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Isn't it so easy to think, ‘If I could just have _____ then I would be happy and content'? We can all seek to fill that _____ with endless things, but isn't it true that contentment can often be so elusive? This Sunday we looked at Philippians 4:10-13, where Paul tells us the secret to contentment.
DJ Manna shares three songs from the God With Us collection that remind us of one big truth—God is always near. Whether you're having a good day, a sad day, or a confusing day, these songs point to the comfort and joy we find in God's presence. You'll hear “God With Us,” “Psalm 146,” and “Shout Joyfully”—each one building from quiet trust to loud praise! What You'll Learn:
Isn't it so easy to think, ‘If I could just have _____ then I would be happy and content'? We can all seek to fill that _____ with endless things, but isn't it true that contentment can often be so elusive? This Sunday we looked at Philippians 4:10-13, where Paul tells us the secret to contentment.
Message from Anand Mahadevan on August 9, 2026
John Presko | How We Are Who We Are Access notes on YouVersion: http://bible.com/events/49645279 Take a next step in your faith: https://www.northsidechristianchurch.net/decision
August 2nd | Dream Disciple | Acts 2:47 and John 4What does it look like to live as someone who is truly sent by Jesus?In this message from the DREAM Disciple series, Pastor Peyton Coker walks through Acts 2:47 and John 4, showing how the early church and the life of Jesus reveal God's heart for reaching one more person with the hope of the gospel. You'll discover that sharing your faith isn't meant to be a burden—it's an act of worship and the adventure of a lifetime.Through Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, this sermon challenges believers to:Live with eyes open to the people God places around them.Go through difficult conversations instead of around them.Stop making excuses and embrace God's mission.Turn everyday conversations into opportunities for eternal impact.Joyfully labor for a harvest that God is already preparing.Whether at home, at work, at school, or in your neighborhood, God has placed people in your path who need the ever-restoring life found in Jesus. After all, you were someone else's "one more"—and now God has given you a one more of your own.Be encouraged, challenged, and equipped to answer Christ's call to live sent wherever you live, work, and play.Do you know JESUS? https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesusNeed PRAYER? https://www.nbgilmer.org/praySupport through GIVING: https://www.nbbctx.org/giving
Jason Humphreys | Hope | 2 Corinthians 9
In this homily given on the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (July 5, 2026), Father Mathias preaches the parable of the treasure buried in the field. He outlines three reasons why people don't joyfully sell all they have (surrender) to secure the treasure of Jesus. 1) They simply haven't found Jesus yet. 2) They have found him, but they're not convinced of his real value3) They have found him and they're convinced of his value, but they refuse to change and repent.After relating this parable to the five thresholds of conversion and the mission of St Pat's, Father ends his homily challenging us to identify our hesitancy and resist joyfully selling all that we have to secure Jesus our treasure.
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It's important to review your plan's prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As dharma students, we don't lose sight of the truth. We remember the brightness in life. We remember the joy in life. We remember our capacity for happiness. And through it all, we resolve to live live joyfully. In this talk, Peter Doobinin describes how we learn to make the resolve to live joyfully. The dharma talk was given in March 2026. NY Dharma: www.nydharma.org
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Most of us would likely benefit from holding onto our property a little less tightly. Remembering what will be ours in eternity will help.
Air Date: 6/12/2026 Today we examine how America caused a loneliness epidemic by tearing down the places where people used to find each other, how big tech is offering AI as a lackluster substitute for connection, and how people are building the opposite of loneliness with block parties, labor unions, and community gardens. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: How Capitalism Causes Loneliness Part 1 - Second Thought - Air Date 6-2-23 KP 2: Anthropic Discovers the Axis of Evil, and AIs Loneliness Economy - The AI Fix - Air Date 2-3-26 KP 3: The Political Economy of Love Attention, Affection, & What Capitalism Can't Buy Part 1 - Rev Left Radio - Air Date 1-19-26 KP 4: What Do We Mean by Humane Tech Part 1 - Your Undivided Attention - Air Date 6-4-26 KP 5: Stone Soup A Recipe for Community Organizing Marina Barnett Part 1 - TEDxWidenerUniversity - Air Date 10-24-22 KP 6: The Simple Habit for a Happier Social Life Nicholas Epley Part 1 - TEDTalks - Air Date 5-19-26 (00:49:32) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Why the Left Needs to Have More Fun to Build Real Power My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (00:59:32) SECTION A: THE LONELINESS WE LIVE IN A1: Loneliness - Capitalism's Collateral Damage - Democracy At Work - Air Date 8-29-22 A2: How Capitalism Causes Loneliness Part 2 - Second Thought - Air Date 6-2-23 A3: Loneliness - Capitalism's Collateral Damage Part 2 - Democracy At Work - Air Date 8-29-22 A4: The Political Economy of Love Attention, Affection, & What Capitalism Can't Buy Part 2 - Rev Left Radio - Air Date 1-19-26 (01:29:54) SECTION B: AI COMPANION MACHINE B1: Can AI Companionship Cure Loneliness – or Deepen It Part 1 - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 2-27-26 B2: People Are Lonelier Than Ever. Enter AI. - Your Undivided Attention - Air Date 5-30-25 B3: The Dark Side of AI Companions, and the 1930s LLM - The AI Fix - Air Date 5-5-26 B4: What Do We Mean by Humane Tech Part 2 - Your Undivided Attention - Air Date 6-4-26 B5: Can AI Companionship Cure Loneliness – or Deepen It Part 2 - PBS NewsHour - Air Date 2-27-26 (02:18:26) SECTION C: REFRACTIONS AND REACH-OUTS C1: Gladiators, Real Housewives and the Pull of Reality TV Part 1 - Throughline - Air Date 4-30-26 C2: If Hope Is a Muscle, Then How Do I Build It Part 1 - How to Survive the End of the World - Air Date 4-10-26 C3: Gladiators, Real Housewives and the Pull of Reality TV Part 2 - Throughline - Air Date 4-30-26 C4: If Hope Is a Muscle, Then How Do I Build It Part 2 - How to Survive the End of the World - Air Date 4-10-26 C5: The Simple Habit for a Happier Social Life Nicholas Epley Part 2 - TEDTalks - Air Date 5-19-26 (02:58:25) SECTION D: BUILDING IT BACK D1: Stone Soup A Recipe for Community Organizing Marina Barnett Part 2 - TEDxWidenerUniversity - Air Date 10-24-22 D2: How People Are Combatting Loneliness with Community Connections - The Newsfeed - Air Date 5-22-26 D3: Solo How Do We Make the Left Fun Again - The Bardo Podcast - Air Date 3-10-26 D4: Being Human with Marshall Ganz Part 1 - Practical Wisdom for Leaders - Air Date 5-20-26 D5: Biko Koenig, Worker Centered Allyship & Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement (Oxford UP, 2024) Part 1 - In Conversation An OUP Podcast - Air Date 3-11-26 D6: Being Human with Marshall Ganz Part 2 - Practical Wisdom for Leaders - Air Date 5-20-26 D7: Biko Koenig, Worker Centered Allyship & Action in the Contemporary Labor Movement (Oxford UP, 2024) Part 2 - In Conversation An OUP Podcast - Air Date 3-11-26 Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com
Joyfully Baptized | Matthew 3:16-17 | 7 June 2026 - Sunday Evening | Dr. Brad Weniger, Pastor
Joyfully, loving and praying for those who harassed me
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Ryanne Molinari entitled "7 Suggestions for When You're Struggling to Worship Joyfully." Ryanne Molinari is a collaborative pianist/organist and worship director based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is also the author of 'Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together' from Crossway. Read the essay here. Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show!
1 Peter 4:8-11 We should all serve God, but in purposeful ways. If we serve the way we are gifted, then we can't help but feel joy!
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4025: Andrea Joy explains how better time management can have a powerful impact on your financial well-being, helping reduce unnecessary spending, avoid costly mistakes, and create more balance in everyday life. Through practical strategies like prioritizing responsibilities, meal prepping, and organizing weekly schedules, she shows how managing your time wisely can feel like giving yourself an extra paycheck each month. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/manage-your-time-improve-your-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Time is one of our most precious commodities." "The more you are in control of your life and time the more you can effectively stay on budget." "You cannot always do everything. Being the best version of you often means declining some opportunities or invitations along the way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3571: Andrea Joy explores how a “financial reset” can go beyond a temporary no-spend challenge and become a complete lifestyle shift toward healthier habits, smarter budgeting, and more intentional family living. By combining reduced spending with meal planning, organization, fitness goals, and long-term accountability, the article offers practical inspiration for anyone looking to regain control of their finances without feeling deprived. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/financial-reset-setting-new-financial-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "A personal financial reset is a re-evaluation of our financial lives and our overall spending." "We need to set some goals during that month that we carry forward." "The most important part is not spending nothing, it is decreasing spending overall." Episode references: Panera Rewards: https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera.html Starbucks Rewards: https://www.starbucks.com/rewards Lemon Blessings: https://lemonblessings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4025: Andrea Joy explains how better time management can have a powerful impact on your financial well-being, helping reduce unnecessary spending, avoid costly mistakes, and create more balance in everyday life. Through practical strategies like prioritizing responsibilities, meal prepping, and organizing weekly schedules, she shows how managing your time wisely can feel like giving yourself an extra paycheck each month. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/manage-your-time-improve-your-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Time is one of our most precious commodities." "The more you are in control of your life and time the more you can effectively stay on budget." "You cannot always do everything. Being the best version of you often means declining some opportunities or invitations along the way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 4025: Andrea Joy explains how better time management can have a powerful impact on your financial well-being, helping reduce unnecessary spending, avoid costly mistakes, and create more balance in everyday life. Through practical strategies like prioritizing responsibilities, meal prepping, and organizing weekly schedules, she shows how managing your time wisely can feel like giving yourself an extra paycheck each month. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/manage-your-time-improve-your-finances/ Quotes to ponder: "Time is one of our most precious commodities." "The more you are in control of your life and time the more you can effectively stay on budget." "You cannot always do everything. Being the best version of you often means declining some opportunities or invitations along the way." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3571: Andrea Joy explores how a “financial reset” can go beyond a temporary no-spend challenge and become a complete lifestyle shift toward healthier habits, smarter budgeting, and more intentional family living. By combining reduced spending with meal planning, organization, fitness goals, and long-term accountability, the article offers practical inspiration for anyone looking to regain control of their finances without feeling deprived. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/financial-reset-setting-new-financial-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "A personal financial reset is a re-evaluation of our financial lives and our overall spending." "We need to set some goals during that month that we carry forward." "The most important part is not spending nothing, it is decreasing spending overall." Episode references: Panera Rewards: https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera.html Starbucks Rewards: https://www.starbucks.com/rewards Lemon Blessings: https://lemonblessings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3571: Andrea Joy explores how a “financial reset” can go beyond a temporary no-spend challenge and become a complete lifestyle shift toward healthier habits, smarter budgeting, and more intentional family living. By combining reduced spending with meal planning, organization, fitness goals, and long-term accountability, the article offers practical inspiration for anyone looking to regain control of their finances without feeling deprived. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/financial-reset-setting-new-financial-goals/ Quotes to ponder: "A personal financial reset is a re-evaluation of our financial lives and our overall spending." "We need to set some goals during that month that we carry forward." "The most important part is not spending nothing, it is decreasing spending overall." Episode references: Panera Rewards: https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/mypanera.html Starbucks Rewards: https://www.starbucks.com/rewards Lemon Blessings: https://lemonblessings.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we unpack the idea of the "wholehearted yes": what Scripture says about a wife's God-designed posture of responding and receiving, why wives are always communicating something whether they use words or not, and how the gutsy, faith-fueled story of Abigail — a woman who stopped a bloodbath without losing her composure — gives us one of the most powerful pictures of godly restraint in all of Scripture.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!
Are there really exoplanets with where it rains ruby and emerald raindrops? How do we measure the atmospheres of exoplanets light years away? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome Dr. Munazza Alam of the Space Telescope Science Institute. The STScI performs science operations for the Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope, and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope when it launches in 2026. As always, though, we start off with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing. On Feb 24, 2026, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory activated the alert system it will use to notify astronomers of noteworthy events and sent out 800,000 alerts on that single day! Munazza tells us about how she studies the atmospheres of exoplanets like Wasp 121-b, a gas giant thought to have ruby and sapphire rain. Dr. Alam describes exoplanets with surface oceans made of magma, and she and Chuck talk about the importance of plate tectonics. You'll hear about Hot Jupiters, Super-Earths, and Sub-Neptunes – and the theories about why we don't have any of them in our solar system despite the fact that they're incredibly common in the Milky Way galaxy. Then it's time for audience questions, which for this episode come from students at Notre Dame Academy on Staten Island, where Munazza is an alum. Not only does past guest Dr. Betty Jensen teach there, as well, but she was a critical influence on Munazza's career path. (You can listen to our episode with Dr. Jensen here.) The first question is from Charlotte, who asks, “How far have we gone in space?” Munazza, Allen, and Chuck discuss Voyager 1, which at a current distance of nearly 16 billion miles is the man-made object that has gone furthest from Earth. Next up, Gabby asks, “What was the best advice you were given when you were preparing for college?” Dr. Alam's answer: Pick something you enjoy and are good at - in spite of any pressure you might get from friends, family, and others. A second piece of advice Munazza got was to maintain your breadth, i.e., developing other interests besides your primary focus. For Munazza, that was art and writing, and she shares some of her art later in the show. Finally, Gisella asks if it was hard picking a college. Dr. Alam shares her process, with the caveat that it might not be good advice for everyone. Charles and Munazza reflect on the tradition of scientific exploration, observation, discovery and analysis of which she's part. Munazza recounts the excitement when JWST observations of transmission spectra of the exoplanet Wasp 39b confirmed their predictions – and also detected something unexpected: sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere of the planet which is a by-product of photochemistry between light from its star and water molecules in the atmosphere of the planet. Finally, Chuck asks Munazza to share some of her art. She shows us one of the first paintings she ever did, a peacock, and tells us a little about it and a portrait she has displayed at the Lowell Observatory. If you'd like to know more about what Dr. Alam is up to, you can follower her on LinkedIn or visit her website . We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon. Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Artist impression of Wasp 121-b, an exoplanet thought to have ruby and sapphire rain. – Credit: NASA, ESA, Q. Changeat et al., M. Zamani (ESA/Hubble) Quake epicenters Digital Tectonic Activity Map of the Earth (DTAM). – Credit: NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Illustration comparing the sizes of sub-Neptune exoplanets TOI-421 b and GJ 1214 b to Earth and Neptune. – Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Dani Player (STScI) Illustration of the inferred size of the super-Earth CoRoT-7b (center) in comparison with Earth and Neptune. – Credit: Creative Commons / Aldaron Location of the Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft. – Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech JWST transmission spectra of the exoplanet Wasp 39b. – Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI) Radial velocity method to detect exoplanets. – Credit::ESA Transit method for discovering exoplanets (animation). – Credit: NASA PlanetQuest Artist's concept of WASP-107b, a gas giant, orbiting a highly active K-type star about 200 light-years from Earth. – Credit: ESA/Hubble, NASA, M. Kornmesser CHAPTERS 00:00 - We welcome Dr. Munazza Alam of the Space Telescope Science Institute 02:50 - Joyfully cool cosmic thing: Vera C. Rubin Observatory Alert System 07:00 - How Do We Know What Exoplanets Are Like? 10:37 - The Importance of Plate Tectonics 11:45 - Hot Jupiters, Super Earths, and Sub-Neptunes 19:56 - How Far Have We Gone In Space, i.e., Where is Voyager now? 22:44 - Best advice when preparing for college? 25:32 - Was it hard picking a college? 31:00 - Confirming Theories and Discovering the Unexpected 36:33 - Munazza Alam Shares Her Painting of a Peacock 38:49 - What data and measurements are used to study exoplanets?
We exist to ignite a passion in every person to glorify and enjoy God everywhere and in everything.
We begin our new sermon series on Acts 2:42-47.
We exist to ignite a passion in every person to glorify and enjoy God everywhere and in everything.
In this message, Pastor Woody Morwood shares a powerful teaching from 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, exploring the biblical heart behind generosity, stewardship, and joyful giving.Through a moving personal story from 1991—when he lived with a Christian family in the former Soviet Union—Pastor Woody illustrates what sacrificial generosity truly looks like. Despite living with very little, this family demonstrated deep joy and faith by giving generously out of what they had. Their example becomes a living picture of the kind of generosity the Apostle Paul encourages in his letter to the church in Corinth.This message reminds us that biblical generosity is not primarily about money—it's about the posture of our hearts as followers of Jesus.Paul teaches that believers are called to live with three key attitudes:1. Generously Our generosity reflects God's own generosity toward us. Every good gift comes from Him, and when we trust His provision, we can live open-handedly rather than fearfully.2. Joyfully God loves a cheerful giver. Giving should not come from guilt, pressure, or obligation, but from gratitude for the grace we've received through Jesus.3. Willingly Everything we have ultimately belongs to God. We are not owners but stewards, entrusted with resources to participate in God's work in the world.Pastor Woody challenges believers to take a step forward in their generosity journey—from nothing, to something, to consistent giving, and ultimately toward sacrificial generosity that reflects trust in God's faithfulness.The message concludes with an opportunity for the congregation to respond together through prayer, connection, and participation in giving.Resources & Scriptures MentionedBible Passages2 Corinthians 9:6–82 Corinthians 9:72 Corinthians 9:102 Corinthians 8:2–52 Corinthians 8:8–92 Corinthians 8:11–12James 1:17John 3:16Mark 12:41–44 (Widow's Offering)Luke 21:1–4Psalm 24:1Psalm 112:9Genesis 1–22 Corinthians 6:1Biblical Locations ReferencedCorinthMacedonia (Philippi, Thessalonica)For the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com
Gardening doesn't have to slow down as we get older — but it does need to evolve. In this episode, award-winning garden writer and author Rhonda Fleming Hayes shares practical, empowering strategies from her new book, "Garden for Life: Strategies for Easier, Greener, More Joyful Gardening as We Age," showing how we can right-size our gardens, protect our bodies and continue growing with purpose and joy for decades to come. Podcast Links for Show Notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.
This wasn't just another Shabbat. This was the kind of Shabbat that reminds you history isn't something we read, it's something we walk into.At Chabad NDG in Montreal, a Persian-themed Shabbat table became something deeper: a meeting point between ancient Persia and modern Iran. Between the story of Haman and the voices of real Iranian activists fighting for freedom today. Between fear… and courage.Then came the moment no one planned.Walking to synagogue the next morning, before even hearing the news, the streets began to speak. Neighbors stopped, embraced, thanked. By the afternoon, the entire area around Chabad NDG filled with music, celebration, life. And suddenly, an ancient custom, making noise for Haman felt different.Because this isn't just about a villain from 2,500 years ago.From medieval children smashing stones with his name, to the teachings of the Rebbe, to a Midrash where noise literally drives away darkness—this episode explores a powerful idea:Sometimes holiness isn't quiet. Sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do… is make noise. Not noise of chaos. Noise of clarity. Noise that says: Didan Natzach. We are still here.Key TakeawaysHaman is not just a character, he's a pattern. Every generation meets its version of Amalek. The question isn't if, it's how we respond.Noise can be holy. From ancient Jewish customs to Midrashic stories, making noise isn't childish, it's spiritual resistance. It's the soul refusing to be silent in the face of darkness.Joy is not denial, it's defiance. The celebrations outside weren't ignoring reality. They were transforming it. That's the deepest Purim energy: turning fear into song.The street became a synagogue. When neighbors hug you, when music fills the air, when gratitude replaces tension, you realize holiness doesn't only live inside walls.Children understand something we forget. They bang, they stomp, they erase Haman without overthinking it. There's a purity in that. A clarity adults sometimes lose.“Didan Natzach” is not just a phrase, it's a posture. It means: we don't wait for darkness to pass. We confront it. Together. Loudly. Joyfully.Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1976: Laura Gariepy shares practical strategies for building a sustainable freelance writing business, from finding higher-paying clients off platforms to leveraging relationships and raising your rates with confidence. She also breaks down the importance of testimonials, smart pricing, and understanding the difference between bylines and ghostwriting. Her advice empowers writers to treat freelancing like a real business, one that can grow steadily, profitably, and long-term. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer Quotes to ponder: "You can make and keep much more dough if you find clients on your own." "Your time, effort, and knowledge are valuable!!" "People buy from people they know, like, and trust." Episode references: FlexJobs: https://www.flexjobs.com/ Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1976: Laura Gariepy shares practical strategies for building a sustainable freelance writing business, from finding higher-paying clients off platforms to leveraging relationships and raising your rates with confidence. She also breaks down the importance of testimonials, smart pricing, and understanding the difference between bylines and ghostwriting. Her advice empowers writers to treat freelancing like a real business, one that can grow steadily, profitably, and long-term. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer Quotes to ponder: "You can make and keep much more dough if you find clients on your own." "Your time, effort, and knowledge are valuable!!" "People buy from people they know, like, and trust." Episode references: FlexJobs: https://www.flexjobs.com/ Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1975: Laura Gariepy shares how an unexpected guest post turned into a thriving freelance writing career that replaced her corporate income and transformed her lifestyle. She walks through the foundational steps, clarifying your goals, building a website, choosing a niche, and increasing your visibility, to help you position yourself for paid opportunities. If you're ready to turn writing into income and create more freedom in your life, her practical roadmap will show you where to begin. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer Quotes to ponder: "Becoming a freelance writer is the best career decision that I ever made." "Remember, people can't hire you if they don't know that you exist!" "Everything you write should be intentional so readers (and potential clients) know what to expect from you." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1975: Laura Gariepy shares how an unexpected guest post turned into a thriving freelance writing career that replaced her corporate income and transformed her lifestyle. She walks through the foundational steps, clarifying your goals, building a website, choosing a niche, and increasing your visibility, to help you position yourself for paid opportunities. If you're ready to turn writing into income and create more freedom in your life, her practical roadmap will show you where to begin. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/how-to-become-a-successful-freelance-writer Quotes to ponder: "Becoming a freelance writer is the best career decision that I ever made." "Remember, people can't hire you if they don't know that you exist!" "Everything you write should be intentional so readers (and potential clients) know what to expect from you."
Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome. Receive a copy of The Lucky Few and an audio download of "Joyfully Embracing God’s Children" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
Josh and Heather Avis share the story of wanting to start a family, how they navigated infertility and discovered God’s heart for orphans. When they tentatively considered foster care and adoption, they had no idea how God would lead them to adopt 3 kids, two of whom have Down Syndrome. Receive a copy of The Lucky Few and an audio download of "Joyfully Embracing God’s Children" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.
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