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These are the songs you loved most in 2025. The votes are in. The stories are written. From powerful folk anthems to driving reels and unforgettable voices, these tracks defined the year in Irish & Celtic music. Welcome to the Top 20 Irish & Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2025 as chosen by fans, fueled by community, and celebrating Celtic culture through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #740  -  -  Subscribe now! Kinnfolk, Niamh Dunne, Natalie Padilla, Socks in the Frying Pan, Scottish Fish, Kyle Carey, The Drowsy Lads, Heather Dale, Sheridan Rúitín, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Gothard Sisters, Screaming Orphans, Doolin', Fialla, Jigjam, Eimear Arkins, Austral, Ed Miller, Arise & Go, Willowgreen GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Kinnfolk "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain 5:10 - WELCOME 10:08 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 13:27 - Natalie Padilla "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower 17:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Irelands Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 21:47 - Scottish Fish "Annie's" from Currently 26:37 - FEEDBACK 30:35 - Kyle Carey "Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhèin" from The Last Bough 33:32 - The Drowsy Lads "Lost and Found Hooley" from Time Flies 38:56 - Heather Dale "Weaver" from The Green Knight 42:20 - Sheridan Rúitín "Dean McLeod" from Only Savage 45:52 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "Murphy's Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 50:43 - FEEDBACK 53:47 - The Gothard Sisters "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 56:56 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies 59:31 - Doolin' "Mary's Jigs" from Doolin' 1:03:56 - Fialla "The Road to Drumleman" from A Rare Thing 1:08:48 - THANKS 1:11:53 - Jigjam "Red Paddy on the Ridge" from Phoenix 1:16:30 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 1:20:03 - Austral "Woodford Nights" from Thylacine 1:26:55 - Ed Miller "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 1:31:26 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone / The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place 1:36:36 - CLOSING 1:38:25 - Willowgreen "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 1:42:40 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

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“I'm not afraid of the beast. I am the beast.” – Bria Rose Today's featured author is a Disney enthusiast, boudoir photographer, scuba diver, writing coach, and world traveler, Bria Rose. Bria and I had a fun on a bun chat about her first book, “Her Dark Promise: A Dark Romance Beauty and the Beast Retelling”, her writing process, insights into her characters, and more!Key Things You'll Learn:How Bria discovered her passion for writingThe premise of her book, and the inspiration behind her Beauty and the Beast retellingHow her world travels enhance her writing, research, and ability to create vivid settingsPlans for her spicy retelling of PinocchioHer fascination with morally grey characters and why they resonate with readers, especially womenBria's Site: https://authorbriarose.com/Bria's Book: https://a.co/d/dzpic03The opening track is titled, “Unknown From M.E. | Sonic Adventure 2 ~ City Pop Remix” by Iridium Beats. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://www.patreon.com/posts/sonic-adventure-136084016 Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 989 – Get Fabulous Or Die Tryin' with Nkrumah Mensah: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-989-get-fabulous-or-die-tryin-with-nkrumah-mensah/Ep. 928 – The Little Book of Big Dreams with Isa Adney (@IsaAdney): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-928-the-little-book-of-big-dreams-with-isa-adney-isaadney/Ep. 999 – How Storytelling, Unicorns & Coffee Brew More Life Magic with Gwen Tolios (@GwenTolios): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-999-how-storytelling-unicorns-coffee-brew-more-life-magic-with-gwen-tolios-gwentolios/Ep. 963 – Navigating Creative Doubt to Reach the Publishing Promised Land with J.F. Monroe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-963-navigating-creative-doubt-to-reach-the-publishing-promised-land-with-jf-monroe/Ep. 991 – From Courtrooms to Chaotic Cosmic Adventures with Mina Brower (@Minabrowerbooks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-991-from-courtrooms-to-chaotic-cosmic-adventures-with-mina-brower-minabrowerbooks/Ep. 965 – From Hollywood Writing Rooms to Writing Her Own Rules with Amy Suto (@Sutoscience): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-965-from-hollywood-writing-rooms-to-writing-her-own-rules-with-amy-suto-sutoscience/Ep. 615 – Champion Martial Artist to Award-Winning Novelist with Danielle Orsino: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-615-champion-martial-artist-to-award-winning-novelist-with-danielle-orsino/33 - Inspiration, Sci-Fi, & Video Games with Beth Martin (@bethmart07): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/33-inspiration-sci-fi-video-games-with-beth-martin-bethmart07/Ep. 533 – Anime, Swords, & Knives, Oh My! with Sarah Humpherys: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-533-anime-swords-knives-oh-my-with-sarah-humpherys/Ep. 375 – Aces High, Jokers Wild with O. E. Tearmann (@ETearmann): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-375-aces-high-jokers-wild-with-o-e-tearmann-etearmann/Ep. 337 – The Accessory to Magic with Kathrin Hutson (@ExquisitelyDark): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-337-the-accessory-to-magic-with-kathrin-hutson-exquisitelydark/Ep. 1009 – From Open-Heart Surgery to Creating Unique Reading Experiences with Megan Michelle PhD.: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-1009-from-open-heart-surgery-to-creating-unique-reading-experiences-with-megan-michelle-phd/Ep. 913 – How a Master's Thesis Became a Published Novel with Kristina Smeriglio (@kristysmeriglio): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-913-how-a-masters-thesis-became-a-published-novel-with-kristina-smeriglio-kristysmeriglio/

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260101dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Galatians 4:4-5 The Greatest Christmas Gift Many people assume Christmas is just a single day, December 25th, or perhaps two if you count Christmas Eve. But it is, in fact, a season of twelve days. Today is the eighth day of Christmas, and God has another present for you to unwrap: the greatest gift of all. This gift arrives “when the set time had fully come.” Not a moment too late or too soon, the gift came at a specific, perfect moment in history, precisely when it was most needed. The gift came from God, because “God sent.” He did all the work; all you do is receive it. What did he send? “His Son, born of a woman.” The eternal God took on human flesh and blood. He who had no beginning suddenly had a birthday, an age, a hometown, and a body confined to time and space. The One who fills heaven and earth humbled himself to dwell among us. This humbling involved being “born under law.” That means he placed himself beneath the very commandments he authored and lived a life of perfect obedience. Jesus wasn’t your Savior only for the six hours he spent on the cross; he spent thirty-three years before that fulfilling the law in your place, as your Substitute. Every commandment you break, he kept flawlessly for you. Why this perfect obedience? “To redeem those under the law.” That’s all of humanity, including you. We are all under God’s law and guilty of breaking it. So, Jesus kept that law for us and bore its punishment on the cross, buying our freedom from our slavery to sin. The glorious result? “That we might receive adoption to sonship.” That’s amazing! In his Son, God the Father has given you the greatest Christmas gift of all: He made you a member of his family. No longer a slave, you are now an heir of forgiveness, peace, comfort, hope, and the everlasting riches of heaven. Prayer: Son of God, thank you for being born under the law to redeem me and make me an heir of heaven. 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.

In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, Candice Snyder sits down with longtime advocate, author, and civic leader Sam Daley-Harris. After beginning his career in music, Sam followed an unexpected calling that led him to found Results, co-found the Microcredit Summit Campaign, and dedicate decades to empowering everyday citizens to create meaningful change. In this episode, they discuss:How personal experiences can reveal your path to purposeWhy knowing your why is essential for meaningful advocacyThe difference between transactional and transformational advocacyHow ordinary citizens can influence systems and leadersWhy community and training matter when creating changeHow to move beyond cynicism into empowered action This conversation is a powerful reminder that your voice matters, your actions count, and meaningful change begins when you choose to participate. About Sam:After a career in music, Sam Daley-Harris founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995, and founded Civic Courage in 2012. The paperback edition of his book Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen's Guide to Transformational Advocacy was named an editor's pick by Publisher's Weekly BookLife and was released in January 2025. Kirkus Reviews wrote: "Overall, [the author's] analysis of effective action is as persuasive as it is accessible, and his call to democratic participation is inspiring. A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical." Daley-Harris has been interviewed on NPR's Here and Now and on PBS's Laura Flanders and Friends. Website: https://civiccourage.org | https://results.orgSign-up Sheethttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCQuqj-4O2eh4Sfy_E-dfVntbPlqg1A4T4oQ8E2J0nuZbD-w/viewformBook Website: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-daley-harris-b8bb796 -----If you're struggling, consider therapy with our sponsor, BetterHelp.Visit https://betterhelp.com/candicesnyder for a 10% discount on your first month of therapy.*This is a paid promotionIf you are in the United States and in crisis, or any other person may be in danger -Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Dial 988-----Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdrPassion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxationClick this link to receive your FREE TRIAL to The Greenhouse Communityhttps://www.thegreenhousecommunity.com/checkout/the-greenhouse-membership?affiliate_code=11e889

Happy New Year! Welcome to a special Thursday episode of Joy Lab as we kick off 2026 with our Element of Inspiration. We'll explore why inspiration is so much more powerful than willpower-driven resolutions with some extra attention to the good news that inspiration is absolutely a skill you can cultivate. This is also the first episode of our series on self-connection. We'll start by highlighting the three components that create fertile ground for inspiration: self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-alignment. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself or struggled to move from dreaming to doing, this episode offers both the research and a roadmap. About: The Joy Lab Podcast blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram TikTok Linkedin Watch on YouTube Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Related Joy Lab Podcast Episodes: Inspiration: The Engine of Joy" ... gives some great basics for this element of inspiration) [ep. 10] Resolution #1: You Don't Need to Be Fixed [ep. 40] The Myths of Change [ep. 41] Five Principles for Inspired Change (or something that looks remarkably like it) [ep. 42] Harmonious vs. Obsessive Passions [ep. 43]   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Persönliches Wachstum scheitert selten am fehlenden Wissen, sondern am Mut, ins eigene Innere zu blicken. Seriengründer Lars Jankowfsky gewährt selten offene Einblicke in Grenzerfahrungen, tiefste Zweifel und echtes Lernen – vom radikalen Perspektivwechsel bis zu Momenten, in denen nichts bleibt außer Ehrlichkeit. Tools, Routinen, Atemübungen, Coaching, Grenzen und Irrwege: Hier entsteht ein ehrliches Bild von Entwicklung, das Versagen als Teil des Prozesses anerkennt. Du erfährst... …wie Lars Jankowfsky persönliches Wachstum als Schlüssel zum unternehmerischen Erfolg sieht. …welche Rolle Bewusstsein und Reflexion im Business und Privatleben spielen. …wie man durch bewusstes Handeln und Atmen zu mehr Klarheit und Erfolg gelangt. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Thursday, January 01, 2026 was written by Jonathon McClellan and is narrated by Michael Benham. Today's Words of Inspiration come from 2 Corinthians 4.16-18Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So, we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Support the show

Bonne année et tout le merdier, comme on dit ! Comment mieux commencer l'année qu'avec un podcast ? Peut-être en terminant l'année précédente avec un fast-food ? Mais vu que l'un n'empêche pas l'autre, nous voici heureux, avec le ventre bien tendu.Numéro en vrac, avec une maxiiiiiii préparation. Grâce à vous et à vos questions, nous avons tenu près de 2h à raconter pas mal d'âneries, mais aussi des choses un peu intéressantes (quoi que...).On vous souhaite une cargaison de briques en tout genre pour cette année et on espère vous donner rendez-vous au moins 1 fois de plus qu'en 2025, et 4 fois de plus qu'en 2024, et 5 fois de moins qu'en 2027. Enfin, vous avez saisi l'idée :-)Big bisouuxxxxx tigiboum tigiboum !Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Brian Parenteau never planned to work weekends, but bartending sparked his passion for the restaurant industry. Rising through the ranks and gaining experience helping launch new venues, Brian realized it was time to take control and build his own business.  Now the proud owner of four unique restaurants and bars in Florida, Brian shares his candid journey through first-year losses, pandemic pivots, and elevating his concepts to stay ahead in a competitive market. He also offers practical insights into buying versus starting businesses and how staying humble helped him succeed.  If you're interested in entrepreneurship in the hospitality industry or love stories about turning passion into profit, this episode is a must-watch.  What You'll Learn:  - How to turn hospitality experience into business ownership  - Pros and cons of buying vs. starting restaurants  - Navigating first-year financial challenges  - Adapting strategies amid a pandemic  - Building a distinct brand with elevated concepts  - Tools and apps that streamline restaurant management  Chapters:  00:00 Introduction & Background  05:13 Humbling Roots  07:55 Buying vs. Starting a Business  10:04 Lessons from First Year Losses  12:42 Pivoting Through the Pandemic  16:14 Creating Elevated & Edgier Concepts  18:14 Bartender to Entrepreneur  23:12 Inspiration from Sam Malone at Cheers  26:20 Embracing Humility  28:45 Best Apps for Restaurateurs  30:07 Closing  #SmallBusiness #Insurance #Side Hustle  At Hiscox, we provide customized insurance solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, empowering you to take risks with confidence. With over 100 years of expertise, we offer coverage options like general liability and professional liability, helping you protect what matters most. Learn more at hiscox.com.​  ​Explore inspiring stories and practical advice from entrepreneurs by listening to more episodes of the Side Hustle to Small Business® Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@HiscoxSmallBusinessInsurance/podcasts

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251231dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Matthew 2:16 The Comfort of Christmas Herod, furious that the Magi left without telling him where Jesus was, went scorched earth and ordered every boy in the vicinity two years old and younger to be killed. Historians estimate that twenty to thirty children were murdered in his desperate attempt to eliminate the Christ child. It is uncomfortable to read this so soon after Christmas. Wouldn’t it be better to skip this part? Why remember such horror during Christmastime? Because it shows what happens when light enters a world of darkness. When the light arrives, the darkness does not politely step aside. It tries to snuff the light out. This is why Jesus came: to battle the darkness that rejected him from his very first days. This same battle between light and darkness continues in your own heart. When Christ’s light shines within you, your sinful nature fights against it. Yet God remains on your side—God rescued his Son from Herod’s sword so that his Son could rescue you from eternal darkness. Jesus’ death and resurrection became the ultimate light that conquers the darkness. And here lies one of the Bible’s hardest truths: though God possesses all power and hates evil, he still permits suffering. So here is the comfort of Christmas: God may save us from evil, or he may save us through evil. The boys of Bethlehem died tragically, but Christ the Savior was born not to save them from Herod, but from hell, and that is what he did. With God, wherever there is weeping, comfort follows. The grieving mothers of Bethlehem would see their sons again because their King came to save them through tragedy into heaven’s triumph. This is the comfort of Christmas. That even though the darkness could take the boys of Bethlehem away from their parents, it could not take them away from Christ. It cannot take you away from him either. Prayer: Merciful Father, thank you for the comfort of knowing that no darkness can separate me from the light of your Son. 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.

1 Peter 1:1-12 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss issues of revelation and inspiration and the gospel of Jesus Christ.     Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23941The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Kathleen Edwards has been releasing records for over 20 years on labels such as Rounder and Dualtone, she is critically acclaimed by NPR, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Rolling Stone, and has worked with Jason Isbell, Bon Iver, John Doe, Marren Morris. We talk to Kathleen about winning the lottery, quitting as an ego reset, why musicians are the bottom of the food chain, finishing on a positive, and a whole lot more.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Kathleen EdwardsKen YatesAllison RussellStephen Wilson JrEp 126 - Yancey StricklerKahlil GibranClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

BEST OF 2025!: Join Brandi Clark as she takes a deep dive into the often overwhelming world of content creation, an essential element for any successful fitness entrepreneur. Brandi shares a valuable framework that her team uses and teaching their clients inside the Six Figure Framework program, aptly termed the "Content Brain Dump." This innovative spreadsheet becomes a roadmap for organizing ideas that fall under content categories, such as "Connect or How To," "Hope or Inspiration," and "Conviction or Truly Believe." You'll be guided through the each category, learning how to generate diverse content from a single, impactful single piece of content. This method not only simplifies the creative process but also maximizes the potential reach of their posts. . And when your ready, here's how I can help:   30 Ways to Make $500 In Your Fitness Business By Next Week: https://beyondthesetsandreps.com/30-ways   90 Days Of Social Media Content For The Fitness Professional:   https://beyondthesetsandreps.com/90-days   Join our Facebook Group Successful Online Fit-Pro's where you will find a tribe of fabulous fitness trainers, done-for-you weekly content ideas, ways to start making money TODAY, content rewrites and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitprohangout  

Do you have a Giraffe mindset or a Hippo state of mind? Soren Kierkegaard said that “The door of happiness opens inward.” Dr. Seuss said, “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” Wait, did Dr. Seuss really say that? The Cranberries said, "Do you have to let it linger?" We think you do. We also think that Dr. Seuss didn't really say that, but we know who did. So come and Linger with us and bring in the New Year correctly. You'll be Happy you did.By the way we meant to post this Monday but due to some issues, we didn't get it posted in until actual New Years Eve so some of the dates/timeline we mentioned are no longer completely accurate.The song we used for the intro was "Happy Holidays (Beef Wellington Remix)" by Beef Wellington and 2003 Christmas Chill Inc. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We used "Linger" from The Cranberries. We also used "Baby It's Cold Outside" the original from the romantic comedy musical Neptune's Daughter released by MGM in 1949. We don't own any rights. Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehays If you would like to help us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038

What does it take to completely rewrite your life when the world has already written you off?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Dr. Adi Jaffe, a psychologist, author, and addiction expert whose life once spiraled into drug dealing, addiction, and a SWAT arrest that nearly cost him everything. Facing up to 18 years in prison, Adi made a decision that changed the course of his life forever.Together, Rich and Adi dive deep into addiction, shame, mental health, and why true recovery starts with honesty, not judgment. This conversation isn't just about addiction. It's about breaking destructive patterns, owning your story, and proving that transformation is possible no matter how far down you've gone.If you've ever felt stuck, judged, or afraid to face your truth, this episode will challenge and inspire you to see what's possible.Send us a textVote for us hereSupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCast Subscribe by Email

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Pianist/composer Aruán Ortiz, classically trained in Cuba and influenced by jazz musicians from Chick Corea to Muhal Richard Abrams, narrates his journey over excerpts from his 2025 concert at Roulette pushing the boundaries of musical Afro-diasporic traditions and storytelling. A 2024 Guggenheim Fellow, we'll hear solos and ensemble works with clarinetist Don Byron, flutist Nicole Mitchell, and percussionist Mauricio Herrera alongside strings and vocalists.

Send us a text In this Play it Again episode from Season Four of Bookworthy, Valerie interviews Amanda Cleary Eastep, author of the Tree Street Kids series. Amanda shares her inspiration for her recent trip to India and how it influenced her writing. She discusses the fifth book in the series, The Beastie of Brambly Bald, and the themes of family dynamics and curiosity that are explored. Amanda also talks about engaging middle-grade readers and the importance of playfulness and humor in children's literature. She shares her favorite books, To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time, and the impact they had on her. Finally, Amanda discusses her future projects and where to find more information about her and her books.  Takeaways Travel experiences can inspire and influence writing. Engaging middle-grade readers requires playfulness and curiosity. Children's literature should explore themes of family dynamics and different perspectives. Books have the power to impact and inspire readers. Future projects include continuing the Tree Street Kids series and exploring new adventures.  Chapters  00:00 Introduction and Random Question 01:25 Inspiration for Trip to India 03:40 Inspiration for Book: The Beastie of Brambly Bald 07:05 Engaging Middle Grade Readers 10:27 Writing Playful and Curious Stories 15:07 Themes in The Beastie of Brambly Bald 17:01 Exploring Relationships and Different Perspectives 18:26 Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird and A Wrinkle in Time 21:36 Impact of Books and Writing 23:36 Future Projects 25:03 Where to Find More Information 26:00 Conclusion Amanda Cleary Eastep – Author, Tree Street Kids series   Let's discover great books together!Follow for more:FB: @bookworthypodcastInstagram: @bookworthy_podcastYouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTubetiktok: @valeriefentress

Send us a textHow to start 2026…with some CLARITY, INSPIRATION and HOPE. Join myself and some friends from across the globe as we look into 2025 and what 2026 holds. Cheers to the new year ahead.In order: Yahya Ghaznavi YouTube  Facebook  Instagram  LinkedInMarc Andre-Roubaud Facebook  WebsiteTom Shantz Facebook WebsiteJan King FacebookKellie Tannahill Facebook WebsiteJennifer Ann Schulke FacebookWendy Cole  Facebook Website Enthusiastically Spiritual episode with Wendy Cara Faith Instagram Website Enthusiastically Spiritual episode with CaraSteve Hall Facebook Website LinkedInDiscover spiritual truths delivered in a practical way in these three e-books created by The Wayshowers College. Use discount code TNT2025 to receive 20% off the set. Ready to FEEL more FREEDOM within? Access the FREE video series created by The Wayshowers College here! Enjoy the first chapter of The Soul Quake Survival Guide here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support "unseen" aspects of your life. You can call this the spiritual side. The podcast offers interviews of authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective. Including ourselves! Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning, and enthusiasm for your unique journey. My husband Tom and I are also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical. We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living. Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical. Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today! Follow us on:

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251231dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi. Matthew 2:16 The Comfort of Christmas Herod, furious that the Magi left without telling him where Jesus was, went scorched earth and ordered every boy in the vicinity two years old and younger to be killed. Historians estimate that twenty to thirty children were murdered in his desperate attempt to eliminate the Christ child. It is uncomfortable to read this so soon after Christmas. Wouldn’t it be better to skip this part? Why remember such horror during Christmastime? Because it shows what happens when light enters a world of darkness. When the light arrives, the darkness does not politely step aside. It tries to snuff the light out. This is why Jesus came: to battle the darkness that rejected him from his very first days. This same battle between light and darkness continues in your own heart. When Christ’s light shines within you, your sinful nature fights against it. Yet God remains on your side—God rescued his Son from Herod’s sword so that his Son could rescue you from eternal darkness. Jesus’ death and resurrection became the ultimate light that conquers the darkness. And here lies one of the Bible’s hardest truths: though God possesses all power and hates evil, he still permits suffering. So here is the comfort of Christmas: God may save us from evil, or he may save us through evil. The boys of Bethlehem died tragically, but Christ the Savior was born not to save them from Herod, but from hell, and that is what he did. With God, wherever there is weeping, comfort follows. The grieving mothers of Bethlehem would see their sons again because their King came to save them through tragedy into heaven’s triumph. This is the comfort of Christmas. That even though the darkness could take the boys of Bethlehem away from their parents, it could not take them away from Christ. It cannot take you away from him either. Prayer: Merciful Father, thank you for the comfort of knowing that no darkness can separate me from the light of your Son. 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 - Danish: Astrid's Quest: A New Year's Tale of Hope and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kronborg Slot var klædt i sit vinterlige festskrud.En: Kronborg Slot was dressed in its wintry festive attire.Da: Små lys glimtede mod den blålige skumring, mens snefnug dalede roligt mod jorden.En: Small lights twinkled against the bluish dusk as snowflakes calmly drifted to the ground.Da: Folk myldrede omkring de små boder ved vintermarkedet, alle i søgen efter nytårspynt.En: People swarmed around the small stalls at the winter market, all in search of New Year's decorations.Da: Astrid gik gennem mængden med Jens og Freja ved siden af sig.En: Astrid walked through the crowd with Jens and Freja by her side.Da: Hun var i trediverne, med et hjerte fyldt med både minder og håb.En: She was in her thirties, with a heart filled with both memories and hope.Da: Astrid havde haft et svært år.En: Astrid had had a difficult year.Da: Mange ting havde ikke gået som planlagt, og nu ønskede hun at finde den perfekte dekoration til en frisk start.En: Many things had not gone as planned, and now she wished to find the perfect decoration for a fresh start.Da: Nytåret repræsenterede en ny begyndelse for hende, en chance for at lægge fortiden bag sig.En: The New Year represented a new beginning for her, a chance to put the past behind her.Da: Men i dette øjeblik følte hun sig overvældet af alle de valg omkring sig.En: But at this moment, she felt overwhelmed by all the choices around her.Da: "Bare rolig, Astrid," sagde Jens med et mildt smil.En: "Don't worry, Astrid," said Jens with a gentle smile.Da: "Vi finder noget, der er helt rigtigt for dig."En: "We'll find something that is just right for you."Da: Freja nikkede opmuntrende, hendes varme blik fik Astrid til at føle sig lidt lettere.En: Freja nodded encouragingly, her warm gaze making Astrid feel a bit lighter.Da: De gik tættere på en bod, der solgte håndlavede dekorationer.En: They approached a stall selling handmade decorations.Da: Der hang stjerner lavet af halm og kugler af glas, men Astrid kunne ikke beslutte sig.En: There hung stars made of straw and glass baubles, but Astrid couldn't decide.Da: Hun blev pludselig i tvivl, som om hver dekoration repræsenterede en vej, hun skulle vælge.En: She suddenly felt unsure, as if each decoration represented a path she needed to choose.Da: Hendes indre konflikt voksede.En: Her inner conflict grew.Da: Fortidens skygger truede med at tynge hende ned.En: The shadows of the past threatened to weigh her down.Da: Mens Freja kiggede på nogle farverige lys, fik noget Astrids øje.En: While Freja looked at some colorful lights, something caught Astrid's eye.Da: I en lille kurv, næsten gemt væk, lå en dekorativ figur af en fugl lavet af glitrende sølv.En: In a small basket, almost hidden away, lay a decorative figure of a bird made of glittering silver.Da: Fuglen lignede en lille falk, elegant og stærk.En: The bird resembled a small falcon, elegant and strong.Da: Den symboliserede frihed og fornyelse, præcis hvad Astrid ønskede for det kommende år.En: It symbolized freedom and renewal, precisely what Astrid wanted for the coming year.Da: Astrid rakte ud og løftede figuren op.En: Astrid reached out and lifted the figure.Da: I det øjeblik følte hun en tiltrængt ro.En: At that moment, she felt a much-needed peace.Da: "Denne her," sagde hun næsten åndeløst og vidste, at hun havde fundet det, hun søgte.En: "This one," she said almost breathlessly, knowing she had found what she was seeking.Da: Jens og Freja smilede mod hende med forståelse.En: Jens and Freja smiled at her with understanding.Da: Da Astrid betalte for den lille fugl, mærkede hun et skift indeni.En: As Astrid paid for the little bird, she felt a shift within.Da: Hun følte sig klar til at lade de tunge minder blive tilbage og vende sig mod nye horisonter med mod.En: She felt ready to leave the heavy memories behind and turn toward new horizons with courage.Da: Nytåret ville blive hendes, og hun ville møde det med åbne arme.En: The New Year would be hers, and she would meet it with open arms.Da: Mens de tre venner gik langsomt ud af Kronborg Slots porte, begyndte Astrid at smile bredere.En: As the three friends slowly walked out of Kronborg Slot's gates, Astrid began to smile more broadly.Da: Hun så mod himlen, hvor stjernerne nu glimtede klart, en påmindelse om, at hvert øjeblik er en ny chance.En: She looked up at the sky, where the stars now twinkled brightly, a reminder that every moment is a new chance.Da: Med fuglen i hånden gik hun med lette skridt ind i det kommende år.En: With the bird in her hand, she walked with light steps into the coming year.Da: Slottets lys blev svagere bag dem, men Astrid bar nu sit eget lys af håb og fornyelse med sig.En: The castle's lights grew dimmer behind them, but Astrid now carried her own light of hope and renewal with her. Vocabulary Words:wintry: vinterligefestive attire: festskrudtwinkled: glimtededusk: skumringswarmed: myldredestalls: boderoverwhelmed: overvældetencouragingly: opmuntrendeapproached: gik tættere påhandmade: håndlavedestraw: halmbaubles: kuglerunsure: i tvivlconflict: konfliktshadows: skyggerweigh: tyngeglittering: glitrendeelegant: elegantrenewal: fornyelsebreatlessly: åndeløstunderstanding: forståelseshift: skiftcourage: modhorizons: horisonterdim: svagerebroadly: brederetwinkled: glimtedereminder: påmindelselight: lyshope: håb

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Message from Sunday, December 28 Joy is Delight – Bent for God Psalm 37:3, Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.

Send us a textThe devotion for today, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 was written by Dan Peeler and is narrated by Angela Whorton. Today's Words of Inspiration come from Revelation 21.1-2 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.  Support the show

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What does it really take to go from a Miami drug hustle to leading a global tech company—without sight, privilege, or a roadmap? Prepare to have everything you ever thought you knew about grit, grace, and success put to the test!In a world that still struggles to see beyond labels like “disabled,” “ex-con,” or “minority,” Mike Calvo's story breaks the mold. This episode isn't just about overcoming the odds—it's about redefining them entirely. If you're tired of the same recycled DEI narratives and want the real story behind resilience, leadership, and purpose-driven success, this is your episode.Why You Must Listen:Get an unfiltered look at how one man turned struggle into strategy—and built a legacy along the way.Learn why many modern DEI initiatives fall short, especially for those society often ignores.Discover how adversity, grit, and vision created a business model that serves the underserved.Ready to Fuel Your Own Journey?Press play to hear Mike Calvo's wild, bold, and brutally honest journey from the streets to CEO—this story will challenge everything you think you know about success.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!© 2025 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration This podcast is designed specifically for those seeking healing from trauma, relief from anxiety, overcoming fear of the unknown, resolving isolation, rebuilding self-worth, confronting guilt and shame, personal growth after trauma, finding their life's purpose, recovering from emotional distress, conquering limiting beliefs, navigating identity shifts, building resilience, rebuilding relationships, coping with chronic pain, searching for spiritual direction, embracing inner strength, cultivating hope, overcoming self-doubt, reclaiming their future, and experiencing post-traumatic growth.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251230dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Matthew 2:14-15 Out of Egypt The words in our Bible reading today show that even as a baby, Jesus was already fulfilling prophecy and establishing his credentials as the promised Savior. When King Herod sought to murder the Christ child, God sent the holy family fleeing to Egypt. Seven hundred years earlier, Hosea had foretold that God’s Son would go there and return—and now Jesus, cradled in his mother’s arms, was living out that prophecy. To understand this fulfillment, though, we must recall Israel’s story. Over three thousand years ago, God adopted a nation of slaves and called them his son. He brought Israel out of Egypt, led them through the wilderness, and gave them a new home in Canaan. But Israel did not always return their Father’s love. The people he rescued turned to false gods and sacrificed to idols. Through prophets like Hosea, God warned his disobedient children what would happen if they refused to repent. They deserved punishment for their idolatry. Yet God could not stop loving his son. That is the backdrop for Matthew’s quotation. Jesus is the perfectly obedient Son of God—so fully identifying with God’s people that his life mirrors theirs. As Israel once went down to Egypt, so he went down to Egypt. As Israel was called out, so he was called out. Where Israel failed, Jesus succeeded; where Israel rebelled, Jesus obeyed. And he obeyed for you! When the time had fully come, God sent his beloved Son to be born in Bethlehem, to live as the obedient child you were meant to be, to die on the cross, and to rise again so you could be brought into God’s family. He loved you so much that he poured out his Spirit into your heart so you can cry, “Father!” and know that the Almighty delights to hear you, protect you, bless you, and save you. Even though you have been a rebellious child, God’s grace is greater than your guilt. His love at the manger and the cross is more than enough to bring peace on earth and good will to men. Prayer: Father, thank you for fulfilling your Word by calling your Son out of Egypt, so that I am your own dear child. 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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Send us a textThis episode is about the seasons where life keeps sending you back to revisit old lessons, not to punish you, but to prepare you. Trust that the delays  weren't delays. The heartbreaks that weren't endings. and that the weight had to fall off so you could rise lighter.I talk about the invisible training seasons, the moments where you realize you weren't being blocked, you were being rebuilt. Where you learn the difference between survival and alignment. Where you stop negotiating your dreams, stop settling for “good enough,” and start becoming the version of you that can actually hold more.This is for anyone who feels like life has been stopping them at the gate. For anyone in a reset, a shedding, or a rebuilding season.For anyone who knows deep down, you're not late, you're being prepared.This is your update, your reboot. Your final boarding call.Support the show

With December 25th behind us on the calendar what do we do with Christmas? Where did all the tidings of Joy, giving to those in need, and the desire for more Jesus go? Christmas is a way, not a day, it is Yahweh! Today, on Like It Matters Radio, Mr. Black wants to encourage listeners to stay in the Christmas Spirit. Christmas is a WAY, not a DAY, it is YAHWEH! People need HOPE and HEAT no matter the time of year. We live in a dark, bitter, and self-absorbed world. There are wars, and death, there are marriages and divorces, there is sickness and health. There are good people doing bad things, and there are healthy people taking their lives because of feelings of despair. Helpless and Hopeless, war ravaging our families, our communities and our countries. God sent His Son to HEAL and to SAVE. As followers of Jesus, we get to be his hands and his feet, throughout the year, not just December 24-25 of each year. On today’s Hour of Power, Mr. Black will be joined by Michael Johnson President of the Slavic Gospel Association, with a focus on the children of Ukraine. Listeners today will be inspired and will be entertained, but they will also be called to stay in the Christmas Spirit and to bring some Heat and Hope to the children of Ukraine, to our fellow citizens and to our families! Enjoy today’s Inspiration, Education and Application as Mr. Black encourages listeners to stay in the Christmas Spirit and remember: Christmas is NOT a day, it is a WAY, it is YAHWEH! Be sure to Like and Follow us on our facebook page!www.facebook.com/limradio Instagram @likeitmattersradioTwitter @likeitmatters Get daily inspiration from our blog www.wayofwarrior.blog Learn about our non profit work at www.givelikeitmatters.com Check out our training website www.LikeItMatters.Net Always available online at www.likeitmattersradio.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of CWF, Friend of the Show™ and Chaperone of the Year™ MattGPT joins the Boys for a bonafide nerd fest. This discussion is centered around Church History. We discuss Church History facts and figures, what's interesting to us, and most importantly we answer this question: why is learning church history important? History is important, and it's really important for Christians. You will also learn pretty quickly how and why Matt has earned his nickname. Long live John Harmon Melton!

Nic and Tarina prepare for family visiting for Christmas—with only a brief reference to the Christmas Vacation. They share a memory of driving around to look at Christmas lights when Elle was little. One house was decked out with all the lights and Elle said, “Wow! They're daddy must be strong.”In this episode, Tarina and Nic express gratitude for a few listeners and all listeners. They celebrate their most downloaded episode (#73) which featured their new son-in-law, Micah Graf, as well all 12 of their guests over the past year.They also reflect on feedback received from the last episode (#97). Based on a listener question, Nic shares that we need to look at the emotion behind whether we are complaining or venting. He encourages us to ask ourselves, “What do I want in this moment—for someone to listen or to do something?”Be sure to listen to Nic's encouragement at the end.If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com.---

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Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give Up Erik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey's Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no cure. Now using a wheelchair, Erik Dane is still acting, still creating, and still showing up. He recently appeared on Brilliant Minds and participated in a powerful media panel discussing the role, disability visibility, and what it means to continue working in an industry that rarely makes space for visible illness. We bring you that panel—and the conversation it sparked. As we look ahead to the new year, Erik Dane's story is a profound reminder of two essential truths: nothing matters more than your health, and even when your body isn't cooperating, your dreams don't have to end.

Michael's journey from hardship to graduation shows how God's plans bring hope, a future, and the potential to make a lasting difference. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In Nakd Classics we bring back your favorite episodes that focus on mindset, confidence and holistic health.  Original Episode 311 :  This episode is for you and your happiness…at the place you call home. If you've ever felt stuck in the same old routines, drained by clutter, or like your home just isn't lifting you up—this might be why: your environment is running on autopilot, not in sync with your wellbeing. I chat with Anita Yokota—licensed therapist turned interior designer, whose work blends psychology with interior design to create spaces that truly support you (you might recognize her work from the Drew Barrymore show.) Together, we look at how home design creates happiness and wellbeing through four mini episodes. This is part 1. Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 ✨ On this podcast series: Easiest ways to declutter so you FEEL calm at home The 3 neuroscience hacks every home needs How home loops conquer procrastination Why your physical & emotional environments are intertwined Creating healthy boundaries in your home Share with anyone who you know deserves a more creative space to thrive.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20251230dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called my son.” Matthew 2:14-15 Out of Egypt The words in our Bible reading today show that even as a baby, Jesus was already fulfilling prophecy and establishing his credentials as the promised Savior. When King Herod sought to murder the Christ child, God sent the holy family fleeing to Egypt. Seven hundred years earlier, Hosea had foretold that God’s Son would go there and return—and now Jesus, cradled in his mother’s arms, was living out that prophecy. To understand this fulfillment, though, we must recall Israel’s story. Over three thousand years ago, God adopted a nation of slaves and called them his son. He brought Israel out of Egypt, led them through the wilderness, and gave them a new home in Canaan. But Israel did not always return their Father’s love. The people he rescued turned to false gods and sacrificed to idols. Through prophets like Hosea, God warned his disobedient children what would happen if they refused to repent. They deserved punishment for their idolatry. Yet God could not stop loving his son. That is the backdrop for Matthew’s quotation. Jesus is the perfectly obedient Son of God—so fully identifying with God’s people that his life mirrors theirs. As Israel once went down to Egypt, so he went down to Egypt. As Israel was called out, so he was called out. Where Israel failed, Jesus succeeded; where Israel rebelled, Jesus obeyed. And he obeyed for you! When the time had fully come, God sent his beloved Son to be born in Bethlehem, to live as the obedient child you were meant to be, to die on the cross, and to rise again so you could be brought into God’s family. He loved you so much that he poured out his Spirit into your heart so you can cry, “Father!” and know that the Almighty delights to hear you, protect you, bless you, and save you. Even though you have been a rebellious child, God’s grace is greater than your guilt. His love at the manger and the cross is more than enough to bring peace on earth and good will to men. Prayer: Father, thank you for fulfilling your Word by calling your Son out of Egypt, so that I am your own dear child. 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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Funktionsmodus wirkt wie ein Schutzschild, der vor dem echten Leben abschirmt und Erschöpfung zum Grundrauschen macht. Hochsensibilität, Perfektion und der ständige Druck, Erwartungen zu erfüllen, treiben viele Menschen unbemerkt an den Rand der Kraft. Sandra Quedenbaum, Coach und Ausbilderin für Hochsensibilität und Trauma, zeigt, wie Körperwahrnehmung und Beziehung zum Ausweg werden – und warum Selbstfürsorge kein Luxus ist, sondern Rettung. Du erfährst... …wie Sandra Quedenbaum den Funktionsmodus erklärt und Wege aufzeigt, ihn zu verlassen. …welche Rolle Hochsensibilität im Arbeitsalltag spielt und wie sie Burnout beeinflusst. …wie Körperwahrnehmung und Achtsamkeit helfen, Stress zu reduzieren und Resilienz zu stärken. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

The year-end inspirational Timesuck is here! We wrap up 2025 with the incredible true story of Chris Gardner — a man who survived poverty, abuse, foster care, and homelessness (along with his toddler son) before becoming a multimillionaire stockbroker and global philanthropist. If he could rise from that kind of hardship to build a life of purpose and generosity, what might the rest of us be capable of overcoming?Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sign up for Joni's Bible Reading Plan! --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. They discuss the recent news of International Quilt Market being cancelled, how to manage fabric during a mystery sew along, their favorite pre-cuts to use when making a quilt, and more! We want to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year! See you in 2026!https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32665Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Regal Christmas (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/472gmzVChristmas Lane (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/472eU0rStay 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