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We don't see the future. We predict it — and sometimes we predict disaster before it's even possible. Catastrophizing is a mental reflex. It's your mind, desperate for control, drawing monsters where none exist yet. In this episode, we explore the quiet space between stimulus and story — the moment you could choose curiosity over certainty. Relationships, careers, self-worth: all suffer when we confuse our imagined outcomes with inevitable truths. But if we learn to watch the story unfold without believing it, something remarkable happens. We reclaim possibility. You'll leave with: Understanding of how the brain creates fear to protect itself Tools for building awareness instead of reaction A framework for making peace with uncertainty — and using it to grow The psychology that makes false fears feel real Stop letting your brain run disaster drills for things that haven't happened. Tune in. Workshop - Building certainty in an uncertain world

Here is April's Patreon voted Film, you get to hear us talk about The Great Mouse Detective.  A Disney movie that launched their renaissance but does not get the credit it deserves. A movie that didn't get a sequel that truly deserved it.  I am joined by three friends who love this film as one of sees it for the first time. Get your Magnifying glass and join us as look for clues about this film.   Starring Mike Albertin, Kenneth Sanity, Joseph Larrey, and Richard Sampson.  Gamer Looks at 40 - https://agamerlooksat40.com/ Zac's Podcast - https://linktr.ee/absolutelythebest Helena - https://linktr.ee/helhathfury Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/GamesMyMomFound Follow us on Facebook. Instagram - gamesmymomfound_ YouTube  - https://youtube.com/c/GamesMyMomFoundPodcast Discord - https://discord.gg/YQRZB2sXJC

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Send Bite Me a Text!Get ready for a flavor explosion in this podcast episode as we explore the art of making chicken carnitas tacos infused with THC. Your culinary journey begins with an engaging introduction from host Margaret, who not only shares the joys of cooking with cannabis but also delves into her unique experiences navigating podcasting as an independent creator. Emphasizing the significance of quality ingredients, she introduces a mouth-watering recipe that combines juicy chicken with vibrant salsas and creamy chipotle lime crema, ensuring a taco night that's anything but ordinary. A big thank you to Chef Adam Vandermay of Your Canna Chef for this delicious recipe!Magnifying the beauty of culinary creativity, Margaret discusses how easily the recipe can adapt to various dietary preferences. Whether you prefer chicken, pork, beef, or even plant-based alternatives like jackfruit, there's a satisfying version for everyone at the table. As she guides listeners through each step—preparing pickled onions, creating your own spice blends, and even the option for THC-infused ingredients—cooking becomes an inviting and joyous activity, mirroring her enthusiasm.This episode shines a spotlight on community sharing, encouraging listeners to try the recipe and share their tweaks, favourite ingredients, and personalized cooking adventures. After all, food is best enjoyed when surrounded by friends and family, and what better way to make memories than with delicious tacos?Join us as we celebrate the art of cooking with cannabis and the friendships that grow around it. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with someone you think would love these tacos! Don't forget to subscribe, and let's keep this flavourful community thriving!Learn more at JoinBiteMe.com!Support the show Visit the website for full show notes, free dosing calculator, recipes and more.

Putting lives back together after the battle.By FinalStand. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels.Either you embrace Change and are destroyed by it, or you resist Change and are overwhelmed by it. What is your choice? (The Politics of 'Not' Being Dead)The rest of the trip was made in silence. They dropped us off at the edge of Miercurea Ciuc, home base of the 61st Mountain Troops Brigade, of Professor Loma and from whence all this craziness had originated. The meeting was already awkward before I arrived. It only got worse. Where to begin? Well, Russia, the United States, the UK, Romania, Hungary and Ireland were now all interested parties. And I had gained two personal distinctions:1.) Not only was I now heralded (and not really joking anymore) by some sources as Magyarorszag es Erdely Hercege, I was thereby re-awakening old nationalistic and territorial fears. Hungary didn't want a Prince, yet they did have an anemic Monarchist party. I might not be a Hapsburg (the last royal house of Hungary), but I could possibly be misconstrued as a long-lost Árpád scion (first King and founder of the Hungarian state), which would be even better.A crisis was looming in my ancestral crucible. It seems I already had a webpage in Budapest and six hundred "friends" within 24 hours. Worse, they had some pictures of me. Besides being 'of regal bearing' in the descriptions, I was sexy-hot and a soldier of fortune, a modern day 'Wild Geese, (Goose?)' who was wanted for questioning in a, or perhaps multiple, murder(s) involving either a duel over a woman's honor or killing a dozen armed gangsters who prayed on young innocents newly arrived to the big city.I wasn't alone. My trusty companion was A.) an ascetic Jedi Mistress (my own, personal Yoda), B.) an ancient witch schooled in the necromantic arts (apparently the reason I couldn't die), or C.) a Cold-War Era SMERSH (too much James Bond) assassin repaying an old debt to the descendent of an anti-communist partisan she'd killed years ago, eerily close to the truth for once. That, plus the TEK investigation, were Hungary's main points of concern involving me.2.) I was now a person involved in significant events for half a dozen nations on the world scene.Let's start with Romania. Okay, foremost, I was responsible for the single deadliest day in modern (post-WWII) Romanian Land Forces history. There was no covering this up. Close to one hundred men and women had died in combat, and then you added the forty-some dead Amazons, many of them apparently tortured, and this was a political and public relations nightmare.No one doubted their troops behaved heroically. That wasn't the problem. The political conundrum was how could they explain Ajax and his fifty seasoned killers penetrating into central Romania with no one being aware of the danger? A few politicians wanted to blame Székely nationalists (by that, they meant the ethnic minority who 'vaguely' wanted Transylvania to rejoin Hungary), except they had me, the Hungarian Prince, leading the charge.Life would have been so much easier for them if I had died. Yes, I could read the minds of those politicians. Screw a girl, then her younger sister, and then his wife, who all say they love me, and you'll recognized the emotional intent a father directs your way. (I'd only done that once, and once was enough.) I was getting that vibe again.Unfortunately for them, I wasn't dead and three big time foreign governments (and Ireland) seemed really curious about me, my performance and my mortality. So dragging me out back for a firing squad wasn't going to happen. Riki Martin of the US State Department was there and she told me a representative of the US Military Mission was on his way up to debrief me. Russia's sexy military attaché was still on site and looking happy for some reason. Flaviu, who had some experience with me, was soon to be gone; replaced by some person who had some serious lettuce before his actual name and didn't know me from didly. Not good.The UK had one of their diplomats coming up as well, just so I didn't get lonely. They weren't driving up with the Irishman, or the American. No one considers their carbon footprint in a crisis, I swear. But wait! It gets better. My Romanian Special Force dudes had brought the rest of their company (around a hundred new buddies) with them, they seriously didn't want me to get homesick and wander off (because, you know, I liked living and freedom).The Romanian army shouldn't have worried. It seemed that there were some US Army Rangers with NATO in Kosovo, Albania, or Bosnia and Uncle Sam was expressing a desire for them to 'stop by'. Maybe they could share their C-130 with the British paratroopers who were equally concerned about my well-being. I just hoped everyone was going to play nice when the Spetsnaz arrived. Putin was suddenly (and surprisingly to me, anyway) my new pal. I had a feeling I'd soon be discovering my secret Russian heritage if I wasn't careful. I was thinking maybe I could squeeze an Order of Lenin, or a Hero of the Soviet Union out of him. I heard they both looked nice, were obsolete and came without an actual pension.If Katrina wouldn't let me write off this calamity as PTO, I was going to be irate. I was on the verge of having a large family to support after all, unless you considered me marrying a billionaire's heiress to be compensation enough. The only group involved who weren't trying to actually see me was the Khanate.Temujin most likely had some shamanistic mojo that would let him know if I croaked. That bit smacked of paganism, so it was kept under wraps because he had to appear dutifully Islamic for the masses. Still, some koumiss would have been nice. Heck, right then I could have gone for an 'atta boy', perhaps even a 'two thumbs up'.Oh yeah; the general of the 4th Romanian Division wanted me to stop by when I had the chance (if I didn't, he'd send men to kill me, or so it was insinuated). The 61st Mountain Troops was part of his division's combat command and if the General Staff went looking for someone to crucify, he was making damn sure it wasn't going to be him.It occurred to me that I could send a handsome-looking Spetsnaz (if there was such a thing) to go in my place. They were brother Slavs, right? I was sure that between the 'Fall of the Berlin Wall', Moldavian Independence and Romania joining NATO, they would have much to discuss. Out of the blue, Pamela smacked me on the back of my head, Jethro Gibbs' style. My 'more-evil Russian doppelganger' idea must have been poorly thought out.Before I could implement that silliness, or trigger the big brouhaha, there was a preamble: I had three compatriots. Of greater importance, I had three heavily armed/gravely-serious bodyguards who wouldn't surrender their weapons and/or abandon me. So I thought "play nice" thoughts to myself.Diplomacy, sovereignty and legality all reared their ugly heads. I wasn't really an Irish diplomat. My paperwork was still valid, but the Romanian government hadn't permitted my entry into their country under the standard diplomatic protocols. Ireland wanted to talk to me about that, why was I running around armed and killing people in two Central European countries? I was acting more like an Irish adventurer from the 17th century, than a genteel civil servant from the 21st.Then there was the niggling little complication that involved me, my friends and our criminal possession of military-grade hardware. Chaz had the dubious excuse of being an official British government agent on assignment. That meant he could hope for a prisoner exchange within the next decade. Rachel and Pamela were private citizens with painfully sketchy proofs of US citizenship.When the Romanian legal system finished buggering them, it would be off to Hungry and its serious inquiry into all the dead bodies we'd left in our wake. Who was I kidding? What I was really worrying about was how many members of the Romanian penal system would die when they escaped. Their flimsy identities gave no clue to how dangerous they actually were. Hell, they'd beat me home.I had the added difficulty of Ireland and their questions about who the fuck I was and why I had their gold filigree on something I didn't deserve sitting snugly in my back pocket.So first off, this new band of 'Eagles' wanted to disarm and separate us."Don't insult me," I scoffed. "I am your Prince. Don't make me explain it to your widow.""I'm not married," the Lieutenant snarled back, daring me."Well, rush out and marry somebody. I haven't got all day. We don't want me to be caught in an idle boast now do we?" I grinned. Verbal sparring apparently wasn't in his repertoire."What?""Shut the fuck up, Carl," Chaz blithely inserted himself into the conversation."But you don't even speak Romanian," I countered. "How do you even know what I said?" The Romanians didn't know English, but they knew Carl. The tension between us ebbed."By the expression on the officer's face, Hercege," he winked. "It's universal to the brotherhood.""Who is he with?" The officer questioned me."You and he are the same," I answered."You cannot go any farther armed," he returned to his mission parameters."I don't envy you going in and telling the Colonel to come out here, but so be it," I held my ground."We could kill you and take them off your corpses," he studied my reaction."You are the second handsome man to tell me that today," I shook my head. "I'll tell you what I told him: 'you sure are cute, just not my type'." Pause then laughter."You are a madman," the lieutenant snorted. "I'll go talk to the Colonel."I was a jerk, loved maidens and was a master of bullshit. Did that make me a modern day Minotaur? The lieutenant came back out, then ushered me inside; Riki had to wait for the moment. He motioned my team come along. In the staff room of the 61st were a handful of officers and several suits."Mr. Nyilas," the Colonel gazed upon me. "I don't know what to make of you.""You and my Mother both," I mumbled. Despite the somber atmosphere, a few of the men and women let their moods lighten. They didn't hold my levity against me. I'd been there, on the battlefield and if humor was how I dealt with the experience, so be it."Ha," the greying man mused. "It is wholly my fault that I disregard most of the information you supplied my staff. You were unerringly accurate in your assessment of our enemy's capabilities. I know my men and I know how good they are. Veteran commanders can barely describe what my troops endured. You warned us and I didn't believe you. I was wrong and my men died because of it," he sighed."Sir, I do not believe you could have done anything else and succeeded," I interrupted."Succeeded? Is this what you consider success?" he hardened."Absolutely, Sir. Had you been slower to respond, those men would have most likely come here, to Miercurea Ciuc, and you would have fought the same battle, except your civilians would have been caught in the mix," I lied.If Ajax had escaped he'd have hunted me down. The location would have been irrelevant to him. How he knew where to be was a question for later and something to be presented to smarter, more experienced minds."Perhaps," he allowed. "They were heading north when we encountered them.The Alal in me was going back over the plan. It had been sound."Sir, you had every reason to doubt my military experience and to believe I exaggerated the threat. I was right and I take no joy in that, nor do I think anyone can hold your decisions against you," I stated.Now he gave a bitter laugh. Yes, they could hold all the deaths against him."We both know your men and women didn't die for their country, they killed for it. Quite frankly, I believe they killed some of the most vicious creatures to ever walk the face of the Earth. Fuck them for taking so many of us. Pile their bodies up and burn them," I suggested."They deserve no more Romanian soil than a spot to inter their ashes," I concluded."You do not sound like any diplomat I've ever met," the Colonel regained his gruff exterior."I'm not. I'm a fraud. I know as much about Ireland as I do about being a prince," I confessed. "That said, I didn't come here to kill anyone. I came to save lives.""How has that worked out for you?" a sitting woman in a suit questioned, in Romanian. She was slender, waspish and didn't sound comfortable speaking English, though she knew enough to get by."I am not a fortune-teller. I don't know how this is going to work out," I said."That's not what I asked," she prodded."Yes it was," I corrected her. "You wanted to know if I thought the price of your dead countrymen was worth the life of me, my friends and the lives of your countrymen I came to save. I can't measure the promise of those lives against the loss of all the dead. Don't play games with me. I'm have a degree in Philosophy and I eat morally ambiguous people like you for lunch."Pamela laughed aloud and lively."Kimberly and Katrina would be so proud of you right now," she chortled."I don't think you grasp the deep pit your find yourself in, Friend" the suit stayed chillingly calm."Oh, I think we all know we both screwed the pooch big time," I smirked. "The difference is me and mine are all happy to be alive after two of the most trying, fun-filled days of our lives. You want to throw us in prison. The Hungarians want to throw us in prison. I'm sure if I get back to the States, they will want to put us in prison too. Have I missed anyone?""I'm glad you will confess. It will make it easier on us," she grinned like sexy weasel."Wait," Rachel put a restraining arm on me. "I've wanted to say this for some time." To the weasel, "Blow it out your ass, dipshit.""Rachel, you don't know what she said," Pamela faux-gasped."I don't know the words, but I know what he meant," Rachel glowered. She missed Charlotte so much, she was willing to court pain and death. "I want to go back in time and slap her mother repeatedly for not strangling her in the crib. Is that succinct enough?""I apologize for ever meeting you, Rachel. I've brought you to a bad end," I gave her a tender look."It's okay. I never thought I'd live long enough to sleep with you anyway," she smiled back.Phifft, sigh. It was so sad that I recognized the sound of a low-caliber, silenced round."Listen up, dipshit," Pamela snickered. "Good one, Rachel. If you don't believe the next one is going through your skull, you clearly haven't been listening to us. You are fucking with the wrong monkeys. You have this bizarre idea that if I kill you, your government won't replace your worthless, bullet-riddled hide with someone we find more agreeable. My grandson sent in motion a half million combatants a few hours ago, he nearly died leading your soldiers against your nation's enemies and you want him to kiss your shoes as if you matter at all in the grand scheme of things?" she snarled. "Think again."No one was moving because Pamela had her silenced 22 Beretta out and pointed at Weasel's head. The SF's were caught flat-footed, as was everyone else. No guards came rushing in because the closed doors further muffled the sound. "I think this is a good time for us to get a drink," Chaz advised as he slowly reached out and lowered Pamela's gun hand.It was Pamela's gunboat diplomacy yet again. She hadn't meant to kill the women. Hell, she'd been a random target of opportunity. What Pamela had done was clear up the doubts in the room. Everyone on the staff could self-consciously let themselves off the hook for not being in the front lines, risking themselves with their comrades. Thanks to Pamela, they too had confronted violence.'Crazy' Grandma had fired off her piece and everyone sighed with relief when Chaz got her to lower it. I was pretty sure Chaz was in on this dangerous game. It resided with the Colonel as to how to resolve this hiccup in our dispute."Mr. Nyilas, why don't we take a walk outside, just the two of us?" he 'requested'.I nodded because I'm not always as dumb as I look. He was letting my people off with incredible temperance and I could honorably send them away. They'd scoped out the scene and believed I'd be safe enough. He, in turn, had an excuse to take a step away from his political watchdogs."I think that is for the best," I nodded. "Do you want me to leave my guns behind?""No, Mr. Nyilas, we might run into trouble out there and one of my Captains has suggested you are a man who can take care of himself," he replied. That was very nice of him indeed. If I did do something stupid, he had a ton of troops about who would make my regrets rather temporary. I decided to behave as if I had a passing acquaintance with sanity.His first questions were about the fighting at the ruins. I peppered our exchange with my interest in what had happened to the advance force of the 22nd. It was bleak news, yet the Colonel felt a sense of relief. He was coming to accept the lethality of his enemies, which in turn, led to an understanding, if not acceptance, of the carnage his men had been subjected to.He was in a cycle of context, grief, context. He'd gambled on me and men died. Once the battle was joined though, his soldiers had done precisely the right thing under considerable stress. He could be proud without dishonoring the dead. Only Pamela and I had engaged Ajax earlier. Only I had talked with the man.The Colonel had to look into my eyes to get the spark that led to understanding the mind and ruthlessness of his opponent. The name 'Ajax' never came up. That was more than a rational mind could accept at the moment. He knew his men had fought and killed the best and that helped him cope a tiny bit. Our interview ended when the first of the unwanted guests arrived.Only when I walked inside did it occur to me that this had been my first soldier to soldier chat. We had respected one another and discussed matters like men who knew the score. That was depressing in its own right. It was well passed nightfall when we went back inside. In our absence, Riki had started to redeem my existence. My salvation lay in Romantic Americana Symbolism.Translation: I was a Horatio Alger, a working class kid raised by a widower father, who earned a scholarship to a quiet New England college, graduated near the top of my class and gotten an excellent job (salary and benefits not disclosed). That was the was the first part of the Americana, proof positive that America was still the land of opportunity and a place where poor children could still reach the highest levels of society (umm, okay?).The second Americana Part: my Father had been murdered in a case of mistaken identity. Those heavily-armed foreign corporate/rogue governmental-sponsored terrorist mercenaries (their exact origin was shrouded in double-dealing misinformation) had ruthlessly murdered my Pa to cover up their error. Like any true Son of the American Dream, I had sworn vengeance.The Symbolic Part: My compassionate, understanding government (the good governmental servants of Republican Democracy, not the bad, hires the covert, secret, black-bag, unaccountable private contractors/ pawns of the Wall Street Elite bureaucrats) allowed me to participate in a multi-national taskforce. These selfless guardians of the freedom had formed a coalition which had hunted down the villains.With the priceless assistance of two Central European countries, who currently had to remain nameless (cough: Hungary and Romania), we'd achieved a final, violent confrontation in which my allies and I had emerged bloody, scarred, yet victorious. Once more, free men and women had answered the call of duty and some had made the ultimate sacrifice.See, I had a good government that cared enough about me to let me become a gun-toting menace to the civilized world. Like a Hollywood Western hero of the 1950's, 60's and 70's, I had taken personal revenge against the forces of wickedness, exit the railroad tycoons and cattle barons, enter the shadowy world of private security forces and uncontrolled corporate capitalism.

‘O magnify the Lᴏʀᴅ with me, and let us exalt his name together.'—Psalm 34:3‘And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,‘And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.'—Luke 1:46, 57

Our efforts to spread the kingdom are opportunities for fellowship with God. This humble posture frees us to rely on His grace, enriching our efforts with the joy of knowing that God Himself empowers our work. This mindset allowed Paul to rejoice in his sufferings and boldly advance God's mission—and it is the same mindset we are called to adopt as we walk in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. This is Understanding Philippians. Check out the rest of our Understanding Series: https://www.fouroaksmidtown.com/teachings Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@fouroakschurchmidtown1962

Today, in episode #267, Andrew talks about focusing on services that are tangential to your business. Often, as we examine our service offers, we find services that can add value to the client and a higher percentage per service stop on our route. Sometimes these services aren't the most obvious ones we originally set in for. As we are almost 60 days into the new year of 2025, what can these services be in your operation? Take from the show what you need to create   margin not just in your  , but also in your calendar. Please consider leaving a Five-star rating and review and sharing with a friend if you have found value in the content you have consumed today. Do You want to be a guest on the show?  Click the link below to get on the calendar: https://calendly.com/lonestarlawntalk/zoom-podcast-interview ______________________________________________________________________ Those we believe in: Green Frog Web design: Website design & Digital marketing 5forFIFTY: YouTube Channel Link. Official Website Link. The Road to Equip link.:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/roadtothegieexpo Lawntrepreneuracademy.com: Lawncare business resources.  Johnpajak.com: Budgets, Break Evens & Bottom lines. My Service Area: Routing Software Contact Us: D.M. me on Instagram :@lonestarlawntalk Email us: andrewslands@gmail.com

In this enlightening episode of Dental Wealth Nation, your host Tim McNeely invites listeners to embark on a journey of discovery, inspiration, and strategic philanthropy. Join us as we pull back the curtain on the often-hidden advice and strategies that successful individuals and families use to achieve extraordinary goals. As a driven dentist, you understand the value of unique perspectives and the power of visionary thinking. This episode introduces you to Morris Mogel, a compassionate dental hygienist with a heart of service. Born in a small village on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Morris has transformed his life experiences into a mission of making a significant impact in the world. Morris shares the heartfelt story behind Safari and Smiles, a non-profit organization keen on blending dental care missions with dream safari experiences. Discover how strategic philanthropy allows Morris and his team to bring joy, alleviate pain, and educate communities across Africa. Experience the power of combining immense adventures with noble deeds as Morris takes you behind the scenes of his incredible journey. This episode not only highlights the profound impact of individual donors and small acts of kindness but also inspires dentists and professionals alike to rethink their approach to giving. Learn practical tips on strategic gifting and values-based philanthropy, encouraging listeners to align their generosity with their core beliefs. From GoFundMe campaigns to the intricacies of setting up a 501(c)(3) organization, you'll gain insight into successfully navigating the world of charitable giving. Tim McNeely and Morris Mogel bring to light the critical role of storytelling in maximizing charitable impact and emphasize why almost 64% of gifts come from individual donors. This episode isn't just about dentistry—it's about crafting a life of significance, transforming the world one smile at a time, and making your dent in the universe.

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12-22-2024 Chapel Service, Magnifying The Lord - Alex Barnes, M.Div.

Whole30 and eating healthier. Feral week. Coin flip. Brain rot. Magnifying glass starts a fire. Machete arrest. Christmas recap. This day in history.

Aggie football. AI is here to replace our pets. Whole30 and eating healthier. Feral week. Coin flip. Brain rot. Magnifying glass starts a fire. Machete arrest. Watercress. Sean's new Blackstone.

Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

This Sunday, Pastor Dan suggests one big goal for the new year - Magnify Christ!

Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

Through Mary's song, we discover how to center our prayers on God's greatness, align our hearts with His will, and find hope in His faithfulness fulfilled in Christ. Through this “song” of Mary, God is teaching us that prayer is for magnifying the Lord, molding our hearts to His ways, and meditating on His faithfulness.Time:EveningMinister:Rev. Taylor KernTexts:Luke 1:46–55Series:Christmas Candlelight Service

After the angel appeared to Mary, she went immediately to visit her relative Elizabeth. Elizabeth's greeting and Mary's response tell us a great deal about the reality of the babies in their wombs. We also learn a great deal about the God of promise that is bringing about his promises through them.Image: La Visitation, miniature des Heures Huth, Master of the Houghton Miniatures, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Image location: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Visitation._Mary_and_Elizabeth_in_the_garden_of_a_country_house_-_Huth_Hours_(1485-1490),_f.66v_-_BL_Add_MS_38126.jpg

Weekly Messages from Courageous Church in Salt Lake City, Utah

In sundays message we looked at the first part of Mary's song in our series, "Songs of the Season." Pastor Brad taught that God is magnified as I sing of His greatness and my neediness. This message is from 12/15/24

Sermon Audio from December 15, 2024 (Third Sunday in Advent) on Luke 1:39-56. Advent and Christmas Sunday Series Week 3 of 5.

Dr Mark Dalbey Luke 1:39-66 A sermon of Rocky Mountain Community Church, PCA in Billings, MT   (12/15/2024)

Rev Gordon Matheson preaches on Luke 1:26-56

Join us as we look at the life of King David to see how focusing on God changes our view of the world around us.

Magnifying differences and creating distrust Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 20 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher.You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the podcast at akimbo.link.To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and press the appropriate button. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Series: Midweek MessagesService: N/AType: PodcastSpeaker: Josh McKibben

This week we dive into Philippians 1:19-26, where Paul reflects on the tension between life and death, and his desire to serve Christ in all circumstances. As we explore his powerful words, we'll discuss what it means to live with purpose, even in challenging times, and how we can remain focused on Christ's calling in our own lives. Join us as we unpack Paul's perspective on courage, hope, and the ultimate goal of glorifying God, whether in life or death.

In order for mission's work to be successful, Christians must be committed to magnifying Christ.

In order for mission's work to be successful, Christians must be committed to magnifying Christ.

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Victorious Living

Did you know it's not possible to simply choose happiness after extreme trauma? In the latest Flow Over Fear podcast, Cheryl Hunter shares why recovery is actually a gradual climb, not a single leap.  After surviving a horrific kidnapping and rape, Cheryl found healing through small steps like tolerating difficult emotions for just moments longer each time. Discover her insights on the incremental process of overcoming the deepest darkness.  Cheryl also shares her harrowing yet hopeful story of abduction, recovery, and her mission to give voice to those overcoming adversity. Be inspired by her journey from victim to victor, made possible through embracing and sharing her experience. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: How she got abducted and tortured as a teenager The captivity of the mind and the dangerous downward spiral of "why me?” Simply choosing happy doesn't work after trauma Healing from trauma requires baby steps, not a single leap Be the author of your experience The power of sharing your story Own your fears and share them beautifully Episode Highlights: [04:26] Cheryl's terrifying teenage abduction in France As a teenager, Cheryl was abducted after arriving in France seeking to become a model, and was tortured by her kidnappers before managing to escape for her life. [14:16] Overcoming Cheryl's captivity of the mind Cheryl describes how after escaping her physical captivity, she felt captive to her own thoughts of being "ruined" if anyone discovered what happened, as well as thoughts of revenge against her kidnappers.  [18:53] The dangerous downward spiral of "why me?" Cheryl's mother had taught her that the question - "why me?" - leads down a slippery slope into an even darker mental space. [20:00] Simply choosing happy doesn't work after trauma Cheryl explains that when in the depths of hell after extreme trauma, it's too dense a transition to just choose happiness. Instead, take incremental baby steps. [25:32] Healing from trauma requires baby steps, not a single leap Cheryl explains that overcoming trauma is an incremental process of climbing rungs of a ladder, not an impossible leap from hell to happiness. [30:41] Be the author of your experience Cheryl reflects that embracing adversity allows seeing potential gifts by authoring the experience as something chosen despite all, involving speculation on possible upsides. [35:36] The power of sharing your story Cheryl realized not sharing her own trauma story was partly why it took so long to get her overcoming adversity message out, and had to learn to share it in a way that left people feeling triumphant, not concerned. [44:02] Own your fears and share them beautifully Fear is just another hurdle we can own as part of ourselves and share about beautifully Resources Mentioned: Cheryl's TEDx Talk: Wabi Sabi: The Magnificence of Imperfection www.CherylHunter.com  www.MagnifyYourMessage.com  Follow Adam… Sign up for my newsletter and get my free Vision/Reflection Retreat Guide: Follow me and turn fear into flow! IG: @theadamchill YouTube: @adamchill  TikTok: @theadamchill

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium It can all start with a single seed, It holds the potential for something great. PAUSE... Your conscious mind looks closer, And observes this tiny seed. Its shape, Its color, And the infinite possibilities it contains within. PAUSE... A surge of gratitude spreads through you, Starting from your heart, Radiating out to your fingertips and toes. You feel energized. Joyful, And grateful for the abundance of life. Another seed is here, Another life of potential. Your attention shifts to it. Again, observing its unique shape, And the hidden promise inside. PAUSE... Another ripple of gratitude spreads through you, Magnifying the feeling of appreciation. Because gratitude grows like these seeds, It multiplies,  Blooms,  And spreads. And those seed quickly become a garden of gratitude, Flourishing with each passing moment. Filling the air with scents of joy,  Leaving you happy, And overflowing with appreciation. PAUSE... So imagine your hands are stretched out before you, Planting each seed with intention and care. Excited to witness the beauty of growth. PAUSE... Be here in the garden, And invite yourself to recognize each of the blessings, Every single opportunity, Every little good, And especially, All the potential hidden within the earth. LONG PAUSE... If you let them, If you just become present with each of them,  The seeds of gratitude will grow and blossom, Transforming your life beyond your imagination.  PAUSE... Be here. Grateful for every seed, Surrounded by your garden of gratitude.  Namaste, Beautiful

Todd McLauchlin served a mission to Japan and studied philosophy at Brigham Young University. In this conversation, Todd and Kurt delve into the concept of magnifying one's calling in the priesthood, emphasizing the importance of sacrifice and obedience, and discuss how leaders can magnify redemption to others. Links Shattering Triangles YouTube channel There is already a discussion started about this podcast. Share your thoughts. Transcript coming soon Scriptures related to this podcast: Doctrine & Covenants 88, 112, 109, 61, 1 Nephi 12, Mosiah 2-5 (King Benjamin's address), 2 Nephi 9, Jacob 1-2 Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights 00:05:30 - Exploring the intersection of leadership, theology, and priesthood 00:09:57 - Understanding the concept of belief and repentance in the scriptures 00:13:14 - The significance of the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood 00:20:26 - The covenant of the priesthood and becoming clean from the blood and sins of the generation 00:26:53 - Magnifying one's calling and the connection to priesthood theology 00:36:40 - Sacrifice, leadership, and the impact on relationships and redemption 00:41:52 - The consequences of breaking covenant and the role of priesthood in delivering Christ's message 00:45:47 - Applying covenant principles to leadership roles like Relief Society and elders quorum presidents The Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, Kirby Heyborne, and many more in over 700 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

What secrets of spiritual resilience and repentance can we learn from the prophet Jacob? Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner discusses the responsibility of teaching and leading others toward Christ, sharing personal experiences of relying on the Savior, and highlighting the significance of recording personal spiritual experiences and testimonies for future generations.Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thegroundedpodcast_/YOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/-GJKpK6J_A8ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastOTBookWEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://tinyurl.com/followHIMnewsletterApple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/followHIMappleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followHIMpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcast00:00 Part 1–Dr. Barbara Morgan Gardner00:22 What to expect in this episode02:03 Introduction of Dr. Gardner04:33 2 Nephi 2 - Jacob's blessing from Lehi07:13 President Holland on Jacob's shaping through trial and the Spirit10:11 Elder Cook and Sister Dennis discuss their struggles11:49 Wealth or pride13:02 Jacob 1:2-6 - Why Jacob writes15:00 Elder Perry: The scriptures are to bring us to Christ16:59 President Eyring - The Book of Mormon is to prove us true18:43 President Holland - Children are matches to be lit19:22 Jacob's trials20:42 Hank shares about Marlene Savage and the testimony of family22:52 2 Nephi 2:3 - Jacob's responsibility, Elder Scott and recording spiritual experiences 26:23 Family and teacher influence on testimony31:00 Criticism of leaders33:40 Jacob 1:17 - Recognizing the Spirit36:09 An analogy about leadership and a crosswalk38:56 President Oaks and advice followed41:09 War chapter of the Book of Mormon comparison42:50 Jacob 1 and 2 - Magnifying our offices44:17 Jacob 2:15-17 - Pride and sexual sin47:08 President Ezra Taft Benson on pride50:13 President Hinckley and The Family: A Proclamation to the World56:01 Mother Teresa as a pencil in the hand of God57:56 Jacob 2:9 - the Nephites have done greater iniquities than the Lamanites1:00:31 Jacob 2:12-14 Pride not just wealth1:06:28 Brigham Young's fear for the Saints1:08:27 Ezekiel 16:49 - Sodom1:09:29 Jacob 2:18 - Seeking the Kingdom of God1:16:27 End of Part 1 - Dr. Barbara Morgan GardnerThanks to the follow HIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com

What is baptism by fire? Dr. Kerry Muhlestein explores Nephi's magnum opus about the doctrine of Jesus Christ, the power and gift of the Holy Ghost, and the power of sanctification.YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZK8_qqEoEDoApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-him-a-come-follow-me-podcast/id1545433056Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastFree PDF download of quotes from our New Testament episodes:https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-newtestament-book/Free PDF download of quotes from our Old Testament episodes:https://followhim.co/product/finding-jesus-christ-in-the-old-testament/00:00 Part 1–Dr. Kerry Muhlestein00:43 What to expect in this episode01:36 Bio of Dr. Kerry Muhlestein02:27 This is the way 04:55 When did Nephi write07:05 Nephi's last lecture08:08 A Pretest08:59 Magnifying scripture study skills10:19 2 Nephi 31:2 Doctrine of Christ11:56 2 Nephi 31:4 Baptism15:15 2 Nephi 31:10 Follow Him17:17 Baptism in the Old Testament 19:19 2 Nephi 31:10 Keep the commandments21:51 Water as symbol25:20 Change and sanctification26:42 2 Nephi 31:19 Faith in Christ is a process28:42 Like a rodeo30:35 2 Nephi 31:13 Tongue of angels32:09 The Beatitudes and the Holy Ghost as Comforter34:18 2 Nephi 32:27 Doctrine of Christ36:11 2 Nephi 32:15 The Godhead39:01 Jesus does the Father's will39:54 2 Nephi 32:17 Reason for Nephi's Vision41:20 Baptism by fire and water43:07 Baptize a bag of sand44:48 2 Nephi 25:24 Family of Christ and birth parallels48:41 2 Nephi 32 Dr. Muhlestein shares a story about a ward member50:34 President Oaks on being saved or born again53:36 2 Nephi 32:19-20 Press forward57:57 President Oaks “Scripture Reading and Revelation” and President Nelson “Hear Him”1:00:31 John shares a story about a fighter pilot 1:04:05 2 Nephi 32:4-5 Show and Tell1:05:11 President Nelson,  the Holy Ghost, and heart surgery1:09:52 The Holy Ghost is essential to enduring to the end1:12:48 End of Part 1 – Dr. Kerry MuhlesteinThanks to the follow HIM team:Steve & Shannon Sorensen: Cofounder, Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com