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A woman is grappling with the dubious ethics of financial domination. Her friend asked her to do it, and she made a quick, easy $1k. But she knows that it is addictive and can ruin men's lives. Should she continue? A gay man is being bothered to distraction by his straight pal who teases and dominates him. They work together. Driven wild by lust, the caller worries that if he acknowledges the dynamic and shares his feelings, all will be lost. On the Magnum, the dog ate her vibrator. You heard that right. The dog ate her vibrator and broke it. It ran on batteries and had more settings than she needed anyway. What should she replace it with? We bring on our star, beloved cartoonist/sex toy reviewer Erika Moen to advise. And, a very special After-Action Report!  Q@Savage.Love 206-302-2064 This episode is brought to you by Hims, providing affordable access to ED treatment, online. Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/Savage. Foria is an all natural health & sexual wellness company with product lines using the power of plant actives & CBD to effectively enhance intimacy, sexual pleasure, daily wellbeing, and relief from discomfort. Get 20% off your first order by visiting ForiaWellness.com/Savage Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at Paired.com/SAVAGE Dan Savage is a sex-advice columnist, podcaster, author, and creator of the It Gets Better Project. From polyamory, to BDSM, gay rights to sexual health and with a dose of progressive politics, Dan Savage has been cultural force for sex positivity since the 1800s.

Ginna Claire Mason is a Broadway actress and singer best known for her role as Glenda the Good Witch in Wicked, both on Broadway and the US National Tour. While in Wicked she had the opportunity to perform on the Tonight Show and on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Mason toured nationally with Wicked, Newsies and Flashdance and in Las Vegas with Duck Commander Musical. She has also starred in Hallmark Channel movies such as: A Holiday Spectacular, A Heidelberg Holiday, A Carol for Two and Hats Off to Love. Loosely based around the Kentucky Derby and stay tuned this Christmas for a movie called Newport Christmas, spooler alert, she's a time traveler.  She's done regional theater, traveled all over the globe. She earned her BFA in Music Theater at Elon University and served as the commencement speaker for her alma mater in 2024. Coaching aspiring young artists has become a beloved position for her, and last year Mason released her first EP titled: Prepare My Heart to Wonder. Ginna Claire is a Nashville native, and is now based in New York City with her husband Eric Moffett and two children Cooper and Anna Belle.  Stay tuned for a new movie releasing this year on Hallmark Channel and follow her on Instagram. You all are going to love this conversation and it's not everyday we get to sit down with someone who has performed on Broadway and traveled in a bubble.  Follow Ginna Claire Mason  Instagram  Check out the work she's doing here Ginna Claire Mason . . . . .  Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠ Grab your tickets today for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: OUR PLACE: Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/RBG and use code RBG for 10% off sitewide.  HIYA HEALTH: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/RBG. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ThriveMarket.com/rbg to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we're speaking with Whitney — a woman who found love while living life on the road, embracing the freedom of van life and a fresh start. But her new beginning took a dark turn when her partner's ex tracked her down through social media — and began stalking her. Since then, Whitney has been impersonated online, had private photos shared without consent, and faced false police reports — all while the harassment continues. Now, she's stepping forward to share her story.HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED STALKING? LET US KNOW:strictlystalkingpod@gmail.comPLEASE VISIT OUR SPONSORS!Delete MeToday get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/STALKING and use promo code STALKING at checkout. Progressive InsurancePress play on comparing auto rates. Get your auto quote at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive.Love, Murder - The PodcastJessie Pray and Andie Cassette team up each week to tell stories of love and relationships gone fatally wrong. This show is all about seemingly normal people driven to terrible madness by passion and rage. Hang out with your new best friends each week to discover how someone can go from sweet to murderous in the blink of an eye, and to hear all the ways murder can give love a real bad name.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-murder/id1522372858OTHER LINKSThe Last Trip - Podcast - hosted by Jaimie BeebeListen & Subscribe to The Last Trip - https://audioboom.com/channels/5119581-the-last-tripFollow The Last Trip on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thelasttripcrimepod/And Subscribe for all the updates on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/TheLastTripPodcastlovelustaw - PodcastApple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lovelustlaw/id1819843688Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6BEWXKOaEo8lfK554a5NqEAmazon Music | https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2789d9c8-b4ab-4b4a-847d-a469d89b1d0b/lovelustlawInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/lovelustlaw/Website: https://www.michelelocke.com/podcastInstagram:@strictlystalkingpod@feathergirl77@jaked3000See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Send us a textYou're out to celebrate—a birthday dinner at the hibachi grill, maybe a wedding, or just a backyard barbecue. Then it happens. Someone hands you a drink, squirts sake at your face, or serves food soaked in booze… and you didn't even realize it until it was too late.In this episode, Matt and Steve share their real-life stories of accidentally consuming alcohol in social situations and how those moments impacted their sobriety. They dive deep into the difference between intent and accident, why having a plan matters, and how to stay on guard when society expects you to drink.Whether you're new to recovery or have a few decades under your belt, we've all had those unguarded moments. Let's talk about how to deal with them—without guilt, without shame, and without losing our sobriety.Love the show? Stay connected between episodes with the Sober Friends Dispatch—our Substack newsletter packed with real stories, honest reflections, and tools to help you live your best sober life.

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Lake Superior isn't just a scenic destination — it's a hotbed of paranormal activity and ancient legend.  In this weird & wild episode, Dave Schrader welcomes author and researcher Chad Lewis to share stories from his new book, Supernatural Lake Superior. From Minnesota to Ontario, Michigan to Wisconsin, explore haunted ships like the William A. Irvin, cursed locations like Split Rock Lighthouse, deadly UFO sightings in Grand Marais, sea serpents, mysterious vortexes, mermaids, werewolves, phantom black dogs, and even encounters with the Men in Black. Don't miss this journey into shipwrecks, spirits, and monsters—right here on The Paranormal 60. Visit Chad Lewis' website here: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Supernatural Lake Superior – The Paranormal 60 PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOWHappiness Experiment - https://go.happinessexperiment.com/begin-aff-o2?am_id=podcast2025&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=michael Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at ⁠⁠www.FactorMeals.com/p6050off⁠⁠ & use code: P6050off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to ⁠⁠www.MintMobile.com/P60 ⁠⁠Shadow Zine - ⁠⁠https://shadowzine.com/ ⁠⁠Love & Lotus Tarot -  ⁠⁠http://lovelotustarot.com/ ⁠⁠PLEASE RATE & REVIEW THE PARANORMAL 60 PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! #Paranormal60 #ChadLewis #SupernaturalLakeSuperior #HauntedLakeSuperior #LakeSuperiorLegends #GhostShips #MenInBlack #Wendigo #HauntedLighthouses #HauntedHotels #LakeMonsters #UFOEncounters #HauntedAmerica #DaveSchrader #ParanormalPodcast #MidwestHauntings #GreatLakesGhosts #SeaSerpent #HauntedMinnesota #HauntedMichigan #HauntedWisconsin #HauntedOntario #CryptidStories #RealGhostStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hear Joni's thoughts on fear in this video.Also, click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page: Breaking the Bonds of Fear – A great resource for those who suffer from fear, stress, and anxiety. Take courage, and learn what the Bible says about a different type of fear: “fear of the Lord.” Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping!*Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Perfect Match: Season 3 Eps 2-6 Recap Perfect Match hosts Aysha Welch (@ayshalikeasia) Kirsten MacInnis (@kirstensaidwhat) and Jason Reed (@jayr1084) are here to recap Netflix's Perfect Match Season 3! This week, they recap episodes 2-6 of season 3. Perfect Match is a Netflix reality dating show! Some of the most discussed reality contestants from other Netflix shows such as The Circle, Love is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, Dated and Related are here for their second chance at love! Previously on the Love at First Sight Feed:Love at First Sight Recap Archives LISTEN! Subscribe to the Perfect Match RHAPUp podcast feed!WATCH! Watch and subscribe to the podcast on YouTubeSUPPORT! Become a RHAP Patron for bonus content, access to Facebook and Discord groups plus more great perks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walking on water, Peter drowns in his own fear until he calls upon the Lord Jesus to save him. (Lectionary #408) August 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

What if your pet has been speaking to you all along—and you just forgot how to hear them? This week's podcast is pure heart medicine—especially if you've ever looked into your pet's eyes and felt something deeper. This week on The You-est You® Podcast, I'm joined by the grandmother of animal telepathy herself, Penelope Smith—and what she shares is nothing short of mind-blowing. We dive into the hidden language of animals, how to communicate with your pet soul-to-soul, and why your connection doesn't end… even after they transition. If you've ever felt like your animal knows you, feels you, or has tried to tell you something—this episode will change everything.  Trust me, you'll never look at animals the same way again.

He knew, to the exact minute, when he was going to die. And Earth was too far away to reach…. And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan... That's next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.More 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts! This from FabRascal67, “Great, but… Love the storytelling. Keeps the mind busy during slow periods at work. My only complaint is I wish the covers weren't done by AI.”Thanks FabRascal67!And this 5 star review is from Tiger101000, “Great stories… anti AI. Love the show! Perfect bedtime stories for the sci fi lover. Great narration. Disappointed in the AI episode covers.”Thanks Tiger101000!!Before The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, our plan was to narrate these stories so people could buy them all over the world. The problem was not many people bought them. After working full time narrating these stories, and trading six months of my life to do so, we had made $180. My wife thought I was crazy. I thought about giving up, but then I decided to create new covers using AI. Like it or not people DO judge a book by its cover and the ones I created were horrible. AI didn't make a difference, it made a huge difference and a few months later The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast was born. If it hadn't been for those new AI images I would have given up and there would never have been a Lost Sci-Fi Podcast.My hope is that the audio you listen to on the podcast is of sufficient quality that you will overlook the images if you don't like them.William F. Nolan returns to our podcast today with a really short story. You may remember Small World by Nolan, one of my favorites, which we released almost 3 years ago. From Infinity Science Fiction Magazine in August 1958, turn to page 88, And Miles To Go Before I Sleep by William F. Nolan…Next on The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast, Sir Ian's proposal shocked them all. They were spacemen. This was not a thing that they'd know how to do. Fall of Knight by A. Bertram Chandler.☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottsV===========================Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLostSciFiPodcastTwitter - https://x.com/LostSciFiPodInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lostscifiguyThreads - https://www.threads.net/@scottscifiguy=========================== ❤️ ❤️ Thanks to All Our Listeners Who Bought Us a Coffee$200 Someone$100 Tony from the Future$75 James Van Maanenberg$50 Anonymous Listener$25 Someone, Eaten by a Grue, Jeff Lussenden, Fred Sieber, Anne, Craig Hamilton, Dave Wiseman, Bromite Thrip, Marwin de Haan, Future Space Engineer, Fressie, Kevin Eckert, Stephen Kagan, James Van Maanenberg, Irma Stolfo, Josh Jennings, Leber8tr, Conrad Chaffee, Anonymous Listener$15 Every Month Someone$15 Someone, Carolyn Guthleben, Patrick McLendon, Curious Jon, Buz C., Fressie, Anonymous Listener$10 Anonymous Listener$5 Every Month Eaten by a Grue$5 Denis Kalinin, Timothy Buckley, Andre'a, Martin Brown, Ron McFarlan, Tif Love, Chrystene, Richard Hoffman, Anonymous Listener Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeehaw, y'all! Scott Carson's back with a Money Monday breakdown that'll make you shout "Show Me the Money!" This week we're diving DEEP into a South Texas arbitrage deal that left students shouting Eureka at the last workshop!It's a note in Floresville, Texas! It's land! It's a mobile home! It's a performing note with a huge discount! What is there not to love? The higher the yield, the better in this analysis.What we are covering in this episode:Arbitrage 101: Buy low, sell high.The Floresville Deal: The ins, outs, and red flags.Private Investor Financing Secrets: How to structure for maximum profit.Risk Rundown: Mitigate those foreclosure fears.Value Check: How to pull comps and avoid overpaying.This ain't your grandma's real estate! This is a straight shot on how it's time to capitalize and check out this case study. Then, go rinse and repeat to exponentially grow your note business!Watch the Original VIDEO HERE!Book a Call With Scott HERE!Sign up for the next FREE One-Day Note Class HERE!Sign up for the WCN Membership HERE!Sign up for the next Note Buying For Dummies Workshop HERE!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join the Note Closers Show community today:WeCloseNotes.comThe Note Closers Show FacebookThe Note Closers Show TwitterScott Carson LinkedInThe Note Closers Show YouTubeThe Note Closers Show VimeoThe Note Closers Show InstagramWe Close Notes PinterestGet Signed Up For the Next Note Buying Workshop HERE!

Hi Mamas, This week's episode is a little different... and a whole lot deeper. We're not talking hacks or checklists. We're talking about real life… the kind that makes you want to cry in your car, order takeout again, and wonder how on earth you're supposed to do it all. This one's about juggling. But not in the “look how productive I am” kind of way. In the real, raw, honest way… where your therapist has to remind you: “You're juggling a lot right now… but not every ball is made of glass.” Today, I'm sharing: ✔️ How to know what's a glass ball (fragile, important, long-term) ✔️ How to spot a rubber ball (urgent-feeling, but bounces just fine) ✔️ Questions to ask yourself when everything feels “important” ✔️ A behind-the-scenes look at how I've had to let some balls bounce (yes, even the podcast) ✔️ Why you are a glass ball...and what that means for your peace ✔️ How to give yourself full permission to stop doing it all...  and breathe instead This is the episode I needed…. and I hope it's the one you didn't know you needed, too.

ark and Kenny investigate who the culprit of this lost, sassy demo. Topics include dissing friends, BOMBOCLAT, taking to twitter, Guy Oseary, “appreciating” Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, recipes, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, Cyndi Lauper, Sabrina Carpenter, teaching the children, starting a feud with YouTubers, imitators, the power of community, Lola Lourdes as Betty Rizzo, the importance of playing the game well, cherries, The Witches of Eastwick, Recess Therapy, The Color Purple, Heather Headley, and how showing up to our live show at Iron | Feather on August 14th (which is sold out!) would reignite the Revolution of Love. Plus, the two divas who play the game better than Madonna.

This episode is relentlessly smooching, listener! Hilarious stand up comedian Robin Tran RETURNS to the podcast, and this time she's in the apartment to teach us the most intense and freaky kink that exists in the bedroom: LOVE! We discuss kissing & intimacy kink, discovering your pansexuality, the ease of making positive changes in your life, and Asian earwax. Ashley finds the fire in her loins. Maddie's rabbit comes out as bisexual. Follow Robin on IG, TikTok, and Twitter/X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robintran04/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@robintrancomedian  Twitter/X: https://x.com/robintran04   And you can watch her amazing new special, “Hear Me Out,” RIGHT NOW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3QSPt258Ak  SUPPORT OUR PODCAST: Watch this UNCUT: https://www.patreon.com/WHGS Merch: https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/ashley-gavin Watch on this YouTube: https://youtu.be/F2vdYU7Fb7w  FOLLOW ASHLEY GAVIN @ashgavs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashgavscomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashgavs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashgavs Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashgavs FOLLOW MADDIE WIENER @maddietwiener TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maddietwiener Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddietwiener/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maddietwiener Twitter: https://twitter.com/maddietwiener Tour Dates & Newsletter: https://punchup.live/maddiewiener  PRODUCED BY SWETSHOP: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swetshop.tv/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been nearly a year since we asked our subscribers to send us questions for a mailbag episode—which they did, with remarkable thoughtfulness and intelligence, for our 100th episode back in September 2024. A lot has happened since then (to say the least), so we wanted to once again open up the mailbag and find out what was on the minds of Know Your Enemy listeners, who sent too many excellent questions for just one episode—so, if you like what you hear, consider subscribing on Patreon to listen our next bonus episode when we'll answer even more of them.In this round of listener questions, we take up how much Trump has kept his campaign promises, our favorite bourbons, the politics of Judaism, St. Augustine and original sin, novelists (gay and straight), and more!Sources and further reading:Christopher Isherwood, The Berlin Stories (1945)— A Single Man (1964)Don Bachardy, Last Drawings of Christopher Isherwood (1990)Edmund White, City Boy: My Life in New York During the 1960s and '70s (2009)— A Boy's Own Story (1982)— The Beautiful Room is Empty (1988)— The Farewell Symphony (1997)— The Married Man (2000)Walker Percy, Love in the Ruins (1971)— Lost in the Cosmos: The Last Self-Help Book (1983)Henri du Lubac, Catholicism: Christ and the Common Destiny of Man (1962)Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation (1949)— Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander (1968)Sam Adler-Bell, "The Father of All Secrets," The Baffler, Dec 2022. — "The Essential John le Carré," NYTimes, Jul 12, 2023.Henry Roth, Call It Sleep, (1930)Javier Marías, A Heart So White, (1995)Helen DeWitt, The Last Samurai, (2000)Percival Everett, Erasure, (2001)...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to listen to all of our bonus episodes!

Episode Description: Soil is where it all starts – our food, our health, and our planet. In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Kiss the Ground and Common Ground filmmaker Josh Tickell about why healthy soil matters and how home gardeners can dig into regenerative practices right in their own backyards. Get ready for a fun, inspiring look at growing food that gives back to the earth. Connect with Josh Tickell: Josh Tickell is a leading eco-visionary known for crafting powerful, solutions-driven documentaries. He won the Sundance Audience Award for Fuel and gained widespread acclaim for Kiss the Ground, which spotlighted the critical role of soil health in agriculture. His latest film, Common Ground, continues that mission, focusing on regenerative farming as a response to climate change. Find more from Josh at his website: https://www.joshtickell.com/  Find more from Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshtickell/   Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests  Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube  → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog  → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts  → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord  → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta  → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok  → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest  → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter  → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook  → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup  → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textDanielle Sebastian has heard it all: “Just leave him.” “You deserve better.” “Try date night.” After years of battling confusion, control issues, and emotional chaos in her marriage to a childhood trauma survivor, she realized what most advice was missing—actual tools that work in real life. Now a trauma-informed relationship coach, bestselling author, and founder of WifeCARE, Danielle helps partners stop walking on eggshells and start rebuilding connection. In this episode, she drops gold: how trauma rewires relationships, why normal couples therapy fails, and what to do when your partner's nervous system is sabotaging your marriage. If you've ever wondered “Is this PTSD... or is he just an asshole?”—this one's for you.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: reading with a partner and making lazy genius decisions about your reading life Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: we are reviewing our summer break The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:53 - Ad For Ourselves 3:11 - Pounded by Produce by G.M. Fairy 3:14 - Hedging His Bets by Celia Kyle [Amazon link] 5:45 - Currently Reading Patreon 6:02 - Our Bookish Moments Of The Week 6:39 - The Bookshop by Evan Friss 7:24 - Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor 10:05 - Our Current Reads 10:15 - Playground by Richard Powers (Kaytee) 13:04 - Bill from An Unlikely Story on Instagram (@AnUnlikelyStory) 13:55 - Bill Largent on Instagram (@TheWillToRead) 14:26 - Until August by Gabriel García Márquez (Meredith) 16:43 - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez 16:47 - One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez 17:40 - The Council of Animals by Nick McDonell 19:06 - I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman (Kaytee) 19:12 - CR Season 5: Episode 48 (The Listener Press) 24:33 - The Game Is Murder by Hazell Ward (Meredith) 27:34 - The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 27:43 - Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 28:55 - The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels by Janice Hallett (Kaytee) 29:21 - CR Season 6: Episode 31 32:18 - The Examiner by Janice Hallett 32:19 - The Appeal by Janice Hallett 33:16 - So Far Gone by Jess Walter 38:30 - Deep Dive: What We Did On Our Summer Break 46:51 - Meet Us At The Fountain 47:15 - Travel to the bookstores a little outside your norm and make time for a bookish journey and bookstore extroversion (Kaytee)  49:24 - Listen to Ep. 272: Best Books of the Year (So Far) of 10 Things to Tell You with Laura Tremaine 50:34 - Laura Tremaine's Secret Stuff on Substack 50:40 - The Shining by Stephen King 51:21 - A Journey to Three Pines  Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. August's IPL comes to us from our founding Indie Press List store: Fabled Bookshop in Waco, TX! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Two psychologists who study love, relationships, and human mating behavior pick apart the movie "The Notebook" and tell us what it gets right and what it gets wrong when it comes to portraying how humans actually, truly think, feel, and behave. Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick are the cohosts of the Love Factually podcast, a show that discusses the romantic/scientific accuracy of movies, and on this episode we listen in as they examine one of the most popular romance movies of all time.Love Factually WebsiteLove Factually SubstackEli Finkel's WebsitePaul Eastwick's WebsiteKitted ShopThe Story of KittedHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's BlueSkyDavid McRaney's TwitterYANSS TwitterShow NotesNewsletterPatreon

Ask David-- The Fear of Happiness! Although we had five questions for today's Ask David episode, we spend the entire podcast on the first question from a man with an intense fear of happiness. He wrote: How can I use exposure to overcome my fear of happiness? Hi David, How would you do exposure for the fear of happiness? Whenever I feel happy I immediately feel afraid because I had a very strict religious upbringing where many harmless forms of fun and enjoyment were completely forbidden. Even though I'm no longer a religious believer, the fear remains. Feeling good then makes me afraid, anxious and insomniac. This often goes on for days after something good happens and it almost seems as if I AM being punished after all! How can I recover when feeling good makes me feel so bad? Love your work and all that you do. Best regards, Tomas David's reply As I have said on numerous occasions, I do NOT recommend “methods” (like exposure) for “problems” (like your “fear of happiness.”) I think your problem is very treatable, but I work with patients systematically, and that doesn't mean starting out with a “method,” like exposure or any other method. I use a step by step approach, using T = Testing, E – Empathy, A = Assessment of Resistance, and M = Methods in a sequence. In addition, when I work with anxiety, I always incorporate these four approaches with every patient I work with: The Motivational Model: I bring Outcome and Process Resistance to conscious awareness and melt them away, if possible, using a variety of TEAM CBT approaches. The Cognitive Model: This involves a well-done Daily Mood Log to identify and challenge the distorted negative thoughts at one moment in time. The Exposure Model: Facing your fears, or testing them with an experiment. This is frightening, but required of every anxious patient. The Hidden Emotion Model: This is based on the idea that only “nice” people struggle with anxiety, with only a few exceptions, and that an unacknowledged problem is often hiding right behind the anxiety. The cure requires the Detective Step: identifying what the hidden emotion or feeling is. The Action Step: Expressing the suppressed feeling and or dealing with the problem you are avoiding. Your fear of happiness is an interesting problem for sure. One of my favorite movies, “Babette's Feast,” involves this theme. If you want some help, you could send me a partially completed Daily Mood Log. You will discover that you are the only one who is doing the punishing! It is that belittling, intimidating voice in your own head that is causing 100% of your suffering. I look forward to helping you challenge those voices! In the meantime, I'll add this to the latest Ask David podcast questions, in the hopes you might send the DML, and then Rhonda and I can comment in greater depth on the live program. Best, david Tomas kindly sent a Daily Mood Log, which you can see if you CLICK HERE As you can see, the Upsetting Event is simply “studying mathematics,” something he loves. However, he has the belief that if he allows himself to enjoy this or any activity, something terrible will happen to him. He traces this to a strict religious upbringing, and perhaps also to bullying he endured as a kid. You can see that this is intensely upsetting to him. If you look you will see that in 8 of the 9 categories of emotions on his Daily Mood Log (DML), he scores in the range of 80 to 100, which is intense and severe to extreme. The only emotion category that is not extremely elevated is the anger cluster, which he rated at only 40. You can see as well that his negative thoughts all involve the theme of punishment and destruction if he allows himself to feel happiness and enjoyment of life, or if he advances himself in life. In some of the emails he sent me, he traces this back to being bullied when young. . . possibly by kids who were jealous of his high IQ. As mentioned above, I don't throw methods (like exposure) at people based on a problem or diagnosis (in his case a phobia, the fear of happiness.) I also mentioned that I go through the T E A M model in a sequence, starting with Testing and Empathy, followed by the Assessment of Resistance and culminating in Methods. In addition, I always treat anxious patients with four powerful models, including the Motivational Model, the Cognitive Model, the Exposure Model, and the Hidden Emotion Model. I described these models above. The Motivational Model The Outcome Resistance has to do with the fact that Tomas may resist treatment because of his fear of the consequences of successfully achieving happiness. We will deal with that with Positive Reframing, including the Miracle Cure Question, the Magic Button, Positive Reframing, and the Magic Dial. In addition, we'll have to deal with Process Resistance. At some point, we will have to use exposure techniques, and we will want to find out if he's WILLING to do exposure even though it may be extremely anxiety provoking at first. We can dangle the carrot, letting him know that we anticipate a positive outcome, but also understand that facing his worst fears may be terrifying at first, and very uncomfortable. I will not try to persuade him to use any of the many versions of Exposure. He will have to persuade me that he's willing to do it. I suspect he will be, because he is asking for exposure, but if he says he wants to be treated without exposure, I will have to let him know I am not a good choice as a therapist for him! That's because I don't know how to defeat any form of anxiety without exposure. Of course, I cannot treat Tomas, or anyone, through an Ask David, but can only make teaching points. But I am teaching self-help techniques that have been helpful to many people. In an email, I asked him the Magic Button question, and he said he didn't think he'd push it. This indicates some understandable resistance that has to be dealt with. Positive Reframing is one way to deal with Outcome Resistance. The goal is not only deeper empathy but also helping patients “see” that the negative thoughts and feelings they are struggling so desperately to overcome are actually positive in many ways. Once they “see” this, it is kind of a pleasant shock to the system, and their resistance to change typically disappears. Then we ask them to set goals for each negative feelings—a lower level of each feeling that would allow them to feel better and not lose all the wonderful positives we have discovered. That's why it's better NOT to push the Magic Button. To help Tomas or anyone see and list the positives in their negative thoughts and feelings, we ask two key questions about each one: What are some possible advantages, or benefits, of this negative thought or feeling? How might it help me? What does this negative thought or feeling show about me and my core values as a human being that's positive and awesome? Typically, this leads to list of 10 to 20 positives that have three characteristics. To give you an example, his intense loneliness is an expression of his love for people and the great value he sees in meaningful relationships. And his anxiety serves to protect him from danger, and is therefore an expression of self-love. And his feelings of inferiority—in spite of his tremendous intelligence—show humility, which is not only a spiritual quality, but also can make a person of great intelligence more accessible, more vulnerable, and more attractive. Inferiority may also be an expression of his honesty and willingness to acknowledge his shortcomings, as well as his accountability. We could easily go on and on, and it might be a great exercise for you to try find the positives in several other of his negative thoughts and feelings by asking those two questions. Once my patient and I have listed 10 or more positives, I ask if these positives are True and valid? Powerful? Important? Nearly always, I get a resounding YES to each question. Then I use the Magic Dial to see what they might want to dial each negative feeling down to in the % Goal column of the Daily Mood Log. Is this Positive Reframing process straightforward? Easy? Not really. I make it look easy, because when I teach I want people to understand, but “seeing” these positives is, in reality, incredibly challenging for most people. In fact, You can see the Positive Reframing that Tomas completed on his own if you CLICK HERE As you can see Tomas almost completely missed the boat when he tried to identify the positives in his negative thoughts and feelings. I mention this because it is a CRUCIAL step in TEAM CBT, and people often have a tremendously hard time “seeing” the positives in their negative thoughts and feelings. A big part of the reason is that society teaches us the opposite. In fact, negative feelings are Labeled as a bewildering array of more than 200 so-called “mental disorders” by the American Psychiatric Association in their “bible,” the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.) But here's something even MORE surprising. Rhonda—a highly respected and admired TEAM CBT therapist and teacher—also struggles to find the positives during today's podcast. Once someone has pointed them out, you can suddenly “see” them. But on your own, you may have a lot of trouble at first with Positive Reframing, which is anything but simple, but extraordinarily powerful once you “get it.” I recently told my weekly Tuesday psychotherapy training group at Stanford that TEAM CBT is extraordinarily difficult to learn and master—nearly always requiring years of study and practice—and perhaps the most challenging form of psychotherapy ever developed. She was angry and told me I'd have to do large controlled outcome studies to validate that claim! Yikes! I may be wrong, and there could be other more difficult forms of therapy, but I still believe what I'm saying because I see it every single day. Many of the most powerful and helpful concepts, such as the four “Great Deaths” of the “self” for the therapist and for the patient in TEAM, and the Acceptance Paradox, and more are hard to learn! But worth it, IF you take the time to learn this method. And if you wish to use TEAM CBT, on yourself (for self-help) or with your patients (if you're a therapist) you will have much greater success after you master this powerful but elusive skill. The Cognitive Model After Rhonda and I worked with Positive Reframing, we went on to the technique that usually starts the M = Methods section, called “Explain the Distortions.” This powerful method includes answering three questions about one or several of the distortions you can find in one of the thoughts you want to work on first. First, select the thought and identify all the distortions in it, listing them by abbreviations in the Distortion column on your Daily Mood Log. For example, if it is an example of All-or-Nothing you can put AON in that column. And you can put OG for Overgeneralization, and so forth. Often, you will find five or even ten distortions in a single negative thought. Let's say you work on, “If I'm happy, I'll be destroyed.” This alarming thought includes AON; LAB, FT, DP, and ER. And it's also a Hidden SS. Choose the distortion you want to work on first. Let's say it's Fortune Telling (FT). Why is this distortion, FT, considered a thinking error in general? Why does the FT distortion your specific thought pretty much make the thought unreasonable? In other words, Why does the FT in your thought NOT map onto reality? And finally, why is the FT is this thought unfair? As an exercise, turn off the podcast for a moment and write down your answers to those three questions. Once you're done, you can check the answers at the end of the show notes. It's a great skill to practice and learn, because it will usually make it really easy for you to generate positive thoughts that satisfy the necessary and sufficient conditions for emotional change. Do you know what they are? Write them down before you look at the answers at the end of the show notes. Just take a guess, but WRITE SOMETHING DOWN before you look! But DON'T look until you've written down your own answers! Hey, did you peek, or did you write down the answers first? I get it! And I forgive you! However, you missed out on a great opportunity for learning if you skipped the written exercise. Or, to put it positively, I try to make the exercises fun and interesting. And if you do them, you'll learn some cool and helpful things rapidly. It's like riding a bicycle. You've got to get on and ride to learn how to do it! But here's what's really interesting. You'll notice that Rhonda, once again, really struggles with this exercise during the podcast. Although I think of Explain the Distortions as a really easy TEAM CBT method, experience with real people has over and over again provided abundant evidence that it's NOT easy for many, or possibly most, people at first. So, what's the point? Here's the point. If you're a therapist, this method is powerful, and will richly reward you for the time and effort you spend in learning how to do it! But you cannot take it for granted if you want to use it in an actual therapy session. And if you are simply looking for self-help, the exact same thing is true: the method is incredibly helpful and well worth some time and effort to “get it!” In addition, to challenging the obviously distorted thoughts on his Daily Mood Log, what other methods might be helpful to Tomas? The Exposure Model Well, there are a great many, including the Exposure techniques he was asking for. For example, he could intentionally make himself happy, and then fantasize some horrible punishment using Cognitive Flooding. The idea would be to make himself as anxious as possible for as long as possible, until he finally gets bored with the fantasy, which will definitely happen eventually, and the anxiety disappears. Exposure is terrifying at first, and it is supposed to be. That's whey and how it works! The Hidden Emotion Model There are many helpful variations on the Exposure front, and the Hidden Emotion Model might also be key. Is there some problem or issue in his life that Tomas is not dealing with? The Class on this technique in the (now entirely free for the summer of 2025 app) Feeling Great app has many details and exercises and examples to show how this mind-blowing technique works. That's it for today's podcast. I want to thank you, Tomas, for providing us with a fascinating problem, and all of you who send in your questions. We are SO GRATEFUL that you are bouncing back, Rhonda, after your ordeal with radiation therapy for your lymphoma, and send you all our love and best wishes for joyful and complete healing and liberation from your nightmare! Warmly, Rhonda and David Answers Here is my answer to first exercise on the necessary and sufficient conditions for emotional change from a positive thought. . The necessary condition for emotional change: The Positive Thought must be 100% correct. The sufficient condition for emotional change: The Positive Thought must reduce your belief in the disturbing negative thought. Sometimes you'll want to reduce it all the way to zero. Sometimes, that's not necessary, especially with Should Statements. Here are my answers to the three questions about Explain the Distortions above. In general, FT is a thinking error when you are making arbitrary alarming predictions without strong evidence that supports those predictions. In particular, there is no evidence that supports the claim that people who feel happy rapidly become the victims of some horrific disaster or punishment. This thought is very unrealistic because the ONLY punishment that Tomas has experienced is the result of his own negative thoughts! This thought is unfair because it puts Tomas in handcuffs so he will be unable to enjoy his life.

What if four simple words could radically change your life?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Exodus, The Gospel: One Rescue at a Time. In this episode, Paul reflects on one of his favorite Old Testament passages. These words speak directly into moments of silence, waiting, and suffering.To hear more from this Exodus series, visit PaulTripp.com/Exodus.

Hey friend, It's Jody Agard. Sometimes we're our own worst critic, aren't we?. So this meditation is your reminder to be gentle and kind to yourself—with your heart, your pace, and your expectations. Love & Light,  Jody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here to receive today's free gift on the Radio Page: Breaking the Bonds of Fear – A great resource for those who suffer from fear, stress, and anxiety. Take courage, and learn what the Bible says about a different type of fear: “fear of the Lord.” Use the coupon code: RADIOGIFT for free shipping!*Limit one copy per person* --------Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org. Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

As my family prepares to start the school season and say goodbye to summer, I've been feeling the desire for a complete reset and realignment.  Did you write down your goals and dreams in the beginning of the year?  Me too.  It's such a good time to revisit them and see what you'd like to change.  What can you let go of?  What do you no longer want?  What do you NOW want? Let's take some time today to be quiet with ourselves so we can hear our intuition...our truth.  As it is today.  And then...get into alignment.  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com We have free meditations for you every single day as you finish 2025!  Come join me. Love, Katie ❤️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!❤️ Come join me live!  Every Monday at 11:30am EST, I do a live Meditation Monday on our Facebook Page...come follow and join me! https://www.facebook.com/womensmeditationnetwork/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As my family prepares to start the school season and say goodbye to summer, I've been feeling the desire for a complete reset and realignment.  Did you write down your goals and dreams in the beginning of the year?  Me too.  It's such a good time to revisit them and see what you'd like to change.  What can you let go of?  What do you no longer want?  What do you NOW want? Let's take some time today to be quiet with ourselves so we can hear our intuition...our truth.  As it is today.  And then...get into alignment.  https://womensmeditationnetwork.com We have free meditations for you every single day as you finish 2025!  Come join me. Love, Katie ❤️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!❤️ Come join me live!  Every Monday at 11:30am EST, I do a live Meditation Monday on our Facebook Page...come follow and join me! https://www.facebook.com/womensmeditationnetwork/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moved with pity, Jesus ministers to the crowds even as his own heart is filled with sorrow at the death of John the Baptist.  (Lectionary #407) August 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Here are some of the themes that we discern in Mass readings for the 19th Sunday of the Year. (Lectionary #117) August 4, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Our mission is to foster personal and cultural transformation through Love, Creativity, and Justice. We are a diverse community that seeks to live our faith in an authentic way, we long for the undiluted gospel, and for the world to see and know how good God really is.   Listen Here: Spotify: https://expression58.org/spotify Apple Podcasts: https://expression58.org/apple   Follow us: Website: https://www.expression58.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expression58/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/expression58/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Expression58media

Worship Leader Desi Whorton explains how God's instruction in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 calls us to love Him with all our heart, soul, and strength, weaving His Word into every moment of our daily lives. She likens this intentional love to the commitment in marriage vows, showing that true love for God is an active pursuit through Scripture, prayer, and worship.

Marriage is HARD. There is no way around it. Then you add in jobs, finances, health, kids and things really get complicated. The sounds of culture also don't help us find health in our marriages and are slowly guiding us away from God's design. No matter what season you find yourself in, it is incredibly easy to feel like your marriage is stuck. Today we unpack 5 keys to moving forward regardless of your circumstances in your marriage. While the pain is real, I want to encourage you- THERE IS HOPE WITH GOD! Love, Brittany    Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name.    ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

Scripture: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” – Philippians 4:13 In today's episode, we're sharing the truth that's carried us through every trial, every unknown, and every “I can't do this” moment—you CAN do hard things… but not in your own strength. With Jesus by your side, nothing is impossible. From breast cancer to bold faith, from identity struggles to spiritual growth, Kelley and Taylor Tyan open up about the power of God's strength in our weakness—and why you're never meant to walk through hard things alone. This one's for the woman who's in the fight, in the waiting, or in the wilderness—Jesus is with you, and you are stronger than you know. In This Episode: The real meaning of Philippians 4:13 (and what “all things” really means) How Kelley and Taylor have faced hard seasons with Jesus by their side Why your weakness isn't a setback—it's where God shows up strong Daily declarations of truth to build bold faith ⸻ Say it out loud with us: “With Jesus, I am strong. With Jesus, I am able. With Jesus, I will not quit.” ⸻ Want to go deeper? We coach women who are ready to rise in faith, walk in identity, and stand strong no matter the season.  DM us on Instagram or visit www.chosenbyjesus.co to learn more about 1:1 coaching, group mentorship, or speaking inquiries. ______ From your hosts: Kelley & Taylor Tyan, a mother-daughter duo reminding you who you are and whose you are. Follow us on Instagram: @chosenbyjesuscbj ______ Need prayer? Send us a message—we'd be honored to pray for you. ______ Follow Kelley & Taylor Instagram: @chosenbyjesuscbj   Subscribe to the podcast and never miss a new episode. Share this with a friend who needs to know: they are chosen too. ______ Christian Leadership, Practice What You Preach, Walk The Talk, Lead With Integrity, Live Your Faith, Faith And Business, Christian Leaders, Biblical Integrity, Christian Podcast, Spiritual Consistency, Kelley Tyan, Taylor Tyan, Chosen By Jesus Podcast, Christian Entrepreneur, Faith In Action, Women Of Faith, Christian Influencers, Whoa That's Good, The Grove, Back Porch Theology, Jamie Ivey Podcast, Equip And Empower, Christian Women Leadership, Prayer, Inspiration, God, Hope, Philippians 4:13, Christian coaching for women, breast cancer survivor story

Ian and Chris have a lot to say about the little that the Red Sox did at the Trade Deadline. Plus, news breaks during the recording, the guys discuss the latest promotions and players most likely to come up to help the MLB club, our updated rankings, and your emails! Got something to say? We love talking about what you want to hear about. Make sure to email us at podcast@soxprospects.com. Social Media Links: IG: @SoxProspects @SPChrisHatfield @IanCundall @SoxProspects (All 3 are the same on Bluesky as well) Love the show? Want to help us out while also getting exclusive goodies? Support the podcast by contributing to us on Patreon!  

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, host Paul F. Austin welcomes Brian Robertson—creator of Holacracy and founder of Ledgeway Sangha—for a thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of organizational design, spiritual community, and psychedelic practice. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-315/?ref=278 Best known for reimagining how companies structure authority through Holacracy, Brian now brings his systems-level insight into the realm of psychedelic spirituality. He shares the origin and mission of Ledgeway Sangha, a legal psychedelic church rooted in peer-to-peer healing, communal practice, and non-dogmatic love. Together, Paul and Brian explore how this innovative model bypasses conventional hierarchy, integrates softer entheogens like 2C-B and 6-APB, and builds a path toward legal protection for churches operating outside mainstream psychedelic frameworks. Brian Robertson is best known for creating Holacracy, the most comprehensive framework in the world today for running self-managed companies using a decentralized power structure in lieu of a traditional management hierarchy. He's founded and built many organizations over the past 30 years as an entrepreneur, including HolacracyOne, which helps companies use self-management to unleash creativity and empowered leadership, and the software company GlassFrog, which helps both traditional and self-managed companies drive organizational transparency, agility, and alignment to purpose. To date, tens of thousands of companies in over 50 countries have embraced his pioneering methods and ideas, and his frequent public speaking seamlessly weaves between business, management, consciousness, and love. Brian is currently focused on building Ledgeway Sangha, an entheogenic church and community-building organization that's harnessing psychedelics to help people release judgments and resistances into loving acceptance of all that is. Highlights: From Holacracy to entheogenic spirituality Why Ledgeway Sangha has no doctrine or belief system Love as the norming force in community 2C-B and 6-APB as self-integrating medicines The case for subtle, sovereign psychedelic journeys A new model of psychedelic integration through consistency Why hierarchy undermines safe psychedelic containers Legal strategies under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Creating a church for mystics, not priests Poetry, presence, and redefining spiritual transmission Episode links:  Ledgeway Sangha Holacracy Brian's social media Episode Sponsor: Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute.

This week, Mars enters the diplomatic sign of Libra and mixes it up with Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto. The Aquarius Full Moon calls for a review of social alliances and Leo New Moon goals. And in the spirit of this very Mars-oriented week, a listener question about the Mars return. Plus: Powering through, underdogs, and cats that want what they want! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:21] Mars enters Libra (Wed. Aug. 6, 4:23 PM PDT, through Sep. 22, 2025), which is not exactly its favorite sign. The themes of Mars in Libra are about balancing action with ideals and making sure that what you do reflects what you believe, especially when it comes to fairness, justice, or the people that you care about. [3:38] Mars trines Uranus (Fri. Aug. 8, 11:45 AM PDT) at 1º07' Libra-Gemini. This combination can spark breakthroughs, but also impulsiveness and recklessness. Assert yourself, but be cautious. [5:45] On Fri. Aug. 8 (7:52 PM PDT), Mars opposes Saturn at 1°20' Libra-Aries. This can bring resistance, but don't give up. Use this aspect to take one small strategic action that can help move you forward. [8:20] Moon Report! The Aquarius Full Moon is on Sat. Aug. 9 (12:55 AM PDT), 16º59' Aquarius-Leo. Ask yourself how you can influence the world in a meaningful way. Gather with those who share your ideals to further your Leo New Moon creative goals. The Sabian symbol for this Full Moon is 17 Aquarius: A watchdog standing guard, and the Sun is on the symbol 17 Leo, A non-vested church choir. Find your people, raise your voice, and shape the future together. [12:09] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the Full Moon (awareness point) in an LPFC that began with the New Moon on Feb. 9, 2024, at 20º40' Aquarius. The First Quarter Moon (first action point) of this LPFC was on Nov. 8, 2024, at 17º19' Aquarius. The Last Quarter Moon (final action point) is on May 9, 2026, at 19º14' Aquarius. [13:52] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. On Tue, Aug. 5 (8:29 AM PDT), the Moon in Sagittarius squares Mars in Virgo. It's VOC for 1 hour 35 minutes, then enters Capricorn (10:04 AM PDT). Get in the habit of thinking before you speak. [15:27] On Wed. Aug. 6 (10:40 AM PDT), the Moon in Capricorn opposes Jupiter in Cancer. The Moon will be VOC for 1 day, 7 hours, and 38 minutes (!!!) before it enters Aquarius on Aug. 7 (6:18 PM PDT). During this VOC Moon period, monitor how you cope when things get difficult. Are there more effective tactics you could use? [17:28] On Sat. Aug. 9 (12:55 AM PDT), the Moon in Aquarius opposes the Sun in Leo. It's VOC for 22 hours 55 minutes (!!!), then enters Pisces (11:50 PM PDT). Evaluate what you want versus what society wants. Consider how your desires and needs can affect the others around you and also help you clarify what you want. [18:49] Mars opposes Neptune (Sat. Aug. 9, 3:13 PM PDT) at 1°50' Libra- Aries. Slow down, soften your approach, and consider how to use Mars energy on behalf of others. Bring spiritual and artistic influences into daily routines. Practice flexibility; get rest, reflect, and connect. Think less about what you can achieve and more about what you can contribute. [21:35] On Sun. Aug. 10 (5:29 AM PDT), Mars trines Pluto at 2º12' Libra-Aquarius. This is a powerful aspect for pushing through limits, especially in the areas of partnership, justice and progress. But if your efforts don't seem to make a difference, resist the temptation to just give up. What matters most is how you handle your weakness, your anger, and your frustration. [24:09] Listener Emily asks about the Mars Return. [28:47] If you'd like to have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [29:19] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with the incredible Sheen Gurrib—an Oxford and Cambridge graduate, creator of the viral “Dream, Girl” podcast, co-founder of the Professionelle Network, and entrepreneur using storytelling to shift narratives for women everywhere. From tracing her roots from Mauritius to going viral with her Michelle Obama clip to building a professional empire in Dubai, Sheen shares her journey of reinvention, community-building, and breaking down barriers.We explore what it means to show up authentically as a woman leader, the tension between heart and strategy, and how content creation is evolving in the age of AI. You'll walk away with deep reflections and practical wisdom to build your personal brand, create impact, and stop letting fear hold you back.What you'll get out of this episode… How to stop doubting your vision and start building what mattersA refreshing look at being single in your 30s, 40s, or 50sBehind the scenes of how Sheen's content went viral and why it workedLessons from building a 20,000+ strong women's network in DubaiTips for creators: monetizing content and staying consistent across platformsHow to lead with empathy without sacrificing standards or clarityA new lens on feminine leadership and what it takes to thrive in a male-dominated worldThis Episode is Powered by Health NagMeet your new daily glow-up: Health Nag's Bioactive Collagen Jelly—the world's first collagen with Types I, II, III & IV for full-body support (skin, gut, joints & more).Tastes amazing. Absorbs fast. One spoon a day = science-backed resilience from the inside out.

Is your daughter testing boundaries, breaking rules, or making choices that have shattered your trust? In this episode, we're talking all about what to do when your teen or tween daughter breaks your trust—and why grounding her forever isn't the answer.   You'll learn 3 reasons she might be disobeying on purpose, and I'll give you 3 powerful ways to respond with healthy consequences that rebuild trust instead of breaking your relationship. If you've ever felt angry, betrayed, or totally lost on how to discipline your daughter with love and wisdom—this episode is for you. Starting August 4th, you'll have the chance to watch and learn from OVER 30 parenting and learning experts at Jessyka Coulter's FREE Learn It!: Open Your Teen's Mind and Feed It online event. Topics include:

“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!'”~ Romans 8:15Why are so many fathers struggling?Is it possible for fathers to live peaceful lives today?How can a man change the world through his identity as a father?In episode 79 of This Whole Life, Pat Millea sits down with Devin Schadt, founder and executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of Catholic fatherhood. Devin shares his personal journey, including a life-changing experience after his daughter's health crisis that propelled him to embrace his vocation as a husband and father. The conversation covers topics such as the crisis of fatherhood, overcoming shame, the loneliness men often face, and the power of transformative relationships. Pat and Devin discuss the profound influence fathers have on families, the unique spirituality of St. Joseph, and practical steps men can take to become trustworthy fathers by first becoming trusting sons of God the Father. Fathers - and the people who love them - will walk away with inspiration, practical advice, and a renewed vision for integrating faith, mental health, and the incredible gift of fatherhood.Devin Schadt is the executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, an apostolate that labors for the restoration, redemption, and revitalization of fatherhood. He is the author of over 20 books on fatherhood through the wisdom of St. Joseph, including The Rule: Counsels and Directives for Husbands and Fathers and Custos: Total Consecration Through Saint Joseph. He is a co-host of The Catholic Gentleman podcast. Devin has been married for 30 years and has five daughters, and lives in Iowa.Episode 79 Show NotesThe Fathers of St. JosephChapters:0:00: Introduction and Highs & Hards12:09: Today's fatherhood crisis & opportunity21:10: The centrality of relationships for fathers25:55: Why the mission of fatherhood?35:11: St. Joseph, model of sanity & sanctity44:21: Overcoming the cycle of shame52:18: Challenge By ChoiceReflection Questions:What is one specific thing that stuck with you from this conversation?How have your experiences with your own father, or your relationship with God the Father, influenced your approach to parenthood or relationships?What are the threats that face fathers today? What are the opportunities for them to impact the world for good?What are some practical steps that fathers and communities can take Send us a text. We're excited to hear what's on your mind!Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com, and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas.Follow us on Instagram & FacebookInterested in more faith-filled mental health resources? Check out the Martin Center for IntegrationMusic: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.

Send us a textIn this episode of The FORGE Truth Podcast, hosts Pete Alwinson and Jayson Quiñones welcome Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, renowned author of Love and Respect and his latest release Speak Your Mind: Evaluating and Unleashing Your Communication Strengths. They explore what it means to communicate in a Godly way by first asking is it truth, is it kind, is it necessary, and is it clear! These are skills every man needs to strengthen his relationships and leadership. Packed with personal stories, practical tools, and a powerful challenge for men, this episode equips you to speak with confidence and impact.

Full Text of ReadingsMemorial of Saint John Vianney, Priest Lectionary: 407The Saint of the day is Saint John Vianney: The Patron Saint of Parish PriestsSaint John Vianney is the Patron Saint of: Diocesan Priests Parish Priests Learn more about St. John Vianney! FAQs What is Saint John Vianney known for? Saint John Vianney, also known as the Curé d'Ars, is widely known and revered for his tireless dedication to hearing confessions and guiding people toward spiritual conversion. He spent long hours in the confessional, often sacrificing sleep and physical comfort to help others find peace with God. His deep understanding of human nature and compassionate approach made him a beloved confessor, with many seeking his counsel and guidance. What were St. John Vianney’s miracles? Saint John Vianney is known for many miracles, strengthening his reputation as a holy man. These include healing the sick and infirm, providing miraculous provisions for his orphanage despite facing financial difficulties and being able to read souls during confession. Many people attribute their spiritual conversions and changed lives to his intercession and prayers. These miracles continue to inspire faith in Saint John Vianney’s sanctity and powerful connection with God. So, he is truly an inspiration for all who seek guidance in our spiritual journey. What did St. John Vianney eat? Saint John Vianney was known for his severe fasting and self-discipline as part of his spiritual journey. He believed in following the example of Jesus, who fasted for 40 days in the desert and saw it as a way to purify his soul and draw closer to God. As a result, Saint John Vianney’s diet mainly consisted of boiled potatoes and bread, with occasional vegetables or eggs. This simple and humble diet allowed him to focus on God rather than material comforts, and he often offered up his physical hunger as a sacrifice for others. Despite financial difficulties in running La Providence orphanage, Saint John Vianney never compromised on his strict fasting routine. His dedication to this spiritual practice is a powerful reminder of the importance of self-discipline and sacrifice in our pursuit of holiness and closeness with God. What is another name for St. John Vianney? Saint John Vianney is also known as the Curé d’Ars, which translates to “Priest of Ars” in English. This title refers to his pastoral role as the parish priest of the small French village of Ars, where he served for over 40 years. As the only priest in a village filled with religious skeptics and lukewarm Catholics, Saint John Vianney faced immense challenges in his ministry. But through his dedication and selfless service, he transformed the village into a center of spiritual revival and devotion. He spent countless hours hearing confessions, offering guidance and counsel to those seeking help, and providing spiritual direction to the community. His love for God and the people of Ars earned him the title of “Curé d’Ars,” a name that continues to be associated with his legacy as a holy and devoted priest. So, Saint John Vianney is truly an inspiration for all who seek to serve God’s people with love, humility, and determination. What is the prayer of St. John Vianney? One of the most well-known prayers attributed to Saint John Vianney is the “Act of Love,” a simple yet powerful prayer that reflects his deep spiritual devotion and humility. In this prayer, he acknowledges his love for God and desires to serve Him. He recognizes his unworthiness and asks for forgiveness and strength to do God’s will. This act of surrender and trust in God’s mercy showcases Saint John Vianney’s humility and complete reliance on God. How old was St. John Vianney when he died? Saint John Vianney passed away at the age of 73 after spending over 40 years as the parish priest of Ars. Despite facing physical ailments and exhaustion from his intense ministry, he continued to serve his parishioners with unwavering dedication and love. Even in his final days, Saint John Vianney was found hearing confessions and offering guidance to those seeking spiritual help. His tireless efforts in the confessional and selfless service to others until the end reflect his deep commitment to his calling as a priest. What is special about St. John Vianney? Saint John Vianney’s life was filled with unique qualities that inspire and guide people toward a deeper relationship with God. One of the most notable characteristics of his life was his profound humility, which shone through in his actions and interactions with others. Despite being known as a holy man and spiritual guide, Saint John Vianney never considered himself worthy or deserving of such titles. He saw himself as merely an instrument in God’s hands and humbly accepted all praise and honor directed towards him as a reflection of God’s goodness. What is St. John Mary Vianney the patron saint of? Saint John Mary Vianney is the patron saint of parish priests, a title given to him in recognition of his exemplary dedication to his pastoral duties and the transformative impact he had on his community in Ars, France. He was also the patron saint of Diocesan Priests, Confessors, and Faithful Parish Priests. His canonization in 1925 was a testament to his holiness and devotion to God. His feast day is August 4, the day of his passing into eternal life. Could St. John Vianney read souls? One of the most well-known aspects of Saint John Vianney’s spiritual gifts was his ability to read souls. Many people who came to confession with him reported feeling as though he could see into their hearts and understand their deepest thoughts and struggles. This gift allowed him to provide personalized and profound guidance for each individual, addressing their specific needs and offering comfort and encouragement. It also helped him understand the human condition more deeply, allowing him to offer insights and advice that resonated deeply with those seeking his help. Want to learn more about this great saint? Click here! Saint of the Day, Copyright Franciscan Media

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It's one of Jesus' most famous and inspirational statements. It's also one of the most difficult. “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Sounds good in theory, but what about in reality? What about the people who have wronged you personally or who have done something against a loved one? Miroslav Volf […]

When it comes to life's big decisions, we all want to choose the “right” answer. God promises to guide you—but how do you know what He has planned? Learn the key to recognizing God's will for your life in this message.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You might be wondering what's next for you. We want to help! Check out these resources to ​​discover what saying yes to Jesus means: https://www.life.church/yesWe'd Love to Get to Know YouLife.Church isn't just something you listen to—it's a place where you can grow and connect. And we want to help you do that! Share a little about yourself and what resources would help you on your faith journey with this short survey: https://life.church/podcastconnectABOUT THIS MESSAGEBig decisions. Unclear answers. Ever wish someone would just tell you what to do? In our new series, God, Just Tell Me, we'll learn how to find clarity, confidence, and direction—even when life feels anything but certain.Talk It Over is a weekly discussion guide to help you have meaningful conversations about the weekend message with your family, friends, and LifeGroup: https://life.church/talkitoverFeeling stuck? Check out these seven prayers to help you discover and trust in God's will: https://go2.lc/gods-willSeek God's wisdom, find clarity, and move forward in faith with the guidance of this Bible Plan: https://go2.lc/nextstepABOUT LIFE.CHURCHWherever you are in life, you have a purpose. Life.Church wants to help you find your next step. Our hope is that your journey will include joining us at a Life.Church location throughout the United States or globally online at https://www.live.life.churchFind locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.life.church or download the Life.Church app at https://www.life.church/appFIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/life.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/life.churchTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifechurchYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@life.churchCONNECT WITH PASTOR CRAIG GROESCHELYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/craiggroeschelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel#lifechurch #craiggroeschel

Text and Be HeardWe explore the surprising parallels between pizza and recovery, using the iconic pizzas of New Haven, Connecticut as our inspiration. Through this unexpected metaphor, we reveal how the components of a great pizza—from burnt spots to golden crust, sauce, and cheese—mirror the essential elements of a successful recovery journey.• The burnt spots on pizza represent our past—they must be acknowledged and accepted as part of what makes us who we are• The perfectly cooked golden-brown crust symbolizes our progress in recovery—working the steps and finding serenity• Different sauces represent the various relationships in our lives that add flavor and push us forward• The cheese represents life's joys—hobbies, travel, family, pets—that make recovery worthwhile• Recovery requires going through difficult times to reach your best life, just as pizza needs high heat to become delicious• Your EQ is your IQ—you cannot outthink an emotional issueJoin our Facebook group, Recovery Freedom Circle, where you can discuss the steps, recovery, life goals, dreams, and find support for any struggles you're facing.Support the showRecovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!!Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | FacebookYour EQ is Your IQYouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo VRecovery Freedom CircleThe System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships.A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weekswww.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTikTok - Lifeiswonderful.LovePinterest - Lifeiswonderful.LoveTwitter - LifeWonderLoveLinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic Life Is Wonderful.Love

Msgr. John Esseff reflects on the readings from Ecclesiastes, Colossians, and the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the destructive nature of greed and the illusion of security found in material wealth. The post The Gift of Empty Hands – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

 It's easy to confuse Elisha with his mentor Elijah. Not only do their names sound similar but they also performed similar miracles. Come along with us to explore how Elisha and Elijah were similar, how they were different, and how they both represented God's nature. Discover how Elisha went on to do even greater things than Elijah and how through their story we find out what God can do for us!WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Nahum 1-3; John 5 Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Heather guides us through day 215 of our journey through the Scriptures on this third day of August. Together, we reflect on the powerful words from Nahum chapters 1-3 and John chapter 5. The episode revisits the story of Nineveh, picking up a century after Jonah, and explores God's justice, mercy, and relentless love. Heather emphasizes that the Scriptures are not ends in themselves, but signposts pointing us to Jesus—the true source of life. As we listen, we're encouraged to open our hearts to God's love, recognize Jesus at work among us, and allow our faith to be strengthened and renewed. The episode closes with thoughtful prayers and a warm invitation to connect further at dailyradiobible.com. Join us as we come together with listeners around the world to encounter God's Word, be reminded of His love, and carry that love into our day. Seeing Jesus in Scripture: Nahum's Prophecy and the Healing at Bethesda From Nineveh's Fall to Christ's Healing: Finding God's Love in the Text Nahum, Nineveh, and John 5: Encountering God's Love and Power God's Judgment and Mercy: Reflections on Nahum and the Work of Jesus Finding Life in Christ: Nahum's Warning and Jesus at the Pool Encountering God's Love Beyond Rules: Lessons from Nahum and John 5 Scripture Points to Jesus: Nahum's Vision and Christ's Compassion Reorienting to God's Love: Ancient Prophecy Meets the Ministry of Jesus Recognizing Jesus: Nahum's Message, Bethesda's Healing, and Our Heart's Choice Beyond Judgment to Love: Discovering Christ's Presence in Nahum and John 5 Here are 30 topical keywords covered in the text: Nahum, Nineveh, Book of Nahum, John 5, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Scriptures, Assyrians, destruction of Nineveh, judgment, love of God, Sabbath, healing at Bethesda, Jewish leaders, authority of Jesus, eternal life, resurrection, Moses, prayer, faith, forgiveness, spiritual renewal, Bible reading, encouragement, Daily Radio Bible, scripture study, God's will, worship, community, newsletter Certainly! Here's a short, summarized bio for "Hunter," in a story format, inspired by the provided text: Hunter's Story Each day, Hunter joins a journey that unites people across the globe, gathering not just to read words, but to seek the deeper story they tell. On most Sundays, you'll find Hunter inviting others into this rhythm, reminding them that the scriptures aren't just old stories—they're windows into a greater life, bearing witness to hope and renewal through Jesus. With open heart and mind, Hunter leads this community in prayer, longing for the Holy Spirit to shine light on the path ahead and to re-center everyone in the love they share. Whether diving into the challenges spoken by Nahum or the life-giving words of John, Hunter's voice is a steady encouragement, a reminder that together, we are strengthened, reassured, and embraced by grace as each day unfolds. Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Heather guides us through day 215 of our journey through the Scriptures on this third day of August. Together, we reflect on the powerful words from Nahum chapters 1-3 and John chapter 5. The episode revisits the story of Nineveh, picking up a century after Jonah, and explores God's justice, mercy, and relentless love. Heather emphasizes that the Scriptures are not ends in themselves, but signposts pointing us to Jesus—the true source of life. As we listen, we're encouraged to open our hearts to God's love, recognize Jesus at work among us, and allow our faith to be strengthened and renewed. The episode closes with thoughtful prayers and a warm invitation to connect further at dailyradiobible.com. Join us as we come together with listeners around the world to encounter God's Word, be reminded of His love, and carry that love into our day. Absolutely! Here are 10 thoughtful discussion questions based on this episode of the Daily Radio Bible: The episode opens by saying that the Scriptures bear witness to Jesus rather than being life in themselves. What does this perspective mean to you, and how might it change the way you read the Bible? Nahum's prophecy against Nineveh comes 100 to 150 years after Jonah's. How does the contrasting message between these two prophets reflect God's justice and mercy? In what ways did Nahum emphasize both God's power and his goodness? How do you see these two aspects of God in your own life? The description of Nineveh's fall is vivid and devastating. Why do you think the Bible includes such detailed imagery when depicting the consequences of turning away from God? Jesus' statement in John 5:39, "You study the Scriptures diligently... yet the Scriptures point to me," is highlighted in the episode. What are the risks of focusing on religious rules without embracing the person of Jesus? The host mentions that some people missed God's love because they were consumed with control, rules, and judgment. What are some modern-day examples of missing God's love in similar ways? How does Jesus' healing at the pool of Bethesda challenge the religious leaders' views on the Sabbath? What message do you think Jesus was trying to convey through this act? The prayers at the end of the episode emphasize being instruments of peace, forgiveness, and love. How can these prayers inspire the way you interact with others today? The episode encourages listeners to recognize God's love already present in their hearts. What practices or habits can help you become more aware of God's love in your everyday life? Reflecting on today's readings and the discussion, how can you move from simply knowing about God to truly experiencing and living in God's love? Feel free to use these for group discussion or personal reflection! Absolutely! Here's a comprehensive sequence of topics covered in this episode of the Daily Radio Bible podcast, with sub-topics nested under each main heading for clarity: 1. Welcome and Purpose of Gathering Host introduction (Heather) Daily tradition of coming together around the Scriptures The Scriptures point to Jesus, the source of life Prayer for Holy Spirit's illumination and encouragement 2. Scripture Readings Introduction Overview of today's readings: Nahum Chapters 1–3 and John 5 Timeline context: Nahum written 100-150 years after Jonah's time in Nineveh Focus on Nahum's message to Nineveh 3. Reading and Reflection: Nahum Chapters 1–3 Nahum Chapter 1 Vision against Nineveh Character of God: vengeance, power, justice, refuge for the trusting Prophecy of Nineveh's destruction and Israel's restoration Nahum Chapter 2 Call for Nineveh to defend itself against the coming enemy Description of Nineveh's future defeat and plundering Imagery of the city's fear and ultimate ruin Nahum Chapter 3 Lament over Nineveh: murder, lies, cruelty Graphic depiction of coming judgement: casualties, shame, desolation Comparison to the fallen city of Thebes Prophecy of Nineveh's collapse: no recovery, universal relief at its end 4. Reading and Reflection: John Chapter 5 Healing at the Pool of Bethesda Jesus heals a man who had been sick for 38 years Conflict with Jewish leaders over healing on the Sabbath Jesus' Discourse with Religious Leaders Jesus' explanation of His relationship with God the Father Claim of divine authority and equality with God Promise of resurrection and judgment by the Son Rejection by religious leaders: seeking approval, missing God's love Witnesses to Jesus Testimony of John the Baptist Greater testimony: Jesus' works and the Father's voice Challenge to the leaders' understanding of Scripture Heart issue: lack of God's love, focus on rules over relationship 5. Reflection and Application Jesus' assertion: “Your approval means nothing to me” Problems with religious leaders: obsession with rules, missing God's love The missed opportunity to recognize and receive God's love in Jesus Invitation to listeners: to come to Jesus and recognize His love 6. Prayers Prayers for guidance, preservation, and purpose Prayer for unity among peoples and God's coming kingdom Prayer for being instruments of God's peace (Adaptation of Prayer of St. Francis) The Lord's Prayer recited together Thanksgiving for spiritual nourishment and renewal 7. Closing Remarks Encouragement to visit dailyradiobible.com for resources Information about the email newsletter and downloadable materials Reminder to like, share, rate, and review the podcast Note about checking email spam folders for newsletter delivery Closing blessing: reminder of God's love and encouragement for the day If you'd like a timestamped version or a focus on a specific section, just let me know! Today on the Daily Radio Bible, we explored Nahum's strong message against Nineveh and reflected on Jesus's words in John 5 about true life and God's love. The Scriptures aren't just about rules—they point us to Jesus, who is love in action. Let's remember to open our hearts, be led by God's love, and share that love with others. Stay encouraged—the joy of the Lord is your strength, and you are loved.

Jesus offers a parable, reminding us to keep our eyes fixed on heaven and ready to let go of earthly things in a moment's notice. (Lectionary #114) August 2, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com