5135.modern:not(.wide-player) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:hover *, #pp-podcast-5135.modern:not(.wide-player) .ppjs__audio .ppjs__button.ppjs__playpause-button button:focus * { color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135.modern:not(.wide-player) .ppjs__time-handle-content { border-color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135.modern:not(.wide-player) .ppjs__audio-time-rail { background-color: #0033CC !important; } #pp-podcast-5135 .ppjs__share-button, .

I'm bringing you an incredible story and empowering message on the podcast today. You may have heard bits and pieces of the story about the sex cult known as “Children of God,” but this conversation will open a whole new level of understanding about the importance of owning your own body, your beliefs, and your values.Faith Jones is an international corporate attorney and executive coach who capitalized on her unusual background to create her unique “I Own Me” framework that is at the heart of empowering women, and all people, to claim their innate power in business and personal relationships.Faith graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and with honors from UC Berkeley Law School. Previously a corporate attorney with Skadden Arps in Los Angeles and Hong Kong, she now has her own law practice and legal education business.Faith empowers business owners with clear and straight-forward legal knowledge so they can set their businesses up with confidence. She coaches them on a personal level to step into their power as successful entrepreneurs. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...What life was like growing up in the “Children of God” cult (1:38)Why owning our own bodies is important from a young age (10:51)Her parents' role in “Children of God” and where they are today (19:30)The fundamental principles for recovering from a sex cult (23:21)What gave her clarity that her parents were flawed (32:18)How she found herself through the challenge of leaving the cult (37:29)How Faith grappled with behavioral addiction after leaving (43:21)Resources & People MentionedSex Cult NunConnect with FaithTheir websiteOn InstagramOn LinkedInConnect With Peter O. Estévezwww.peteroestevezshow.com Follow on Facebook Follow Peter O. Estevéz Show on InstagramFollow Peter on Instagram

Are you ready to own your heart's deepest desires and create your land of plenty? My guest this week, intuitive magician Faith Marie Agee, shares what it takes to manifest what you really want from life. In this episode, Faith dives into getting in touch with your heart's deepest desire, the bravery it takes to pursue it, and finding the path to get there.    We're exploring: Faith's pivot from a 6-figure corporate job to manifesting her truest desires How Faith discovered her heart's deepest desire and why she had to let go of THIS to get there! Personality profiles - and how they relate to shadow sides and survival mechanisms Different levels of consciousness and how to navigate that in relationships with others Why sometimes we manifest things - and then lose them (and what to do about it!) Using tension as a tool to get what you want! Why positive thinking doesn't always work - and what to shift to get results And more!   Connect with Faith:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saryana_council_of_light/ Interested in the CYD course? https://www.naturalsuccess.io/cydonline?r_done=1   Connect with me to keep the conversation going! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinlongcoach Website: https://erinlongcoach.com/

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Today, guest host Erin Yoshi speaks with South African multidisciplinary artist, Faith XLVII. Faith's journey into art began on the streets of South Africa in 1997 as a young graffiti writer. In 2006, she began on a nomadic journey that led her to create work in 42 countries. Her evolution from street artist to multidisciplinary artist has created a fluid yet solid bridge into the contemporary art world, and her explorative approach has led her to develop a broad range of artwork, ranging from immersive new media installations and hand-sewn wall tapestries to sculptural bronze works investigating hierarchies of power, as well as paintings and various explorations into printmaking. The thread of Faith's practice can be traced from abandoned structures and landmark 20-story buildings to museums, galleries, and intimate site-specific installations. In this episode, she reflects on the freedom that not going to art school afforded her and how she has gone on to create art unbound by formality. We also touch on the intersection between art and experience and how she drew inspiration from the internet, and Faith shares how she prioritizes her wellbeing by saying no, how she adopted a scrappy, DIY ethos in advancing her own career, and the universal language that she believes is present in her work. You'll also learn more about the evolution of her career and practice, from graffiti to gallery shows, and the thought process behind some of her most famous murals. All this and so much more in today's conversation with Faith XLVII!   Key Points From This Episode: Faith walks us through her initial explorations in art-making, starting with graffiti. Some of her earliest memories of creating art and the positive influence of Steiner schooling. The freedom that not going to art school afforded Faith; creating art unbound by formality. How art and experience are connected in her practice. Early projects that were transformative for Faith, including ‘The Freedom Charter' series. Ways in which her work responds to antisocial city planning in South Africa. Faith reflects on her shift from graffiti to global public art and how the internet inspired her. Reeducating the people that follow her work on the evolution of her practice as a commercial artist; how Faith has allowed for reinvention. Learn about some of her immersive new media installations and performance pieces. Intentionally choosing which projects to engage in by prioritizing her own wellbeing. The power and privilege of saying ‘no' and claiming time to be still, incubate, and meditate. Faith shares some of her interests, including ceremony, dream interpretation, and Jungian psychology, as well as deep ecology. Hear about Faith's DIY, self-motivated ethos in advancing her own career. What success looks like for Faith now and what she is aspiring toward. What it was like being a mother and a working artist and where Faith draws inspiration from. Some of her favorite artists, including Blu, Axel Void, and Sebastián Velasco. How Faith's large-scale murals inform her paintings, installation work, and sculptures. The universal language of art that she uses to communicate her ideas and emotions. Discover the thought process behind ‘Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto' on Skid Row, LA. Faith shares her very simple advice for young artists: read books! Coming up as a woman artist in a male-populated industry and how Faith seeks to reclaim female power and intuition through her work. The importance of seeking out mentors and taking on mentees as established artists. For more info, visit: https://notrealart.com/faith-XLVII

In this episode, I talk with child-author Faith Abraham and her family about Faith's picture book, Superhero Faith. We talk about how when Mama (her grandmother) was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was inspired to create a story with the help of her mom. This book, Superhero Faith, is a demonstration of ways a young child can support a family member in need. Faith is creative, curious, adventurous, and loves life. She enjoys learning new languages (French and Spanish), reading, making music, experimenting in Mad Science, studying jiu-jitsu (she is in ninja training), and being outside. Faith is loving, caring, and kind, and loves dreaming up her next adventure with her grandma and her dog, Sparkle. Order a copy of Superhero Faith here. Visit Faith Abraham at https://www.faithandsparklesworld.com. Resources: The Terry Fox Foundation: https://terryfox.org/. Canadian Cancer Society: https://cancer.ca/en/. LeapFrog 2-in-1 LeapTop Transcription: You can read the transcription on The Children's Book Review. Discussion Topics: A story summary of Superhero Faith All about Faith Abraham The things Faith Abraham and her family do to raise awareness for breast cancer. How writing the story helped Faith and her family get through Mama's breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. How Faith's mom acted as a scribe to write the story. How the help of an editor and the illustrator helped the story become the best that it possibly could. Faith's favorite illustration and vegetable. The simple benefits of love are shown in the book. Is Faith's favorite book Superhero Faith? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thechildrensbookreview/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thechildrensbookreview/support

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Robinson, former executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Chick-fil-A. Steve Robinson shared lessons from his decades-long experience leading marketing at Chick-fil-A, including stories from his book Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken built an Iconic Brand. In addition, Steve Robinson shared what made Chick-fil-A culture and marketing unique and continues to help the brand differentiate in a competitive market.  Some highlights:-The importance of hiring the people who fit the organization's culture and value-How Steve Robinson come up with the Blue Ocean Strategy and its vital role in the successful branding of Chick-fil-A-The impact of the leadership of Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, on the organization's culture-Lessons that Steve Robinson learned on the 2-million dollar mistake-Steve Robinson shared marketing and business insights in building a brand that people cannot live withoutAlso mentioned in this episode:-John Rossman, author of The Amazon Way book series (Listen to John's episode on the Partnering Leadership Podcast here)-Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A-Dan Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A-Jimmy Collins, former president of Chick-fil-ABook by Steve Robinson:Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic BrandBook Resources:The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill by William Manchester, Paul ReidBlue Ocean Strategy by Renée Mauborgne and W. Chan KimBuilt to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary CompaniesThe Bible: Book of Proverbs, Psalms, Ecclesiastes, JoelConnect with Steve Robinson:S. Robinson ConsultingSteve Robinson on LinkedInConnect with Mahan Tavakoli:MahanTavakoli.comMore information and resources available at the Partnering Leadership Podcast website: PartneringLeadership.com

Faith, Claire and Florence have come together in a beautiful triangle formation to bring to life, creative ethics consultancy, CogDis. Their mission is to ease cognitive dissonance. Which is the discomfort felt when we behave in contradiction to our beliefs. And in doing so it's their aim to rewire the future. Blending their unique talents and experiences, they guide brands, non-profits, talent and agencies towards solutions in communicating ethics and impact across the fashion industry. CogDis recently released their Manifesting Utopia guide, which shares community insights on how to energise sustainability & ethics in fashion via spirituality. In this podcast Jodi Muter-Hamilton finds out: How Faith, Claire and Florence came together to form CogDis What a creative ethics consultancy does How we can create projects that operate in service to Earth as well as our energetic selves What does it mean to really manifest something and how that relevant to business, life and our collective future

Today we are talking about relationships and specifically addressing a few questions that we've received from listeners, which are: How do I decide if the person I'm with is the one? What does Buddhism say about creating a healthy long-term relationship? And how can I support my partner while also supporting myself?Our guest is Faith Jones, a young woman whose journey with Buddhism is intertwined with her relationship experience. Practicing Buddhism helped her identify a tendency to seek happiness based on external validation, not only in relationships but also at work and in other situations. She shares her story today, which is filled with so many practical insights, applicable to relationships of all kinds.CHEAT SHEET2:17 How Faith encountered Buddhism through her partner6:28 Why she started chanting8:19 Her pattern of seeking validation through relationships12:48 The story of her relationship with Cole22:14 What it was like to support his transition and go through her own transformation25:25 How she chanted through the process28:48 How to support your partner without controlling them35:10 How to decide to be with someone for the long term41:24 Navigating feeling erased by someone else's story43:58 Her favorite Buddhist concept48:10 Advice to anyone who might be feeling insecure in their relationship

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Businesses that are built around the Voice of Customer become formidable brands sooner than later. In this episode, Jake and Gino interview Steve Robinson, the former executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Chick-fil-A, Inc. He has authored “Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand”, a top-rated book on marketing and brand building strategies. During his 34-year tenure at Chick-fil-A, Steve was integrally involved in the company's growth–from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales in 1981 to over 2,100 stores and over $6.8 billion in annual sales in 2015–and was a first-hand witness to its evolution as an indelible global brand. Here are some of the key takeaways: Always take the long-term view of your business. Build a brand that is focussed on customer's aspirations and service excellence Surround yourself with people you trust and build a great team. Then give them freedom Practise the three Cs of hiring: Confidence, Chemistry and Character Customer feedback can provide you the key insights on what you need to do in order to grow Listen to the Podcast to learn more on how to build a brand from scratch and scale it up. Resources: Learn more about Jake & Gino: www.jakeandgino.com   Read Gino's book review: https://jakeandgino.com/covert-cows-and-chick-fil-a-by-steve-robinson-book-review/ Apply for the complimentary multifamily investing training: https://bityl.co/6v71   Apply for Mentorship: https://bityl.co/6v76

In this episode, Majeed is joined by Faith Clarke, Organizational Health and Teamwork Strategist. Majeed and Faith discuss how she grew her business with public speaking as well as workshopping the messaging for her business in real-time!      Faith started her career as a computer programmer on Wall Street, but quickly identified her passion for teaching. Her fascination with human motivation and her personal experiences as a mom of a child with autism led to her doctoral studies in performance psychology. She has also taken her talents a step further, writing a best-selling book and becoming the Co-founder/CEO of an educational organization helping families with autistic children.    Faith's academic research and her numerous experiences with organizational teams have helped her curate a high-touch, systematic approach to human thriving and teamwork in the workplace, which has helped her clients improve operations, maximize productivity, and double their revenue.   Faith is also helping her younger 2 children (Simonne, 19, Zachary, 16) with their first business, a creative art company that offers illustrations and inspiring stories in art. Jaedon, 22 with non verbal autism, just asked Faith to help him write a book about his experience with anxiety.       Also In this episode: The foundation of Faith's business Workshopping Faith's messaging Finding the right message Know the client Using the right language Painting a clear picture How Faith has grown her business through public speaking  

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Marek Rudak, former Army Ranger, and current business professional to discuss how war changed his life and how growing in the Faith helped him reset his priorities and purpose. Join them as they discuss one soldier's journey to becoming a better man and using his experience to help others.  • How physical battle tactics can be applied to spiritual battles • How Faith can provide clear purpose in life • Marek's real-life battles, both in war and at home • How strategies he used and teaches daily can help you grow in holiness • And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Catholic Gentleman, John and Sam meet with Marek Rudak, former Army Ranger, and current business professional to discuss how war changed his life and how growing in the Faith helped him reset his priorities and purpose. Join them as they discuss one soldier's journey to becoming a better man and using his experience to help others.  • How physical battle tactics can be applied to spiritual battles • How Faith can provide clear purpose in life • Marek's real-life battles, both in war and at home • How strategies he used and teaches daily can help you grow in holiness • And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaykh Faraz presents Imam Ghazali’s exposition in the second chapter of the Ihya on the Principles of Beliefs, that faith presented through submission and worship.   For more SeekersGuidance podcast shows, visit seekersguidance.org/podcasts. Help SeekersGuidance reach millions around the world through reliable knowledge and guidance from qualified scholars, completely free: become a monthly supporter – […] The post How Faith is Nurtured – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani appeared first on SeekersGuidance.

The father of seven children, Pastor Dave Dolan has been through a long journey of raising a child with special needs that doctors said wouldn’t even live past a year old. He and his wife Debra have seen how faith and the right perspective can have a powerful impact on the outcome in the journey of their youngest daughter, whose name is Faith.Dave says our struggles and brokenness are often the places where God points us towards our greater purpose. He’s also passionate about mentoring people in their journey in pursuit of a greater purpose.On this episode of Limitless Spirit, Dave will share his personal testimony and what he thinks about the perspective the year 2020 has given him concerning the core mission of the church in the “new normal”. 2:40 – How a song led Dave Dolan to a relationship with Jesus and introduced him to his future wife 4:45 – Dave’s 40 years of being a pastor in rural Illinois in a predominantly Amish community 8:32 – Dave’s youngest daughter Faith was born with severe health challenges 11:33 – “Sometimes the pathway to greater purpose is born through a crisis in your life and when God is invited into that crisis, he shifts your influence.” 12:28 – How Faith has helped Dave and his wife Deb grow in their faith in Christ 16:45 – Dave’s advice for people who are unsure of their greater purpose in life 19:46 – How do you hold onto hope in crisis? 22:24 – The importance of having good mentors 24:54 – Dave’s takeaways and observations from everything that happened in 2020 and what is the function of the church todayWould you like know more about how you can connect with your greater purpose? After you listen to this episode, go to our website: www.rfwma.org and find out how World Missions Alliance can help you connect to your greater purpose. Find out more about the Greater Purpose Conference: https://rfwma.org/greaterpurpose/If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Limitless Spirit Podcast, click belowSupport the show (https://rfwma.org/give)Email us your questions and comments at podcast@rfwma.orgWMA is 501(c)(3), donations are tax deductibleSupport the show (https://rfwma.org/give)

In this episode, we talk with Faith Clarke, who is a champion of inclusion and speaking for people whose voices have not been heard. Faith uses connection and inclusion to help small business teams heal and work effectively together and hear how her kids started her journey. Hear how George Floyd affected how Faith felt about her children and their future, and how Faith supports people to share their stories through their voices to build a practice around trust and vulnerability.In this episode:[04:40] - What Rebel Unicorn house is Faith[06:00] - How Faith helps small business teams[10:15] - Faith’s journey ties to the Throat Chakra[17:30] - The George Floyd affect[21:45] - How Faith supports[26:00] - Gratitude[29:45] - What is next for Faith?Find Faith on Instagram: www.instagram.com/faithaclarkeFind Avalon on Instagram: www.instagram.com/avalonstarlightcoachingWhich Rebel Unicorn house do you belong to? Not sure, take the quiz here: www.tamaraarnold.ca/quizLooking to join a magical community of like-minded spiritual entrepreneurs where talking about spiritual gifts and awakening stories is our jam?! Join the Rebel Unicorn Facebook Group: http://www.tamaraarnold.ca/rebelunicorns

It’s never too late to start pursuing big goals and dreams for yourself. On this episode, I talk to fellow running coach Faith Raymond, who started her running journey at age 47, and since then has accomplished great things as a runner and coach, completing multiple ultra marathons and now coaching other master’s runners achieve their big goals. In our conversation, we focus on: How Faith found her passion for running at 47 How she transitioned from equine endurance racing to running trail races and ultra marathons The lessons she learned from some of the great running leaders The important distinction between coaching men and coaching women Why you need to dream big in order to achieve your goals To connect with Faith: email: runlongrunstrongendurance@gmail.com website: www.runlongrunstrong.com  IG: @runlongrunstrongendurance  FB: Run Long Run Strong Endurance Coaching, LLC Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachingontherun Get a free “Jumpstart Your Running” toolkit!: https://www.coachingontherun.com/  Submit any questions or comments: info@coachingontherun.com

How Faith discovered she has anxiety and discusses the effects of childhood bullying on her psyche. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to follow me wherever you listen to your fave podcasts. If you listen on Apple Podcasts, rate MTP FIVE stars because you love us that much! It helps us in the rankings. Visit the More Than Potential blog at www.morethanpotential.com Keep up with our shenanigans on the socials: Instagram @itsmorethanpotential Facebook @itsmorethanpotential Twitter @morepotential_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/faith-farmer/support

Episode 131: Good Nyash... Just Vibes... Guests: @c.b.l21 / @initiatednation @brunohailton / @brunosimao3 Innovation, Clubhouse, How Faith effects Relationships & MORE! Intro: J Favs – Sunshine Happiness Outro: NSG - Kate Winslet ft. Unknown T Twitter / Instagram: @kithandkinpod / @kithandkinpod @thedopesamurai / @thedopesamurai Any questions or topics for the podcast – kithandkinpodcast@outlook.com Soundcloud – https://soundcloud.com/kithandkinpodcast Spotify & Playlist – Type 'Kith & Kin Podcast' & Playlist https://spoti.fi/2LkJXcj YouTube for Highlight Reels – https://bit.ly/2JhqTuR Hit up YouTube, Soundcloud & iTunes (RATE US!) #KithAndKinPod Thank you for the support! *Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS*

***Visit https://www.gibsonsylvestre.com/product for more life changing resources*** Gibson Sylvestre Interviews Zig Ziglar The World’s Greatest Salesman; Considered to be the “Michael Jordan” of the Motivational Speaking Industry Ziglar is considered to be the “Michael Jordan” of motivational speaking. Hilary Hinton Ziglar A.K.A. Zig Ziglar was born in Alabama, Mississippi as the tenth child of a total of twelve children on November 6th, 1926. He had an uncanny ability to infuse humor, sincerity, and faith into all of his presentations. He has shared the stage with U.S. Presidents, world leaders, as well as numerous celebrities. After suffering numerous tragedies (losing his dad and older sister during his early childhood) Ziglar overcame and remained positive. Zig Ziglar met his wife Jean when they were teenagers back in 1944 two years later they married and had four wonderful children: Suzan, Tom, Cindy, and Julie. Zig Ziglar was a devout Christian and sought to infuse his faith in all that he did. On November 28, 2012, Zig Ziglar transitioned from this world to eternity. Gibson Sylvestre met Ziglar when Zig was 83 and they struck up a friendship. Gibson Sylvestre had the joy of interviewing Zig Ziglar considered to be the world’s greatest salesman. Ziglar is credited with popularizing the motivational speaking industry.  In this episode you will learn:  1.      Why Great Leaders Put People First 2.      Why Honesty is the Best Policy 3.      Why Good Guys Finish First 4.      How Faith in Jesus Christ Transformed Zig Ziglar’s Life 5.      Why Doing Good is Good For Business.  About Gibson Sylvestre, MBA Mr. Gibson Sylvestre, MBA has been coaching people to be the best version of themselves for over two decades. He has traveled to over 50 nations around the world bringing his positive message of transformation and change. He is the Chairman & CEO of Infinite Possibilities International a top ranked business management consulting firm. He has earned a master’s degree in Business Administration & Corporate finance. Mr. Sylvestre has challenged and distinguished himself by taking online courses at Harvard University and MIT. He has coached professional athletes in the NBA and NFL as well as other professional sports to be peak performers. He has shared the stage with U.S. Presidential candidates, Harvard graduates, as well as top CEOs and executives. He has coached top executives as well as helped individuals overcome addiction. Gibson’s work has been featured in ABC, NBC, USA TODAY and YAHOO! FINANCE. Find More Information by Going To: WWW.GibsonSylvestre.Com (http://www.gibsonsylvestre.com/)  

On this episode: Marquis & Andy have another very special guest, Rapper/Fashion Icon "DIOR Worthy" ! We start off with learning about Dior's upbringing and how he started, as well as how he continues to be a Rising Artist & a Fashion Guru. We also talk Lebron James winning his 4th Title and how his impact was on the city of Cleveland early on, meeting Michael Jordan at the Jordan Brand show, Complex-Con history, Reason's new album, Kendrick Lamar Leaving TDE, How Faith not only plays a roll in his music but his life, the influence of Tupac & Pharrell in his fashion, Paris Fashion Week, Latest project Soda & the meaning behind BLOW Up Kids and much more! PLAYLIST starts: @ 01:18:30 Follow us: @imports.worldwide  @marquisworldwide @andyimports  @diorworthy @blowupkids Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/callitapodcast/support

In this episode I talk to Ken Okoroafor went from Topshop assistant to achieving financial freedom (becoming and living completely debt-free) in just over ten years and in today's episode we find out how he achieved this. We also discuss parenting and not conforming to cultural Nigerian standards, making the bold decision to quit a 6 figure job during the pandemic, racism, faith, leadership and so much more About Ken Okoroafor: Ken is a husband to Mary (Co-founder of HumblePenny), father to two great sons Joshua & Elias. He is also a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW), former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Edge Investments, an MBA holder from the University of Cambridge and has been featured on BBC, Channel 5, Metro, The Times, Guardian, etc. He also creates personal financial coaching workshops with clients such as PensionBee, IG Markets, eToro, Experian, Youtube etc. Learn more about Financial Freedom The Humble Penny - https://thehumblepenny.com/ Financial Joy Academy - https://financialjoyacademy.com/ Follow Ken on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehumblepenny/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehumblepenny/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thehumblepenny In Episode 07 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ken and I discuss Having a North Star Goal Lack of representation for black people in personal finance Building a community whilst working full time Quitting work during the pandemic How to simplify your life & why budgeting is important Lessons from parenting and how they can apply in business Developing a mindset to provide alternative solutions to tackle racism Creativity is necessary to increase your income How Faith is at the foundation of everything he does Subscribe using your favorite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once youve listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support

In this episode I talk to Ken Okoroafor went from Topshop assistant to achieving financial freedom (becoming and living completely debt-free) in just over ten years and in today's episode we find out how he achieved this. We also discuss parenting and not conforming to cultural Nigerian standards, making the bold decision to quit a 6 figure job during the pandemic, racism, faith, leadership  and so much more About Ken Okoroafor: Ken is a husband to Mary (Co-founder of HumblePenny), father to two great sons – Joshua & Elias. He is also a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW), former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Edge Investments, an MBA holder from the University of Cambridge and has been featured on BBC, Channel 5, Metro, The Times, Guardian, etc. He also creates personal financial coaching workshops with clients such as PensionBee, IG Markets, eToro, Experian, Youtube etc. Learn more about Financial Freedom The Humble Penny - https://thehumblepenny.com/ Financial Joy Academy - https://financialjoyacademy.com/ Follow Ken on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thehumblepenny/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehumblepenny/?hl=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/thehumblepenny In Episode 07 of EverydayDay Leadership, Ken and I discuss  Having a North Star Goal Lack of representation for black people in personal finance Building a community whilst working full time Quitting work during the pandemic How to simplify your life & why budgeting is important Lessons from parenting and how they can apply in business Developing a mindset to provide alternative solutions to tackle racism Creativity is necessary to increase your income How Faith is at the foundation of everything he does Subscribe using your favorite podcast app via Apple Podcasts Spotify Deezer Stitcher SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACK You can do this on the Apple podcast or on Sticher. Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners.  I am always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts once you've listened to this interview just drop me an email at hello@mindsetshift.co.uk I appreciate you and your support

The conventional views of our health are leading to an addicted, unhealthy, and chronically pained society. Here is an alternative to these views and how naturopathic medicine is filling the gaps where medicine today is failing. Faith is a Naturopathic doctor who specializes in gut and hormone health. Through working as a scribe in the ER she saw the truth behind the conventional medical world, where the same people returned with chronic diseases to receive symptom relief but not true healing. Now she helps people find the root cause of their health concerns by focusing on optimal wellness.Quotes to remember: “The answers are in the history.”“You can choose if you want to rise above it or if it overcomes you.”Takeaways:There is a gap in medicine for subclinical occurrencesBirth control often messes up your hormonesSome people don’t know what it feels like to feel goodWe often just need accountability for our health, instead of more tipsSocial media is insulting to our sensesListening and asking the right questions can help the healing process when someone knows that another person is taking care of themConfidence comes from being okay with where you are What you’ll learn:How Faith found herself pivoting from contemporary medicine to naturopathic medicineWhat she does to solve “medical mysteries”How to know when you have hormone issues (it’s not obvious)Dr. Faith’s essentials for good healthHow growing up in a large and abusive household has affected her and her practice todayHow naturopathic doctors are filling in the gaps in medicine todayMentioned on the podcast: https://faithfuldoc.com/Links:TiktokYoutubeInstagramFacebook

In this episode, Jessi is joined by a Food Freedom Online Program client, Faith. Faith shares how she developed a disordered relationship with food + body and how it impacted her relationships, social life, confidence + more. Faith shares the ups and downs of healing her relationship with food + body and how she ultimately got to her mountain top.. where she no longer struggles with binge eating at all. Faith’s energy is infectious, she truly is the real deal life of the party!    In this episode: Faith shares why she joined the Food Freedom Online Program Faith’s funny story on joining the Food Freedom Online Program How Faith resisted healing for a while due to fear of gaining weight   How investing in yourself and your health is the best thing you can do  How an injury worked as a blessing in disguise for Faith to fully heal + focus on her relationship with food + body Faith shares some deep and intrusive thoughts that she had in some dark moments How a previous relationship played into her body image struggles Faith shares how she hypes herself up and has grown to truly love herself Jessi and Faith both share how important it is to not take yourself so seriously How Faith is now able to differentiate between binge eating and just enjoying food or eating past fullness on some occasions Jessi explains how, “it's not about the food, it's about how we feel about what we do with food” that is the real issue How to become more neutral with our food choices Faith shares the very real struggles of having an eating disorder and trying to navigate life, social events + insecurities  How it can feel like our society shames binge eating but glamorizes anorexia, overexercising + bulimia How the set point weight theory was so helpful for Faith Faith shares how amazing freedom is and how much it has impacted every part of her life You are so much more beautiful than what you see in the mirror   Links:   Join me for The Food Freedom Online Program. This class is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiraling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again!   You can either live your life at war with your mind or learn to work in sync with it. If you’re ready to work in sync with your mind and evolve your life, welcome to The Dear Body Podcast! Our mission is to help driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & learn more about us here!

Tonya Coleman is owner of Soiree-Event Design™, a full-service event planning, styling, and graphic design studio and founder of The Partypreneurs School of Party Planning™, a course & coaching program that teaches new and aspiring party planners how to transform their hobby into a money-making business. She is a busy wife and mom of 5 and after over 20 years as a small business owner, she is all about that entrepreneurial life! She has worked with many businesses, brands, and celebrities over the years and is humbled to do what she loves EVERY DAY! She most recently launched The Partypreneurs™ 101 SQUAD - her signature membership program inside the Partypreneurs School of Party Planning™ which brings all of her Partypreneurs™ 101 courses, products and coaching programs all under one roof at an affordable price so MORE women can follow in her footsteps of creating the business you love, making real money so you can create the lifestyle you want. Tonya and I are friends from a past mastermind group.  Recently, I watched (via Facebook) as her daughter teenage Faith stood up as an activist in her community, resulting in getting on the TODAY show.  When Tonya and I talked about her coming on the show, I knew I wanted to ask her about Faith’s badassery.  Prepare yourself - Faith’s story is going to blow you away! Listen in to hear Tonya share: How Faith was censored at school - and how she spoke up, stood up, and organized a protest to support Black history and denounce censorship How Faith chose to show up after George Floyd’s death - resulting in getting on the Today show Faith’s lesson to “just throw the rock” to start to create ripples of impact How she cultivated confidence and built something from nothing by showing up as the person she wanted to become Her motto around “don’t let the defeats define you” Why it’s ok to turn a fun hobby into a business (it’s ok to make money doing fun things!) Links mentioned: Join Tonya’s Partypreneurs™ 101 SQUAD by Sept 1 with this special discount: | Discount Code: SQUADFOUNDER Tonya’s The Partypreneurs™ School of Party Planning Connect with Tonya: Soiree Event Design Tonya on Facebook: SoireeEventDesignStudio Tonya on Instagram: Soiree Event Design Tonya on Pinterest: Soiree Events Thank you to our sponsor: Care.com: To save 30% off a Care.com Premium membership, visit Care.com/SHAMELESSMOM  

How Faith and Belief are the fuel for our desired outcomes. Confidence gives us resilience, Faith makes us persistent. Belief brings our desire into reality. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

(Encore) Guest: Denise M. – Sober Member of Alcoholics Anonymous. How Faith and recovery have come into her life through the 12 Step Program All show notes at Profiles in Mercy for April 11, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

Kevin Duffy, founder Bearing Asset Management on the effect of the virus shutdown on the economy. John Whitehead, founder Rutherford Institute, www.rutherford.org , on the Constitutional implications of the Shelter in Place orders. Anthony Ray Hinton, wrongly convicted of two murders, sentenced to death row, after 30 years, Exonerated. How Faith got him through it.

What’s True in the Bible?What are Habits of Grace? (2 Thessalonians 1:11 / Philippians 2:13 / 1 Corinthians 15:10)How Faith is Really Shared1. Share with clarity. (1 Thessalonians 1:4-5 / Colossians 4:3-4 / 1 Peter 3:15)2. Rely on the Spirit’s power. (1 Thessalonians 1:5 / Colossians 1:28-29)3. Live according to your convictions. (1 Thessalonians 1:5 / James 2:26)What’s Real in my life?• Can I share my faith story in just a few minutes using common non-churchy words?• How often do I share my testimony?• What one or two Bible verses could I use to share the Gospel?• How does my lifestyle reflect the Good News of Jesus?• What would I need to change in order to make sharing my faith a regular habit in my life?What’s Next? Write a prayer and practical step in light of truth.

Are you interested in starting a blog?  Have you been trying to figure out your vision?  In this episode, we dive into discussing how to figure out your vision, as well as how to find balance as a mother and a business owner. In this episode, I talk with Alissa Circle, author of well-known Orange County-based creative life and style blog, Diary of an Addict, joins us to discuss how building a business online can be challenging, but so worth it. She’s a mom and a business owner, and she’s got a lot of knowledge about social marketing and monetizing your blog. This episode is like a coffee chat with a friend. Questions I asked: Why do you have the caption, Target Made Me Do It? How long have you been in the online space? What made you get started? Have they kicked in the “not seeing likes” on Instagram? How can we get a clear vision? What’s the best way to get started with a blog, and get followers? How did we go from your blog, to a media company? What do you think a female entrepreneur brings to the table? What campaign are you most proud of? Do you work like a full time job, or less? How does your faith play out in your business? What would you say is the most rewarding story of a hire? Topics Discussed: Finding your vision. Balancing motherhood and business. Building a blog online. Knowing your personal brand online. Instagram tips and tricks. How to hire the right people. Female owned businesses. How Faith impacts business. Quotes from the show: “Sit down and focus on your top 3 topics.” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat “No amount of promotion is too much.” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat “At the end of the day, I want to make sure everyone is happy.” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat “I don’t think I’d have my business if it wasn’t for my faith.” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat “Our passion is generous giving.” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat “If you don’t have a support system, what do you have?” @alissamcircle @SisterhoodSweat How you can stay in touch with Alissa: https://diaryofanaddict.co/ https://twitter.com/alissamcircle https://www.facebook.com/DiaryofanAddictBlog https://www.instagram.com/alissamcircle/ How you can stay in touch with Linda: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube SoundCloud   "Proud Sponsors of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T" Essential Formulas   My daily energy stems from mushrooms... mushroom coffee that is! Have you checked out Four Sigmatic yet? If you want a coffee that contains superfoods and adaptogens like rhodiola, eleuthero, and schisandra to help you live a healthier, more enhanced life, then you need Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee in your daily routine! Check out their products here and be sure to let me know what you think of it!  

Guest: Denise M. – Sober Member of Alcoholics Anonymous. How Faith and recovery have come into her life through the 12 Step Program All show notes at Profiles in Mercy for September 28, 2019 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio

In his debut book, former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson shares with readers the secret to the growth and success of one of the nation's fastest growing fast food restaurants. In Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand, Robinson takes people behind the scenes to show them how Chick-fil-A scaled up from 184 stores and $100 million in annual sales to more than 2,100 stores and $6.8 billion in annual sales during the 34 years Robinson served as CMO. Read that again marketer. 34 years as CMO.With an emphasis on building relationships rather than focusing on transactions, Robinson shares some of the philosophies Chick-fil-A employs that may seem counterintuitive to business…and why it has worked so well.In our conversation, Steve and I also talk about how advertising that entertains is more powerful than just average interruptive advertising.Connect with Steve:Steve's WebsiteSteve's book Covert Cows and Chick-fil-ALinkedInIf you liked the show, please consider sharing this podcast with your friends, family and network. Your stamp of approval is more valuable than anything I can offer to your network. I appreciate your sharing! Also, leaving a review (and rating) helps spread the word. And just makes me feel warm and squishy.The Storytellers Network with Dan Moyle publishes every Monday at 7 AM EST.

Steve Robinson was integral to the Chick-fil-A marketing team for 34 years. He was there for the beginning of the brand we know today, including the Eat Mor Chikin campaign and the decision to stay closed on Sundays. Steve joins Kevin to discuss his new book, Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. He shares stories and examples that demonstrate the culture at Chick-fil-A. Steve acknowledges that the company wasn't an overnight success and leadership was motivated by making an impact. The culture was not a bunch of words on paper, but the values and priorities of the organization and the trust in all the employees to empower them to grow the business. Additional Resources: Buy the Book Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit by Charles R. Swindoll Steve Robinson Consulting

How Faith helps us prepare for death.

How Faith , dedication and commitment are your minds trifecta! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you do when you feel like God is asking you to pivot in your life or business? How do you build confidence when you feel like your lacking in an area? And how can you redefine the concept of wealth in your life?   Podcast guest, author, speaker, coach, and media personality Patrice Washington shares her insights into leadership, how to trust God through transition, and how to build confidence in your calling. If you’re struggling with trust, change, and what to do next, Patrice shares insight after insight in this episode.   Patrice’s Leadership Journey Patrice is America’s Money Maven, but she didn’t start out with that title. She launched her business as a real estate and mortgage broker at the age of 21, but when the recession hit, she lost everything. God led her to Proverbs 17:16 and from there she launched a blog, pursued wisdom, and looked for books to help her define who she was.   She was greatly impacted by Talane Miedaner’s book Coach Yourself to Success, which encourages the reader to look back in time to help her discover her purpose. Patrice realized that she had been a leader since she pursued a Student Council position in third grade, a time when she didn’t feel confident. She knew from a young age that she could help if just given the chance.   When she ran her first business, Patrice understood that she was a boss because she had employees, but she’s since realized she’s a leader in her business within the past few years.   She realized that if people trusted her, she couldn’t be haphazard and must lead with intention.   Patrice reminds us that it’s time for Spirit-led, faith-filled people to step up and lead. Christians are sprinkled everywhere to lead people everywhere, but we get timid about sharing our faith.   How Faith has Played a Role in Her Leadership Faith has always been a part of who she is. She tells event planners and media schedulers who ask her to speak that spirituality is a part of her; it’s a pillar in her life. She must talk about it.   She feels that her job is to plant seeds and to tell the truth about her story.   We don’t lead people by beating people up, convincing them, or convicting them. We lead by example.   How Patrice Defines Leadership Leadership, according to Patrice, is being the example of the path. Being a leader means that you are clear, authentic, Spirit-led, and can articulate the vision.   Patrice’s Advice for Younger Leaders Give yourself permission to be awesome, to be all God made you to be, and still be a hot mess.   Trusting God Through Transition Since 2009, Patrice has called herself the Money Maven until other people believed that about her. She’s appeared on Fox News, The Dr. Oz Show, and Steve Harvey.  She realized that in order to rebuild wealth, you can’t just focus on budgets and savings.   In 2017, the Holy Spirit said that she must tell the whole truth. Sometimes the Holy Spirit calls us to pivot or transition, and we may wonder why He wants to interrupt our current success. God called Patrice to transition her business from focusing on money to focusing on the idea of “redefining wealth”.   Redefining your wealth is so much more than just money and material possessions. The true definition of wealth (from the Bible) is well-being.   Patrice built Redefining Wealth on six pillars: FIT, meaning your physical health PEOPLE, which includes your relationships and connections SPACE, honoring the time you have FAITH, meaning your relationship with God WORK, involves living out your gifts and talents MONEY, which is your financial situation   Patrice shares some examples of how God has taught her lessons in the various pillars of Redefining Wealth. She has seen how valuable relationships are, for example, and has learned the value of simply treating people well.   How Patrice Developed Redefining Wealth The Holy Spirit drove her message. He asked her to get out of her comfort zone, but getting out of the box is frightening.   But Patrice obeyed and looked at her life and the patterns and practices that had helped her achieve success. She wrote out 200 ideas that later became podcast episodes. Then she moved those ideas into categories.   She saved the money and faith pillars toward the end intentionally because she wants her audience to do the work and not just wait on God without taking responsibility for their lives.   What Happens When You Need to Pivot Patrice had a previous business, Real Money Answers, when the Holy Spirit prompted her to start her current business, Redefining Wealth. She used her existing platform to pivot.   As she transitioned from Real Money Answers to Redefining Wealth, she took down all her old products so she had no income. She used her savings to finance her new venture.   During her launch time, lots of previous venues turned her down. She had a strong conviction and stuck with it. Her time of transition and pivoting forced her to re-evaluate who she was as a businesswoman and to become independent of what other people think. Patrice reminds us to not give up just because other people don’t understand.   Our job is to relentlessly communicate the message we’ve been given.     Building Confidence in Your Calling A lot of us struggle to build confidence or discover our gifts and calling because we’re in comparison mode.   Negative words or experiences about our natural giftings come easily. For example, Patrice’s gift is speaking, but she got in trouble in school for talking too much. It only makes sense that your gifts will be attacked by your enemy who is trying to steal your gift.   Therapy, personal development, and studying God’s Word will help you discover your God-given gifts.   How to Develop Confidence Before Patrice speaks, she still gets nervous and feels like a wreck. One trick she has learned is to make a joke early on. The smiles put her at ease. She’s always looking for ways to break the ice.   Therapy has also helped her. She grew up believing she was ugly because people told her she was, but that’s not a story she has to own.   Patrice notes that a big part of building confidence is simply in the doing--you have to practice using whatever gifts you’ve been given.   Confidence, for Patrice, comes from knowing she’s genuine. She knows that this is the story God gave her and her responsibility is to share it. Her story is not about her.   Tools Patrice Used to Help Her Understand Her Wiring Patrice is a self-proclaimed “assessment junkie.” She loves Gretchen Rubin’s “Four Tendencies.” She’s a questioner, and knowing this about her made so many things make sense. It gave a name to her way of being.   Leaders Are Learners: Patrice loves Atomic Habits by James Clear*   Other Episodes Mentioned: Episode 31: The Key to Accomplishing Your Goals Episode 33: My Favorite Tools for Goal Setting, Planning, and Creating Habits   Connect with Patrice Washington: Website Instagram YouTube Podcast   Patrice Washington is an award-winning author, transformational speaker, hope-restoring coach, and media personality.   Patrice got her start as your favorite personal finance expert, “America’s Money Maven,” having tremendous success with her “mindset approach” to personal finance. She has since expanded her brand and mission, encouraging women to chase purpose, not money.   Patrice is committed to redefining the term “wealth,” using its original meaning, “well-being.”  She encourages women to have “wealth” in all aspects of their lives by pursuing their purpose, being fulfilled, and earning more without ever chasing money. Through her teachings, Patrice empowers women to look at life through the lens of abundance and opportunity, instead of lack and scarcity.   As the founder of Redefining Wealth and The Earn More Money Movement for Women, Patrice has built a thriving community of high-achieving women committed to creating a powerful life vision--in their careers, home, health, and personal finances. Key Quotes from the Episode: “It’s one thing to boss people around. It’s another thing to enroll people in a vision.” “People are following you whether you want them to or not.” “Learning how to share your faith without condemning other people is what truly allows people to get the message.” “The best example I have is to share my story, share my wins with that lens of ‘But God…’.” “It’s not budgets; it’s behavior.” “It’s not my job to try to force or manipulate or make things happen. Just treat people well.” “You can quit a job. You can’t quit a calling.” “Greatness requires you to expect resistance.” “Confidence is built in the doing.” *Affiliate link. For the full show notes for this episode, visit estherlittlefield.com/episode51.   Episode Sponsor: Confident Leader Club The Confident Leader Club is a resource designed for Christian women who want to receive additional community, growth, and action. Each month, members of the club receive a practical training developed by me (or other amazing women) that will help you grow in your faith, leadership, or relationships. We also have a monthly Take Action call where you can focus on one project or goal during the time allotted. Plus, we also have a book club and other fun things going on! Join us here or get on the waitlist. Connect with Esther and Holly: Esther’s Website Holly’s Website Instagram Facebook Group Facebook Page   This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode51.

MEET THE GUEST: Faith is a coach, consultant, author, academic nerd, design thinker and her newest venture is midwifery. She helps passionate entrepreneurs with special needs kids birth businesses they love, that fit and finance their busy lives. “Parenting Like a Ninja”, an autism mom’s guide to professional productivity is an Amazon bestseller and reflects her own journey with the crazy chaos of special needs parenting, and the need to harness energy and be productive. She believes entrepreneurship is a perfect, mental and psychological health choice for many special needs parents, and offers the opportunity to do business differently while creating more of what our communities need. She’s excited about the growing Autastic Biz Tribe: business owners who are disrupting the status quo of ‘business as usual’, integrating business and life in alignment with the needs and rhythm of our family. Faith is a mom of three kids, of which her oldest, Jayden who is autistic. On this episode, she talks all about the joys and challenges of raising young kids before the developmental delays in Jayden was all that evident. Early on in Jayden’s life, she felt a sense of calling to be an answer to other family’s desire for strategic and holistic support. As she developed the curriculum for Jayden’s homeschool experience, she realized how qualified she was to help other families train their homeschool teachers to build rapport and make sensory connections with the student before trying to deliver any content. Faith also shares how building her own business allowed her to stop trying to “fix” the autism. Her business instead offered a sense of fulfillment and an ability to accept Jayden, regardless of his progress or regressions. As selfish as it sounds, she encourages moms to pursue radical self-care because the very best gift a mom can offer her kiddos is a happy and healed mama. In her new book, “Parenting Like a Ninja”, she documents how she went from a fragmented to a healed mama and now has the capacity to strategically direct her energy, rather than let it escape without her consent. In this episode, we cover: What life looked like raising 3 tiny kiddos, one with an autism diagnosis in the early years as well as how things shifted for their family later. How Faith used her strengths and experience to equip families with an informed method of delivering homeschool curriculum to autistic students. How practicing radical self-care empowers you to consistently give your kids the best version of yourself. “The solution for me in terms of being able to care for myself is part of the solution for him. I need to model this radical self-care for my son so that he can see that he can do for himself to help himself heal." Where To Connect with Faith Online: faith@melodyofautism.com Connect with Mia Francis-Poulin! Find out how you can work with Mia at www.racreative.co Catch up with Mia on Instagram. Join the Mama, Build Your Empire Group on Facebook.

What role does creativity play in leadership? What should you do when you feel discouraged in your creative work? And can your business also be your ministry?  In this episode, I talk with Jenny Randle, wife, mom, business owner, entrepreneur, and author about how God created each of us to create, how to fight for our creative nature, and how she handles being multi-passionate. Whether or not you believe you’re creative, this is an episode you will not want to miss. Jenny’s Leadership Journey: Jenny’s first memory of leadership is when she ran for student council in the fourth grade, but didn’t vote for herself. Her parents reminded her that she needed to believe in herself enough to vote for herself. They raised her as a leader and gave her “gold nuggets of wisdom” along the way. In 10th grade, she went on a leadership weekend, which was the first time a teacher actively poured into her life. Her senior year, her field hockey coach wanted her to be the captain even though she was “terrible.”  She held leadership positions in high school, ministry, and now she runs her own businesses. Currently, she’s discipling her two children daily. She and her husband Matt run a digital marketing agency where she does the creative strategy and casts the vision while her husband handles the logistics. She runs a ministry called “Freedom Creatives.” Jenny’s Mentors Jenny has had several mentors through the years. Dr. Webster of Spirit and Word Ministry has been an encouragement to her as a leader in ministry. Her parents are mentors to her as well: her dad as an example and her mom as she lives out being a strong woman. She also has a friend who consistently encourages her and tells her to stop over-analyzing. And she loves how her church in New York has created space for people to use their gifts. How Jenny Embraced her Wiring as a Leader: On the DISC Profile, she’s a DI. She also loves the Fivefold Ministry Survey and the Heights Spiritual Gifts Survey. Her mentor, Dr. Webster walked her through how God wired her and it was life changing to hear that affirmation. She often felt like she was “too much” and should step back, but God designed her to do what she’s doing. How Faith has Impacted Jenny’s Leadership Faith is the lens through which Jenny views everything. She prays over projects. The Holy Spirit is actively moving and wants to be a part of the work.  Jenny’s Advice for Younger Leaders: Titles don’t define you. Be flexible in how God is moving. Our giftings build on each other. Creativity + Leadership It’s important to realize that we’re all created to be creative. Two helpful questions to ask when you’re struggling with creativity:   What does that look like? How can I fight for my God-given creative nature? Doubt, perfectionism, a performance-mentality, and comparison can stifle our creativity. Jenny believes that as Christians, we are meant to be influencers and leaders. Three Practical Steps to Fight for your Creativity: Acknowledge that you were created to be creative. Invite the Holy Spirit into your process. Ask God what He’s doing and if there’s an idea that He wants you to do. See creativity in others and ask God how you can cultivate skills in them.  Why Creativity is Important for Believers Creativity is how we influence the world. Jenny encourages us to go into the mainstream spaces, influence the people there, and glorify God with your work. Jenny believes that our creative calling isn’t always for what we’re producing but who we’re producing with and who we get to influence.  It’s important to know how God wired you and lead people well so people can see God. Vulnerability and Dealing with Criticism as a Creator: Creativity calls for vulnerability. We have the opportunity to create from pain AND from pain that we’ve processed through and seen God work through. Jenny recommends the second option, because we’re in a healthier space to deal with criticism when it comes. When you get negative reviews or feedback as a creator and you’ve processed through the pain, you’re already secure in the outcome and you hold on to your identity. You don’t let other people define you. Practical Ways to Practice Creativity Jenny defines creativity as “making stuff” so anytime you make stuff, you’re creating. This could look like engineering, teaching, developing business strategy, cooking, or gardening. Notice where you’re already creating and expand on areas you already have a natural interest. Practice creativity with your team. You get better results because you’re not limiting the space of your team. You’re trusting your team to show up and give space to the process. Champion your team and empower them to try. Be silent and get outside. Silence boosts creative input by 60% so go outside without your earbuds and bring a notebook to write down ideas. God gives us creative ideas and He may give them to us to make money. Our calling as believers Jenny has both a ministry, Freedom Creatives, and a business, her digital marketing company. She believes that being in the mainstream space is a ministry.  Our purpose is to glorify God so you’re free to do that in lots of ways. Believers should hold leadership positions in all companies so our culture can change.  We cannot diminish our voice by doing doubting our value or saying something is just “your opinion.” Place value in your God-given voice. There’s a reason you are where you are. We can change culture by stepping into the dark areas, by using our voice, and by walking confidently in the areas God is sending us. Jenny’s Real Life Jenny struggles with being multi-passionate because she loves to work so she must be intentional about “turning off.” She has people who hold her accountable. She also knows where she is gifted and delegates tasks to others. She also has learned to set up boundaries. Jenny understands the rhythms of when she works best and being at peace with that. Jenny recommends filling in the white space with Jesus and holding each day loosely by asking the Holy Spirit what He wants you to focus on. She recommends asking God what He wants you to do and where to spend your time. Find out where you excel and what times of day are best for you to get work done.  Jenny’s book recommendation: Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller*   Connect with Jenny: Website Instagram Facebook Jenny is a faith-based speaker, creative entrepreneur, founder of Freedom Creatives and author of "Courageous Creative*". She has a deep passion to empower people and businesses to live with impact and loves a good freestyle rap battle with her husband and kids.  Go here for a free creativity assessment to determine what’s killing your creativity. Giveaway: Jenny is giving one listener a FREE copy of her book, Courageous Creative. To enter, follow me on Instagram, find the giveaway post and follow the instructions there! Giveaway ends Sunday, April 21st. Winner will be announced Monday, April 22nd. Stay Connected: Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Click here to find all the options where you can find the podcast. Join our Purposeful Leadership Facebook group! In the Facebook group, we can chat about what you need as a leader, what your challenges are, as well as celebrate the wins. This is a great community to learn and grow together. We want to get to know YOU. Other Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Episode 18: Navigating Marriage and Leadership Episode 20: 3 Reasons Boundaries are Critical for Leadership Episode 33: My Favorite Tools for Goal-Setting, Planning, and Creating Habits  Other Ways to Connect with Esther & Holly and the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast: Esther’s Instagram Holly’s Instagram Podcast Instagram Facebook Page Episode Sponsor: Audible Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering our listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to estherlittlefield.com/audible and browse the unmatched selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. How your free trial works: • Choose a free audiobook and set up a trial 30 day membership! • After 30 days, get one audiobook a month for $14.95/month • Receive 30% off the price of additional audiobook purchases • Cancel at any time. The books are yours to keep, even if you cancel Go to estherlittlefield.com/audible to start your free trial. Key Quotes from the Episode: “A lot of times in leadership, we think we have to be an expert in every area when, in reality, you have to know how to recognize the experts in the areas and bring that out in them.” “In our leadership, the Holy Spirit is always speaking and moving and wants to be invited into our process.”  “Don’t hold on so tightly to a career goal that you miss the move of God on your life.” “Our creativity, as a leader, is our greatest weapon that we can carry.” “God is positioning leaders strategically in these different spheres of influence.” “If you’re letting other people’s criticism or feedback define you, you’re not gonna get anything done.” “If you’re a believer, you have a ministry and it’s in the everyday minutes of your life. Are you glorifying and enjoying God?” “As women, specifically, in a place of leadership, your voice carries a lot of power.”  *Affiliate links. This goes to cover the cost of running the podcast. This episode was originally published on estherlittlefield.com/episode43. To join the Purposeful Leadership Facebook Group, go to estherlittlefield.com/group.

In today's podcast I am joined by Faith Archer, award winning personal finance journalist and money blogger We discuss how Faith came to blog successfully about money and frugal living, how she and her family live well on less, and how you can too. In this episode you will learn: How Faith found her way into the blogging world and has gone on to create a successful business from blogging How Faith and her family relocated from London to Sussex and live well for less Get a sneak peek into our chat about investing coming up in Season 2 How Faith started her blog with absolutely no capital or expense. Top reasons why families overspend on food, often without even realising The average amount that families spend on food per week, and how it differs depending upon income The pros and cons of online and in-person food shopping in terms of budgeting and cutting costs Faith's top tips for reducing your weekly spend, embarking on a low spend emergency month or week, and what the planning process looks like for this.   Resources: Book in a complimentary call to discuss how financial coaching can help you move from financial overwhelm to confidence and control.  Join Catherine's Facebook Page and FREE Facebook Group My Website  My Online Courses - From Spender to Saver, Investing for beginners from £1 My YouTube Channel  Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook  Follow Faith on her Website  Follow Faith on Facebook  Apps – Yolt www.mysupermarket.co.uk Money dashboard https://www.thriftylesley.com – Thrifty Leslie – Food ideas National office statistics https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/personalandhouseholdfinances/expenditure

On this Episode of Millennium Live, we get the inside scoop from Steve Robinson, retired Chief Marketing Officer of Chick-fil-A and author of Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows, and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand. As the first marketer for the restaurant chain, Steve chats with us about how he built the chain's brand from the ground up, advice for future marketers, and of course, the 35 years of marketing the famous chicken sandwich. #MillenniumLive | Digital Diary | The Millennium Alliance

This month we welcome Steve Robinson to our FCA Atlanta Leadership podcast. Steve was the Chief Marketing Officer for Chick-fil-A for 35 years. He and his wife reside in Atlanta, and Steve is the current Board Chairman for the Greater Atlanta FCA Board.In this month's podcast, Steve shares how and why he got involved in FCA, as well as why he feels it’s important for boards to support FCA leadership. Steve also provides some key elements to leading boards well.Finally, Steve gives us some key leadership principals he learned at Chick-fil-A and alongside Truett Cathy.Steve has authored a new book entitled Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand by Steve Robinson. It’s available for pre-order now, and releases June 11.We hope you enjoy this month’s episode!For more details, visit www.atlantafca.org. To contact Greg directly, email gsteely@fca.org.

How Faith in Jesus Grows Greater

How Faith and Patience affect each other

How Faith filled words can change your life --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-stewart/support

Welcome to today's episode of Unclassified Woman. Today I have the pleasure of talking to Faith Agugu. Do you ever wish you had a crystal ball that could show you the future? Often the decisions we make today might be different if we knew what was around the bend for us. Finding real peace, though, means coming to terms with the past, including the decisions we’ve made and the way those circumstances have grown us into who we’ve become today. My guest bares it all to share her story and how it didn’t quite turn out like she had expected. In spite of it all, she is thankful for the path she’s taken and the impact she can have on other women in the world. Faith Agugu has always been motivated by service. Her first job after leaving school was with a not-for-profit organisation in London, working with children from troubled backgrounds. She then discovered the bright lights of the fashion industry and worked as a catwalk model for over five years before she left London for the sunny shores of Sydney, Australia. Faith landed a job with one of Australia’s leading fashion houses, and continued to advance her career as a model, and then launched her own fashion business--Raw Fashion Agency-- in 2004. Representing local fashion designers as a PR and sales agency, Faith also began teaching at FBI Fashion College in 2006, mentoring the next generation of up-and-coming fashionistas.  "I thought it would be irresponsible of me to hand my child over to this man every weekend if I chose to carry on with the pregnancy." - Faith Agugu After 25 years in the fashion industry, and approaching her 50th birthday, Faith felt the call to return to helping others and took time out to study for a bachelor’s degree in social science, majoring in counselling. Faith launched her new business, The Healing Process, where she offers counselling, energy healing, and mindfulness coaching to women tackling the challenges of mid-life. She also runs regular workshops to assist her clients to work through issues of self-esteem, relationships, and addiction. Faith also has a particular interest in balancing the disadvantages experienced by the indigenous community. Faith is a passionate, motivated, and driven entrepreneur, and through her private practice, she seeks to help women find their voice and claim their place in society. She is a very inspiring lady, indeed.  What you’ll hear in this episode:  The circumstances that led to Faith’s child-free life. In her 20’s, she thought she would definitely be a mother by age 30 and she assumed the man she was in a relationship with would be the father of her children That relationship ended, and she met another man and actually got pregnant at age 31, but she knew there was no way the relationship would last or that she could share a child with him She made the decision to terminate the pregnancy, never realising at the time, that it would be her one and only opportunity to be a mother. Why many women don’t talk about the topic of abortion and terminations, because of the shame, guilt, and pain. Why Faith felt an urgency with every ensuing relationship to have a child, even rushing the relationship along to accomplish her “agenda”. The desire to have a child felt natural for Faith. She had a strong sense of it that she took for granted, and it never occurred to her that it would NOT happen. The difference in cultural expectations for women of colour or certain ethnicities around the topic of childbearing. How Faith’s mother had to “come to terms” with the idea of Faith--and some of her siblings--NOT being parents and giving her grandchildren: this affected Faith profoundly and made her feel “less of a woman” at the time. The estimated facts are that by 2030 in Australia, there will be more family units without children than with them---there are BIG changes occurring! How Faith felt judged and “less than” when compared to other women who had children. The deep grieving process it takes to “let go of the dream”. For Faith, the best tool for getting through the grief was therapy. It helped tremendously to talk about the grief she felt each week with a therapist. There are different ways to find meaning and purpose through nurturing. Faith resonates with what Melanie Notkin says in using the word "child-full" in that she has children in her life, but they are just not her own. Faith finds fulfilment in her close relationship with her godchildren and her hands-on work as a case worker and counsellor for girls ages 18-27. Ironically, this is the age that her daughter would be today if that pregnancy had continued. Faith is grateful for the chance to “mother” and mentor other women, to hold space for them, and to nurture them. “I’m at peace with my soul’s choice.” Faith expresses her creative energy and essence in cooking as a way to show love and intentionality in a purely meditative process that transforms people that receive it. Faith’s also currently works with daughters on the powerful healing journey for the mother-daughter relationship. This of course impacts all of our relationships with women and how we perceive ourselves as women. You can find out more about Faith and her work at  www.thehealingprocess.com.au If you enjoyed this episode and would like to help more women access these stories, then please subscribe and leave us a review or rating on Itunes. Thank you so much for your help. Much appreciated.  For more episodes go to michellemariemcgrath.com

Tis the Holiday Season! And while trimming the tree and decking the halls, we got to talking about Faith. How FAITH is more then just wishing and hoping… It’s ACTIVE. Faith is a communication, and true faith leads us into action. And while many people feel like they need to “see it to believe it,” we will dive into who the real SEER is.

The first thing you will notice is what a pleasant voice Msgr Jerry has - very calming.  The next is that he has a great sense of humor and very little ego.  Msgr. Jerry was candid and honest with his answers.  He is a man who enjoys what he does and trusts in the Lord.  I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this podcast again while editing it.  Please enjoy! How I became a Priest 1:10sec Religious Sisters are Nuns 1st time Priesthood entered his mind 2:35sec Ferris State 3:15 Father Joe Fix 3:40 Mass was a part of his growing up Big Event - Internship with St. Louis Cardinals 5:50 In the silence we hear the voice of God 6:66 Mr. and Mrs. Milberg (Msgr Jerry told her God might be calling him to be a Priest 7:55 One more Girlfriend 9:05 Was God really calling me 10:55 Seminary in Cincinnati 11:30 Ordained a Priest in 1999 Football game with the Bishop 13:30 1st Director of Bethany house youth center 14:05 Msgr Jerry's Favorite thing: Faith Fun Football Camp 16:05 Vocation Director for Diocese of Lansing - Recruiting young men for the Priesthood (7 Years) 16:55 Food and Recruiting 19:30 Father Jim Roth St. John's in Fenton Can you ask out of a position you are in 21:20 Work in Rome - Spiritual Director (5 Years) 22:50 July 2015 - Pastor The Homily Preparation 26:30 A backhanded compliment from a parishioner - LOL 30:20 Can a Priest sense if the audience is engaged 31:30 How does the scripture relate to me now? Does Msgr Jerry get bored or lonely 36:05 Priest Support 37:50 What do you do that we don't know that you do 40:05 What does Msgr Jerry do for himself 41:40 Favorite part of the job 45:30 Last question - How Faith helped you in a difficult time 47:30 St. Augustine 51:45

In this podcast Faith O., Official Million Dollar Stylist® Instructor talks about how she unshackled herself from being chained to the chair. Faith also takes about her Platinum Method Braidless Sew In technique that was part of the reason why she acquired approximately 400 clients before opening up her second location. At the second location Faith carries 13 different textures of the most luxury hair extensions you can get your hands on. In this episode you'll learn: How Faith will help you become successful in the Virgin Hair Business. Faith's proven formula for ordering hair from Ali Express. The Platinum Braidless Sew In Method created by Faith O. Faith's best selling product in her Tress Code line for curly hair. Spread The Word, Leave A Review, And Subscribe! Subscribe to our email list Subscribe on iTunes Ask a question via Voicemail Leave a review on iTunes.

I need to ask you, the listening audience…Have you ever had that random off day when you just were not at the top of your game at work? Or maybe even experienced a time of fear or uncertainty in your life that you just couldn't seem to shake? If you have, then your not alone, I know The post #31 How Faith in the Workplace Can Help You Learn to Thrive! [Podcast] appeared first on Jason Carthen Enterprises.

"Lord, Open His Eyes" There's some moments, as I read in the Bible, that I would really love to have been there when that happened. Many of them, as a matter of fact, but I think in particular about one morning in the accounts given to us in 2 Kings, in which an army, an Aramean army, has surrounded the city where the prophet Elisha is. And they're there because they think to take the man of God and bring him back to the King of Aram because he's so enraged that Elisha's warning the King of Israel concerning his every actions, and he's tired of it and he wants to capture this man, so he sends this huge army to go get one man. And of course the servant goes out in the morning and says, "In effect, we're in deep trouble, we're in deep danger. We're going to be taking a trip to Aram very soon." And Elisha goes out and looks and he says, "Don’t’ be afraid…Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." "What are you talking about? We are vastly out-numbered." "No, we're not." And then he prays this simple prayer. "O Lord, open his eyes so he may see." Now, clearly, he wasn't talking about his physical eyesight. Apparently nothing wrong with that. But there is an eyesight of the soul, by which invisible spiritual realities can stream into our hearts. I believe that is called faith. And I think a supernatural thing happened on that particular account, he was able to see what ordinarily we cannot see, invisible beings, chariots, horses of fire, the army of the host of heaven, mighty army surrounding that little town. I wonder if God opened our eyes to see, in an amazing way into the invisible spiritual realm, this morning, what we would see. What it would be like to see the angels, what it would be like to see the demons, the spiritual battle that goes on all the time. But even better for us to see God on His throne as recorded for us in the book of Revelation, God seated on His throne, 24 elders around the throne, four living creatures, 100 million angels ready to serve God. To have our eyes opened, to see this invisible spiritual realm, that is something that can only come by faith. And so as we come to Hebrews 11, we come to one of the most famous, one of the most beloved chapters in the Bible. Hebrews 11, frequently called, you heard Joshua say earlier; The Hall of Faith. The idea is somehow like the Hall of Fame, where you're just walking through a grand, glorious museum of men and women of God who have gone before us and who have lived lives of faith, who have done great things in this world because of their faith. The Hall of Faith. And it begins with one verse and one verse is going to be all we'll get to today. I'll say it's straight out, we're just doing one verse today, Hebrews 11:1. I. Hebrews 11 Set in Context It begins with, it seems, a definition of faith right at the start, "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." So I want to begin by setting this statement, this incredible statement in its context. It's in the Book of Hebrews, as we've said, the Book of Hebrews was written as a warning epistle to some Jewish people who had made an outward profession of faith in Christ, and had in some way testified to it, probably through water baptism, but were under great pressure to renounce their profession of faith in Christ, and to turn back to Old Covenant Judaism, just out of fear. To turn their backs on Jesus Christ. And the author's been unfolding the glories of Jesus Christ, the superiority of Jesus Christ to everything that they have known in the Old Covenant. This priority of Christ as our great high priest offering a once-for-all sacrifice, His own blood shed for us, infinitely superior to that which cannot take away our sins, the blood of bulls and goats. Offered in an eternal place not built by human hands but that heavenly tabernacle which God set up. So, in Hebrews 10, he's giving them a series of exaltations, since we have these glorious benefits of the New Covenant. Since we have all of these glorious things, how are we to live, what kind of lives are we to live, and how are we specifically to persevere? So as we begin in Hebrews 11:1, "Now, faith is the assurance of things hoped for," the word "now" implies that we might want to look back at least just one verse to see the context. You know that the original epistle was not written with any of these kind of sub-divisions that we find helpful in our Bible reading, chapters and verses, but they weren't there, and so there's just a flow right through. And so it's reasonable to go at least back one verse, where we're going to actually go step-by-step back, back, back, to understand the context. Warning Against Shrinking Back But let's just start with verse 39. "We are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved." "The righteous will live by faith," we are told. In Habakkuk, "The righteous will live by faith, and we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe to the saving of their souls." That's what the author is telling us. So we've got this incredible doctrine of the justification of a sinner by faith in Jesus Christ. This is the center piece of the gospel. We are justified by faith in Jesus, not by works, but simply by faith, that if you believe in Jesus, the incarnate Son of God who lived a sinless life, who did all these miracles, who walked on water and fed the 5000, who raised the dead, and opened the eyes of the blind, this Jesus, Son of God, Son of man, this one, this perfect, sinless one who died on the cross for our sins, whose blood was shed as a substitute, as a payment for our sins. He died on the cross and He was buried, and on the third day, He was raised to life. And if you put your faith in Him, if you trust in Him, you will be forgiven. You will be righteous in God's sight, simply by faith. And by that, you will receive the gift of the salvation of your souls. Simply by faith, justification by faith, that's how Chapter 10 ends. "We are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed but of those who believe to the saving of the soul." So let me just pause and just address you directly. If you don't hear anything else, if you have come here today, in a Christ-less state, you're outside the fellowship of Heaven at this present time, you've never trusted in Jesus, you were invited here perhaps by a friend, wandered in here off the street, or even if you've been here many times before, but you are in a Christ-less state, the Holy Spirit is convicting you of sin, He's showing you that you have never trusted in Him, the central thing that you can do, "This is the work of God," said Jesus, "that you believe in the one that he has sent." Trust in Christ and your sins will be forgiven. This is the gospel. Now, what we have seen in Hebrews is that it's not enough to just have a momentary trusting in Jesus, a sensation of feeling of trusting, but there must be an entire life of faith that has lived here. There is, in Hebrews 12, a race to be run all the way to the finish line and it's a race of faith. And so therefore, we must have our faith nourished and strengthened as I've been praying. And so, in order that we may continue to believe to the saving of our souls, the author gives us Hebrews 11. So that you can keep believing in Jesus right through to the end, he gives you this array of godly men and women who have done it before you, who become for us, I think, beautifully the cloud of witnesses that he talks about in Chapter 12. Who stand around us to some degree and cheer us on in this race of faith, teaching us that we must endure right to the end. That's why Hebrews 11 is here, so that we can believe right to the salvation of our souls. Go a step back in Hebrews 10. Back in 10:36, we are told we must have endurance in order to inherit. You need endurance, you need perseverance, the author tells us that. You've got to keep going, it's not enough to start. He who stands firm to the end will be saved, and so we've got to continue. You must have endurance if you're going to inherit what has been promised. And so, I would say, in order to give us endurance, so that we may inherit what has been promised. He gives us this glorious Hall of Faith, Hebrews 11. Go a step further back, we talked about, in Hebrews 10:34, about some people who joyfully accepted the plundering of their property, joyfully, because they themselves knew that they had a better and lasting possession. And how it wonderful it is to be freed from earthly concerns, freed from earthly materialism, freed from concern of what people think about you, just unleashed on the world because you know that you have a better possession and a lasting one. In order to help you know that, the author's given us Hebrews 11. He gives his people who lived for a city that is to come later, whose builder and maker is God, who didn't receive the things promised in this life but only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. These ones who admitted that they were aliens and strangers in the world, who lived their lives like that. He gives us Hebrews 11, so that we can be like that too. Warning Against Apostasy Finally, one step further back from that. Before that, there's a terrifying warning of apostasy. It's a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. This is the warning that he's given us if we deliberately keep on sinning after we've received a knowledge of the truth. No sacrifice for sins remains, but only a fearful expectation of judgement and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. This is what the author has in mind in verse 39, when he says, "We are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe to the salvation of our souls," so that we will not fall into the hands of the living God as a judge, consuming fire but rather as a loving Father and Savior welcomed after our race of faith. That's why he's given us Hebrews 11. Okay. So as we look at this, we see that in Hebrews 11, it's mostly made up of testimonials of individuals who have lived, we sang this beautiful song from the Gettys, "by faith, by faith, by faith." It's going to be this refrain in Hebrews 11, it's so incredible. Just a march of faith by faith, Abel did this. By faith, Enoch did that. By faith, Noah acted in a certain way. By faith, Abraham, by faith, Sarah. By faith, these individuals lived their lives. The Power of Examples and Heroes And so we have examples. And so the author is banking on the power of example. We are to have role models in this life of faith, both dead ones, and living ones, how's that? We should have dead role models and living role models. Abel is dead and yet he still speaks, right? He's a dead role model. We need both dead role models and living role models. Examples. We already saw this in Hebrew 6. There in verse 11 and 12, the author said, "We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised." You are to be an imitator of some people. You are supposed to imitate them. And so we already have the idea of role modeling back there in Chapter 6, we're going to get it at the end. The last chapter in Hebrews 13:7 there, it talks about living role models. "Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their lives and imitate their faith." So it's vital that we have men and women who are living the life of faith in front of us, and praise God for them. Seriously, if you have found someone in your life who has been an example to you, a mentor, a role model, you should go to that man, you should go to that woman and say, "I see God's grace in you, and it has greatly encouraged me in my faith, thank you." We need that. Conversely, you get to a certain point in your Christian life where that's expected of you, and that you are called on to so openly, so conspicuously live your life of faith that others may follow your example. So we can say like the Apostle Paul, "Follow me as I follow Christ." Oh, we need that. I think the boldest statement on earth that you'll ever find is made by the Apostle Paul, I love this, in Philippians 4. Can you imagine even saying this to somebody, "Whatever you've learned, or received, or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice and the God of peace will be with you." Can you imagine even saying that to someone? Just imitate my doctrine, imitate my life and everything will go well with you, God will be with you. But here's the thing, don't we need that? Haven't you already received the benefit of that? And so we have these role models. He who walks with the wise grows wise, dear friends, but a companion of fools suffers harm. And so God has given us some wise men and women, both dead and living, that we can walk with by faith, and we can learn from their example. That's what Hebrews 11 is all about. And so we're going to have examples, we're going to find out that these examples extended before the flood. They certainly, all of them, extended before the time of Christ. We're going to find a tremendous unity across the covenants, Old Covenant, New Covenant, to this one thing, the life of faith. It's always been the same, these individuals were justified by faith. We're going to walk through it together and learn. II. Faith is the Assurance of Things Hoped for (vs. 1) Alright. That's a overview of Hebrews 11. Let's zero in on this one verse, it's going to take all our time. Let's try to understand what the author's saying, "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Now, this is a very difficult verse to translate. You can tell that by looking at the major English translations and how different they are from one another, many of them. Let's take the most famous translation, the King James Version. King James Version gives us this. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." The ESV, which you had read earlier, the NAS, and the RSV gives us, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Those three all agree on the translation. The NIV gives us, "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see." Okay. The key words to understand this verse, come down to the ones that the KJV translates, substance and evidence. That's where the difficulty lies. That's where they don't agree. All the translations say, in effect, "Now faith is the blank of things hoped for and the blank of things not seen." They all say about that, but we want to know what it is in connection with those things. So right away, all the verses tell us that faith has something to do with the invisible world, things not seen. Faith has to do with invisible things. We walk by faith, not by sight. "Because you have seen Me," Jesus said to Thomas, "You believe. Blessed are they who have not seen and yet they believe." 1 Peter, "Though we have not seen Jesus, we love Him." It's about invisible things. Faith has to do with invisible things. But how do we understand these two Greek words that are difficult, apparently difficult to translate because their translations are so different one from another. How Faith is the Assurance of Things Hoped For Well, first of all, the first half of the verse says, "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for." Okay. So we know that faith has to do with things you hope for. What does that mean, things that you hope for? Well, I think you only hope for good things and you only hope for future things. Does that make sense? Second half's easy because the Bible says it straight out, in Romans 8:24, we are told, "Who hopes for what He already has." Right? You don't need to hope for what you already have. And so hope has to do with things you don't yet have. So we are hoping for things that aren't ours, yet, we're waiting on them, we haven't received them yet. Faith is for future things. And just by logic, by language, we know we only use the word hope for positive things, good things, right? You might dread something, you might be in anguish about something or fear it, but we don't hope for things we don't want to happen. We just don't use that language. Now, the word hope is a bit slippery in terms of our popular culture. We frequently will pit hopes against expectations, right? Like this one expression, "Hoping for the best, expecting the worst." The plight of a Red Sox fan, okay? "Hoping for the best, expecting the worst." We are back there again after some good years, back to that. And what does it mean? It means that in the calm and everyday world, frequently, a hope is something you want but it's actually a pale reflection of the biblical thing. You actually think probably it won't happen if you are a pessimist anyway. Look, that's not what we're talking about here, that is not biblical hope. What is Biblical Hope? What biblical hope is, is an expectation based on a promise that God has given, that he will most certainly keep that promise for that good thing. It's completely based on the promises of God. I'm going to look back at 10:23, Hebrews 10: 23. It says, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful." Do you see that? That's a key verse in understanding biblical hope. It's based on the promise. And even more than that, it's based on the character of the one who promised. Does that make sense? He who promised is faithful, or he who promise cannot lie. He who promised will keep this promise, and therefore, it is absolutely certain. It just hasn't happened yet. It's going to come. So that's what we're talking about, things hoped for. So what are those things hoped for? They're good things in the future. In Amazing Grace, John Newton put it in this way in one of the less familiar stanzas. "The Lord has promised good to me. His word, my hope secures." That's perfect. He's made a promise of something good in the future and because it's in His Word, I get hope out of it, and it secures my hope. That's it. That's spot on. And so, because God's made you some promises of good things in the future, hope springs up, wells up inside the heart. That's what we're looking at. What future good things has he promised? Well, how many are our blessings? Every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms, all the good things that are coming. There's a long list. You just go through the book of Hebrews, one after the other, and you see all of those things that the author to Hebrews is telling you. Just focus on Hebrews, and go through it. I did this through 12 chapters of Hebrews one after the other, just seeing all the good things that God's promised us. For example, in Hebrews 2:5, it speaks about the world that is to come, about which we are speaking. There's a world that's coming. It says in Hebrews 10, it talks about personal glory and bringing many sons to glory. We are being brought to glory, so we will be glorious in that beautiful world. We will be free from death. Hebrews 2:15, that Jesus frees those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. Jesus has liberated us from death, and from fear of death. We have a heavenly calling, a promise toward a heavenly calling, that He is going to say, in some way, "Come up here." He's going to invite us to heaven and we will come and we will be there with Him. We have an eternal Sabbath rest, where we will finally be done with all of our labors and toils. We'll be done at last. There remains, therefore, a Sabbath rest for the people of God because anyone who enters God's rest, also rests from his own works, just as God gets from His. We're going to lay it all down, friends, all the strife and conflict, and weariness and labor and toil. We will be done. It's a good thing that's yet to come in the future. Eternal salvation, the resurrection of the body. It talks about that in Hebrews 6:2. The powers of the coming age, there's a powerful coming age coming. What a mysterious phrase that is, but how glorious to consider. Rewards for helping God's people, God is not unjust. He's not going to forget your labors in your work, as you help God's people. He's going to reward you. Good things yet to come. Guaranteed salvation right to the end. Jesus is able to save to the utter most, He is able to save to the end, those who put their trust in Him. That's a future thing that you haven't received yet, right? Your final salvation. It's in the future, but you have hopes in that, don't you? It's going to happen. Future salvation. It's going to keep on coming. God is going to keep you saved until at last, you will see Him face-to-face. Transformed hearts resulting in a whole different way of thinking. We have foretaste of this, but someday, our minds will be totally conformed to Jesus. Our heart, totally conformed to Jesus. We will love perfectly what He loves, and hate what He hates. We're looking forward to that. It's a future. We're going to be conformed to Him, perfect in every way. The full knowledge of God, God will be with us and He will be our God and we will be His people, Hebrews 8:10. And we will know Him intimately from the least of us to the greatest. All of our sins forgiven on Judgment Day, not guilty, not guilty on Judgment Day. Judgment Day hasn't come yet. It's in the future. Are you going to be acquitted on Judgment Day? If you're a Christian, the answer is a resounding "Absolutely, yes." You will be acquitted on Judgment Day. It's a good thing and you have your hopes in that, don't you? That you will not be condemned, but acquitted on that day. And you will come into an eternal inheritance. How about the second coming of Christ? That Jesus, Hebrews 9:28, will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for Him. We're waiting for the second coming. Is Jesus coming back? Do we have hopes in that? I do. He promised, He's coming back. And so I have hopes in the second coming of Christ, and perfect holiness at that point. Perfection in every way, and the heavenly Jerusalem, the unshakable kingdom, it's coming. He talked about that in chapter 12. You come to Mount Zion to the heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God. Thousands upon thousands of angels and joyful assembly. You've come to the church of the first born whose names are written in heaven, and you've come to God. What is the "Substance"? That's all in the future. It's all in the future. Seeing all of that, experiencing all that, we get foretaste now through the Spirit, through the Word, but we get the reality later. And our hope wells up. Okay. So those are the things hoped for. Faith is the hupostasis of that. Okay. Does that help you? It doesn't help me. That's a Greek word. It's the hupostasis of that, or the substance of it, to the KJV. You know what they did? They bailed. Hey, I mean, all respect to the KJV translation. You know what they did? They took the Latin literalistic translation of hupostasis, which is substantia, and they just put substance over, and I don't... When I think of substances, I think of substance abuse or something like that, or a foreign substance in a ball, baseball, like Vaseline, that makes it do weird things. It's illegal, it's spit ball. Substance. What does that mean? The substance of things hoped for. Well, the word hupostasis is really... That's what the commentators debate on. And you can either look at it in terms of a subjective interpretation or an objective. Faith is either looked at here in this verse by what it does to me or what it is, in and of itself. Does that make sense? So what it does to me is it gives me assurance. And this is how it works. By faith, those words, those ethereal things, that we cannot touch or see or handle now by five senses, become as real to me as the five sense world I live in. Does that makes sense? And so, right now, you're used to living by your eyesight, most of you. And you're living by what you can see, and so your sight tells you that you are at church now. I hope that's what it's telling you. You're at 414 Cleveland Street. You're looking forward, looking at me. My right arm is waving. Do you see it? Okay. And you have a sense of certainty about that. There's no doubt about that, okay? The light is flowing into your eyes, and Jesus said, if your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. So by your eyesight, reality is flooding into your soul. Right? And so your eyes are good, and you're able to be filled with the light of this world and see the reality of it. I believe faith is the eyesight of the soul, by which, invisible spiritual things floods as vigorously into your soul as light into your mind, and tells you it is all true. It's real. It's as real as anything you can see with your eyes. And you just you have no doubt about it. Therefore, they translated assurance. You see, it brings about an assurance, a sense of the absolute certainty of invisible things, of things that you're hoping for. Does that makes sense? Now, the objective translation, I have a hard time understanding, by which faith is the actual substance of it. It's kind of like faith is the pillar that stands under the thing hoped for, like a foundation of a building, something real and tangible, and faith is that. But the more I talk, after a while, it starts to float away from me and I end up with assurance anyway. And so, I think that's the best way to understand hupostasis, that basically, because of faith, by faith, the promises of God become substantially real to us. Does that makes sense? That's the best I can do with that. The Beauty of Faith And so, faith has a sweet attractive beautiful winsome positive side. It causes you to be constantly filled with hope, that your best things are yet to come, even when you get a dreaded cancer diagnosis, and you're told you have two to four months to live. Even when something like that can happen, still, you're filled with hope, and you can go through that right to the end and die filled with hope because of faith. And it's beautiful, it's beautiful. It's a beautiful way to live, and you need it. And so do I. And without it, we cannot serve Christ well in this world. You'll be a grim, negative, depressed, beaten down person without faith. Miserable, frankly. But, by faith, instead, you are constantly saying, "God's promises are real. God is on His throne. God, who cannot lie, made those promises to me. God's purposes cannot be thwarted. We are going to a glorious world, infinitely better than anything I can see here. And nothing I go through in this world even remotely compares with the glory that will be revealed at that time. Praise God, thank you, thank you, thank you. And you just live your life like that. And you're going to be the best witness you could be for Jesus, if you live your life like that. People are going to ask to give you a reason for what the hope that's in you. I've just, I've never seen anyone live so filled with hope. Why are you like this? Why are you able to just radiate hope all the time? It's by faith. So, faith has a sweet attractive, positive side. III. Faith is the Conviction of Things Not Seen (vs. 1) I would contend from the second half of the verse, it also has a maybe hard, difficult, painful side as well. This is what I'm arguing that the second half of the verse means. Not only is faith the assurance of things hoped for, but it's also the conviction of things not seen. Now, here we get to the second difficult word. What do we mean by conviction? The word is a elegkos. It's only used here in the entire Bible. And whenever you have a word that's only used one time in the Bible, you have problems. You're going to have difficulties. Now, there are a couple of things that you can do. You can go to how the word is used, how scholars tell us the word was used back then in other writings that aren't the Bible. And you can go to, are there any, let's say, verbal parallels. This is a noun here. Are there any verbs that are related to it etymologically? And you do that. Both of those things tell me the same thing. Alright? There is a Greek lexicon. I'm not going to burden you with what it is, but basically, it goes through Herodotus, Thucydides, etcetera. And what that Greek lexicon tells us is that elegkos means a cross-examining or a testing for the purpose of disproof or refutation, as in a court room or a trial of law, or you could use it the evidence by which a prisoner is convicted of the crime. Now, this is where I think the KJV translators got their evidence idea. It's evidence laid out in front of a judge or jury so that the accused can be convicted of what they did and sentenced. But what ended up happening is, just in the flow of English translations, it ended up being a lot like the NIV. It's, His faith is being sure of what you'll hope for and certain of what you do not see. And it ends up saying the same thing twice. I don't think that's what elegkos means. Now, let's go over to the verbal uses. This word actually is used 18 times in the New Testament, so it's not one or two times. We actually have a lot of them and every single time it's used, it's used in the same way, reproof or rebuke for sin, every time. Not once or twice, not 15 out of 18, every single time. Let me give you some examples. If your brother sins against you, just between the two of you, go re-prove him for his sin. What are you doing? What's happening in that encounter? You are laying out what happened, just probably verbally, but you're saying, "This is what happened, that... " And then, your goal in the evidence is to bring your brother to what? Repentance. The goal is repentance, it's not punishment, it's not beating somebody. Your goal here is conviction for the purpose of repentance. Does that make sense? And that's what this is. Okay. Other examples of the word. It's used many, many times. Speaking of John the Baptist, he reproved Herod for marrying his brother Philip's wife. Same Greek word. He said it's wrong. What you did was wrong, it's against the law. Or in John 3:20. "Everyone who does evil hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed." Okay, there it is. It's an exposure of evil. And people don't want that to happen so they shrink back from the light. Or Jesus Himself, standing in front of His enemies, John 8:46, saying, "Which of you can reprieve or prove me guilty of sin?" What a bold statement. He's saying there is no evidence that I have ever sinned, ever. Imagine saying that your enemies. Or John 16:8, very familiarly. "When the Holy Spirit comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment to come." It's the convicting work of the Holy Spirit. What does he do? He comes and shows you your fault. Just in the very next chapter, in Hebrews 12. You can look there if you want, just flip over. In Hebrews 12, in Verse 5, talking about us as sinning children of God. When we sin, it says you've forgotten that word of encouragement and addresses you as sons. "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline and do not lose heart when he... " And here's the same Greek word, "rebukes you." Alright, so that's what the word, I think, means. Faith is the rebuke of things not seen, or the conviction, I guess is a good translation. Basically, in effect, you know what faith does? Faith does what Nathan, the prophet did, when he stood in front of David, who was in denial about what he did with Bathsheba, and tells him a story. David's anger is kindled. You know the story, you know the whole thing. And then, he says, "The man who this deserves to die." And the Nathan points the finger and says, "You are the man." That's what faith does. Faith says you are not excused from this. Even day-by-day, moment by moment, the Holy Spirit comes and says, you just slandered somebody. You just shaded the truth. You just lusted after someone. You have sinned. Faith comes and gets in our business, gets in our face, points the finger and says, "You are the man. You have sinned." You know what faith does? Faith brings us to that point that Isaiah was when he saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. And He heard that the seraphim crying out, Holy holy holy is the Lord Almighty, and He said, "Woe is me, I am ruined, for I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty." When I read that by faith, I'm convicted that I'm a sinner. See, I'm a sinner. And you say, "Wait a minute, we're justified. We're forgiven. Right?" That's true, it's true. Does that mean you're done being convicted? Are you done with that now? No. You know why? Because you still have Romans 7:17, a hideous thing, sin living in me. It's still there. It's still dangerous, you're in danger while you live. Someday you won't be in danger anymore. You won't need faith anymore. You will not need to be convicted in heaven. Amen, hallelujah. But while you live, you are in danger, and you must have this convicting work go on constantly. It's necessary. It's got to happen. You've got to have the Holy Spirit working in you constantly, a way of making you aware of your sins. And so therefore, as I put Hebrews 11:1 together, I see the sweet, attractive, beautiful, positive side, assurance of things hoped for, plus the harder, more difficult, not favorite topic, other side of constantly convicted for sin, together as what's needed to get me through this world into heaven. Does that makes sense? I need both of them together to get me fruitfully, productively, in a way that glorifies God through, until I don't need faith anymore. Need them both. Now, what is the thing not seen? "Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Well, in order to understand that, I would go up a couple verses to Hebrews 11:7. So look at Hebrews 11:7, and there you have this interesting expression. "By faith, Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear, built an ark to save his family." So, that's Noah. We'll preach about that in due time, but you're just grabbing the phrase, "things not yet seen." You see, it's the same idea. Not the exact same Greek word, but the same concept. Okay. What was Noah's thing not seen? Well, why did Noah build the ark? The flood's coming. He was warned by the Word of God that a flood was coming. He, in holy fear, took that warning seriously, and said, "If I don't build this ark, I am a rebel no different than any of these other sinners and I will deserve to perish with them. I must build the ark." By faith, he built the ark. Does that make sense? And so there is something coming, something bigger than a flood. Do you understand what's coming? It's called Judgment Day. And that could be a thing not seen, an invisible day that's coming, all the more as you see the day approaching, right? All the more as you see the day approaching. The day is coming. What's coming? A day in which we will give God an account for every careless word we have spoken, a day is coming, in which, all of the nations are going to be gathered before Jesus and He's going to separate them one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. A day is coming in which we are going to have to give to Jesus an account for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Greatly underestimated verse in the Christian life. And I, as the apostle Paul put it on his trial in Acts 24, before Felix, he said, "I have the same hope in God as these men [the prophets], that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. So I always strive to keep my conscience clear before God and man." He lived in holy fear. Is that appropriate for someone who believed in justification by faith alone, apart from works of the law? Do you think Paul believed in justification by faith alone, apart from works of what? He wrote Romans. He believed in it. But he strove always to keep his conscience clear before God and man. Why? Because a thing not seen is coming, Judgment Day. Tell him hold on, I'm almost done. So what things not seen could there be? Anything that will serve to convict you of sin? It could be past things not seen. I am convicted by reading the account of David and Bathsheba. I'm convicted by it, because I know I have lust in my heart. And I don't want that lust to destroy my world the way it somewhat destroyed David's. I don't want that, so I fear, and I take steps to be holy. I read about the warnings to the church, the Corinthian church, based on what happened in Israel, how their bodies are scattered in the desert. I take those warnings seriously. Anything that does it, in the past, past history, history of Israel's sins, David, Bathsheba, or something positive. Let's look at Daniel. Look at the way he lived, the way he was courageous, the way he stood by faith, three times a day, he prayed. Good solid walk with Jesus. I'm convicted by that if I'm not measuring up. Makes me want to do better. So it's not just negative, it's positive. I just want to be like Daniel. Does that make sense? So anything in the past. How about present or the things not seen in the present that can convict you of sin? Well, we're going to get to that great cloud of witnesses. People get weirded out by that, like we're being watched all the time? People watching us? Yes. I have a little bit different take on the cloud of witnesses. We'll talk about that, but yes, you're being observed. The angels are watching you. They're living to serve you. They're there, but you know none of them matter anywhere near as much as the one who has holy eyes, eyes like blazing fire and feet like burnished bronze. Jesus is watching you right now, all the time. And you live your life before one who is unseen, Almighty God, the Holy One is watching you. And that convicts you, doesn't it? It gets you serious about sin. It gets you serious, it's a present, thing present. So, things passed. It could be a thing not seen. Things present could be a thing not seen. Things future, like Judgment Day, thing not seen, but all of those things can produce or work in conviction of sin. And so, therefore, you as a godly man or woman, should expect to be regularly, consistently convicted of sin. You should expect it. Now, if you are the one that God's going to use to bring that, be sure you go like Jesus said, gently like you're taking something out of someone's eye. And be sure you take the plank out of your first. You go gently. We're told in Galatians 6:1 that if you go to be a convicting agent, be sure you go gently, and be sure you go humbly, because you also have sin and you might get drawn up in it too. So that needs to happen, but it needs to happen very, very gently. In terms of the titration, mix 100 to one encouragement to that kind of conviction. That's about what I think we need, because we know we're rife with sin, and we just need that. It's not 50-50 or 70-30 friends. If you have to go take something out of someone's eye, do it, but do it gently. But all I'm saying is on the other side, how do you receive it? Can you humble yourself? Can you say, "I'm sorry." Can you look for the words in the words of what the person's saying, and say, "Yeah, I did that wrong. I can do better. I want to do better. Please forgive me." Are you ready to be convicted? Alright. So, faith is both a sweet positive river of encouragement, a hope of all of those good things that God's going to give you, plus a consistent conviction of reality of how it's really going for you in your sanctification life, the sin that you're struggling with. Those two, together, will bring you to heaven. So what should you do? Feed your faith. Does that make sense? Feed it. Read the Word of God, listen to good preaching, be around godly people who will speak God's word into your heart and your life. Pray this for each other. Pray for people's faith. I think we need to go through the phonebook, I hope you're still praying through the phonebook, but go through those names and just pray faith, pray faith, pray faith for people. "God, I pray that they would have the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen." I pray this for so and so, I pray this for so and so, I pray this for so and so. Just run through the whole book over the next month, and pray faith for people, that God would be building faith. Do that. And when you are... We tend to have a... We tend to lean too much. Don't want to be optimistic or pessimistic here. Have a balance in these areas. Just know that you need both. You may have a tendency one direction or the other, but just need both. And know that Faith is temporary. Isn't that incredible? It's temporary. There'll come a day you don't need it anymore, when at last, you see Him face-to-face. Yearn for that day. Close with me in prayer.