Podcasts about Looking Up

Rev Lindsey Hall preaches on Psalm 121 The post “Faith Forward: Looking Up” appeared first on First United Methodist Church-Brighton & Whitmore Lake.

When it comes to spiritual practice, it helps me to remember that the goal is not to be good at spiritual practice. The goal is union with God, connection with each other, and love. I've been on a long path over the years of unlearning and relearning what spiritual practices are meant for and how to enter into it as a gift rather than a burden. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 365: The Spiritual Practice of Looking Up and Down Order How to Walk into a Room Scan the QR code in the back of How to Walk into a Room to claim your free Blessings for Hellos and Goodbyes (plus the downloadable workbook) FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

Regret has a way of showing up uninvited. It sits quietly in the back of our minds, reminding us of the decision we wish we could take back, the words we wish we hadn't said, the year we wish we could live over. In week two of our series on regret, we look honestly at why we make the decisions we do, and we ask a question that might surprise you: what if chasing your own happiness is actually the thing causing your regret, not preventing it? Happy Is Not the Goal We live in a culture obsessed with personal happiness, but the word itself comes from an old root meaning "chance" or "luck." True happiness, in that original sense, depends entirely on circumstances we cannot control. Chasing it is like chasing the wind. Solomon proved this the hard way. In Ecclesiastes 2, he built houses, planted vineyards, gathered wealth, hired musicians, and denied himself nothing his eyes desired. His conclusion in verse 11 is sobering: "Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind." The wisest man who ever lived tried every path to happiness and came up empty. If personal happiness were the answer, he would have found it. Looking Up and Looking Out So if the pursuit of our own happiness leads to regret rather than away from it, what's the better question? Scripture points us somewhere unexpected. In Deuteronomy 24:5, God gave newly married men a year free from other duties, not for their own comfort, but "to bring happiness to the wife he has married." And in Jesus's parable of the bags of gold, the faithful servants who put their master's resources to good use hear him say in Matthew 25:21, "Come and share your master's happiness." In both cases, happiness comes as a byproduct of serving someone else, not as the goal itself. That leads us to the real question to ask before any decision: whose happiness does this decision serve? Mine, or God's and others'? A Better Kind of Wisdom This doesn't mean we never make decisions for ourselves. We have to eat, rest, and care for our own needs so we're able to serve others well. But if every decision is ultimately about our own happiness, we're setting ourselves up for the very regret we're trying to avoid. The wise path is the one that looks outward: toward God and toward the people He's placed in our lives. Jesus himself is the model for this. He didn't come to secure his own comfort; he lived, died, and rose again looking out for us. When we trust him and follow his example, we find something happiness alone could never give us: a life with purpose that doesn't collapse when circumstances change. The Path Beyond Regret Here's the good news in all of this: God doesn't just want to help us make wiser decisions going forward, he also offers healing for the regrets we already carry. That healing starts with a relationship with Jesus Christ, whose death and resurrection secure our future and free us to stop striving for a happiness we were never meant to control. Wisdom says it's not about our happiness, it's about the happiness of the God we serve and the people we're called to love. This week, take a moment to reflect on your own decision making. Are you asking, "Will this make me happy?" or are you asking, "Whose happiness does this decision serve?" Talk with your family about the difference between the two, and consider one decision this week you could make for someone else's good rather than your own comfort. If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who might be wrestling with regret of their own, and join us next week as we continue exploring God's plan for a life beyond it.

On today's show, Bay Area cartoonist and author Stephan Pastis, along with illustrator Will Henry talk about their new “He-Man” novel for kids. We revisit an interview with Stephan about his long-running “Pearls Before Swine” comic strip. Then, we stay on beat with the KALW Music team. They let us in on cool events they have coming up that you will want to attend.

From 'Go Birds' (subscribe here): James Seltzer and Eliot Shorr-Parks react to everything Nick Sirianni said about Sean Mannion's role on gameday ahead of the Eagles' season opener against the Commanders on Sunday.Presented by Ashley, America's number one furniture and mattress store.

James Seltzer and Eliot Shorr-Parks react to everything Nick Sirianni said about Sean Mannion's role on gameday ahead of the Eagles' season opener against the Commanders on Sunday. Presented by Ashley, America's number one furniture and mattress store.

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A collection of our weekly sermons from our resident pastors: Dave Lee and Frank Piszczor as well as guest pastors and speakers.

Join Larry Kudlow as speaks with Jack Bouroudjian and Ken Polcari about where the stock market is now, the direction the stock market should be moving, and more on WABC.

Colorado is home to several International DarkSky Places, including Paonia right here in the KVNF's listening area. Naturita, Nucla, and Norwood are part of that growing statewide commitment to preserving natural darkness – and along the Unaweep Tabeguache Scenic & Historic Byway, that commitment becomes visible the moment the sun goes down. If you've ever traveled the UTB, you know it's more than a road. It's a 133mile ribbon of canyoncountry, redrock walls, winding rivers, and quiet mesas. Highway 141 and 145 carry you through landscapes shaped by deep time - and when night falls, that landscape expands upward. The sky becomes part of the scenery.

Sarah and Jane sit down with Amanda Walsh, founder and CEO of Astrology Hub and author of the new memoir Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are. Amanda traces her path from a buttoned-up corporate life in New York City, three degrees deep and checking every box, to an unraveling that started with an emergency C-section, a toddler hurling her Blackberry across the room, and a cross-country move to Hawaii with no plan and no internet. She talks about the first astrology reading that cracked her open, why she calls it her first evidence of God, and how a friend's throwaway comment about an unused domain name turned into Astrology Hub. The conversation moves through the difference between astrology's various schools (Vedic, Western, evolutionary), why Amanda offers that astrology is one language with many dialects, and her mango tree metaphor for why some people are ready for a leap before others are. She and Jane also dig into the current planetary moment, the Leo-Aquarius axis, and why Amanda thinks we are all living through an unprecedented collective transformation. Key Takeaways Sometimes the system you trust most (medical, educational, corporate) breaking down is what finally shows you it was never the whole truth to begin with Astrology is not one fixed system. Different traditions (Vedic, Western, evolutionary) are different dialects of the same underlying language, and it's fine to take what resonates and leave the rest Not everyone is ready for the same leap at the same time, and that is not a flaw. Some fruit ripens early, some ripens late, but it all ends up in the same place Tension and hard transits are not punishment. They are pressure pointing toward something in you that wants to resolve Feeling like everything is uncertain right now is not a personal failure to have it figured out. It is a collective experience showing up individually You do not need permission to reinvent your life more than once. The version of you built for one chapter does not have to be the final version Notable Quotes Amanda, on her first astrology reading: "This is my first evidence of God." On timing and readiness: "The yes that's pulling us is stronger than the fear that's holding us back." On living through this moment: "It's freaking terrifying as hell. But like, my god, it's also kind of fun." On the Capricorn archetype: "Capricorn is not just a goat... it's a sea goat, part goat, part mermaid," both climbing the highest heights and exploring the deepest depths. Links & Resources Amanda Walsh's book: Life by the Stars: A True Story of Letting Go, Looking Up, and Remembering Who You Are Astrology Hub (astrologyhub.com) Astrology Hub Podcast Mentioned: Christy Levy (previous guest on Medium Curious guest referenced in the intro),  Medium Curious:  MediumCurious.com Jane Morgan Medium: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah Rathke: SarahRathke.com Instagram: MediumCuriousPod (@mediumcuriouspod)  Substack: https://mediumcuriouspod.substack.com/

For years, Mollie Kaye dressed in full 1950s style every Tuesday: hats, gloves, heels, and all. She initially worried that people would find her strange or annoying. Instead, her vintage outfits became an invitation to connect. Mollie shares how small compliments and pleasant conversations with strangers helped her fight loneliness, build community, and discover the unexpected power of being seen. ABOUT GUEST Mollie Kaye is a writer, performer, and vintage-fashion enthusiast who became known as the “Tuesday Lady” after dressing in 1950s style every Tuesday to create meaningful connections with strangers (https://www.instagram.com/turned_out_tuesdays/). Check out her TEDx talk - https://youtu.be/mcYPiQGyZbM?si=mvczBkoh-olpMQTb CHAPTERS (0:00) Intro (0:37) Meet Mollie Kaye (1:20) Why Tuesdays (3:13) Dread to Delight (5:01) Wear Comment Bait (6:49) Receive Compliments (8:05) From Compliments to Connection (9:33) Loneliness and Looking Up (10:46) Wrap Up

Are repeating numbers like 111, 222, 333, 444, or 11:11 just coincidences—or could God be trying to get your attention? Pastor Troy Brewer, author of Numbers That Preach and Numbers That Prophesy, joins Stacy Whited TONIGHT on the Flyover Conservatives Show to unpack the prophetic significance of numbers throughout Scripture, what repeating numbers may mean, and why biblical numbers should always point us back to Jesus—not superstition or New Age practices.Troy also shares incredible stories of supernatural multiplication, long-awaited prophetic promises, and why he believes God speaks through patterns, timing, and numbers. Plus, he delivers a powerful challenge to the American Church to stop playing it safe, get connected, and become people of action.Tonight at 8:30pm CST, on the Flyover Conservatives show we are tackling the most important things going on RIGHT NOW from a Conservative Christian perspective! TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.theflyoverapp.com Follow and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheFlyoverConservativesShow To Schedule A Time To Talk To Dr. Dr. Kirk Elliott Go To ▶ https://flyovergold.comOr Call 720-605-3900 ► Receive your FREE 52 Date Night Ideas Playbook to make date night more exciting, go to www.prosperousmarriage.comTO WATCH THE PROPHETIC REPORT: www.thepropheticreport.com Troy BrewerWEBSITE: www.TroyBrewer.comODX TV: https://odx.tv/CHURCH: https://opendoorexperience.com/ BOOKS: https://shop.troybrewer.com/ DONATE: https://aidforgood.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/@pstroybrewer Instagram: www.instagram.com/pstroybrewer X: www.x.com/pstroybrewer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pstroybrewer Troy Brewer is the Senior Pastor of OpenDoor Church in Burleson, Texas, a bestselling author, speaker, and passionate abolitionist known for his teachings on biblical numbers and prophetic patterns. His books include Numbers That Preach, Numbers That Prophesy, Redeeming Your Timeline, and Looking Up. Through Troy Brewer Ministries, his ministry reports having rescued and raised more than 12,000 children worldwide and working with or helping establish more than 51 safe homes around the globe. Troy also reaches audiences through ODX.tv, The OpenDoor Experience, The PULSE 24 podcast, and teachings focused on helping believers recognize God's voice and understand Kingdom principles. Alongside his wife, Leanna, Troy continues to focus his ministry on preaching the Gospel, equipping believers, and rescuing children from exploitation and trafficking.-------------------------------------------

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Psalm 123 has been called a psalm for the eyes. It's a psalm that encourages us to look up to our God, much as a slave in ancient times would look to his master. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explores this brief psalm encouraging God's people to look up--while the rest of the world looks downward, inward or anywhere…but to the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29?v=20251111

In this installment of the Messianic Torah Observer, we discuss one of the hottest topics and subjects of the day: UFO and UAP. In this discussion, we explore the UFO/UAP phenomenom from a Messianic/Hebrew/Biblical perspective and determine how we answer a questioning world on what these things and beings are and how we are God's chosen and elect must treat them. Be prepared to have your worldview challenged and even shaken. But more so, be equipped to be a light and salt to a world that is desperately in search of answers and direction. 

“In a time of fracturing seasons, when everything's going awry, there are still cycles that we can set our hearts by.” It's Kirsten Bradley of Milkwood! She's writing a new book about the moon, penning love letters to parsley and currawongs on Substack, and here to share all about her daily rhythms in lutruwita, Tasmania. Oh, what a lovely conversation!Within

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The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Space—the last frontier? It was our greatest triumph – is it now a distant memory? Today, we are back on the Road to the Moon. Last April, Artemis III test docked along with Elon Musk's SpaceX and Blue Origin landers with the objective to prepare Artemis IV to return to the Moon in 2028...

The National Security Hour with Blanquita Cullum – Space—the last frontier? It was our greatest triumph – is it now a distant memory? Today, we are back on the Road to the Moon. Last April, Artemis III test docked along with Elon Musk's SpaceX and Blue Origin landers with the objective to prepare Artemis IV to return to the Moon in 2028...

How great it is to look up to our Lord and God.

Netflix shares tumble despite double-digit revenue growth, reminding investors that lofty expectations can outweigh solid results. Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores why TSMC continues to ride the AI wave while Nvidia expands its physical AI ambitions and Alphabet faces fresh pressure over delays to Gemini 3.5 Pro. We also discuss Blackstone-backed AirTrunk's planned Singapore REIT IPO, the global pullback in AI stocks, and why some strategists believe US small caps are enjoying their strongest run in decades. Plus, in Up or Down: SpaceX comes under pressure after a failed Starship test and growing short interest, while Thailand's stock market stages one of the year's most surprising turnarounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Jeremiah 15:10–21. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Sometimes it takes the unexpected—even the unwanted—to remind us of the extraordinary experience of living.  In our first Reflection of Season 4, Cody shares his thoughts on his conversation with Keaton, a young father who was living what he called an "ordinary life" until his diagnosis of cancer. Listen to Keaton's full story here or on dttypodcast.com.  Be sure to join our community on Patreon for free at patreon.com/DyingToTellYou for more content. And if you feel called to support those who are dying, please visit our sponsor, the Iliff Death Care Collective, where you can find courses to help you pursuit this worthwhile journey.

June 23rd, 2026:  Looking Up with St John the Baptist;  Baptismal Duty to Speak Prophetically, Like John the Baptist;  The Baptist's Holy Life;  St John the Baptist's Bonfire 

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Producer Ben Is Looking Up Naughty Stuff In The Dictionary! Help guide Middle Amana Jones on his quest by telling Ben about your garage sale on the ‘Z Finds’ page at kzia.com The Morning Scramble gets one shot…one opportunity…to show you exactly what they did over their weekends. Check out their weekend photos on the Z102.9 Facebook page, hear the stories ... Read more

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Sermon by the Rev. Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Acts of the Apostles Acts of the Apostles 1:6–14, Psalm 68:1–10, 33–36, the first letter of Peter 4:12–14; 5:6–11, and John 17:1–11. Watch the sermon on YouTube here. Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministry of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/giving/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content! 

Hour 4: Everything is looking up for the Yankees. Getting this far and coming up short would be a disappointment for the Knicks. Jaxson Dart and Abdul Carter did nothing wrong and this will not be a problem for the Giants. Plus, Tommy is glad Joe Schoen got his extension.

The Los Angeles Astronomical Society (LAAS) is one of the oldest and largest amateur astronomy clubs in the United States, and this year, it’s turning 100. To mark the occasion, the LAAS threw a centennial star party on the lawn of Griffith Observatory, featuring 100 telescopes, a dedication ceremony, and a community of passionate skywatchers who showed up rain and all. In this episode, we sit down with Laura-May Abron, vice president of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society and chair of its Centennial Committee, to discuss what it took to put together the event. We drop into the centennial dedication ceremony to hear from LAAS President Keith Armstrong and Griffith Observatory Director Ed Krupp. We also spend time with some of the remarkable members who make this community what it is, including LAAS historian Louis Chilton, who has been a member for over 60 years, research scientist and LAAS member Bryce Bolin, self-taught optician and telescope builder Jeff Schroeder, and Geo Somoza, volunteer at The Planetary Society and one of the people who has dedicated his life to showing others the sky. Plus, Bruce Betts joins us for What's Up and a look at what you can spot in the night sky in June. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-laas-centennial See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 24, 2026 - Equipped 2026 - Day 2 - 11:00 AM Session   Join hosts Kathy Pollard and Carla Moore live from the Cumberland Trace Church of Christ "Equipped" workshop for an encouraging episode of the Looking Up podcast, recorded in front of a group of women studying the book of Genesis. In this episode they mix warm fellowship and personal updates—including a shout-out to attendee Jennifer Eskew (who traveled from Alaska) and joyful family pregnancy announcements—with a thoughtful study on worship and the opening chapters of Scripture. The conversation centers on the theme that God made us to worship. Kathy and Carla explore early examples of worship in Genesis—Cain and Abel's offerings, Noah's altar after the flood, and Abraham's sacrifice in Genesis 22 (the first time the word worship appears)—and highlight how our view of God shapes true worship. They unpack Hebrew worship terms like shakah (bowing down), hallel (praise), and yadah (lifting hands) and connect those postures and words to Psalms and New Testament teaching about sincere, God-centered praise. The hosts contrast the two creation accounts in Genesis 1 and 2: chapter 1 presents God as Elohim, the mighty Creator who speaks the cosmos into being with powerful commands, while chapter 2 portrays Yahweh Elohim as intimate and hands-on—forming man, breathing life, planting the garden, and building woman from Adam's rib. These differing portraits reveal both God's majesty and his desire for a close, covenant relationship with humanity. Kathy and Carla also use a vivid analogy—comparing Eden to the idyllic Camelot—to illustrate how God's original design was perfect, how sin shattered that harmony, and how the rest of Scripture unveils God's plan to restore fellowship with His people. They remind listeners that nothing took God by surprise and that redemption is woven throughout the story of the Bible. Practical application rounds out the episode: the hosts offer tangible ways to prepare your heart for worship (prepare the night before, choose a psalm, pray in the morning or in the shower, sing on the drive to church, and even lift your chest to change your posture and attitude). They read and reflect on Psalm 95—calling listeners to come before God with joy, thanksgiving, and an unhardened heart—and discuss how worship brings rest and renewal both now and ultimately in God's promised dwelling with His people. Expect a warm, conversational episode that blends biblical teaching (Genesis 1–3, 4, 8, 22; Psalm 95; Lamentations 3:41 and New Testament references), Hebrew word insights, personal stories, and simple, faith-building practices to help listeners reclaim joyful, heartfelt worship in everyday life. Closing line: "Until next time, He will be known."   Duration 40:57

Nathan shares a message about the Ascension and the possibility that the void after loss is the precondition for the thing God is going to do. What might you be gazing at, focused upon, from which you may need to turn for something new? Every ending or departure creates a space. Is that space emptiness? Is it openness? Is it something else? For what promise or Presence is space needed in your life, and in the life of this community?

Perhaps the greatest preparation for His return is not endless speculation about when He will come, but faithful obedience until He does. The healthiest church is not merely looking upward. It is moving outward. So may we be a people who faithfully carry out His mission. May we receive the empowerment He promised. May we remain focused on the assignment He gave. And may He find us faithful when He comes.

When Jesus gives us the Great Commission to go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, he dramatically ascends into heaven. The disciples hardly know what to do. They are stunned. Two angels give them very practical advice. Stop looking up in the sky and get busy doing what Jesus just commanded.

When Jesus gives us the Great Commission to go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, he dramatically ascends into heaven. The disciples hardly know what to do. They are stunned. Two angels give them very practical advice. Stop looking up in the sky and get busy doing what Jesus just commanded.

The Risen Jesus shares final words with Disciples then ascends into Heaven. Two angels interrupt the disciples' gaze with the command, "Stop looking up!"

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With the recent release of the "Project Hail Mary" film adaptation, we are revisiting a favorite episode of "Looking Up." Dean chats with science fiction novelist Andy Weir about what it takes to solve problems in the cosmos or as a stay-at-home dad. The acclaimed author of "The Martian" (which itself became an acclaimed film) also updates listeners on the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of another of Andy's books: "Project Hail Mary."

Join us as we begin our study through the book of Judges!

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