Podcasts about love first

Love is the fulfillment of the law. 

Why does it feel like you're having the same fight over and over again in your marriage? In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Jenna Shaffer, a licensed therapist and Christian marriage coach, to talk about something so many couples experience… but don't always recognize: toxic cycles. We're diving into what these patterns actually look like, why they keep repeating, and how past wounds, triggers, and miscommunication can quietly shape the way we show up in marriage. But more importantly, we're talking about how to break the cycle. This conversation blends biblical truth + practical tools to help you move from frustration and disconnection to healing, awareness, and real freedom in your marriage. If you've ever thought, “Why do we keep going in circles?” – this episode is for you. What a toxic cycle in marriage actually is Why couples repeat the same arguments How triggers and past wounds show up in your relationship The difference between healthy conflict and destructive patterns Practical steps to break unhealthy cycles What to do in the moment when emotions escalate How one person can begin shifting the dynamic Inviting God into the healing process in marriage “You're not stuck, you may just be in a cycle you haven't identified yet.” Connect with Jenna Shaffer: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christianmillennialmarriages/ Website: https://christianmillennialmarriages.com/ Christian Marriage Academy: https://christianmillennialmarriages.com/cma Use code LOVEFIRST to get $600 off (46% off) Let's Connect! If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram @realbrittanydawn so I can connect with you personally! Have a question or topic idea? Send me a DM—I'd love to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First Love & First Kiss Experience (lesbian version)

The opening word “Vayikra” teaches that true influence begins with love and connection before instruction. Through Moshe's humility and the example of Levy, we learn that greatness lies in ביטול, allowing space for Hashem and for genuine אהבת ישראל. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/001_vayikra/017

In this Saturday afternoon session of Sitting with Original Love, Roshi Joan Halifax and Henry Shukman guide participants into an exploration of bodhicitta — the awakened heart — through the intimate terrain of first love. Roshi draws on Thich Nhat Hanh's account of falling in love with a young nun at Plum Village, and how that particular love became a doorway for him into boundless compassion. Source

Welcome to SC Church Podcast! We're so glad you could join us. Today Pastors Denny Rodney & Sarah Duron shared with us their message:“Love First: The Foundation of the Harvest"

Welcome to SC Church Podcast! We're so glad you could join us. Today Pastor Denny Duron shared with us his message:“Love First: The The Love Test"

First Sunday of Lent. Year A - Sunday, February 22, 2026 (EPISODE: 572) Readings for Sunday, 22 February 2026 FIRST READING: Gen 2:7-9; 3:1-7 Ps 51:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14+17. "Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned." SECOND READING: Rom 5:12-19 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Matt 4:4b). Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, king of endless Glory. No one lives on bread alone. But on every word that comes from the mouth of God. GOSPEL: Matt 4:1-11 – Temptation Image Credit: https://creator.nightcafe.studio/creation/likNHyI5OQzlP9GVwUJb/jesus-fasting-and-praying-in-the-desert-first-century-palestine-is-tempted-by-a-shadowy-figure?ru=Paul-Evangelion There's more than a sense that this army of angels comes to support their king in this first of his many victories and give him what he needs, which Jesus knew would be provided by his Father, and not from rash acts of willfulness, pride or force +++++ References: Fr Paul W. Kelly; from Wilkins, M. (2004). Matthew: NIV Application Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan. E-edition. November 2014. Around p 153-164. ++++ {Bless you all, and May God's grace guide you each and every day.} Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life. ++++++++ "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg'. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney, Australia). "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. Lenten Hymn: "Have Mercy" Inspired by Psalm 50(51). Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2020. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure Motiv MV5 Digital Condenser. Editing equipment: NCH Software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [ Production - KER - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Our mission at Northpoint Community Church is to LOVE GOD WELL! Under the leadership of Pastors Denny Rodney and Sarah Duron, we uphold this mission through our 4 pillars; we exalt Jesus consistently, love each other completely, build His church community, and serve humanity compassionately. Connect with us online at ncc.team or follow us on Instagram & Facebook @ccnorthpoint

Welcome to SC Church Podcast! We're so glad you could join us. Today Pastor Denny Rodney shared with us his message:“Love First: The Foundation of the Harvest"

In today's Down in the DM breakdown DCS talks to listeners about how they hooked up and debate wether its best to have love at first site or should you be friends first. 

This is a recording of a Viewer Questions livestream from Youtube. With Jocelyne & Corey in this live stream. In this stream we primality discuss viewers dating and relationship questions. But we also talk about how to improve your life, financial help and world events. If you enjoy lively conversation and want your questions answered in real time, click on this link to watch upcoming live streams and be part of the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachCoreyWayne/streams 

We look at Ephesians 2 to see what barriers might exist that keep us from being the kind of community God is calling us to be.

Welcome back to Two Pastors and a Mic — and welcome to 2026.In this first episode of the new year, Cory and Channock kick off what we're calling “The 2:6 Life” (1 John 2:6): “If anyone claims to live in Him, they must live as Jesus lived.” But instead of turning that verse into pressure, performance, or behavior modification… we talk about what it looks like to live from union — and to actually integrate what you already know.Because a lot of us don't need more information… we need transformation that shows up in our relationships, our pace, our nervous system, and the way we carry ourselves in the world.In this episode, we unpack Jesus' inner posture through the “Four UNs”:UNOFFENDED (not reactive, not self-protective)UNHUSTLED (moving at the speed of trust)UNAFRAID OF SCARCITY (no striving, no lack mindset)UNMANAGED BY PEOPLE'S REACTIONS (not controlled by praise or criticism)And we set up where we're headed next: learning how to live with what you already know, and unlearning versions of “godliness” that were really just survival.If you've ever felt exhausted by spiritual pressure… or you're hungry to follow Jesus in a way that feels grounded, free, and real — this one's for you.Like, share, and subscribe — and if you know someone who needs a fresh start to the year, send this episode to them.00:08 - Welcome + Where You're Watching From00:25 - Like/Share/Subscribe + Help Spread the Podcast00:56 - Why We Started: A Resource Off the Stage01:13 - Cory's Sick + First Episode of 202601:33 - The “2:6 Life” as the 2026 Theme01:46 - Shift for 2026: Integration, Not Just More Theology02:08 - “Apply What You Already Know” (Bible + Union)02:51 - Knowledge Puffs Up, Love Builds Up03:37 - 1 John 2:6: “Live as Jesus Did”04:10 - Inspired vs. Exhausted: Two Ways People Hear It04:48 - Why It Feels Exhausting: Behavior Modification & Performance05:13 - WWJD Bracelets + Honesty About Shame-Based Religion05:55 - Union Changes Everything: Obedience From Intimacy07:10 - Love First: 1 John 4:16–17 + “We Is Risen” Callback08:10 - Not Copying Jesus—Sharing His Life08:22 - Why Jesus Was So Attractive: Inner Posture09:31 - Trust in the Father + Nervous System Question10:02 - Does Trust Feel Like Peace or Pressure?11:06 - The Body Keeps the Score + Religious Trauma11:47 - The Four “UNs” of Jesus' Inner Posture12:21 - UNOFFENDED: Not Driven by Insults or Self-Protection14:30 - UNHUSTLED: The Speed of Trust (No Hurry)16:33 - Hustle Isn't Faithfulness: Demand Doesn't Direct Jesus17:02 - UNAFRAID OF SCARCITY: No Striving, No Lack Mentality19:00 - UNMANAGED by People's Reactions: Praise & Criticism20:24 - Recap: The Four UNs + Living the 2:6 Life20:51 - Walking Like Jesus = Trusting His Source21:47 - What's Next: Living With What You Know + Unlearning Survival “Godliness”22:18 - Upcoming Topics: Trauma Responses, Mourning Loss, Unforced Rhythms of Grace22:35 - Closing: You're Loved + Music Outro

Everyday, human beings find new things to be worried about! Whether it be finances, relationships, or even the future, we have a constant internal battle for control of timelines and outcomes. Matthew would remind us in chapter 6 that God has promised provision for every need to believers who simply surrender control and seek the kingdom of God first!

The story of the dimensionally-displaced reality stars from First Camp is over, at least for now, and we delve into some of the questions that the players had for GM John, reveal some background info, and talk about some things that ended up getting scrapped as the time projected for this game went way, way longer than anticipated!Episode 11/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

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Things have been absolutely crazy for the six Earthlings who've found themselves magically transformed and landed on a gateway to potentially unlimited worlds, so what're they going to do?  What every other sad fuck in any galaxy has to do, they're gonna go to work!  At least the healthcare is better, and the TV too!Episode 10/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (transformation, weirdness), ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

Even if you're not in love with your ex anymore, you can still hope that they get good gas mileage!  The group gets results of their testing, as well as preliminary offers from prospective employers, and everybody gets a little overwhelmed.  At least nobody's beating themselves bloody in this one!Episode 9/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (transformation, weirdness), ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

What's more fun than tests?  More tests!  Involved tests!  Definitely not poisoning someone you're very close with like some kind of sadist or something!  Wren's no swimmer, but Gene sure is, much to the staff's chagrin, and Rocco's looking pretty good wet too.Episode 8/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (weirdness), Profanity, Suicidal IdeationRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

Kids don't need earlier tryouts—they need more backyard joy. In this conversation, former pro pitcher Dan Blewett shares how he started “late” by today's standards, fell in love with the game through free play, and built the grit to endure multiple career-threatening injuries. He argues that early structure can crowd out wonder, and that the deepest resilience is born from neighborhood games, missed catches, and a parent who shows up—often with a bucket of balls. You'll hear why sampling many sports beats specializing, how to nurture lifelong athletic identity without burnout, and what really keeps kids coming back when competition gets brutal. Dan gets practical for families: give your child “50 at-bats in the backyard,” let the umpire be wrong, focus on development over stats, and don't wait for Dad—moms can coach, catch, and lead. We explore control vs. surrender, empathy on teams, and why sports should still feel like sunshine and sprinting at age 39. If you're torn between club fees and simple play, this episode reframes youth sports around love first, training second, and memories that outlast any scoreboard. Learn more about Dan and everything he has to offer here Get your copy of This Slump Shall pass here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

God has welcomed us into His family and given us a new identity in Jesus—and that love moves us to care for the overlooked and reach the forgotten. This year, through Love First, we're partnering with Canopy Children's Solutions to expand the CARES Center in Jackson, where Mississippi's most hurting children can begin to heal.

Time has a way of moving funnily in the Three Galaxies, but it always seems to move slower when you're dealing with medical stuff, right?  Rocco discovers some more things about his ability to create a duplicate of himself and maybe takes away some stuff that he shouldn't, while Nora enquires into a problem with Gene and Wren goes hardcore gamer mode!Episode 7/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (weirdness), ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

403 Choosing Love First   It's easy to forget that we have free will, that we can choose what we love, what we like, how we choose for others to perceive us. It takes a great deal of self reflection and growth to find the parts of ourselves that are willing to speak up and fight for what we believe in, even if we must speak up and fight against ourselves.  In today's episode Sarah Elkins and Edward Simberg discuss everything from how they met, to their deep love of storytelling, to the core beliefs they both hold dear.    Highlights How do you live the stories you share? How do your stories reflect your values? Do you put genuine human effort into reaching out to a person?  How are your self perceptions skewed? Are you conscious of how you want to be perceived? What is something you want? And what are your next steps in getting there? If you can have foundational love and gratitude your life will change.   Quotes “You need to burn that candle a little bit, before you realize how big that fire really is.” “If you want it, it's way more likely that it's going to happen.”  “We don't choose our interests, that's one of the most interesting things I've learned lately. We don't really choose our thoughts, we don't really choose our interests, they just come to us.” “Do you think love is a choice?”   Dear Listeners it is now your turn, I have a few questions for you: The first is, what is something you say you're not good at and maybe it's time to ask yourself the question, am I not good at it or have I decided not to be good at it? Have I decided not to try? Is it something I call inauthentic when it's actually uncomfortable or I don't like it? The next thing I would love to hear from you about is what was your takeaway? I was thinking about the difference between love and like, and why I feel like love is a more important choice to people and things. Because that will color how you choose happiness as well. And Last, I would love to hear what you are going to do with this one precious life and having conversations -extended conversations- with people in your community. Now, Go.             And, as always, thank you for listening.  Mentioned In This Episode Shawn Achor TedTalk   About Edward - A digital nomad who's been traveling the world for the last 5 years - Business owner specialized in building premium websites and social media profiles - I have exercised every day for more than 5 years (haven't skipped a day) - Lover of dogs, philosophy books, fitness, travel, storytelling Be sure to check out Edward's LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram! As well as his website Max Capacity Agency!   About Sarah "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job seekers can clearly and actively demonstrate their character, values, and vision." In my work with coaching clients, I guide people to improve their communication using storytelling as the foundation of our work together. What I've realized over years of coaching and podcasting is that the majority of people don't realize the impact of the stories they share - on their internal messages, and on the people they're sharing them with. My work with leaders and people who aspire to be leaders follows a similar path to the interviews on my podcast, uncovering pivotal moments in their lives and learning how to share them to connect more authentically with others, to make their presentations and speaking more engaging, to reveal patterns that have kept them stuck or moved them forward, and to improve their relationships at work and at home. The audiobook, Your Stories Don't Define You, How You Tell Them Will is now available! Included with your purchase are two bonus tracks, songs recorded by Sarah's band, Spare Change, in her living room in Montana. Be sure to check out the Storytelling For Professionals Course as well to make sure you nail that next interview!

Join Emma, Rylan, and their special guest Brandon this week as the discuss "Sucker for Love: First Date", a Lovecraftian visual novel with a dating sim twist. Charm your way into the hearts of various eldritch horrors by any means necessary. Do their ratings from last week hold up? Find out on this episode of Let Me Be Your Game Guide. Akabaka - https://x.com/ChromatoseDev DreadXP - https://dreadxp.com/ Full Credits - https://www.mobygames.com/game/178428/sucker-for-love-first-date/credits/windows/ Accessibility Report - Not available BigDad - https://www.youtube.com/@BigDadPirates

Packers survive the Arizona Cardinals and now set their sights on Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers. What a game! Also, a lot of ways the team can improve following their last showing. Dive into the latest - Welcome back to the IKE Packers Podcast!Help the show by telling another Packers fan! Other ways to contribute are by leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and subscribing wherever you get your podcasts.@IKE_Packers on X

It's a fact-finding mission and a meal at the very same time!  With her little tendrils racing, Nora starts getting the lay of the galaxies for the rest of the group while everyone else just tries to figure out what to have for dinner!Episode 6/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (weirdness), ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

Join Emma, Rylan, and their special guest Brandon this week as the rate "Sucker for Love: First Date", a Lovecraftian visual novel with a dating sim twist. Charm your way into the hearts of various eldritch horrors by any means necessary. Will we get our long awaited smooch? Find out on this episode of Let Me Be Your Game Guide. Akabaka - https://x.com/ChromatoseDev DreadXP - https://dreadxp.com/ Full Credits - https://www.mobygames.com/game/178428/sucker-for-love-first-date/credits/windows/ Accessibility Report - Not available BigDad - https://www.youtube.com/@BigDadPirates

The interdimensional cast-aways find themselves presented with an entirely new group of people who've found themselves somewhat in the same boat as them!  Wren gets really damn good at playing Hologram Fighter XVII, while Nora surveys some weird things their new friends can do, Gene hangs tough, and Rocco goes for a walk... well, one of him does, anyhow.  And they get tablets!Episode 5/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, Body Horror (weirdness), ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

While Rocco pulls some clone hijinks to cheer up Terry after her rough bout of magical mutation, Nora does a whole bunch of digging, Wren laments over her situation and tries to fix it, and Gene?  Gene's just cool as Hell, person who's listening to this, he's chilling out and doing fine!Episode 4/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Prelude to Love: First Date in Ueno Park's Autumn Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-01-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の上野公園は、秋の訪れと共に美しい色に染まっています。En: TokyoのUeno Park is painted in beautiful colors with the arrival of autumn.Ja: 澄んだ空気と紅葉の彩りが、訪れる人々の心を和ませます。En: The clear air and vibrant autumn leaves bring peace to the hearts of visitors.Ja: この日、公園の静かな小道を歩く二人の姿がありました。En: On this day, there were two figures walking along the quiet path in the park.Ja: ハルトとユキです。En: It was Harto and Yuki.Ja: 今日は二人にとって初めてのデートの日です。En: Today is their first date.Ja: ハルトは内向的で、人と話すことが苦手です。En: Harto is introverted and not good at talking to people.Ja: でも、彼はユキに特別な気持ちを抱き続けていました。En: However, he has always had special feelings for Yuki.Ja: 絵を描くのが好きな彼は、公園の景色を描き、どうにかその気持ちをユキに伝えたかったのです。En: He enjoys drawing and wanted to somehow express his feelings to Yuki through his art of the park's scenery.Ja: 一方、ユキは明るく、外での活動を楽しむ性格です。En: On the other hand, Yuki is cheerful and enjoys outdoor activities.Ja: 今日はハルトともっと深く話し、彼のことを知りたいと思っています。En: She wants to have a deeper conversation with Harto and get to know him better today.Ja: 「ユキさん、この公園の紅葉、とても綺麗ですね。」ハルトが少し緊張しながら話しかけます。En: "Yuki, the autumn leaves in this park are so beautiful," Harto said, speaking with a bit of nervousness.Ja: 「本当に綺麗！秋は特に自然が美しいですね。」ユキはにっこりと答えました。En: "They really are! In autumn, nature is particularly beautiful," Yuki replied with a smile.Ja: 歩きながら、ハルトは心の中で何度も自分を奮い立たせます。En: As they walked, Harto repeatedly motivated himself in his mind.Ja: 彼の手には、大切に折りたたまれた紙があります。En: In his hand was a carefully folded piece of paper.Ja: それは彼の描いた上野公園の絵です。En: It was a drawing he had made of Ueno Park.Ja: 「どうしても渡したい。でも、どうやって…」彼は自問します。En: "I really want to give it to her. But how..." he pondered.Ja: そんな時、ユキが言いました。「ハルトさん、絵をよく描くって聞いたけど、どんな絵を描くんですか？」En: At that moment, Yuki said, "I heard you draw often, Harto. What kind of drawings do you make?"Ja: それをきっかけに、ハルトは決意しました。En: Using that as an opportunity, Harto made up his mind.Ja: 勇気を振り絞り、その絵をユキに見せることにします。En: Summoning his courage, he decided to show his drawing to Yuki.Ja: 「これ、ユキさんに見てほしいです。」ハルトは説明しながら絵を渡しました。En: "I want you to see this, Yuki," Harto said, as he handed her the drawing with an explanation.Ja: 「この絵に、今日のこの素敵な時間の気持ちを込めました。」En: "I've captured the feelings of this wonderful day in this drawing."Ja: ユキは驚きと嬉しさで目を輝かせました。En: Yuki's eyes sparkled with surprise and joy.Ja: 「わあ、本当に素敵な絵ですね！ありがとう、ハルトさん。この感動を共有できるなんて嬉しいです。」En: "Wow, it's a really beautiful drawing! Thank you, Harto. I'm happy to share these feelings with you."Ja: そしてユキは続けました。「次は一緒に美術展に行きませんか？もっとハルトさんの好きなものを教えてください。」En: Then Yuki continued, "Next time, let's go to an art exhibit together. Please teach me more about what you like, Harto."Ja: ハルトはユキの優しさと理解に胸がいっぱいになりました。En: Harto's heart was filled with Yuki's kindness and understanding.Ja: 彼の中で、自分を表現することへの自信が少しずつ芽生えてきます。En: He began to gain confidence in expressing himself bit by bit.Ja: そして、ユキとの距離が縮まったことを実感しました。En: He felt that the distance between him and Yuki had gotten closer.Ja: こうして、上野公園の秋景色の中、二人は新しい絆を深め、次の約束を胸に歩き始めました。En: In this way, amidst the autumn scenery of Ueno Park, the two deepened a new bond and began walking with their next promise in their hearts.Ja: 彼らの未来は、色鮮やかな紅葉のように、輝かしいものでした。En: Their future was as bright as the colorful autumn leaves. Vocabulary Words:painted: 染まっていますarrival: 訪れvibrant: 彩りpeace: 和ませますintroverted: 内向的express: 伝えたかったcheerful: 明るくconversation: 話nervousness: 緊張opportunity: きっかけsummoning: 振り絞りconfidence: 自信sparkled: 輝かせましたpromise: 約束bright: 輝かしいscenery: 景色deepen: 深めfigure: 姿clear: 澄んだfolded: 折りたたまれたpondered: 自問しますcaptured: 込めましたsurprise: 驚きexplanation: 説明confidence: 自信sharing: 共有distance: 距離kindness: 優しさunderstanding: 理解sparkled: 輝かせました

A reminder for us soulpreneurs:You have to do stuff you don't naturally love… until you have enough money to do only what you love.Building a business as a solopreneur involves a huge variety of tasks and projects, most of which you wouldn't naturally have thought – “This was what I was looking forward to doing, day to day, with an authentic business!”The stronger your passion and vision for what should be your ideal work, the stronger you'll feel the gap. The destination seems so far from where you are now.The sane solution? You'll have to practice loving what you “have to” do now, to make money, so you can – one day in future – make money doing only what you love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit georgekao.substack.com

Under the ministrations of UWW medical support staff from the College of Applied Arcana, the transformed crewmates start getting their bearings as to where they are in a far bigger universe than they'd ever imagined, and start fooling around with some of the things they've found themselves newly capable of, with mixed results!Episode 3/11Content Warnings: Adult Language, Adult Situations, ProfanityRocco Larga is PJNora Nickels is HarmWren Muller is AmesGene Campbell is ObieDead Reign®, Phase World®, Megaverse® and RIFTs® are © Copyright and Registered Trademarks owned by Palladium Books.  Used with permission.  If you want to know more about Dead Reign®.  Used with permission. You can find out more about Dead Reign®, Phase World®, and the rest of Palladium's amazing RPG offerings in both print and PDF forms at www.palladiumbooks.com Our theme song, Adventure's Kindness (8 Bits Retro Chiptunes)(Main) by GonzaloEM is used under a commercial license which includes synch licensing.If you want to reach out to the Real Play Games Podcast, feel free to email us at realplaygamespodcast@gmail.com or reach us on Tumblr under RealPlayGamesPodcast or on Bluesky @realplaygamespod.bsky.social.  If you'd like to help support the show, as well as get early access to episodes, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes looks at how we make our adventures, head on over to www.patreon.com/realplaygamespod and become a Patron today!Support the show

Love FirstGod invites us to live in harmony by showing respect, even to imperfect authorities, while keeping our ultimate loyalty to Him. When faced with injustice, Scripture calls us to respond not with revenge, but with courage rooted in love—love that seeks peace, justice, and the good of others.Let us know your thoughts by reaching out and joining the conversation with your questions and comments using the information below:Text/Voicemail: 407-965-1607Email: podcast@wholelife.church#ThisIsWholeLife

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Preached at Love First Church , Accra. 31st May, 2025

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Jeff Jay was sleeping under bushes in San Francisco, physically deteriorating and contemplating suicide, when his parents found him through an unlikely series of events. What started as a simple phone call became the beginning of a 40+ year recovery journey, and eventually helped create the modern intervention methods that have guided thousands of families.   Highlights   What Every Family Needs to Know:   The gentle question that changed everything- how one father's caring words reached his son when nothing else could (and why the approach mattered more than the words themselves) Why "they have to want it" isn't the whole story- understanding how motivation and readiness actually work in recovery, plus what families can do while waiting The doctor's straightforward explanation that provided clarity- a simple framework that helped make sense of addiction as a medical condition Real success rates for family interventions- 85-90% when done thoughtfully, and what happens with the remaining 10-15% Understanding the addicted brain- why decision-making is compromised and how this knowledge can help families respond with compassion instead of frustration How families can recognize their influence- you have more impact than you might think, especially when you know how to use it constructively What "raising the bottom" means for your family- helping someone reach acceptance sooner rather than waiting for more consequences The power of "doing this together"- why recovery works better when the whole family participates, not just the person with addiction When intervention doesn't work on day one- what families can do to maintain momentum and continue the conversation Why modern treatment approaches can be confusing- navigating the difference between treating addiction and treating other conditions simultaneously The trauma and addiction connection explained- understanding when to address underlying issues and when to focus on sobriety first How structured family recovery works- supporting your loved one (and yourselves) through the crucial first year The difference between enabling and supporting- practical guidance for families learning new boundaries What to do when you feel exhausted and hopeless- finding your way back to effective action when you've been through so much Why having an ally matters- the importance of not going through this alone, and how to find the right support Practical next steps for families ready to learn more- where to start when you're ready to try a different approach   This conversation offers both hope and practical guidance for families who love someone struggling with addiction. Jeff's story reminds us that even in the darkest moments, the right kind of help- offered with love and clear boundaries- can make all the difference.   If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, remember: you don't have to figure this out alone, and you don't have to solve everything at once.   Resources mentioned: Love First (3rd edition), It Takes a Family, No More Letting Go, https://lovefirst.net/    For families ready to move from feeling helpless to taking loving action- this episode shows you it's possible. Links and Resources from this Episode https://whyintervention.com/ https://twitter.com/whyintervention https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/ https://www.instagram.com/whyintervention/  TIME SENSITIVE, FREE RESOURCE: The Connected Response™ Method: My gift to parents concerned about teen substance use - a prevention and early intervention framework providing the exact scripts needed to address concerns while preserving your relationship with your child.  Access your special gift here: CLICK HERE FOR YOUR "CONNECTED RESPONSE™ METHOD" MINI-COURSE Connect with Jeff Jay https://lovefirst.net/clinical-intervention/our-team/    Call to Action Schedule a Call Free Resources   Review, Subscribe and Share If you like what you hear please leave a review by clicking here   Make sure you're subscribed to the podcast so you get the latest episodes. Subscribe with Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Subscribe with RSS  

Join Kosta and his guest:  Alex Lisic, Executive Pastor at Christpoint Church and Creative Director at Fufild. In this episode: Most of our listeners probably know you from your time at LifeChurch and now, Christpoint Church where you and Elizabeth serve as Executive Pastors. Will you tell us about Christpoint and what makes it such a special place to worship? Not to go too far behind the curtain here, but you kind of have two full time jobs. You're volunteering as the Executive Pastor at Christpoint and you're the Creative Director at Fufild. What is Fufild? How does it work? Why should we get it? As a country, state and community we're asking hard questions right now. It's a new day, but there's also a lot of work to be done. There's a lot of work to be done in communities of faith specifically. When you look around, and you think about the work that needs to be done, what do you want next for Christpoint and churches across the country? Find out more about Christpoint Church: https://www.christpoint.church/Find out more about Fufild: https://fufild.com/Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is a product of Morgan Franklin Media and recorded in Cookeville, TN.This episode of Better Together with Kosta Yepifantsev is made possible by our partners and listeners.Speak out and help ensure necessary programming is available for generations to come and support WCTE PBS:https://protectmypublicmedia.org/

The singing parrots are desperately trying to keep us locked into the red blue duality. So much is happening, a brief hiatus is incoming. Sec. Duffy and the unfortunate nipple licking story. Using drones against the cartels is a bad idea for many good reasons. Some examples of subversion in ideological groups. DOGE has a paper trail too. Elon and some amazing data mining. The special signal is sent from our heart, and it should always be love. The bond that strengthens coherence. Don't fight the darkness, shine in it. The circuit loops in an illusion of choice. Don't charge the war. Step into the gap between yes and no. Change the game being played on their field. Triality reveals the whole game. It's spiritual mastery, being in the world but not of it. An echo room where every frequency entering leaves a trace. Thoughts charged with emotion leave a mark. Try to be more mindful. Real love breaks trauma loops. Confessions crack the system. History needs hero's, not complexity. Confessions go underground in private papers and memoirs. The future is defined by what we admit. We know who's financing the crimes right in front of us. Where are all the EO's coming from? It's all about the building of public energy and passion. And now is the time to buckle up.