Podcasts about Making Room

On this episode the spotlight is on San Francisco indie/folk/jazz singer songwriter Mae Powell, one of the city's most in demand artists who is on the verge of releasing her sophomore LP, "Making Room for the Light," a genre-blending beauty of a record with vocals that will capture and transport you.  Hear our convo and deep sonic dive into the album.  Plus, two full hours of fresh music from the Bay and beyond.  

The Collective Talk with Rachelle FranceySeason 4Ester Fomenkohttps://www.instagram.com/ester.fomenko/Rachelle Franceyhttps://www.instagram.com/kenziepoo/Collective Talkhttps://www.instagram.com/collectivetalk/Need prayer? Send us a message here https://www.theoceanschurch.com/contactStay Connected- Oceans Church: https://tinyurl.com/y9mdx8avOceans Church Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y9llms4kOceans Church Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/ycnwmn67Mark Francey Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/yagop5gt

If the waiting feels heavy right now, you're not the only one. I know what it's like to carry a longing that hasn't been met yet — to wonder how to keep living fully when the ache is still here.In this mini episode, I'm sharing a practice that's helped me again and again: making room for beauty in the waiting. Because beauty has a way of reviving our hearts when we least expect it. Not as a way to distract yourself, but as a way to breathe, open your heart, and let God meet you here.I'll talk about why beauty can draw you outside of yourself, soften the ache, and even make you more receptive to the gifts He's giving right now. My hope is that you'll leave with encouragement, fresh perspective, and a renewed permission to move slower, look up, and allow beauty to revive you in your waiting.P.S. For the first time ever, we're sharing a few of our most-loved TIS workshops in a special 48-hour flash sale next week. Are you on our email list? Hop on [here➜]—you won't want to miss it. P.P.S. If this episode stirs something in you—a desire to live with more peace, confidence, and hope in the middle of your own “space between”—that's exactly what we walk through together in The Intentional Single's 6-month program. Our next cohort opens September 16–23—join the waitlist [here ➜] to be the first to hear about the Early Bird.P.P.P.S. And mark your calendar—we're hosting a free live event on Thursday, September 18 at 7pm CT. Consider this your official invite! Stay in the know on all things TIS! Subscribe to our Wednesday Wellness & Wisdom FREE biweekly Newsletter! You can look forward to book recs, cycle syncing, workouts, ways to grow spiritually, literally all the things! Subscribe if you want to join club-i-look-forward-to-wednesdays. Learn more about The Intentional Single: https://www.theintentionalsingle.com/ Contact Maria & Meghan: hello@theintentionalsingle.com

Fr. Ryan preached this homily on August 3, 2025. The readings are from Ecclesiastes 1:2; 2:21-23, Psalm 90:3-4, 5-6, 12-13, 14 and 17, Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 & Luke 12:13-21. — Connect with us! Website: slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

There are different parts of our hearts that work together like a symphony, and though some parts are ready for God to come and be present, other parts are not.  What are the parts of us that are not ready for God? And how can we begin to work on opening those parts up to God? Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

Bay Area singer-songwriter Mae Powell‘s debut album on Karma Chief Records, Making Room for the Light, serves up a West-coast brand of vintage, pastel-colored, jazz-meets-indie-pop beauty akin to Atlanta’s Faye Webster. Her latest single “Contact High” has origins in conversations with Powell’s elderly neighbor about a song with the spirit of being high socially, but […] The post Mae Powell: “Contact High” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This week on The Good Life EDU Podcast, we close out the summer by welcoming internationally renowned education expert Dr. Dylan Wiliam to the show for a timely conversation at the intersection of formative assessment, teacher growth, and artificial intelligence in education. As AI tools become more accessible in schools, this discussion explores how educators can respond thoughtfully, leveraging technology to enhance instruction while staying grounded in proven practices that support deep learning. Dr. Wiliam shares insights from decades of research, addresses the limitations of AI in feedback and assessment, and offers practical ideas for how teachers and school leaders can begin to navigate this emerging era. Whether you're curious about AI's role in instructional coaching, redesigning assessment, or creating space for meaningful professional growth, this episode provides a powerful and thought-provoking perspective from one of education's leading voices. Where to find the book Making Room for Impact: https://www.corwin.com/books/room-for-impact-284976?srsltid=AfmBOoqkoq2ZtYt0kKWhbVCcmHaS7C7-j5lyzoCjcQ0tHqfusVUhVKXB Connect with Dr. Dylan Wiliam at https://www.dylanwiliam.org/Dylan_Wiliams_website/Welcome.html

Phyllis and Dr. Glenn Hill sit down with Elijah Runyan, Director of Certified Coaching for Connection Codes, to dive deep into the world of neurodivergence and emotional connection. Both Elijah and Dr. Glenn share personal stories of what it's like to live with unique emotional wiring—where everyday experiences, like dishes left undone or mismatched hangers, can trigger intense pain experiences. Through candid reflections, they reveal how shame and loneliness can take hold when these experiences go unseen or misunderstood, and how learning to process pain instead of judging it opens the door to authentic connection. This episode highlights how the Connection Codes framework—centered on regard, curiosity, and emotional awareness—has transformed their relationships, helping them move from miscommunication to genuine closeness with their families and partners.Links and Resources:Download the Core Emotion Wheel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@connectioncodes?si=phORYBsGMOOrj9mA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out how to become a Certified Coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/certified-coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find a coach:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://connectioncodes.co/coaches#find-a-coach-menu⁠Connect with Elijah here: https://www.runyanstronghealth.com/Chapters: 00:00:00 - Opening Up: Why This Conversation Matters00:00:56 - What Neurodivergence Really Feels Like00:04:22 - When “Different” Becomes a Daily Struggle00:07:41 - From Shame to Identity: The Pain Behind Control00:12:14 - Why Being Seen Is More Powerful Than Being Helped00:21:15 - Raising Kids While Feeling Misunderstood00:22:22 - Making Room for Everyday Pain00:22:33 - Teaching Compassion Through Lived Experience00:25:10 - Travel, Triggers, and When Systems Break00:26:57 - Navigating Marriage with a Neurodivergent Lens00:29:13 - How We Learn to Speak Each Other's Language00:30:19 - The Great Hanger Debate (Yes, Really)00:32:37 - Celebrating the Things That Set Us Apart00:35:10 - Final Thoughts on Connection, Curiosity, and Courage

This is Week 3 of our Sermon Series, Voices!Throughout this series, we're hearing from leaders in our church as they teach us about the why behind what we do.This week, we heard from five of our Young Communicators — each one bringing a powerful message that stirred our faith and pointed us back to what really matters.In today's message, we covered:

Bronwyn Schweigerdt, LMFT explores how early attachment disruptions and alexithymia can impair a client's ability to recognize and articulate anger. This interview offers structured strategies to support emotional identification and expression in session. Interview with Elizabeth Irias, LMFT. Earn CE credit for listening to this episode by joining our low-cost membership for unlimited podcast CE credits for an entire year, with some of the strongest CE approvals in the country (APA, NBCC, ASWB, and more). Learn, grow, and shine with Clearly Clinical Continuing Ed by visiting https://ClearlyClinical.com.

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Learn why margin—not just balance—is essential for a sustainable teaching life. This episode features real-life examples of tasks that only happened when margin was built in, showing how intentional space in your schedule can help you manage your studio, reduce overwhelm, and follow through on what truly matters.Support the podcastSubscribe to Amy's email listEpisode Links & Transcript: https://pianopantry.com/podcast/episode162

Support AND/BOTH: Help us offset production costs while we're growingIn today's episode, Ashley chats with Amy LeClaire, co-owner and president of franchising at Sit Still Kids, shares her journey from magazine publishing in NYC to scaling boutique fitness with Bar Method to revolutionizing the children's haircare industry. In this conversation, Amy discusses how she's built multiple franchise businesses while raising two kids, the importance of work-life integration over balance, and why she believes there's a huge untapped market in specialized services for children. She opens up about navigating the messy middle of parenting teens, the changing landscape of education and career paths, and how taking exceptional care of yourself isn't selfish—it's essential for showing up as your best self in all areas of life.What You'll Learn• How to identify and capitalize on underserved markets (like the 1:92,500 ratio of kids' salons to children under 12)• The difference between building a business versus building a brand, and why that distinction matters for scalability• How to navigate major career transitions while growing a family without sacrificing either• Why work-life integration beats work-life balance, and how companies like Bar Method pioneered flexible work cultures long before it was trendy• The reality of franchise development and what it takes to scale from one location to 150+ nationwide• How to maintain your entrepreneurial edge while co-parenting teens who are figuring out their own paths• Why the traditional college-to-career pipeline might not be the best option for every kid (and the alternatives worth considering)• The importance of modeling resilience and showing your children that adults are still learning and growing too• How to practice "exceptional self-care" as a busy parent and business owner without guilt• Why intuition is an underrated but essential business skill, and how to develop your ability to spot trends before they become mainstreamConnect with Amy LeClaireWebsite: sitstillkids.comInstagram: @sitstillkidsSit Still Kids is expanding to New England with locations opening in the Boston area and Providence!Connect with Ashley:Website: https://dovetaildesigns.coPodcast website: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/AND/BOTH Community: https://www.andbothpodcast.com/andboth-communityDovetail® App: https://airtable.com/appn6w6IWipJYIuA3/pagZys7UnECzM46iJ/formSocial:Instagram: @dovetailappFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dovetaildesigns.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyblackington/

Hi friend, Do you crave deeper friendships—but feel like life is too chaotic to nurture them? Maybe your calendar is packed, your house feels too messy to host, or your expectations for friendship have quietly become barriers instead of bridges. In this heart-to-heart conversation, I'm joined by Cecelia Curtis of The Friendship Tour Podcast to unpack the hidden “clutter” that keeps many of us from forming meaningful, life-giving relationships. We talk about: The myth of microwave friendships (spoiler: real connection takes time!) How unmet expectations, mental load, and busyness sabotage connection What it means to be a friend and make space to receive friendship The power of community and why we were never meant to do life alone This one is for the woman who's longing for connection—but feels like she just doesn't have the capacity. There is a way to make room. Let's talk about how to start small and real.

Six months into this podcast journey, I'm taking a moment to pause not out of burnout, but obedience. In today's short and heartfelt episode, I share what God's been stirring in me: a call to step away for the month of July, not to rest from the work, but to return to the Vine. I hope it encourages you to slow down and listen too. See you in August, friends. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/

Have we ever considered the secret to miracles? In this powerful message, we explore the story of the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4:8-10, who teaches us a profound lesson: making room for God in our lives. This well-to-do woman's decision to create a special space for the prophet Elisha led to an unexpected miracle - the gift of a child. Her story challenges us to examine our own lives and ask: Are we too busy for God? Have we made space for Him to dwell, not just visit? The message unpacks the symbolism of the room's contents - a lamp, table, chair, and bed - representing illumination, nourishment, rest, and dreaming with God. By intentionally creating these spaces in our daily lives, we open ourselves to God's transformative power and miracles. This story reminds us that every miracle, including our spiritual lives, needs reviving. It encourages us to return to our first love, to make time for God, and to persevere in prayer, even when miracles don't happen instantly. Find a C3 Church Near You: https://www.c3churchglobal.com   If you want to give to help C3 Church Global plant new churches around the world, head to https://www.c3churchglobal.com/giving   Follow Me On Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@Philpringle?sub_confirmation=1  https://instagram.com/philpringle https://www.facebook.com/psphilpringle https://www.tiktok.com/@philpringl https://twitter.com/philpringle    Purchase a copy of my books today: https://philpringle.com/store 

Speaker: Pastor Rick Bertrand

This week on The AI Report, Liam Lawson sits down with Gordon Wintrob, co-founder and CTO of Newfront, to talk about bringing AI into one of the slowest-moving industries: insurance.Gordon shares how Newfront is redesigning the broker experience with automation and AI—from parsing 200-page policies in seconds to helping HR teams save weeks of work. They discuss building AI tools that clients actually trust, how to manage risk in regulated industries, and why embedding AI into company culture matters as much as the code.Also in this episode: • Why insurance is one of the last big frontiers for tech • What makes a good AI use case in complex workflows • The story behind Benji, Newfront's internal AI assistant • How to foster internal adoption from hiring to hackathons • What regulation and SOC 2 mean for AI innovationThis is a real look at what happens when AI goes beyond chatbots and into core business infrastructure.Subscribe to The AI Report:https://theaireport.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin the community:https://www.skool.com/the-ai-report-community/aboutChapters:(00:00) Reimagining the Insurance Stack(01:06) Why Insurance Feels So Behind(02:41) How Brokers Work and Where AI Fits(05:08) Founding Newfront With Future Tech in Mind(06:59) Automating Contract Review at Scale(08:49) Working With Startups and Industry Giants(10:19) What It's Like Serving Diverse Client Profiles(12:17) Making Room for Value-Add Conversations(13:28) Key AI Tools: Benji, Gap Analysis, and More(15:29) Why Products Succeed or Fail in Legacy Fields(16:39) Creating a Culture of Technical Curiosity(18:25) From Engineering to Recruiting: AI in the Org(19:30) Equity, Values, and Ownership at Scale(21:50) What Keeps Traditional Brokerages Behind(23:43) AI as a Signal of Operator Leverage(25:22) Who Newfront Builds For(25:56) Staying Compliant While Moving Fast(28:39) Managing Data Risk in a Privacy-Critical Industry(29:01) Vendor Security and SOC 2 in AI Development(30:25) Expanding AI Beyond the Frontend(31:58) CTO Strategy and Time Allocation(32:54) Staying Up-to-Date in a Fast-Shifting Landscape(34:42) Building With Purpose in a Legacy System(36:11) Connect With Gordon

Join us this evening for A Quick 15-minute moment of devotion and prayer with Pastor Scott from Psalm 62:5-8, Psalm 127, and Psalm 131 NKJV

Back when the world was on lockdown, DJ EFN was in the delivery room becoming a second-time Dad in the middle of a pandemic. This week's throwback episode takes it all the way back to 2020, when newborn life collided with masks, meltdowns, and madness. DJ EFN breaks down what it was like prepping his toddler for a new sibling, surviving sleepless nights, and balancing the guilt of getting more rest than his wife. From tough convos around circumcision to full-blown “terrible twos” struggles, this one's packed with the realest parenting gems. Plus, a zoo trip with Wrekonize and the kids that went from chill to chaotic real quick. It's all the joy, frustration, and realness of parenting two under three. If you know, you know! What You'll Hear in This Episode: [00:02:05] Making Room for Baby #2 [00:10:08] Zombie Dad Diaries [00:19:40] To Snip or Not to Snip? [00:23:45] Newborn Life Ain't Light [00:34:40] Zoo Day with the Squad  Why Listen: This is fatherhood in full effect. Uncut, unapologetic, and rooted in the culture. The Father Hoods crew delivers the wins, the struggles, and the gems, all wrapped in that one-of-a-kind vibe only they bring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making Room for Restw/ Travis West

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Mark 1:35-39 Luke 9:57-62

Speaker: Wally Harrison

God waits for you to commit yourself to the Lord Jesus Christ. Broadcast #6826To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

We start this new sermon series with exploring the heart of Jesus through the story of the bleeding woman in Mark 5. Her encounter with Jesus shows His willingness to be interrupted, His care for the outcast, and His readiness to step into messy situations. When He calls her “Daughter,” it's a moment of deep healing, love, and belonging. Pastor Mike Craft invites us to reflect on how we're called to do the same—especially for vulnerable children in the foster care system. Are we willing to be interrupted for them? To make space in our lives and homes for those the world often overlooks? 

Are we really "Making Room" for all of God's creation in our daily lives...the disabled in particular? We are blessed to have Pam Christensen with us today to teach and preach about "making room" for all.

Send us a textWelcome back to Organizing with Ease! In today's episode, we're diving into something essential—but often overlooked in the summer shuffle: rest. As we wrap up our May series “Simplify Your Day,” this final episode invites you to rethink rest not as a luxury, but as a rhythm. We're not just talking naps or spa days (though those are great!). We're talking about creating intentional pauses in your daily life to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why rest is a productivity strategy—not procrastination Four types of rest you need: Mental, Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Real-life examples of how clutter, noise, and overstimulation block true rest Easy ways to integrate rest into busy summer schedules (even with kids at home!) How rest helps you stay aligned with your values and more present in daily life Diana's Real Talk Moments: The unexpected story behind how a midweek meltdown led to a total reset Why “rest guilt” is real—and how to release it A powerful quote to help you remember to make space, not just fill time This Week's Book Recommendation: “Sacred Rest” by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith — a must-read if you're craving meaningful rejuvenation beyond sleep.  Stat to Remember: Studies show that just 10 minutes of intentional quiet can reduce cortisol and improve focus by over 25%. Spread the Word: If this episode gave you a moment to breathe or reflect, we'd be so grateful if you'd share it with a friend, post about it on your socials, or leave a quick review. Your support helps others find Organizing with Ease and reminds us all that rest truly matters. Connect with Diana:Business email: Diana@dsdeclutrr.comOur Instagram: @dsdeclutrrOur Facebook: @dsdeclutrrOur Websites: dsdeclutrr.com

Tune in to the show weekly at 8 pm mst on HGR 2. Pastor Bob Simons would love to have you participate in the live discussion. New Life Pentecostal Church in Dickenson ND invites you to tune in and participate by texting Pastor Simons at 701 290 7862.

May 20th, 2025:  Can A Good Protestant Go to Heaven?; The Post-Christian Culture; Making Room for God in Our Lives

Join us as we talk about our process of clearing out everything that doesn't serve us anymore to make room for everything that does.

Nathan Harrison teaches on May 18, 2025.

Explore the transformative power of inviting the Holy Spirit into your life. Just as Mary made room in her heart for Jesus, we too can experience a deeper connection with God by making more room for the Holy Spirit. Discover what happens when we open ourselves up to His presence and allow Him to work in and through us.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:51 Recapping Following Jesus02:40 Making Room for God in Your Life08:31 Mary's Example of Making Room for God21:44 The Power of Your Story25:07 Inviting Others on the Journey29:37 Will You Make Room for the Holy Spirit?TAKE A NEXT STEP:INTRODUCE YOURSELF

 Welcome!Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is for people who are seeking to know more about God and Church and where believers from around the world can strengthen their walk with Christ.Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! Connect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Consider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder Partner. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/#brucedownes​ #catholicministries​​​ #praytherosarv #devotional #dailydevotional

This week's guest is everyone's favorite entertainment host, Scott Evans. During our conversation, Scott shared how his career has been in the making since high school. He discussed how his roles at major media outlets prepared him to lead a team of three to critical acclaim. From his decision to lock his hair, to advocating for his makeup finish, Scott is no stranger to speaking confidently onscreen and off. Tune in as we discuss:How Erykah Badu foretold Scott's career journey when he was 16The ways his mother supported his self expression in fashion and styleWhy a conversation with DeAndre Arnold, who was told to cut his hair if he wanted to walk at his graduation, inspired him to finally lock his hairRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Scott @iamscottevansProducts Mentioned: FENTY FoundationDanessa Myricks Foundation, Concealer, Balm To PowderLaura Mercier FoundationIsamaya Conserving Beauty Wipes111 Skin MaskEmu OilUnseen SunscreenAfrican Nectar TeaCoconut Asam Tea Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Making Room For The Kingdom" preached by Pastor William Moore at the First Jesus Name Church of Benndale on the Sunday night of 5-4-2025. For more information about our church or this message please email us at fjncbenndale@icloud.com. Have a wonderful and blessed day.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of actively responding to the desires God is giving us in this season and how to respond to the new thing God is doing in our lives. Join the 21-Day Discipline Bootcamp!! https://www.thedreakay.com/21daybootcamp Join the Community! https://www.thedreakay.com/community Take The Entrepreneurial Mindset Quiz~ https://form.typeform.com/to/FNeJhi4i Join my Email List! https://drea-kay.kit.com/8ff6acf307 Join me on Substack! Join Now! (Free) Invest in my podcast, music projects, and more. Click Here! Things I Never Said EP https://ffm.to/prqa5oe Neva Eva Video Series 1 (10:00) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYNmZ_I47_k

Meredith is easily one of the most interesting and unusual people we've ever had on the podcast, and her story is a testament to just how much small-town living appeals to all kinds of people, even people that you may not expect. This episode is all about how Meredith–a Marin County, California native–found herself in rural South Dakota, and what we can do to make our small towns more welcoming for all different kinds of people who want to make their lives here.  About Meredith: Meredith McMurray was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. She was home-schooled for all but one of her twelve grade school years. Then, in 2006, she enlisted into the US Marine Corps at age 18 and served four years active duty, deploying twice during that time. After an Honorable Discharge, Meredith began an exploration into the world of health and healing practices such as yoga, neuromuscular therapy, meditation, self-inquiry, and performing arts! She began learning Aerial Acrobatics in 2012, at first as a hobby. By 2016, Meredith began making a living off of teaching and performing Aerial Acrobatics. In May 2019, Meredith was presented with an opportunity to take over ownership of Aerial Arts Fairfax (IG account no longer managed), a local beloved Aerial Academy in Fairfax, CA. The offer was for Meredith to purchase the business and facilitate over 200 actively enrolled students to continue their training—or watch it close and cease to exist due to the original founder opting to retire earlier in 2019. Out of pure love for the art form (and a lack of awareness of what was to come), Meredith took a risk and invested five figures of borrowed money into purchasing the business. Aerial Arts Fairfax had eight great months under Meredith's leadership, and then March 2020 came along... Obliterated by the statewide lockdowns and dysfunctional social practices implemented by the majority in the San Francisco Bay Area, Meredith consciously chose to no longer serve that community with her business nor her physical presence. Meredith had heard former Governor Kristi Noem say, "All South Dakotans are Essential." So, after sixteen total months of fighting to regain any sense of meaning or purpose in California, Meredith packed her Prius and drove to South Dakota with no plan. Once she arrived, Meredith was able to shake hands with Gov. Kristi Noem and thank her for standing up for the people of South Dakota and their occupations. Then, Meredith was able to work a seasonal job in South Dakota and earn enough to pay herself back from the five-figure financial wound created by the State of California. After that, Meredith moved across state lines four times before eventually returning back to South Dakota, where she has been living for the last 2.5 years. By no means is Meredith walking off into the sunset... She continues to wake up every morning wondering how she can best serve the community, make real friends, and express important messages in whatever form. Please enjoy the speech Meredith recently gave at the Black Hills Aerial Cup: https://youtu.be/Y15XccuXMFw?si=IGgYzsz8jtsfQqpA In this episode, we cover: How Meredith went from Marin County, CA to small-town South Dakota What she loves about small towns What she'd love for her own small-town experience Resources Mentioned: Freedom Fest: https://freedomfest.com/ Speech for anyone who's ever felt "non-essential”: https://youtu.be/Y15XccuXMFw?si=IGgYzsz8jtsfQqpA Meredith's website: www.DanglingDance.com Get in touch: DanglingDance@gmail.com Small-Town Shout-Out! Big high fives to Ellendale, our county seat! A major economic development project—Applied Digital—is happening right there, and the revenue it brings is game-changing. But we're especially cheering for Ellendale because growth like this brings big challenges, too. Just because something big is happening doesn't mean anything was ever wrong before. We see you, we support you, and we're in it with you. New Segment Alert! We think some of the best parts about radio shows and podcasts are listener call-ins, so we've decided to make those a part of the Growing Small Towns Podcast. We really, really want to hear from you! We're introducing two new parts to the show:  “Small town humblebrags”: Call in and tell us about something amazing you did in your small town so we can celebrate with you. No win is too small—we want to hear it all, and we will be excessively enthusiastic about whatever it is! You can call in for your friends, too, because giving shout-outs is one of our favorite things.  “Solving Your Small-Town People Challenges”: Have a tough issue in your community? We want to help. Call in and tell us about your problem, and we'll solve it on an episode of the podcast. Want to remain anonymous? Totally cool, we can be all secretive and stuff. We're suave like that.  If you've got a humblebrag or a tricky people problem, call 701-203-3337 and leave a message with the deets. We really can't wait to hear from you!  Get In Touch Have an idea for a future episode/guest, have feedback or a question, or just want to chat? Email us at hello@growingsmalltowns.org Subscribe + Review Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of The Growing Small Towns Show! If the information in our conversations and interviews has helped you in your small town, head out to Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver relevant, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more small-town trailblazers just like you!

Today I'm going to share a personal experience of navigating some complex emotions during my daughter's wedding. Let's talk about the importance of making room for all feelings, including joy and grief, and acknowledge the societal expectations surrounding emotional responses to significant life events. Key Takeaways: Emotional maturity involves holding multiple truths at once. It's okay to feel both joy and grief simultaneously. Cultural expectations can create pressure around how we should feel during significant events. Mixed emotions are a natural part of the human experience. Self-judgment can intensify emotional struggles. Making room for all feelings is essential for healing. Emotions are not problems; they are experiences to be felt. You don't have to wait for the hard times to celebrate the good. All parts of you are welcome in your emotional journey. Healing involves embracing complexity and allowing all emotions to coexist. More from me: Sign up for the $47 class "Decide: How to Commit to Staying or Going After Infidelity" here: https://portal.andreagiles.com/decide Apply to join the "Get Your Life Back After Infidelity" group program here: https://andreagiles.com/get-your-life-back/ Follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theinfidelitycoach/ Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! For transcripts and other available downloads, please visit Andrea's website at https://andreagiles.com/podcast/ © 2020 - 2025 Andrea Giles

In this week's message Pastor Gabe teaches from Acts 3, where Peter and John stop to engage a man who had been overlooked his entire life—and through their presence and obedience, Resurrection power is released. This message unpacks how prayer, presence, service, and invitation create space for God to move in us and through us this coming Easter.

In this week's message Pastor Gabe teaches from Acts 3, where Peter and John stop to engage a man who had been overlooked his entire life—and through their presence and obedience, Resurrection power is released. This message unpacks how prayer, presence, service, and invitation create space for God to move in us and through us this coming Easter.

What happens when a cookbook becomes more than recipes? When it meets you at 4:44 AM as you're cleaning bottles, staring out the window, wondering what happened to you? That's exactly what Dina Delicia Gonsar accomplishes with her new book "At The Kitchen Sink" - a refreshing blend of practical recipes and soul-nourishing devotionals.Returning to Making Room, Dina takes us behind the scenes of her publishing journey, revealing how years of seemingly rejected proposals transformed into perfect divine timing. Those waiting seasons allowed her to incorporate profound personal experiences - including her battle with cancer and postpartum depression - creating devotionals with authentic depth rather than surface-level encouragement.Unlike traditional cookbooks organized by meal type, Dina structures her book around the actual rhythms of family life. "Carpool Warriors" offers meals you can eat in the car between sports practices. "Mom Minute" provides quick personal nourishment when you haven't had a moment to yourself all day. Even "eating off your kid's plate" becomes an opportunity for creativity - like adding protein powder to abandoned cereal milk.What resonates most powerfully is Dina's liberation from rigid mealtime rules. Gone are the days of insisting on elaborate multi-component dinners at precise times. Instead, she embraces flexibility: sometimes dinner happens at 4:30 before soccer practice, sometimes it's breakfast foods at night, sometimes it's dessert with dad when he gets home late. This adaptability doesn't diminish the importance of gathering; rather, it makes consistent family time possible amidst life's constantly shifting demands.Through it all, Dina reframes everyday cooking as meaningful ministry rather than mundane labor. When nobody's applauding the person wiping Cheerios off the floor for the fifth time, her book stands as a reminder that this too is sacred work.Ready to transform your relationship with mealtime? Order "At The Kitchen Sink" today --------This Episode was sponsored by Feast and Fettle. Get $25 off your first week of personal chef quality meals delivered straight to your door with code GATHER25

✨ Day 12: I Am Making Room for My Inner Goddess to Shine ✨Today, we begin the sacred process of clearing space—physically, mentally, and emotionally—so our inner goddess can shine through with more ease and grace.✨ This episode of The Goddess Way of Losing Weight, part of The Goddess Way of Living podcast, invites you to release what no longer serves you:✨ Old limiting beliefs✨ Physical clutter✨ Mental noise✨ Emotional weightBy letting go, we make space for peace, joy, alignment, and the next best version of ourselves. You'll be guided through gentle journaling prompts and reflections to help you check in with areas of your life that may need a reset. What are you ready to release? What small steps can you take to feel more like your highest self?

Ready to reignite the fire in you? For this special episode I'm bringing back mic drop moments from 3 of your favorite solo episodes I've done on the podcast to help you go all-in with full faith you'll attract the opportunities that are meant for you. You'll learn how to create a life where everything is rigged in your favor, how to declutter not just your space but your mindset, and why trusting your intuition is your superpower. In This Episode You Will Learn About:  How to lean into faith to attract opportunities beyond your current vision. What you need to REMOVE to make room for growth. How to trust your intuition to make space for a purpose-driven life. What happened when I decluttered my life. Positive affirmations to manifest unexpected opportunities. Resources + Links Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/monahan Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MONAHAN. Want to do more and spend less like Uber, 8x8, and Databricks Mosaic? Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/MONAHAN. Get 10% off your first Mitopure order at timeline.com/CONFIDENCE. Get 15% off your first order when you use code CONFIDENCE15 at checkout at jennikayne.com. Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn