Podcasts about mending

In this episode, Jeff Yuan, Co-founder of Mending, discusses how his company is building an AI-native health insurer focused on reducing provider burden and improving patient access through direct primary care partnerships. He also shares insights on rebranding, early success in Maine and Oklahoma, and plans for thoughtful national expansion.

Joining Robert Pilot: Natasha Kingbird with Mending the Sacred Hoop and Dr. Stately CEO Naive American Community Clinic.

Jeanna Wigger and Mary V Morton are the authors of Stitch it, Don't Ditch It. Mary direct messaged Jeanna when Mary heard Jeanna on Check Your Thread podcast. They teamed up and wrote this really helpful book about mending via hand sewing. As a sewist, you would assume mending clothes is the focus of this book.  What Mary and Jeanna have created is a resource for anyone to mend not just clothing but any textile or object they want to give a second or third life to. Stitch It provides all basic hand sewing skills and mending techniques to repair garments by hand. Skills are presented with instructions for both left- and right-handed menders, with accessible line drawings accompanying each skill. The book includes indispensable explanations of fabric types and construction, to guide readers in learning about their clothes, and how those factors influence each repair. If you are able, consider supporting this podcast through our patreon account. There are 3 new tiers to choose from to support SewOver50's only podcast. Every podcast is free and the archive is gradually being uploaded on to the podcast YouTube channel. Sound with permission by Kaneef on YouTube. SewOver50 intersects with all communities. SewOver50 where we are so over ageism.  Our focus is the sewing talent each person shares on social media and providing recognition of their willingness to share their skills whether a beginner or experienced sewist. Make sure you listen to your SewOver50 friends in our SewOver50 podcast archive.  

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Stephen Matos, a person in long-term recovery, joins TJ on the Recovery Matters podcast to share his incredible journey since his last use of drugs and alcohol in 1986 and his last gambling experience in 1987. Stephen opens up about his upbringing in Hartford, Connecticut, where his father was deeply entrenched in gambling activities. He recounts how his own descent into alcohol, drugs, and gambling almost destroyed his life, leading to broken relationships and financial ruin. However, recovery came through Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and intensive outpatient programs. Stephen highlights his role as a peer counselor in Connecticut's exemplary problem gambling treatment programs, underscoring the importance of lived experience in offering hope and support to others. His narrative also sheds light on the stigma surrounding gambling addiction and the critical need for comprehensive treatment and recovery resources.00:00 Introduction and Host Backgrounds00:36 Growing Up with a Gambling Father04:51 Early Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs06:59 The Impact of Gambling on Relationships09:58 Descent into Addiction16:15 Turning Point and Seeking Help18:30 Recovery Journey and Support Systems21:51 The Journey of Recovery21:58 Managing Money and Responsibilities22:24 The Role of AA and GA in Recovery22:48 Strained Relationship with Father23:24 Making Amends and Financial Accountability23:52 Mending the Relationship with Father24:27 A New Chapter: Becoming a Peer Counselor25:06 Training and Embracing Multiple Pathways of Recovery25:58 Working with Problem Gamblers and Their Families27:58 Connecticut's Leading Gambling Treatment Programs29:37 The Importance of Lived Experience in Recovery33:03 Helpline and Support Resources35:20 Advice for Newcomers in Recovery36:48 Addressing Stigma and Shame in Gambling Addiction41:05 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude  ----Across the Web----

Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Bible Study SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon #teachingministry #soulsavingstation #beencouraged Continuing Order of Religious Education (C.O.R.E.) Bible Study Every Wednesday @ 8pm Pastor/Teacher: Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor Message Title: A Mending Mercy Scripture: Psalms 7 STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Helping to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1 (855) 628-1302 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 9:00am Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****

Welcome to St. Matthew’s Baptist Church Online Bible Study SUBSCRIBE,LIKE,SHARE. #jesuschristislord #smbcnj #pastorraymondmgordon #teachingministry #soulsavingstation #beencouraged Continuing Order of Religious Education (C.O.R.E.) Bible Study Every Wednesday @ 8pm Pastor/Teacher: Dr. Raymond M. Gordon Sr., Senior Pastor Message Title: A Mending Mercy Scripture: Psalms 7 STAY CONNECTED Facebook: St. Matthew’s Baptist Church in Williamstown, NJ Instagram: smbcnj Youtube: smbctv GIVE Need to pay your tithes and offerings or donate? Helping to spread the Gospel and further the Kingdom of God Click the link this http://www.stmatthewsbc.org/giving/ Or TEXT TO GIVE ( Text your Amount) 1 (855) 628-1302 VISIT US Every Sunday Morning at 9:00am Come Worship with Us We have classes for all ages Every Sunday 9:30am 245 Glassboro rd, Williamstown,NJ 08094 ****WE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC****

Hey folks, thanks for tuning in to the latest episode of the Ecosystem Member podcast. Today's episode is one that I had in mind when I first started formulating the idea for this podcast about two years ago and is a fitting end to season two of the podcast.Dr. Susan Murphy Roshi is the founding teacher of Zen Open Circle in Sydney, Australia, as well as a writer, radio producer, film writer and director. I came to know her through two of her books - 'Minding the Earth, Mending the World: Zen and the Art of Planetary Crisis' and her latest book 'A Fire Runs Through All Things: Zen Koans for Facing the Climate Crisis'.In this episode, we talk about what a Zen perspective on the climate crisis looks like and the concept of Engaged Buddhism, the interconnectedness of all things with a practice from Susan on how to help us recognize that connectedness, and her unique background that brings together Zen and Aboriginal teachings. This is episode 43 of the podcast and probably is my favorite one yet for a lot of reasons. The first being that a lot of my contemplation about our human relationship with nature came through my study of Buddhism and Zen. About a decade ago, I was lucky enough to be introduced to an amazing career coach named Michael Carroll who was a high flying human resources executive at a number of well known companies including the Walt Disney Company and an authorized Buddhist teacher who wrote the books 'Awake at Work' and 'Fearless at Work' on bringing Buddhist wisdom to your work and career. The short time I spent with Michael directly and then the much longer time I spent with his books fundamentally shifted my view of not just work, but how I engage the world around me. Susan's books have had a similar impact. The other reason that this is one of my favorite episodes is that it provides no answers. The natural human inclination when faced with volatility and uncertainty is to look for certainty, to look for the known. Yet, to put it bluntly, what we know is not working for a lot of people and certainly not for the planet. There are people who would like you to believe that the answer lies in domination. In dominating and extracting from nature and dominating other groups of people. They like to say things like "peace through strength" and we're "at war" with nature, subjugating it for our gain. I don't care for certainty, but I am certain that the notion that we are on this plant to fight it and every other living thing around us is ridiculous. Thich Nhat Han wrote “Our own life has to be our message.” So as we wrap season two, I am asking myself what I want my message to be about my time on Earth and my relationship with what lives and breathes here.LinksBuy Susan Murphy's 'A Fire Runs Through All Things' Buy Susan Murphy's 'Minding the Earth, Mending the World'

To subscribe on Apple Podcasts, click here.To subscribe on Spotify, click here.--In Japan, there is an art called kintsugi, where broken pottery is repaired with shimmering gold, turning cracks into beauty rather than hiding them away. In this meditative walk, Zeena guides you to honor the places within you that feel tender or fractured, filling them with breath and light as you move. Each step becomes a gentle repair, reminding you that you are not broken, but beautifully mending. Let this walk help you carry your wholeness forward, one golden step at a time.--Zeena Speciale practices at Soul Collective, her spirit-based yoga studio in Cave Creek, AZ. You can find here at soulcollective.love, or email her at zeena@soulcollective.love.Sacred Steps is brought to you by hiKin, a community where hiking and kinship move as one. Join our private Facebook community (hiKin Grand Canyon) by clicking here, or visit us at hiKin.club.

Africa Melane speaks to Zodwa Sithole about the urgent need to fix SA’s cancer care crisis and revive the national strategy that could save lives. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalkhttps://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media:702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you fix a priceless, vandalized masterpiece? Hear from Jeff Parrett as he teaches from Mark 5:21-43 and explains how Jesus's death and resurrection rescue the masterpiece of creation from the vandalism of death. This sermon is part of our summer sermon series through Mark. Who is Jesus, really? And what did he come to do? The Gospel of Mark reveals surprising answers to these questions. But it's clear that, when we encounter the real Jesus, our lives will change forever. Want to get even more out of your time in Mark? Download a free Bible study from The Crossing.  Interested in more content like this? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you'll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing's website. 

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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: A Tel Aviv Reunion: Mending Ties at Shavuot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחודש קיץ חם במיוחד, הבית הגדול בתל אביב התמלא קרני אור שמש חזקות שהשתקפו על קירותיו הלבנים.En: In a particularly hot summer month, the large house in Tel Aviv was filled with strong sunbeams reflecting off its white walls.He: הבית היה מוכן לחגוג את חג השבועות, ועכשיו הכל היה צריך להיות מושלם לרגל איחוד המשפחה הגדול.En: The house was ready to celebrate the Shavuot holiday, and now everything needed to be perfect for the big family reunion.He: תמר, אישה עמוקה ומחושבת בתחילת שנות השלושים שלה, הסתובבה בחדר הגדול ופיזרה עיטורים צבעוניים.En: Tamar, a deep and thoughtful woman in her early thirties, moved around the large room, spreading colorful decorations.He: היא רצתה שהאירוע יהיה מיוחד, לא רק עבור כולם אלא במיוחד עבורה ועבור בן דודה אריאל, שלא ראתה מזה שנים.En: She wanted the event to be special, not only for everyone but especially for her and her cousin Ariel, whom she hadn't seen in years.He: היא הרגישה את הלחץ להיות המארחת המושלמת והבינה שכדי להצליח, היא חייבת לשים בצד את העבר.En: She felt the pressure to be the perfect hostess and understood that to succeed, she had to put the past aside.He: "השבועות זה על קשרים חדשים וביכורים," אמרה תמר לעצמה, "ואולי גם על התחלה מחדש עם אריאל.En: "Shavuot is about new connections and first fruits," Tamar said to herself, "and maybe about a new beginning with Ariel too."He: "הבית היה מוקף בגנים ירוקים, והשתקף בו ניחוח בושם סיגלית מהפרחים שבהם.En: The house was surrounded by lush gardens, and a violet perfume scent from the flowers permeated the air.He: נועה, אחותה הצעירה של תמר, הגיעה מהמטבח עם מגש מלא עוגות גבינה קטנות, מרווחות ונמסות בפה.En: Noa, Tamar's younger sister, came from the kitchen with a tray full of small, fluffy, and mouth-melting cheesecakes.He: "תמר, הכל נראה מדהים!En: "Tamar, everything looks amazing!"He: " היא אמרה בחיוך, "אני בטוחה שאריאל יבוא.En: she said with a smile, "I'm sure Ariel will come."He: "תמר החליטה שלא להסתכן.En: Tamar decided not to take risks.He: היא לקחה את הטלפון והתקשרה לאריאל.En: She picked up the phone and called Ariel.He: הקול שלה רעד מעט, אבל היא ידעה שזה הצעד הנכון.En: Her voice trembled slightly, but she knew it was the right step.He: "שלום אריאל, איך אתה?En: "Hello Ariel, how are you?"He: " היא שאלה בקול חם.En: she asked warmly.He: השיחה התחילה במהוססות אך עם אותה חמימות ישנה, הם דיברו ובסופו של דבר גם צחקו על זכרונות משותפים מהעבר.En: The conversation started hesitantly, but with that old warmth, they talked and eventually laughed about shared memories from the past.He: הגיע היום של האיחוד, ובגינה ערכו שולחנות חגיגיים.En: The day of the reunion arrived, and festive tables were set in the garden.He: משפחה רחבה נכנסה ברעש גדול של חיבוקים והתרגשות.En: A large family entered with a loud buzz of hugs and excitement.He: אבל אריאל עדיין לא הגיע, וחוסר השקט של תמר גדל.En: But Ariel still hadn't arrived, and Tamar's unease grew.He: כאשר אריאל הגיע, הוא נכנס בחיוך מבוייש.En: When Ariel arrived, he entered with a shy smile.He: תמר התקרבה אליו והרהיבה עוז לעמוד מולו.En: Tamar approached him and found the courage to stand in front of him.He: "אני שמחה שבאת," היא לחשה בשקט.En: "I'm glad you came," she whispered quietly.He: השיחה שהחלה בחשש, התפתחה במהרה לשיחה לבבית.En: The conversation that began with apprehension quickly developed into a warm chat.He: הם דיברו על כל מה שלא נאמר כל השנים האלה והגיעו לפריצות דרך בכנות וברגש.En: They talked about everything that hadn't been said all those years and reached breakthroughs in honesty and emotion.He: בערב, כולם ישבו יחד סביב השולחן הענק.En: In the evening, everyone sat together around the huge table.He: ארוחה עשירה באוכלי חלב ומאכלי חג שבועות היתה לפניהם.En: A feast rich with dairy foods and Shavuot dishes lay before them.He: סיפורים וצחוק מלאו את האוויר, ותמר הרגישה סיפוק ושלום בליבה.En: Stories and laughter filled the air, and Tamar felt satisfaction and peace in her heart.He: היא והאריאל חלקו חיוך אמיתי, כזה שהיה מלא הבטחה לעתיד חדש.En: She and Ariel shared a genuine smile, one filled with promise for a new future.He: מול כל השמחה והקולות שנשמעו מבין קירות הבית, תמר הבינה שהיא למדה שהפתיחות והפגיעות יכולים להביא לריפוי ושקשרים משפחתיים מתחזקים עם הרבה מאמץ ואהבה.En: Amidst all the joy and voices heard from within the house's walls, Tamar realized she had learned that openness and vulnerability can lead to healing and that family ties are strengthened with a lot of effort and love.He: החגיגה נמשכה אל תוך הלילה, כשהבית התל אביבי סיפק את קרקע לתחילתה של תקופה חדשה וטובה יותר במשפחה.En: The celebration continued into the night, as the Tel Avivian house provided the foundation for the beginning of a new and better era in the family. Vocabulary Words:particularly: במיוחדsunbeams: קרני אורreflecting: שהשתקפוcelebrate: לחגוגreunion: איחודthoughtful: מחושבתspreading: פיזרהdecorations: עיטוריםpressure: לחץvulnerability: פגיעותlush: ירוקיםperfume: בושםpermeated: השתקףtrembled: רעדhesitantly: במהוססותunease: חוסר השקטapprehension: חששbreakthroughs: פריצות דרךhonesty: כנותfeast: ארוחהgenuine: כנהpromise: הבטחהties: קשריםera: תקופהfoundation: קרקעopenness: פתיחותhealing: ריפויeffort: מאמץcontinuing: נמשכהmelt: נמסותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 7th Publish Date: June 7th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, June 7th and Happy Birthday to Dean Martin I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Lilburn's Mina Uddin Receives David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship Mall of Georgia Shoplifting: 19 Arrested For Stealing More Than $5K Of Merchandise AROUND TOWN: Annandale Village To Name New Program Center In Honor Of Adam Pomeranz All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Lilburn's Mina Uddin Receives David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship Mina Uddin of Lilburn was awarded the David Jemel Holloman Memorial Scholarship by Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development. Established by alumnus Darryl Holloman in memory of his brother, the scholarship honors an outstanding undergraduate majoring in early childhood and elementary education. Uddin received the award at the CEHD Scholars Recognition Luncheon this spring. STORY 2: Mall of Georgia Shoplifting: 19 Arrested For Stealing More Than $5K Of Merchandise In late May, Gwinnett County Police, alongside 11 retailers and the Georgia Retailers Organized Crime Alliance, conducted a two-day retail theft operation at the Mall of Georgia. The effort led to 19 arrests, recovery of $5,313.75 in stolen goods, and the clearance of 24 outstanding warrants. Officers also issued 12 felony and 27 misdemeanor warrants. Among those arrested were Demesha Brown and Jasmine Harris, both with 12 active warrants, including a RICO charge for Brown. The operation involved 19 officers from multiple precincts. 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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Mending Hearts at Hoge Veluwe: A Sibling Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen helder door de bomen van het Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe.En: The sun shone brightly through the trees of Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe.Nl: Vogels floten vrolijk en de lucht was gevuld met de geur van bloeiende bloemen.En: Birds chirped cheerfully, and the air was filled with the scent of blooming flowers.Nl: Bram stond naast zijn auto op een kleine open plek en ademde diep in.En: Bram stood next to his car in a small clearing, taking a deep breath.Nl: Dit was het perfecte moment voor de picknick die hij al zo lang van plan was.En: This was the perfect moment for the picnic he had been planning for so long.Nl: Bram keek naar zijn dochter Sanne.En: Bram looked at his daughter Sanne.Nl: Ze was druk bezig een deken op het gras uit te spreiden.En: She was busy spreading a blanket on the grass.Nl: Haar gezicht straalde, vol enthousiasme voor de dag die voor hen lag.En: Her face beamed with enthusiasm for the day ahead.Nl: Bram glimlachte naar haar, dankbaar voor haar vrolijke aanwezigheid.En: Bram smiled at her, grateful for her cheerful presence.Nl: Ze was zijn bron van kracht en hoop.En: She was his source of strength and hope.Nl: "Papa, heeft tante Anouk al gebeld?"En: "Papa, has aunt Anouk called yet?"Nl: vroeg Sanne terwijl ze de mand met eten opende.En: Sanne asked as she opened the basket of food.Nl: Bram's glimlach verdween even.En: Bram's smile faded momentarily.Nl: "Nog niet, lieverd," antwoordde hij zacht.En: "Not yet, dear," he replied softly.Nl: Hij wist dat het voor Anouk moeilijk was om hier te komen.En: He knew it was difficult for Anouk to come here.Nl: Ze hadden elkaar al jaren niet gesproken.En: They hadn't spoken to each other in years.Nl: Te veel tijd was voorbijgegaan, gevuld met stiltes en oude ruzies.En: Too much time had passed, filled with silences and old arguments.Nl: Plotseling hoorde Bram het geluid van gedempte voetstappen op het pad.En: Suddenly, Bram heard the sound of muffled footsteps on the path.Nl: Hij keek op en zag Anouk verschijnen tussen de bomen.En: He looked up and saw Anouk appearing among the trees.Nl: Haar ogen ontmoetten de zijne kort, onzeker maar vastberaden.En: Her eyes met his briefly, uncertain but determined.Nl: "Hoi," zei ze aarzelend.En: "Hi," she said hesitantly.Nl: "Hallo, Anouk," antwoordde Bram.En: "Hello, Anouk," Bram replied.Nl: Hij voelde een sprankje hoop in zijn hart.En: He felt a spark of hope in his heart.Nl: "Fijn dat je er bent."En: "Nice that you're here."Nl: Samen met Sanne gingen ze aan tafel zitten, de picknickdeken losjes verdeeld over het gras.En: Together with Sanne, they sat down at the table, the picnic blanket loosely spread over the grass.Nl: Er volgde een ongemakkelijke stilte, onderbroken door het geritsel van bladeren en het gezang van een verre koekoek.En: An awkward silence followed, interrupted by the rustling of leaves and the song of a distant cuckoo.Nl: Bram wist dat hij moest beginnen.En: Bram knew he had to begin.Nl: Hij rechtte zijn rug, haalde diep adem en zei: "Anouk, het spijt me."En: He straightened his back, took a deep breath, and said, "Anouk, I'm sorry."Nl: Anouk keek hem aan, verrast door zijn openheid.En: Anouk looked at him, surprised by his openness.Nl: "Wat spijt je?"En: "What are you sorry for?"Nl: vroeg ze met een zweem van achterdocht.En: she asked with a hint of suspicion.Nl: "Alles," zei Bram.En: "Everything," Bram said.Nl: "Dat we elkaar hebben laten gaan.En: "That we let each other go.Nl: Dat ik niet eerder ben gekomen."En: That I didn't come earlier."Nl: Anouk bleef stil, haar ogen vol herinneringen aan oude pijn.En: Anouk remained silent, her eyes full of memories of old pain.Nl: Net toen ze wilde antwoorden, sprong Sanne plotseling op.En: Just as she was about to answer, Sanne suddenly jumped up.Nl: "Oh nee, mijn vlieger zit vast in de boom!"En: "Oh no, my kite is stuck in the tree!"Nl: De drie keken omhoog naar de boom waar Sanne's kleurrijke vlieger tussen de takken bungelde.En: The three looked up at the tree where Sanne's colorful kite was caught among the branches.Nl: Zonder na te denken renden Bram en Anouk naar de boom.En: Without thinking, Bram and Anouk ran to the tree.Nl: Samen werkten ze om de vlieger los te krijgen, weg van de scherpe takken.En: Together, they worked to free the kite from the sharp branches.Nl: In dat gezamenlijke moment kwam er iets los.En: In that shared moment, something loosened.Nl: Hun samenwerking om Sanne te helpen was natuurlijk, instinctief.En: Their cooperation to help Sanne was natural, instinctive.Nl: Bram en Anouk stonden eindelijk naast elkaar als broer en zus.En: Bram and Anouk stood finally side by side as brother and sister.Nl: Het was een klein avontuur maar het brak de muur van emotie.En: It was a small adventure, but it broke the wall of emotion.Nl: Toen de vlieger bevrijd was, stond Anouk stil, haar ogen zacht.En: When the kite was freed, Anouk stood still, her eyes soft.Nl: "Dank je," zei ze zacht.En: "Thank you," she said gently.Nl: "En het spijt mij ook."En: "And I'm sorry too."Nl: Bram glimlachte oprecht.En: Bram smiled sincerely.Nl: "Laten we het opnieuw proberen," zei hij, zijn stem vol belofte.En: "Let's try again," he said, his voice full of promise.Nl: Ze knikten beiden, beseffend hoe belangrijk familie was.En: They both nodded, realizing how important family was.Nl: Sanne kwam naar hen toe, met de vlieger stevig vast in haar hand, en omhelsde hen beide.En: Sanne came to them, holding the kite tightly in her hand, and hugged them both.Nl: Ze lachte ondeugend.En: She laughed mischievously.Nl: Het einde van oude wonden en het begin van nieuwe gesprekken.En: The end of old wounds and the beginning of new conversations.Nl: In het hart van de Hoge Veluwe, waar de natuur bloeide in het late voorjaar, begon ook hun familieband weer te bloeien.En: In the heart of the Hoge Veluwe, where nature bloomed in late spring, their family bond also began to bloom again.Nl: Het was een nieuwe start, een belofte van hoop en verzoening.En: It was a new start, a promise of hope and reconciliation.Nl: En zo, onder het gebladerte en de open hemel, begonnen Bram en Anouk samen aan een nieuw hoofdstuk.En: And so, under the foliage and open sky, Bram and Anouk began a new chapter together. Vocabulary Words:shone: scheenchirped: flotencheerfully: vrolijkscent: geurclearing: open plekenthusiasm: enthousiasmegrateful: dankbaarmuffled: gedemptefootsteps: voetstappenhesitantly: aarzelendawkward: ongemakkelijkerustling: geritselcuckoo: koekoekstraightened: rechttehint: zweemsuspicion: achterdochtmemories: herinneringenpain: pijnbranches: takkeninstinctive: instinctiefcooperation: samenwerkingloosened: losemotion: emotiesoft: zachtpromise: beloftemischievously: ondeugendreconciliation: verzoeningfoliage: gebladertebloomed: bloeidechapter: hoofdstuk

Reconciliation after being abandoned by a friend or loved one after you leave your abusive relationship. Should you or would you forgive them?Let's talk like adults.Full Circle-A Renewed History available on Byayanaellis.com and Amazon.

Focusing on the CovenantPastor Mike teaches from Nehemiah 10:28-39

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is back with Mahdiyyah Muhammad for part 2 of their soulful sewing saga. They dive into denim history, fabric frequencies (yes, cloth has vibes), and why mending is basically ancestral witchcraft. From fast fashion fails to fiber alchemy, it's a masterclass in making sustainability stylish. Tune in, get stitched, and feel the frequency.====Where You Can Find Mahdiyyah! The Black Fiber & Textile NetworkMahdiyyah Muhammad's IG===========Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.Instagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork======Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast--Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonCheck out our Amazon Store

The cowboy myth isn't just about nostalgia—it's a symbol of independence that still defines Western identity, for better or worse. – Betsy Gaines QuammenJoin host Emy Digrappa on What's Your Why? The Author's Journey as she sits down with historian and writer Betsy Gaines Quammen, author of True West: Myth and Mending on the Far Side of America. In this episode, Betsy discusses the myths and misconceptions surrounding the American West—from Hollywood's romanticized cowboys to the modern-day influx of newcomers seeking their own slice of wilderness.Growing up in Ohio but making Montana her home for over 30 years, Betsy brings a unique perspective as both an insider and a scholar of Western history. She discusses how pop culture shapes perceptions of the West, the challenges of tourism and conservation, and the real stories behind the cowboy myth.Whether you're a history buff, a lover of the outdoors, or just curious about the cultural forces shaping the West, this conversation gives insight into the complexities of a region often misunderstood. Plus, get a sneak peek into Betsy's next project—a thrilling exploration of ghost stories and the history behind them!Tune in for our discussion that challenges stereotypes and celebrates the diverse truths of the American West.

Reaffirming the CovenantPastor Mike teaches from Nehemiah 9:28 thru 10:27

Send us a textIt's Therapy Thursday!What happens when life breaks you completely? After losing her teenage son to a violent crime and surviving an attack by a serial killer just months later, Sylvia Moore Myers discovered a profound truth that transformed her understanding of trauma: we aren't designed to heal—we're designed to scar.This realization sparked her journey to become a traumatologist and author of "Gold Scars," where she shares how trauma and grief can become beautiful parts of our story rather than permanent sources of pain. Drawing from Japanese Kintsugi—the art of mending broken pottery with gold—Sylvia teaches that proper mending actually makes us more beautiful and valuable than before.Throughout our conversation, Sylvia dismantles common misconceptions about grief recovery. She explains why touching someone during emotional sharing disrupts the healing process, how our culture "broke grief" by making death sterile and ceremonial, and the importance of supporting the bereaved long after the funeral. Her practical wisdom offers hope without minimizing suffering—a rare combination in trauma recovery.Most powerfully, Sylvia shares her personal miracle story of beating cancer during pregnancy against medical advice, demonstrating how faith sustained her through impossible circumstances. Her "seven H's" framework for healing provides actionable steps for anyone navigating their own trauma journey.Whether you're personally working through grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers transformative insights that honor pain while illuminating the path forward. As Sylvia explains, "I didn't need a way to forget what happened—I needed a better way to remember."CONNECT WITH SYLVIAlinktr.ee/goldscarssylviamooremyers@gmail.comSupport the showHost Candace FlemingCo-host Janet Halevisit the website at https://www.essentialmotivation.com/visit the store at https://shopessentialmotivation.com/Instagram instagram.com/essentialmotivationllc visit Janet's website https://haleempowermentllc.com/To be a guest on our show email me at candacefleming@essentialmotivation.comIn the subject line put EMH Guest Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988Music by Lukrembo: https://soundcloud.com/lukremboProvided by Knowledge Base: https://bit.ly/2BdvqzN

When a person you have loved dies, the person left behind often feels their heart has been broken. What if the entire family feels broken? How do you pick up the pieces? Heartaches are painful and knowing how to help one another through the grieving process is critical if all members are going to come through it successfully. Accepting the reality that our loved one is not there anymore is where we begin.Join Mark Anthony and I today as we discuss the best ways to be there for one another.Mark can be reached for speaking engagements and consultation at:MediumMarkAnthony@gmail.comAfterlifeFrequency.comListen to this week's program below or on your podcast platform of choice by clicking Here.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mending Bonds in the Mosaic Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-05-19-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Enmig dels colors vius i les formes surrealistes del Parc Güell, Pau mirava al seu voltant.En: Amidst the vibrant colors and surreal shapes of Parc Güell, Pau looked around.Ca: Primavera omplia l'aire amb fragàncies dolces i flors noves.En: Spring filled the air with sweet fragrances and new flowers.Ca: Els ocells cantaven entre les branques, aportant una alegria subtil que contrastava amb la tensió que Pau sentia al cor.En: The birds sang among the branches, bringing a subtle joy that contrasted with the tension Pau felt in his heart.Ca: Laia estava asseguda a un banc a prop del drac de mosaic famós.En: Laia was sitting on a bench near the famous mosaic dragon.Ca: La seva mirada fixava els turistes, però dins, lluitava amb emocions trobades.En: Her gaze was fixed on the tourists, but inside, she was struggling with mixed emotions.Ca: Quan Pau va decidir parlar, les paraules li van sortir amb certa precaució.En: When Pau decided to speak, the words came out with a certain caution.Ca: "Laia", va murmurar, "Podem parlar?En: "Laia," he murmured, "Can we talk?"Ca: "Laia va girar el cap lentament, reflectint una barreja de ressentiment i desig de reconciliació.En: Laia slowly turned her head, reflecting a mix of resentment and a desire for reconciliation.Ca: Pau va respirar profundament.En: Pau took a deep breath.Ca: Es va asseure al seu costat, gairebé sense distància, però amb grans barreres emocionals entre ells.En: He sat beside her, almost without distance, but with great emotional barriers between them.Ca: "Sé que et vaig decebre", va dir Pau amb sinceritat, "i lamento de veritat haver triat el seu costat.En: "I know I disappointed you," said Pau sincerely, "and I truly regret choosing his side."Ca: "Laia va mantenir el silenci, les imatges passades encara dansant als seus ulls.En: Laia remained silent, past images still dancing in her eyes.Ca: Pau va continuar, la seva veu ara més urgent.En: Pau continued, his voice now more urgent.Ca: "He escrit alguna cosa per a tu.En: "I've written something for you."Ca: " Amb mà tremolosa, va treure una carta del seu abric.En: With trembling hand, he pulled a letter from his coat.Ca: "He pensat molt en els nostres moments junts.En: "I've thought a lot about our times together."Ca: "Va oferir-li el paper.En: He offered her the paper.Ca: Laia el va prendre, dubtant abans de desplegar-lo.En: Laia took it, hesitating before unfolding it.Ca: La seva mirada es movia per les línies, lentament al principi, després amb més interès.En: Her gaze moved over the lines, slowly at first, then with more interest.Ca: Les paraules de Pau parlaven d'afecte i remordiment.En: Pau's words spoke of affection and remorse.Ca: Explicades amb la simplicitat d'un amor fraternal, les paraules retrataven el xoc de dos mons familiars que enlloc haurien d'haver-se trobat a desencontre.En: Told with the simplicity of a fraternal love, the words depicted the clash of two familiar worlds that should never have met with conflict.Ca: Quan va acabar de llegir, Laia tenia els ulls humits.En: When she finished reading, Laia had tears in her eyes.Ca: Pau va mirar-la, esperant amb el cor a la mà.En: Pau looked at her, waiting with his heart in his hand.Ca: "Tots cometem errors", va dir ella finalment, la veu trencada però dolça.En: "We all make mistakes," she finally said, her voice broken but sweet.Ca: "Però vull tornar a confiar en tu.En: "But I want to trust you again."Ca: "Pau va somriure amb alleugeriment, un pes enorme desapareixent de sobre de les seves espatlles.En: Pau smiled with relief, an enormous weight lifting from his shoulders.Ca: Es van abraçar, envoltats pels colors brillants i la vibració del parc.En: They embraced, surrounded by the bright colors and vibrancy of the park.Ca: Havien decidit, en aquell lloc ple d'art i vida, deixar el passat enrere.En: They had decided, in that place full of art and life, to leave the past behind.Ca: Junts, es van prometre comunicar-se millor.En: Together, they promised to communicate better.Ca: Les flors al voltant semblaven saludar aquesta nova etapa mentre un sol càlid brillava sobre la ciutat.En: The flowers around them seemed to greet this new stage while a warm sun shone over the city.Ca: Els germans van marxar junts, tenint clar que el futur seria un llenç fresc, per pintar amb nous records i comprensió renovada.En: The siblings walked away together, clear that the future would be a fresh canvas, to be painted with new memories and renewed understanding. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: viusthe bench: el bancthe mosaic: el mosaicthe gaze: la miradato struggle: lluitarthe desire: el desigreconciliation: reconciliacióthe doubt: el dubtesincerely: sinceritatthe sorrow: el remordimentbrotherly love: amor fraternalto depict: retratarthe clash: el xocsubtle: subtilthe tremor: la tremolorto unfold: desplegarresentment: ressentimentto murmur: murmurarto regret: lamentarto embrace: abraçarsibling: germà/germanato contradict: contrastarto hesitate: dubtarbarrier: barrerato regret: penedirto breathe: respirarcontemplative: contemplatiu/contemplativathe feeling: el sentimentthe solace: el consolwarm: càlid

But God...Pastor Mike teaches from Nehemiah 9:16-27

Prisoners in a level 5 maximum security prison in Missouri are the subject of a new and award-winning short documentary out on Netflix this week. The Quilters follows a group of men inside the South Central Correctional Center, where they work on quilts to give to local foster care children.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A New Dawn: Mending Family Ties Behind Barred Windows Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen sken försiktigt genom de tunga gallerfönstren i den psykiatriska avdelningen.En: The spring sun shone gingerly through the heavy barred windows of the psychiatric ward.Sv: Rummet där Lennart och hans dotter Sofia satt kändes både kliniskt och märkligt rogivande.En: The room where Lennart and his daughter Sofia sat felt both clinical and oddly soothing.Sv: Vita väggar och en svag lukt av antiseptiskt medel kantade deras första besök för att träffa Karin, Lennarts syster.En: White walls and a faint smell of antiseptic lined their first visit to meet Karin, Lennart's sister.Sv: Lennart hade alltid varit stoisk.En: Lennart had always been stoic.Sv: I sina sena femtiotal hade han sett livet genom praktiska glasögon.En: In his late fifties, he had seen life through practical lenses.Sv: Men denna dag, med sina känslor intrasslade i skuld och osäkerhet, kände han sig sårbar.En: But this day, with his emotions tangled in guilt and uncertainty, he felt vulnerable.Sv: Sofia, hans tonåriga dotter, tittade nyfiket omkring.En: Sofia, his teenage daughter, looked around curiously.Sv: Det var första gången hon skulle träffa sin moster.En: It was the first time she would meet her aunt.Sv: "Är du nervös, pappa?"En: "Are you nervous, Dad?"Sv: frågade Sofia försiktigt, hennes röst bröt tystnaden.En: Sofia asked gently, her voice breaking the silence.Sv: Lennart nickade.En: Lennart nodded.Sv: "Ja, det är jag.En: "Yes, I am.Sv: Men det är dags."En: But it's time."Sv: Några minuter senare öppnades dörren, och Karin gick in.En: A few minutes later, the door opened, and Karin walked in.Sv: Hon såg skör ut men hennes ögon bar på en stark glimt.En: She looked fragile, but her eyes held a strong spark.Sv: Hon satte sig mittemot dem, och det var en stund av tystnad.En: She sat down opposite them, and there was a moment of silence.Sv: Lennart tog ett djupt andetag och började.En: Lennart took a deep breath and began.Sv: "Karin," sa han och hans röst bar en ton av medkänsla, "jag vet att jag borde ha varit där för dig tidigare."En: "Karin," he said, his voice carrying a tone of compassion, "I know I should have been there for you earlier."Sv: Karin tittade ner, hennes händer låg stilla i hennes knä.En: Karin looked down, her hands resting still in her lap.Sv: "Jag har gjort fel," fortsatte han.En: "I was wrong," he continued.Sv: "Jag borde ha varit mer stödjande."En: "I should have been more supportive."Sv: Karin tittade upp, hennes blick mjuknade.En: Karin looked up, her gaze softened.Sv: "Jag har saknat dig, Lennart."En: "I have missed you, Lennart."Sv: Hennes röst var tunn men äkta.En: Her voice was thin but genuine.Sv: Sofia log försiktigt.En: Sofia smiled gently.Sv: "Jag vill komma och besöka dig mer, om det är okej."En: "I want to come and visit you more, if that's okay."Sv: "Det vore fint," svarade Karin, en liten glimt av hopp i hennes ögon.En: "That would be nice," replied Karin, a small glimmer of hope in her eyes.Sv: Lennart tog sin systers hand.En: Lennart took his sister's hand.Sv: "Vi är här nu."En: "We are here now."Sv: Karin suckade djupt, som om en tyngd lättade från hennes inre.En: Karin sighed deeply, as if a weight lifted from within her.Sv: Tårar började fylla hennes ögon, men det fanns en antydan till ett leende.En: Tears began to fill her eyes, but there was a hint of a smile.Sv: När besöket närmade sig sitt slut, reste sig Lennart och Sofia.En: As the visit neared its end, Lennart and Sofia stood up.Sv: "Vi kommer tillbaka snart," lovade Sofia.En: "We will come back soon," promised Sofia.Sv: Karin nickade och kramade dem båda.En: Karin nodded and hugged them both.Sv: De lämnade rummet med en känsla av att något hade förändrats.En: They left the room with a feeling that something had changed.Sv: Inte helt läkt, men en ny början hade tagit form.En: Not completely healed, but a new beginning had taken shape.Sv: Lennart, befriad från delar av sin tidigare skuld, visste nu hur viktigt det var att vara närvarande för de han älskade.En: Lennart, freed from parts of his previous guilt, now knew how important it was to be present for those he loved.Sv: Och Karin, trots att hon förblev försiktig, tillät sig att acceptera möjligheten till återförening.En: And Karin, though she remained cautious, allowed herself to accept the possibility of reunion.Sv: På väg ut genom de långa korridorerna smög vårsolens ljus sig på deras ryggar, en påminnelse om de nya dagarna som väntade.En: As they walked out through the lengthy corridors, the light of the spring sun crept onto their backs, a reminder of the new days that awaited.Sv: I den avlägsna framtiden fanns fortfarande hopp, och det var allt som behövdes för denna dag.En: In the distant future, there was still hope, and that was all that was needed for this day. Vocabulary Words:gingerly: försiktigtstoic: stoiskclinical: klinisktantiseptic: antiseptiskt medelvulnerable: sårbarfragile: skörspark: glimtcompassion: medkänslaguilt: skuldgaze: blickgenuine: äktasoothing: rogivandeuncertainty: osäkerhetcuriously: nyfiketreunion: återföreningcorridors: korridorerbarred: gallerlap: knäsupportive: stödjandesoftened: mjuknadehint: antydanpromise: lovaprevious: tidigareallow: tillåtapossibility: möjlighetaccept: accepteraweight: tyngdreminder: påminnelseawaited: väntadedistant: avlägsna

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is joined (again!) by the fabulous Mahdiyyah Muhammad for a thread-heavy deep dive into sewing that's sustainable, soulful, and seriously stylish. They chat denim history, fabric vibes (yes, literal vibrations), and why mending isn't just for grandma—it's radical, ancestral, and low-key magical. From fast fashion faux pas to fiber alchemy, this convo stitches together culture, community, and circular fashion with plenty of wisdom and a dash of sass. Tune in and get mended, mentally and materially.====Where You Can Find Mahdiyyah! The Black Fiber & Textile NetworkMahdiyyah Muhammad's IG===========Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.Instagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork======Stay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please Podcast--Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode.Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonCheck out our Amazon Store

Susan Shapiro Barash, author of Estranged: How Strained Female Friendships are Ended or Mended, joins me to explore the emotional landscape of female friendships—why they matter so much, and what happens when they start to fall apart.We talk about the subtle signs of strain, the unspoken expectations women often carry in friendships, and how life transitions—from motherhood to midlife reinventions—can reshape who we connect with and how.Susan shares insights from her research and interviews with women across the country, including what it takes to repair a broken friendship—and how to know when it's healthier to let go.Whether you're grieving a friendship, hoping to mend one, or learning how to create new ones in this season of life, this conversation will help you reflect with more compassion and clarity.Susan Shapiro Barash has written over a dozen non-fiction books including Tripping the Prom Queen, Toxic Friends and You're Grounded Forever, but First Let's Go Shopping. For more than twenty years she taught gender studies and Marymount Manhattan College and has guest taught creative nonfiction at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. Her fiction is published under her pen name, Susannah Marren.  She has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Marie Claire, and has appeared on national television including the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS, CNN, and MSNBC. Barash has been a guest on national radio including NPR and Sirius Radio. Speaking appearances include Credit Suisse, Bayer Diagnostics, UBS, United Way, Kravis Center and the Society of the Four Arts. Several of her titles have been optioned by Lifetime and HBO.www.susanshapirobarash.comTune in each week for practical, relatable advice that helps you feel your best and unlock your full potential. If you're ready to prioritize your health and level up every area of your life, you'll find the tools, insights, and inspiration right here. Buy Esther's Book: To Your Health - https://a.co/d/iDG68qUFollow Esther on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@estheravantFollow Esther on IG - https://www.instagram.com/esther.avantLearn more about booking Esther to speak: https://www.estheravant.comLearn more about working with Esther: https://www.madebymecoaching.com/services

In this episode, we talk about how we can learn to mend the brokenness within ourselves and others, step by step.

On Mother's Day, we'll reflect on what it means to live (and care) in an imperfect world. In a time when division, cruelty, and unrealistic ideals dominate the headlines, Humanism offers something grounding: the courage to repair, the strength to hope, and the wisdom to know that mending what matters is sacred work. Louise will explore how Humanist values guide us through brokenness, help us hold space for growth, and invite us to show up (with compassion and courage) even when the stitching isn't straight. All are welcome, wherever you are on your ethical journey.

In this episode of the Touring the Holy Land Series, Jen has a conversation with Jer Swigart on immersive peacebuilding in the context of Israel-Palestine. In this conversation, Jer discusses the complexities of Christian tourism in Israel and Palestine, highlighting its role as a propaganda tool that often neglects the realities of the local communities. He emphasizes the importance of building deep, meaningful relationships with both Israeli and Palestinian kin to foster genuine peacemaking efforts, and how Global Immersion seeks to do this through immersion trips for Christian leaders. Jer shares personal experiences and insights on navigating the challenges of peacemaking, especially in light of recent conflicts. He advocates for local immersion and community engagement as vital components of social transformation, encouraging listeners to connect with marginalized communities in their own cities. In their extended conversation for our Patreon supporters, Jen and Jer chat about the intersections in peacebuilding work across the contexts of the U.S. Deep South, Northern Ireland, and Israel and Palestine. To access this extended conversation and others, consider ⁠supporting us on Patreon⁠. Dr. Jer Swigart is the Co-Founding Executive Director of Global Immersion, a non-profit training organization and conflict consultancy that forms Everyday Peacemakers and Reconciling Leaders to mend divides. Whether on international battlefields, the divided streets of U.S. American cities, or in organizational and congregational boardrooms, Jer is adept at guiding immersive processes that transform constructed enemies into co-creating allies and forge conflict-competent leaders and teams.He is a North American contributing member of the Reconcilers Together Alliance, a Pepperdine University Cross Sector Leadership Fellow, a Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow at the Hebrew College's Miller Center of Interreligious Learning and Leadership, and on the Leadership Team of the Network of Evangelicals for the Middle East (NEME). He holds an MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Global Leadership from George Fox University. He's the co-author of the award-winning book, Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflict World (IVP, 2017), host of the Mending Divides Podcast, a leadership coach & conflict consultant, and a speaker and writer who regularly reflects on the intersection of faith, leadership, and peacemaking. He and his family live in Spokane, WA.If you enjoy our content, please consider supporting our work on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/AcrosstheDivide Follow Across the Divide on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠Across the Divide partners with Peace Catalyst International to amplify the pursuit of peace and explore the vital intersection of Christian faith and social justice in Palestine-Israel.Show Notes:Global ImmersionSwigart and Huckins, Mending the Divides: Creative Love in a Conflicted WorldElizabeth Neumann, Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace

For once, time is not pressing in, and the gang gets to slow down, catch up on sleep, and enjoy the slow months of winter.Clyff does some sneaking about, Stewart makes a name for himself, and Drogan sends an important message in an unorthodox way.After their down time is handled, Stewart decides it's time to face his demons.Music by Epidemic Sound.Logo art by @winstonfujino

When Revival HappensPastor Mike teaches from Nehemiah 9:1-15

In this episode, host Diana updates listeners on her trauma therapy before welcoming returning guest Mark Sowersby along with his wife, Jennifer. The couple discusses their new book, 'Letters to the Weary,' a 21-day devotional aimed at helping readers find rest and support through God's word. They share their personal journey of marriage and healing, offering insights for dealing with trauma within faith. Additionally, Mark talks about their award-winning short film based on his life and his involvement with the TCT Network's show 'Ask the Pastor.' The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for listeners.   00:00 Introduction and Host's Update 02:23 Introducing Today's Guest: Mark Sowersby 03:46 Mark and Jennifer's New Book: Letters to the Weary 05:22 Mark and Jennifer's Personal Stories 11:29 Navigating Marriage and Healing Together 16:50 Writing and Publishing Letters to the Weary 19:07 Interactive Devotional Experience 20:07 Connecting with God Through Devotion 21:14 Personal Reflections and Genuine Writing 24:18 Film Project: Forgiving The Nightmare 26:01 Future Plans and Community Engagement 30:41 Final Thoughts and Prayer   https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Weary-Mark-Sowersby/dp/1951475399 Bio: Mark and Jennifer have been married for over 20 years and have four beautiful children. Mark is a Lead Pastor and graduate of Northpoint Bible College. He is the author of Forgiving the Nightmare and has shared his testimony across the country in churches, seminars, and a variety of media platforms, including The 700 Club, Fox Digital, TCT Ask The Pastor, CTN, God TV, Cornerstone Network, and over 350 podcasts across the globe. https://forgivingthenightmare.com/   Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Subscribe to the podcast: https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Social media links: Join our Private Wounds of the Faithful FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1603903730020136 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Affiliate links: Our Sponsor: 753 Academy: https://www.753academy.com/ Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Transcript: Mark and Jennifer Sowersby [00:00:00] Welcome to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast, brought to you by DSW Ministries. Your host is singer songwriter, speaker and domestic violence advocate, Diana Winkler. She is passionate about helping survivors in the church heal from domestic violence and abuse and trauma. This podcast is not a substitute for professional counseling or qualified medical help. Now here is Diana. Hey everyone. Welcome to the podcast. So excited that you're here with me today. We have a great show for you today. I hope you're doing well. A little update on my trauma therapy that I mentioned to you. I don't remember which episode that was, but I'm on like session five. And things are going well. We are still in the [00:01:00] process of me telling my story. we haven't done a whole lot of unpacking. Mostly touching base with me as to how am I feeling, while I'm sharing with her all these things that I went through. Now I'm being more detailed telling her my life story then when I was telling my story on the podcast, and even when I tell my story in my Mending the Soul groups. There's a reason of course for that so she has a complete picture and able to pick the correct treatment plan to help me. So, uh, today I got a bill from my insurance company, for a hundred dollars. And up to this point, my invoices have been zero, which I'm assuming mental health with my insurance has been covered a hundred percent. So I was kinda like, what's going on? I sure hope that I don't owe a hundred bucks every time I go see her, because I would not be able to afford that. [00:02:00] So I will be investigating about why I got an invoice, but again, don't be afraid to reach out to a trauma therapist, somebody that is licensed where you live, the state you live in, the country you live in. If you need help, send me a message. I'll do my best to help you find something in your area. So, Now onto our podcast and our guest today. I'm really excited because I have a returning guest today, a friend of the podcast, Mark S owersby. He's been on the show twice so far. And I really want you to go back and listen to his previous episodes because he is probably in my top five guests that I've had on the show in the last five years, the life of my podcast. That's why he's back on because he is excellent and, Mark is bringing his wife, [00:03:00] Jennifer, today, which will be fun. Mark was on the show on season one and that was episode 11. So he tells his story, I guess as much as you can tell your story on a podcast in an hour. and he's had this book, Forgiving The Nightmare is excellent. That is about his story. He's been on a lot of very prominent podcasts and he even has a movie about his life that he has film this past year. The second time, he was part of our Bible series. How can I trust the Bible when I've been abused? So please go back and listen to those. They are excellent. You'll be blessed. He is on the show again because him and his wife have written another book just as recently called Letters to the Weary. Of course I am wanting to know all [00:04:00] about it. But let me read you a little bit of the synopsis on the back of this book. Life is filled with moments of confusion, doubt, and uncertainty. These struggles combined with everyday life can feel impossible to overcome. Do you find yourself feeling weak and tired at the end of each day instead of fulfilled? Do you complain more than express gratitude? Have you lost hope that things can actually change? Letters to the weary is a devotional that will inspire and encourage you to find a place of rest, support and understanding. Understanding your situation is not enough. We want to show you a way out. Letters to the weary is filled with testimonies, scripture, and encouragement bringing the reader to a [00:05:00] place of peace. It has been said that habits can be broken in 21 days. That may or may not be true, but we do believe if you wholeheartedly commit to prayer and pursuing God for 21 days, our life will be forever changed. That sounds pretty good, doesn't it? I'm always looking for really good devotional. So Mark, individual bio is Mark Sowersby is a speaker, writer, pastor. In 2019, pastor Mark went through a time of great healing. He began speaking about the nightmare of abuse and years of suffering he experienced in his childhood, and how condemnation, shame, and guilt were replaced with forgiveness, joy, and life in abundance. He now speaks about his story and testimony of healing, forgiveness, and freedom. Through his ministry Forgiving the Nightmare. So on his website, he is got a lot [00:06:00] of videos, his video testimonies on there. I'll let you watch that. But you really are in for a treat. You're gonna love Mark. I hope that you enjoy my conversation with Mark and Jennifer S Alright, we have back to the show today, Mark Sowersby, and for the first time we have his lovely wife, Jennifer, on the show. Welcome. Thank you. Thank you. It's to be so much good to be with you. Yeah, this is number three. I mean, you're just like a friend of the podcast, a regular here on the show, Mark. Well, it's always a blessing to be with you and be able to share. The testimonies and stories and the victories of the Lord with you and your audience. So thank you so much for having me on, and I'm really excited that my wife could join me. Uh, I'm really great. That's really a blessing. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. Yeah, this is gonna be fun. [00:07:00] And of course we all know about Forgiving the Nightmare and your story. Mark, we heard your story and then you were back. That was episode 11 was your story. That was season one. Wow. Thank you for being on my first season when I was starting out. I'm on year number five now, and then you run episode 100, you did our Bible series. How can I trust the Bible? Yes. Amen. I remember that. Yep. That was a great series. So you're back on the show to talk about your new book, Letters to the Weary. That sounds awesome. There it is. Yeah. There's a picture. There you go. There you go. Gotta get the angle right. Letters to the, we, our new book, A 21 day devotional. It's, we're really excited about it. I wrote it with my wife Jennifer, and, we're really blessed to be able to have this, just published and released. Oh, just a few, about a month ago. [00:08:00] It's brand new right out there. It's. It's a little different from the first book I wrote, and that was testimonial with some scripture references and kind of a how to and a hold on to God. And this is just, I got to put my pastor hat on and kind of share a little bit. So Jen and I were really excited to be able to write this devotional together. What do you think, Hon? Yes, it was a good time to be able to do it together and to collaborate and I'm honored to write something like this with my husband. So, Jennifer, tell us about your story, your background. 'cause we haven't met you on the podcast before. Well, I came to know the Lord when I was five years old. My kindergarten teacher led me to the Lord and I've been following Jesus ever since. And he's kept me from things. I don't have the testimony where I did things and then I , you know, recovered from them. I have the testimony that God kept me from ever doing them. Absolutely. [00:09:00] Some people feel bad that they don't have this, well, I did drugs or I was a rebel or something. I really appreciate the stories that, I lived a faithful Christian walk my whole life. That means that it is possible. It is, it is, it is possible. Like that God can use you and, you can live a holy life. Now how did you and Mark meet? I was the three to five year olds coordinator at church. And he was the children's pastor when I was old enough to meet. We've known each other for a long time, but he is seven years older than I am. So when he realized who I was, I was an adult by that point, and he was like, oh. We were friends. And then when I was in my twenties, I went off to finish college and he realized he missed me. And he was praying about [00:10:00] who the Lord would lead to him to marry. And he's like, God, I need this type of person. I need that type of person. And he said he felt like the Lord was saying, Hey, McFly, there's a girl down in Florida. She'd be the right one. Right. I knew Jen so long that, you know, I, I knew her parents and when I first got saved her, uh, mom and dad were involved as youth group leaders and like anything else, you go over people's houses for cookouts and pizza parties. And, and Jen was there, but she was always the kid, you know, she was just the kid of the youth leaders, youth directors, youth helpers, and never really on the radar. And when I finished Bible college, I came back and Jen was our three to 5-year-old director, but she was as, as I say, she was all grown up. You know, she was all grown up and, but really she wasn't like, I never saw her that way until one day in the prayer, prayer closet, the Lord said, Hey, McFly, uh, you know, she's right in front of you, you know? So, uh, we. We started a relationship, and I remember when I went to the lead pastor of the church, I, when [00:11:00] Jen and I were getting serious and we started to date, I, I went into the senior pastor's office just to kind of let him know. And I, and I said to him, Hey Pastor, I want you to know Jen and I are gonna date. And he started to laugh and he said, you are the last two to know this. Everybody has known this. The whole church knew that you two were gonna date, you're the last two. So, uh, we started to date and then. The rest, as they say, is history with four kids. And we're getting ready to celebrate 22 years of marriage. Wow. Amen. I love that story. And, I know your story really well, Mark, and the suffering and the abuse that you went through. I know Jennifer had to be, a huge, huge support through all of the recovery and raising a family. So tell us, Jennifer, what was it like, supporting him in that way with his past and such? I think we just, we just live life and I'm naturally, I think I'm a nurturer, so I think I, helped in that way. But, God had [00:12:00] already done a huge amount of healing before we were together because he's seven years older than me. When we got together, I was 25, so he was, almost 33 by the time we got married. So God had already done a lot in his life. Even when you're healed of things, there's still scars. Like after you've had surgery. Like I had carpal tunnel surgery, many years ago. And even though the site healed for over a year, I couldn't put weight on that wrist without pain because the scar tissue was there. And I think the same thing happens when you're healed. Emotionally or from other things, you know, traumas that have happened to you, you still have scars. That doesn't mean you're not healed. It just means that there's scar tissue there and. So we had to walk through that. Amen. Amen. I think that's a good way to put it. Yeah. You know what, you don't know what you don't know, you know? So, of course a lot of my [00:13:00] trauma and hurts, pains, wounds, I brought to the altar. I dealt with my counselor coaches, pastors and friends, but that I've never married, I never had that closeness of a wife, the intimacy of a marriage. You know that connection that you have. So I didn't know what I was gonna carry in there because I didn't know what marriage was like, and I didn't know how to, prepare myself or warn her or say here. I, we just kind of grew into this marriage together. We both brought our baggage in. My baggage was obviously loud and big, but we both carried our pain as people do. And what we learned is we had to go to the altar of God. Uh, we had to go and lay our, our marriage down, our hopes down our family down. We laid all those moments, and it didn't mean that it was always easy. There were moments of tears and prayers and challenges and trials and blessings, but as we learned to trust the Lord, you'll hear me say all and each other and each other because we had to communicate. I mean, there were, we had to have some frank conversations about things and [00:14:00] mm-hmm. You know, where we, where I expressed where I was hurt in our relationship in the beginning and, and then that left its own scars. Not that I was hurt because he did something wrong, just the pain of going through feeling like I had done something wrong because I happened to touch one of his scars, you know, where it brought pain to him. So he handled it the way he did and then I handled it the way I did. 'cause again, neither one of us had been married before. Neither one of us had, dealt with things together. So we've had to deal with things, by communicating and working through things and god has the victory. Amen. Amen. And that's true. You know, like I, I'll have to say, if you come to our church, I'll pray for couples at our altar. I'll say, Lord, help us grow closer to you so we can grow closer to each other. And I would say those early [00:15:00] years of marriage, as many early years of marriage as you're trying to figure it out. Uh, you could have, uh, perfect backgrounds or you could have broken backgrounds, but you're trying to figure it out. Uh, time, money, communication, family, uh, re intimacy, intimacy, responsibility, all those things that, uh, you're trying to figure out. And, and just like anybody else, we had our ups and downs, but we had the altar to hold onto. We had the word of God to guide us and we had friends that would hug us and love us through it. But 22 years we've done pretty good. When there were times where it was difficult, that's when you run to God, because he's the one who fixes everything. He's the ultimate healer. So when I didn't understand what was going on or when we were having, um, troubles and learning to communicate and learning to walk, navigate through these things, that's when I would spend time with God and I would just cry out to him. Amen. And that's why I'm [00:16:00] so glad now that we've been able to. You'll come together and, and work together and parent together and have a home together and a ministry together. And it's blessing that my wife has beside me. So that's what's really excited that we published this book together. These 21 Devotions. Uh, we both poured ourselves into 'em. Jen wrote some independently. I wrote some independently. Most of them we collaborated on. She knew a better word than I knew. I thought it about this way, she thought it about that way. And it was just a wonderful collaboration of a a 21 day devotional to pour everything that we're talking about you into these pages, to talk about communication and, and trust and ups and downs and lefts and rights, and, and how all God gets the glory. And that's what we wanted to give in this, uh, new, our new book called Letters to the Weary. So I see that it's on Amazon. Did you self-publish this or do you have the same publishers Forgiving Nightmare? We publish. Yeah. Yep. We work with the same [00:17:00] publisher. He is, uh, our publisher's been a blessing to us. He is really helped us hold, holds our hand. He is been my friend. He has been my writing coach. He is just kind of been everything to help me write these books , and him and his, team has been behind me a hundred percent. They were amazing. So you have testimony, scripture, encouragement. Can you give us an example of one of them? Well, I'll tell you what I have, which, like the format. So, so we wanted to write it like a letter and Yes, what happened is I wanted somebody able to go in and read it and have enough of the day, you know, and somebody said, why 21 days? Why not 30 days? Why not 90 days? Why not 365 days? And I can just tell you Jen and I, the church we grew up in, it was very common for in January, people would do a 21 Day Daniel Fast. It was kind of a tradition. It was just something that our church we grew up in, they would celebrate, the New Year by con doing a Daniel Fast. There's a book called The Daniel [00:18:00] Fast has to do with dieting and things like that. So whenever I thought about fasting or devotion, I always thought 21 days. It is one of those things that got caught in my head. So, because that was in my spirit, in my head, we wrote this 21 day devotion, but we wanted 'em to be independently. We wanted 'em to standalone. Like, uh, the reader is reading a letter in my first book, forgive the Nightmare. We talked about the trauma. We talked about the hard times. We talked about the big picture, the, but I wanted to say, okay, you've laid your trauma at the altar, you've given it to Jesus. Now what. Now how do I wake up Monday and Tuesday, and now what do I do? And we hope to put in the pages. Of letters to the weary. The next part, what do I do Now? I've given the big part to Jesus. I've walked in victory. I've claimed it. I've confessed it. I believe it. I stand on the word, but now I gotta get up Monday and go to work. So we hope this, uh, this devotion in which again is filled with scriptures and testimonies and as you heard, real, real trials and ups and downs and victories that have poured [00:19:00] out of the. The valley and out of the grace of God, we've tried to pour into this book and let God, uh, be blessed and honored by it. I hope that when you read it, it feels like you're sitting down reading a letter from a friend and, and that's pointing to Christ and that's why we put the entire scripture in. We don't just put the references is what we write, we fill out the entire scripture and that way ultimately you're pointed to the Bible, which. God's word and it is amazing. If you're not reading the Bible, you should be. A spot, they're asked questions or reflections. Mm-hmm. And we, we put something in our devotion called the big question. So every, after every one of them, after every 21 of these devotions we have the big question. We left space in the book to journal, to write, to put your thoughts down. So again, we wanted to be interactive. We just didn't want it to stand on the shelf. We [00:20:00] picture people a big old cup of coffee, the word of God, and our devotion, and they go in their prayer closet and, and serve the Lord that way. Yeah, I think that it's a, a smaller book, then you can actually finish it and, get the process starting of connecting with God. Maybe you don't know where to start with reading the Bible or prayer. You're a new Christian, or you've been away from the Lord because of, of course, trauma and abuse. You know, we're on the couch with God. We, don't understand why he allowed this to happen. This looks like it'd be a great transition into connecting with the Lord, just a short 21 days. With some of my background, not only the trauma of abuse, but the trauma of academia being a dyslexic, you know? Yeah. In both of my books, I thought, well, what would I wanna read? I wouldn't wanna read this. 607. Now my wife may wanna read the big books, but I read something you could [00:21:00] read in a plane. I think I would've been too intimidated if somebody handed me this. For me, I wanted to be able to read it, digested it, and then move forward. So I tell people my books aren't huge. They're not big books, but they're full reads. Right. Uh, so that's how I always identify 'em. We really hope that it pierces the heart. We hope the scriptures fill the soul and confession of praise comes out of one's mouth. And they're written to be something you can do even when life is crazy busy. Yeah. So I, I'm a mom, the other thing, and so we wrote it in between life, so. We wrote it, you know, I would work on it when I was dropping the kids off at school. I'd be sitting in the car and, on the computer or, in between making dinner. And so it was written with life going on around us. And so I hope that, he ministers to each person who reads it. Both of my books. I've always wanted to be really genuine. I. Really genuine [00:22:00] to the reader. And we tried to be genuine in this book. We tried to be as genuine and forgiven the nightmare just to say, look, we're real people. We love an awesome God. We got ups and downs, lefts and rights. We got bills we're trying to pay. Uh, we got cars that are trying to fix. Life isn't always beautiful and there's hard days and tough days, but God is always good. And we wanted to share that in. In our books, and we wanna share that in this devotional letters to the weary. Again, hopes it challenges you, makes you think, it makes you praise. We wrote it not only for the individual, but we think it would work good in a group too. Yeah, A bible study, a a men's group, a women's group, a grieving group, uh, a counseling group, a so we figure it has, it covers a wide variety of topics. Anywhere from hearing God's voice to knowing you're loved, when you're having sleepless moments, when you're feeling like you just wanna blend in and hide just all different, topics. When you're not sure you wanna follow God, there's even a topic [00:23:00] on that. Yeah. When you're not sure where you wanna go. But God is faithful and he loves us and he is there for us. He's there. 24 7, 365. It says in the Psalms, where can I go from your presence? If I made my bed, in the depths, who are there if I, up to the heavens are there. So no matter where you go, God is there. Yes. Like I love that scripture. We, we've been in the pits before, haven't we? Yep. Yeah, we have. We have. Yeah. But once you get out of the pit, it's an amazing view when you're out of it. Yeah. It is amazing when you get out. But it's nice to look back and see. When I was in the pit, God was still there with me, even though I couldn't sense him there. Yep. Yeah. Yep. Even though I walked through the valley, I shadow death. I shall fear no evil. Yes. Yeah. Amen to that. Now Amazon, is that the main place that we can find the book or is there other spots? Well, that's probably the easiest and [00:24:00] biggest place to find the book on Amazon, but it is on Barnes and you can go barn, Walmart. You can go to any search engine where they sell books. You go to our website and you can, connect there with the books. But really, if you want worldwide distribution and you want everybody to find it, Amazon is king in that world. I hear you're this big movie star now. You have a short film about your life, Mark. Let's hear about that. Yeah, well, thanks. It's a great project. I don't know if I'm a big movie star, I might be big, but I'm not a movie star. So, what happened was a few years ago I connected with a great young director and he and I got ahold of my book and, we started to discuss what to do. Well, it's a full book and in that there's so many twists and turns, ups and downs. It's about a life. It's about victory, it's about challenges. So we kind of had to take a snapshot of one scene of the whole book. And, uh, we made a 20 minute movie and. We had a set and he had a cast and [00:25:00] we had the lights and we had the DP director of, we had it all. We had editors and, and, this young director, he was just ready to go. Tru Vine, studios, Tru Vine Pictures, a great young guy named Henry Kay. And he has just been my partner and my blessing. So, so it took us about a year to make it from the moment we filmed it till I went through editing and sound and all the things that needed to be done. And then we started putting in film festivals. And, before you'd know it, we were nominated for many film festivals, all Christian film festivals, and there's one called The Crown, a Crown Film Festivals, which they tell Crown. Mm-hmm. Crown Sports. And which they tell me is, uh. Kind of one of the most prestigious, or one of the most, recognized one in the Christian circles. And we were nominated for the best short film, at the beginning of this month. And we walked away with a bronze. So they give a bronze of silver and a gold, and. And we won the bronze in the best short film category for the Crown's awards. And so we're [00:26:00] excited about what God's doing with that. We hope to do a feature film, that's our prayer, that Lord, we could do a 90 minute, two hour feature film where we get to tell the whole story. But for Forgiving The Nightmare Short film, we call it Forgiving Nightmare film. You can actually go online. There's a website called Forgiving the Nightmare Film, and you can find a little, blurb or a little preview of the film there. And on your website you can see a clip of the film as well. Yeah, you can see a clip there@forgivingthenightmare.com. But, again, it's 20 minutes long. We don't have the whole thing online yet because we're still in festival season. And so when that's done, we'll be releasing it online, but. Yeah we're excited that we walked away with that bronze award and now people are saying, let your people call my people. We don't know what God's gonna do next, but we believe it's all in God's hands. Well, that sounds really exciting. It probably cost a lot of money to do that. Well, there was a budget for it. You're right. And I have to be honest, when you say make films, I wrote the story. It was about my life. But really my [00:27:00] director and his team put it together. I have to, tip my hat. Yes, it was my story. Yes. He gave me room to collaborate, but it was really his eye and his art that, brought this film together. There was a budget, I think we did ours for about, 14 to $17,000. It was a commitment to doing it, but most films are done for much more than that, so. Oh, yeah. Yeah. So we're, we, were blessed to have a good team, a lot of volunteers, but we were given free access to a hospital area. The main scene is being filmed in like a hospital room and it's so hard to find hospital space, because they're always being used and you find when they're very costly to rent for the day. But God just gave us favor with a school and they, allowed us to film at this place. So a lot of stories where God just gave us favor. We're blessed. It's out there. We hope to continue to, move forward to see what God's gonna do with it. Ultimately, our prayer is [00:28:00] to make a feature film. I thought about Matt Damon playing me. What do you think? I was just gonna say if I, you had somebody in mind, who would you want to play you? Well, I think it's, first I thought about Arnold Schwartzenegger. What do you think? Me and Arnold? Matt Dammon, Mark Walberg. Yeah. Mark. Mark. I dunno. But no, I'm just happy to have our story told. Who could play my wife? What supermodel will play her, so? Yes. When it comes out where we can all watch the film, that's gonna be a great day. Has anybody come up to you yet and given you any feedback from the festivals? Yeah, yeah, this really changed my life, or. We've heard how people have been touched by it. We've heard how people have been ministered to it. We've heard how people have said they have felt the Holy Spirit through it and in it. Mm. Uh, we've heard a lot of great comments. Again, we are in this film festival season, but from what I understand [00:29:00] is the plan right now is to release it on probably YouTube or something of that way. Probably, late summer, early fall. When the seasons are over. So we'll kind of release it that way. So keep looking for us and we'll keep, continue to promote it. I'm sure when it's released on YouTube or one of these social networks, we'll be able to promote a lot of it and let people know it's out. We do wanna bring lots of eyeballs to it because we believe the story. The story's not about abuse. The story's about forgiveness. The story's about how to overcome that trauma, and we tried to tell that in Forgiving The Nightmare. And we try to share that in Letters To The Weary. We don't wanna just talk about the pain, we wanna talk the victory, right? We wanna be honest, right Jen? We've always wanted to be honest, but we also wanna say, listen. We got a hold of Jesus. As much as those early years , were trials sometimes and learning to communicate and learning to walk through. I think today we could say, we're about ready to have a 20-year-old, Jennifer. Wow. You are gonna be a mom [00:30:00] of a 20-year-old. Our daughter's Just 17, 12, 15, 17 and 20. They're all teenagers. Woo. We have, two of them driving. So, we talk about the early years where I brought in my mess. She brought in her life and, but there's so many victories today, where God has moved. And, my wife is now teaching a women's group. She's counseling with women. She's writing, these books. So I've just seen God bless my wife and help her grow. And I know that I'm growing and together the Holy Spirit's moving us forward with Forgiving the nightmare film, Forgiving Nightmare Books, and all the different expressions that God lets us do. Yeah. Amen. So you've shared so much today, much about your relationship, your marriage, and the stuff the Lord's blessed you with to minister to others. Anything you want to leave our listeners with, if you both want to, give your last piece of love and [00:31:00] advice to them. Well, Jesus says to come to him, all you who are weary and heavy burdened and he will give you rest and that's why we wrote this book. So you have a chance to pause and take some time and come to the father who loves you. With an everlasting love. Amen. And spend time with him. Amen. Pain, trauma loves to isolate people. Loves to, make us feel we're all alone. We're no good, we're bad. No one will ever understand. And like my wife said, God wants us to come to him and to have that moment of Selah where we just pause and we hope that when you pause, you pause with the word of God. And if either of our writings, our ministry letters to the weary, Forgiving the nightmare can help you in that journey. Let us just come to the Lord no matter who we are. Let's come and let God touch us and heal us, and we love God. And thank you so much for having us on. Thank you so much. I appreciate it. Yes, this has been great. And [00:32:00] having you, Jennifer. On the third time that Mark's been here. You guys are always welcome to come back. If you do another book, another movie, you can just come on and I'll definitely, look forward to that. You guys are gonna probably do more stuff down the pike for sure. However the Lord leads. We're really blessed. Hey, I just want you to know on Mondays you can find me on the TCT network. I'm on a part of, I'm on a show called Ask the Pastor. So, you may have it in your market. But if not, you can go, always go online, on Facebook, on Instagram, go to TCT and it's a wonderful network. They have a program called Ask the Pastor, and at 2:30, every Monday, I'm a part of a panel. I'm not the host, I'm just one of the voices of the panel. But if anybody wants to catch me, see my ugly mug, uh, you know, just turn to, to ask the pastor on TCT Network. Oh, and we can ask questions? [00:33:00] You can, you can. You can do it in and stump the pastor? I think some people think it's called that, but it's really called Ask the Pastor. Oh, absolutely. I'll put everything in the show notes for you listeners. And I don't remember if I asked you this before, Mark. Can you say a short prayer for our listeners before you go? I would be honored. I'd be honored to. Father. God, we just thank you so much for your goodness and grace. Lord, we thank you that you love us, that you're still the lifter of our head. You're still the lover of our soul Lord, and the empty tube still matters and the cross where you died for our sin still has power. But Father your word still goes forth and it wants to heal, deliver and set free. So I pray for everyone, with a heavy heart today. Lord, I pray the lie of the enemy that isolates and robs from them their dignity, their value. Lord, I just pray that those words fall short and Father, we hear the word of God. It reminds us that we are delivered, made [00:34:00] new and set free. And Father, I thank you for our host today. I pray you bless her. I pray you bless this show. I pray, Lord God, that you go before us and touch us. In Jesus' name. Amen and amen. Thank you guys. Love you guys. Thank you. Thank you for listening to the Wounds of the Faithful Podcast. If this episode has been helpful to you, please hit the subscribe button and tell a friend. You could connect with us@dswministries.org where you'll find our blog, along with our Facebook, Twitter, and our YouTube channel links. Hope to see you next week.  

We're so excited to share Michelle Spano's story with you today! Michelle and her family have been part of the Desert Springs community for many years. She and her husband, Nick, first met in the church's young adults group back when it was still meeting in Glendale, a sweet beginning to a lifelong journey together. In the first part of this conversation, Michelle warmly reflects on how they met, fell in love, got married, and started a family. For Michelle, marriage brought a deep sense of stability which was something she hadn't experienced much of growing up. Her childhood was marked by chaos and pain, and although she came to know Jesus at a young age, she was still learning and growing in her understanding of who she was in Christ. As she stepped into motherhood, however, new layers of emotion and struggle surfaced. The fierce love she felt for her newborn son, coupled with relational challenges and the overwhelming transition into parenthood, unearthed wounds from the past she thought were buried. It became clear that healing was not optional—it was necessary. Michelle sought professional counseling, which became a turning point not only for her own well-being but also for the health of her marriage. Through intentional community and deepening time in God's Word, she experienced profound healing. Her passion for Scripture grew, and she eventually developed a method to teach her children how to study the Bible. This method eventually blossomed into a love for writing Bible studies. Now, Michelle is preparing to become a published author, using her gifts to help others grow in their faith. Looking back, she sees God's faithful hand in every step of her journey, especially in the healing that unlocked her calling. Michelle's final words of encouragement to others are simple but powerful: Don't put off healing and get into the Word.Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellespanowritesCheck out Michelle's website__________________________________________________Nick Spano's testimony (Michelle's husband!), Episode 11

In this laidback episode, Karl & Will answer some fun listener questions, play another round of their signature version of Name That Tune, and more!

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Planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence have us in a disposable consumption cycle. But it hasn't always been this way. When and why did we stop thinking things were worth fixing?In this episode, we get a history lesson in planned obsolescence, visit Adrienne Ferre, who is helping run a Makers Hub in LA, complete with a tool library and repair cafes. And we catch up on Right to Repair legislation with Commons' founder and CEO Sanchali Seth Pal. 

A fishing net with gaping holes in it is useless. So is a marriage. Jim Daly shares how to mend your marriage in a similar way as fishermen mend their nets. Support Family Ministry If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.

Episode 661: They didn't have chicken wings because of Lent! Instead we talk about Presidential Salmon, haluski, halupki, tornado fries, brambleberry crisp, and pysanka eggs. Brett's secret creamy ingredient. How the studio mannequin was acquired. Mending class. Ways to find calm inside VR mini-golf. Cobra Kai is Andrew's favorite show. Podcast listening speed. A feng shui quiz that makes no sense to anyone but Gabriela.

On this episode of The Good Question Podcast, we welcome Dr. Kirk A. Milhoan — pediatric cardiologist, medical missionary, and co-founder of For Hearts and Souls. Alongside his wife, Dr. Kimberly Milhoan, Kirk has spent decades serving children across the globe who are in desperate need of life-saving heart procedures. Through his work, he demonstrates how faith and medicine can come together to change lives. With an MD from Jefferson Medical College and a Ph.D. in cardiovascular physiology from UC San Diego, Dr. Milhoan's career spans military service, clinical practice, and global missions. Today, he dedicates his life to reaching underserved communities in places like Mongolia, Zambia, Kosovo, and Mexico — offering not just medical care, but hope and love to those often forgotten. Press play to explore: The intersection of Kirk's medical expertise and his deep-rooted faith. How For Hearts and Souls is transforming pediatric heart care in underserved regions. The incredible stories of healing and service that fuel Kirk's global outreach. Why millions of children are still waiting for heart surgeries they may never receive — and what can be done about it. To learn more about Dr. Milhoan's mission and how you can support it, visit the For Hearts and Souls website. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Welcome to The UpWords Podcast! This special episode explores the intersection of Christian faith in the academy, church, and marketplace. Today's episode features Dr. Christine Jeske's insightful talk from the Kingdom Justice Summit, hosted in partnership with the Collaboration Project at Upper House. Dr. Jeske, a professor of cultural anthropology at Wheaton College and author of several books, shares her extensive research on race, work, faith, and the good life. Her upcoming book, Racial Justice for the Long Haul, delves into how white Christians can develop long-term commitments to racial justice.With a decade of experience living in Nicaragua, China, and South Africa, Dr. Jeske brings a unique perspective to her work. Now residing in an old Wisconsin farmhouse named the Sanctuary, she continues to inspire through her writing and speaking.Tune in to hear Dr. Jeske's compelling insights and join us in this meaningful conversation on justice and faith.Enjoy the episode!

The secondhand clothing market isn't equipped for textile recycling. So when your donated clothes don't sell, where do they end up?With the rise of overconsumption and fast fashion, clothes have piled up in thrift stores, landfills, and incinerators around the world. Countries like Ghana and Chile are dealing with fashion waste from countries like the U.S., UK, and China, and the impacts are vast. Mountains of clothes lead to fires, polluted waterways, dying ocean life, and lost livelihoods. So how do we stop the cycle? How can we donate with purpose and dignity, and get fashion brands to actually take accountability for the full lifecycle of their clothes?Listen to hear what our community does with their used clothes, how a new law could force companies to clean up their act, and how Los Angeles's Suay Sew Shop is dealing with the untenable amount of clothing donations from wildfire relief. ➡️ If you want to support Suay Sew Shop, you can browse their site here and contribute to their Textiles Aren't Trash fire relief campaign. By the way, you can earn rewards for Suay purchases and donations in the Commons app!

Pastor Cortt Chavis preaches, "Mending The Nets" at Truth Chapel in Loganville, GA.Subscribe to this podcast & connect with us on all of our socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lnk.bio/truthchapel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We livestream our services every Sunday at 11:30AM & Wednesday at 7PM. As always, thanks for listening to our podcast and we look forward to bringing you more original content in the near future. If you want to partner with us to make that a reality, you can do so here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truth-chapel.churchcenter.com/giving/to/media-ministry

In this engaging episode, Vanessa Codorniu holds a heartfelt discussion with Hattie B. McCarter, exploring her remarkable journey in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Hattie recounts her transformative move from Alabama to Pennsylvania, a shift that not only marked a personal evolution but also shaped her professional trajectory towards becoming a stalwart in DEI initiatives. Listeners gain insights into the personal experiences that awoke her passion for fostering inclusive environments, highlighting the pivotal role of storytelling and empathy in bridging cultural divides and mending hearts. Through enlightening anecdotes, Hattie illustrates her unique approach as a "cultural strategist" in cultivating authentic connections and inspiring change within organizations. The conversation delves into the challenges and rewards of integrating a humanity-centered ethos into leadership and organizational culture. This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability and understanding, inviting audiences to appreciate the social and cultural dynamics that shape individual and collective identities. Vanessa and Hattie emphasize the ongoing journey toward breaking barriers and creating equitable spaces for all. Some Key ideas along the way... Purpose-Driven Work: Hattie's work in DEI stems from a deep-seated belief in connecting with others' hearts to evoke meaningful change. Storytelling as a Tool: The power of storytelling is emphasized as a means of fostering empathy, understanding, and breaking down barriers. **Personal and Professional Growth**: Hattie's transition from Alabama to Pennsylvania was a turning point that underscored her commitment to addressing racism and inclusion. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: The importance of emotional awareness and leading with vulnerability is highlighted as crucial for effective leadership. Recognition of Internalized Racism: Hattie discusses the journey of embracing her identity as a Black woman and how it paved the way for her current DEI initiatives. BIO: Hattie B. McCarter is a seasoned cultural strategist and thought leader specializing in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. With over 17 years of experience in DEI and 25 years of public speaking expertise, Hattie has profoundly impacted the human resources and recruitment sectors. Originally from Enterprise, Alabama, she holds a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling from Alabama State University. Her exemplary work has earned her accolades such as the DEI Trailblazer Award in 2023 from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and recognition from Penn Live as a trendsetter and trailblazer. Hattie B. McCarter is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where individuals can thrive authentically. MEND Solutions, LLC: https://mendsolutionsllc.org/#home Instagram:   / teawithhattieb   V   anessa Codorniu website: https://thebizbruja.com   Improv for Business: https://improv-unleashed.com   BIO: Vanessa Codorniu is a Latina improviser, educator, facilitator and trailblazer in the bilingual wellness space. Born in Peru to Argentinean parents and raised in NYC, she has a background in film, theatre and communications. As a holistic business mentor with over 14,000 sessions and a thriving online business since 2013, she has made a profound impact in developing the next generation of Latinx and BIPOC wellness leaders. Recognizing the lack of diversity in the improv community, she recently created, coaches, and performs with the first Latino improv team in Central PA, LoS CoMpLiCaDos. Vanessa has led Improv for Healing Justice workshops at The People's Convention and teaches Improv for Resilience at Hershey Medical Hospital, along with introductory improv classes at the Harrisburg Improv Theatre. She has two podcasts; the Biz Bruja in English and Nachos Magicas in ESPAÑOL. #podcast #entrepreneurship #strategy #love #mendinghearts #BIPOC Van

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