Podcasts about Longing

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Should Christian women read romance? Today we're chatting with author Whitney Amazeen to dive into the heart behind our longing for love, the potential dangers of the romance genre (like lust, comparison, and unrealistic expectations), and how to discern what we allow into our hearts and minds as believers. Whitney also shares her journey as a Christian romance writer and how she creates love stories that honor God without compromising Biblical values.If you've ever wrestled with whether romance books are harmless entertainment or a spiritual stumbling block, this conversation will help you find clarity, wisdom, and freedom. Plus, we share practical tips on setting boundaries, guarding your heart, and choosing stories that point you back to Christ.Keywords: Christian women and romance novels, should Christians read romance, Christian romance books, Christian women and fiction, Biblical perspective on romance novels, faith and entertainment, Godly love storiesTo connect with Whitney, head over to @whitneyamazeen on IG or TikTok!Get a signed and gift-wrapped copy of Whitney's books on Etsy: https://creatoriq.cc/3HRTYAv or shop on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4oPYOyP Whitney's favorite resources:https://bookblushromance.com https://www.vidangel.com https://bibleproject.com SUPPORT BY WORDS: https://buymeacoffee.com/bywordsSHOP MY BOOKS:Waking Up: Living Open — https://amzn.to/3LusgrzLove Is Devotional — https://amzn.to/3S6OZhs FREE Path to Purpose Guide: https://hannahhughes.myflodesk.com/pathwaytopurpose My favorite Bible studies + devotionals - HANNAHHUGHES10  for 10% off: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=300773 Connect: ⁠www.thehannahhughes.com⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thehannahhughes/⁠ https://www.instagram.com/bywordspodcast Shop my Amazon faves: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/thehannahhughes⁠

Jerry Colonna is an executive coach, author, and former venture capitalist who has been called "the CEO Whisperer." As the founder of Reboot.io, he works with leaders to foster both professional success and personal wholeness through the practice of radical self-inquiry. In this conversation, we explore Jerry's latest book "Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong," which examines how reconnecting with our ancestral past can help us build a more compassionate future. Expect to learn: — How disconnection from our ancestral lineage contributes to our ability to "other" people in society today — Why understanding your own heritage creates an empathetic bridge to those different from you — Why letting go of the myth of meritocracy can be liberating for leaders — The relationship between feeling worthy of love, safety, and belonging and our ability to extend those gifts to others And more. You can learn more about Jerry's work, books, and coaching practice at https://www.reboot.io --- Jerry Colonna is a coach, writer, and speaker who focuses on leadership, business, and the practice of radical self-inquiry. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Reboot.io, a company born from the rallying cry that work does not have to destroy us. Work can be the way in which we achieve our fullest self. A graduate of Queens College, Jerry helps people lead with humanity and equanimity. His unique blend of Buddhism, Jungian therapy, and entrepreneurial know-how has made him a sought-after coach and leader, working with some of the largest firms in the country. In his work as a coach, he draws on his experience in Venture Capital (VC) as Co-founder of Flatiron Partners, one of the most successful, early-stage investment programs. Later, he was a partner with J.P. Morgan Partners (JPMP), the private equity arm of J.P. Morgan Chase. Along with a strong commitment to the nonprofit sector, Jerry is the author of two books: REBOOT: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up (2019) and REUNION: Leadership and the Longing to Belong. Reboot was met with critical acclaim, stirring up a big question in the hearts and minds of people: “How have I been complicit in creating the conditions I say I don't want?” Jerry's second book builds on this question, asking us what benefit we get from the conditions we say we don't want. Jerry is astounded by the fact that he lives on a farm outside of Boulder, CO near the foothills of the Rockies, and far from the streets of Brooklyn where he was born and raised. He is the father of three amazing humans, each of whom cares deeply about the love, safety, and belonging of others. --- Interview Links: — Jerry's website: https://www.reboot.io — Jerry's books: https://amzn.to/3Hw4gpV

Kids are vulnerable, and vulnerability longs for safety. Perhaps it's no wonder Jesus tells us to become like little children. Over time, our hearts grow hardened.In this episode, Josh describes what children need, and talks about the “why” behind the new KidsRQ (Relational Intelligence) curriculum. *Note: This is a continuation from last week's episode Cultivating Relational Intelligence in Kids Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction2:20 The vulnerability and dependence of a child9:40 The presence of Jesus in our healing journeyf11:50 KidsRQ curriculum layout and experiential exercises16:35 Get in with a free trial of KidsRQ Show Notes:Sign up for a free trial of KidsRQ! https://www.kidsrq.comJoin KidsRQ at the Founding Members rate: https://www.kidsrq.com If you're interested in a marriage you love, fill out this form: https://www.famousathome.com/loveyourmarriage Register now for the Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/dDt2Aobj/checkout Download NONAH's new single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

#561 Longing to leave the corporate world once and for all? In this episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Greg Wasserman to discuss the challenges and rewards of leaving a corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship. Greg emphasizes the importance of community and trust in the entrepreneurial journey, explaining how building relationships and asking questions can help you succeed. They dive into the discomfort that often comes with stepping away from the security of a 9-to-5 and highlight the power of faith in yourself to make it as an entrepreneur. Greg shares valuable insights on how helping others and sharing knowledge can lead to mutual success, and encourages listeners to take action, learn from setbacks, and continue moving forward. Don't miss out on Greg's wisdom about building a business, taking risks, and connecting with others in the entrepreneurial community! (Original Air Date - 1/17/25) What we discuss with Greg: + Building trust through community + Human nature to collaborate in business + Entrepreneurs helping and sharing knowledge + Managing discomfort in leaving a corporate job + Faith in self for entrepreneurial success + Importance of taking action + Learning from setbacks and failures + Entrepreneurship as a journey of improvement + Sharing knowledge without fear + Relationships and time in entrepreneurship Thank you, Greg! Follow Greg on ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Watch the ⁠video podcast⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do relationships feel so confusing and hard?If you grew up with a narcissistic or emotionally limited mother, you may have learned to associate closeness with danger and distance with safety. This week,, we're talking about relational trauma, attachment wounds, and how childhood trauma shapes the way you show up in adult relationships.We'll explore:What relational trauma actually means and how it differs from single-event traumaHow disorganized attachment can leave you stuck in a painful push-pull cycleWhy your nervous system reacts to love, intimacy, and connection as threatsWhat it looks like to relate from survival mode, and how to begin shifting out of itWhy healing relational trauma requires relationship and how to do that without overwhelming yourselfGentle, trauma-informed steps to stretch your capacity for safe, connected relationshipsWhether you're someone who over-functions in relationships, avoids intimacy altogether, or struggles to trust your own feelings, I get it.  You're protecting yourself in the only way your system knows how. Resources:Listen to Episode 105 first: Why You Feel This Way: Trauma, the Nervous System, & the Healing Journey

Episode 594: Dr. Will Willimon - The Church We Carry Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast) My guest today on Voices in My Head is one of the most recognized and influential voices in contemporary preaching and church leadership, Dr. William H. Willimon. A retired bishop in The United Methodist Church, Willimon has served as Dean of the Chapel at Duke University, authored more than 70 books, and inspired generations of pastors with his wit, candor, and deep theological insight.   His newest book, The Church We Carry: Loss, Leadership, and the Future of Our Church, is part memoir, part prophetic critique, and part call to action in the wake of the United Methodist Church's massive wave of disaffiliations. In it, he revisits his own home congregation, Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, exploring the forces—cultural, theological, and personal—that led to its departure from the denomination. Along the way, he reflects on what it means to tell the truth about our past, to navigate conflict with integrity, and to imagine a faithful future for the church we bear forward. The Church We Carry https://a.co/d/1Q4j7ls can be purchased on Amazon.         ----more---- Rick Has A Book!   Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

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Longing is the most Potent Emotion of All

SEQUENCES PODCAST no276 02.09 John Scott Shepard & Jamie Zarfas 'Tents In Space' (album Distant Moon) https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/distant-moon-cyd-0134 09.27 John Scott Shepard & Jamie Zarfas 'Sky Dreams' 14.27 Die Wilde Jagd ‘Atem' (album Atem) *** https://diewildejagd.bandcamp.com/album/atem 26.22 Hari Maia 'Universalis I Pt. IV' (album Universalis) https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/universalis-cyd-0135 31.57 Don Slepian ‘Sea Of Bliss' (album Sea Of Bliss) *** https://800line.bandcamp.com/album/sea-of-bliss 41.27 Stephen Halpern ‘Time Being II// (album Music For Microdosing) StevenHalpernMusic.com 46.11 Stephen Halpern ‘Timeless Truth II' 50.53 Stephen Halpern ‘At Peace in the Present Moment' 53.15 Henrik Meierkord 'Springflowers' (album Space of Longing) www.projekt.com 57.05 Henrik Meierkord ‘Animation' 01.02.49 Joost Egelie ‘The Dru-Wyde enters Oxmurvandu' (album Oxmurvandu) https://jegelie.bandcamp.com/album/oxmurvandu-3 01.11.50 Sam Rosenthal ‘Islands Pt1 /Pt 4/Pt 8' (album Islands) https://blacktapeforabluegirl.bandcamp.com/album/islands-2025-stereo-mix 01.28.18 Planet Of The Arp's ‘ Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics' (Planet Of The Arp's 2) https://planetofthearps.bandcamp.com/album/planet-of-the-arps-2 01.37.53 Synquentium ‘Immersion in Total Emptiness' (album Immersion in Total Emptiness) *** https://synquentium.bandcamp.com/album/immersion-in-total-emptiness 01.49.57 Keith Richie ‘Candles' (single Candles: Aural Realms Version) *** https://keithrichie.bandcamp.com/album/candles-aural-realms-version 01.56.42 Jaffe ‘Dark Skies' (album Depth) https://wayfarermusicgroup.bandcamp.com 02.03.00 Federico Mosconi Feat: Barbara Dominicis ‘Frammenti IV. Addio Sognatori' (Frammenti) https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com/album/frammenti 02.11.36 Andrew Staniland ‘Dancer Portraits Dancer' (album The Laws Of Nature) https://andrewstaniland.bandcamp.com/album/the-laws-of-nature 02.15.09 Andrew Staniland ‘The Laws Of Nature, The Web' 02.18.36 Xu ‘Luminious Dust Trails' (album Murmurs Of The Machine) https://le-mont-analogue.bandcamp.com/album/murmurs-of-the-machine 02.21.42 Steve Roach & Roger King ‘Lost And Forgotten/Bigger Picture' (album Dust To Dust) ***www.projekt.com 02.31.57 Laura Misch ‘Live At Union Chapel 2024' *** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-YTkv87FQ4&t=3820s 02.38.11 Blue Is Nine ‘Forest Grove' (album Tall Pines) https://blueisnine.bandcamp.com/album/tall-pines 02.40.29 Blue Is Nine ‘King's Beach' 02.44.06 Asura ‘Galaxies Part 1' (album Life 2) https://ultimae.com/product/asura-life²-ultimae-download-24bit/ 02.53.06 Masako ‘One By One' (single) https://www.youtube.com/user/MasakoMusic 02.57.00 John Oreschnick ‘Centered' (EP Serenity and Life) heartdancerecords.bandcamp.com 03.00.13 Brannan Lane, John Gregorius & Sean O'Bryan Smith ‘LA Dawn' (album Lost Desert Highway) https://wayfarermusicgroup.bandcamp.com 03.04.23 Brannan Lane, John Gregorius & Sean O'Bryan Smith ‘Along The Peninsula' 03.10.04 Brannan Lane, John Gregorius The Brook' 03.13.08 Sferix ‘Moments' (single) http://www.sine-music.com 03.16.14 Tony Sieber ‘Talk About It' (album Because We Are) http://www.sine-music.com 03.19.38 Tony Sieber ‘Me Siento Libre (Atacama)' 03.23.48 Sean O'Bryan Smith, Cheryl Pyle & Brannan Lane ‘Depth' (album The Search) https://wayfarermusicgroup.bandcamp.com 03.34.04 Sean O'Bryan Smith, Cheryl Pyle & Brannan Lane ‘Within' 03.38.27 Aurasound ‘Delicacy Of Raindrops' (EP Out Of Time) https://ambient-soundscapes.bandcamp.com 03.42.16 Eglerion ‘i stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at me' (EP The Abyss Stares Back) https://eglerion.bandcamp.com/album/the-abyss-stares-back 03.46.03 Quiescente ‘Placid' (EP Sleep Cycles) https://quiescente.bandcamp.com/album/sleep-cycles 03.49.24 Broken Peak ‘Not Without You' (EP Evig) https://brokenpeak.bandcamp.com/album/evig 03.51.45 Tim Six ‘Alphine Valley (Night)' (EP Alpine Valley) *** https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com/album/alpine-valley Edit ***

This episode features a rambling reflection that Mark recorded on part of an unexpected and unplanned four-day road trip from Calgary, Alberta to Waterloo, Ontario. When Mark was in Calgary, Alberta for the When Words Collide conference, Air Canada went on strike and all flights were canceled. Finding himself unable to get home (without having to pay for 4 nights in a hotel plus a flight on an alternate airline that would have cost him $1500), Mark decided to rent a car and drive back home nearly 3,500 kilometers (2174 miles) during the week of Monday August 18th through Friday August 22nd. Instead of being frustrated over the predicament, Mark chose to see this as an amazing opportunity to see parts of the country he hadn't yet visited. This episode is a rambling reflection from the road that he recorded on the morning of Wednesday October 20th on the highway between Dryden, ON and Thunder Bay, ON.   Links of Interest: When Words Collide Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores 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 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   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

In this devotional, Keri Eichberger reminds us that the deepest connection our hearts long for can only be found in Jesus. Drawing from John 15:5, she shares a personal story of longing for closeness with her husband, only to be reminded that lasting comfort, peace, and joy flow from remaining connected to Christ. When we stay close to the Vine, we bear spiritual fruit that no relationship, friendship, or earthly connection can replace. Highlights The Longing for Connection: Why our hearts crave closeness, affirmation, and love from others. The True Source of Fulfillment: How Jesus, the Vine, offers the deepest connection our souls desire (John 15:5). Spiritual Fruits of the Soul: Discover the blessings of peace, joy, comfort, and security that come from staying connected to Christ. Practical Encouragement: Remaining in Jesus looks like daily communion—talking to Him, listening for His guidance, and leaning on His presence throughout your day. Finding Comfort in Christ: Earthly connections are beautiful, but only Jesus offers the unshakable peace our hearts are searching for. Join the Conversation When have you experienced a moment where Jesus reminded you that He is your truest source of connection and comfort? Share your story with us by tagging @LifeAudioNetwork and using #ConnectedInChrist. Your testimony could encourage someone longing for the same peace and closeness today.

In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, to explore the deep biblical theme of home. From Eden to exile, from the Tabernacle to the temple, Scripture tells a sweeping story of God's dwelling with His people, a story that speaks directly to our own longings for belonging and stability. In a world often marked by uncertainty and upheaval, this conversation will invite you to reflect on how God's presence shapes what it truly means to be at home.

In this podcast, Pastor Justin expounds on the importance of starting each and every day alone in the secret place with God. It's time for the Church to get desperate for the Giver of Life again!Support the show

In this opening episode of a three-part series, Dr. Andrew Compton joins Director of Marketing, Jared Luttjeboer, to explore the deep biblical theme of home. From Eden to exile, from the Tabernacle to the temple, Scripture tells a sweeping story of God's dwelling with His people, a story that speaks directly to our own longings for belonging and stability. In a world often marked by uncertainty and upheaval, this conversation will invite you to reflect on how God's presence shapes what it truly means to be at home.

Episode 593: - “Whose Image, Whose Authority?” - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)   Matthew 22: 17 - 21, Acts:5 27 - 29, Romans 13: 1 - 7 Subscribe now Share       ----more---- Rick Has A Book!   Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

I wanted something that my parents didn't want. I wanted something that my school teachers never talked about. I wanted something that wasn't described in church. Joseph Campbell rescued me from my self-doubt. In a series of television interviews titled “The Power of Myth”, he explained that everyone longs for something greater, but only a few... — Gurudevi Nirmalananda   Watch Gurudevi's full discourse “A New Normal” here: https://gurudevi.vhx.tv/products/a-new-normal-8-3-25   #yogamysticism #gurudevi #svaroopameditation #spirituality #divine #yoga #siddhayoga #muktananda #gurudevinirmalananda #meditation #blissyoga #svaroopayoga #swaminirmalananda

Our kids begin to feel and respond to shame as early as 15 to 18 months of age. Those early moments can begin a lifelong struggle with feeling unworthy, inadequate and unlovable. Shame also disintegrates us (separating our thinking brain from our feeling brain) and isolates us from others.  My guest is Dr. Curt Thompson, a psychiatrist and expert on the effects of shame and how to find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that come after us and our family. “One of the things that we notice about shame is that because we are immobilized and we are hiding, shame does not actually ever allow us to move toward God. This is why we have to have someone come and find us. This is why when our children are experiencing shame, we have to go and find them. This is why it's important for us as parents to have others who are coming to find us.” YES! Moms don't let moms sit in shame. We can choose to seek out others when they are stuck in the shame cycle. Who are your 2 or 3 moms that will help you tell your story more truly?  Dr. Thompson walks us through some practical ways to build in memories and physical reminders to work against shame in the future for both ourselves and others. And throughout our conversation he points back to how God doesn't leave us to deal with shame alone. “The beautiful thing is Jesus isn't worried about our kids. He's not worried about your mothering. He's delighted. He knows how hard this work is and he knows that we will do it imperfectly. Even when we have our worst moments in which we foist to shame upon our kids or when our kids experience shame against everything that we're doing to try to combat it, God is saying: ‘I'm not worried. I never run out of options.'” Summer of Mentorship Discussion questions PDF  Connect with Dr. Thompson:  Website:  https://curtthompsonmd.com  Facebook: https://curtthompsonmd.com/  Instagram: @curt_thompson_md  Links Mentioned:   BOOK: The Soul of Shame  BOOK: Anatomy of the Soul BOOK: The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community BOOK: The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope  Featured Sponsors:  Honeylove–Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/DMA  Outschool–Get your family's first month for only $1 when you use our link: https://outschool.com/DMA and use code DMA at checkout. Thrive Causemetics–Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/DMA for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.  Group Discussion Questions: Have you studied shame before? Were you familiar with what it does to our bodies? What was the last thing you felt shame about? How did it isolate you or disrupt a creative process? Talk through how a friend or spouse could help you walk out of a shame cycle (whether minor or major). Who are 2 or 3 women that could help you feel loved or speak truth back to you that “Jesus isn't surprised”?  Discuss meeting your children in their shame and how we can rely on God in those moments. 

In this powerful message, Pastor Kelli unpacks the profound human need to belong and how it relates to our spiritual journey. Preaching from Ephesians 2:14–22, she shared how Christ has broken down the walls that divide us, making us all part of God's family. Pastor Kelli reminded us that in the church, diversity should unite rather than divide us. She challenged us to find our place in the body of Christ, emphasizing that each of us is necessary and has a unique role to play.

How do we attend to the something in each of us that longs to break free through the cracks of our self-image? A conversation about discovering that sacred uniqueness within ourselves and others in the everyday mundane acts of living, loving, working and being genuinely present with one another. This week's conversation is hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace. Episode Overview 00:00 Introduction to Turning Towards Life 02:50 The Singing Bird: A Poetic Exploration 06:03 Longing and Creativity: Uncovering the Singing Bird 08:57 The Unique Expression of Each Of Us 12:00 Navigating Self-Criticism and Inquiry 14:50 Vulnerability and Authenticity in Relationships 18:07 Embracing the Messiness of Life 21:08 The Complexity of Human Experience 23:56 The Interconnectedness of Our Stories 26:50 The Importance of Community and Conversation 30:02 Conclusion and Looking Ahead Here's our source for this week: The Singing Bird The singing bird I have a hundred ways  Of keeping the singing bird Pushed down, Hidden,  Anaesthetised, Comfort-numb, Silenced.  But I have learned  How easily she  Can break free And Sing Anyway.  She sneaks out  Through the cracks That get made  By laughter And poetry And art And honesty And dancing And sunshine.  I wonder if you know  The ways you keep the singing bird Quiet?  And if you know how to forget yourself  So that she can sneak out And remind you of the song  You've always wanted to sing. Hollie Holden Photo by Lukáš Kadava on Unsplash ---- Join Us Live in 2025 Turning Towards Life Live Season 1, from 17 September 2025 Our Turning Towards Life live programme of community, learning and reflection runs in six month seasons from September. It's going to be in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice. You can find out more and join us here. ---- About Turning Towards Life Turning Towards Life, a week-by-week conversation inviting us deeply into our lives, is a live 30 minute conversation hosted by Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn of Thirdspace.  Find us on FaceBook to join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast on Apple, Amazon Music and Spotify. Join Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribe Support Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife Keywords singing bird, creative expression, authentic presence, vulnerability sharing, sacred uniqueness, forget yourself, honest presence, creative practice, inner critic, right sizing, vast universe, cultural expectations, sacred something, judgement softening, unfolding process, kerfuffle acceptance, contactful being, depth confidence, whoness discovery, messy glory, genuine presence, practical spirituality, learning process, turning towards life, creative longing, existential wondering People Mentioned Hollie Holden (author of this week's source)

Preacher:  Pastor Shane Michael Waldron Passage:  Genesis 33 Series:  Flawed People, Faithful God: The Life of Jacob For more information about Rocky Mountain Presbyterian Church, please visit us at rmpca.org. 

Epistle Lesson-Romans 5:1-5 (RSV) Key Verse: Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. (Romans 5:3-5)

Have you ever prayed and felt like heaven was silent? God's people experienced 400 years without a single new word from the Lord between the Old and New Testaments, but silence didn't mean absence. This week, we'll see how God was working behind the scenes in the waiting, and how we can trust Him when His timing feels delayed.

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Join The Man of the West as he continues his reading of the story of Tuor and His Coming to Gondolin, as today we listen to much of Voronwë's tale, including a lovely description of the Vale of the Willows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the Gospel's abundance? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 

  Suffering's Transformative Power in Faith and Mental Health   What if suffering isn't the enemy—but the doorway to beauty, connection, and hope? Psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson joins host Curtis Chang for a raw and redemptive conversation on how pain, anxiety, and fear of abandonment shape our lives and our faith. Grounded in both Scripture and neuroscience, this episode challenges the myths we carry about control and invites us into deeper attachment with God and others.   (00:01) - Exploring Suffering and Transformation (11:30) - Exploring Suffering and Connection (12:45) - The Object of God's Glory and the Object of God's Wrath (25:09) - Embracing Suffering With Community and Compassion (36:57) - Inviting Healing and Transformation Through Suffering   Drawing upon material from a past conversation, this episode provides ideas about emotional resilience and spiritual formation through suffering. Donate to Redeeming Babel   Resources mentioned in this episode: Dr. Thompson's The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope Dr. Thompson's Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections Between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships C.S. Lewis's The Voyage of the Dawn Treader C.S. Lewis's The Weight of Glory   Scripture mentioned in this episode: Read Mark 10:35-40 (ESV) - Jesus' question to James and John Read Genesis 2:16-18 (ESV) - God tells the man He will surely die Read Genesis 1-3 (ESV) - The narrative of creation and fall, as the origins of suffering Read John 1:14 (ESV) - Jesus is God's glory Read Psalm 22 (ESV) - The Psalm quoted by Jesus in the Gethsemane   More from Dr. Curt Thompson: Dr. Thompson's website Dr. Thompson's The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves Dr. Thompson's The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter    

This episode features a campfire chat with Mark's partner Liz Anderson about co-hosting the 2025 Aurora Awards livestream on Sunday August 10, 2025. In the interview, Mark and Liz talk about: The background of co-hosting the Aurora Awards over the years Working on a pandemic parody music video on a whim within about 24 hours as a bit of an escape The trepidation and challenge of working on something that one is not as familiar about The level of commitment and interest within the speculative fiction community How much time and creative energy people have poured themselves into the creative work they do The privilege of being able to highlight these creators and their achievements A history of the themes Mark and Liz have used for their Aurora opening shtick bits over the years The "Last Minute Production" branding that Liz has long adapted Leveraging the mixture of talent/skill in singing when working on a project together (how Mark sings with far more passion than ability How Liz and Mark have been pushing themselves every year The challenge of offering constructive feedback to someone you are close to The importance of just getting it done when you're completing a task with a tight deadline Considering that "first draft" of something that's created in order to get to the next level Getting the thing "out of your head" to keep things moving The different approaches Mark and Liz have when it comes to putting content into the world Liz's experience having never fallen flat on her face when creating content completely at the last minute Advice about stepping into an environment where you're not as familiar with the landscapeould give to writers And more...   After the interview Mark reflects on the way Liz described the staff and students at her school. The introduction and concluding reflection were performed by Mark's digital AI voice clone from ElevenLabs.   Links of Interest: The 2025 Aurora Awards (Livestreamed on Aug 10, 2025) Previous Years Auroras 2024 2023 2022 2020 Opening Shtick Clips 2025 ("If I Had $1000000" Parody) 2024 (Graduating and Getting Married) 2023 (Teaching Liz about Sci-Fi) 2022 (Last Minute Host/Co-host) Mark and Liz Parody Videos Stuck in This House Here with You K-Tel Pandemic Collection Commerical Parody Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections The 2025 Aurora Awards Livestream (Sunday Aug 10 at 5 PM Eastern) The Opening Schtick Bits from previous Aurora Awards 2022 Opening 2023 Opening 2024 Opening Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores 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 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   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

Episode 592: - The Foolish Cross - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)   A Chapel Sermon for Springfield Regional Medical Center pre-recorded 8-13-25 Subscribe now Share       ----more---- Rick Has A Book!   Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

Welcome To The Teacher, Let Your Light Shine: Throwback-To-School Series! You are a teacher, a dreamer, and a builder. This new, refreshing month, we are bringing you something special. Our throwbacks series! Featuring hand-picked episodes from the vault that are JUST as powerful now as when they first aired! August is one of the most transformational, and, let's be honest, intense months for microschool builders. Whether you're gearing up for a launch, onboarding new families, hiring teachers, tweaking curriculum, or just trying to get all of your systems in place...this series is here to ground you, encourage you, and guide you with wisdom that WORKS. These episodes will have you saying, "I needed this!!" And they are BACK to remind you - you are not alone. You are doing something so bold - and it's worth it. Now, in this month, not only are you able to listen to some of our most listened-to episodes that you may have missed, but you're also able to listen to episodes that you may need some time to catch up on! At the end of August, we'll be back with brand new episodes, but in the meantime, if you're looking for even MORE clarity, support, and real-time strategy, now is the perfect time to join Microschool Masteminds! We're working through August together; sharing ideas, solving problems, and preparing for your best school year yet - so come be apart of it! Now, onto our Throwback Episode!! ---------- Thinking of leaving public school education? Wondering what life will be like when you do? Longing for a different change of pace, a new sense of being, and wonder what life will be like on the other side? Have you already left public school education, and noticing there is just something "off"? Or maybe when you left, you didn't realize you needed this one thing I am talking about today! This podcast has been inspired from teachers in my life right now, teachers who have left public school education, and teachers who are crossing over and wanting a change of life-and THIS is what I found out! ---------- Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching We also invite you to join your new FAVORITE online community full of resources, templates, videos, LIVE Q and A, Group Coaching and New Monthy Content Centered around your Educational Entrepreneurship Needs! Microschool Masterminds, designed to help you start or grow your micro school by maximizing your time, optimizing your finances, and mastering your marketing. Whether you are a seasoned microschool owner or a teacher with a dream, Microschool Masterminds provides a dedicated space to share resources, collaborate with fellow educators, and access expert guidance. Join us as we embark on this journey together. Your dreams are about to take flight. No more fears, no more hesitations. Microschool Masterminds is here to fuel your journey. It's your time. Your destiny awaits. Let's soar together into a future of limitless possibilities. VELA Organization: VELA Education Fund Join our Mastermind Program! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Launch and Scale Your Microschool or Homeschool Hybrid by Maximizing Your Time, Optimizing Your Finances and Mastering Your Marketing! With our program, you'll confidently navigate the journey of starting or growing your educational venture, equipped with the tools and support needed to achieve lasting success! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Join Our Facebook Group for a supportive community and the “best place on the corner of the internet” Teacher, Let Your Light Shine's Microschool Community | Facebook Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching Get started on your dream school right now! Get all the documents you need to jumpstart, market and enroll students! Teacher Let Your Light Shine Microschool, Learning Pod, Tutoring and Homeschool Business Coaching We have step-by-step instructions to help you write powerful marketing brochures, enrollment forms, introductory packets, and so much more! You'll also find easy-to-use templates made to simplify your creation process, as well as beautiful real-life examples used by my micro-school, Lighthouse Learning, to give you creative inspiration when designing your very own forms. You will be able to seal the deal with peace and clarity when you hand deliver your new handbook and contract. Tune in to today's episode to find out more and head over to our shop to purchase your documents at teachersletyourlightshine.com!

From the archives - it's the best of “The Best Way To Live” podcast - summer edition:Christianity isn't just a good way to die, but it's the best way to live. While we fear God is going to take away our freedom and make our lives miserable, Jesus painted quite a different picture. Jesus says in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”

On the 135th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I'm delighted to welcome our guest, Stephen Jenkinson. Stephen is a cultural worker, teacher, author, and ceremonialist. He is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, founded in 2010. He has master's degrees from Harvard University (theology) and the University of Toronto (social work). He's the author of Come of Age, the award-winning Die Wise, Money and the Soul's Desires, and Reckoning (with Kimberly Ann Johnson). His latest book, Matrimony: Ritual, Culture and the Heart's Work, invites readers to contemplate the significance of matrimony, ceremony, and cultural articulation—and how to redeem them for future generations.In this rich conversation, Stephen explores profound questions about life, love, and the nature of existence. The discussion delves into the essence of ceremonies, particularly in matrimony, emphasising the need for meaningful endings and the responsibilities we hold towards future generations. The discussion weaves fate, ancestry, humility, and the call to “proceed as if you're needed” into a meditation on how we might live fully inhabited lives.For Stephen's latest book, Matrimony:To buy your copy: https://orphanwisdom.com/store/matrimony/About the book: https://orphanwisdom.com/books/matrimony/For more of Stephen's work: Website: https://orphanwisdom.com/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/00:01 – Introduction01:37 – The Condition of Pondering06:28 – Roots of Pondering10:16 – The Dream Another World Has of You19:36 – Needed vs Important21:46 – Matrimony and the Presence of the Absence26:00 – Longing and Belonging 31:00 – Modern wedding and the privatisation of love35:47 – The Art of the Ending41:40 – Pompe and the Necessity of Closure43:47 – Ritual as a Gift to the Village45:45 – The White Heat of Possibility51:25 – The Active Witness53:43 – What Is a Good Life for Stephen?

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Today on Valentine in the Morning: We asked listeners what's in their fridge right now that they're genuinely excited to eat — from gourmet leftovers to late-night snacks that are calling their name. Plus, we shared some uplifting Happy News to brighten your day.Listen live every weekday from 5–10am Pacific: https://www.iheart.com/live/1043-myfm-173/Website: 1043myfm.com/valentineInstagram: @ValentineInTheMorningFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/valentineinthemorningTikTok: @ValentineInTheMorning

Mark interviews Canadian author Alison McBain about her "Author Versus AI" project, her life in writing, and more. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode's sponsor: This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Alison talk about: The various roles that Alison has played in the creative arts Wanting to be a writer since she was young and her first written story created when she was 4 years old Thinking that one day she would be a teacher or a professor, but never actually taking that path Alison's very first published piece of writing The early days of writing that involved mailing manuscripts out and then waiting for a response Alison's first book, The Rose Queen, which is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast The many awards that Alison has won The creative team you have working with you whenever you publish with a traditional publisher The magazine (ScribesMICRO - which features stories and poems of no more than 100 words) that Alison started with a few other editors during the pandemic Being surprised at how popular this magazine was and the new 100-word story award that they recent started The thrill of helping discover and publish newer writers in this magazine Deciding how Alison could, as one human, try to take on AI by writing a book a week for a full year Completing 8 months of the challenge with a total of 34 books The more than 2 dozen books that Alison has ghost-written How Alison writes in numerous genres with a spirit of "why not try it all?" The preparation Alison had to do in order to write those 34 novels so effectively during her challenge Advise Alison would offer to authors who are thinking of doing a similar type of writing challenge Having a writing space that's outside the house Balancing writing with family life What Alison has recently been working on The coaching that Alison offers to other writers and how it can be like being a parent Advice Alison would give to writers And more...   After the interview Mark reflects on a few things that came up in their conversation.   Links of Interest: Alison McBain Website Alison's "Author Versus AI" Project ScribesMICRO Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections The 2025 Aurora Awards Livestream (Sunday Aug 10 at 5 PM Eastern) The Opening Schtick Bits from previous Aurora Awards 2022 Opening 2023 Opening 2024 Opening Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores 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 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   Alison McBain's human-created novels are the recipients of over 13 awards, including the Foreword INDIES. Her latest novella Dual took home 3rd place in the 3-Day Novel Contest. When not writing for herself, she's a ghostwriter who has penned over two dozen books for clients, as well as an award-winning editor who has worked with both celebrity and NY Times-bestselling authors. In 2024, she pursued a project called “Author Versus AI,” where she wrote a book a week, using NO AI at all (34 books total). When not writing, Ms. McBain is the associate editor for the magazine ScribesMICRO and draws all over the walls of her house with the enthusiastic help of her kids. She lives in Alberta, Canada.   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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Send us a textEp 347 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/347What if the pressure to “do it right” is actually keeping you from doing it at all?Samantha Wells returns to the podcast, in part two, with the real story behind writing her first Bible study and the internal battle she faced along the way. From perfectionism and doubt to a two-year wrestle with the “big idea,” Samantha opens up about what it really took to move her God-shaped dream from concept to completion.Together, we explore how God worked through her insecurities and pride, the small faithful steps she took even when clarity was absent, and the peace that came from releasing the outcome to the Lord. Her honesty will resonate if you've ever felt stuck, unsure, or paralyzed by procrastination, even when you deeply believe in the work you've been called to do.Here's what you'll learn: 

Episode 591: - Even the Cows - Voices in my Head (the Rick Lee James Podcast)   A Chaplain Sermon live from Springfield Regional Medical Center. Recorded 7-31-25 Subscribe now Share       ----more---- Rick Has A Book!   Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

You don't have to choose between joy and happiness. In Jesus, you can find deep, lasting happiness your heart has always longed for.-------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this week's episode of Driving with Jev series, Jevanna pours into all of you who are seeing the kids go back to school and whose hearts are desiring this for themselves. This episode is to encourage you and minister to you. There is fresh faith in your waiting. Grab a copy of Jeanna's In the Waiting devotional on amazon:https://a.co/d/3gahbyA

The Buddha shared the teachings of insight and concentration to those people who were committed to living a virtuous life. The ego pursues different things from the Dharma than the heart. We don't become receptive to a higher understanding that the Dharma points to until we have learned to restrain the more selfish aspects of our mind. The first part of the Buddha's teaching is virtue. 

Questions answered this episode:How does Theology of the Body relate to the apophatic tradition of imageless, silent prayer? If we're meant to go beyond concepts and detach even from meditation, how can a theology so rooted in the body inform contemplative prayer?Though I'm happily married, I still feel haunted by a deep emotional bond with a female friend from my past. Why does this longing persist, and how can I find freedom from it?My husband has been sober from porn for 8 years, but his heart remains closed off. After nearly 39 years of marriage, where can we find the outside help and healing we still need?Resources:JPII Legacy Foundation WebsiteFreedom CoachingHope's GardenMarriage MissionariesThe Alexander House

Join Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann, Wade Oakley and Chandana Bhowmick as they discuss what devotion means for each of them. Finding the fuel of devotion in their practice is more sustainable than the fuel of ambition. Hear how they each found the student's heart of love in their relationship with their teachers and how they carry the flame of the practice forward today. In the yogic path, we often associate devotion with sweetness—offering flowers, singing mantras, lighting candles. But true devotion is forged in longing. Longing is love stretched out across time. It is the ache that refuses to settle for surface answers. It is the pull of the soul toward something it remembers but has not yet fully touched. This longing—this burning yearning—is not a problem. It is a sign of awakening. Many of us come to yoga not because life is perfect, but because it hurts. We come to the mat with broken hearts, old questions, unseen grief. And often, we feel that unless we are calm or wise, we cannot be truly devotional. Longing is already devotion. When you show up to practice with no guarantees, that is devotion.  When you breathe through uncertainty and stay anyway, that is devotion.  When your practice becomes the place where you cry, or break, or ask life's hardest questions—that is holy. It is not the polish of your practice that sanctifies it. It is the depth of your yearning. As students, let your questions live inside you. Don't rush to fix them. Let them ripen you. Ask not only “What can I master?” but “What do I truly seek?” As teachers, honor the longing in your students. Know that behind every posture, there is a heart that is yearning—not just to stretch—but to understand. Teach not just to instruct—but to witness, to serve that fire. We are not here to douse that fire. We are here to tend it. Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day trial at omstars.com. Limited time Offer: Sign up for an Omstars+ membership and Get my FREE course: Ashtanga Mechanics. Sign up Here! Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com.

Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the abundance we have in the Gospel? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29

Longing for what others have leads to constant discontent. While God hates a spirit of covetousness, we often fail to recognize this sin in ourselves. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights four ways God can transform a covetous heart. What if we shifted our focus from scarcity to the abundance we have in the Gospel? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 

In a culture that elevates marriage, sex, and romance as the ultimate goals, many of us are left feeling unfulfilled or sidelined. Have we unknowingly made idols out of good things? In this episode, Juli unpacks how our hearts can get entangled in false narratives—even within the Church. Whether you're married, single, or discipling others, you're invited to surrender your desires and expectations to God and find contentment on the other side. Co-host: Joe Caruso   Become a monthly donor and get a free copy of Surrendered Sexuality! Or, buy your copy here.