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Learn more www.GETLUCKYLIFE.com Life can change in an instant. You lose money. A relationship ends. Bad news arrives. In this episode, bestselling author James N. Uberti shares one simple habit that can instantly shift your perspective from loss to gratitude. Discover how asking one powerful question can quiet negative thoughts, build resilience, and help you feel better—even on your worst days. This may become the most important habit you ever practice.

Let's dive into the poetry and wisdom genre of the Bible! Today we recap Psalms 1-41 a.k.a. Book 1. David wrote all but 2 of this group, most are prayers of distress or statements of confidence in God. David reminds us in Psalm 1 to delight in the law of the Lord. The man who meditates on His law day and night will be like a tree planted by the water. What a robust visual!As we've mentioned before our playlist matters. Remember the adage, GIGO (garbage in, garbage out), let's flip that and put wisdom in and pray that wisdom comes out.David wrote that we should “serve the Lord with fear' Psalm 2, but we do NOT need to fear evil (Psalm 23) because God is with us. What a powerful contrast!Psalm 19:7-11 expresses the cause and effects of God's law! Read those verses and notice the outcomes of being true to God and His Word. Psalm 34:5 describes those who look to God as being radiant. David trusted God through his triumphs and his trials, what a great example of how situations should not be the focus. Our focus should be on seeking to please God!Try sprinkling a Psalm in your daily Bible reading. Share which one you connect with the most at this season in your life. What a blessing you are, dear listener! May we grow together as we connect to reflect!

What if the peace you've been searching for was never outside of you?In this profound conversation, internationally renowned Zen monk and bestselling author Haemin Sunim shares timeless wisdom on navigating heartbreak, uncertainty, difficult relationships, and life's inevitable challenges. Drawing from Buddhist teachings and personal experience, he reveals how inner peace emerges not from controlling the world around us, but from trusting the strength already within us.Whether you're facing loss, struggling with difficult people, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, this episode offers practical insights to help you find calm, resilience, and freedom amidst the chaos.#HaeminSunim #InnerPeace #SelfWorth #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #Boundaries #SelfCompassion #SpiritualGrowth✨ Key Takeaways:

What happens when everything you have built—your home, your plans, your identity, and the life you thought you knew—is swept away overnight?In this deeply personal and emotional return to Embracing Only, Olivia and Archita share the story behind their unexpected hiatus and the life-altering experience that changed everything.After Hurricane Melissa—a catastrophic Category 5 storm—left Olivia facing unimaginable loss, she found herself standing in the wreckage of a life she had spent years creating. What followed was not only a journey of physical recovery, but a profound reckoning with identity, resilience, vulnerability, and the stories we tell ourselves about strength.Together, Olivia and Archita explore the hidden cost of always being the strong one, the difficulty of receiving help, and the surprising ways healing begins when we stop trying to carry everything alone.This conversation is for every woman who has ever felt responsible for holding it all together. For every high-achiever who has mistaken survival for strength. For every person who has struggled to ask for help, even when they desperately needed it.At its heart, this episode is a reminder that resilience is not found in how much we can endure alone—but in our willingness to be seen, supported, and transformed by the communities around us.Because sometimes life dismantles what no longer serves us so that something more authentic can emerge in its place.What happens when life strips away everything you thought made you who you are?In this deeply personal and emotional return to Embracing Only, Olivia shares her firsthand account of surviving Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful storms ever to impact the Caribbean. After losing her home, belongings, and sense of normalcy overnight, she was forced to confront a truth many high-achieving women know all too well: strength can sometimes become a survival mechanism that keeps us from receiving the help we need.Together, Olivia and Archita explore resilience, trauma, therapy, community, burnout, and the hidden cost of always being "the strong one." This is a conversation about rebuilding—not just a home, but a life.If you've ever struggled to ask for help, found yourself carrying too much, or felt like you had to navigate life's challenges alone, this episode is for you.In This Episode Surviving Hurricane Melissa and losing everything  The emotional aftermath of disaster and trauma  Why high-achieving women struggle to ask for help  The healing power of community and vulnerability  Therapy, burnout, and the cost of forced strength  Learning to say "no" without guilt  The journey from survival to healing Key Moments00:00 – Welcome back to Embracing Only: Why we took a break01:24 – Hurricane Melissa changes everything05:20 – Losing an entire home and rebuilding from nothing07:29 – Why asking for help felt impossible10:29 – Hurricane Melissa: What really happened12:05 – Stop asking if people need help—just help13:05 – The real reason many women don't ask for support16:20 – The storm story begins22:43 – Trapped inside a collapsing house23:43 – "I thought this was it."24:31 – The moment prayer became all they had left26:44 – Surviving the storm, facing the aftermath27:46 – "No one is coming to save you"—and why that belief changed29:48 – The hidden cost of being strong all the time31:49 – Learning to say no and ask for help32:49 – The Unraveling Overachiever34:22 – A simple exercise: Count how many times you say no37:12 – Why your brain fights change38:25 – The future of Embracing OnlyBook Mentioned:When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr. Gabor MatéAbout Embracing OnlyA podcast for ambitious women navigating leadership, identity, healing, personal growth, and life beyond traditional definitions of success.Connect with us: www.embracingonly.comMemorable Quote"It took a Category 5 hurricane stripping away everything I had armored myself with to realize that I was never walking through life alone." — OliviaBooks MentionedWhen the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress — Dr. Gabor MatéAbout Embracing OnlyEmbracing Only is a podcast for women navigating ambition, identity, healing, leadership, and life beyond the traditional definitions of success. Through honest conversations and lived experiences, we explore what it means to embrace the parts of ourselves that make us unique—and how those differences become our greatest strengths.If this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she does not have to carry everything alone.Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation.Ready to make a change?→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals? Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

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We continue our series Soul Care with the message “Faith in the Valley of Grief” based on 1 Kings 17:17–24. This passage interrupts the miracle story we might expect. After God's dramatic provision through the widow's flour and oil, tragedy still enters the household. The widow's son becomes ill and dies, forcing both Elijah and the widow to wrestle honestly with grief, confusion, and questions about God's presence.

God is still present in your brokenness, and that even here, He is forming something beautiful and redemptive! Sydney Anne Bennett, author of Fearfully and Wonderfully Broken, is proof of this! She shares what it looks like to hold onto faith when life doesn’t make sense. We dive into her story of chronic illness, suffering, and the raw reality of following Jesus in seasons that don’t get neatly resolved.

This sermon is preached by Pastor Bogdan Kipko, Senior and Founding Pastor of Forward Church. We hope you are encouraged by the message from God's Word, and we are thrilled to help you find hope in Jesus.For more information about Forward Church, please visit: www.forward.fmTo listen to all audio messages from Forward Church, please visit: www.forwardchurchpodcast.comTo support Forward Church financially, please visit: https://bit.ly/fwdchurchFollow Pastor Kipko on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kipkoWatch all sermons from Forward Church on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kipkoTo get in touch with Forward Church or to request Pastor Bogdan Kipko to speak at your church or event, please send an email to: admin@forward.fm If you are visiting Southern California, we would love to have you come and enjoy the Sunday Service at Forward Church! 

Episode Summary You can change your location and still carry your old mindset. In this powerful continuation of the series, Dr. Chonta Haynes explores why healing requires more than changing circumstances—it requires renewing your mind. Through Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 23:7, and 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, you'll discover how strongholds are formed, why old thought patterns keep recreating old results, and three practical biblical strategies to transform your thinking. If you're ready to stop surviving and start transforming, this episode will help you identify mental barriers, interrupt destructive thought loops, and align your mind with God's truth. Key Takeaways Why changing environments doesn't automatically create change How strongholds are built through repeated thoughts The connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors What Romans 12 really teaches about transformation Three practical strategies for renewing your mind How to replace limiting beliefs with biblical truth Why your mental diet matters The power of speaking God's promises over your life Detailed Timestamps 00:00 Why healing starts in the mind00:46 When old thoughts follow you into new seasons01:38 What happened in you matters more than what happened to you03:22 Why recurring patterns keep showing up in life04:48 Understanding strongholds and mental agreement06:00 Romans 12 and the process of transformation08:02 The sacrifice required for lasting change09:27 The caterpillar, butterfly, and God's design10:58 Conformed by pain versus transformed by truth11:58 Renewal Strategy #1: Interrupt the Loop15:04 Renewal Strategy #2: Change Your Input17:04 Renewal Strategy #3: Speak Until You Believe18:54 Why transformation is possible for you19:28 Your weekly renewal challenge20:24 Series recap and next week's lesson on the Widow's Oil Join the CROWNed by Design Collective https://chontahaynes.com/collective Connect with Dr. Chonta Haynes Book a call https://chontahaynes.com/destiny YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChontaHaynes Instagram: https://Instagram.com/ctahaynes LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/chonta-haynes Support the Mission Heart 2 Heart Truth Foundation Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=UZG5B9KX59U4S

Join Julie Potiker for this quiet meditation. Using your breath as an achor - focus on the message you feel you need right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Promise", by Barbara Crooker.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.PROMISEThis day is an open roadstretching out before you. Roll down the windows.Step into your life, as if it were a fast car.Even in industrial parks,trees are covered with white blossoms,festive as brides, and the air is softas a well-washed shirt on your arms. The grass has turned implausibly green.Tomorrow, the world will begin again,another fresh start. The blue sky stretches,shakes out its tent of light. Even dandelions glitterin the lawn, a handful of golden change.-Barbara CrookerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Join Julie Potiker for this quiet meditation. Using your breath as an achor - focus on the message you feel you need right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Promise", by Barbara Crooker.PROMISEThis day is an open roadstretching out before you. Roll down the windows.Step into your life, as if it were a fast car.Even in industrial parks,trees are covered with white blossoms,festive as brides, and the air is softas a well-washed shirt on your arms. The grass has turned implausibly green.Tomorrow, the world will begin again,another fresh start. The blue sky stretches,shakes out its tent of light. Even dandelions glitterin the lawn, a handful of golden change.-Barbara CrookerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

In this message, Kendra dives deep into the belief systems that shape our lives. What you believe about God affects everything... your identity, your relationships, your outlook on life, and your ability to trust Him during difficult times. God's goodness is not based on our circumstances. Pain is not proof God abandoned you. No matter what you've been through, there is healing through Jesus. "If you want to know whether God is good, don't start with your circumstances, start with the cross." -Kendra Green Join us Sundays at 9 AM or 11 AM! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more messages on faith, discipleship, and following Jesus in everyday life. — If you accepted Christ we'd love to meet you! Click the link below to introduce yourself so we can help you along your faith journey! Click Here!

In this message, Kendra dives deep into the belief systems that shape our lives. What you believe about God affects everything... your identity, your relationships, your outlook on life, and your ability to trust Him during difficult times. God's goodness is not based on our circumstances. Pain is not proof God abandoned you. No matter what you've been through, there is healing through Jesus. "If you want to know whether God is good, don't start with your circumstances, start with the cross." -Kendra Green Join us Sundays at 9 AM or 11 AM! Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more messages on faith, discipleship, and following Jesus in everyday life. — If you accepted Christ we'd love to meet you! Click the link below to introduce yourself so we can help you along your faith journey! Click Here!

In this raw and deeply honest conversation, Kehla sits down with Therese Skelly to talk about what happens when life completely disrupts your capacity to “hold it all.” Together, they unpack the hidden pressure ambitious women carry inside business: the addiction to proving, the exhaustion of constantly managing perception, and the shame that surfaces when life forces you to slow down. From hospitalized family members and financial stress to identity collapse, difficult decisions, therapy, burnout, and redefining success, this episode explores what it actually looks like to navigate business during seasons of grief, uncertainty, and overwhelm. Rather than offering performative empowerment or “just push harder” advice, Kehla and Therese challenge the coaching industry's obsession with hustle, expansion, and endless self-management. They explore the difference between clean pain and dirty pain, why truth-telling regulates the nervous system, how decisiveness creates momentum, and why integrity sometimes looks like breaking commitments that no longer align. This is a conversation about capacity, coherence, nervous system honesty, faith, support, and learning how to build a business that serves your life instead of consuming it. If you've ever questioned your worth during a hard season, felt ashamed for slowing down, or wondered how to keep moving forward when life is lifing hard — this episode is for you. Follow Therese on Facebook Therese's website Sign up for the Dream to Done summit   Follow Kehla on IG Kehla's Website Work with Kehla

Julie Potiker leads you through this self compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Endless Waltz", by James Crews.This Endless Waltz, by James CrewsIn this endless waltz of give and taketrust and receivetoday, I am the one who must open his armshold the door for whatever wants to entertap of rain on glass, scurry of tiny flyacross the window screen, beaded with droplets"please stay", I say to everythingthat must someday goheart as hollow as a begging bowluntil I seeI am begging to be filled by what I already have.-James CrewsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads you through this self compassion meditation. She completes the meditation with the poem, "The Endless Waltz", by James Crews.This version ends in music allowing you to drift off into sleep.This Endless Waltz, by James CrewsIn this endless waltz of give and taketrust and receivetoday, I am the one who must open his armshold the door for whatever wants to entertap of rain on glass, scurry of tiny flyacross the window screen, beaded with droplets"please stay", I say to everythingthat must someday goheart as hollow as a begging bowluntil I seeI am begging to be filled by what I already have.-James CrewsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

When life gets hard, what soundtrack are you listening to? As David fled from King Saul, hiding in houses, churches, caves, and wilderness places, he didn't stop singing—he turned his songs into prayers. In this message, we explore how music led Saul deeper into jealousy, but led David closer to God. Through the biblical practice of lament, David teaches us how to bring our pain, fear, disappointment, and confusion honestly before the Lord while choosing to trust Him. If you're walking through a difficult season, discover how worship can become your prayer and how God can meet you even in the darkest caves of life.

Bro. Matthew Robbins , president Basileia Ministries, Living water Worship Centre https://www.basileiaministries.com/livingwater   In Genesis Session 19, we continue the incredible story of Joseph and uncover one of the clearest Old Testament pictures of Jesus Christ. From the downfall of Esau's descendants to Joseph's betrayal by his brothers, this study reveals how God's hand is at work even in life's darkest moments. We examine the dangers of pride, the importance of guarding our hearts, and how God enters difficult circumstances to bring about His divine purposes. The lesson also explores the messy story of Judah and Tamar and the powerful truth that God's grace is greater than our failures. Through the genealogy of Jesus Christ, we see that God specializes in redeeming broken people and transforming difficult situations into testimonies of His mercy. If you've ever wondered whether God can use your mistakes, this study is a powerful reminder that His grace is still writing your story.

How do we move forward when everything around us is crumbling? How do we hold on to hope?  Drawing from her own experience of losing an infant son, losing her marriage, and being diagnosed with a debilitating disease, Vaneetha Rendall Risner shares questions she asked God in suffering, the beautiful ways God answered her, and the three anchors that have given her hope and grounded her faith. This talk was recorded at TGCW24. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breathe in peace and tranquility through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "All the Ways to Name a Dragonfly", by Ellen Rowland.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.All the Ways to Name a DragonflyWhat if your first thought upon wakingwas not of all you have to do, or how sadand frightening the world is, but this:I am alive. In a body. On a day I have never met.Hello, you beauty.What if, instead of reaching for a dark screen,you stood on the back porch of this weeping,sought the bay window of the sky seeping peachlight into your soul, or maybe slate, salmon,cerulean, painting the day alive with swathesof impossible color right before your eyes.What if, despite your knotted heart, you made a listof everyone you love, anthologized the weedsin your yard, collected seeds, feathers, and lost poems,made a lexicon of all the ways to name a dragonflyin this world: libellule, vážka, dreóilín, pilivesa, spāre.What if you then made something with your hands—a daisy chain, bread, a potholder, a salad of dandelions—and gave it to someone near, a neighbor, a child, a stranger,because the others are too far away. This matters, too.And what if, today, you allowed yourself to feel the rough huskof all you are—every fault, fear, scab and scar—so that the goalis not to be right or good, but to be whole. Like somethingslightly bruised in the fruit basket on the kitchen table, you sinkyour teeth in and bite anyway, like it's the very first time.-Ellen RowlandContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Breathe in peace and tranquility through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "All the Ways to Name a Dragonfly", by Ellen Rowland.All the Ways to Name a DragonflyWhat if your first thought upon wakingwas not of all you have to do, or how sadand frightening the world is, but this:I am alive. In a body. On a day I have never met.Hello, you beauty.What if, instead of reaching for a dark screen,you stood on the back porch of this weeping,sought the bay window of the sky seeping peachlight into your soul, or maybe slate, salmon,cerulean, painting the day alive with swathesof impossible color right before your eyes.What if, despite your knotted heart, you made a listof everyone you love, anthologized the weedsin your yard, collected seeds, feathers, and lost poems,made a lexicon of all the ways to name a dragonflyin this world: libellule, vážka, dreóilín, pilivesa, spāre.What if you then made something with your hands—a daisy chain, bread, a potholder, a salad of dandelions—and gave it to someone near, a neighbor, a child, a stranger,because the others are too far away. This matters, too.And what if, today, you allowed yourself to feel the rough huskof all you are—every fault, fear, scab and scar—so that the goalis not to be right or good, but to be whole. Like somethingslightly bruised in the fruit basket on the kitchen table, you sinkyour teeth in and bite anyway, like it's the very first time.-Ellen RowlandContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

What happens when life stops making sense?In this episode of Inspire Create Manifest, Joe explores the uncomfortable truth about faith, pain, and the moments that shake us to our core. It's easy to trust when life feels aligned, when the money is flowing, relationships are thriving, and everything appears to be working. But what about the seasons where everything falls apart?Joe opens up about his own struggles with questioning God during difficult moments and reflects on the deeper invitation hidden inside uncertainty. Through scripture, personal insight, and the lens of Simplicity & Awareness, this conversation explores what it truly means to trust without needing every answer first.This episode is for anyone moving through grief, confusion, pressure, heartbreak, or spiritual exhaustion, and needing a reminder that faith is not emotional denial. It's learning to stay connected in the middle of the storm.If this message resonates, share it with someone who may need it today. Work with Joe -

Understand that the real reason for your life is to use what happens as fuel for your growth. As I wrote a fair amount about in The 5AM Club where Mr. Riley is teaching his students how to “enter the magic” while they meet on a vineyard in South Africa, life is not random [as far as I can tell]. So much of what happens to us arrives in our lives as perfect training to make us into the genuine heroes we're meant to be. FOLLOW ROBIN SHARMA:InstagramFacebookYouTube

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – You cannot become someone new if you refuse to acknowledge what the old version of you is carrying. People often try to outrun their emotions—burying themselves in work, distractions, or forced positivity. But unprocessed grief doesn't disappear. It waits. And it will surface in ways that make reinvention harder, not easier...

In this deeply personal episode of Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica Bennett shares the mindset shift that helped her navigate divorce without spiraling into anger, resentment, or emotional burnout.Instead of relying on a checklist or trying to “win” the divorce, Erica explains how identifying her core beliefs and core values became the compass guiding every hard decision — from co-parenting and boundaries to conflict, communication, and emotional healing.If you're going through divorce, separation, or any major life transition, this episode will help you reconnect with what you stand for so you can move through the chaos without losing yourself.

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through 1 Samuel 21–23, as David continues to flee from Saul and trust God in the middle of uncertainty and danger. Even while on the run, David seeks the Lord's guidance and learns to depend on Him daily for provision, protection, and wisdom. We also see moments of faithfulness and encouragement through friendships like Jonathan's support for David. These chapters remind us that even in difficult seasons, God is present, leading and sustaining His people every step of the way.Text: 1 Samuel 21–23 Recorded: May 10, 2026

Send us Fan MailJoin us as Pastor Garid teaches through Proverbs Chapter 29. May the Lord richly bless your day and time of study in His word. Website | https://visioncalvarychapel.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vision_calvarychapel/Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/user/visioncitychurchFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/visioncitychurchTwitter | https://twitter.com/visionoc#visioncalvarychapel#visionformycity#garidbeeler

Breathe in what you need right now, and then breathe out what you want to send to others through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Can You Imagine", by Mary Oliver.Can You Imagine?Mary OliverFor example, what the trees donot only in lightning stormsor the watery dark of a summer's nightor under the white nets of winterbut now, and now, and now - wheneverwe're not looking. Surely you can't imaginethey don't dance, from the root up, wishingto travel a little, not cramped so much as wantinga better view, or more sun, or just as avidlymore shade - surely you can't imagine they juststand there loving everyminute of it, the birds or the emptiness, the dark ringsof the years slowly and without a soundthickening, and nothing different unless the wind,and then only in its own mood, comesto visit, surely you can't imaginepatience, and happiness, like that.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Breathe in what you need right now, and then breathe out what you want to send to others through this guided meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "Can You Imagine", by Mary Oliver.Can You Imagine?Mary OliverFor example, what the trees donot only in lightning stormsor the watery dark of a summer's nightor under the white nets of winterbut now, and now, and now - wheneverwe're not looking. Surely you can't imaginethey don't dance, from the root up, wishingto travel a little, not cramped so much as wantinga better view, or more sun, or just as avidlymore shade - surely you can't imagine they juststand there loving everyminute of it, the birds or the emptiness, the dark ringsof the years slowly and without a soundthickening, and nothing different unless the wind,and then only in its own mood, comesto visit, surely you can't imaginepatience, and happiness, like that.Continue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Send us Fan MailJoin us as Pastor Garid teaches through Proverbs Chapter 29. May the Lord richly bless your day and time of study in His word. Website | https://visioncalvarychapel.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vision_calvarychapel/Subscribe | https://www.youtube.com/user/visioncitychurchFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/visioncitychurchTwitter | https://twitter.com/visionoc#visioncalvarychapel#visionformycity#garidbeeler

My dear friend in Jesus, have you ever wondered why God feels silent when you need Him most?In this heartfelt conversation, Mike Tatlock shares how tragedy, disappointment, and deep pain became places where God revealed His faithfulness. If you're walking through loss, confusion, or unanswered prayers, this message may meet you right where you are.✨ In this video you'll learn:• How to trust God in pain• Why trials are not rejection• How to stay anchored in ChristWatch to the end if you need hope today.

Before becoming one of the featured voices in The Secret, Mike Dooley went through a period where his business collapsed, his relationship fell apart, and he felt completely lost.In this conversation, Mike shares what was really happening during that time and how things began to shift in the years before everything changed. He talks about the mindset that helped him move forward, how “thoughts become things” became a core philosophy in his life, and what people often misunderstand about manifestation when nothing seems to be happening.We also explore intuition, dreams, timing, and whether anything in life is truly random.Mike Dooley is a New York Times bestselling author and the creator of Notes from the Universe, which reaches millions of people around the world.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/ggTMq72210w

Enjoy this open awareness meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "I Pray to the Birds", by Terry Tempest Williams.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.I Pray to the Birds, by Terry Tempest WilliamsI pray to the birds.I pray to the birds because I believe they will carry the messages of my heart upward.I pray to them because I believe in their existence, the way their songs begin and end each day—the invocations and benedictions of Earth.I pray to the birds because they remind me of what I love rather than what I fear.And at the end of my prayers, they teach me how to listen.-Terry Tempest WilliamsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Enjoy this open awareness meditation led by Julie Potiker. She completes the meditation with the poem, "I Pray to the Birds", by Terry Tempest Williams.I Pray to the Birds, by Terry Tempest WilliamsI pray to the birds.I pray to the birds because I believe they will carry the messages of my heart upward.I pray to them because I believe in their existence, the way their songs begin and end each day—the invocations and benedictions of Earth.I pray to the birds because they remind me of what I love rather than what I fear.And at the end of my prayers, they teach me how to listen.-Terry Tempest WilliamsContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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What if God is working… even when it feels like nothing is happening?This week, Pastor Gregg continues our God of the Ordinary series in Ruth 2 and shows us how God often moves through ordinary moments, ordinary people, and quiet acts of faithfulness. In this message, we explore how God's provision is often already in place before we see it, why faithfulness in the small things matters, and how what looks like coincidence may actually be God's providence at work. Discover how God uses everyday moments—and everyday people—to begin writing a story of redemption.We hope that you enjoy this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church!Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church

What if God is still working… even when your life feels empty?This week, Pastor Gregg kicks off our God of the Ordinary series in Ruth 1 and walks us through the reality of what it looks like when life falls apart. In this message, we explore how God works quietly in the middle of suffering, why faith doesn't exempt us from pain, and how He often begins redemption long before we can see it. Discover how God meets us in our emptiness, welcomes our honest struggles, and uses ordinary moments—and ordinary people—to write a greater story.We hope that you enjoy this series! Subscribe if you haven't already to stay up to date with what we've got going on here at Creekside Church!Insta: creeksidechurchnpCheck out our website! https://creekside.church

Where do you turn when you need help? Just how much do you really trust God? Join us in this message of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim explores the Word of God, discovering His faithfulness.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode 1 Samuel 15:22 (“Obedience is better than sacrifice”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+15%3A22&version=KJV James 5:16 (“Effectual fervent prayer…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+5%3A16&version=KJV 1 Peter 5:7 (“Casting all your care upon him…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A7&version=KJV Isaiah 55:9 (“My ways higher than your ways…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+55%3A9&version=KJV Jeremiah 29:11 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=KJV James 1:17 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+1%3A17&version=KJV Romans 8:28 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A28&version=KJV Psalm 144:1–2 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+144%3A1-2&version=KJV Psalm 144:3 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+144%3A3&version=KJV Hebrews 13:5 (“I will never leave thee nor forsake thee”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+13%3A5&version=KJV Exodus 12:13 (“When I see the blood…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Exodus+12%3A13&version=KJV Luke 22:31 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+22%3A31&version=KJV John 10:10 (“The thief cometh…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV 1 Peter 5:8 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+5%3A8&version=KJV 1 John 4:4 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A4&version=KJV Isaiah 25:8 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+25%3A8&version=KJV Philippians 2:10–11 (“Every knee shall bow…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2%3A10-11&version=KJV Romans 10:13 (“Whosoever shall call…”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A13&version=KJV John 3:16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV Romans 3:23 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A23&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV Romans 10:9–10 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+10%3A9-10&version=KJV Matthew 14:30 (“Lord, save me”) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A30&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this gentle meditation practice focusing on what you need right now. Is it love, energy, calm, peace? She completes the meditation with two poems, "Spring", by Ellen Rowland, and "Bring Me The Sun", by Julie Potiker.Spring, by Ellen Rowland    -after James PearsonHow can I love this springwhen winter still holds hate quivering in its jaws,holds hope frozen in fear,hunts the human heartlike a soft trembling rabbit?I only want to be a bee among beestumbled from sleep by the warmscent of lilacs on an unsuspectingbreeze, belonging itself into thisbeautiful, troubled world as thoughblossoms might hold the answer.~Ellen RowlandBring Me the Sun, by Julie PotikerWhile the world wars I sitlistening to birdsongis that a wrentitor a song sparrowI know the towhee's croakthe mourning dove's low notethe click and humof hummingbirdthe mockingbird challenges meits phrases just beyond namingThen Wellington bounces toward me, black eyes shining, intent,a lemon-yellow toy in his mouth, bringing me the sun~Julie PotikerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Join Julie Potiker as she leads this gentle meditation practice focusing on what you need right now. Is it love, energy, calm, peace? She completes the meditation with two poems, "Spring", by Ellen Rowland, and "Bring Me The Sun", by Julie Potiker.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Spring, by Ellen Rowland    -after James PearsonHow can I love this springwhen winter still holds hate quivering in its jaws,holds hope frozen in fear,hunts the human heartlike a soft trembling rabbit?I only want to be a bee among beestumbled from sleep by the warmscent of lilacs on an unsuspectingbreeze, belonging itself into thisbeautiful, troubled world as thoughblossoms might hold the answer.~Ellen RowlandBring Me the Sun, by Julie PotikerWhile the world wars I sitlistening to birdsongis that a wrentitor a song sparrowI know the towhee's croakthe mourning dove's low notethe click and humof hummingbirdthe mockingbird challenges meits phrases just beyond namingThen Wellington bounces toward me, black eyes shining, intent,a lemon-yellow toy in his mouth, bringing me the sun~Julie PotikerContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads this guided meditation focusing on what is needed in your life right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, " Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind", by Moudi Sbeity.Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind, by Moudi SbeityWhether it was for play or rivalry, I could not tell.                          Crow cawed. Hawk was silent.            They glided in massive signatures,nearing then drifting, in the clear cold wind.                          At times hawk flew higher, then            crow climbed above.They titled and wedged their open wings                          through the bare branches.            They circled the neighborhood,then the next one over,                          then came back and            perched on opposite trees.All the while I watched this happen,                          and the cyclists rolled on,            and the cars drove by,and the nations with their many troubles                          warred still.            It was a moment of private purity,a quiet thrill held like a secret in my pen.                          As to whether they noticed me,            I cannot say,but I stood there like a sunflower,                          my face awed and tracking,            a shiver rising up my spine.- Moudi SbeityContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Julie Potiker leads this guided meditation focusing on what is needed in your life right now. She completes the meditation with the poem, " Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind", by Moudi Sbeity.This version ends with music allowing you to drift off into sleep.Hawk and Crow Surf the Wind, by Moudi SbeityWhether it was for play or rivalry, I could not tell.                          Crow cawed. Hawk was silent.            They glided in massive signatures,nearing then drifting, in the clear cold wind.                          At times hawk flew higher, then            crow climbed above.They titled and wedged their open wings                          through the bare branches.            They circled the neighborhood,then the next one over,                          then came back and            perched on opposite trees.All the while I watched this happen,                          and the cyclists rolled on,            and the cars drove by,and the nations with their many troubles                          warred still.            It was a moment of private purity,a quiet thrill held like a secret in my pen.                          As to whether they noticed me,            I cannot say,but I stood there like a sunflower,                          my face awed and tracking,            a shiver rising up my spine.- Moudi SbeityContinue your mindfulness journey with Julie - through her writings. Her latest book is, "Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace", a collection of poems focusing on themes of nature, self-compassion, and tranquility.Her other books include,"SNAP: From Calm to Chaos", and "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos". All are available on Amazon.com.Follow Julie on YouTube and Facebook at Mindful Methods for Life.comThis podcast is available on iTunes, iHeart, Blubrry and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Where do you run when life falls apart? In this episode of The Pursuit, Pastor James Griffin, Carlos Fernandez, and Ansley Huckaby dig into Matthew 17 and unpack what a desperate father's impossible situation teaches us about faith, suffering, and where we turn when we're out of options. They explore why God allows hard things, why faithlessness frustrates Jesus, and what it actually means to trust God versus just agreeing with him. James gets personal about his daughter Arden's heart defect and what that season taught him about clinging to hope when God doesn't answer the way you wanted. If your faith feels too small or barely hanging on, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus.Episode GuideThese guides are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/guideTo submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity

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Sahirenys Pierce joins the Journey to Launch Podcast to break down the money system that completely transformed her financial life: the High Five Banking Method. In this powerful conversation, Sahirenys opens up about how navigating the 2008 recession, walking away from corporate finance, becoming a mom, and preparing for her son's open-heart surgery forced her to rethink everything she thought she knew about money. What emerged wasn't just a budgeting tweak, it was a structured banking system built to create clarity, stability, and peace of mind during life's most overwhelming seasons. In this episode, we explore: Why traditional budgeting often falls apart when life gets hard How to build a simple but strategic banking structure The role emotional security plays in financial decision-making How to design a system that supports you in both calm and crisis + more. This conversation is about more than managing money, it's about creating structure with purpose, reducing financial stress, and building systems that truly hold up under pressure. Sahirenys now shares this framework more broadly in her book, The High Five Banking Method: A Money System You Can Count On. What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty A book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action steps Updated corrections from the original hardcover Exclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter Course The Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Sahirenys book: The High Five Banking Method: A Money System You Can Count On Listen to Episode 157- Organize & Simplify Your Money Using This Simple Method w/ Sahirenys Pierce Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already. Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here. Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here! Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more! Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review! Get The Budget Bootcamp Check out my personal website here. Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Sahirenys: Website: ThePoisedLifestyle.com Instagram: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle Twitter: @Sahirenys Facebook: @PoisedFinanceLifestyle YouTube Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide