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Celebrating the release of All In This Together, Jack reflects on learning to bow to life's mystery—and how doing so opens a path to liberation, love, and inner peace.Jack's new book is out now: All in This Together: Stories and Teachings for Loving Each Other and Our WorldToday's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.https://youtu.be/c9lBoai7ZTY“There's something so mysterious about how things unfold. We live in something so huge and magnificent, but we get into small mind about how it should be, but we honestly don't know so much.” –Jack KornfieldIn this episode, Jack mindfully explores:More healing stories on love and respectSharon Salzberg's travel advice from Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheThe stories of how both Spirit Rock Meditation Center and Insight Meditation Society came to beBowing to the mystery of how everything unfoldsThich Nhat Hanh's wisdom from a treeHow weird, wild, and mysterious it is to be humanThe invitation to liberation this life offersHow to stay calm driving in intense trafficWorking with intention and letting others off the hookWhen people are behaving badly, letting go and focusing on your own heartDealing with existential angstThe music of humanity, of being humanWorking through anger and righteousnessHolding your complicated life in kindness and compassionBecoming a lighthouse for others“There's something in the stories we tell. We come together for the Dharma, and it's really the truth of love and mystery.” –Jack KornfieldThis Dharma Talk originally took place in Nov 2025 for the Spirit Rock Monday Night Dharma Talk and Guided Meditation celebrating Jack's All In This Together book release. Stay up to date with Jack's upcoming livestreams and events here.About Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a year's worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack Kornfield.“You can't know the intention of someone else. There's only one person whose intention you can really know. Guess whose that is? So, intention is really for yourself.” –Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

www.tswrightspeaks.comwww.godcenteredconcept.comwww.jesussaid.tvEpisode SummaryThis episode explores the historical context and authorship of the Book of James while examining 12 biblical parallels between James and the teachings of Jesus. Learn how these connections reveal a powerful message about faith expressed through action, spiritual maturity, and authentic Christian discipleship.The Book of James is one of the most practical and challenging books in the New Testament. Often called the “Proverbs of the New Testament,” James emphasizes living out authentic faith through obedience, wisdom, humility, and compassion.DescriptionIn this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads & God Centered Concept, we explore the historical background of the Epistle of James, its likely early date of authorship, and its message to Jewish believers scattered throughout the Roman world.Most importantly, we uncover 12 remarkable parallels between the teachings of James and the words of Jesus. From enduring trials to caring for the poor, James echoes the powerful message of the Sermon on the Mount and other teachings of Christ.Discover how James reinforces Jesus' call to:• Live a faith that produces action • Pursue spiritual maturity • Seek wisdom from God • Care for the vulnerable • Control the tongue and emotions • Become doers of the Word, not just hearersThis episode will help you see how the teachings of Jesus continue through the practical instruction found in the Book of James, offering powerful guidance for Christian discipleship and daily obedience.If you desire a deeper, more authentic walk with God, this teaching will challenge and encourage you to live out your faith with integrity.Key Topics Covered• Historical context of the Book of James • Authorship and early church setting • The practical nature of James' teachings • 12 parallels between James and Jesus • Faith demonstrated through obedience • Spiritual maturity through trials • Caring for widows, orphans, and the vulnerable • Wisdom and humility in Christian lifeChapters (Timestamp Markers)00:00 Introduction to the Series and Book of James 01:09 Authorship and Historical Context of James 02:04 James' Audience and Early Writing Date 03:01 James as the Proverbs of the New Testament 04:00 12 Parallels Between James and Jesus – Overview 04:57 Joy in Trials (James 1:2 & Matthew 5:11–12) 05:24 Spiritual Maturity and Perfection (James 1:4 & Matthew 5:48) 05:54 Asking God for Wisdom (James 1:5 & Matthew 7:7) 06:53 Faith and Doubt in Prayer (James 1:6 & Mark 11:24) 07:23 Humility and Wealth (James 1:9–10 & Luke 6:20, 24) 07:51 Enduring Persecution (James 1:12 & Matthew 5:10) 08:47 God as the Source of Good Gifts (James 1:17 & Matthew 7:11) 09:17 Listening and Obeying God's Word (James 1:19 & Matthew 7:24) 09:45 Controlling Anger (James 1:20 & Matthew 5:22) 10:14 Being Doers of the Word (James 1:22 & Matthew 7:24) 11:09 Caring for Widows, Orphans, and the Least (James 1:27 & Matthew 25:35–40) 12:10 Applying James' Wisdom Today 13:38 Discipleship and Spiritual Growth 14:08 Invitation to Embrace the TruthCall To ActionIf this teaching encouraged you, be sure to:• Follow Kingdom Cross Roads & God Centered Concept • Share this episode with others seeking deeper biblical understanding • Leave a review to help more believers discover this podcast.KeywordsBook of James teachings of Jesus New Testament Bible study faith and works Christian discipleship biblical wisdom Sermon on the Mount spiritual maturity Christian obedience James Bible study biblical parallels Christian podcast practical Christianity New Testament teaching faith in action

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Mike interviews Emily, director of certification training at ABC, as the track leader for the Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling Methods at the Call to Council conference. Emily explains the track's purpose for online and newer counselors, those in Level One, and others exploring biblical counseling methods, and outlines sessions that move from a theology of care in the church through beginning, middle, and ending counseling sessions. Speakers include Dan Ghramm on theology of care and using the Bible's story “from Garden to Glory,” Emily on starting well and ending well, Chris Minott on unpacking a counselee's story and dynamics of the heart, and Shauna on the character of God and sharing Scripture in counseling. The track ends with a panel applying the methods to a case study, with several new lessons from last year.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:28 Emily Joins In01:19 Emily's Role at ABC02:00 Why This Track Matters02:41 Track Overview and Flow02:51 Theology of Care04:08 Starting Well Sessions04:28 Garden to Glory Framework04:59 Unpacking the Story05:37 Heart Dynamics and Change05:51 God's Character and Scripture06:29 Ending Well and Case Panel07:33 Register and Final InviteEpisode MentionsRegister Now

I was surprised by doubt in the middle of my college years. Thankfully, God didn't give up on me and invited me 4 times back to himself. Some of us need 4 times. A favorite professor helped me out. Listen in.   Back story: Around age ten I fell in love with the Christian education pastor at our church. He was happily married—which was a good thing. I didn't tell anyone about my crush—which was also a good thing. But when I went off to college, I thought I might major in being a pastor's wife. I was surprised to find out they didn't have that major—nor did any aspiring pastor ask me. At least not anyone I wanted to say yes to. I was even more surprised to discover sometime in the middle of my second year that I'd lost my faith. More than a surprise, it was a shock. I awoke one morning and thought: Is Christianity actually true? Close to panic, I wondered, Does God even exist? Have I been duped? In school, no one spoke about doubt, not in daily chapel, never in class. Surrounded by godly professors, my friends and I took Bible courses alongside our majors and enjoyed the scholarship as well as the spiritual stimulation. But not one person asked: “So how much do you believe in God today, Sue?” (I wish they had—I would've been honest. I may have cried.) No one ever preached in chapel: “You May Doubt Your Faith One Day and You Will Be Okay.” (I wish they had. I would've taken notes.) One ordinary morning, doubts slipped in unnoticed and unwanted and rattled my cage of comfort and certainty. The fact remained: I no longer believed. I had lost my faith. I felt like I was living on the edge of crazy. Do you have a friend who needs to hear they are not alone in their doubts? Share this podcast episode with them today. You can help bring them back from the edge of crazy. Read more from Never Alone: Stories of Invitation and Connection    ~~~ Do you prefer watching while listening?  We are on YouTube:     Welcome Heart: Knowing & Showing the Heart of God  

Morning sermon from 8th March 2026. Preacher Tom Cox

Thanks for joining us! We're so glad you're here with us.Today, Matt continues our Threads series. The whole Bible tells one story, and Jesus is at the center. Every page carries a thread of grace that leads us back to Him.Support the show

Jesus transforms those who are faithless by remaining faithful to them.

Jesus didn't invite people into a religion. He invited them to obedience. Whatever your next step is take it. You don't know what hangs in the balance. Text: Luke 4:14-15, 38-40, 42-44; 1 Peter 2:23-24 Speaker: Aaron Patton

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Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — A budding office romance between Burt and Irving this week, Cobell drills into Petey's brain, and Helly has absolutely had it.  Mentioned Free eBook The You You Are: A Spiritual Biagraphy of You by Dar. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-you-you-are/id6738364141 Audiobook version, narrated by the author: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-you-you-are/id1780413757 Next up on Severance: S1E5 “The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe  Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5  Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've been posting consistently — reels, carousels, stories, and emails — but you're still wondering why your content isn't turning into discovery calls or clients, this episode will help you fix that. Because here's the truth: likes, saves, and comments don't build businesses. Trust does. In today's episode, I'm sharing what I call the Trust Content Stack — the five types of content that build trust with your audience and turn followers into paying clients. Most coaches rely on educational tips alone. But in today's world, information is everywhere. People don't invest because you taught them something — they invest because they trust that you can help them get a result. In this episode, I walk you through the five content types that build trust from different angles, and how to rotate them so your audience naturally moves from curious follower to ready-to-work-with-you client. If you're ready to stop posting random tips and start creating content that actually converts, this episode is for you.   Resources Are you a health coach in need of done-for-you content? Visit yourhealthcoachbiz.com and save 40% using code GO40. Ready to launch your own podcast or need full podcast management services? Learn more here: https://rachelafeldman.com/the-healthy-hustle-podcast-agency/   Why Educational Content Alone Doesn't Convert So many coaches are posting helpful tips, but then wondering why they're not getting discovery calls or new clients. The issue usually isn't that your content is bad — it's that your content is incomplete. Trust isn't built with one post. It's built through patterns of content that help your audience feel understood, supported, and confident that you can help them. If you're posting tips and you're not converting, it doesn't mean your content's bad. It usually means your content is incomplete… trust is built through patterns.   Authority Content: Showing You Know What You're Talking About Authority content proves you understand your audience's struggles and have a clear method to help them. But authority content isn't generic education — it's identifying patterns your audience keeps missing. Instead of sharing broad information, authority content diagnoses the real problem and introduces your approach to solving it. Authority content is… I see this pattern all the time, and here's what you need to do instead.   Proof Content: Showing That Your Method Works People don't buy because they believe your information. They buy because they believe in your results. Proof content builds trust by showing outcomes — through client wins, case studies, testimonials, or your own transformation. People don't buy because they believe in your information. They buy because they believe in your outcome.   Belief Content: What You Stand For Belief content is where you share what you stand for — and what you don't. This is the type of content that makes the right people say: "Oh my gosh, someone finally said it." Belief content positions you as a leader instead of just another coach sharing tips. Belief content is the content that makes people say… 'Oh my God, somebody finally said it.'   Objection Content: Addressing Why People Don't Buy Even people who like and trust you will still have objections before they invest. Common objections include: I don't have time I can't afford it I've tried everything before What if it doesn't work for me? Objection content addresses these concerns before they become a no. Objection content is where you address these before they become a no.   Invitation Content: Clearly Asking People to Take the Next Step This is where many coaches drop the ball. They share helpful content all week but never clearly invite people to work with them. Invitation content connects your content to your offer and clearly shows people how to move forward. Invitation content isn't pushy. It's clear… it's confidence… it's direct.   A Simple Weekly Content Strategy Rachel recommends rotating these five types of posts throughout the week so your audience constantly builds trust. Example structure: Monday — Authority content Tuesday — Proof content Wednesday — Belief content Thursday — Objection content Friday — Invitation content This keeps your audience warming up to your offer even when you're not launching. Your audience needs repetition… you're not looking for new constant ideas, you're looking for new angles on the same core problems.   The Biggest Content Mistake Coaches Make The biggest mistake Rachel sees coaches making is creating content that is: Too generic Too tip-based Too broad Not connected to their offer If your content isn't building authority, proof, belief, handling objections, or inviting action, it's likely just noise instead of strategy. I don't want you building a content hobby. I want you building a business.  

Mike is joined virtually by Jeremy Lelek to preview his Call to Council conference track on biblically unpacking mental health diagnoses. Jeremy explains the objective of engaging intimidating DSM categories by describing them from a psychiatric perspective while bringing Scripture to bear on what to do and how to interpret struggles through a biblical anthropology that includes spiritual realities without ignoring physiological and empirical data. The track will cover PTSD, borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, OCD and scrupulosity, and bipolar disorder, with sessions led by Beth Claes, Dr. Nate Brooks, and Dr. Matthew Lapine. They aim to equip licensed professionals, pastors, and laypeople with practical tools and confidence that God's Word speaks comprehensively to these issues.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:21 Meet Jeremy Lelek00:43 Track Overview02:06 DSM and Scripture03:28 Diagnoses Covered04:20 Track Team Spotlight07:41 Why This Matters08:21 Church Lens on Labels09:46 Biblical Anthropology10:59 Who Should Attend12:32 Final InvitationEpisode MentionsRegister for the Mental Health Track

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God desires that you would thrive and that you would walk with Him.  It is only while we are in close proximity to God that we begin to realize what God created us for.  It is here that we produce the fruit we were created to produce.

A Poetic Invitation to Face Our S**tMarie Ida Sequence: Writing Prompts to Love Our MothersHello Wonderful Reader,The mother-daughter bond is just about the last thing I wanted to share about this week. I only wanted to give you a taste of Elsa von Freytag-Loringhoven because next week we'll be working with another poem by her in a “Fantasy”-themed Intimacy Writing Workshop (which I'm very excited to teach!)I found her poem “Marie Ida Sequence,” and I liked it. But once I sat down to illustrate, I got the message: she's talking about her mother, their resemblance, and her love for her. Her mother, Ida-Marie, who died of uterine cancer when Elsa was only 19 years old. Her mother, who had suffered from mental illness and spent time in a sanatorium in Stettin, Germany (theartstory.org). Her mother, who had been stuck in an abusive, violent relationship with her father, and contracted syphilis because of him (Elsa blamed her father for her mother's death).I'm not going to lie, the complexity of it makes me feel a bit better about myself. I'm going through a difficult time with my own mother. I am trying to accept her for who she is, while she cannot do the same for me. My boundaries are met by her silence. I'm still an afterthought in her web of family gatherings, always wanting everyone to be close while still not really knowing what closeness means. It's f*****g complicated, and not fun to think about.Still, the clear images in the poem captivated me. The slate-green eyes, the copper hair. Maybe that's what writing is about sometimes. Facing the dark s**t. Processing the stuff we'd rather not look at. In fact, in the research from UT Austin that I base my workshops on, they say that there are more mental and physical health benefits from writing about your most traumatic and difficult experiences than from writing about neutral topics.So, here's to facing our s**t.Love,Tash

Shaped by a childhood of resourcefulness and grit, Barry Bradham's story moves beyond your usual rags-to-riches narrative. Raised in a family where money was often scarce, his parents displayed both strong work ethics and unconventional life choices. Barry started honing his sales skills at just eight years old; he was trading toys and selling bubblegum and baseball cards from a table on the corner. These formative experiences not only instilled the value of integrity but also introduced him early to both the highs of self-sufficiency and the lessons that come when the money in play isn't as innocent as it first appears.From those humble beginnings, Barry followed an untraditional but ambitious route, blending work ethic with curiosity. His adolescence and entry into adulthood were marked by a succession of odd jobs, guided mentorship from community figures, and a constant drive to improve his financial footing. It was this drive, combined with the influence of books like "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and real-life examples of side hustles and entrepreneurship, that sustained his hunger for financial autonomy. But it was also a journey fueled by necessity and wanting a sense of control over his life that he didn't always see modeled at home.In college, Barry took those scrappy entrepreneurial skills to the next level, helping launch new student organizations and eventually moving into a career in banking and real estate. By outward appearances, things looked, well, fine.He had an expanding portfolio, social credibility, and an impressive track record managing both businesses and teams. And yet, beneath the surface, Barry was making decisions in isolation, he no longer had the mentorship and strategic counsel that are vital when navigating high stakes. This was his first “fine but not fine” phase.It all came to a head during the economic downturn, when his calculated risks unraveled. He lost properties, financial security, his fiancée, and his sense of direction. And still, he kept the front up. Smiling. Positive. “I've got this.”But as often happens, those lowest moments became catalyzing ones. One day he was on a bus in the rain in Manhattan Beach, whispering to his sister through the phone that he felt like he was living out the movie The Pursuit of Happyness in real time.He was determined not to stay in that place though. He taught himself graphic design and studied Adobe programs late into the night. Slept on his office floor when he had to. Sold his car. Kept showing up to meetings with a belief that he could still create value.Barry credits his resurgence to humility, learning to ask for help, and embracing community instead of going it alone. His second “fine” season taught him something even bigger. And that story? Tune in to hear him tell it.Resources: Website: https://digilink.global/barrybradham-entrepreneur LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybradham/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barrybradham Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrybradham_entrepreneur/ Hype Song: Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines ft. T.I., Pharrell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDUC1LUXSU&list=RDyyDUC1LUXSU&start_radio=1 Invitation from Lori:This episode is sponsored by Zen Rabbit. Smart leaders know trust is the backbone of a thriving workplace, and in today's hybrid whirlwind, it doesn't grow from quarterly updates or the occasional Slack ping. It grows from steady, human communication.Plenty of companies think they're doing great because they host all-staff meetings, keep “open door” policies, and throw the occasional team-building event. Meanwhile, leaders who truly care about culture are choosing better tools.That's where I come in. Forward-thinking organizations bring me in to create internal podcasts that connect people through real stories, honest conversations, and genuine community—your old printed newsletter reinvented for the way people actually work now.If you run, work for, or know a company ready to upgrade communication and strengthen culture, reach out at Lori@ZenRabbit dot com.Because when people feel heard, they engage. When they engage, they perform. And when they perform, the business succeeds beyond projections.

How you show up in the world matters more than you may realize

A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC March 1, 2026. “Ignite the Light” series.  Text: John 3:1-17   Some seasons feel like one long night. Not the gentle kind with a crescent moon and a few bright stars. But the kind where you can't quite see what's coming next. Where the news feels relentless. Where the future feels uncertain. Where the questions get louder than the answers. Questions like: What kind of God creates a world with cancer and deadly storms? Why is there so much cruelty and violence? Why am I so lonely? How can I stop being so afraid? Where is God in all of this? Night has a way of stripping us of pretense. It quiets the noise. It makes us honest—honest about our questions, and honest about our need for Light. And it is there, in that kind of night, that we meet Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a learned man, a scholar of the Jewish faith, a respected religious leader, a man who knew his scripture and his tradition. And still, he comes to Jesus confused and curious, full of questions. That alone should ignite some light for us. Because somewhere along the way many people were taught that questions don't belong in church. That faith means certainty. That belief means signing on the dotted line of a doctrinal checklist. And yet here, in one of the most famous chapters in the Bible, we find a scholar and seeker stumbling through the dark saying: How can this be? Questions are not the opposite of faith. They are often the spark where faith begins. Nicodemus is not given answers. He is given invitation. Invitation to trust. Invitation to step toward Light. “The wind blows where it chooses…” You can feel it, even when you cannot control it. And that is what Jesus is offering Nicodemus—not certainty, but relationship. “For God so loved the world…” This verse from Gospel of John 3:16 has too often been reduced to a slogan—or worse, weaponized as a boundary marker of who is in and who is out. But listen carefully. It does not say: “God so loved the worthy.” It does not say: “God so loved the certain.” It does not say: “God so loved those who figured it all out.” It says: God so loved the world. The whole world. And the word translated “believe,” pisteuo, is not primarily about intellectual agreement. It is about trust. Relational trust. Entrusting yourself to another. There is a world of difference between believing a statement and believing in a person. To say “I believe in you” is not to claim you understand everything about a person. It is to say: I trust you. I will step toward you. Even, perhaps, I will follow your lead. That is the spark. Faith is not having all the answers. Faith is daring to trust the Light of God while still standing in the dark. You only need enough light to take the next step. Not a floodlight. Just a spark. Friends, we are not only people who talk about light. We are people who have seen it. We saw it when neighborhoods in Minneapolis organized to care for one another in the aftermath of unrest and uncertainty. When stores were vulnerable and systems strained, neighbors brought whatever gifts they had—organizing skills, grills, baked goods, bottled water, medical supplies. Some patrolled streets to protect small businesses and vulnerable neighbors—immigrant families, people of color, anyone who felt unsafe. Some accompanied elders to the grocery store and children to school. Some simply showed up and stood watch so others could worship or sleep in peace. No one person solved the darkness. But together, they became light. We have seen it in the quiet, steady witness of Buddhist monks walking for peace—a simple, embodied prayer moving through public streets. Their steps did not shout. They did not argue. They simply walked, reminding everyone watching that love does not have to be loud to be powerful. We have seen it in the long, luminous ministry of Jesse Jackson, who reminded a weary nation again and again: it gets dark sometimes, but morning always comes. He showed up in hospital rooms, on picket lines, in forgotten neighborhoods, listening to people's questions, dignifying their pain, calling them to embodied love. Hope, in his hands, was not naïve optimism. It was disciplined, stubborn carrying of the Light into the dark. These are not abstract ideas. They are sparks in real darkness. And here is the good news: the same Spirit that moved in Nicodemus' night, the same love that sent Jesus into the world, is moving still. Ignite the Light does not mean we deny the darkness. It means we refuse to surrender to it. Nicodemus does not leave Jesus with all his questions answered. But get this beautiful twist: his story doesn't end in chapter three. Near the end of John's Gospel, after Jesus has been crucified, Nicodemus appears again—this time in daylight—bringing spices to help prepare Jesus' body for burial. He moves from academic speculation to embodied love. From confusion to courageous tenderness. From questions to action. Not because all his questions were resolved. But because somewhere along the way, trust took root. The spark caught. That is what trust looks like. Not certainty—but movement. The spark becomes action. God does not wait for us to stop asking questions before God loves us. God meets us in the questions. God meets us in the dark. God meets us and keeps the spark of hope and faith and life burning in us. That is the gospel. And that is why we come to this Table. We do not come to Communion because we have resolved every theological tension. We come because we are hungry for light. We come because we need trust rekindled. We come because love has already moved toward us. “For God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world…” No condemnation here. Only invitation. At this table, Christ does not hand us a doctrinal list with boxes to check. He hands us bread. And in that simple act, light passes from hand to hand. Maybe you feel strong today. Maybe you feel barely glowing. It doesn't matter. A spark is enough. Enough to check on a neighbor. Enough to show up. Enough to listen. Enough to bake bread or walk for peace or stand beside someone who is afraid. Enough to believe that morning will come as we keep working together for what is good. Nicodemus came at night. But he kept moving… all the way to the tomb. And if he was there at the tomb, then he was already on his way to resurrection morning. And the Spirit who moved him is moving us still. Because the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness does not overcome it. So come to the table. Bring your questions. Bring your weariness. Bring your small, flickering hope. Receive the love of God who believes in you. And then go — and be a spark in someone else's dark.

Send a textIt is a full house this episode we have all been out visiting railways across the UK. Alasdair  goes  to East Kent Railway – a Colonel Stephens Line ..if you are not familiar with that name...he was an engineer who built and managed his own empire of branch lines up and down the UK around the early part of the last century. Alasdair chats to Chris Jackson from the Colonel Stephens Society to set the scene before setting off to KentSharon has been considering her favourite railway books as we mark World Book Day in the week we publish.Young reporter George Woodward visits the Peak Rail at half term and Paddy Range has been out on a diesel hunt,  this time to the Severn Valley Railway and producer Laura Raymond popped along to chat to volunteers at Llangollen Railway on the first day of their season and a meets a very special volunteer who will soon be having tea with the King!Links Below to the Railways and organisations in this episode.Colonel Stephens SocietyThe Colonel Stephens Railway Museum - Kent & East Sussex RailwayEast Kent Railway TrustWorld Book DayLlangollen RailwayBetteshanger Country ParkPeak RailSevern Valley Railway#SharonGregory #Paddyrange #Alasdair Stewart #Laura Raymond #WorldBookDayThis podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart and Sharon Gregory. Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.

Thank you for joining us this month as we take up “The Invitation” and join together with thousands of YWAMers from around the world as we pray and hear from God. This month we will be praying for YWAM Mongolia. Continue reading →

The host of Fit Fueled and Busy explains her recent absence, sharing that work initiatives, her daughter's gymnastics season, family birthdays, half-marathon training (aiming for under two hours), and a bad cold led to three weeks without an episode. As a high achiever following a rigorous plan written by her sister, she hadn't missed runs despite major schedule adjustments, but illness forced her to reconsider pushing through. After seeking advice, she rested, replaced runs with light walks, took a full day off work, maintained nutrition and hydration, and prioritized sleep and recovery, returning to training without losing progress. She emphasizes that consistency over time includes wisdom and listening to your body, and invites listeners to Couture Fitness for coaching, accountability, and support balancing ambition, motherhood, career, and health.00:00 Life Got Busy01:04 High Achiever Mindset01:29 Half Marathon Training02:32 Sick Week Reality Check03:02 Recovery Like a Job03:56 Rest Protects Progress04:53 Discipline With Wisdom05:17 Couture Fitness Support05:48 Invitation and Wrap Up Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoyed it. Join our 28 Day Strength and Nutrition Jumpstart Program here. Reserve your spot with a Couture Coach: Buy a 1:1 coaching packageSign up for our FREE newsletter here.Follow us for more tips, tricks, and support in our private Facebook Group, Boost Your Metabolism After Age 30.Follow us on Instagram @couture_fitness_coachingCheck at our website and blog. Want customized plan for boosting your metabolism? Learn more about our 1:1 coaching

What if I told you the Talmud's greatest secret for surviving a crisis isn't fighting harder—it's assuming the exact opposite of what you think is true? In this special Purim episode of Madlik Disruptive Torah, Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz explore the Megillah's phrase וְנַהֲפוֹךְ הוּא (ve-nahafoch hu) — "everything was turned upside down" — and ask what it means after Purim, in a world facing crisis and uncertainty. Key Takeaways Reversal Is a Mindset, Not a Miracle. Crisis Is an Invitation to Rethink the Paradigm. Argue Hard. Stay Together. Timestamps [00:00] Purim Eve Tension [00:43] V'nahafoch Hu Mindset [01:57] Meet the Hosts [03:20] Esther Texts Reversal [05:01] Greenberg on Paradox [07:15] Turn It Over, Pirkei Avot [09:18] Talmudic Opposite Logic [14:55] Cafe Hafuch and Disagreement [18:31] Purim Rule Breaking [21:44] Kuhn and Paradigm Shifts [25:26] Startup Nation Debate Culture [28:26] War Reality and Prayer Links & Learnings Sign up for free and get more from our weekly newsletter https://madlik.com/ Sefaria Source Sheet: https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/711758 Transcript here: https://madlik.substack.com/  

In this episode of the Neue Thing Podcast, we open Ephesians 2:1–3 and sit with words calling us to remember our B.C. days. Paul reminds believers what marked every one of us before Christ: spiritually dead, shaped by the patterns of this world, and unable to rescue ourselves. He writes not to shame them, but to fuel a deeper gratitude for grace. Because there was a real moment in time when everything changed and you received God's gift of salvation. A moment that can only be explained by two powerful words: “But God.” If you have forgotten how far you have come, this passage invites you to remember—and to let gratitude rise again. WHAT IS NEUE THING?Neue Thing is a non-profit ministry, founded by Cherie Wagner, that exists to equip women with the Word of God. Cherie's life-long passion is two-fold: knowing Jesus Christ and making Him known. Author of Found On My Knees, Awake O Sleeper, Rest, Hope, Psalms for Life, and Knowing Your Name, Cherie writes Bible studies for women that will encourage them to know and believe God's Word, equip them to live it, and empower them to take it and transform this generation for Jesus Christ.CONNECT Website: https://neuething.org/Email Subscription link:https://neuething.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuethinginc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neuethingGive to Neue Thing: https://neuething.org/give/RESOURCESAwake O Sleeper: EphesiansProverbs: The Wise, The Fool, The WickedKnowing Your NameFound On My Knees: The Journey from Brokenness to BlessingRest: 30 Days of Exploring God's Invitation to RestHope: Tethered to an Unwavering GodPsalms for Life

What can you imagine for a better world?...Today, Abbie and Jenn discuss the recent Chinese Lunar New Year, and the context of the transition from the year of the Wood Snake to the year of the Fire Horse as it relates to a shared sense of urgency, momentum, revolution. As Abbie and Jenn explore imagination as invitation, action, rehearsal, and experiment, they name a relationship between communication, stories, and imagination for designing better social worlds. ...Jennifer Chan (she/her) is a second-generation Chinese-Canadian settler, born and raised in Tkaranto, Turtle Island. Jenn is an oldest daughter of immigrants from Hong Kong, she is a Mama to two wonderful humans, a partner to her high school sweetie, a fiercely loyal friend as well as a sister and an Aunt, she is also a Double Virgo who lives with ADHD. Jenn weaves her deeply personal perspectives and worldviews into her work as the CEO of the Department of Imaginary Affairs. ...Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created, produced & hosted by Abbie VanMeter.Stories Lived. Stories Told. is an initiative of the CMM Institute for Personal and Social Evolution....Music for Stories Lived. Stories Told. is created by Rik Spann....CMM Institute SubstackCMM Institute Events Page…⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore all things Stories Lived. Stories Told. here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Explore all things CMM Institute here.

You are not crazy. You are not broken. You survived. ♡In today's episode of Whispers of Hope Invitation to Wisdom, we talk about something that doesn't get said enough:It's ok that you're hypervigilant. Freezing doesn't make you stupid.Fawning doesn't make you weak.Running doesn't make you unhealed. Fighting doesn't make you hopeless. These responses kept you alive. There is no shame in survival. In our trauma-informed segment, we unpack how your body learned to protect you-and how healing doesn't mean pretending those responses never existed. It means gently teaching your nervous system that it's safe now. And in the second half, we lean into wisdom. Scripture tells us that if we ask for wisdom, the Lord gives it generously. He is not irritated by your questions. He is not withholding clarity. He invites you to come close and ask. This episode is an invitation: lay down shame. Receive wisdom. Believe that healing and faith can grow together. If this resonates with you, or a woman you love, share this episode and let her know-there is hope, and she is not alone. ♥

You Are Already Whole — and this episode is going to remind you of that. If you're an entrepreneur, creator, or coach who's been running hard — building something real, showing up for your team, your clients, your family — and somewhere along the way you started feeling like your peace of mind is always just one deal, one launch, or one win away... This one's for you. In this episode, I share a raw and real insight that came to me during a solo hike up the mountains of Salt Spring Island, BC — after one of the fullest, most stretched months I can remember. I'd just delivered a major workshop in Sacramento, come home to a packed inbox, and was deep in the hustle of growing Magic Kids when my wife told me to take a day off. What happened on that mountain changed something in me. I realized I had been outsourcing my wholeness to outcomes I couldn't fully control — and chances are, you might be doing the same thing. In this episode you'll discover: What it means to "outsource your wholeness" — and why it's silently draining you The meditation that cracked me open and geared my nervous system down 3 speeds A simple reframe you can use today — no matter where your business or life is at Why your worth is not tied to your metrics, your revenue, or your to-do list This conversation originally happened inside Majik Mind — my private coaching community for entrepreneurs building with soul. Every week we go deep like this: hot seats, breakthroughs, business strategy, and inner work all in one place. If this landed for you, come join us. ───────────────────────────── ✦ LINKS & RESOURCES ───────────────────────────── Join Majik Mind (Private Coaching Community): https://majikmedia.com/majik-mind Raising Empowered Creators Workshop (this Friday — register now!): https://majikkids.com/workshop Signature Workshop Retreats — Salt Spring Island (April, May & June 2026): https://majikmedia.com/workshop Majik Media (Main Site): https://majikmedia.com Magic Kids: https://majikkids.com ───────────────────────────── ✦ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ───────────────────────────── Majik Media is for entrepreneurs, coaches, and creators who are building businesses and lives with intention. We blend business strategy with inner work — because sustainable success starts from the inside out. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you never miss one. *video Chapters:* 0:00 - Intro: Busy Month & Leadership Conference 0:15 - Launching Magic Kids Signature Workshop 0:45 - the 'Raising Empowered Creators' Topic 1:20 - Workshop Preparation & Logistics 1:50 - Post-trip Catch-up & Business Demands 2:50 - Forced Day Off & Mountain Hiking Retreat 4:00 - the Core Insight: Outsourcing Wholeness to Outcomes 4:45 - Reclaiming Inner Wholeness Meditation 6:00 - Invitation to Reclaim Your Wholeness Now Hashtags #MajikMind #EntrepreneurMindset #InnerWork #Wholeness #MajikMedia #SaltSpringIsland #CreatorCoach #ConsciousEntrepreneur #MindsetShift #BurnoutRecovery #Entrepreneurs #PersonalDevelopment #CoachingCommunity #RaisingEmpoweredCreators #WorkshopRetreat

Most salon owners think they have a marketing problem. In reality, what they usually have is a clarity problem, a positioning problem, and a consistency problem. And until those things are fixed, no amount of posting, boosting, or discounting is going to change the outcome.In this episode, I break down what marketing actually is, not the social media version, not the trend-driven version, but the strategic version that builds predictable growth. I talk about the difference between image building and business building, the four layers of effective marketing, and why so many salons are stuck in a cycle of reactive tactics.If you're tired of unpredictable bookings, blaming the algorithm, or hoping things will “pick up soon,” then this episode will give you a framework to think differently and more strategically about marketing your salon.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction and why most salon owners misunderstand marketing[00:00:49] The real problem: clarity, strategy and consistency[00:03:10] Activity vs strategy: why busy doesn't mean effective[00:03:10] Image building vs business building marketing[00:04:44] What marketing actually is[00:05:00] The four layers of marketing explained[00:05:25] Layer 1: Clarity - knowing your ideal client[00:05:50] Layer 2: Positioning - why clients should choose you[00:06:41] Layer 3: Visibility - and why most skip the foundations[00:07:30] Layer 4: Client conversion - where money is often lost[00:07:55] The real cost of weak marketing[00:08:39] Why unstable revenue damages culture and productivity[00:09:00] What good marketing actually feels like[00:10:14] The industry-wide marketing framework problem[00:10:37] Invitation to the free marketing training[00:11:19] Why predictable growth requires predictable marketingWant MORE to help you GROW?

In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Meghan Farner unpacks one of the most mysterious visions in scripture: Jacob's Ladder (Genesis 28).Far from a story about life after death, Jacob's Ladder is revealed as a living blueprint for spiritual embodiment — the pattern of descending into matter and reascending into divine awareness while still in the flesh.Drawing connections across ancient traditions, Kabbalah, alchemy, astrology, Gnostic cosmology, Egyptian initiation, and Christian mysticism, Meghan explores:The seven (and eighth) rungs of spiritual ascentThe process of overcoming the natural manShame, pride, attachment, fear, and spiritual authorityEmotional regulation and embodied wisdomPersonal sovereignty vs. outsourcing authorityIntegration of heaven and earth within the selfMary Magdalene's ascent vision as a parallel ladderWhat it means to encounter Christ withinThis episode reframes Jacob's declaration — “This is the gate of heaven” — as an inward revelation: the temple is you.If you are studying the Old Testament, exploring esoteric Christianity, or walking the path of spiritual initiation, this episode offers a grounded yet expansive lens on the ladder that exists within your own anatomy, psychology, and soul.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction & app announcements 04:22 Genesis 28: Jacob's vision 07:13 The ladder across ancient traditions 09:15 The law of correspondence (“as above, so below”) 10:58 Descension into matter & reascension 12:42 The cyclical, chiastic nature of the ladderThe Seven Rungs18:27 Rung 1 – From shame to purification 22:47 Rung 2 – From intellectual pride to embodied wisdom 25:55 Rung 3 – Attachment to emotional regulation 30:02 Rung 4 – Fear to courage (center of the chiasm) 34:24 Rung 5 – Aggression to clarity & truth 37:57 Rung 6 – External authority to spiritual sovereignty 39:59 Rung 7 – Integration & joy 41:51 Rung 8 – Encountering Christ44:58 Mary Magdalene's ascent vision 55:41 “The house of God is within you” 57:19 Invitation into spiritual educationResources: The Ascent Vision of Mary Magdalene Questions about Return to the Garden? Sign up for a free discovery call! Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Coming Spring 2026! Pathway programs, community, library, events and more! Join the waitlist for updates, sneak peeks, and discounts!

What if belonging comes before believing? In this powerful message, Pastor Marion Dalton unpacks The Power of God's Invitation—revealing a life-changing truth: you belong before you're perfect. God's invitation isn't about cleaning yourself up first. It's about coming as you are and becoming part of His family. Through the stories of Peter in Gospel of Luke 5, the woman at the well in Gospel of John 4, and the woman caught in adultery in Gospel of John 8, we see a consistent pattern: ➡️ Jesus invites people before they're ready. ➡️ Jesus invites people who feel disqualified. ➡️ Jesus invites people before they change. This sermon will challenge the way you see evangelism, belonging, and your personal responsibility as a follower of Christ. Did you know that 80% of people who are personally invited to church will actually come—but most never receive an invitation? What would happen if we stopped seeing ourselves as “just Christians” and started seeing ourselves as living invitations? You don't have to fix anyone. You don't have to be perfect. You just have to invite. ✨ Someone's freedom, future, and eternity may be waiting on your invitation.

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Prayer is a divine invitation to communion with God in everything! This week, Ps Ashari begins a new series centred around the power of prayer. If we fail to enter into prayer we fail to enter into the majority of blessings God wants to impart to us! 

In this bonus episode of Speak the Truth, Michael introduces John Henderson to preview the Trauma Track for the Call to Counsel Conference 2026, led by Henderson alongside Darby Strickland and Curtis Solomon. They describe the track's aim of equipping counselors to bring compassionate, patient, gospel-centered ministry to men and women suffering trauma, emphasizing deep healing that requires biblical wisdom and a robust view of the person as an embodied soul made in God's image. The eight sessions include biblical anthropology of trauma, defining trauma and its development, describing and entering the sufferer's world, remembering/reliving/retelling and reinterpreting through Scripture, grief and lament, guilt and shame and God's covering in Christ, and a closing Q&A. The track is presented as culturally and personally relevant and intended to demystify trauma while fostering dependence on God's grace, Spirit, and Word.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:19 Bonus Episode Setup00:33 Trauma Track Purpose01:38 Session 1 Biblical Anthropology01:55 Session 2 Defining Trauma02:12 Sessions 3-4 Entering Their World02:44 Session 5 Retelling the Story03:23 Sessions 6-7 Lament and Shame04:17 Session 8 Q&A Wrap Up04:34 Why This Track Matters05:56 Demystifying Trauma Counseling06:55 Hope in Christ and Scripture07:32 Final Invitation to 2026Register Now  

We started the year on fire.Clear vision. Big goals. Momentum.And then… something shifted.In this episode, I'm sharing vulnerably about a quieter season I've stepped into — a season of doubt, body insecurity, lower energy, and that subtle pull to slow down and look within. If you've felt the winter blues, the mid-goal slump, or the pressure of trying to build a business, raise a family, and hold it all together at the same time… this conversation is for you.We'll talk about:The science behind seasonal dips in mood and motivationWhy the “messy middle” of goal pursuit feels so hardHow to tell the difference between burnout and misalignment5 practical ways to recalibrate without quittingThis isn't about pushing harder. It's about aligning deeper.If you're in a low hum season — not broken, not failing, just quieter — this episode will remind you that roots grow in winter.And roots change everything.In a world where being perfect seems to be the goal- - it's important that we know who's we are & who we are. We aren't called to be perfect - we are called to be better today than yesterday! - that's it. It doesn't have to be quantum leaps, in fact I believe that in the day to day -our little steps in the right directions! I am on a mission to help women become more of who they were created to be and less of who they were told to be. And, that takes intention, that takes action : My goal is to drop some wisdom, bring you resources and that takes community. The real unlock is the Inner Work, and that's what we do here! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: • Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @thejenkeller or @projectyou so we can repost you. • Leave a positive review or rating For more ways to do the inner work you can find me on @thejenkeller on instagram and Jennifer Keller on Facebook and to join our exclusive Facebook community Project YOU To do the inner work visit jenkeller.net

David Fry and Johnathan Arnold discuss the Sunday Service, continuing with the Service of the Lord's Supper. This episode focuses on the Invitation to the Lord's Supper, how to transition from the Service of the Word to the Service of the Lord's Supper, and how communion relates to baptism.Support the show

Next week marks the release of Dipperz 200th episode and Sarah and Lauren are celebrating as only they can. Enjoy this little audio invitation and come back next week to party down!  Email us: dipperzpod@gmail.comSupport the pod! www.patreon.com/dipperzFind us on instagram: @dipperz_podcast

Reverend Chris Harper - Scripture: Isaiah 55

It's Mailbag time again and this month The Dancing Housewife tackles a listener-submitted question question about whether it's ever acceptable to refuse an invitation to dance in social dance circles where turning someone down is frowned upon. She explains that while inclusivity is valued, dancers may have many valid reasons for declining—such as hygiene issues, unsafe or rough leading, rudeness, or personality mismatch—and that no one is obligated to disclose why. Sharing a personal story from a gala, she demonstrates a direct boundary and offers a simple script: “Thank you so much, but I'm sitting this one out,” with no explanations.

In this episode of Doing Business Like a Woman, I sit down with my client and friend Monique Eckes, CEO of Silver Paws Studio. Monique is a photographer and videographer whose work centers around helping people feel comfortable enough to be seen. She shares how being incredibly shy as a child shaped the way she now creates safety for her clients and why belonging is really what most of us are craving. We talk about: The importance of being visible, even when it feels uncomfortable How dropping perfectionism makes you a better leader Why matching the energy you are around matters The power of having a strong why How community keeps you accountable and in action This is an honest conversation about growth, identity, leadership, and what really sustains you through the hard seasons of business. If you have ever felt invisible in your business, or wondered how to keep going when it gets hard, this episode is for you. If you're ready for real strategy and real support, the 90-Day Marketing Accelerator is where we do the work. It's my group coaching experience for women who are ready to simplify their marketing, build consistent visibility, and become deeply confident in their value. Learn more and take the next step here: https://www.melissamkellogg.com/90dma Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome and introducing Monique Eckes03:00 – Journey from veterinary practice manager to photographer06:00 – The connection between invisibility and wanting to be seen08:00 – How Monique creates safety for people, pets, and entrepreneurs11:00 – Dropping perfectionism13:00 – Setting the tone and becoming a better leader14:00 – Selling worms on the side of the road at 11 years old16:00 – What keeps you in business for 13+ years18:00 – “When your why is stronger than your resistance, you can overcome it.”20:00 – Getting on stage despite being painfully shy22:00 – The identity shift of stepping into CEO energy24:00 – Entrepreneurship as one big experiment26:00 – The power of community and accountability28:00 – How the 90 Day Marketing Accelerator creates momentum33:00 – Safety in belonging35:00 – Who the 90 Day Marketing Accelerator is for38:00 – Monique's current projects and what she is building next41:00 – Invitation to join the 90 Day Marketing Accelerator Connect with Monique:

Matt Smethurst preaches Acts 3:1–26 at River City Baptist Church, a new congregation in Richmond, Virginia. For more information or to get in touch, visit https://rivercityrichmond.org.

Reposted from Wax Episodic, which you can find at: https://podcastica.com/podcast/wax-episodic — Why are you standing weird? Stand normal. Are you uncomfortable? We could all look away?  Mentioned Free eBook The You You Are: A Spiritual Biagraphy of You by Dar. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD: https://books.apple.com/us/book/the-you-you-are/id6738364141 Audiobook version, narrated by the author: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/the-you-you-are/id1780413757 Next up on Severance: S1E4 “The You You Are”. Let us know your thoughts! You can email or send a voice message to waffleparty@podcastica.com. Or join our Discord where you can leave comments and chat with hosts and other listeners: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe  Or check out our Podcastica Facebook group, where we put up comment posts for each episode, at facebook.com/groups/podcastica. Show support and get ad-free episodes and a bunch of other cool stuff: patreon.com/jasoncabassi  Or go to buymeacoffee.com/cabassi for a one-time donation. Come join our Discord and chat with hosts and other listeners:  Don't know what Discord is? It's kind of like a chat forum, our own little private Podcastica space to talk about Fallout, Welcome to Derry, Alien: Earth, other shows, and whatever else we want. It's free, and it's fun. Invitation link: https://discord.gg/6WUMt3m3qe  Other shows we cover on this podcast: We cover these other intelligent, engaging, oftentimes delightfully twisted shows: Fallout (Amazon): A crazy retro-futuristic post-apocalyptic melange of wholesomeness and depravity. One of the best looking shows on TV, funny as hell, violent AF (but in a cartoony way), and with a great cast, including Ella Purnell (Yellowjackets) and Walton Goggins (The White Lotus, The Righteous Gemstones). Not to be missed! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Kasi. Pluribus (Apple TV): Everyone is transformed into a pleasant hive mind — except for Carol (Rhea Seehorn), the most miserable woman on the planet, who must save the world from happiness. It's sounds weird, and it is… in the best way. Created by the great Vince Gilligan, of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Hosted by Jason and Karen! IT: Welcome to Derry (HBO): A fun, scary, and surprisingly great prequel to the 2016 and 2019 IT movies, Pennywise stalks the children of 1962 Derry. A mix of heart, mystery, charm, and some shockingly disturbing Nightmare on Elme Street-esque horror. Cohosted by Shawn of Strange Indeed. Alien: Earth (FX): From the brilliant Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion), this one really scratches that sci-fi itch. A greedy corporate tech overlord transfers the consciousness of a group of terminally ill children into highly performant synth bodies. And the Xenomorph is in it, too. Also, Tim Olyphant! Hosted by Jason, Kara, and Randy. Check out other podcasts on our network at podcastica.com.  Digging our podcast? A quick, free, and easy way to show support and help bump us up in the charts is to give us a rating or a review: On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wax-episodic-alien-earth/id1824392797 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sA66ySwVRIsdzBBdriEGV?si=87f36cd30cc54dc5  Or just search for “Wax Episodic” wherever you get podcasts.  Thank you! — Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3494848347?pwd=cTZJQkJRRk1sK3o4SS9peGZ5ZkJxQT09  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us are not walking around with our own sense of self. We are walking around with a secondhand one,  a secondhand interesting, a secondhand valuable, a secondhand worthy,  all of it made by somebody else, handed to us, and carried so long we forgot it was never ours to begin with. Toni Morrison called it "secondhand loneliness" in Sula. This episode extends that to the whole self. This episode is The Invitation, a relaunch, a podcast about art, film, writing, culture, and the women building first-person lives. In this episode, we get into what decentering men actually is underneath the TikTok caption, why it is not primarily about men at all, and what it actually looks like when a woman stops locating her value in someone else's confirmation and moves the source inside. This week's tool is the Permission Slip.  new episodes every week. Find the full show notes, essays, and community at charliestoolbox.com or substack at charliestoolbox.substack.com ----more---- Tools and stories to help you choose yourself in a world that socializes you not to. The Ecosystem: Join our world https://charliestoolbox.kit.com/00fbe52663 The Shop: Discover exclusive tools, curated workshops, and guides for the radical woman ready to step fully into her power. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/shop Sign up for our Substack Newsletter: Read deep dives and stories about women choosing themselves, money, self-trust, and building power outside of old systems. https://charliestoolbox.substack.com/ Website: Find more resources, learn about our methodology, and explore all our offerings in one place. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/ The Podcast: Listen to real conversations with women who've built lives beyond approval, expectation, and limits. https://charliestoolbox.podbean.com/ Your sovereignty is your foundation. My role is to help you use it as a launchpad. Follow for Daily Inspiration: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charliestoolbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliestoolbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charliestoolbox Take Action Now: Hit subscribe if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourself. New episodes drop weekly with tools for building a life that's authentically felt and beautifully lived.

Most of us are not walking around with our own sense of self. We are walking around with a secondhand one,  a secondhand interesting, a secondhand valuable, a secondhand worthy,  all of it made by somebody else, handed to us, and carried so long we forgot it was never ours to begin with. Toni Morrison called it "secondhand loneliness" in Sula. This episode extends that to the whole self. This episode is The Invitation, a relaunch, a podcast about art, film, writing, culture, and the women building first-person lives. In this episode, we get into what decentering men actually is underneath the TikTok caption, why it is not primarily about men at all, and what it actually looks like when a woman stops locating her value in someone else's confirmation and moves the source inside. This week's tool is the Permission Slip.  new episodes every week. Find the full show notes, essays, and community at charliestoolbox.com or substack at charliestoolbox.substack.com ----more---- Tools and stories to help you choose yourself in a world that socializes you not to. The Ecosystem: Join our world https://charliestoolbox.kit.com/00fbe52663 The Shop: Discover exclusive tools, curated workshops, and guides for the radical woman ready to step fully into her power. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/shop Sign up for our Substack Newsletter: Read deep dives and stories about women choosing themselves, money, self-trust, and building power outside of old systems. https://charliestoolbox.substack.com/ Website: Find more resources, learn about our methodology, and explore all our offerings in one place. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/ The Podcast: Listen to real conversations with women who've built lives beyond approval, expectation, and limits. https://charliestoolbox.podbean.com/ Your sovereignty is your foundation. My role is to help you use it as a launchpad. Follow for Daily Inspiration: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charliestoolbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliestoolbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charliestoolbox Take Action Now: Hit subscribe if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourself. New episodes drop weekly with tools for building a life that's authentically felt and beautifully lived.

What does it look like to find real joy in the middle of suffering? In this sermon from our series "Invitation to Joy," we explore Philippians 1:27–29 and discover that biblical joy isn't the absence of pain, it's the presence of trust. Using the analogy of running a half marathon, we unpack how seeing the finish line changes the way we endure. The Apostle Paul, writing from a Roman prison, teaches the church at Philippi three powerful truths: joy is durable and anchored in our citizenship in God's kingdom, joy is formed through resistance and purposeful suffering, and joy becomes courageous communion when believers stand firm together. We also look at how Jesus modeled this in the Garden of Gethsemane: naming His pain, surrendering to the Father, and enduring the cross for the joy set before Him. Whether you're walking through a hard season, struggling with loss, or feeling isolated, this message is a reminder that suffering with purpose produces something deeper than comfort ever could.0:00 Introduction — Running the Richmond Half Marathon2:56 When the Finish Line Changes Everything4:17 Paul's Letter from Prison — Suffering as a Gift5:16 Joy Is Durable — Whatever Happens7:04 Conduct Yourself as a Citizen of Heaven9:30 Your Primary Citizenship Is the Kingdom of God11:29 Comfort-Based Joy vs. Kingdom Joy13:18 Joy Is Formed Through Resistance15:07 Suffering and Meaningful Goals17:19 We Don't Suffer for Suffering's Sake18:52 Planting a Church and Choosing Discomfort20:03 The Problem with Sin — False Promises of Comfort21:58 Fasting, Lent, and Spiritual Training23:19 Small Sufferings Build Spiritual Muscles24:35 Joy Becomes Courageous Communion27:08 You Never Suffer Alone28:01 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane29:24 For the Joy Set Before Him — Enduring the Cross30:10 Joy Is Not the Absence of Suffering31:32 Prayer and Leaning into the Holy Spirit34:40 Joy Is Coming — Weeping May Last for a Night35:21 Closing PrayerSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

Have you ever hit a big milestone and still felt… off? You closed the deal. You reached the revenue goal. You hit the number you've been chasing. On paper, everything looks solid. But internally? Something feels slightly empty. In this episode of the Happy Hustle Podcast, I dive into three of the ten alignments from our S.O.U.L.M.A.P.P.I.N system — the framework I use to systematically harmonize ambition and well-being. Those three are: Loving Relationships Mindful Spirituality Abundance Financially These are just 3 out of the 10 alignments, but they are powerful ones. When even one of these is out of whack, you can feel it. When all three are aligned, life hits different. Let's start with loving relationships. You can build an incredible business, but if your marriage is strained, your kids feel distant, or your friendships are surface-level, it will eventually catch up with you. Relationships are not a bonus category. They are foundational. I share the L.O.V.E.R. framework to help navigate adversity in relationships: Listen. Observe. Voice. Empathize. Repair. Most people skip listening and jump straight to defending. But communication isn't just about words. It's tone. Body language. Energy. Presence. If you want a ten in your relationship, you've got to be a ten. Then we move into mindful spirituality. This isn't about religion or rigid rules. It's about connection to something bigger than your to-do list, your ego, or your quarterly targets. When you feel spiritually disconnected, everything feels heavier. You operate from stress, urgency, and control. But when you intentionally create stillness, you regain perspective. I use the reminder C.I.T.S. — Chill In The Still. Sit down. Get quiet. Reflect. Pray. Meditate. Breathe. Even a few intentional minutes of stillness per day can shift your nervous system and your clarity. Stillness builds inner strength. Gratitude. Confidence. When you are spiritually grounded, you don't chase, you align. Now let's talk about abundance financially. Abundance isn't just about making more money. It's about how you make it and who you become in the process. Over the years, I've used a simple framework called R.O.A.D.M.A.P. to generate millions in revenue, often in 45-minute Zoom calls. Not because I'm special, but because the system is aligned. R.O.A.D.M.A.P. stands for: Rapport Obstacle Aspiration Demonstration Match Ask Pull First, build rapport. Real connection. Trust.Then understand the obstacle. What problem are they trying to solve? Next, aspiration. What outcome do they truly want? Then demonstrate. Show proof. Testimonials. Real results. Match is critical. It has to be a fit both ways. I've worked with misaligned clients before and the money is never worth the stress. Then ask clearly. And finally, pull, not push. Ethical urgency. Honest scarcity. Invitation instead of pressure. Money should not cost you your peace. It should amplify your impact. It should allow you to provide, give, invest, and grow without sacrificing your integrity. Money magnifies who you already are. If you're grounded in strong relationships and spiritual alignment, money expands that. If you're disconnected, it amplifies that too. At the end of the day, fulfillment isn't built in one big achievement. It's built in daily alignment. How you love your people. How you connect to something greater than yourself. How you steward and multiply your resources with integrity. These three alignments are just part of the ten. But if you dial them in, everything else starts to rise with them. Pause. Reflect. Realign. That's how you systematically harmonize ambition and well-being. That's how you truly put the HAPPY in your HUSTLE. Connect with Cary! Instagram Facebook Linkedin Twitter Youtube Get a copy of his new book, The Happy Hustle, 10 Alignments to Avoid Burnout & Achieve Blissful Balance Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF.

In this episode, we begin our Lenten book study on "The Way of Trust and Love" and focus on the Introduction. We talk about how St. Thérèse's "little way" offers hope to weary hearts who feel small, fragile, or poor. We discuss how the Lord can transform our lives in a moment, how to boast in our poverty instead of bemoaning it, and the power of a listening heart. This Lent, we invite you into a gentler, deeper journey—one rooted not in striving, but in trust and love.    Heather's One Thing - The Good News Cruise and everyone who put together this experience Sister Miriam's One Thing - The Pause App  Michelle's One Thing - The Body of Christ   Other Resources Mentioned:  Pope Leo's Lenten Letter  Magnificat or Word Among Us   Journal Questions: Where is the Holy Spirit inviting me this Lent? Where do I feel like the burdens of life are mine to carry? How does my heart respond to St. Therese's Little Way? What does it mean to be childlike and not childish? How will I create time to listen to God this Lent? When listening to God in prayer, what is the posture of my heart?   Discussion Questions: How is God calling you into deeper love this Lent? Where do you notice weariness or poverty in your life? How can you serve the poor this Lent? What holds you back from listening to the Lord in prayer? How do you want to be transformed this Lent?   Quote to Ponder: "I feel that I am going to my rest … but above all, I feel that my mission is about to begin, my mission of making God loved as I love him, of giving my little way to other souls. If God grants my request, my Heaven will be spent on earth, until the end of the world. Yes, I wish to spend my Heaven in doing good on earth." (St. Thérèse of Lisieux)    Scripture for Lectio: "Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3-4)   Sponsor - SacredSpark: Looking for a Catholic dating experience that actually feels human? Meet SacredSpark, a Catholic dating and matchmaking app designed to help singles approach dating with intention, clarity, and faith at the center. SacredSpark was built on a simple belief: dating shouldn't feel like endless guessing games, emotional burnout, or mixed signals that leave you questioning your worth. It should help you encounter real people, have thoughtful conversations, and discern relationships with purpose. Unlike traditional dating apps, SacredSpark is intentionally designed to foster online connections for offline relationships, blending technology and tradition to facilitate meaningful connections that can grow into real relationships rooted in faith. Whether you're discerning marriage, healing from past dating experiences, or simply tired of platforms that don't reflect what you value, SacredSpark offers a refreshing alternative. It's a space where Catholic singles are reminded of their dignity, supported in dating well, and encouraged to pursue relationships with peace and purpose. SacredSpark also offers free formational resources like Dating 101 that helps men and women approach dating with emotional maturity, confidence, and Christ at the center, because how you date matters just as much as who you date. Start something good! Download SacredSpark today: https://www.sacredspark.app/download (Available on iOS and Android)   Timestamps: 00:00 SacredSpark 01:37 Intro 02:23 Welcome 03:08 Scripture Verse and Guiding Quote 03:53 Seeing Lent as an Invitation of Love 06:26 Breaking Strongholds 09:18 The Little Way 12:44 Feeling Weary and Poor 14:54 Pope Leo's Lenten Letter 19:33 Listening to Grow Deeper in Intimacy 23:04 A Call to Holiness 26:52 One Things