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If you're a Christian, spiritual maturity isn't about becoming more self-sufficient; it's about becoming more childlike.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explores why Jesus welcomed little children to come to him and what their faith teaches us about entering the kingdom of God.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons
The symbol of Christian service is the towel and basin, the instruments Jesus used to wash His disciples' feet. While the leaders of the world jockey for position and power, Jesus sets a different example. Those who wish to be great in the Kingdom of God are first called to be servants. Jesus said, "I did not come to be served, but to serve." Shouldn't it be the same for those who follow Christ as King and Savior?
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Speaker: Charlie Pike Recorded: 21st June 2026
In this episode Mark interviews Premee Mohamed, a Nebula, World Fantasy, Ignyte, Locus, and Aurora award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the Show, Don't Tell Writing Podcast with Suzy Vadori. In this weekly show, Suzy brings you writing techniques, best practices, motivation, inspirational stories from real live authors out there making it in the world, and actionable advice that can help you turn that book you're writing into the bestseller you know deep down that it can be. In their interview, Mark and Premee talk about: How Premee introduces herself as a writer in different contexts The snobbery that can exist in the CanLit spaces in relation to sci-fi/fantasy/horror The generous umbrella of the term "speculative fiction" Being drawn to write in the speculative genres because that's what she liked to read The first completely partially illustrated story Premee remembers finishing when she was eight years old The Stephen King anthology (authorized stories set in the world of The Stand) was the most Premee had been offered for a short story ever The agent Premee found for selling her first book and having worked with them for almost nine years The common response of a multi- or cross-genre book confusing publishers who liked it because they didn't know "where to put it" on the shelves How the awards Premee has won so far haven't really moved the needle at all in terms of increasing book sales Premee's forthcoming books that are coming from the big five publishers Loving the writing anyway, and how Premme would write even if she wasn't publishing Premee's experience as a Writer in Residence at the Edmonton Public Library Advice Premee would offer to writers looking for a publisher to sell their writing to How she used to be a pantser but is now a completely converted outliner How Premee's only self-publishing experience being a painful experience because it was work she did not enjoy, but how it led to her selling enough units of the ebook that it helped cover a trip to Dublin for a World Con The powerful impact of Canada's PLR program for writers And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a few items that came up in the conversation. Links of Interest: Premee Mohamed's Website EP 478 - The Pinocchio Problem EP 475 - Writing Emotions and Making the Reader Feel with Jeff Elkins Substack Article - Hat Switch on the Highway: A Tale of Two Marks Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) Stark Realities Book An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Premee Mohamed is a Nebula, World Fantasy, Ignyte, Locus, and Aurora award-winning Indo-Caribbean scientist and speculative fiction author based in Edmonton, Alberta. She has also been a finalist for the Hugo, British Fantasy, British Science Fiction, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Crawford awards. In 2024, she was the Edmonton Public Library writer-in-residence, and she has taught at establishments including the Banff Institute for the Arts, the Clarion Workshop, and the Carl Brandon Society. She has judged short fiction contests for CBC and Alberta Views Magazine and can be found on her website at www.premeemohamed.com. She is represented by Michael Curry of DMLA. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Cavaliers Chief Marketing Officer Chris Kaiser joins Ken Carman and Anthony Lima to break down Friday's 10-year anniversary celebration of the 2016 championship, including a new championship-themed basketball court and a commercial-free replay of Game 7 at the Meet Me Here Plaza downtown. Kaiser opens up about how tricky it is to honor the franchise's past while staying focused on a current team fresh off an Eastern Conference Finals run, especially with LeBron James's free agency looming over everything the marketing department plans. Carman also gets Kaiser to explain the surprisingly well-organized process behind auctioning off the actual seat Taylor Swift sat in during the playoffs, which fetched a notable price for charity.
God's design for marriage, and his protection against unbiblical divorce, is rooted in a right worship of him.In today's episode, we continue our sermon series from the archives, The Gospel According to Mark, as Paul explores Jesus' teaching on marriage and divorce through four lenses: God as Lawgiver, Creator, Sovereign, and Savior.To hear more sermons from Paul, visit PaulTripp.com/Sermons
To The Next Generation looks at God's call to faithfully pass the gospel from one generation to the next. Through passages like Psalm 78 and Titus 2, we'll see that God's faithfulness is not meant to be kept to ourselves.It is meant to be declared, displayed, and handed down. Join us as we discover how every generation has a role in telling the story of God's grace and helping the next generation know, love, and follow Jesus."The Kingdom We Receive" is a sermon based on Mark 10:13-16 preached by lead pastor Billy Glosson.This sermon was preached at Mission Church — a church in Morganton, North Carolina in the heart of Burke County.Join us in person on Sundays, 10 AM221 Herron St.Morganton NC, 28655
Send us Fan MailMarriage advice gets loud fast, but Jesus gets clear. We open Mark 10:8-9 and sit with the words “one flesh” and “let no one separate,” not as a sentimental quote for weddings, but as Jesus' direct answer to a divorce question meant to trap Him. That context changes everything. We talk candidly about how marriage is under attack, why so many “reasons to quit” don't hold up against Scripture, and what it looks like for Christian men to lead with conviction when feelings run hot and circumstances feel heavy.We are excited to be speaking at Mountain Life Church in Park City Utah on June 20th. Lock in your spot at this link to register. Our latest plan just released on the Bible App called I'm Just a Guy: Feeling Stuck at Work. You can start that plan at this link. Most men fight a battle no one sees—their thoughts. Shame, temptation, and negative spirals don't just go away. This plan on the Bible App helps you bring that fight into the light, take thoughts captive, and build real discipline of the mind. If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading your thoughts, start here: https://thelionwithin.us/devotional/im-just-a-guy-trying-to-be-healthy/It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.
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Childlike Faith | VBS Celebration 2026 In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus welcomes children and teaches that the kingdom of God belongs to those who come to Him with childlike faith. This sermon explores what it means to trust God completely, depend on Him daily, and approach Him with humility and eagerness. Through practical examples and biblical truth, this message challenges us to set aside self-sufficiency and embrace a deeper trust in Jesus. Key Insights: Discover the difference between childish faith and childlike faith. Learn how radical trust and total dependence shape a growing relationship with Jesus. Understand what Jesus meant when He said to receive the kingdom of God like a child. Identify areas where self-sufficiency may be keeping you from deeper faith. Be challenged to approach Jesus with humility, wonder, and eager trust. Scripture Focus: Mark 10:13-16 Speaker: Matt Petty Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on Facebook ° Follow us on [Instagram](www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist) ° Visit our [website](www.burnthickory.com)
Wednesday Evening Bible StudyNew Member InstructionJune 11, 2026Rev. David BuchsGrace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, Arkansas
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An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
This episode features an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Mark's book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The chapter is called "The Pinocchio Problem." Prior to the main content Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the book STARK REALITIES: Stacked-up Lessons Every Writer Needs To Know About The Business of Writing and Publishing. The Truth About Building a Writing Career With No Sugarcoating, Just Real Talk. The Honest, practical guide that every writer needs. Learn more about this book at markleslie.ca/starkrealities Links of Interest: Stark Realities Book Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Faith and doubt- Blind Bartimaeus displayed a reverence for Jesus and had faith that he could be healed. Sometimes faith looks like resisting the temptation to doubt God's love or blame Him for the trials we face.
The last will be first- Greatness in the world means having fame and riches, but Jesus taught that true greatness and joy are found in serving others.
Program for 06/10/2026 Covenant Community Church: Mark 10:46-52
Program for 06/09/26 Covenant Community Church: Mark 10:32-45
Program for 06/08/26 Covenant Community Church: Mark 10:17-31
As we continue with Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem, we ask ourselves what is it that we truly desire from him and how do we receive it?
6-7-26 Servants, Not Spectators | Mark 10:42–45 | Pastor Joshua Kennedy Following Jesus Through Humble Service Pastor Joshua Kennedy Getting Grounded Series
2026-06-07 Questioning Jesus: The Question of Eternal Life Mark 10:17-31 (Scott Warner) by Scott Warner
Program for 06/04/2026 Covenant Community Church: Mark 10:13-16
In this solo episode recorded while driving between Waterloo, Ontario and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on his way to attending StokerCon, a horror writer conference, Mark shares some reflections on his dual life as an author-supporting industry representative and a horror author. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. Links of Interest: Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Program for 06/03/2026 Covenant Community Church: Mark 10:1-12
Many people approach God with the wrong questions, focusing on what they can get away with or what they must do to earn salvation. In Mark 10, both the Pharisees and the rich young ruler made this mistake, treating their relationship with God as a transaction rather than pursuing genuine intimacy. Jesus redirected them to God's original design and calling. Instead of asking rule-based questions, we should focus on what God is calling us to. When we fix our eyes on Jesus rather than on regulations, we discover the transformative power of relationship over transaction.
Mark interviews grammar educator Patty McGee about her new book NOT YOUR GRANNY'S GRAMMAR as well as how grammar should be approachable rather than feared. Prior to the interview Mark comments from recent episodes and related Stark Reflections content, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off your own personalized report. In the interview, Mark and Patty talk about: Talk about: Patty's background as a teacher and how she tried to make the experience as rich as possible for students The challenge of when she first approached teaching grammar Looking for a new time of entry point for grammar learning Grammar being more than just the traditional basics, including sentence construction and sentences types that can make our writing more fluid and better express what we want readers to experience in our writing How identifying parts of speech in grammar has often become a kind of gatekeeping element in how to use grammar Patty being a literary consultant but preferring to call herself a "traveling teacher" How a lot of adults carry a lot of baggage about grammar Removing the punitive nature of the way grammar is approached and taught Patty's use of grammatical manipulatives and being allowed to play with them Certain long-time rules such as the "comma splice" rule that might be going away due to common modern use How handwriting is one of the most useful ways of remembering and building skills by firing more neurons than typing does Things to remember about the discomfort and fear of grammar such as "grammar isn't rules, grammar is art" and "grammar isn't rules, grammar is style" And more... After the interview Mark reflects on a few things about the conversation and also interjects with something from his personal update that he forgot. Links of Interest: Patty McGee's Website Article: Survival Dance: How Humans Waltzed Through the Ice Age Article: With This Pen, I Thee Connect Patreon Version Substack Version Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Patty McGee is a nationally recognized literacy consultant, speaker, and educator passionate about transforming classrooms into spaces where language and learning come alive. With decades of experience as a teacher, coach, and advocate for delightful literacy practices, Patty has worked alongside educators across the country, partnering to unlock the full potential of their students through innovative and practical teaching strategies. Not Your Granny's Grammar is her third book. Connect with Patty at www.pattymcgee.org. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
In Mark 10, Jesus encounters religious leaders, a wealthy young man, his own disciples, and a blind beggar - all revealing different forms of spiritual sleep. While the Pharisees used God's mercy for comfort, the rich ruler trusted in his possessions, and James and John sought status, only blind Bartimaeus truly saw Jesus for who he was. When Jesus asks 'What do you want me to do for you?' our answer reveals whether we're living in false stories of self-sufficiency or nightmares of hopelessness. The goal isn't spiritual self-sufficiency but deeper dependence on God, recognizing that Jesus creates loving tension to wake us from spiritual sleep.
Mark interviews Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor, about writing emotion and a new in person gathering he's organizing in Baltimore in late 2026. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. During their conversation, Mark and Jeff talk about: Jeff's latest book in the Dialogue Doctor series on writing emotions How Jeff has never really done any marketing for his books Struggling with intense self doubt Co-authoring with JP Rindfleisch IX The concept of thinking about how a scene makes the reader feel instead of how the character feels How in a world of AI you should be the most human you can be and how it leads to the question: "What does it look like, what does it mean to write like a human?" Seven different ways you can manipulate the reader's emotional journey and how they've come from the coaching Jeff does with authors Recentering our story around the question of what our character's growth is The book THE ANTI-RACISM WORKSHOP The concept of the reader's ally character to either increase or relieve the pressure, or tension in a moment Jeff's in person gathering happening in Baltimore later this year And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on four different things from the conversation, and includes an additional personal update that comes with a reflection. Links of Interest: The Dialogue Doctor The Fiction Makers Conference (Aug 22, 23, 2026) Jeff's Previous Appearances EP 312 - The Dialogue Doctor Will See You Now With Jeff Elkins EP 266 - "Let's Talk Dialogue with Jeff Elkins," He Said Reflectively EP 157 - A Conversation with Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor EP 226 - Reflective Round Table - December 2021 EP 172 - Understanding and Navigating Gender Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Jeff Elkins is the founder of the Dialogue Doctor where he and two other passionate coaches help authors and provides free resources and a supportive community. He's the author of 13 novels, 5 books on the craft of writing, and over 100 short stories. He has worked with hundreds of authors over the years and helped thousands more via his many resources, his public speaking, and the Dialogue Doctor podcast. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
#1 | "Jesus Owns Everything" | Mark 10:42-45 | Josh Young
Todaywe are delving into one of the greatest mysteries of the Bible here inPhilippians 2:7, where the Apostle Paul wrote, “But made Himself of noreputation, taking the form of a bondservant.” Today we are going to talkabout how “He emptied Himself”. What an amazing truth we find here—thatJesus Christ, the God of heaven, emptied Himself and came among us. Philippians2 takes us into the humility of Jesus Christ. Remember, that is what Paul isteaching: “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” Theheart and mind of humility that Jesus had brought Him to planet Earth as ahuman being. Verse6 shows us that Jesus is fully God. We talked about that yesterday. Now verse 7shows us what He was willing to do for our salvation. Paul says, “But madeHimself of no reputation.” The phrase literally means “He emptied Himself.”Now, this has sometimes been misunderstood, so we need to look at it carefullytoday. Jesus did not empty Himself of His deity. Jesus never stopped being God.When Jesus walked on earth, He still forgave sins. He still calmed storms. Hestill received worship. He still claimed equality with the Father. He was fullyGod and fully man at the same time. So what did He empty Himself of? Helaid aside the independent use of His divine privileges. He voluntarilysurrendered the visible glory and heavenly privileges that He had with theFather before the world began. Remember John 17:5, where Jesus prayed, “Andnow, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I hadwith You before the world was.” Think about what Jesus left behind: the worshipof angels, the splendor of heaven, the glory of eternity, the uninterruptedfellowship of heavenly majesty. He entered into a fallen world filled withsuffering, rejection, hatred, and pain. The Creator stepped into His creation. Theeternal God became a baby. What humility! Paulcontinues by saying that He took “the form of a bondservant.” Notice thecontrast in verse 6: He was in the form of God. In verse 7, He took the form ofa servant. The One who ruled heaven and the universe became a servant onearth—not merely a servant, but a bondservant, a slave. Jesus did not pretendto serve. He became a servant. Think about John 13, where Jesus washed thedisciples' feet. That was the work of the lowest household servant. Can youimagine that? The hands that formed the galaxies washed fishermen's feet. Thatis the mind of Christ. Mark10:45 says, “For even the Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but tominister.” This is so opposite of our culture today. The world says, “Promoteyourself, demand recognition, protect your image.” Jesus says, “Serve.” Remember,real greatness in the kingdom of God is found in servanthood. Matthew 23:11says, “He who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” Yes, many peoplewant the crown, but few want the towel. Yetthroughout Scripture, God honors servants. Joseph served in prison beforeruling in Egypt. David served sheep before leading Israel. Moses served in thewilderness before delivering a nation. Jesus served all the way to the cross. Thequestion today is this: Where is God calling you to serve?Maybein your home.Atyour church.Atwork.Maybein a hidden ministry that nobody ever notices. Yousee, the flesh wants applause, but the spirit wants obedience. One of thegreatest tests of humility is whether or not we are willing to serve when noone sees us and no one praises us. Are we still joyful today in serving theLord? The mind of Christ says, “Yes, I will serve.”Today,ask yourself:AmI looking to be served or to serve?DoI quietly resent humble tasks?AmI willing to do unnoticed ministry?Thatmay mean being a nursery worker, cleaning the church, helping elderly people,or being a faithful prayer warrior that nobody knows about. Heaven sees it all.Remember this: Jesus never asked us to go lower than He already went. Remember:“He emptied Himself” and so should we!
When God divinely interrupts our plans, instead of responding with annoyance, we should pay attention to what God is seeking to do in and through us for his glory and our sanctification.
In this episode Mark interviews Canadian writer Colleen Anderson about writing horror and speculative fiction and poetry as well as non-fiction articles. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. In the interview, Mark and Colleen talk about: How they've known each other mostly online Colleen's editing of the Tesseracts Seventeen anthology which Mark had a story in The Canadian horror anthology that Mark and Colleen Anderson are going to be which is coming in December 2026 Colleen's forthcoming poetry collection (TO THE LAST ION) and the poetry collection she published last year How Colleen uses such things as an instance of alien abduction and body horror in one of her poems to illustrate societal observations about things like the way we do body modifications or live within a world of stereotypes The prevalence of body horror lately and how it's often about a loss of control A look at universal monsters in a recent article Colleen wrote A definition of what body horror is, and a discussion of the Bram Stoker Award winning novel Queen of Teeth The days of paper manuscript submissions and the logistics involved in that The open mic workshop that takes place at places like StokerCon for speculative and horror poetry How Colleen decides what format an idea is going to take Putting in her "poet brain" instead of her "fiction writer brain" in some instances The methods Colleen uses to find markets to submit her writing to and how some of them work Finding and applying for various grants for writers/artists/creatives Advice Colleen would offer to writers wanting to submit their writing to various markets Colleen's first experience doing a live reading Some of the conferences Colleen is going to be attending in the next little while Where people can find Colleen online After the interview Mark reflects on the value of writing and submitting short pieces and the potential earning. He also talks about CanCon and the way different music/sounds can stir up emotions and deep memories and even things like Canadian pride. Links of Interest: Colleen Anderson's Website/Blog Nov 2, 2025 Episode of The Creative Penn Podcast (Creating While Caring with Donn King) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Colleen Anderson has been widely published across eight countries, with works appearing in publications such as Weird Tales, Cemetery Dance, Amazing, and Shadow Atlas. Rhysling Award winner for "Machine (r)Evolution" and a two-time winner of the SFPA's dwarf poetry contest, she has been nominated for Pushcart, Elgin, Rhysling, and Dwarf Stars Awards. She is a Canada Council, BC Arts Council and Ladies of Horror Fiction grant recipient. Her poetry collections include The Lore of Inscrutable Dreams, I Dreamed a World, Weird Worlds, and Vellum Leaves and Lettered Skins as well as two fiction collections A Body of Work and Embers Amongst the Fallen. Colleen freelances as an editor, and has served on the SFPA executive, as well as British Fantasy Award and Stoker juries. She lives in Vancouver, BC where she searches for mermaids. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
Hi friends,Welcome to Season 3, Episode 21 of the podcast!We start today's episode with a little update on what is going on around here, as well as an invitation to our upcoming pilgrimage in Italy. If you want to skip to the meditation, it starts at 09:53.We want tell you about a special opporunity coming up soon! We will be guiding our second pilgrimage retreat in Northern Italy, together with La Nuvola, from August 24-30, 2026. This will be five days and six nights together in a mountain retreat, spending time in nature, meditation, creative expression, and community while exploring the ways of Christ together. We hope you join us! You can find out all about it at https://www.shekinacommunity.com/2026-italy-pilgrimage-with-la-nuvola.Today's episode is an imagination meditation on Mark 10:17-31 with Neil. Each meditation we offer has three parts.First, Neil will offer some exercises to help you find quiet readiness for meditation.Second, he will guide you through the verses with lots of space for your imagining.And third, we encourage you to process your meditation by sharing your experience and thoughts— if you are meditating with others—or journaling or recording your experience in some way if you are meditating on your own. One of the ways we fund our community is through the support we receive on Patreon! If you want to join in, the link is http://patreon.com/shekinameditationpodcast or send a donation through http://shekinacommunity.com/donateWe also share about our grocery and supply deliveries to 19 families in need, here around our valley in Northern Thailand. We are looking for committed support for these monthly deliveries, which total between $400-500 USD per month. You can help out at https://donorbox.org/shekina-garden-social-projects.Follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/shekinagardenWe are so thankful for your support,Much love,The Shekina Garden Community
Mark 10:32-45 // Aaron Morrow Find out more about River City Church at rivercitydbq.org
Mark interviews Donn King about his new book ANCHORED FOR THE STORM, about caregiving, and about creativity. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episode, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by Author Nation, being held in Las Vegas Nov 13 through 14, 2026 Learn more about Author Nation and register at AuthorNation.live. In the interview, Mark and Donn talk about: The difference between goals and missions How Donn has always been a writer of some sort and how that will always be the thing that stays even when he cuts other things back Writer's Block versus when the well runs dry Understanding how not being true to yourself can be something that leads to depression Thinking of yourself not as a speaker or a writer, but an expert in a particular field and which you can share those things through speaking and writing The recent passing away of Donn's severely disabled daughter Hanna and the 24-hour required care she had needed Donn's preferred 2 to 3 hours of uninterrupted time for writing . . . and how being unable to do that suggested to him that he could NOT write. And how that all changed when he found ways to get writing done in much smaller chunks, like 5 minute slots How there are currently roughly 50 million unpaid caregivers in the US today and yet how they can feel so alone Re-examining what it means to creative even for those who are writers or artists Being able to serve your person by taking care of yourself How when you are a caregiver you are in constant crisis without any indication that it will ever end How Donn has been grieving as a parent for over numerous decades Donn's book of devotionals for caregivers who don't need another inspirational slogan, ANCHORED FOR THE STORM The question of "why do bad things happen to good people" and how it relates to the concept of a dog watching a human rushing about in their daily life without being able to comprehend what the human is doing and why the human is doing it The generic and stereotypical things people can say when addressing someone else's loss The value of not feeling alone and how that can help people drawing strength from one another The Andy Weir novel PROJECT HAIL MARY and the recent movie adaptation The Warren Buffett story about the idea of giving up things you really want to do in order to achieve the most important things that you want to do Being aware of how Donn lost his "best-earning years" Mark's recent "Publishing Wide But Shallow" talk Donn knowing how to do a proper book launch, but not having the capability of getting those things done Advice Donn would offer to others who are in a care-giving situation What to say when you're not sure what to say And more... After the interview Mark reflects on the value in connecting (even when that interview either wasn't recorded or wasn't "used" for anything other than a personal connection with someone else, on the incredible power writers have to ensure someone else out there doesn't feel alone, and the importance of being honest when you're not sure what to say to someone in a delicate situation. Links of Interest: Donn King's Website Anchored for the Storm Creating While Caring King's Chronicles (Substack) Pint and Portal Podcast: Find Success Beyond Amazon (YouTube) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link - use MARK10 to save 10%) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel ElevenLabs (AI Voice Generation - Affiliate link) Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building Once Bitten (Novella) The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation I Think It's A Sign That The Pun Also Rises Donn King is an author and speaker who has spent years helping writers and speakers connect with audiences in authentic ways. Donn's books and podcast, The Alignment Show, explore how to live in courageous alignment with your values. He blends a warm, slightly playful style while still grounding his work in credibility. His goal is to prove that words, when used with honesty, heart, and craft, can shift lives. The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast ("Laser Groove") was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!
In this episode, Douglas Wilson talks about what he calls “the Great Op,” arguing that recent dissension on the right, Candace Owens, and the SPLC indictment point to a larger pattern of manufactured extremism and fundraising incentives. He then continues his study of hamartiology with a discussion of adultery in Matthew and Mark, before reviewing his father Jim Wilson's Principles of War and its application of military principles to strategic evangelism. For more from Doug, subscribe to Canon+: https://canonplus.com/
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