Podcasts about Kindness

When you apply for a job, you usually want to put your best foot forward. You highlight the successes and downplay the failures. But according to the late Robert Wolgemuth, God uses all our experiences for His glory.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:A Deeper Kind of Kindness.Our spirit and tone have the ability to determine the climate around us, whether at home, at work, at the gym, or at church. This makes kindness indispensable...Give today: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/donate/podcast/

Today, we're covering a buffet of fascinating topics—reading Scripture through a Jewish lens, contemplating the origins of life, embracing a biblical view on human dignity, and more.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:A Deeper Kind of Kindness.Our spirit and tone have the ability to determine the climate around us, whether at home, at work, at the gym, or at church. This makes kindness indispensable...Give today: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/donate/podcast/

So many people with relationship anxiety are focused on the wrong things in their relationship.We can get so caught up in chemistry, certainty, and whether we feel “enough” all the time… that we overlook the traits that actually matter most.And honestly, I think we assume the good traits we're seeing are more common than they really are.Kindness. Safety. Consistency. Good character.We can treat those things like they are just the bare minimum, when in reality, they are not as common as we think.If you are with someone who is kind, good, and safe, that matters more than your anxious mind may want to admit.In this episode, we are talking about why relationship anxiety can cause you to focus on the wrong things and how to start valuing what actually matters in a healthy relationship.✨ Links:Get our Silence the Noise Course:https://joy-dima.mykajabi.com/offers/Te3uYz2J/checkoutJoin our membership Relationship Anxiety Academy:https://joy-dima.mykajabi.com/offers/55SFX2at/checkoutOther resources:https://stan.store/joyrossignol

Dr. Richard Davidson, PhD, is a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a pioneer in the scientific study of meditation. We discuss how meditation changes your brain and body, how just 5 minutes daily can improve focus, stress resilience and your overall health, and we cover different types of meditation. We also address common myths such as the idea that meditation is to "clear your mind." And we discuss common challenges with meditation and how to overcome them. This episode offers both the science and the practical tools to build a consistent meditation practice to improve your mental and physical health and help you flourish. The episode show notes are available at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Richard "Richie" Davidson (00:03:33) States of Mind vs Traits (00:09:06) Wakeful Brain Activity vs Deep Sleep (00:11:55) Sponsors: David & Eight Sleep (00:14:31) Brain Activity Across Sleep, Wakefulness, Meditation & Insight (00:19:27) Mediation & Sleep Compensation?; Meditation Timing & Liminal States (00:23:05) Types of Mediation, Shifting from Thinking to Being (00:28:32) Self-Monitoring, Undistracted Non-Mediation, "Stickiness" (00:35:30) Tool: Beginning Daily Meditation, "Richie's 5 Meditation"; Health Benefits (00:39:39) Meditation Practice History, Kindness & Nurturing Goodness (00:45:07) Sponsor: AG1 (00:46:31) Beginners, Expect Chaos in Mind, Exercise & Lactate Analogy (00:52:47) Tool: Beginning Mediation, Embrace Anxiety; Meta-Awareness, Flow (00:57:51) Creativity; Capturing Thoughts, Unconscious Mind (01:03:03) Meditation for Kids; Flourishing, Tool: Parent & Teacher Meditation (01:10:12) Sponsor: Joovv (01:11:34) Beyond Stimulus & Response (01:14:22) Meditation Need; Gaining Insight Into Mind, Transcendence (01:18:00) Contemplating Death, Long-Term Meditation (01:21:33) Richie's Meditation Practice; Tools: Pairing Meditation, Appreciation Practice (01:26:07) Consistency, Balancing Discipline vs Surrender (01:29:52) Social Media & Validating Existence, Digital Hygiene (01:37:31) Meditation & Impulsivity; Discipline & "No Go's", Phone (01:42:08) Physical Discomfort & Pain During Meditation; Retreat Practice (01:46:50) Phone Detox, Self-Control (01:52:07) Sponsor: Waking Up (01:53:29) Overcoming Resistance, Making Peace With Your Mind (01:58:37) Meditation & Connectivity; Consistency, Prayer; Sleepiness; Meta-Awareness (02:05:49) Tools: Pillars of Flourishing; Appreciation Practice, Loving-Kindness Practice (02:15:39) Awareness & Insight, Tools: Outside View; Task Connection (02:19:43) Cultivating Flourishing, Familiarity with Resistance (02:25:23) Psychedelics, Guides, Clinical vs Non-Clinical Use (02:32:15) Neuromodulation & Meditation, Sleep; Tool: Pre-Sleep Meditation (02:37:25) Open Monitoring Meditation & Creativity (02:41:12) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Man Within podcast, Sathya engages with Murray and Ash Smith from Catch the Fire Toronto to explore the themes of community, connection, and the challenges of loneliness in today's society. They share their personal journeys, the importance of kindness and openness in building relationships, and the dynamics of fostering community in a large city. The conversation delves into the significance of vulnerability, the role of personal responsibility in creating community, and the unique challenges faced by different genders in forming connections. The episode emphasizes the need for healing and self-awareness as foundational elements for meaningful relationships.  

Kindness and equity are not the same thing. I can give a stranger a sandwich without giving him the keys to my house. God has given us specific understanding in Scripture about how a nation can live together cohesively, and we need to consider how to apply those principles today. Immigration is one of those cultural issues that we need to examine through the lens of biblical thinking.

Our heroes furnish their friend with new equipment in advance of their foray into the wilds. Kardain meets the forgemasters. Verrol is about town. Zara fabricates.

Week 12 - Genesis 42-50:  "Therefore let your light so shine, that you may glorify your Father in Heaven."

Audio Transcript Are glad you’re with us today. I just didn’t know what today would look like with the weather. And I know some were not able to come in because of the weather, but I’m glad that you’re, you’re here today. So if you have a Bible with you, if you’d open up to the Gospel of Luke and continue our study of Luke today, the text from chapter 7, verses 11 through 17. So Luke 7, 11:17, which is on page 503 on the Pew Bibles. If you didn’t have a Bible with you this morning, if you want to grab one of those, page 503. And so let me read the sacred text and then I’ll pray, ask for the Lord’s blessing on this time, and then we’ll get to work. So Luke 7, starting verse 11 through 17, please hear the words of our God. Luke wrote this. Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain and Disciples, and a great crowd went with him. And he drew near to the gate of the town. Behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother. And she was a widow. And a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, do not weep. Then he came up and touched the briar, and the bearers stood still. And he said, young man, I say to you, arise. And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorify God, saying, a great prophet has risen among us and God has visited his people. And this report about him spread through the whole of Judea and all the surrounding country. So that’s God’s word for us this morning. Would you please pray with me? Lord, it is good to be here. And Lord, we’re here this morning on this cold, wintry day because we want to hear from you in your word. And so, God, I pray for the glory of Christ that you would indeed speak through the folly of my preaching and ways that you just fill our hearts with Christ. And I pray song in Jesus name. Amen. Okay, so perhaps my favorite passage in the Gospel of Luke is actually found at the end of the gospel account. So this is one that came after the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, where I read a story of two men on a road to Emmaus who are trying to figure out all the things that just took place concerning Jesus Christ and specifically his death and then resurrection from the dead. And if you’ve Read through Luke before you may remember that these two men are having this discussion, you know, trying to process these events, trying to process reports that were circling around that the risen Christ actually showed up and he entered into their conversation with the two men at the beginning of the story, actually not able to recognize the Lord. Then after some back and forth between Jesus and the two men, Jesus actually rebuked them for being foolish, for not understanding and believing that which was taught in the Old Testament through the prophets concerning the Christ and the suffering that was to come on him to rebuke. Starting with the old test teachings from Moses, which are the first five books of the Bible, and then continuing through the rest of the Old Testament Scripture and the various prophets, Jesus interpret for these two men how all the scriptures are about him, to show them that he is indeed the fulfillment of the Scriptures as God’s word in the end is about Him. It points us to him. Then, after doing this incredible Bible study with these two men, appears that the Lord celebrated the Lord’s supper with them as he broke bread, as he celebrated the meal. Finally the man’s eyes were open, and they’re open in ways they were able to recognize Jesus as the one they were talking to over as their eyes were open. From there, Jesus actually vanishes from their sight, where he went off to appear to some of his disciples. But after he vanished in the story that I love, the two men started to process all that Jesus had told them, how he opened up their eyes to the Scripture, where they’re in dismay, how they didn’t recognize the Lord at first, primarily because of how their hearts burned within hearts burned of the truth of Scripture that Jesus taught to them. Truth of scripture that is mentioned points us to him. Now I tell you that story, it’s a story that we eventually get to in our study of Luke and the months to come. Not simply because it’s actually one of my favorite stories in the Gospel account, but I wonder how important this story of Jesus testifying to all the Old Testament is about him, how important that story was actually to Luke, the author of this gospel that we’ve been studying. Where I’ve wondered, as Luke was going around interviewing eyewitnesses to the life, the death, resurrection of Jesus Christ as he was told this story of the two men on the road to Emmaus, which I have wondered, maybe told directly from them. I’ve wondered how Luke’s heart was like burning inside as he heard the story, as he was starting to see more and more how the scriptures in the End are about Christ. The Scriptures became even more alive to him when he understood them in light of Jesus Christ. I wonder how the truth of Moses, the truth of all the prophets, ultimately speaking about Jesus became so important to Luke that as he wrote this orderly account, that he desired to do so in such ways that he would share stories to help his readers, including us, see how indeed all of the Old Testament is there to point us to Christ, including our text today, which is a text where we’ll continue to see the power and the authority of Jesus Christ on display. So this is something that we’ve seen multiple times in multiple passages that we’ve looked at recent, as Jesus has power and authority even over demons and sickness. Now today we’ll see that the power and authority of Jesus is even over death. So that’s one of the things we’ve seen in the text. Addition, our text today, perhaps even more primary to the passage, is we’re actually going to see the compassion of the Lord Jesus Christ, where Jesus used his power, his authority, in direct correlation to his compassion, where we see his good heart towards his people who are suffering. And in the text, we’re going to see how Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, which I think to me is clear that Luke is wanting us to see how we’re to see that two of the more important characters of the Old Testament, two of the greatest prophets, Elijah and Elisha, ultimately were there to point us to Christ, as they were types of Christ to come, who is the great and true prophet. Now, before we dive back into text, just a quick reminder where we left off last week so you may remember. Jesus just finished one of his most famous sermons recorded in Scripture. Sermon mentioned many times, referred to as a sermon on the plain. And after Jesus dismissed that congregation from the plain, he himself left the plane and headed towards a city called Capernaum, which is a place that he previously ministered at, at least on two occasions, where he did some incredible acts of ministry. In fact, Capernaum actually seemed to be Jesus like, almost like his home base during his earthly ministry. So in our text last week, if Jesus returned to that city, we learned that there was a wealthy, influential Roman military officer, a centurion, who sent for Jesus. And. And he sent for Jesus because he wanted Jesus to come heal his favorite servant who was at the point of death. In our story last week, the centurion sent a delegation of Jewish elders to go get Jesus, doing so with the belief that he was worthy of Jesus coming to do this for him to heal his servant because of the authority that he carried. However, as Jesus responded to this request by starting to make his way to the house, somewhere in the short time between sending for Jesus and Jesus drawing near to the house, somewhere in that short period of time, the centurion has like a major change of heart and a tone towards the Lord Jesus. Or for me, I think the centurion actually was converted. Because as Jesus Christ came near the house, the centurion sent a second group of delegates, some of his friends, to tell Jesus to come no further. Because the centurion now understood he actually was not, not worthy of Jesus Christ, even though he was a man of great wealth and authority. As Jesus came near, the man understood and he testified that he actually was a man under authority, specifically the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ. And upon hearing the centurion make this declaration, which the man who I should mention was a Gentile, Jesus had his own declaration in response, saying that nowhere in all of Israel did he find such faith, a faith that rightly understands the lordship of Christ over all of our lives. But I should mention here that some actually connect this story of the centurion to a famous Old Testament story of a different gentleman who had power, remember Naaman, who had leprosy on the end of that story, professed faith in God. So some connect that story of centurion to him. And finally, where we ended our text last week, after Jesus making the declaration about the centurion, the second group of delegates then returning back home and they found the sick servant healed, where Jesus healed a man, where he continued to show power, authority over sickness. Now today, as we continue in our study with Luke, we actually come to an even greater healing, even greater then the healing of the centurion. Who’s the point of death where text today is mentioned, Jesus actually raises a young man from the dead. And this morning I hope that this increases the burning in our hearts as Jesus puts his power and authority and compassion on display as he proves that all the scriptures are about him. So that is the intro if you want to look back with me, starting in verse 11. So if you’re visiting with us. So what we do here is I’m just going to walk us back through the text verse by verse. So if you have your Bible open, please keep them open. So starting verse 11. So we read these words so soon after this refers to the interaction that Jesus had with the centurion, which is the start of chapter seven. So soon after that we see that Jesus was back on the move and we See that he traveled maybe 25 or 30 miles or so to the south, you know, a good day’s walk. And he now came to a town called Nain. Now when it comes to this town, this is actually the only time it’s mentioned in scripture. But where we gather through archaeology, this town seems at one point to be a town that had some size to it, but perhaps maybe to like a change in economy, something like that by the time of Christ. This is now a smaller, more insignificant town that’s located in the southern part of Galilee, which is where Jesus spent much of his public ministry. Now what’s interesting about N is that this little town was really close to a more familiar town in scripture. A town to seem to be the location like a large cemetery of like tombs and caves that served this area. A town called Endor. No, for Star wars fans, not that Endor, but if you’ve read the Old Testament, maybe this town is familiar to you. There’s a very famous yet very odd story about a witch who was from Endor who practiced divination which where in this odd Old Testament story, Saul, who was the king of Israel, began to understand that his like kingdom was slipping out of his hands because of his own sinful practices where like he rejected the Lord and his authority over him. I mean unlike the gentile centurion, Saul was not a man under authority. And as Saul rightly understood, the king was slipping away. In his desperation he came to this witch in Endor, asking her to speak to the dead on his behalf, specifically to speak to the former prophet and priest who anointed Saul as king, a man named Samuel. As Saul wanted to get some advice from him. Now in this odd story, really much to the surprise of the witch, when she called upon Samuel, he responded to her, communicating to her, communicating to Saul through her that soon the kingdom will be taken from him. Now we don’t have time to work through that story, but various scholars I read this week do wonder how this story in Luke perhaps has that story of the witch and Endor like kind of running in the background in subtle ways in the text here. So Jesus entered into Nain, it appears that he is about to run into those who are headed towards endorphins. So not sure if that should be running in the background as we think through this passage, but is it interesting to consider back to verse 11 of our text. As Jesus went to Nain, we say he did not make this 20 file 25 mile walk alone. Rather we see that his disciples are with him. Along with a great crowd, which this really had to be an interesting sight to see for those who are along the route from Capernaum to Nain. You know, just think like, maybe like out working your field and you look up and you see a large caravan people headed towards this little insignificant town, which didn’t seem to be part of any like major traveling route for this time period. Rather seemed like this little town was like fairly isolated, fairly removed from much of the world around it. However, we see it’s not isolated or removed from the heart of the Lord Jesus Christ. Verse 12. As Jesus and his great crowd drew near to the gate of the town, this time they’re about to end, we see that they were met at the gate by a considerable crowd who’s about to head out of the city, headed seemingly towards Endor. As this crowd that Jesus met was part of a funeral procession. And in this procession there would have been people there that we assumed would be there, like family and friends. But culturally, during this time this procession also probably included like hired mourners as well as hired musicians, making this like a huge crowd which as these two crowds, the crowd of Jesus and crowd of mourners, they meet here. This would have made a huge group like converging at the gate, perhaps well into the hundreds, all at the city gate. Verse 12. See that this procession of mourners was there because of a man, a man who was being carried out, a young man who died, who was the only son of his mother, who now was, or who also was a widow. Okay, now just a few things on this just to interest you. So first, for this woman, I mean, this would have been awful, a really awful thing for her to endure and have to process through hard enough to have your only son die and all the pain associated with death. But culturally this would have put her in like the most vulnerable of places where culturally women would have been dependent upon either her husband or her sons like, to provide and support and protect. But now for this woman who was a widow, she’s now culturally void of those realities. So for those who read the Old Testament book of Ruth and the story of Naomi, remember how she like, basically considered herself like, good as dead when her husband’s, her husband and sons died. That’s the woman here in this text. All of the pain, all of the hurt of losing her only son, as well as all the fear, all the concern, all the worry on what was before her, to have no husband or son, provide, support, protect her. This woman was in desperate need of grace and Mercy. She was desperate for someone to show her some compassion. Second, a widow losing a son. This is actually where her mind should be taken back to the great prophets Elijah and Elisha. So you may remember this. In the ministry of Elijah in First Kings 17, there’s a widow from a town called Zarephath who had a son who died, who God brought back to life through the prayers of Elijah, who laid upon the boy three times as he prayed that God would give back his Life. Then in second Kings 4, there’s another young boy who died, who Elisha also prayed for doing so with laying on top of his dead body. And in both these stories, not only did the Lord give back to life, each of these boys as the sons were brought back from the from the dead to the land of living. The prophets then brought the sons back to their moms. Which we’re going to see in just a bit is our text in verse 15. But for now, just know the story of Jesus here in Luke 7. This is tied with like strong allusions to Elijah and Elisha and the stories that’s mentioned, particularly the one of Elijah in 1st Kings 17. Third, I also want to just mention here something I read in one of the commentaries that I thought was actually pretty insightful. This came from the John Phillips commentary where Phillips wrote concerning verse 12, concerning two different crowds, two different processions that met at the city gates. Philip wrote, one was being led by the angel of death, but the other by the Lord of life. And that reality of being led by the angel of death or the Lord of life was not just true of the scene here, but that reality is true of all of us where either we all are dead in our sin being led by the angel of death, or we are walking by faith in Christ as he leads us as the Lord of life, as he leads us into eternal life that is to come. So by the way, just kind of on this, I just do have to ask, as you walked in this morning, what procession are you following right now? Keep going. Verse 13. As the true processions met each other, as this large crowd was forming at the city gate, we see that the eyes of Jesus found the one in the crowd who was hurting the most as his eyes were taken to the mother who was mentioned again would be carrying like overwhelming pain with the loss, incredible stress on what would be for her coming next. And as the eyes of Jesus fell upon this woman, we see that his eyes were filled with compassion towards her, which is important for us to see in this passage as well in our own lives. So, yes, Jesus is the Lord. He’s the one filled with all power, all authority, where all things exist by him and for him. And in his power and in his authority, he will justly judge all things. But within those truths, what we see in the text, we see throughout Scripture, is that towards his people, Jesus sees them with eyes filled with compassion, where he sees his hurting people, our pain is not absent from Him. And as the Lord sees our pain, he sees us with his tender heart. One of my favorite passages in Scripture, a bruised reed he will not break, a smoking flax he will not quench. And that is so true in this passage here. For this mom, who is hurting, who is grieving, Jesus did not come to her to break her, to quench her. Rather, text, with his eyes and heart filled with compassion, we see Jesus, like, walked up to the woman to console her with the words, woman, do not weep, saying this because he knew he’s about to dry her tears in the most incredible ways, which, by the way, is what he promised to do for all his people as they enter into eternal life, where Jesus will dry every tear that we shed with kindness, with compassion, we heal, dry our tears in such a way that we actually will never cry painful tears ever again, as he removes all pain and hurt and tears from his people forever. In text, verse 14, after consoling the woman, see, Jesus went to the brier, which is a frame that a coffin or a deceased body is laid upon. As the body being carried to the tomb, as he approached the dead body of the young man, we see that it stopped the bears, you know, the ones carrying the briar, and stopped them in their tracks. And they stood still before the Lord, you know, just waiting to see what he was going to do. As the bear stood still, assuming everyone else, and both parties at the gates stood still silent before the Lord. We see in the story that Jesus spoke up in the text, young man, I say to you, arise. Which is notice here. Jesus is speaking to the dead man with all of his power, all of his authority, doing so in such a way that Jesus knew that the dead man would hear him. Which is a stark contrast to the witch of Endor as mentioned, was shocked with her divination. As Samuel responded from the dead, Jesus spoke up to this man. Jesus knew that his word would not return to him void, but he knew that the dead man would hear and respond to his sovereign voice. So in verse 15, as the word of Jesus went forth, we see the dead man head no choice, but he had to Respond. And he sat up and began to speak. Alive, risen. And this had been an incredible sight to behold for those at the scene. But even more for this young man, this scene, as the first thing he sees after his resurrection is Jesus. Just a couple things on this. So Pillar commentary points out that this face of Jesus would have been most likely unfamiliar to this young man. Most likely. He probably did not meet Jesus prior to this. But as he saw the face of Jesus as he rose again, he saw the face to which he belonged. Second, while this story is unique in scripture, there’s not many who were raised from the dead. In fact, in the ministry of Jesus, we only see three such occurrences. So there’s this one, there’s his friend Lazarus we can read about in John 11. And then there’s a daughter of a man named Jairus we’re actually gonna get to when we get to Luke chapter 8. So while this reality of being raised from the dead to see Jesus is unique in this life. But for those who are in Christ, friends, this will be your reality, where one day, yes, you will come to your last breath, where to this life you will be dead. But the promise of scripture, for all those who have faith in Jesus Christ, as we die to this life, our eyes will be open to the eternal life that is to come. And the first thing that we’re going to see is Jesus. So for us right now, yes, we have to imagine what this must have been like for this young man. But for those who are in Christ, one day, you will not have to imagine what this was like because you’re going to experience it yourself. You will see Jesus face to face, the very one to whom you belong. Keep on the text with more compassion, more kindness from our Lord Jesus Christ. As Jesus resurrected this man we see, he now turns back to the mother to give her her son. As mentioned earlier, this action is very similar to what Elijah did in 1st Kings 17. For us. Once again, with imagination, we can only imagine the joy this had to be for the mother to have Jesus return to her her only son. However, one day, because of eternal life that Jesus offers friends, we don’t have to imagine what that would be like either, to be reunited with a loved one who had died. For all who are in Christ, not only will we see Jesus with our eyes, but we will see each other as we will live with Christ and each other throughout all eternity. Keep going. Verse 7 or 16. For those that have seen, they didn’t have to imagine what this all looked like because they were there to Experience. And as he experienced the power and the authority of Jesus to raise the dead, as well as he experienced the kindness, the compassion of Jesus to care for this woman who was in deep pain. In the text we see that they were like seized by fear. And this fear here is not like fear of danger. It’s not like a fear tied to some type of worry or anxiety. Rather, this is a fear that’s filled with like awe. As both crowds that met at the gate stood almost dumbfounded with awe by that which they just witnessed. You know, for the crowd to arrive at Jesus of the gate. Yeah, most likely they would have witnessed some incredible things beforehand. You know, various hearings that Jesus did, casting out of demons, but now raising the dead, that’s next level for the crowd who was there as part of the funeral procession. Right. This would have been the last thing they would expect as they’re proceeding out to the graveyard, as they headed to Andor, they’re expecting to place the body in the tomb, not seeing the body raised up from the dead. Going into the theme of imagination for us does not take a lot of imagination, our part to see and understand why the crowd stood seized with fear, with awe and the text as this awe filled crowd, as they witness all this that Jesus did, we see they did the only thing that they could do in response to the Lord and what he did. And they began to worship and they began glorifying God in the text, saying, a great prophet has risen among us and God has very visited his people. Now, just a couple things and these two phrases said by the crowd. The first phrase, the declaration, the great prophet has risen among us sends a crowd like understanding that indeed Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament. The Old Testament is written about him. In the Old Testament there’s a few passages speaking towards a great prophet who was to come that you’re connecting now here to Christ. One they probably most likely had in mind is Deuteronomy 18, where Moses wrote this says, the Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your brothers. It is him you shall listen. I also wonder, perhaps you’re thinking about Malachi 4, which says this. So behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet, before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes, you will turn the hearts and fathers of their children, and the hearts of their children, and children in the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest they come and strike the land with a decree and utter destruction. Which that passage of Elijah to come we do see is first pointing to John the Baptist, who is a forerunner Christ. But I do think that both Elijah as well as John the Baptist are there for us to see Jesus as the great and true prophet. As mentioned our text, as a crowd stood seized with awe, it seemed like they were understanding. Their hearts were burning inside as they were recognizing that Jesus indeed is the prophet. Promised from old then the second phrase that people declared, the phrase God has visited his people. And for us this is such a rich and such an encouraging reality when it comes to our God. Most religions worldviews, their deity is like just distant, pretty aloof to what’s going on in the world around them. So for many, they’re just hoping to do enough good things to somehow capture the attention of their false God. They might feel compelled like to entertain them with his presence. But this understanding, this type of religion, this is so far different from the truth that we see in Scripture concerning the one true and living God. But He’s a God who’s near, who’s present, who’s active in the world around us, including in our own hearts. He is a God who indeed visits his people. In fact, we’ve learned in our study of Luke, in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ, God visits His people in such a way that he actually lived among us, Emmanuel, God with us. Furthermore, we see in Scripture, particularly in the book of Acts, which is volume two of this work of Luke, in the person of the Holy Spirit, God continues to visit his people in such a way that he lives and he dwells in the hearts of his people. Meaning for his people, God could not be more near than he is, as he promises that he will forever be near to us, as he will never leave us, never forsake us. And finally, we’re going to end in our passage today, verse 17, as his entire crowd came to this conclusion, as he understood the worship that Jesus deserves, we see the groups went their different ways. And as they left the scene, we see that reports about Jesus raising the young man from the dead started spread throughout the whole region of Judea, along with all the surrounding country, which no doubt only added to the buzz and excitement and the interest of the growing conversation of Jesus and Nazareth, if indeed he was the Messiah, which He is now. As I close this time here, I just want to give you just a few kind of summary statements from what we see in the text and then we’ll be done. So first, as we think through this text, so let the power, or the authority and power of Jesus, let that burn deeply within your heart and this Power, this authority, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is something we continue to see throughout Luke, throughout the public ministry of Jesus Christ that Luke records for us or his ministry is not like one of a charlatan, like he didn’t minister in weakness. Jesus didn’t minister with like false promises where he like oversell but then vastly under deliver. Rather the ministry of Jesus was filled with real authority, with real power where Jesus was able to do that only God’s Eternal Son can do in text today. This authority, this power is found in the greatest miracle of Jesus that he performed to this day. Where according to this authority, to this power, Jesus raises the dead. And friends, let that authority, let that power burn in your hearts knowing that only did Jesus raise the dead in this text along as with the others that I mentioned earlier, but he has the authority, the power to raise all of his people from the dead so for all time they can dwell with him in eternity. You know, there’s plenty of things in this life that appear to have some type of authority, some type of power. Friends, let your heart burneth in burneth hope that in the end there’s only one authority. There’s only one power that’s gonna win out. It’s the Lord Jesus Christ and the power of his resurrection. Second, let the compassion of Jesus also burn deeply within your heart. Yes, Jesus has all power, he has all authority, but he also has all compassion. Where it’s mentioned in the end of time, as his people enter into eternal life, he’s gonna meet us with his compassion, where he’s gonna dry every tear that we have ever shed, including our most painful and grief filled tears. He’s gonna dry them with all of his compassion for us today. While no doubt the resurrection power and authority of Jesus is very present in the text, but I think even more what Luke wants us to see in this passage is the compassion, the tender heartedness of Jesus Christ who is filled with compassion towards this moment, who just lost her only son, this mom who is at the point of desperation, who needed someone to show her compassion, which in the text Jesus does with his grace upon grace. And friends, I do hope that the compassion that Jesus has for his people does burn in your hearts where it burns in ways that we feel it, particularly in our times of need. We’re in our times of need. We trust that Jesus is not aloof to your pain, to your reality. Rather he is present. He’s present in ways that he is there to visit you in your pain. As your great High Priest who ministers with compassion and Kindness and grace upon grace. Which by the way, I do wonder if maybe that’s true for some of you here this morning, that you did come in carrying just pain and grief. Jesus is here to minister to you with his compassion. Third, let Jesus fulfilling the Scripture, let that reality also burn deeply within your heart. Just back to the passage I started to share from the end of Luke, where in the end, all of scripture, all of it, is there to point us to Christ. So as you read God’s holy word, let me encourage you to do so in ways where you’re like actively engaging your mind and heart, where you’re reading, in ways you’re like actually studying it, where you’re meditating upon it, memorizing it, where you’re asking the Lord through the power of his spirit to help you see whatever you’re reading, how that is to lead you to Jesus, whether it be through promises, through types, through failures, through prophecy, or wherever it may be. May we read Scripture in ways that it’s leading us to see how all of God’s yes and Amen are all taking us to Jesus, the One who sets our hearts on fire. Back to our text, I do think it’s worth considering the odd story of the witch in Endor and her false divination, which just shows us like the sin and folly of mankind, how they’re there or that story is meant to stand in contrast to this story here in the truth and the wisdom found in Christ. Clearly in our text today, as we read about the great prophets Elijah and Elisha, as yes, we see the great things that the Lord did through them, but ultimately they’re types, pointers to the one true great prophet, the Lord Jesus, the one who raised the dead. So for us it would read God’s sacred word. May we read them in ways that they’re seen. We’re seeing how they take us to the truth that is Christ and may that truth burn deeply in our hearts in ways that we worship him, which actually leads to the next thing. Let your burning heart lead you to worship the Lord Jesus Christ, where your heart is set on fire in ways that you’re seized with awe of who Jesus is, where all that you do is done as an act of worship of him, as you pour out your life as a living sacrifice that’s holy and acceptable to him, where you’re pouring out your life in ways that shows worship of love towards him, love towards others, starting with others. Here in the church, we’re in this worship. You’re giving your time and your Treasure and your talents to prove that indeed Jesus is the Lord of your life, the great treasure of your soul. One more Let your burning heart lead you to spread reports about Jesus. So another favorite passage in Scripture comes from a different prophet. Different prophet is also there to point us to Christ Prophet named Jeremiah. Jeremiah wrote this. If I say I will not mention him speaking of God or speak any more in his name. There is in my heart as if it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary of holding it in and cannot. And church. May that be true of us as well, that our hearts burn in the worship of Jesus Christ with a burning that’s so intense, so white hot, that we can’t help but share reports about him, starting with a report of his gospel found in his death, which Jesus, God’s only son, died on a cross, which he did out of great love, according to his great kindness and compassion and mercy, which he did in accordance with the scriptures that he came to fulfill as he, Jesus took on the punishment of our sin in our place where he died. But unlike the Son in the text who was stopped before he reached the tomb, Jesus actually was buried outside of the city gates where he lay dead for three days. However, as we know, Jesus did not stay dead, but in accordance with his great authority and power, which is authority, power even over death, in accordance with the Scripture, according to the sign of the great prophet Jonah that was given to us in the Old Testament, on the third day, in his greatest of all miracles, the Lord Jesus picked back up his own life as he rose again from the dead, where he now lives eternally. And this report of Jesus crucified and risen, that has been passed down to us is a truth that is meant to seize our hearts, to seize in ways that penetrates like every fiber of our being, where our hearts are now burning so intensely inside that we cannot help but share the report in ways that we pass it down to others for us, sharing with others throughout the whole of Madison and then to the surrounding country and not stopping until we reach all the way to the ends of the earth. And by the way, if you’re looking for like a very real practical way to satisfy this burning in your heart, the sharing a report of him we know in a few weeks it’s Easter, where we’ll be even more intentionally remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. So if I can encourage us, let’s invite others to come join us at that service. And who knows how on that Sunday, those who might walk in dead, dead in sin on that Sunday, maybe they hear the voice of Jesus in ways that they have no choice but respond to him, so that by faith he would believe in him. That they be risen, having their hearts set on fire for the Lord of life. By the way, I actually did wonder this morning if this may actually be true. Maybe if some of us here, or even this morning, perhaps you walked in dead to Jesus, dead in sin for sure, you might know things about him, but you’ve never met Him. He’s not the vision of your life. I do wonder that maybe today, maybe even this moment, for the first time, you would actually trust in Jesus so that through the eyes of faith you would see him. That you be raised to life with him, the new and eternal life that he offers. My friend, if that is actually true of you today, just know we would love to rejoice with you in that truth. So please share that report with us. Knowing that reports like this, that you trusted in Jesus for the first time, that only adds to the fire in our own hearts. So, yes, Redville Church, may the truth of God found in his Word, the truth that leads us to Christ, may that set our hearts on fire today and always, that all of our days are filled with the joyful worship of him and the sharing of the reports about him. That by the grace of God, others might have their hearts burned within as well. Let’s pray. Lord, I do pray that you would do a great work in our hearts. That even in this time, in this moment, that you would fan the flame within. Lord, I pray for those here who may have not yet trusted in you. That today, through your sovereign voice, that you would call them to yourself, that you would open up their eyes, that they may see the Lord Jesus Christ, the very one who died for them, to take on the punishment of their sin, only to rise again from the dead so they may have life in you. Life abundantly, both now and throughout all eternity. And Lord, we need your help to be faithful, to eagerly spread the news of reports of Christ crucified and risen. Lord, far too often our hearts are cold to share this report. Far too often we make excuse on why we are slow to share. So, God, not only do I pray you forgive us for falling short, but particularly the next few weeks, that you would just help us to be faithful witnesses. That we’d faithfully share the report. And Lord, our deep prayer is that you would use our little church to draw many to faith in Christ. And we pray that you would do that even within the next few weeks. And lastly, Lord, I just do want to pray if there’s any here that are that walked in just carrying the weight of grief, that in this moment that today you would meet them with your compassion and your kindness. That indeed you would prove to be their great high priest, who can sympathize with them in all weakness yet without sin. And that you would minister to them in their time of need with your grace upon grace. Pray song Jesus name, Amen. The post Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son – Luke 7: 11-17 appeared first on Red Village Church.

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On top of Lindsay Barnett's extensive training as a certified Integral Coach, she has spent more than two decades leading and transforming organizations at every stage of growth—from startups to global enterprises like Mattel. She has worked through hypergrowth, integrations, and organizational redesigns, always drawn to the moments when people and systems are in motion and transformation is possible. Lindsay's own career has been a story of reinvention. She has pivoted across roles, industries, and continents — pursuing flexibility and purpose as her life and values evolved. Lindsay has lived and worked abroad, immersed in different cultures, and learned firsthand how perspective expands when you step outside what's familiar. Those experiences taught her that transformation isn't just organizational — it's deeply personal. In episode 654 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Lindsay is seeing right now in terms of stress, isolation, and division, what happens in the body when we show kindness or even see kindness, why college students underestimate kindness as a stress-reduction strategy, how chronic stress change how we treat each other, what is the connection between burnout and unkindness, how does everyday kindness reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors, what does "self-kindness" look like for high-achieving students, how we can reframe students from being afraid that kindness equals weakness, how kindness habits formed in college can impact someone's career long term, and how kindness — toward yourself or others — play a role in your recovery. Enjoy!

Kindness is far from a soft skill — it's a strategic asset. Leaders and professionals who practice genuine kindness foster deeper trust, stronger team cohesion, and higher employee engagement, all of which translate directly into productivity and retention.  In Episode 254 of The Mindset Game® podcast, Vered Kogan speaks with Linda Cohen, international keynote speaker and author of The Economy of Kindness, about how everyday acts of kindness shape workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and customer experience. Drawing on decades of work with corporate teams and frontline organizations, Linda shares practical insights including: Why employees often leave managers, not organizations How curiosity can transform difficult conversations What spectrum thinking offers in place of binary reactions Why consistent acknowledgment strengthens engagement and trust How small moments of kindness influence customer loyalty and brand perception To learn more about Linda's work, visit lindacohenconsulting.com or find her on LinkedIn. To subscribe to The Mindset Game podcast or leave a review, visit TheMindsetGame.com or click HERE.

You were made for sisterhood—rain or shine, gospel-centered friendships that withstand the tests of time. Today, Erin Davis, Kelly Needham, and some other friends show you what sisterhood is (and what it isn't). Explore this sweet gift with us.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:A Deeper Kind of Kindness.Our spirit and tone have the ability to determine the climate around us, whether at home, at work, at the gym, or at church. This makes kindness indispensable...Give today: https://www.reviveourhearts.com/donate/podcast/

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I want to invite you into one of the most meaningful, emotional, and important conversations I've ever had the honor to record.This episode is a tribute, a celebration, and a deep bow of respect to a man whose very presence influenced the direction of my path, who shaped an entire island's martial culture, and who quietly—but powerfully—influenced some of the biggest names in Jeet Kune Do and modern martial arts.Today, with my dear friend Guro Burton Richardson, we honor the life, legacy, philosophy, and spirit of the one and only:Professor / Sifu Daniel Duby De Lavergnê—martial artist, philosopher, rock star, pioneer, and a living embodiment of JKD's essence.There are people in life who teach you techniques…And there are people who teach you how to live.There are people who show you how to kick…And there are people who show you how to be.Sifu Dan was one of those rare individuals who carried a different frequency.A different presence.A different internal stillness.A different type of lightning.When you stood with him, you didn't just see martial arts—you felt an entire way of being.He wasn't imitating Bruce Lee.He wasn't reciting philosophy.He was the philosophy.He was the art.He was the expression.He traveled from Reunion Island to Taiwan and Hong Kong at a time when there was no YouTube, no translators, no pre-arranged seminars—just pure heart, courage, and curiosity. He trained Wing Chun under Lo Man Kam, Monkey Boxing under Grandmaster Liao Wu Tsang, he studied the internal arts, he studied with Philip Bourjon and then fused all of it with the ferocity and elegance of Street Savate, which he brought to the United States in the 1970s.People don't realize this, but the street kicking, the stop-kicking, the savate flavor in JKD today?A huge part of that came through him.He influenced Jeet Kune Do luminaries like —Guru Dan Inosanto, Paul Vunak, and Matt Thornton—who spoke of Dan's ability to close the gap, the suddenness of his kicks, the cobra-like explosion that made him look like lightning.This man influenced multiple generations of martial artists who never even met him.But beyond the technique, what made him truly extraordinary was something deeper:His presence.His ability to be fully himself—without facade, without mask, without fear.His ability to empower others.To look you in the eyes and say,“You've got this. Go find your own way.”That single sentence changed the trajectory of my Jeet Kune Do.And so today, we honor him.We honor his journey.We honor his courage.We honor his impact.We honor his students, his family, and the martial artists of Reunion Island whose culture he transformed forever.So settle in.Take a deep breath.Because today, we're not just recounting stories…We're remembering a legend.Welcome to:“The Legend of Daniel Duby de Lavergne: Fearless, Fluid, Free.” 

Hello to you listening in Grants Pass, Oregon! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga. Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived with her wicked stepmother and wicked stepsister. One day the girl went to the well to fetch water. While there an old crone asked her for a drink of the cold water she was drawing up from the well. The girl gave her a drink and as a reward for her kindness the crone said, “Each time you speak pearls, jewels and roses will fall from your lips.” Seeing this magic the wicked stepmother sent the wicked stepsister to the well to claim her own reward. At the well a beautiful princess asks for water; but the wicked stepsister says, “Draw your own water! I'm not your servant.” “Ah,” said the princess, “That is unfortunate. From this day forward scorpions, lizards and toads will fall from your lips when you speak.” Click HERE to learn more  Story Prompt: What if we could see our words even before we spoke them? How might we practice kindness and loving speech? Write that story and share it out loud!  You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together.  AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

In the early years of the twentieth century, the Middle East was in turmoil. After World War I, European powers carved up the Ottoman Empire, creating new territories under colonial control. The upheaval led to the rise of nationalist groups and conflict, not only with foreign powers, but also with rival resistance factions and bandit gangs.

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Summer's over, losers! Get in!Coming this Tuesday, March 17th, is the premiere of our next thrilling Rude Tale: BLUE KINDNESS HIGH.Action! Adventure! Suburbs! Mystery! Drama! Extracurriculars! All this and more comes to your precious ears in a few short days, as we begin the saga that is sophomore year for Scooter Carton (Joe Lepore), Mikey McChristmas (Branson Reese), and Briley Brynn Bailey (Ali Fisher). And with DM Tim Platt in charge, you can bet that these three will need more than a bell to save them...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Start your day off on the right foot! With Morning Affirmations, you can quickly and easily internalize positive, inspiring thoughts that will carry you through your day with more confidence, clarity and positivity.

The KCP Crew welcomes AUTHENTIC Irishman, John Cosgrove gives us a peek into the Irish community in Minnesota. 

Every time I record a podcast, and Melissa edits it (gaps, coughs, long pauses, etc.) I ask her, "what score do you give it?" because I want a simple, quick numerical evaluation of the chat. We have a mutual understanding of what the numbers mean (developed over eight years). She's never scored anything a '10' but she did score this episode a '9'. That's all I'm telling you. Enjoy. BIO: Leon Logothetis is a British-born adventurer, author, speaker, and philanthropist best known for his work promoting kindness and human connection around the world. A former London stockbroker, he left the finance industry after feeling unfulfilled and set out to travel the globe relying on the generosity of strangers. His journeys inspired several books and the Netflix documentary series The Kindness Diaries, in which he retraces his travels and surprises those who helped him with life-changing gifts. Having visited more than 100 countries, Logothetis now shares stories and insights that encourage empathy, courage, and the transformative power of simple acts of kindness.@thekindnessguySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jill's story is deeply moving, and the way it weaves together with the themes of Barefoot Enlightenment is beautiful.  Draft Description: In this episode of Earth Tribe Radio, Fiona shares the heart behind Barefoot Enlightenment — why she wrote it, and how spirituality has become so complicated that we've forgotten the simplest truth: who we already are. She and Jill explore the ancient power of sound — the drum as the heartbeat of the earth, the flute, the rattle — and how these simple instruments can wake us up to the gifts and abilities we didn't even know we had. Because the earth's rhythm is already within us. We just need something to call us home. Jill also shares her own profound journey. After ten years of living with cancer — now spread to her bones and entering a new chapter of radiation — she speaks not from a place of collapse, but of quiet radiance. She has moved into what she calls "the quality of life stage," and what has emerged is startling: she is happier than she has been in a long time. She talks about practicing having no preferences, about finding something each day that made her laugh, about the gifts of her animals and the wildlife around her. She can no longer travel the world as she once did — so now she travels within. And even as anger and pain exist all around her, she meets each person she encounters with one intention: kindness. This is a conversation about what it means to stop covering up who you really are — and let the drum, the rattle, and the quiet courage of living fully bring you back.   www.earthtriberadio.comwww.barefootenlightenment.com

Send a textWhat if the strongest form of advocacy didn't sound loud, but felt deeply human? We sit down with Whitney Price, founder and executive director of Unpuzzled Parents Connect, to unpack how empathy, clarity, and community can move mountains for families raising neurodiverse kids. From West Virginia's resource deserts to two-hour doctor trips and long insurance battles, Whitney shows how facts over fury and kindness over shame can open doors that frustration often slams shut.We trace the family journey from the shock of an early autism diagnosis to the quiet heroics of daily advocacy: documenting medical necessity, lining up provider letters, and appealing denials with patience and precision. Whitney shares practical tactics for IEP meetings, healthcare pushback, and those tough moments when a child's sensory needs collide with rigid systems. Along the way, she refuses the false choice between being “nice” and being “effective,” proving that compassion is a strategy, not a soft spot.Connection anchors everything. Whitney explains how a simple support group grew into a nonprofit that trains parents, hosts expert voices, and builds bridges through story and practical tools. We spotlight a powerful school initiative—classroom kits that reached 4,000 students—designed to turn Autism Awareness into Acceptance with honest Q&A, people-first language, and invitations to play. And we tackle two stubborn myths head-on: that autistic kids lack empathy, and that gentle parenting is permissive. Whitney offers nuanced, lived insight on both, plus a vital reminder that self-compassion keeps caregivers steady for the long road.If you care about advocacy, inclusion, and family resilience, you'll find hope and actionable steps here—ways to stay firm without hardening, and to build systems that actually work for kids. If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find this support.This podcast is a proud member of the Mayday Media Network — your go-to hub for podcast creators. Whether you're just starting a podcast and need professional production support, or you already host a show and want to join a collaborative, supportive podcast network, visit maydaymedianetwork.comDon't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for monthly updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and more content designed to brighten your day."Join the movement of kindness! When you shop The So Do You Collection, you're not just getting inspiring merch—you're helping make a difference. A portion of every purchase supports local and national nonprofits that spread kindness where it's needed most. Explore the

Join Pastor-in-Training Angel Santana for a heartfelt sermon that challenges the culture of loud opinions with the quiet power of Christ-like kindness. Through Scripture from Micah and James, personal stories from social media ministry, and a playful children's message that shows why words can't be taken back, this episode invites listeners to practice mercy, humility, and listening before speaking. Experience moments of gentle humor, candid vulnerability about the costs of following a calling, and real-life examples of grace across the globe. By the end, you'll be inspired to choose one intentional act of kindness that could make a stranger curious about Jesus—because kindness wins hearts in ways being right never can.

As we awake and contemplate the 24 hours ahead, the Devine presence fills our mind and spirit with ease and grace. There is no striving. Only the flow of energy that naturally occurs according to the principals of Love, Kindness, Honesty, Humility, Service and Faith. 

In this first conversation of the burnout series, Julia speaks with Veronique Bourbeau, an ultramarathon runner whose life is built around pushing physical and mental limits. From record-breaking endurance races to multi-thousand-kilometre runs across countries, Veronique understands better than most what it means to reach the edge of exhaustion. Yet her perspective on burnout may surprise you. Burnout, she explains, is rarely about simply pushing harder. In fact, the real danger often comes from refusing to acknowledge how we feel. Before the mind admits burnout, the body already knows. Learning to listen — physically and emotionally — becomes essential. Veronique speaks candidly about the dark moments that appear during long runs and in life: the moments when doubt creeps in, when energy drops, and when continuing feels almost impossible. Instead of forcing herself forward, she focuses on the smallest next step — the next kilometre, the next breath, the next essential task. The conversation also challenges the myth that strength means endless resilience. Veronique argues that acknowledging when you are not okay is often the first step out of burnout. Kindness to oneself, honesty about energy levels, and the courage to slow down can be far more powerful than relentless pressure to perform. This episode is a reminder that burnout is not a personal failure. It is a signal — one that asks us to listen more closely to our bodies, our energy, and our deeper purpose. About the Guest Veronique Bourbeau is a record-breaking ultramarathoner, author of Fearless: One Woman's Transformational Journey from a Treadmill to Running the African Continent, and the Founder and CEO of Run4Humanity, a non-profit organisation. A global speaker with a Master's in Public Administration, Veronique has dedicated her life to initiatives that move far beyond short-term aid. Her work focuses on empowering communities and helping break the cycle of poverty through access to clean water. Veronique is currently preparing for an extraordinary challenge — becoming the first woman to run the length of Africa from Alexandria to Cape Town, a 14,000 km journey aimed at helping ensure water accessibility for millions and driving long-term change for communities across the continent.

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In this deeply personal and insightful episode, host Doug sits down with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg a PhD scientist turned life coach, TEDx speaker, and author. Dr. Goldberg shares the powerful "origin story" of his kindness movement, starting with a simple, brave act for a stranger in an airport that transformed his life and career. The conversation dives into the internal negotiation between "Heart Whispers" (our quiet intuitive nudges) and "Fear Shouts" (the loud, anxious voices that stop us from acting with integrity). Whether you are a man navigating the "before times" and "after times" of fatherhood, or someone looking to reconnect with your authentic self beneath years of social constructs, this episode offers a roadmap for leading a more compassionate, courageous life.   Key Topics Covered:   ·         The Power of Small Acts: How a handwritten card in an airport sparked a global mission to make kindness cool. ·         Intuition vs. Anxiety: Understanding the "Fear Shouts and Heart Whispers" mantra to navigate life's uncertainty. ·         The Human Psyche and Snap Judgments: Why our brains use evolutionary shortcuts to judge strangers in traffic and public spaces. ·         Authenticity and Childhood Constructs: Challenging the "survivor" personalities we built as children to find who we truly are. ·         The Hidden Grief of Parenthood: A raw discussion on the loss of identity and time that comes with becoming a new father. ·         Invisible Benevolent Forces: Exploring the synchronicities and nudges that lead us toward growth and connection.   About Dr. Jeremy Goldberg   Dr. Jeremy Goldberg is a PhD-trained scientist turned life coach, author, and speaker whose mission is to make kindness and compassion a global standard. Known as a "dream doula," he leverages a decade of international research into human behavior to help individuals reclaim their agency and rewrite the personal stories that hold them back. His diverse background—spanning from ordained ministry and SCUBA diving to hosting a top-ranked global podcast and leading 200 km pilgrimages in Spain—informs his unique approach to "conviction excavation" and personal growth.   Through his brand, Long Distance Love Bombs, Jeremy uses creative writing and spoken word poetry as mediums for healing and clarity. He focuses on the idea that beliefs are choices and identities are malleable, providing his clients with the faith and tools needed to stimulate profound life epiphanies. With a book titled It'll Be Okay, And You Will Be Too and a TEDx talk questioning "What if kindness was cool?", he continues to bridge the gap between rigorous scientific understanding and heartfelt, creative expression to make the world better than he found it.   Social links of Dr. Jeremy Goldberg Website – https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com Substack - https://longdistancelovebombs.substack.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DrJeremyGoldberg Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LongDistanceLoveBombs Book – https://shopcatalog.com/product/itll-be-okay-and-you-will-be-too/ Newsletter – https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs TEDx talk – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mklMPHGLjo Podcast - https://anchor.fm/longdistancelovebombs   Social links of Doug Beitz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178  

What if being yourself at work wasn't a risk—but your greatest strength? In this deeply moving conversation, you'll meet Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX and author of Be Yourself at Work. Her presence alone reminds you what leadership can feel like when it's rooted in humanity, courage, and care. As you listen, you're invited to slow down and reflect on who you are beneath the roles you play, especially in moments when pressure makes it tempting to hide behind them. Claude shares how self-awareness, calmness, and intentional kindness help leaders stay grounded when challenges arise, creating workplaces where people don't have to contort themselves to belong. You'll hear why leading from the heart isn't soft—it's steady—and how the leaders who bring calm, authenticity, and empathy into difficult moments are the ones who build the strongest cultures. You'll discover: How self-awareness becomes the gateway to authentic leadershipWhy belonging matters more than “culture fit”The difference between being nice and practicing real kindnessHow calm leadership steadies teams in uncertain momentsWhat it means to lead with heart—without losing strengthConnect with Claude SilverLinkedIn Instagram   Website Claude Silver  BookBe Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the HeartCheck out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn

This week on Registry Matters: A New Jersey appellate court delivers a significant ruling requiring states to perform a similarity analysis before charging out-of-state registrants with registry violations. We also examine a Fresno city council's scramble to pass legislation blocking a registered person from running for office, and break down Wyoming's proposed grooming felony bill that would criminalize manipulative behavior before any physical abuse occurs, raising serious civil liberties questions. Show Notes Council Scrambles to Stop PFR Candidate: Fresno council members rush to craft legislation that would prevent a registered person from seeking a city council seat. Can Kindness Become a Felony?: Wyoming introduces a grooming felony bill that criminalizes manipulative behavior prior to physical abuse, sparking debate over civil liberties implications. NJ Court Blocks Registry Charges: New Jersey's appellate court rules that states must conduct a similarity analysis before charging out-of-state registrants with failure to register. Keywords sex offender registry, Fresno city council PFR candidate, Wyoming grooming felony bill, New Jersey registry ruling, similarity analysis, civil liberties, out-of-state registrants, registry compliance Chapters [02:40] Council Scrambles to Stop PFR Candidate [08:22] Can Kindness Become a Felony? [19:47] NJ Court Blocks Registry Charges Subscribe & Support Registry Matters: https://www.registrymatters.co/ FYP Education: https://fypeducation.org/ Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Leave an old fashioned voice message: 747-227-4477 Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to support Registry Matters with some swag: https://fypeducation.org/shop/ Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/registry-matters/id1305039280 RSS: https://www.registrymatters.co/feed/podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3d75P7Kc37n2l79m89F9KI YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/registrymatters The Registry Matters Podcast's mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy. To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

Tarina is working on delegating, especially the deep house cleaning. Nic and Tarina report having a hard conversation about Nic's travel schedule and his to-do list. And Nic, for the first time ever, went ice fishing with Jason and Derrick and actually drove on the ice. Both Nic and Tarina share stories about receiving a kind word and how it made them feel. Examples range from recognition and appreciation and a compliment. Often this can serve as affirmation for keep doing good and being kind. And it's important to say the kind word aloud and not just keep it inside. People are hungry to matter and as Nic points out, kindness is leadership in action. Things flow better when leaders shine a light on what's going right and not just what needs to improve. Kindness can also be shown as well as said. It takes courage to pray for a waitress at a restaurant, overcoming our hesitation of sounding weird. Nic ends with a story worth hearing. If you enjoy Nic and Tarina's podcast and get something from listening to “all this Nic Bittle Crap,” please hit the like button, share it with a friend, or both. Your recommendation goes a long way in helping us reach more people.Also if you have questions that you want Nic and Tarina to answer, email them at info@nicbittle.com. ---

Pastor Courtney gets some vitriol online.

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What does professionalism actually look like at a wedding? Not on Instagram. Not in theory. But in the room. In this episode of Shifting Focus, I sit down with etiquette expert Alison Shepardek to talk about modern wedding etiquette, social awareness, and the subtle behaviors that shape your reputation in the event industry. If you are a wedding photographer, filmmaker, planner, florist, or creative vendor, this conversation will sharpen how you show up with clients and fellow vendors. We cover: • The essential rules of wedding etiquette every vendor should know • Common wedding day faux pas that hurt your credibility • How to interact professionally with planners and clients • Navigating compliments and awkward conversations with confidence • Cultural considerations in dress and traditions • Why kindness is a competitive advantage in business   Your work might get you in the room. But how you behave determines whether you are invited back.   Connect with Alison: Website: https://www.elevateetiquette.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevateetiquette/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elevateetiquette    Support Alison's new book: Was It Something I Said? https://elevateetiquette.com/book    Recommended Resource Mentioned: Super Communicators by Charles Duhigg  

American Idol runner up-turned author David Archuleta joins the Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss his authentic new memoir Devout. From the 'blur' of being on Idol to finding the courage to practice self-acceptance later in life, David and Robert openly discuss: Life-changing acts of kindness that saved David on his journey to coming out. Connecting with celebrities like Dolly Parton, Loren Allred and Demi Lovato. Plus, a surprise from his mom and BFF, and more! DAVID ARCHULETA: On Season 7 of American Idol, David Archuleta made over 30 million television viewers swoon with his angelic voice, ultimately winning runner-up on the show at the age of seventeen. His journey has included turning out multiple platinum-selling hits, achieving global acclaim as a live performer, and emerging as an undeniable fixture on the pop-culture scene. Since his first single “Crush,” he has released eight studio albums, twenty-four singles, and twenty-one music videos. Hit singles “Crème Brulée” and “Hell Together” have marked a striking evolution and new chapter for David as an artist and creative entrepreneur while continuing to expand his audience globally. Having grown up as a poster child for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, David struggled to be his true self and didn't come out as queer until 2021. He now advocates for members of the LGBTQ+ community. He lives in Los Angeles, California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been told your whole life that being a good person is the goal. But what if that label is the very thing making you a target?In this episode I'm breaking down why defining yourself as “good” can open you up to exploitation, how narcissists and predators specifically target people who pride themselves on kindness, and why doing the “right” thing is almost never the same as doing the “good” thing.What we get into: ∙ (00:00) Whoever defines “good” defines you, and that's the trap ∙ (03:13) How narcissists use victim stories and love bombing to get inside your category of “good person” ∙ (07:20) When “being good” means internalizing other people's abuse as your own fault ∙ (18:43) Why morality makes intelligent people ignore their own instincts ∙ (33:38) Words as spells: how repetition creates belief without truth ∙ (42:07) Gods in your pocket, subjugated goddesses, and the inversion of powerThis isn't about becoming cold or cruel. It's about becoming conscious.If you've ever stayed too long, given too much, or silenced yourself because that's what good people do, this one's for you.••So You're Living in a Simulation is independent and listener supported. Subscribe, share, and leave a comment. That's how we keep going.••#VillainEra #ShadowWork #Narcissism #NarcissisticAbuse #LoveBombing #SimulationTheory #SelfEmpowerment #DualityIsBondage #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #PhilosophyPodcast #ConsciousnessAwakening #JoliArtist #SoYoureLivingInASimulation

Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia interview Harvard professor and author Rebecca Henderson about her book Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire and why purpose-driven, multi-stakeholder firms can outperform yet remain hard to implement because they require deep investments in strategy, structure, and human systems. To see the full video podcast, check out the Conscious Capitalists YouTube channel hereHenderson connects climate change, inequality, and democratic erosion to shareholder primacy, arguing for stronger democratic institutions, reducing money in politics, and grassroots rebuilding of trust. She emphasizes leaders' inner work, “kindness and math,” and the ability to disagree respectfully as foundations for high-trust, innovative organizations—especially important in an AI era. Henderson recounts her shift from engineering to organizational change and climate work, lessons from board service, and her teaching evolution from “Reimagining Capitalism” to “Reweaving Ourselves,” including the role of retreats in sustaining courageous leadership.If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.comThis show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew “MoJo” Jones as Executive Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Associate Producer & Editor.Thank you for your support!- Timothy & Raj00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:25 Why Purpose Is Hard06:06 Democracy and Money11:57 Imagining a Better Future16:18 Kindness and Math20:49 Rebecca Academic Journey24:10 Reforming Capitalism Rules29:54 Boardroom Lessons35:26 Win Win Mindset36:22 Inner Work for Leaders38:26 Trust as AI Advantage40:43 Teaching Hope and Urgency44:22 Silent Retreats and Renewal48:46 Reweaving Ourselves Course50:42 Changing the System from Within55:50 Next Breakthrough for Conscious Capitalism59:14 Rapid Fire Personal Questions01:04:28 Closing Reflections and Farewell

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Are small acts of kindness enough to change someone’s eternity? In Week 3 of the Come to Jesus series, guest pastor Bob Merritt shares a powerful message called Seeds of Kindness about how everyday love can open the door for someone to encounter Jesus. In Mark 4, Jesus tells a parable about a farmer scattering seeds. Some fall on hard soil, some on rocky ground, some among thorns, and some on good soil. The condition of the soil represents the condition of the human heart. Our job is not to control the soil. Our job is simply to sow the seeds. Through stories, Scripture, and practical wisdom, this message explores what it looks like to sow seeds of love in the lives of neighbors, coworkers, and friends. You’ll discover: Why love is often the first step toward faith How small acts of kindness can point people to Jesus Why fear keeps many believers from sharing their faith How God uses simple conversations to change lives When we scatter seeds of patience, kindness, forgiveness, and truth, God can use them to transform someone’s life. Scripture: Mark 4, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, Romans 10:9 #ComeToJesus #SeedsOfKindness #BobMerritt #ChristianSermon #Evangelism #BibleTeaching #ConnectionPointeChurch NEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTEAt Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cp Find out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

Hospitality leadership, hotel asset management, and the art of authentic connection — in this powerful conversation with Greg Winey, we unpack what it really takes to build a thriving hospitality organization. With more than 45 years in the hotel industry, Greg shares how mastering the language of hospitality, leading with genuine human connection, and understanding your financial foundation can transform both your leadership and your business.In this episode, I sit down with Greg Winey — founder and principal of NorthPointe Hospitality Management — a man who started as a bellman in 1979 and went on to lead one of the largest privately held hospitality management companies in the United States. Over his career, Greg has overseen 135 hotels, 5,000 employees, and more than $1B in hotel assets, building a legacy rooted in operational excellence, leadership development, and financial discipline.But what struck me most during our conversation wasn't just the scale of Greg's success — it was the simplicity behind it.Greg reminds us that real leadership is built on connection, not scripts.Kindness can't be automated. Culture can't be faked. And understanding the financial reality of your organization gives you the freedom to stay aligned with the values you started with.We talk about:• How mastering the vocabulary and vernacular of your profession unlocks opportunity• Why scripted hospitality fails but authentic connection wins• The leadership lessons learned from managing 135 hotels and 5,000 employees• How understanding debt, assets, and financial positioning protects your culture• Why the best leaders never stop mentoring the next generation• The simple leadership principles that scale billion-dollar organizationsGreg Winey is the rare kind of leader who truly practices what he preaches — and this conversation is a masterclass for hospitality professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone who wants to lead people well.If you're in hospitality, leadership, entrepreneurship, or business development… this episode is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

When life doesn't unfold the way we expected, it can cause us to question God's love and His kindness. In seasons of sadness and disappointment, today's podcast reminds us that the Lord is still at work—bringing good on our behalf and glory to His name.   In this episode, Lauren Kelly, who shared at our Vestavia, Alabama live gathering, vulnerably tells the story of an unexpected journey. From being a single young adult to becoming the wife of a widower and the mother of three children, Lauren faced the challenges of stepping into grief, loss, and the feeling of living life in a fishbowl. Along the way, she also experienced the heartbreak of two miscarriages.   Through it all, Lauren has seen how God brings beauty from hard places. Her story reminds us that while we aren't promised an easy life, we are promised a God who is our comfort, strength, and ever-present help.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Not one of all the LORD's good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." Joshua 21:45   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Where are you letting your eyes focus on your feelings and expectations rather than on the goodness and kindness of God? Get your eyes focused on God's Word and Who He says He is. _________________________________________________________ Listen to a similar story: Episode 201- Jimma Smith: "Working All Things for Good"   Join us for our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham (registration ends March 9th)!   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Lauren and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.  

Elon Musk says that empathy is going to ruin us. Fish Stark of the American Humanist Association not only disagrees, but the AHA is prepping a historic day of empathy...and you can potentially be a part of it. https://www.americanempathyproject.org/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

Blue Kindness High is almost here! Ali, Branson, and Joe sit down with our Game Master Tim Platt to reveal their characters, their secrets, and—buckle up!—their favorite high school classes!!Follow us on bluesky for goodness sake, it's fun! And it's probably the best way to contact us, all things considered.Special Thanks as always to Sydney and Benjamin Paul and Tyler Button, and our Big Freak Spacejamfan!Subscribe and Rate Rude Tales of Magic on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and leave us a review!Advertise on Rude Tales of Magic via Gumball.fm.Support the show: https://www.rudetalesofmagic.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.