Podcasts about Materialism

In a world obsessed with upgrades, it's easy to convince yourself that you need the latest phone, laptop, or wireless noise-canceling, soul-soothing, AI-optimized headphones. But let's be honest, you probably don't need that. In this episode, I break down how I think about upgrades, when I actually buy into the hype, and how minimalism isn't about refusing modern tech or living in a cave.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

"Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gains understanding, for her profit is better than silver, and her gain surpasses gold." - Proverbs 3:13-14Making wise financial decisions early in life can set the stage for long-term stability and generosity. But where should students and young professionals begin? Today, Bob Doll joins us to share practical financial advice to help young adults start their careers on the right foot.Bob Doll is the CEO and CIO of Crossmark Global Investments. He regularly contributes to Faith and Finance and other media outlets, such as Bloomberg TV, Fox Business, and CNBC. Building a Life of Faithful Stewardship from the StartFinances can feel overwhelming for students and young adults stepping into the world of work—budgets, debt, investing, generosity…where do you even begin? Yet these early years are some of the most formative when it comes to your long-term financial health and spiritual growth. That's why it's critical to lay a foundation not just of financial literacy but of biblical stewardship. Here are some timeless pieces of practical wisdom for young adults who want to honor God with their money from the beginning.1. Begin With a Plan—And a BudgetWithout a clear plan for spending, saving, and giving, it's easy to drift into debt or financial anxiety. A solid budget helps you take control of your finances before they start controlling you.And you don't have to do it alone. Tools like the FaithFi app make creating an intentional, faith-filled budget easy. It's not just about numbers—it's about aligning your finances with your values.2. Save for Emergencies—And Stay Out of DebtAfter budgeting, build an emergency fund with three to six months of expenses. Life is unpredictable, and this cushion can keep you from turning to debt when the unexpected hits.Also, make sure to pay off your cards in full each month and chip away at any student loans as quickly as you can.3. Learn from Others—and Find a MentorThere's no substitute for wise counsel. Watch those who are succeeding with money—and those who aren't. Learn from both.Having a mentor or a financial advisor who shares your values is essential. Surrounding yourself with godly counsel can help you avoid pitfalls like overspending or failing to save.4. Give Generously—Even When It's HardStart giving now. Like Randy Alcorn says, “God prospers us not to raise our standard of living, but our standard of giving.” Even when budgets are tight, generosity opens your heart and reminds you that God is the true provider.5. Start Investing Early—and ConsistentlyCompound interest is a powerful force—either for or against you. The earlier you start investing, the more time your money has to grow. Even small, consistent contributions—what financial experts call “dollar-cost averaging”—can make a huge impact over time.Start with low-cost index funds or retirement accounts like a Roth IRA. And don't overlook your workplace benefits. If your employer offers a match, take it. That's free money.6. Align Your Investments with Your FaithToday's investors have more opportunities than ever to make faith-based investment choices. As the movement toward values-based investing grows, believers can increasingly steward their portfolios in ways that reflect biblical principles.7. Embrace Rhythms and Celebrate MilestonesThe journey to financial stability can feel long, especially when progress is slow. That's why we suggest setting milestones and celebrating small wins. God wants us to enjoy things. We're not meant to live like monks but are called to be wise.These rhythms of budgeting, saving, investing, and giving aren't just habits—they're acts of worship.8. Talk About Money—Especially in MarriageMoney fights are one of the top reasons for marital conflict. Get on your knees in prayer and ask the Lord to guide you both. Set goals as a couple and revisit them often.Being on the same page financially brings unity and builds trust. It's also a way of inviting God into your relationship in a very practical, day-to-day way.9. Grow in Wisdom—And Keep LearningStaying in God's Word and learning from wise voices is crucial. Some books that we recommend to help you discern what the Bible really says about wealth and generosity are:Money, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More by Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy AlcornStart StrongTo the student, recent graduate, or young couple just starting out: the best time to build wise financial habits is now. Begin with a plan. Learn from mentors. Avoid debt. Save for emergencies. Give generously. Invest consistently. Talk honestly. And let Scripture shape how you think about money.After all, financial wisdom isn't just about building wealth—it's about building a life that reflects the heart of God.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 70 years old and have $112,000 in my checking account. I'm about to retire and unsure what to do with this money. Should I pay off my $110,000 mortgage or use the funds for home repairs and a new car?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineCrossmark Global InvestmentsMoney, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy AlcornWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Today on the 5: You may have heard that there is a bit of a trade war happening with the US right now. One potential benefit of this game of tariff chicken might be that people examine how they buy things. Not something I feel was intentiional, but that's how unintended consequences work sometimes.

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, April 7, 2025 The prophet Jonah is best known for spending 3 days and nights in the belly of a great fish. However, there are a other things we can learn from Jonah that are more applicable to our lives, including how we approach our financial lives. […]

Materialism

Paul moved from doctrine to practice, from the truth to its application in daily living. In order to encourage his readers to turn away from their false teachers Paul reminded them of their union with Christ. He also urged them to continue living in keeping with their position in Christ. Chapter three begins the practical division of the book of Colossians. Paul now moves to the positive. Not only does the death of Christ relate to the believer but so does the resurrection of Christ. The one relates to our salvation in the past; the other relates to our future. Not only is the Christian to relinquish his pre-death life but he is to seek the post-resurrection life of Christ. Jesus liberated us from legalism. We have new privileges in Christ. Chapter three launches our responsibility to live up to our privilege.             Chapter 3 follows chapter 2. In chapter 2 he talked about those things which are below. He's thinking about those things that are on the earth, and he defined those things which are on the earth. And then he goes into chapter 3 and says, “But if you be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above.”   Our passage is really a hinge passage.  In the first half of Colossians, we have four chapters and we're moving our way into the second half now, in the first half as Paul tends to do in many of his letters, he is making many revealing statements of theological truth.  This includes statements where he is saying things like here is who Christ is.  That's one category of these revealing statements, here is who Christ is.  He is the image of the invisible God, He is the firstborn of all creation, by Him all things were created, He is before all things and in Him all things hold together, and He is the head of the body, the church.  So, it's here who Christ is.  Then there are these statements of here is who you are, Christian.  You were formerly alienated and engaged in evil deeds, but “now you have been redeemed and forgiven and reconciled, now you have been rescued from that domain of darkness (Colossians 1:13) and transferred into the kingdom of His beloved Son.”  So, it's here who Christ is; here is who you are, believer.  Then category three; has been and here is who they are, meaning the false teachers.  Those would be the ones who would seek to take you captive through philosophy and empty deception.  Those would be the ones who would seek to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or festivals or new moons or Sabbath days.  Those would be the ones who would seek to defraud you of your prize by delighting in self-abasement and the worship of angels.  Those would be the ones who would take their stand on visions that they say they have seen and who are inflated without cause in their fleshly mind.  And those would be the ones who promote self-made religion (Colossians 2:23), self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, which he says, “are of no value against fleshly indulgence.”    But in Colossians 3, Paul is moving away from this is who Christ is and this is who you are, and this is who they are type of statements, he's moving away from these revealing statements to giving us more commands.  Now he is going to do so in Colossians 3 and 4 and be no less theological and no less doctrinal, but the words here in Colossians 3 and 4, that we're going to cover in the future have more of a finger in your chest, step on your toes, this is what you have to do now tone to them.            In verses 1 and 2, he is going to highlight events that happened at a fixed point in the past.  “You have been raised up with Christ,” he says.  Then in verse 3 he is going to use a different verb tense, one that has more present-day ramifications.  “For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”  In verse 4 he is going to get into yet another verb tense, one that is more futuristic in its orientation when he says, “When Christ who is our life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”  So, as we survey this section of inspired Scripture what we're going to witness is Paul not only slowly transitioning from giving more commands than mere statements.  Layered on top of that we're going to see him make these statements that pull in from the past, that point to the present and also highlight the future.  It's a magnificent section of Scripture.  No wonder H. C. G. Moule, the old Anglican bishop, said this.  He said, “It is one of the golden paragraphs of the whole Bible” "If then you were raised with Christ" OR therefore since We could translate "If" as "Since" (first class condition in Greek). It introduces another "in Christ" position that Paul assumed to be true for the sake of his argument and which is indeed true (cf. 2:20). Paul returned to his thought about the believer's union with Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection (2:9-15).           That God has already raised us with Christ, is an assumed fact. It is a fact that God has raised us with Christ (Eph 2:5,6). God sees better than we do but he expects us to see what he has done in Christ with the eye of faith. This has nothing to do with our feelings. We cannot taste, feel or smell positional truth. Our position in Christ is infallible, unalterable, eternal and exalted. God said it and our faith lays hold of it. All God wants is for us to lay hold of our privilege by faith. Our present resurrection with Christ is one of many expressions of our position in Christ. Positional truth cannot change. It is something we have forever with Christ. God provides our position with Christ. He establishes this position forever entirely apart from merit at the moment of our salvation. We can draw power daily from this resource. PRINCIPLE: God expects us to live the Christian life on the declared fact of our resurrection with Christ.                    Two present commands identify the Christian's responsibilities: "keep seeking" (v. 1) and "set your minds on" (v. 2). Since God raised us with Christ, and we are already as good as seated with Him in heaven, we should keep seeking heavenly things. Keep looking up (cf. Heb. 12:12:1-2) "seek those things which are above" is translated as Keep Seeking "Seek" is the first of many commands in the remaining practical section of Colossians. "Seek" means to pursue, search for, endeavor to obtain, desire to possess. If a legalist were writing this he would write "Don't ...." but Paul writes "Seek..." God wants us to apply our eternal privileges to time. Make those privileges our scope of daily living. Center our lives on the ascended and glorified Christ. "'Seek' (zeteite) implies here not an investigation but an effort to obtain.       We are to travel in this world as we walk through our lives, but instead is a reference to the direction that our gaze should be going, as those whose citizenship (Philippians 3:20) is in heaven, as those whose inheritance (I Peter 1:4) is reserved in heaven and as those who (as Hebrews 11:16 says) are awaiting a heavenly country.           What you seek is what your ambition is. Your ambition is to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. (Matthew 6:33) The devil doesn't care what on earth you may seek, as long as you do not seek those things which are above.        The next verses explain how to go about seeking things above. Non-Christians are earth-bound, secular, materialists. They operate in a world of taste, see and feel. They spend all their time trying to keep body and soul together. That is life to them. They do not know that there is more to life than that. For the Christian, his life is Christ (v.4). This is far more than existence. When we center our lives on Christ, life takes on a purpose, a life worth living.           The Bible is the mind of God reduced to writing. We have what we need for the Christian life in writing. We have the Holy Spirit to help us dig it out.            God wants us to rest on what Christ has done, not on what we do. Everything we have before God is because we have been incorporated in Christ at our salvation. The Christian experience must relate to our position in Christ. "where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God" Jesus is seated at "the right hand of God." This is the completeness of our position. Our status quo before God in Christ is already finished in God's eyes. Our position is complete in the mind of God. "The description of Christ as 'seated at the right hand of God' is another implied response to those who were seeking to diminish Christ's role as mediator, inasmuch as the right hand of God is a metaphor for the place of supreme privilege and divine authority."5 Colossians 3:2 "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." "Set your mind on things above"           The Christian's second responsibility it to continually set his or her mind on the things above (the things of heaven; i.e., our spiritual blessings and hope, our Savior's desires, etc.) rather than on the things that are only physical and temporal. They should occupy a large place in our thought lives.        Paul turns to a stronger term than "seek" of verse one -- "Set your mind." "Set your mind" places stress on the whole bent of life while "seek" emphasizes the pursuit of more concrete goals.     "You must not only seek heaven; you must also think heaven." 1 lightfoot            From now on the Christian will see everything in the light and against the background of eternity. He will no longer live as if this world was all that mattered; he will see this world against the background of the larger world of eternity. … He will, for instance, set giving above getting, serving above ruling, forgiving above avenging. The Christian will see things, not as they appear to men, but as they appear to God."2             "The Christian has to keep his feet upon the earth, but his head in the heavens. He must be heavenly- minded here on earth and so help to make earth like heaven."3            The two commands differ in that the first emphasizes the more practical pursuits of life whereas the second stresses the whole bent of the life. The first is outward and the second is inward.         Intellectual brilliance, advanced education, or unusual physical strength are not required for a Christian to become great in God's estimation. What He requires is faithful perseverance in the basics of the Christian life. Any Christian can do this since we all have the help of the Lord Himself.           If the Christian is to survive in spiritual war, his mind must focus on eternal things (2 Cor. 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.   "Seek" in verse one implies striving; Set your mind implies concentration. "Mind" includes understanding, attitude and the will. It means to employ one's faculty for thoughtful planning, with emphasis upon the underlying attitude -- to have an attitude, to think in a particular manner as in the attitude that Christ Jesus had (Phil. 2.5).            "Christ's sitting at God's right hand is the exercise of all the majesty and the power of deity according to his human nature."2 "That is a place, heaven itself, where a glorified Man, Himself God the Son, is seated, His work of salvation finished."3     This word also means to keep on giving serious consideration to something -- to ponder, to let one's mind dwell on, to keep thinking about, to fix one's attention on as here -- "Let your mind dwell on the things which are above." God wants us to love "things above." The Greek emphasizes "things above." "Things above" are the things which are ultimately essential, belonging to God. He wants our desire to orient around them.    Our greatest need is to think about God's divine operating assets which he has provided for us. God wants us to think about Christ and what he has done for us. We need to think about our union or position with him eternally. "not on things on the earth" "Things on the earth" is set in contrast to "things above." These are moral things, not physical things. This is not Gnostic contempt for material things. Paul is not pushing spiritual escapism such as becoming a monk or hiding from everyday life. Rather, our Christianity operates within the framework of everyday life whether in work or marriage. God created physical things for our enjoyment (Ps. 24).           Philippians 3:19-20 contrasts those who "mind earthly things" with those whose citizenship is in heaven. PRINCIPLE: God does not want us to focus on the trivial but on the eternal. APPLICATION: Most of the things we think about are materialistic. It is not wrong to think about material things as long as material things do not become ultimate importance in our hearts. We must make a living; we must shop for groceries. God expects us to become productive members of the human race.   Our problem is we think about material things exclusively. If we are earthbound, we will be miserable. We will have a worm's eye view of life instead of a bird's eye view. Materialism is so insidious that we succumb to it without realizing it. If we are honest, there is none of us who are not susceptible to it. We are forced to admit that "I do have materialistic tendencies." We do not need faith when we deal in material things. We taste, feel, see and touch material things but faith takes us into another arena. Faith takes us into a spiritual stratosphere. There we can see things we could not see with a material viewpoint. Faith is the spiritual telescope that brings the things of God afar off near to our soul. We can, therefore, see things we could not otherwise see. Faith puts reality on intangible things. Eternal things are real but they are only real to those who have faith to see them. It was written of Moses, "By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible" (Heb. 11:27). God calls upon us to think about eternal things. He wants us to be heavenly-minded. However, we are not to be so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good. Most of us are so earthly minded that we are no heavenly good.    Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?              John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32             Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F             The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions

by Rev Charlie Lacey | Matthew 19: 16-30Matthew 19: 16-30 (NIV)Following Jesus comes at a cost, but it is nothing compared to what we stand to gain. The rich young man in Matthew's Gospel was so attached to his wealth and possessions that he couldn't follow Jesus. He is the only person in the Gospels who encountered Jesus and went away sad. Materialism remains one of the greatest challenges for Christians in the Western world. 

In a world ruled largely by selfish material desires, even good people struggle to hear their intuition – the voice of our Higher Self. In this episode I talk to… #158 – How Materialism is Blocking Your Spiritual Growth & What You Can Do To Reconnect With Your Higher Self Copyrighted content - originally published by The Aetherius Society

Zen teacher and mindfulness pioneer Fleet Maull joins me for a deep dive into neurosomatic mindfulness, bearing witness, and the science of awakening. We discuss plunge practices, time in prison, the nuances of running summits, and the shift from the 60s to the 90s in spiritual culture. Fleet shares insights on trauma, self-regulation, the five neural networks of enlightenment, and “practice stacking.” We also explore the balance between conceptual and embodied mindfulness, the pitfalls of spiritual materialism, and what neuroscience reveals about awakening. A thoughtful, full-spectrum conversation for meditators and seekers alike. Read more about Fleet's work here: heartmind.co & fleetmaull.com ------------------------------------------------------ Author, meditation teacher, and social entrepreneur Fleet Maull, PhD, developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a deeply embodied, neuroscience and trauma-informed approach to meditation offering an accelerated path to healing & awakening. He is both a Zen roshi and a senior teacher in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. He founded Heart Mind Institute, #578 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list, a transformational education platform for self-actualization and life mastery training courses and summits.  He also founded Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing two national movements, while serving a 14-year sentence, 1985 to 1999.  Dr. Maull is the author of Radical Responsibility: How to Move Beyond Blame, Fearlessly Live Your Highest Purpose and Become an Unstoppable Force for Good. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

This week your host Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney welcome Dr. James Oschman for his beneficial insights on the connection between our bodies, energy, information and the creation, (specifically the earth).   *Welcome James Oschman, PhD: Dr. Oschman has both academic credentials and a background in alternative therapies. His degrees are in Biophysics and Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. He has worked in major research labs around the world, including Cambridge, Case-Western, the University of Copenhagen, Northwestern where he was on the faculty, and the Marine Biological Laboratory, where he was a staff scientist. His many scientific papers have been published in the world's leading journals. He's written 3 books, The Resonance Effect: How Frequency Specific Microcurrent Is Changing Medicine, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis and Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance: providing a theoretical basis for exploring the physiology and biophysics of energy medicine.   *The Dust of the Ground: Genesis clearly indicates a connection between our mortal bodies and the earth: Gen 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Gen 3:17b, “...cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life…” Gen 4:11-12, “And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength…”   *Earthing: Hear how Earthing - simply grounding yourself to the earth (especially while sleeping) can improve your health and quality of life, and help with inflammation and dozens if not hundreds of other health problems.   *Bone of my Bone: Hear how the peizo-electrical effect affects and encourages skeletal health.   *Magnetism, Meridians & the Placebo  Effect: Ever noticed how just holding a sore spot makes it feel better? Why is that? Hear some fascinating incites on how knowledge of electromagnetism, information science and physics are beginning to teach us that an understanding of such sciences among medical doctors will improve medicine!   *Mysticism, Materialism vs Biophysics: Find out how the perceived mystical aspects of energy and earth medicines are beginning to be explained in light of the biophysical and information sciences.

This week your host Fred Williams and co-host Doug McBurney welcome Dr. James Oschman for his beneficial insights on the connection between our bodies, energy, information and the creation, (specifically the earth).   *Welcome James Oschman, PhD: Dr. Oschman has both academic credentials and a background in alternative therapies. His degrees are in Biophysics and Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. He has worked in major research labs around the world, including Cambridge, Case-Western, the University of Copenhagen, Northwestern where he was on the faculty, and the Marine Biological Laboratory, where he was a staff scientist. His many scientific papers have been published in the world's leading journals. He's written 3 books, The Resonance Effect: How Frequency Specific Microcurrent Is Changing Medicine, Energy Medicine: The Scientific Basis and Energy Medicine in Therapeutics and Human Performance: providing a theoretical basis for exploring the physiology and biophysics of energy medicine.   *The Dust of the Ground: Genesis clearly indicates a connection between our mortal bodies and the earth: Gen 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Gen 3:17b, “...cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life…” Gen 4:11-12, “And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; When thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength…”   *Earthing: Hear how Earthing - simply grounding yourself to the earth (especially while sleeping) can improve your health and quality of life, and help with inflammation and dozens if not hundreds of other health problems.   *Bone of my Bone: Hear how the peizo-electrical effect affects and encourages skeletal health.   *Magnetism, Meridians & the Placebo  Effect: Ever noticed how just holding a sore spot makes it feel better? Why is that? Hear some fascinating incites on how knowledge of electromagnetism, information science and physics are beginning to teach us that an understanding of such sciences among medical doctors will improve medicine!   *Mysticism, Materialism vs Biophysics: Find out how the perceived mystical aspects of energy and earth medicines are beginning to be explained in light of the biophysical and information sciences.

The Warrior Philosopher joins me for a dive deep into the intersection of philosophy, masculinity, and the struggle for meaning in the modern world. Drawing on Nietzsche, Mishima, and the ideals of the warrior poet, we explore how strength, aesthetics, and discipline shape a life of purpose. We also discuss the alienation of modern men, the consequences of comfort and decadence, and why rediscovering struggle might be the key to a deeper existence. What does it mean to live with virtue? How do we balance strength and beauty? And is there still a place for aristocratic values in a world obsessed with mediocrity? A must-listen for anyone interested in philosophy, masculinity, and the search for something more. Check out The Warrior Philosopher on YouTube here: youtube.com/@thewarriorphilosopher ------------------------------------------------------ The Warrior Philosopher, Patrick Saltykov, is a Marine Veteran, writer and content creator who has recently written his first novel Promethean Dreams. His interest in philosophy  is specialized on thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche, Ernst Jünger and Yukio Mishima. ------------------------------------------------------ Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

Man is an animal, created on the sixth day with all the other land creatures. And yet man is more than an animal, for man has not only body, but also mind and soul. To ignore the soul is to fall into Materialism; to ignore the body is to fall into Gnosticism. We must endeavor to fall off of neither side of the horse. This tripartite nature of man plays out in many things and in many ways; one of those things is addiction. When a man (or a woman) becomes addicted to something — whether it is a substance (e.g., marijuana) or an activity (e.g., gambling) —, it is a matter of all three parts of man. The atheistic world would have us ignore the spiritual aspects of addiction (e.g., that it is sin); far too many Christians would have us ignore the biological and psychological aspects. God commands us to be wise, and so we must not ignore the good tools that science has put at our disposal — biology has given us insights into the physical bases for addiction and psychology has given us insights into the psychological aspects of addiction. We do our brothers and sisters no good when we ignore the fullness of reality, and that holds no less true when dealing with addiction. Show Notes MBTI Assessment [one of many sites offering it] Empathy Test See Also Further Reading Parental Warnings We discuss both pornography and sex in this episode. The discussion is not explicit, but you may wish to review it before listening with your children.

What happens when envy and jealousy take control of our lives? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the complex emotions that can rob us of joy and spiritual well-being. Through insightful dialogue, we explore how envy not only taints our happiness but also disrupts our ability to engage in meaningful prayer and study. We share profound wisdom from early sages, emphasizing the importance of praying for a life free of jealousy and the ethical responsibility to avoid sparking envy in others by flaunting our successes.Prepare to be captivated by a powerful parable about a king, a desirer, and an envier that starkly illustrates the destructive nature of jealousy. This tale serves as a poignant reminder of how harmful these emotions can be, urging us to overcome them for personal growth and harmony. As we journey through these themes, listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating the challenging emotions of envy and jealousy, and ultimately strive for a life filled with contentment and spiritual fulfillment. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a heart free from envy and build a life of true happiness and peace._____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on February 3, 2025.Released as Podcast on March 26, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Contentment, #Envy, #Jealousy, #Materialism, #Coveting, #Wealth, #Success ★ Support this podcast ★

What happens when envy and jealousy take control of our lives? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the complex emotions that can rob us of joy and spiritual well-being. Through insightful dialogue, we explore how envy not only taints our happiness but also disrupts our ability to engage in meaningful prayer and study. We share profound wisdom from early sages, emphasizing the importance of praying for a life free of jealousy and the ethical responsibility to avoid sparking envy in others by flaunting our successes.Prepare to be captivated by a powerful parable about a king, a desirer, and an envier that starkly illustrates the destructive nature of jealousy. This tale serves as a poignant reminder of how harmful these emotions can be, urging us to overcome them for personal growth and harmony. As we journey through these themes, listeners will gain valuable insights into navigating the challenging emotions of envy and jealousy, and ultimately strive for a life filled with contentment and spiritual fulfillment. Tune in to learn how to cultivate a heart free from envy and build a life of true happiness and peace._____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on February 3, 2025.Released as Podcast on March 26, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Contentment, #Envy, #Jealousy, #Materialism, #Coveting, #Wealth, #Success ★ Support this podcast ★

This was a live show to discuss upcoming trips and plans, and dive into some listener emails. As always, the emails are excellent and we discussed ancient cataclysms and the beginnings of civilization, scanning vases and how they were made, materialism and spirituality and the intersection of these two realms at the quantum level.Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access!https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpentSupport the show with a paypal donation:https://paypal.me/snakebros

Dangers of the Prosperity Gospel! | A Warning from Pa Sydney Granville Elton The prosperity gospel has taken deep root in many churches today, but what are its true consequences? Pa Sydney Granville Elton, a British missionary who devoted his life to spreading the gospel in Nigeria, issued a dire warning about the dangers of this doctrine. His prophetic words still echo today:  

March 16, 2025TOPIC: Short-sightedVERSES: James 5:1-6PASTOR: Paul SchoolmeestersAt first blush this passage doesn't apply to most of us. After all, we aren't rich. It's a good warning for "those people." Actually the passage is for all of us. Materialism is not limited to one economic strata. It will take some grit but we all must begin to see whatever wealth we have as a responsibility or we will be short-sighted. #grit #Jesus#churchonline WELCOME PAD / MY RESPONSE -- Use this link to respond to the sermon, request prayer, or to give tithe/offerings online: https://northridgefellowship.churchce...I'M SAYING YES TO JESUS!https://northridgefellowship.churchce... MORE SERVICE INFO AND INTERACTION: https://northridgefellowship.org/watch/

Discover how to break free from the chains of envy and materialism with ancient wisdom from King Solomon and the Orchos Tzadikkim. We promise you'll gain insights into the deceptive allure of coveting the wealth and success of those who stray from righteousness, while often overlooking the quiet, enduring triumphs of the truly virtuous. Through rich narratives, including a Jerusalem baker who defies competitive instincts to support his rival, we'll guide you to understand why short-term thinking is a perilous trap. Learn why the righteous view life's challenges as temporary hurdles on their path to eternal spiritual reward.We'll also uncover the secret sauce behind righteous jealousy and how focusing on spiritual wealth over worldly gains can lead you to a life of contentment. By trusting in Hashem's divine providence, you'll see how embracing life's uncertainties can open doors to unexpected growth and fulfillment. Steeped in the teachings of King Solomon, we examine the physical and emotional toll jealousy takes and offer a fresh perspective on how to shift envy into motivation. Join us for a transformative discussion that urges you to find peace and satisfaction within, recognizing that true rewards await those with steadfast faith._____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on February 3, 2025.Released as Podcast on March 24, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Contentment, #Envy, #Jealousy, #Materialism, #Coveting, #Wealth, #Success ★ Support this podcast ★

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 24, 2025 Many things have changed in the work environment, especially in the last five years. In this episode, we talk through some workplace trends that either are un-Christian or could lead to unholiness. The things we talk about include ghosting, scrolling, isolation, family, ingratitude, and […]

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Discover how to break free from the chains of envy and materialism with ancient wisdom from King Solomon and the Orchos Tzadikkim. We promise you'll gain insights into the deceptive allure of coveting the wealth and success of those who stray from righteousness, while often overlooking the quiet, enduring triumphs of the truly virtuous. Through rich narratives, including a Jerusalem baker who defies competitive instincts to support his rival, we'll guide you to understand why short-term thinking is a perilous trap. Learn why the righteous view life's challenges as temporary hurdles on their path to eternal spiritual reward.We'll also uncover the secret sauce behind righteous jealousy and how focusing on spiritual wealth over worldly gains can lead you to a life of contentment. By trusting in Hashem's divine providence, you'll see how embracing life's uncertainties can open doors to unexpected growth and fulfillment. Steeped in the teachings of King Solomon, we examine the physical and emotional toll jealousy takes and offer a fresh perspective on how to shift envy into motivation. Join us for a transformative discussion that urges you to find peace and satisfaction within, recognizing that true rewards await those with steadfast faith._____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)Recorded from a live audience presentation in the TORCH Centre - Levin Family Studios (B) in Houston, Texas on February 3, 2025.Released as Podcast on March 24, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe:NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.orgPlease visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Contentment, #Envy, #Jealousy, #Materialism, #Coveting, #Wealth, #Success ★ Support this podcast ★

Host Ber Bolton and Pastor Tonya Marks continue the Elephants in the Sanctuary series with a discussion on materialism. Do we have stuff or does our stuff have us? It is important to commit all that we have to the Lord, including our motives and desires. He is faithful to lead us as we follow him!

Charlotte Mason viewed all educational possibilities as fitting into one or the other of two schools of philosophy: Materialism and Idealism. Instead, she offers a "middle way," a new path that draws on the strengths of both schools. The portion of Parents and Children where she discusses these ideas is dense. In this episode of the podcast, Jessica Becker guides us through what Miss Mason had to say, and, more importantly, why it is essential for parents and teachers to find balance between these two educational extremes.   Parents and Children (Volume 2), Charlotte Mason, chapters 11-13 "Probably the chief source of weakness in our attempt to formulate a science of education is that we do not perceive that education is the outcome of philosophy. We deal with the issue and ignore the source. Hence our efforts lack continuity and definite aim. We are content to pick up a suggestion here, a practical hint there, without even troubling ourselves to consider what is that scheme of life of which such hints and suggestions are the output." (2/118)  "Method implies two things-a way to an end, and step-by-step progress in that way." (1/8) "We need not aspire to a complete and exhaustive code of educational laws. This will· come to us duly when humanity bas, so to speak, fulfilled itself. Meantime, we have enough to go on with if we would believe it. What we have to do is to gather together and order our resources ; to put the first thing foremost and all things in sequence, and to see that education is neither more nor less than the practical application of our philosophy. Hence, if our educational thought is to be sound and effectual we must look to the philosophy which underlies it, and must be in a condition to trace every counsel of perfection for the bringing-up of children to one or other of the two schools of philosophy of which it must needs be the outcome." (2/119-120) "Is our system of education to be the issue of naturalism or of idealism, or is there indeed a media via?" (2/120) "The truth is, we are in the throes of an educational revolution ; we are emerging from chaos rather than about to plunge into it; we are beginning to recognise that education is the applied science of life, and that we really have existing material in the philosophy of the ages and the science of the day to formulate an educational code whereby we may order the lives of our children and regulate our own." (2/119) "The functions of education may be roughly defined as twofold : (a) the formation of habits; (b) the presentation of ideas. The first depends far more largely than we recognise on physiological processes. The second is purely spiritual in origin, method, and result. Is it not possible that here we have the meeting-point of the two philosophies which have divided mankind since men began to think about their thoughts and ways? Both are right ; both are necessary; both have their full activity in the development of a human being at his best." (2/125) "For a habit is set up by following out an initial idea with a long sequence of corresponding acts. You tell a child that the Great Duke slept in so narrow a bed that he could not turn over, because, said he, ' When you want to turn over it's time to get up.' The boy does not wish to get up in the morning, but he does wish to be like the hero of Waterloo. You stimulate him to act upon this idea day after day for a month or so, until the habit is formed, and it is just as easy as not to get up in good time." (2/125) "You may bring your horse to the water, but you can't make him drink; and you may present ideas of the fittest to the mind of the child; but you do not know in the least which he will take, and which he will reject." (2/127) "Our part is to see that his educational plat is constantly replenished with fit and inspiring ideas, and then we must needs leave it to the child's own appetite to take which he will have, and as much as he requires." (2/127) "We shall not be content that they learn geography, history, Latin, what not,-we shall ask what salient ideas are presented in each such study, and how will these ideas affect the intellectual and moral development of the child." (2/127) "We shall probably differ from him in many matters of detail, but we shall most likely be inclined to agree with his conclusion that, not some subject of mere utility, but moral and social science conveyed by means of history, literature, or otherwise, is the one subject which we are not at liberty to leave out from the curriculum of' a being breathing thoughtful breath.'" (2/127-28) "Two things are necessary. First, we must introduce into the study of each science the philosophic spirit and method, general views, the search for the most general principles and conclusions. We must then reduce the different sciences to unity by a sound training in philosophy, which will be as obligatory to students in science as to students in literature. . . • Scientific truths, said Descartes, are battles won ; describe to the young the principal and most heroic of these battles; you will thus interest them in the results of science, and you will develop in them a scientific spirit by means of the enthusiasm for the conquest of truth; you will make them see the power of the reasoning which has led to discoveries in the past, and which will do so again in the future. How interesting arithmetic and geometry might be if we gave a short history of their principal theorems; if the child were mentally present at the labours of a Pythagoras, a Plato, a Euclid, or in modern times of a Viete, a Descartes, a Pascal, or a Leibnitz. Great theories, instead of being lifeless and anonymous abstractions, would become human, living truths, each with its own history, like a statue by Michael Angelo, or like a painting by Raphael." (2/128) Atomic Habits, James Clear String, Straightedge and Shadow, Julia Diggins Men, Microscopes and Living Things, Katherine Shippen Nicole's Form 3-4 Biology Science Guide AWAKEN: A Living Books Conference Episode 167: Method vs. System Raphael's School of Athens Living Book Press ADE Teacher Training Videos

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus challenges a rich man to give up his wealth and follow Him, teaching that salvation is impossible through human effort but possible with God, and promising eternal rewards to those who sacrifice for the gospel.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

AI is here—it's reshaping how we see ourselves and our place in the world. In this episode, we use a biblical lens to wrestle with big questions raised by AI. What worldviews are shaping its development? How might it impact our relationship with God, others, ourselves, and even creation?AI brings both promise and concern—offering breakthroughs in almost every industry while also challenging creativity, work, and human connection. Rather than reacting with fear or blind optimism, let's explore together how to think critically about AI and its role in our lives. How can we approach this new reality with discernment and faith?View the transcript, leave comments, and check out recommended resources on the Episode Landing Page!

https://www.youtube.com/@needssomeintroduction7845 mailto:needssomeintroduction@gmail.com   In this episode of Need Some Introduction, host Victor and co-host Sona delve into the fifth episode of HBO's 'The White Lotus' titled 'Full Moon Party.' The discussion includes the characters' explorations of desire, the social dynamics among friends and family, and the spiritual and existential crises facing several key characters. Key moments include Jacqueline's flirtations, Rick's dark night in Bangkok, Saxon's unexpected transformation, and Tim's near-suicidal despair. The conversation also ties these plot points to broader themes of wealth, identity, and the search for meaning. The episode concludes with a look forward to the upcoming finale of 'Severance.'   00:00 Introduction and Recent TV Shows Recap 00:25 Discussion on HBO Max Rebranding 02:42 White Lotus Episode 5 Overview 02:50 Bollywood Movie and Full Moon Party 03:34 Adolescence and Deli Boys Reviews 05:16 Upcoming Coverage: Dope Thief 06:35 Black Bag: A Stylish Spy Thriller 09:39 Severance Finale and YouTube Channel Update 10:37 White Lotus Episode 5 Breakdown 47:39 Uncertainty and Desires 48:07 Buddhism and Character Dynamics 48:57 Role Reversal and Transformation 50:32 The Kiss and Its Implications 51:58 Sibling Dynamics and Incest Baiting 56:54 Belinda's Safety Concerns 01:01:38 Rick and Frank's Bangkok Adventure 01:08:12 Materialism and Spiritual Misery 01:16:27 Jacqueline's Insecurities 01:19:37 Belinda and Porn Chai's Sweet Moment 01:21:54 Tim's Dark Place 01:25:20 Final Thoughts and Stray Observations

Unlock the secrets of honor, strength, and wisdom through Miyamoto Musashi's 21 Principles for Life, a timeless guide to resilience and personal growth. We explore how his teachings transcend materialism and emotional dependence, drawing parallels with modern warriors like Jocko Willink. By embracing extreme ownership, discipline, and self-reliance, we uncover strategies for decisive action and acceptance of reality. Drawing from Stoic philosophy and Navy SEAL principles, we highlight the power of detachment, integrity, and responsibility. Through the samurai ethos and military discipline, we emphasize the importance of a guiding philosophy that defines true strength and the warrior's way of life.Dokkōdō, “The Way of Walking Alone.”1. Accept everything just the way it is.2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.6. Do not regret what you have done.7. Never be jealous.8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others.10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.11. In all things have no preferences.12. Be indifferent to where you live.13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.15. Do not act following customary beliefs.16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.17. Do not fear death.18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.21. Never stray from the Way.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:01) - Musashi's 21 Principles Explained(0:07:13) - Warrior Mindset and Disciplined Living(0:16:29) - Warrior Principles for Disciplined Living(0:34:11) - The Warrior's CodeSend us a text

Introduction Proverbs 23:4-5 All these physical possessions are temporary. Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 Materialism: “focusing on immediate…

Series: Faith Changes ThingsScripture: James 5:1-6March 16, 2025 - Worship Service

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This Episode is sponsored by Jump Into Shape www.jumpintoshape.fun This episode features a deep and honest conversation inspired by the format of Joe Rogan's podcasts and focuses on the complexities of religious traditions and societal pressures within the Jewish community. The guest, who remains anonymous, discusses a variety of topics including the flaws in the education and religious guidance system, the influence of materialism, and the pressure to conform. Additionally, there is a debate over the merit and challenges of the 'Kollel' life, the culture of early marriages, and the reality of taking responsibility for one's path in life. The episode also touches upon the impacts of keeping up with community standards and proposes the need for updated, more individualized approaches to maintain traditions while adapting to modern challenges.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:38 Sponsor Message: Jump Into Shape 02:46 Guest Introduction and Initial Banter 03:41 Guest's Background and Upbringing 04:36 Questioning the System 16:06 Materialism and Its Impact 24:31 Marriage and Life Experience 33:18 The Dynamics of Marriage and Socioeconomic Status 35:02 The Role of Seminaries in Marriage Preparation 35:59 Challenges of Late Parenthood in Western Culture 37:16 Preparing for Marriage: A Case-by-Case Approach 39:22 The Realities of Kollel Life 46:15 Materialism and Mitzvahification in Judaism 48:23 The Cost of Jewish Education and Keeping Up with the Joneses 51:38 Balancing Tradition and Modernity in Celebrations 58:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections     www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com franciskakay@gmaill.com

"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven… “ -   Matthew 6:19-20Would you like to rethink your approach to money? Six powerful principles can shift your focus from the temporal to the eternal…and best-selling author Randy Alcorn is here to talk you through them.Randy Alcorn is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM) and the New York Times Bestselling author of more than 60 books, including Heaven, Money, Possessions, and Eternity, The Treasure Principle, and Giving Is the Good Life. His books have been translated into over seventy languages and have sold over ten million copies.The Foundation: God Owns EverythingWhen we take our cues from the world, it's easy to develop a flawed perspective on money. But Romans 12:2 calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. That transformation begins with the first principle:God owns everything, and I am His money manager.This truth alone can radically change how we view our finances. If everything belongs to God, then we are simply stewards of His resources. Just like a financial manager oversees someone else's wealth, we must ask God what He wants us to do with what He has entrusted to us. Thankfully, He has provided clear guidance in His Word.Imagine borrowing a pencil from someone and then breaking it in half. If the pencil belonged to you, that wouldn't be a big deal. But if it belonged to someone else, breaking it without permission would be wrong. The same is true with money—when we recognize that all we have belongs to God, it changes how we use it.Our Hearts Follow Our MoneyThe second principle in The Treasure Principle is equally profound:Our heart always goes where we put God's money.This truth comes directly from Matthew 6:21: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Many people believe that their giving will naturally follow their heart's desires. But Jesus turns that idea upside down: If we want to cultivate a heart for God's kingdom, we need to start by investing in it.Want to develop a deeper love for missions? Start giving to missionaries. Want to care more about your church? Invest financially in its ministry. Our hearts follow our treasure.Cultivating an Eternal PerspectiveAnother key principle is:Heaven (On Earth) is our home.Hebrews 11:16 tells us that believers are “citizens of a better country, a heavenly one.” Recognizing that this version of the world is not our final destination changes how we use our money. Instead of accumulating wealth here, Jesus calls us to store up treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:20).But what does that mean? It doesn't mean stockpiling gold and silver in some celestial bank. Instead, our eternal treasures come from investing in God's work—supporting ministries, spreading the gospel, and using our resources to help those in need. The money we use today to advance God's kingdom will have eternal significance.Faithful stewardship isn't about earning salvation—it's about responding to God's generosity by using our resources wisely and storing up treasures that will last for eternity.Prosperity with a PurposeFinally, The Treasure Principle reminds us that:God prospers us not to raise our standard of living but to raise our standard of giving.It's easy to assume that when God blesses us financially, it's simply for our own benefit. But Scripture calls us to a different mindset. Like a delivery driver who is entrusted with a package to deliver—not to keep—God blesses us so that we can bless others.This doesn't mean we can't enjoy God's blessings, but it does mean that we should view our financial increase as an opportunity to be more generous, not just to accumulate more for ourselves.At the heart of The Treasure Principle is a simple but profound challenge: to see God as our ultimate treasure and money as a tool for His purposes. When we grasp this, it changes everything—how we spend, save, and give.If you haven't read The Treasure Principle, we highly encourage you to pick up a copy. It's a quick read but has the power to reshape your financial perspective for eternity.Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineRandy's full article, Understanding the Treasure Principle, is featured in the first issue of Faithful Steward, FaithFi's new quarterly magazine. To receive this issue of the magazine and an issue every quarter, become a monthly partner at $35 a month or $400 a year by going to FaithFi.com/Give. Let's be faithful stewards together, investing in what truly lasts.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a friend who's married to an unbeliever, and her spouse sees no value in money beyond spending it. Do you have any advice for how she can make a budget and share it with her spouse so that his eyes might be open to the importance of financial stewardship?Should we tithe on money that we receive from an insurance payout?I have a 401(k) here at work. I'm 67 years old, and I'd like to withdraw money to purchase a car for $25,000 versus taking out a loan and paying interest. Is that something I'm allowed to do, or do I have to talk to the plan administrator? Is it up to the administrator, or is it legal for me to do that?Should my daughter put her maturing CDs into a high-yield money market account instead of rolling them over so the money is more accessible if she needs to buy a car?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineMoney, Possessions, and Eternity: A Comprehensive Guide to What the Bible Says about Financial Stewardship, Generosity, Materialism, Retirement, Financial Planning, Gambling, Debt, and More by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy AlcornThe Law of Rewards: Giving What You Can't Keep to Gain What You Can't Lose by Randy AlcornWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Hosts: Gary & Christy Jenkins  |  Released Monday, March 10, 2025 To be a Christian is to belong to God. We were lost in sin but God has bought us back from that punishment. Now we are His, and our lives should reflect that. In this episode, we talk about different ways we can reflect […]

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 1, Looking at Life and Circumstances, pp. 15-17This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/03/07/the-cycles-of-social-development-and-the-swing-away-from-a-one-sided-focus-on-materialism/ Video presentations,interviews and podcast episodes are all available on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

reference: Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, Looking from Within, Chapter 1, Looking at Life and Circumstances, pp. 14-15This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/03/06/overcoming-the-bias-of-materialism-in-our-viewpoint-about-living-a-meaningful-and-happy-life/ Video presentations,interviews and podcast episodes are all available on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com

This was a live show to discuss upcoming trips and plans, and dive into some listener emails. As always, the emails are excellent, and we discussed ancient cataclysms and the beginnings of civilization, scanning vases and how they were made, materialism and spirituality and the intersection of these two realms at the quantum level.   Join our Patreon, support the show, get extra content and early access! https://www.patreon.com/brothersoftheserpent Support the show with a paypal donation: https://paypal.me/snakebros   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Exciting Plans for Egypt 02:57 Exploring Saturn's Rings and Gravity Theories 14:45 Listener Communications and Community Engagement 24:46 Cataclysms, Survival, and Ancient Knowledge 32:03 Building Monuments After Catastrophes 40:58 The Evolution of Language in Isolation 44:08 Exploring Ancient Technologies and Techniques 46:47 Challenges in Scanning Ancient Artifacts 50:57 Innovative Solutions for Artifact Analysis 53:43 The Role of Ultrasonic Technology in Ancient Construction 01:00:44 Spirituality and Materialism: A Personal Journey 01:25:37 Exploring the Intersection of Materialism and Spirituality 01:30:21 The Nature of Synchronicities and Their Impact 01:39:39 Understanding the Universe: A Spiritual Perspective 01:47:04 The Hero's Journey: Trials and Growth in the Physical Realm 01:54:39 The Cycle of Life and Death: Cooperation and Civilization 02:01:45 Consciousness and Cultural Evolution: A Deeper Look

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We all want stuff. Then we want more stuff. When we get too much stuff, we get a storage unit…..to store our stuff. There is a thing called retail therapy. It is the feeling we get when we initially purchase something that we want to make us happy. The brain releases dopamine, a chemical in the brain linked to pleasure and reward. But it wears off. It doesn’t last.

We all want stuff. Then we want more stuff. When we get too much stuff, we get a storage unit…..to store our stuff. There is a thing called retail therapy. It is the feeling we get when we initially purchase something that we want to make us happy. The brain releases dopamine, a chemical in the brain linked to pleasure and reward. But it wears off. It doesn’t last.

Ethan discusses the classic origins of the worldview of "Materialism," as well a framework developed by the Tibetan teacher Chogyam Trungpa called "The Three Lords of Materialism" for looking at how we can notice our tendency to chase peak experiences in the arenas of the physical world, intellectual experience, and of course, our spiritual paths. Please support the podcast via Substack and subscribe for free or with small monthly contributions. Paid subscribers will receive occasional extras like guided meditations, extra podcast episodes and more. Check out all the cool offerings at our sponsor Dharma Moon, including the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training, starting March 21. Free courses, such as The Three Marks of Existence, are also available for download. Also check out free upcoming events with Professor Robert Thurman and David Nichtern on March 4th!

"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it, and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of Man shall come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He shall reward every man according to his works."Matthew 16:25-27GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

In this breakout session from TGCW24, Jen Oshman explores the deep-rooted human desire for security, whether through material wealth, productivity, or influence. She unpacks Jesus's parable of the rich fool in Luke 12, emphasizing the dangers of self-centered accumulation and misplaced trust in earthly possessions. She encourages listeners to seek true security in God by living generously, trusting Christ, and prioritizing eternal riches over temporary gain.She teaches the following:The pursuit of security and materialismAn introduction to Luke 12The rich fool's self-centered decisionThe Lord's rebuke and true foolishnessLiving for eternity and practical applications

"Do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words." – Matthew 6:7In Matthew 6, Jesus warns against meaningless repetition in prayer. Thankfully, He doesn't leave us wondering how to pray. Instead, He gives us the Lord's Prayer—an example of how we should approach God with our needs.But have you ever noticed how often we overlook a key part of this prayer? The request for provision:"Give us this day our daily bread." – Matthew 6:11This simple yet profound verse reminds us that God is our provider. He wants us to come before Him humbly, asking for what we need. And in a world where self-sufficiency is often celebrated, this truth is more important than ever.God Is Our ProviderJesus' words in Matthew 6:11 serve as a powerful reminder that we depend on God for our most basic needs—starting with food. It's easy to take this for granted, especially in a time and place where food shortages are rarely a daily concern.But do we truly recognize that all provision comes from God? Do we regularly thank Him for our meals and daily necessities? Or do we fall into the trap of thinking that our own efforts—our jobs, savings, and financial planning—are what sustain us?It's only when we face scarcity—when food, money, or security seem uncertain—that we remember our true dependence on God. But Jesus calls us to recognize this truth every day, not just in times of crisis.The phrase “Give us this day our daily bread” has a deeper meaning than just food. It speaks to all our needs—physical, emotional, and spiritual. We hunger for more than just nourishment. We long for peace, love, purpose, and meaningful relationships.Jesus teaches us to bring these needs to God in prayer, acknowledging that only He can truly satisfy us. The Lord's Prayer is not just about survival—it's about trusting that God will provide everything we need, both physically and spiritually.The Danger of Self-SufficiencyFor those of us living in relative abundance, the idea of asking for daily bread might feel distant. Unlike Jesus' original audience, who often faced food insecurity, we may not think about whether we'll eat tomorrow. In fact, for many, the challenge is having too much rather than too little.Yet, even in prosperity, Jesus' words remain critical. This prayer reminds us that we are not self-sufficient. It helps guard against the illusion that we control our own destiny.The danger of materialism is subtle. We may not consciously reject God's provision, but when we place our trust in our bank accounts, investments, or careers, we begin to believe that we sustain ourselves. That mindset leads to pride—and ultimately distances us from God.Jesus knew our hearts would struggle with this. That's why He later says:"Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." – Matthew 6:33We don't need to worry about our next meal, our financial security, or our future. What we truly need is God Himself. And prayer reminds us of that.Breaking the Grip of MaterialismOne way to keep our hearts aligned with this truth is through generosity. Giving is a tangible way to acknowledge that God—not our wealth—is our provider. When we give, we loosen the grip that money has on us and demonstrate our faith that God will continue to meet our needs.There will always be reasons to worry—economic downturns, market fluctuations, unexpected expenses. But these uncertainties should drive us to prayer, not fear.So, the next time you pray, “Give us this day our daily bread,” say it with sincerity. Recognize your dependence on God. Thank Him for His provision. And let that gratitude lead you to trust—and give—more freely.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm 68 and plan to retire at 72. I owe $95,000 on a condo with a 7.125% interest rate. I've been paying an extra $1,000 per month towards the principal, but I'd like to know if I should do something else with that money instead of paying down the mortgage. I want to be debt-free when I retire. What should I do?I have some stock savings I was planning to use for retirement. But I had to max out a credit card a couple of years ago when I lost income. The collection agency is offering to let me pay 75-80% of the debt in a lump sum. Should I take money from my stocks to pay this off or try to work out a monthly payment plan instead?I recently won a $570,000 home from the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. When I took ownership, I had to pay $205,000 in taxes. My CPA says I could pay an additional 20% capital gains tax when I sell. I've had the home for a few years, and its value hasn't changed much. Can you help me understand the capital gains tax and how I can minimize the tax burden?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineChristian Credit CounselorsLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg host HOT 97's flagship program "Ebro In The Morning!" on today's episode 2/20/25 - Mayor Adams Ain’t Going to Jail, MTA Flips on Congestion Pricing, Irv Gotti’s Celebration of Life, Ebro vs. Materialism, callers talk about traffic, the gurus and much more! All that and more on Ebro In The Morning! To be a part of the Gurus email gurus@ebrointhemorning.com To be a part of Freedom Friday email info@ebrointhemorning.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary discusses recent articles about immigration and birth rates. So called anti-natalists put the welfare of the planet over the welfare of humanity, but they are seldom willing to rid the planet of themselves first. Gary calls materialistic "science" into the argument to point out the hypocrisy. Get Gary's book, Why It Might Be OK to Eat Your Neighbor, here: https://store.americanvision.org/products/why-it-might-be-ok-to-eat-your-neighbor-book

What if American culture isn't collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it's failing because leading Christians identify more with secular elites than with their fellow believers? Those are the provocative questions posed by Dr. John West's new book Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, which exposes how influential Christian leaders are siding with their anti-Christian cultural captors on everything from biblical authority and science to sex, race, and religious liberty. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid begins a two-part conversation with Dr. West unpacking examples of how Stockholm Syndrome Christianity is harming the scientific enterprise and what can be done to repair the damage. In Part 1, West explains how Francis Collins, one of the most celebrated evangelical Christian scientists in America, has fallen prey to Stockholm Syndrome Christianity. Source