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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260813dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31-33 Without a Doubt! There are very few things you can say without a doubt. When making plans, you can’t say they will happen without a doubt. When someone asks you a difficult question, can you always answer confidently, without a doubt? Thankfully, we can answer life’s most crucial question without a doubt, and not because we’re so smart, but because God is so great! Life’s most crucial question is, “Am I right with God?” or “Will God let me into heaven?” Some people struggle to answer those questions without a doubt. Those doubts come from the reality of sin. God is holy and perfect; we are not. Just one sin is enough to bar us from heaven, and we've committed more than one. More than we can count. It would be presumptuous to believe we can simply walk through heaven’s gates, except that God assures us of this without doubt or hesitation. God is for us! He’s on our side. He says that our sins are forgiven. This removes any and every shred of doubt. Who can bring any charges against us that will stick? Our own doubts and guilty conscience might try to tell us we aren’t forgiven or worthy, but they don’t call the shots! God does. He has justified us. That means he declares, with absolute authority, that we are not guilty because he’s forgiven all our sins. And if any doubt should remain, here’s proof: God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. This is how the guilty are declared innocent and the accused become acquitted, without a doubt. God spared no expense to make things right between you and him. God left heaven and carried a cross to make heaven your home. It’s yours through Christ, without a doubt. Prayer: Lord, spare me from doubt and temptations to justify myself and let my confidence rest on Christ alone who has already justified me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260813dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Romans 8:31-33 Without a Doubt! There are very few things you can say without a doubt. When making plans, you can’t say they will happen without a doubt. When someone asks you a difficult question, can you always answer confidently, without a doubt? Thankfully, we can answer life’s most crucial question without a doubt, and not because we’re so smart, but because God is so great! Life’s most crucial question is, “Am I right with God?” or “Will God let me into heaven?” Some people struggle to answer those questions without a doubt. Those doubts come from the reality of sin. God is holy and perfect; we are not. Just one sin is enough to bar us from heaven, and we've committed more than one. More than we can count. It would be presumptuous to believe we can simply walk through heaven’s gates, except that God assures us of this without doubt or hesitation. God is for us! He’s on our side. He says that our sins are forgiven. This removes any and every shred of doubt. Who can bring any charges against us that will stick? Our own doubts and guilty conscience might try to tell us we aren’t forgiven or worthy, but they don’t call the shots! God does. He has justified us. That means he declares, with absolute authority, that we are not guilty because he’s forgiven all our sins. And if any doubt should remain, here’s proof: God did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. This is how the guilty are declared innocent and the accused become acquitted, without a doubt. God spared no expense to make things right between you and him. God left heaven and carried a cross to make heaven your home. It’s yours through Christ, without a doubt. Prayer: Lord, spare me from doubt and temptations to justify myself and let my confidence rest on Christ alone who has already justified me. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Soulful Inspiration: A Day at the Golan Artists Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: שמש הקיץ הישראלית רחפה מעל ראשי המבקרים בשוק האומנים בגולן.En: The Israeli summer sun floated above the heads of visitors at the Golan Artists Market.He: דוכנים צבעוניים הציעו יצירות ידיים, תכשיטים בעבודת יד, ומעדנים מקומיים.En: Colorful stalls offered handicrafts, handmade jewelry, and local delicacies.He: אור השמש עבר בעדינות דרך עלי העצים היפים ויצר דפוסים עליזים בקרקע.En: The sunlight gently passed through the beautiful tree leaves, creating cheerful patterns on the ground.He: אריאל, אמן מחפש השראה, טייל בין הדוכנים יחד עם יעל, בת זוגתו הנועזת, ואיתן, החבר הרב-לב והמתווך.En: Ariel, an artist seeking inspiration, strolled among the stalls with Yael, his daring partner, and Ethan, the warm-hearted friend and mediator.He: אריאל חיפש מתנה שתעודד יצירת אמנות חדשה. משהו שייגע בו עמוקות.En: Ariel was looking for a gift that would encourage a new work of art—something that would deeply touch him.He: "תראה את הצורפות," היא הציעה באורח משועשע, "אולי יש כאן משהו שייכנס ללב שלך."En: "Look at the silverwork," she playfully suggested, "maybe there's something here that will enter your heart."He: אך אריאל הנהן בראשו ודילג לדוכן הבא, קורא לנפשו לבדוק יתר מוצרים.En: But Ariel nodded his head and skipped to the next stall, urging himself to check out other items.He: הדוכנים היו מלאים פריטים רגילים: צמידים נוצצים, חרוזים צבעוניים, ונרות ריחניים.En: The stalls were filled with ordinary items: sparkling bracelets, colorful beads, and scented candles.He: שום דבר מהם לא שפך לו רעיון מרגש.En: None of them sparked an exciting idea.He: אריאל התחיל להתייאש, אך איתן דחף אותו הלאה, "קדימה, אין לדעת מה תמצא בהמשך."En: Ariel began to feel discouraged, but Ethan pushed him onward, "Come on, you never know what you might find ahead."He: ואז, בקצה השוק, הוא ראה אותה - פסל קטן מעץ זית מגולף ביד מיומנון, צורתו כמו אדם העומד באמצע סערה, מבטו מופנה כלפי מעלה.En: Then, at the edge of the market, he saw it—a small sculpture carved from olive wood by a skilled hand, shaped like a person standing amidst a storm, looking upwards.He: עינו של אריאל הופנתה מיד.En: Ariel's eye was immediately drawn.He: משהו בפסל הזה דיבר אל לבו, כאילו גילה בו את סודות נשמתו.En: Something about this sculpture spoke to his heart as if it revealed the secrets of his soul.He: "הנה זה," לחשה יעל, מחבקת את אריאל ברוך.En: "There it is," Yael whispered, hugging Ariel gently.He: הוא חיוך ואחז בפסל.En: He smiled and held the sculpture.He: הוא ידע שזה מה שחיפש - השראה חדשה ליצירה הבאה.En: He knew that this was what he was searching for—a new inspiration for his next creation.He: אריאל החליט לקנות את הפסל.En: Ariel decided to buy the sculpture.He: ברגע ששילם לבעל הדוכן, הוא חש תחושת התרגשות חדשה.En: The moment he paid the stall owner, he felt a new sense of excitement.He: הוא כבר תוכלו לדמיין את היצירה שתבוא בעקבותיה.En: He could already imagine the artwork that would follow.He: זה היה הרגע המושלם, והוא ידע שעשה את הבחירה הנכונה.En: It was the perfect moment, and he knew he had made the right choice.He: כשעזב את השוק עם יעל ואיתן לצדו, הרגיש אריאל ביטחון מחודש ביכולתו האמנותית.En: As he left the market with Yael and Ethan by his side, Ariel felt a renewed confidence in his artistic abilities.He: הוא למד שהקשבה לתחושותיו ובחינה לעומק של מה שמדבר אליו היא הדרך האמיתית ליצור משהו מיוחד.En: He learned that listening to his feelings and deeply examining what speaks to him is the true way to create something special.He: המהלך בגולן על רקע השמיים הכחולים וההר ההררי, אריאל חש סיפוק עמוק.En: Walking in the Golan against the backdrop of the blue sky and mountainous terrain, Ariel felt a deep satisfaction.He: התחושה הזו הובילה אותו להרגיש כמותו לעולם האמנות שתמיד חיפש בלבו ובנפשו.En: This feeling led him to feel at home in the world of art he had always sought in his heart and soul. Vocabulary Words:floated: רחפהstalls: דוכניםhandicrafts: יצירות ידייםdelicacies: מעדניםpatterns: דפוסיםinspiration: השראהdaring: נועזתmediator: מתווךencourage: תעודדsuggested: הציעהplayfully: באורח משועשעsparked: שפךdiscouraged: להתייאשurge: קוראordinary: רגיליםsparkling: נוצציםcarved: מגולףsculpture: פסלskilled: מיומניםhugging: מחבקתexcitement: התרגשותconfidence: ביטחוןabilities: יכולתexamining: בחינהterrain: הר ההרריsatisfaction: סיפוקrevealed: גילהcreation: יצירהSatisfaction: סיפוקlistening: הקשבהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

The conversation covers the inspiration and creation process of horror film, Photo Negative, with writer/director Jacob Perrett and stars Karlee Mayfield and Taylor Rhoades.It also delves into the challenges of small film production and the vulnerability of actors in intimate settings. The conversation delves into the actor's portrayal of a character, the challenges faced during filming, and the process of location scouting and selection. It provides insights into the actor's approach to portraying a complex character, the technical challenges encountered during filming, and the importance of finding suitable locations for the film.TakeawaysHorror genre inspirationTransition from music to filmSmall film production challenges Character portrayalChallenges of filmingLocation scoutingChapters00:00 Inspiration and Creation03:35 Transition to Film06:08 Acting and Artistic Journey13:27 Horror Genre and Film Collective18:54 Film Plot and Characters21:16 Character Portrayal and Performance22:49 Filming Challenges and Solutions32:00 Location Scouting and SelectionPublished on August 13, 2026 | Produced by Lyons Den Productions and Cinemactivist LLC | Hosted by John C. Lyons | Music by Tony Grey | Recorded and Edited with RiversideSupport us by becoming a patron at Patreon

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This week on The Choral Director's Toolbox, Dr. William Baker challenges the old saying that “a rough dress rehearsal leads to a great concert.” In "Building a Great Dress Rehearsal," he offers practical strategies for creating a rehearsal that is efficient, professional, inspiring, and designed to set the stage for an exceptional performance. From preparing the performance space and welcoming guest artists to managing rehearsal time and communicating with singers, Dr. Baker outlines the details that can turn a good dress rehearsal into a great one. Today's Question addresses a challenge familiar to many arts leaders: What should you do when a well-funded new choir suddenly appears in your community? Dr. Baker offers advice for responding with generosity and professionalism while using new competition as motivation to strengthen your own ensemble, relationships, promotion, and artistic standards. Today's Inspiration is Eric Whitacre's dramatic and imaginative "Cloudburst," performed by the William Baker Festival Singers with soloists Stephanie Sullivan and Michael Carter. Submit your question to The Choral Director's Toolbox by writing to us at Toolbox@FestivalSingers.org.

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Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Cindy Herb, author of Awakening the Spirit: The Open Wide Like a Floozy Chronicles, for an inspiring conversation about overcoming adversity, rediscovering personal strength, and transforming difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. Cindy's story explores the journey from emotional struggle toward greater self-awareness, freedom, and empowerment, demonstrating how dramatically life can change when we begin questioning the beliefs and patterns that have shaped us. With candor, humor, and an unconventional approach to spirituality, Cindy explores what it means to "open wide" to life—becoming receptive to new experiences, possibilities, and ways of understanding ourselves. Her work examines relationships, self-esteem, personal responsibility, forgiveness, and the process of releasing emotional baggage from the past. Rather than allowing previous experiences to define the future, Cindy encourages people to recognize their ability to choose a different direction. During this engaging conversation, Rob and Cindy discuss spiritual awakening, personal transformation, intuition, relationships, self-discovery, healing, and finding purpose after adversity. They explore how humor can help us navigate life's difficult moments, why changing our perspective can transform our experiences, and how becoming more authentic can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Whether you're facing a major life transition, exploring your spiritual path, or simply wondering how to leave the past behind and embrace new possibilities, this episode of The 'X' Zone Radio Show offers an uplifting and entertaining conversation about resilience and transformation. Join Rob McConnell and Cindy Herb as they explore what happens when we awaken the spirit and learn to open wide to everything life has to offer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

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Was passiert mit unserem Netzwerk, wenn sich unser Leben grundlegend verändert?Die letzte Gästin unseres 8-Stunden Live am Weltfrauentag 2026:Tabea erzählt in dieser Folge sehr persönlich davon, wie die Pflege ihrer schwerbehinderten Tochter ihr Leben, ihre Beziehungen und ihren Blick auf Menschen verändert hat. Viele Kontakte sind verschwunden, andere sind enger geworden und gleichzeitig musste Tabea lernen, ihr eigenes Netzwerk immer wieder neu aufzubauen.Wir sprechen darüber, warum ein Netzwerk nicht möglichst groß sein muss, sondern vor allem stabil, ehrlich und passend sein sollte. Warum es okay ist, Menschen loszulassen, die einem Energie rauben, und warum das nichts mit Arroganz zu tun hat. Es geht um Neid und Konkurrenz in Netzwerken, um Gossip, Grenzen, Kommunikation und die Frage, wie wir Beziehungen bewusster gestalten können.Tabea erzählt außerdem, wie sie gelernt hat, den eigenen Fokus zu verändern: weg vom Widerstand gegen Dinge, die sich nicht ändern lassen, hin zu Akzeptanz, Handlungsspielraum und der Frage: Was kann ich jetzt daraus machen?Eine sehr persönliche Folge über Netzwerken, Selbstständigkeit, persönliche Entwicklung, Grenzen setzen, Energie, Veränderung und den Mut, seinen eigenen Weg zu gehen.Eine Folge für alle, die sich gerade fragen: Passt mein Umfeld noch zu mir? Und darf ich mein Netzwerk verändern, ohne mich dafür rechtfertigen zu müssen?Kontakt zu Tabea:https://www.instagram.com/tabeakeil.energiearbeit/___________________________________________________________MOMPRENEURS® ist die Community und der Wegweiser für Mütter, die (auch) Unternehmerinnen sind oder es werden wollen. Wir ermutigen Mütter, ihre Träume von Selbständigkeit und Familie zu verbinden in Einklang zu bringen und wachsen zu lassen! Wir glauben, dass Mütter die am meisten unterschätzte Ressource der Wirtschaft sind. Das wollen wir ändern! In der MOMPRENEURS® Community findest du Inspiration, Motivation, kreative Köpfe und den Austausch mit anderen selbständigen Müttern! Website: https://mompreneurs.de/Du willst auch in dein eigenes Business als Mutter starten? Dann hol dir doch unseren Fahrplan:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mompreneurs.de/fahrplan/⁠⁠⁠

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Sunday Morning Service: August 9, 2026 Real Inspiration: Encountering God in Eight GREAT Passages of the Bible Chris Larson        Join us and listen as Chris speaks on Luke 4:18-19 and how this represents the mission statement of Jesus.

Hey friends, Chase here. Every summer, I revisit conversations from the archive that have stood the test of time. Not because I'm nostalgic, but because the best ideas don't expire. They deepen. This is the sixth and final installment of Summer School 2026—episodes I personally returned to most this year when I was stuck, blocked, or facing a very particular need. This one with Elizabeth Gilbert is the closer for a reason. I kept finding myself spending so much time navigating my internal landscape that it felt like it was taking me away from everything I wanted to do out in the world. And then I remembered something Liz said that rearranged the frame: she considers mental health her full-time job. Writing—being a professional creator—is a hobby she does on the side. That line alone is worth revisiting every summer. Liz Gilbert is the bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love (more than 12 million copies), a Time 100 most influential person, novelist of City of Girls, and the rare creative who can talk about fear, mercy, grief, and truth-telling without flinching—and without performing enlightenment. She's a force of nature. Spend a few minutes with her and you'll know why. In this conversation, she makes the case that the way out of pain is through honesty. That grace can take you places hustling can't. That mercy is the foundation of any healthy creative life. And that you make the world safe for yourself by telling the truth in it. Grace can take you places where hustling can't. Summer School: Elizabeth Gilbert on Truth-Telling, Mercy, and the Art of Being Yourself Liz opens with City of Girls—a novel about promiscuous girls in 1940s New York theater who behave recklessly with their sexuality and aren't ruined by it. A palate cleanser, she jokes, from Anna Karenina: one orgasm and then you're under the train. Underneath the glamour is a deeper subject: how do you become yourself? How do you just be—not a role, not a brand, not a performance of "good girl"? Her aspiration is almost revolutionary: to be the most relaxed person in every room she's in. To show what it might look like for a woman—for anyone—to be at ease in a world of nearly universal anxiety. How do you get there? Not by hustling harder. Through foundational, almost unbelievable honesty—truth to yourself and truth to others. Spending most of the day saying no. Ending the hustle so grace has room to work. Her great love and teacher, Rayya (Ria in the transcript), lived by a line Liz now lives by too: the truth has legs. It's the only thing left standing in the room at the end of the day. Everything else blows up into drama. Since you're going to end up at the truth anyway—why not start there? If you've ever felt that taking care of your inner world is somehow stealing time from your "real work," this episode will reframe that entirely. The care is the real work. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why City of Girls is about becoming yourself—and why "just being" is rarer than we admit Liz's aspiration to be the most relaxed person in the room—and why honesty makes that possible "The truth has legs"—and how Rayya schooled her in radical truth-telling How withheld truth eventually breaks the body and mind—and why die-or-tell-the-truth becomes the only choice Why people-pleasing is really self-protection, not generosity Creativity and fear: being just 1% more curious than you are afraid A working definition of a creative life: decisions based more on curiosity than fear Mercy as the foundation—for self, for others, for the inevitable disappointment of making imperfect work Mental health as the full-time job; writing as the side practice The daily dialogue with Love that has saved her life for 20 years—and why writing slows the mind What to do when you're creatively stuck: walk away and do something with your hands Truth Has Legs Liz is clear: try to have a completely honest relationship with at least one person in your life—and it's best if that person is yourself. When she was younger, she thought she couldn't tell the truth because the world wasn't safe for it. Later she learned the reverse: you make the world safe for yourself by telling the truth in it. Around 30, the first major truth she couldn't say—ending her marriage—nearly destroyed her. Sleep gone. Appetite gone. Twenty pounds lost. Mental health broken. Physical health broken. Die or tell the truth. She finally told it. Instead of killing her, it brought her to life. And if she'd said it two years earlier, it would have been a greater gift to him as well. People-pleasing, in her frame, isn't kindness. It's manipulation for perceived safety. The other person deserves to know who they're actually talking to. And truth-telling isn't a one-and-done graduation. Life keeps offering another chance to be brave. The only way out is through honesty. Do it again. Trust builds. It gets easier—not because the stakes drop, but because you finally believe the method. Rayya's cancer journey deepened this. When Liz couldn't cope by clinging to her partner as salvation, she had to become the steady one. Wisdom she doesn't share, she says, starts to hurt—like unused talent turns into pain. So she shares. Not out of marketing duty to readers. Out of self-preservation and love. Mercy, Curiosity, and Mental Health as the Job Asked for compressed creative advice, Liz answers in one word: mercy. Mercy for yourself. Mercy for others. Mercy for the inevitable disappointment when what you make isn't the tourmaline butterfly you dreamed—when day one excitement becomes day two self-hatred. The only people who get to day three are the people who have mercy. Ann Patchett's image: smash the gemstone butterfly on day one, then make the weird little thing out of chewing gum and baseball cards and twigs—and say, good job, self. No one's ever made one like that before. That's compassion: ending the argument against reality. This is what we've got. Flap flap. A piece falls off. Keep going. On fear, Liz's saving grace is curiosity—just 1% more curious than afraid. That's enough. Her definition of a creative life isn't watercolor class. It's any life where your decisions are routinely based more strongly on curiosity than fear. Then the life itself becomes the work of art. And here's the Summer School lightning bolt: an enormous percentage of Liz's days is spent managing her mental health—the "dysfunctional family" inside her mind. Writing is what she does on the side. She was managing her mental health on the plane that morning. There are very few days off from saving her own life. Her primary practice for twenty years: a daily dialogue with Love (capital L)—writing the words she always wanted someone to say. I'm right here. I've got you. You can't tire me out. Love doesn't need the room to be different. Love doesn't issue a five-point improvement plan. Love is company in the darkest hour. Writing slows the mind enough to receive that. When creativity is stuck? Don't force the tormented artist fantasy. Walk away. Garden. Fix a bicycle. Power-wash a driveway. Get out of your head and into your hands. Inspiration returns after embodiment—not after more self-punishment. Timecodes So You Can Jump Around 00:00 – Welcome and why this episode closes Summer School 2026 04:24 – Liz joins; City of Girls, becoming yourself, and the aspiration to be relaxed 13:32 – Honesty, saying no, and "grace can take you places hustling can't" 15:12 – Rayya, addiction, and "the truth has legs" 19:00+ – The first major truth at 30: breakdown, then coming alive 22:23 – Truth-telling and creativity; Eat, Pray, Love as a story of learning to tell the truth 30:00+ – Rayya's illness, grief, and why unshared wisdom becomes pain 36:14 – Fear, curiosity, and the definition of a creative life 38:51 – Mercy: the foundation (and the tourmaline butterfly) 43:40 – Mental health as the full-time job; writing as the hobby 45:00 – The daily dialogue with Love 51:38 – Scrapping a book, gardening, and what to do when you're stuck 54:21 – Paint bicycles / power-wash driveways: walk away into the present Why This Conversation Still Matters We still live in the anxiety virus Liz named—exported globally, amplified by politics, climate dread, and the demand to be a thing at all times. Creators still treat self-care as optional overhead between "real" output. Hustle culture still pretends grace is lazy. This conversation is the antidote. Mental health isn't what you do after you're successful. It's the work that makes everything else possible. Truth isn't a brand strategy. It's how you stop poisoning your own body with secrets. Mercy isn't soft. It's the only way anyone ever reaches day three. That's why this episode earned the final Summer School slot. The year asked a lot of our inner landscapes. Liz's answer is still the one that helps me return to the world without abandoning myself: tell the truth. Tend the mind. Prefer curiosity over fear. Make the imperfect butterfly. Keep company with Love. Class dismissed—until next summer. Keep Going Deeper If this conversation resonates: City of Girls Big Magic Eat, Pray, Love Liz online: elizabethgilbert.com Follow Liz: Instagram | X/Twitter | Website Questions to Reflect On Where am I hustling for a result that only grace—and honesty—can deliver? What truth do I already know I'm going to end up telling—and what would it cost to start with it? Am I making the world safer for myself through honesty, or waiting for the world to feel safe first? Where has people-pleasing become self-protection dressed up as kindness? In my creative work, am I on day two (self-hatred) or practicing the mercy that gets me to day three? If mental health were my full-time job this week, what would change about how I schedule my days? When I'm stuck, am I forcing the art—or am I willing to power-wash a driveway and return to the present? The Core Idea You don't graduate from truth-telling. You practice it. You don't earn rest by producing enough. You save your own life daily so you have a life worth creating from. Liz's invitation—as the last lesson of this Summer School season—is both soft and severe: tell the truth until the room is safe. Put mercy under every creative attempt. Be just slightly more curious than afraid. Tend the warring neighborhood in your mind like it's the job. Write love to yourself when no one else can hold the need. And when the work won't move—move your body instead. If there's one lesson worth carrying forward from this final Summer School session, it's this: Mental health is the work. Creativity is what you get to do when you've tended it—and the only way out of the hard parts is through honesty.

Have you ever wondered what truly makes someone worth following?In today's episode, host Stephanie Alessi Muiña invites us to explore the difference between authority and influence, reflecting on Paul's wisdom to Timothy in 1 Timothy 4:12. Together, we'll discover how true leadership isn't about demanding respect, but about living a life worth emulating, how our consistency, character, and love can inspire others more deeply than any title or position ever could.Come join our community in prayer and devotion as we ask God to shape our hearts, so our lives reflect Jesus and naturally lead those around us closer to Him.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260812dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 It’s All Good! “It’s all good!” someone might say. We might tell ourselves, “It’s all good,” even when it’s not. Even when it doesn’t seem good, we try to remain optimistic, look at the brighter side, and have faith that it will all work out. The Christian faith is not merely faith that all things will work out. It’s faith in the God and Savior who works out all things for eternal good. This Bible verse is not a promise that only good and pleasant things will happen to you if you just love God enough. It’s a reminder that those who love God and are loved by God will experience all sorts of things that don’t seem good and pleasant. When something challenging or tragic comes into your life, you might be tempted to wonder, “Does God have something against me? Is that why bad things are happening?” You may doubt that God is really on your side. But here is his assurance: He's not working against you; he’s working for you and for your good! Jesus shows us how true this promise is. No one in the world would naturally see someone nailed to a cross and think, “That’s good.” Yet, in that way, God was at work to accomplish the greatest good—the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life with him. That’s good! When things happen in life that the world does not see as good, we have God’s promise that even this he will work out for good. It could be good personally for you because the thing that initially causes pain or sorrow could be God’s way of shaping you, strengthening you, or sparing you from greater physical or spiritual danger. It could bring good into the lives of others around you. If you’ve been through something, you are better equipped to encourage someone else who’s going through it too. It really is all good when we find ourselves in the loving arms of the God who works in all things for our eternal good! Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me faith that knows that in all things you are at work for your good and eternal purposes. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Your environment becomes biological information.The light entering your eyes…the noise reaching your ears…the messages appearing on your phone…the emotional energy in the room…the people sitting beside you…the amount of safety or uncertainty you feel…Your nervous system is always receiving information.Always interpreting.Always asking:“Am I safe here?”“Do I need to be alert?”“Can I recover?”“Is it time to perform?”“Is it safe to let my guard down?”Your nervous system does not exist in isolation.Your nervous system lives somewhere.And where it lives matters.Resources:Brain.fm App (First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6VuPgtVsdBpDj5oN3YQTgFB:https://www.facebook.com/coachdamienSD/

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Substack subscribers can dive into exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast! To join the adventure, head to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com. Follow Bump on YouTube @BumpInTheRoadPodcast! How might a diagnosis of a rare disease and brain tumor change your life? Risa August was an Ironman athlete when unexplained symptoms began appearing. Her body felt off. She was tired. The medical establishment initially offered no answers. After years of being dismissed by doctors, she was finally diagnosed with acromegaly, a rare hormonal disorder caused by an enlarged pituitary gland. It was a chronic disorder she'd have to learn to live with. Rather than let chronic illness define her, Risa became a fierce advocate for her health. And she decided to cycle the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Canada. Her book The Road Unpaved: Border to Border with a Brain Tumor and a Bike is a story of setting enormous goals, working within the limitations of an unfamiliar body, and never allowing your enthusiasm for life to dim. Risa's story will resonate with anyone who's ever declined to accept the status quo, particularly in the face of daunting odds. It's an Award Winning, Amazon best selling book! What they're saying: "This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road." –Pragito Dove "Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth." –Gary Hensel Learn more at BumpInTheRoad.us Follow Bump on: ➡️ Twitter ➡️ Facebook ➡️ Substack ➡️ Instagram ➡️ YouTube

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260812dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 It’s All Good! “It’s all good!” someone might say. We might tell ourselves, “It’s all good,” even when it’s not. Even when it doesn’t seem good, we try to remain optimistic, look at the brighter side, and have faith that it will all work out. The Christian faith is not merely faith that all things will work out. It’s faith in the God and Savior who works out all things for eternal good. This Bible verse is not a promise that only good and pleasant things will happen to you if you just love God enough. It’s a reminder that those who love God and are loved by God will experience all sorts of things that don’t seem good and pleasant. When something challenging or tragic comes into your life, you might be tempted to wonder, “Does God have something against me? Is that why bad things are happening?” You may doubt that God is really on your side. But here is his assurance: He's not working against you; he’s working for you and for your good! Jesus shows us how true this promise is. No one in the world would naturally see someone nailed to a cross and think, “That’s good.” Yet, in that way, God was at work to accomplish the greatest good—the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life with him. That’s good! When things happen in life that the world does not see as good, we have God’s promise that even this he will work out for good. It could be good personally for you because the thing that initially causes pain or sorrow could be God’s way of shaping you, strengthening you, or sparing you from greater physical or spiritual danger. It could bring good into the lives of others around you. If you’ve been through something, you are better equipped to encourage someone else who’s going through it too. It really is all good when we find ourselves in the loving arms of the God who works in all things for our eternal good! Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me faith that knows that in all things you are at work for your good and eternal purposes. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with the affairs of this life, that he may please him who enlisted him as a soldier

What if happiness is not waiting at the finish line, but found in the journey itself? In this episode of Inspiration Nation, Lee Kemp, Jose Noya and Ryan Boniface explore ambition, personal growth, money, success and the constant desire to achieve more. Through reflections on career goals, financial security, coaching, gaming and everyday routines, they discuss why reaching one milestone often creates another—and why learning to enjoy the challenge may be more fulfilling than chasing a final state of happiness.The episode's central quote is: “It's not the pursuit of happiness; it's the happiness of the pursuit.” It captures the idea that a meaningful life is built through thousands of ordinary moments, not discovered at one perfect destination. Ask yourself: if someone watched your daily routine, would they believe you are happy with the life you are building? Like the episode, subscribe to Inspiration Nation, and leave a review. Follow the podcast on X at @ListenToIN and visit www.InspirationNation.org.uk.

Send us Fan MailThe devotion for today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026 was written by Donald (Luke) Day and is narrated by Judith Anderson. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Prayer attributed to St. Francis:"Lord, make us an instrument of your peace..."  Support the show

https://www.somaarah.love/ Soma ARah is a Cosmic Starseed A Pleiadian Channel. A Pleiadian Hybrid with a Galactic mission on Earth. Who has remembered her mission through extreme abuse and trauma as a child she began having spiritual experiences and connecting to the Pleiadians as a child brought about by trauma. (trauma releases D.M.T) Receiving Downloads & Transmissions of information from the Pleiadians. An Out of Body Experience with Jesus at the age of 12 that stopped her from committing suicide. This experience changed everything for her, she began meditating in her room alone not knowing that it was called “Meditation” and reading esoteric books by Edgar Cayce and Doris Stokes. She was blocked by the Pleiadians from entering the secondary school system and rather received her education directly from the Pleiadians, spirit and her guides she spent her childhood years from 12 to 16 reading and meditating alone in her room while receiving downloads and transmissions from the Pleiadians. Throughout her life she has had many spiritual experiences part of her Mission is to help awaken and raise the frequency of Humanity bringing forth teachings, transmissions and downloads from the Pleiadians helping to create a New Earth during this Ascension Period. Soma ARah ​Internationally Renowned Psychic, Medium, Reiki Master, Healer, Shamanic Practitioner, Pleiadian Starseed, Pleiadian Channel, Pleiadian Hybrid, UFO Abductee, Contactee & Experiencer, ​A Channel For The Pleiadians Since Childhood, Spiritual Teacher, Visionary, Indigo Adult, Indigo Mystic, Clairvoyant, Lightworker, Channel, Empathic, Intuitive, Healing Channel Author of The Pleiadian Child Available on Amazon & What's Really Going On? Available on soon on www.SomaARah.Love My Mission Soma ARah is a Pleiadian Starseed & Channel who came to help assist Humanity Raise its Frequency. To Inspire, To Uplift, To Shine, To Teach, To Learn, To Heal, To Transform, To Grow. To Share Teachings, Downloads, Transmissions & Channellings from the Pleiadians. As part of her mission and why she's here at this time on earth now, that we call Ascension Through Readings, Courses, Workshops and more. A beacon of Light, Inspiration she came to Reach Humanity. “Chosen by our ancient galactic cousins to communicate the messages for Humanity.” - April Cordner

Leadership beginnt bei dir: bei deiner inneren Klarheit, deiner Energie und der Frage, was dich wirklich stärkt und erfüllt.Denn mit welcher Energie du führst, beeinflusst deine Entscheidungen, deine Gespräche und die Menschen in deinem Umfeld. Gerade wenn einzelne Konflikte oder schwierige Situationen viel Raum einnehmen, lohnt sich der Blick nach innen: Wohin fließt meine Aufmerksamkeit und möchte ich meine Energie dort wirklich investieren?Eine meiner Lieblingsfragen dazu lautet: „Mag ich die Version von mir, wenn ich mit dir zusammen bin?“In diesem Leadership Espresso geht es um Selbstführung, Dankbarkeit, innere Kraft und ein Umfeld, in dem du nicht kleiner wirst, sondern erblühen kannst. Denn je klarer du in dir verankert bist, desto größer wird deine Wirkung im Außen.Ab September sind wieder Einzelcoachings und Begleitungen für Führungskräfte und Teams möglich. Vom 21.–23. Oktober findet außerdem meine Transformation Leadership Journey / Erikas Leadership Retreat im Burgenland statt. Jetzt noch anmelden!https://erikas-leadership-retrea-r5do1e1.gamma.site/Viel Freude & Inspiration beim Hören!#allesliebeerika#SelfLeadership#ConsciousLeadership#HörAufZuFunktionieren#FührenBeginntInDir#LeadershipMitHaltung#KlarStattHarmonisch#Loslassen#InnereKlarheit#FührungNeuDenken#Leadership #BeTheOne #Mut #Offenheit #Vertrauen #Persönlichkeitsentwicklung #Führung #Inspiration #PodcastNähere Informationen zu Dr. Erika Maria Kleestorfer:Website: www.kleestorfer.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikamariakleestorfer/?hl=deLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-erika-maria-k-a18426/Buch: Purpose: How Decisions in Life are Shaping Leadership JourneysLove-Cards: https://produkte.kleestorfer.com/love-cardsEmail: office@kleestorfer.com

Inspiration is powerful. It built cathedrals and symphonies and empires.But motivation fades. What changes a human identity is knowledge, and then daily tiny acts of sincere repetition.A University College London study found that consistent daily cues create automatic habits faster than bursts of intensity.My latest book “The Wealth Money Can't Buy” is full of fresh ideas and original tools that I'm absolutely certain will cause quantum leaps in your positivity, productivity, wellness, and happiness. You can order it now by clicking here.FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

What if the life you're working so hard to build is causing you to miss the life you're already living?There's nothing wrong with chasing bigger goals—but when success starts costing you the moments, people, and time that matter most, it may be time to rethink what you're really chasing.It's easy to tell yourself that you'll slow down later. You'll spend more time with the people you love once work settles down. You'll enjoy life once you reach the next goal. You'll finally feel successful when you get there.But what happens when “there” keeps moving?You can earn more money. Set another goal. Try again after a failure. But today only happens once—and the time you spend can never be put back.What's It All About?In Week 11 of the 12-week Summer Shift Series, Kevin asks one of those uncomfortable questions that can change the way you see everything:"What am I doing all of this for?"To answer it, he shares the story of a fellow podcaster and successful entrepreneur named Adam Schaeuble who found himself in one of those high-level mastermind groups and on one particular day, the numbers started flying.One by one, the numbers got bigger. One person was aiming to hit 6-figures this year. Another person had already crushed last year's numbers by more than double. The guy in the corner explained that he was on track to blow pass 1 million by year's end.But then it came around to our guy Adam.And instead of naming another financial goal, he gave an answer that changed the entire conversation.His definition of success wasn't built around how much money he could make.It was built around how he wanted to spend his life.That story leads to an even bigger realization about the limited number of ordinary days, family moments, summers, conversations, and experiences any of us actually get.This episode isn't telling you to stop chasing big dreams.It's challenging you to make sure that while you're building the life you want tomorrow, you don't accidentally miss the life you have today.Looking for the Links & Resources?Adam with Podcasting Business School has got it going on! Go check out his stuff for yourself!Press play now and take a few minutes to ask yourself whether the way you're spending your time truly reflects what matters most to you—before another day becomes one you can never get back.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you, please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!I would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageWant to be a guest on GRIT, GRACE, & INSPIRATION? Send Kevin Lowe a message on PodMatch!Book Kevin to Speak at Your Next Event: CLICK to Learn More + Get In TouchHire Kevin to Create Your Own Custom Soundtrack!Or for 1 Place for Everything, CLICK to visit the website!Stay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2026 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260811dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:29-33 Why Do You Doubt? Have you ever been worried about something and doubted that it would be ok? But then you get through it, and you wonder “why did I doubt?” The answer is simple: because you didn’t know the outcome. You didn’t have hindsight to know it would all work out. Jesus asked Peter that simple question after he rescued him from the stormy waters. Why do you doubt? The answer was simple: because Peter took his eyes off Jesus. When you take your eyes of faith off Jesus and you look to your own abilities or only see the storms of life instead of the power and promise of Jesus, doubts surge. It can seem like we can’t keep our heads above water. It can seem like we are drowning. If we stop looking to Jesus as the answer to life’s biggest problem, which is sin, we truly are in over our heads with no way to bail out. But Jesus came to the rescue. He saved us from drowning in our sins and doubts, and he preserves our lives so that neither doubt nor death overtakes us. After Jesus rescued Peter, he got in the boat with Peter. Jesus doesn’t leave us alone to be tossed around by chance. He remains with us to bring a steady calm to a turbulent life. He keeps us afloat with his love and promise. There’s no need to doubt. Even when you can’t see him physically, Jesus strolls across the storms of life. Jesus gives us the foresight to know that in all things, he is with us, keeping us afloat by his grace. He gives us the faith that triumphs over doubt and the foresight to know that one day we will be with him in heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive my doubts, calm my fears, and uplift me by your grace. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

The workout begins long before the first repetition.It begins when you decide where your shoes live.It begins when you choose a gym.It begins when you put a workout on your calendar.It begins with the people you spend time around.It begins with whether movement feels convenient or complicated.It begins with the environment that either carries you toward exercise…or forces you to fight your way there.Your environment is always coaching you.And when it comes to fitness, that coach may be more influential than you realizeResources:Brain.fm App(First month Free, then 20% off subscription)Discount Code: coachdamiensdCaldera Lab Skin Carewww.calderalab.comDiscount Code: CoachDLinks:IG:@coachdamien_sd@damienrayevans@livinthedream_podcast

In order for us to align with a future forward way of being, we have to emerge into the true light of who we are in real time. That mean releasing shame, blame, regret, and disappointment to open up brave vulnerability, balance, and empowered experimentation.

Listeners will not hear a lot of church commentary on this recording because the co-hosts, Anglican Miles Smith, Lutheran Korey Maas, and Presbyterian D. G. Hart let their hair down (those who have it) to talk about summer activities and a little ecclesiastical news.  Because it is 2026, topics included how we observed July Fourth, whether we saw and enjoyed Christopher Nolan's summer hit movie, "The Odyssey," and why Roman Catholic countries were in the finals of the World Cup championship.  To keep the pudcast serious, the co-hosts also discussed news about clergy shortages in our respective communions and the challenges of encouraging young men to consider a calling to the ministry of word and sacrament.  Inspiration for that non-fun part of the episode came from this article. 

Transformation doesn’t happen by accident. It begins with a decision to change. On this episode of Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black explores the process of transformation and why every lasting change starts with a catalyst. Whether it’s a crisis, a conviction, or a calling, change is often the spark that ignites a completely new direction in life. Using the science of fire and the imagery of a smelter’s furnace, Mr. Black explains that just as fire requires oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical reaction, personal transformation also requires the right environment, behaviors, beliefs, and identity working together. Real growth doesn’t happen by chance—it happens through a process. This episode explores: Why transformation always begins with change How environment, behavior, identity, and beliefs work together to create lasting growth Why crisis often becomes the catalyst for breakthrough The difference between simply surviving life and stepping into your calling Why our lives are not episodic—they are architectural, built one decision at a time Mr. Black is also joined by Eric and Jason, two recent graduates of Leadership Awakening, who share their personal stories of transformation, breakthrough, and how choosing change has reshaped their lives. The question isn’t whether change is coming. The question is: What will it take? What spark will ignite your awakening? What moment will cause you to say, “Enough… it’s time.” Because the new you is waiting. And the fire has already been lit. Inspiration. Education. Application. When you live your life like it matters… it does.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world that never stops pinging, buzzing, and demanding our attention, how do we find space to actually hear ourselves think? Pull up a log and join us around the virtual campfire for Wyce Thoughts. This week, we explore the subtle art of reclaiming your mental focus, turning down the background noise of life, and tending to the quiet inner fire that fuels true inspiration.WebsiteFollow on X Follow on YoutubeFollow  Purple Pit Studios 

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Tracy Spiridakos, who became a household name playing Detective Hailey Upton on Chicago P.D. Now, she’s trading the city for the wilderness, taking on the role of Anna Pigeon in USA Network’s Anna Pigeon, based on the bestselling novels. Anna is a law enforcement park ranger who solves dark mysteries and murders in the wilderness of Glacier National Park, all while trying to outrun her own past. Today, Tracy opens up about what she misses most about playing Hailey Upton, what she’s most proud of when it comes to the character, and the grieving process of saying goodbye to a role she loved so much. She reveals whether any of Hailey’s personality traits have stayed with her, if she was surprised that Hailey and Jay became one of the most beloved relationships in the One Chicago universe, and whether she would really do a spinoff with Jesse Lee Soffer. Tracy also shares why she knew she had to say yes to Anna Pigeon, what went into creating an entirely new character after playing Hailey for so long, and what she believes Anna is truly searching for in the wilderness. She opens up about how navigating her own grief helped her understand Anna on a deeper level, what her personal journey with grief has looked like, and the self-care practice that helped her through some incredibly stressful moments. Tracy also gets candid about rejection and why even the lowest moments of her career never made her want to quit acting. And don’t miss Tracy’s mini rapid-fire “Hot Takes & Hangouts” interview, dropping Thursday, August 13th! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Kierra Sarfo-Katanka, MPH.Kierra is Founder and Executive Director of Data & Narrative Collective, to explore how creativity, storytelling, and lived experience can make public health more human.We talk about her journey from theater and pre-med to public health, why data alone rarely tells the full story, and how film and media can build empathy and communicate complex health issues. Kierra also takes us behind the scenes of her debut documentary, Women with the Issue of Blood, which centers women's experiences and shines a light on gaps in gynecological and reproductive healthcare.We also get into community engagement, misinformation, graduate school, career development, and what it means to build a public health career at the intersection of your different passions.

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https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260811dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:29-33 Why Do You Doubt? Have you ever been worried about something and doubted that it would be ok? But then you get through it, and you wonder “why did I doubt?” The answer is simple: because you didn’t know the outcome. You didn’t have hindsight to know it would all work out. Jesus asked Peter that simple question after he rescued him from the stormy waters. Why do you doubt? The answer was simple: because Peter took his eyes off Jesus. When you take your eyes of faith off Jesus and you look to your own abilities or only see the storms of life instead of the power and promise of Jesus, doubts surge. It can seem like we can’t keep our heads above water. It can seem like we are drowning. If we stop looking to Jesus as the answer to life’s biggest problem, which is sin, we truly are in over our heads with no way to bail out. But Jesus came to the rescue. He saved us from drowning in our sins and doubts, and he preserves our lives so that neither doubt nor death overtakes us. After Jesus rescued Peter, he got in the boat with Peter. Jesus doesn’t leave us alone to be tossed around by chance. He remains with us to bring a steady calm to a turbulent life. He keeps us afloat with his love and promise. There’s no need to doubt. Even when you can’t see him physically, Jesus strolls across the storms of life. Jesus gives us the foresight to know that in all things, he is with us, keeping us afloat by his grace. He gives us the faith that triumphs over doubt and the foresight to know that one day we will be with him in heaven. Prayer: Lord Jesus, forgive my doubts, calm my fears, and uplift me by your grace. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Moonlit Reflections: An Artist's Journey to Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Hold ezüstös fénye beborította a strandot, ahol a homok finoman csillogott, a hullámok pedig lágyan suttogtak a parton.En: The Hold's silvery light covered the beach, where the sand shimmered softly and the waves whispered gently on the shore.Hu: Ezen az éjjelen Bálint a különleges érzést kereste, ami régóta elkerülte őt.En: On this night, Bálint sought a special feeling that had eluded him for a long time.Hu: Egy fiatal művész volt, aki inspirációra vágyott új festményéhez.En: He was a young artist in search of inspiration for his new painting.Hu: Az önbizalomhiánya azonban egy sötét árnyként nehezedett rá.En: However, his lack of self-confidence weighed on him like a dark shadow.Hu: Nem tudta, merre lépjen tovább.En: He didn't know which way to turn next.Hu: Ahogy sétált a holdfényben, meglátta a kis strandkioszkot.En: As he walked in the moonlight, he spotted the small beach kiosk.Hu: Talán egy hűsítő ital segít kitisztítani a fejét.En: Maybe a refreshing drink would help clear his head.Hu: A levegő kellemesen langyos volt, a nyár semmihez sem hasonlítható illatával.En: The air was pleasantly warm, with the incomparable scent of summer.Hu: A kioszk világossága barátságosan hívogatta.En: The kiosk's light invitingly beckoned.Hu: „Egy limonádét kérek,” mondta Bálint a pultosnak, Zoltánnak, miközben bámulta a hullámzó tengert.En: “One limonádét, please,” Bálint said to the bartender, Zoltán, while staring at the rolling sea.Hu: „Rögtön hozom,” válaszolt Zoltán mosolyogva.En: “I'll bring it right away,” Zoltán replied with a smile.Hu: „Szép este van ma.”En: “It's a beautiful evening, isn't it?”Hu: „Valóban, szép,” felelte Bálint, de gondolatai máshol jártak.En: “Indeed, it is beautiful,” answered Bálint, though his thoughts were elsewhere.Hu: Belső küzdelmeivel viaskodott. Úgy érezte, hogy elveszett a festészet világában.En: He was wrestling with his internal struggles and felt lost in the world of painting.Hu: Ekkor lépett mellé Emese, egy kedves, fiatal nő. Arca mosolyt sugárzott, miközben ő is rendelt magának.En: Then, standing next to him, appeared Emese, a kind young woman whose face radiated a smile as she placed her order too.Hu: „Te is művész vagy, ugye?” kérdezte Emese, mintha olvasott volna Bálint gondolataiban.En: “You're an artist, aren't you?” Emese asked, as if she had read Bálint's mind.Hu: „Igen, de mostanában nehezen megy,” vallotta be Bálint.En: “Yes, but it's been difficult lately,” Bálint admitted.Hu: Emese bólintott, együttérzően nézve rá.En: Emese nodded, looking at him sympathetically.Hu: „Én is voltam így. Néha csak egy új látószög kell.”En: “I've been there too. Sometimes you just need a new perspective.”Hu: Bálint figyelmesen hallgatta.En: Bálint listened attentively.Hu: Emese mesélt neki saját útjáról, hogyan talált rá az ihlet újra az apró dolgokban.En: Emese shared her own journey, explaining how she found inspiration again in small things.Hu: Ahogy beszéltek, Bálint felfedezte a hajnal első fényében vöröslő partot, és a feje tele lett új ötletekkel.En: As they spoke, Bálint discovered the beach glowing red with the first light of dawn, and his head filled with new ideas.Hu: „Köszönöm,” mondta végül hálásan Bálint.En: “Thank you,” Bálint said gratefully at last.Hu: „Nélküled talán sosem jönnek rá ezek a gondolatok.”En: “Without you, these thoughts might never have come.”Hu: „Ne aggódj! Az inspiráció mindig visszatér, csak figyelnünk kell,” biztatta Emese.En: “Don't worry! Inspiration always returns; we just need to pay attention,” encouraged Emese.Hu: Bálint elhatározta, hogy azonnal nekilát egy új vázlatnak az esti strandról.En: Bálint decided to immediately start a new sketch of the evening beach.Hu: A fejében újra zsongott az alkotás varázsa.En: The magic of creation buzzed in his mind once more.Hu: Eltelve reménnyel és új ötletekkel hagyta el a strandot.En: Filled with hope and new ideas, he left the beach.Hu: A holdfény utat mutatott neki vissza az ösvényen, immár nem elveszetten, hanem újra művészként érezte magát.En: The moonlight showed him the way back on the path; he no longer felt lost but like an artist once more.Hu: Az éjszaka emlékezetessé vált.En: The night became memorable.Hu: Inspiráció, amit váratlan módon nyert, új lendületet adott a dolgozáshoz.En: The inspiration he gained unexpectedly gave him new momentum for his work.Hu: Most már tudta, hogy a félelmei fölé kerekedhet.En: Now he knew he could overcome his fears.Hu: Várja őket a vászon és a festékek világa.En: The world of canvases and paints awaits him.Hu: Az égbolt minden színe gondosan megőrzi számára, hogy újra megfesthesse a saját történetét.En: The sky carefully preserves all its colors for him to once again paint his own story. Vocabulary Words:silvery: ezüstösshimmered: csillogotteluded: elkerülteinspiration: inspirációself-confidence: önbizalomweighed: nehezedettbeckoned: hívogattarefreshing: hűsítőpleasantly: kellemeseninternal: belsőstruggled: viaskodottradiated: sugárzottperspective: látószögsympathetically: együttérzőenattentively: figyelmesendiscovered: felfedezteglowing: vöröslőgratefully: hálásanencouraged: biztattaimmediately: azonnalsketch: vázlatcreation: alkotásbuzzed: zsongottmomentum: lendületovercome: fölé kerekedhetcanvases: vászoncarefully: gondosanunexpectedly: váratlan módonmemorable: emlékezetessépath: ösvény

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Moonlit Market: Discovering Inspiration by the Mediterranean Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: La luna brillava sulla spiaggia mentre Leandro, Mirella e Giulietta si muovevano tra il mercato all'aperto.En: The moon shone on the beach while Leandro, Mirella, and Giulietta moved through the open-air market.It: Era Ferragosto e il mare cantava dolci melodie, mescolandosi col chiacchiericcio allegro dei venditori e dei visitatori sulla spiaggia.En: It was Ferragosto and the sea sang sweet melodies, blending with the cheerful chatter of vendors and visitors on the beach.It: Leandro, un artista riflessivo, osservava ogni dettaglio.En: Leandro, a thoughtful artist, observed every detail.It: Voleva catturare l'essenza dell'estate mediterranea nel suo prossimo quadro.En: He wanted to capture the essence of the Mediterranean summer in his next painting.It: Ma trovare ispirazione era difficile tra il frastuono e i colori vivaci del mercato.En: But finding inspiration was difficult amid the bustling noise and vibrant colors of the market.It: "Leandro, rimani un po' di più," disse Mirella, sempre pronta ad avventurarsi.En: "Leandro, stay a little longer," said Mirella, always ready to venture.It: "C'è tanto da vedere."En: "There's so much to see."It: Giulietta, una venditrice dal passato misterioso, attirò la loro attenzione.En: Giulietta, a vendor with a mysterious past, caught their attention.It: La sua bancarella era piena di gioielli fatti a mano, ognuno con una storia propria da raccontare.En: Her stall was filled with handmade jewelry, each with its own story to tell.It: "Questo è speciale," disse Giulietta, indicando un pendente unico.En: "This is special," said Giulietta, pointing to a unique pendant.It: La luce lunare brillava su di esso, creando un gioco di riflessi.En: The moonlight gleamed on it, creating a play of reflections.It: Leandro sentì una scintilla di ispirazione improvvisa.En: Leandro felt a sudden spark of inspiration.It: "È perfetto," pensò, immaginando il pendente al centro della sua tela.En: "It's perfect," he thought, imagining the pendant at the center of his canvas.It: Ma il prezzo era alto, e Leandro esitò.En: But the price was high, and Leandro hesitated.It: Mirella lo incoraggiò: "Parla con lei, forse possiamo trovare un accordo."En: Mirella encouraged him: "Talk to her, maybe we can find a deal."It: Con gentilezza, Leandro e Mirella iniziarono a negoziare con Giulietta.En: With kindness, Leandro and Mirella began negotiating with Giulietta.It: Dopo qualche scambio di parole e molti sorrisi, Giulietta fu d'accordo a vendere il pendente a un prezzo ragionevole.En: After some exchanges of words and many smiles, Giulietta agreed to sell the pendant at a reasonable price.It: Finalmente, con il gioiello in mano, Leandro capì qualcosa d'importante: l'ispirazione può arrivare da persone e luoghi inaspettati.En: Finally, with the jewel in hand, Leandro understood something important: inspiration can come from unexpected people and places.It: Il mercato illuminato dalla luna, il profumo del mare e l'amicizia condivisa resero quella notte unica.En: The market illuminated by the moon, the scent of the sea, and the shared friendship made that night unique.It: Lasciarono la spiaggia con un nuovo senso di meraviglia, pronti a vivere altre avventure.En: They left the beach with a newfound sense of wonder, ready to live more adventures.It: L'essenza dell'estate mediterranea era ora racchiusa non solo nel suo cuore, ma presto anche sulla sua tela.En: The essence of the Mediterranean summer was now captured not only in his heart but soon also on his canvas.It: Così, con un sorriso, Leandro si avviò verso casa, pronto a trasformare l'ispirazione in arte.En: Thus, with a smile, Leandro set off for home, ready to transform inspiration into art. Vocabulary Words:the moon: la lunathe beach: la spiaggiathe market: il mercatothe artist: l'artistathe detail: il dettagliothe inspiration: l'ispirazionethe noise: il frastuonothe adventure: l'avventurathe vendor: il venditorethe visitor: il visitatorethe past: il passatothe stall: la bancarellathe jewelry: i gioiellithe pendant: il pendentethe moonlight: la luce lunarethe play: il giocothe reflection: il riflessothe canvas: la telathe price: il prezzothe negotiation: la negoziazionethe smile: il sorrisothe jewel: il gioiellothe scent: il profumothe friendship: l'amiciziathe wonder: la meravigliathe adventure: l'avventurathe essence: l'essenzathe summer: l'estatethe heart: il cuorethe sea: il mare

In the special segment "OMG, I'm Freaking Out," Shanna and Laura share what's currently keeping them up at night, including a dental mystery that may require an unpleasant solution and a screen time wake-up call that was impossible to ignore. Also, Laura reports on her 7-year-old's mysterious trend of not eating lunch at summer camp, and Shanna recaps her girls' "Seussical the Musical" performance. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 7.5 and 10 years old, and Laura's kids are 7.5 years old and 5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:• Sending your kid to a STEM/STEAM summer camp• When your kid won't eat lunch at camp• ADHD medication and appetite• What it's like watching your kids in a musical theater performance• When your child has a missing tooth that won't come in• Screen time and ADHD• Signs that screen time has gotten out of hand• Screen-free playdates• Buy Nothing groups: a great resource for gardeningProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:• Camp Galileo - Auggie's STEM/STEAM summer camp• The Executive Function Playbook by Mike McLeod - what Laura was reading that informed the screen time decision• Cap'n Crunch Chicken recipe - Planet Hollywood copycat recipe• Shane's Inspiration - inclusive playground where one birthday party was held• Buy Nothing Project - Shanna's source for free succulent cuttingsConnect with Us:• Become a Patreon member to access ad-free episodes, bonus content, live hangouts and more!• Follow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcast• Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.• Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Email us: contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.com• Send us a voice message: speakpipe.com/bfppodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Sherri and Billy  are joined by fellow Moda fabric designer, Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth shares how she was led to quilting after beginning her career in another sewing related industry. Elizabeth is known for many of her fun animal themed quilt patterns. She gives some insight on these patterns and shares why she is drawn to the colors and patterns she designs. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33629Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifeUse code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife  OR find Cure now at Target!Cure Hydration at Target: https://on.ltk.com/+JObDTfCBtSnjTVIGFQngsQLiberty Sampler (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DLiberty%2BSamplerOur Town (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTownHappy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2Where to Find Elizabeth:Elizabeth's Website: https://elizabethhartman.comElizabeth's Shop: https://elizabethhartman.com/collections/all-patternsElizabeth's Instagram: @elizabethaghPodcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.comStay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccdNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the showSupport the show