Podcasts about Hugs

Episode #103 – Melinda Lee "From Hugs to Healing: Melinda's Story" In this engaging conversation, I talk with Melinda Lee about her exploration of the transformative power of hugs, gratitude, and self-love. Melinda shares her unique journey of hugging everyone she encountered for a year, emphasizing the importance of connection and acceptance. She relates the challenges faced during this journey, the impact of sharing love, and the role of mental health in the creative process. We also delve into energy healing, animal communication, and the nature of grief and unconditional love, ultimately reflecting on the continuation of life beyond death. https://melindaleeschmitt.com/

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In this episode Emily dives into the legend of the 1983 Corvette. Rose talks about her time working in a corvette shop & upcoming projects.  Crush Them All article Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Rami and Shannon celebrate their 300th episode by discussing the importance of giving oneself unplanned moments of joy, inspired by a quote from Agent Dale Cooper of Twin Peaks. They explore the concept of daily presents, sharing personal examples and emphasizing the need to embrace spontaneity in self-care.

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This week we go into Chinese luxury and Rose's new project.  Huawei Maextro S800 Rolling Coffins sweet comercial  Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!  

Episode Notes In this episode, Rami and Shannon discuss Haruki Murakami's memoir, 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running,' exploring themes of discipline, creativity, and the relationship between physical endurance and mental resilience. They delve into the importance of consistency over motivation, the connection between physical health and mental work, and the acceptance of limitations while focusing on the process rather than the outcome.

“What does it mean to receive Jesus in Holy Communion? It's like Jesus is giving us a big hug, saying, ‘I love you so much. I want you to be close to me always,'” says Russell Pollitt, S.J., pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Johannesburg and chaplain to Catholic elementary and middle schools, to the children preparing for their First Communion. Russell uses vivid, everyday examples—birthdays, friends, hugs and gifts—to help children grasp God's particular love for them. His First Communion homily avoids the often abstract sacramental and Eucharistic theology, inviting all in the parish community—children, parents, guardians and catechists—to “imagine Jesus giving you a big hug today” and encounter God's love in the Eucharist. Part of the Preaching for the Sacraments series, in this episode “Preach” host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., talks with Russell about how this accessible approach helps the entire community experience Jesus as a friend. By engaging the congregation as a whole in deepening their faith alongside the children, “we can together form future disciples whose hearts are on fire with the love of Jesus.” 00:00 – Why first communion is really about God's love 01:30 – Meet Father Russell Pollitt, Jesuit priest in Johannesburg 03:39 – How kids see God—and how we can help them see love 04:01 – First communion is for those in need, not the perfect 06:42 – Sacraments are about community, not checking boxes 08:37 – Should you focus on the sacrament, scripture, or the feast? 11:11 – A first communion homily that actually connects with kids and adults 19:53 – Talking directly to kids: why it matters 25:21 – Do we celebrate sacraments or receive them? Why it matters 31:54 – Preaching sacraments in schools vs. parishes 43:05 – The core message every child should take with them Support Preach—subscribe at americamagazine.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily talks about the best worst car while Rose goes off the tracks with a secret topic. Kind of good AI Chevette video  Check out Rose's favorite train vids: Big Steam, 50 Years of Southern Pacific Locomotives, 50 Years of Santa Fe Locomotives, Last Days of Steam Rolling Coffins comercial Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

Introduction: Know Your Salvation (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) GRACE. (v4) Ephesians 2:8 – For by grace you have been saved through faith. GIFTED. (v5-7a) Ephesians 6:19 – also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel... GUILTLESS. (v7b-9) 2 Corinthians 5:21 – For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 1:1-9What was your big take-away from this passage / message?If the Bible is so clear that we are saved by grace (Ephesians 2:8), why do so many people insist on earning your salvation or hold the idea that good people go to heaven?Explain 1 Cor 1:5 in your own words. How does this apply to your personal walk with Christ?What does 1 Cor 1:8 say about the doctrine of eternal security (once saved, always saved)?Why do you think Paul starts this letter by calling them sanctified (1 Cor 1:2) and reminding them of their salvation (1 Cor 1:4-6)? BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Today is our ministry year kickoff and that also means that today is our anniversary.So today we are celebrating 14 years of Harvest Bible Chapel and we're like alot of 14 year olds. We've come a long way but we have a long way to go.Right? What kind of church is this? We sit on four pillars we have from thebeginning. We've proclaimed the authority of God's Word without apology. That'swhat kind of church this is. We lift high the name of Jesus in worship. That'swhat kind of church this is. We believe firmly in the power of prayer. That's whatkind of church this is. And we share the good news of Jesus with boldness. Thoseare the four pillars this church was resting on when it was planted by God'sgrace. Those are the four pillars today. It may it always be. So I want you to openup your Bibles to 1 Corinthians and we're just going to pause. I want you to justplease pray for me to be faithful to communicate God's Word and I will prayfor you to have a heart open to receive what it is the Lord wants to teach ustoday. Alright? Let's just take a moment.Father in heaven as we get into your Word now I pray that your Spiritwould work with your Word in the hearts of every person here. In the hearts ofevery person that is streaming or going to be listening to this podcast later.Father thanks to the technologies we have in our day. This goes out to somany people all over the planet and we thank you that you've given usopportunity and we want to use that opportunity to exalt your Word, to exaltyour Son. Father has to start right here.Father incline our hearts towards nothing but your glory. We pray in Jesus' name.All of God's people said amen. Amen. A couple of decades ago Aaron and I weredoing foster care and for about a year and a half we had a brother and sister.They were five and seven and it was at the time it was the worst case of childabuse in Butler County. I don't know if that's still the case but it was at thetime. But the five-year-old boy was pretty broken when he came to us. Hecouldn't even talk really and we tried our hardest to give them somesemblance of a normal childhood. You know? Well one of the things that we did tothat end was we signed our five-year-old, his name is Walter. We signed him up forsoccer and I played soccer in high school and in college so I was asked tohelp coach the team. Now anybody ever coach five-year-olds in soccer? It's areal hoot because coaches have to be on the field with the kids. Okay, not on theside shouting instructions. "Will, you're standing on the field with the kids andyou have to run." And did you ever see five-year-olds play soccer? Okay, it's notlike World Cup where they're all like spread out and passing. It's just thiswave of kids chasing the ball. Well we were really trying to get really tryingto get Walter to embrace this, right? It was a big part of my childhood. Justwasn't clicking. The kids would run by with the ball. We're like, "Walter, get theball! Get the ball!" And Walter would run a couple of steps and he'd go, "They're toofast." Like, "Walter, no, come on, come on, get the ball! They're too fast." And then hewould get increasingly frustrated. Walter's big insult for people was tocall them naked. So the kids would run by, I'm like, "Walter, get the ball!" He goes,"They're naked! They're naked! They're naked!" And I'm like, "Actually, they'reclothed, but we need you to hustle, right?" And I don't know if this is greatparenting or not. Probably not. But at one point, Aaron and I offered Walter 25cents for every time he even touched the ball. We paid up zero. Well the othercoach, she was the mom of the goalie. Before the first game, she pulled measide. She goes, "I just want to warn you. I can't remember her son's name. We'll callhim Joey." She goes, "I just want to warn you." She goes, "Joey doesn't like gettingscored on." I'm like, "Well, that makes sense." She goes, "No, he really, reallyoverreacts." Like, well, good to know. Well, sure enough, we got scored on. To saythat the kid lost his mind as an understatement, he started ripping hisclothes like trying to rip his jersey off. And it was this scene. It was likehe was turning into the Hulk. And I'm watching this. I'm like, "Oh, man, what isgoing on here?" And then all of a sudden, I realized, "Wait a minute. Where didWalter go?" All of a sudden, I lost the foster kid. You don't want to tell theagency that. I'm like, "Where did he go? Where is he? Where?" Then I looked down.Walter is celebrating with the other team. Hugs and high fives and...This unity on the soccer team, it was funny. But you know, when there's thisunity in the church, it's not so funny. Let's be honest, we're a lot like thosekids in the soccer team sometimes, aren't we? Irrationally losing our minds overstupid things, calling people names, not wanting to participate. That's the themeof this first stretch in 1 Corinthians. You're gonna be hearing this a lot,because it's important to the heart of God, so it's important to the heart ofthe leaders in this church. Get unified. Church, we need to get unified.1 Corinthians was written to the church in Corinth, and you have tounderstand a little bit about their background. The city of Corinth wascorrupt. Like, how corrupt were they? They were so corrupt that the city's veryname became synonymous with immorality.They were known for their temple to the false goddess Aphrodite, the goddess oflove, and they had about a thousand priestesses who served as prostitutes.So you can imagine what passed for worship in Corinth.Well, it's in that backdrop that the Apostle Paul planted a church. You can readabout this, little homework assignment for you. Acts chapter 18. Go home and read it.Not right now, but go home and read it, and you'll see how the church was planted.So you have this church planted in this horrible city, and the church, the churchitself, was absolutely perfect. They just had two problems. Bad doctrine and badbehavior. Other than that, they were perfect. What the Corinthian church neededwas unity and purity. Look at chapter 1 verse 1. Paul called by the will of Godto be an apostle of Christ Jesus and our brother Sostenes to the church of Godthat is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saintstogether with all those who in every place call upon the name of our LordJesus Christ, both their Lord and ours. Grace to you in peace from God, ourFather, and the Lord Jesus Christ. This church had a lot of problems, and we'regoing to be getting into that. And if you're familiar with God's word at all,you know. And it's so interesting to me that Paul starts this letter saying, hey,you Christians, those of you in Christ Jesus, you are sanctified. That word meansholy, I mean set apart. And then he goes, he calls them saints. Again, the wordmeans holy. Saint is a name for all true Christians, by the way. And when you lookat this little introduction, you're like, wow, Paul, that's quite a thing to saywhen you consider the rest of the book. And we're going to see as we go throughthis, but these Christians were worldly, and they were divisive, and there wassexual sin, and the list goes on and on and on. They were just, they were somessed up in so many ways. And why in the world would Paul kick this letter up bysaying you sanctified saints you? Like, why would he start that way?What, was it to butter them up? Like, I'm about to lay the hammer down, so I'm justgoing to make you feel good on the front. That wasn't it. Was Paul justignoring all their problems? Like, maybe if I don't mention it, they'll go away.No, that's certainly not it. So why did he start by calling them sanctifiedsaints? Why? Because it was true. Wait, wait, wait. How can they be holy and stillstruggle with being holy? Well, biblically, when we talk about holiness,holiness is two things. There's positional holiness, and there is practicalholiness. Positional holiness is when you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord andSavior, when you believe in Him, when you are born again, God pronounces you holy.In God's eyes, He's looking at you through the lens of Jesus Christ, and from God'sperspective, He says you are perfectly holy. We're going to talk more about thatin just a couple of minutes. So while we are positionally holy, practicalholiness, that is the growing, living like Christ, growing in Christ'slikeness, doing the things that honor the Lord, growing in maturity as a Christian.Put it this way, the Christian life is growing to be what God already pronouncedyou to be. That's what the Christian life is. It's growing to be what Godalready pronounced you to be. It's like joining the army. When you enlist in thearmy, as soon as you enlist, you are a soldier. So why go to boot camp? Why doyou go to boot camp? So they make you a soldier. You're like, "Wait, I thought Ialready was." You are. That's what the army does. They're making you what they'vecalled you to be. That's what God does in holiness. He's pronounced you holy andJesus, and your sanctification, your growth, your maturity. He is making you whatHe's already pronounced you to be. So now do you understand why Paul started theletter this way? Paul says, "Granthians, this is who you are. This is your identity.You are holy people." So we're going to get to this down the road. Paul's saying,"If you're holy, why are you acting unholy? Sin is inconsistent with who youare." So if we, Corinthian church, if we harvest Bible chapel, if we are going tobe unified and purified, it has to start here. You have to know your salvation.That's where Paul starts. So on your outline, I want you to draw three wordsdown. Know your salvation. Now this passage we're looking at today says somuch in just a few short verses. It says so much about salvation. The Bibleitself says so much about salvation, but you're going to see here in this passageknowing salvation is really knowing three G's. Your cell phone might needfive G's, God only needs three. Know your salvation. Three G's, it's allstraight from the text. Here's what you have to know about your salvation.If you're going to grow in unity and purity, here's what you have to knowabout your salvation. Number one, write this word down. Grace.Look at verse 4. "I give thanks to my God always for you, because of the grace ofGod that was given you in Christ Jesus." And I get to tell you as a pastor, I lovethat. He says, "I give thanks for you." Again, the church had so many issues thatPaul needed to deal with, but notice he didn't see them for where they are. Hesaw them for who they are. It's like, "I give thanks for you." Why? They were given.Actually, that word in the Greek refers to being given something at a moment oftime in the past. You know, I'm thankful for you because at one point in your past,you were given one of the most beautiful words in the whole Bible. The word isgrace. You were given grace. You know, that's a word that we throw around a lotin church. Sometimes we don't wrestle down what exactly it means.You look up a theology textbook, grace is unmerited favor. It is undeservedkindness. But you know, the best definition of grace I've ever heard isthis, grace is God giving to you what He requires from you. That's grace. Godgiving to you what He requires from you. What does God require from you?Holiness, righteousness, perfection. God requires that. We don't have it. Grace isGod giving that to us in Jesus Christ. Sometimes we mix up grace with otherconcepts in the Bible like long suffering and mercy and things like that. Myfavorite illustration, some of you have heard this before. You're going to hear itagain. It helps me to really understand what grace is, is this. Imagine that youhave a teenage son. Some of you do and some of you did. Some of you will andsome of you can use your imaginations. But imagine you have a teenage son andyour teenage son goes to a party. And at this party there's another boy, same ageas your son, who hates your son. Something stupid probably, a girl andmurders your son. Cold-blooded murder, unprovoked murder. This other kidmurders your son. Now, if you track that kid down that murders your son, if youtrack him down and you kill him, that is called vengeance. But if you track himdown and you help the law, you help the police get him arrested, that's calledjustice. But if you track him down, help the police get him arrested and you showup at his court date and somehow, somehow, you're able to convince the judge tojust let him go. Like just let him go. That's called mercy. But you help thepolice track him down, arrest him and you show up at his court date and somehow,somehow, you convince the judge to allow you to adopt that kid as your own andraise him as your own son. That's called grace. And understand that's what God hasdone for us in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We have sinned against him and wekilled his son. And what's God's response to that? God's response is, "I want toadopt you." That is grace. The Bible tells us, Ephesians chapter 2, "For by grace youhave been saved through faith." By grace we have been saved, we've been adopted, we'vebeen regenerated, we've been sanctified. It's all grace. Grace isn't withheldbecause of our sin. God is able to be gracious to us because Jesus Christ tookaway our sin. Our part is faith. That's our part. Faith is believing in Jesus.It's believing Jesus is who he said he is. He is God in the flesh. It's believingthat Jesus accomplished what he said he would accomplish. That his death on thecross was to pay the penalty for my sin and for your sin. He rose from the dead togive us eternal life. It's believing that. It's receiving that. Our part is faith.God has done all the work in Christ. That's His grace.Now, this is so fundamental.But at the same time, it's so hard to believe. It's so hard to believe becauseevery single area of our lives are performance-based. Every single one. Right?My boss is happy with me when I perform. My teacher at school is happy with me whenI perform. My family is happy with me when I perform. Every area of life it's justI gotta do stuff to make somebody happy and we bring that thinking into thechurch. Like what do I have to do to make God happy? This is salvation is notbased on your performance. It's based on Jesus Christ's performance.So as we start this stretch, as Paul starts this stretch in 1 Corinthianstelling the Corinthian church, telling Harvest Bible Chapel today, get unified.You have to know your salvation and you have to understand grace because it'sonly when you understand this that you take the first step to unity. What doesthis have to do with unity? Grace puts us all on the same level.We don't have time to do this but I'd sure like to. I'd like to get everyChristian to line up here like we do for communion. We will be doing that. I'dlike to get every Christian line up here. Just have testimony time. How were yousaved? By grace? Not because you were special or you worked for it? Oh that'sawesome, me too. Next. How were you saved? Oh by grace? Not because you were specialor did anything to earn it? Oh me too. Next. Do you see what that does?None of us deserve to be saved. None of us. None of us are any better thananother.We're not going to get unified until we come to grips with that. We're all onthe same level. We all, in Christ, are recipients of grace.It's the first thing you need to know about salvation. The second one, number two,write this word down. Gifted. Gifted.Look at verse 5 through the first part of verse 7.Paul says that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and allknowledge, even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, so thatyou are not lacking in any spiritual gift.You are not lacking in any spiritual gift. You see grace speaks to the past.That's what was received. Gifted speaks to the present. You are saved to serve.Notice Paul says you are enriched. You are not lacking any gift. Jesus,Paul is telling us here, Jesus has gifted you everything that you need to serve him.You're like, well, can you be more specific? He was more specific actually.Do you notice that? What is that? Verse 5, all speech and all knowledge.These are two of the gifts that he highlights here. First of all, you weregifted with all speech. You were gifted with the ability to speak the truth.All knowledge. You were gifted with all knowledge. That doesn't mean you knoweverything. That means you know everything that you need to know pertaining to the gospel.So here's what Paul is saying. Listen, church, you have been gifted to speak and you have beengifted with knowing what to say. So the question is, how are you using that?You have the gift if you're a Christian. How are you using that?Here at this church, it can be used in teaching and preaching.All speech, all knowledge. It can be used in Harvest Academy,teaching the kids back there while we're teaching in here. It can be used in small group.It can be used in youth group, in conferences, in prayer services, in workshops, in precepts,in our witnessing.You've been given a gift. How are you using it?Because the reality is the biggest problem with most Christians is not that we don't know what to say.Our problem is just opening our mouths and saying.I hear that all the time when it comes to witnessing. Well, I don't really witness becauseI don't know what to say. If you don't know enough to share, then you probably don't know enough to be saved.Look what Paul says in Ephesians 619.He's talking about prayer. He says, "Praying also for me that words may be given to me in openingmy mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel." You see that? Paul didn't say,"Pray that I can't speak or pray that I would know what to say." He says, "I need boldness."Our fourth pillar, sharing the good news of Jesus with boldness. That's what we need to be praying for.Boldness isn't jerkiness. It's not obnoxiousness. It's just confidence in God's calling and God'sgifting. It's just confidence to say, "Look, God gave me a message and he gave me the knowledgeof what I'm supposed to say, so I'm just going to open my mouth and I'm going to say it."And again, if you know enough to be saved, then you know enough to share.Share what you know. Look at verse 6 again. I love as he says, "Even as the testimonyabout Christ was confirmed among you." What's he saying? He's saying the people of Jesus usingthe gifts of Jesus is confirmation that Jesus is at work in the church.When I was little, my dad, for Christmas one year, he wanted magnifying goggles.Because he was going to undertake this hobby of putting boats and bottles. Have you ever seenthese things where you have like a bottle and there's like a boat inside? You know what I'mtalking about? Okay, my dad was going, "I'm going to make those and I need magnifying goggles."Like I said, I was just a little kid. I'm like, "I'm going to get those for dad."Now listen, I can tell already you're not impressed. So I'm going to remind you of something.This was pre-Internet. I know right now you can get on your phone and get on Amazon's orEtsy or whatever. I don't know. But you can eBay, you can get on there and you can probably rightnow find me 500 pairs of magnifying goggles. This was pre-Internet. This was pre-smartphone.This was pre-cell phone.All right? So I'm like, "I'm going to find those for him." And you know, it took me forevermaking phone calls and going to different stores and talking to people and tracking.And do you know, I found a pair of them. I went to a jewelry repair storeand I found them and I saved my money. Those weren't cheap. I saved my money,especially for a little kid. I saved my money and I bought those magnifying goggles.I bought them for dad for Christmas. I got to tell you, I can't think of a gift that I was moreexcited to give in my life. See, one of them, I couldn't get them, but I tracked them down.And I was so, I was so proud to give dad those magnifying goggles for Christmas.Well, my father died in 2003. And you know, when somebody passes away and you start tokind of go through their stuff and figure out what to do with all that,found those magnifying goggles, still in the box, never used.And I wonder, church,when Jesus returns, how many boxes of magnifying goggles is he going to find?I wonder when Jesus returns, how many of his gifts that he gave to his people,is he going to return and find? Oh, we had them. We didn't use them.We didn't use them. You have been gifted so much. And we're going to talk about this later,the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We're going to talk about this later in 1 Corinthians.But have you been using the gifts that God gave you?Listen, if your mindset is this, you know what, Pastor Jeff, I just attend church.My spiritual gift is attendance. My spiritual gift is warming a seat. And you know, I just leavethe ministry to the professionals. I don't really have a gift. That's bad news. Because not havinga gift means you're not saved, because he tells us right here that Jesus' people are enriched in him.Paul is saying, church, you have everything you need. Everything has been gifted to you,to minister to each other, and to reach the world.So look, there's no bench warmers on this team.On this team, listen, if you're saved, you're starting.All right? Don't call the other players naked. All right? If you're saved, you're starting.Get unified. Get unified. You know, the biggest unity killer in the church is selfishness.My wants, my desires, my preferences, especially in this culture where we are right now,right here geographically where we are, this is a horrible place. Because the mindset of mostchurchgoers in this area is church is the place that I go to get. And I'm going to this churchbecause they have better coffee, and I'm going to this church because, you know, they have a zipline for their youth group, and I'm going to this church because they have fog machines and laserlights. And we have this idea that church is the place that I go to get. And that is completelyforeign to the Bible. Church is not the place you go to get. Church is the place you go to get.And anything you receive here is bonus. The mindset has to be church is the place I go to get.You're expected to. It's why you're saved, and it's why you have been gifted.Know your salvation. Three Gs, grace, gifted, one more.Guiltless.Guiltless. Pick up second part of verse seven,where he says, "As you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ."That Greek word for wait means to wait eagerly. Right? I don't have to tell you on that.There's a big difference between the way a kid is waiting to open his birthday presentsversus the way that kid's dad is waiting at the DMV. Right? This is wait eagerly. It's this idea ofanticipation like, "Oh, he's coming. He's coming. I can't wait. I cannot wait. Jesus is coming, and Icannot wait." Do you see that? What are we waiting for? He tells us the revealing of our Lord JesusChrist. I don't know if you noticed, but Jesus Christ is mocked now. He's about to show up.And he's going to make everything right. And he's going to make everything new.Are you excited for that? I sure am.In the verse eight, he says, "Who will sustain you to the end? Who will sustain you to the end?If you believe that you can lose your salvation, I want you to explain that verse to me.Will sustain you to the end?" Did you ever wonder if you're going to make it?Did you ever wonder,am I going to make it to the end? Loving Jesus, following Jesus, serving Jesus, am I going to make it?Listen, if you are legitimately born again in Christ, you will make it.On the authority of the Word of God, you are going to make it.Because you didn't work to earn your salvation, and you can't work to keep your salvation.And here very plainly, God's Word tells us that Jesus will sustain you to the end.How? That's His responsibility. He's going to get you there.You're like, okay, well maybe He's going to get me there, Pastor Jeff, but I got a lot to answer for.When I stand before God, He's going to tell me how disappointed He is in me.God's going to tell me how upset He is with me. And I've had people tell me, Pastor Jeff,you know what, when we're like in line to get to heaven, don't be standing behind me.Because God is, He's got a lot of stuff that He's going to, He's really going to let me have it.You don't want to stand behind me in line to get to heaven.Well, let's keep reading, shall we? Who will sustain you to the end? Look at this.Guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.Guiltless.In that day, when you stand before Christ, it is not going to be for Himto tell you how badly you messed up. In Christ, what does your Bible say? You have no guilt.2 Corinthians 5.21 says, "For our sake, God He made Him Jesus."God made Jesus to be sin, who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousnessof God. There's a trade that's going on here. Jesus took our sin on Himself, on the cross,to the point that somehow He is personified sin here.He took our sin. What did He give us in exchange? So that in Him we might become the righteousnessof God. Do you see that this grace, it didn't just take away your sin. God's gracemade you as righteous as God Himself is. And look, you can talk to me about the trinityand creation and predestination, and I've never lost a moment's sleep over any of those things.To me, this is the most baffling doctrine in the entire Bible, the fact that God would takea piece of dirt, sinner like me, and because of Jesus Christ, He would pronounce me as righteousas He is. I don't even have the ability to explain how awesome that is.Guiltless. He's going to sustain you until the day that you stand before Him when Hepronounces you guiltless. You're like, "You sure about that?"Well, look at verse 9, "God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowshipof His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord." Yeah, I am sure about that, because it's not basedon my ability, and it's not based on my integrity. It's based on God's ability,and it's based on God's integrity. He called you to this, the fellowship of His Son.You've got to know your salvation.And you see, it's past, present, and future, right? It's justification, sanctification,glorification. It's just in this particular passage, it's grace, gifts, and guiltless.And for them then, and for us now, this isn't new information.But these are foundational truths that we seem to forget about over time.Because church harvest Bible chapel like the Corinthians over time, we tend to forget aboutour identity in Jesus Christ. We forget that we were lost, hellbound sinners saved by His grace.We forget that we are here to serve, not to be served. We forget that Jesus Christ is comingsoon, and we forget that this is Jesus' church, not our church.And when we forget these things, unity goes out the window, because we start to thinkthat church is about us. Know your salvation. It's Jesus. It's Jesus. It's His grace. It's His gifts.It's His fellowship. So our worship team makes their way forward in our communion servers.You know, Jesus gave us a way to remind us of all these truths that unite us in Him.That's what I love about the Lord's table. Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."This keeps bringing us back when we are tempted to think this is about us, when we are tempted tothink that we are contributing to our salvation. When we are tempted to thinkthat God doesn't love us and we need to figure stuff out, this brings us back to the foundationaltruths of the way God purchased your salvation and what it means for us today.

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Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page: My Baby Has a Disability – Shauna Amick shares her story of having a child prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome. In the midst of her enormous questions and fears, Shauna learned that God has a one-of-a-kind purpose for every child—each one uniquely formed in his image. Shauna invites you to dream new dreams for yourself and your precious child. Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping!*Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Emily talks about the best worst car while Rose goes off the tracks with a secret topic. Kind of good AI Chevette video  Check out Rose's favorite train vids: Big Steam, 50 Years of Southern Pacific Locomotives, 50 Years of Santa Fe Locomotives, Last Days of Steam Rolling Coffins comercial Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

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Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami share a simple yet powerful tool for supporting others during stressful moments: asking "Do you want to be helped, heard, or hugged?" They explore how this straightforward question can prevent relationship frustrations and ensure you're meeting people exactly where they need to be met.

Jamie and Mr. Ug watched their daughter's house while she was on vacation and, because it's a long drive, they had some quality car time all week. In other words, you should be really impressed that we still had enough to talk about to do a new episode. HaHa! Love you HUgs... enjoy the show!

Don't have time to listen to the entire Dave & Chuck the Freak podcast? Check out some of the tastiest bits of the day, including Dave hugging Jason’s wife, guy stabbed his brother in the nuts, what little flaws have you grown accustomed to with your partner?, and more!

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On this episode of the Be4Reel Podcast Kobe, Charlow the PYT, and Lolo talk about a Pastor's wife firing a praise team over ONE HUG! Tune in to hear The Be4Reel Gang share our thoughts on the Pastor's Wife's decision to let go and let go the praise team. Was she right? Hit play then tell us what you think.

Dive into a guided hypnotic journey exploring dominance, submission, and the psychological aspects of chastity and power exchange.• Consent and boundaries established for safe hypnotic practice• Progressive relaxation techniques to enter a receptive mental state• Exploration of chastity as both physical and psychological control• Sensory play and bondage incorporated through hypnotic suggestion• Power dynamics and ownership as central themes in dominance relationships• Psychological aspects of pleasure denial and how it increases devotion• Careful awakening process ensuring wellbeing after hypnotic experienceFollow on FetLife under Chastity-Queen and welcome friend requests and followers. Get 15% off at LockedInLust.com for chastity devices using discount code CHASTITYQUEEN.Try to connect with your local BDSM community. Fetlife is a great way to see others in similar FLR and chastity lifestyles. You can check out Mine in Fetlife at Chastity-Queen. It's a free to join. Hugs, Chastity Queen Locked In Lust 15% OFF:CHASTITYQUEEN Use Discount Code:CHASTITYQUEEN for 15% OFF ANYTHING at www.lockedinlust.com LOVE SHOP 15% OFF Sex Toys & MORE Get 15% OFF sex toys, lingerie and more, using PROMO CODE: CHASTITY QUEEN Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE15% OFF Shoe Freaks-PROMO%CHASTITYQUEEN GET your 15% OFF ANYTHING when you buy SEXY Shoes, heels & Stripper Boots at Shoe Freaks Canada!www.SMBSM.com - Chastity Cages 10% OFFGet reasonably priced chastity cages, chastity belts, chastity wear, + chastity accessories.THRONE WISH LISTBuy Me something anonymously or send Me a note telling Me who you are and I will thank you. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showhttps://www.linktr.ee/ChastityQUEEN

In this Happy Hour Chat, I talk with Tina Cascio, Mira Hudson and Kelly McGinn, all young women who share their journey living with ALS after being diagnosed in their 20's and 30's.  John Driskell Hopkins of Zac Brown Band who is also battling ALS joins the conversation too. We discuss finding community, maintaining independence, and embracing joy despite a terminal diagnosis.  Tina has familial ALS with the SOD1 mutation and has been living with it for nearly five years.  Kelly was diagnosed two years ago and is balancing motherhood and ALS.  Mira had symptoms since age 14 but was misdiagnosed for years before her ALS diagnosis at 24.  John (Hop) continues performing with Zac Brown Band and will play at the Sphere in Las Vegas in December.  The ladies share their fun experience attending a retreat in Cape Cod with 40 other Her ALS Story members.  I love how they each emphasize the importance of community over isolation when battling this terminal illness.  Follow Her ALS Story and witness the incredible strength of this group.  Join John Driskell Hopkins for Harmony for Hope on October 18th in Atlanta, a fundraising gala for ALS research featuring world-class singer-songwriters in an intimate format.  Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend.  Hugs, LorriFollow and see what's coming next: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn.

Both girls go Ed Roth for the last instillation of odd rods. Emily freaks out about the 90s masterpiece that is Beatnik Bandit II. Rose takes us on Orbitrons  journey, featuring drug cartels, sex shops, and becoming a garbage can. Check out the Subaru dog comercial Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

Send us a text Step into the time machine with One Drink Podcast as we rewind to 2006—the year when Myspace ruled, flip phones were cool, and every song on the radio was a certified banger. From hip-hop anthems to pop powerhouses and rock tracks that still slap today, we're reliving the best hits that defined the mid-2000s. Grab a drink, crank up the volume, and get ready for a nostalgic ride back to the soundtrack of 2006. One Drink PodcastOne topic for One Drink. Topics are different and fun unlike the main media.Gods N GladiatorsCustom Clothing / Wall ArtDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ytHeiGG6VND5GUmoWij-A

Send us a textWhat's the difference between loving deeply and clinging desperately? Epictetus thought the line was thinner than we like to admit. In Enchiridion Chapter 3, he reminds us that every embrace is an embrace of a mortal, every favorite cup is already broken, and every attachment comes with an expiration date stamped by nature. Sounds grim? Not really. It's actually a roadmap for how not to be crushed when life does what life always does: end, change, and surprise.In this episode, we talk Bigger vs. Badder—how Stoicism flips the script on what “strong” really means. We look at Anaxagoras' deadpan reaction to his son's death, Seneca's hauntingly calm reminders, and even a 1958 love letter from John Steinbeck that could pass for Stoic counsel. Along the way, we wrestle with what it means to love in a way that frees us rather than chains us, and why negative visualization might be the most underrated gratitude practice out there.Of course, it's not all heavy philosophy. Bruce tries out some Gen Alpha slang on Justin, and we test our own fragile-cup theory on the kinds of attachments we carry every day. If you've ever wondered how to hold on without holding too tightor how to lose without falling apart this one's for you.

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami explore the profound idea that "being an adult is choosing a life of regret" - you can't have it all, so you have to decide which regrets you can live with. They share personal examples of tough choices they're facing, from coaching decisions to living arrangements, and discuss how aligning decisions with your values makes regrets easier to carry.

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik explores the practice of “healing through hugs” with author and coach Melinda Lee, whose memoir Rebel Hugger documents a year of offering consensual hugs to strangers—and the deeper truth she uncovered: the connection she gave others was the connection she hadn't given herself. We discuss intention vs. habit, consent and boundaries, people-pleasing and depletion, and a simple self-hug practice to regulate the nervous system. Clear, grounded, and practical—this conversation reframes touch as an act of presence, not performance. About the Guest:   Melinda Lee is the author of Rebel Hugger, a coach, and a certified Healing Touch for Animals practitioner. Her work centers on connection, consent, and embodied compassion.   Key Takeaways: Consent first: Melinda always asked, “Can I give you a hug?”—a model for safe, respectful connection. Intention matters more than the act: a present, welcomed hug can be regulating; a habitual hug can be empty. People-pleasing depletes: giving from an “empty cup” invites burnout and dis-ease; self-nourishment is non-negotiable. Boundaries are loving: a hug can invite closeness and still honor where you end and the other begins. Rejection isn't rupture: when someone says “no,” stay in relationship—eye contact, respect, and warmth still connect. The mirror effect: outward generosity can expose inner neglect; notice what you're seeking from others and practice giving it to yourself. Micro-practice: hand on heart, a few slow breaths, feel energy “flow” around the body—20–30 seconds to reset. Safety lens: enter interactions believing most people are kind while staying grounded, aware, and boundaried. Connect with the Guest   Website: https://melindaleeschmitt.com/Book: Rebel Hugger Follow Melinda Lee on social media platforms   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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“This is a very nice day, yeah. Hugs and kisses all the way to Wisconsin” Not to bury the lead: synthy, new wavey, indie rock favorites, the Pulsars are back and moving forward. Full disclosure: I love this band and have waited decades to hear what band leader Dave Trumfio had to say on this podcast episode. The Pulsars will be releasing more music. They’ll be touring. They’re continuing all the good things they started in the 20th century. Dave is a music genius, whether he’s in front of the Pulsars or behind the console producing other artists like Wilco, Dogstar, My Morning Jacket, and OK GO. I was elated to catch back up with him after a very long time, and can’t wait so see what he has in store for the Pulsars. Car Con Carne is sponsored by Easy Automation: Looking to transform your home, office, or business into a smart, seamlessly connected space? Easy Automation delivers custom automation solutions tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re upgrading your home entertainment, streamlining your office tech, or enhancing the atmosphere in your restaurant or sports bar, they’ve got you covered. Their expert team designs and installs personalized systems—from smart lighting and climate control to audio/video distribution and robust Wi-Fi networks—all managed through an intuitive app on your favorite device. Easy Automation makes technology work for you—effortlessly, reliably, and always with your satisfaction guaranteed. Visit easy-automation.net or call Dan at 630-730-3728 and take control of your environment today! Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Exploding House Printing. Exploding House can help with all of your screen printing, embroidery and other merch needs! They’re a truly local Chicago business, right in the Hermosa neighborhood. And their focus is on small businesses, bands, brands, and everything in between. They’ve worked on products for Meat Wave, Empty Bottle, the Music Box, Dante’s Pizzeria, the Brokedowns, and so many others (check out explodinghouseprinting.com to see the list). Jonathan at Exploding House has been doing screen printing for decades. He knows what he’s doing - besides his technical expertise, he delivers production efficiency and cost awareness to offer boutique print shop quality at much lower, large print shop prices. Check out their work on Instagram at (at)explodinghouse, or go to their website or email info@explodinghouseprinting.com to get a quote!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SKATCAST Network presents:The Dave and Angus Show #191Today's Show:This week Dave and Angus finalize their four week trip through Indiana. This time, we hang at the Battle-SKAT Bash & Ball, check out some of the many places they visited and get two new songs in a preview of a new strategy for SKAT-Tunes. Hugs and Tugs! Indiana was a blast!Have a Happy Thursday!!!Visit us for more episodes of SKATCAST and other shows like SKATCAST presents The Dave & Angus Show plus BONUS material at https://www.skatcast.com Watch select shows and shorts on YouTube: bit.ly/34kxCneJoin the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/XKxhHYwu9zFor all show related questions: info@skatcast.comPlease rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow SKATCAST on social media!! Instagram: @theescriptkeeper Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scriptkeepersATWanna become a Patron? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/SkatcastSign up through Patreon and you'll get Exclusive Content, Behind The Scenes video, special downloads and more! Prefer to make a donation instead? You can do that through our PayPal: https://paypal.me/skatcastpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textThis week we have a remix of Alanis Morissette " Ironic " song made with all of todays funny and humorous issues. See if you can relate to any of the funny problems in the song. One Drink PodcastOne topic for One Drink. Topics are different and fun unlike the main media.Gods N GladiatorsCustom Clothing / Wall ArtDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ytHeiGG6VND5GUmoWij-A

When markets get scary, most people yell: DO SOMETHING.And most advisors respond with stats, charts, and long-term return arguments.But that's not what people actually need.At least, not first.This is a behind-the-scenes look at one of my favorite essays in my new book, Your Money: Reimagining Wealth in 101 Simple Sketches.It's called “Scary Markets Hugs.” Because before we talk about data and discipline, we need to talk about being human.

This week on REWIND: If you went outside at all last week, you'd know just how WILD the events of the last seven days were, and we are ready to discuss them all. First things first, we start off with the biggest news of the past week, the murder of Charlie Kirk and what seems to be the great fallout from the moments that have come since. We discuss the event that got the public talking about legacy, religion, political parties, and the soul of America. Then, we discuss the politicization of the National Guard and the wildness that are the HELP WANTED ads for I.C.E., and who at REWIND is considering a position for reasons that might shock you. Then we, swing into our entertainment pop culture bag by discussing the wildest moments of the Emmy's and the dull fashion that was on display this year. Then we discuss what's on our FYP and if you are #TEAMMahoganee or #TEAMCassandra (IYKYK) in THE GREAT CHURCH HUG DEBATE. Plus, are aliens black!? If so, Raven is ready to go!! Then we discuss the great Ticketmaster war that was/is the Ariana Grande pre-sale for her Eternal Sunshine Tour and Blake LOSES it for Hilary Duff's musical COMEBACK!! FINALLY, we round it out with our REWIND RUNDOWN and discuss our latest books, tv shows and movies!! Is the new “Sister Wives” autobiography a page-turner? Is it time to forgive Charlie Sheen after his new Netflix documentary? Is The Long Walk worth the hard watch? And how do Blake & Raven feel about the upcoming finales of Big Brother & The Summer I Turned Pretty. It's a lot, and it's ALL RIGHT HERE on REWIND!!   ⏰TIME CODES⏰ (0:10) FIRST “REDUCTIVE” THOUGHTS (1:18) CHARLIE KIRK, SPIRITUALITY, & A DIVIDED AMERICA (29:38) THE NATIONAL GUARD IS COMING TO TOWN?? (33:14) I.C.E. IS HIRING, AND GUESS WHO WANTS TO APPLY?? (36:45) THE DARING, BUT BORING, EMMY'S (42:21) THE “CHURCH HUG” HEARD ROUND THE INTERNET (45:33) ARE ALIENS BLACK??? (47:51) ARIANA GRANDE & THE GREAT TICKETMASTER WAR (50:45) HEY NOW, HEY NOW!!! HILARY DUFF IS RETURNING TO SAVE POP MUSIC!!!!! (55:32) REWIND RUNDOWN: CHRISTINE'S “SISTER WIVES” TELL ALL, ADDICTION, & THE DEFINITION OF POLYGAMY (01:01:04) REWIND RUNDOWN: CHARLIE SHEEN'S NEW DOCUMENTARY, EXPLAINING TIGER BLOOD, & THE GAY LIFESTYLE (01:11:35) REWIND RUNDOWN: THE LONG WALK IS A LONG SOMETHIN' (01:15:02) REWIND RUNDOWN: BIG BROTHER IS “ZINGING” TO ITS SEASON END!! (01:16:51) REWIND RUNDOWN: THE SUMMER I DIDN'T KNOW HOW THE SERIES WILL WRAP UP (01:20:52) “WICKED” FINAL THOUGHTS   Follow Blake: @blakerackley   Follow Raven: @iamravendawson   To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVVnhe6Es3kFxV18W2oLrur6m3c7Lwl6-   Follow Blake- Instagram: @blakerackley TikTok: @itsblakerackley Threads: @blakerackley Twitter: @itsblakerackley   Follow Raven- Instagram: @iamravendawson TikTok: @iamravendawson Threads: @iamravendawson   ABOUT REWIND: The Podcast - Hosted by the effortlessly charismatic duo Raven Dawson and Blake Rackley, REWIND: The Podcast is where pop culture past meets pop culture present—with a whole lot of personality in between. Fueled by a love for iconic throwbacks and today's most talked-about moments, these two besties serve up unfiltered opinions, sharp humor, and a deep appreciation for the drama that keeps entertainment interesting. From Y2K nostalgia to red carpet chaos, award show upsets to reality TV scandals, nothing is off-limits. Whether they're revisiting the cultural staples that defined an era or breaking down the latest internet-breaking headlines, expect hot takes, deep dives, and plenty of side-eye. If your playlist lives somewhere between classic R&B and current chart-toppers, if you still quote your favorite 2000s movies on the daily, and if you love a little (or a lot of) flair with your pop culture commentary—this is the podcast you've been waiting for. Press play, lean in, and get ready to REWIND.

The Queen and Emdog continue to stumble and fumble through the very wacky world of Odd Rods. Queenie finally gets to unveil one of her top tier favorites. A model T inspired pre-war body and on a period technical Indy car inspired chassis. That's the amazing Ice Truck by Dan Woods. Em dog brings out a heavy hitter with Fritz Schenk's Roswell Rod, a Roth inspired rod that is so out of this world it will make you want to believe.  Dan Woods Ice Truck & insta Fritz Schenk's Roswell Rod Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

It is time to lay back, relax and listen as I tell you how small your penis really is!  In fact, it will begin shrinking for Me, if you listen to this over and over again! I love to tell men that they are small and I could do this daily!  So, get relaxed, open you mind and body to Me, and accept what I have to tell you!• Special 15% discount at LockedInLust.com with promo code CHASTITYQUEEN for chastity devices and other kinky products• Follow on FetLife at chastity-queen for updates, polls, pictures, and videosFor more hypnosis sessions and to connect with me, visit my FetLife profile and send friend requests. I always welcome new followers and community engagement!Try to connect with your local BDSM community. Fetlife is a great way to see others in similar FLR and chastity lifestyles. You can check out Mine in Fetlife at Chastity-Queen. It's a free to join. Hugs, Chastity Queen Locked In Lust 15% OFF:CHASTITYQUEEN Use Discount Code:CHASTITYQUEEN for 15% OFF ANYTHING at www.lockedinlust.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREETHRONE WISH LISTBuy Me something anonymously or send Me a note telling Me who you are and I will thank you. www.SMBSM.com - Chastity Cages 10% OFFGet reasonably priced chastity cages, chastity belts, chastity wear, + chastity accessories.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showhttps://www.linktr.ee/ChastityQUEEN

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami explore Michelle Obama's wisdom from "The Light We Carry" about navigating fear, discomfort, and uncertainty in both work and life. They share personal stories about learning to carry fear rather than overcome it, finding growth in uncomfortable moments, and actively cultivating what Michelle calls "gladness" even during challenging times.

Send us a textHilary Momberger Powers wants to send a message to this audience.  Recovered bulimic, but more so not leading with your wounds as a motivational speaker, life coach, and author.Hilary's mother was an anorexic, alcoholic, and drop-dead good-looking, and a Jackie Gleason girl.Now, with that being said, the daughter of the "Jackie Gleason Show" had to deal with this "having to give up her career for her children".And that her mother told her that she would never be as beautiful as her?  How could you not feel not good enough?  As the voice of Sally on Peanuts, she's living her trauma with the reptilian brain and has become a people pleaser.  From that, she became the bad girl.What a compelling story!  Some people think it is a good thing that parents want to get their children into show business with their connections.  Hilary says she loves her Mom, even after living in a foster home.  Listen to her words...Beautiful and open woman with her story and I am honoured to have had her on my Podcast because I could relate in so many ways about the people pleasing, the lies and the power and the people pleasing.  I didn't run away from home; my parents were not my reason. However, many stories on my Podcast, that's where it goes.  My issue was society, and back then our social media was not Instagram, or FB or... it was magazines... Cutouts on the fridge to be the Twiggy that her mother grew up with, that she has to reset what her mother couldn't.Bulimiaisms.  Love that word.  That is something recovered bulimics need to be aware of.  What activates?  Old coping mechanism.  Hilary, your story speaks volumes!  I loved relating to someone who knew at least some of what I went through, and you sharing your story!!  I feel you, and thank you.  I was honoured to have you on my Podcast.And finally, I love that you spoke about your senses. Very interesting.Hugs to you.  I aligned with you, and I hope my listeners do too.Find Hilary at www.hilarypowers.com, and she is on IG and LinkedInAnd check out her new book Peanuts to Percoset.  We have all had dark times.  I know for me as for Hilary, asking for help was the best solution.If you are in a spot where you are feeling well, remember you can become the best version of yourself.Support the show

In this episode I am sharing my thoughts from my experience this past week for a powerful fundraising event put on by In the Cellar. It was a great reminder about the power of community, and how a group of committed individuals can have a tremendous impact on their communities and beyond. Website: https://inthecellar.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/in-the-cellar/

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JC welcomes Oly Hugs, as Oly shares his story to Wellbriety

Rolling into part II of Odd Rods, we're talking Vanturian & Mega Cycle. We got so wrapped up in the power of these we only had time for 2! Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami explore the concept of Pyrrhic victories—those wins that feel more like losses because of what you sacrificed to achieve them. They challenge listeners to evaluate their current goals and ask the critical question: are you climbing toward a holistic victory or heading into costly territory where winning might leave you empty?

This week the girls dig into “odd rod's” a category of customs that are loud, adventurous, playful, sexy, decadent art. For the first installment we're covering: Redd Foxx's Redd Wrecker, Ed Roth's Surfite, Darryl Starbird's Stark Trek Coupe, Steve Scotts Uncertain-T  Recorded, edited & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!  

Episode Notes In this episode of Workplace Hugs, Shannon and Rami dive into physicist Richard Feynman's powerful approach to building better intuition through simplification, deep understanding, and practice. They explore how trusting your gut isn't mystical—it's actually your brain processing years of experience and pattern recognition at lightning speed.

Have you thought about who should let go first when you interact with children? Who lets go of the hug or conversation? Join Cindy and Alison for a discussion about these questions and others related to how our connections with children should end.Check out our website:  https://www.howpreschoolteachersdoit.com/Be sure to like our Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/howpreschoolteachersdoitLearn more about Cindy's work, including professional development, family education, and consulting opportunities:  https://hihello.com/hi/cindyterebush-RXMBKA

We meet the woman sending hugs from Texas in the form of a quilt. Connie Kortz set up a network of volunteer quilters, who make them for people who are in need. Called 'Hugs from Texas' -- the group donated quilted blankets to the families affected by the devastating floods earlier this year.Also, find out about the traditional ceremony that takes place for the first time a baby laughs. We go to the football match between Dulwich Hamlet FC and Altonaer which is celebrating 100 years of friendship.The Happy Pod is our weekly collection of inspiring, uplifting and happy news from around the world.

Research shows that simple practices such as self-hugs, soothing touch, and hand-to-heart can calm the nervous system, supporting caregivers and the children in their care.Summary: From parents to teachers, caregiving can be overwhelming and exhausting. This episode of The Science of Happiness dives into simple touch-based strategies that promote calm, reduce stress, and foster stronger connections. Researchers share how even brief moments of self-soothing or supportive touch can improve mental and physical health for caregivers and children. How To Do This Practice:  Sit or stand comfortably and take a moment to notice your body. Soften your jaw and shoulders. If it feels safe, close your eyes or lower your gaze. Place one hand on your belly, both hands over your heart, or give yourself a self-hug— whatever feels most comfortable and natural. Let the weight of your hands feel steady and supportive. Take a slow inhale through your nose and a longer exhale through your mouth. Silently repeat a kind phrase to yourself, like “How can I be a friend to myself today?” and “It's okay to make mistakes.” Feel the warmth and weight of your hands. On each exhale, invite a little ease into your face, shoulders, belly, and back. Notice any tiny shift toward calm. Wrap your arms around your torso and apply comfortable pressure, finishing with a gentle self-hug before returning to your day.  Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Guests:THERESA ALEXANDER is a pre-K teacher based in Arlington, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of teaching experience. She's also a new mother.MICHAEL BANISSY is a psychology professor at University of Bristol and the author of “Touch Matters: Handshakes, Hugs, and the New Science on How Touch Can Enhance Your Well-Being.”Learn more about Michael here: https://www.banissy.com/Related The Science of Happiness episodes:  Caring for Caregivers Series: https://tinyurl.com/4k2hv47jRelated Happiness Breaks:The Healing Power of Your Own Touch: https://tinyurl.com/y4ze59h8Our Caring for Caregivers series is supported by the Van Leer Foundation, an independent Dutch organization working globally to foster inclusive societies where all children and communities can flourish. To discover more insights from Van Leer Foundation and others on this topic, visit Early Childhood Matters, the leading platform for advancing topics on early childhood development and connecting diverse voices and ideas across disciplines that support the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and caregivers around the globe.Tell us about your experience with this practice. Email us at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or follow on Instagram @HappinessPod.Help us share The Science of Happiness! Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and share this link with someone who might like the show: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/4ppzs8kw

The Operator digs into the case of a Minnesota State Senator who ended up deciding her authority entitles her to burglarize a home in the name of... caretaking? Nicole Mitchell went from weathergirl, to senator, to villain... wearing the entire look-book of a vaudeville burglar to boot! In the Happy Ending, we meet the sweetest old lady who has ever had a restraining order placed on her. This one is weird, then hilarious, then weird again... then hilarious. Enjoy! Hugs.

Boomer brought up how Eddie hugs everybody and we specifically talked about the people who were on our trip to Pebble Beach. Boomer wonders if everyone wants a hug goodbye the way Eddie does it. He called it ‘smother hug'.

Topics included: NJ's July gambling revenue, high drink prices in Vegas/California, Jordan Davis as the new face of Cracker Barrel, potential Cracker Barrel locations, the surprising persistence of handshakes post-COVID, a Jerry Jones documentary clip, the Yankees' 9 home run win against the Rays, Gio's request to stop receiving the male Vikings cheerleader video, Hurricane Erin's effects on the Outer Banks, and a list of least attractive male hobbies.

Boomer questioned Eddie's "smother hug" after their Pebble Beach trip, wondering if everyone wanted one. CNBC's Guy Adami called in to discuss hugging Al. Jerry reported on the Yankees' 9-homer win over the Rays and the Mets' win in DC. Listener Nicole shared her experience with Eddie's hug. Boomer remains concerned about hurricane Erin.

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