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Sermon, 06/14/2026: Walk This Way... In Step
In "Step into Faithful Partnership," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that your partnerships reveal what you truly believe. The Scripture for this message is 3 John.
In "Step with Wisdom," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that real love requires discernment. The Scripture is 2 John.
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In "Step into Confidence," Pastor Chris Bonts shares a message reminding us that we can live with confidence in a broken world because we have Jesus. The Scripture is 1 John 5:14-21.
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In "Step into Victory," Pastor Chris Bonts encourages us as believers to know that Jesus overcame so that we can overcome. The Scripture is 1 John 5:1-13.
What do you do with the parts of your life you'd rather keep hidden? In Step into the Light, Pastor Jon unpacks Ephesians 5:8–14 and the tension between darkness and living in the light. Along the way, we'll see how passages like John 1:5 and Psalm 119:105 point to a better way forward—one marked by honesty, clarity, and healing. Because what stays hidden doesn't get healed—and what's brought into the light can finally change. This message walks through how light reveals what's true, begins to restore what's broken, and reshapes how we live. If you've ever felt stuck between who you are and who you want to be, this message is for you.
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In "Step in Assurance," Mark Bateman, our Pastor of Students and Families, shares that John keeps telling us to love because visible love reflects the invisible God. The Scripture is 1 John 4:11-21.
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In "Step into Discernment," Pastor Chris Bonts speaks on the truth that not every voice is from God. The Scripture is 1 John 4:1-6.
The Sunday of the Ladder reminds us that the Christian life is not a sprint, but a long obedience marked by small, repeated acts of faithfulness. St. John shows that the real struggle takes place in our thoughts, where healing begins with recognizing them and learning to turn back to Christ. Step by step, through endurance and humility, the heart is purified and made capable of peace. Sunday of the Ladder Winning the Battle of Thoughts In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Today the Church gives us St. John Climacus—St. John of the Ladder. And she gives him to us right here, in the middle of Great Lent. Not at the beginning, when everything feels fresh. Not at the end, when Pascha is in sight. But here. When we are a little tired. A little worn down. Maybe a little discouraged. And that is not accidental. Because St. John is not here to inspire us with dramatic moments. He is here to teach us how to keep going. St. John was a monk, writing for monks. And sometimes we hear that and think: "Well, that's not for me." But that's not how the Church reads him. The Church puts him in front of all of us and says: this is what the spiritual life looks like. Not because we are all called to live in monasteries—but because we are all called to be healed, to be purified, to be united to God. We are all, in that sense, spiritual athletes. And the Ladder is not a museum piece. It is a training manual. Now here is something we have to get clear right away. The Ladder is not a sprint, a quick transformation, or a series of glorious spiritual breakthroughs. It is a lifetime slog. Step by step. Fall, get up. Fall, get up again. No drama. No shortcuts. Just faithfulness. And this is where many people get discouraged. Because we want clarity, peace, and victory—and we want it quickly. But St. John shows us something different. The spiritual life is not built on big moments. It is built on small, repeated acts of faithfulness. So where does that struggle take place? Not primarily out there. Not in circumstances, other people, or events. But in here—in our thoughts. Think about your own experience. How much of your energy goes into replaying conversations, imagining arguments, worrying about what might happen, remembering what did happen, getting distracted in prayer, getting distracted in conversation—getting distracted, pulled away from what matters, from our responsibilities, from love. Most of our spiritual life is decided before we ever act—long before anyone else sees it—and often long before we notice it ourselves. At the level of thought. Now we need to say something very important. A thought is not a sin. Thoughts come. They arise. They pass through. You are not responsible for everything that appears in your mind. There are crazy people living within everyone's mind. No, you are not responsible for everything that appears in your mind—but you are responsible for what you do with it. Because the difference between peace and chaos often comes down to a very small moment: what do I do with this thought? Let me give you three very simple rules for dealing with intrusive thoughts. Not easy—but simple. Do not enter into conversation with them. When a bad thought comes, do not engage it, do not analyze it, do not argue with it, do not "just think about it for a second." Because once you start that conversation, you've already lost. Do not identify with them. Instead, you say: "This is not me. This is a thought passing through. This is normal. This happens all the time." That concept alone creates space. The resulting separation creates freedom. Redirect immediately. Don't wrestle—replace. Turn your attention to prayer, to a psalm, to something concrete, to crossing yourself, to saying "Lord, have mercy." Again and again. The teaching is clear—this is not where we need new insight. The difficulty is in doing it—this is where we need endurance. Because this is where the real work is. St. John says in Step 26 on discernment: "The beginning of salvation is the recognition of thoughts." Not controlling everything. Not fixing everything. Just recognizing—seeing thoughts clearly. Yes, that is where the healing of our minds—the salvation—begins. And most of us don't even get that far. Because we are already inside the thought, carried within it, buoyed along by the current of our emotions. We are already moving downstream, sometimes far downstream, before we even notice. In Step 4, speaking about obedience, St. John says: "Obedience is the burial of the will and the resurrection of humility." Now that sounds very monastic. But apply it here, to your life in the world. Every time you refuse a thought, every time you redirect, you are practicing obedience. You are saying: "I will not follow this. I will follow Christ." And that commitment does not happen once. It happens ten times, fifty times, a hundred times a day—quietly, unseen. Small victories that grow into a habit of victory. This is the Ladder. In Step 15, on purity, St. John says: "A pure mind sees things as they are." That's the goal. Not just avoiding bad thoughts—but becoming the kind of person whose perception has been healed. Because right now, our thoughts are not neutral. They are shaped by fear, pride, habit, passion—even something as simple as what we had for dinner last night. Please accept this: in our fallen state, we don't see reality clearly. We interpret everything through the distorted landscape of our minds—uneven, shadowed, and unstable. And the work of guarding our thoughts—slowly, patiently—allows Christ to begin to level that ground, so that what is crooked becomes straight and what is confused becomes clear. Not the clarity of desire or pride, but of Truth. Now, the fathers speak about this very strictly—especially in the monastery. And we might hear this and think: "Well, I'm not a monk." And that's true. But that does not mean the struggle is different. It means the context is different. As Metropolitan Saba has emphasized: the parish and the monastery are not competing paths. They are parallel paths. Same goal. Same healing. Same Christ. Different context. The struggle is the same. The setting is different. In the monastery, the structure supports watchfulness. In our lives, we have to build that structure ourselves—in our homes, our work, our friendships, through habits of sacrificial love, prayer, and worship. Let's be very clear about one more thing. You cannot drift up the Ladder. We don't expect strength without exercise or knowledge without study—but somehow we expect peace without discipline. Guarding your thoughts is work. Redirecting your attention is training. And this is why it feels like a slog. Because it is. It is the long, slow slog of our salvation. So what does this look like in practice? When you are replaying a conversation—stop. Do not continue. Distract yourself and focus on something else—something less destructive, something more useful. When anxiety starts spiraling—cut it early. Not later—early. Even a small, deliberate act of joy—something as simple as a change in expression—can give us enough freedom to return to the source of all joy. When you are standing in prayer and your mind wanders—don't chase it. Return. Immediately. Be comforted and instructed by their truth, and the way they connect you with the source of all truth. This is where endurance comes in—not in overpowering thoughts, but in returning again and again to what is good, what is beautiful, what is true. And now we come back to the image: the Ladder. You do not fall all at once. You do not rise all at once. You ascend—or descend—one thought at a time. Not in dramatic moments, but in quiet decisions, repeated daily over a lifetime. And this is the encouragement. If you feel like this is slow—it is. If you feel like this is repetitive—it is. If you feel like this is a slog—it is. But this is how we are healed. Not in flashes of glory, but in steady faithfulness. Because the Ladder is not climbed in monasteries alone. It is climbed in the hidden work of the heart. And when that work is done—even a little—we begin to live and to serve with clarity, with peace, and with joy. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
In "Step into Love," Pastor Chris Bonts shares with us that love is the evidence that we belong to Christ. The Scripture is 1 John 3:11-24.
In "Step into Assurance," Pastor Chris Bonts teaches that faith that saves is faith that lasts. Our Scripture is 1 John 2:18-27.
02-22-26, "In Step with the Holy Spirit", Galatians 5:16-26, Matt Meeder by Grace Chapel PA
In "Step with Discernment," Pastor Chris Bonts shares that we should not trade what is permanent for what is temporary. The Scripture is 1 John 2:15-17.
This week was a stress test—school, work, friendships, and family. Different situations, same feeling: overlooked, misread, dismissed. In Step 3: Currents, I break down what pressure revealed underneath my reactions, how “waves” can distract you from what's really steering your life, and why clarity is a boundary—not a debate. This isn't a takedown. It's a recalibration: peace over petty, depth over distance, discernment over drama.
In Step 10: Last Things, we explore the prophecies and events that are yet to come according to the Bible. Starting with John's vision on the island of Patmos, we uncover the time of tribulation, the return of Christ, and the establishment of His kingdom on earth for a thousand years. We examine the fulfillment of the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants in Jesus and the ultimate defeat of Satan. The episode delves into the final judgment, the division of humanity into believers and non-believers, and their respective destinations. Finally, we explore the creation of a new heaven and earth, the dwelling of God with believers, and the presence of the tree of life in the new garden city, Jerusalem.Suggested Reading:Revelation 20:1-15Revelation 21:1-27Revelation 22:1-21Episode Highlights:The final 7-year tribulation period and its significanceJesus's 1000-year reign from JerusalemThe fulfillment of Biblical covenants in ChristSatan's final defeat and the last judgmentThe new creation and eternal life with GodSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
In Step 9: Church, we see Jesus. After spending 40 days with his disciples following his resurrection, he ascends into heaven, promising to send the Holy Spirit. The disciples are given a mission - to make disciples from all nations and spread the kingdom message. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples, empowering them to speak in different languages and spread the message to people from all over the world. We witness many thousands of people become believers, including Paul, a persecutor of the Church who becomes a dedicated follower of Jesus after encountering him on the road to Damascus. Finally, we meet John, banished to the island of Patmos, receiving visions of future events. Through John, we're offered a glimpse into the return of Jesus and the establishment of his kingdom.Suggested ReadingsMatthew 28:1-20Acts 2:1-47Acts 9:1-31Episode HighlightsJesus' final commission to His disciples before ascending to heavenThe dramatic events of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's empowermentPeter's powerful sermon leading to 3,000 new believersPaul's extraordinary conversion on the Damascus roadJohn's exile to Patmos and his glimpse of future eventsSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
In Step 8: Messiah, we explore the long-awaited arrival of Jesus, born in humility and destined to bring salvation to humanity. We learn about his ministry, teachings, and miracles, before his eventual rejection by the religious leadership. We discuss the significance of Jesus' death on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of humanity, and how it opened the way for righteousness and eternal life.Suggested Readings:Matthew 4:18-24John 3:1-21Matthew 27:29-50Episode Highlights:The historical context of Jesus' arrival after 400 years of silenceJesus' humble beginnings and early signs of divine wisdomThe gathering of disciples and teachings about the Kingdom of GodThe famous conversation with Nicodemus about spiritual rebirthJesus' identity as both Messiah and Son of GodThe significance of the crucifixion as a substitutionary sacrificeSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
In Step 7: Remnant, we meet Esther, a young Jewish exile who becomes the queen of Persia. But soon after she becomes queen, a villain named Haman plots to annihilate all the Jews in Persia. Esther, risking her life, enters the king's presence un-summoned and soon pleads for the salvation of her people. With courage and strategy, Esther unveils Haman's evil plan, leading to his downfall and the issuance of a new decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves. On the designated day, the Jews overcome their enemies, avoiding a holocaust.Suggested Readings:2 Chronicles 36:22-23Esther 3:1-15Esther 4:1-17Episode Highlights:The return of Jewish exiles to Jerusalem in three distinct wavesEsther's rise to become Queen of PersiaHaman's plot to destroy the Jewish peopleEsther's courageous intervention to save her peopleGod's providential care in preserving His chosen peopleSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
In Step 3, Nation, we explore how God begins to fulfill His promises to Abraham through miraculous interventions, powerful plagues, and the remarkable leadership of Moses as the nation of Israel makes its great exodus out of Egypt. Learn about the origins of Passover, the parting of the Red Sea, and the establishment of God's law for His newly freed people.Episode Highlights: The birth and calling of Moses, The ten plagues of Egypt, The first Passover and the concept of substitutionary sacrifice, The dramatic crossing of the Red Sea, God's establishment of His law for IsraelSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
In Step 2, Fathers, we explore the pivotal story of Abraham and God's covenant promises. From his calling out of Ur to a new land, we witness one of the most significant moments in biblical history. This episode delves into the three fundamental promises God made to Abraham - Land, Seed, and Blessing - and how Abraham's faith response shapes the future of God's people. Learn how these promises lay the groundwork for the nation of Israel and point toward a greater fulfillment of God's plan.Episode Highlights: God's call to Abraham to leave Ur for the Land of Canaan, The Abrahamic Covenant: promises of Land, Seed, and Blessing, Abraham's faith despite impossible circumstances, The birth of the nation of Israel through God's promisesSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.org Want to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://bibli...
As we finish our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. walks us down the path to Jesus' tomb. We've all walked that lonely path in one form or another over the past 12 months, wondering where life is headed. The bad news? It's headed to the grave. The good news? It doesn't have to stay there. Because of the resurrection, the path to true life doesn't end at the grave. It begins there.
As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. takes us along the road to the cross, where we will meet a handful of different people—each of whom has a different response to Jesus' sacrifice. Luke doesn't just record their stories because these people were there; he records their stories because in them, we see ourselves. Their stories are our stories. They prompt the question, “How will you respond to Jesus?”
As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about the most famous parable Jesus ever told—the story of the Prodigal Son. There's a reason this parable is so popular: In it we see the biography of all of human history, the story of every single one of us. And we see a picture of God's extravagant love that is more astounding and more surprising than anything we had ever dared to hope.
Sales feels icky until you realise you've been doing it your whole nursing career.In Step 5 of the Bedside to Business roadmap, Liam dismantles the biggest fear nursepreneurs have: selling. If you've ever advocated for a patient, educated a family, or persuaded a team to take action —guess what? You already know how to sell.“Ethical sales is just advocacy, empathy, and informed choice. That's nursing.”This episode reframes sales as service and shows you how to confidently communicate your offer without sounding salesy or fake. You'll learn how to launch before you feel ready, sign your first clients, and eventually automate and scale with strategy, AI, and ease.Plus, Liam shares the exact moment everything shifts: when you realise that nursepreneurship is just the nursing process... with invoices.⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS✔️[0:34] Why Nurses Don't Want to SellThe taboo around sales and why it's a mindset problem✔️[0:41] How Selling Actually Works (Hint: You Already Do It)The nursing skills you've always had that translate to sales✔️[1:24] What Happens When You Master SalesFrom “am I ready?” to clients, cash flow, and confidence✔️[2:27] The Good News for Every NursepreneurYou're not starting from scratch — you've already been doing this✔️[3:09] The Nursing Process Is NursepreneurshipAssess, plan, implement, evaluate... sound familiar? FREE RESOURCES
As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about the most famous parable Jesus ever told—the story of the Prodigal Son. There's a reason this parable is so popular: In it we see the biography of all of human history, the story of every single one of us. And we see a picture of God's extravagant love that is more astounding and more surprising than anything we had ever dared to hope.
Marketing for Nurses: Show Up, Share Value, Get PaidYou don't need to be an influencer to market your business — you just need to be a nurse who knows how to communicate.In Step 4 of the Bedside to Business series, Liam reframes marketing as something every nurse is already trained to do: educate, advocate, and build trust. If you've ever explained a tough diagnosis in plain language or made a terrified patient feel calm, you're already a marketer.“Marketing is just powerful communication. And nurses do that every day.”This episode walks you through how to market yourself without becoming a dancing Reels queen. You'll learn how to post simple, strategic content, grow your audience without burnout, and build trust with dream clients using your own voice and story. Plus: the #1 mistake Liam made that slowed down his growth — and how to avoid it.⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS✔️[0:31] What Is Marketing (Really)?Why marketing = nurse-level communication, not performing for clicks✔️[1:29] What You Actually Need to Market WellYour nursing superpowers translate directly into brand trust✔️[1:41] How Marketing Attracts Clients With EaseThe mindset shift that makes people DM you to work together✔️[1:55] Common Nurse Marketing MistakesPerfectionism, personality faking, and ignoring your email listFREE RESOURCES
Ready to build freedom, but still stuck on your niche? This is the episode that unblocks everything.In Step 3 of the Bedside to Business roadmap, Liam dives into the real reason so many nurses overthink their niche — and how to finally claim your six-figure idea without spinning out or signing up for another certification.“You already assess, diagnose, and treat. Now it's time to prescribe a profitable offer.”You'll learn how to co-create an irresistible niche and offer with your audience, avoid the “helper trap” that leads to vague, broke businesses, and stop trading time for money. Plus, Liam breaks down five powerfulbusiness models — from coaching to consulting to digital products — with real NursePreneur examples for each.Whether you're multi-passionate, multi-skilled, or feel like “someone's already doing it,” this episode proves that your lived experience is your niche.⏱️ EPISODE TIMESTAMPS✔️[1:04] Leveraging Your Nursing Skills to Niche Like a CEOHow your clinical brain already holds your niche gold✔️[1:59] Why Nurses Overthink Niching DownThe helper trap, fear of specificity, and market noise✔️[3:30] Common Niching Mistakes to AvoidToo many offers, pricing yourself broke, and missing the math✔️[4:25] Business Option #1: CoachingWhy every nurse is already a coach (no certification required)✔️[5:36] Business Option #2: CoursesTurn your teaching and education skills into income✔️[6:42] Business Option #3: ConsultingSolve system-level problems with your specialist knowledge✔️[7:42] Business Option #4: Digital ProductsCreate scalable solutions from your bedside brilliance✔️[8:44] Business Option #5: IV Hydration & CosmeticsThe truth about certs, business gaps, and making it profitable✔️[10:17] Why I Chose Nurse Career CoachingHow Liam's own breadcrumbs led to a six-figure aligned businessFREE RESOURCES
As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. teaches what it means to “live ready” for Jesus' return. Are we awake to the task Jesus left for his church, or are we asleep at the wheel?
As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about a sickness that most of us have, but few of us realize—the sickness of greed.
Think you need 20% down to buy a home? Think again. In Step 5 of the 10-Step How to Buy a Home System, David Sidoni breaks down how much you really need to save — and how to start now, even if you're juggling debt.Saving for a home is the step that scares most renters away from ever getting started. In this episode, David busts the biggest myth in homebuying — that you need a massive 20% down payment — and replaces it with a realistic, data-backed plan to get you there faster.You'll learn the simple formula to estimate your goal: 8% of your home's price (5% down + 3% closing costs). That's the true, conservative number for most first-time buyers — and for many, it can be even less.David walks through how real buyers used creative strategies and pro guidance to shrink their out-of-pocket costs to as little as 1–5%. From zero-down loans to grants and seller credits, this episode shows how working with a Unicorn Team early opens doors you didn't know existed.You'll also hear real-world examples like Nick (Episode 399), who expected to need tens of thousands for closing — but ended up bringing only $4,000 to the table and even got money back.The key message: Don't wait until you think you've saved “enough.” Waiting costs you time, opportunity, and money. Learn how to plan smart, start early, and move forward with confidence.“If you think you need 20% down, you're already behind the truth. Most first-time buyers use 3.5% or 5%, and some even less. Waiting to ‘save enough' could cost you thousands.”HighlightsMyth Busted: Only 8–9% down is typical for first-time buyers — not 20%.Your Real Goal: Start with the 8% formula (5% down + 3% closing costs).Example: $400,000 home = $32,000 total savings target.Start Early: Work with a Unicorn Team before you hit your goal — they'll help you find options that reduce how much you need.Buyer Story: Nick (Ep. 399) bought with just $4K out-of-pocket — and got a refund check.Options That Work: 3.5% FHA loans, down payment assistance, seller credits, and even 0% down programs.Emotional Truth: Stop assuming homeownership is out of reach. Education and strategy make it possible sooner than you think.Referenced Episodes388 – The Playbook Vol. 1: The Rent Replacement Strategy389 – The Playbook Vol. 2: Your Last Lease Ever348 – How Much Do You Really Need for Closing Day?399 – The Real Value of Buying: What Nick Gained Beyond a Mortgage380 – This Should Have Been Impossible – But Rosie Actually Did It (Interview)189 – VA Loans: Bad for Buyers or a Christmas Miracle?358 – Interview: How to Buy a Duplex at 22 with $12K321 – Buying in a High-Cost Area – Long Island, NY (Interview)121 – When to Back Out of the Deal – Interview with a First-Time Buyer113 – Interview with a Single Female First-Time Home Buyer in 202275 – Inspection Red Flags, New Tips for 2022 Bidding Wars, and To Wait or Not to Wait?58 – How to Use Your Retirement Savings to Buy Your First Home the Safe Way22 – How to Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home – Part IV273 – Buying a Home in 11 Days! Single Mom Becomes Atlanta Homeowner (Interview)19 – How to Financially Prepare to Buy Your First Home – Part I371 – Top Budgeting Apps for First-Time Buyers in 2025381 – Saving While in Debt: How Much Do First-Time Buyers Really Need in 2025?194 – Interview – Making the Impossible Purchase Possible169 – Woman Power: This Single Woman Bought Her First Home239 – Interview: Using the VA Loan for Zero Down161 – Achieving the American Dream: An Interview with Sally7 – First-Time Home Buyer – 1, 2, 3Connect with me to find a trusted realtor in your area or to answer your burning questions!Subscribe to our YouTube Channel @HowToBuyaHomeInstagram @HowtoBuyAHomePodcastTik Tok @HowToBuyAHomeVisit our Resource Center to "Ask David" AND get your FREE Home Buying Starter Kit!David Sidoni, the "How to Buy a Home Guy," is a seasoned real estate professional and con
Show #1118 Memorial For Beardo 2025 Spinner put together another all instrumental memorial show for Beardo, because this week on September 17 it is eight year ago that his dear friend and partner at Bandana Blues passed away. 01. Julien Kasper - Bigger Than You (3:13) (Flipping Time, Toulcat Records, 2003) 02. Phil Brown - Lost In Austin (6:08) (Imagine This, Apaches Of Paris, 2011) 03. Roy Buchanan - High Wire (2:44) (Hot Wires, Alligator Records, 1987) 04. BB & the Bullets - Brian's Boogie (Hurry Home) (2:44) (High Tide, Dixiefrog Records, 2025) 05. Otis Grand - SRV (My Mood Too) (5:53) (He Knows The Blues, Sequel Records, 1992) 06. Raphael Wressnig & Alex Schultz - Droppin' In (3:30) (Don't Be Afraid To Groove, BHM Productions, 2009) 07. Willie J. Campbell - Docksidin' (4:08) (Be Cool, Blue Heart Records, 2023) 08. Arthur Adams - Chicago Sidewalk (3:19) (Home Brew, Fantasy Records, 1975) 09. Jan Mittendorp - Georgia On My Mind (4:32) (Baritone Jazz 2 EP, KuvVer Records, 2018) 10. The Nighthawks - Fishin' Hole Theme (1:58) (American Landscape, Powerhouse Records, 2008) 11. Cornell Dupree - Freedom Jazz Dance (4:34) (Bop 'n' Blues, Kokopelli Records, 1994) 12. Oz Noy - Freedom Jazz Dance (5:01) (Twisted Blues Vol 2, Abstract Logix, 2014) 13. Monster Mike Welch - Good To Me As I Am To You (4:00) (Keep Living Til I Die, self-release, 2025) 14. Blue Largo - Guitar Rhumba (3:23) (Sing Your Own Song!, Coffee Grinds, 2015) 15. Joe Flip - Jimi Swing (3:48) (Home Sweet Home, Loud Folk Records, 2023) 16. David Coppa & Scrapple - Storm (2:39) (Storm, Choctaw Records, 1995) 17. Rick Holmstrom - Bobo The Hobo (4:48) (Hydraulic Groove, Tone-Cool Records, 2002) 18. FreeWorld - Sideswiped (5:03) (What It Is, Swirldisc, 2017) 19. Jarkka Rissanen & Sons Of The Desert - Here They Come (4:16) (Mixed Waste, Humu Records, 2025) 20. Peter Parcek - Pat Hare (3:50) (Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven, Lightnin' Records, 2017) 21. Mark Sells Band - Mark's Groove (4:54) (Missin' You, self-release, 2012) 22. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Riviera Paradise (8:50) (In Step, Epic Records, 1989) Bandana Blues is and will always be a labor of love. Please help Spinner deal with the costs of hosting & bandwidth. Visit www.bandanablues.com and hit the tipjar. Any amount is much appreciated, no matter how small. Thank you.
In this episode of Style DNA I go on a style journey with none other than the world-renowned self-development coach, inspirational speaker, manifesting expert, and three-times Sunday Times Bestselling author, the inspirational Roxie Nafousi.I first met Roxie when she came to one of my London Fashion Week parties at my Mayfair Store and the shy woman I met back then was worlds apart from the confident communicator that I had this Style DNA conversation with… I have to say it is heart-warming to see someone evolve so positively…and in this conversation she eloquently explains how that evolution came about.Roxie has talked opening about being lost, until she found manifesting and I ask her how her style has evolved from being the person she was previously? She admits she hated her style before, how she felt only as worthy as the man she was with and that impacted her dressing. She states that her style growth is aligning with who she is now.We talk about when she discovered her passion for fashion? Fashion had always been a bit of a mask for her…that she liked fashion for all the wrong reasons, it's probably only in the last year that she has started to take more care of what she wears. She writes about it in her latest book Confidence, that a big part of manifesting your higher self or stepping into your most empowered self is about the way you dress. In Step 8 of the book she talks about dressing the part as one of the ways that you can show up as your future self. Alongside this, she says that a big part of the manifestation journey is letting go, letting go of all things that don't serve you, whether it's bad habits, behaviours or people but also the kind of clothes that don't serve who you are anymore, or that are not who you want to become. It's definitely food for thought…She has clearly found her confidence…and feels that she is of value to the world but is humble enough to admit that she has days when self doubts creep in but she is better equipped to deal with them and most importantly wants to share her learnings…Bravo @roxienafousi…thank you for your frank and open conversation…hugely thought provoking and helpful to many I am sure x---A message from our season sponsor: Join the millions of people hitting their weight loss goals with Simple. To start your personalized plan complete the quiz at simple.life/amanda and use code AMANDA for 70% off.
In Step 3 of the Fashion Launch Blueprint™, Nicole breaks down the 3 core problems your brand should solve to attract loyal customers and actually sell. Learn how to: -define your brand's transformation -avoid chasing trends -use AI to craft messaging that connects ✨ Access the Fashion Launch Mentor AI: https://www.fashionbizmentor.com/launchblueprint
Step 3: Establishing a List Price Pricing your home is one of the most critical decisions you'll make. It directly impacts how buyers perceive your property and ultimately determines how quickly—and for how much—your home will sell. *
Your brand isn't your color palette. It's not a purple frog or your favorite quote in cursive script. In Step 2 of my six-part series on building a successful coaching business, I explain why most coaching brands fail to connect—and what it takes to get yours aligned. Identity-Aligned Branding is based on who you actually are and the energy your clients already pick up from you. When your brand doesn't match your energy, people don't trust it. When it does? You become magnetic. Find out your brand energy with the Endotype Quiz Book a free Connection & Direction call here. More on messaging at Stop Calling Yourself a Coach.
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In "Step 88: Rorty's Solidarity," the concluding episode of our three-part series on Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), host Ryder Richards explores Part III, Chapters 7–9, where Rorty tackles cruelty and solidarity. Rorty argues that solidarity isn't a universal human essence but a contingent creation, forged through imaginative identification with others' pain via narratives like novels. We delve into vivid examples: Nabokov's Lolita and its “tingles” of aesthetic bliss, which reveal cruelty through inattention and inspire moral empathy; Orwell's 1984, where O'Brien's intelligent cruelty underscores the fragility of liberal hope; and Sellars' “we-intentions,” showing how solidarity expands “us” through shared stories, not abstract truths.Rorty's appeal lies in his witty, pragmatic blend of literary insight and moral hope, empowering us to craft kinder worlds without metaphysical crutches. Yet, Ryder remains skeptical, critiquing how Rorty's vision has materialized but been subverted in 2025. While his liberal ironist thrives in self-creation and anti-cruelty movements, mimetic identities—adopting others' vocabularies for social gain—and weaponized solidarity, where anti-cruelty fuels division, distort his utopia. This episode traces Rorty's narrative-driven philosophy from language and selfhood to community, urging listeners to question vocabularies while imagining a broader “we.” Join us for a compelling finale to this philosophical journey, available on LetUsThinkAboutIt. 0:00 Intro 2:23 Noticing Cruelty through Narrative: Nabokov 7:18 Fragility of Liberal Hope: Orwell 11:50 Creating Solidarity: Sellars 15:48 Rorty's Legacy: subversion and capture 20:28 Outro
In Step 87 of LetUsThinkAboutIt, host Ryder Richards dives into Part II of Richard Rorty's Contingency, Irony, and Solidarity (1989), exploring the clash between ironists and metaphysicians. Fresh off recording Step 86, Ryder unpacks Rorty's seductive vision of the liberal ironist—a figure who privately doubts their beliefs while publicly fighting cruelty, as defined by Judith Shklar's maxim, “cruelty is the worst thing we do.” Rorty argues language, self, and community are contingent, not grounded in eternal truths, and pits ironists, who redescribe reality with new vocabularies, against metaphysicians, like Plato and Kant, who chase a “final vocabulary” to capture reality's essence. With direct quotes, Ryder showcases Rorty's witty jabs at philosophy's old guard, exposing their logical traps, like Kant's obsession with universal reason. From Proust's self-creation to Derrida's playful deconstruction, Rorty celebrates private irony but insists it stay separate from public hope. Ryder pushes back, questioning whether Rorty's neat private-public split undermines moral conviction and if his narrative-driven solidarity is too fragile against competing stories. Packed with insights and skepticism, this episode sets the stage for Part III's dive into cruelty and solidarity. Join Ryder to tinker with your mental toolbox and question your own vocabulary!
In Step with the Savior: The PACE of Everyday Discipleship (Hebrew 12:1-2) || Walk With Jesus || Todd Peters
In Step with the Spirit - Galatians 5:16-26
In Step 8, we made a list. Now, in Step 9, we move into carrying out amends through direct communication with those who we've offended and we learn how to forgive and walk in grace toward those who have offended us. Why in the world would we want to carry out this important step? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrity Recovery, walks us through some important reasons why we need to carry out this important part of the recovery journey.
In Step 10: Last Things, we explore the prophecies and events that are yet to come according to the Bible. Starting with John's vision on the island of Patmos, we uncover the time of tribulation, the return of Christ, and the establishment of His kingdom on earth for a thousand years. We examine the fulfillment of the Abrahamic and Davidic covenants in Jesus and the ultimate defeat of Satan. The episode delves into the final judgment, the division of humanity into believers and non-believers, and their respective destinations. Finally, we explore the creation of a new heaven and earth, the dwelling of God with believers, and the presence of the tree of life in the new garden city, Jerusalem.Suggested Reading:Revelation 20:1-15Revelation 21:1-27Revelation 22:1-21Episode Highlights:The final 7-year tribulation period and its significanceJesus's 1000-year reign from JerusalemThe fulfillment of Biblical covenants in ChristSatan's final defeat and the last judgmentThe new creation and eternal life with GodSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...
In Step 9: Church, we see Jesus. After spending 40 days with his disciples following his resurrection, he ascends into heaven, promising to send the Holy Spirit. The disciples are given a mission - to make disciples from all nations and spread the kingdom message. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit descends upon the disciples, empowering them to speak in different languages and spread the message to people from all over the world. We witness many thousands of people become believers, including Paul, a persecutor of the Church who becomes a dedicated follower of Jesus after encountering him on the road to Damascus. Finally, we meet John, banished to the island of Patmos, receiving visions of future events. Through John, we're offered a glimpse into the return of Jesus and the establishment of his kingdom.Suggested ReadingsMatthew 28:1-20Acts 2:1-47Acts 9:1-31Episode HighlightsJesus' final commission to His disciples before ascending to heavenThe dramatic events of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit's empowermentPeter's powerful sermon leading to 3,000 new believersPaul's extraordinary conversion on the Damascus roadJohn's exile to Patmos and his glimpse of future eventsSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...
In Step 8: Messiah, we explore the long-awaited arrival of Jesus, born in humility and destined to bring salvation to humanity. We learn about his ministry, teachings, and miracles, before his eventual rejection by the religious leadership. We discuss the significance of Jesus' death on the cross as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of humanity, and how it opened the way for righteousness and eternal life.Suggested Readings:Matthew 4:18-24John 3:1-21Matthew 27:29-50Episode Highlights:The historical context of Jesus' arrival after 400 years of silenceJesus' humble beginnings and early signs of divine wisdomThe gathering of disciples and teachings about the Kingdom of GodThe famous conversation with Nicodemus about spiritual rebirthJesus' identity as both Messiah and Son of GodThe significance of the crucifixion as a substitutionary sacrificeSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...
In Step 7: Remnant, we meet Esther, a young Jewish exile who becomes the queen of Persia. But soon after she becomes queen, a villain named Haman plots to annihilate all the Jews in Persia. Esther, risking her life, enters the king's presence un-summoned and soon pleads for the salvation of her people. With courage and strategy, Esther unveils Haman's evil plan, leading to his downfall and the issuance of a new decree allowing the Jews to defend themselves. On the designated day, the Jews overcome their enemies, avoiding a holocaust.Suggested Readings:2 Chronicles 36:22-23Esther 3:1-15Esther 4:1-17Episode Highlights:The return of Jewish exiles to Jerusalem in three distinct wavesEsther's rise to become Queen of PersiaHaman's plot to destroy the Jewish peopleEsther's courageous intervention to save her peopleGod's providential care in preserving His chosen peopleSupport the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @biblelitTwitter: @bible_litFacebook: @biblelitEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgOur sessions use various translations including the ESV, BSB, CSB, NASB,...