Podcasts about Longing

In this episode of the Radical Radiance podcast, Rebecca George is joined by Annie F. Downs as they explore the transformative power of rest, Sabbath, and trusting God's timing in a hurried world. Discover practical insights on how to incorporate rest into your life, leadership, and relationships, and be encouraged to embrace God's perfect timing.Keywords:rest, Sabbath, God's timing, leadership, relationships, spiritual growth, mental health, Christian living, purpose, communityChapters:00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance03:57 The Importance of Rest06:44 Creating a Healthy Work Culture12:53 Advice for Early Career Stages14:51 Practicing Sabbath in Daily Life22:11 Longing and Rest in Relationships and Vocations24:13 Navigating Friendship Breakups27:05 The Importance of Rest in Relationships28:31 Trusting God's Timing in Relationships32:18 The Power of Prayer and Faith34:36 Believing in God's Promises38:25 Radiating Jesus' Heart in Our Lives40:36 Building Community in Single Purpose LeagueSponsors:Christian Standard Bible: Have you ever read your Bible and you hit a name, a place, a moment in history — and you just wish you understood it a little better? Friend, that's exactly why the CSB Baker Illustrated Study Bible was made. There are hundreds of full-color images, detailed maps, family trees, timelines, and insights from over 200 trusted scholars — all tucked into one beautiful Bible for you. See the full story of Scripture and order yours today ⁠HERE.⁠Live Oak Integrative Health: What if the brain fog, the mood swings, the feeling like you're running on empty no matter how much you sleep — what if those aren't personality quirks or just "this season of life"? What if your body is actually trying to tell you something? That's exactly what my friend Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health helps women uncover. Visit liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance to learn more and receive a discount on service packages as a Radical Radiance listener. Links:Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4 Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6 Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67 Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3kDo the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpMBefore Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv 

PAVING THE WAY HOME:   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pavingthewayhome85 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/paving-the-way-home-podcast/id1517252693 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sywWGWjqXFSErvxOcNeEt?si=jjRM2DjsQvGUJppEQqFS_g   HOLY FAMILY MISSION: If you wish to support the work that Holy Family Mission does, you will find details on how to do so here - https://www.holyfamilymission.ie/supportus   Visit https://www.holyfamilymission.ie/ to learn more about Holy Family Mission.

What if everything you've been chasing—more money, deeper love, greater success, even peace of mind—is actually pointing to a much deeper longing?This week brings one of the most spiritually powerful windows of the year, offering an extraordinary opportunity to break free from the endless cycle of striving and reconnect with the only source of lasting fulfillment. In this eye-opening conversation, you'll discover why moments of lack, disappointment, and uncertainty may be invitations rather than obstacles—and how to transform them into catalysts for profound spiritual growth. If you've ever wondered why achieving your goals doesn't always bring the peace you expected, or why certain desires seem impossible to satisfy, this episode may completely change the way you see your life. Don't miss this timely teaching that could reshape not only your week, but the way you pursue everything you've ever wanted.Join us for the next episode of Weekly Energy Boost with @ElishevaBalas and @EitanYardeni.  Watch LIVE Sundays at 10 am PT / 1pm ET on The Kabbalah Centre YouTube or catch the latest episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Find out more about our work, dig into our archives, and send us a message at: www.weeklyenergyboost.com.You can also help make Weekly Energy Boost possible by making a tax-deductible contribution at www.weeklyenergyboost.com/donate-today.

A Longing to Dwell in the House of God's Presence Psalm 84:1–4 Brother Randy Rigney

When was the doctrine of the Pre-Tribulation Rapture first taught? Find out with guest Lee Brainard and evangelists Tim Moore and Nathan Jones on the television program, Christ in Prophecy!

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Mark interviews Jessica Sorentino, an author brand strategist with more than a decade of experience helping writers and thought leaders connect with their audiences in meaningful, lasting ways. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Jessica talk about: What an author's brand is and how to determine what that brand is A technique of visualizing a coffee/lunch date with a dream reader/follower and writing down what you spoke about Stripping back the sales and marketing and finding that common ground The importance of authors having a handy in and having control of marketing their books even when a book is published by a major publisher Work done with Macmillan on their first business-to-consumer product How authors can sometimes feel being "dumped" by their publisher after the initial launch period That it's not really the buzz that makes for solid sales, but it's passionate readers How much of "comps" (ie "comp authors" and "comp titles") are a part of author branding The comradery of authors lifting one another up Jessica's "Turning Pages" private consulting for authors and the triangle of the author/book/reader connection Pulling out themes from a book that can help build out that conversation The value of an author brand during the query/the pitch process to an agent, editor, or publisher How the publishing industry is really about businesses making a bet on what they're investing in Jessica's "Open Book" Substack and how authors can get access to it for free The relationship between platform, brand, and marketing The book club podcast that Jessica co-hosts called "Third Glass" The question of how a book is a want not a need, so how do you make a reader want your book A reminder of the number of times a person needs to see something before it really sticks, which is 12 If you only show up when you have something to promote instead of showing up regularly Prioritizing engagement and conversations versus followers and likes And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a number of things Jessica mentioned. Links of Interest: Jessica's Website Open Book (Substack) Third Glass Podcast (Spotify) EP 482 - Outlining for Novelists Who Don't Outline with Paul Austin Ardoin EP 481 - Becoming a Creative Luminary with Laura Holley EP 309 - From Zero to Four Figures with Paul Austin Ardoin Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Stark Realities Book An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Wide for the Win Ghost Stories of the Great Lakes Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   Jessica Sorentino is an author brand strategist with more than a decade of experience helping writers and thought leaders connect with their audiences in meaningful, lasting ways. She has worked with top publishing houses, including Simon & Schuster and Macmillan Publishers, where she developed deep expertise in positioning authors for commercial success and authentic reader engagement. Jessica is the voice behind Open Book: Where Storytelling Meets Strategy on Substack and co-host of the Third Glass: Reading Between the Wines podcast, where she explores the intersection of storytelling, publishing, and personal brand. Her insights have also been featured on many industry podcasts. A sought-after speaker and respected industry voice, Jessica has repeatedly moderated at the Digital Marketing World Forum. She speaks on the importance of personal branding for authors, sharing best practices for using content and storytelling to build engaged communities as well as strategies for maintaining sustainable content creation. Based in Connecticut with her partner and dog, Jessica spends her mornings reading, her weekends baking and gardening, and her workdays helping authors build story-driven brands that connect them with the readers who will love their work most.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0    

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 Fr. Charles Vijay Kumar reflects on the profound longing for God expressed in Psalm 42, particularly within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of communal worship. He emphasizes that even during times of deep personal and communal despair, believers can find consolation and hope by maintaining a steadfast connection to God through prayer.

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 6/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Longing for Intimacy with God is Sexy. The sex described in the Song of Songs is neither transactional (the joining of families and property) nor procreative. It's just the pure pleasure of wanting, enjoying, and wanting again the complete union of one person with another. The church has long interpreted this erotic state of being as a spiritual state of being. Human beings are made to long for connection with their Creator, and so the SoS is read as a love song in praise of the human and Divine as lovers, estranged but ready for passionate reunion.To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

1 A wise son listens to his father's instruction, but a scoffer doesn't listen to rebuke. 2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things, but the unfaithful crave violence. 3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. 4 The soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing, but the desire of the diligent shall be fully satisfied. 5 A righteous man hates lies, but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace. 6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. 7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing. There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth. 8 The ransom of a man's life is his riches, but the poor hear no threats. 9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out. 10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is with people who take advice. 11 Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow. 12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when longing is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. 13 Whoever despises instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command will be rewarded. 14 The teaching of the wise is a spring of life, to turn from the snares of death. 15 Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard. 16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge, but a fool exposes folly. 17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy gains healing. 18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses discipline, but he who heeds correction shall be honored. 19 Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil. 20 One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. 21 Misfortune pursues sinners, but prosperity rewards the righteous. 22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous. 23 An abundance of food is in poor people's fields, but injustice sweeps it away. 24 One who spares the rod hates his son, but one who loves him is careful to discipline him. 25 The righteous one eats to the satisfying of his soul, but the belly of the wicked goes hungry.  Listen Donate Subscribe:Proverbs Daily PodcastPsalms Daily Podcast

Big Idea: True satisfaction comes only from God in the God-man, Jesus Christ.

Sermon given by Rev Mitch Hay and Rev Barb Lemmell on July 12, 2026

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The greatest proof that God is real may be far simpler than most people expect. Zach recalls dismissing his mom's uncomplicated answer about seeing God in creation, only to hear one of the world's leading Christian philosophers give nearly the same response the very next day. Al, Christian, and John Luke join him to examine how nature, Scripture, reason, and faith work together to reveal who God is, why blind faith is not biblical faith, and how believers can keep growing beyond shallow social media theology. The guys laugh about Jase promising a 15-minute sermon when he's famously long-winded and come to the realization that announcing only the winner's first name could leave multiple Mirandas wondering if they're the winner of the 'Unashamed' studio visit giveaway.   In this episode: 1 John; James 1–2; Genesis 1; John 1; Romans 1:20; Hebrews 11; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 139 Today's conversation is about Lesson 1 of Theology 101: The Western Theological Tradition. Take the Hillsdale College online course with us at no cost to you. More about Theology 101: Examine the great questions of Western theology from the ancient Hebrews through today. The gift of speech, or reason, given by God to man, enables us to think about God and to worship Him.  This free online course pursues this purpose by examining the nature of God as revealed in the Bible, exploring the great theological questions and controversies of the early Christian church, studying the history of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, and much more.  We invite you to join us and explore the nature of the relationship between God and man, and how a proper understanding of this relationship can lead to a free and happy life. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Announcing the Studio Visit Winner 07:45 Unashamed's Audience Is Getting Younger 11:29 Jase Promises a 15-Minute Sermon 16:15 The Four Principles Behind Hillsdale College 20:25 The Biggest Questions We Can Ask About God 24:10 Who Shapes What Christians Believe? 30:15 Divine Nature of God Seen in His Creation 35:55 Faith Is Not a Blind Leap 41:10 Longing for Perfection Points Beyond This World 46:38 Proving God Doesn't Exist Requires Borrowing from Him — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highlights of what's new in streaming for the week of July 11, 2026. Netflix The Apartment Job (Jul. 11) One Piece Heroines (Jul. 11) Love Is Blind UK: After the Altar (Jul. 12) Susana and Elvira: No Plan B (Jul. 12) Golden Kamuy 3: The Abashiri Prison Raid (Jul. 13) Home Run Derby 2026 (July 13 at 7 p.m. ET) Hot Ones: Extreme Heat (Jul. 13) Quarterback, season 3 (Jul. 14) Marry or Move On, season 4 (Jul. 15) The Hawk, season 1 (Jul. 16) Me Before Me (Jul. 16) Until the T-shirt Dries, season 1 (Jul. 16) 23,000 Lives (Jul. 17) Desire (Jul. 17) The East Palace, season 1 (Jul. 17) Heartstopper Forever (Jul. 17) The Map of Longing, season 1 (Jul. 17) Disney+ Rabbit Hole, season 1 (Jul. 13) Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (Jul. 17) They Fight (Jul. 17) Paramount+ The Real Wolf of Wall Street (Jul. 14) Peacock Married at First Sight, season 20 (Jul. 16) MGM+ The Westies, season 1 (Jul. 12) Prime Video Murder 101 (Jul. 13) Ride or Die (Jul. 15) Young Farts Trailer Parts, season 1 (Jul. 17) Apple TV Lucky, season 1 (Jul. 15) Hallmark+ Snowbound for the Holidays (Jul. 17)

In this episode Mark interviews Paul Austin Ardoin about his new book OUTLINING FOR NOVELISTS WHO DON'T OUTLINE. Prior to the interview Mark shares a person update and a word from this episode's sponsors. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. In the interview Mark and Paul talk about:  Paul's previous non-fiction book for writers FROM ZERO TO FOUR FIGURES Mark's offer of gifting 3 copies of FROM ZERO TO FOUR FIGURES by buying them from Paul and/or a local bookshop for listeners based on a random selection of comments for this episode Paul's new book OUTLINING FOR NOVELISTS WHO DON'T OUTLINE How Paul wrote his first four mystery novels without using an outline The method Paul used to adapt strategies from outlining processes that a pantser could leverage within their own writing without having to sacrifice their strengths as a "discovery writer" How the book doesn't talk down to pansters/discovery writers, but embraces and understands that perspective Discovering that all of his different novels that he pants were all exactly 27 chapters What a time-loop mystery is, the comparison to movies like Groundhog Day and Paul's example with his novel A TIME FOR MURDER The mini flashlights that can help when a writer is "writing into the dark" Keeping the enjoyable element of discovery writing while having a plot concept to fall back upon Advice Paul would like more authors to know How Paul's love for Milwaukee really comes through in his books And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a few things that came up in the conversation and reminds listeners of the opportunity to win a free copy of Paul's previous book. Links of Interest: Paul Austin Ardoin (Website) Paul's Book: Outlining for Novelists Who Don't Outline Paul's Book: A Time for Murder EP 309 - From Zero to Four Figures with Paul Austin Ardoin Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Stark Realities Book An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Wide for the Win Ghost Stories of the Great Lakes Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   Paul Austin Ardoin is the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Fenway Stevenson Mysteries, The Woodhead & Becker Mysteries, and the author guides From Zero to Four Figures and Outlining for Novelists Who Don't Outline. A California native, Paul holds a B.A. in creative writing from the University of California, Santa Barbara and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Phoenix. He lives in the Milwaukee area, where he enjoyed Milwaukee's surprisingly excellent symphony orchestra and unsurprisingly excellent fried cheese curds.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

"Longing is the sweet pain of belonging to God." - Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

Glimpse the astonishing heart of God—a Father whose longing for his rebellious children predates them, remains with them through their wandering, and ultimately transforms them through the saving work of Jesus Christ.

[Hebrews 11:8-16]

You can do everything right and still be a stranger to the person you claim to love most. From the outside, a life can look successful — even admirable — while something underneath is quietly coming apart. And when we finally feel the wreckage, most of us run to the wrong rescue, chasing fixes that were never able to heal us. What if the thing you've spent years performing for was never the thing that was wanted from you at all?

A message from our Associate Pastor Ben Moir. For more information, visit hills.elevationchurch.com.au/ ​​--- Follow Elevation Church Hills: Instagram: @elevationchurchhills Facebook: /ElevationChurchHills http://hills.elevationchurch.com.au/

What if your waiting season is revealing where your trust truly lies?In this episode of the Dear Future Husband Podcast, Christian Bevere sits down with worship leader Rita Springer for an honest conversation about singleness, surrender, longing, and refusing to settle.Rita shares what it looks like to stay desperate for Jesus, not marriage, when the wait feels longer than expected. Together, she and Christian talk about unmet desires, the temptation to lower your standards, and how to trust God when the timeline still has not changed.If you've ever wondered how to keep hoping without becoming desperate, this conversation will remind you that Jesus is not a backup plan. He is the prize.Pray while you wait with Future Husband, Present Prayers and trust God with your love story with the Dear Future Husband Prayer Journal. Discover both at www.christianbevere.com.

In this episode Mark interviews Laura Holley, a Utah-based voice actor and speculative fiction writer whose passion for storytelling began with her first stage performance at seven years old. Prior to the main content, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Laura talk about: Laura getting into theatre in the second grade and the first role that she played The power of playing a villain really well and how fun it is to play (in both acting and voice acting) the antagonist Transitioning into the role of voice actor The early decision between two roles Laura held in high regard: Hollywood actress and stay-at-home mom Recognizing that she could get involved in voice acting from home Paying for a voice acting program early on during the pandemic The term "creative catalyst" that Orna Ross mentioned in Episode and Laura's term "creative luminary" Different techniques that can be used when performing audiobooks and voice acting How acting can inform one's writing And more... Links of Interest: Laura Holley's Website Episode 472 - Going All In On Substack with Orna Ross Episode 479 - The Keyboard is My Favorite Fidget Toy with Premee Mohamed Episode 480 - Rambling Reflections From the Road: Returning From Camping & Vitamin N Substack Reflection: The Trees and I, The Rooted, yet Restless Writer Substack Reflection: The Long & Winding Road Back To A Typewriter The Creative Penn Podcast - June 22, 2026 Episode (Mark as guest): Creative Satisfaction, In Person Print Book Sales, And Author Mindset with Mark Leslie Lefebvre Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Stark Realities Book An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   Laura Holley is a Utah-based voice actor and speculative fiction writer. Her passion for storytelling began with her first stage performance at seven years old. Trained by vocal coaches Jessica Straus and Glad Klassen and writing mentor Wulf Moon, she brings depth and richness to every story with her voice or her pen. When not creating new worlds in her private studio, she's often in her home's hidden game room—plotting to conquer them.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

We're filling summer reading lists and making sure that you have plenty of beach reads ready for whatever your plans are! It's hard to believe it's July, but we've got another quarterly upcoming romance episode here to ease the pain of half the year already passed! Here's a huge list of books arriving in July, August & September 2026—historical, paranormal, speculative, contemporary, a YA or two and a romantic suspense or two, we've got something for everyone. As a reminder, we haven't read most of these, but we have big plans!If you want more recommendations and more people with whom you can discuss 2026 romance novels, maybe you want to join our Patreon? You get an extra monthly episode from us and access to the incredible readers and brilliant people on the Fated Mates Discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon.Our next read along is an old school contemporary, Perfect by Judith McNaught. Sarah says it has the greatest all-is-lost moment in romance history. Read it to find out if she's right. Get it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or wherever you get your books.AUTHORS: Do you have a book coming out in 2026 that you'd like to make sure we know about? Or, are you a debut romance author who'd like to make sure we know about your debut? Fill out the forms here:2026/2027 Upcoming Romance Novels2026 Debut Romance NovelsJune Releases (Better Late Than Never)Love is a Contact Sport by Frederick SmithA Deal at Dawn by Vanessa RileyJuly ReleasesSeduced by the Werewolf Highwaymen by Eva LeighFIRE on Fire by Lukas GainesPrincess Bride with Benefits by Bella MasonAs Long as it Takes by Jill FrancisDie For Me by Shirlene ObuobiKiss, Marry, Kill by Cara TanamachiThe Paddock Club by Madge MarilAffairs of State by Calvin JamesFormula Zero by Meredith LanzenA Date with Death by Kelly CreaghDearest Beast by Felicia GrossmanFalling For You by Natasha MadisonThe Romance Revival by Christina LaurenEclipse of the Crown by AK CaggianoTheir Summer Rescue by Sera Taíno Maggie and Arthur's Magic Moment by Leslie ReneFoxx by Paisley HopeRavenous by Kresley ColeAn Education in Longing by Charlotte SteinOne Shattered Crown by Rebecca ZanettiAugust ReleasesI Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy by Kimberly LemmingSteelborn by Taylor LaRueEmbrace by Bal KhabraThe Cozy Nook Bookshop by Jeannie ChinIn What World by Bridget MorrisseyIt's a Business Doing Pleasure With You by Lindsay LewisRoped by Saffron KentDon't Say Mafia by CR JaneSee you at the Sunset by Susan LeeOld Flames by Nadine GonzalezSex Positive by Brooklyn RoseInternational Relations by Zac HammettHer Undercover Protector by Kayla ParrinThe Marriage Rebound by Meka JamesFull Throttle by JK MaclarenVow of Eternal Night by Lily CrozierSeptember ReleasesLove Me like a Rock Song by Shelley Jay ShoreHexy Beast by Avery FlynnYou're the One that I Haunt by Katie JungA Spell of Heart and Havoc by Kristen ValeThe Alibi Club by Carrie TalickThe Invisible Roommate by Timothy JanovskyFrom Beijing With Love by Bei LinDemons and Diplomacy by Megan FramptonWith all my Haunted Heart by Isabel SterlingIsn't He Romantic by Adib KhorramHow to Ruin a Rake by Kate PearceGhost Me, Maybe by Manda CollinsSee you Next Tuesday by Kate Stayman-LondonGame Over by Bella NorthFormula He's the One by Andie J ChristopherDoomsdate by Laura Piper LeeSponsorsFelicia Grossman, author of Dearest Beast, available in print, ebook, audiobook from Amazon, Barnes & Noble,

Today's episode explores sexuality and spirituality as God-ordained realities. Ruth is joined by Rev. Dr. David Hughes and producer Colleen Powell, to discuss church and cultural distortions—repression, purity culture, objectification, and abuse—while affirming sexuality as a “very good” gift meant for joy, love, and generativity, including for singles and those not sexually active. In conversation the three share formative experiences as they relate to sexuality, observations on ministry power dynamics; purity culture's impact, and more.    Season 29 is titled Becoming Human: With God in Our Bodies. Our goals this season are to confront the dualism between life in the body and life in the spirit, to hear stories of people who experienced their bodies as a place of encounter with God, and to explore the connection between the integration of life in our bodies and our spiritual lives with our leadership. We will be having deep, spiritual conversations with friends of the Transforming Center about their very human experiences in their bodies and how they've experienced God in and throughout these experiences. We will explore God in concrete bodily realities like gender, sexuality, race, ability, aging, illness, and death, to name a few. Mentioned in the Episode:  A Church Called Tov, by Scot McKnight Know My Name, by Chanel Miller Hear Me Quickly, Lord by Ted Loder   Music: Kingdom Come by Aaron Niequist Led by the Spirit from Music in Solitude   We're on Substack! “On the Journey with the Transforming Center” is our home for “reflection, conversation, and connection with our transforming community.”  It includes thoughtful reflections from Ruth Haley Barton and the Transforming Center team, as well as alumni and friends of the Transforming Center, occasional special video teachings and guided practices, and space to interact with our content and respond with how God is working in your life through the posts. This is also where you find all of our podcast patron content! There are free and paid tiers. We'd love for you to join us over on Substack.  Support the podcast! This season patrons will receive special bonus conversations with each of our guests. Become a paid member of Substack today to receive these practices and so much more!   The Transforming Center exists to create space for God to strengthen leaders and transform communities. You are invited to join our next Transforming Community:® A Two-year Spiritual Formation Experience for Leaders.  Delivered in nine quarterly retreats, this practice-based learning opportunity is grounded in the conviction that the best thing you bring to leadership is your own transforming self!   *this post contains affiliate links

City of Morrilton still seeking funding for proposed ballfield complex; Longing named President/CEO of Conway Regional Health System; SNAP reform to go into effect Wednesday; Conway Co. Fair Pageants, Talent Show set; Highway litter control campaign underway; Long signs minor league deal with Detroit Tigers; We visit with Jan Cummings from Morrilton Parks and Rec

Why do we still feel lonely when we're surrounded by people who love us? In this episode, we continue the conversation about loneliness by looking beyond the feeling itself and exploring the deeper longings underneath it. We discuss why loneliness is often less about a lack of people and more about a lack of meaningful connection, how our needs for connection change throughout different seasons of life, and why midlife often brings these longings to the surface. You'll learn how to identify what you're truly longing for, where you may be settling for interaction instead of connection, and how God can use these feelings to guide you toward deeper relationships with Him and others. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Loneliness Is Really About Connection, Not a Lack of People [04:00] How Midlife Creates Space for Deeper Longings to Surface [08:00] Why Authentic Connection Is a God-Given Need [12:00] How Our Relationship Needs Change Throughout Different Seasons of Life [15:00] Identifying What You're Actually Longing For [18:00] The Unhealthy Ways We Sometimes Try to Meet Our Need for Connection [22:00] Questions to Ask When Loneliness Keeps Showing Up [26:00] Finding Connection, Growth, and Support in Community  RESOURCES: Join us for “Navigating Loneliness and Disconnection in Midlife” (July 2026 Topic in the Emotional Confidence Club)   If loneliness, emotional disconnection, or major life transitions have been showing up for you lately, the Emotional Confidence Club is a place to process those experiences alongside other Christian women who understand what you're going through.  In July, we'll be taking a deeper look at loneliness and emotional disconnection, exploring questions like:  Why can I feel lonely even when I'm surrounded by people I love?  What is the difference between being alone and feeling disconnected?  What kind of connection am I truly longing for in this season?  Where is God inviting me into deeper healing, community, and relationship?  To learn more, visit: AliciaMichelle.com/club  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 359: When Emotions Feel Scary: Practical Tools to Courageously Process What's Inside Ep 365: God Reveals So He Can Heal (And It's Time to Step Into That Healing) Ep 367: Why Do I Feel Lonely in Midlife When I'm Surrounded by People I Love? Send us Fan Mail

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 5/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Monogamy is Sexy. These lovers anticipate their marriage, but even before the covenant vows they are pledged solely to each other. This is not a constraint on their freedom but the very nature of the height of love: that each lover is so consumed by passion for the other that there is simply no room for anyone else in their hearts or minds. (See especially 5:9ff; 6:3; 6:9; 7:10.) This is both a marital and theological claim: that monogamous marriage (the consummation of one love over one lifetime) trains our hearts for the loyalty of monotheism. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

Welcome to Books at Bedtime, your sanctuary for deep sleep, relaxation, and insomnia relief. In tonight's episode, we continue our gentle journey through H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, The Time Machine, with Chapter 12: "In the Darkness."Allow your mind to unwind as you listen to the rhythmic, soothing narration of the Time Traveller's journey through a dimly lit, fading world. As the forest glows and shadows shift, let the steady cadence of the story guide you away from the day's stress and into a peaceful, restorative slumber. Whether you struggle with a racing mind at night or simply need a calming bedtime routine, let this classic tale help you drift off effortlessly.Put on your headphones, settle beneath the covers, breathe deeply, and let go.Show Notes & Key Moments00:00 – Introduction | Settle in for a relaxing bedtime story designed for deep sleep and insomnia relief.00:09 – Entering the Woods | The Time Traveller and Weena begin their journey into the darkening forest.02:44 – The Rare Gift of Flame | A quiet reflection on the nature of fire, light, and safety in an ancient world.05:00 – Voices in the Shadows | The rhythmic sounds of the forest and a tense but softly narrated escape through the dark trees.08:30 – A Choking Fire | Building a temporary sanctuary against the encroaching night as tiredness takes over.11:50 – The Forest Awakens | The glowing red canopy of the woods shifts the tide of the dark journey.14:00 – The Hillock in the Glare | Emerging into a bright, surreal open space surrounded by the fading night.17:15 – The White Light of Day | The welcome return of dawn brings clarity, quietude, and a peaceful path forward.19:05 – A Longing for Home | A comforting return to familiar thoughts, memories of home, and a quiet step toward the hiding place of the machine.About Books at BedtimeBooks at Bedtime is a calming wellness podcast created to help you overcome sleep anxiety, quiet a restless mind, and enjoy a happier, well-rested life. By pairing timeless literature with a soft, steady narration style, we provide a natural way to transition your brain into a state of deep relaxation.Listen Daily: Subscribe to ensure you never miss a nightly escape.Support the Show: If these stories help you find rest, please leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts—it helps others find their way to a peaceful night's sleep.Be Kind.

Here is a excerpt as part of the series I've created for my Spark My Muse YouTube Channel (Here's the link to find the rest: youtube.com/@Sparkmymuse) This part 4 in the series of 7 explores how the nature of desire is a signpost to the infinite. Longing, bliss, desire are more than they appear to be. This series distills the too-often obtuse work of David Bentley Hart from his book The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss I think this book has many brilliant point, but most people find reading his work exhausting and don't get to the gems. (If you'd like, you can find that book here: https://amzn.to/3QRFzIW)

Speaker: Charlie Boyd

Speaker: Charlie Boyd

She wanted to meet her father. He wondered whatever happened to his daughter. Then a stuffed panda from a county fair showed them love had been closer than they realized.

Kyle Chayka is a staff writer for the New Yorker and also the author of the books Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture and The Longing for Less: What's Missing from Minimalism. Greg and Kyle discuss how algorithmic feeds shift culture from the “long tail” promise of niche discovery toward homogenization, rapid fads, and blockbuster dominance. Kyle argues platforms lower barriers to publish but make reaching audiences dependent on gaming recommendation systems, pushing creators, journalists, and even restaurants and tourism toward engagement-driven, Instagrammable, simplified outputs and fast feedback loops.  Kyle discusses “algorithmic anxiety,” authenticity and taste being shaped by feeds, and incentives like Spotify's 30-second stream metric affecting music length, quality, and what artists do to respond to that system. They contrast shallow metrics with criticism and curation, discuss minimalism and performative authenticity, and note countervailing long-tail models like newsletters, Patreon, and podcasts, emphasizing the need to exit feeds for deeper engagement. *unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Episode Quotes: Why everything online starts to look the same 06:02: Algorithmic feeds and recommendations kind of encourage people to homogenize themselves. Like, they don't just stamp the content. The digital platform doesn't dictate exactly what the content looks like, but it encourages all of us, all of the writers and creators and musicians, to behave in similar ways in order to game the system and get an audience for ourselves. Do algorithmic feeds reward simplicity? 09:46: I think algorithmic feeds reward simplicity. Like, they reward the idea translated into the fewest words or the image that is the most, like, basically attractive or compelling, that lights up your brain right away. So I think people tend to present themselves and mold themselves in that direction as well. Have we lost control of what we like? 28:45: Taste is never totally organic, right? Like, a record label executive is going to pick the hot young band of the moment in the 1990s. A museum curator will choose who to put in a gallery show, and that will influence what you're actually seeing. But to me, that sense of anxiety was new. Like, that fear that you had lost control of what you liked and that you couldn't identify with it because it was somehow alien to you, that was really striking to me. Show Links: Recommended Resources: Andy Warhol Walter Benjamin Pierre Bourdieu Mark Fisher Marie Kondo Donald Judd Guest Profile: The New Yorker Profile and Work KyleChayka.com LinkedIn Profile Wikipedia Page Social Profile on X Social Profile on Instagram Guest Work: Amazon Author Page Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture The Longing for Less: What's Missing from Minimalism Kyle Chayka Industries | Substack Newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode Mark shares a solo reflection recording pm his return from a couple of nights spent camping on the shores of Lake Huron at Point Farms Provincial Park. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update (which includes a segment from Joanna Penn's latest episode of The Creative Penn Podcast) and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. In his reflection Mark considers the idea of the value of nature/simplicity when recharging. He asks how writers recharge? And do they take enough time to pause to celebrate what they've accomplished? Links of Interest: The Creative Penn Podcast - June 22, 2026 Episode (Mark as guest): Creative Satisfaction, In Person Print Book Sales, And Author Mindset with Mark Leslie Lefebvre Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Stark Realities Book An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

[Actual Utena talk starts at 12:09]We finally go back and watch the start of legendary Girls Rock anime, Revolutionary Girl Utena (episodes 1-3, of course). We are also once again joined by sporadic GL anime watcher, Anna. We also talk about Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick, drinking wine, "superfund" sites, and anime adaptations of Anne of Green Gables and the bible. | Follow us on Apple Podcasts | Support us on Patreon | Follow us on BlueSky | We're on Threads/Instagram | Subscribe to us on YouTube | Join the fan Discord

KJ Carson fills in for Christian Arcand | Monday, June 22, 2026

What if hope isn't something you find, but something you remember?Dr. Parastoo Rezai has spent her career in science and healthcare, but her passion for storytelling led her to write Remembering Hope, a novel inspired by a true story of illness, resilience, family, and transformation. In this conversation, she shares her journey from immigrating to the United States from Iran as a child to building a life rooted in service, gratitude, and giving back to others.Amy and Dr. Parastoo Rezai explores the immigrant experience, preserving cultural identity, raising children with a deep appreciation for both heritage and opportunity, and the inspiration behind her novel. They discuss how hardship can become a catalyst for growth, why community matters during life's most difficult seasons, and the power of sharing our stories openly. This episode is a reminder that hope often lives within us long before we realize it, and that some of life's greatest abundance comes from helping others find theirs.Connect with Dr. Parastoo Rezai:Website: parastoorezai.comBook: Remembering Hope (Available in English, Farsi, and audiobook formats.)Connect with Amy Sylvis:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/Contact Us:https://www.sylviscapital.comhttps://www.sylviscapital.com/webinarinfo@sylviscapital.com00:00 – Getting to Know Dr. Parastoo Rezai04:40 – What Inspired Her to Write Remembering Hope?08:21 – Preserving Culture While Building a New Life12:14 – Why Giving Back Creates a Sense of Completion14:10 – Is Abundance About What We Receive or What We Give?16:32 – The Story Behind Remembering Hope20:06 – Bringing Hope to Readers Across Cultures22:12 – The Longing to Return Home24:56 – Will There Be Another Book?26:34 – Why You Shouldn't Suffer in Silence

Local author's candid struggle with limerence.

Justin Greenfield is joining Melinda Patrick on The Bridge Between Us Podcast.   In Part One, Justin shares a portion of his testimony.    If you would like to understand the root issues of homosexuality, hear a few testimonies of those who now live a life beyond homosexuality through Christ and wisdom, or connect with healthy resources that address homosexuality check out godloveshomosexuals.com    If you're seeking spiritual direction, ministry consultation, would like to discuss a speaking engagement with Justin Greenfield, or would like to hear more about and support his ministry work go to greenfieldministries.com    Also, here are a couple to the study led by Vanderbilt University researchers on the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) of homosexual individuals which Justin mentioned on the podcast:    Synopsis from Vanderbilt https://www.vumc.org/health-policy/LGBTQ-mental-health-adverse-childhood-experiences-research   Full Article: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2789482 (Note that the synopsis does not include the ACE that I mentioned on the show - incarcerated household member. It is only in the full article.)

NSFC: Spirituality, Sex, and Longing in the Song of Songs 4/6 Rev. Dr. Katie Hays Mutuality is Sexy. Notably, the SoS is a duet between lovers – a woman and man, in this case. Moreover, the woman's voice is first and last, and it is she who sets the terms of their relationship in both love and sex. The lovers seek each other, wait for each other, ask for each other, pine for each other, in a way that demonstrates a startling parity between the genders for that time (and ours). Enthusiastic consent, indeed. To tell us your thoughts on this sermon, click through to the web posting and leave us a comment. Or, find us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Or, email us the old-fashioned way: info@galileochurch.org. To contribute financially to the ongoing ministry of Galileo Church, find us on Venmo, Patreon, or Zelle (generosity@galileohurch.org), or just send a check to P.O. Box 668, Kennedale, TX 76060

ANJA'S LONGING, 33min., Taiwan Directed by Elen Ji “If I could live my whole life on my own will, what would it be like?” Anja, a 22-year-old biracial film school undergraduate, imagines her ideal life from birth to death. The perfection of her fantasy starkly contrasts with the incompleteness of her reality, highlighting Anja's deep longing and the story of her life. Get to know the filmmaker: 1. What motivated you to make this film? When I worked as a teaching assistant during my postgraduate studies in the Department of Motion Picture, I encountered a 5-minute doc by college student Anja about her original family. The film was short, but I was deeply touched by the unspoken emotions inside. I wanted to do a film about her, but didn't yet know in what form. Later, I attended a course called "Documentary Production", which required finishing a short doc in one semester. I thought to myself, instead of recording something ongoing, what about recording someone's inner world? Anja came to my mind. I wanted to record Anja's longing. So I developed an idea to shoot Anja's fantasy about her ideal life and invited Anja to play herself in this world. 2. From the idea to the finished product, how long did it take for you to make this film? It takes about nine months. In the first three months, the crew developed the idea, shot the film, and made the rough cut. Then I put the materials aside and turn to prepare my graduation project. It was two years after my graduation that I came back to the materials and re-edited the film. It took another half year to finish the whole work. 3. How would you describe your film in two words!? Authentic & creative. 4. What was the biggest obstacle you faced in completing this film? Since it was the first time I told a story about another person in a non-fiction way, I needed to tackle the subject more carefully. I tried my best to present Anja's inner world and real life. Meanwhile, I bore in mind that I needed to avoid any possibility of exploiting someone's pain. So, regarding what to tell, how to tell, and where to draw the line are challenges for me. 5. What were your initial reactions when watching the audience talking about your film in the feedback video? The audience feedback is very sincere and insightful, extremely precious to me and the crew members. I was both impressed by their high levels of appreciation and deeply touched by their capacity for empathy. I appreciate that a lot! 6. When did you realize that you wanted to make films? When I was a child, like 5 or 6 years old, my favorite game with my pals was making up stories and acting them out. Now looking back, that "childhood pretend play" is the seed, and it naturally turns into making films. 7. What film have you seen the most in your life? The classic films by world master directors, such as Ingmar Bergman, Andrei Tarkovsky, Krzysztof Kieslowski, David Lean, Ozu Yasujiro, and Abbas Kiarostami. Recently, I've become a fanatic about Martin Scorsese's "Taxi Driver". 8. What other elements of the festival experience can we and other festivals implement to satisfy you and help you further your filmmaking career? More physical screenings and more audience interaction. 9. You submitted to the festival via FilmFreeway. How has your experiences been working on the festival platform site? As always, it is handy and efficient. However, as the platform expands and thus includes more festivals, you need to make a more careful selection. 10. What is your favorite meal? A daily meal cooked by my mum. She emphasizes the original flavor of the ingredients and knows how to make a nutrition-balanced one. Oh, I missed her cooking since we live in different cities right now. 11. What is next for you? A new film? At the moment, I'm working on my first feature-length script, a story about four women's friendship and their entangled destiny. Hope everything goes well, and it will be made into a film in the near future. —— Subsc