Podcasts about loving well

Welcome to a special installment of the Lectern Q&A! This month's theme is Love as a Virtue and Existential Stance. This session dives into the nature of love—not just as a feeling, but as a participatory, person-making virtue that binds us to reality and each other. Joining John and Ethan is Ellie, who brings both a deeply reflective presence and insightful contributions to this exploration. Lectern Q&As are a monthly gathering where John and Ethan take questions from The Lectern's members, threading through important themes that are most pertinent and perplexing to the collective. Pre-submitted questions form the bulk of the discussion with a Live Q&A segment toward the end. These conversations are particularly important for generating knowledge that is relevant both to John and The Lectern's broader audience. To participate in these discussions live, submit questions ahead of time and gain access to previous Q&As by signing up at the Alpha Tier (and above) on The Lectern: https://lectern.teachable.com/p/lectern-lounge If you would like to donate purely out of goodwill to support John's work, please consider joining our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. https://vervaekefoundation.org/ If you would like to learn and engage regularly in practices that are informed, developed, and endorsed by John and his work, visit Awaken to Meaning's calendar to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. https://awakentomeaning.com/join-practice/ Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Welcome and Opening Reflections on Love 02:45 Love as an Existential Stance 05:00 Love, Participatory Knowing, and Binding Identity 08:45 Eros, Philia, and Agape: The Three Movements of Love 13:00 The Person-Making Nature of Love 17:00 Love as a Doorway to the Sacred 20:30 The Transformation of Self Through Love 23:45 Somatic and Embodied Knowing of Love 28:00 Trauma, Attachment, and the Challenge of Loving Well 32:10 Secure Attachment and Love as Practice 37:40 Circling, Dialectic, and Learning to Love Wisely 40:15 The Role of Worldview in Love and Meaning 46:50 A GI, the Sacred, and What We Truly Love About Humanity 54:20 The Ecology of Religions and Participatory Pluralism 59:30 Final Reflections from John, Ethan, and Ellie Biographical Sentences John Vervaeke is a cognitive scientist, philosopher, and the creator of the YouTube series Awakening from the Meaning Crisis. His work focuses on wisdom cultivation, consciousness, and the scientific pursuit of meaning. Ethan is a co-host and facilitator of the Lectern Q&A sessions. He curates conversations that illuminate existential, psychological, and philosophical insights emerging from the community and John's teachings. Ellie is a scholar and practitioner deeply engaged in environmental science, interpersonal growth, and attachment theory. She brings a reflective, embodied perspective to the conversation on love. Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode Søren Kierkegaard John Bowlby, Attachment Theory Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight, Attachment Theory in Practice Eric Fromm, The Art of Loving Thomas Kuhn, Paradigms and Worldview Albert Camus, The Stranger Martin Buber, I and Thou Taoism and the concept of the Dao as Mother Mahayana Buddhism, Bodhisattva path Sufism and Divine Love Socratic Knowledge and Dialogos Circling & Dialectic into Dialogos Lauren Barrett, Emotionally Focused Therapy Halcyon Guild Pluralism in religion and spiritual practice Connect with John Vervaeke Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke Thank you for Listening!

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Those words we hear from our kid “well, you just don't love me!" "I hate you!" Words flung in frustration, yet they cut deep. The lie creeps in: What if they really don't love me?But feelings in the moment don't define the truth. Who loves you? God does.John 15:9 says, "As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love." His love is steady, unshaken by emotions.If you struggle to feel loved, remember—Romans 8:37-39 declares that nothing separates us from God's love. It's beyond measure, poured out, filling every empty space.Let his love steady you, so you can keep loving your children even through the hard moments.Learning the Art of Gospel Discipline ConversationsThis 4-week private podcast and workbook course teaches you how to approach discipline with a framework that goes beyond correcting behavior. Learn to help your children understand their motivations, practice self-reflection, and incorporate prayer and blessings into your discipline moments.Learn more and sign up here.Connect with Bethany hereFollow her on Instagram @bethanykimseyPurchase the Warrior Mama's Prayer Journal https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journal

Loving your husband well through seasons of distance—whether physical or emotional—requires intentionality, creativity, and a heart rooted in God's design for marriage. Today on the podcast we share practical ways to maintain connection, offer support, and prioritize your relationship, no matter the miles or challenges in between!"And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.'" Genesis 2:18 (NKJV)

Message from Romans 13:8-10 about loving our neighbors. February 16, 2025

Message from 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 February 23, 2025

Happy people lead to happy marriages, so what else makes marriage work? We discuss using great insights from Dr. Gregory Jantz. Also, empathetic spouses encourage the best marriages, so what decreases empathy, what two words should every wife say, and what is my #1 book to strengthen marriage? Tune in for all the answers. We also examine scientific evidence on the healing power of love.

Sermon from Ephesians 6:1-4 from Series Loving Well

New message series: Loving Well Ephesians 5:21-33

We're excited about our brand new season 8 of the Loving Well Podcast! Join John Fuller, Dr. Greg Smalley, and Erin Smalley as they preview the upcoming season of Loving Well, which will focus on helping you develop a strong spiritual connection in your marriage. Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage: 12 Secrets for a Lifelong Romance Join the 10-Day Couples' Prayer Challenge If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Sermon looking through Matthew 22:37-40

Sermon looking through Matthew 22:37-40

Kay Kiefer of We are Everywhere talks about the women who experienced abortion and hold the regret in secret because they fear further condemnation.  How do we love them well?  Bible and Business' Bill English reflects on what God is teaching him during a difficult season in his life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

"Loving Well at Christmas" - Clay Stauffer - Dec. 22, 2024 by Sermon

The scriptures say love is supreme. We love to love others and to be loved. God's love empowers us to give out more than we might get back. It replenishes us and gives us the confidence to know even when life is tough, love softens and smooths over the rough spots that disrupt our hearts and interactions. Love deeply, friends. It is God's way. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

How can we build strong relationships, even with the most challenging people? This Sunday, we will explore the mindset outlined in 1 Peter 3:8-17 that equips us, through Christ, to overcome the difficult relationships we face.

In a fast-paced world where we often rush through interactions, this message encourages us to slow down, show up for each other, and love authentically...

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We want to help you live in a life-giving relationship with Jesus.Visit us online anytime at https://www.thejchurch.com/Support the show

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Send us a textIn this popular episode we revisit the wisdom of Mark Oelze. Mark is an experienced counselor, teacher and author of PLEDGETalk (c). In these four podcasts, he helps us learn to love well through better listening and speaking with those to whom we minister. PLEDGEtalk websiteKansas NavigatorsKansas State Fair Navigator Booth Sign up

#64 Boots brings you her childhood friend, Todd Sykes (aka Toddy), a survivor of endocarditis, a stroke, and a brain aneurysm. At just 37, Todd faced a life-threatening situation during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to two heart surgeries and a remarkable recovery. He needed his mitral and bicuspid valves replaced and had unknowingly been living with a bicuspid valve his entire life (just like Boots). He shares powerful lessons on the importance of loving well, prioritizing family time, and being prepared with insurance and wills. Todd's story highlights resilience, faith, and the need for physical and emotional strength. Todd reminds us to cherish each moment and plan for unforeseen events to protect our loved ones. Todd's journey serves as an inspiring reminder of life's unpredictability and the power of hope.You can find Todd at @toddsykes (Facebook/ Linked In).And while you are here, you are the first to learn about the Patreon community Boots will be launching in September. Check it out! Show some love and support for this podcast and keep it on the air. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE and LEAVE A REVIEW. Help this podcast continue to grow and reach heart patients around the globe. This podcast has been downloaded in 55 countries and counting! xo Boots

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(Scripture: Exodus 1:13-14; Exodus 32:1-4; Psalm 115:8; James 4:1-2)

(Scripture: Exodus 1:13-14; Exodus 32:1-4; Psalm 115:8; James 4:1-2)

(Scripture: John 13:34-35; Galatians 5:6; Matthew 4:1-11; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5).

(Scripture: John 13:34-35; Romans 12:1-2; Deuteronomy 6:4-5)

(Scripture: John 13:34-35; John 3:16-18; John 10:17-18; James 4:1-2)

Scripture: Philippians 2v1-11, 1 John 4v20-21

Love God. Love the Church. Love the people.   Scripture: John 8v3-11, Hebrews 10v1, Amos 5v24, St. John 1

Megan sits with her new friends Caleb and Stefanie Rouse to talk all about relationships - healthy and toxic relationships, how it matters to have a right relationship with God to have good relationships on earth, how to love well and more - all from the Christian perspective of this Jesus-loving couple.  Listen AD-FREE: https://shelivespurposefully.supercast.com/ Their book: https://amzn.to/4aIIBmR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode gets right to the heart of what it means to “mom” with love and embrace imperfect parenting. Valerie Probstfeld, a devoted mom and nurse practitioner, opens up about her journey of motherhood—from facing her initial high expectations and the reality check of #newmomlife, to her evolution towards valuing simple, loving interactions over perfection. Valerie and I chat about how she finds profound lessons in the everyday chaos, and why she believes that loving well often means letting go of control. Whether you're seeking relatable dialogue about the pressures of parenting or looking for a bit of encouragement to find beauty in the mess, this episode is here to remind you that it's all about loving your kids and yourself, imperfections and all. Check out the show notes HERE.Get every new episode of Secret Mom Hacks delivered to your inbox by subscribing for free HERE!Connect with Secret Mom Hacks:Website: http://www.secretmomhacks.comJoin newsletter: https://www.secretmomhacks.com/about/#/portal/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretmomhacksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristamischell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretmomhacks/Connect with Valerie Probstfeld:Podcast: https://www.tomomistolove.com/podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerie_probstfeld/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090022943012YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQhKAdlZP8_tq2-zv3CqhrQLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-probstfeld-23022448/Listen to these episodes next:Mental health for moms: 6 tips to take care of yourself and your family | Ep. 13Why running is the perfect workout for busy moms | Ep. 23How to break free from emotional eating & pick healthy snacks for busy moms with fitness coach Vanessa Flores | Ep. 43Favorite resources for listeners:Instacart for grocery delivery - use code KFARMER39312D to get $10 off your first order.

Co-hosts Cathy Endebrock, Kerri Brinkoeter, and Marlene McMichael visit with Van Davison, husband of LoveTalk founder and America's Honorary Prayer Coordinator -- the late Evelyn Davison. Van recounts heartwarming memories from the 71 years, 10 months, and 7 days that he and Evelyn shared life and family together. Plus, listeners will hear Van's top secret formula for a long, happy marriage.

Co-hosts Cathy Endebrock, Kerri Brinkoeter, and Marlene McMichael visit with Van Davison, husband of LoveTalk founder and America's Honorary Prayer Coordinator -- the late Evelyn Davison. Van recounts heartwarming memories from the 71 years, 10 months, and 7 days that he and Evelyn shared life and family together. Plus, listeners will hear Van's top secret formula for a long, happy marriage.

Couch Talks is the bonus episode of You Need Therapy where Kat answers questions listeners send to kathryn@youneedtherapypodcast.com. This week, fellow Three Cords Therapy therapist Julia Langer joins us again to talk about challenging relationships.  Click HERE to see the new merch! Follow Kat on Instagram: @Kat.Defatta Follow the podcast Instagram: @YouNeedTherapyPodcast Have a question, concern, guest idea, something else? Reach Kat at: Kathryn@youneedtherapyodcast.com Heard about Three Cords Therapy but don't know what it is? Click here!   Produced by: @HoustonTilleySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We recorded this early in our Joy Lab journey, but it's as true as it was then. Truth is, we're all wired for resilience. It's built into all living systems, from a single cell to dynamic global systems. And none of us would be here if we didn't have it. But, have you wondered why we all have different levels of resilience and how it can be boosted? In this episode, we explore what resilience means, how to protect your resilience, how to get it back if it's been depleted, and even how to grow it to a level you might not have thought you could get to.    Key moments: 00:00 Introduction to Joy Lab Podcast 00:47 Understanding the Concept of Resilience 01:39 The Importance of Resilience in Today's World 02:53 How to Protect and Enhance Your Resilience 03:12 Defining Resilience and Its Importance 03:31 The Impact of Resilience on Mental Health 04:34 The Role of Resilience in Overcoming Challenges 05:44 The Depletion of Resilience Due to Continuous Stress 06:26 Understanding the Concept of Your Resilience Container 07:00 Factors Determining the Size of Your Resilience Container 11:02 The Concept of Ordinary Magic in Resilience 13:12 The Shortlist for Resilience 16:45 The Roots of Resilience 26:03 Cultivating a Good Heart for Resilience 27:36 Creating Deep Connections for Resilience 31:00 Conclusion and Invitation to Join Joy Lab Program 31:39 Podcast Closing Remarks and Disclaimers   Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!   Links Mentioned: Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Resilient Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone.   Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Podcasts referenced in this episode: #6 Five Lessons on Loving Well #12 Five Pathways to Inner Calm Ordinary Magic, Resilience in Development  Summary of the Project Competence Longitudinal Study  Chemistry of Calm book  Barbara Kingsolver (Author) Mind-Body Dualism: A Critique from a Health Perspective Sources of human psychological differences: the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart Dr. Kammerer and the Midwife Toads: Dr. Kammerer's book: The Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics Radiolab episode: Leaving Your Lamarck Shel Silverstein (Author)  Evidence and other poems by Mary Oliver Subscribe to our Newsletter: Join us over at NaturalMentalHealth.com for exclusive emails, updates, and additional strategies. Check out our favorite resilience-boosting reads: https://bookshop.org/shop/NMHreads Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/    Full transcript available: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148072999   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Part 10 of the series: Healthy Church // 1 Timothy 5:1-16

Welcome BACK to Season 2 of With Love & Butter, a chef's podcast on self-love and romance and the food & drinks that get us through it. All cocktail, meal and wine pairings can be found with the full recipes on courtneefutch.com/podcast Today's Cocktail: 16 Carriages - an Apple Cider Mezcal Margarita  Today's Recipe: Soy Tomato Braised Pot Roast with Melting Onions & Brown Sugared Carrots Today's Wine Pairing: Chenin Blanc Today's Song Pairing: Imperfections by Baddaman Cerk  The accompanying "All is Paired" playlist can also be found on Spotify and Apple Music.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4rNDcdzryJQAxZuFOsV4i7 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/all-is-paired/pl.u-e98lG89F9zz4lD Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/courtnee-futch/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtnee-futch/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtnee-futch/support

The scriptures say love is supreme. We love to love others and to be loved. God's love empowers us to give out more than we might get back. It replenishes us and gives us the confidence to know even when life is tough, love softens and smooths over the rough spots that disrupt our hearts and interactions. Love deeply, friends. It is God's way. Daylight Meditations is a daily podcast from CFO North America. Please visit CFONorthAmerica.org to learn more about our retreats, and online courses. If you are encouraged by this podcast, please consider supporting us. Contributors: Michelle DeChant, Adam Maddock, and Phil Reaser

Are you tired of hearing people say, “Man up!” or “Boys will be boys” around your son? Or perhaps you've seen boys discouraged from liking the color pink, learning to cook meals, or expressing feelings of sadness or disappointment. If you're ready to break generational stereotypes and raise well-rounded boys who will grow up to be well-rounded men, you won't want to miss this episode. Dr. Amy and Sandy are joined by guest Dr. Shelly Flais, author of “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home,” who shares her experience as a mother of three boys and practicing pediatrician.  About Dr. Shelly Flais: Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD, FAAP is a board-certified practicing pediatrician, the mother of 3 sons and 1 daughter, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She is the author of “Raising Twins,” Editor in Chief of Caring for Your School-Age Child, and co-editor of “The Big Book of Symptoms.” She is an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson and frequent media contributor who lives in the Chicago suburbs. Her new book, “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home” will be published October 24, 2023. Connect with Shelly Flais:Facebook: @ShellyVazirFlaisMDInstagram: @ShellyVazirFlaisMDTwitter/X: @ShellyFlaisMDBook: “Nurturing Boys to Be Better Men: Gender Equality Starts at Home” (Oct. 24, 2023)CONNECT WITH US Website: www.TheBrainyMoms.com Email: info@TheBrainyMoms.com Social Media: @TheBrainyMoms Dr. Amy's website: www.AmyMoorePhD.comSponsor's website: www.LearningRx.com

Find show notes here. I am taking a short break in July to rest and recharge (because our dreams require it), so I'm reaching back into the archives to serve you up a recast of some oldie-but-goodie episodes this month. Each week builds upon the others with tangible faith-inspired lessons and encouragement for you to find renewed energy for your dream. What if you were brave enough to step into your dream?  Get ready to be inspired as we revisit a captivating conversation with Julie Landreth from season five. If you've ever found yourself paralyzed by fear while preparing to embrace something significant and new, this is a must-listen. I'm sharing it again because of the vital role Julie played in anchoring me to truth when I was facing significant fear and doubt. This conversation offers fresh insights and a renewed perspective to propel you forward on your journey toward a God-shaped dream. I know I'm not the only one who has struggled while preparing to step into something big and new. I pray this episode (along with last week's, #274) will help you gain new perspective to move forward. If you're meeting Julie for the first time, she is passionate about loving others and encouraging them to become elevated in this life. She loves to pray and encourages others to pray without ceasing. She is the creator of “Wife Lab” a course that helps wives grow in their marriages. In this conversation Julie also shares how she started leading women through her Wife Lab curriculum: Loving Well, The Art of Praying for Your Husband.   If you're still trying to find your way to being brave (or if your marriage is struggling), I pray you'll find hope and encouragement in this conversation.   PODCASTING COURSE SUMMER SALE!  Get $30 off Your Purposeful Podcast -- a power-packed course that will teach you how to launch your own podcast in 30 days or less! Yes, it's possible. That's how I launched mine in 2016 and you can do it too! Use the code SUMMER30 at https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcastcourse   NEXT STEPS: Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Facebook Community Support the Podcast Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music used under Creative Commons by Lee Rosevere.

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Have you ever watched someone you love struggle through addiction? Or perhaps you were the one with an addiction and saw the devastating impact it had on those who loved you most? How do you heal, on either side of an addiction? For Geoffrey Banks, a youthful curiosity turned into years long struggle with drug addiction while his father, James, endured the pain of watching his son walk through so much self-inflicted pain. Now, years later, Geoffrey is sober and has followed his father's footsteps into ministry. Both serve as pastors and they've taken their heartbreaking journey through the pain of addiction and shared their story with others who are on a similar path, either as the adult child or the parent. Together, they shared what they've walked through in their book, Hope Lies Ahead: Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family that's Been There. Addiction can feel relentless with one step forward and three steps back, but Geoffrey and James prove that through Christ true healing can come. In this episode, Davey talks with Geoffrey and James about the spiritual warfare that can take place amidst addictive struggles, how to love well those who wrestle with addiction, how our journey with Jesus doesn't always look neat and tidy, and the role identity can play in our pain and our healing. Whether you've walked through an addiction or know someone who has, this conversation will remind you that even when things seem bleak, hope can restore even the most broken stories.   Website: www.jamesbanks.org Instagram: www.instagram.com/encouragingprayer www.instagram.com/geoffreyjbanksy Facebook: www.facebook.com/drjamesbanks Book: Hope Lies Ahead: Encouragement for Parents of Prodigals from a Family that's Been There  Want to see healing and life transformation after the pain you've encountered? Check out the Pain to Purpose course and start the path towards healing today: www.mypaintopurposeplan.com Have a friend who is walking through something difficult? Invite them to our next 5 Steps to Taking Back Your Story zoom call with Davey Blackburn. Send them this link to sign up: www.nothingiswasted.com/starthere We know every pain is unique. That's why we created Curated Pathways to give you everything we have that applies to your specific pain point. www.nothingiswasted.com/pathways